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Overhaul of Medicaid unveiled
Medicaid reform ByBen Botkin Committee would bring about those nant women,the disabled and chil-
“As the
Times-News writer wide-ranging Medicaid policy dren.The federal government covers
LLeeggiissllaattiioonn ttoo rreevvaammpp changes,which would save the state about 76 percent of its funding,with saying goes,
IIddaahhoo’’ss MMeeddiiccaaiidd ssyysstteemm BOISE — State lawmakers are con- an estimated $39.1 million in the next the state picking up the rest. if handed
sidering legislation that would tight- fiscal year. The $39.1 million in savings — not
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en the eligibility and accountability “As the saying goes,if handed two counting the lost federal match — two lemons,
for Medicaid amid a backdrop of lemons,make lemonade,”said com- would come from just 25 items.They
• $39.1 million in immediate
declining state revenues and federal mittee Chairwoman and Rep.Janice include such actions as scaling back make
cuts to 25 different service
items. expansion of the program. McGeachin, R-Idaho Falls, referring chiropractic-visit coverage from 24 McGeachin lemonade.”
Besides program cuts, legislators to the combined challenge of yearly visits to six, reducing psy-
may also revamp how health care Medicaid federal expansion and rev- chosocial rehabilitation coverage for — Rep.Janice McGeachin,
• Eliminate the Medicaid
providers are paid,moving away from enue shortfalls. adults, and requiring co-payments, R-Idaho Falls,
fee-for-service model in favor
a fee-for-service model. The state’s Medicaid services reach except for prescriptions.
of a managed,justified care committee chairwoman
Legislation introduced Wednesday about 210,000 Idahoans each month,
approach. in the House Health and Welfare providing medical services to preg- See MEDICAID,Main 2
A W A L K F R O M T H E P A R K
GOP open
primary
overruled
ByTodd Dvorak
Associated Press writer
BOISE — A federal judge on
Wednesday declared Idaho’s 38-
year-old system for holding open
primaries unconstitutional and
handed conservatives in the state
Republican Party a victory in their
bid to make sure only registered
party faithful take part in primary
contests.
The ruling by U.S.District Judge
B.Lynn Winmill deals specifically
with Republican primary elections
and paves the way for the GOP-
controlled Legislature to begin
working on changing state law to
regarding rules for casting ballots
in those early nominating con-
tests.
The decision was cheered by
Republican party leaders,who for
years have complained the open
ASHLEYSMITH/Times-News primary system allowed Dem-
Jamie Carlton,left,walks with students Wednesday morning to Kimberly Elementary School.Carlton runs a program called Safe Routes to School to show children the ocrats and independents to cross
safest way to walk to school is along sidewalks.More than 200 students participated Wednesday. over and skew results in some of
most competitive primary races.
Walking Wednesdays help Kimberly kids stay active “This decision will allow the
Idaho Republican Party to decide
how to conduct its primary elec-
tions,” Republican Party
ByAmyHuddleston The program started just a month Chairman Norm Semanko said in
Kimberly schools temporarily
Times-News writer ago,and while many schools designate a statement. “We only ask, and
one day a year for students to walk to have a right to expect,that mem-
locked down Wednesday
KIMBERLY — This isn’t your grand- school,Safe Routes Coordinator Jamie bers of the Democrat Party or
daddy’s walk to school — uphill both Carlton said she hopes to expand other political parties will not
Kimberly School District officials temporarily locked down
ways in the snow. Walking Wednesdays to a few days a choose our candidates for us.”
school buildings and offices Wednesday afternoon,in
On the contrary,the walk from Kim- week,with the goal of getting kids ac-
response to an unidentified person posing as a student. See PRIMARY,Main 2
berly City Park to the elementary school tive and interested in living a healthy
District Superintendent Kathleen Noh said the imposter
is a quick,half-mile jaunt school officials lifestyle.
entered the high school with a backpack,posed as a stu-
are determined to make fun. “I have kids that live in Twin,and their
dent,and later fled the school.
More than 200 students skipped along parents drive them to Kimberly early on IDAHO AIRMEN
The afternoon lockdown ended shortly after,and classes
the route from the park to their school Wednesday, just so the kids can walk
were dismissed for the day regularly.
Wednesday. Some wore colorful hats, each week,”she said.“We’ve had great DEPLOY TO
More information about the imposter and the lockdown was
while others donned skirts made of red, success. If you walk with all of your
not immediately available Wednesday evening.School dis-
white and black tulle in honor of the friends it’s fun.” AFGHANISTAN
trict officials deferred comment to area law enforcement,
Walking Wednesdays’theme,“Crazy for
who deferred comment to school district officials.
Kimberly.” See WALK,Main 2
More than 400 airmen stationed
at Mountain Home Air Force Base
are deploying to support Operation
Education reform bill being retooled Enduring Freedom and the ongoing
ABOUTTHE BILLS
war in Afghanistan.
The 389th Fighter Squadron
•• SSeennaattee BBiillllss 11110088 aanndd 11111100, “T-Bolts”will conduct combat
which the Senate passed last Goedde: expect new rooms, paid for by cutting move the bill out of the operations,providing F-15E air sup-
week,are being heard in the 770 teacher jobs through Senate, in part over con- port of joint operations,according
House Education Committee. bill in about a week attrition. cerns about larger classroom to a Wednesday release from the
One adds a merit-based pay Sen.John Goedde,chair- sizes in public schools.But Idaho Air Force base.
system for teachers,eliminating ByBen Botkin man of the Senate Education bigger classes are coming Non-aviation airmen will also
tenure,and the other revamps Times-News writer Committee, said it’s likely regardless of whether the conduct a variety of tasks to pro-
how teacher contracts and labor that a new bill will be ready bill becomes law,Luna said, vide combat support in the U.S.
negotiations play out. BOISE — Reports that a for introduction in the because budget cuts would Central Command area of respon-
What’s nneexxtt::Testimony about key part of state schools Senate State Affairs Com- still take a toll on schools. Luna sibility.
the bills today,with a vote likely chief TomLuna’s education mittee in about a week. Idaho’s public schools “This is why we exist and what
INSIDE
later this week. reform effort is on life sup- “It’s got to be dealt with,” budget faces a potential we train for everyday,”said
port or dead are exaggerat- Luna said, stressing the shortfall of $62 million. Col.Ron Buckley,366th Fighter
• SSeennaattee BBiillll 11111133 deals with ed,Luna said Wednesday. need for school districts to “The issue is that we have T.F. levy facts Wing commander.“… I have no
technology and student-teacher In fact,he said,he expects have flexibility amid state to have an education system See Main 2 doubt that the T-Bolts are well pre-
ratios. to see a new bill emerge with budget cuts. that can operate on less pared and will accomplish their
What’s nneexxtt:: Legislators are changes after Senate Bill 1113 Luna spoke about the funding and operate suc- Jerome,Buhl warrior mission with the high stan-
preparing a new version,which was held in a Senate com- issue Wednesday at an Idaho cessfully on less funding,” dard of professionalism and skill
would be introduced in the mittee on Tuesday. Press Club-sponsored event Luna said. students rally that Gunfighters are known for.”
Senate State Affairs Committee. That bill would put more inBoise. against bills — Staff report
technology in Idaho class- Legislators have yet to See REFORM,Main 2 See Main 3
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Main 2 Thursday,March 3,2011 MORNING MIX TN Times-News,Twin Falls,Idaho
TODAY’S HAPPENINGS Convicted sex offender County seeks
bankruptcy
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
sentenced for new crimes
after legal loss
JJaazzzz aatt CCSSII JJaavvaa,3 p.m.,first floor of the Taylor Building at College
of Southern Idaho,free,open to the public,420-7066.
OOaakklleeyy PPooppss CCoonncceerrtt aanndd ddiinnnneerr,6 p.m.,Oakley High School gym-
BOISE (AP) — Boise
nasium,455 W.Main St.,$10 per person,$15 per couple and
County is seeking federal
$25 per family; or $2 each for the concert,reservations required ByBradleyGuire Buhl-based Cherokee tribe, Harris and Thomas
bankruptcy protection in the
for dinner tickets: 862-3328. Times-News writer Fritz pleaded guilty in Kershaw at the magistrate
wake of losing a federal law-
““DDeeaadd MMaann’’ss CCeellll PPhhoonnee,,”” Company of Fools,7 p.m.,Liberty January to grand theft for level this month. She
suit and getting slapped
Theatre,110 N.Main St.,Hailey,$28 for adults,$20 for age 62 and A convicted sex offender taking more than $5,000 replaces Howard Smyser,
with a $4 million judgment
older,and $10 for students,578-9122. from Washington will serve from the tribe’s bank who retired in 2010.
in the case.
““HHaaiirrsspprraayy,,”” Magic Valley School of Performing Arts,7 p.m., at least five years in prison account. Included in her The courthouse, known
County leaders say bank-
Roper Auditorium,1615 Filer Ave.E.,$10 for adults and $5 for stu- for his most recent sex sentence is an order for 90 as the Theron W. Ward
ruptcy may be the only way
dents,308-8380. crimes. days in Twin Falls County Judicial Building,is located
they can continue to deliver
AArrttss oonn TToouurr pprreesseennttss AAllppiinn HHoonngg,7:30 p.m.,CSIFine Arts Steven Ray Joy, 30, of Jail.A restitution hearing is at 427 Shoshone St. N.,
services and maintain their
Auditorium,$18 for adults and $13 for children,at 732-6288,CSI Olympia, Wash., was sen- set for March 22. Twin Falls.
lawsuit appeal.
Fine Arts box office or at csi.edu/artsontour. tenced Monday in Twin
In December, a federal
““RReevviivviinngg OOpphheelliiaa,,””Buhl High School Drama Department,Phantom Falls County 5th District Gambrel set for Alleged drunken driver
jury sided with a developer
Pig Productions and International Thespian Troupe No.6053, Court, receiving five to 10 felonyarraignment to change plea seeking to build a treatment
7:30 p.m.,Buhl High School auditorium,$5 for adults and $4 for years in state prison for each
center and school for teens
students and senior citizens,490-1992 or of his convictions: lewd Kody Gambrel is set to A Twin Falls man diagnosed with mental ill-
[email protected]. conduct with a minor under answer for three felony accused of killing a woman ness or substance abuse
““SSiinnggiinn’’ iinn tthhee RRaaiinn,,””presented by Oakley Valley Arts Council, 16 and sexual abuse of a counts of assault or battery while driving drunk has issues. Attorneys accused
7:30 p.m.,Howells Opera House,160 N.Blaine Ave.,$8,677-2787. minor under 16. He was upon personnel in Twin decided to plead guilty after the county of working with
““TTeenn LLiittttllee IInnddiiaannss,,””CSI theater department,7:30 p.m.,CSI Fine credited for 347 days already Falls County 5th District all. neighbors who opposed
Arts Theater,$8 for adults and $6 for seniors and students,at served in Twin Falls County Court on March 21. Homero Garibay-Alvarez, Alamar Ranch and taking
tickets.csi.edu,732-6781 or at CSI Fine Arts box office. Jail. His case was moved to 36, is scheduled to change steps to undermine it during
Joy was accused of multi- district court following a his plea in a vehicular
the approval and permitting
LIBRARY ple incidents of inappropri- Friday preliminary hearing manslaughter case.He ini-
process.
ate contact with two female in which Magistrate Judge tially pleaded not guilty to
PPrreesscchhooooll SSttoorryyttiimmee,, 10:30 a.m.,Filer Public Library,219 Main St., victims between 2000 and Michael Redman deter- the felony in Twin Falls
free,open to the public,326-4143. 2009.He was on probation mined there was enough County 5th District Court
Walk
““GGoooodd MMaannnneerrss”” SSttoorryyttiimmee,, 10:30 a.m.and 6 p.m.,Burley Public from a 2004 conviction of probable cause to pursue in January. A trial was
Library,1300 Miller Ave.,free,open to the public,878-7708 or lewd conduct with a minor felony charges.Gambrel is scheduled to begin Tues-
[email protected]. under 16 in Ada County.His accused of fighting with day.
Continued from Main 1
BBiigg RReeaadd:: CCaallll ooff tthhee WWiilldd,Animal Shelter presentation,discussion original prison sentence of deputies while incarcerated There was no plea deal
on importance of companionship between animal and man, five to 18 years on that at the Twin Falls County within his court file as of Each week has a different
11 to 11:45 a.m.,Jerome Public Library,100 First Ave.E.,free,open charge was re-imposed.All Jail.He is serving a 180-day Tuesday,but minutes from theme, and students are
to the public,324-5427 sentences will run concur- sentence for a driving the Monday pretrial state judged on their creative out-
““OOppeenn MMiicc NNiigghhtt,,”” for teens to perform or cheer,6:30 p.m., rently. under the influence con- that the change of plea fits. Carlton gives little
TwinFalls Public Library,201 Fourth Ave.E,free,open to the Joy was charged in Twin viction. hearing is scheduled for prizes each week to the win-
public,733-2964 ext.110. Falls County in July and March 10. ners, sometimes extending
TTaallkkiinngg BBooookk SSeerrvviiccee AAwwaarreenneessss WWeeeekk,learn how the program pleaded guilty September. Newmagistrate judge Garibay-Alvarez alleged- the gifts to all of the children.
works and helps with physical disability,during library hours, ly crossed the center line Josie Schmitz, 9, was
to be sworn in
Twin Falls Public Library,201 Fourth Ave.E.,free,open to the pub- Filer woman while driving on U.S. dressed in knee-high,bright
lic,733-2964 ext.109. Twin Falls County’s Highway 93 and crashed red socks, each of her tiny
receives probation
newest magistrate will take into a vehicle containing fingernails painted a differ-
TToo hhaavvee aann eevveenntt lliisstteedd,, please submit the name of the event,a
Teresa Fritz had a seven- her oath at 3 p.m.March 11 Samantha K. Leonard, 23, ent school color.
brief description,time,place,cost and contact number to Sandy
year prison sentence at Twin Falls County’s judi- and her husband Kevin “This gets you up in the
Salas by e-mail at [email protected]; by phone,735-3280;
suspended for a proba- cial building. Leonard,27,on Sept.26. morning and you get to walk
by fax,734-5538; or by mail,Times-News,P.O.Box 548,Twin Falls,
tionary term of four years Former Minidoka County The Leonards lived in with friends,” Schmitz said
ID 83303-0548.Deadline is noon,four days in advance of event.
Monday. Prosecutor Nicole Cannon Mountain Home, as Kevin as she lugged a backpack and
The former treasurer of a is set to join judges Roger is a U.S.Air Force airman. a gym bag over one shoulder.
Primary Along the route, volun-
During a trial last fall,
teers and city employees
party attorneys claimed the
open primary infringed on What you need Levybasics pointed the way — their or-
Continued from Main 1 ange,reflective vests acted as
their First Amendment right
WWhhaatt iitt sseeeekkss::$7.5 million beacons along the path.One
The state party filed its to free association. They
to know about HHooww lloonngg iitt llaassttss::Two years,splitting the amount to teacher held a stop sign in the
lawsuit two years ago,set- argued that the open pri-
$3.75 million each year middle of the road and high-
ting up a legal and philo- mary lumps die-hard,regis-
WWhhaatt iitt ccoovveerrss::The cost of maintaining and operat- fived each kid as they passed.
sophical tussle with some tered Republicans in the
the Twin Falls ing district schools for two years,plus the restora- “Good morning!” she
of the state’s top elected same bloc as nonmembers.
tion of as many student-teacher contact days as sang.
Republican officials. Too often,the open pri-
possible. “Good morning!”the stu-
The secretary of state, mary system diluted the school levy
WWhhaatt iitt ccoossttss::$11.40 per month for every $100,000 dents shouted back.
Republican Ben Ysursa, nominating process by
of taxable property value within the district Once the students arrived
defended the state’s open forcing candidates in tight
WWhhaatt tthheeyy ssaayy::“Our community is well-known for at the elementary school,
primary system in court, races to moderate their
supporting its youth.The school district has been they were greeted with hot
and Republican Gov. C.L. message to appeal to a The Twin Falls School District is
thrifty,but we can go no further without making cer- chocolate and bananas.
“Butch”Otter at one point broad spectrum of voters. pursuing a supplemental levy
tain cuts.We have a high-performing district and we Riley Cartwright,10,said
questioned the merits of Winmill agreed, saying election on Tuesday in order to
want to stay that way.It’s an investment.” he usually wins the costume
dismantling an election the right to free association maintain services and operations.
— Source: District Superintendent Wiley Dobbs contest.He snapped his sus-
process that has enabled is also founded on the right An advisory committee was cre-
penders and adjusted his
Republicans of all stripes to not to be required to asso- ated in October and determined
dominate the statehouse ciate with certain groups. TFSD would need nearly $14.8 mil- Howto vote red,white and black tie.
“Yeah,I would totally wear
and Idaho’s four congres- He also validated evidence lion over two years to function at •• Find your polling place: Visit Idahovotes.gov or call this all day,”he said.“I like the
sional seats. presented at trial showing the same level as it did in 2008-09, Twin Falls County Clerk Kristina Glascock,736-4004. walk because you can get ex-
Ysursa called the ruling that past primaries were but decided the district should •• Polls are open from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. ercise and stuff,and we get to
disappointing and said no influenced by crossover pursue half that amount in light of •• Bring photo identification know each other a lot better.”
decision has yet been made voting by Democrats and the down economy. •• Friday is the last day to vote absentee at the Twin
whether to appeal. Independents. Here’s what you need to know Falls County Courthouse,425 Shoshone St.N.,Twin Amy Huddleston may be
“My personal feelings on “Idaho’s current open when you head to the polls on Falls. reached at ahuddleston@
this have been clear through- primary system,as applied, Tuesday. — Amy Huddleston magicvalley.com.
out:I don’t know what’s bro- forces the Idaho Republican
ken here,” Ysursa told The Party to associate with,and
Associated Press.“I think the have their nominees and
Medicaid Reform
Republican Party’s success in positions determined by inate the fee-for-service and merit pay, they were
recent years has been quite those who have refused to health care delivery model in the subject of testimony in
remarkable with the open affiliate with the party,” Continued from Main 1 favor of what’s called a Continued from Main 1 the House Education
primary system. It’s pretty Winmill wrote.“The current “managed care approach” Committee on
hard to argue against the suc- primary system in Idaho Committee member Rep. focused on outcomes of care One part of the existing Wednesday.
cess we’ve had at the polls.” imposes a severe burden on Fred Wood, R-Burley, a and requiring third-party bill that Goedde,R-Coeur Rep. Stephen Hartgen,
Idaho Republicans even the Idaho Republican Party’s retired physician and med- evaluations of treatment. d’Alene, said he likes is a R-Twin Falls and a com-
strengthened their stran- First Amendment rights.” ical director That change would follow provision for a task force mittee member, ques-
glehold on Gem State poli- Idaho Democrats said of Cassia Re- the principle of requiring that would direct how tioned one part that would
tics last year.In the current voters will ultimately be gional Med- providers to show evidence technology would be tied eliminate a one-year safety
legislature, Republicans the biggest victims in a ical Center, of why the patient’s service into classrooms. net for school districts —
hold 28 seats in the Senate, future of closed primaries. said in an is needed,Wood said. There are new ideas,too, preserving almost all of
compared to 7 Democrats. “Public elections are not interview That part of the proposal and it’s unknown if they’ll their funding if attendance
In the House,the GOP has meant for private clubs,” that what’s would take 18 to 24 months find their way into a bill. drops year-to-year.
57 of the 70 seats. said Larry Grant,the new key is the to put into place,he said. For example, Goedde While stressing it’s “not
Republicans own all the top Idaho Democratic Party legislation Wood House Minority Leader said legislators may choose a deal-breaker” for him,
elected state offices and all chairman. “Once again, avoids the John Rusche, D-Lewiston, to give teachers laptops Hartgen said he’s con-
four congressional seats. the Republican Party is “blunt approach” of elimi- said he has concerns about first, allowing a year for cerned about what the
But a growing conserva- purging their ranks and nating entire Medicaid pro- parts of the legislation,such them to train with the impact would be on small
tive wing in the party was far requiring a loyalty oath to grams. as requiring a co-payment. technology before stu- rural districts when a
from satisfied,and contend- participate in the voting Also important is the bill’s That raises questions about dents get their own laptops major employer shuts
ed that voters they call process. The Democratic goal of ensuring that what would happen when a later. down and the student
“Republican lite”or identify Party welcomes all those Medicaid programs go to patient cannot pay,he said. The other two pieces of count plummets.
more with moderates and voters across the state who those who truly need the Luna’s “Students Come
independents hold too much have now been thrown out services,he said. Ben Botkin may be First”package have already Ben Botkin may be
sway in the primary races. by the Republicans.” Concerns abound because reached at bbotkin@magic- passed the Senate.Dealing reached at bbotkin@mag-
the existing system allows valley.com. with teacher negotiations icvalley.com.
Medicaid recipients — once
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they meet the income guide-
Salmon 93% 74%
lines — to easily get services
Big Wood 80% 66%
without requiring scientific
Little Wood 81% 67%
Big Lost 84% 65% evidence that they are need-
Little Lost 101% 76% ed,Wood said.
Henry’s Fork/Teton 103% 84% The proposal also
SSeeaassoonnaall ppeerrcceennttaaggee,, aass ooff MMaarrcchh 22 Upper Snake Basin 107% 86% includes long-term changes
Goose Creek 75% 66% that wouldn’t create imme-
Save up to 60% on
Salmon Falls 94% 79% diate savings.It would elim-
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Times-News,Twin Falls,Idaho LOCAL Thursday,March 3,2011 Main 3
Jerome High students Jerome mulls rezone requests
ByAmyHuddleston
delay protest for test IN OTHER BUSINESS
Times-News writer
Two public hearings were GGoovveerrnnmmeenntt bbuuiillddiinngg ffuunnddss:: Thecouncil approved $12,330 to be
held at the Jerome City used in the first phase of the city’s development plan for
Council on Tuesday night municipal government buildings.The money will be used for
ByLaura Lundquist to discuss pros and cons of preliminary architectural services in the hopes of passing a
Times-News writer rezone requests. bond to build a new police station,fire department and city hall.
The council approved a Police tteecchhnnoollooggyy::The council also voted to support the police
JEROME — Even though rezone request from East- department’s application for an Idaho Transportation Depart-
she was itching for action, Celsey Kidd side Group to change the ment enhanced data systems grant.It would provide 12 patrol
one Jerome sophomore de- and Ashley Glen Eagle Commercial cars with electronic ticketing machines.If the police depart-
cided the best way to rally Maria stand on Subdivision from a com- ment receives the grant for $41,190 it would come up with
behind her teachers was to the Jerome mercial permit to a mixed- $10,298.City Administrator Ben Marchant said the ticketing
stay in class — at least until High School use permit.It will allow for system would provide cost savings and time savings in the
testing finished. stricter restrictions on future.
Celsey Kidd was joined by a spirit rock.
businesses in the subdivi-
handful of co-conspirators at They post-
sion.
the spirit rock near Jerome poned their
Assistant City Adminis- city officials. officials were concerned
High School on Wednesday.A rally until trator Micah Austin said the The rezone from a Resi- that adding multi-family
few carried signs protesting
Friday so fellow rezone allows flexibility for dential 1 to Residential housing would cause den-
Superintendent of Public In-
students future growth. Multi-Family request was sity issues and traffic prob-
struction Tom Luna’s pro-
wouldn’t have “This opens up options again met with many ques- lems.
posed education reform while
for this type of develop- tions from the council.
the parking lot filled with the to skip finals
ment. Now there can’t be Currently there are single- Amy Huddleston may be
staccato of honking horns. tests.
automotive shops put in or family homes in the Maple reached at ahuddleston@
Celsey had proposed a
anything with smoke or Ridge Subdivision,and city magicvalley.com.
full-fledged student rally for
fumes,” Austin said,
Wednesday, but Principal
adding that the area on
Eric Anderson tempered her Need fast, safe, efficient weight
LAURA the east side of town
enthusiasm. LUNDQUIST/ loss, nutritional help, and
would allow for a busi-
“I read in this morning’s Times-News exercise guidance? Previous
ness like a private school. bootcamp participants lost on
newspaper that she was
The second rezone re- average: 12 lbs., 5% body fat
planning a walkout and was
concerned because this is Buhl protest leads to meeting with mayor quest was denied by the www.healthybodyiq.com and 12 inches, in just 3 weeks!
council in a 3-1 vote.
testing week,”Anderson said. 21-Day Rapid Fat Loss Bootcamp
The switch would have
“I said we couldn’t support Unconstrained by a testing schedule,up to 200 Buhl High School
allowed Keystone Con-
them,but if they had to leave students marched Wednesday morning to Buhl City Hall for an
struction and Develop-
class,Friday would be a bet- audience with Mayor Tom McCauley.City Clerk-Treasurer Robin Begins March 21, 2011
ment Inc.to start a sec- 737-0800
ter day.” Filiaga said the group was nice,but was still upset with Luna’s pro- ond phase in Maple $77/person
Anderson told Celsey posals. Workouts designed for a womans needs and
Ridge Subdivision, lo-
walking out on class doesn’t “They think the reform will cause more people to drop out,that Nutritional Guidance plus a 21-day meal
cated off of Tiger Drive.
support the teachers who their quality of education will suffer and they want teachers there
The request had come
are trying to finish testing. to help them out,”Filiaga said.“We heard them out,but it’s a diffi-
before the council last
So Celsey agreed to shift the cult situation because the decision is not in our hands.”
year in June, but was
protest to Friday, which is Filiaga said she took notes during the 10-minute exchange and will
pulled and changes were
the last day of the trimester. send them and the mayor’s observations to Gov.C.L..“Butch”
made to soothe con-
“We’ll have everyone Otter. cerns of neighbors and
meet at the rock,I’ll explain
why we’re doing this, and
we’ll march to the court- Lisa said Celsey’s grand- H 5 M E ?
AVE OR ORE MPLOYEES
house,” Celsey said. “Not mother was a teacher and
everyone knows what’s go- had taken part in protests in S W C T !
ing on because they’re just the 1960s,so the leaf didn’t CHEDULE A ELLNESS LINIC ODAY
into being themselves.” fall far from the tree.
Discounted Health Labs for groups
Anderson said the pro- “Celsey is trying to or-
C D
testers will be marked ab- ganize marches statewide
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be excused. never did anything, so I’m
Celsey had the full support trying to get all the parents Southern Idaho Examiners
of her mother,Lisa Kidd. out to support these kids.”
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OPINION
MAIN 44 THURSDAY,MARCH 3,2011 OPINION EDITOR STEVE CRUMP: 735-3223 [email protected]
QUOTE
“In the years ahead,Libya could become a
peaceful democracy,or it could face
protracted civil war.The stakes are high.”
— Secretaryof State HillaryRodham Clinton
EDITORIAL Our where’s-Waldo president
In 2012, Idaho’s
FF
or a man who won of-
fice talking about
change we can believe
GOP nominees
in,Barack Obama can be a
strangely passive president.
There are a startling number
of occasions in which the
may be none of
president has been missing
in action — unwilling,reluc-
tant or late to weigh in on the
issue of the moment.He is,
your business
too often,more reactive than
inspirational,more cautious
than forceful.
BB
efore Wednesday,there was an Idaho
Republican Party.Now there’s an Idaho
Republican Club.
U.S.District Judge Lynn Winmill ruled
Ruth
that Idaho’s open primary system is un-
Marcus
constitutional,at least with respect to primaries
held by the GOP.
That was a big victory for the conservative wing of Each of these instances
the state Republican Party and its goal of making can be explained on its own
terms,as matters of legisla-
sure registered Republicans — and only registered
tive strategy,geopolitical
Republicans — take part in primary elections.
calculation or political pru- simultaneously accused of would and would not be ac- quite do it.
The judge’s decision ended a federal lawsuit that
dence. overreaching ambition and ceptable. My biggest beef is with the
pitted Republican against Republican.In this case,
He didn’t want to get gutless fight-ducking, By contrast,a few weeks president’s slipperiness on
the state party and its chairman Norm Semanko mired in legislative details maybe he’s doing something before the shutdown in 1995, fiscal matters.Obama has
sued the Idaho Secretary of State,Republican Ben during the health-care de- right. Clinton administration aides said he agrees with some of
Ysursa,to dismantle the 38-year-old primary sys- bate for fear of repeating the Maybe,or else Obama has had dispatched Cabinet his fiscal commission’s rec-
tem. Clinton administration’s at times managed to do both members and other high- ommendations and dis-
Winmill sided with party officials who com- prescriptive,take-ours-or- simultaneously.On health ranking officials to spread agrees with others.Which
plained GOP primaries were tainted by Democrats leave-it approach.He does- care,for instance,he took on the message that cuts in ed- ones does he disagree with? I
n’t want to go first on pro- a big fight without being ucation,health care and asked this question the other
and independents who crossed over to influence re-
posing entitlement reform able to articulate a clear housing would harm fami- day of Austan Goolsbee,the
sults.
because history teaches that message or being willing to lies and children.Obama chairman of the Council of
Party lawyers claimed those voters also infringed
this is not the best route to a set out any but the broadest seems more the passive by- Economic Advisers.
on the First Amendment right to free association
deal.He didn’t want to say policy prescriptions.Law- stander to negotiations be- Here’s what I got: “The
because the open primary lumps GOP faithful in the
anything too tough about makers,not to mention the tween the House and Senate view espoused by some of
same pool as non-members. Libya for fear of endangering public,were left guessing than the chief executive the ...commission that we
So beginning in the 2012 primary — unmolested Americans trapped there.He about what,exactly,the ad- leading his party. ought to do Social Security
by contrary opinions — Republicans will nominate didn’t want to weigh in on ministration wanted to see in He performs best on a 100 percent off of benefit
whom they will. the labor battle in Wisconsin the measure and where it stage that permits the cuts for sure he doesn’t agree
And keep in mind that the current state GOP plat- because,well,it’s a swing would draw red lines. grandest sweep.He rises to with.”But of course,the plan
form stipulates loyalty oaths by candidates to the state. That was not an isolated the big occasion,from his that 11 of the commission
Yet the dots connect to case.Where,for example,is inspiring introduction to the members endorsed did
2010 state Republican platform,which among other
form an unsettling portrait the president on the verge of public in his 2004 Democra- nothing of the sort.
things demanded the repeal of the 17th Amendment
of a “Where’s Waldo?”pres- a potential government tic convention speech to his I was unfair to Goolsbee
to the Constitution and said Idahoans should be able
idency: You frequently have shutdown — if not this week, healing words in the after- because I asked him a ques-
to pay their taxes in gold.
to squint to find the White then a few weeks from now? math of the Tucson shoot- tion he didn’t have the lee-
Moderates and Democrats? They can take a hike. House amid the larger land- Aside from a short state- ings. way to answer.You can’t
All of which is intriguing,since the Idaho Public scape. ment from the Office of The president has fal- blame the aide for ducking
Policy Survey taken by Boise State University in No- This tough assessment Management and Budget tered,though,when called when the boss fudges.
vember and December showed that — for the first from someone who generally threatening a presidential on to translate that rhetoric Where’s Obama? No mat-
time in the poll’s 20-year history — independents shares the president’s ideo- veto of the House version of to more granular levels of ter how hard you look,
outnumbered Republicans. logical perspective may be the funding measure,the specificity: What change, sometimes he’s impossible
It’s doubtful that most of the earnest GOP advo- hard to square with the con- White House — much to the exactly,does he want peo- to find.
servative portrait of Obama frustration of some congres- ple to believe in? How,even
cates of closing the primary realize it,but the direct
as the rapacious perpetrator sional Democrats — has more exactly,does he pro- Ruth Marcus is a colum-
primary — and especially the open primary — over
of a big-government agen- been unclear in public and pose to get there? “Win- nist for The Washington
the past 121 years has been central to the evolution of
da.If the president is being private about what cuts ning the future”doesn’t Post.
Idaho’s brand of independent,thoughtful,honest
politics.
It made it possible for the likes of William Borah,
LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR
Frank Church,Robert Smylie,Cecil Andrus,Ben
Ross,Doc Robins and Phil Batt to rise to positions
where they profoundly shaped Idaho history. Parents,make time one child who is a freshman sense,some fiscal responsi- friends or family that want
And,of course,producing a Legislature that’s now to thank a teacher in college and two who are bility and some empathy for to watch.There surely will
seniors in high school.The those you serve. be an additional trip down
81 percent Republican.
Have you thanked your cost of educating them has SHERRY DDRRUUMMMMOONNDD the canyon to see if it’s
But now,the open primary has been replaced by a
child’s teacher today? If you become prohibitive.Idaho’s TTwwiinn FFaallllss worth the suggested price of
biennial litmus test.
don’t who will? children are no longer able to $65 to $70 a ride before they
Wednesday was a sad day for democracy in Idaho.
ROBIN GGRRIINNDDSSTTAAFFFF afford an education.And Zip line would commit.
TTwwiinn FFaallllss they will graduate with a If one had a hard time
spoil local gem
Idaho primaries: a short history crippling amount of debt finding a place to park in the
Riled about BSU from student loans.This is Is putting a zip line in the summer or using the bath-
•• 11990088 — Idaho adopts direct primary elections. football coach’s raise unacceptable. canyon really what’s best for room facilities,you might as
• 11991199 — Republican-controlled Idaho Legislature repeals direct I know Coach Petersen is a the residents in the Magic well not even plan on that
primary; for next 12 years,candidates are chosen by party con- To the Idaho State Board great asset to BSU.I know he Valley? It’s our one prize convenience.Don’t forget
vention. of Education: does a fabulous job of shap- gem,besides Shoshone Auger Falls Park hasn’t offi-
• 11993311— Democratic Gov.Ben Ross pushes legislation through I am appalled by this ing these young men into re- Falls.The zip line folks talk cially “opened”yet,but it
the GOP-controlled Legislature restoring the direct primary for board’s recent decision to sponsible adults who give about showing tourists the will undoubtedly be a popu-
state offices. award BSU Football Coach back to their communities.I animals in the canyon. lar attraction.
• 11993377— Democratic-controlled Legislature passes bill doing Chris Petersen a $50,000 work very hard to have that There won’t be any animals Prior to approving any
away with the requirement for declaration of party affiliation in bonus and give him a raise of same effect on my students, to see after customers re- high-use seasonal activities
primary elections,and Democratic Gov.Barzilla Clark signs it. $35,000.This means that in while at the same time peatedly fly over the wet- that would impact an infra-
• 11996644— Combined convention and primary system imple- 2011,Coach Petersen will struggling to educate my lands,shrieking at the top of structure that has already
mented,as parties attempt to restrict the number of state pri- make an astounding children and balance the their lungs.What the locals been documented to be
mary candidates appearing on the ballot. $1.525 million. budget at my house.No one will have left,after the car- overloaded and potentially
• 11997722 — Idaho voters return to open primary system. Education in Idaho is in is offering me a $35,000 nival-like zip line comes to hazardous,the city must
crisis.Mr.Luna has been raise.The sad fact is that town,is a canyon devoid of make an informed decision
gallivanting all over the state neither I nor any of my col- wildlife — congested and at the conclusion of a study
T -N
IMES EWS touting his big plans to “re- leagues even make $35,000 a noisy. that examines all of the
form”our education system. year. The hundreds that walk stakeholders’interest in the
This plan calls for rendering Mr.Bleymaier said,“He the canyon grade on a regu- well-being of our canyon.
John Pfeifer,publisher Josh Awtry,editor Steve Crump,Opinion editor 750 teachers unemployed. (Petersen) does it with in- lar basis,partially because If passed in haste,the
Tuition at Idaho’s public tegrity and he does it with of the unique challenge it leaders of our city may have
The mmeemmbbeerrss ooff tthhee eeddiittoorriiaall bbooaarrdd aanndd wwrriitteerrss ooff
colleges and universities is class.”Well,so do I.As a par- presents or just to enjoy the a weighty burden to bear for
eeddiittoorriiaallss aarree JJoohhnn PPffeeiiffeerr,, JJoosshh AAwwttrryy,, SStteevvee CCrruummpp,,
scheduled to increase signif- ent I’m angry; as an educa- peacefulness of the area, generations to come!
BBiillll BBiittzzeennbbuurrgg aanndd MMaarryy LLoouu PPaannaattooppoouullooss..
icantly again next year.Our tor,I’m offended; and as a and the remaining recre- If you care about the fu-
esteemed governor slashes tax-paying citizen of this ationists that come to pic- ture of our canyon,please
Tell us what you think education funding over and state,I’m mad as hell! nic,boat,fish,kayak,ride voice your opinion by writ-
over again in a feeble at- You,as a board,need to bikes,hike and play golf ing a letter today to the City
The Times-Newswelcomes letters from readers on subjects of public tempt to balance the budget. address this problem imme- deserve better. Council and/or by speaking
interest.Please limit letters to 300 words.Include your signature,mailing And yet,even in this climate, diately.Better yet,the five The canyon can expect at at the meeting March 14,
address and phone number.Writers who sign letters with false names
you approved this increase. who voted for this increase least 40 to 50 additional cars 6 p.m.The address is 305
will be permanently barred from publication.Letters may be brought to
I teach in the Adult Basic should simply resign and a day.That’s just the people Third Ave.E.
our Twin Falls office; mailed to P.O.Box 548,Twin Falls,ID 83303; faxed to
Education Program at a local make room on this board for that choose to ride the line. BARBARA BBEECCKK
[phone]; or e-mailed to [email protected].
community college.I have people with some common That doesn’t include their TTwwiinn FFaallllss
T H E L I G H T E R S I D E O F P O L I T I C S
DDoooonneessbbuurryy By Garry Trudeau MMaallllaarrdd FFiillllmmoorree By Bruce Tinsley
Times-News,Twin Falls,Idaho OPINION Thursday,March 3,2011 Main 5
OTHERVIEWS
Here’s what Idaho newspapers to construct roads,bridges, both political parties were It has only one superin-
parks,parking garages or talking about seeking the tendent of public instruction
other related structures and job.Neither had spent time to advocate on behalf of —
are saying about ...
uses its share of tax revenue in the profession,so law- and then lead — the people
to pay off the loans. makers removed the obsta- who have to do the real work.
Everyone wins.URAs cle in their path. It’s a crucial difference.
spur development by offer- It’s not the first time What you get,at the
ing incentives in the form of politicians have meddled schoolhouse level,is drift.
improved infrastructure with the job. Luna can propose policies at
whose costs might other- A quick trip through Idaho the Statehouse.But lacking
wise fall on existing city history shows the scope and credibility or trust from
...change at the top
taxpayers.Developers profit duties of Idaho’s school su- teachers and administrators,
and cities get economic de- perintendent are not fixed. he has had a difficult time
velopment and jobs. Lewiston Tribune There has been a tug of getting anything imple-
URAs cannot live forever war between the State Board mented ...
and can last only 24 years, Idaho doesn’t have an ed- of Education and superin- If Idaho wants a politician
so all taxing districts even- ucator sitting atop its school tendents. running the schools,turn
tually realize higher tax rev- system. Lawmakers also have that job over to the governor.
enues as the result of urban It has a politician. toyed with the idea of elimi- The chief executive can,in
renewal. For that,you can thank nating the superintendent’s turn,hire his own director of
....hands off URAs munities.The reality has What’s wrong with all the state’s Republicans. position or making it an ap- education.If voters don’t
been more genteel,with old this? And its Democrats. pointee of the state board. like the results,they can get a
downtowns becoming dec- Well,the law works, Much has been said about The Legislature’s inter- new governor.
Idaho Mountain Express, imated by commercial de- which apparently chafes current school Superinten- vention in 1993 ushered in 16 If they want a professional
Ketchum velopment on the outskirts legislators who prefer to dent Tom Luna’s credentials years of turmoil.First came administrator,have the State
.... keep cities poor and gov- — or lack thereof. Republican Anne Fox,who Board of Education hire a
In a misguided attempt to Idaho’s laws allow cities ernment ineffective. Luna famously got a de- flamed out ...Four years lat- state schools superintendent
micromanage cities,the to create urban renewal dis- The proposals to “im- gree from an online college, er,Marilyn Howard restored in much the same way the
Idaho Legislature will make tricts and agencies to re- prove”URAs by forcing a Thomas Edison State Col- competence to the job.But board now appoints presi-
itself the enemy of eco- coup property taxes gener- public vote on every pro- lege in New Jersey,to qualify as the state’s lone Democra- dents at the college and uni-
nomic recovery in the state ated by new developments posed project,populating for the post.But he hasn’t tic official,she became a tar- versities ....
if it guts urban renewal that would otherwise be governing boards with spent one day as a classroom get for partisan GOP ap-
laws. spent outside the city. elected rather than ap- teacher or administrator. pointees on the state board.
The phrase “urban re- ...A developer invests in pointed officials,and pre- Not long ago,that would In 2006,Luna became the
newal district”conjures up building new structures or venting city council mem- have barred Luna from seek- first non-educator to win
visions of crumbling build- rehabilitating old ones.As a bers from serving on the ing the job.Besides a college the post ...Ask them and
ings and scarred streets result,property values in board look oh-so-reason- degree,Idaho law required they’ll tell you Luna doesn’t
with dark alleys populated the urban renewal district able on their face.In prac- its top school administrator speak for them ...
by addled druggies and rise,yielding higher prop- tice,they would have the to have devoted at least three Idaho has dozens of
dealers. erty tax revenues,a portion intended effect of gumming years as a teacher or admin- politicians involved in de-
Yet,that’s never been the of which goes to the URA. up operations and render- istrator. bating,tweaking and pass-
face of decay in Idaho com- The agency borrows money ing URAs useless ... In 1993,legislators from ing new education policies.
LETTERSTOTHEEDITOR Downtown's
First Friday At
Voters urged to However,taking money not live or operate in Idaho.
MARCH 4TH, 2011
away from an already finan- Fifth,you go on to lament
reject school levy
cially stressed school system the two bills “undermining 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
The Twin Falls School certainly won’t make organized labor influence in
110 Main Street North
District has put together a schools any better.The dis- Idaho.”This is again what
Peruvian Dinner
committee to find out how trict is only asking for half we,the majority expect and
much money the district will ($7.5 million) of the projected demand our elected officials
fall short after state cuts in budget shortfall for the next to do in Boise.
funding for 2011 to 2012. two years.I’d vote for the full I agree that “Idahoans
How nice of the board of amount,if I could. have just as much right to Menu
trustees to accept the rec- As a property owner,I join a union as not to join • Peruvian Ceviche
ommendation of the com- know that good schools are one.”In a perfect Idaho,
mittee and hold a supple- one reason people move into there would be no unions to • Lomo Saltado
mental levy. Twin Falls with business op- join.
Stir Fry with filet mignon
These are the people that portunities and potential To close as you did with
• Galletas de Limón y Crema
asked us to pass a school buyers for my house,should “Last we checked,”last I
bond that went $10 million I need to sell it.Of course, checked,the entire map of lemon yogurt cookie with berries
over budget the last time there are other things I could the state of Idaho is painted and custard cream
they raised our property tax- do with the money,but I feel bright red with only a few Reservations Only
es. that paying for public small drops of blue insignifi- $30 Per Person
Now these people expect schools is one way of being cantly spattered on it. (tax, gratuity and cocktails not included)
to raise our property taxes to my “brother’s keeper.” CARY MMOOOORREE Spirits Provided by the Cove
subsidize their income for I’m investing in the world TTwwiinn FFaallllss Call: 208.733.0466 or 408.420.7561
two years at $3.75 million a my grandchildren and great- Culinary themes change monthly
year.Where is this going to grandchildren will inhabit.
stop? Who is subsidizing LINDA BBRRUUGGGGEERR
your income? TTwwiinn FFaallllss
I will vote no on this levy
and,if you feel that these ex- Disturbed bymany
pectations have to stop,then
points editorial made
I hope that you will vote no
on March 8. Response to Feb.25 edito-
GREG PPAAOOLLII rial:
TTwwiinn FFaallllss First,I find it extremely
disturbing to see an editorial
Good education headline in the largest circu-
lated newspaper in the Mag-
doesn’t come cheep
ic Valley read “Enough de-
I am voting for the sup- monizing of Idahoans who
plemental tax levy on March join a union.”
8.When I was growing up in Second,you stated you
Denver in the ’50s,voters thought union bashing had
went to the polls in many gotten out of hand.Tom Lu-
elections to increase funding na referring to “union thug-
for schools.They passed gery”and Frank Van Sloot
bond issues to build more vilifying the Idaho Educa-
schools and increased the tion “Association”was two
number of teachers to ease men calling a spade a spade.
overcrowded classrooms.I Third,your quote of Van
can do nothing less for Sloot’s,“unions are not
young people today. known …asked to tone it
For years,I have wanted down a bit,”was not over the
schools to change.I think top.It is reality.
the school day should be Fourth,you state the
longer.I think the curricu- “willful organized labor op-
lum should be tougher.I eratives that Van Sloot and
think there should be some legislative Republicans rail
way of encouraging poor against don’t live in Idaho.”
teachers to find other em- That is why we,the majority
ployment.In other words,I just re-elected these Repub-
don’t think the schools we licans …to ensure these
have today are perfect. willful labor operatives do
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF TWIN FALLS

Case No. CV-2011-891
NOTICE OF FILING PETITION
FOR JUDICIAL CONFIRMATION
IN THE MATTER OF:                                          
THE CITY OF TWIN FALLS, IDAHO              
                                PETITIONER.                      

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN h at Petitioner, the City of Twin Falls, Idaho,
has fi led its Petition herein pursuant to the Idaho Judicial Confi rmation
Law, I.C. § 7-1301, et seq, requesting a judicial confi rmation of the power
of Petitioner under the Constitution and laws of Idaho to enter into a
loan agreement to borrow funds from the Idaho Bond Bank Authority
to rehabilitate the City of Twin Falls Rock Creek Lit Station and Waste
Water Treatment Plant.  h e Petition seeks confi rmation of the validity
of the proposed loan agreement and matters relating thereto.  A full and
complete copy of the Petition may be examined at the Twin Falls County
Courthouse in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Notice is further given that a hearing on the Petition shall be held at
9:00 o’clock a.m., on Monday, the 4th day of April, 2011, at the Twin Falls
County Courthouse in Judge Bevan’s Courtroom, Twin Falls, Idaho.  Any
interested party may appear and move to dismiss or answer the Petition
at any time prior to the date set for hearing or within such further time as
may be allowed by the Court.
DATED h is 23rd day of February, 2011.
CHRISTINA GLASSCOCK,
CLERK OF THE COURT
By (Pam Schulz)
DEPUTY CLERK
Main 6 Thursday,March 3,2011 IDAHO/WEST Times-News,Twin Falls,Idaho
EPA trims $300M from N. Idaho cleanup plan
COEUR D’ALENE (AP) — state and federal agency of- plan was based on a feasibil- has been compiling the of vegetation and poisoned “We’re not able to come
The U.S. Environmental ficials, environmental ex- ity study done in 1998,and comments and will eventu- the blood of children. back and say,‘We heard peo-
Protection Agency is cutting perts and representatives of some projects have already ally release a cumulative re- Adams also said congres- ple and we’re going to go
at least $300 million and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, been finished. Others, he sponse for public viewing. sional mandate requires the away and not do the
possibly more than $500 have been examining the said,are not eligible for Su- “The general themes (in EPA to continue the cleanup cleanup,’’’ he said. “We’re
million from its original plan plan. perfund money because comments) are that it’s too to meet water quality stan- working through them
to spend $1.3 billion on an They’ve concluded, and they are still being actively long a period of time to do a dards.But he said the agency (comments) and looking at
expansion of Superfund the agency has agreed,that managed, while the money cleanup, it’s too expensive, is working to meet the public what changes we could
cleanup efforts in the Coeur about $325 million worth of is for abandoned areas.Rust that’s it’s not necessary,’’ halfway. make.’’
d’Alene Basin. lining planned for the South said that will save about an- Adams said.“A lot of folks
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ed with a century’s worth of “Technically there were all ager for the cleanup,said the done already.’’ 27 YE WEAR
mining waste in northern kinds of problems with it,’’ agency has also been going Before the EPA cleanup
Idaho and will take 90 years Focus team member Bill through and responding to began, however, the Silver
to complete. Rust told the Coeur d’Alene about 6,000 comments Valley was so saturated with
But the Upper Basin Pro- Press. submitted on the plan. arsenic and lead pollution
ject Focus Team,made up of Rust also said the current Adams said the agency that it stripped the hillsides
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IDAHO measure makes an exception for officials to save the money that in so-called incense will be
Bill to extend jobless public utilities. would be spent on a national banned for sale for at least a year.
Bedke’s bill stalled in the search and give the job to The order took effect Tuesday.
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more than two dozen Republicans. GRANTS PASS — One of the
The measure, which carries a BOISE — State lawmakers have young wolves from the Imnaha high when smoked. Dr. Brandon Fish & Dr. Nick Kelsey
technical change to make Idaho moved a step closer toward allow- pack in Northeastern Oregon that Federal drug officials
eligible for extended federal ing more Idaho teens to donate was recently fitted with a radio- announced plans for the emer- NOBODY FITS YOU LIKE
unemployment benefits, passed blood. tracking collar has been found gency measure in November,
41-28. The Senate approved a bill dead, the Oregon Department of amid increasing reports of bad MOUNTAIN WEST OPTICAL
Rep. Marv Hagedorn, R- Wednesday that would allow 16- Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday. reactions to the chemicals includ- 208-734-3937
Meridian, was among GOP law- year-olds to donate blood with There were no signs of foul play, ing seizures, hallucinations and CALL TODAY
makers who railed against run- consent from a parent or legal and the carcass was shipped to dependency.
away government spending and guardian. Washington State University to Idaho temporarily outlawed the
tried to defeat the legislation to Under current state law,people determine the cause of death,the chemicals in October and law- CLEANING
extend these benefits for long- have to be at least 17 in Idaho to department said. makers are working on making
time unemployed workers who donate blood. Steve Pedery of Oregon Wild,a the ban permanent. Q
have been unable to secure a job. Sen.Lee Heider (R-Twin Falls) conservation group, said it was uestion: C
Hagedorn said: “It’s time to says his legislation would not only possible that the stress of being MONTANA
lead the horse away from the increase the number of donors in tranquilized for the radio collar fit- Conoco megaload I’ll admit, I think I’m O
trough and make him go to work.” the state but also allow more ting may be a factor. an above average cook.
House Minority Leader John teens to experience the value of He said while they support fit- travels 33 miles Consequently, the
Rusche, D-Lewiston, countered giving blood.Under the bill,par- ting wolves with radio collars to MISSOULA— The second over- walls, counter tops, R
that as much as Idaho lawmakers ents and guardians would have prevent conflicts with livestock, sized ConocoPhillips load en cabinets and windows around
the cooking area in my kitchen
would like to send a message the authority to withdraw their there are other, less expensive route to Billings traveled about 33 feel greasy and grimey. I always N
about deficit spending, they consent of blood draws at any steps — such as electric fences miles Tuesday night and
wipe them down after cooking,
shouldn’t do it on the backs of time. and flagging around stock pens — Wednesday morning after sitting Lori Chandler
unemployed families. The measure now goes to the that are not being taken. for nine days in Kooskia,Idaho. bpuertm a agnreenats y bfi yl-mp rsoedeumcts toof bme ya Clean7in3g4 C-e2n4te0r 4ownerE
full House. Department wolf coordinator The Idaho Department of fabulous culinary ability.
Bill would strengthen Russ Morgan said tranquilizing Transportation says the coke A“Greased Up Palate Pleaser” R
Senate backs bid to wolves and fitting them with radio- drum left a weigh station at nswer:
Right to Farm Act
tracking collars is always risky,and Kooskia at 10 p.m.Tuesday.The
rein in Washington
BOISE — Abill headed to the they take all precautions to protect agency tells the Missoulian the Super Orange is perfect for greasy jobs that nothing
Idaho House would make it easier BOISE — Support for a meas- the animals. He said this young load encountered light traffic,and else can cut through. It is a scientifi c break through
for farmers to enlarge their feed- ure aimed at keeping the federal female had been observed the next delays were within the 10 to 15 that couples an organic solvent derived from orange
lot operations,but more difficult government in check is gaining day doing fine and had traveled a minutes allowed for the shipment. and citrus peels with a patented positive emulsion cleaner, cre-
for opponents to challenge those traction in the Idaho Legislature. long distance before dying. Weather permitting, the coke ating a cleaning solution of unequaled ability. (How about you
plans in court. The Idaho Senate passed a res- “This is a surprise,”he said from drum will travel about 30 miles on have me over to sample a couple of your favorite dishes, and I’ll
The House Agricultural Affairs olution Wednesday in favor of the La Grande. Morgan added that U.S.12 on Wednesday night. bring my Super Orange and clean up the greasy mess!?)
Committee signed off on legisla- so-called “Madison Amendment,” flagging and fencing and other — The Associated Press
tion Wednesday to bolster Idaho’s which would allow two-thirds of steps to protect livestock from
Right to Farm Act.It now goes to states to call a constitutional con- wolves were being taken.
Frustrated with a stubborn cleaning
the full House. vention where Congress would
problem? Write or e-mail your questions to:
Supporters say it will protect take up a specific amendment. WASHINGTON,D.C.
Right now, states can already [email protected]
agricultural operations such as Federal ‘spice’ban
feedlots from local ordinances call for a convention, but not a 483 Washington St. N. Twin Falls, ID
that regulate farms. But oppo- specific amendment. They’ve goes into effect (Corner of Washington St. N. and Filer Ave.) 064
never actually done this, out of
nents say the measure would An emergency plan to outlaw
fear it would create a chaotic,run-
shield corporate farms from nui- the sale of five chemicals used in
away process where Congress
sance lawsuits and severely herbal blends to make synthetic
could consider broadly overhaul-
reduce local government control marijuana is in effect nationwide.
ing the Republic’s founding docu-
on the growth of feedlot opera- The Drug Enforcement
ment.
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Fed survey: Economy expands throughout U.S.
By Christopher S.Rugaber est to moderate pace’’and it tricts said they are increas- wages are “a necessary con- purchase program is laying crease in inflation.
Associated Press writer pointed to a pickup in job ingly able to pass on those dition for a sustained,desta- the groundwork for higher The U.S. economy has
creation in each. costs to customers.Retailers bilizing high-inflation prices. been growing for 18 months.
WASHINGTON — The Retail sales picked up in 10 in some districts said they episode,’’said Dana Saporta, Those concerns have been But that expansion hasn’t
U.S. economy expanded in of the 12 regions, while have or soon will raise prices. an economist at Credit Su- heightened by recent run- been enough to significantly
January and early February falling in the Richmond and “There are beginning to be isse Securities. ups in the price of oil,corn, lower the nation’s unem-
in all parts of the country, Atlanta areas.Factory activi- some troubling signs on in- Federal Reserve Chairman wheat and other commodi- ployment rate,which was 9
but businesses reported they ty rose in all districts except flation,’’ said Steven Wood, Ben Bernanke endured tough ties. percent in January.The fed-
are under pressure to raise St.Louis. Chief Economist at Insight questioning from members Bernanke told members of eral government will release
their prices. The survey hinted at some Economics. of Congress on Tuesday and Congress that higher oil the February jobs report on
A Federal Reserve survey inflationary concerns.Costs But other economists Wednesday about the threat prices,which have risen due Friday.
released Wednesday showed are rising for manufacturers noted that the survey found of rising inflation.Lawmak- to turmoil in the Middle The Fed survey did note
that all 12 of the Fed’s regions and retailers in most areas. little evidence that wages are ers raised concerns that the East,would likely cause only
reported growth at a “mod- Manufacturers in many dis- increasing. Accelerating Fed’s $600 billion bond- a temporary and mild in- See ECONOMY,Business 2
4 large hotel
projects stalled
in central Idaho
KETCHUM (AP) — Four As for the planned proj-
hotel and residential proj- ects,Ketchum city officials
ects valued at $2 billion in are optimistic they will
the central Idaho resort come to fruition.
area of Ketchum and Sun “I think we’re going to
Valley that have all been see all these projects,’’said
approved by local officials Lisa Horowitz, Ketchum’s
remain stalled due to the director of community and
difficult economy, devel- economic development.
opers and city leaders say. “It’s just a question of
Developer Jack Bariteau when.”
wants to build a four-story, But time is a problem for
73-room hotel called Hotel developers, because they
Ketchum but said he can’t face city-imposed dead-
find any banks or private lines on starting construc-
investors willing to put up tion.So far,Ketchum lead-
money. ers have granted extensions
“That’s the only thing so developers can avoid
holding it up,’’Bariteau told restarting the process,
APphoto
the Idaho Mountain Ex- which requires planning
Steve Jobs,who is on medical leave as chairman and CEO of Apple Inc.,speaks Wednesdayat the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San
press.“We spent all those and zoning meetings.
Francisco.
years trying to get ap- Bariteau’s Hotel Ketchum
Steve Jobs emerges from proved,and when we final- was approved in November
ly did, there was no mar- 2008 and he had two years
ket.’’ to apply for a building per-
A problematic forecast mit and break ground. In
for the hospitality business February 2010,he received a
has caused investors to shy two-year extension from
medical leave to unveil iPad 2 away,he said. the Ketchum City Council,
“Historically,banks were with an option for a third
always there for these kinds year at the city’s discretion.
of things,’’Bariteau said. “The city has been very
Sun Valley Co. has a cooperative, which is a
massive project planned good sign to investors,’’
ByDavid Sarno Second time around The iPad 2,as Apple calls with a base village on Bariteau said.
Los Angeles Times it,will go on sale March 11 at 138 acres at Bald Moun- The developer and owner
Apple’s iPad 2 is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter the same price as its prede- tain’s main skier entrance of Warm Springs Ranch
SAN FRANCISCO — Ap- than the original model. cessor, starting at $499 for of River Run,adding a ho- Resort, Helios Develop-
ple Inc. Chief Executive Take your On/off Back camera Front camera the entry-level device with tel, restaurant and shops. ment,also received a one-
pick 3G,
Steve Jobs took a break from Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Silent Wi-Fi only,and going up to The plan includes family year extension.
his medical leave Wednes- 16 GB $499 $629 Volume m) $829 for the version with a residences and three park- The city of Ketchum,on
day to introduce the compa- 32 GB $599 $729 control 4.6 c 3G cellular connection. ing garages. its website, says building
ny’s new iPad,an upgraded 64 GB $699 $829 n. (2 Consumers can get the cel- The other two projects hotels is a high priority,
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9. 1.3 lb.
company fend off a slew of Tweaks to design (cid:11)(cid:25)(cid:19)(cid:20)(cid:3)(cid:74)(cid:12) $30 monthly contract,from Lodge and the Warm with four-star rooms are
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this product for a while and I 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) pounds compared with the course. For that reason,the city
just didn’t want to miss the 0.3 in. (18.5 cm) 1.5-pound original,as well as A sign as to why investors is willing to be flexible,she
day,’’Jobs said shortly after (0.8 cm) 7.6 in. the addition of front- and might be wary of putting said.The city also gave Bald
receiving a standing ovation. back-facing video cameras money in new lodging is Mountain Lodge develop-
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publicized leave in mid-Jan- blue jeans to show off the since it was launched last video chats.The device has a in financial trouble. The tives to break ground by
uary and who has battled new iPad,which is one-third April,generating $9.5 billion newer computer processor Clarion Inn in Ketchum is June 2012 and finish build-
pancreatic cancer for years, thinner and substantially in revenue for the tech giant that will make it run faster and in foreclosure and sched- ing the hotel by January
threatened to upstage his lighter than the original and and leaving all of its tablet allow smoother performance uled for auction on March 2015.
own product with his sur- will come in both black and competitors far behind.An- of video-intensive applica- 8.And the 29-room Knob “I think it’s very likely
prise appearance. white. alysts expect Apple to sell tions like games and movies. Hill Inn in Ketchum has they could be in construc-
Jobs appeared in his trade- Jobs said Apple has sold more than 35 million tablets been on the market for two tion in summer 2012,’’
mark black turtleneck and more than 15 million iPads this year. See UNVEIL,Business 2 years. Horowitz said.
Oil jumps to more than $102 per barrel
ByChris Kahn fields, which produce 1.6 million duction in the east had declined
Associated Press writer barrels per day. That’s only about 50 percent, though international
2 percent of global demand,but ex- observers say the drop is higher.The
NEW YORK — Oil prices settled perts say the disruption is putting International Energy Agency said
above $102 per barrel for the first pressure on world supplies at a time Wednesday that between 850,000
time since September of 2008 as when demand is picking up. and 1 million barrels per day were
fighting escalated in Libya and pe- Oil prices have soared nearly $17 shut in. Its previous estimate was
troleum demand grew in the U.S. per barrel since the Libyan uprising between 500,000 and 750,000 bar-
Libya,a major oil exporter to Eu- began in mid-February.Retail gaso- rels per day.
rope,has been embroiled in an up- line prices in the U.S.gained more Whatever the number,not much
rising that has shut down oil pro- than 25 cents per gallon in that time. will be moving out of the country,
duction in many parts of the coun- American motorists are now paying analysts said.Oil tankers that have
try. Forces loyal to Libyan leader $94.9 million more per day to use made it to Libyan ports may simply
Moammar Gadhafi used airstrikes the same amount of gasoline. be taking whatever excess supplies
in a battle against protesters for As chaos spreads through Libya, are available since the uprising be-
APphoto
control of a key oil installation in the experts have struggled to get an ac- gan,Houston-based oil analyst An-
Gasoline and diesel prices are shown Wednesday in Portland,Ore.Oil prices rose
eastern half of the country. curate account of the impact of the drew Lipow said. Libya’s oil fields
Analysts are concerned that the country’s oil production. above $102 a barrel Wednesday as fighting escalated in Libya and petroleum
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rebellion will endanger Libya’s oil A Libyan oil minister said the pro- demand grew in the U.S.
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Con Agra 22.93 ▲ .02 Dell 15.44 ▲ .04 Idacorp 37.48 ▲ .14 Int.Bancorp 1.50 — — Live cattle 112.20 ▲ .80 Mar.Oil 102.36 ▲ 2.73
Lithia Mo. 15.03 ▲ .57 McDonald’s 74.69 ▼ .2- Micron 11.09 ▲ .13 Supervalu 8.13 ▼ .04 Feb.Gold 1,434.20 ▲ 3.00 Mar.Silver 34.58 ▲ .16
Today in business Labor Department releases weekly jobless claims. Labor Department releases fourth-quarter NEWYORK— Freddie Mac,the mortgage company,
productivity data. releases weekly mortgage rates.
Business 2 Thursday,March 3,2011 BUSINESS Times-News,Twin Falls,Idaho
MARKET SUMMARY YESTERDAY ON WALL STREET
NYSE AMEX NASDAQ
March 2, 2011 12,500
MOSTACTIVE($1 ORMORE) MOSTACTIVE($1 ORMORE) MOSTACTIVE($1 ORMORE) (cid:38)(cid:81)(cid:89)(cid:2)(cid:44)(cid:81)(cid:80)(cid:71)(cid:85) 12,000 The Dow Jones industrial average rose 8.78
Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg Name Vol(00) Last Chg (cid:75)(cid:80)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:84)(cid:75)(cid:67)(cid:78)(cid:85) 11,500 points,or 0.1 percent,to close at
Citigrp 3403008 4.60 +.03 LucasEngy 194661 3.75+1.66 Cisco 627047 18.50 -.06 11,000 12,066.80.
S&P500ETF1818872131.21 +.28 SamsO&G 96023 3.43 -.34 PwShs QQQ579951 57.14 +.30 10,500 The S&P500 rose 2.11,or 0.2 percent,to
BkofAm 1130102 13.83 -.09 GtPanSilv g 85030 4.31 -.21 Intel 516239 21.49 +.10 +8.78 10,000 1,308.44.Both the Dow and the S&P500
WAlceaattehlfLInutcl 898054271873 251..2154-+2..5338 TEenndgvsScilov g 6642156518 18..0489 ++..2241 MNvicidroiasoft 442840853933 2206..7058 --..9008 12,066.80 S O N D J F M wavered between gains and losses
GAINERS($2 ORMORE) GAINERS($2 ORMORE) GAINERS($2 ORMORE) Pct. change from previous: 0.07% High 12,115.12 Low 12,018.63 Tthher oNuagshdoauqt cthoem dpaoys.ite gained 10.66
Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg March 2, 2011 2,900 points,or 0.4 percent,to 2,748.07.
B&G Foods 17.98 +2.96 +19.7 LucasEngy 3.75 +1.66 +79.3 Edgewater 3.20 +.88 +37.9 The escalating conflict in Libya resulted in
CAI Intl 23.53 +3.23 +15.9 Accelr8 3.62 +.67 +22.7 VlyNBc wt 2.98 +.80 +36.7 (cid:48)(cid:67)(cid:85)(cid:70)(cid:67)(cid:83) 2,700
a surge in crude oil prices over the last
NoahHld n 14.53 +1.53 +11.8 CagleA 7.67 +1.24 +19.3 SilicnImg 9.69 +1.72 +21.6 (cid:69)(cid:81)(cid:79)(cid:82)(cid:81)(cid:85)(cid:75)(cid:86)(cid:71)
AlcatelLuc 5.25 +.53 +11.2 BioTime 7.75 +.94 +13.8 MELA Sci 3.07 +.52 +20.4 2,500 week and volatility in global financial mar-
HarvNRes 16.27 +1.53 +10.4 AmBiltrt 8.10 +.89 +12.3 LML Pay 5.83 +.97 +20.0 kets.U.S.stocks fell sharply on Tuesday
2,300
LOSERS($2 ORMORE) LOSERS($2 ORMORE) LOSERS($2 ORMORE) +10.66 2,100 after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
2,748.07 S O N D J F M Bernanke said that higher oil prices could
Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg Name Last Chg %Chg
threaten the pace of the economic recov-
GettyRlty 23.75 -5.10 -17.7 SamsO&G 3.43 -.34 -9.0 Zagg 7.07 -2.23 -24.0 Pct. change from previous: 0.39% High 2,763.95 Low 2,734.08
CtrySCkg n 18.00 -3.33 -15.6 MinesMgt 3.58 -.35 -8.9 LiveDeal rs 3.57 -.82 -18.7 ery
W&T Off 21.10 -3.54 -14.4 PernixTh 11.09 -1.09 -8.9 HiTchPhm 19.01 -3.86 -16.9 Retail companies reported mixed earnings
March 2, 2011 1,400
CenPacF s 19.48 -3.02 -13.4 ChinaShen 5.17 -.48 -8.5 McC&Sch 8.36 -1.67 -16.7 reports before the market opened.Costco
CaptlTr 2.33 -.34 -12.7 TelInstEl 7.16 -.56 -7.3 ChinaHGS 2.35 -.42 -15.2 (cid:53)(cid:86)(cid:67)(cid:80)(cid:70)(cid:67)(cid:84)(cid:70)(cid:2)(cid:8)(cid:2) 1,300 Wholesale Corp.fell 2.5 percent after
DIARY DIARY DIARY (cid:50)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:84)(cid:182)(cid:85)(cid:2)(cid:23)(cid:18)(cid:18) 1,200 reporting earnings that met expectations.
Advanced 1,912 Advanced 256 Advanced 1,463 1,100 Rising stocks outnumbered falling ones
Declined 1,104 Declined 221 Declined 1,162 +2.11 two-to-one on the New York Stock
Unchanged 112 Unchanged 36 Unchanged 144 1,000 Exchange.Consolidated trading volume
Total issues 3,128 Total issues 513 Total issues 2,769 1,308.44 S O N D J F M
New Highs 74 New Highs 27 New Highs 60 Pct. change from previous: 0.16% High 1,314.19 Low 1,302.58 was 4.2 billion shares.
New Lows 16 New Lows 5 New Lows 42
Volume 4,200,969,722 Volume 227,510,552 Volume 1,943,526,653 AP
INDEXES
COMMODITIES REPORT
12,391.29 9,614.32 Dow Jones Industrials 12,066.80 +8.78 +.07 +4.23 +16.06
5,306.65 3,872.64 Dow Jones Transportation 4,987.78 +31.19 +.63 -2.33 +20.24 CLOSING FUTURES BEANS 18.00: 100 count 12.00.
417.22 346.95 Dow Jones Utilities 411.45 -.12 -.03 +1.60 +10.14 Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 6.50-7.00.
8,520.27 6,355.83 NYSE Composite 8,338.76 +22.91 +.28 +4.71 +16.39
2,394.82 1,689.19 Amex Index 2,395.37 +15.04 +.63 +8.47 +26.18 Mon Commodity High Low CloseChange VVaalllleeyy BBeeaannss LIVESTOCK
2,840.51 2,061.14 Nasdaq Composite 2,748.07 +10.66 +.39 +3.59 +20.49 Feb Live cattle 112.60 111.05 112.20 + .80 Prices are net to growers, 100 pounds, U.S. No. 1 beans, less
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838.00 587.66 Russell 2000 810.90 +3.82 +.47 +3.48 +24.90 Apr Feeder cattle 131.60 129.98 131.40 + .78 Pintos, no quote, new crop great northerns, no quote; pinks, no March 2.
May Feeder cattle 132.55 130.90 135.53 + 1.10 quote, new crop; small reds, no quote, new crop. Prices are given Holstein bull calves: $10-$40 head
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AlliantEgy 1.70f 14 39.44 +.26 +7.3 Kaman .56 19 31.80 -.20 +9.4 MMaayr WWhheeaatt 82x7xx.5.x0x800x8xx.0.x0x 787161..7255 ++ 11..0000 NLQtuedwo. t$se,2s U7 c-.$uS3.r r0De;en sptm aMratalmlr creehnd 2ts .o, fL tAdg. r$ic3u0l;t ugraer:b Painnztooss,, L$t2d7.- $$3330-;$ p3i5n.ks, CCSouhmtetlelmyr//ecliratcenia ncleo/urw tcsiol:i tw$y3s c1: -o$$w537s8-:$ $6654-$77
AlliantTch .80 8 70.11 +.12 -5.8 Keycorp .04 20 9.04 +.09 +2.1 Mar KC Wheat 911.50 889.00 900.00 - 2.00 Slaughter bulls: $75-$85
AmCasino .42 ... 17.58 +.31 +12.5 LeeEnt ... 4 2.99 +.02 +21.5 May KC Wheat 931.00 897.00 910.00 - 2.00 GRAINS Holstein heifers: $84-$92
Aon Corp .60 21 51.02 -.87 +10.9 MicronT ... 6 11.09 +.13 +38.3 Mar MPS Wheat 945.50 938.50 931.50 xx.xx Holstein steers: 800 to 1,000 lbs., $89-$91.50
BallardPw ... ... 2.23 -.04 +48.7 OfficeMax ... 17 13.63 +.40 -23.0 May MPS Wheat 961.50 927.25 940.50 + 1.00 C$1h5o3ic.5e0 s;7te0e0r st:o 3 80000 t olb 5s.0, 0$ 1l2b5s-.,$ $131402.7-0$169;500 to 700 lbs., $144-
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DukeRlty .68 ... 13.61 +.01 +9.2 US Bancrp .20 17 26.85 -.27 -.4 Apr BFP Milk 18.14 17.96 18.02 - .09 Barley, $11.75 (cwt): corn, $12.80 (cwt). Prices quoted by JD 41.00-53.00; heavy feeder steers 95.00-129.00; light feeder
Fastenal 1.00f 34 60.59 +.02 +1.1 Valhi .40 ... 23.89 +.09 +8.1 May BFP Milk 17.50 17.31 17.36 - .14 Heiskell. Prices current March 2. steers 132.00-155.00; stocker steers 138.00-165.00; heavy hol-
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Jun B-Pound 1.6326 1.6197 1.6309+ .0064 (down 5); 14 percent spring 10.32 (down 2); barley 10.00 (steady)
Mar J-Yen 1.2261 1.2178 1.2212+ .0004 OGDEN — White wheat 7.20 (up 10); 11.5 percent winter 7.85 (up METALS/MONEY
HOW TO READ THE REPORT Jun J-Yen 1.2270 1.2191 1.2220+ .0003 2); 14 percent spring 10.45 (steady); barley 10.55 (steady)
Mar Euro-currency 1.3890 1.3742 1.3865+ .0095 PORTLAND — White wheat 7.73 (up 3); 11 percent winter 8.85-
Jun Euro-currency 1.3872 1.3727 1.3849+ .0096 9.00 (up 3 to down 2); 14 percent spring 11.90 (down 6); corn NEW YORK (AP) — Key currency exchange rates Wednesday, com-
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past 52 wks. q – Closed-end mutual fund; no PE calculated. s – Split or stock dividend of Mar U.S. Dollar 77.21 76.54 76.68 - .41 CHEESE Euro $1.3860 $1.3770
25 pct or more in last 52 wks. Div begins with date of split or stock dividend. u – New 52- Feb Comex gold 1441.0 1428.2 1434.2 + 3.0 Pound $1.6325 $1.6262
wk high during trading day. v – Trading halted on primary market. Unless noted, dividend Apr Comex gold 1442.2 1430.0 1436.1 + 3.4 Swiss franc 0.9240 0.9303
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When issued. wt – Warrants. ww – With warrants. xw – Without warrants. Mar Treasury bond 122.1 120.3 120.3 - 1.3 Selected world gold prices, Wednesday.
Dividend Footnotes:a – Also extra or extras. b – Annual rate plus stock dividend. c – Jun Treasury bond 120.3 119.9 119.1 - 1.3 POTATOES London morning fixing: $1430.50 up $9.75.
Liquidating dividend. e – Declared or paid in preceding 12 mos. f – Annual rate, increased Mar Coffee 270.15 266.00 269.50 + .20 London afternoon fixing: $1435.50 up $14.75.
on last declaration. i – Declared or paid after stock dividend or split. j – Paid this year, divi- May Coffee 272.20 266.10 269.55 + .25 NY Handy & Harman: $1435.50 up $14.75.
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Mutual Fund Footnotes:e – Ex-capital gains distribution. f – Previous day’s quote. n - Apr Natural gas 3.960 3.871 3.898 - .052 count 11.50-12.00. The morning bullion price for silver in London $34.750 up
No-load fund. p – Fund assets used to pay distribution costs. r – Redemption fee or con- Quotations from Sinclair & Co. Baled 5-10 lb film bags (non Size A) 9.75-10.00. $0.380.
tingent deferred sales load may apply. s – Stock dividend or split. t – Both p and r. x – Ex- 733-6013 or [phone] Russet Norkotahs Washington 50-lb cartons 70 count 17.00- Engelhard $34.820 up $0.470.
cash dividend.
Source:The Associated Press. Sales figures are unofficial. Get more stocks and commodities information online at Magicvalley.com/business/
Fed chief steps back into political matters Economy
Continued from Business 1
ByJeannine Aversa pushed Congress to provide The danger for Bernanke
Associated Press writer additional stimulus to prop in politicizing the Fed,some that the job market is picking up in all districts.Many dis-
up the economy. They did. economists and academics tricts reported improved hiring in the manufacturing and
WASHINGTON — Before Congress and President say,is that it makes it easier health care industries.
he took charge of the Federal Barack Obama cut a deal just for Congress and the White Seven districts said that staffing agencies are more op-
Reserve in 2006, Ben before the new year for cuts House to pressure the Fed to timistic,with more employers converting temporary jobs
Bernanke vowed to steer in the payroll tax, leaving make decisions that are po- to permanent status.Permanent hiring is also picking up,
clear of political issues. Americans with more take- litically popular but not good the agencies said.
Nowadays he seems to have home pay. for the economy. The survey also noted that wages remain steady in five
an opinion on everything. And with deficits a hot “Bernanke should be districts and are rising only modestly in several others.
The latest example came political topic,Bernanke has fighting to maintain the Sluggish wage growth should act to restrain future price
Wednesday, when the Fed pushed Congress and the Fed’s independence, rather increases.
chief told Congress that a White House to come up than becoming more politi- Harsh snowstorms in many different parts of the coun-
House Republican plan to with a credible plan to whit- cal,’’said Kenneth Thomas,a try reduced store sales and factory activity.Bad weather
cut $61 billion in federal tle the nation’s $1 trillion- lecturer in finance at the disrupted manufacturing in the Cleveland,Atlanta and
APphoto
spending this year would plus budget shortfall over University of Pennsylvania’s Minneapolis regions,and pushed down retail sales in six
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben
cost the economy jobs. the long haul or risk hurting Wharton School. districts.
Bernanke gives the Semiannual
Both sides seized on his the economy. For instance, one fear is Housing remains the economy’s main weak spot,the
Monetary Policy Report to
remarks: Democrats said On Wednesday,Bernanke that the Fed could come un- report showed.
there was evidence that the Congress while testifying Tuesday told the House Financial der pressure to hold interest “Overall sales and construction remained at low levels
cuts would pose a risk to the before the Senate Banking Services Committee that rates at record lows for too across all districts,’’the survey said.The St.Louis region
economic recovery, while Committee on Capitol Hill in proposed Republican cuts long. While low interest said sales are still declining.
Republicans pointed out Washington. could cost the economy rates are attractive to Ameri- Tourism improved in the Richmond,Atlanta and San
that Bernanke’s estimate of 0.2 percentage points of cans because they make it Francisco areas,while it slowed in Kansas City,partly due
job losses was much smaller Greenspan, frequently growth.“That would trans- cheaper to borrow money, to severe weather.New York reported slower business at
than that of most private weighed in on politically late into a couple hundred they could also feed inflation hotels and said Broadway theater attendance dropped.
economists. charged issues during his 18 thousand jobs. So it’s not and lead to speculative buy- The region-by-region survey is based on information
Historically, the Fed has years at the helm — from en- trivial,’’he said. ing that would create bub- collected from the Fed’s 12 regional banks on or before
strived to be perceived as dorsing Bush’s tax cuts to Private economists have bles in the prices of stocks Feb.18.Known as the “Beige Book,’’the survey provides a
politically independent.But how to fix Social Security. suggested the damage would and other assets. more in-the-trenches look at the overall economy than
at a time of 9 percent unem- Many economists thought be worse.Mark Zandi,chief Critics blame Greenspan broad statistics.
ployment,Bernanke is find- Bernanke, who spent most economist at Moody’s Ana- for contributing to the hous-
ing that image hard to main- of his professional life before lytics, has estimated the ing bubble,which threw the
tain.In bad times,econom- the Fed post as an economics GOP plan would cost the economy into recession
Oil
ics and politics are always professor, would be differ- economy 700,000 new jobs when it burst in 2007, by
intertwined. ent.He has turned out to be by the end of next year. holding rates at low levels for
When Bernanke was anything but. Bernanke says that figure is too long after the 2001 re-
Continued from Business 1
tapped by President George In recent months,he wad- too high. cession. ness.The Los Angeles com-
W.Bush in 2005 to run the ed into the debate over how It’s a critical time for the Bernanke is already feel- probably will be in danger pany stopped doing busi-
Fed,he promised lawmakers much debt the government economic recovery.The lat- ing a backlash. Rep. Mike for months with nobody in ness in Libya from 1986 to
at his confirmation hearing: should be allowed to take on, est Fed survey known as the Pence of Indiana and Sen. clear control of the coun- 2005 because of prior sanc-
“I will be strictly independ- warning Republicans not to Beige Book, released Bob Corker of Tennessee, try, Barclays Capital ana- tions,
ent of all political influ- use the debt limit as a “bar- Wednesday,found the econ- both Republicans, want to lyst Helima Croft said. “We’re still evaluating the
ences.’’ gaining chip’’in discussions omy expanding throughout narrow the Fed’s mission to “They have a highly frac- current U.S. position,”
Fed watchers took it as a over how to reduce the fed- the country, but businesses focusing solely on inflation, tured army,so you could see spokesman Richard Kline
welcome change.Bernanke’s eral deficit. reported they are under rather than both inflation security problems persisting said.
predecessor, Alan Last year, Bernanke pressure to raise prices. and jobs. for weeks or months,”Croft In the U.S., the govern-
said.“This could get really ment reported Wednesday
messy.” that petroleum demand
It’s also unclear which continues to rise from last
Unveil
companies would be able to year, and oil and gasoline
do business with Libya’s na- supplies both dropped un-
tional oil company in the expectedly last week.
Continued from Business 1
when it is attached. entiate one device from another — there wake of sanctions imposed Benchmark West Texas
Jobs spent considerable time show- Though none of the new features are so many of them.And Apple’s ap- by the U.S.,the United Na- Intermediate for April deliv-
ing off a new case for the iPad.Apple were particularly surprising, analysts proach in this post-PC world is to say, tions and the European ery added $2.60,or 2.6 per-
said the case for the original device was felt the incremental enhancements ‘Hey,we’re going to make a device that Union. Occidental Petrole- cent,to settle at $102.23 per
too bulky and interfered with its per- would allow the iPad to keep its place at you kind of want to cuddle with.’” um Corp.,which has inter- barrel, the highest settle-
formance.The newer case,which Apple the top of the tablet market. That fits with how people are using ests in Libyan oil fields that ment since Sept.26,2008.
calls a “smart cover,’’magnetically at- “I think they’re focused on having a their tablets,she added: Forrester found produced 13,000 barrels per In London, Brent crude
taches to the front of the iPad to create a more intimate product,’’ said Sarah that people are most often on their day for the company last added 93 cents to settle at
kind of screen protector and automati- Rotman Epps,a technology analyst at tablets in the living room and in the year,is unsure how the re- $116.35 per barrel on the ICE
cally puts the machine into sleep mode Forrester Research.“It’s hard to differ- bedroom. strictions will affect its busi- Futures Exchange.
Times-News,Twin Falls,Idaho NATION Thursday,March 3,2011 Business 3
GOP wins first budget skirmish, bigger fight looms
ByAndrewTaylor ing the next seven months will fea- out damaging economic growth or in spending, but it’s progress with House Democratic leaders.
Associated Press ture cuts, not just the long-term gutting investments in education, nonetheless,’’ said Senate GOP House Republicans last month
freeze he proposed last month. research and development that will leader Mitch McConnell of Ken- muscled through a bill that could
WASHINGTON — Republicans The Senate cleared the temporary create jobs and secure our future,’’ tucky. “It’s encouraging that the cut spending over the next seven
won an early round Wednesday in spending measure by an over- Obama said.“It should be free of White House and congressional months by more than $60 billion
their fight to shrink the govern- whelming 91-9 vote after the House any party’s social or political agen- Democrats now agree that the sta- from last year’s levels — and $100
ment,pushing $4 billion in spend- passed it with a large bipartisan vote da,and it should be reached with- tus quo won’t work,that the bills we billion from Obama’s request. It
ing cuts through Congress in a bill Tuesday.Obama signed it Wednes- out delay.’’ pass must include spending reduc- would also block implementation of
that puts off the possibility of a gov- day afternoon. Republicans who outmaneu- tions.’’ Obama’s health care law and a host
ernment shutdown for two weeks. After initially being rejected last vered Senate Democrats and the The insertion of Biden into the of environmental regulations.The
Largely a spectator so far,Presi- week by Senate Majority Leader White House in orchestrating pas- talks — he played a lead role in bi- White House has promised a veto
dent Barack Obama dispatched his Harry Reid,D-Nev.,the two-week sage of the two-week measure partisan efforts in December to ex- and it could take weeks or months
vice president to initiate negotia- cuts written by House Republicans called on Democrats to offer a tend Bush-era tax cuts and ratify a to negotiate a compromise funding
tions on a broader, longer-term shot through the Senate with mini- longer-term solution of their own nuclear arms treaty with Russia — measure that Obama would sign.
spending bill and find “common mal opposition on the right and left. in response to a $1.2 trillion GOP was seen as evidence that the “The House position is perfectly
ground’’ with GOP leaders deter- The upcoming talks,to be led by spending measure that passed the White House wants to regain the clear. We cut $100 billion off the
mined to cut tens of billions of dol- Vice President Joe Biden,promise House last month. initiative. White House chief of president’s request for this fiscal
lars more and undo much of his to be far more difficult.Those talks “It’s hard to believe when we’re staff William Daley and budget di- year,’’ said House Speaker John
agenda. could begin as early as Thursday. spending $1.6 trillion more than rector Jacob Lew, who will also Boehner,R-Ohio.“We have no clue
He conceded in advance that any “This agreement should cut we’re taking in a single year,that it participate, held an early evening where our colleagues on the Senate
deal on a government budget cover- spending and reduce deficits with- would take this long to cut a penny meeting Wednesday in the Capitol side are.’’
AROUNDTHENATION
NEWYORK
Study says 50-year-old with diabetes will
die 6 years sooner than someone without
NEWYORK— A50-year-old with diabetes dies six years sooner
than someone without the disease,and not just from a heart attack
or a stroke,new research suggests.
The large international effort to measure diabetes’toll found the
disease also raises the risk of dying prematurely from a host of other
ailments,even breast cancer and pneumonia.
“It’s quite a wide sweep of conditions,”said Dr.John Danesh of
Cambridge University in Britain,who led the team of researchers.
While most people think of heart problems,diabetes surprisingly
“appears to be associated with a much broader range of health
implications than previously suspected.”
Putting the six years lost in context,he said,long-term smoking
shortens life by 10 years.
The analysis used pooled medical information for 820,900 peo-
ple from nearly 100 studies done mostly in Europe and North
America. The results are published in Thursday’s New England
Journal of Medicine.
CALIFORNIA
Sirhan Sirhan denied parole in RFKkilling
COALINGA — A California board denied parole Wednesday for
Robert F.Kennedy’s convicted assassin,Sirhan Sirhan.
Apanel of two California parole board commissioners concluded
The NewYork Times/APfile photo
after a four hour hearing that Sirhan hadn’t shown adequate remorse
Fred W.Phelps Sr.,of Westboro Baptist Church,is shown with picket signs at Westboro Church in Topeka,Kan.,in September 2010.In a case
or understanding of the crime that was mourned by a nation.
that arose from a protest by Phelps’group at the funeral of a Marine who had died in Iraq,the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the First
Sirhan,now 66,spoke at length and expressed sorrow,but said he
doesn’t remember shooting Kennedy or five other victims on June 4, Amendment protects hateful protests at military funerals.
1968,in the kitchen of the Ambassador Hotel,where Kennedy stood
Supreme Court: Anti-gay
moments after claiming victory in the California presidential primary.
“Every day of my life,I have great remorse and deep regret,”he said
at the hearing at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga.
He pleaded with the panel to give him a date for release,saying he
wants to “get lost in the woodwork”and live out his life.
The panel chairman,Mike Prizmich,and the deputy commissioner, funeral picketers allowed
Randy Kevorkian,told Sirhan he must seek further self-help courses,
come to terms with the crime and show evidence of his improvement
when he gets his next parole hearing,which will be in five years.
Woman survives 35-mile ride on van hood
ByMarkSherman that occurred in this case,’’he said. “Speech ...can stir people
MANTECA— The woman desperately gripped a windshield wiper Associated Press The ruling,though,was in line with
blade,her body splayed across the hood of the minivan as it raced many earlier court decisions that said to action,move them to
down a Northern California freeway in the middle of the night,reach- WASHINGTON — The Supreme the First Amendment exists to protect
tears of both joy and
ing 100 mph,witnesses said. Court ruled Wednesday that a grieving robust debate on public issues and free
With the temperature hovering in the low 30s, Christopher father’s pain over mocking protests at expression,no matter how distasteful.
sorrow,and — as it did
Michael Carroll drove 35 miles from Manteca to nearby Pleasanton his Marine son’s funeral must yield to A year ago,the justices struck down a
on Saturday with his wife clinging to the hood,prompting 911 calls First Amendment protections for free federal ban on videos that show graphic here — inflict great pain.
from at least two alarmed witnesses,police said. speech.All but one justice sided with a violence against animals.In 1988,the
Carroll,36,was being held without bail Wednesday at the San fundamentalist church that has court unanimously overturned On the facts before us,we
Joaquin County Jail on charges of attempted murder,kidnapping stirred outrage with raucous a verdict for the Rev.Jerry Fal-
and domestic assault,according to sheriff’s department records. demonstrations contending well in his libel lawsuit against cannot react to that pain
Carroll got into the family’s minivan around 12:30 a.m.Saturday God is punishing the military Hustler magazine founder Lar-
after he and his wife had an argument at their Manteca home,said for the nation’s tolerance of ho- ry Flynt over a raunchy parody by punishing the speaker.’’
police spokesman Rex Osborn. mosexuality. ad.
— U.S.Supreme Court
“She kind of goes with the van to try to stop him,gets up on the The 8-1 decision in favor of What might have made this
hood and is hanging on to the wiper blade,”he said.“She obviously the Westboro Baptist Church of case different was that the Sny- Chief Justice John Roberts
didn’t think he would keep driving.” Topeka,Kan.,was the latest in a Albert Snyder ders are not celebrities or public
line of court rulings that, as officials but private citizens. inflict great pain.On the facts before us,
Chief Justice John Roberts said in his Both Roberts and Alito agreed that the we cannot react to that pain by punish-
PENNSYLVANIA
opinion for the court, protects “even Snyders were the innocent victims of ing the speaker,’’Roberts said.
Scientists declare eastern cougar extinct
hurtful speech on public issues to en- the long-running campaign by the Snyder’s reaction,at a news confer-
ALLENTOWN — The “ghost cat”is just that.The U.S.Fish and sure that we do not stifle public debate.’’ church’s pastor, the Rev. Fred Phelps, ence in York, Pa.: “My first thought
Wildlife Service on Wednesday declared the eastern cougar extinct, The decision ended a lawsuit by Al- and his family members who make up was,eight justices don’t have the com-
confirming a widely held belief among wildlife biologists that native bert Snyder,who sued church members most of the Westboro Baptist Church. mon sense God gave a goat.”He added,
populations of the big cat were wiped out by man a century ago. for the emotional pain they caused by Roberts said there was no doubt the “We found out today we can no longer
After a lengthy review,federal officials concluded there are no showing up at his son Matthew’s funer- protesters added to Albert Snyder’s “al- bury our dead in this country with dig-
breeding populations of cougars — also known as pumas,panthers, al.As they have at hundreds of other fu- ready incalculable grief.” nity.’’
mountain lions and catamounts — in the eastern United States. nerals, the Westboro members held But Roberts said the frequency of the He said it was possible he would have
Researchers believe the eastern cougar subspecies has probably signs with provocative messages, in- protests — and the church’s practice of to pay the Phelpses around $100,000,
been extinct since the 1930s. cluding “Thank God for dead soldiers,’’ demonstrating against Catholics,Jews which they are seeking in legal fees,
Wednesday’s declaration paves the way for the eastern cougar to ‘’You’re Going to Hell,’’‘’God Hates the and many other groups — is an indica- since he lost the lawsuit. The money
be removed from the endangered species list,where it was placed in USA/Thank God for 9/11,’’and one that tion that Phelps and his flock were not would, in effect, finance more of the
1973.The agency’s decision to declare the eastern cougar extinct combined the U.S.Marine Corps mot- mounting a personal attack against same activity he fought against,Snyder
does not affect the status of the Florida panther,another endan- to,Semper Fi,with a slur against gay Snyder but expressing deeply held said.
gered wildcat. men. views on public topics. Margie Phelps, a daughter of the
Some hunters and outdoors enthusiasts have long insisted Justice Samuel Alito, the lone dis- Indeed,Matthew Snyder was not gay. minister and a lawyer who argued the
there’s a small breeding population of eastern cougars,saying the senter, said Snyder wanted only to But “Westboro believes that God is case at the Supreme Court,said she ex-
secretive cats have simply eluded detection — hence the “ghost cat” “bury his son in peace.”Instead,Alito killing American soldiers as punish- pected the outcome.“The only surprise
moniker.The wildlife service said Wednesday it confirmed 108 sight- said,the protesters “brutally attacked” ment for the nation’s sinful policies,” is that Justice Alito did not feel com-
ings between 1900 and 2010,but that these animals either escaped Matthew Snyder to attract public at- Roberts said. pelled to follow his oath,’’Phelps said.
or were released from captivity,or migrated from western states to tention.“Our profound national com- “Speech is powerful.It can stir peo- “We read the law.We follow the law.
the Midwest. mitment to free and open debate is not a ple to action,move them to tears of both The only way for a different ruling is to
— The Associated Press license for the vicious verbal assault joy and sorrow,and — as it did here — shred the First Amendment.’’
Ohio Senate passes bill to restrict public unions Alleged source of WikiLeaks’
documents faces new charges
ByAnn Sanner Republicans sided with De- empts police and firefighters The legislation would also
Associated Press mocrats against the measure. from the collective bargain- set up a new process to set- The Washington Post said Wednesday in a state-
Firefighters and teachers ing restrictions,while Ohio’s tle worker disputes, giving ment that outlined the 22
COLUMBUS,Ohio — The shouted “Shame!’’ in the does not.And the bill there elected officials the final say The Army has brought charges.
bargaining rights of public chamber as the legislation would affect 175,000 union- in contract disagreements. new charges — including Though the statement
workers in Ohio would be was approved and moved on ized public workers. Binding arbitration, which one that carries the death did not specify the enemy,
dramatically reduced and to the GOP-controlled The Ohio bill would ban police officers and firefight- penalty — against Pfc. Manning,23,is accused of
strikes would be banned un- House,where it is likely to re- strikes by public workers and ers use to resolve contract Bradley Manning,a former giving documents to Wik-
der a bill narrowly passed by ceive strong support. establish penalties for those disputes as an alternative to intelligence analyst accused iLeaks that related to the
the state Senate on Wednes- The bill is similar to the who do participate in walk- strikes,would be eliminat- of leaking hundreds of wars in Afghanistan and
day. Republican-supported col- outs. Unionized workers ed. thousands of classified mil- Iraq and that U.S.officials
The GOP-backed measure lective bargaining bill in the could negotiate wages,hours “It’s a fair bill,” said state itary and diplomatic docu- have asserted could put sol-
that would restrict the col- Wisconsin legislature that and certain work conditions Senate President Tom ments to the anti-secrecy diers and civilians at risk.
lective bargaining rights of has sparked national debate but not health care,sick time Niehaus, a southwest Ohio website WikiLeaks. The new charges, filed
roughly 350,000 teachers, in its weakening of public or pension benefits. The Republican. “It’s more bal- But prosecutors would Tuesday under the Uniform
firefighters, police officers employees’ability to negoti- measure would do away with anced and fair for the taxpay- not seek Manning’s execu- Code of Military Justice,al-
and other public employees ate contracts — although automatic pay raises and base er whose money these elect- tion if he were convicted of so include wrongfully caus-
squeaked through the state there are differences between future wage increases on ed officials will ultimately the capital offense of “aid- ing intelligence to be pub-
Senate on a 17-16 vote. Six the two.Wisconsin’s bill ex- merit. spend.” ing the enemy,’’ officials lished on the Internet.
Business 4 Thursday,March 3,2011 WEATHER/WORLD Times-News,Twin Falls,Idaho
BURLEY/RUPERT FORECAST TWIN FALLS FIVE-DAY FORECAST Yesterday’s Weather
Today:Scattered showers. High 46. Today Tonight Friday Saturday Sunday Monday City Hi Lo Prcp
Boise 56 36Trace"
Tonight:Mostly cloudy. Low 31. Challis 50 19Trace"
Coeur d’ Alene 41 32 0.14"
Idaho Falls 41 12 0.00"
Tomorrow:Variably cloudy. High 47. Jerome 44 28Trace"
Lewiston 58 32 0.00"
Lowell 50 32 0.00"
Malad City n/a n/a n/a"
ALMANAC - BURLEY Mostly cloudy, Mostly cloudy, Staying mostly Overcast, Mixed Snow, colder MPoacltaatello n4/a5 n2/a3 0n.0/a0""
rain showers likely dry cloudy possible mist showers or all conditions Rexburg 37 12 0.00"
Temperature Precipitation or sprinkles wet snow Salmon 45 25 0.00"
Stanley 39 8 0.00"
Yesterday’sHigh 49° Yesterday’s Trace" High 45° Low 29° 47°/ 30° 45°/ 32° 40°/ 31° 31°/ 24° Sun Valley 36 11 0.00"
Yesterday’sLow 26° Month to Date Trace
ALMANAC - TWIN FALLS
Normal High / Low 44° / 25° Avg.Month to Date 0.07"
Record High 68° in 1994 Water Year to Date 5.46" Barometric Sunrise and
Record Low 3° in 1976 Avg.Water Year to Date 4.79" Temperature Precipitation Humidity Pressure Sunset
IDAHO’S FORECAST
Yesterday’s High 51° Yesterday’s Trace" Yesterday’s High 78% 5 pm Yesterday 29.93 in. Today Sunrise: 7:10 AM Sunset:6:30 PM
Yesterday’s Low 29° Month to Date Trace Yesterday’s Low 46% Friday Sunrise: 7:09 AM Sunset:6:31 PM
SUN VALLEY,SURROUNDING MTS. Normal High / Low 46° / 26° Avg.Month to Date 0.07" Today’s Forecast Avg. 80% Saturday Sunrise: 7:07 AM Sunset:6:32 PM
The high country will see snow showers on Record High 65° in 1986 Water Year to Date 6.31" Sunday Sunrise: 7:05 AM Sunset:6:33 PM
Thursday thanks to a passing weather Record Low 4° in 1976 Avg.Water Year to Date 5.42" A water year runs from Oct.1 to Sept.30 Monday Sunrise: 7:05 AM Sunset:6:35 PM
Coeur d’ disturbance. Flurries will linger on Friday too. TemperaMturoe &o Pnre cPipihtataions vealsid through 5 pm yesterday Moonrise Today’s U.V.Index
Alene Today Highs30's Tonight’s Lows20's and Moonset Low Moderate High Forecasts and maps prepared by:
39 / 26 BOISE Today Moonrise: 6:20 AM Moonset: 5:47 PM 3 11 3 5 7 10
A weather disturbance will bring New First Full Last Friday Moonrise: 6:42 AM Moonset: 6:46 PM The higher the index t1h0e Cheyenne, Wyoming
scattered showers or a rain/snow mix Mar. 4 Mar. 13 Mar. 19 Mar. 26 Saturday Moonrise: 7:04 AM Moonset: 7:46 PM more sun protection needed www.dayweather.com
in on Thursday. Roads may become
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slick. Friday looks drier.
Lewiston Today Tomorrow Saturday Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow Today Tomorrow
47 / 32 Today Highs/Lows40's / 20's to 30's City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W City Hi Lo W Hi Lo W
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Showers or a rain/snow Burley 46 31 sh 47 29 pc 48 29 r Baltimore 39 29 pc 47 40 r Phoenix 79 53 pc 77 50pc Auckland 75 62 sh 69 57 sh Oslo 32 10 pc 33 22 pc
36 / 28 mix are likely in the lower Challis 41 22 sh 41 23mx 43 23 ls Billings 37 23mx 33 15 ls Portland, ME 22 3 su 31 28mc Bangkok 93 78 sh 96 78 pc Paris 46 29 pc 48 30 pc
Coeur d’ Alene 39 26 ls 40 27 ls 42 27mx Birmingham 73 53 pc 68 57 sh Raleigh 54 32 su 58 44pc Beijing 47 27 pc 53 31 pc Prague 40 24 pc 43 27 pc
elevations today and Elko, NV 45 24 ls 46 28 pc 49 28mx Boston 21 12 su 32 32 pc Rapid City 42 25 pc 32 13 ls Berlin 41 24 pc 46 28 pc Rio de Jane72 66 sh 78 64 r
Friday, with wet snow in the Eugene, OR 48 38 th 50 40 r 51 40 r Charleston, SC63 51 pc 64 54 sh Reno 46 26 ls 48 30pc Buenos Aires 85 63 pc 84 63 pc Rome 55 46 sh 57 45 sh
McCall mountains. Gooding 42 27mx 44 28 pc 42 28 sh Charleston, WV58 40 pc 61 50 sh Sacramento 59 44 sh 62 45pc Cairo 77 49 pc 79 47 pc Santiago 86 49 pc 85 49 pc
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Kalispell, MT 39 22 ls 38 20mc 37 20 ls Detroit 31 29 pc 43 33 r San Francisco 58 46 sh 58 50pc Johannesburg84 52 sh 83 54 sh Vienna 39 27 ls 45 27 pc
Jerome 42 27mx 44 28 pc 43 28 sh El Paso 80 47 pc 77 40 pc Seattle 45 36 th 47 40 r Kuwait City 74 53 pc 73 53 pc Warsaw 33 25mx 36 28 ls
Lewiston 47 32 r 48 36 r 51 36 r Fairbanks -1-17 pc 2 -8 pc Tucson 82 49 pc 79 46pc London 48 30 pc 49 32 pc Winnipeg 18 1 ls 14 -5 ls
Caldwell Malad City 42 28 sh 39 25 sh 41 25mx Fargo 23 9 ls 19 5 pc Washington, DC42 30 pc 49 41pc Mexico City 77 43 pc 78 44 pc Zurich 36 17 ls 39 13 pc
48 / 30 Idaho Falls Malta 44 32 sh 46 27 pc 46 27mx Honolulu 82 74 sh 81 72 sh
Boise Sun Valley 43 / 29 MMcisCsaolulla, MT 3337 1236 llss 3339 1272 llss 3431 1272 lsr HInoduiasntoanpolis 4785 4538 ppcc 5775 4651mshc TODAY’S NATIONAL MAP
46 / 28 33 / 17 Pocatello 45 33 sh 44 29 sh 45 29mx Jacksonville 71 55 pc 72 55 pc -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
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45 / 29 Spokane, WA 40 25 ls 41 29mx 44 29 r Nashville 70 49 pc 65 53 sh
Stanley 37 12 ls 35 17 ls 37 17 ls New Orleans 74 58 pc 74 66mc
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“Everybody is like a magnet. You attract to yourself Cranbrook 24 8 ls 26 10 ls Toronto 24 20 ls 33 28sn Valid to 6 p.m.today
Edmonton 7-22 ls 6 -5 ls Vancouver 37 31 ls 37 25 ls Occluded
refl ections of that which you are. If Kelowna 26-14 ls 27-12 ls Victoria 43 38sh 43 40 ls Yesterday’s National Extremes:
Lethbridge 34 5 pc 21 6 ls Winnipeg 18 1 ls 14 -5 ls High: 90 at Pecos, Texas
you’re friendly, then everybody else Regina 15-11 ls 11-15 ls Low: -24 at Embarrass, Minn.
seems to be friendly too.”
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Gadhafi loyalists attack oil center in Libya’s east Two U.S. airmen
ByNancyA.Youssef killed in Frankfurt
and Hannah Allam
McClatchy Newspapers
BREGA, Libya — Ground airport shooting
and air forces loyal to
Moammar Gadhafi attacked
this key oil terminal city in
eastern Libya Wednesday, ByDavid McHugh pursued him into the build-
but were repulsed by a mot- and Juergen Baetz ing,authorities said.He was
ley army of volunteer fight- Associated Press disarmed without incident.
ers who flocked to this The victims, part of a
strategic coastal town as FRANKFURT, Germany group of about a dozen
word of the assault spread. — Two U.S. airmen were members of an Air Force
Hospital officials here said killed and two others were military police and base se-
at least six people had been wounded at Frankfurt air- curity unit,had just arrived
killed in the fighting, and port Wednesday when a from England,the Air Force
witnesses showed a video man opened fire on them at said.
purportedly of an injured close range with a handgun, They had landed at
Libyan Army soldier being the first such attack on Frankfurt airport, one of
treated at the hospital. At American forces in Ger- Europe’s busiest,and were
least 10 rebel fighters who many in a quarter century. waiting outside Terminal 2
returned to Ajdabiya were APphoto President Barack Obama to be driven to nearby Ram-
being treated for gunshot Aprotester shouts as copies of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi’s ‘Green Book’are burned during a called the shooting an “out- stein Air Base,which is of-
wounds at that city’s hospi- demonstration against the regime Wednesday in Benghazi,eastern Libya. rageous act.’’ ten used as a logistical hub
tal. The alleged assailant, for operations in Afghan-
The purpose of the pro- Gadhafi strikes back But Clinton told the hear- identified as a 21-year-old istan and Iraq. The two
Gadhafi forces’ attack was ing that “we are long way’’ Kosovo man,was taken im- wounded airmen were tak-
unclear — in addition Bre- from a decision on a no-fly mediately into custody and en to a hospital.
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“It was like they were sur- pation and condemned Obama should consider a their assault at around 6 two others, one of whom crime. “It is a terrible
veying the place. We don’t Gadhafi’s use of force no-fly zone to stop Gadhafi a.m., arriving in 50 to 60 was in life-threatening con- event,’’she said.
understand what they are against civilian protesters. from using air power. military vehicles and taking dition, Fuellhardt said. He A tall blue barrier was
doing,’’ Tarek Zawi, 19, a They rejected possible for- “A no-fly zone is not a hostages at the university’s said the attacker also briefly erected around the bus as
fighter, said Wednesday by eign intervention, however, long-term proposition, and engineering school.They al- entered the bus. forensic experts examined
telephone from Zawiya after calling the turmoil an inter- we should be ready to imple- so moved into the city’s port The suspect then fled into it,and removed two bodies
hearing about the fighting in nal matter for Libya. ment it as necessary,’’Kerry and oil terminal,which con- the airport terminal,where from the vehicle.As the bus
Brega. In Washington,Sen.John said at a hearing where Sec- trols the distribution of nat- he was quickly grabbed by was later towed away,a bul-
The battle for Brega,how- Kerry, D-Mass., the chair- retary of State Hillary Clin- ural gas in the country’s two federal police officers let hole was visible through
ever, buoyed the spirits of man of the Senate Foreign ton testified. eastern,rebel-held area. and a U.S.airman who had the driver’s side window.
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