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Thursday, March 7, 2013 Volume 5, Edition 23 $1.00VOTEMARCH12Weekend Forecast© 2013 Sierra Marketing, Inc.journalFriday Saturday SundayHigh: 52°Low: 34°High: 43°Low: 33°High: 56°Low: 36°HContractforautomatedmetersprogressingPhoto by Leisel Snyder - News JournalMeters like this one will bereplaced in the next few yearsby an automated system.By Leisel SnyderWeekly News JournalBURLEY – A contract toinstall new automated meterreading technology in the cityis nearly ready for city councilapproval.The contract will bebetween the City of Burley andSensus, an automatic meterreading company based inNorth Carolina. City EngineerBryan Reiter said the documentshave been prepared andsent for review. “We’ll followup soon in the next few dayswith a contract,” he said. Theautomatic electric and watermeter reading system wasapproved by the city councillast August.City council member GordonHansen mentioned thatwhen the meters were pitchedto the council last summer,there was some projection ofsavings and lost revenue to begained. Head of the city’s electricdepartment Brent Wallinsaid that electrical meters thecity has been using for the pastfew decades have small gearsin them, which causes them tohave a drag and be somewhatinefficient. They tend to runslower than the actual powerbeing conducted to the customer.The new system willbe more efficient. Wallin saidutilities statements will reflecta customer’s actual usage nowrather than something less.City Clerk Melanie Haynes» See METER, Page 2mini-cassia’s newspaper for the next 100 years!Minico spirit rock vandalizedEight dead calves lay uponMinico High School’s spiritrock Wednesday morning.The incident appears to bea retaliation for last week’sspirit rock hazing at BurleyHigh School. According toschool officials, the incidentat Burley High School lastweek was reprisal for theporcelain toilet that hadbeen left at Minico a fewdays earlier. Minidoka SchoolDistrict’s SuperintendentScott Rogers said, “We don’tencourage unsportsmanlikebehavior. We’ve workedagainst it, we worry about it.”Rogers told the News Journalhe had contacted CassiaCounty Superintendent GaylenSmyer and the two wereplanning on meeting togetherto find a solution.Burley plays ‘chicken’ with Hy-lineBy Leisel SnyderWeekly News JournalBURLEY – The city councilheard testimony from one of thecity’s industrial customers aboutconcerns his company has overthe city creating an ordinance toallow chickens within the citylimits. Hy-Line’s local plantmanager Mike Privett attendedthis week’s council meeting andpassed along his company’s concerns.Hy-Line is the world’s largestlaying hen supplier, producingand selling freshly hatchedchicks to more than 120 countriesworldwide. The business islocated at 1651 West 27 Street,and was lured to Burley severalyears ago in part due to the abilitythis location gives them of controllingthe bio-security aroundtheir plant.Privett said that while hegrew up on a poultry farm andis supportive of small farms andagriculture in the right areas, healso knows that there are someissues with backyard chickens.He pointed out that most peopledon’t vaccinate their birds andthey don’t sanitize or sometimeseven clean the area where theyput the birds. If backyard birds dodie of illnesses, it’s likely that thedisease will never be reported.All of these things make it easierfor diseases to spread.In contrast, Privett said thatHy-Line has bio-security in placeand does a lot of testing for diseases.“We have a very extensiveCourtesy PhotoPhoto by Jay Lenkersdorfer - News JournalThis backyard chicken coop, located at 1830 Schodde Ave. in Burley, is clearly visible fromthe curb and is one of many that exist inside the city boundary in spite of city ordinances thatprohibit raising poultry inside the city limits. The home is owned by David Greenman, son ofMayor Terry Greenman.vaccination program.” He wenton to say that Hy-Line conductsblood sampling and environmentaltesting every two weeks onevery breed of flock they ownthroughout the United States, andthey monitor for diseases, particularlySalmonella. Privett saidthose are things Hy-Line does toprotect itself, but that smaller producerscan’t do the same, “whichis the reason we want to keep it atas low a level as possible.”» See CHICKEN, Page 2

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Fri.High: 52°Low: 34°MeterHigh: 43°Low: 33°» Continued from page 1High: 56°Low: 36°High: 57°Low: 38°High: 54°Low: 39°ChickenHigh: 53°Low: 39°» Continued from page 1High: 51°Low: 36°High: 49°Low: 32°Mostly Cloudy Cloudy Moslty Sunny Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Cloudy Few Showers Few Showerspointed out that sometimesmeters die, and the city doesn’tknow about it. “There are timeswe don’t catch them and they’ll(customers) go two months andnot pay anything but the metercharge and so you’re going togain that efficiency there too.”Wallin mentioned that one ofthe old mechanical meters atthe Bureau of Reclamation wasrecently damaged and stoppedreading usage. “We know it wasless than a month ago but wedon’t know exactly what day itshut down. If it was one of theseautomated readers it would havenotified us right away that somethingstopped and that the meterwas no longer functioning.”The new system will be ableto identify whether or not therehas been any tampering, andlearn patterns of water usage inorder to report anything out of theordinary, like leakage. Problemswith meters being frozen in thesnow and unreadable during thewinter should also be taken careof with the new system. Wallinsaid that the electric meters alsohave a remote disconnect so theycan be turned off from the office.Customers can be cut off for nonpaymentor by request due to amove instantly. He said if someoneis moving and wants to knowtheir final bill, they don’t have towait until a service person goesout and gets that read, the officewill be able to tell them what it iswhile they are standing there.In August, City AdministratorMark Mitton told the councilthat the estimated cost to implementthe new automatic readerswould be between $1.5 and $1.7million. Mitton said, “We’re notgoing to buy all those meters atonce. Departments will buy asthey need to for implementation.”He estimated the time tofull implementation would be18 months to two years for theelectric department and betweentwo and three years for the waterdepartment.Eastern Idaho Railroad is the ‘Mystery Company’By Jay LenkersdorferWeekly News JournalBURLEY – The secret is out,with more details coming outevery day. According to insiders,The Eastern Idaho Railroadhas made a deal with the City ofBurley to purchase and occupythe building owned by the city onOverland Ave. and 8th Street.Eastern Idaho Railroad is nostranger to the Mini-Cassia areaand will make a positive impacton the community. According toBurley City Administrator MarkMitton, the city has agreed to sellthe property for $240,000 plusother considerations. Details ofwhat these other considerationswill be is still part of the mystery.With Eastern Idaho Railroad asthe owner of the building it willgo back onto the tax rolls.The building was originallybuilt by the M.H King Companyto be its corporate offices. In theearly 2000’s the building waspurchased by the City of Burley,who remodeled and installed acall center as its first tenant. Thetech market collapse six monthslater doomed the phone solicitingbusiness and the building satempty.A few years later the buildingwas purchased on a contractJACK THE GIANT SLAYER 3-D THE LAST EXORCISM 2An amazing magical adventure A scary thrillerNightly: 7:20 & 9:30Nightly: 7:25 & 9:25Matinees SaturdayPG-132:00pm & 4:00pm PG-13Matinees Saturday2:00pm & 4:10pmOZ: THE GREAT & POWERFUL 3-DIDENTITY THIEFFrom Walt Disney An Action/Fantasy ComedyNightly: 7:10 & 9:35Nightly: 7:30 & 9:30PMatinees SaturdayPG2:00 pm & 4:00 pm RMatinees Saturday2:00pm & 4:25pmwith the city carrying the note.Mr. Carl Legg opened a businessthere but his business failed aswell. The city foreclosed on thebuilding several years later andit has sat vacant for the past fouryears.With nearly 270 mainlinemiles, the Eastern Idaho Railroadis one of the largest single shortline spin offs in Union Pacifichistory. The railroad services theagriculturally diverse areas ofIdaho Falls and the Magic Valley.The railroad carries a widevariety of products with nearly35,000 in annual car load capacity.Eastern Idaho Railroad has amaintenance facility in Rupertand has its corporate offices inTwin Falls, though with thisbuilding being purchased fromthe city that is likely to change.A public hearing is scheduledfor Tuesday, March 19th and willbe the time and place for publiccomments regarding the project.One lingering question fromsome is how the city can comeout on the deal when it is sellingthe building for less than half ofwhat it is appraised for.The public hearing will beheld at the Burley City Hall, 1401Overland Ave. The meeting startsat 7 p.m.Council member Steve McGillsaid, “I respect the fact that theseproblems exist, but we can’tact like we don’t have chickenshere. It’s like we’re talkingabout allowing them for the firsttime but they’re already here andthey’re here by people who knowthey shouldn’t have them.” Privettmentioned the additional concernthat people who would normallynot have poultry within thecity limits because they are lawabidingcitizens would decide toget chickens because the law haschanged.Mayor Terry Greenman askedwhat Privett would set as limitationsif the council does decide toallow chickens in the city limits.Privett said, “In the event thisordinance does go through, thebig issue is going to be containment.”He said if chickens areSNITCHDwayne Johnson in an Action ThrillerNightly: 7:25 & 9:25PG-13Matinees Saturday2:00pm & 4:00pmBurley Theatre - All seats $2RISE OF THE GUARDIANSA fun family animated adventureSHOWS Friday thru Tuesday each weekNightly: 7:30, 9:30PGkept in a coop and are not outsidein the yard running, it reducesthe risk of exposure. The biggestconcern was that an employeecould pick up a disease from abackyard chicken and carry it tothe chickens at Hy-Line. Thosechickens could infect chickens inother areas, and Hy-Line couldpotentially be held liable forthat.Privett also suggested thenumber of birds be limited tofour or five. Council memberRandy Hawkins mentioned thatthere was some discussion inthe past about creating a “no flyzone” within a certain distanceof Hy-Line. Privett said, “Wewould appreciate any type ofbuffer around our facility.” Thedecision to allow chickens in thecity limits has not yet been madeby the city council.Groundbreaking for futureD.L. Evans Bank corporate officesPhoto by Jay Lenkersdorfer - News JournalDignitaries from around the Magic Valley gathered tocelebrate the groundbreaking for the future D.L. EvansBank corporate headquarters. The facility is being builton a piece of vacant land located just south of the NorthBurley Branch.Photo by Jay Lenkersdorfer - News JournalIn addition to the new building, it was announced that adeal had been made with Franklin Building Supply to putin a road that will allow traffic to exit the Walmart parkinglot to the south, coming out near Morey’s Steakhouse.The new one-way road will allow traffic to access thetraffic light at Third North. The deal has been in theplanning stages for many years.CenturyStadium 5All Stadium SeatingTwo All Digital Auditoriums with 3-DText Movies to 647-0303Call 678-7142 for show informationwww.CenturyCinema5.comShowtimes for Mar. 8 to Mar. 14

Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 3City agrees to lease new police vehiclesBy Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalRUPERT - Thanks to thecity council, the Rupert PoliceDepartment patrol officers willhave three new patrol cars todrive.The council agreed to leasethree 2014 Ford Interceptors carsfor a total of $35,000 per vehiclefor three years from HinckleyLeasing. The council made thedecision during its recent citycouncil meeting where it metwith Police Chief James Wardle.“The one thing about Hinckleyis that he goes through our Idahodealers. He’s the only one whoturned in the quote on the tradein on our two Dodge Chargers, aGMC pickup, a Durango and theIntrepid,” Wardle said.According to Wardle, Hinckleyoffered $27,000 for thefive cars. That’s a much higheramount than expected for thevehicles, City AdministratorKelly Anthon said.“This particular dealer isoffering us a large amount ofmoney like we discussed. Whatwe’ve found is that nobody hascome anywhere near close to thatprice. The money can go backinto the general fund, and thenthe council could, at its discretion,purchase another vehicle orsomething else,” he said.Lease agreements also callfor trade-ins on police vehiclesup to a certain amount of milesincurred on vehicles during thelease agreement.“If you say 25,000 miles for athree-year lease and traded it in,and they only have 20,000 mileson them, they would adjust thatCourtesy PhotoThe Rupert City Council agreed to the lease of three 2014 Ford Interceptors cars valued at$35,000 each. The city will lease them for three years at a cost of $8,275 per car per year. Thecouncil made the decision during its recent city council meeting where it met with Police ChiefJames Wardle.Industrial sewer plantchange orders approvedBy Jay LenkersdorferWeekly News JournalBURLEY – Representativesfrom Contractors Northwest,Inc. met with the city councilthis week to ask for modificationsto their original industrialsewer renovation contract.After hearing more detail aboutthe changes, the council unanimouslyapproved them.A change order on a constructionproject is a contractor’s wayto get paid for changes or modificationsto the original agreement.With 19 items being requestedby Contractors Northwest, theouncil was pleased to hear theprice on the project actuallyent down. Originally awardedt $2,919,600, the cost after thehanges was $2,780,457, a savngsof $139,530.The biggest change in theproject, and the key reasonhe cost went down, was thathe City of Burley Electricalepartment will be handling aubstantial portion of the elecricalwork at the newly remodledwastewater treatment plant.lectrical work that had beenbid at $200,000 can be doneby the city’s own crews for just57,000.Other items included on thechange order include:*Metering manhole - $7,604*Re-routing of an airline -$5,189*Painting the solids building- $19,217*Piping modifications -$4,214*Bathroom fan - $1,350Had the city not agreed to dothe electrical work, the changeorders would have cost taxpayersan additional $29,229.The industrial wastewatersewer plant serves just four customersat this time. They areGossners, High Desert Milk,Pacific Ethanol and Gem StateProcessing. According to MarkMitton, Burley City Administrator,those four customers willsee increases in their rates equalto the cost of the project. Mittonhas said none of the industrialsewer plant expenses will bepaid for by residents, especiallysince they are already contributingsubstantially to the repaymentof bonds for the residentialsewer facility.The city received approval tobond for the industrial projectby seeking a judicial confirmation.In this process, the judgereviews the project, deemingPhoto by Jay Lenkersdorfer - News JournalHigh Desert Milk is one of four customers that send their wasteto Burley’s industrial wastewater treatment plant. The cost ofrenovations will be paid for out of increased fees for those fourusers.it ordinary and necessary, thenallows the city to go out andfind a lender. Had the judicialconfirmation failed, the citywould have then been requiredto approach the citizens by puttingthe measure on a ballot. Topass the city would be requiredto get a super majority of 66 2/3percent in order to go forward.The industrial wastewatertreatment plant is currentlyundergoing the first of two renovationprojects that will allow itto handle the waste stream moreefficiently. At the present timethe city is violating dischargepermits which lead to seriousfines and could result in theplant being shut down if progressisn’t made.lease and purchase price,” Wardlesaid.The new vehicles come withstandard police equipment suchas sirens, cameras and cages.“All we’ve got to do is putdecals on it and put our radio init. That’s all we’ve got to do,”Wardle said.The police department hasfive other police vehicles usedby Wardle, lieutenants and detectivesthat are not traded in on a“The mileage of those vehiclesis about one-third the number ofmiles compared to patrol cars,”25,000 mile lease per policevehicle would be the best way togo and keep officers safe. Wardleexpected to have the new carsdelivered to the police departmentwithin 60 to 90 days. Theywere needed soon as some of thepolice department’s cars requireon going repairs. One of thepolice department’s older carshas 170,000 miles and is startingto require a lot of maintenance,”The city meets again at 7 p.m.,Tuesday, March 12, at city hall.The meeting is open to the public.For more information callbiannual basis.Wardle said.The council agreed thathe said.436-9600.MINI - CASSIA ANNUALCOMMUNITYCONSIGNMENT AUCTIONSat. 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4 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013Council requires deposit for park useBy Leisel SnyderWeekly News JournalHEYBURN – The city councilagreed to waive fees for theuse of Riverside Park this summerfor three different race organizationsbut voted to require adeposit.Scott Ganoe, representativefor the Vikingman Triathlon, saidthe race is going to be Friday the23 and Saturday the 24 of August.Friday there will be a fun run at5:30 p.m. Ganoe said, “That is toencourage good health and exercisein families and children andthis year on Saturday we’re goingto add a 5K to our race.” CityAdministrator Greg Richins andcity council members expressedconcerns about hosting the race.Richins mentioned that afterthe race last year the city hadto replace a lock to the amphitheater,repair the amphitheatergate, pay police officers to helpwith the race, clean up, and fixandscape curbing. Ganoe said,I guess in response to that all Iould say is let us know; if wenow we’re willing to certainlyake care of problems that wereaused by us. We don’t want tobe a burden.”City council member RockyBaker suggested creating a checklistfor the city and race officialsto use to inspect the park andfacilities both before and afterthe race to make sure there areno problems. Any deposit moneywould be refunded based on thechecklist requirements. GanoeSaleEndsMarch16thEnd of SeasonClearance Sale6 MonthsDeferredInterestAvailableOACPhoto by Leisel Snyder, Weekly News JournalHeyburn’s Riverside Park will host several races this summeragreed, saying he thought thatwas a great idea. Council memberLeann Smith said, “In thepast we’ve waived our fees formost of these events that comeup. It’s ok not to collect a fee forthe use of the park but we betterhave a deposit in place for damageor anything that can be takencare of.”Another organization planningto use the Riverside Park is theRiver Run for Orphans. The racewill be held Saturday, July 13.Wayne Palmquist, representativeof the River Run for Orphans,said the purpose of the 5K run orwalk is to bring the communitytogether to raise funds for orphansboth worldwide and within thecommunity. “Each participatinggroup, church, school communitygroup, decides where they want toinvest the money that they raise,”Palmquist said. After the race,Palmquist said that people can setup booths to help raise awarnessthe orphan organizations they’reAll IN-STOCK Pellet Stoves10to15% OFFAll IN-STOCK Wood Stoves10% OFFsupporting. Fellow representativeSam Andrews said that runsfor orphans are held around thecountry but this is the first one tobe held in the Mini-Cassia area.“We don’t know what to expectat this point, we hope for a largeturnout,” Andrews said.The final organization seekingapproval to hold a race atRiverside Park was the InternationalDance Festival. Jill Van-Haren, housing director for thefestival, said that every year itcosts $15,000 to get the dancersfrom Rexburg to Burley. Whilenormally the organization goesto local businesses to raise themoney, VanHaren said this yearthey have decided to do somefund raisers on their own. “Thisis a Memorial Day family fun runthat’s a 5K and a 10K. It’s ourvery first time putting together arun.” The race starts at nine in themorning on Monday, May 27.County appoints 911 boardBy Jay LenkersdorferWeekly News JournalCASSIA COUNTY – CassiaCounty Commissioners tooktime out of their regular meetingthis week to appoint sixpeople to the newly formed 911board. The positions are unpaidand serve at the pleasure of thecounty commissioners. Thereare three 4 year terms and three2 year terms. The followingindividuals were appointed totwo year terms: Mike Lewis,Mini-Cassia QRU, John Pons,Declo fire department, ChrisJensen, Cassia County Sheriff’soffice. Four year terms wereoffered to: Todd Quast, CassiaCounty Mapping Specialist,Deanne Taylor, Cassia CountyDispatch, Kerry McMurray,Cassia County Administrator.All ofour pellet and wood stoves qualifyfor the $300 2012-2013 biomass tax credit.West Minico MathleticsRUPERT – West Minico MiddleSchool Principal Tim Perrigothas coached a lot of football duringhis teaching career. Yet, nowat the middle school he and mathteachers are turning studentsinto Mathletes by teaching themMathletics.Perrigot and math teacher JustineLynch met with the MinidokaCounty School Board recently toreview the school’s efforts in promotingmath and turning it intoa sporting event. School officialshope that doing so will makemath more understandable andfun.“First of all, our Mathleticsprogram is a great way to implementcommon core and to getreally creative. It’s very challengingto say the least, but we’vebeen able to do it with conceptsto engage inside and outside theclassroom while trying to incorporatecommon core strategies,”Lynch said.Instead of math books, mathclasses rely heavily on note takingand refer to those notebooksas “playbooks.”“Their playbooks, drills,notes and practice are kind ofthe foundation for math class.Students learn to take good notesthat are effective. They go homeand study. They’re continuallyworking on note taking, highlighting and coloring diagrams.Their playbooks – that’s part ofthe game and part of their gameplan,” Lynch said.Each week youth start off witha game plan where they set goalsand take extensive notes whiletheir teacher presents the lesson.“They’re going to be responsibleand will have the opportunityto learn some skills on organization.They’ll have all their notesto complete,” she said.They’re also required todo “drills” or the assignmentshanded out by teachers.“Like sports, they have topractice math concepts over andover and over and over until theyretain the information,” Lynchsaid.Math teachers’ top objective isthat students know what to expecteach week.“We’ll have them write a goalthat they can set for the weeksuch as working on handwritingand getting assignments in ontime,” she said.Next comes the “Field Goal”portion of the game plan. Hereyouth create various review toolsCourtesy PhotoWest Minico Middle School teachers rely on Mathletics to teachyouth real world math principles. Teachers there are relyingon “Mathletics” and sports terms to teach math. Students alsomake posters to review and explain their work done earlier inthe week.By Lisa DayleyWeekly News Journalin the form of flash cards, powerpoint presentations, a mini postercomplete with story problemsand practice strategies.“A simple example is a recipe(using fractions) where the studenttweaked a recipe for cookies.He goes through each step,”she said, and added that suchpresentations provide a way “toconstructively critique. It’s ‘howwe can approach that differently.’When they see their error, theysee it right away.”During the Field Goal section,mathletes redo any failedassignments. The final portion ofthe game is the “Touch Down”where they explain what they’velearned via power point, videosor posters.In their notebooks studentsmay draw smiley faces indicatingthey understood or frowny facesshowing they didn’t get it.“One thing we’ve done recentlythat has been very effective is toincorporate a self assessment forthe student. We talk about assignments.They grade themselves onhow well they understand with asmiley face, a straight face or afrowny face. Typically, if I see asmiley face, they understand. Ifthey don’t, it’s a sign for them toask questions.”Next comes the “Scrimmage”that includes weekly quizzes totest students’ knowledge. That’sfollowed by the “Big Game” orthe unit test.The Mathletics is a part ofthe continuing changes in what’scalled Common Core wheremath is being taught to apply inreal world situations. It’s not justabout learning basic math factslike 2+2=4, but instead it’s aboutthe story behind the problem.At West Minico, Perrigot andmath teachers are pushing thatmath become more and more apart of each subject taught at theschool.“Math is our priority. I can’tsay enough about how we’vecome together as a team and asa group by saying ‘we’re goingto make it work.’ In advisory,we work on our math homework.In science class, we do a lot ofmeasurement and more than weused to do. In shop class, we’redoing a lot more measurement,”Perrigot said.Perrigot joked that he’s justthe facilitator of the program.“My biggest strength is that Ijust stay out of the way. We reallydo have some really great teachersand great students,” he said.

Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 5Robert H. ThompsonRobert H. Thompson, 81, wasurrounded by his loving familyn Provo, Utah when he passedway peacefully February 24,fter a valiant fight with cancer.Robert (Bob) was born toishop J. Henry Thompson andora Harmon Thompson, onarch 18, 1931 in Malta, Idaho.ob grew up the sixth of sevenhildren and enjoyed singingith his family. He drove a red,armall “A” tractor on the familyarm, earned his Eagle Scout, andlayed on the Raft River Highchool Basketball Team. Afterigh school he attended Brighamoung University (BYU) wheree sang with the Air Force ROTChorus.He was then drafted into thermy, US (Infantry) where heerved as a Weapons Instructornd acting Drill Sergeant, earnngan Expert Rifle MarksmanhipBadge and a Good Conductedal. Bob loved America, andelt blessed to have served thisreat country. Bob loved to singnd was blessed with opportuniiesto share his talents. Follownghis military service, he servedthirty month mission to Westermany, where he performed assoloist with the Salt lake Moroniaireswho put on concertsn the major music halls of Gerany.He also developed manyndearing friendships with thosee served and he came to love theerman language.After his mission, he returnedo BYU, where he soloed andoured with the Delta Phi Chorus.hristmas shows with his sisteranie Thompson and the BYUrogram Bureau became theighlight of all the members ofhe Thompson family. The grouperformed in the Orient andid Nationwide tours includinghows in Disneyland. In 1960,ob graduated from BYU with aachelor of Arts Degree in Geranand Music.On August 19, 1960, Bob mariedSara Beth Keller of Preston,daho in the Idaho Falls Temple.hey met while they were botherving missions in Heidelberg,ermany. There is a song thatpeaks of losing one’s heart oneidelberg, but Bob realized heost his heart in Heidelberg.In 1963, Bob graduated fromYU with a Masters Degree inducational Administration anderman. He also traveled withhe Mormon Tabernacle Choir onwo nationwide tours, with perormancesin the White Housend the NY World’s Fair.Bob and Beth raised theiramily of six daughters and oneon in Burley, Idaho where Bobaught German and English aturley High School and BureyJunior High. Bob taught hisaughters and son to sing andhey enjoyed singing together as aamily at church functions, wedings,funerals, nursing homes,hristmas dinners, the FestivalSend us yourMilestonesof Trees, and caroling. Bob andBeth served two full time missionstogether. The first in Houston,Texas under Area PresidentF. Enzio Busche; and the secondto the Genealogy Library in SaltLake City, Utah.Bob loved his family andalways said the highlight of hislife was marrying the most beautifulgirl in the world, and raisingsix daughters and a son. Heinstilled in his family a love ofthe Savior and the devoted hoursof service he rendered are a witnessof his strong testimony ofthe truthfulness of the Gospeland his love of the Savior.His family will forever treasurein their hearts his stalwartexample and we gratefully thankhim for sharing his testimony withus through his actions, songs, andwords. His example will foreverbe in our hearts.The family wishes to thank themany caregivers who extendedexcellent services to Bob. Theyalso wish to thank all thosenear and dear to him that haveextended their love and shown somany kindnesses.He was preceded in deathby his beloved eternal sweetheart;Beth, two sisters; DorothyThompson Collier and CarolynThompson Lee, two brothers;John Harmon Thompson andJoseph Edward Thompson, andhis son-in-law, Walter Hosteen.He is survived by his sisterJanie Thompson, his brotherSamuel Oliver Thompson, hissix daughters; Lora Thompson,Tamina (Kevin) Allred, BeckyRichardson, Teresa (Tad) Smallcomb,Linda (Walter-deceased)Hosteen, and Sherry (Chris)Diener, and his son Robert Keller(Kristi) Thompson; twenty-sevengrandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren.A viewing will be held Fridayevening, March 8th from 6:00to 8:00 p.m. at Walker SandersonTribute Center, 85 East 300South, Provo, Utah. The funeralservice will be held Saturday,March 9th at 12:00 noon at theLakeside 3rd/6th Ward Building,2400 West 50 North; Provo, Utahwith a viewing that morning from10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Intermentwill be at the Orem City Cemeterywith Military Rites. Condolencesmay be sent to the familyat www.walkersanderson.com.ObituariesLinda Decker, 66, passedaway peacefully on February 22,2013 after a courageous battlewith cancer.She was born Linda JaneLarson on September 6, 1946 inBoise, ID. She spent her youthin Twin Falls, ID and graduatedfrom Twin Falls High School in1964. She attended the Universityof Idaho, graduating in 1968.While in college, she met herhusband of almost 45 years, JerryDecker. They were married in1968 and have two children.Linda dedicated her life tofamily and helping others. Shewas always concerned about thewell-being and comfort of thosearound her. She was a lovingwife, supporting her husbandin career and community. Shedevoted much of her time andenergy raising two wonderfulchildren, Kim and Mark. Sheloved cheering on her childrenand other family members intheir various sports, educationaland artistic pursuits. Linda was adevoted grandmother and her twograndsons will grow up missingtheir adoring “Grammy.”At various times, Linda taughtEnglish to foreign students,tutored children with learningdisabilities, spent several yearsVirginia Pearless Fillmore,age 89, of Burley, passed awayearly Tuesday morning, March5, 2013, at the Cassia RegionalMedical Center in Burley.She was known as Virginiathrough high school and then asPearless for many of her adultyears until she once again becameVirginia when the family movedto Blackfoot. She remainedPearless to her close friends andfamily.Pearless was born on Feb.24, 1924, in Rupert, Idaho, thedaughter of Millard Franklin andIda Bailey Culley. She receivedher education in Rupert and graduatedfrom Rupert High School.She married J. Grant Fillmoreon Feb. 6, 1945, in Cheyenne,Wyo., while he was in the Army.Mom and Dad were later sealedfor time and all eternity in theSalt Lake LDS Temple in October,1990. Their first home wasin Twin Falls, Idaho, where theylived until the early 1950s whenthey moved to Burley. In 1973,they moved to Blackfoot and thenreturned to Burley in 1988. Momappreciated loving friendshipswith many people and especiallyloved family parties.Pearless worked in doctors’offices from the time she wasin high school until she went toLPN school at the age of 52. SheRoy Thalman, 75, of Rupert passed away atCountryside Care and Rehabilitation Center onThursday February 28, 2013.A funeral service was held on Wednesday March6, 2013 at 11 AM at the Hansen Mortuary, 710 6thStreet in Rupert. Interment was at the Rupert Cemeterydirectly following the service.Linda DeckerVirginia Pearless Fillmoreworked at Bingham Memorialand Cassia Memorial Hospitalsin the geriatrics department andthen at Parke View Rehabilitationand Care Center until she retiredat the age of 77. She loved workingwith older people and neverconsidered herself one of them!Pearless loved to stay busy.She enjoyed painting and wonDeath Noticesat the Ellensburg Children’sActivity Museum and was activein service to Grace EpiscopalChurch. She was a member ofDelta Gamma Sorority and PEOChapters in Twin Falls, Boiseand Ellensburg. She was an avidgolfer, or hacker, as she liked todescribe herself.Linda had a beautiful smile,an extraordinary sense of humorand above all, she was a wonderfulfriend. She never met astranger. She was the family’sgreat communicator and was lovinglyreferred to as the “grammarnazi.”She was proceeded in deathby her parents, Bert and DonnaMay Larson, a sister, Julie Rene,close friends Darlene Nelson ofBurley, ID and Janie Hewitt Harrisof Boise, ID.She is survived by her husband,Jerry; children, Kimberly(Desmond) Clark of Dallas, TXand Mark (Emily) Decker ofMesa, AZ; grandsons, West andBridger Decker; brother, Larry(Maria) Larson of Sandpoint,ID; brothers-in-laws Fred (Neta)Decker of Twin Falls, ID andRon Rene of Jocotopec, MX; andmany loving nieces and nephews.The family wishes to thankthe staffs of Family Health Careof Ellensburg, Kittitas ValleyCommunity Hospital, VirginiaMason Hospital, Yakima ValleyMemorial Hospital, North StarLodge, Frontier Neurosurgery,KVCH Home Health and Hospice,Hospice Friends, and RoyalVista Care Center for their careand devotion to our Linda. Also,we want to thank the Caring-Bridge.org website for providinga way to communicate with ourextended family and friends.A memorial service and receptionwill be held at Grace EpiscopalChurch located at 1201 NorthB Street in Ellensburg, WA onMarch 9, 2013 at 1 P.M. In lieuof flowers, we requests that donationsbe made to your favoritecharity in honor of Linda.ribbons at the fair. She also kepther hands busy with crochetingand quilting.Pearless was preceded indeath by her parents; her husband,J. Grant Fillmore; and ababy daughter, Virginia Rae Fillmore;as well as her brothers andsisters, Leland Culley, ThelmaCulley Anderson, Lester Culley,Wilma Culley Badger, CharlotteCulley Manning and a babybrother, Lowell.Pearless is survived by herchildren, Linda Fillmore Wright(Steve), Lawrence J. Fillmore(Elizabeth), Marilyn FillmoreMangum (Roger) and MarkWayne Fillmore (LeAnn). Alsosurviving are 19 grandchildrenand 60 great-grandchildren.Her greatest joy was seeing herfamily grow in love and harmonyin the gospel of Jesus Christ.The funeral will be held at 1p.m. Saturday, March 9, at theBurley LDS West Stake Center,2420 Parke Ave., with BishopDan Alvey officiating. Burialwill be in Gem Memorial Gardens.Friends may call from 6 until8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at theRasmussen Funeral Home, 1350E. 16th St., in Burley, and from11:30 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. Saturdayat the church.Beulah Maxine Taylor Hicks, age 91, of Burley,passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Parke ViewRehabilitation Care Center in Burley.At Boots’ request, a private memorial service willbe held at a future time.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care ofRasmussen Funeral Home in Burley.

6 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013MilestonesBlakeslee & BrailsfordRobert and Alma Blakesleeare pleased to announce the marriageof their daughter, CatherineAnne to George Lewis Brailsford,son of Leslie Brailsford andthe late Kim Brailsford.Catherine is a graduate ofDeclo High School and is attendingUtah State University majoringin Physical and Health Education.George is a graduate of PaysonHigh School in Utah. Heis employed as a productionassistant at Prestige Solutionsin Smithfield, Utah. He plans toattend the Police Academy nextyear.The wedding is planned forFriday, March 8th in the LoganLDS Temple. A reception to honorCameron Lloyd has beenalled to serve a mission for thehurch of Jesus Christ of LatteraySaints in the Ghana Accraission. He is a 2012 graduatef Minico High School and haseen attending Utah State Uniersity.Cameron is a member ofhe Emerson 1st Ward. He is theon of Dan and Cindy Lloyd.WeddingsMissionariesCameron Lloydthe couple will be held Saturday,March 9th at the Springdale LDSChurch from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.The couple will reside inLogan, Utah where they willcontinue to work and pursue theireducations.Man appeals fine for moving trailerBy Jay LenkersdorferWeekly News JournalSUBLETT – Cade Powersthought he was doing everythinghe was supposed to do when hepurchased a license plate to puton a mobile home he acquiredfrom his grandmother. The homeneeded to be moved from Maltato Sublett, and thus the need for alicense plate.But Powers was quite surprisednot long thereafter whenMelissa Price, Cassia County’sbuilding inspector, informed himhe had failed to purchase a buildingpermit. The penalty imposedwas a doubling of the permitfee. Normally $200, his fine of$400 seemed unjust, so Powersappealed to the Cassia CountyCommissioners for relief.The issue was on this week’sagenda and was discussed atlength by the commissioners.Commissioner Bob Kunau wassurprised someone from theassessor’s office hadn’t directedhim to the basement of the courthousewhere he would buy abuilding permit. “There has to bea certain way they can be warnedthey need to purchase the buildinglicense,” he said. He continued,saying “He made a consciouseffort to do what was right.”In a similar situation severalmonths earlier, commissionerscut one of Commissioner Crane’sneighbor’s fee in half. Kunausuggested this would be theproper course to take in this situation.When one of the commissionersmade a motion to reducethe fine to $100, County ManagerKerry McMurray expressed concernthat they follow the ordinance,which did not provide amechanism for the county commissionto reduce the penalty. “Ifwe aren’t prepared to follow theordinance we need to change theordinance,” said McMurray.Commissioner Paul Christensenquickly shot down thatidea, saying “I’m not in favor ofchanging the ordinance.”Commissioner Crane askedbuilding department employeeMelissa Price how often peopleviolate this ordinance. Sheresponded by telling him a lot ofpeople violate the rule and simplyRoller KingFile Photopay the fine. “How would I knowI need to buy a building permit?”asked Kunau. “They need to betold when they come in to buy alicense plate,” he said.Prosecuting Attorney Al Barrussuggested adding the phrase“unless otherwise decided bythe commissioners” to the ordinance.He made it clear that thereally uncomfortable part wasthat they only recently reducedsomeone’s fee under the samecircumstance.The discussion ended withthe county administration beingasked to see that the county doa better job of informing peoplewho are buying a plate to move amobile home that they also needto purchase a building permit.File Photo• Ensures services and merchandise you choose now will be guaranteed for thesame price no matter what the cost is in the future.• Flexible payment plans available to meet your needs.• Transferable plan if you move out of the area. When transferred, the receivingmortuary or funeral home determines status of price guarantee.• Preserves the option to obtain government assistance in the future, by makingplan irrevocable.• Provides you with risk protection during the payment period; plan is insuredthrough a national insurance company.Photo by Leisel Snyder - News JournalRoller King opened February 27 in Heyburn. Hours ofoperation are Monday through Friday 4:00 to 9:00,Saturday 12:00 to 4:00 and 5:00 to 9:00, and Sunday2:00 to 6:00. Admission fee is $5 per person, $1 for skaterentals, $1 for turtles, and $1 for mini golf, also knownas the “Red Neck Country Club”. Children under 2 get infree. People may bring their own skates, roller blades,and strollers as long as there are no rocks or dirt in thewheels, no scooters or skate boards are allowed. Smallparty room rentals are $30, large room rentals are $50.Rollerking is located at the old Heyburn School whereParty Hardy used to be on 1430 17th St., Heyburn. Formore information call 208-312-5051.

Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 7Maundy ThursdayFaithBy Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalBURLEY – During the famedLast Supper - Maundy Thursday- prior to Christ’s crucifixion, heand his apostles ate what St. Lukedescribes as pieces of broiledfish and honeycomb. The menalso had bread, fruit, vegetables,water and red wine.The Presbyterian Churchplans to honor the Last Supper byhosting its own Maundy Thursdaymeal at 6:30 p.m., Thursday,March 28, at the church locatedat 2100 Burton. A free will offeringwill be accepted to help fundthe church’s various missions.For its Maundy Thursdaydinner the church plans to servesalmon, couscous or a wheat/meat/vegetable dish, fresh fruit,vegetables, nuts, and baklava.The church holds the event annually,and it is open to the public.It was during Maundy Thursdaythat Christians say Jesusgave two of his greatest commandments– to remember himvia communion or sacrament andto also love one another.During the Last Supper, Jesusblessed the bread and wine. Hebroke the bread into pieces, givinga piece to each of his disciples.“And he took bread, and gaveCourtesy PhotoThe Presbyterian Church plans to host a Maundy ThursdayDinner at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 28, at the churchlocated at 2100 Burton. Food served will be similar to thatserved during the famed “Last Supper.” During that meal,Jesus also washed the feet of his apostles and commandedthem to “Love one another; as I have loved you.”thanks, and brake it, and gaveunto them, saying, ‘This is mybody which is given for you: thisdo in remembrance of me.’After the dinner, Christ heldup his cup and said “this cup isthe New Testament in my blood,which is shed for you,” Christsaid.When Jesus washed his disciples’feet, his disciples initiallyrefused, horrified that the Son ofGod insisted on providing sucha menial service. Yet, duringthat famed foot washing, Christmandated them – thus the wordMaundy – and said “a new commandmentI give unto you, thatye love one another; as I haveloved you.”Usually people of the timeassigned the lowly foot washingto lowly household servants. Inthe New Testament’s John 13,Jesus explained why he insistedon washing his disciples’ feet.“If I wash thee not; thou hastno part with me”After Jesus washed their feet,he asked them if they realizedthe service that he had just performed“Know ye what I have doneto you? Ye call me Master andLord: and ye say well; for so Iam. If I then, your Lord and Master,have washed your feet; yealso ought to wash one another’sfeet. For I have given you anexample, that ye should do as Ihave done to you. Verily, verily,I say unto you, The servant is notgreater than his lord; neither hethat is sent greater than he thatsent him’,” records John.During the dinner, Christ alsotold his apostles that one of themwould betray him. Shortly aftersoldiers arrested Christ after payingthe Apostle Judas for informationon Jesus’ whereabouts. Theinflamed crowd created such greatfear that even the Apostle Peterdenied knowing who Jesus was– just as Christ had prophesied.According to the Bible, Romansoldiers nailed Christ to the crosswhere he died forgiving those whohad killed him. After three days inthe tomb, Jesus was resurrectedwhere the mood of the seasonchanged significantly to one of joyas Christians believe that Christkilled death and created eternallife.For more information call 678-5131.United Methodist Church Saturday SoupBy Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalRUPERT – Following Christ’scrucifixion, the New Testaent’sBook of John describeshrist’s apostles Simon, Peternd Thomas attempting to fish.he men failed to catch anythinghat day or night. The followingorning the resurrected Jesustood on the shore and instructedhe men to cast their nets on theight side of the ship. There theyaught a “multitude of fishes” – aotal of 153.When the apostles finally recgnizedJesus, they headed tohore where they cooked the fishver the open flame. During theinner, Jesus asked each apostlef they loved him more than theyid the fish. Each responded inhe affirmative three times afterhich time, Jesus said “Feed myheep.”At the United Methodisthurch, members there plan toollow Christ’s instruction byeeding the hungry during theourth Saturday of each month.They will hold their seconduch event called “Saturdayoup” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.,aturday, March 23, at the churchocated at 605 H Street. Officialsplan to serve two kinds of soup,bread, beverages and cookies.“We’re trying to get the wordout. I know there are folks outthere that need it. They’re afraidthat we’ll try to preach or convertthem. That’s not our intention.There is no sermon, no worship,”church official Cheryl Juntunensaid.The church hopes familieswith strained food budgets willattend.“Sometimes by the end of themonth, you’re running a littleshort on food. Some people area little short on food anyway.We’re trying to make that availableto the folks of the community,”she said.There is no cost for the meal,and church workers won’t ask tosee pay stubs or tax returns.“We just want to be there forthem. We won’t pass a plate oranything. It’s strictly just comeand eat, and maybe you’ll makea new friend,” she said.This is the second SaturdaySoup the church has held. Afterfew attended last time, churchworkers took the soup to areahome bound.“ Even if nobody shows up,we can do that and make somepeople feel good,” she said.The Saturday Soup programis an extension of the church’sfood pantry that has fed theCourtesy PhotoShortly after he was resurrected, Jesus met with his apostlesand commanded them to “feed my sheep.” The Rupert UnitedMethodist Church plans to do that by providing a “SaturdaySoup” the fourth Saturday of each month at its facility. Its nextmeal will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 23, atthe church located at 605 H Street.hungry for years. Last year thechurch gave away 500 boxes offree food. Anyone in need canget food from the pantry once amonth, and, once again, there isno charge, and no one asks to seea pay stub.To help support its pantry, thechurch sets aside one Sunday amonth where it accepts cash ordonations from its members.“We usually have a list ofproducts that we need that aremost helpful,” she said.Of those products, the churchroutinely needs peanut butter,canned vegetables, macaroni andcheese, pinto beans, rice noodlesand spaghetti sauce.“We have a freezer, and wehave people who also donatemeat. Pizza Hut gives us frozenpizza, and we give those out. Alot of people bring food. Everytime they go grocery shopping,they’ll pick up something extra.Some people donate money,” shesaid.Other churches like TrinityLutheran and the Episcopaliansand the CROP Walk organizationalso help stock the pantry.Feeding the hungry is a commandmentfrom on high, Juntunensaid.“It’s part of the Christian heritageto take care of the sick andhungry,” Juntunen said.Yes, she knows that there arethose out there who take advantageof Christian’s generosity,and who make a career – andmore money than the rest of us– by pandering to Christian sympathies.Yet, for every one ofthose, there are dozens more whotruly need the help – and are tooashamed to get it.Those who do use and abuseothers will some day face God’sjudgment, but Juntunen is adamantthat God’s children not condemnanybody as by the Graceof God we all go. Tomorrow itcould be one of us out there beggingfor help – and being judgedfor it, she said.While working as the directorfor the South Central PublicHealth District, Juntunen routinelysaw clients pull up to thefacility in expensive cars.“You know what, I did a lot ofhome visiting. If you go to thosefolks’ homes, who have thesenice cars, most of them live invery primitive difficult situations.They lived in a home with nothing– including food. If they’vegot an extra nickel, they want tohave a decent looking car, so theydon’t look scraggly when they goout,” she said.Juntunen admits to being ableeding heart liberal.“That’s often real derogatory,but, to me, it’s an honorable thingbecause we’re supposed to takecare of each other,” she said.Yet, she does worry aboutenabling an alcoholic pan handlingfor money to buy booze.“You have to be careful thatyou’re not making things worse.When it looks like a family or adisabled or mentally ill personneeds help, I feel like it’s ourobligation to help,” she said.Juntunen says that helping iswhat Christianity is all about.Those attending the SaturdaySoup are also invited to takehome food from the church’spantry if needed.“Just show up. Don’t beembarrassed. We won’t criticize.There are no sermons , no worship- not even a blessing beforethe meal,” she said.Helping those in need is oneway to pay it forward, Juntunensaid.“There was a volunteer whosaid that, by helping, ‘It’s the rentyou pay for the space you take,’”For more information on theprogram call 436-3354.Jesus isThe AnswerSMILEGODLOVESYOUHebrews 4:12For the word of Godis living and powerful.J.C.H.T.M.R.K.

8 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013OpinionsQuestions that deserve to be answered BEFORE we approve a school levyBy Jay LenkersdorferWeekly News JournalEditors Note: I feel so stronglyabout this Tuesday’s vote that Ihave elected to re-run this columnfor a second week. Please read itand become an informed voter. Andplease remember to vote on Tuesday.On March 12 voters in CassiaCounty will be asked to vote ona school levy. There are only twooptions to choose from, the first beingto say yes to a $23 million tax levyover ten years. The second choice is tosay no to all of it. The correct optionis for voters to approve somethingcloser to $10 million, but that optionwasn’t given to us.I personally don’t care for the“everything or nothing” optionbecause it asks us to spend more thantwice as much on this levy as the previousfacilities levy. The sales pitch isthat our taxes will be nearly the sameas they have been for the past tenyears. What isn’t so clearly stated isthat our taxes would actually go downin 2016 when the bond that built Burley,Oakley and Declo High Schoolsmatures. The School District wants usJay LenkersdorferLetters to the EditorWe are writing to encouragethe citizens of Cassia County to besure and go to the polls on Tuesday,March 12 and vote YES forthe Plant Facilities Levy for ourschools. The Superintendent andthe School Board have thoroughlyresearched what is needed to maintainand improve our schools for thenext 10 years, provide the neededechnology and insure that ourchools are safe and secure.We trust and have confidencen our school superintendent andboard. Let’s support them and alsohow our students that we want thebest possible facilities for them.ote YES.Forrest and Kathryn HallThe education establishmenthould not be taking over otherpeople’s decisions about their ownives and how they spend theironey nor should they usurp famlyauthority and responsibility.Implicit in the wide range offforts on the socialist left to getovernment to take over more ofur decisions for us is the assumpionthat there is a superior classf people who are either wiserr nobler than the rest of us andre thus free to violate our moralgency as they wish.Is not corrupt government thereat criminal of the ages? Do notpoliticians and bureaucrats sponsornd support oppressive illegitimateovernment for the sake of powernd gain? It is extremely difficult toeach government bureaucrats andlected officials the proper role ofovernment when their paychecksnd their pride depends on them notunderstanding it.Government officials andbureaucrats cannot admit to delibertelyfollowing oppressive socialistpolicies which violate God-givenrights - such as the mob rule schoollevy and school bond elections,coerced socialist public education,obscene indebtedness and unnecessarytaxation to insure job security- without jeopardizing their wholecareers. It is revolting that the superiorclass who tell us how to liveour lives feel perfectly comfortablein promoting oppressive and evencatastrophic government policies.Many of the education establishmentsee themselves as ourshepherds and see us as their sheep.Tragically, too many of us areapparently willing to be sheep, inexchange for being taken care of,being relieved of the burdens ofadult responsibility and providedwith “free education” forcefullypaid for by others.With faith, parents can take theinitiative to educate their childrenwith very little expense, with nowasted time, with no coercion, withouttheir children being indoctrinatedin evolution, secular humanism,moral relativism, socialismand thus retain the families freedomand respect. There is no need forcoercive public education whichviolates God-given rights unlesswe want to be miserable robotsenslaved by satanic socialism.If you are sick and tired of havingthe superior class taking overyour decisions, if you are fed upwith heavy handed oppressive governmentwhich pays no attention todivine law and moral agency, if youdetest being forced to pay for godlesssocialism’s large and spaciousschool buildings, if you hate staggeringperpetual needless debt, thenvote “NO” on the Cassia Countyschool levy election Mar 12, 2013and be sure to help other likeminded people to vote “NO” also.Marvin HallMaltaCongress and the PresidentObama continues to disagree onways to fix our economy whileavoiding the real solution. TheIncome Tax is the real culprit. Itis driving business overseas toavoid it’s penalizing effects. HR25The Fair Tax Act will change that.Every worker will receive their fullpaycheck without payroll taxes orincome taxes deducted. Every businesswill not have to pay income taxor report any activities to the IRS.» Continued on page 9to pay for the facilities levy of the pastand they want all of the money wewould be saving from the bond beingpaid off too.I hardly want to think about theschool board coming back to votersa few years after this facilitieslevy fades from memory, asking usto approve a version of the bond werejected (twice) just a few years ago.They will surely give us plenty ofreasons why we need to build moreschool buildings, taking care to giveevery community something so theywill vote in favor of the plan.The 2004 - 2013 plant facilitieslevy was for $7,934,849 dollars.The plant facilities levy we are beingasked to approve is for $23,095,198.I’ll do the math for you – the differencebetween the two levies is awhopping $15,160,349. Yes, you readthat correctly, it’s 15 million dollarsmore than the last ten years.The school district takes greatcare to inform voters that this levy ‘ISNOT for a School Construction Bond,’though one of the uses of the moneythey are asking us to approve is “tobuild a school house or school housesor other buildings.” Does the extra 15million dollar amount include plansto do some of the construction votersturned down (twice) just a few yearsago? The sad fact is that we aren’tgiven a complete picture of how themoney will be spent.Here are some questions I feel weare entitled to know BEFORE we goto the polls.First, give us a plan of what willbe fixed, improved, purchased orrenovated in the year it will be undertaken.Saying it would like to spend$2,337,000 in 2015, the school districtis simply giving us a number it wantsus to pay in taxes with the hope wewon’t want details they haven’t provided.The district has told us how themoney was spent in the past but that ishardly a plan for the future.Second, justify the extra $15 millionin taxes you are asking us to payin facilities levies. Don’t use a playon numbers telling us we are payingthe same amount in taxes as we wouldhave paid. That is not true. Our taxeswill go down when the bond matures(gets paid off) in 2016 so stop actingas if it is money we would have beenpaying. You are spending money wemight want to use to pay other householdcosts that include higher electricrates, property taxes and federalincome taxes. Maybe we want to dosome remodeling of our own with themoney we would be saving, perhapsputting in a new kitchen.Third, be honest with us aboutyour intentions regarding a new bondelection. If you are doing proper planningyou’ve got to have some ideasabout when you will come back tovoters for new grade schools and otherimportant school facilities. Levelingwith us might just put more people inyour court.Fourth, stop bugging us with asupplemental maintenance levy everyother year. Learn to make due withwhatever amount you ask us for everyten years, be it $10 million or $23 million.There is little doubt that a needexists for improvements, upgrades,remodels etc. We deserve a plan andfrankly, we deserve honesty in how thelevy is presented to us. Expecting usto increase your levy from $7,934,849to $23,095,198 isn’t even close tobeing realistic. Though we need safe,modern schools, safe busses and currenttechnology, we also deserve tohang on to some of our money. Learnto manage what we have, and if thatmeans divesting of some of the older,high maintenance buildings, do it.Raft River schools deserve safe drinkingwater. To have spent the betterpart of two years without solving theproblem doesn’t give us confidence inyour decision making.Voters need to reject this proposaland the Cassia County School Districtneeds to come back later this yearwith a reasonable request. Yes, ourschools need a supplemental levy, butasking for $15 million more than thelast levy is completely unreasonable.I give the School Board an ‘I’ forincomplete information and unreasonablerequests.

Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 9» Continued from page 8Imagine the effect of a consumptiontax that will allow that to happen.The economy is expected torow by 10.5% the first year HR25is enacted. Exports are predicted togrow by 35% the first year. How isthat for STIMULUS?HR25 has been shelved withinthe House Ways and Means Committeefor many years. Dave Camp,the chairman of W&M has indicatedthey will be considering alternativetax proposals this year. Hehas assigned committees to studyhem. The Income Tax lobby is theargest lobby in Washington DC.ongressional members use it tobuy votes and paybacks. It will takegrassroots movement to overcomehat. Call your congressperson andemand they support the Fair Tax.ee fairtax.org for more informaion.Roy T NewsomRecently our PTO had thepportunity to visit with Dr. Smyerregarding the Plant Facility Levy,and we would like to explain whywe are now in favor of supportingthe renewal of the Levy. We wouldalso like to clarify the misconceptionsthe public may have regardingthe renewal of the levy. There are3 types of levies: 1- SupplementalLevy that renews every two yearsand defrays the costs of operatingexpenses such as textbooks, transportation,technology, insurancend utilities. 2- School Bond Levywhich is used for school construction,renovations and expansions.Our current bond levy will be paidoff in 2016. 3-Plant Facilities Levywhich is used to pay for majorrepairs, improvements and additions.It comes up for renewal every10 years, and this happens to be thatyear. People opposing the Plantevy are stating that it is a sneakyttempt to pass a Bond Levy. Donot confuse this Plant Levy with therecent Bond Levy that was votedThe worst of all possible options is doing nothingSenator Alan Simpson(R-Wyoming), Senator MarkWarner (D-Virginia) and Presidentof the Committee for aResponsible Federal BudgetMaya MacGuineas recentlyjoined us at a federal fiscal issuessymposium hosted by the Universityof Idaho’s McClure Centerfor Public Policy Research.The symposium provided anopportunity for us to sit downwith some of those working tofind solutions to America’s fiscalcrisis and discuss with Idahoansthe debt crisis that threatens ournation’s future.America is at a debt to GrossDomestic Product ratio that nonation in the last 200 years hasbeen able to sustain withoutserious economic consequences.As panelist Maya MacGuineasframed it, our debt levels arealready doing damage: “Oureconomy is not growing as fastas it otherwise could be…Weare not going to be able to havea vibrant economy until we quitborrowing so much.”The solutions are difficultbut achievable, and requirethat all options must be on thetable. We know that we mustcontrol federal spending, anda revenue solution is part ofthe remedy. We know that wemust have budget enforcementmechanisms that will finallykeep Congress within adoptedbudget limits, and we know thatthere is a pathway out of this ifwe act now.We also know that the worstof all possible options is doingdown. It is an unfortunate coincidencethat the amount needed tomaintain our district is similar to theamount proposed in the Bond election.They are completely separate.This Plant Facilities Levy has beenin place for 60 years and is crucialin maintaining our schools. Youmay go on the district’s website athttp://www.sd151.k12.id.us/ andclick on a power point presentationunder the headline Plant FacilitiesLevy. This contains several slidesthat detail how much money wasspent on projects from 2004-2013.The power point also lists the prioritiesand goals for the next 10years if the Plant Facility Levy isapproved. Number one on the listis school safety and security. Thiswas virtually an unheard of needwhen the levy renewed 10 years ago. Providing additional safety andsecurity needs alone will take a bigchunk of the budget.There is some confusion on thelevy increasing to $2 million (schoolpower point), vs the $721,985 atpresent (Plant Facilities Levy brochure).If you look at page 14 of thepower point, you will see that thereare two columns. The first is theamount of the Plant Facilities Levyand the second is for the constructionBond that will expire in 2016.Add the two columns. For 2014, thePlant Levy would be $850,000 andthe School Bond payment would be$1,711,920 for a total taxpayer costof $2,561,920. As the School Bondpays down, a portion of those fundsare transferred to the Plant Levy in2015. In 2015, the amount owedon the School Bond is now only$156,000. The extra money is transferredto the Plant Levy, showing itto increase to $2,155,000. Totalcost to the taxpayer for 2015 is nowonly $2,311,000. This actuallyresults in a decrease in taxes. Therehave been many maintenance needsthat have been deferred due to lackof money, and the hope is that bytransferring the funds, the districtmight be able to start meeting theseSenator Mike Craponothing. If we do nothing,our entitlement programs—Medicare, Medicaid and SocialSecurity—continue screamingtoward insolvency. If we donothing, the bond markets willsolve this program rather thanCongress or the President, andthe consequences will be devastating.But, we have opportunitiesto make progress in this terriblecrisis.We have the opportunity toreform the overly-burdensometax code and make America astrong, competitive economyagain. We must enact progrowthtax reform, which wouldsimplify the tax code for allAmericans, grow our economyand make American businessesmore competitive. We have theopportunity to reform our entitlementprograms and put themon paths to solvency. We alsohave the opportunity to put inplace budget enforcement mechanismsthat give Americansconfidence that federal spendinglimitations will be honored.needs. IF a new School Bond isvoted and approved for 2016, thenthe money that was transferred tothe Plant Facilities Levy will beapplied to the new School Bond,thus ensuring that there would notbe a noticeable increase in taxes tosupport our schools. According tothe Plant Facilities brochure, by2023 the most a $100,000 homeownermight see in a school taxincrease would be $4.08 per year.Many opposers are angry thattaxpayers are being asked to supportthis because of our dire economy.Please understand that this isexactly the problem! It is becauseof our dire economy that the statehas had to reduce the funding it normallyprovided our schools. Timeshave changed and now more thanever we are needed to step in. Ourfuture as a community, state, andcountry rely on our children. Wehave voted in members of our communityto serve on the school boardand entrusted them to provide forand do what is in the best interest ofour children. I have made the effortto sit in on several school boardmeetings this year and I am amazedat what they accomplish. We expectthem to provide top notch materialsand tools for our children withlimited resources and a great dealof public backlash. I encourage theauthors of the letters that opposethe Levy to attend not just one, but3 or 4 school board meetings totruly understand the task our boardis faced with. In closing, I willquote one of those authors in saying,“I hope everyone will becomeinformed and vote”. Exactly. Goto the school website. Pick up abrochure from Central Office. Askboard members your questions. Itis our right and duty as a voter tomake an informed decision. I willvote yes on renewing the PlantFacilities Levy.Geri LiljenquistDeclo Elementary PTOAchieving these reforms wouldreassure America’s future.This is the economic challengeof our lifetime andwill determine the future ofour country. We must cometogether and work out a solutionthat includes tax and entitlementprogram reform, deficit reductionand tough budget enforcementmechanisms. It should,and must, include the participationof all Americans in findingand implementing solutions.During the symposium, wetook questions about whetherspending cuts through sequestrationare expected to take effect,the future of Social Security andMedicare, the impacts of potentialdefense spending cuts andexpected changes in support ofveterans. We heard from a smallbusiness owner seeking tax certaintyand simplicity and a familyphysician wondering aboutthe impacts on affordable healthcare if something or nothing isdone to address the deficit. Weheard from a local mayor andcounty commissioner wonderingabout the impacts of deficitreduction on the ability of communitiesto provide necessaryservices. We heard from a dairyfarmer interested in passage of aFarm Bill with existing farm programs.We heard from a collegestudent and teacher wonderingabout the potential impacts ofdeficit reductions on education.We thank the McClure Centerfor hosting this valuable discussion.Employment Resources forOlder Job SeekersDear Savvy Senior,What resources can you recommendto help older job seekers?I’m 62 and have been outof work for nearly a year nowand need some help.Looking For WorkDear Looking,While the U.S. job markethas improved slightly over thepast year or so, challenges persistfor many older job seekers.Fortunately, there are a numberof free online tools and in-persontraining centers scatteredacross the country today thatcan help you find employment.Here’s what you should know.Online ResourcesIf you have Internet access,there are a number of 50-andolderonline employment networksthat can help you connectwith companies that are interestedin hiring older workers.Two of the best are workreimagined.org,a resource developedby AARP that combinescareer advice, job listings andonline discussion tied to LinkedIn’sprofessional networkingplatform. And retirementjobs.com, which offers a job searchengine that lists thousands ofjobs nationwide from companiesthat are actively seekingworkers over the age of 50. Italso provides job-seeking tipsand advice, helps with resumewriting and allows you to postyour resume online for companiesto find you.Some other good 50-plus jobseeking sites to try are workforce50.com,retiredbrains.com, retireeworkforce.com, andencore.org a resource that helpsolder workers find meaningfulwork in the second half of life.In-Person HelpAnother good place to gethelp finding a job is at a CareerOne-Stop center. Sponsored bythe U.S. Department of Labor,these are free job resource centersthat can help you explorecareer options, search for jobs,find training, write a resume,prepare for an interview andmuch more. There are around3,000 of these centers locatedthroughout the country. To findone near you, call 877-348-0502or go to careeronestop.org.Depending on your financialsituation, another programthat may help is the SeniorCommunity Service EmploymentProgram (SCSEP). Alsosponsored by the Departmentof Labor, SCSEP offers accessto training and part time jobplacements in a wide varietyof community service positionssuch as day care centers, seniorcenters, governmental agencies,schools, hospitals, libraries andlandscaping centers. To qualify,participants must be over 55,unemployed and have pooremployment prospects. To learnmore or locate a program inJim Milleryour area visit www.doleta.gov/seniors or call 877-872-5627.Work at HomeIf you’re interested in workingat home, there are manyopportunities depending onyour skills, but be careful oframpant work-at-home scamsthat offer big paydays withoutmuch effort.Some of the more popularwork-at-home jobs include“customer service agents” whofields calls from their employers’customers and prospectivecustomers – you don’t placetelemarketing calls. Agents earnan average of $8 to $15 an hourand many also receive incentivesand commission, too. Tofind these jobs see arise.com,alpineaccess.com, liveops.comand workingsolutions.com.If you have good typing skillsthere are “transcriptionist” jobsthat pay around $10 per hourfor typing verbatim accounts ofboard meetings, presentations,conference calls, etc. Companiesthat hire transcriptionistsare tigerfish.com, ubiqus.com,ctran.com.And if you have a collegedegree, online “tutoring” or“proofreading” jobs are alwaysavailable. See tutor.com to findtutoring opportunities whichpay between $10 and $15 perhour. Or, if you have somewriting or editing experience,proofreading pays $12 to $20per hour. See firstediting.comand cactusglobal.com to lookfor proofreading jobs.For more work at home ideasand resources, see retiredbrains.com and click on the “Workfrom Home” tab on the left sideof the page.Start a BusinessIf you’re interested in startinga small business but coulduse some help getting started,the U.S. Small Business Administrationoffers tips, tools andfree online courses that you canaccess at sba.gov.Send your senior questionsto: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443,Norman, OK 73070, or visitSavvySenior.org. Jim Miller isa contributor to the NBC Todayshow and author of “The SavvySenior” book.

couponcouponcouponcoupon10 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013Bonus concert offered byCommunity ConcertsBy Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalBURLEY – With the finalconcert of the 2012-13 Mini-CassiaCommunity Concerts seasoncoming up this month, the organizationis offering it as a bonusconcert for those purchasing a2013-2014 season ticket.Alice Tan Ridley performs onThursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m.,at the King Fine Arts Center. Asingle ticket to this event costs$25, but if you were to purchasetickets for next season, the eventis free. Season tickets are $45 foradults, $20 for students and $120for families. Those tickets aretransferrable.Ridley is a 2010 America’sGot Talent finalist. Known as the“New York Subway Idol,” Ridleyperformed every day for NewYork City commuters in 1992.Community Concerts booksits performers a year in advancevia Live On Stage.The new concert season kicksoff with pianist Dale Gonyeawho, at the age of five, startedplaying the piano – sans lessons.His shocked parents decided theboy either needed therapy ormusic lessons.“Therapy was expensive, sothey bought a piano and a careerwas born,” writes communityconcerts in a press release.That career gave him theopportunity to write songs forDisney and stars like BetteMidler, Ray Stevens and RichLittle. That ability later earnedGonyea an Emmy, a Clio nominationand the Comedy Record ofthe Year award for his song spoofof “I Need Your Help, BarryManilow.” He’s also appeared inTV Bloopers and Practical Jokesand served as a musical reporteron Entertainment Tonight.“Utilizing multi-media, audienceswill be captivated thisseason with hearty laughter andsong as Dale personalizes eachperformance with a taste of localcharacter and spirit,” said theorganization.30 % OFF TaxPreparationBurley126 E 13th Street208-678-2336BurleyInside of Wal-Mart208-490-0733866-871-1040 LibertyTax.comFor new customers. Valid at participating locations. Cannot be combined with other offers orused toward past services. One coupon per return. Valid 3/1-3/31.Homemade Pizza Made Fresh DailyCourtesy PhotoFor those buying Mini-CassiaConcert 2013-2014 seasontickets, the upcoming AliceTan Ridley concert will bea freebie. Ridley performsThursday, March 14, 2013 at7:30 p.m., at the King FineArts Center. A single ticket tothis event costs $25. Seasontickets are $45 for adults,$20 for students and $120for families. Those tickets aretransferrable.In November, CommunityConcerts welcomes LaurieRubin. A talented singer andmezzo-soprano, Rubin also happensto be visually impaired.“She has a magical ability toconnect with the souls of othersby using her voice and deep passionfor music,” says the organization.During Rubin’s career, she hasperformed at Wigmore Hall inLondon and made her solo recitaldebut at Carnegie Hall. She’salso made CDs with her secondrecording titled “Do you Dreamin Color.”“(The CD) displays her innategifts as more than just a heavenlytalent. Laurie Rubin is aninspiring and rousing artist whowill compel anyone within ears’length to sit and stay a while,”writes the organization.In January “The Diamonds”plan to perform. Dubbed classicalrock and rollers, the quartetgained famed in the 1950s and1960s with 16 Billboard hits thatincluded “The Stroll” and theCome enjoy our daily lunch specials11:00 am to 2:00 pm$2.00 OFFAny Large Pizzabest seller “Little Darlin’” thelater selling 20 million copies.The group also earned three goldrecords, made 33 appearanceson American Bandstand and hasbeen honored with inductionsinto the Doo-Wop Hall of Fameand Vocal Group Hall of Fame.“The Diamonds have learnedthat the durability of classic rockand roll music is as much aboutthe future as it is about the past,”writes community concerts whichadded “If you miss a show, you’llbe missing rock-n-roll history.”In March, The Gothard Sistersplan to fiddle and dance and“make you wish you were Irish,”writes the organization.Classically trained violinists,the girls began Irish dancing atyoung ages and, in the meantime,developed their voice and storytelling abilities. The Gothardshave recorded six CDs with theirmost recent being “Story Girl”album that won the 2011 CelticRadio’s Album of the Year.“A live show with these beautifulyoung ladies is family entertainmentat its best,” says communityconcerts.The concert season ends inApril with Jesse Lynch’s Jazz101.A vocal accompanist and studentof both jazz and classicalperformance, “Jesse is a genredefyingmusician with the abilityand passion to take on any styleof music,” says the group.Jesse Lynch is no stranger toLive On Stage. He has accompaniedperformers Daniel Rodriguezand The American Tenors.He’s also wowed his own audiencesplaying everything fromBeethoven and Bop to Free Jazzand contemporary compositions.“With an extensive professionalhistory as a vocal accompanistand coach, as well as astudent of both jazz and classicalperformance, Jesse is a genredefyingmusician with the abilityand passion to take on any styleof music,” said the group.Made up of three performers,the group takes audiences on ajourney of jazz history - thus thename Jesse Lynch’s Jazz 101.“This talented trio will crankup the heat on stage with explosiveenergy and electrifying techniquein the sounds of Joplin,Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrongand other jazz greats,” said thegroup.For more information on theupcoming concerts log on towww.mcconcerts.com or call678-1798.Call Today For Take Out Orders!North Side of the Square in Rupert436-3300 Not valid with any other coupon. One coupon per customer. Expires 3-31-13.Bel Cantos to performFootloose & GreaseBy Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalBURLEY – The very namesof iconic music soundtracksFootloose and Grease may makeyou want to get up and boogie,oogie oogie.The Burley High School BelCantos Choir plans a concertfeaturing songs from the twopopular movies during its annualdinner/concert scheduled at 6:30p.m., Friday, March 8, and Saturday,March 9, at the King FineArts Center.Morey’s Restaurant plansto cater the dinner where primerib, baked potatoes and rolls willbe served. Tickets are $20 perperson and proceeds from theevent will go toward funding thechoir’s annual trip to the HeritageFestival to be held in Seattle thisyear.Choral director Cindy Hansenhopes to raise at least $4,000.Last year the event brought inan astonishing $9,000. Hansenplans to use the money to helpcover transportation costs for thegroup of 32 teenagers.“It’s a cool show. It’s danceable,”she said and cited choreographerKatrina Beck’s helpin bringing the dance movesfrom the big screen to the stage.“We’ve stolen some of the steps.In the end, it’s pretty cool - especiallythe ending.”To see what those kids arecapable of, you’ll have to attendthe concert.The movie Grease and itsaccompanying soundtrack proveda huge hit in the 1970s. Based onthe 1971 play of the same name,the movie details the story of twohigh school sweethearts DannyZucko and Sandra Olsen, playedrespectively by John Travolta andOlivia Newton-John. The soundtrackwas the second best-sellingalbum in 1978 behind “SaturdayNight Fever” in which Travoltaalso stared. Grease proved amoney maker and is the numberone highest grossing musical ofall time.In 1984, the movie Footloosestarring Kevin Bacon hit the bigscreen. The story tells of Chicago-raisedBacon moving to asmall town where rock and rolland dancing had been forbidden.Bacon changes all that by eventuallyhosting a dance for youthCourtesy PhotoThe Burley High School Bel Cantos singers plan to presenta dinner/concert called “Footloose & Grease” this weekend.Proceeds from the event will help cover travel expenses to theannual Heritage Festival held in Seattle this year. Tickets are$20.in a neighboring town – where itwas legal to boogie oogie oogie.The movie cost $8 million tomake, and, while not a criticalsuccess, proved an incrediblypopular one, raking in more than$80 million. A remake of the filmwas done in 2011.For the past several weeks,Hansen’s young troupe hasarrived at the school at 6:30 a.m.to practice.“They’re here practicing andsmiling. They do love it,” shesaid.The teens have been workingon Footloose songs includingthe theme song, “Holding Outfor a Hero,” “Let’s hear it for theBoy,” “I’m free,” and “AlmostParadise.” Songs from Greaseinclude the theme song, “SummerNights,” “We Go Together,”“Rock-N-Roll Party Queen” and“You’re the One that I Want.”There are various solos sprinkledthroughout the production,but a main solo features TannerWright playing Zucko, and CieraPage playing Olsen.One highlight of the showincludes a confetti drop duringthe iconic Footloose final dancenumber.“I’ve never done that before.It’s a special effect that I hopewill be fun,” she said.Hansen got the idea for theFootloose & Grease concert afterfinding some of the music in hermusic library. She later lookedfor additional music online. Theyouth will be accompanied byrecorded music.“I just think the songs arefun. They have a lot of energy.Everybody knows these songs.Even high school students knowthe songs from Grease, and, youknow, it was in the ‘70s when itcame out. With Footloose, it’skind of the same,” Hansen said.Hansen has taught at BurleyHigh School for 26 years andin all has taught school for 36years.“I do love it,” she said.Hansen guarantees an outstandingperformance.“People will be amazed at theamount of ability that these kidshave. When you expect it out ofthem, you get it,” she said.For more information on theupcoming concert call the highschool at 878-6606.

Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 11With 7 grams per serving, peanuts havemore energy-boosting protein than anynut. This, along with their more than30 essential vitamins and nutrients,makes peanuts a superfood.FAMILY FEATURESIt takes a lot of energy to keep up with today’s busy lifestyle. Between jugglingwork, family, friends and activities, people are often looking for something tohelp them keep going. Many are turning to nutritious, plant-based sources ofprotein, such as peanuts, to help provide long-lasting energy throughout the day.“By adding peanuts it is easy to make a protein-boosting smoothie, energy-richwaffles, better-for-you burgers, and crunchy kale chips without a lot of salt,” saysJennifer Iserloh, chef and certified health coach. “This Peanut Teriyaki Turkey Burgerhas more ingredients than you would normally expect when building your burger, butthe payoff is huge. This meal is a source of vitamins E and A, folate and plenty ofheart-healthy compounds that you get from superfoods like peanuts.”For more nutrition information and delicious ways to stay energized, visitwww.nationalpeanutboard.org.Peanut Teriyaki Turkey BurgersServes 42 cups baby spinach1 clove garlic, quartered1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaiseZest of 1 lemon1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 cup unsalted, dry roasted peanuts1 8-ounce container mushrooms, such asbutton and cremini1/2 pound ground turkey breast meat2 tablespoons teriyaki sauceCooking spray4 large romaine lettuce leaves or 1 cuppacked baby spinach leaves1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced4 5-inch whole wheat pitasPlace spinach and garlic in a food processor.Process until spinach is finely chopped. Addmayonnaise, lemon zest and lemon juice; blendagain to smooth. Transfer to container and cleanfood processor bowl.Preheat oven to 400°F.Place peanuts in food processor and pulse untilthey are finely chopped. Add mushrooms andpulse again 10 to 15 times until finely chopped.Add turkey meat and teriyaki sauce, and pulseuntil just combined; mixture should be sticky andmoist. Form into four equal patties, and place onplate or waxed paper.Heat large skillet over medium high heat. Pullskillet off heat and coat with cooking spray.Add burgers and place back on heat. Cookwithout moving for 4 minutes until a golden crustforms. Spray tops of burgers with a thin layer ofcooking spray and flip. Cook four minutes morethen slide skillet with burgers into oven. Bake 20to 25 minutes until burgers are cooked throughand no longer moist in the center. Set aside.Layer one romaine lettuce leaf or 1/2 cup babyspinach leaves into each pita along with a few slicesof avocado. Spoon in two tablespoons mayonnaisemixture. Slide burger in and serve immediately. Usetoothpick to hold pita together, if needed.Peanut and Cherry“Sundae” SmoothieServes 21 cup frozen cherries1 cup reduced-fat, plain Greek yogurt1 cup fresh, prewashed baby spinachleaves, packed1 cup skim milk1/4 cup unsalted, dry roasted peanuts1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract4 ice cubesPlace all ingredients in blender and process untilsmooth. Serve immediately.Peanut Berry WafflesServes 4, makes 8 waffles1 cup whole wheat pastry flour1 cup peanut flour3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder4 egg whites1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups skim milk1/2 cup unsalted, dry roasted peanuts, finely choppedCooking spray1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesPreheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions.Place flours in large bowl along with sugar and bakingpowder. Mix well and set aside.Place egg whites in large bowl along with salt. Using anelectric mixer, beat egg whites on high about 1 minute untilfluffy and cling to bowl.Add milk and peanuts to bowl with flour mixture.Using wire whisk, whisk flour mixture into milk untiljust combined; there will be small lumps. Fold in 1/2 cupegg whites, using rubber spatula, until well combined.Gently fold in remaining egg whites until just combined;batter should be light and fluffy.Coat inside of waffle iron with cooking spray. Place aheaping 1/2 cup mixture onto waffle iron, spreading it outslightly with rubber spatula. Top with 2 tablespoons blue -berries and close the lid. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, untilwaffle is cooked through but still soft to the touch. Transferto plate. Repeat with remaining batter.Cool waffles completely before storing in an air-tightcontainer on the countertop for 3 days. To freeze, transfercool waffles to large zipper lock bag and freeze for up to3 months.Crispy Peanut Kale ChipsServes 41 10-ounce bunch curly kale, stems trimmedCooking spray1/2 cup unsalted, dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped1/4 cup ground flax seed, golden or brown1/2 teaspoon low sodium jalapeño or chipotleseasoning or 1/4 teaspoon salt2 egg whitesPreheat oven to 400°F.Rinse kale under cold water. Dry well with paper towelsor dry dish towel.Coat two baking sheets with cooking spray.Place peanuts, ground flax and seasoning or salt on sheetof wax paper. Mix with your fingertips.Place egg whites in large bowl and whisk until foamywith a wire whisk, about 10 seconds. Dip edges of kaleleaves into egg then press into peanut mixture. Transferkale leaves to baking sheets; spread out so leaves aren’ttouching. Coat tops of leaves with a layer of cooking spray.Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until leaves crisp and peanuts aregolden. Cool 1 minute before serving.

12 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013Live LocalCommunity CalendarWeekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 13By Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalSnake River Flats annual showBURLEY – The Snake Riverlats needs a few good men.With declining participaionover the past few years, theroup urges teenage boys 14 andp and men 18 and older to joints group. Currently the groups comprised of men ages 37o 88 years of age and it is curentlypushing a membershiprive to get more participationn the group that’s been a part ofhe Mini-Cassia community forearly half a century.“This will be our 45th anniersary,and we need moreembers. We only have six paidembers and that’s what makest so vital to get some new membersout or we’ll have to closeour doors. Under the society’srules, the district can close thechapter if they see us failing,”said member Aaron Clegg. TheFlats is part of a national andinternational barbershop organization.All that’s needed to join theFlats is a love of singing.“You don’t have to be a virtuoso.We can help them learn.We can sit down and teach them.We don’t expect them to be allknowing in music,” he said.In hopes of generating moreinterest in the group, the SnakeRiver Flats plans to host its annualconcert called “One More Time”this month. The event is scheduledat 7 p.m., Saturday, March16, at the King Fine Arts Center.Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 forstudents, and $6 for seniors and$20 for families.“It’s our one and only fundraiser. We’ll be doing ‘DannyBoy,’ ‘Armed Forces Melody’and a special number by LucyKnos called ‘Idaho.’ We have abroad spectrum,” Clegg said.The Salt Lake City-basedgroup “Reprise” headlines theevent just as they did in 2002.“They were fresh out of collegethen. They’re now a littlebit more seasoned. They’reassociated with the BarbershopSociety. They have a couple ofCDs out. They’re pretty good,”he said.Also participating will bethe Pocatello Gateway Chorus.White Pine fifth and sixth gradesingers plan to sing under thedirection of music teacher BonnieBair.The Snake River Flats practicesat 7:30 p.m., every Tuesdayat Harmony Hall (formerlythe cannery) at 123 K. Street. Itcosts adult full time membersCourtesy PhotoThe Snake River Flats will entertain with their concert “One More Time” scheduled at 7 p.m.,Friday, March 7, at the King Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for general seating, $20 forfamilies, and $6 for seniors and $4 for students. The group, in danger of being dissolved dueto lack of membership, is actively seeking new singers.$151 for a year’s membership.Youth membership is about halfthat cost. Money from thosefunds goes toward funding variousbarbershop programs.Members sing one of fourparts: base, baritone, tenor andlead. They traditionally sing aform of song called a capella,meaning without any pianoaccompaniment.“We’ll ask ‘what part do youwant to try? Which one is in yourvoice range? We’ll see whereyou’re comfortable in singing,”he said.Professional music arrangersput together the Flats songs, butit’s not just what great-grandpamay have sung.“There’s one back east whoarranges a lot of the barbershopmusic into more modern stuff.There’s one who will arrangeanything. He’s does the BeachBoys’ songs. We have a catalogueof thousands of sheets ofmusic,” he said.Clegg has been singing sincehis Burley High School days andcontinued to do so while attendingthe former Ricks College.“What I like about singing isthat it helps me relieve stress fromwork. It’s the one night where Iget a little bit of a breather andhave some friendship. Our barbershopis a brotherhood. Wehave long term friendships witheach other. At practice we sing,we get serious, we joke, we geta little bit loose, we have fun,”he said.Anyone with an interest isstrongly encouraged to join thegroup.“If they think they soundpretty good in the shower, comeout and try. We need help,” hesaid.For more information on theupcoming concert and in joiningthe Snake River Flats call 300-0146 or 436-6047.Thur - Mar 7Thurs., March 7th, 10:30 and6:00 - Storytime “Jump, FrogJump”. Toddlers and pre-schoolersare invited to the library toshare books, rhyme, song and asimple craft. This program is freeand everyone is welcome to attend.Burley Public Library.Fri - Mar 8What Soil Are You? First ChristianPraise Chapel is hostingtheir annual women’s SpringAdvance, March 8 & 9. The Parableof the Four Soils with guestspeaker Rebecca Bauer. She isa Christian author, speaker andteacher (www.rebeccabauer.org).We hope that you can join us fora great time of fellowship drawingcloser to our Lord throughHis word. Registration Fee: $30prior to Feb. 28th, $35 after. Formore info, contact Kay Adams @431-8352 or 436-0449. Stayingin a hotel? Special rates @ theFairfield with code: PRAS.Friday, March 8th, 10:30 - Storytime“Jump, Frog Jump”. Toddlersand pre-schoolers are invitedto the library to share books,rhyme, song and a simple craft.This program is free and everyoneis welcome to attend. BurleyPublic Library.Footloose & Grease. Bel CantosChoir Dinner Show. March 8thand 9th. 6:30 pm at the King FineArts Center. $20.00 per ticket.Advanced ticket sales only. ContactCindy Hansen 878-6606 or670-4405.Sat - Mar 9cation in this area are invited toattend. Meetings, which are heldSeptember through May on thesecond Monday, are always entertainingand informative. Forfurther information, please callJean Hamblen, president, at 678-7755.Tues - Mar 12Tri-City Sports - Rupert, Heyburn& Paul. The Rupert Recreationis now taking registrationfor CO-ED Spring Soccer ages4-15. Registration dates Feb. 14to March 12. Price $16.00. AfterMarch 12 cost is $32.00. Gamesbegin in April. For more informationplease call 434-2400. Formsare at the City Halls of Rupert,Paul and Heyburn; Donnelleys oronline at Rupert-idaho.com (goto parks & rec. forms).Attention: Raft River GroundWater Users. A special meeting todiscuss the urgent water concernsof our district. Tuesday March 12,2013 7:00 pm at Raft River HighSchool Auditorium. Your input isvital to aid in the progress of ourwater district. Please attend.Thur - Mar 14Mar. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 29, 29,30: Idaho Youth Ranch 33rd AnnualBasketball Tournament 2013. Grades5-8 Girls & 5-8 Boys. Contact TonyBell for information: 532-4117 or312-7099.Burley United Methodist Churchwill once again be holding LentenLunches from February 14ththrough March 21st from 12-1p.m. A light lunch is served anda different speaker will host theprogram each week. The lunchesare free to everyone and everyoneis welcome!ed to the library to share books,rhyme, song and a simple craft.This program is free and everyoneis welcome to attend. BurleyPublic Library.Inline Roller Hockey 2013.Boys & Girls, ages K-12. RegistrationFebruary 19 throughMarch 15. City Halls of Rupert,Paul, Heyburn, Burley and IdahoWater Sports. Cost is $25 perplayer. First year player cost isfree. Season Starts first week ofApril and ends mid May. Anyquestions call Boyd 260-1976,Steve 431-0899, Michelle 670-0211 or Maureen 431-0746.Sat - Mar 16St. Nicholas Church and Schoolare having their annual BasqueDinner and Auction on Saturday,March 16th, at the RupertElks. An authentic Basque dinnerwill be served from 6:00p.m. until 8:30 p.m. There willan auction, raffle and dancingincluded in the night’s activities.Our raffle includes$250.00 worth of gift cards ofyour choice along with manyother items. Wild Night will beproviding music after the auction.The price is $25.00 perperson and $10.00 for children12 and under. If not eating dinner,there will be a $5.00 covercharge. Please come join us fora fun filled evening.Lloyd Cox Center1226 Parke Ave. • BurleySun - Mar 17Burley United Methodist is hostingpianist/composer Mike Lemieux inconcert on March 17th at 2:00p.m.Audiences at Mike’s performancesdelight in the gently flowingrhythms, lush harmonies, and lyricalmelodies which are hallmarksof his style. An intimately expressiveperformer, he evokes the fullrange of emotion from each phrase,drawing listeners to join him on anever-evolving journey. Join us at450 East 27th Street in Burley for agreat afternoon of music!Wed - Mar 20The Mini-Cassia Service Providerswould like to invite all service relatedindividuals and businesses to attendour annual meeting on March 20that Conner’s Café. There is a no-hostlunch from 11:30 to 12:00. Presentationsbegin at noon. Please makeplans to come and find out what ishappening in your community. Feelfree to bring materials that you wouldlike to share with the group regardingyour organization or business. TheMini-Cassia Service Providers meetthe third Wednesday of each month atConnor’s Café at 11:30 for a no-hostlunch and presentations begin at noon.We look forward to seeing you there!Share a Little Luck: Run for a Causey Lisa Dayleyeekly News JournalBURLEY - The late LorraineMorgan loved kids.She loved them so muchthat she ran a daycare for yearswhere she encouraged her youngcharges to be physically activewhile at her facility.As a result, it’s only fitting tohonor Mrs. Morgan during thesecond annual “Share a LittleLuck: Run for a Cause.” Theevent is scheduled at 10 a.m.,Saturday, March 16, starting atBurley High School. It costs $20to enter and $25 on registrationday. Racers will receive a T-shirtand a coupon for a free drink atthe Chadwick Restaurant.Proceeds from the event gotoward funding the Oregon TrailRecreation District which Morganwould have supported, raceofficial Karen Thomas said.“Look at Lorraine’s place andhow active they had it out there.You go out there, and it’s like ‘oh,my gosh, this is a huge gym,” shesaid.The event includes both 5Kand 10K races. Participants forFile Photoit blew. It was typical southernIdaho weather,” Thomas said.Prizes will be awarded to first,second and third place winnersof the race. The Shuz Store inBoise is donating T-shirts andgift cards. Chadwick Restaurantis also providing gift certificates.Twin Falls-based Chobani’s hasdonated yogurt and Smith’s isproviding bananas.“We’ll have a little breakfastafterward and give awards out,”she said.Thomas emphasized that participantsneed not race.“People can bring their kids,push strollers, and kids can ridetheir bikes on the canal road. Ourtheme is ‘you can jig, meander,walk or run, be competitive ornot be competitive,’” she said.Thomas doesn’t like to run butloves to walk and then jog, walksome more and jog again.“I like to get outside and walk.I jog/walk. I’m not competitiveby any means. It doesn’t take alot of money to do that. Thoseare good things and good ways toexercise,” she said.While she doesn’t like to run,Thomas has participated in theactivity to welcome in thespring.“It’s fun to get outside, and it’snice to do things in the spring. Wepicked ‘Share a Little Luck’ to goalong with St. Patrick’s Day. Wekind of tied them all in together,”she said.Last year, the organizationhonored the late businessmanWendell McMurray. Proceedsfrom the event went to formerBurley High School dramateacher Richard Call, who atthe time was undergoing cancertreatments.The race is a way to pay it forwardand to honor someone whodid a lot for the community.“How many kids did Lorrainewatch and take care of? Parentsdidn’t have to worry about wherethe kids were after school,”Thomas said.Just as Mrs. Morgan did, theOregon Trail Recreation Programwill positively impact a lotof people. We really hope the recdistrict will help even more kidsget involved in activities. I thinkactivity stimulates your mind.It’s better for everybody. Look atLorraine’s place and how activeboth events start from the high school track. The 10K’ers will school.annual Turkey Trot, the Heart2Heartthey had it out there,” she said.chool, follow the canal, later continue down 200 South toward and the Minidoka Dam runs. Currently 120 people haveTo register for the event logoing south across Washington the Star LDS Ward heading registered for the race. Last year “I just like to get outside and on to http://www.eventbrite.com/treet near the ethanol plant. south on the canal toward DOT 250 entered and, despite terrible get some fresh air,” she said. event/5436422486# and for morerom there 5K racers will turnround and return to the highFoods. From there they’ll turnaround and head back to the highweather, continued with the race.“It snowed and it rained andOfficials opted to hold theevent in March to provide aninformation call 650-8069.(See related story on page 23.)Sat. March 9th, Mini-CassiaBusiness Bash. Free admission,door prizes. Business 10am-4pmand Bash 6pm to 10pm. Morey’sEvent Center 219 E 3rd St, Burley.For more info call Mandy at208-312-2987.3rd Annual Living for WellnessHealth Fair. Parke View Rehab.2303 Parke Ave., Burley. 677-3073. Saturday, March 9th, 11am to 3 pm. Free to the public.All ages, Food, Door Prizes, VendorBooths, Blood Pressures andGlucose Checks.Mon - Mar 11Mon., March 11th at 3:00 – DigitalScavenger Hunt. To celebrateNational Teen Tech Week, thelibrary is hosting a Digital ScavengerHunt for teens ages 13 to18. Teens will have a list of itemsto photograph, the list of itemswill all be found within walkingdistance of the library. Prizes andsnacks will be provided. Pleasecall 878-7708 for more details.Burley Public Library.The next meeting of the Mini-Cassia Retired Educators Associationwill be held at 11:00 a.m.on March 11th at Connors Caféin Heyburn. At our luncheonmeeting, attendees may order offthe menu and we will be entertainedwith a musical program byJim Hartwell and Glen Wilkinson.All those interested in edu-Thurs, March 14th, 10:30 and6:00 - Storytime “St. Patrick’sDay”. Toddlers and pre-schoolersare invited to the library to sharebooks, rhyme, song and a simplecraft. This program is free andeveryone is welcome to attend.Burley Public Library.Thurs, March 14th, 1:30 – AfternoonBook Club will discussthe book “The Art of Racing inthe Rain” by Garth Stein. 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14 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013“Unsung Heroes”By Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalRUPERT – Convinced that a massiveGerman army filled the Bastogne forest,a West Point-trained Lt. Colonel orderedyoung soldier Ed Hillis to set out on foot tofind the enemy.Despite repeated flights over the regionwhere pilots reported no evidence of enemytanks, the Colonel insisted there was a massivearmy laying in wait.“I said ‘something’s wrong – there’s nosmoke; no vapor showing in the air. TheColonel told me ‘I’m West Point, and I knowa tank when I hear it,’” Hillis recalled.On orders from the Colonel, Hillis andthree fellow soldiers crept into the woodswhere they did indeed hear the sounds ofa massive army.“Finally we saw the source of the sounds– a German soldier sitting with his handsover his ears. He was playing records on amachine that had huge loudspeakers on it,”he recalled.While his buddies provided him cover,Hillis snuck up to the German and stuck hisgun under the soldier’s chin. The shockedsoldier jumped several feet into the air.“But he came down with his hands upand a big smile on his face. The war wasover for him,” he said.Hillis’ story is told in the former “SouthIdaho Press” compilation of World War IIveterans’ stories featured in the publication“Unsung Heroes: 2006.” Sarah Blasiuswrote the stories of the Mini-Cassia menCourtesy PhotoRupert’s Marguerite Kearns Sandman served as a Navy Nurse during the war.At just 25 years of age, she supervised a 140-bed medical floor at the MareIsland Naval Hospital. Located on a peninsula adjacent to Vallejo, California,the hospital provided medical care to soldiers wounded while fighting in theSouth Pacific.Courtesy PhotoRupert’s Marguerite KearnsSandman answered an urgentcall for nurses to help tend towounded soldiers during WorldWar II. Sandman says she neverforgot how resilient the youngsoldiers proved to be in the mostarduous situations.Courtesy PhotoEd Hillis’ story is straight out of an episode of “Hogan’s Heroes.” Heand three fellow soldiers crept into the German forest looking for amassive enemy army but instead found a lone Nazi playing a recordingof army sounds over and over again. Hillis said that the very boredsoldier was never happier to have been captured.Courtesy PhotoEd Hillis also served as a pilotduring World War II. Here he’sshown in his WWII craft. Hillisserved in 48 missions, receivingnumerous medals. Following thewar he returned home to Texasand eventually moved to MinidokaCounty.and women who served during World WarII. The book is kept at the Minidoka CountyMuseum.Hillis served 48 missions, receivingnumerous medals. Following the war hereturned home to Texas and eventuallymoved to Minidoka County.Rupert’s Marguerite Kearns Sandmanserved as a Navy Nurse during the war. Atjust 25 years of age, she supervised a 140-bed medical floor at the Mare Island NavalHospital. Located on a peninsula adjacentto Vallejo, California, the hospital providedmedical care to soldiers wounded whilefighting in the South Pacific.She recalled tending to young men rescuedfrom the doomed US battleship TheArizona following the Japanese bombing ofPearl Harbor.“They were just kids. That’s what’s soperverse about war time,” she said.She recalled one patient with severeburns.“I can’t forget the 19-year-old kid whocame back with burns over most of hisbody. He had to smoke – he just had tosmoke. It was so wrong that he was smokingwhen he was burned so badly,” KearnsSandman said.Eventually, Kearns Sandman was sentto New Caledonia in the Coral Sea whereofficials assigned her to a mobile Navyhospital. She also served six months onGuadalcanal – where allies prepared forthe invasion of Okinawa and Guam. ThereMarines guarded the nurses 24-7.Kearns Sandman said that the soldiers,despite their circumstances, proved extraordinarilyresilient.“Those kids were so much fun, and theywere in such a serious situation. What doesthat say about their character? They had somuch spirit,” she said.Burley’s Leon Street had a most propheticname. While he enlisted in aviationordnance training, his commandingofficer, looking for a promotion, insteadshipped his troops to India to help build thefamed “Ledo Road.” The road connected toBurma in the China-Burma-India Theaterof the war.While sailing to Calcutta, the troopsheard the famed Tokyo Rose’s radio broadcasts.“She knew where we were and told us‘You won’t make it,’” he recalled.The troops did make it, and, while inIndia, the soldiers provided transportationfor maintenance crews, hauled gravel andhelped with much of the construction.“Our biggest problem was getting culvertsin to take care of the water – over 200inches of rain a year,” he said. Monsoonseason prevented the soldiers from workingas powerful rains quickly destroyed workdone on the roads, he added.Combat engineers provided cover forthe workers who spent about two and halfyears in India. During that time, the governmentair dropped food to soldiers.“The worst was the mutton from Australia.Things got better when we got a kerosene-operatedrefrigerator,” he said.While Street and his fellow soldiersdidn’t fight Japanese or Germans, theyinstead battled monkeys.Yes, monkeys.“One ripped up a man’s razor blade.They tore up anything they could get a holdof, and they would bite,” he said.The monkeys proved more frighteningthan the headhunting natives.Yes, headhunters.“Actually, they were pretty friendly –our black soldiers told them that they werenatives of India,” Street said.While in India, the soldiers had no ideawhat was going on in the rest of the world.“We were always wondering who waswinning the war,” he said.The “South Idaho Press” editors saidthat printing the book proved a way tohonor World War II veterans.“This project became a way to make surethe courage, dedication and perseverance ofthese men and women are not forgotten byyounger generations. By honoring their serviceto a nation in peril, when nothing lesswould suffice, they will live in our heartsand minds forever,” they wrote.For more information on the book, callthe Minidoka County Museum at 436-0336or stop by the facility located at 99 EastBaseline.Courtesy PhotoBurley’s Leon Street helped build the Ledo Road connecting India to Burma inthe China-Burma-India Theater of the war. While Street never fought Japaneseor Nazis, he and fellow soldiers battled monkeys that occasionally tore apartsoldiers’ razors and bit anything in sight. The monkeys were more threateningthan the native head hunters who instead proved quite friendly.

Cassia County Incident ReportsWeekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 1502-22-13• 09:28 Arrest – Kacie J. Gallegos, age 19,was arrested for Driving Without Privilegesand cited for No Insurance (2nd Offense) onthe 1400 block of Overland Avenue.• 10:39 Arrest – Nikole Wells, age 24, wasarrested for Driving Without Privilegesand was charged with No Insurance (3rdOffense).• 10:48 Car Accident – It was reporteda vehicle has ran through the buildingbreaking the windows and the wall. No onewas injured. A report was taken by police.According to the police log, the driver wasnot cited.• 11:09 Suspicious Person – A resident on the1900 block of Almo reported a suspiciousmale in the area that is acting strange. Thereporting party is concerned because theyhave had a lot of break ins in the area.• 11:54 Car Accident – A three vehicle accidentwas reported to have occurred at 1400Overland Avenue.• 13:30 Burglary Arrest – Travis DilworthBodily, age 24, was arrested at his home ona Felony warrant. Bodily has been chargedwith Burglary and Grand Theft. Courtrecords reference an alleged violation dateof February 25, 2012. The case was filed onFebruary 22, 2013, almost one year later. Anarrest warrant was issued for $100,000.00.Bond was later reduced to $75,000.00.Bodily has been released after posting aproperty bond. A preliminary hearing willoccur on March 8th.• 13:56 Dog Bite – A resident on the 1900block of Hillcrest Lane reported he was bittenby a Pit Bull that was loose in the trailerpark. A report was taken by police.• 14:35 Arrest – Michael Lee Evans, age 46,of Reno, Nevada, was arrested during a trafficstop on the 1300 block of Malta Avenuefor Driving Without Privileges.• 16:08 Dog Complaint – A resident on East200 South reported dogs have killed herchickens.• 16:29 Vehicle Burglary – A vehicle burglarywas reported to have occurred on the1700 block of Almo Avenue.• 16:34 Harassment – It was reported therewas an incident involving a 12 year old anda 13 year old juvenile at 728 Hiland Avenue.The reporting party stated a juvenile washarassed at the bus stop and pinned down byanother student.• 17:11 Car Accident – An accident wasreported at 5th Street North and OverlandAvenue. Linda Sue Virgin, age 55, of TwinFalls, was cited for Following Too Closely.• 17:15 Stolen Phone – A Heyburn residentreported she bought a phone yesterday andhas been informed it is a stolen phone.• 20:23 Juvenile Arrest – A 16 year oldfemale was arrested at an address on the1500 block of Almo Avenue on a detentionorder. According to the police report theteen is facing charges of Burglary, Robbery,Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, and FelonyAggravated Assault.• 20:29 Arrest – Jeremiah C. Staley, age 29,was arrested on the 900 block of East MainStreet on charges of Driving Without Privileges.Staley was also cited for No Insurance(2nd offense). According to the police log,Staley has two prior incidents of DWP.• 21:01 Juvenile Incident – It was reportedthat 40 to 50 juveniles have been kicked outof the bowling alley and they are still hangingout in the area.• 23:39 Noise Complaint – A resident on the200 block of West 4th North Street advisedhis neighbors have very loud music in theirgarage. He would like them to be asked toturn it down for the night.• 23:53 Public Relations – There are subjectsin the Sheriff’s office lobby requesting assistanceto unlock a handcuff for them.• Lewd Conduct Charges Filed – MichaelJay Beck, age 46, has been charged with sixcounts of Lewd Conduct with a Child Underthe age of 16. The case was filed on February22nd and references an alleged violationdate of February 21, 2013. Bond has beenset at $100,000.00. Beck has been releasedafter posting a property bond. A preliminaryhearing will be held on March 22nd.02-23-13• 01:04 DUI Arrest – Maurisio Juarez, age20, of Rupert, was arrested for DrivingUnder the Influence on the 1100 block ofNormal Avenue. According to the policereport, Juarez’ alcohol levels were 0.010 /0.010. A urine sample was collected at thejail to test for the presence of drugs. Thearresting deputy indicated in the report hesuspected Juarez may be under the influenceof Marijuana. Marijuana and drug paraphernaliawere allegedly found in the vehicleJuarez was driving. Juarez had a prior DUIconviction in March of 2012. He was bookedon the DUI and additionally charged withPossession of a Controlled Substance andPossession of Drug Paraphernalia.• 01:16 Noise Complaint – A Burley residentadvised there is loud music coming fromthe area of 8th and Hiland Avenue. Policeresponded but were unable to locate anymusic.• 05:14 Property Damage with Arrest –Javier Martinez Jr., age 25, was arrestedafter it was reported a subject had brokenthe window of the Travel Stop on North 850East. Martinez Jr. was located in the area andallegedly admitted to the offense. Accordingto the police report, Martinez Jr. stated hewasn’t trying to gain entry. He was just madat his friends and broke the window. It wasdetermined that Martinez Jr. was intoxicated.He was arrested and is facing charges ofMalicious Injury to Property and PedestrianUnder the Influence of Alcohol. Martinez Jr.was reportedly extremely apologetic and cooperativeduring the arrest and booking process.Martinez Jr. has posted $500.00 bondand has entered a guilty plea. A sentencinghearing has been set for March 26th.• 09:47 Warrant Arrest – Jose Angel Zepeda,age 21, of Rupert, was arrested after avehicle was stopped for running a red lightnear the 300 block of Overland Avenue.Zepeda was a passenger in the vehicle andhad an outstanding bench warrant for hisarrest out of Minidoka County. Initially,Zepeda gave the deputy a false name andstated he didn’t have his license on him. Asecond deputy recognized the suspect and arecords check revealed the warrant. Zepedawas not charged with giving false information.The driver was not cited for runningthe red light.• 10:00 Car Accident – It was reported adriver’s ed car has hit a parked red PontiacGT. There were no injuries reported.• 10:08 Car Accident – It was reported a semihas blown over on it’s side on Interstate 84near milepost 227.• 10:53 Traffic Complaint – A resident on the2300 block of Almo reported a tan pickuphas gone through the area three times in thelast hour and is driving very erratic. It waslast seen five minutes ago and the caller iswilling to cite.• 11:25 DUI Arrest – Seth Ward Owens, age32, was arrested at his home for DrivingUnder the Influence on the 2300 block ofAlmo Avenue. Owens was also cited forReckless Driving. According to the policereport, a neighbor reported a man wasdriving recklessly in the area. The reportingparty was told to call back when and if thedriver returned. An hour later, the neighborcalled back stating the reckless driver hehad called about had just come home. Adeputy knocked on the door and spoke withthe driver regarding the complaint. Theaccused reckless driver, Owens, allegedlytold the deputy he was going to beat up theneighbor that had complained about him. Healso stated he is from Albion and everyonethere spins cookies in the street. The deputysuspected Owens was under the influence ofalcohol and arrested him for Driving Underthe Influence in addition to the recklessdriving citation. Owens’ BAC was reportedly.194 / .191. Owens had a previous DUIconviction in 2003.• 14:14 Car Accident – A resident on WestBouck Road reported a white mini van withteenagers in it hit some ice and went throughhis fence and hit a tree. Everyone in thevehicle is fine and there are no injuries. The16 year old driver was cited for Failure toMaintain Lane.• 14:50 Car Accident – A driver reportedhe was just in a one vehicle rollover in abrown Chevrolet Tahoe. Accident occurredon Interstate 84 near milepost 260 headingeastbound. He advised everyone in thevehicle is okay.• 15:17 Arrest – Triton M. Robinson, age23, of Pocatello, was arrested at 295 NorthOverland Avenue for Driving WithoutPrivileges. Robinson was also charged withNo Insurance.• 15:16 Car Accident – A one vehicle rolloverwas reported at 70 North 850 East. A femaleinvolved in the accident has a cut hand. Thevehicle has hit a power pole.• 18:45 Car Accident – It was reported a caris on its top on Highway 81 near milepost23. Jose D. Segoviano-Cuellar, age 39, wascited for Failure to Purchase a Driver’sLicense and Speeding.• 19:50 Vehicle Burglary – A resident on the1500 block of Malta Avenue reported herson’s pickup has been broken into. A reportwas taken by the police.• 22:10 Fight in Progress – It was reportedby an anonymous person there is a largegroup of subjects fighting outside the El Doradoon East Main Street. There are at leastsix people running and six people down.A deputy arrived on scene and questionedsubjects at the El Dorado who stated therewas no fight.• 22:38 DUI Arrest – Grant Warren Nelson,age 32, was arrested for Driving Under theInfluence (2nd Offense) after he allegedlycrashed into a snow drift on 800 West 900South. His BAC was reportedly .160 / insufficient/ .160. Nelson reportedly had a priorDUI conviction in 2008. Because open cansof beer were in the vehicle, Nelson was citedfor Open Container.• 22:48 Noise Complaint – A female reportedthere is loud music coming from a businesson the 900 block of Overland Avenue. Shewould like the music turned down.• Robbery – Jacob L. Rush, age 18, has beencharged with Robbery, Aggravated Assault,Burglary, Robbery (Conspiracy) and AssaultWith Intent to Commit a Serious Felony.Court records reference an alleged violationdate of February 17th. Bond has been setat $250,000.00. A preliminary hearing willtake place on March 8, 2013. Rush wasseparately charged regarding an allegedincident occurring on February 18, 2013 forAggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon orInstrument and Disturbing the Peace. Bondin that case has been set at $150,000.00bringing the total bond to $400,000.00.02-24-13• 00:16 Two Arrested, Possession of Meth –After being questioned about a disturbance,Rigoberto Cordova-Cordova, age 34, wasarrested for Possession of Methamphetamine,Possession of Drug Paraphernalia,and Driving Without Privileges. Cordova-Cordova was questioned on South 600 Westafter his wife called 911 to report that herhusband and his new girlfriend were takingher vehicle. A search of Cordova-Cordova’svehicle resulted in police allegedly seizinga scale, two pipes, and approximately 2.1grams of methamphetamine. RegardingCordova-Cordova taking the vehicle, policetold the wife that it was joint property andhe was not violating the law by taking thevehicle. Bond was set at $75,000.00. Thegirlfriend, Magen M. Rios, age 24, was alsoseen driving the vehicle. Because her licenseis suspended she was arrested and initiallywas only charged with Driving WithoutPrivileges. Court records indicate Rios hasnow been charged with Felony Possessionof Controlled Substance, Felony Evidence -Destruction, Alteration or Concealment, andPossession of Drug Paraphernalia. Her bondhas also been set at $75,000.00. Rios hasbeen released on her own recognizance.• 01:22 DUI Arrest – Jessica Gina Rodriguez,age 25, was arrested for Driving Under theInfluence on the 1200 block of Normal Avenue.Her BAC was reportedly .109/.107.• 02:13 DUI Arrest – Ian Dale Heiner, age23, was arrested for Driving Under theInfluence at 700 East 22nd Street. Accordingto the police report, the deputy witnessedHeiner allegedly run two stop signs and hewas speeding. His BAC was reportedly .106/ .095. The deputy notes Heiner was policeand cooperative throughout the process.Heiner stated he didn’t see the stop signs andallegedly admitted he shouldn’t have beendriving.• 08:12 Stray Dog – A resident on the 1400block of Malta Avenue reported a small doghas been hanging around his house. It is notvicious and is very friendly.• 08:20 Citation – Valiente Aventure Conde,age 37, was charged with driving with anexpired driver’s license and no insurance.• 09:39 Citation – Nicholas S. Trevino, age19, was charged with failure to purchase orinvalid driver’s license and no insurance.• 11:09 Car Accident – A driver reported hiswhite Ford Contour was backed into by aDodge pickup. Valente A. Cabanas, age 51,of Paul, was cited for no proof of insurance.• 14:38 Vicious Dog – It was reported aperson was almost bitten by a small to mediumsized dog on the 1400 block of MaltaAvenue. Police spoke to the dog’s owner.• 16:09 Arrest – Stephen Paul Coates II,age 33, of Rupert, was arrested for DrivingWithout Privileges during a traffic stopthat occurred at 233 Overland Avenue. Arecords check revealed Coates II has hadthree prior driving without privileges relatedconvictions.02-25-13• 07:57 Stray Dog – It was reported a darkcolored Pit Bull with white on the neck isrunning at large in the area of the 2000 blockof Normal Avenue.• 08:17 Arrest – Michael Jay Smith, age 25,of Rupert, was arrested at the MisdemeanorProbation office on three agent’s warrants.• 12:02 Felony Arrest – Marcos Ybarra, age20, was arrested at his Burley home on awarrant issued by Felony probation.• 12:33 Car Accident – A three vehicleaccident was reported at 10th Street andOverland Avenue. There were no injuries.• 14:42 Vicious Dog Complaint – A residenton the 1400 block of Malta reported theneighbor’s dog is out front again.• 15:09 Stray Dog – It was reported there is aPit Bull running at large in the area of 2700Fairmont Avenue.• Warrant Issued – A warrant for failureto appear has been issued for Michael C.Maybin, age 24. The bench bond amount isfor $25,000.00.02-26-13• 03:14 Possible Prowler – A resident onSouth 2500 East reported they can hearsomeone outside their home. They wouldlike the area checked.• 08:53 Juvenile DUI Arrest – A 17 year oldDeclo male was charged with Driving Underthe Influence on Highway 81 after beinginvolved in an accident. His Lifeloc resultswere reportedly .194 / .189. According to thepolice report, a half gallon bottle of vodkawas found in the teen’s backpack. It was halfempty. The teen was on his way to schoolwhen he rolled his truck. He refused medicaltreatment and stated he was not injured. Thejuvenile was released to his mother at theSheriff’s office.• 09:04 Stray Dog – It was reported a GreatDane with a blanket is running loose inthe area of the 600 block of Elba Avenue.Animal Control was notified.• 09:16 Information – Possible drug activityand/or suspicious activity was reported at alocation on East 16th Street.• 11:48 Juvenile Arrest – Police were dispatchedto Burley High School referencingtwo students being involved in a drug deal.Allegedly one student sold another studenta bag of marijuana for $20.00. One juvenilewas charged with Delivery of a ControlledSubstance and was additionally charged withCarrying a Concealed Weapon as a pair ofbrass knuckles were found in his locker.The 15 year old was taken to juveniledetention per order of his probation officer.The other student was charged with Possessionof Controlled Substance and wasreleased to his guardian.• 13:31 Burglary – A resident on MaltaAvenue reported her air conditioner fromher storage area has been stolen.• 14:55 Information About a Theft –Heyburn Police Department notified CassiaCounty Sheriff’s office that a subject haspawned a Wii reported as stolen at QuickPawn in Burley.• 14:58 Felony Arrest – Eric Luke Manning,age 32, of Rupert, was arrested atthe Felony Probation office on an agent’swarrant.• 16:25 Stray Dog – An Oakley residentreported the neighbor’s dogs on PoplarStreet are running loose.• 16:46 Theft of a Calf – It was reported acalf was stolen from a location on East 750South.• 17:59 Theft – A gas station at 544 NorthOverland reported a fuel drive off in theamount of $117.53. The vehicle was an olderblue pickup last seen driving southbound. Areport was taken by police.• 19:03 Dog Complaint – A resident on the2400 block of Oakley Avenue advised hisneighbor’s dog has been barking for the lastfour years. The dog’s owner was given averbal warning by the police.• 20:27 Dog Complaint – A resident on the1400 block of Malta Avenue requested tospeak with a deputy referencing dogs atlarge in the area.02-27-13• 04:29 Traffic Complaint – It was reported apickup is parked in the middle of the road onEast 110 South. The reporting party doesn’tknow if anyone is inside the vehicle.• 07:20 Found Property – A custodian atBurley High School advised he found aPort-a-potty in front of the high school bythe rock.• 12:59 Resisting or Obstructing – WilliamJay Hedges, age 55, was charged with Arrests& Seizures-Resisting or ObstructingOfficers regarding an incident that occurredin Burley. Bond was set at $5,000.00. An arraignmenthearing will occur on March 11th.• 16:05 Theft – Brandon Timothy Rucker wasarrested at Cal Ranch for allegedly stealing aCo2 rifle and cartridges. Rucker was chargedwith Petit Theft and transported to jail.• 17:52 Suspicious Incident – It was reportedthere are five kids with sledge hammersbeating a car that is parked alongside theroad. A deputy responded and advised thatthe subjects own this vehicle and it is goingto be picked up for scrap metal in the nextcouple of days.• 20:25 Harassment – It was reportedsomeone is calling and making threats tothe employees at Pizza Hut on OverlandAvenue. A report was taken by police.• 20:38 Medical – It was reported a femalehas collapsed inside a store on the 1700block of East Main Street.02-28-13• 08:04 Stray Dog – It was reported a dog isout loose and is chasing kids at 19th Streetand Hansen Avenue.• 10:28 Arrest – Brandon G. Vilcapoma, age21, of Twin Falls, was arrested at the MisdemeanorProbation office.• 12:31 Citation – Jose M. Rolando-Hernandez,age 34, was cited for failure to purchasea driver’s license.• 12:47 Hit and Run – A driver advisedhis vehicle was just hit by a gray GMC orChevy extended cab pickup at 2450 OverlandAvenue. The truck is possibly a 2001model. An accident report was taken.• 14:48 Car Accident – A two vehicleaccident was reported at 9th Street andOverland Avenue. Tonya Jo R. Martinez, age40, was charged with failing to yield froma stop sign.• 16:54 Juvenile Arrested – A 14 year oldfemale was arrested at the juvenile probationoffice for allegedly refusing to submit aurine sample for drug/alcohol testing.• 17:00 Traffic Complaint – It was reportedthere is a gray Toyota SUV with approximatelyfour to five juveniles in it in the areaof East 16th Street and Hiland Avenue. Thejuveniles are shining a green LED laser lightinto the mirrors of other drivers.• 18:25 Warning Notice – A resident onSouth 550 East received a written warningregarding a dog at large allegation.• 21:02 Dog Complaint – A subject expressedconcern regarding a small dog tied upoutside of a residence on the 1400 block ofConant Avenue. The reporting party statedthe dog barks all the time and she is worriedabout it being outside in this weather.• 21:42 Possession of Marijuana – NathanEarl Ray, age 27, of Rupert, was cited duringa traffic stop that occurred at 1000 HilandAvenue. Ray was charged with Possessionof Marijuana and Possession of DrugParaphernalia.• 22:28 Felony Arrest – Kristen MarieCastaneda, age 19, was arrested at an addresson the 600 block of Albion Avenue.Court records indicate Castaneda has beencharged with Robbery, Aggravated AssaultWith Deadly Weapon or Instrument, AssaultWith Intent to Commit a Serious Felony, andBurglary. Bond was set at $150,000.00. Thealleged violation date is February 17, 2013.A preliminary hearing has been set to occuron March 15, 2013 at 9:00 am.Fines• Loretta Lynn Arthurs, age 28, was foundguilty of IPV Probation Violation (Misdemeanor)on 02/20/13. Jail: 60 days, SuspendedJail: 48 days, Credited Time: three days,Defendant to serve nine days of jail time,Probation: nine months and 17 days.• Daniel Freeman Retford, age 23, wasfound guilty of two counts of IPV ProbationViolation (Misdemeanor) on 02/19/13.Fines: $0.00, Jail: 30 days. Credited Time:nine days, Defendant to serve 21 days ofjail time.• Makayla Ann Dansie, age 32, was foundguilty of IPV Probation Violation (Misdemeanor)on 02/21/13. Fines: $0.00.• Diona Ines Raney, age 38, was found guiltyof Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possess WithIntent to Use (Misdemeanor) on 02/20/13.Fines: $40.00, Costs: $192.50.• Syrah S. Solis, age 28, received a deferredprosecution on 02/20/13 regarding chargesof Driving Without Privileges (Misdemeanor)and Driving Under the Influence(Misdemeanor).• Jorge Castro Hernandez, age 29, wasfound guilty of Disturbing the Peace(Misdemeanor) on 02/21/13. Fines: $150.50,Costs: $152.50, Jail: 30 days, SuspendedJail: 28 days, Credited Time: two days,Probation: 12 months. Charges of Arrests &Seizures - Resisting or Obstructing Officers(Misdemeanor) were dismissed.• Jordan H. Quanstrom, age 18, was foundguilty of Controlled Substance - Possessionof (Misdemeanor) on 02/19/13. Fines:$150.00, Costs: $192.50, Jail: 60 days,Credited Time: 22 days, Defendant to serve38 days of jail time, Restitution: $100.00.Charges of Drug Paraphernalia - Use orPossess With Intent to Use (Misdemeanor)were dismissed.• Anna M. Hendricks, age 32, was foundguilty of Theft by Receiving, Possessing orDisposing of Stolen Property, etc. (Misdemeanor)on 02/20/13. Fines: $250.00, Costs:$152.50, Jail: 90 days, Suspended Jail: 68days, Credited Time: 22 days, Probation: 12months.• Jose Amezcua Cardenas, age 19, wasfound guilty of Drug Paraphernalia - Use orPossess With Intent to Use (Misdemeanor)and of Stop Sign or Yield Sign Violation (Infraction)on 02/22/13. Fines: $133.50, Costs:$249.00, Restitution: $717.50, Probation:12 months, Jail: 30 days, Suspended Jail: 28days, Credited Time: two days. Infractioncharge was amended from original chargewhich was for Driving Under the Influence(Misdemeanor). Charges of ControlledSubstance - Possession of (Misdemeanor)were dismissed.• Anna M. Hendricks, age 32, was foundguilty of Arrests & Seizures - Resisting orObstructing Officers (Misdemeanor) on02/20/13. Fines: $100.00, Costs: $152.50,Jail: 60 days, Suspended Jail: 38 days, CreditedTime: 22 days, Probation: 12 months.• Daniel Freeman Retford, age 23, wasfound guilty of Driving Without Privileges(Misdemeanor) on 02/19/13. Fines: $200.00,Costs: $167.50, Defendant to serve 30 daysof jail time.• Martin J. Becker, age 50, was found guiltyof Drivers License or Commercial DriversLicense Violation (Misdemeanor) and ofFailure to Appear for Misdemeanor Citation(Misdemeanor) on 02/19/13. Fines: $200.00,Costs: $305.00, Jail: 30 days. SuspendedJail: 22 days, Credited Time: eight days,Probation: 12 months.• Christen J. Fanning, age 21, was foundguilty of Theft-Petit (Misdemeanor) on02/22/13. Fines: $100.00, Costs: $152.50,Jail: 60 days, Suspended Jail: 58 days,Community Service: four days in lieu of jail,Probation: 12 months.• Joshua Scott Wilson, age 21, was foundguilty of Theft-Petit (Misdemeanor) on02/19/13. Fines: $300.00, Costs: $152.50,Jail: 90 days, Suspended Jail: 90 days,Probation: 12 months.Dismissals• Taylor Wayne Davids, age 21, received awithheld judgment on 02/20/13 regardingcharges of Driving Under the Influence(Misdemeanor). Charges of Alcoholic Beverage-Consumeor Possess Open Container byDriver (Misdemeanor) were dismissed.• Desiree J. Parker, age 28, charges of IPVProbation Violation (Misdemeanor) weredismissed on 02/21/13.• Tyson Cole Gifford, age 25, charges ofBurglary (Felony) and Petit Theft (Misdemeanor)were dismissed on 02/19/13.• Lyndsay Kay Rawson, age 20, received anacquittal on 02/20/13 regarding charges ofArrests & Seizures - Resisting or ObstructingOfficers (Misdemeanor).• Johnathan Ray Martin, age 20, charges ofMalicious Injury to Property (Misdemeanor)were dismissed on 02/19/13.• Camilo Julio Diaz, age 23, charges ofBattery (Misdemeanor) were dismissed on02/20/13. Fines: $200.00, Bond Forfeiture.A Blood Alcohol level of .08 is considered drunk if a person is 21years of age or older, and .02 if a person is less than 21 years of age.BACMaurisio Juarez age 20 n/aSeth Ward Owens age 32 .194 / .191Grant Warren Nelson age 32 .160 / .160Jessica Gina Rodriguez age 25 .109 / .107Ian Dale Heiner age 23 .106 / .095Juvenile age 17 .194 / .189Karen Montoya-Sanchez age 20DUI’S.119 / insuf.

16 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013Minidoka County traffic violationsSalinas, Sergio ........................Driving Without Privileges ......$317.50Maberry, Donald Joseph ........No Drivers License ..................$256.00Curliss, Joy M. .......................No Drivers License ..................$302.50................................................No Insurance ............................$131.50Damron, Alex Lee ..................Driving Without Privileges ......$267.50Cutler, Marian P. ....................No Drivers License ..................$302.50Rasmussen, Ashley M. ...........Speeding ....................................$90.00Juvenile female, age 15 ..........Violat. of Restricted License ...$101.00................................................Speeding 87/75 ..........................$90.00Barco, Martin Jaime ...............No Seatbelt ................................$10.00................................................Speeding 81/75 ..........................$90.00Haney, Jody L. .......................Speeding 79/75 ..........................$90.00Pattan, Sarah ..........................Speeding 82/75 ..........................$90.00Espinoza-Dominguez, J. C. ...Speeding 50/35 ..........................$90.00Ruiz, Audrie Jade ...................Expired Drivers License ..........$101.00Rasmussen, Destiney Romae .Speeding (School Zone) ..........$156.50Clapier, Ammon Seth .............No Registration ..........................$67.00Betebenner, Brad C. ...............Speeding 83/75 ..........................$90.00Gallegos, Edna M. ..................Speeding 85/75 ..........................$90.00Rowley, Desere S. ..................Speeding 88/75 ..........................$90.00Arteaga, Gustavo R. ...............Child Safety Restraint Violat. ....$84.00Sanchez, Roberto ...................No Drivers License ..................$252.50Crockett, Nathan J. .................No Seatbelt ................................$10.00Erickson, Mary E. ..................Speeding 50/35 ..........................$90.00Juarez, Heidi L. ......................Window Tinting Violation .........$67.00Espinoza-Dominguez, J. C. ...No Insurance ............................$131.50................................................Window Tinting Violation .........$67.00Gifford, Brenda G. .................Speeding 52/35 ........................$155.00Matthews, Kyle Michelle .......Speeding 35/25 ..........................$90.00Goldaraz, Resu .......................Speeding 28/15 ..........................$90.00Jensen, Joan C. .......................No Insurance ............................$131.50Castro Jr., Alfredo ..................Speeding 50/35 ..........................$90.00................................................No Insurance ............................$131.50Chapa, Shanda R. ...................Expired Drivers License ..........$101.00Deking, Melissa M. ................No Registration ..........................$67.00Courtright, Shawna ................No Registration ..........................$67.00Jeannette, Michael ..................No Insurance ............................$131.50Hurd, Cody D. ........................Speedingn 74/55 ......................$155.00Santana, Fernando ..................No Registration ..........................$67.00Mettler, Justin Lee ..................Speeding 60/45 ..........................$90.00Contreras-Esparza, Miguel ....Speeding 78/55 ........................$155.00Bailey, Hollie .........................No Registration ..........................$67.00Sarniranel, Anoura E. .............No Insurance ............................$131.50Wogan, Tyler Michael ............Speeding 40/25 ..........................$90.00Redder, Korena L. ..................No Seatbelt ................................$10.00Winter, Zachary ......................No Seatbelt ................................$10.00Seal, Grady J. .........................No Registration ..........................$67.00Hendrix, Tyrell Shay ..............No Seatbelt ................................$10.00Johnson, Larry D. ...................Fail Obey Traffic Device ...........$90.00Ruiz, Juan Jose Leon ..............No Seatbelt x 2 ..........................$20.00Vega, Alejandro ......................No Seatbelt ................................$10.00Phillips, Gene Morris .............Speeding 40/25 ..........................$90.00Hatt, Teresa Kay .....................Expired Drivers License ..........$101.00Capps, Jana J. .........................Fail Display License Plates .......$67.00McCoy, Thomas Wade ...........Stop Sign – Fail to Stop .............$90.00Beltia, Soraya Lynn ................No Registration ..........................$67.00Tapia-Madrigal, Ma S. ...........Speeding 65/55 ..........................$90.00Rodriguez, Jose T. ..................No Registration ........................$101.00Campos, Raudel G. ................Motor Carrier-Over Weight .......$71.50Robinson, Jeffrey S. ...............No Registration ..........................$67.00Maughan, Rose A. ..................No Registration ..........................$67.00West, Brandon A. ...................No Registration ..........................$67.00Martinez, Roberto Guardo .....No Drivers License ..................$252.50Treadway, Robert K. ..............Speeding 40/25 ..........................$90.00Villareal, Alfredo B. ...............No Registration ..........................$67.00Bailey, Clifford L. ..................Motor Carrier-Over Weight .......$71.50Morley, Anthony E. ................No Registration ..........................$67.00Hansen, Gary L. .....................Speeding 73/55 ........................$155.00Hendricks, Anna M. ...............Driving Without Privileges ......$367.50Martinez, Tonya Jo ................Driving Without Privileges ......$352.50Lee, Joseph Chad ..................No Drivers License ..................$200.00Rodriquez, Drusila A. ............Driving Without Privileges ......$267.50Alvarez, Eduardo ..................No Drivers License ..................$203.00Perez, Aaron J. .......................No Drivers License ..................$302.50Adams-Schneider, Tuwina ....No Drivers License ..................$371.00Kloepfer, Janet B. ..................Inattentive / Careless Driving ..$352.50Krivanec, Trevor A. ................No Drivers License ..................$302.50Dupas, Maxo .........................Speeding 20/65 ..........................$93.00Pengilley, Dwayne Edward ...Disqualification CDL ...............$196.00Campbell, James Allan ..........No Trip Permit .........................$275.00Buckalew, Dina R. .................Speeding 89/75 ..........................$90.00Lara-tenorio, Marco A. ..........Speeding 65/55 ..........................$90.00Anderson, Camron C. ............Following Too Closely ..............$90.00Trudell, Ruth A. .....................Speeding 86/75 ..........................$90.00Wyatt, Karen L. ......................Fail Obey Traffic Device ...........$93.00Cassia County traffic violationsMyers, Michelle R. ................Speeding 89/75 ..........................$90.00Cole, Norman J. ..................... Unlawful Driving on Highway .$90.00Rinehart, Curtis Lee ..............Motor Carrier-Over Weight ......$71.50Rasmussen, Larry Vern .........Improper Securement Equipment .........$196.00Juvenile male, age 17 .............Speeding 31/15 ........................$155.00Brough, Jordan W...................Speeding 86/75 ..........................$90.00Fridal, Sidney Chad ..............No Seatbelt ................................$10.00Flores-Resendiz, Rosa I. ........Fail Yield Intersection ...............$90.00Avila, Rodolfo Garcia ...........No Drivers License ..................$221.00Chapman, Kelly Lee .............Speeding 50/35 ..........................$90.00Delarosa, Antonio C. ..............Speeding 38/25 ..........................$90.00Monroe, Collette S. ................Speeding ....................................$90.00Johnson, Arlene P. ..................Speeding 84/75 ..........................$90.00Manrique, Saul ......................Speeding 40/25 ..........................$93.00Billingsley, Derek Tavares ....CFR-Possession of Alcohol .....$416.00Gibson, Bobbie L. ..................Stop Sign Violation ....................$90.00Hodge, Araceli ......................Following Too Closely ..............$90.00................................................No Seatbelt ................................$10.00Fuller, James D. .....................Speeding 46/35 ..........................$90.00Billingsley, Terry L. ...............No Insurance ............................$131.50Walker, Billy J. .......................Speeding 66/55 ..........................$90.00Hoffer, Cody ..........................Following Too Closely .............$90.00Brown, Jammie Varen ...........Fail Stop Checking Station ......$271.00Hancock, Kirk Dale ..............Disqualification CDL ...............$196.00Robale, Umer Wado ...............Fail Stop Checking Station ......$271.00Peterson, Dean Edward .........Motor Carrier-Over Weight .......$71.50Billingsley, Derek Tavares ....Fail Stop Checking Station ......$271.00Lee II, Michael Craig .............Fail Stop Checking Station ......$271.00Wong, Chi Lai .......................Motor Carrier-Over Weight .......$71.50Sargsyan, Andranik ...............CFR-Tire Violation ..................$196.00Dow, Christopher A. ..............Fail Stop Checking Station ......$271.00Carithers, Michael Anthony ..Motor Carrier-Over Weight ....$193.50Halsey, Own Charles .............Motor Carrier-Over Weight ......$71.50Minidoka County Incident ReportsMinidoka02-22-1318:39 Burglary – A Heyburn residentreported their home was burglarized.• DUI Arrest – Karen Montoya-Sanchez,age 20, was arrested by HeyburnPolice for Driving Under the Influence.Lifeloc results was reportedly .119.The second and third breath samplewas insufficient. Court records indicateMontoya-Sanchez posted bond andan arraignment will occur on March7, 2013.• Arrest – Jose Rios Alvarado, age 32,of Burley, was arrested for DrivingWithout Privileges-(Third or SubsequentOffense) by Heyburn Police.Court records indicate Alvarado posted$2,000.00 bond. An arraignment hearinghas been scheduled for March 7,2013.• Felony Drug Charges – Victoria A.Knight, age 65, of Malta, has beencharged with two counts of FelonyPossession of Controlled Substanceand four counts of Misdemeanor Possessionof Controlled Substance. Courtrecords reference an alleged violationdate of January 25, 2013. The case wasfiled and summons issued on February22, 2013. An arraignment hearing is setto occur on March 11th.02-25-13New Case Filed – Gary Todd Winmill,age 47, of Twin Falls, has been chargedwith Battery and Malicious Injury toProperty. Court records reference analleged violation date of February 7,2013. A summons has been issued forWinmill to appear to a court hearingset to occur on March 7, 2013.02-26-1318:10 Arrest – Angel Abdon Gonzalez,age 47, of Burley, was arrested byMinidoka Sheriff’s office for DrivingUnder the Influence (Excessive) andwas additionally charged with Failureto Purchase or Invalid Driver’s License.Lifeloc results were reportedly.200 / .188.02-28-1319:20 Ambulance Request – A callwas received requesting an ambulanceto a Heyburn residence.Case Filed – Joshua K. Sierra, age 18,has been charged with nine counts ofMalicious Injury to Property. Court recordsreference alleged violation datesof January 7, 11, 25, and February 5,2013. A summons was issued for Sierrato appear in court and was served tohim in jail. Sierra has entered a pleaof not guilty to all nine counts and hasbeen granted a public defender. He hassince posted bond on March 5, 2013 inthe amount of $2,500.00.Rupert02-22-13• 00:32 Police Requested – A subjectcalled from the Blue Room Bar andstated there is a male that is beingverbally aggressive. He would like anofficer to respond. A subject was citedreferencing this call. Steven P. Coates,age 33, was arrested and charged withBattery.• 03:18 Graffiti – Property Damageinvolving graffiti was reported to haveoccurred on 2nd Street.• 11:38 Threat – It was reported astudent of East Minico Junior Highallegedly threatened to slit the throat ofanother student.• 23:43 Disturbing the Peace – Anincident regarding an allegation ofDisturbing the Peace was noted on thepolice log. An address on H Street wasreferenced. The case was referred tothe prosecuting attorney’s office.02-23-13• 00:37 Arrest – Jaime Silva-Zavala,age 35, was arrested for DrivingWithout Privileges on Linden Street inRupert.• 08:09 Juvenile Arrest – JuvenileProbation on 7th Street requested anofficer to transport a juvenile to thedetention center.• 11:38 Juvenile Arrest – JuvenileProbation on 7th Street requested anofficer to transport a juvenile to thedetention center.02-24-13• 02:03 Citation – Clifton WilliamKrieger, age 31, of Hazelton wascharged with failure to purchase adriver’s license during a traffic stopthat occurred near Wells Fargo Bankon E Street.02-25-13• 09:13 Juvenile Arrest – Juvenile Probationrequested an officer to transporta juvenile to the detention center.• 09:24 Harassment – An incidentregarding harassment was reported tothe police referencing a location of 1stStreet in Rupert.• 13:51 Trespassing Complaint – Anincident regarding trespassing wasreported referencing a location on ornear 1st Street in Rupert. Two officersresponded.• Misuse of 911 – Beatrice Louise Guzman,age 32, was charged with Misuseand/or Making a False 911 Call. An arraignmenthearing has been scheduledfor March 7, 2013.02-26-13• 17:56 Arrest – Luis R. Fraire Jaquez,age 22, of Acequia, was arrested forDriving Without Privileges on Highway24 in Rupert.02-27-13• 18:39 Arrest – Pablo Ochoa Jr., age41, was arrested for Driving WithoutPrivileges on H Street in Rupert.• 22:52 Assistance Requested – TheBlue Room Bar on Fremont Avenuereported a highly intoxicated malepatron fell at the front entrance. Anambulance was dispatched along withpolice.Fines• Michael Jared Thompson, age25, was found guilty of InvoluntaryManslaughter (Felony) on 02/25/13.Costs: $225.50, Determinate Time: fiveyears, Indeterminate Time: ten years,Credited Time: 27 days.• Melvin Louis Tiner, age 56, was wasfound guilt of IPV Probation Violation(Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13. Jail: ninedays, Credited Time: nine days.• Angela Torres, age 30, was foundguilty of Driving Under the Influence(Misdemeanor) and of Driving WithoutPrivileges (Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13.Fines: $300.00, Costs: $182.50,Restitution: $1,299.71, Drivers LicenseSuspended: 90 days, Probation: 24months, Jail: 180 days, Suspended Jail:178 days, Community Service: 30 dayswith 26 days suspended.• Jack William Blair, age 33, wasfound guilty of IPV Probation Violation(Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13. Jail:29 days, Credited Time: 29 days.• Francis Lynn Orthman, age 19,was found guilty of IPV ProbationViolation (Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13.Restitution: $103.97, Jail: 30 days,Credited Time: 21 days.• John Wayne Highfill, age 50, wasfound guilty of Driving Under theInfluence (Misdemeanor) on 02/26/13.Fines: $300.00, Costs: $197.50,Drivers License Suspended: 90 days,Probation: 12 months, Jail: 90 days,Suspended Jail: 88 days, CreditedTime: two days.• Joseph Nehemiah Rich, age 19, wasfound guilty of False InformationProvided to an Officer, GovernmentAgencies or Specified Professionals(Misdemeanor) and of Failure toPurchase or Invalid Driver’s License(Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13. Fines:$0.00, Probation: 12 months, Jail: 90days, Suspended Jail: 88 days, CreditedTime: two days.• Juan Davis Myers, age 30, was foundguilty of Driving Under the Influence(Second Offense) (Misdemeanor) andof Fraud – Insufficient Funds Check(Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13. Fines:$0.00, Drivers License Suspended: 365days, Jail: 365 days, Credited Time:365 days.• Phillip Troy Whitehawk, age 22, wasfound guilt of Disturbing the Peace(Misdemeanor) and of IPV ProbationViolation (Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13.Fines: $200.00, Costs: $152.50,Restitution: $1,080.12, Jail: 180 days,Suspended Jail: 180 days, Probation:18 months, Community Service: 30days suspended.• Cody Allen Lutz, age 22, was foundguilty of Drivers License Violation(Misdemeanor) and of Failure toAppear for a Misdemeanor Citation(Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13. Fines:$200.00, Costs: $152.50, Probation: 12months, Jail: 60 days, Suspended Jail:60 days.• Kenneth Chad Gentry, age 46.was found guilty of Possession ofDrug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)on 02/26/13. Charge was reducedfrom original charge which was forPossession of Controlled Substance(Felony). Fines: $0.00, Costs: $242.50,Probation: 24 months, Jail: 180 days,Suspended Jail: 150 days, CreditedTime: 16 days, Defendant must serve14 days of jail.• Linda Marlene Delaney, age 58, wasfound guilty of Driving Under theInfluence (Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13.Fines: $200.00, Costs: $197.50,Drivers License Suspended: 90 days,Probation: 24 months, Jail: 180 days,Suspended Jail: 178 days, CreditedTime: one day, Community Service: 30days with 28 days suspended.• Randy J. Jenkins, age 56, was foundguilty of Stalking – Second Degree(Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13. Fines:$0.00, Costs: $152.50, Probation: 24months, Jail: 120 days, Suspended Jail:120 days.• Roberto Sanchez, age 49, was foundguilty of Domestic Battery or AssaultEnhancement in the Presence of aChild (Misdemeanor) on 02/27/13.Fines: $300.00, Costs: $232.50,Restitution: $1,973.00, Probation: 24months, Jail: 180 days, SuspendedJail: 144 days, Credited Time: 36days, Community Service: 30 dayssuspended. Charge was reduced fromoriginal charge which was for DomesticBattery or Assault Enhancement inthe Presence of a Child (Felony).• Levi M. Hymas, age 23, was foundguilty of Failure to License Dog inCity of Paul (Infraction) on 02/26/13.Fines: $43.50, Costs: $56.50.• Francis Lynn Orthman, age 19, wasfound guilty of Possession of ControlledSubstance (Misdemeanor) on02/27/13. Fines: $0.00, Jail: 90 days.• Erin M. Ringle, age 31, was foundguilty of Dogs Running at Large (Infraction)on 02/25/13. Fines: $15.50,Costs: $56.50.• Angel Abdon Gonzalez, age 47, wasfound guilty of Driving Under the Influence(Misdemeanor) and of Failureto Purchase or Invalid Driver’s Licenseon 02/27/13. Fines: $200.00, Costs:$197.50, Drivers License Suspended:90 days, Probation: 12 months, Jail:90 days, Suspended Jail: 88 days,Credited Time: two days.Dismissals• Joseph Dean Phillips, age 49, chargesof Contempt of Court – Criminal(Misdemeanor) were dismissed on02/27/13.• William F. Melycher Jr. , age 57,charges of Possession of ControlledSubstance (Felony), Theft by Receiving,Possessing or Disposing of StolenProperty, etc. (Felony), and Possessionof Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)were all dismissed on 02/27/13.• Angela Marie Acevedo, age 27,received a deferred prosecution on02/26/13 regarding charges of Battery– Domestic Violence WithoutTraumatic Injury Against a HouseholdMember (Misdemeanor).BusinessStarting at$39CardsCopy • Print • Mail221 W MainBurley678-6643

Check out playground equipmentbefore letting your child playWeekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 17DEAR DOCTOR K: Twoof my child’s friends have hurtthemselves playing on the playgroundrecently. What can I doto keep my child safe?DEAR READER: Kids getexercise, burn off energy anddevelop their motor skills byrunning, jumping and climbingon swing sets, monkey bars andother playground equipment.But each year more than200,000 children in the UnitedStates visit emergency roomsfor playground injuries. Themost common are broken bones,bruises, scrapes and deepercuts. More serious injuries alsooccur.Here’s the advice my pediatriciancolleagues give parentsto keep their kids as safe as possible:-- Supervise your child. Childrenof all ages should be underconstant supervision when playingon the playground. Injuriescan happen when kids use theequipment in unsafe ways.-- Guide children to ageappropriateequipment. Mostplayground equipment isdesigned with a specific agerange in mind. Very young childrenshould not be left unattendedin a swing, for example.My colleagues also adviseparents to carefully check outthe playground where they’dlike their kids to play. The specificthings parents should focuson are:-- Check for cushioningbeneath equipment. Playgroundequipment should not be locatedover hard surfaces such as grass,packed dirt, rocks, asphalt orblacktop. Acceptable surfacesinclude thick layers of hardwoodfiber/mulch, pea gravel andsand. Other options include rubbertiles or mats. Cushioned surfacesshould be provided underall equipment and should extendat least 6 feet in all directionsfrom the edge of the equipment.-- Inspect individual equipment.Playground equipment issupposed to be inspected andmaintained, but that doesn’talways happen.*Ladders, platforms andsteps: Steps should be in goodcondition and handrails shouldhave appropriate grip sizes forchildren. Platforms should besurrounded by a guardrail orprotective barrier.*Swings should be at least 24inches apart and 30 inches fromany supports. The cushioningsurface should extend for at leasttwice the height of the swing, infront and back of the swing seat,and at least 6 feet to each side ofthe structure.*Slides should be wellanchored, have firm handrailsand have steps with good traction.There should be no spacesbetween the slide platform andthe slide itself.*Seesaws: The handles shouldbe secure and easy to grip. Thereshould be a soft bumper underthe bottom of the seat, and allpivot points should be coveredto prevent pinched fingers.If you find that the cushioningbeneath the equipment, orthe equipment itself, does notmeet these standards in the playgroundwhere you’d like yourchild to play, organize someother parents. Then as a group,contact the people responsiblefor the playground -- usually alocal government. People makemany demands of their government,and governments can’tDr. Anthony L. Komaroffalways respond. But a threat tothe health of children is somethingresponsible authorities arelikely to take very seriously.(Dr. Komaroff is a physicianand professor at HarvardMedical School. To send questions,go to AskDoctorK.com, orwrite: Ask Doctor K, 10 ShattuckSt., Second Floor, Boston,MA 02115.)HoroscopesARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Sorting throughfeelings may not come easy to you, Aries.At some point it becomes necessary tovoice your opinions and you may need toshow a vulnerable side.TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a fewcomplications could arise this week andhow you react to them will be telling ofhow the rest of the month may proceed.Think about this before you act.GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, thisweek is likely to be a wash because thereis something that came up that has thepotential to dominate all of your time forthe next several days.CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, thoughyou may be anxious to help a friend out,you need to seriously consider whetheryou have the time to spare at this point intime. Putting yourself first is priority.LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, someone isgoing to open up to you emotionally andyou may get caught off guard by the levelof intimacy. This could turn out to be thestart of a long-lasting friendship.VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, let aparticular situation cool down instead ofadding extra fuel to the fire. Step awayfrom a heated discussion if you feel likethings may get out of control.LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your heartmay beat a little faster this week becauseof the excitement involved in meetingsomeone that has been on your mind. Bepatient.SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio,continue to discuss a financial situationwith your significant other. Even if thediscussion grows tiresome, talking it outis the best way to resolve the issue.SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius,you have an uncanny way ofturning something that would normallybe disastrous into enjoyable chaos. Thinkabout a side career in party planning.CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn,big changes are in store for your familyand there are nerves to accompany thesechanges. Set aside a day this week whereyou can have peace, quiet and time toreflect.AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius,your words are being heard but theirmeaning is simply not sinking in. Tryrephrasing or approach the situation fromanother direction.PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, yoursocial schedule is jam-packed and youwouldn’t have it any other way. Theremay be a pocket of time for more fun.

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Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 19Classified AdsYou can place an ad five different ways:Phone: 208.678.6643Fax: 208.678.6375E-mail: production@theweeklymailer.comIn person: 221 W. Main St., BurleyMail: P.O. Box 327, Burley, ID 83318$15For up to 30 wordsAds run inWeekly News Journaland Weekly MailerWantedWanted to buy: Paying cash forjunk cars, trucks, tractors, scrapetal etc., minimum of two ton,ill pick up on site, Call 431-216 – seven days a week, if nonswer leave message (in Rupertsince 2004)ob Wanted: Highly skilled,eavy equipment operator needspart time job, Availablehursday through Saturdays,n or around Mini Cassia area.f you are interested, email atlhorses08@yahoo.com or call08-260-1934.Lost And FoundFound: Chihuahua, 4 monthsold, male, tan, found near 300S. 734 Lane W., Heyburn. Call208-420-9399.Real Estate For SaleRupert: 305 A Street $54,900Very nice brick 3 bedroom 1bath home recently remodeled.Attached 1 car garage. Largeback yard. MLS# 111121 CallJoe Taylor at Carey and Adams678-9400Burley: Two homes for the priceof one. You can live in the fronthome that has 4 bedroom /2bath; Rent out the 2nd home thathas 2 bedroom/ 1 bath, all thisand only $84,900. MLS #111320Call Joe Taylor at Carey andAdams 678-9400Burley: $65000.00 Cute 2bedroom 1 bath that has beenrecently remodel and updated.Move in ready for your family.Large double corner lot.MLS#111242 Call Joe Taylor atCarey and Adams 678-9400For Sale: 3 bedroom 1 ½ bathhome, 2 car garage with shop,new granite kitchen countertops, remodeled bathrooms, allnew plumbing, spacious bedrooms.1727 Oakley Ave., Burley,$127,500. MLS #111110Call David Moller, AdvantageOne, 431-8494Real Estate For RentOne Full service RV trailer spacein Albion. Call 431-3738 toreserve. Available short or longterm.For rent: Two bedroom homesin Rupert. Call 431-3560 or431-3526.Burley: 525 West main: Officespace for rent. 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Call Kevin’sElectronic Installation at 670-2750.Place aClassified adfor only$15221 W Main Burley678-6643Notice of 2 openingsfor Planning & ZoningCommissioner:There are currently 2 positions open on theMinidoka County Planning & ZoningCommission. Qualified candidates must: be availableto attend monthly meetings which are held on the thirdThursday of each month at 4:00 p.m., haveresided in Minidoka County for at least 2 years prior toappointment and must remain a resident of thecounty during service on the commission. Thepositions are for three (3) year terms.To apply submit a letter expressing interest andqualifications; including name, address, telephonenumber(s) and e-mail address. Submissions shouldbe submitted to the Administrators Office of theDepartment of Building & Zoning, 2nd FloorMinidoka County Building, 715 G Street, Rupert,Idaho 83350 Submissions will be accepted no laterthan March 27, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.Legal NoticesNOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL LEVY ELECTIONNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Trusteesof the American Falls Joint School District #381, Power and Cassia Counties, State ofIdaho, adopted on February 7, 2013, that a Supplemental Levy Election will be heldon March 12, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., for the purposeof voting upon the question and proposition of authorizing a levy in the amount of$660,000.00 dollars per year for two years as permitted by law, for the purpose ofpaying all lawful expenses of maintaining and operating the schools of the District forthe fiscal years beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, and the fiscal yearbeginning July 1, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with the Help America Vote Actof 2002, each of the polling places includes parking spaces, path of travel, entrances,exits and voting areas accessible to individuals with disabilities.Said election will be held at the following polling places:Precincts Polling PlacesPower County#1 Power County Emergency Services Building, 560 N Oregon Trail,American Falls#2 American Falls Public Library, 308 Roosevelt, American Falls#3 Power County Courthouse Annex, 500 Pocatello Ave, American Falls#6 Pocatello Regional Airport, PocatelloABSENTEE Power County Courthouse, 543 Bannock Ave, American FallsCassia County#114 Heglar-Yale VOTE BY MAILABSENTEE Cassia County Courthouse, 1459 Overland Ave, Rm #105, BurleyThe Question to be submitted to the electors shall be by ballot reading substantially asfollows:PUBLISH: Thursday, February 28, 2013PUBLISH: Thursday, March 7, 2013 (w/sample ballot)#170SAMPLE BALLOTPOWER COUNTY PRECINCT #1AMERICAN FALLS JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #381POWER COUNTY, IDAHOJOINT DISTRICT WITH POWER COUNTY AND CASSIA COUNTYMarch 12, 2013INSTRUCTIONS: To vote in favor of the supplemental levy, place an X in the square at the right of the words“IN FAVOR OF.” To vote against the supplemental levy, place and X in the square at the right of the word“AGAINST.” If you change your mind, tear, or make a mistake on this ballot, request a new ballot from anelection worker.TO AUTHORIZE AND EMPOWER THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFAMERICAN FALLS JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #381POWER COUNTY, IDAHOJOINT DISTRICT WITH POWER COUNTY AND CASSIA COUNTYTO LEVY A SUPPLEMENTAL LEVYQUESTION: Shall the Board of Trustees of School District #381, Power and Cassia Counties,State of Idaho, be authorized and empowered to levy $660,000.00 per year for two years aspermitted by law for the purpose of paying all lawful expenses of the District for the fiscal yearbeginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, and the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014,and ending June 30, 2015?IN FAVOR OF authorizing the levy in the amount of $660,000 for 2 years ....AGAINST authorizing the levy in the amount of $660,000 for 2 years............

20 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013Legal NoticesPublic Noticeublic notices are announcements fromall levels and branches of government.Public notices inform you aboutgovernment actions and keep youinformed. These publications are partof your right to know. For furtherinformation citizens have the right toaccess public records and attend publicmeetings.egal advertising should be addressed to:egal Advertisingeekly News Journal.O. Box 327urley, ID 83318r email to: jay@theweeklymailer.comeadline for legal ads: Wednesday noonfor Thursday publication.or more information or if you have anyquestions please call Jay Lenkersdorfer,Weekly News Journal, 208-678-6643NOTICE OF HEARINGn the District Court of the Fifth JudicialDistrict of the State of Idaho in and forthe County of Cassia, in the matter of theapplication of Ebisael Austin Carrillo. Apetition,with Case Number CV 2013-158, was filed to change the nameof Ebisael Austin Carrillo, to AustinCarrillo, born on June 25, 1996 inRupert, Idaho, and now residing at 1023E St in Rupert Idaho. Such petition willbe heard on April 15, 2013 at 11:00a.m.at the Cassia County Courthouse, at1459 Overland Avenue, Burley Idaho.Objections may be filed by any personwho can show to the court a good reasonagainst such a change of name.ITNESS my hand and seal of saidDistrict Court this 22nd of day ofFebruary, 2013./s/ Kent D. JensenAttorney for PetitionerP.O. Box 276, Burley, ID 83318208-878-3366#167 Published in the Weekly NewsJournal February 28, March 7, 14 &21, 2013.SUMMONSo Rafael Zavala-Diazou have been sued by Maria Ana Ceja-Heredia, the plaintiff in the DistrictCourt in and for Cassia County, Idaho,Case No. CV-2013-48he nature of the claim against you is oneof divorce.ny time after 20 days following thelast publication of this summons, thecourt may enter a judgment againstyou without further notice, unless priorto that time you have filed a writtenresponse in the proper form, includingthe Case Number, and pay any requiredfiling fee to the Clerk of the Court atCassia County Court at 1459 OverlandAve, Burley, ID 83318, phone number:208-878-7351, and serve a copy of yourresponse on the Plaintiff’s attorney at101 W 18 St., Burley, ID 83318, phonenumber 208-878-3366.copy of the Summons and Complaintcan be obtained by contacting either theClerk of the Court or the attorney forPlaintiff.f you wish legal assistance, you shouldimmediately retain an attorney to adviseyou in this matter.ated: January 30, 2013/s/ Joseph W. Larsenassia County District Court/s/ By: A Castillo, Deputy Clerk159 Published in the Weekly NewsJournal February 14th, 21st, 28th, andMarch 7, 2013.It’s yourDollar...Watch itWork!678-6643221 W MainBurleyClassifiedsNOTICE OF PLANT FACILITIES RESERVE FUND LEVYNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Trusteesof Jt. School District No. 151, Cassia, Twin Falls, and Oneida Counties, Idaho, adoptedon January 22, 2013, that a Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy Election will be heldon March 12, 2013, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., for the purpose ofvoting upon the question and proposition of authorizing a plant facilities reserve fundlevy in the amount of $850,000 (eight hundred fifty thousand dollars) for the firstyear beginning July 1, 2014; $2,155,000 (two million one hundred fifty-five thousanddollars) in 2015; $2,337,000 (two million three hundred thirty-seven thousand dollars)in 2016; $2,382,000 (two million three hundred eighty-two thousand dollars) in 2017;$2,429,250 (two million four hundred twenty-nine thousand two hundred fifty dollars)in 2018; $2,478,863 (two million four hundred seventy-eight thousand eight hundredsixty-three dollars) in 2019; $2,530,956 (two million five hundred thirty thousandnine hundred fifty-six dollars) in 2020; $2,585,653 (two million five hundred eightyfivethousand six hundred fifty-three dollars) in 2021; $2,643,086 (two million sixhundred forty-three thousand and eighty-six dollars) in 2022; and $2,703,390 (twomillion seven hundred three thousand three hundred ninety dollars) in 2023 (for a totalof $23,095,198), for the purpose allowing the District to acquire, purchase or improveschool sites; to accumulate funds for and to build a school house or school houses orother buildings; to demolish or remove school buildings; to add to, remodel or repairany existing building; to furnish and equip any building or buildings, including alllighting, heating, ventilation, sanitation facilities, appliances, including technologysystems necessary to maintain and operate buildings of the District; to purchase schoolbuses; for lease and lease purchase agreements of any of the above purposes and torepay loans from commercial lending institutions extended to pay for the constructionof school plant facilities.NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with the Help America Vote Actof 2002, each of the polling places includes parking spaces, path of travel, entrances,exits and voting areas accessible to individuals with disabilities.Said election will be held at the following polling places:Precincts:Cassia County ........................ Polling PlacesBurley 101 Former Sugar Factory Office, 911 W 8th St, BurleyBurley 102 Project Mutual Telephone Company, 1458 Overland Ave, BurleyBurley 103 College of Southern Idaho, 1600 Parke Ave, BurleyBurley 104 Presbyterian Church, 2100 Burton Ave, BurleyBurley 105 Burley United Methodist Church, 450 E 27th St, BurleyBurley 106 City of Burley Council Room, 1401 Overland Ave, BurleyBurley 107 VFW Hall, 554 Hiland Ave, BurleyAlbion 108 Albion Civic Center, 124 S Main St, AlbionAlmo 109 VOTE BY MAILBridge 110 VOTE BY MAILDeclo 111 Declo LDS Church, 213 W Main, DecloElba 112VOTE BY MAILGrandview 113 Truth Tabernacle Church, 2459 Hiland Ave, BurleyHeglar-Yale 114 VOTE BY MAILJackson 115 Leo Robbins’ Residence, 1199 E 600 N, JacksonMalta 116 Raft River Electric, 155 N Main St, MaltaOakley 1, 117 Senior Citizen Center, 140 N. Church St, OakleyOakley 2, 118 City of Oakley Office, 200 W Main St, OakleyParsons 119 VOTE BY MAILPella 120 Pella LDS Church, 160 W 400 S, BurleySpringdale 121 Springdale LDS Church, 559 E 200 S, BurleyStarrh’s Ferry 122 Star 1st & 2nd LDS Church, 100 S 200 W, BurleySublett 123 VOTE BY MAILUnity 124 Sweetheart Manor, 217 S Hwy 27, BurleyView 125 View LDS Church, 550 S 500 E, BurleyABSENTEE 126 Cassia County Courthouse, 1459 Overland Ave, Rm 105, BurleyTwin Falls CountyMurtaugh VOTE BY MAILABSENTEE Twin Falls County Courthouse, 425 Shoshone St N, Twin FallsOneida CountyJuniper #7 VOTE BY MAILABSENTEE Oneida County Courthouse, 10 W Court St, MaladThe question to be submitted to the electors shall be by ballot reading substantially asfollows:PUBLISH: Thursday, February 28, 2013PUBLISH: Thursday, March 7, 2013 (w/sample ballot)#169ORDINANCE NO. 13-501AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RUPERT, MINIDOKA COUNTY, IDAHO;AMENDING RUPERT CODE SECTIONS 5-2-2, 5-6-3(B), 5-6-4(I), 5-13-3, 5-13-4, 5-13-5, 5-13-10 AND 5-18-3; AND PROVIDING FOR A NEW SECTION5-13-1, ALL PROVIDING FOR ZONING REVIEW PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OFA BUILDING PERMIT, ELIMINATING ZONING PERMITS AND PROVIDINGFOR THE ZONING REVIEW AND AN APPROVAL PROCESS, PROVIDINGDEFINITIONS FOR SAME; AND, PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rupert as follows:SECTION 1: The portion of Rupert Code Section 5-2-2 under the heading “ZoningPermits and Certificates” shall be amended to read as follows:“ZONING PERMITS REVIEW AND CERTIFICATES”:Certificate Of Occupancy: A document issued by the building official authorizing theoccupancy and use of completed buildings, structures or premises and the proposeduse thereof for the purpose of ensuring compliance with the provisions of this title andother adopted codes and regulations.Certificate Of Zoning Compliance: A document issued by the zoning official which maybe issued separately or attached to an occupancy permit, business license or buildingpermit, which is for the purpose of carrying out and enforcing the provisions of thistitle. A building permit once issued as herein provided may serve as a zoning permit,if needed.Notice Of Noncompliance: A document issued by the zoning administrator indicatingthat a use or structure is nonconforming to the district regulations or is not in conformitywith other conditions or requirements of this title.Zoning Review: A zoning review is the review process described in Rupert CodeSections 5-13-1 and 5-13-3.SECTION 2: Rupert Code Section 5-6-3(B) shall be amended to read as follows:5 6 3 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL PROVISIONS:B. Temporary Buildings And Concession Stands: Temporary buildings, constructiontrailers, equipment and materials may be used in conjunction with construction workin progress, but such temporary facilities shall be removed upon completion of theconstruction work. Temporary living accommodations shall not be permitted at aconstruction site unless approved by the administrator, proper permits are obtainedand approved, and the temporary unit is removed immediately upon completion of theconstruction project. Storage of such facilities or equipment beyond the completion dateof the project shall require a zoning permit approval authorized by the administratoras set forth in Rupert Code Section 5-13-1. Concession stands may not be located onprivate property in any residential zone.SECTION 3: Rupert Code Section 5-6-4(I) shall be amended to read as follows:5 6 4: PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USES:I. Enforcement Provisions: The administrator, prior to the issuance of a grantingzoning permit approval as set forth in Rupert Code Section 5-13-1, may require thesubmission of statements and plans indicating the manner in which dangerous andobjectionable elements involved in processing and in equipment operations are to beeliminated or reduced to acceptable limits and tolerances; andSECTION 4: Rupert Code Section 5-13-1 is hereby repealed in its entirety. In itsplace shall be the following:5 13 1: ZONING REVIEW REQUIRED:No building or other structure may be erected, moved, added to or structurally altered,nor shall any building, structure, or land be established or changed in use withoutreview and approval by the Zoning Administrator.Prior to approval of any building permit, the Building Official will request a reviewby the Zoning Administrator of the associated building permit application by theZoning Administrator, who will determine whether proposed use in the buildingpermit application is in compliance with the City’s Zoning laws. The review will beconducted as provided in Rupert Code Section 5-13-3.SECTION 5: Rupert Code Section 5-13-3 shall be amended to read as follows:5 13 3: APPROVAL OF ZONING PERMIT REVIEW:Within twenty eight (28) days after the receipt of an application a request for reviewas set forth in Rupert Code Section 5-13-1, the administrator shall either approve ordisapprove the application in conformance with the provisions of this title. All zoningpermits, Any approval by the Zoning Administrator shall, however, be conditional uponthe commencement of work within one hundred eighty (180) days. If permit involvesconstruction or renovation, one copy of the construction plans shall be returned to theapplicant by the administrator, after the administrator has marked such copy eitheras approved or disapproved and attested to same by his signature on such copy. Theadministrator shall retain one copy of the plans, similarly marked. The administratorshall issue a placard, to be posted in a conspicuous place on the property in question,attesting to the fact that the use or alteration is in conformance with the provisionsof this title. If the proposed use is not in compliance with the City’s Zoning laws,the Zoning Administrator will determine what is required and advise the BuildingOfficial. Any recommendation by the Zoning Administrator that the building permitnot be issued because of lack of compliance with the City’s Zoning laws shall be inwriting and may be hand-delivered, mailed or sent by e-mail to the Building Official.The Building Official shall advise the applicant of such determination.SECTION 6: Rupert Code Section 5-13-4 shall be amended to read as follows:5 13 4: EXPIRATION OF ZONING PERMIT REVIEW APPROVAL:If the work described in the building permit for which there was a zoning permit reviewunder Rupert City Code 5-13-1 and 5-13-3 has not begun within one hundred eighty(180) days from the date of issuance thereof of the building permit, said zoning reviewapproval permit shall expire and be considered revoked by the Zoning aAdministrator.No written notice of expiration or revocation need be given to the persons affected.SECTION 7: Rupert Code Section 5-13-10 shall be amended to read as follows:5 13 10: FAILURE TO OBTAIN A ZONING PERMIT REVIEW ORCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:Failure to obtain a zoning permit review or certificate of occupancy shall be a violationof this title, and punished as a misdemeanor.SECTION 8: Rupert Code Section 5-13-5 is amended to change its title as follows:5-13-5: EXEMPTION FROM ZONING REVIEW/BUILDING PERMIT:SECTION 9: Rupert Code Section 5-18-3(D) shall be amended to read as follows:5-18-3 EXEMPTIONS:The following shall be permitted without county review and approval:D. Ground Mounted Antennas: Freestanding (ground mounted antenna) antennas (notsupported on or attached to a building) and their supporting towers, poles or masts andtheir equipment buildings one hundred twenty (120) square feet or less in size, maybe installed without a zoning permit review when the overall height of the antennasand their supporting structures do not exceed a height of twenty feet (20’) above theoriginal grade at the site of the installation.SECTION 10: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after itspassage, approval and publication as required by law.PASSED AND APPROVED this 26th day of February, 2013, by the Mayor and CityCouncil of the City of Rupert.By, Michael D. Brown, MayorATTEST: Bayley Fuller, City ClerkPUBLISH: March 7th, 2013#168

Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 21Oregon Trail BasketballDouble LSportsMeet e The TeamsFabulous NailsPhoto by Ryan Thomas PhotgraphyKeegan Ramsey, Logan Heward, Trey Andersen, Tregan Zollinger, RettBurton, and Austin Hunsaker.Gary JonesPhoto by Ryan Thomas PhotographyBranson Widmier, Prestyn Ramos, Jaxyn Smith, Salomon Masoner,Dustin Winmill, Trever Thompson, Paxton Lynch, Stockton Page, andJarold Reed.Golden Valley BeefPhoto by Ryan Thomas PhotographyKarson Jones, Jordan Gailey, Keegen Darrington, Toby Briscoe, KadenRamsey, and Jaxon Loper.KloepferPhoto by Ryan Thomas PhotographyPayton Beck, Clate Poulton, Porter Pickett, Hayden Hunter, WalkerMorrison, Ben Jones, Briggs Sagers, Beau Smith, Vance Lind, DavinBedke, and Dace Jones.Munsee LivestockPhoto by Ryan Thomas PhotographyAdam Kloepfer, Andrew Dayley, Keagan Orton, Jaden Orban, BraxtonWodskow, Wyatt Day, Alec Alcocer, Aiden Ottley, and Ashton Mallory.Photo by Ryan Thomas PhotographyDavis Baumgardner, Matthew Haymore, Johnathan Torres, TrevenFenstermaker, Kaysn Hawkes, Andrew Reiter, Neil Nakamura, BrodyWhitaker, and Carter Munsee.

22 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013SportsBOYS Basketball this weekBobcats struggle at StateBy Jeri BosleyWeekly News JournalBURLEY – There were highexpectations for the Burley Bobcatboys’ basketball team thisseason with several juniors joiningthe ranks of the varsity team.This junior class had lost veryfew games since their days playingfor Burley Junior High.Only three seniors, Kyle Garrard,Kody Coltrin, and JacksonKnopp donned the roster andGarrard was the only consistentstarter of the seniors for the season.Scott Pilling and BrandonHosteen were the juniors whohad varsity experience.Despite a slow start with threePhoto by Ryan Thomas PhotographyBurley’s Kyle Garrard was theonly starting senior for theBobcats this season.consecutive losses, the Bobcatswent 15-5 for the regular season,their only Great Basin lossescame at the hands of the TwinFalls Bruins. Once the districttournament started, Burley ralliedto beat the number one seededBruins in a stunning 68-53 victory.It was necessary for theBruins to beat the Bobcats twiceto win the district championshipand that they did. This pitted thenumber two seed from DistrictIV, Burley, against the SkyviewHawks from Nampa who hadtopped the 4A Idaho Media Pollfor the majority of the season.Burley hustled to stay withSkyview in the first quarter andeven managed to hold their ownfor a few minutes in the secondquarter, until the Hawks steppedit up and the Bobcats seemedfatigued. The score at halftimewas Burley 21, Skyview 34. TheHawks continued their momentumthroughout the rest of thegame to beat Burley 75-48.Burley’s Kody Coltrin cameoff the bench to have 12 points forthe team high. The loss sent theBobcats to the consolation sideof the bracket to play the BishopKelly Knights from Boise wholost to Rigby in their opener.The loser out game was playedon Friday afternoon at BorahHigh School. Burley seemedoutmatched once again, fallingbehind at halftime 35-19. TheBobcats contained the Knightsin the third quarter, keepingBishop Kelly from expandingtheir lead. However, the fourthquarter belonged to the Knightswho scored 22 points to finish thegame. Bishop Kelly eliminatedthe Bobcats by a score of 67-41.Burley’s Hosteen had a teamhigh 13 points for the Bobcats.As the tournament progressed, itwas the Rigby Trojans who tookthe state title, the Moscow Bearstook second place, the SkyviewHawks took third place, andBishop Kelly won the consolationtrophy.Despite not bringing homehardware for their basketball performance,the Burley boys wereon hand Saturday night to claimthe 4A Idaho State AcademicChampionship and Burley HighSchool won the 4A Idaho SportsmanshipAward.Declo loses to Soda SpringsBy Jeri BosleyWeekly News JournalDECLO – The Declo Hornetsappeared at the 2A IdahoState Boys Basketball Championshipslast weekend atCapital High School for thefirst time in eight years withHead Coach Val Christiansen.The Hornets began thetournament on Thursday afternoonagainst the GrangevilleBulldogs. Declo fought hardand traded baskets throughoutthe first half in a tight battlewith the Bulldogs. The scoreat the break was Grangeville23, Declo 24.Grangeville shut the Hornetsdown in the second halfto win the first game 60-47and put Declo into the consolationsside of the bracket.Kyle Heward scored a teamhigh 16 points followed byKai Garner with 10 points.Next up for the HornetsPhoto by Ryan Thomas PhotographyDeclo’s senior Kai Garnerwas the high scorer forthe Hornets during the2A Idaho State BasketballChampionships.Your newspaper for the next 100 years!Every mailbox,every week!were the North Charter Huskiesfrom Eagle, Idaho. Decloplayed a great game and won aspot in the consolation championshipgame by a score of50-35 over the Huskies. Garnerhad a game high 18 pointsto lead all players.The consolation game wasSaturday morning against theSoda Springs Cardinals. Thegame was tight all the waythrough until the middle ofthe fourth quarter when theCardinals’ shots fell and theHornets struggled to get theball in the basket. Declo lostto Soda Springs by a score of54-47. The score was not atrue indication of how closethe game was.The Declo Hornets werenamed the 2A Idaho StateAcademic Champions andawarded their trophy Saturdayafternoon at the Idaho Centerin Nampa. 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Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013 23Share a little luck,run for a causeBy Jeri BosleyWeekly News JournalSportsPomerelle’s Hot Iron Nights resultsWinning skiers 15 & underBURLEY – The 2nd AnnualShare A Little Luck, Run ForA Cause will be held SaturdayMarch 16th at 10:00 a.m. andwill start at Burley High School.The event was created toachieve three goals: 1 – Tohonor a member of the communitywho is either alive ordeceased that Mini-Cassia hasbeen lucky to have. 2 – Withthe money raised, pass on someassistance to a person or organizationin need. 3 – Usher inspring with a community eventof giving, fun, and fitness.Last year the decision wasmade to pay it forward in thename of Wendell McMurray, along time businessman who hadpassed away. The recipient wasBHS drama teacher, RichardCall, who was battling cancer.This year Lorraine Morganwill be the honoree who passedaway last fall. She ran Lorraine’sDaycare since 1980 and raisedher own eight children as wellLorraine MorganCourtesy Photoas thousands of others in Burley.In the honor of her lifetime ofgiving to children, the decisionhas been made to donate the proceedsto the Oregon Trail RecreationDistrict. This organizationwill benefit youth who are thefuture of the community.There will be a 5K and a 10Krun. Registration can be madeat www.chadwickgrille.com orin person at the Chadwick Grilleat 139 W. Main Street in Burley.*see related story on page 12Winning skiers 16 & UpCourtesy Photo1st - Depau Moran, 14, Bountiful, UT, 2nd - Tommy Christopherson, 15, Burley,3rd - Henry Parker, 15, EdenSnake River BowlLocal league resultsSummer SizzlersWednesday MixedLori Parish ...........................265 Justin Studer ........................266Alice Ferrin .........................206 Tyson Hirsch .......................234Kathryn Stanger ..................179ACADEMIC Galan Rogers .......................229STATEMae Thompson ...................155 Erik Bywater .......................214Lori Parish ...........................744CHAMPIONSTyson Hirsch .......................632Alice Ferrin .........................5614A Boys Galan Basketball Rogers .......................609–Kathryn Stanger ..................457 Justin Studer ........................604Mae Thompson ...................420 Burley Jesse Dixon Bobcats .........................5822A Football Derry Smith – Declo .........................196HornetsLadies Classic Trio 2A Volleyball Annette Hirsch – Declo ....................195 HornetsTiffinay Hager .....................267 Alexis Studer .......................159Glenda Mecham ..................223 Gayle Ereksen .....................150Amanda Studer ....................212WRESTLINGDerry Smith .........................551Teresa Kellems ....................2082A Team Annette – Declo Hirsch Hornets ....................527Tiffinay Hager .....................7432A – Alexis 220 lbs. Studer – .......................452Amanda Studer ....................568 Gayle Ereksen .....................432Glenda Mecham ..................549 Kage Osterhout of DecloTeresa Kellems ....................5174A – Railroaders 170 lbs. – David Bordenof Cassey Minico Stoker ......................215Mens Classic TrioDeon Fassett ........................198Rick Hoskins .......................2854A – Kym 220 lbs. Son –.............................193Joseph ValenciaByron Hager ........................279 of Jamie Minico Stewart ......................185Rusty Holm .........................251 Deon Fassett ........................543Delbert Bennett ...................247 Cassey Stoker ......................523GOLFByron Hager ........................950 Kym Son .............................517Justin Studer ........................8982A Girls Jamie Golf Stewart Team ......................504– Declo HornetsDelbert Bennett ...................8782A Individual Girls – JacquelineRick Hoskins .......................842 Gibby Housewives of DecloDeon Fassett ........................199Tuesday MixedJamie Stewart ......................190Paul Haskell ........................282TRACKSharon Rathe .......................189Bob Bywater .......................2574A Girls Derry 400 Smith Meter .........................186 Dash – MarleeByron Hager ........................252 Deon Fassett ........................537Chris Warr ...........................231 Chandler Kris Smith of ...........................523MinicoBob Bywater .......................7261A Boys Derry Smith 4X100 .........................515Meter Dash –Byron Hager ........................692 Oakley Jamie Stewart Hornets ......................502Paul Haskell ........................6601A Boys Long Jump – Stephan OrtizChris Warr ...........................610 MajorTiffinay Hager .....................254 of Wally Oakley Studer ........................280Bridget Albeertson ..............199 Bob Bywater .......................265Terri Harris ..........................188FOOTBALLDelbert Bennett ...................256Stacy Hieb ...........................185 Erik Bywater .......................2542A - Declo Bob Bywater Hornets .......................707Tiffinay Hager .....................609Bridget Albeertson ..............591Stacy Hieb ...........................506Cheyann Blauer ...................462Shon Bywater ......................705Wally Studer ........................680Erik Bywater .......................675Courtesy Photo1st - Nick Redder, 17, Declo, 2nd - Ben Orton, 23, Burley, 3rd - Nicholas Westfall,16, BurleyWinning snowboarders 15 & underWinning snowboarders 16 & UpCourtesy Photo1st - Trevor Fries 15 Rupert, 2nd - Zale Delis 13 Heyburn, 3rd - Austin Moss 15DecloPinheadsAlexander Moor ..................163Curtis Fisk ...........................147Duncan Whitaker ................126Teagan Uscola .....................122Alexander Moor ..................435Curtis Fisk ........................... 411Duncan Whitaker ................373Teagan Uscola .....................340Cheyenne Powers ................159Angela Stone .......................102Bella Stone ............................70Charmaine Lowe ...................55Cheyenne Powers ................437Angela Stone .......................292Madison Long .....................154Charmaine Lowe .................153MinicoJoe Fisk ...............................212Stormie Wilkie ....................206Nick Bywater ......................177Carlos Rodriques .................163Joe Fisk ...............................591Stormie Wilkie ....................469Carlos Rodriques .................438Alex Mittlesteadt .................428Kira Pinther .........................222Angie Holmes .....................198Sydney Walker ....................194Sasi Pantanaworpin .............173Kira Pinther .........................588Angie Holmes .....................496Sydney Walker ....................473Kaitlin Wilcox .....................457Courtesy Photo1st - Josh Hall 24 Burley, 2nd - Riley Hancock 18 Chubbuck, 3rd - Justin Parcells18 Rupert

24 Weekly News Journal Thursday, March 7, 2013OutdoorHow does yourgarden grow?by Terri McAffeeBuying throughcatalogs or onlineHello, hello! It is good to beback with my gardening friends.By the time the first of Marchcomes roaring in, the gardeneris ready for the smell of moist,damp earth and the sight ofgrowing plants. I know I am.While early March is theideal time to start cole familyplants (cabbage, broccolior cauliflower) and peppers, itis too early for tomatoes andother warm weather lovers. Butit certainly isn’t too early to bepurchasing seeds and orderingplants for delivery in mid May.Perusing the catalogs over thewinter months is a yearly pastimefor me and many of you.Local plant providers are gettingbetter at bringing in plantsthat until just a few years agoyou only read about and neverfound locally. Still, if you are thetype of gardener who likes to bethe first on the block with a newplant, the only way to find someof them is to search for them incatalogs or online.Box stores bring plants inover the growing season, close tothe time when they would bloomif they were in your garden.Planting these can add a splashof welcome color and variety toyour beds.I always look locally forplants before purchasing throughthe mail or online with my computer.By the time you pay postagethe price of locally grownplants usually balances out.Locally grown plants are oftenbetter sized and better acclimated.In the past the generalrule was to purchase roses onlyfrom growers located in in a similarclimate. Today, roses may begrown anywhere and finding onelocated in a similar area is almostimpossible. Where a company isheadquartered may not be wheretheir fields are located.The same holds true withperennials. I ordered from onenationally known catalog afew years ago. Out of sevenitems only two were sent fromthe same grower. So you neverknow where your plants arebeing grown.With seed, I feel confidentthat I am purchasing seed packagedfor the current year. Thepackage should be stamped withthis year’s date if you look forverification. Some dealers offerfancy packaging, which I ignore.The packaging may be importantif I’m holding the seed over fromone year to the next, but it is notworth paying an expensive pricefor it unless the dealer is the onlyone to offer a particular variety.Because of the number ofproblems with using a creditcard and having your informationstolen, do keep a close eyeon your purchases afterward.While I never have had a problemcreated from the use of acredit card with gardening products,you never know where orwhen you will be hit. If hackerscan hit Facebook and other giantcorporations, you know that youcan get hit also.Whether purchasing locallyor nationally do remember that“if you pay nine cents for something,you bought something thatwasn’t worth a dime.”If the price is particularly lowin comparison to other locations,the product may be inferior orhas been harvested and improperlyhandled so it is being sold ata ‘clearance’ price. Some bulbslike gladiolus will withstandmore abuse than lily bulbs, let’ssay. If you would expect a # 1grade rose to sell on the localmarket for $15 to $25, be waryif you find a ‘sale’ and the cost isunder $10. You really do pay forwhat you get.Terri is an Advanced MasterGardener. If you would like moregardening information or wantto reread an old column, go toher website at www.greenknees.net.Fenced, Paved & SecurePARKING(In Town)$Prices starting at just15per mo.Call 670-2311Wrentit: Bird that’s half tailBy Dave HanksSpecial ContributorWouldn’t it be nice to havesuch a fancy tail - one that youcould carry pointed skyward?Tails are used several differentways: a rudder to maneuverthrough trees and bushes, or asa convenient signal flag to warncompetition away, or to be usedas body language to exhibit variousmoods.And who has a more distinctivetail than the little wrentit?The wrentit is a small brownbird that holds its tail erect, muchlike a wren.It is reddish-brown underneath,has creamy white aroundits eyes, and a short gray bill andhead. This bird lives in westerncoastal chaparral and scrub. Itstays hidden most of the time, butis very noisy.So when you’re about fromOregon to the BajaBusinessDirectoryAuto GlassAuto Glass Repair,Replacement & AccessoriesHeadlight RestorationTraeger Grills & Accessories678-3309burley.novusglass.comAdvertisementAttention Businesses:Place Your Ad HERE foras little as $15 a weekCall Paul at 678-6643Feeling secure amid the thornsListen for a tit---tit-tit-tit-t-tt-titA sound that resonates like abouncing ballGetting shorter, and thenfaster, is the way of itNot seen too often, becauseDense shrubbery is wherethey nestwww.davesnaturephotos.comThe concealment and protectionof the foliageMakes it the place they thinkis bestEach pair has a huge rangeof around 160 square miles.And, they mate for life. Perhapsthis could explain why they arealways bickering.City plans to surplus equipmentBy Lisa DayleyWeekly News JournalRUPERT – That old hot dog standhas got to go.That was the consensus of thecity council during its recent meetingwhere it agreed to declare an old hotdog stand, three complete merry-gorounds,two sweepers and one mowerdeck as surplus property.Nobody knows much about theold hot dog stand other than somebodytaped a piece of paper on itsaying “Mini-Cassia American RedCross sincerely appreciates the support.”The equipment has been sitting atthe city’s yard for years and at onetime may have been declared surplusproperty. It wasn’t clear when thatwas or why the city didn’t dispose ofthe equipment years ago, but recreationdepartment head Mary Andersonasked for permission to disposeof the property during the city’srecent council meeting.“We’d like to declare it surplusand put it in the auction that’s comingup,” she said.“We can declare it surplus afterthe auction if it does not sell. Wecan donate them or sell them for anyamount,” Rupert Mayor Mike Brownsaid.It was also suggested that it bemade clear that the equipment besold as is with no guarantees or warrantiesafter the council expressedconcern of liability should the itemsnot work as expected.“Usually most of the auction itemsbid on come without any implied orexpressed warranty. We could draftup some understanding of that. Whatyou would be very clear of in theauction or private sale is that you’renot warranting (the equipment) forany purpose. It’s ‘here it is; take it asit is.’ We can avoid the liability onthat,” city attorney Mike Tribe said.Brown asked that departmentheads inventory items in their respectiveoffices to see what could be salvagedand sold. During a previousmeeting, he asked department headsto inventory vehicles.“In the next two weeks, mythoughts are that all the departmentheads should continue to search andresearch any old equipment, so wecan get it all at the same auction atthe same time. I appreciate Mary forstepping up and doing that for us,”he said.For more information on any ofthe items call the city at 436-9600.RANCH STYLE HOMECourtesy PhotoThe City of Rupert plans to salvage this old hotdog stand,these three merry-go-rounds and various other old pieces ofequipment during an upcoming auction. Should no one bidupon the items, the city can sell them for any price or donatethem to interested parties. The city made the decision during arecent council meeting.3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch style home. 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