SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Rupert Archives: Rupert The RUSH results (8)  Oct 11, 2009 45 Jacob PROWS RUPERT ID Inter M 18-24 2:59:06. 46 Mark NYE REXBURG ID Inter M 45-49 3:00:52. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID) Idaho lawmaker panel: Delay gas tax shift  Oct 2, 2009 Dean Cameron, a Republican from Rupert and chairman of the task force, conceded that the eight-lawmaker panel fell short of expectations after several meetings by not agreeing on how to pay for the proposed funding changes. The group s recommendation to delay action until at least July 1, 2011, all but unravels the highway funding deal that Gov. C.L. Butch Otter and the Idaho House struck. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) Murder suspect arraigned  Sep 24, 2009 Amescua, of Rupert, died from a gunshot wound to the head, 5th District Judge Roy Holloway said while reading the charges against Salgado in court. Holloway also detailed Castro's injuries, saying she was struck or hit, suffering bruises and severe lacerations, and several of her teeth were knocked out. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID) • Local roundup: Hagerman sweeps volleyball tri-match in Declo  Sep 23, 2009 Minico struck twice in the first three minutes en route to a 3-1 win over Canyon Ridge in Rupert on Tuesday. Makenzie Haynes found the net less than a minute into the match, and Kaylee Legault tallied two minutes later for the Spartans (3-6-2, 2-3-1 Great Basin, 7 pts. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Family: Teens, infant recovering from Paul wreckCatmull a witness to Sunday's crash in Paul  Sep 23, 2009 Yaranga said her sister and Torres were coming from Torres' cousin's house in Rupert where they watched an Ultimate Fighting Championship match, and were headed to Twin Falls. The couple was arguing and the newborn was crying before the wreck, she said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Cassia Co. murder suspect arraignedCourt record: Suspect allegedly shot victim in head  Sep 23, 2009 Liopoldo Amescua, 25, of Rupert, was found dead following a 911 call from his girlfriend, Estella Castro, 46, of Rupert, at about 9:42 p.m., Saturday, in a vacant area approximately a quarter-mile northwest of the Raft River Store east of Malta. The autopsy was conducted Tuesday morning. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Cassia Co. murder suspect arrested in Bingham Co.  Sep 22, 2009 Liopoldo Amescua, 25, of Rupert, was found dead following a 911 call from his girlfriend - Estella Castro, 46, of Rupert - at about 9:42 p.m. in a vacant area approximately a quarter of a mile northwest of the Raft River Store near Malta, Cassia County Sheriff Randy Kidd confirmed ... Kidd declined to disclose the nature of the evidence but revealed that the victims' car was abandoned in the Snake River near the Montgomery Bridge along Idaho Highway 25 between Declo and Rupert. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • BLM weighs comments on changes to Craters travel  Sep 21, 2009 Another sheep-permit holder, Rochelle Oxarango of Rupert and Soda Springs, shared similar concerns at a Wednesday meeting of the BLM's Twin Falls District Resource Advisory Council. The RAC submitted its own comments approving of most of the plan while asking for some areas to stay unchanged - members said access needs to be maintained to the scenic view at Higgins Butte, for example. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Corporation creation  Sep 21, 2009 Corporation creation Minidoka Memorial opens talks on lease proposal By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - The Minidoka Memorial Hos-pital Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting Tuesday to talk about creating a corporation to lease the hospital from Minidoka County. The meeting will be held in the hospital's conference room at noon, and is expected to last about an hour. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • New parks director takes helm in Rupert  Sep 18, 2009 LAURIE WELCH/Times-NewsMary Andersen, the city of Rupert's new parks and recreation director, works Thursday in her office at Rupert City Hall. New parks director takes helm in Rupert By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - After taking her post nearly two weeks ago as the city of Rupert's new parks and recreation director, Mary Andersen is ready to take on the challenges of a tight budget and possibly expand the city's recreational programs ... Andersen, who is a single parent of three grown... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • 9 lawyers vie for Wood's bench seat  Sep 18, 2009 The vacancy he left in Rupert is up for grabs and the judicial council is taking applications for that until Sept. 28. The state's judicial council said in a press release this week that candidates for Judge Wood's seat will be interviewed on Nov. 17 in a conference room at the Idaho Supreme Court in Boise. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Somebody needs you  Sep 18, 2009 Volunteers - Idaho Home Health and Hospice needs volunteers to help in the office, provide respite care, be companions and read to patients in the Twin Falls, Gooding, Wendell, Jerome, Burley, Rupert and Buhl areas. Information: Nichole, 734-4061, ext. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Ex-Walmart worker on trial for burglary charges  Sep 18, 2009 Ex-Walmart worker on trial for burglary charges By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A Burley man accused of allegedly stealing nearly 4,400 worth of merchandise from the Burley Walmart will face a jury in October. Adam Macaalay White, 21, is slated to appear before a jury in Minidoka County 5th District Court at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 7. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Mini-CassiaClashMinico, Burley meet Friday in Great Basin battle  Sep 17, 2009 From the old days of Rupert High vs. Burley High to the current Minico-Burley clash, each year seems to bring a new twist ... Since Minico opened in 1955, the Spartans hold a 30-24 edge in the series (Rupert High owned the series, 35-12, from 1916-1954). (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Rupert to begin 10-block sewer project  Sep 17, 2009 Rupert to begin 10-block sewer project By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - The city of Rupert is ready to start a 10-block sewer project that will place a single sewer line down the center of a number of roads. Rupert Wastewater Superintendent David Joyce said during the City Council meeting Wednes-day that the project will replace 10. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Murtaugh man to be sentenced Monday on child sex charges  Sep 16, 2009 Murtaugh man to be sentenced Monday on child sex charges By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A Murtaugh man charged with three counts of felony lewd conduct with a child under 16 and one count of criminal solicitation will be sentenced Monday in Minidoka County 5th District Court. Charles Leon Bailey, 62, was originally charged on Nov. 20, 2008, with two counts of lewd conduct with a child and two counts of criminal solicitation. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Program receives national honor forwater measurement  Sep 16, 2009 Former IDWR Director Dave Tuthill told the Times-News on Tuesday that he relied on the system to determine whether Agation District near Rupert had adequate water for certain sections of farmland, and incorporated it into a proposed method for computing and updating mitigation requirements during years of water shortages. He predicted the system will become more important in future years as more of the state begins to manage surface and groundwater together and deals with climate change. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Burley councilman steps up weed war  Sep 16, 2009 The council also unanimously extended a couple of leases and agreed to display POW-MIA flags on the Overland Bridge to honor POW-MIA Recognition Day, to be held Saturday in Rupert. Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • LOCAL SPORTS: Jerome boys remains perfect on pitch  Sep 15, 2009 The Burley boys soccer team earned a 4-0 shutout over Great Basin Conference rival Minico Monday in Rupert. Gustavo Castaneda, Pablo Gonzales, Woody Anguiano and Alex Magana each scored a goal for the Bobcats. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • ISP worried about drunk driving statistics  Sep 14, 2009 During the May 17 crash Roman Hunt, 41 of Rupert, along with Isaiah Luna, 11 of Rupert, Austin Almendarez, 11 of Twin Falls, and Jeremy Almendarez, 14, of Twin Falls, were traveling on 900 E. at 400 N. when Hunt lost control of the 1994 Chevrolet Blazer on their way to a nearby archery range. The Blazer went off the road and was submerged in a canal full of water. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Farmers who lost crops after herbicide mishap still dealing with unsettled dust  Sep 13, 2009 The judge decided on four, and selected Rod Jentzsch of Acequia, Gary Hansen of Rupert, and Lance Funk and Jerome Clinger, both of American Falls, to testify. "By the spring of 2001 I knew I had big troubles with my crops," Jentzsch said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Rupert POW-MIA Day to honor soldiers  Sep 12, 2009 COREEN HART/For the Times-NewsRupert Police Department Lt. James Wardle, left, and George Maas check over the finish work on the new POW-MIA memorial recently installed on the Rupert Square ... U.S. Army Cpl. Max Bailey, of Jerome, missing since the bloody Korean War battle of Chosin Reservoir in Nov. 30, 1950, will receive a posthumous internment service during the second annual POW-MIA Day at the Rupert Square ... R-Rupert, will also be featured, as the Idaho legislators will present flags and... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • M-C libraries have new items  Sep 12, 2009 Here are the most recent book notes from DeMary Memorial Library in Rupert. "Roadside Crosses" by Jeffery Deaver. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Community news  Sep 12, 2009 Free dental sealants are being offered to East Minico Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders at the Rupert school through Sept. 23 ... The BJ Duplicate Bridge Club in Rupert announced the results of Tuesday play ... Games are held at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rupert Elks. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • East Minico Spuds tour Wilson Theatre  Sep 12, 2009 East Minico Spuds tour the historic Wilson Building and Theatre in Rupert with Earl Corless of the Renaissance Art Center ... East Minico Spuds tour Wilson Theatre The East Minico Middle School Spuds recently toured the historic Wilson Building and Theatre in Rupert as part of their social studies curriculum ... Members of the Spuds were able to see improvements made at the building since the Special Olympics World Games torch came through Rupert and Spuds members took to the stage in February. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Minico football ready to 'Rumble' again  Sep 11, 2009 Minico football ready to 'Rumble' again By Ryan HoweTimes-News writer RUPERT - Minico football made a memorable national television debut by thumping Colfax, Calif. 28-7 at last year's inaugural Rocky Mountain Rumble. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Rupert man to face jury on animal injury charges  Sep 11, 2009 Rupert man to face jury on animal injury charges By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A Rupert man accused of shooting dogs belonging to two of his neighbors with a pellet gun and causing serious injury to the pets will face a jury in November in a Minidoka County courtroom. Christopher Dale Day, 22, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals stemming from the incidents that allegedly occurred Nov. 24, 2008 in a subdivision across from Minico High School, according to... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Joe Mama's winners  Sep 10, 2009 Low rider - Gene Chapa, Rupert, 1979 Buick Riviera. Military vehicle - Louie Bay, 1942 Willys. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Five races for public office contested in Minidoka County  Sep 9, 2009 In Rupert, city council incumbents Jim Bowers and Todd McGhie will seek re-election to their four-year seats, as will Paul City Council incumbents Kent McClellan and Bruce Hossfeld. Acequia Mayor Larry Wall will seek another term, and Acequia City Council members Jeff McEwen and Darlene Moser will seek re-election to their four-year seats. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Rupert woman faces multiple child sex charges  Sep 9, 2009 Rupert woman faces multiple child sex charges By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer BURLEY - A Rupert woman charged with multiple sex crimes against children in three separate cases is scheduled to face a jury in October for two of the charges. Emily K. Thurber, 26, is slated to appear before a jury in Cassia County 5th District Court at 9 a.m. Oct.19, to answer to one count of sex abuse of a child under 16 and one count of statutory rape, according to court records. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • DeMary Library Book Notes  Sep 5, 2009 DeMary Library Book Notes Here are the most recent book notes from the DeMary Memorial Library in Rupert. Fiction. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Doc celebrates 30 years of pizza making  Sep 5, 2009 LAURIE WELCH Times-News John Dockter assembles a pizza in his open kitchen at Docs Pizza on the Rupert Square ... Part philosopher, part expert pizza maker and a machinist by trade, John Dockter opened what's now Doc's Pizza on the Rupert Square in the old Dick's Bar building in 1979 with his partner, Dan Schab. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Minico, Canyon Ridge play to 2-2 draw  Sep 3, 2009 Minico, Canyon Ridge play to 2-2 draw By Ryan HoweTimes-News writer RUPERT - Great Basin Conference foes Minico and Canyon Ridge each entered Wednesday's boys soccer match winless. After 80-plus minutes of grind-it-out soccer, it remained that way. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • M.V. fish stocking schedule for September  Sep 3, 2009 Rupert Gravel Pond 9/28 1,000. Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir 9/7 15,000. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • A&B call appealed to district court  Sep 2, 2009 Attorneys for Agation District, based in Rupert, officially asked on Monday for judicial review of the Idaho Department of Water Resources' handling of its call, made to other groundwater users the district argues have harmed its senior right. The short petition, filed in 5th District Court in Minidoka County, simply recaps the basic events of the call so far and the jurisdiction of the court to review it. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Minidoka preps for swine flu  Aug 31, 2009 Minidoka preps for swine flu By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - The Minidoka County School District has a plan to keep students from spreading the swine flu this season. "We have always monitored the cold and flu season but if there is an outbreak of the swine flu this year, we will implement extra precautions," district registered nurse Laurie Stimpson said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Rupert budget forced to take a dip  Aug 31, 2009 LAURIE WELCH/Times-NewsBrett Bosley, 15, swims laps Saturday at the Rupert Pool ... Rupert budget forced to take a dip Pool expenses a large factor in reductions By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - The city of Rupert will work with a slightly smaller budget in the coming year ... "Swimming pools are a wonderful thing to have in a community," said Jim Bowers, Rupert city councilman. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Law & Disorder  Aug 30, 2009 He was pulled over in Malta for swerving and was subsequently arrested for warrants out of Minidoka County and Rupert, as well as felony possession of meth, driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to purchase a driver's license and failure to provide proof of insurance. No further details provided. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Big names coming to 2009 Stampede  Aug 30, 2009 highlights the steer wrestling, along with locals Corey Rogers of Rupert, Tanner Stanger of Murtaugh, Kuhner Kuhn of Hansen, T.W. Parker of Wendell and Raul Hurtado of Filer. Saddle bronc contestants include the reigning world champion Cody Wright of Milford, Utah, and his younger brothers Alex and Jesse, members of the CSI rodeo team. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • LOCAL ROUNDUP: Martinez scoring spree keys Jerome soccer victory  Aug 30, 2009 Canyon Ridge (0-3-1) travels to Rupert to face Minico Wednesday in Great Basin Conference play. Snake River 2, Filer 1. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Feith Contract Not Renewed  Aug 30, 2009 Secondly, I hold the media, the hate-mongering and the media propaganda (now owned by Rupert and his ilk) largely responsible for the skewed viewpoints of our politics here as well as our foreign policy. The few prestigious public servants and distinguished gentlemen -- and women -- are the courageous ones who are willing to truly question everything, inquire as to what is really true and dare risk stepping out beyond conventional media and limited thinking. (The Hoya, Washington DC) • New pastor joins Rupert church  Aug 29, 2009 Courtesy photoMac McSweeney is the new pastor of First Christian Praise Chapel in Rupert ... New pastor joins Rupert church By Andrew WeeksTimes-News writer "I'm just a regular guy," Mac McSweeney said toward the end of an interview with the Times-News Wednesday evening ... is the new pastor of First Christian Praise Chapel in Rupert. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) International luncheon  Aug 29, 2009 Each mayor sponsored a team for the luncheon: Rupert Mayor Paul Fries, South Korea; Heyburn Mayor George Anderson, Taiwan; Minidoka Mayor Maxine Homer, Germany; Declo Councilwoman Pam Young, USA; Paul Mayor Randy Jones, Mexico; Burley Councilman Denny Curtis, Russia-Cossack; Idaho Rep. Japan; Idaho Rep. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • 5th District Court news  Aug 29, 2009 Dennis Lee Bean, 69, Rupert, open container, 100 fine, 117. 50 costs. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Time to end the boys' club on 5th District bench  Aug 29, 2009 Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter in coming months will appoint successors for 5th District Judges John Melanson of Rupert, who the governor named to the Idaho Court of Appeals this month, and Barry Wood of Gooding, who is retiring. He should appoint women - and strongly consider minority candidates - to replace them. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • CSI senior fitness program resumes soon  Aug 27, 2009 Rupert: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Rupert Civic Gym. Blaine County: 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, CSI Blaine County Center. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • 2 suspects in robbery, shooting plead not guilty  Aug 27, 2009 2 suspects in robbery, shooting plead not guilty Cassia sheriff seeking man with connection to case By Damon HunzekerTimes-News writer BURLEY - Two Rupert men - Kenneth Alexander Kaiser Jr., 40, and David James Prano, 45 - pleaded not guilty in Cassia County 5th District Court Friday to charges relating to a June 15 robbery and shooting in Declo ... His last known residence was in the Rupert area. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • BLM, Park Service seek comment on Craters of the Moon plan  Aug 26, 2009 The plan was developed over the past couple of years and incorporates public comment gathered at a series of meetings in late 2007 - including one each in Rupert and Carey. According to the draft of the plan, the two federal agencies would close some "primitive" roads in the interior of the monument, the type used occasionally by hunters, off-road vehicle enthusiasts and others. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) March, orientation set records  Aug 25, 2009 Among them was Shilynn Garcia, 18, from Rupert who is majoring in music education. "It was a wonderful end to the day," Garcia said. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID) • Cuts needed to pass Minidoka Co. budget  Aug 25, 2009 RUPERT - Although Minidoka County will have a slightly bigger budget next year, declining revenues will force most departments to cut expenses. The county laid out a 10. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Minidoka school trustee resigns  Aug 25, 2009 Minidoka school trustee resigns By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A Minidoka school board trustee tendered his resignation last week ... Interested parties may pick up the application from the school district's central office, 633, Fremont Ave., Rupert, or download the document for the district's Web site. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Greenlon owner disputes councilman's assessment  Aug 24, 2009 Rupert resident Dana Hull, who has family buried in Pleasant View Cemetery had complained about the condition of the Burley cemeteries, prompting City Councilman Vaughn Egan to say he has been tracking the issue for years and that the city pays independent contractor Greenlon Inc. 89,572 to mow the parks and the city's two cemeteries each year, with 34,037 going toward the cemetery landscaping. "He (Egan) is saying it is all mowing and it's not," Nielsen said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • DeMary library booknotes  Aug 22, 2009 DeMary library booknotes Here are the most recent book notes from the DeMary Memorial Library in Rupert. Fiction: "Storm Cycle" by Iris Johansen. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Bales celebrates 90th birthday  Aug 22, 2009 Bales celebrates 90th birthday Elise Bales, of Rupert, will celebrate her 90th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 29 at Autumn Haven Assisted Living, 924 Christian Way, Rupert ... Cards may be sent to Bales at Autumn Haven Assisted Living, 924 Christian Way, Rupert, ID 83350. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Charges should be pursued for death  Aug 19, 2009 Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) The RUSH results  Aug 18, 2009 45 Jacob PROWS RUPERT ID Inter M 18-24 2:59:06. 46 Mark NYE REXBURG ID Inter M 45-49 3:00:52. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID) • Rupert applies brakes to cop car purchase  Aug 18, 2009 Rupert applies brakes to cop car purchase By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A request made by Rupert Police Chief Randy White to buy two used Dodge Chargers with Hemi engines for patrol cars failed to hit on all eight with the City Council last week ... The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Rupert City Hall in the City Council chamber and is open to the public ... "I'm really apprehensive about the Hemi engines," said Mike Brown, Rupert City Council chairman. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • To do for you  Aug 17, 2009 South Central Public Health District is seeking volunteers to assist with the Fit and Fall Proof exercise program for seniors in the Dietrich, Kimberly, Eden, Wendell, Rupert, Burley and Twin Falls areas. The exercise program helps seniors improve their balance, strength and mobility. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Liquid gold from the spigot: Water a precious commodity as rates swell in M.V.  Aug 16, 2009 Rupert 15/2,000 gal. TBA. 81 cents/1,000 gal.. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • 5th District courts  Aug 15, 2009 Don Thueson, Rupert, vs. Karen Mae Thueson, Rupert. Jose Guadalupe Llamas, Burley, vs. Maria de Jesus Dominguez, Rupert. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Pair survives plane crash north of Rupert  Aug 15, 2009 Pair survives plane crash north of Rupert By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer BEAR TRAP - An Inkom pilot and his wife survived a crash-landing in the remote desert north of Rupert Thursday afternoon after their twin-engine plane ran out of fuel near the Bear Trap air strip in Blaine County. "It just makes me sick," pilot Bob Lavar Nestor, 58, said Friday at the crash site about 15 miles northeast of Minidoka. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Man sentenced for traffickingmarijuana  Aug 15, 2009 The February arrest followed an investigation that involved the U.S. Postal Service, ISP, the Cassia County Sheriff's Office, and the Mini-Cassia Drug Task Force - which comprises officers from Cassia County, Minidoka County, Rupert and Heyburn. The original 15 pounds was seized after a parcel was intercepted by the Post Office to a residence on 16th Street in Burley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Dietz hit with battery charges  Aug 14, 2009 Dietz hit with battery charges Former recd irector ousted from city post By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - The city of Rupert's former recreation director has been charged with two counts of battery stemming from alleged incidents involving a city worker while he was on the job ... Dietz had been a Rupert city employee since 2000 ... " a charge initially filed as witness intimidation. She is accused of threatening Cole at a Paul gas station, according to court records.The deputy who took... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Harr wins IGA Juniors championship  Aug 12, 2009 Kuhn claims title at Rupert Amateur. Karren Kuhn's two-day 136 was good for first place in the championship flight of the Rupert Amateur golf tournament, which concluded Sunday ... At Rupert Country Club. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Rupert officials to consider new dispatch agreement  Aug 11, 2009 Rupert officials to consider new dispatch agreement By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - Rupert officials will examine today a new communication services agreement with Minidoka County designed to replace a contract that expired nearly 14 years ago ... City and county officials began contract negotiations in November 2008 after Rupert councilmen objected to a yearly bill that went from 55,074 to just under 78,000 ... The new contract states that the county will provide the services on a... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Prosecutor: Mail campaign won't influence Catmull charges  Aug 10, 2009 Prosecutor: Mail campaign won't influence Catmull charges Letters, e-mails implore Stevenson for dismissal By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - Justice in Minidoka County is not for sale. Minidoka County Prosecutor Lance Stevenson said Friday he has been receiving a lot of mail asking for the dismissal of the criminal case against Braun Catmull, 18, of Paul, who was charged with felony vehicular manslaughter stemming from a Jan. 3 car crash near Paul that claimed the life of Steven Damron,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Legend comes home  Aug 10, 2009 Residents of small-town Rupert had always known what kind of prodigious talent Morgan had, but here he was, announcing it on the biggest stage on which he had ever played ... Whenever Perrigot needed players to go to talk to Rupert's junior high students, Morgan volunteered to lead the group ... Somehow, Morgan had time for everyone in town who wanted a minute with him -- and it seemed like just about everyone in Rupert did, from little kids in his maroon and gold No. 6 jersey to fans who have... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID) • Road dangers on rise, local cyclists tell state officials  Aug 8, 2009 "I am an avid cyclist and have had numerous near-misses when riding north of Rupert and it is most always due to inattention by motorists. Many motorists do not realize how fast a cyclist can be going and they misjudge our speed when either pulling out in front of us or slowing down to turn in front of us.". ITD's 2008 crash report shows 344 bicycle crashes in Idaho for that year - a rise of 7 percent from 2007. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Five to claim Eagle Scout Awards  Aug 8, 2009 Treg Hansen, the son of John and Vickie Hansen of Rupert, built six wooden picnic tables for the Minidoka County Fairgrounds ... Evan Miller, the son of Jeff and Shaura Miller of Rupert, made a metal sign for the city of Minidoka's Town Hall ... Gavin Smith, the son of Jeremy and Lisa Smith of Rupert, constructed shelves in a camping trailer used by the Acequia 2nd Ward. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Cassia Co. seeks man linked to robbery, shooting  Aug 7, 2009 The other men - Kenneth Alexander Kaiser, Jr., 40, and David James Prano, 45, both of Rupert - were arrested in June ... His last known residence was in the Rupert area. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Somebody needs you  Aug 7, 2009 Volunteers - Idaho Home Health and Hospice needs volunteers to help in the office, provide respite care, be companions and read to patients in the Twin Falls, Gooding, Wendell, Jerome, Burley, Rupert and Buhl areas. Volunteers are also needed to hold positions on the Friends of Hospice Board of Directors. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Studer, Anderson win senior tourney  Aug 7, 2009 Studer, of Rupert, shot a two-day total of 142 with rounds of 73 and 69 ... Steve Studer, Rupert 73-69-142 ... Steve Studer, Rupert 73-69-142. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Deadly data: Crash info from Catmull's vehicle may be used in trial  Aug 5, 2009 Deadly data: Crash info from Catmull's vehicle may be used in trial By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - The increasingly sophisticated data recorded in airbag control modules has found its way into an Idaho courtroom. Ada County Sheriff's Deputy Todd Moyer, a crash reconstruction specialist, testified during a preliminary hearing in April using data recovered from Braun Catmull's pickup after a January crash. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Heiner sentenced to prison term  Aug 4, 2009 Heiner sentenced to prison term By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A Rupert man who pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual abuse of a child was sentenced Monday to a prison term with retained jurisdiction by the court. Minidoka County Prosecutor Lance Stevenson said Dallon Ted Heiner, 41, was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison for the crime with 180 days of retained jurisdiction by the court. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Catmull to face jury in October  Aug 4, 2009 Catmull to face jury in October By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A Paul teen, charged with vehicular manslaughter after a car crash in January that killed a Burley man, will face a Minidoka County jury in October. The trial for Braun Catmull, 18, of Paul, has been set for 8:30 a.m., Oct. 21, in Minidoka County Fifth District Judge John Melanson's courtroom. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • First phase of Minidoka Co. Courthouse renovation complete  Aug 3, 2009 RUPERT - Minidoka County's new treasurer's office has been completed and is open for business. "People really aren't having a hard time finding us since the other office across the hall is dark," said Laura Twiss, Minidoka County treasurer. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • In control: Youngsters show 4-H showmanship at Minidoka fair  Aug 1, 2009 LAURIE WELCH/Times-NewsAlyssa Walton, 11, leads her heifer, Miss Kitty, into the show ring at the Minidoka County Fair in Rupert Friday, where she won the reserve champion title in beef showmanship. In control: Youngsters show 4-H showmanship at Minidoka fair By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - In a county fair showmanship ring it's not the size of the competitor that counts but how they finesse the beast. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Community news  Aug 1, 2009 A Rupert Historic Preservation Commission meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, upstairs at City Hall ... The DeMary Memorial Library in Rupert will be closed Monday through Aug. 8 for updates ... The BJ Duplicate Bridge Club in Rupert has announced the results of Tuesday play. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Rupert PD keeps tabs on county fair  Jul 31, 2009 LAURIE WELCH/Times-NewsSarah Monteith's calf, Cassidy, waits patiently Thursday, while Monteith gives it a bath at the Minidoka County Fair in Rupert. Rupert PD keeps tabs on county fair By Damon HunzekerTimes-News writer RUPERT - Among the many booths at the Minidoka County Fair, one of them - the Rupert Police Department - demands attention without selling corndogs or fried Ding-Dongs ... The fairgrounds are outside Rupert city limits, so most law-enforcement matters, at least the significant... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) 1 dead, 1 injured in rollover  Jul 31, 2009 His body was taken to Hansen-Payne Mortuary in Rupert. Martinez was transported by ambulance to Cassia County Regional Medical Center in Burley. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID) Around Oregon/Idaho  Jul 31, 2009 Rupert woman charged with 11 sex crimes. BURLEY (AP) A 26-year-old Rupert woman charged with 11 sex crimes against children has been scheduled for a preliminary hearing on some of the charges Friday. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR) • Irrigation scholarships awarded  Jul 30, 2009 McKenzey Newcomb, daughter of Ross Newcomb, and Dennis and Karen Hylton of Rupert, has been awarded a 1,000 scholarship. Newcomb is pursuing a degree in agribusiness at the College of Southern Idaho. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Rupert woman hit with 11 sex-crime charges  Jul 30, 2009 Rupert woman hit with 11 sex-crime charges By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer BURLEY - A Rupert woman accused of 11 sex crimes against children is slated to attend a preliminary hearing Friday in Cassia County Magistrate Court on eight of the counts. Emily Kay Thurber, 26, is charged with one count of lewd conduct with a child, one count of sexual battery of a minor child, two counts of sexual abuse of a child, three counts of statutory rape and four counts of criminal conspiracy. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Fair, dance festival converge in Rupert  Jul 30, 2009 LAURIE WELCH/Times-NewsDancers from Taipei, Taiwan, entertain the crowd Wednesday evening at the Minidoka County Fair in Rupert ... Fair, dance festival converge in Rupert By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A true cultural exchange took place Wednesday as the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival made a stop at the Minidoka County Fair ... Festival spokeswoman Kristine Handy said this was the 24-year-old Rexburg-based festival's sixth tour of Burley and Rupert. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) • Police labor probe costs Rupert $5,434 in back pay  Jul 29, 2009 Police labor probe costs Rupert 5,434 in back pay By Laurie WelchTimes-News writer RUPERT - A federal labor investigation into Rupert's police labor practices cost the city 5,434 in back pay. Rupert Superintendent Dennis Andrew said the money was paid out to seven city police officers and one secretary, and ranged from more than 3,000 paid to a K-9 handler to 54 paid to a former employee ... Rupert Police Chief Randy White said the investigation scrutinized employee pay records over a two-year... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID) Archives: Rupert Back to U.S. Cities News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009