The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID) articles from July 2001

The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID) archives from July 2001

Las Vegas-Based Gaming Company Reports Record Financial Performance.
July 31, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 31--JACKPOT, Nev.--A Las Vegas-based gaming company Monday reported a record financial performance for the first half of 2001, but its Jackpot casinos didn't contribute to the year-over-year improvement....

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 31, 2001... Jul. 31--AEROMEXICO TO OFFER SALT LAKE-TO-MEXICO FLIGHTS: Mexico's largest airline will begin direct flights to Utah in December, the airline announced Monday. As of Dec. 15, AeroMexico will offer two flights a week between Salt Lake and...

Twin Valley, Idaho-Area Technology Companies Merge.
July 31, 2001... Jul. 31--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--A Twin Falls computer services and business networking provider is making an acquisition it says will allow it to quickly enter the home market. Trilogy Network Systems Inc., a locally owned and operated...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Business Briefs Column.
July 30, 2001... Jul. 30--NITA SEVERE joined the office of The Times-News Mini-Cassia Edition as circulation district manager. Severe, 27, comes from a long-term position selling cellular phone service. She has a strong background in sales. At The...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Business People Column.
July 30, 2001... Jul. 30--ANGELA'S AQUATICS, owned and operated by Angela Rich, is now open. It carries a variety of freshwater and salt-water fish, including cichlids, tetras, angelfish and guppies. Also for sale are rodents, reptiles, birds and...

New Guide Maps Revitalization of Twin Falls, Idaho, Historic Downtown.
July 28, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 28--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--It's test time for Twin Falls. A test of determination and widespread cooperation. Moscow-based consulting firm Tom Hudson Co. -- under contract with the city, Urban...

Heifer Market Rides High in Idaho.
July 28, 2001... Byline: Carol Ryan Dumas Jul. 28--JEROME, Idaho--The auctioneer at Producers Livestock sale is still going a mile a minute, but the selling is easier these days at the weekly Wednesday dairy sale. Springer heifers have been going at...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 28, 2001... Jul. 28--BURLEY, Idaho--Boise Cascade Corp. on Friday announced a regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents per common share, payable Oct. 15 to shareholders of record Oct. 1. In addition, a regular semiannual dividend of $1.659375 on the...

Idaho Wheat Growers See Opportunity to Sell Into Vietnam.
July 28, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 28--POCATELLO, Idaho--The potential to sell into Vietnam with a population of 80 million people-- most of whom were born after resented U.S. troops left that country in 1975 -- is a dream opportunity for...

Area Leaders Announce Creation of Southern Idaho Economic Development Group.
July 27, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 27--JEROME, Idaho--Call it official. Business and civic leaders from both sides of the Perrine Bridge Thursday confirmed the first governing board and executive committee for their joint job-creation...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 27, 2001... Jul. 27--JEROME, Idaho--The Jerome Chamber of Commerce will celebrate a new downtown Jerome business today. A grand-opening ribbon cutting is set for 11:30 a.m. at Signed, Sealed & Delivered on East Main Street, the chamber said. A...

Twin Falls, Idaho, Urban Renewal Agency Names New Members.
July 27, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 27--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--The city's Urban Renewal Agency said Thursday it wants to retain two board members whose terms expired this month and add an accountant and an Old Towne theater owner to its board....

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 26, 2001... Jul. 26--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Jerry Carnahan has been named president of personal lines at Los Angeles-based Farmers Insurance Group, which has offices throughout the Magic Valley. He will be responsible for all consumer business within the...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Bankruptcies Column.
July 25, 2001... Jul. 25--BOISE, Idaho--Recent activity in U.S. Bankruptcy Court included these Magic Valley filings: CHAPTER 7, NONBUSINESS, UNDER $50,000 Valerie Jane Reeves, also known as Valerie Rouse, 333 Rock Creek, No. 35, Hansen, individual,...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 25, 2001... Jul. 25--BUHL, Idaho--Local business people will gather for snacks and networking tonight. The Buhl Chamber of Commerce holds its Business After Hours social gathering for members from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Clear Lakes Agency, 1114...

Twin Falls, Idaho, Urban Renewal Agency Considers Appointments.
July 25, 2001... Jul. 25--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--The city's Urban Renewal Agency will meet early Thursday to name its picks for a few empty positions on the agency board. A couple of accountants, a financial consultant, an Old Towne theater owner and a local...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 24, 2001... Jul. 24--A couple of companies with Magic Valley operations plan earnings conference calls this week and next week, and Internet users can listen in. Qwest Communications International Inc. said its second-quarter results conference call...

Twin Falls, Idaho, Urban Renewal Agency Delays Decision on New Members.
July 24, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 24--A couple of accountants, a financial consultant, an Old Towne theater owner and a local title company's chief want to help lead development efforts on the south side of town. But existing board...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Business Briefs Column.
July 22, 2001... Jul. 22--JEROME, Idaho--The Idaho Small Business Development Center at the College of Southern Idaho will hold a business start-up seminar specifically for Hispanics at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at El Sombrero Restaurant, 143 W. Main St. The...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Career Moves Column.
July 22, 2001... Jul. 22--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Three students from the College of Southern Idaho's Hospitality Management program are filling internships this summer at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Amanda Haught of Twin Falls, Scotty Mortensen of Blackfoot...

Idaho Grain Industry Loses Devoted Leader.
July 22, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 22--PAUL, Idaho--From promoting wheat to cultivating new leaders, Don Suchan had the interest of Idaho's grain industry at heart. "Don was 100 percent dedicated to the wheat industry," said Duane Grant, who...

Drought Forces Tough Decisions for Southern Idaho Farmers.
July 22, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 22--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Drought isn't just tough on the land and plants, it forces farmers and ranchers to make difficult business decisions. "Drought isn't kind to anyone," said Sid Lopez, a range...

Idaho Farmers Work to Compensate for Short Supplies of Hay.
July 22, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 22--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Tight hay supplies have been anticipated since early spring, but now concern is shifting from how much feed will be available to what the feed value will be. Statewide, alfalfa acres...

Twin Falls, Idaho, Utilities Keep Overall Cost of Living Below Average.
July 22, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 22--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--The city looks better and better to folks who count costs. Consumers might rather keep their cash, but they have the consolation that bills are bigger in plenty of places...

Twin Falls, Idaho, Urban Renewal Group Considers Lease, Development Plan.
July 21, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 21--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--A new road map for downtown development, a new use for an Old Towne property and new Urban Renewal Agency leadership are on the agenda when the agency meets Monday. ...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 21, 2001... Jul. 21--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--IDACORP Inc. declared a common stock dividend of 46.5 cents per share, payable Aug. 30 to holders of record at the close of business Aug. 6. Subsidiary Idaho Power Co., meanwhile, declared quarterly dividend...

Idaho Travel Council Grants Promote Tourism.
July 21, 2001... Jul. 21--TWIN FALL, Idaho--Magic Valley's tourism promoters got a share of the state's cash this week. The Idaho Travel Council on Friday said it awarded $2.4 million in Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grants to 38 regional travel...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 20, 2001... Jul. 20--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--The Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Plus II job-creation campaign is still without a chairman. The campaign's governing committee met Thursday but did not elect a chairman from its ranks to...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Business Briefs Column.
July 19, 2001... Jul. 19--CLOSING DATES FOR CROP INSURANCE NEAR: USDA's Risk Management Agency is reminding Pacific Northwest producers who wish to purchase Multi-Peril Crop Insurance for the upcoming crop year of these sales closing dates: ...

Twin Falls, Idaho, Chamber Discusses Tourism, Telecom.
July 19, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 19--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Blame the U.S. economic downturn for slower Twin Falls tourism this summer, a local business leader said. At the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's Buzz Langdon Visitor's...

Seattle-Based Dairy Processor to Build New Facility in Jerome, Idaho.
July 18, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 18--JEROME, Idaho--Seattle-based dairy processor WestFarm Foods announced late Tuesday it plans to construct a technologically advanced, 70,500-square-foot dehydration facility alongside its existing...

Twin Falls, Idaho-Based Company Retains Employees of Seed Plant.
July 18, 2001... Byline: Loretta Burkhardt Jul. 18--FILER, Idaho--Six former employees of seed company Seminis Inc. were retained by Twin Falls-based APEX Containers Inc. when partners Gary Amoth and Andy Lott purchased the Seminis warehouses and loading...

Construction Values Increase in Idaho's Magic Valley Region.
July 17, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 17--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--With the help of spendy new homes in Blaine County and a dairy in western Twin Falls County, the region's construction sector in April saw a huge 43.9 percent leap in estimated...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 17, 2001... Jul. 17--IDAHO ENGAGES IN NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL INITIATIVE: Nine Idahoans are in New Orleans this week to work on ways to strengthen Idaho's entrepreneurial climate, the Idaho Department of Commerce said. Last year, Idaho was one of...

Potassium Key to Protecting Plants from Drought, Idaho Expert Says.
July 16, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 16--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--With water in short supply this season, making sure crops have enough potassium is key, some experts said. "Potassium deficient plants are more drought susceptible," said Paul...

Shifts in Potato Seed Production Mirror Tough Times.
July 16, 2001... Byline: Linda Robinson Jul. 16--When economics take a downward spiral as they have the last several years for potato growers, things start looking pretty scary. Concerns and worries -- some founded some not -- abound. Growers barely...

USDA Estimates Potato Production for 2001.
July 16, 2001... Jul. 16--IDAHO FALLS, Idaho--Potato growers got a bit of good news this week when the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the first production estimate for the 2001 potato crop. Acreage is down across the United States, particularly...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Business Briefs Column.
July 15, 2001... Jul. 15--JULY'S BUSINESS AFTER HOURS event for members of the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 25 -- on Wednesday this time only -- in conjunction with Historic Old Towne's "Twin Falls Tonight" outdoor...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Career Moves Column.
July 15, 2001... Jul. 15--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--TEAM AMERICA, a division of Team Mucho Inc. based in Worthington, Ohio, announced Mark D. Stubbs, formerly chief executive officer of Team America West Inc., accepted an appointment as regional counsel for Team...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Virginia S. Hutchins Column.
July 15, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 15-- TWIN FALLS, Idaho--RETAIL CENTER BOOSTS CONSTRUCTION: This one was a whopper: One project last month accounted for a bigger chunk of construction than all of June 2000's activity in Twin Falls. ...

Twin Falls, Idaho, Subway Restaurants to Offer College Scholarhips.
July 15, 2001... Jul. 15--Six of the Subway restaurants in Twin Falls will offer two college scholarships each spring to employees. Subway employees, typically with the franchise for more than a year, are given the chance to win one of the $300...

Business Development Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, Promotes Supervision Course.
July 14, 2001... Byline: Loretta Burkhart Jul. 14--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Twenty-one graduates of the College of Southern Idaho's Small Business Development Center will be honored in August after completing two years of leadership instruction through the...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 13, 2001... Jul. 13--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Two small business from Twin Falls and Jerome will be profiled at a state legislative hearing today in Boise. Aero-tronics Model Supply Co., a radio-control aircraft company in Twin Falls, and Moss Greenhouses,...

Jerome, Idaho, Coalition Hopes for High-Tech Development.
July 12, 2001... Byline: Virginia S. Hutchins Jul. 12--JEROME, Idaho--A coalition of Jerome civic, education and business interests is competing today for state help to develop a high-tech campus expected to bring new jobs and significant...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Money In Brief Column.
July 12, 2001... Jul. 12--ACCOUNTANT JUDITH RICHARDSON was appointed controller for Ameristar Casinos Inc., a Las Vegas-based gaming company that is a major Magic Valley employer at its Jackpot casinos. She will be responsible for Securities and Exchange...

Rural Consortium Nets Idaho Grant for Economic Development.
July 12, 2001... Jul. 12--BUHL, Idaho--The newly formed Rural Magic Valley Economic Development Association is preparing to hire a specialist to work on job creation after winning a $45,000 grant -- which could grow to $135,000 over three years -- from the...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Career Moves Column.
July 11, 2001... Jul. 11--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--KMVT announced the addition of Scott Gordon as the station's new Weekend sports producer and anchor. Originally from New York City, Gordon majored in broadcast journalism at Syracuse University and started at...

Drought Fuels Higher Hay Prices in Idaho.
July 8, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 8--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Buy early. That's the advice Magic Valley hay growers have for anyone looking for horse or feeder hay this year. Most hay growers got their first cutting -- if they were going to have...

Low Grain Acreage Hurts Idaho Growers.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 7--TWIN FALLS, Idaho--Producers substituted oats for barley and wheat this season, but the gamble may not have paid off. The combination of projected irrigation shortfalls across much of southern Idaho,...

Ranchers Get Update on Hansen, Idaho-Area Watershed Cleanup.
July 7, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 7--HANSEN, Idaho--Efforts to clean up Rock Creek are showing progress, but there is still work to be done. That was the message that nearly 30 ranchers and representatives from land management agencies heard...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Business Briefs Column.
July 2, 2001... Jul. 2--TYSON, IBP AGREE TO TERMS ON CHICKEN-BEEF MERGER: Tyson Foods and IBP Inc. -- which has ties to the Magic Valley -- agreed last week to terms that would merge the nation's largest chicken and beef producers, completing a deal that...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Career Moves Column.
July 2, 2001... Jul. 2--THE IDAHO SOCIETY of Certified Public Accountants announced its board of directors for 2001-02. Directors include Daniel De Kruyf of Leforgee Braga Donnelley Chtd. in Jerome and Tony Adkins of Van Engelen Chtd. Certified Public...

Idaho Cattle Tour to Benefit Agricultural Research Center.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Cathy Roemer Jul. 2--JEROME, Idaho--A cattle drive on wheels will roll across Idaho this fall, and the Magic Valley could be on the list of stopping places. A unique roundup, organized by the University of Idaho's College of...

Idaho Concerns Mount over Effects of Crop Poisoning by Herbicide.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Lorraine Cavener Jul. 2--PAUL, Idaho--While tests to assess damage to cropland from the herbicide Oust may take months to complete, community concerns are mounting about how far-reaching the effects will be. Farmers say wind...

The Times-News, Twin Falls, Idaho, Agriculture Notes Column.
July 2, 2001... Jul. 2--BUHL, Idaho--The Buhl Chamber of Commerce's board has settled on its pick for a new executive director, but by Friday afternoon chamber leaders hadn't been able to contact the woman to verify she'll take the job. So Vice...

Herbicide's EPA Designation as Waste Product Could Have Broad Impact.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Cindy Snyder Jul. 2--SUN VALLEY, Idaho--A court's decision to call a commonly used aquatic herbicide a "waste product" will impact more than the way moss is kept out of irrigation canals. "A bridge between the Clean Water Act...

Survey Profiles Sun Valley, Idaho's Share of Skier Market.
July 2, 2001... Byline: Karen Bossick Jul. 2--SUN VALLEY, Idaho--Winter visitors to Sun Valley are older, more affluent and more loyal repeat customers than visitors to other ski resorts in the West, a new survey shows. Sun Valley visitors average...