BJ bridge announces results

BJ Duplicate Bridge Club in Rupert has announced the results of Tuesday play.

North-South: 1. Vera Mai and Nanette Woodland, 2. Dot Creason and Jackie Brown, 3. Eunice Merrigan and Barbara Carney, 4. Lila Bumann and Marian Snow.

East-West: 1. Mildred Wolf and Sheila Hubsmsith, 2. Nancy Gibson and Trudy Carver, 3. Dee and Jane Keicher, 4. Marlene Temple and Shirley Harris.

Games are held at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rupert Elks. For partners and more information: Steve Sams, 878-3997 or Vera Mai, 436-4163.

Property Tax Reduction deadline is Wednesday

The deadline to apply for the 2009 Property Tax Reduction is Wednesday, according to the Minidoka County Treasurer's office.

The tax reduction program reduces property taxes for qualified applicants. If you qualify, the property taxes on your home and up to one acre of land may be reduced by as much as $1,320. To be eligible, claimants must have no more than $28,000 in income for 2008 after deducting non-reimbursed medical expenses. They must also be in at least one of the following categories as of January 1: Age 65 or older; widow(er) of any age; disabled (as recognized by the Social Security Administration, Veterans Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board or Federal Civil Service); blind; fatherless or motherless child under 18 years old; or former prisoner of war or hostage.

Documentation showing proof of citizenship is needed for new applicants. Receipts or paid statements will be needed on all medical expenses.

Applications are being taken at the Minidoka County Treasurer's office in Rupert, 436-7188 and at the Cassia County Assessor's office in Burley, 878-3540.

Rupert native graduates from Army basic training

Army Pvt. Cody J. Holmes has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

Holmes is the son of Kay Holmes of Rupert and a 2008 graduate of the Centennial Job Corps Center, Nampa.

CSI holds Gettysburg class

The College of Southern Idaho Mini-Cassia enrichment program has scheduled a three-week opportunity to step back in time and learn about the Battle of Gettysburg. Classes will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 30 to May 14.

Gettysburg was one of the most important battles of the Civil War. This three-week course will delve into the leadership, unique geography and the organization of the armies involved. Joe Colflesh will include museum quality replicas and original items from the era in the classroom experience.

Cost is $30. Information: 678-1400.

Trinity Lutheran Church to hold salad luncheon

Trinity Lutheran Church Parish Hall will host its Spring Salad Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the church, corner of Eighth and I streets, Rupert.

The menu will feature salads, desserts and beverages. Crafts, baked goods and noodles will be offered for sale. Admission is by free-will donation. Proceeds go to Meals on Wheels.

CSI M-C holds computer scrapbooking class

The College of Southern Idaho Mini-Cassia Center is offering a computerized Digital Scrapbooking class from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, April 22 to May 13.

Instructor Lance Pincock will cover creating computer pages that can be copied or e-mailed to family and friends.

Cost is $40. Information: 678-1400.

Free ham dinner is April 18

There will be a free community ham dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 18, at the Burley United Methodist Church, 450 E. 27th St.

Information: 678-2184.

Area students named to ISU dean's list

The Idaho State University 2008 fall semester dean's list for the College of Arts and Sciences has been announced by Scott Hughes, Ph.D., interim dean of the college.

To qualify for the dean's list, students must complete at least 12 semester credits and receive a grade point average of 3.66 or higher.

Students from the Mini-cassia area include:

Burley: Chelsea L. Boehmer, Steven C. Boehmer, Alex J. Ferguson, Andrea A. Gochnour and Lance W. Pincock.

Heyburn: Judaea Fisk.

Paul: Shannon L. Brown.

Rupert: Natalie Ashby, Jason D. Bond, Brady A. Cook, Michelle Roth and Stacie M. Severson.

CSI M-C offers PowerPoint class

The College of Southern Idaho Mini-Cassia enrichment program has scheduled Office 2007 PowerPoint classes will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Mondays, April 20 to May 11.

Shirley Stauffer will teach students to create high-impact presentations with audio and music added.

Cost is $40. Information: 678-1400.

Burley library has new items

New items at the Burley Public Library include:

Adult DVDs

"Quantum of Solace," "Marley & Me," "Scoop".

Adult fiction

"Imager" by L.E. Modesitt, Jr., "Dragons of Spring Dawning" by Margaret Weis/Tracy Hickman, "Hazardous Duty" by Betsy Brannon Green, "Long Last" by Harlan Coben.

Adult mystery

"Manna From Hades" by Carola Dunn.

Young adult fiction

"It's My Life" by Melody Carlson, "Morning in a Different Place" by Mary Ann McGuigan.

Juvenile fiction

"Babymouse Rock Star" by Jennifer L. Holm/Matthew Holm, "Peggony-Po A Whale of a Tale" by Andrea Davis Pinkney/Brian Pinkney, "The Arrival" by Shaun Tan.