FOR THE WEEK OF:
Nov. 3 - Nov. 9, 1999

• Election Results

• Gas explosion in Elkhorn destroys two homes, injures three people Fire officials and neighbors amazed no one was killed in last Wednesdays blast

• Gas technician Dave Nelson of Hailey survives explosion Nelson airlifted to burn center in Salt Lake City where his condition is satisfactory.

• Four killed in plane crash near Challis Stanley pilot and three hunters die in backcountry

• County commissioners reconsider controversial Baseline Ranch subdivision project in Bellevue Triangle County P&Z members pushed for reversal of favorable commissioners vote

• Church on wheels Last-minute effort saves historic church and Louies restaurant building which was temporarily moved to a nearby Ketchum city parking lot

• Steamroller blues Editorial criticizes mushrooming St. Lukes hospital complex in McHanville declaring project is steamrolling through the county commissioners with virtually no controls

• Failed experiment Editorial says city of Sun Valley made mistake forcing council candidates to file for a specific seat which skews voting results

• Oregons assisted suicide setback only temporary Columnist Pat Murphy raps the House of Representatives for voting to overturn Oregons physician assisted suicide law

• A giant grab bag of young minds Columnist JoEllen Collins describes her job as a 5th grade teacher at the Community School as a blessing because of the childrens fresh perceptions of the world

• The optimism of Oliver Arts section features Laughing Stock company bringing Oliver production to Sun Valley Opera House

• The 1999 Wood River High School boys soccer team won back to back state championships for the first time the team on Saturday defeated favored Twin Falls 2-1 in double overtime for its second straight State A-2 boys tournament title

• Hailey starts thinking about the holidays Kickoff is the Friday after Thanksgiving with the third annual lighting of the city holiday decorations and tree

• Public Notice Summary

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• Other Stories This Week:

  Skiing is right around the corner as Baldy gets its first snow dusting
  Medical malpractice suit against Dr. Ross Donald filed by a Bellevue woman is settled
  P&Z tables Ohio Gulch subdivision application
  Power poles relocation surprises Ketchum council
  Flying Heart Ranch wins berm case with county
  Blaine County P&Z to consider future of McHanville
  Chain collision causes traffic delay on Highway 75 but no serious injuries
  Threat from Sawtooth fire eliminated
  News of Record
  

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