In brief: Man in fair condition after evening rollover
A 20-year-old man was listed in fair condition Sunday evening after he rolled his SUV on Saturday night.
Dustin C. Baumberger, of Deary, Idaho, was traveling near Deary when his 1993 Toyota 4Runner went off the road, according to a news release from the Idaho State Police. The vehicle rolled twice and came to rest on its tires. Baumberger, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected.
Baumberger was taken to Kootenai Medical Center. Toxicology results were still pending Sunday, according to the release.
– Chris Rodkey
Conconully, Wash.
Spur Peak fire more than half contained
The Spur Peak fire was holding at about 360 acres Sunday with containment at 65 percent, a fire official said.
“We have rough line on some of the rest but it’s not secured,” fire spokeswoman Mary Huels said.
The fire, in the Okanogan National Forest about 12 miles northwest of the town of Conconully in north-central Washington, is not threatening any buildings. No injuries had been reported.
“We’re very pleased that it has stayed as calm as it has,” Huels said. “It’s pretty much stayed put for the last three days.”
There were 415 firefighters battling the blaze in rough terrain, she said, with support from six helicopters, road graders and a couple of bulldozers.
“Most of it’s a people show because of the remote location,” Huels said. “They can’t bring fire engines in – it’s a roadless area that’s burning.”
She said the primary concern Sunday was the possibility of rising winds Sunday night and today. “Rain’s not forecast to come in till probably Tuesday or Wednesday,” Huels said.
Some firefighters had set up a rough camp near the fire, she said. “We hope to have them out of there by Tuesday.”
– Associated Press
Preston, Idaho
Film brings small town into big time
A hit film about this sleepy farm town on the Utah border has generated $1 million for Preston, according to the town’s chamber of commerce.
“Napoleon Dynamite,” a low-budget, feel-good comedy centered around the title character, an awkward teenager played by Jon Heder, has coasted into cult status. It features more than 100 extras from Preston High School and prominently displays the town’s stolid landmarks.
The film cost $400,000 to make in 2004, but since then has grossed $40 million in the United States and spawned a cottage industry of “Napoleon Dynamite” memorabilia in Preston.
The second-annual Napoleon Dynamite festival wrapped up over the weekend. The event featured a Napoleon look-alike contest, as well as a moon boot dance and Happy Hands club performance at Preston High School – mimicking scenes from the movie.
– Associated Press