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VV- LIGHTS OUT Caferro claims lightweight amateur boxing title Sports (ti (1 in C0UPn savinEs in ij) todays newspaper 4 i i IRs 20 under 40 is here. Find out which young adults are helping make Helena a better place Insert Independent cord 50 Sunday, june 14, 2009 I I serving iielena, since 1867 IN Senator Baucus bached heavily by health interests MT senator receiv ed nearly a quarter of all campaign funds from health, insurance groups By MIKE DENNISON IR Stale Bateau As Sen. Max Baucus has taken the lead on health WE TRUST Economists say inflation of the dollar could be a real concern in the wake of stimulus spending. By JOHN HARRINGTON Independent Record Want to feel like a tril-lionaire? You can do it, right downtown. At Wayne Miller Coins, the eponymous owner just I purchased a fistful of cur rency from Zimbabwe in increasingly large incre ments.

Hes got a bill worth $5 I billion, another worth $100 I billion and the largest worth an astonishing $100 trillion. You can own it for nine bucks. Its worth is as a novelty item to show the extreme of what can happen if a country continues to over-spend and under-produce, Miller said. Hes selling the notes, but hes also holding them up as a cautionary example of the ravages of inflation. In light of the hundreds of billions of dollars in economic stimulus spending flooding the American economy in recent months, many observers believe a period of inflation in this country is right around the corner.

Miller doesnt believe the U.S. Mint will resort to printing $100 trillion notes anytime soon. But inflation wouldn have to approach those levels for it to have a devastating effect on the nation economy. While nobody expects the U.S. economy to follow a course like that of Zimbabwe, a number of economists are concerned that the current machinations of the government to try and stave off a recession will lead to inflationary problems in the tuture.

More INFLATION, page 8A professionals. These donations total about $3.4 million, or $1,500 a day, every day, from January 2003 through 2008. Baucus, who chairs the Senate Finance Committee that is drafting a major health care reform bill this month, insists this cavalcade of money is not unduly influencing his work. No matter the issue, Max always puts Montana first, said his spokesman, Ty Matsdorf. Max will continue to do whats right for our state, and groups like SEIU (a union representing thousands of health care workers) and AARP (a senior citizens group) wouldnt line up in support of his health care reform effort if this wasnt More BAUCUS, page 10 A care reform in theU.S.

Senate, hes also become Baucus a leader in something else: Campaign money received from health-and insurance-industry interests. In the past six years, nearly one -fourth of every dime raised by Baucus, and his political-action committee has come from groups and individuals associated with drug companies, insurers, hospitals, medical-supply firms, health-service companies and other health IR papMc by Denny Lester Inflation occurs when an economy has too much money chasing too few goods and services. Demand drives prices up, because people have more money to spend and fewer things to spend them on. Testing the waters Last Chance Splash Park and Pool set to open on Tuesday Family, friends gather to mourn teens death, commemorate his life By ANGELA BRANDT Independent Record One of the key attributes the Rev. Rick Grieve recalls about Cory Adam Andrewski was his sly, mischievous grin.

It would make the pastor wonder if he should laugh, cry or not even ask. Andrewski, 16, will be remembered as a free spirit with remarkable energy, Grieve said during a memorial service Saturday morning. Grieve, who served as Andrewskis camp counselor, said he struggled over the last week to find the right words to say. Its hard to make sense of days like today, he told about 200 people gathered at First Assembly of God. Andrewski was shot and killed on June 3.

The alleged shooter, 17-year-old Sebastian Olivares -Coster, also seriously injured Kahner 15, and Joey Wohlers, 16. Theres no other way to describe this but absolute tragedy but we cant let it be in vain, Grieve said. Andrewskis grandfather George McCauley urged those in attendance to relieve themselves their pain, jealousies and vindictiveness in honor of his grandson. Be a better person that would be his goal, he said. The gathering was a chance to mourn Andrewskis death and celebrate his life.

He was a people-person with a keen sense of humor, McCauley said. Andrewski would share short jokes such as How do you cook a crocodile? In a crock pot," he added. When asked, Andrewski would say he wanted to be a bum when he grew up. Believe me, as much as he wanted to be -hed never make it as a bum," McCauley said with a chuckle. Andrewski was born in Rome, New York and moved to Montana in 1999- He was a student at Capital High School.

He was an avid snow-boarder and skateboarder in addition to loving More MEMORIAL, page 8A By LARRY KLINE Independent Record Schools out and the suns come time for summer fun. Helenas refurbished and" expanded $2.8 million Last Chance Splash Water Park and Pool is set to open to the public Tuesday, though a slew of area youth will get a free test swim Monday as officials and staffers ready themselves for the debut splash. Cannonball, jack-knife plunges and spray gun fights will soon accompany swooshing waterslide runs, lazy-river sunbathing and splashing laughter in a toddler-friendly pool. Kids in town are going to have a great summer, Parks Superintendent Rich Lynd said. The facility opens to the general public Tuesday at 1 p.m., and the seasons set to run through Aug.

22. The centerpieces will undoubtedly be the two new waterslides one offers a steep, quick drop and the other is a nice, long ride with high-banked turns and good speed -along with the spray park, which comes complete with motion-triggered spray features and interactive water toys. 11 IB 1 Kunkel Independent Record The waterslides will be ninning Tuesday at Helena's new Last Chance Splash Water Park and Pool at Memorial Park. The gates open at 1 p.m. Video online Visit helenair com today to see an exclusive sneak pruvew of th Last Chance Splash V.atei Park and Pool swatei slide erpeiience herself with final details in preparation for Mondays test run.

Children with the Helena Lions Club youth swim More SPLASH, page 10A City Manager Tim Burton said. Its just wonderful how it blends into the rest of the park. This just couldnt be a better location. It just complements everything that was already here. Parks and Recreation Director Amy Teegarden grinned with relieved satisfaction as she led Independent Record staffers and city officials on a tour Friday.

Shes been busying Of course, parents with young children will delight in the zero-depth pools gently sloping concrete entrance, which has about the same pitch as a typical beach. And the lazy rivers name doesnt lie its nice to relax and float. The waters heated to a comfortable 84 degrees. Actually, picking the best part of Helenas new summer playground isnt easy. I think its fabulous, INDEX Inside todays Independent Record Today online 4A 6D 38 IB 3C 5C 7C IE 2D IF 3f 4E 2A 3E Opmion Puzzies Scoreboard Sports Travel TV Weddmgs Bjsness Classified Montana Mones Mutua's Crime Map Gbtuar es Check out an interactive listing of Sunday open houses online at helenair com VoL65 No.

172 1 406-447-4000 High 75 1 LOW 48 .11 o-vrto 7 Full weather on page 2A Fresh pavement New blacktop is down on Marysville Road with the $7 million project set to finish later this summer IF Working for You Taking a forced furlough from work can be used as a chance to catch up on yard work, tram for a marathon or simply take in an aHernoon matinee Don squander this time for yourself. 1ID IliipiF 6111 18134ll08700 OO.