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The Summer Solstice this year occurs precisely at 4:07 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 21st. That is when the sun will be directly over the Tropic of Cancer at 23.5 degrees North Latitude. That is also as far north as the sun gets. Of course, this is determined by the tilt of the earth on its axis, with the north pole tilted toward the sun this time of year. Get out and celebrate this first day of summer and the longest day of the year.

Average low temperatures this week are at 38-degrees, up a couple degrees from last week.

We are mostly out of danger now of seeing below freezing temps in the mornings. However, just to warn you, the record low temperature this week is 22-degrees, which happened on June 25th, 1953. That would be considered a “hard” freeze. The coldest we have been during this week, more recently, is 28-degrees, on June 23rd, 2013, when it got down to 28-degrees.

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The average high temperature this week in Jackson is 75-degrees, up four degrees from last week. The record high temperature this week is 95-degrees, set back on June 26th, 1988.

That summer of 1988 went on to be one of the hottest and driest summers on record. June’s average monthly high in 1988 was 84-degrees, 12 degrees above normal. Total rainfall was only 0.35 inches, more than an inch below the historic average for June.

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THIS MONTH AVERAGE PRECIPITATION: 1.63 inches RECORD PRECIPITATION: 4.81 inches (1967) AVERAGE SNOWFALL: .01 inches RECORD SNOWFALL: 5 inches (1973)

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Seeing Jackson Through Indigenous Eyes

As a global tourist destination, Jackson has a duty to responsibly reflect Native people, culture and history

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remember Jackson from my childhood. My family would venture to Yellowstone National Park and then travel through Jackson on our way to Fort Hall, Idaho, for the annual Shoshone-Bannock Festival Pow-wow.

Viewing the Tetons as we drove over the ridge from Dubois was always a stunning moment. We would stop to take pictures, posing in front of the magnificent peaks. While the mountains captivated us, the chance to see the animals that my ancestors held sacred was more alluring.

Seeing the buffalo reminded me of who I was and where I came from; it was my connection to the past. Growing up, I remember hearing stories of the traumas and losses of my people—a reminder that not too long ago the buffalo too had almost went extinct. To know their presence was close to the town of Jackson gave me a good feeling.

I looked forward to the yearly trips to Jackson.

As a Native American freelance journalist for Wyoming Public Radio, I recently visited Jackson to discuss the importance of reporting on Native communities. My trip happened to fall on the heels of controversy surrounding Bar T 5 Chuckwagon. The business had recently come under public scrutiny for using white actors to depict Native Americans in its parade entry and its decades-long shows in Cache Creek.

This time around, I saw Jackson in a different light.

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I stopped and talked to locals, visited stores and tourist attractions. In doing so, I saw a side of Jackson that does not represent the Native community.

At the Jackson Hole Historical Society, I looked for information on Native American history. Instead, I found only history of the early pioneers.

I was also disturbed that Jackson has no monuments or statues of the first people of the land. I wanted to see authentic images—images that depict a culture that still resides close to Jackson. I was struck how the town uses Native American names, symbols and culture for capital gain. I saw the words “Indian” and “Native” everywhere, but saw no Native people.

The problem is that the indigenous peoples of the United States are not benefiting from the revenues generated around popular tourist locales such as Jackson.

I turned to my aunt and de facto assistant, a member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. “Wouldn’t it be awesome to have real Natives posing in pictures with tourists?” I said.

I imagined a teepee in the Town Square, with tours inside and a story told from actual tribal people from the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. Visitors and residents would experience Jackson Hole in a way it had never been portrayed before.

Instead, tourists are largely fed a false narrative that plays on the town’s Western history without acknowledging

the Natives who planted roots not far from the town. Yellowstone, for example, was once home to the Native tribes before the land became the first national park.

If tourists who visit Jackson Hole learned the true history of the area, they might consider venturing beyond the confines of Jackson Hole.

The Wind River Reservation is located 142 miles from Jackson. It is the home of the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes. It is a place of beautiful natural sights, and the Wind River mountains are just as stunning as the Tetons. It is a place that has a little something for everyone. I know of some people who even think of it as the Las Vegas of Wyoming. Admittedly, I don’t care for gambling, but when I visit the gift shops at the Wind River Hotel & Casino and The Shoshone Rose Casino, I find authentic Native-made jewelry and art.

If Jackson wants to recount history, if it wants to profit off Native culture with art, jewelry and performance, it should tell the whole story, the real story. And it should employ authentic performers and work directly with Native American artists from the Wind River Reservation.

Until this happens, the town of Jackson will remain a cultural desert, known only for its ski resorts and national parks. PJH

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fter 42.5 years toiling critical views of slaughtering for the same compaYellowstone bison, expressny, doing exceptional, ing concern about translaudable things on behalf of boundary park grizzlies getthe clients who pay his salting shot in state-sponsored ary, most employees would trophy hunts of bears, and at least get a gold watch of even pondering the limits of gratitude. how many visitors the parks It’s the noble American can hold. thing to do, the decent thing, Zinke and his political and it reflects as much on the appointees “treated him as values and character of those if he had become a problem,” giving out the recognition as Finley said. “He wanted to the person receiving it. retire from Yellowstone. He I’ve been on the phone deserved to be here and yet in recent days talking to this administration, through two dozen people, asking its own crass self-interthem for their interpretaest, treated him with malYellowstone Superintendent Dan Wenk was dismissed from his position with ice. This isn’t how brilliant tion of what happened to less than a year till retirement.

Yellowstone National Park careers are supposed to Superintendent Dan Wenk. end.”

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Finley said, often Zinke and his political boasts about honor and glory appointees in Washington, due to his service as a Navy D.C., decided Wenk must be Seal. “[He] says he has treremoved from America’s first mendous admiration for and highest-profile national those who serve their counRyan Zinke’s removal of Ystone park. try in uniform. Well, I and Wenk himself was noti- superintendent has sparked national outrage tens of thousands of others fied he had been officialam proud to call myself a

BY TODD WILKINSON | @BigArtNature ly replaced via an Interior veteran of the Park Service,” Department press release Finley explained. “Over a had 60 days to re-report to Washington that was emailed out and which didn’t to become the Park Service’s Capitol century, we tried to recruit some of the even mention his name. It said the next region director, a position widely con- best-educated, most highly motivated Yellowstone superintendent would be sidered a demotion. and thoughtful employees to enter our Cameron “Cam” Sholly, the current Park In the checklist memo given to Wenk, ranks. Dan Wenk was one of them and Service Midwest regional director and the fourth option reads, “I decline the he delivered.” son of a former Yellowstone chief rang- reassignment. I understand that I will After a pause, Finley added, “My fear er. It said Sholly, who graduated from subject to adverse action procedures.” is that this secretary and the administraMontana’s Gardiner High School along Former Yellowstone Supt. Mike tion will do anything possible to underYellowstone’s northern border, would Finley, now chair of the Oregon Fish mine the stewardship philosophy of the take the helm in August. and Wildlife Commission, spent 32 years rank and file employees. If they are sucRecently-retired Yellowstone his- with the Park Service becoming one of cessful in doing this, then the very image torian Lee Whittlesey told me no the most respected in the history of the of noble government service that is so Yellowstone superintendent in modern agency and was asked by Barack Obama engrained in Park Service identity will times has been exiled the way Wenk to be the national Park Service direc- become that of just another bureaucratic is by Zinke and colleagues. Although tor during his administration. Finley agency.” senior executives are subject to transfer, declined the president’s offer.

Finley then emphasized one more a Yellowstone superintendent has never During our chat, Finley made one thing. “If Zinke had any decency, he been forced out. thing clear. Those who love Yellowstone would have the courage to pick up the “It’s never happened the way this is should not hold Sholly responsible for phone and give Wenk a call, thanking going down,” Whittlesey said. what happened to Wenk. “Cam has the him for his service to country. That’s Wenk, who planned to retire next right stuff,” he said. what noble soldiers do. That’s what an March, had his options spelled out in For his part, Wenk, doing the digni- Interior secretary worthy of our respect a stark memo issued by controversial fied thing, immediately and voluntarily would do. They always choose doing the Acting Park Service Director Danny issued a statement of congratulations. honorable thing over the reprehensible.”

Smith who has been a subject in two But it had to first be cleared by Interior PJH Inspector General investigations. officials in Washington.

The latest involves Smith, in January Columnist Todd Wilkinson, founder Wenk, 66, possesses a list of accolades of this year, being observed telling a and career accomplishments. If he were of Mountain Journal (mountainjournal. joke as he strolled through the Interior a corporate executive he would be treat- org) is also author of Grizzlies of Pilgrim building in Washington D.C., grabbing ed as a superstar.

Creek about famous Jackson Hole grizhis crotch and then proceeding to panzly bear 399 featuring 150 photographs Finley noted there’s no other explanatomime himself urinating on the wall. tion for his mistreatment other than him by Tom Mangelsen available only at Wenk was informed by Smith that he being punished—for being vocal in his mangelsen.com/grizzly.

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Immigrants are Helping Fuel Local Economy A new report quantifies their contributions and outlines many of the challenges they increasingly confront

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t’s no secret immigrants comprise a large portion of the local workforce.

Now there is data on the critical role they play in supporting Teton County’s economy. A report by law professor Noah Novogrodsky of the University of Wyoming and the national nonprofit New American Economy (NAE) quantifies the local economic contributions of immigrants.

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foreign-born population is of working age and that percentage is steadily increasing.

The report focuses on Latino immigrants, who comprised almost three quarters of the county’s immigrant population in 2015, but it also looks at J-1 student visa holders. The J-1 visa, which allows foreign students to work and study in the U.S., brings essential service workers to Teton County who support the tourist industry in the shoulder seasons, when Jackson’s U.S.-born student population leaves work to return to school.

“Immigrants are integral to a successful, thriving economy, and if you look deeply at the report it’s clear that certain industries would collapse in Wyoming without immigrant labor,” Novogrodsky said. Indeed, immigrant workers are present in every key industry in Jackson.

Immigrants comprise 11.8 percent of agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting jobs, and 11 percent of tourism, hospitality and recreation jobs.

One22 director Sharel Love says the contributions of immigrants is something that has been obvious to much of the community, but “it’s not enough just to tell stories,” she said. “We really do need the social science to back us up in order to get anywhere. Now we have evidence and research to support those kinds of intuitions that we’ve known for generations.”

Love said One22 is already applying the study’s data to make changes and additions to the services they provide. The report will help secure funding, and also connect organizations that are doing similar work near and far, which Love hopes will pave the way for stronger networks of support.

But despite what Teton County’s immigrants contribute, the scales of reciprocity are far from balanced.

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Challenges and Solutions The study points to a variety of challenges, like lack of access to “low-cost legal assistance with immigration law matters, drivers’ licenses or municipal identification cards, Spanish-language services, affordable housing, and educational support.”

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In a state waving goodbye to its young workforce, population growth is an increasingly hot topic. The report’s data emphasizes the role of immigrants in adding to Teton County’s population, particularly among working-age people. From 2010 to 2015, roughly 28 percent of the total population growth in Teton County came from immigration. Immigrants contributed nearly $350 million to Teton County’s total industry output, and spent about $90 million of disposable income locally.

Gov. Matt Mead recently launched the ENDOW (Economically Needed Diversification Options for Wyoming) campaign, a 20-year initiative that aims to diversify the economy statewide, and entice Wyoming’s young people to stay.

Economic diversification is a huge issue for Wyoming, as there is a lack of career options for college-educated young people.

Mining is the state’s largest industry, and many college grads see moving elsewhere as their only option. ENDOW will invest heavily in technology to create new jobs.

This is a long-term initiative, however, and Jackson Rep. Mike Gierau–D, said by supporting the working immigrant population, the state could find a fast solution.

“There might be a lot of that core employment need here under our very noses, in our own communities,” he said.

In 2014, nearly half the U.S.-born population was working age (16-64), compared to almost three quarters of the foreign-born population. The ratio is similar in Teton County: more than 60 percent of the U.S.-born population is working age. Meanwhile, almost 90 percent of the

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who moved here when they were infants, and although they feel at home, they have experienced a spectrum of challenges. Vanessa, 23, moved to Jackson from Tlaxcala, Mexico, with her family when she was two years old. She has been working since she was 13, and had to use papers with that name in order to work at such a young age. She has gone by Vanessa ever since.

Vanessa is a DACA recipient and has a Mexican Consulate ID, which allows her to cash checks from work and provide identification. She cannot obtain a Wyoming driver’s license, a significant source of stress. “You could be pulled over and asked if you have a license,” she said. “Also, when immigration comes into town, you never know if they will be around and just stop you.” Vanessa also laments that her immigration status

keeps her from getting a better job.

More than anything, she wants to become a legal U.S. citizen. “It has been about 22 years that I have lived here and from the time I could try to apply for citizenship to now, there has been no way of getting there and it’s basically just being stuck in the same spot.” DACA has been of some help to her, but she has would like to establish residency and citizenship because she has no plans to leave.

Many local immigrants, not just DACA recipients, are in need of legal counsel for citizenship status. Trefonas Law’s Rosie Read, Jackson’s sole full-time immigration lawyer, said the dearth of “reliable, accessible advice” for local immigrants is “the most important need for that community that should be addressed.”

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Trefonas is still an important pillar of legal counsel in the immigrant community, but she has since become the only full-time public defender in Teton and Sublette counties, and now maintains a roster of just 30 immigration cases in Jackson. That leaves Read. “One and a half attorneys for an immigrant population of this size is just not enough,” Read said.

Read cautioned there are many people all over the country who take advantage of immigrants’ desperation to find legal counsel.

In Latin American countries, the word notario, Spanish for notary, refers to officials with similar expertise as attorneys, Read said. This is why many notaries in the U.S., who do not have the power of an attorney, often take advantage of some immigrants’ interpretation of the word to provide immigration counsel for a fee.

Immigrants often resort to these do-it-yourself solutions because their English skills are limited. One22’s Language Access Center provides translation services for Spanish speakers in medical settings, and plans on expanding services into other critical areas including legal counsel, education, health and wellness, and some limited availability for commercial enterprise, Love said.

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The fight for greater access to legal counsel and Spanish translation services is not new for local immigrants. Jorge Moreno, 36, is a local activist, translator, and former case worker for One22, and has been working to support immigrants in Jackson for years. Moreno moved to Jackson from Mexico City in 1996, and since he got into local activism in 2013 he has worked with a number of local nonprofits to grant immigrants greater access to translation services, legal counsel and affordable housing.

He is also a certified translator, and has recently become an official liaison between different construction companies, all of which are Latino-run, and their clients around town. Moreno uses his bilingual abilities, as well as his relationships with the Latino community, to build trust and foster connections between Spanish-speakers and “Anglos,” in the hopes that Latino business owners and contractors will eventually be able to run their businesses and meet new clients on their own.

Moreno sees his work with local construction companies as behind-thescenes, and hopes that by supporting these small businesses now, they will eventually be able to stand on their own.

“I want them to be so confident that they will not need me. They would be a strong

enough company that would not really need my services,” he said, even though their independence would mean a pay cut for him.

Sacrifice is a huge part of Moreno’s activism. He has donated hundreds of hours of volunteer time to organizations like the Latino Resource Center, Family Services, and the Teton County Access to Justice Center.

Moreno’s efforts have made differences in the lives of local immigrants, but it is also hard for him to continue donating much of his time to volunteer work and activism. “Jackson is where I want my kids to grow up,” Moreno said. “Sadly, it’s something that I see that is less and less possible due to the high cost of living.”

Fighting for the Future

The study’s economic approach could present a renewed argument for increased governmental support for immigrants in Wyoming. This is the first time immigration in Teton County has been examined so closely, and the results could have implications statewide.

Gierau sees the report as an opportunity to push harder, on both sides of the aisle, for support for Wyoming’s immigrants. They could be a solution to Wyoming’s economic issues rather than a moral argument, he said.

For people like Marcos Hernandez, who co-owns Streetfood at the Stagecoach in Wilson, and now Butter—a new restaurant in Victor, Idaho—with his wife, Amelia Hatchard, he wants people to understand that immigrants are tenacious and hard-working, that it doesn’t necessarily get easier when they come to the U.S. Hernandez immigrated to Jackson from Leon, Mexico, in 2005 and although he has been here more than a decade, he is constantly aware that he is in a different country, speaking a language other than his own.

“I’m in somebody else’s house,” he said. “That’s how I feel. So everything that I do is a challenge for me. If it weren’t for my wife, I probably wouldn’t be here.”

With Hatchard’s help, Hernandez launched their businesses, but his reliance on his wife is never far from his mind. Hernandez makes an exhausting effort to conduct his businesses in English, a language with which he is not completely comfortable. Unlike Vanessa, he moved here as an adult and grappled with a new language and culture, as well as a dependence on his wife for citizenship, which made him feel like he needed to do more to be taken seriously.

“I don’t have to do 100 percent, I have to do 150 percent,” he said. PJH

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Ahead of his local appearance, gender justice warrior Jackson Katz dismantles masculinity and reassembles male responsibility

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he phrase “violence against women” is misleading, Jackson Katz often tells audiences. The author and educator is a prominent voice in the movement for gender justice. An honest description would be “men’s violence against women,” as the vast majority of crimes committed against women are by men. It is Katz’s mission to train men to take responsibility to end violence against women rather than tune it out as a “women’s issue.”

The Community Safety Network (CSN) is bringing Katz to Jackson to share this message. He will give a free presentation, “Men, Women, and #MeToo,” 5 to 7 p.m.

Thursday at the Jackson Hole High School auditorium.

Katz has worked extensively with athletes and recently was part of a congressional hearing that focused on sexual harassment in the service industry in the #MeToo era. Given that much of Teton County’s population is either involved with athletics or the service industry, his message is likely to resonate.

“Katz has been an inspiration for many years,” said Shannon Nichols, CSN’s director of outreach and prevention. “He’s given me new ways to think about the

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fact that change is on the horizon, and that each person can change their individual actions, the way we think, the way we talk, and most importantly, the way we act, to create a world that’s safer for people.”

On one hand, Katz seems a rarity. He is a well-known male advocate for gender equality in a field dominated by women, a former football player who minored in women’s studies at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

His violence prevention and education program, Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP), is the first of its kind to work with athletic organizations and the military to end gender based violence. Among many other teams, he has worked with the New England Patriots, the Boston Red Sox, NASCAR, and the Marine Corps. The U.S. Navy has implemented MVP on bases across the world.

Katz has made several documentaries about sexism and the media and written two books: The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Men Can Help and Man Enough? Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and the Politics of Presidential Masculinity.

As one of a few well-known males in his field, he is targeted by men who see him as a traitor. He’s been called a “pussy” and a “man-gina”; his critics say he’s been Katz-strated.

These insults do not sting anymore but they can be “powerful in keeping a lot of men in place and conforming to the system,” he told Planet Jackson Hole.

The irony, though, is that the cultural dynamics that make violence against women so prevalent and that make it possible for him to be dismissed as a “pussy” hurt all men.

“The same system that produces men who abuse women also produces men who abuse other men and men who abuse themselves,” he said.

Men are more likely to be perpetrators of every kind of crime, from theft to rape, and are also more likely to hurt themselves. Katz pointed to suicide statistics: “There are 32,000 gun deaths in the U.S. each year, and two-thirds of those are suicides. The vast majority of those are men.”

Understanding why men abuse women requires questioning how violence and masculinity have become so interwoven. When men step up to intervene in gender based violence, they also step away from a system that hurts them, Katz said.

In that way, he explained, he is not at all a rarity, not fighting a niche cause. The cause for gender justice is for everybody, and it is one that generations of men and women have committed their lives to advancing.

For now, Katz challenges those who will attend his talk—especially men—to see themselves as part of this cause, a cause to which they have the ability and responsibility to contribute. Ahead of his Jackson presentation, Planet Jackson Hole sat down with Katz.

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Planet Jackson Hole: Most of the people who work to end gender violence are women. Why is it important for men to participate as well, and how does it also benefit them?

Jackson Katz: If you are a man and are committed to fundamental justice and fairness then you shouldn’t need anything more than that. You need to think about questions like, “Who are you and who do you want to be? … do you believe in the golden rule?” If the answer is that you’re a man and you believe in basic concepts like equal justice under the law then you should be involved in this. Gender inequality is fundamentally wrong.

But there are ways that men are also beneficiaries. The same system that produces men who abuse men produces men who abuse other men and men who abuse themselves. It’s not one or the other, we care about women and we care about men, it’s not either or.

Men’s violence against women and against one another is all a part of the same system, and if you understand the ideology behind both you realize they’re pieces of a much bigger puzzle. Feminism is not anti-male. It’s actually at the cutting edge of helping men think about how the relationship between violence and manhood has harmed countless women and men. It gives us ways to think about ourselves that are potentially transformative and healthy.

Feminist thinkers were at the cutting edge of having conversations about depression in men.

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thinkers who encourage thinking critically about the driving forces behind, for example, an inability to seek help—discussions renewed by events like Anthony Bourdain’s suicide. The men’s health movement is a growing consciousness of ways of thinking about how gender norms shape boys and men’s health outcomes—psychological, physical, emotional—and they credit the feminist leaders of the women’s health movement for creating the intellectual architecture and social and political framework and cultural beliefs about manhood.

and advantage in patriarchal structures that are deeply, deeply rooted.

And, this has to come from intersectional thinking. You can’t just say “men” as if there aren’t differences among men ... some white working class men feel they’ve been left behind, and they see a wealthy white woman who has had way more economic privilege than they have and they hear the word “sexism” and it doesn’t feel like it applies to their lives. Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status need to be marbled into the conversation

PJH: So one of the impacts of this work is to help men be more connected with themselves and others, but sexual and gender based violence is also born of power and entitlement. Is it important to see both?

PJH: Since the #MeToo movement has gained momentum, I’ve had more and more conversations with men who are looking back on their pasts differently, wondering if they’ve done something wrong. They also seem nervous about relationships with women in the future, not sure if or how this movement will change things. Is this something you’re noticing, and what are your recommendations to men with these questions or concerns?

Race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status need to be marbled into the conversation.

Katz: Yes, and the second part, entitlement, is really necessary to see. Some men who are interested in men’s emotional lives are in complete denial that there is also a political system where men have the vast majority of social and political power in the world.

When you start talking about power and privilege, you lose them because they just want to know how to improve men’s emotional health but they don’t want to go into the power and inequality. But you can do both.

You can attend to men’s needs and acknowledge that men have enormous privilege

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Katz: This is part of the process. I think we’re at the beginning of it. There’s no settled answer to the question of how do men move forward … but this is not an individual problem. It’s not isolated to individuals going through their own process. It’s the role of educators, writers, and cultural leaders to have dialogues, to open up space and shake people up to the point of talking.

This is not about individuals coming to their own sense of what they need to do. We need to ask questions like, what is happening to men as a whole in the culture? And what role do men have in this work, how can men be partners to

There is a difference between feeling guilt and responsibility...The question becomes, what can I do?

PJH: In previous PJH coverage, women who have experienced sexual violence have drawn connections between the culture of extreme sports and the sexual culture here. Risk-taking and extreme attitudes in one seem to trickle into the other. As someone who has worked a lot with athletes and the military, how do you begin to dis-identify these very male spaces with violence?

PJH: When you work with men what are some of the barriers they feel to intervening in the ways you describe?

Katz: They feel like if they do take a stand on issues that are seen as feminist that that’s somehow going to be betraying the brotherhood. There are men who will say that … I do think that men have this sense that if they do stand with women they’ll be seen as traitorous. We should reframe them as strong men. And a lot of men have been bullied by other men, sexually assaulted by other men, policed by other men into boxes of manhood. Those systems that produce those dynamics into male culture are very similar to what women feel … It’s an act of strength and integrity even though some men will see you as being traitorous or white-knighting. It’s powerful in keeping a lot of men silent, and in place, and conforming to the system.

One of the advantages of getting to middle age is that I don’t really care what other people think about me. Although I didn’t at 19 either. I personally was a really good athlete and a really accomplished football player. So what were guys going to say about me? That I was soft? A lot of the men I worked with early on who were traditionally successful in sports or the military, you realize the value system is kind of skewed to say the least. You have that experience in sports culture and you look back on it and realize there’s a lot of really abusive behavior and a lot of men who gain status from athletic accomplishments who might not be well-functioning human beings.

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They feel like if they do take a stand on issues that are seen as feminist that that’s somehow going to be betraying the brotherhood.

imagining an alternative. And it will take everybody.

That is something from Katz’s message that resonated with CSN’s Nichols. “We can all be agents of change,” she said. “It’s not difficult most of the time, but it is a choice.” She sees that Jackson Hole is ready to engage in these conversations in “honest and positive ways. And we’re ready to see some accountability that has been lacking for so long. Accountability doesn’t necessarily mean justice, that every person who has made a bad choice will be punished, but that we’re expecting different behavior in the future.” PJH “Men, Women, and #MeToo,” 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Jackson Hole High School auditorium. A picnic begins at 5 and the presentation is at 6. The event is free.

Katz will also speak at a CSN fundraiser 9:30 to 11 a.m. Friday at Teton Pines.

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Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine making change. Those like Katz, who push for a reimagination of norms, for a different understanding of masculinity, can seem somewhat fringe. But, Katz reiterated, there are many normal parts of life now that were only made possible by the feminist movement. For example, it is unthinkable that an unmarried woman would not be able to have a mortgage in her name, Katz said, but historically, that was not the case. Pushing to change property laws around gender required people who could imagine different gender roles.

“There are dozens of things that now seem commonsensical but were originally feminist interventions that were the result of legal and intellectual work,” he said.

Feminism is not about some individuals pushing an agenda, it is and has been responsible for the “broader transformation” of society.

In that way, though men’s violence against women has always and will continue to impact so many people, there is hope for change. It requires education, engaging in difficult conversations, getting curious rather than defensive, and

acting in that way, he is a representative of this team, this organization, and when you speak up you are speaking up for the group.

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Katz: To those in places that attract high-risk behavior, like skiing communities, I would say that speaking out against sexism is more risky than participating in it. If you want to talk about men who have a high regard for people who take risks, it’s way more risky to turn to your friends if they say something sexist. It’s totally conformist

and conventional to go along with the group and act like a sexual lout. That takes nothing special.

It’s easy. Let’s put your money where your mouth is. It takes no risk to go along with something, it takes risk to resist.

We’re calling it risk-taking, but it’s about leadership. Are you a person who is a leader? Do you respect leaders or followers?

In the MVP program, we talk about the antihigh five moment. You get a high five for doing a great jump or in basketball for scoring a winning basket. You get high fives. But when your buddy is texting his girlfriend incessentantly to the point that he’s really trying to control her, know where she is all the time, if you say something to him about that, you’re not likely to get a high five. You’re more like to get, “this is none of your business.”

But we talk about what it takes to do that even if I don’t get immediate support or congratulations. It’s about reframing the guy so that he’s not some soft guy who is being too politically correct but who is strong and who has the courage of his convictions and is willing to speak even when it’s uncomfortable. It’s evidence of strength and leadership qualities.

What I talk about with athletes and teams is that in these peer cultures, your responsibility is not just to women, but to your teammates, your peers. This is the bystander approach: you see a guy harass a woman. Let’s say you care about him, but he’s a guy who, when he drinks starts to cross lines like grabbing women in the bar. When you see him acting like that you kind of walk away because you don’t want women to see you with him acting like that because it’s kind of embarrassing. But you continue to go out with him and drink with him.

You’re enabling his behavior. You’re letting down the women who are the targets of that violation, you’re letting him down as a friend.

It’s harming him. He’s engaging in behavior that could have negative effects on him. He could lose a scholarship, or be charged with sexual assault.

But also, what’s your responsibility to yourself?

If you see someone doing that and you believe in justice, isn’t your behavior inconsistent with your sense of self as someone who would speak out when they see injustice? How does it comport with or how is it in tension with your sense of self?

And finally what is your responsibility to your team or the group or company? If this person is

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women in this work and not retreat into some sort of defensive crouch, how can men be partners and allies and supporters?

[Race is one analogy]. There is a difference between feeling guilt and responsibility. White people can feel guilty for white privilege, men feel guilty for being men … but I don’t feel guilty for being white, or a man, or heterosexual, but I do feel a responsibility for being a white man in a racist, sexist, and heterosexist society. The question becomes, what can I do?

Something I tell men a lot is that you can make mistakes … and you will. You’re going to have part of your psyche that is deeply ingrained that still holds sexist thoughts. Unworking that is part of the process. I would never say I have these questions figured out. But I’m willing to work on it.

There’s no shame in it. If you’re a man that’s been socialized in a sexist society, you learn normative behaviors.

Most men who have committed rape don’t know they’re rapists. A lot of guys think this is just how it is, this is how the world works, this is how it’s supposed to be. If they’re defensive, it’s because they never saw themselves as engaging in behavior that’s not normative.

But young men need to know they don’t have to start from scratch … there are so many men and organizations who have been working on these questions for decades, there is so much work that has been come before, but there are a lot of men that don’t know it exists. There are a lot of men who say they don’t know what to do … but there are resources.

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Per Town of Jackson municipal code: No trespassing on private lands Open alcohol containers are strictly prohibited on Flat Creek.

Dogs are prohibited in public parks. No dogs at large.

Public urination is prohibited.

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Be considerate of neighbors and environment by limiting noise and disturbance to riparian habitat.

Respect wildlife.

Glass containers are prohibited. Please dispose of garbage in designated receptacles.

Float at your own risk – no safety personnel present. Dangerous and swift flowing cold water, low clearance bridges and shallow water occur in some locations.

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PRSN headlines A Mid Summer Night with his brand of bouncy bass.

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for the off-season, the summer solstice party is a way to welcome everyone back before people are engulfed by summer madness.

“Let’s take this moment and celebrate summer all together, even if it’s the one time we get to do that,” Stein said.

If the event is successful, Stein hopes to host it annually and maybe throw a series of similar parties throughout the year.

For this event, he hopes people “embrace the summer vibes.” He likes tying the celebrations to the seasons, especially in a community full of people with inextricable links to the outdoors.

“Our connection to the seasons and honoring that is something that is really beautiful and powerful, and what better way to do that than come together and dance,” he said.

There are a limited number of tickets available online and Stein encourages purchasing those tickets now. Past parties he has thrown have sold out and he hates turning costumed people away, he said.

“I just create the opportunity,” he said.

“It’s the people that make the party. So bring great outfits and good vibes and let’s get down on the dance floor.” PJH A Mid Summer Night, 10 p.m. Saturday, at Hand Fire Pizza. Tickets are $18 at eventbrite.com/e/a-mid-summer-night-asolstice-celebration-tickets-46264733062.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21

n Grand Teton Community Trails Day 9 a.m. Grand Teton National Park, Free, (307) 739-3379 n WILDERNESS NAVIGATION 9 a.m. CWC-Jackson, $275.00, n Jackson Hole Food & Wine Summer Festival 10 a.m. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, n Theater Thursday, Victor 3:30 p.m. Valley of the Tetons Library, n Friends and Family Mental Health Support Group 6 p.m. Eagle Classroom of St. John’s Medical Center, Free, 307-733-2046 n Taste of Jackson Hole 6 p.m. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, n Papa Chan and Johnny C Note 6 p.m. Teton Pines Country Club, Free, 307 733 1005

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Pizza—as the upcoming summer solstice party. The old Teton Theater location was a huge success, he said. The venue provides a fantastic dance floor and a beautiful balcony so the party can spread to multi-levels in the building, Stein said.

There will be a full bar and pizza by the slice, too.

Like the Intergalactic Ball, costumes are highly encouraged. There are so few opportunities for people to dress up in Jackson, people should take advantage of it. Stein said he imagines partygoers will take the theme “A Mid Summer Night,” in a variety of directions, from Oberon and Pan, to forest fairies and nymphs, to people dressing as the moon and the stars.

“It’s an open palette, or a blank slate open to inspiration,” he said.

DJ PRSN of Portland, Oregon, is coming to Jackson to play the event. His selections span a range of bass-heavy rhythms, while still rooted in hip-hop and dance hall. He travels through tempos and bridges the gap between styles, Stein said on the party’s website.

Local DJs Mustang and SK, along with Stein, who goes by DJ Jefe, will also play the event.

Summer in Jackson can get frantic— there is so much going on and then suddenly it’s almost over, Stein said. The way the Intergalactic Ball brings everyone together one last time before they scatter

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eff Stein doesn’t need an excuse to throw a party.

“There is always a reason to celebrate,” he said. “You have to celebrate life in general and I think it adds significance and weight when we celebrate intentionally. We as a society, sometimes it’s nice to have reminders to do that.”

Stein, who has produced and hosted the Intergalactic Ball for 10 years, and throws art and music inspired parties through his production company Nomadic Events, wants the community to come together and celebrate the start of the summer season at what he hopes becomes an annual summer solstice party.

While the Intergalactic Ball celebrates the winter equinox and the coming of spring, A Mid Summer Night honors the summer solstice and the longest day of the year.

“Some people say it’s a summer version of the Intergalactic Ball and there is some truth to that,” he said. “It is a chance for people to gather and dance and have an event that is all about the music, having fun and getting dressed up.” This isn’t attending just another DJ show or going to just another bar, he said.

“The whole point is this is a little more special.”

This year Stein hosted the Intergalactic Ball at the same venue—Hand Fire

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n 2018 Guiding Principles for Field-based Historic Preservation 8 a.m. Grand Teton National Park, n PUBLIC HISTORIC PRESERVATION WALKING TOURS 10:30 a.m. Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, n Summer Reading Class, Victor 1 p.m. Valley of the Tetons Library, n Vertical Harvest Tours 1 p.m. Vertical Harvest, Free, n Raptor Encounters 2 p.m. Teton Raptor Center, $15.00 - $18.00, n Historic Ranch Tour 2:30 p.m. Murie Ranch of Teton Science Schools, Free, n Read to Rover 3 p.m. Valley of the Tetons Library, n Slow Food in the Tetons- Summer People’s Market 4 p.m. Base of Snow King Mountain, Free, n Down in the Roots ~ Bob Greenspan and Mama T 4 p.m. Moe’s BBQ, Free, n Teton Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting 5 p.m. Chamber Office, n Milo 5 p.m. Silver Dollar Showroom, Free, 307-7323939 n Wednesday Live Music with Aaron Davis 6 p.m. Huntsman Springs, n The HOF BAND plays POLKA! 6 p.m. The Alpenhof Lodge, Free, 307 733 3242 n Jackson Hole Shootout 6 p.m. Jackson Town Square, Free, n Lessons from Pakistan: Developing Peace through Community Engagement and Education 6 p.m. Teton County Library, Free, 3077333747 n Annual Series of Shorts 7:30 p.m. Dancers’ Workshop Studio 1, $12.00 - $15.00, n Ballad of Cat Ballou 8 p.m. Jackson Hole Playhouse, $26.75 - $82.25, n Jackson Hole Rodeo 8 p.m. Teton County Fairgrounds, $15.00 $35.00,

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CREATIVE PEAKS

‘Looking Toward Sheila’s Place’

The Art of Evolution and Identity New exhibit by Wendell Field captures an artist’s progression and the constant transformation of place

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rom his yurt in Kelly, Wendell Field can hear wolves howl. From his front door he can see the Teton range.

“The natural beauty is over the top,” he said. “And, living on the ground like that, there is just a thin wall between me and the outdoors. It makes you feel alive and really connected.”

It also inspires his paintings.

“I paint my life, really,” he said. “I want my work to have an authenticity and an integrity to it that I don’t always see in paintings. People paint the Tetons and of course they are beautiful. But I paint my life and I hope my work resonates that deeper meaning.”

Most of the work in his new exhibit hanging at Teton Artlab are from around Kelly, the yurt park and the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park. While Field is a landscape painter, his work almost always contains a human element.

While he doesn’t usually paint people, he includes structures, like yurts or old

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cabins. He’s a representational painter, but drawn to shapes. Buildings also offer scale and a reference point to the scenery.

They also often portray a more realistic look to the landscape, he said.

“Sometimes pure landscapes don’t give the full representation of what is there and what is going on,” Field said. “They are not real. They used to exist, but not anymore.”

Field’s work is a blend of that pragmatic realism, with a dreamy, nostalgic quality.

He’s drawn to Kelly, as a place to live and as a subject, because it feels like one of the last holdouts in the valley, a place suspended in time.

“I appreciate the funkiness and soulfulness of old things that some see as junk,” he said. “Kelly has a lot of character.

We’re losing some of that in the valley. We are becoming so polished and new in so many areas.”

He likes to paint old cabins with the tin roofs that continue to disappear. He also loves to render the log piles stacked

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Field will show a collection of mostly new oil paintings and prints at an exhibit at Teton ArtLab that hangs through July 6 and opens with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m.

Thursday. Pica’s will have its taco truck at the opening with tacos and margaritas.

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interesting lines.

He’s also been experimenting with color. He still paints mostly in primary colors, but, instead of just yellow, he might use four different yellows. He’s trying to find a balance in pushing his palette, while also keeping the paintings realistic and believable.

But above all, Field said he’s come into his own as an artist.

“I got to a point where I want to be original; I want to be Wendell Field,” he said. “I want my paintings as original as my signature. Your signature should be recognizable and authentic. It’s just yours. You don’t think about it; you just do it. I wanted my paintings to become that.” PJH

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for heating. The abstract look and the circles in the stacks of wood intrigue. They appear in his paintings in a variety of ways, sometimes as a detail, other times front and center. There are log piles in the snow, stacked outside a sheep wagon and near a pile of lawn chairs, he said.

Field has lived in the valley for about 25 years, and spent 11 of those in Kelly.

He’s surrounded by subject matter, from Jackson Peak and the Sleeping Indian to life in the yurt park. The clouds are always moving over the Tetons and he continues to see things daily he’s never seen or noticed before.

“I’m lucky enough to see our mountains in all of their moods,” he said. “There is no shortage of inspiration. I feel like it’s a place I could really paint forever.”

Through the years, his work has evolved, even if inspiration has remained the same. Field recently started painting river stones, new for him and influenced by the scenery from a house-sitting gig.

He was, like with the logs, drawn to the

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LOCAL SYNDROME RYAN STOLP

n Music on Main: John Fullbright w/ One Ton Pig 6 p.m. Victor City Park, Free, n The Exhibit Gallery Opening, The Jungle by artist Reine Paradis 6 p.m. Visions West Contemporary Gallery, The Stable, Free, 307-264-1553 n Free Community Concert: Teton Brass Quintet 7 p.m. Walk Festival Hall, Free, n Fire in the Pines 7:30 p.m. Silver Dollar Showroom, Free, 307732-3939 n The Bush Pilots 10 p.m. Knotty Pine, $5.00,

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n Bhavani Maki Kriya Yoga Workshop 8 a.m. Teton Yoga Shala, n Alta Storytime 10 a.m. Alta Branch Library, n Free Food Friday 10:30 a.m. Jackson Cupboard, Free, 3076992163 n All Ages Story Time - Driggs 11:15 a.m. Valley of the Tetons Library, n Big Wines, Small Plates 12 p.m. Rendezvous Bistro, $0.00 - $175.00, n Friday Night Bikes Blowout 5 p.m. Teton Village, n CHANMAN - SOLO 5:30 p.m. Springfield Suites by Marriot, Free, 307 201 5320 n Spring Valley Vineyard Wine Maker’s Dinner at The Barn at Huntsman Springs 6 p.m. Huntsman Springs, n PAWS OF JACKSON HOLE’S TUXES & TAILS GALA 6 p.m. Center for the Arts, n Death & Co. Spirits Dinner 7 p.m. Wort Hotel, $0.00 - $150.00, 3077398317 n State Bird Provisions, San Francisco | Continuum Dinner 7 p.m. Private Home, $0.00 - $1,000.00, 3077398317 n Republique, Los Angeles | Verite Dinner 7 p.m. Private Home, $0.00 - $1,000.00, 3077398317 n Sudachi/Nobu New York | Cakebread Cellars Dinner 7 p.m. Sudachi, $0.00 - $750.00, 3077398317 n Art Opening :: Melissa Piazza :: Nature’s Pocket 7 p.m. Pink Garter Theatre, Free, n Solidarity Service 7:30 p.m. Silver Dollar Showroom, Free, 307732-3939 n FREE Friday Night Public Stargazing 9 p.m. Center for the Arts, n Jamaica Night 9 p.m. Jackson Bowl, Free, 307 690 3339 n Hi Fri DJ Night with verT-onE 10 p.m. Pink Garter Theatre, Free, n Outdoor Arena- Rodeo Teton County Idaho Fairgrounds,

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StoryCorps and oral histories are Jackson’s best hope for cultural preservation

BY ANDREW MUNZ |

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itting across from my friend and creative cohort, Heidi Christine, a surge of warmth washed over me.

Perhaps it was because we were being cooked like Hot Pockets inside the aluminum Airstream parked behind the Jackson Hole Historical Society, but I’m sure it also had to do with the intimacy of our conversation.

Christine and I spoke into the microphones for more than an hour; the StoryCorps facilitator extended our 40-minute time limit so we could expand on our interview.

We spoke primarily about queer identity in Jackson Hole, both my own coming out story as well as Christine’s journey towards self-acceptance. Our facilitator, Kevin Oliver, chimed in occasionally, asking us to expand on our emotions (“Was there a moment when you felt like you’d reached rock bottom?”) and experiences as Jackson Hole locals.

The StoryCorps Mobile Tour, in partnership with Wyoming Public Radio, concludes its monthlong Jackson residency on Friday. As a final celebration, there will be a free listening party 6 p.m.

Thursday at Teton County Library. The event will be a chance to hear clips from interviews with residents speaking about their lives, triumphs and challenges.

My interview with Christine last week was only the first of two interviews I did with StoryCorps. The second was with my mom, Helga Tesar, this past Saturday afternoon. The initial experience with Christine was overwhelming on an emotional level, and I was surprised at how honest I allowed myself to be in the company of a friend and a a stranger.

Tears were shed and truths were shared.

And it was possible that Christine and

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I learned more about each other in that small time frame than we had in nearly 15 years of knowing each other.

My mom was initially nervous for our interview.

This would be the first time her voice had ever been recorded in such a setting, and, because she was unfamiliar with StoryCorps, she was wary about the whole process.

We sat down with Oliver again, and my mom immediately settled in like a natural. She spoke about her upbringing in Austria and the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. We shared memories and offered a glimpse into our private lives.

“I think it’s good that I talked about immigration and prejudice,” my mom told me as we walked home. “Maybe someone can learn something from what I went through.”

That passing along of personal wisdom is one of the goals of StoryCorps.

“It’s been a privilege to bring StoryCorps to an area as beautiful as Jackson Hole,” Oliver told me. “We’ve been able to record a wide range of stories spanning life in Jackson since the 1940s, our relationship to the natural world, the immigrant experience, ranching, rodeos, local politics, housing, arts and culture, remembrances of loved ones and so much more.”

As our town continues to transform in its landscape and populous, there’s an underlying fear that the version of Jackson so many people think of as “the real Jackson” is vanishing. With change comes loss and the concept of preservation (be it cultural, physical, environmental or otherwise) is becoming more prevalent in the minds of locals eager to hold onto the Jackson that they remember.

We won’t know how many interviews the StoryCorps residency recorded until after it has packed up and headed out of town. But people who are still eager to share their stories are not out of luck.

A few reservations are still available before Friday. And Jackonites can also download the StoryCorps app from the website, record their own stories, and use #JacksonHoleStories as a keyword to make it a part of the Jackson Hole collection.

When it comes to “the way things were” in the formally named Jackson’s Hole, there are plenty of historic books out there that capture the spirit of the town in the early days. However, many of those books—This Was Jackson’s Hole and Along the Ramparts of the Tetons, to name a few—only make a few references to modern-day Jackson. There are no published books (at least none still in print) that document the the “glory days,” a vague time period around the 60s, 70s and 80s that many older locals hold in high regard.

Jackson’s cultural history, and that of many small towns like it, is often only expressed through stories passed down from one person to the next. To have StoryCorps as a resource to capture those stories is an opportunity many of us should have pounced on, but Oliver mentioned, as of last week, they were below quota for interviews in Jackson.

The interviews that were recorded in Jackson this past month will be preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C., ensuring that 2018 will be an official bookmark in the ever-changing story of Jackson’s Hole. PJH

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ideal location: Main Street next door to the new Cobblestone Hotel.

Serving breakfast is familiar territory for Hatchard. She worked in coffee shops through high school, and started her own coffee cart at school when she was 16.

From a coffee cart to baking school in Paris, various patisseries, and culinary school in the U.S., Hatchard’s background has been steeped in butter and flour since the beginning. When her post-culinary school internship took her to Teton Village’s Four Seasons, she learned valuable lessons in all things

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utter is an essential ingredient to any delicious breakfast. It is crucial to that flakey, crunchy pastry, those beautifully golden, fluffy pancakes, and that slice of crisp toast smeared with jam. How appropriate, then, that Amelia Hatchard and Marcos Hernandez, of Streetfood at the Stagecoach, have opened a breakfast and lunch eatery in Victor, Idaho, named after breakfast’s best accoutrement.

After moving to the sunset town last year, the couple observed a lack of places to sit down and eat breakfast. Hungry and inspired, they soon zeroed in on an

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Mangy Moose Restaurant, with locally sourced, seasonally FRESH FOOD at reasonable prices, is a always a FUN PLACE to go with family or friends for a unique dining experience. The personable staff will make you feel RIGHT AT HOME and the funky western decor will keep you entertained throughout your entire visit.

Dining room and bar open nightly at 5:00pm (307) 733-2460 • 2560 Moose Wilson Road • Wilson, WY

Reservations at (307) 733-4913 3295 Village Drive • Teton Village, WY

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A Jackson Hole favorite since 1965

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breakfast—from cooking the perfect omelette to the intensive hours and early mornings required.

What makes for a good breakfast spot?

Hatchard said it hinges on “properly executed breakfast potatoes and eggs.”

Indeed, it is about the eggs, she repeated. But not just a perfectly smooth, moist pale yellow omelette. It is also the fried egg, with a crisp white but runny center, and poached eggs that are soft and buttery.

Butter’s motto is to keep things “fun and interesting,” Hatchard said. But at the end of the day, “people like what they like for breakfast,” Hatchard said.

“It’s just that simple.” That means offering several menus for breakfast and lunch.

Pastries, burritos and breakfast sandwiches are featured in the “handheld menu,” geared towards early morning commuters.

“Your favorites” is for customers who know what they want before they walk through the door. It offers classic pancakes, all-American eggs, and a buildyour-own omelette section with fillings like smoked trout, charred jalapenos and caramelized onions.

“Our favorites,” meanwhile, is where they give classic dishes a twist. The Al Pastor Hash and Tropical French Toast are among the creative options.

Akin to the guiding tenet of Streetfood at the Stagecoach, “we want to make simple food right, just how we like to eat it at home,” Hatchard said.

For Hatchard and Hernandez, that includes a focus on local ingredients.

They are sourcing coffee from Doma Coffee Roasting Company in Post Falls, Idaho, and making their jams in-house.

The passion fruit and berry butters, also made in-house, are a bright accompaniment to pancakes and their many toast options.

“It’s been a lot of work,” Hatchard said, “but we’re so excited to finally be up and running in time for the summer.” A summer opening means patrons can enjoy the outdoor picnic table seating and soon, lazy mimosa drinking. Hatchard hopes to have a beer and wine license by the end of the summer. PJH Butter, located at 57 S. Main Street in Victor, Idaho, is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Featuring dining destinations from breweries to bakeries, and continental fare to foreign flavor, this is a sampling of our dining critic’s local favorites.

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TETON THAI Serving the world’s most exciting cuisine. Teton Thai offers a splendid array of flavors: sweet, hot, sour, salt and bitter. All balanced and blended perfectly, satisfying the most discriminating palate. Open daily. Located at 7432 Granite Loop Road in Teton Village, (307) 733-0022 and in Driggs, (208) 787-8424, tetonthai.com.

THAI ME UP Home of Melvin Brewing Co. Freshly remodeled offering modern Thai cuisine in a relaxed setting.

New tap system with 20 craft beers. New $8 wine list and extensive bottled beer menu. View our tap list at thaijh.com/brews. Open daily for dinner at 5 p.m. Located downtown at 75 East Pearl Street, (307) 733-0005, melvinbrewing.com.

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THE BLUE LION A Jackson Hole favorite for 39 years. Join us in the charming atmosphere of a historic home. Serving fresh fish, elk, poultry, steaks, and vegetarian entrées. Ask a local about our rack of lamb. Live acoustic guitar music most nights. Open nightly at 5:30 p.m. Reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome. 160 N. Millward, (307) 733-3912, bluelionrestaurant.com

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MANGY MOOSE Mangy Moose Restaurant, with locally sourced, seasonally fresh food at reasonable prices, is a always a fun place to go with family or friends for a unique dining experience. The personable staff will make you feel right at home and the funky western decor will keep you entertained throughout your entire visit. Teton Village, (307) 733-4913, mangymoose.com.

Opened in Jackson Hole by Tom Fay and David Fogg, Moe’s Original Bar B Que features a Southern Soul Food Revival through its awardwinning Alabama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood

VIRGINIAN SALOON Come down to the historic Virginian Saloon and check out our grill menu! Everything from 1/2 pound burgers to wings at a great price! The grill is open in the Saloon from 4 p.m.-10p.m. daily.

Located at 750 West Broadway, (307) 739-9891.

SNAKE RIVER BREWERY & RESTAURANT America’s most award-winning microbrewery is serving lunch and dinner. Take in the atmosphere while enjoying wood-fired pizzas, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. $9 lunch menu. Happy hour runs from 4 - 6 p.m., including tasty hot wings. The freshest beer in the valley, right from the source! Free WiFi. Open 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Loacted at 265 S. Millward. (307) 739-2337, snakeriverbrewing.com.

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A Jackson Hole favorite since 1965, the Calico continues to be one of the most popular restaurants in the Valley. The Calico offers the right combination of really good food, (much of which is grown in our own gardens in the summer), friendly staff; a reasonably priced menu and a large selection of wine. Our bar scene is eclectic with a welcoming vibe. Open nightly at 5 p.m. Located at 2560 Moose Wilson Rd., (307) 733-2460.

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EL ABUELITO

Serving authentic Mexican cuisine and appetizers in a unique Mexican atmosphere. Home of the original Jumbo Margarita. Featuring a full bar with a large selection of authentic Mexican beers.

Lunch served weekdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nightly dinner specials. Open seven days, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Located at 385 W. Broadway, (307) 733-1207.

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PINKY G’S

The locals favorite! Voted Best Pizza in Jackson Hole 2012-2016. Seek out this hidden gem under the Pink Garter Theatre for NY pizza by the slice, salads, strombolis, calzones and many appetizers to choose from. Try the $7 ‘Triple S’ lunch special. Happy hours 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sun.Thu. Text PINK to 71441 for discounts. Delivery and take-out. Open daily 11a.m. - 2 a.m. Located at 50 W. Broadway, (307) 734-PINK.

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Serving organic, freshly-made world cuisine while catering to all eating styles. Endless organic and natural meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Offering super smoothies, fresh extracted juices, espresso and tea. Full bar and house-infused botanical spirits. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner starting at 8am daily. Located at 140 N. Cache, (307) 734-0882, theorganiclotus.com.

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Serving authentic Swiss cuisine, the Alpenhof features European style breakfast entrées and alpine lunch fare. Dine in the Bistro for a casual meal or join us in the Alpenrose dining room for a relaxed dinner experience. Breakfast 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Coffee & pastry 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aprés 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m.-9 p.m. For reservations at the Bistro or Alpenrose, call (307) 733-3242.

served with two unique sauces in addition to Catfish and a Shrimp Moe-Boy sandwich. A daily rotation of traditional Southern sides and tasty desserts are served fresh daily. Moe’s BBQ stays open late and features a menu for any budget. While the setting is family-friendly, a full premium bar offers a lively scene with HDTVs for sports fans, music, shuffle board and other games upstairs. Large party takeout orders and full service catering with delivery is also available.

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SUDOKU

Complete the grid so that each row, column, diagonal and 3x3 square contain all of the numbers 1 to 9.

No math is involved. The grid has numbers, but nothing has to add up to anything else. Solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic. Solving time is typically 10 to 30 minutes, depending on your skill and experience.

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Primary aspirant’s challenge Tough test metaphor Skunk River city “Let’s move it!”

Historic Jordanian city Tree native to southern Brazil Bar purchase 1985 U.S. Open champ Mandlikova 23 “Fire!,” say?

25 Pittsburgh Steelers’ founder 27 “Peer Gynt” widow 28 Web portal since 1994 30 Egg-shaped wind instruments 31 Time to party 35 Stopover spot 36 “Two and a Half Men” co-star 37 Subject to discussion 38 “Happy Days” actor 39 Unflappable 40 Sprat no-no 43 Fact or fiction starter 44 “That bloke is hurt!”

47 Racer Yarborough 48 Weaken by eroding 52 Prefix with natal 53 Muse of comedy 55 Scent 56 Age __ 58 Crime lab holdings 61 Searches with a divining rod 63 Stately steed 65 Chant, often 66 Planning considerations 67 Disappointing digs for pigs?

70 Serving liquor, as a town 71 Dropped an egg?

75 Back 76 Puts into words 79 Mountaineer’s rope fasteners 82 __-pitch 83 Red Muppet 84 Jenna of “Dharma & Greg” 85 Big tower, briefly: Abbr.

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Demanded maximum effort Takes to court Sign attracting wickerwork craftspeople?

96 Corrida chant 97 Sonnet ending?

98 Baby marsupial 99 Cold, in Cartagena 100 Held in high regard 104 Capital on I-84 105 Arabic “son of” 106 Some Guggenheim works 107 Designated, perhaps incorrectly 110 Workout regimen 112 Crazy Eights cousin 113 “Hold on now, pal” 115 High-tech all-night study aid?

120 Jersey, for one 121 Bustles 122 Sushi bar supplier 123 Hold in high regard 124 Impel 125 Child measures?: Abbr.

126 Snarky 127 Red-carpet figure

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1 Swimming pool adjunct 2 Blanc behind Bugs 3 LAX posting 4 Orderly arrangements 5 Big name in Egyptian kings 6 Fiver 7 Quartet for walking?

8 TV hillbilly __ May Clampett 9 Withdrawn 10 Ring on a burger 11 __ rule 12 Where Fez is 13 Make a humble retraction 14 Bronzing method 15 Tabernacle singers 16 “The Insider” director Michael 17 Fit for service

18 Floor opposition 24 Swain 26 Turgenev’s birthplace 29 Bamboozled 31 Sitcom sign-off word 32 Berkshire school 33 Consumer who admires store displays?

34 APR reducer 38 Hard to make out 40 Pale yellow, light brown, etc.?

41 Property recipient, in law 42 Afternoon services 45 Start of a duel 46 Marlins manager Mattingly 47 Adm.’s subordinate 49 Masthead VIPs 50 Caviar 51 Wedding consequence, perhaps 54 Med. care group 57 Foot in a pound 59 Spanish sherry 60 Farm female 61 Bishop’s jurisdiction 62 Useful 64 __ exam 67 Room for a home theater 68 CBS CEO Moonves 69 “I’m not listening to you” 72 Hightails it 73 Professional org. since 1878 74 Presumed defense against mind-reading 76 Symbol of peace 77 Ancient 78 “__ Believer”: ’60s hit 80 Issa __, creator of HBO’s “Insecure” 81 Deemed appropriate

86 Homes for F-16s 88 1957 war movie title river 89 Pat on a pancake, perhaps 90 Danson and Knight 93 Works on bare spots 94 Bit of ocular relief 95 Tackles, e.g.

98 Shocker 101 Victoria’s Secret spec 102 Hit song from “Flashdance” 103 Wagnerian soprano 104 Acted sheepishly?

106 Went (over) thoroughly 107 Big belt 108 Very 109 A jerk may serve one 111 Indonesian resort island 114 Slow start?

116 One-third of nove 117 Online guffaw 118 Wash. neighbor 119 Complex trap

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Join us for a Community Discussion about “Check Yes or No Consent,” a recent Planet Jackson Hole article by Sarah Ross

June 27, 7:30 p.m.

Teton County Library | Ordway Auditorium Meet Sarah Ross and discuss how the community can address coercive and damaging early sexual experiences for young people.

Join in the conversation about common patterns and pressure young people experience, be the first to hear preliminary data about early sexual experiences in Jackson, and brainstorm ideas about moving forward.

Hosted by Community Safety Network, Planet Jackson Hole, Teton County Library, St. John’s Episcopal Church and GAP! Raising Girls

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Carol Mann is a longtime Jackson resident, radio personality, former Grand Targhee Resort owner, author, and clairvoyant.

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require and benefit from the recharge from the earth for eons. Wading in unpolluted river water, swimming in clear lake water, and in the ocean also neutralize negative energy.

According to research by Dr. James Oschman, grounding appears to improve sleep, normalize the day-night cortisol rhythm, reduce pain, reduce stress, shift the autonomic nervous system from sympathetic toward parasympathetic activation, increase heart rate variability, speed wound healing, and reduce blood viscosity.

Another physician, Dr. Laura Koniver, lists the benefits of regular skin contact with the earth to include: reducing chronic pain, improving sleep, reducing stress hormones, relieving muscle tension and headaches, speeding the healing of wounds, and even eliminating jet lag.

Now is the Time With all that’s now known about the benefits of skin in contact with the earth, products designed to allow you to get grounded to the earth’s energies without having to be barefoot outdoors have been developed.

If you are curious, research “earthing” online and discover everything from bed sheets, sandals and computer mats crafted to facilitate grounding with the free and infinitely available healing currents of the earth.

The recommended helpful dose of bare feet on the ground is a minimum of 10 minutes per day, even walking on the earth with natural fiber socks creates the grounding connection.

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ummer is here and the longest day of the year is upon us. In whatever way you choose to celebrate the solstice, please include the pleasure of going barefoot outdoors. Sure, it feels good to walk without shoes on a sandy beach, on soft grass or on a gentle path in the woods, but it also turns out that sustained skin contact with the earth is the best antioxidant there is.

Healing Electrons We get oxygen from trees and vitamin D from the sun. What we get from skin contact with the earth is a free and unlimited supply of healing electrons that the body can use to counter the unhealthy buildup of inflammation-causing free radicals. People who routinely sit or sleep on the ground, walk barefoot or wear animal hide shoes receive an ample health boost from skin contact with the earth.

We all accumulate free radicals throughout the day from our own stresses, from chemical toxicity in the air, in the water, and in our foods. These are exacerbated by poor eating habits, too much time sitting and little or no skin contact with the ground. Researchers point out that the free radicals we build up throughout the day eventually overwhelm our immune systems.

On the other hand, the surface of the earth has a charge which counters all that toxicity. Connecting the skin to the ground allows the earth’s negative electrons to permeate the body, rebalance and even neutralize the accumulation of free radicals.

This can prevent and heal chronic inflammation, which is the role of antioxidants. In addition, electrons from the earth have no secondary side effects. Our bodies have evolved to

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

BY ROB BREZSNY

CANCER (June 21-July 22) I suggest you ignore the temptation to shop around for new heroes and champions. It would only distract you from your main assignment in the coming weeks, which is to be more of a hero and champion yourself. Here are some tips to guide you as you slip beyond your overly modest self-image and explore the liberations that may be possible when you give yourself more credit. Tip #1: Finish outgrowing the old heroes and champions who’ve served you well. Tip #2: Forgive and forget the disappointing heroes and hypocritical champions who betrayed their own ideals. Tip #3: Exorcise your unwarranted admiration for mere celebrities who might have snookered you into thinking they’re heroes or champions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) “A waterfall would be more impressive if it flowed the other way,” said Irish writer Oscar Wilde. Normally, I would dismiss an idea like this, even though it’s funny and I like funny ideas. Normally, I would regard such a negative assessment of the waterfall’s true nature, even in jest, to be unproductive and enfeebling. But none of my usual perspectives are in effect as I evaluate the possibility that Wilde’s declaration might be a provocative metaphor for your use in the coming weeks. For a limited time only, it might be wise to meditate on a waterfall that flows the other way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The coming weeks will be a favorable time to accentuate and brandish the qualities that best exemplify your Libran nature. In other words, be extreme in your moderation.

Be pushy in your attempts to harmonize. Be bold and brazen as you make supple use of your famous balancing act. I’ll offer you a further piece of advice, as well. My first astrology teacher believed that when Librans operate at peak strength, their symbol of power is the iron fist in the velvet glove: power expressed gracefully, firmness rendered gently. I urge you to explore the nuances of that metaphor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Please do not send me a lock of your hair or a special piece of your jewelry or a hundred dollar bill. I will gladly cast a love spell in your behalf without draining you of your hard-earned cash. The only condition I place on my free gift is that you agree to have me cast the love spell on you and you alone. After all, your love for yourself is what needs most work. And your love for yourself is the primary magic that fuels your success in connecting with other people. (Besides, it’s bad karma to use a love spell to interfere with another person’s will.) So if you accept my conditions, Pisces, demonstrate that you’re ready to receive my telepathic love spell by sending me your telepathic authorization.

The absentee polling site is located in the basement of the Teton County Administration Building at 200 S. Willow St., and will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from July 6th through August 20th, 2018 for the Primary Election.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have cosmic permission to enjoy extra helpings of waffles, crepes, pancakes, and blintzes. Eating additional pastries and doughnuts is also encouraged. Why? Because it’s high time for you to acquire more ballast. You need more gravitas and greater stability. You can’t afford to be top-heavy; you must be hard to knock over. If you would prefer not to accomplish this noble goal by adding girth to your butt and gut, find an alternate way. Maybe you could put weights on your shoes and think very deep thoughts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) You’re slipping into the wild heart of the season of discovery. Your curiosity is mounting. Your listening skills are growing more robust. Your willingness to be taught and influenced and transformed is at a peak. And what smarter way to take advantage of this fertile moment than to decide what you most want to learn about during the next three years? For inspiration, identify a subject you’d love to study, a skill you’d eagerly stretch yourself to master, and an invigorating truth that would boost your brilliance if you thoroughly embodied it.

Visit our website: tetoncountywy.gov/cc Email us: elections@tetoncountywy.gov Call: 307.733.4430 All primary absentee ballots must be received by the County County Clerk’s office by 7:00 p.m. on August 21st, 2018.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1969. Four of his works were essenSAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) tial in earning that award: the play Waiting for Godot, and Sex education classes at some high schools employ a the novels Molloy, Malone Dies, and The Unnamable. dramatic exercise to illustrate the possible consequences Beckett wrote all of them in a two-year span during the of engaging in heterosexual lovemaking without using late 1940s. During that time, he was virtually indigent. He birth control. Everywhere they go for two weeks, students and his companion Suzanne survived on the paltry wage must carry around a 10-pound bag of flour. It’s a way for she made as a dressmaker. We might draw the conclusion them to get a visceral approximation of caring for an from his life story that it is at least possible for a person infant. I recommend that you find or create an equiva- to accomplish great things despite having little money. lent test or trial for yourself in the coming days. As you I propose that we make Beckett your role model for the consider entering into a deeper collaboration or making coming weeks, Gemini. May he inspire you to believe in a stronger commitment, you’ll be wise to undertake a your power to become the person you want to be no dress rehearsal. matter what your financial situation may be.

Go to RealAstrology.com for Rob Brezsny’s expanded weekly audio horoscopes and daily text-message horoscopes. Audio horoscopes also available by phone at 877-873-4888 or 900-950-7700.

Please contact the County Clerk’s office to request an absentee ballot by mail, or to obtain more information regarding the August 21st, 2018 Primary Election and the November 6th, 2018 General Election.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) If I were your mom, I’d nudge you out the door and say, “Go play outside for a while!” If I were your commanding officer, I’d award you a shiny medal for your valorous undercover work and then order you to take a frisky sabbatical. If I were your psychotherapist, I would urge you to act as if your past has no further power to weigh you down or hold you back, and then I would send you out on a vision quest to discover your best possible future.

In other words, my dear Scorpio, I hope you will flee your usual haunts. Get out of the loop and into the open spaces that will refresh your eyes and heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) In the Georgian language, shemomechama is a word that literally means “I ate the whole thing.” It refers to what happens when you’re already full, but find the food in front of you so delicious that you can’t stop eating. I’m concerned you might soon be tempted to embark on metaphorical versions of shemomechama. That’s why I’m giving you a warning to monitor any tendencies you might have to get too much of a good thing. Pleasurable and productive activities will serve you better if you stop yourself before you go too far.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Stage magicians may seem to make a wine glass hover in mid-air, or transform salt into diamonds, or make doves materialize and fly out of their hands. It’s all fake, of course—tricks performed by skilled illusionists. But here’s a twist on the old story: I suspect that for a few weeks, you will have the power to generate effects that may, to the uninitiated, have a resemblance to magic tricks—except that your magic will be real, not fake. And you will have worked very hard to accomplish what looks easy and natural. And the marvels you generate will, unlike the illusionists’, be authentic and useful.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Members of the Dull Men’s Club celebrate the ordinary.

“Glitz and glam aren’t worth the bother,” they declare.

“Slow motion gets you there faster,” they pontificate.

Showing no irony, they brag that they are “born to be mild.” I wouldn’t normally recommend becoming part of a movement like theirs, but the next two weeks will be one of those rare times when aligning yourself with their principles might be healthy and smart. If you’re willing to explore the virtues of simple, plain living, make the Swedish term lagom your word of power. According to the Dull Men’s Club, it means “enough, sufficient, adequate, balanced, suitable, appropriate.”

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