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always make New Year’s resolutions. Most of my friends don’t. Sometimes I even keep a few by: JIMA of those resoluRice, Ph.D. tions – putting pressure on myself that my friends have chosen to avoid. We all know by now (don’t we?) that public disclosure makes it more likely that a goal or resolution or promise will be achieved. If you’re making New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget that! Write them down, then read them to the relevant people, be it friends, family, or employees. Check back on your progress and/or success throughout the year. I’ll share a couple of mine with you in just a minute so you can hold me accountable. Before that, however, I want to share resolutions I would like others to make—earnestly and publicly—as we head into 2011. On the federal level, may it be resolved that: 1. The U.S. Justice Department will sue Goldman Sachs and, individually, its culpable executives for fraudulent (dare I say criminal?) activities and a return of monies stripped from the American taxpayer over the past couple of decades. 2. Congress will reinstate simple majority

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Hamilton: full of school spirit W ood River High from one, it reinforces School senior that I want to live in Jessica a small town. There Hamilton loves is a familiarity and school spirit and calmness to this has plenty to place.” spare. As presiWhile at Wood dent of the student River, Hamilton by: JONathan body and a member carries a 3.75 gpa. KANE of the school’s drum “I love high school line team, it’s what and all it has to offer. excites her the most. It offers challenging “Being in the drum line is courses for kids that want amazing because when we enter the challenge and there is such the gym everyone goes crazy a wide variety of clubs and and gets so pumped up. They all activities to get involved with. freak out and stand up. It’s so Anyone can find something they much fun because by exciting the can get involved with at Wood crowd, we can create great school River. I just really like the school spirit,” she said. and really enjoy going.” Before Born in the old Moritz Comgraduating, Hamilton will have munity Hospital in Sun Valley, completed three A.P. courses Hamilton has lived in the same – Statistics, Economics, and house in The Heatherlands, Language and Composition. “I across from her grandparents guess English is my favorite and with families that she has because I really enjoy writing.” known her whole life. Along the She also has high praise for her way, she has attended Hemingteachers. “They’re really great. way Elementary, Wood River They are also so supportive Middle School and now Wood and really care about how I do.” River High School. “It’s been an Although not totally sure about amazing experience growing her future vocation, she is leanup here. A lot of kids say there ing toward a career as an event isn’t enough to do but I’ve grown planner and possibly getting a to appreciate it, especially the hospitality degree. “I love to plan outdoors. My parents are very events, even with all the stress. active and through them I’ve Whenever it’s over, it is such a discovered the joys of outdoor acrelief and also so rewarding.” As tivities. There is a sense of comfor college, Hamilton is lookmunity in a small town that you ing at the University of Oregon, don’t find in the cities. Everyone University of North Carolina, knows each other and there is University of Colorado and the a lot of support, and because I University of Idaho. “The school have a lot of friends, everyone has got to have a lot of school is closer here. The down side is spirit, sports and sororities.” that there is not a lot of diversity She has also been a member of here like in the cities. When I National Honor Society since her go to a big city, I’m surprised sophomore year. “It feels like my by what I see because it’s not in hard work is being recognized the Wood River Valley. There and I love doing community serare homeless people, poverty, vice. It’s rewarding for me and different cultures and people in a great pleasure to see that I’m religious garb. When I come back making a difference to whoever

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Sinnott places at Nationals By KAREN BOSSICK

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etchum’s Mike Sinnott had to take a few extra steps as the U.S. National Championships got underway in Rumford, Maine, this week. Sinnott stepped onto the secondplace level of the podium in the Classic Sprint. Coach Rick Kapala noted that Mike’s podium performance was not a big surprise. “Mike skied extremely well against a strong Canadian field at earlier Nor-Ams this season. Today’s performance shows he is in good form and I expect he will have more great results this week.” Meanwhile, back home, the Mini World Cup has started with the C-Home Team dividing into nations who compete

as teams and individuals in a format that mimics the real Alpine World Cup. So far, Austria is leading, with speedy times posted by Jackson Swenke, Sofia Schwartzman, Barrett Ott, Remy Vernoy, Maddie Ferris, Peter Morowitz and Charlie Stumph. The top five racers in the first Giant Slalom held on Sunday: Girls (26 racers - best time of two) 1. Maddie Ferris - 30.11; 2. Lily Fitgerald - 30.37; 3. Allie Rathfon - 30.53; 4. Lucy More - 31.59; 5. Libby Kaiser - 32.17 Boys (16 racers - best of two): 1. Jake Blackburn - 28.22; 2. Will Griffith - 28.97; 3. Patrick Welsh - 29.71; 4. William Everitt - 31.06; 5. Charlie Stumph 31.40. twp

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I’m helping.” While at Wood River, Hamilton has excelled in another kind of service as a member of the student government. She is currently student body president after being elected her sophomore year. She was also student union president her sophomore and junior years. “I love planning events for the school and being involved in activities. I like starting stuff and making the school experience more fun. There are not a lot of activities for kids at night and it’s great to give them something to do. When you go do things in a great environment, it really creates school spirit. I love the hype and the excitement that comes with school activities. I love to be loud and crazy and support things like our school’s teams. I’m involved with planning pep assemblies, homecoming and dances. These are the things that build school spirit and make high school such a great place to twp attend.” Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail leslie@ theweeklypaper.biz

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wo students recently won cash prizes and ski passes in the 2010/2011 TrigStar competition held at Camas County High School and Carey High School. Micaela Adamson, daughter of Michael and Ranae Adamson of Carey, was the overall area winner with a 96 percent score and a time of just under 48 minutes. She received a $500 cash prize and a ski pass provided by Soldier Mountain Ski Resort. Katelyn Peterson, daughter of Ann Frost and Randy Peterson of Fairfield, won the Carey High School contest. She received a $15 cash prize and a ski pass to both Soldier Mountain and Sun Valley. The high school trigonometry competition was sponsored by

the Big Wood Section of the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors with cash prizes provided by members of the Big Wood Section of surveyors and Power Engineers, and other prizes provided by the ski resorts, Bigwood 4 Cinemas of Hailey, Jim Dandy Pizza of Fairfield, the Wrangler Café of Fairfield and Soldier Creek Brewing Co. of Fairfield. The winners’ test scores and times will be entered into competition at the state level with students competing for a $500 scholarship from the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors and a chance to go to national competition. The competition was created in 1984 to educate high school students about the profession of surveying and to promote math skills. twp

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I have volunteered to help with the Croy Canyon Ranch Campaign to build a new Continuing Care Community because: “Taking care of our elders is a social responsibility, and one that this diversified and blessed community should support, as a last piece of our ‘circle of care.’ Mischa Leendertsen “Not everyone prioritizes the needs of the elderly, just as not everyone imagines him or herself ever getting old. I feel that we owe this to the seniors who have devoted much of their lives to making the Wood River Valley a place where we want to live.”

Lyman Drake

“What are our future options for short and long term convalescent care? Except for the reality of relocating from our community, or long commutes for loved ones to Twin Falls or Boise, we are out of choices. That is why we need a continuing care community in Blaine County.” Sara Carlson

“We are thrilled to help with the fundraising for this project because we believe it will address the most important unmet need in our community, care for our seniors.”

Dr. Frank and Claudia Fiaschetti

“Throughout my lifetime in the Wood River Valley, we have built this great community one step at a time. However, we seem to have neglected to recognize our seniors need for continuing care. Now is the time to take the final step and provide care for them and complete our community.” Jed Gray “Our community is a great place to raise a family and offers a wonderful, healthy life style for most ages. However, we are not able to take care of our senior population which is a vital segment of any community. This new facility will enable seniors to stay in the valley they love.” Carey Dondero

“The continuing care decision for an aging or disabled loved one is one of the most difficult a family must make. Without Croy Canyon Ranch, the Wood River Valleys’ closest option for seniors is 70 miles away. I am happy to be part of the effort to make this much needed facility a reality in our remarkable valley.” Patsy Nickum “I believe this is one of the most important fundraising projects in our community’s history and I want to see this built. We need to come together as a community and complete what we call our circle of care.”

Anita McCann, Campaign Chair

“We must take care of the older folks; Croy Canyon Ranch Continuing Care Community is truly needed. It has to happen; we have to do it.”

Bud Purdy, Honorary Chair

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Dex Gannon’s family, holds Saturday service There’s still a sliver of hope By KAREN BOSSICK

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A piano concert by Susan Spelius Dunning scheduled for Saturday at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood has been postponed due to an emergency. Dunning said the concert—one of five in the Sun Valley Artist Winter Concert Series—will be rescheduled.

or nearly a week countless volunteers and trained law enforcement have been focused on trying to find a 21year-old man who went missing in sub-zero cold New Year’s Eve after he was reported missing. morning. On Saturday 15 to 20 Blaine Now his grieving family wants County Search and Rescue memto celebrate the life bers, a search and of Dexter Gannon rescue dog, and two with a Celebration of dozen citizen-volunLife service at 2:30 teers searched within p.m. Saturday at the a half-mile circle Presbyterian Church around the Elkhorn of the Big Wood on home. Snowmobilers Warm Springs and and a helicopter, arSaddle roads. ranged for by family “There’s still a and friends, searched sliver of hope. But Parker Gulch and his family truly other nearby canyons, Dex Gannon believes that he is following Elkhorn gone. Dex’s mother’s Canyon down to St. family has already arrived and Luke’s Hospital on Highway 75 Dex’s friends are home right now and continuing towards East from college. The family needs Fork on the bike path. this service to hear the voices of A fixed-wing aircraft searched Dex’s friends, to have something between Hailey and Elkhorn. beautiful to honor Dex,” said On Monday, more than a Susan Spelius Dunning, a close hundred canvassers led by Jeff family friend. Jones and Heidi Watanabe took Dex Gannon, the son of Steve fliers door to door from Hulen Gannon and Cyn Hannah, is Meadows north of Ketchum to thought to have walked away Bellevue searching for the boy, from a friend’s home on Defiance who is 5-foot-10, 170 pounds Drive in Elkhorn sometime after with blonde hair and blue eyes. midnight Friday morning. He was wearing a new yellow Gannon’s friend, who had and teal Quicksilver snowboard planned to snowboard with him jacket and grey Merrell snow on Friday, awoke at 7 to find boots at the time of his disapGannon missing. Gannon did not pearance. take a phone or wallet or other “The family of Dex Gannon belongings with him but he did would like to express their deep take a loaded weapon with him appreciation to the countless volthat he had found in his friend’s unteers, Blaine County Search house. and Rescue, local police departDex had been in a severe state ments, community search teams of emotional distress, Dunning and the radio, newspapers and said. TV stations for all their support Given a full scholarship to and efforts in this extensive Rice University where he was search,” Steve Gannon said the studying math, Dex left Rice last morning after the canvassing. spring and returned home to Sun Valley Police Chief Cam the Wood River Valley to receive Daggett said police are monitormedical treatment for psychologing Gannon’s electronic accounts ical and emotional problems. He to see if there is any activity. had frequently voiced suicidal But Gannon’s family believes tendencies and on the night of he took care for his body not his disappearance left a post on to be found. If that’s the case, his Facebook wall stating “Dex given the severity of winter and Gannon did it for love.” the rugged terrain surrounding He also left a banner message Elkhorn, the body might not on his cell phone screen stating be found until summer, if ever, “I love you all”—a message his Dunning said. family believes was his final Anyone with information is goodbye. asked to call the Sun Valley Sun Valley Police Chief Police at 208-622-5245 or email Cameron Daggett said that www.blainesheriff.com. For police contacted Gannon’s known an anonymous report text BCacquaintances and went to SOTIP, along with the informaplaces where the young man was tion to 847411. known to have stayed on Friday twp

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This Saturday, Jan. 8, the Wood River High School Band students will be picking up Christmas Trees for recycling. For a $10 donation ($20 for trees above 8 feet) they will pick up your tree and take it to be recycled. They are trying to raise money for their spring trip to Anaheim, California for the Heritage Music Festival and Competition. Each band member must raise 475$ to pay for their trip. Call Sandra at 481-0389 to schedule pick up.

Kiwanis Koats for Kids program

The Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood River Valley would like to recognize the generosity of the residents of Wood River Valley for supporting the “K” Koats for Kids Program this year. Over 300 coats and winter garments were donated and collected by the Hailey Kiwanis Club for the kids of the Wood River Valley. These coats and garments were distributed by the counselors at the Blaine County Schools, Hailey Headstart Program, and La Alianza. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. For information about membership in the Hailey Club or needed coats, please contact Jim Spinelli at 208-4811112.

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January is the busiest month for health clubs and fitness classes due to the New Year’s Resolution effect when many people commit to exercising. Unfortunately, a quarter of the new exercisers give up by the end of the first week and more drop out with time so that by the end of six months less than half are still exercising regularly. Want to succeed this year? Use a different approach by joining a coaching group focused on creating a fitness habit you can sustain. A coaching group offers accountability, support and camaraderie, learning from others’ experiences, professional guidance and an opportunity to share and contribute, all at a lower price than private coaching. Licensed wellness coach Jessica Kisiel is offering Move Your Body in 2011—a five-month coaching group for those who are serious about making their resolution to increase physical activity stick. This phone-based group will run from January 13 to May 19, 2011. As a special bonus, you will receive a one-hour private consultation and personalized fitness plan done for you. Your investment is $497 plus tax for over 15 hours of coaching. For more information and to register for this wellness coaching group, visit http://www.alignedplay.com/ events/resolutiongroup.shtml. Questions can be e-mailed to jessica@ alignedplay.com or call 505-412-3132.

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Free playreading Sam Shepard’s Ages of the Moon

tary wine and cookies. What makes the hour-long reading interesting is the men’s differing versions of their shared history. “Their talk, on by: Karen ges of occasion, veers toBossick the Moon� ward a dark whimsy could be that brings to mind summed up as just a Garrison Keillor couple of white guys sitting being folksy-exison the front porch talking. tential,� said a New But, wait. This is a Sam York Times reviewer, Shepard play. So we can’t leave Ben Brantley. “But it at that. some of the dialogue is classic And, sure enough, things get Shepard in its pared-down angry crazy when two boyhood friends eloquence.� reunite at a Montana cabin after The play is part of the nex40 years for a night of drinking Stage’s 2010/2011 free playreadand reminiscing while watching ing series, which attempts to a lunar eclipse. showcase interesting plays by You can see the results good playwrights that normally yourself when Jonathan Kane wouldn’t be produced in the and Scott Creighton, who just Valley. wrapped up Company of Fools’ “This is classic Shepard—an “Moonlight and Magnolias,� American treasure,� said Kane, present a free playreading of who is directing the play. “Any Shepard’s latest play. time he writes a new play is an The play will be at 7 p.m. exciting event. And it’s a very Tuesday at the nexStage Theatre funny play. Scott and I have in Ketchum. And, just in case been close friends for many years you need any additional prodso we thought it would be fun to ding, there will be complimentwp do this together.�

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un Valley Opera and Bigwood Theatre to present the Los Angeles Philhamonic in HD LIVE. Sun Valley Opera and Metropolitan Theatres are teaming up to present Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic  in a live HD broadcast from Walt Disney Concert Hall at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Bigwood Theatre in Hailey. During this live performance, Dudamel leads a program of

passionate, vigorous music by three different composers each of whom expresses that passion in a highly individual style.  The highlight is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7-his ebullient, life affirming symphony that achieved instant popular acclaim lasting to this day. Also featured is the Stravinsky- inspired Slonimsky’s Earbox written by acclaimed American composer John Adams (Nixon in China) and Leonard Bernstein’s powerful First Symphony, “Jeremiah� a profoundly

personal account of the Book of Lamentations. Vanessa Williams will host the event, which features mezzosoprano Kelly O’Connor. Future LA PHIL concerts will broadcast at the Bigwood Theatre in Hailey on March 13 with Dudamel conducting a Tchaikovsky program and on June 5 when he conducts a Brahms program.  Tickets for all LA PHIL concerts can be purchased at the box office or online at www.fathomevents.com. twp

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wo good reasons Valley Trails and free to go skiing this lessons at Galena week: Warmer Lodge. temps and free Skate ski lessons skiing. are at 1 p.m. and Thursday’s classic lessons cold front chilled are at 2:30 p.m. attendance figures Rentals are free by: Karen on Baldy, which to those taking lesBossick had been exceeding sons. Call 726-4010 7,000 skiers a day for reservations. up until that point. But The Prairie Creek there’s been as much as a Snowmaker Class Cross 22-degree difference between the Country Ski Race will be held temperature at the top of Baldy at 11 a.m. Saturday at Prairie and the bottom come 9 a.m. each Creek with registration closing day. at 10:45 a.m. And with negligible wind, the Strut your stuff in 15, 7.5, 5 skiing has been quite tolerable and 3-kilometer races. Contesas long as you stayed on the uptants are asked to carpool, as per two-thirds of the mountain. there will be no parking on the With temperatures expected road. to warm bit by bit, the snow Meanwhile, Sun Valley Norconditions have been to die for, dic Center is starting up its especially on Can Can after it Boulder Prep Clinics at 3 p.m. was groomed top to bottom, and Thursday. There’ll be four conan ever widening Upper Canyon secutive weekly sessions, costing which begs for long sweeping $40 each or $150 for all four. turns. And three-time OlymCome Monday Baldy began pian Jon Engen is offering settling back into the rhythms of an 8-week Classic Technique local life, with just a lucky few course beginning at noon today visitors to share her magnificent for $320 per person. He’ll offer slopes. an 8-week Skate Technique Off the slopes… course beginning at noon Trails everywhere are well Thursday for $320 per person. covered and groomed to a T. In the mood for snowshoeing? Skiing has been best around 1 or Check out Katherine Pleas2 in the afternoon after the sun ants’ Historic Snowshoe has had a chance to warm the Tours from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday snow so it’s not as slow. and Sunday at the Sun Valley Sunday is Learn to Ski Day Nordic Center. with free skiing on the North twp

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No Woman, No Cry screening, Monday

See a film screening of NO WOMAN, NO CRY when it comes to the Valley on Monday, Jan. 10 at the Opera House in Sun Valley. Every day, 1000 women die from a complication in pregnancy or childbirth. For hundreds of thousands of women each year, pregnancy is a death sentence. Shockingly, nearly all maternal deaths and disabilities could be prevented. NO WOMAN, NO CRY is a gripping documentary that tells the personal stories of pregnant women and their caregivers in four countries as they try to avoid adding to these troubling statistics. First-time director Christy Turlington Burns opens the film with footage from her own harrowing birth experience. A quick turn of events during the delivery of her daughter inspires her to see firsthand what can be done to help other women who do not have the same access to quality care that she did. Drawn into the issue by her own experiences as a mother, Christy Turlington Burns created a documentary film to inspire greater efforts to reduce maternal deaths and improve the status of women worldwide. In April 2010, Turly Pictures launched the EVERY MOTHER COUNTS (EMC) Campaign. EMC is a five-year coordinated effort that picks up where the film leaves off, providing audiences with feasible and tangible next steps and the ability to do something. The campaign is designed to help audiences gain a deeper understanding on the issue and then get involved, resulting in lasting social change and measureable improvement in the lives of many for generations to come. It will both help those who are new to the issue to get up to speed on the research and navigate the arena, while giving those who have been working tirelessly for decades in this field access to a new community of supporters and advocates. For more information, visit www. EveryMotherCounts.org

Trout Unlimited meeting Thursday

Come to the open meeting of the Hemingway Chapter of Trout Unlimited this Thursday, Jan. 6 for a discussion on fishing for Atlantic salmon in Iceland. The meeting takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Roosevelt Restaurant in Ketchum Guest speakers include Charles Conn, trustee, Trout Unlimited, and senior advisor, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and admission is free. A marvelous-looking silver bullet of a thing, ranging in size between 5 and 50 pounds, that when hooked can become a whizzing, leaping frenzy of self-preservation capable of summoning coronaries, and prized by fanatical anglers for this vivid disinclination to be caught above all game fish, Atlantic salmon return each spring from the sea to Iceland. Only a four-hour flight from New York City, Iceland offers some of the most beautiful and productive Atlantic salmon rivers anywhere in the world. With crystal clear rivers flowing in every direction, Iceland is a Mecca for the traveling fly fisher. Our January speaker will be Charles Conn, senior advisor to the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a private investor. For more information, call 6224613.

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The longest journey you will ever take is to find yourself.

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The Sun Valley SnowSports School offers ski and snowboard lessons, camps and clinics for kids and adults all winter long. There are three sessions offered for Local Adults Ski or Snowboard Clinics: Session 1: Jan. 8, 15 and 22; Session 2: Jan. 29, Feb. 5 and 12; Session 3: Feb. 26, March 5 and 12 The Spud Sessions (formerly Blaine County Kids Program) will be offering three sessions this winter for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Session 1: Jan. 8/9, Jan. 15/16 and Jan. 22/23; Session 2: Jan. 29/30, Feb. 5/6 and Feb. 12/13; Session 3: Feb. 26/27, March 5/6 and March 12/13 There will also be classes for Race Masters from Jan. 3 – March 18 and Mountain Masters from Jan. 10 – March 18. The 360o FreeStyle Camp will have three sessions: Session 1: Jan. 15 and 16; Session 2: Feb. 26 and 27; and Session 3: March 26 and 27. The Her Turn Women’s Clinic sessions are Feb. 4 through 6, and again on March 4 through 6. In addition, the FreeRide Team will meet every weekend now through March 20. To register for classes or for more information call the SnowSports School at (208) 622-2289 or visit us online at: sunvalley.com. At the Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center, upcoming specialty clinics include Ski with the Masters Boulder Prep Clinics starting this Thursday, Jan. 6 and and Sun Valley Masters Clinics Classic Technique / Skate Technique clinics starting Jan. 5 and 6, respectively. You can also try out snowshoeing with the Historic Snowshoe Group Tours lead by Katherine Pleasants on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Additionally, there is Full Moon Ski & Snowshoe Tours on January, February and March 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. And, just around the corner, from Saturday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Feb. 6, is the Sun Valley Nordic Festival, which includes Snowshoe Challenges, Twilight Skiing and a Fireside Social. See more on the festival at www.SVNordicFestival.com. Miss golfing? Keep your swing fresh with some Indoor Virtual Golf at the Sun Valley Club. For more information about the Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center, call 622-2250.

‘Y’ and St. Luke’s, Wellness Cup

The Wood River Community Y and St. Luke’s Wood River are partnering to bring the Corporate Wellness Cup to the Wood River Valley. This is a fun and unique community event designed to encourage lifestyle change among employees and bring awareness about the value of proactive health and wellness among employers. The first annual Corporate Wellness Cup will kick off in January 2011 and last for eight weeks. The company that most improves its health parameters during the Corporate Wellness Cup will be declared “the most health-conscience company in the Wood River Valley,� and awarded the YMCA Corporate Wellness Cup trophy. In addition, the winning company’s employees will receive an additional free 12-week membership to the Y. Success is based on average percentage improvement in basic vital health measurements—weight, BMI and waist circumference combined with overall event retention. For more information or to sign up please contact Liz Clark, YMCA Fitness Director, at 928-6708.

Blessing Board

Diane Crist, Kim Howard and Cathie Caccia will present a Blessing Board workshop on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 14 and 15. It’s a time to get clear about what you want to draw into your life for the New Year and to learn how to manifest those dreams in reality. The process involves the mind, body and creative spirit. Past participants rave about the effectiveness of creating these boards, saying, “I love my board and am amazed at how everything I included has come true.� Info: Kim Howard at 788-4225 or www.kimhowardcreations.com

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make. It is also directed Also present is Melissa marvelously by David Leo, again unrecogO. Russell, who also nizable, as the feisty directed the vastly Irish matriarch underrated Three that loves her sons Kings. Russell has to a fault and woven a complex reigns over their story about a seven sisters that by: JONathan boxer’s rise but provide some of the KANE also about his family film’s funniest mothat is either supportments. There is also a ing his efforts or tragitremendous performance cally holding him back. by the lovable Amy Adams as But the real story of the film a tough, no-nonsense Irish baris the incredible performances. maid that becomes Wahlberg’s Although Wahlberg plays the significant other. lead, this film really belongs to The fight scenes are terChristian Bale as his troubled rific, although still not up to the older brother and trainer. Bale’s level of Raging Bull. But Russell performance is remarkable and makes the great decision to he will be tough to beat at this have them shot by HBO’s crack year’s Oscars whether he is boxing team and that adds a nominated for lead or supporting tremendous level of realism. He actor. Playing a crack-addicted also underscores the film with a former boxer, he is virtually tremendous use of rock and roll unrecognizable. Gaunt and emathat is pitch perfect for every ciated, with bugging eyes and scene. The Fighter certainly manic rhythms, his performance rocks and scores a knockout as a is a marvel, and unforgettable. terrific movie. twp

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Avid weekly paper reader, Susan Littlefield, who has lived in the Valley for over 35 years, claims that laughter is the best medicine. She creates these scenarios in her husbands N-scale model railroad.

Ted Miel could not figure out why the majority of the audience for their act was comprised of senior citizens. PHOTO: SUSAN LITTLEFIELD

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This week’s Horoscopes: the first of the year’s six eclipses, and signs of tradition

This week brings the first of six eclipses that will occur in 2011. This is an unusually large number of eclipses to be sure -- there are only six years in the 21st century that will boast this many. January 4 brings the solar eclipse and the new moon in Capricorn, the sign of tradition. Some age-old customs will seem suddenly irrelevant. Is it time to drop them? This will be a consideration in the weeks to come. ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re in a mirthful, chatty mood for most of the week, and you will spread fun wherever you go. The world is responsive to your attention, and it seems that everyone wants to play along. You’ll be offered more choices than you had last year -- so many more, in fact, that it will be difficult for you to decide what to do next. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are daring enough to take on the big jobs in the new year. One thing that gives you courage is knowing that the big jobs are really just a well-planned series of small jobs. You keep breaking it down until the work is manageable and easy. By the end of the week, you’ll have a huge feeling of accomplishment. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll double your effectiveness this week by applying the 80/20 rule: Certain actions produce 80 percent of the results you’re after, and they only take 20 percent of your time. Know which actions those are, and execute them. Avoid getting caught up in time-consuming activities that don’t contribute to the bottom line. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is something going on in the periphery of your life that keeps drawing your mind away from what’s going on around you. In order for you to completely invest your thoughts and energy in the task at hand, you must first resolve the issue that is stealing so much of your focus. Thursday brings a breakthrough. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s been said that how a person does anything is how that person does everything. Pay attention to the signals someone is sending as they execute tasks as simple as taking a phone call, lining up to buy groceries or eating a meal. Your observations will add up to a deep knowledge of this person’s character. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). One approach is to go forward, even when everything around you seems to be pulling you back. Another approach is to flow with the tides, keeping your intention intact as you wait for the right opportunity. Both ways have their merits. You will do what feels most comfortable to you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have earned the loyalty and trust of your friends and will continue to do so because you do what you say you’re going to do. To you, it’s all so simple: You keep your word, honor your plans and show up on time. It’s

surprising how many people have trouble in this area. You will teach through your example. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Time traveling games give you perspective on problems. What would your scene look like if you looked back on it from 100 years from now? What would it look like if you could go back in time 100 years and peek into the future at your life? You’re creative, and you’ll come up with brilliant answers. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You show up on time and complete your business on schedule and on budget. Your mind, body and emotions are in balance no matter what else is going on around you. You’re like an ultra-productive machine that is, until Thursday, when you’ll be wild, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The atoms that make up our cells are mostly space; therefore, we are mostly space. The same goes for all the other bits of matter on this planet and beyond. Echo this theme of space in your home environment by reducing the number of personal possessions you keep. Paradoxically, spaciousness brings fulfillment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll experience a situation in which many people are seeing the same thing but no one dares to point it out. There’s a good reason for this: It would be insensitive or even dangerous to point to the proverbial “elephant in the room.� You will find answers and solace by expressing your insights in a journal. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). This week you will be acutely aware of the vast sea of information in the world and also of how you couldn’t possibly absorb it all in one lifetime. Luckily, the things you really need to know about have a certain irresistible appeal. You can’t help but be drawn in, and the study is effortless. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS: You’ll clarify your goals this year, and the process empowers you. There’s a financial bonus this month. You’ll have luck applying for a new position in February. You share your thoughts, feelings and creative impulses with a special person in March. Between June and August, you will alternate between vigorous discipline and relaxed leisure. You’ll bond with loved ones during an exciting road trip. New energies twp will be liberated.

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WOMA CAMP Week of Modern Art Camp for ages 7-13 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Petite Picasso. Info: 720-1572. **52** Fit and Fall Class - 10 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. **TFN**

Story Time at the Hailey Public Library for 3-5 years. 10:30 a.m., with parent supervision/participation. **TFN** eWinter Wildlife Snowshoe Walk 11 a.m. at Galena Lodge in Ketchum. These snowshoe walks are free to the public, open to all ages and follows a moderate terrain. Info: 726-4010. **52** Hailey Kiwanis Club meets at 11 a.m. at the BC Senior Connection, 721 S. 3rd Ave, across from the Armory. **TFN** Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15-1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. **TFN** eMike Murphy, comedian, performs - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info: 622-2148. **04** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** Theraputic Low Back Class - 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday taught by Katherine Pleasants. **TFN** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** eThe Wildest Dream Film Event - 6 p.m. at the Community Library in Ketchum. Info: 726-3493. **01** Toastmaster Meeting - 6 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Call for location 726-9316. **TFN** eKetchum Community Dinners - 6 to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Big Wood . New this year: take-out food service. Anyone can stop by for takeout meals for themselves or a friend. If you need a meal, or know someone who does, come down and pick up a meal or dine at the church. Info: Beth, 622-3510 **21** Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 7 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info. **TFN**

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a.m. at the Galena Lodge. Join SNRA naturalist Susan Kranz to learn about the cultural and natural history of the Wood River Valley and Galena areas. Snowshoe rentals available Info: 7264010. Movie and Popcorn - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. **TFN** Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info. **TFN** Preschool Clay and Beginners French - 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at Bella Cosa Studio in Bellevue. Info: 721-8045. **TFN** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** eSouper Supper (free meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. **TFN** SThe Fabulous Vaurnettes perform - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info: 622-2148. **04** Ladies Night at Bella Cosa Studio in Bellevue. Every Thursday after 6 p.m. Info: 721-8045. **TFN** SThomas Paul from Boise performs - 8 p.m. at the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey. **01**

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Katherine Pleasants - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. **TFN***

Kids Clay - 3:30 to 5 p.m., every Friday at Bella Cosa Studio in Bellevue. Info: 721-8045. **TFN** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** eThe Crescendo Club - A Sun Valley Summer Symphony Event - 6 p.m. at Penelope’s Cafe at the Galleria in Ketchum. Info: 622-5607. **01** Winter Comedy Series presents Jackie Kashian & Jim Summers - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **01**

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Little Winter Wonders: Snow Discovery Day - 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. Info: 726-9358. **01** Sun Valley Opera and The Met: Live in HD presents La Fanciulla Del West - 11 a.m. at Big Wood Cinemas in Hailey. For more info, visit www.MetroTheatres.com **01** Prairie Creek Snowmaker Classic Cross Country Ski Race - 11 a.m. at Prairie Creek. Info: 726-3497. **01** Special Historical Snowshoe Tours at the Sun Valley Nordic Center 1 - 3PM. Call 633-2250 for reservations. Private Tours upon request. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** Winter Comedy Series presents Jackie Kashian & Jim Summers - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **01** SDJ McClain at McClain’s Pizzeria in Hailey, 10 p.m. No Cover. **TFN**

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Massage Therapy - 9 a.m. to Noon at The Senior Connection in Hailey. 7883468. **TFN** Fit and Fall Class - 10 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. **TFN**

Laughter Yoga with Carrie Mellen at All Things Sacred (upstairs at the Galleria). Mondays 12:15 to 1 p.m. Come, play, and laugh. **TFN** Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. **TFN** Blaine County Teen Advisory Council II - 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the Wood River Middle School Library. **TFN** eLanguage in the Garden w/the Hunger Coalition - 5 to 6 p.m., at the Hope Garden in Hailey. Info: Lorena at 788-0121 x304. **TFN** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** eSouper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. **TFN** Duplicate Bridge, 7 p.m., at the Senior Connection. **TFN**

Wii Bowling - 2 to 3 p.m. - The Senior Connection in Hailey. **TFN** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** Free presentation on Archeology with Francisco Estrada-Belli, Ph.D. - 6 p.m. at the Community Library, Ketchum. Info www.thecommunitylibrary.org/ calendar. **01** The Power of Graphic Symbols Special Edition class - 6 to 9 p.m. at Boulder Mountain Clayworks. Register/info: 726-4484. **01** Free acupuncture clinic for veterans, military and their families - Cody Acupuncture Clinic 12 E. Walnut in Hailey - 6:30 to 8 p.m. 720-7530 **TFN** Kundalini Yoga Class with HansMukh 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. 416 Main Street Suite 101 in Hailey. Info: 721-7478 **TFN** eAges of the Moon Playreading starring Scott Creighton and Jon Kane - 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Info: 720-4298 or 726-9124. **01**

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Foot Clinic - 9 a.m. at the Senior Connection. Info: 788-3468 **TFN** Crochet & Knitters Anonymous 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - at the Senior Connection. Info: 788-3468 **TFN** AChildren’s Library Science time, 11 a.m. at the Children’s Library of the Community Library in Ketchum **TFN**. AYMCA Mommy Yoga - ages infant to walking. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Info: 727-9622. **TFN** BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468. **TFN** Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granery in Hailey. **TFN**

Blaine County Teen Advisory Council - 7 to 8 p.m. at The HUB, Community Campus, Hailey. **TFN**

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Winter Comedy Series presents Leif Skyving & heath Harmison - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **02**

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Winter Comedy Series presents Leif Skyving & heath Harmison - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 622-

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sunday, 1.16.11 Join the Environmental Resource Center for Snowshoe Birding at Silver Creek Nature Preserve with local birder Poo Wright-Pulliam. 9:45AM-2PM. Non-ERC members $10, family $20. Preregister at 726-4333 **02**

wednesday, 1.19.11 Sun Valley Center for the Arts hosts an open house for feedback from Class Participants. Come share your ideas and opinions from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Center in Ketchum. Info: Sarah Kolash, 726-9491 x 21 **03**

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Winter Comedy Series presents Brendon Walsh & Ryan Wingfield - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **03**

saturday, 1.22.11 Join the Environmental Resource Center for Winter Tracking with local naturalist Ann Christensen. 9:45AM-2PM. Bring snowshoes. Non-ERC members $10, family $20. Preregister at 7264333 **03** Winter Comedy Series presents Brendon Walsh & Ryan Wingfield - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **03**

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Winter Comedy Series presents Tracy Smith & Conor Kellicut - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **04**

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Winter Comedy Series presents Tracy Smith & Conor Kellicut - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **04**

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Sunday Brunch - 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lodge Dining Room, Sun Valley. **TFN**

Special Historical Snowshoe Tours at the Sun Valley Nordic Center 1 - 3PM. Call 633-2250 for reservations. Private Tours upon request. **TFN** SWood River Community Orchestra rehearsal – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the new music room at the Wood River High School. Info: 726-4870. **TFN** Kundalini Yoga Class - 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. - 416 Main St. Suite 101 in Hailey - Call 721-7478 for info. **TFN** SAward-winning singer/songwriter Jason Spooner performs - 8 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info: 6222148. **01** SThe Leana Leach Trio performs - 8:30 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13**

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Table Tennis - 9 a.m. - The Senior Connection in Hailey. **TFN** Fit and Fall Class - 10 to 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468.

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ahead...................................from pg 1 rule, doing away with the “filibuster-proof,” non-constitutional 60-vote requirement that has mysteriously come into favor for the way it stalls forward movement on legislation. 3. Congress will pass legislation that makes the insurance industry subject to anti-trust laws (as holds for other industries) and no longer exempt from government investigation of its practices. 4. President Obama will take leadership to move the country forward on at least one of his many campaign promises without selling out to special interests and calling it “compromise.” On the local level, may it be resolved that: 1. The Blaine County Commission will seek expansion to five commissioners, one of whom will participate in state level lobbying for greater local taxing control regarding public transportation, real estate transfers, and affordable housing, among others. 2. All local governments will actively and creatively support educational, financing, and mentoring programs to assist growth in local start-ups and small businesses as a means of job creation, increasing our tax base, diversifying our economy, and coming into the 21st century regarding economic development. 3. All local governments and economic development groups will shift their efforts from researching, planning, planning to plan, and planning to raise money so they can plan more, to actually creating one job in our county in 2011 or, shooting high, let’s say 100 jobs. 4. Sun Valley Company will move up nine slots, at minimum, from its current position among the Worst 10 Ski Resorts for sustainability (out of roughly 80 resorts, it scored one slot from the bottom) by, for example, using biodiesel fuel, or nixing plans to build on undisturbed forests and wetlands, or choosing to build “green” buildings. For myself, I resolve that: 1. I will continue to learn more about entrepreneurship and the economy so as to be a more forceful speaker and writer about what needs close attention in our county, state and country. 2. I will work to be more “investigative” and make more transparent the activities of local governments in their approach to economic development. 3. I will start a personal blog that will, by its simple writing and explanations, help readers understand the activities of special interests and elected officials—at all levels in our country—that undertwp mine our democracy. Jima Rice is president of Jigsaw, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and a sustainable economy in the Wood River Valley. To recieve Jigsaw’s free weekly e-letter, please contact Jima at jimasv@cox.net

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amboo is suddenly showing up everywhere: in T-shirts and yoga outfits, towels and sheets, flooring, accessories, and furniture. Bamboo makes silky, cashmere-like clothing and soft, absorbent toweling and the market is growing as fast as the proverbial bamboo shoot. For fun, try watching trendy decorating shows on HGTV and count how many times you hear “bamboo” per hour. Toto, it’s not just for cutting boards anymore! Since farming bamboo is so easy, and the growth rate of this grass is more than twentyfold that of wood, bamboo production has become an economic powerhouse in countries like China. There are, however, a few thorns in this rosy bower for the greenminded consumer. In many places, forests are stripped so that bamboo can be

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cropped. Overly enthusiastic farmers add unnecessary fertilizers and pesticides to speed up the already breathtaking growth rate. On the manufacturing side, breaking down the tough bamboo stalks into cellulose for extrusion as weavable fibers requires very strong solvents, reminiscent of rayon or linen preparation. There are certainly farmers growing responsibly, and manufacturers transforming bamboo into cellulose sustainably (and even organically!), but as neither a sustainability certification standard or a fair trade designation exists for bamboo, the consumer must bear the brunt for responsible choices between bamboo products. Got a question or want to draft your own ERCbeat? Contact the ERC at ERCbeat@ercsv.org or 726-4333. twp

Applications are open for the July 8-10, 2011, Ketchum Arts Festival. This celebration of local arts, entertainers and food is very unique in that it is being run by and for Blaine County artists. Since 1999, the festival has exploded in size and scope and is eagerly anticipated by vendors and shoppers alike. A new tradition starting this summer will make the Ketchum Arts Festival the new favorite of Valley children and parents, with the addition of a kids’ festival tent, where fun (and free) activities will happen continuously. For inclusion in the festival guide, complete applications must be received by March 15, 2011. As in past years, local artists (Blaine County residents or those who resided in Blaine County when they previously exhibited) are not juried, but will be automatically accepted with a complete application. Other Idaho artists are welcome to apply, but will be juried and accepted on their merits and the diversity of art offered by local applicants (full details on the festival website). A great 2011 festival is brewing, so put on your art hat and participate in what has become a terrific local tradition. For contact information, visit www.ketchumartsfestival.com, where all forms and instructions are available for download.

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Umbrellas can help weather the storm By MARTY MILLER

them harm for which you would legally be obligated to compensate them. n the topic of The wide majority of insurance, what auto, home or watercraft exactly is an policies have liability umbrella policy? Many (that’s the coverage that would think, as the name pays the other guy for implies, that it is a policy your negligence) coverthat will “cover” all their age limits of $300,000 or stuff – house, cars, boat, Marty Miller less. Some folks carry snowmobile, etc. $500,000 in coverage. And, with In one sense, they’re right, but a few exceptions, most compaperhaps not in the same sense nies no longer offer coverage they may be thinking of. above $500,000 on your home or If your home were destroyed, auto insurance. Instead, they oflet’s say, by fire, an umbrella fer an umbrella or excess limits policy is not going to help. If policy. your boat sinks, same thing So, who needs an umbrella – it won’t matter if you have an policy? The most obvious answer umbrella policy or not. would be anyone with accumuNow, if you are the one who lated assets that have value “causes” the destruction of exceeding the maximum limits someone else’s property, or cause offered on your other insurance them injury, then an umbrella policies. If you’re a CEO, or policy may be a handy thing to someone living in a $5 million have purchased. If there were home when and if you do cause no such thing as insurance, that catastrophic accident, those think about how someone else lower limits are not going to would recover from their loss protect your assets very well. that “you caused,” and you begin But hold on here – what if to get the picture. So, it does you’re a young professional? You guard against their acquisimay not have accumulated much tion of your assets, financial or otherwise, when you have caused in asset right now, but what sort

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of expectation might someone else have for your “future” earnings? Yes, those have been included in past court settlements. There still are a few companies offering a “true umbrella” policy. Most now offer what is more properly called an “excess liability” policy. What’s the difference? A true umbrella will offer coverage that cannot be found in your other policies. Example: You borrow a boat or snowmobile for a day and cause a calamity. You may run into exclusions on those other policies and, if you do, they’ll likely be excluded on an excess liability, remaining questions you might have and help you discover their value. twp

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Winter safety tips for 2011 By Glen D. Shapiro, M.D., FAAOS Hailey Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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am sorry to say that the referendum to suspend gravity has fallen on deaf ears, the ice will remain slippery, and staying upright should remain a top priority for you this winter during all of your recreational activities, as the basic principles of physics still prevail. Although the newest data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission is not yet out, snowboarding remains the No. 1 cause of winter sports injuries requiring hospitalization and emergency room visits, with more than 164,000 visits per year. Skiers, beware, because you came in a close second with 139,332 injuries presenting to emergency rooms and hospitals after an unfortunate “slip and slide.” Gravity and a low coefficient of friction takes its toll on our bodies with aging, and cold muscles, ligaments and tendons are more likely to be injured. Sledding and tobogganing registered 160,020 injuries; ice hockey was next with 53,273 injuries. Even though Evan (Lysacek) makes it seem easy, ice skating sent 133,551 wounded warriors for care at U.S. hospital emergency departments.

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What can I do to avoid being a statistic? • Stretching and warming up are important and become even more important as we age. Light exercise for 3-5 minutes, with slow, gentle stretches before exercise, can help prevent injury. • Know the Code; that is, ‘The Skier’s and Snowboarder’s Responsibility Code’ if you are skiing or riding at any of our local resorts. • If you are tired, take a rest. If you’re hurting and exhausted, take a break—before you have one. • Never ski, sled, snowboard, snowmobile, snowshoe, hike, or skate alone. • Wear appropriate protective gear for your sport and be sure your equipment is in proper working order. That means, skiers, have your bindings release checked. • Wear a helmet for all of your winter sports. • If and when you fall and you are down, stay down. Don’t try

to get up during a fall. That’s a good way to make matters worse. • Protect yourself against the weather. Wear layered clothing to protect against the elements and pay attention to weather warnings, upcoming storms, and severe temperature drops. • When sledding, make sure there is parental/adult supervision. DO NOT sled headfirst. Avoid collisions, and be sure there are no obstacles such as trees, posts or fences, and that the run does not end in a dropoff, parking lot, hazard, river or pond. Most of all, have fun with all your outdoor winter recreation activities. Enjoy all that our Valley has to offer, and enjoy it with friends. Get outside, recreate, and do it safely. twp

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Ski fast, ride hard, go big, THINK SNOW and, most of all, BE SAFE! Dr. Glen Shapiro is your hometown orthopedic surgeon and the founder of Hailey Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who practices in Hailey and in Ketchum with an emphasis on state-of-the-art compassionate orthopedic care. His emphasis is on treating athletes for their knees and shoulders, arthritis, and the diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, and his focus is on getting you back in the game. www.skiMD123.com

briefs Sun Valley Snowshoe Challenge offers a course preview The holidays are coming to a close and it’s time to think about the first running event of the year in the Wood River Valley—the Sun Valley Snowshoe Challenge. Brad Mitchell is hosting evening snowshoeing on the Sun Valley Snowshoe Challenge 5K course. The plan is to show the course and enjoy an evening snowshoe by headlamp. Plan on the walk/jog/run to take about 1.5 hours. The dates to preview the course are Mondays, January 11 and 18 at 5:15 p.m. Meet at Diamondback Road (near the pump house) off of Trail Creek Road (one-quarter mile south of the Sun Valley Nordic Center). Equipment needed: headlamp, snowshoes, poles (optional), appropriate clothing and hydration needs. Race day is January 29. Registration is currently open at www.imathlete.com, register by January 16 to be guaranteed a beanie! For more info contact Brad at 720-3759 or info@sunvalleyrunning.com

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he Annual Winter Wonderland Event for kids of the Wood River Valley was hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood River Valley at the newly remodeled Blaine County Senior Connection on Saturday, December 11. Santa Claus was there to greet over 70 children and their parents for the crafts and Gingerbread House making events. This is the 6th year that the Kiwanis Club has hosted this event in the Wood River Valley. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. For information about membership in the Hailey Club, please contact Jim Spinelli at 208-481-1112. COURTESY PHOTO

briefs Kiwanis Club receives anonymous gift The Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood River Valley most recently received an anonymous donation through the Heart of Gold Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation in the amount of $2000. This donation is intended to be a matching fund dona-

tion. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. For information about membership in the Hailey Club, please contact Jim Spinelli at 208-481-1112.

Rumi poetry reading will launch the Fourth Annual Winter Feast for the Soul at 7 p.m. by: Karen Thursday, Jan. Bossick 13. The reading will be held at Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center, 12446 Highway 75 between Gimlet Road and Bigwood Landscape. The public is invited to bring their favorite Rumi poem to read or to come prepared to hear others share favorite poems from the 16th century poet. It was Rumi who inspired Valley resident Valerie Skonie to start the Winter Feast with his line: “What nine months does for the embryo, 40 early mornings will do for your growing awareness.” “Meditate for 40 days—on your own or in a group—and I guarantee you that daily meditation practice will be part of your life,” she said. “Being part of a group is especially helpful. When we join with others, our commitment is more easily sustained and we are able to go deeper than in a solitary experience where we try to do it on our own.” The 40-day practice of meditation will begin with an opening ceremony at Light on the Mountains at 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. The ceremony will coincide with other openings throughout the world. The period of meditation will run through Feb. 23 when a closing ceremony will be held at 6:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley. Music will be provided by R.L. Rowsey and the Wood River High School’s Enchante girl’s choir. The Winter Feast for the Soul, which has been endorsed by the Dalai Lama and Deepak Chopra, began in 2008 with about 100 Wood River Valley residents who committed to meditating every day for 40 days. Last year more

ing at nearly 30 Valley restaurants. For the same event, a fabulous New York package including 4 nights lodging, 3 Broadway show, 2 diners for 2, private tour of MOMA and more, will be raffled. Tickets for the New York prize are $100 each. Contact a board member or call 788-6520 for your tickets.

Sawtooth Botanical Garden celebrates Little Wonders: Snow Discovery Day

The holiday season is over, but winter still has many surprises and much excitement to offer. Bring your children to the Sawtooth Botanical Garden for a morning of discovery, learning and fun. Activities will include an outdoor discovery walk, snow games, snacks with cocoa, story time and a winterthemed craft. Space is limited, so register ahead of time and don’t forget to dress your kids for outdoor activities. Little Winter Wonders: Snow Discovery Day will be held on Saturday, January 8th, from 9 a.m. to 11 .m. and on Sunday, January 16th, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Sawtooth Botanical Gar-

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than 20,000 people in at least 29 different countries participated, according to local coordinator Rosemary Cody. Across the country, prison inmates participate in a Prison Outreach Program sponsored by Feast for the Soul. And the Children’s Feast for the Soul has found its way into countless schools and homes, including Hemingway Elementary School where teacher Char Roth has led her students in a few minutes of stillness to contemplate peace and other changes they’d like to see in the world far into the spring. Ketchum resident Ann Christensen is among those who have taken part in Winter Feast for the Soul since its beginnings. She and those in her group typically meet every morning during the 40-day practice, sitting cross-legged on the floor of her penthouse in the heart of Ketchum. Christensen lights a candle, then begins reading from an inspirational book.

den. Pre-registration is required. This class is for children ages 3-8. The cost per child is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. To sign up, please contact Joseph Patterson, Youth Garden Educator, at 726-9358 or joseph@ sbgarden.org. The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a community resource showcasing native and cultivated plants that flourish at high altitude. The Garden connects people to the region’s unique beauty and fosters environmental stewardship through education, events, displays and plant collections.

Special Evening of Rumi’s Poetry, Thursday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m., Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center, 12446 Hwy. 75 (between Gimlet and Bigwood Landscape). Contact Ellen Tracy 720-7868 Opening Ceremony Saturday, Jan. 15, 7 a.m., Light On the Mountains Spiritual Center, 12446 Hwy. 75 (between Gimlet and Bigwood Landscape). Host: Brigitte Esswein and Mary Ann Chubb, Phone: 720-5138 Locations of Daily Meditation gatherings: HAILEY 8:30am, Monday-Friday, Location: The Sun Club, 418 N. River St., Hosts: Rev. John Moreland and Rosemary Cody, Phone: 720-7530 12:15pm – 1:00pm, Wednesdays, Location: Hailey Yoga Center, Alturas Plaza (near Atkinsons’ Market), Host: Susan Fierman, chanting and meditation, Phone: 788-0907, 720-7304 7:30pm - 8:30pm, Wednesdays,

Location: 414 2nd Ave. S., Host: Kristin Fletcher, Phone: 721-2583 KETCHUM 8:00am, Monday – Saturday, Location: Copper Ridge Building, Host: Ann & Doug Christensen, Phone: 720-8183/7263668, Contact for building entry instructions 8:00am, Wednesday, Location: Kirk Anderson’s studio in Northwood, Contact Ryan Redmond, ryanasana@ yahoo.com 8:30am, Sunday, Location: Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center, Hwy. 75, John Moreland 10am - 3pm, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, St. Thomas Episcopal Church sanctuary, Sun Valley Rd., will be open for meditation, prayer or silence. 12:15pm - 1:00pm, Tuesday, Location: St. Luke’s Hospital, Chapel 12:15pm - 1:00pm, Wednesday, Location: All Things Sacred in The Galleria, Host: Mary Ann Chubb, Phone: 720-5138 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Thursdays, Location: All Things Sacred in The

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Finally, she sets the kitchen timer for 40 minutes as she and her friends retreat inside themselves for a time of meditation. “I think that meditation makes a difference, that it changes the energy around us and, probably, the energy in the world,” said Christensen. “At least, I like to think it makes a difference.” Various sites will be open throughout the Valley for people to join together in meditation during the 40-day practice. Free online meditations are also offered on the website at www.winterfeastforthesoul.com This year’s online offerings include Christian Contemplative Prayer, Buddhist Meditations, Universal Interdenominational Meditation, Four Minutes of Stillness for Young Children and 15 Minutes of Stillness for Older Children and Teens. All events are free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call Rosemary Cody at 720-7530 or e-mail her at rosemarycody@gmail.com

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Exciting raffle opportunity The Board of Directors of the Company of Fools has announced one of the most exciting raffle opportunities ever. In conjunction with the Casino Royale gala coming up in March, board members are selling $25 tickets for “Dine Around the Valley” where one lucky winner will get over $1200 in din-

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Galleria, For details contact Rodney Blount, rodneyhealer@yahoo.com 12:10pm - 12:50pm Monday, Body Energy Meditation, Location: All Things Sacred in The Galleria, Host: Sara Gorham 3:30pm, Sunday, Location: Home of Jim and Mary Ann Chubb, For directions and details m80@cox.net or 720-5138 6:00pm – 7:00pm, Wednesday, Location: Above Starbucks, Cally Huttar’s office, Host: Cally Huttar, Blue Lotus Dharma, Buddhist meditation, Phone: 720-1783 Oneness Blessings. 6:15pm, Monday and Wednesday, Place: Nanette Ford’s office, 380 Washington Ave., Ste. 204, Ketchum, Host: Nanette Ford, Phone: 720.4244 Closing Ceremony Wednesday, Feb. 23 St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 201 Sun Valley Rd., Sun Valley, 5:30 p.m. for the St. Thomas Taize service or 6:30 for the Feast’s closing ceremony and final 40-minute meditation. Contact Victoria Roper, Phone: 5393771, Rosemary Cody, Phone: 7207530 with questions.

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Second City comes back to the Liberty Back by popular demand (because they always sell out!!) Company of Fools presents Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre company, The Second City, Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m., at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey. The Second City on Tour features the next generation of comic greats performing a diverse array of sketches and songs, as well as off-the-cuff improvisation that can provide completely unexpected comic brilliance. From the battle of the sexes to the battles at the voting booth, The Second City provides a hilarious and insightful look into contemporary American culture. It all started in a converted Chinese laundry on Chicago’s North Side in 1959. No one could know that by the next century, The Second City would have established itself as the premier comedy institution in the world. With theatres in Chicago, Toronto, Detroit, and Las Vegas; training centers in each of those cities as well as Los Angeles; a corporate division that offers creative services to the business world; a TV and film division; and touring troupes that bring its unique brand of improv-

based sketch comedy all over the world, The Second City has become, in the words of The New York Times, “A Comedy Empire.� The touring troupes at The Second City have been the springboard for generations of the comedy world’s best and brightest. Its alumni list includes: Alan Arkin, Joan Rivers, Robert Klein, Peter Boyle, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Martin Short, George Wendt, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Chris Farley, Ryan Stiles, Mike Myers, Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, and more. Performances are as follows: The Second City will be at The Liberty Theatre for two days only, Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 lower reserved seating and $25 balcony reserved seating and are on sale now. Tickets are available at Company of Fools’ box office, which is located at The Liberty Theatre, 110 North Main Street in Hailey with hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may also order your tickets online at companyoffools.org or charge your tickets by phone during box office hours at 208-578-9122.

The big storm last Wednesday, Dec. 29 didn’t scare away seasoned downhill skiers Jeff and Debbie Page. In fact, Debbie even had a moment to stop and take this great photo of her husband in the powder. COURTESY PHOTO: DEBBIE PAGE

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kayaker and photographer Gerry Moffatt, also a Scottish native, What’s Next? Anthony Geffen, who has proto ascend the difficult north duced a plethora of programs airTibetan side of the mountain. ing on The Discovery Channel, and And in 2007 they set up their Gerry Moffatt are already busy on film studio in a wind-wracked new tales in film. tent at 26,000 feet on the world’s Geffen has been working in tallest mountain. South Georgia on a film due out To make the film as authentic next Christmas that shows a famas possible, Geffen waited until ily of king penguins under water the last of the climbing season and ice. so his crew could empty the He’s also pioneered some new mountain and remove the ropes 3D technology to depict pteroand ladder bolted to the Second saurs—dinosaurs with 40-foot Step. That would allow Anker wingspans. and British climber Leo HouldAnd he’s been working on a 3D ing to free-climb the 100-foot documentary focusing on Antarcrock wall leading to the summit, tic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, recreating Mallory’s climb to the whose crew was stranded at the summit, he reasoned. South Pole for 18 months after ice “I wanted to be authentic. And crushed their ship in 1915. on IMAX you feel as if you’re Moffatt is spending part of this there,” said Geffen. winter in India to film those who But that strategy also nearly claim to have encountered the Yeti. derailed the film as the crew “I have a lot of respect for peofound itself in a race against a ple who say they’ve seen the Yeti. monsoon, which threatened to And there is supposed to be a skull end the climbing season. of a Yeti in a monastery in India,” What’s more, nearly every said Moffatt, who has worked as a crew member succumbed to altibackcountry ski guide in Sun Valtude sickness, forcing the crew to ley during the winter. “But this hire guides from other expedimovie is about the mythology of a tions to do the rigging. mythological creature. At the end Moffatt took over one of the of the day you either believe or you cameras, given one chance to don’t.” get each shot in an environment where taking too long to get the you begin to realize how incredshot could have meant loss of ible a feat that was—especially limb or even life. given it was a totally differ“We were there 73 days—an ent era. Even in modern times abnormally long period of time people die—six people died while above 21,000 feet. And that’s we were on the mountain.” because we weren’t there just to Moffatt, himself the first man climb Everest, but to produce an to kayak all the river systems of epic story,” he said. “We started Nepal’s Himalayas, agreed. off with 12 to 15 cameramen and “Even just getting to where ended with three. But Anthony they found him made him a man was an amazing, energetic direcamongst men—nobody summittor with a goal in sight. Nothing ed for another was going to 30 years,” he stop the film.” said. “Mallory The success was an incredof Anker and ible human beHoulding in ing with a drive free-climbing that has been the Second Step lost in today’s leant credence modern world. to the theory His approach to that Mallory summit or die and Sandy trying was very Irvine could much a product have made it of the Great Emto the summit pire. You have 29 years before to remember Sir Edmund that these guys Hillary and had just come Tenzing Norgay through the did in 1953. But Great War so whether the two they were willBritish climbers ing to risk more could have done in pursuit of a it in the tweed great prize. It jackets and was a different hobnailed boots day, a different that they wore mindset.” –Anthony Geffen was not fully Geffen said he tested. Film Producer, prizes his down Anker and The Wildest Dream time in Sun Houlding Valley, which he donned highhas called his second home ever altitude climbing gear above since a friend brought him here 26,000 feet because the risk to ski 16 or 17 years ago. was too great to be outfitted in “As soon as I came here, I climbing wear of the 1920s, said loved it,” he said. “The mountain Moffatt. is incredible, the facilities are “Mallory may have made it wonderful and Sun Valley has a or he may not. It will remain a slight European feel. I also like mystery and I like that,” said the pioneering spirit you get beGeffen, who missed summiting cause it’s so far removed. I get a because of the lateness of the lot of my best ideas when I’m out season. “What is important is in the middle of nowhere skiing that Mallory got higher than down a cross-country ski trail.” anybody else before him, and when you really think about it, twp

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he group was phoalso involved in a model tographed with United Nations proAmy Goodgram in which they man of the PBS apply what they’re Show “Democracy learning in AmnesNow!” while in ty International San Francisco. by proposing and She told them: if voting on resoluby: Karen you don’t speak tions on such issues Bossick up and question as women’s rights, the war, you’re not child soldiers, nuclear supporting the troops. If proliferation and the you go to war, make sure it’s Israeli-Palestinian conflict a just war and you’re playing by as if they were U.N. members rules of engagement, she added. While in San Francisco, they Rachel Blum knew of man’s marched in protest of the Myaninhumanity to his fellow man, mar government imprisoning thanks to school textbooks that 1990 Nobel Peace Prize recipient told of atrocities against the Aung San Suu Kyo, the 1990 slaves 150 years ago. Nobel Peace Prize recipient. She But she came face to face with was released a week later. atrocities being committed in At an earlier conference in these days when she and her felBoston, they marched on behalf low students at Wood River High of migrant workers and listened School attended an Amnesty to articulate hotel maids and International conference in San others tell how they were being Francisco. taken advantage of in the work“There were many amazing place. speakers from around the globe “We live in an amazing with stories that are unfathplace in the Wood River Valley omable and unforgettable,” but there’s so much out there said Blum. “I was particularly we’re not exposed to our in our interested in an immigration small community,” said Zellers. lawyer who said it didn’t matter “We don’t have much to prowhether you were legal with a test here—our biggest issue is green card or an illegal imwhether we should use plastic migrant—the smallest offense bags or not. These conferences could result in deportation or a give the kids a window on the family being torn apart. I think world, where they get to hear it’s really sad how much energy some amazing people speak, like we waste trying to rid our nation Kerry Kennedy Cuomo. of illegal and legal immigrants Claire Bowman, honored as when they’re the reason our Best Delegate at a Model United society functions.” Nations (Hannah Baybutt got Blum isn’t alone. Amnesty best position paper), said she International has lit a fire under first became aware of the brutalthe entire 30-member delegaity and barbarity in the world tion at Wood River High School. as a freshman when she helped A fire big enough that they won her sister Julia set up a Lights High School Student Group of of Life exhibit on behalf of the the Year at the annual Western Amnesty International chapter. Regional Conference in San “Amnesty International is my Francisco. window for action,” she said. No small feat, considering “Amnesty international reminds they were up against high school people that other worlds do exist groups from Idaho, California, outside of our wonderfully peaceUtah, Arizona, New Mexico, ful valley. It serves as a voice for Washington, Montana, Wyoming the people who cannot speak or and Oregon. are too afraid to.” “We’re a small group—we try Bowman said the conference to stay the same size because it in San Francisco opened her seems to be a good number to eyes to issues involving immiwork with,” said Amnesty Intergrant rights. She learned about national Advisor Joel Zellers. how Iranian youth have started “But we’re active. These kids are a new revolution of citizen going places. We’ll be hearing journalists. And she happily about them in the news one day.” listened to a former prisoner of Indeed, last year the organizaconscience, whom she had writtion wrote 450 letters on behalf ten letters on behalf of. of prisoners of conscience. They “Despite learning about horcreated 525 worry dolls—the rible occurrences that bring most by any group in the nation, me to tears, I learned hope,” wrapping yarn around Popsicle she said. “I walked out of that sticks to represent women who building each day knowing every had been the subject of violence. issue we covered in that confer(The dolls were put on the Capience would be brought to light in tol steps to ask Congress to stop communities all over the West. the violence.) I saw the immense amount of They’ve held film festivals hatred in the world. But I also looking at such issues as fair saw the intense passion and love trade coffee. They’ve worked of many more. It lit a candle in with Peggy Goldwyn on her my life. And it lights a candle in Family of Women Film Festival, the darkness. We speak up when which tries to bring awareness others are too afraid or simply about women who suffer injusdon’t care enough to do so.” tices around the world. twp And many of the kids are

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My kids love dogs, but we don't have the schedule to keep one. However, this past Christmas, my ex-husband saw a classified ad for puppies and bought one for our kids without asking me first. For the past few weeks I've had a little puppy running around the house causing chaos. It's fine while the kids are off from school, but when they go back, the dog will be left alone with no one here to care for it. I can't decide whether to keep the pup or give it away. My kids are already falling in love with him. Now I have to be the bad guy and I know my ex-husband is just sitting back enjoying my dilemma. How do I get out of this puppy mess?

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both involved in raising the children and need to realize that they should not be placed in the middle of your feuds. Cash: Unfortunately, you are now left with a difficult decision and everyone could suffer, especially the dog. Carry: Unless your ex-husband plans on caring for the puppy at his house, the responsibility is all yours. And considering your kids have already spent a few weeks bonding with the dog, giving the puppy away will be upsetting for all of you. Cash: To help you make the decision, ask yourself a few important questions that don't

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36 computers Apple Macbook 13” Classic white, 4 G, lightning fast, 08’ as new- webcam, fully loaded. new OEM batt case. $750. 720-4851. **03** Ipad, 32G brand new, never opened, wireless. Retails for $600, selling to the first $575. 720-4988. **TFN**

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c l a s s i f i e d a d pa g e s • d e a d l i n e : n o o n o n M o n d ay • c l a s s i f i e d s @ t h e w e e k ly pa p e r . b i z Janine Bear Sotheby’s 208-720-1254 Vacant Land $130,000 Pine View Lot (partial Realtor owned) $249,000 Corner lot Northridge $419,000 2.53 acresTimberline Lot **TFN**

real estate for rent 80 bellevue rentals 1 Bdrm/1 bath apartment in owner-built house in Muldoon Canyon. Beautiful finishes and great sunny views from the open-plan kitchenliving area for a cozy, comfortable, relaxing place to live. No smoking no pets. First, last, deposit. $675/ month plus utilities. Call 788-5875. Rental Bellevue- 508 South 4th Street. 2BD/2BA Trailer. New dishwasher, woodstove with hookups, sprinkler system N/S, pets possible. Free cord of pine with rental. First, last and $500 security deposit. Available January 1. Includes W & S. $650./MO with 6 month lease. 7881642 or 721-1136. **02** Lease Option or For Sale whomever comes first w/acceptable offer - lovely 5 bedroom home near Baseball/Soccer Fields, WRHS and Community Campus. Newly renovated w/ upscale treatments, hardwood floors, family room, spacious twocar garage, fenced yard, sunny location. $1,700 per month, plus utilities / owner will consider all offers. Realtor owned. Call Nancy 309-2014 to preview. **TFN**

81 hailey rentals 3 bed/1 bath house with detached studio, office or playroom in West Hailey. Bright, sunny and huge fenced backyard. One car garage. Walk to town, schools, shops and parks. Great location on a quiet street. No smoking please. Pets negotiable. Call 788-5875. **03** Lease Option or For Sale whomever comes first w/acceptable offer - lovely 5 bedroom home near Baseball/Soccer Fields, WRHS and Community Campus. Newly renovated w/ upscale treatments, hardwood floors, family room, spacious twocar garage, fenced yard, sunny location. $1,700 per month, plus utilities / owner will consider all offers. Realtor owned. Call Nancy 309-2014 to preview. **TFN**

82 ketchum rentals NEW 1, 2 and 3 bd available for immediate move in. Includes all appliances. Includes HE W/D. Water, sewer and garbage included. Covered parking / garages. Pet friendly. Prices start at $700. Contact 208726-7358. **03**

85 short-term rental Stanley Cabin. Comfortable, light, well-furnished, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Iron Creek area. Sleeps 6. $200/night (2 night min.) or $1,300/week. Dogs OK. Call Jima, 726-1848. **TFN**

89 roommate wanted Looking for responsible / professional roommates to share my big 4bd/4ba, 2 car garage home on Pine Street in Hailey. $600 per month includes utilities, and the deposit is minimal. No drugs, pets negotiable and lots of storage space in this fully furnished (but not bedrooms) home. Very nice. Very clean. If you’re interested, contact Adam at 309-9210 or 788-9000. **TFN** Like to share? Looking for someone to share the cost of living these days? For the price of 2 Red Bulls a week, you can list it here! **TFN**

90 want to rent/buy Want to rent: 5 to 6 months (Nov. – April), 150sf – 200 sf shop with 220V, heat & water. Part-time ski tuning shop. Ketchum desireable, but Hailey OK too. Call Steve at 309-1088. **TFN**

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300 puppies & dogs Two American Staffordshire Terrier dogs free to good home. One is 7 and one is 2.We would love them to go together. Moving to small home. call 867-7854 **01** Perfect Christmas gift for the dog in your life. $550. SVAV 7 boarding, acupuncture, hound around exercise, full serv pet grooming, thunder paws certified, one animal portrait. Call 720-3540 **02** Got a cute pooch that needs a good home? Help them find that special someone with your listing here. **TFN**

400 share the ride Need a Ride? www.rideshareonline.com is Idaho’s new source for catching or sharing a ride! To work, another city or another state, signup and see who else is traveling in the same direction and get or offer a ride. For more information or help with the system, visit www.mountainrides.org or call Mountain Rides 788.RIDE. **TFN** Wanted: someone with a truck going to L.A. Need couch, chair & table sent to L.A. Will share in Gas. Call Rich at 818-618-4865. **TFN**

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502 take a class Introduction to Mass Communication with Dayle Ohlau, M.A. - Mondays and Wednesdays, January 18May 12, 10:30-11:50 a.m., 3 credits Course info: This course provides an examination of the role of mass media in contemporary society. An emphasis is place on the relationships between various forms of media including computer mediated communication, social networks, and other social and political institutions, as well as a critical analysis of current media issues. To register call CSI in Hailey 788-2033. **02** Aqua-Cross Boot Camp at the YMCA pool - 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays and 7:10 to 8:10 p.m. on Thursdays. Info: 928-6707. **TFN** Tennis 101. Fun, family, fitness, a tennis program designed to teach the basics to all ages. 9-10:30 a.m. at WR High School, 1250 Fox Acres Road. Register at idtennis.com, (208) 322-5150, Ext. 207. **TFN** Yoga & the Breath with Victoria Roper, at Hailey Yoga Center, Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30. 208-5393771. **TFN** Morning Yoga with Dayle Ohlau at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey – Friday and Saturday mornings from 9-10. For more information call 578-2273. **TFN** Blaine County Fitness Class Schedule: Mondays: Pilates/Core Strength 9 a.m.; Zumba 4:30 p.m.; Spin Class 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays: Spin Bike 5:45 a.m.; Back Class 8:15 a.m.; Power Hour Noon; Body Blast 4:30 p.m.; and Zumba 5:30 p.m. Wednesday: Tai Chi (advanced) 8 a.m.; Pilates/Core Strength 9 a.m.; Spin Bike 5:45 p.m.; and Yoga 7 p.m. Thursday: Back Class 8:15 a.m.; Power Hour Noon; Body Blast 4:30 p.m.; and Zumba Blast 5:30 p.m. Friday: Tai Chi (beginners) 9 a.m. Saturday: Restorative Yoga 10 a.m.**04**

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1? Please call 726-4823. **02** Graffiti Artist needed - please contact Josh at (208) 823-4678. **TFN** Needed - A nice sectional couch. Please call Christy, 481-0162. **TFN** Have a Dog Crate (21� h x 18� w x 24� d) with 2 doors for sale - like new. We need a larger one for our growing puppy. Please call Christy at 4810162. **TFN**

507 special interests A new Survivors group is starting in local area. If interested or have questions, please email blainessaa@ Cox.net. **TFN**

510 thank you notes I would like to thank the community for their support of the 20102011 Trig-Star program. High school students from across Idaho will be competing against Camas County High School and Carey High School in the Idaho Trig Star competition, of which the winner is awarded a $500 scholarship by the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors. I would like to thank the Sun Valley Company, Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, the Bigwood Theatres in Hailey, Jim Dandy Pizza, the Wrangler Cafe and the Soldier Creek Brewery, all of Fairfield for their generous merchant awards at the local competition at Carey High School and Camas County High School. I would also like to thank the local surveyors for the donation of money for prizes and their time and effort in helping to administer the program at Carey and Camas County High Schools. For the second year in a row, we received a very generous contribution by Power Engineers that helps to provide the local program a major boost. A special thanks goes to Liz Young of Carey High School and Amanda Palan of Camas County High School for their assistance in helping put on the program and their efforts as teachers to encourage their students to participate. Randy French, Bellevue **01** The SV5B Swim Team is very thankful for all of the community support for the 1st Annual Holiday Pie Auction Sale held at Giacobbi Square on Dec 22nd, 2010. We would like to express our thanks to the following: KECH Radio (Lenny), KSKI Radio (Jamie), Jody Zarkos, Karen Bossick of the Weekly Paper, Atkinsons’ Market, Chateau Drugs, Ketchum

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Kitchens, Diane James, The Copy Store, Main Strip T’s Temptations, Chicken Lipps, Engel Associates, Zion’s Bank, Friedman Memorial Airport, the YMCA, Blue Bird CafĂŠ, Da Vincis, Gabriele Meadows, Galena Lodge, Glow Live Food, the Grill on the Hill (Knob Hill), Iconoclast, Ketchum Grill, Kiki’s CafĂŠ Nourish Me, La Stella, Louise Pigeon Catering, Moose Girls CafĂŠ Bar, Pendl’s Bakery CafĂŠ (Driggs, ID), Penelope’s, The Pioneer, Raspberry’s, Rebecca Rusch, The Red Door, The Johnny G’s Subshack, Big Belly Deli, Cristina’s, Sego Restaurant, Sun Valley Company, Becky Ludwig, Mike Diem, Perry’s, Rico’s, Hailey Coffee Company, Kathleen Turner, Ck’s, all of our family friends who so graciously baked delicious pies desserts, and our pie buyers who made our Pie Sale such a great success. We will see you next year. **01** Thanx much Mahoney’s, The BrickHouse and The Silver Dollar for sponsoring that VERY handy and affordable shuttle taxi service that Scott (720-0332) provides, one that allows people to travel from Bellevue to Hailey for free ... and people from Bellevue to Ketchum (or vice versa) for only $5 (plus tip)!! GREAT, GREAT idea for anyone who wants to see latenight entertainment in the North and/or South Valley -- but who doesn’t want to drive! **01** Hearty and heartfelt “Thank you’s to the verrry courteous and generous staff there at Hailey’s AmericInn for allowing non-guests to use their wonderful pool, hot tub and sauna there for only $5!! Wish other hotels in this Valley could be similarly generous and open-minded. **01** Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 40-word thank you note, right here. Call 928-7186. **TFN**

514 free stuff (really!) FREE PIANO / KEYBOARD LESSON - Easy new method, no note reading, play by ear, no training needed. Please call Will Caldwell, 726-9059 **TFN**

FREE BOXES - moving, packing or

storage. Lots of sizes Come and get ‘em or we’ll recycle them. Copy & Print, 16 W. Croy St., Hailey. **TFN** FREE PALLETS...always have a few in the way if you want them. Jeff, 788-4200. **TFN**

518 raves Can’t say enough that’s universally positive about the panini sandwiches there at Hailey’s Golden Elk cafe -especially the “Indian Creek�, “Pioneer� and “Silver Creek Tuna Melt� ones!! Ditto, the service and atmosphere there (which is ALWAYS exemplary)! **01** Have something nice to say? Don’t keep it to yourself. Say -it here for free. Call 928-7186, e-mail, classifieds@theweeklypaper.biz or fax it over to 788-4297 by Noon on Mondays. **TFN**

wheels, etc. 606 cars PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your automotive needs. Call 208-788-3255 **TFN**

612 auto accessories Snowmobile trailer. 2 sled capacity. $1,800. Brand new. Call Alex at 7202400. **03** Flat bed utility trailer - great for snowmobiles. Call Michael at 7208212. **TFN**

620 snowmobiles etc. 2008 Polaris 800 Dragon - great condition, 2,000 miles, $6,700 OBO. Save thousands and have fun this winter with this like new snowmobile! Call 720-1097. **TFN** Snowmobile trailer. 2 sled capacity. $1,800. Brand new. Call Alex at 7202400. **03** PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your snowmobile needs. Call 208-788-3255 **TFN** Men’s 2 piece Polaris/Klim snowmobile suit. Very nice condition. Cost $485 new, selling for $220. Call Jeff at 720-4988. **TFN**

Elk Valley Subdivision: A Golf Course Runs Through It

1 acre lot

in Elk Valley Subdivision near the golf course Price Reduced to $60,000

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Lots 62, 63, and 64

Lot sizes vary call Jan for details

Great lots in Clear Lakes Golf course with beautiful views in every direction with golf year round

Priced at $50,000 per lot.

Great investment opportunity! ALSO: 2 lots available: River view acres, over 1.5 acres a piece. $60,000 ea. Overlooking the Snake River and Clear Lakes Golf Course.

Jan Brown 720.1097

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