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Yulan’s Chinese New Year PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

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Focus Groups Construct Wish Lists PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

he last time Ketchum crafted its comprehensive plan, the town was riding a real estate and construction boom. Now, the world looks different, thanks to the Great Recession. So the city went back to the drawing board this week, trying to remake its image and its goals to fit what one person called “the new normal.” Nearly 100 businesspeople and residents attended two focus groups to define what needs to go into the new comprehensive plan. Their input will be used to draft the plan in the next few weeks, said Joyce Allgaier, planning manager. Participants identified tourism as one of the biggest areas Ketchum needs to focus on, along with preserving Ketchum’s small-town character, becoming a greener community, offering housing diversity, boosting community vitality, attracting a younger demographic, assuring transportation mobility and strengthening the economy. On people’s wish lists: providing a year-round economy, getting second homeowners to make Ketchum their primary homes and even enticing second homeowners to bring all or part of their businesses here. The area has been undermarketed for so long, said Arlene Schieven, the Sun Valley Marketing Alliance’s chief marketing officer. And with just $1 million to spend on a national marketing campaign, Ketchum needs to get creative in the way it presents itself, said Jim Keating, director of the Blaine Recreation District. Traditionally, Sun Valley has focused on its downhill skiing and golfing. But the area needs to tout its affordable recreational opportunities, such as Nordic skiing and mountain biking, as well, he said. “We have high value, low awareness,” he said. Existing events need to be bundled and expanded, such as the Nordic community did recently, parlaying a number of existing events into a nine-day Sun Valley Nordic Festival. The mountain biking community did something similar during last summer’s national mountain bike

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hen Jinglan Yu gets homesick for her native China, she mixes together a little flour and water. She whips it into a dough, then presses that dough into hundreds of Chinese dumplings in the shape of half-moons. “Like everyone here remembers Christmas from childhood, I always remember the Chinese New Year,” said Yu, who is known in Sun Valley simply as Yulan. “My whole family gathered together around the table to make dumplings. Mom was the one always making the dough and wrappers. My sisters and I would make the dumplings. It took me years and years to make them the perfect look of a half moon.” Today, Yulan shares her dumplings with countless Wood River Valley residents through occasional cooking classes and at lavish parties she throws in her home north of Hailey. She is especially fond of showing the tricks of the trade in a Chinese class she teaches during summer at The Community School and to the Valley’s native-born Chinese and Korean children who were adopted by Wood River Valley residents. Yulan did not set out to be a cook. Instead, she was a TV reporter for 10 years in China after getting a director’s degree at the Beijing Broadcasting University. Needing a break from work, which kept her on call 24 hours a day, holidays and weekends, she came to the United States to improve her English and found herself at the University of Idaho where she studied public relations. She moved to Sun Valley seven years ago to pursue her newfound passion for skiing—something she’d never tried in western China where she was raised. “She’s an amazing resource for our children,” said Liz Schwerdtle, who adopted her daughter Caroline Corker from Korea 10 years ago. “She taught a cooking class at a birthday party showing the girls to make pot stickers. And it was so much fun the boys wanted to join in.” Ditto for adults. Yulan’s class last year at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden turned into an assembly line. Some students rolled the dumplings out with a rolling pin scarcely bigger than a giant Tootsie Roll while others pressed stuffing into them. “It’s fun doing the dumplings,” said Tony Chapman. “One of the reasons I chose to take the class was that I knew I’d be involved.” Chinese cooking is time consuming, Yulan notes. It can take all day to make hundreds of dumplings if you don’t have help. And even the salad can be time consuming since everything has to be sliced fresh. But it’s worth it, she added. “One day I realized that putting a

Clockwise from above: Yulan scrapes a dish out of a wok onto a plate. Yulan serves up a colorful plate of Chinese salad, fried rice and barbecued pork. Yulan’s colorful Chinese salad includes lotus root. As a child, Yulan recalled, her family would hide coins into the dumplings and those who found them were guaranteed to have good fortune during the coming year. No one does that anymore for fear of biting into a coin and breaking a tooth. The Chinese started their 15-day New Year’s celebration heralding the Year of the Dragon on Monday.

wonderful meal on the table or making a beautiful story on the air is the same—all you have to do is chop all the ingredients into pieces, mix them together and remake them into what you want.” Last year Yulan threw a Chinese New Year’s party for the children she teaches, their families and other friends in her home. Paper Chinese lanterns hung from the ceiling of the log home. Chinese characters were pasted on the window next to an antique Chinese cabinet. And the dining room table was full of colorful nametags for the dishes she piled high there. Among them, a Chinese salad sporting lotus root that is her signature dish. The lotus root, which can be obtained in Seattle or Portland, is harvested when koi ponds are cleaned out in winter. Come summer, when she can get fresh nasturtium, Yulan makes spring rolls. Yulan cooks without recipes, instead choosing to reach into the cabinet above her stove where she can grab a bottle of teriyaki chicken marinade, squid fish sauce, Koon chin soy sauce, Szechuan hot and spicy marinade, hoison garlic and sambal oelek fish chile paste to flavor her dishes. Her dishes favor northern Chinese cooking, she said. But she typically combines northern and southern Chinese flavors since she doesn’t care for the salti-

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Nordic Fest Gets Boost from Snow PHOTO & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

ordic Town USA got the shot in the caboose it needed with the three feet of white fluff that fell in the Valley last week. It was enough snow to groom the bike path for Saturday’s Ski the Rails. And, it provided the good, packable snow the Blaine County Recreation District needed to open the Quigley Nordic trails, while the Sun Valley Nordic Center was able to open the remainder of its trails, including Boundary Creek and Elevator. Now it’s full bore ahead for a nine-day party celebrating the sport of skinny skiing. The third annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival starts Saturday and runs through Sunday, Feb. 5, with a lot of skiing, a lot of partying and even a few educational and informative lectures tossed into the mix. And the price is right—for a mere $49 you can ski all the Nordic trails from Hailey to Galena Lodge, including those at Sun Valley Nordic Center, for the full nine days. The event includes live music, a film festival, a twilight ski, even a Scandinavian/German smorgasbord—all designed to entice people to explore as many aspects of the cross-country trails ranging as far north as Smiley Creek Lodge. “We moved the Alturas Lake ski to Sunday so more people can attend. And we’re going to have live music during Thursday’s sprints to bump up the tempo,” said Jim Keating, director of the Blaine County Recreation District. Last year’s festival saw a 40 percent uptick in participation from the previous y ear as more people from outside of the Sun Valley area found out about it. And festival directors hope to build on that this year as a member of the U.S. Olympic Committee visits Sun Valley to gauge the area’s suitability is an official Olympic Nordic training site. “All systems are go. The Nordic Festival is going to rock and roll,” said Keating Susan Gianetto, who moved to Hailey from Boise two years ago, said she tries to participate in or be a spectator at as many Nordic Festival events as possible. “The Nordic Festival is the summation of why we chose to live here,” she said. “We could have moved to Bozeman or some other place. But none had the quality of Nordic skiing that we do here.” Here’s a schedule of events: Saturday, Jan. 28: The festival gets underway with a free Ski the Rails and Hailey Music Celebration. Adults, children and dogs alike are invited to hop a free bus at the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey beginning at 9:30 a.m. to head to the start of the event at Serenade Lane in Ketchum. Other northbound buses take off at 9:45 and 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:10, 2:20 and 2:45 p.m. Participants will ski down the bike path at a leisurely pace, with an opportunity to stop for refreshments and chat at stands provided by KSKI-104.7, KECH95.3, KYZK-107.5, The Community School, Wood River Valley Animal Shelter, Perry’s and BCRD volunteers along the way. Paddy Wagon will provide live music at the Sun Valley Brewery as it awaits skiers upon completion of the course. Commemorative Wood River Trail mugs will be available to purchase at the Brewery. Skiers can ski just part of the path, catching the bus at various points along the way. Or, they can do the entire route. Buses head south from Ser-

enade Lane in Ketchum at 10 a.m., 10:15 and 11:05 a.m., and 12:35 and 1:45 p.m. Skiers can hop on at various points along the way. Shuttle buses will take skiers between Myrtle Street and the Brewery beginning at 11 a.m. Dogs are allowed to ride the buses, provided they’re leashed and under control. A Skin It 2 Win It Randonee Race at 10 a.m. will challenge teams of up to four skiers and snowboarders to skin 600 vertical feet from the base of Dollar Mountain to the summit. There they will remove their skins and ski back down the 1.3 miles to the start to hand off their baton to the next teammate. The winning team will be the one that completes as many laps as possible in five hours. Entry fee is $50 per person with proceeds going to the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center. Drinks and food will be provided for racers. Costumes are required and there will be a prize for the best costume. All-Night Diner will provide dance music for the 16th Annual Galena and the Trails Benefit Dinner and Auction at 5:30 p.m. in the Sun Valley Inn Limelight Room. Tickets are $95, available at 208-578-5455. Patrons can check out live auction packages at www.bcrd.org.

Sunday, Jan. 29:

Skiers are invited to ski the Alturas Lake Trails through the meadows to Alturas Lake 40 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75. A small donation is requested to ski the trails. The nearby Smiley Creek Lodge will serve a special Après-Ski Buffet featuring hearty Nordic fare between 4 and 7 p.m. Reservations are required for the buffet at 1-877-774-3547.

Monday, Jan. 30:

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Head Nordic Coach Rick Kapala will give a free lecture at 7 p.m. at The Community Library in Ketchum on how athletes can improve their physical conditioning. “It’s all about how to build a bigger engine,” he said.

Tuesday, Jan. 31:

High-intensity sprint races will be held at noon at Quigley Nordic Center at the end of Fox Acres Road in Hailey. The event includes raffle prizes. The Idaho Conservation League will host a free snowshoe hike around Galena Lodge, 24 miles north of Ketchum on Highway 75, at 3:30 p.m. Snowshoes are available for rent at the lodge. For information: 208-726-7485. Galena Lodge will serve a Twilight Dinner and Ski at 6 p.m. For reservations, call 208726-4010.

Wednesday, Feb. 1:

The inaugural WinterSun Classic will take place at 10 a.m. at the Sun Valley Nordic Center at the Sun Valley Golf Course. The 10- and 5-kilometer mass start races are a precursor to the 2013 U.S. National Masters Championships, which will be held in Sun Valley. Entry fee: $15 for the 10k and $10 for the 5k, with registration beginning Tuesday and ending at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Nordic Center. Information: 208-622-2250 or 208-721-8340. The second annual Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame Induction will be held at 4 p.m. at the Ketchum-Sun Valley Heritage & Ski Museum at First and Washington streets in Ketchum. This year’s honorees are Dick Durrance, Warren Miller, Janette Burr Johnson, Pete Patterson, Michel Rudigoz, Bill and Annie Vanderbilt, N’tala Skinner, Charley French, Hans Muehlegger and Jenny Busdon.

Live music and drinks will accompany the event. Three-time Olympian Jim Galanes, who finished eighth in the 4-by-10-kilometer relay at the 1980 and 1984 Winter Olympics, will present a free lecture, “Experiences in the Fast Lane of Cross Country Skiing,” at 7 p.m. at The Community Library in Ketchum. Galanes ‘ best World Cup finish was fifth in a 15-kilometer event in the Soviet Union in 1984. Hot cocoa and peppermint schnapps will be served.

Thursday, Feb. 2:

The high-energy NordicTownUSA Downtown Jam and Sprints will start at 4 p.m. in the empty lot at Fourth and Second streets in Ketchum across from the Ketchum Post Office. Tim Snider and Sound Society will play a blend of American roots, World Beat and Latin music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as Olympic-caliber athletes and kids alike sprint around a tight course in front of spectators. Refreshments will be available for purchase around a bonfire. The third annual Snowshoe Dance Competition will also take

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Two-year-old Duncan Fryberger of Ketchum tried on cross-country skis last week at Galena Lodge. A number of the Sun Valley Nordic Festival events are designed for families.

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chill) and then get ready to go down again, and up again to the next ridge e had begun this stop. on-foot journey There was always into the wilds a lead sherpa and a of northern Nepal, and couple trailing sherpas already I was in a funk, to prevent stragglers like like a spoiled child. I had me from getting lost, and spent countless hours Bali Szabo to keep a certain pace. studying the history of As the days went by, we Himalayan mountaineersettled into a variety of paces, ing, and I wanted my mounand the human string would tains—those tall, jagged, windstretch for two miles from head swept peaks clad in snow and to tail. Like two sheepdogs, the ice. These green, forested, humid trailing sherpas were always foothills weren’t my idea of fun. nipping at my heels. So I sulked. Instant gratificaI noticed that beasts of burden tion wasn’t forthcoming. It was were somewhat alike. The portime for a pep talk and a reality ters reminded me of the semis check, which a mysterious alter on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, ego delivered: crawling up hills and flying ‘You’ve been here a few down ‘em. So when I heard a hours and you expect porter thumping behind me, I the fruit of many days?’ had to stand aside and just let him go, and then I’d pass him up ‘Don’t be impaled by on the next ridge. The pattern your expectations.’ would repeat all day long. ‘Open your eyes to the truth Slowly but surely we were since you know nothing.’ heading upriver, but it was ‘Joy will follow, pain will follow.’ dispiriting to see that we seldom kept the altitude we so laborious‘Regard what you’re given ly gained. That river, now far beas a blessing.’ low us, was probably where we’d So fortified, I trudged on. camp. The next day the altitude A pattern began to emerge in would have to be regained, lost, the daily routine. The hiking and regained again, in the same was up and down. The terrain day… deep valleys, high ridges, was similar to here. The trails, one after another. Just imagine located above the valley floor, having to ascend 3,000 feet to, took us across a series of drainand descend from, Pioneer Cabin ages. We would descend one side three times in a day, every day. of a wedge, cross a rickety footThis was the traditional way of bridge, and ascend to a lookout travel in Central Asia, the stagepoint on the next ridge. That was by-stage toil of caravans, the the rest stop used by everyone on forced march of mountaineers to these trails. It featured a caretheir base camps. The seemingly fully built and maintained stone endless ups and downs slowly shelf where a butt or a burden led to the ultimate ascent—the could be rested. The porters high pass, the grand obstacle. could slip out from their straps, The sherpas always said, ‘Before and just as easily slip back into you go up, you have to go down.’ them without having to lift the The physical world mirrored the load. We had 15 minutes to gaze travails of the wisdom seeker. at the view of the river, now a tws thin silver line far below, drink, change the layering (a.m. chill, If you have question or comments, contact midday heat, p.m. showers, p.m. Bali at this e-mail: hab4nh@aol.com. BY BALI SZABO

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briefs Hailey Chamber of Commerce 2012 Membership Luncheon this Thursday

The Hailey Chamber of Commerce will be holding its first membership luncheon of 2012 on Thursday, January 26, from 12-1p.m. at the Blaine County Senior Connection. The agenda includes: an overview of the strategic plan from the Board of Directors; an introduction of the new Membership Director, an overview of benefits and a question and answer session. Lunch will be available from the Senior Connection for $6 with pre-registration. Please contact the Hailey Chamber of Commerce at 208-788-3484 to register.

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Scars on 45 at the Brewery BY KAREN BOSSICK

he Sun Valley Brewery is reaching all the way across the sea to Leeds, England, for a special concert at 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29. Scars on 45 got their start recording sound tracks for “Grey’s Anatomy” and other TV shows. And their opening act, Anya Marina, is equally accomplished with a hit on the “Twilight, New Moon” sound track and other TV programs, as well. Marina is expected to begin performing at 8 p.m. Both acts are signed with Atlantic Records. They’re on a tour that takes them across the United States with stops in San Francisco, Portland, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, Tampa, San Diego and a variety of other cities. Scars, a four-man band, was founded by Danny Bemrose, a professional soccer player until he broke his foot. He put down his soccer ball and picked up his father’s guitar. And he became

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addicted, locking himself away to write songs and record on a four-track recorder. Their hits include “Heart on Fire,” in which Bemrose and lead vocalist Aimee Driver play out a couple’s anguished conversation, and “Give Me Something,” a melancholic song about the need for a sign to show there’s a reason to believe in a lasting love. Anya Marina says she takes long walks, making herself “available to the muse,” for ideas that she then sings into her phone recorder. The idea for one

of her most recent recordings, “Spirit School, came about while walking through Hollywood. Marina came across what she thought was “a weird, New Age Hollywood ashram,” but then realized she had misread the sign for an elementary school. No matter. The phrase and notion stuck with her. And so did an album of “misfit songs.” Tickets are $8—$10 the day of the show. For information, go to sunvalleybrewery.com or call 788-0805. tws

briefs The Audition Goes Backstage at Met The Community Library will hold a free screening of “The Audition” at 6 p.m. Thursday. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke, “The Audition” looks at the intense pressures young opera singers face as they struggle to succeed in one of the most difficult professions in the performing arts. The documentary takes you behind the scenes at the Metropolitan Opera’s National Council Auditions, where each year thousands of hopefuls compete for a cash prize, the chance to sing on the Met stage–and the opportunity to launch a major operatic career. The film covers the dramatic week

leading up to the finals of the 2007 auditions, focusing on three very different tenor contestants: Michael Fabiano, a fiery 22-year-old grappling with his inner demons; Alek Shrader, a 25-year-old with movie-star looks who attempts to sing nine high Cs in the fiendishly difficult aria that made Pavarotti a star; and Ryan Smith, who at the age of 30, and with little formal training, is pursuing his dream of an operatic career. The 90-minute showing is sponsored by the Sun Valley Opera, which will introduce the winner of the 2011 auditions in its Feb. 10 show, “Love is in the Air.”

Annual Avalanche Awareness Week The Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center, in conjunction with the Friends of the SNFAC, announces the 6th Annual Avalanche Awareness Week, January 28th through February 4th. The goal of this week is to raise community avalanche awareness help us achieve this by checking out one of the following FREE programs: Avalanche Awareness Class: Tuesday, Jan. 31, 7-8pm in room 903 at the Community Campus in Hailey (Fox Acres Rd). Avalanche Beacon and Rescue Training: Saturday, Feb. 4, 1-3pm at the Avalanche Rescue Training Park at the north end of the Baker Creek Trailhead. Skin It 2 Win It Team Race on Dollar

Mountain: Saturday, Jan. 28, 10am3pm. Teams of 1, 2 and 4 persons will skin/climb to the top of Dollar Mt. and ski/walk back to the base trying to complete as many laps as possible in 5 hours. The Best of Banff Film Festival and Incredible Raffle: Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 & 4. Doors open at 6pm at the NexStage Theater in Ketchum and the films begin at 7pm. Raffle tickets for over $10,000 in prizes can be purchased at Backwoods and the Elephants Perch, at SV Nordic Festival Downtown Jam on Thursday night, or at the event. For additional information contact Chris Lundy at 208-622-0095 or visit www.sawtoothavalanche.com.

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H’sao Rocks the Opera House BY KAREN BOSSICK

hances are many of those sitting in the Sun Valley Opera House Saturday night were thrashed from a day of skiing knee-deep powder and shoveling more of the same. But they couldn’t sit still—not with H’Sao rocking the stage with a contagious mix of a capella and Central African music. The group—made up of three brothers and their sister, plus two more—often looked as if each were marching to their

own drummer in the way they expressed themselves. But they blended their voices in a perfect mesh of harmony. And Israel—the lone woman in the group—spiced up the performance with some electrifying dances that often looked like Gumby, given the fluid moves she made. At first the audience danced in their seats. Then they couldn’t stand it and pretty soon everyone was up on their feet and dancing. “All I can say is, ‘Wow!’”

remarked one young man who was visiting Sun Valley with two of his friends for a three-day ski vacation. tws

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana will present an evening of Spanish dance and music at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Sun Valley Opera House. The Sun Valley Center for the Arts had hoped to show off the group in the newly remodeled Community Campus Theatre, concert organizer Kristine Bretall said. But the theater won’t be open in time. Tickets www.sunvalleycenter.org.

ESPN Winter X Games celebrates its 16th year with more than 200 of the best action sports athletes vying for medals and prize money in skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Winter X Games Aspen 2012, taking place Jan. 26-29, will also mark the 11th anniversary of Winter X Games in Aspen, Colo. The four-day event will take over Buttermilk Mountain at Aspen/Snowmass for daily and nightly events, all free to the public. The roster of Idaho natives represented at the Winter X Games Aspen 2012 includes: Brandon Adam, 26, Sandpoint, mono-skier X; Wing Barrymore, 19, Sun Valley, skiing superpipe men’s; Joe Douglas, 21, Boise, mono-skier X; Kaitlyn Farrington, 22, Sun Valley, snowboard superpipe women’s; Heath Frisby, 27, Middleton,

snowmobile best trick, freestyle; Nate Holland, 33, Sandpoint, snowboarder X men’s; Pat Holland, 29, Sandpoint, snowboarder X men’s; and Graham Watanabe, 29, Hailey, snowboarder X men’s. For the most updated list of Winter X Games Aspen 2012 competitors, athlete bios and sport descriptions, please log on to www.xgames.com. ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC will offer 16 hours of live Winter X Games Aspen content in high-definition, Jan. 26-29, 2012 from Aspen, Colo. ESPN3 will stream nine hours and ESPN 3D will telecast 25 hours of live Winter X Games coverage. In addition to coverage of all Winter X Games competitions, X Center, the daily highlight show for the Winter X Games, will also be shown in HD on ESPN2.

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The Banff Mountain Film Festival will feature some of the world’s best kayaking, ice climbing and other outdoor films beginning at 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St., Ketchum. Tickets are $13 if purchased in advance at Backwoods Mountain Sports, The Elephant’s Perch or Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum. They’re $15 at the door. Raffle prizes include a day of helicopter skiing with Sun Valley Heli-Ski Guides.

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Up to a thousand racers are expected to compete in the 32-kilometer SWIX Boulder Mountain Tour, one of America’s longest running cross-country ski races. The racers start at Galena Lodge and end across from the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters where spectators are invited to cheer them on. The Banff Mountain Film Festival returns for a second night of outdoor films, including one called “On the Trail of Genghis Khan: The Last Frontier,” at 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre.

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The Festival concludes with the 2012 SWIX Boulder Mountain Tour Demo at 10 a.m. at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. This event attracted hundreds of adults and children last year with the opportunity to try the latest ski equipment for free. tws

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Ski racing takes over Hailey’s hometown ski hill on Saturday, January 28, when Rotarun hosts children’s ski racing in the 46th Annual Arkoosh Cup. The small, but challenging hill at Rotarun Ski Area will be studded with gates and timing equipment, inviting beginning and experienced racers to challenge themselves. Kids 7 through 12 years old will compete on the larger racecourse. Children up to 6 years old will race on a smaller course at the hill. Awards will be given to the fastest girl and boy, as well as to the top-5 finishing girls and boys in each category: 4 and under; 5-6; as well as Ski-Team and Non-Ski Team Divisions for 7-8; 9-10; and 1112. Families are invited to get ready for the race by attending a free Race Training Clinic at Rotarun this Wednesday night, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The clinic will be free with the purchase of a lift ticket. The race registration fee for all divisions is $15, which includes a lift ticket. Race registration will be at the hill starting at 8:30 on race day. Racing will begin at 10:30. More info and a registration form can be found at www.facebook.com/ RotarunSkiArea; or call 788-6204. INFO: Jesse Foster, Rotarun Board Member at 505-228-2818.

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The New Earth BY VEE RILEY

s I sit by my warm, cozy fireplace, I look out my window at my treasured birch tree, given to me by a friend. In winter, it stands naked, without leaves, only traces of snow on its fragile limbs. I ponder these thoughts: Does it feel embarrassed while the evergreen trees are fully clothed? Is it jealous? The birch tree assures me it is doing exactly what nature intended it to do. Just be! I take in the beauty of the fresh snow, each snowflake unique, yet, combined with the whole, creating a blanket of beauty. “Oneness” has become a very popular word in our vocabulary. Just what does it take for us, as human beings, to unite in love and peace? In my opinion, it is returning to the simple respect for the earth that our ancestors practiced. Early teachers showed us the way even though they were often misunderstood. Wayne Dyer, internationally renowned author, has given us a new book interpreting the teachings of Lao-Tzu whose vision was a Tao-centered world, aligned with nature. In “Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life,” Dyer has interpreted the ancient teachings and transformed them for the 21st century. It is complete with a daily thought meditation showing us “The Way,” as it was sometimes called in ancient China. Another inspiring book with daily meditations is “The Book Of Awakening” by Mark Nepo, a poet and teacher. Nero breathes

new life into every page, informing us on how to have the life we want by being present. People all over the world are waking up to a new consciousness, both individually and collectively. If the human mind remains the same, we will end up returning to the same world unaware of our connectedness. To participate in the perfection of the “New Earth,” stop several times a day and ask yourself, “What kind of a world am I creating?” On an individual level, be aware of an energy field inside your body. Feel its aliveness. Set your intention to nourish the seeds of love and compassion. This “essence” identity strengthens your immune system and allows your body to heal from within. As we heal, so does the planet. Together, we can create a New Earth by returning to the source, the earth itself. The birch tree knows its place, bearing fresh leaves in the spring, blooming fully in the summer, dropping leaves in the fall and standing naked in the winter. It is doing exactly what it was meant to do and to be. Be present with who you are, let love wash through your heart, and wake up to a New tws Earth.

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James Balog Issues Warning BY KAREN BOSSICK

ames Balog juxtaposed science and art Thursday as he showed slides of ice bubbles in the Arctic that had been formed by desert dust settling in the Arctic and absorbing the sun’s heat. As beautiful as they were, they harbored a sinister side. They and iceberg sculptures had been formed by melt caused by climate change. Balog said he was a climate change skeptic, despite his background as a mountaineer for 40 years and a photographer for 30 years. “I thought it was based on computer models that 20 years ago weren’t that good,” he told those attending a Sun Valley Center for the Arts lecture at the Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. “And it seemed implausible that humans could change the chemistry of the earth.” But, 10 years ago, Balog said, he had an “aha!” moment as he realized climate change theories were based on measurable empirical evidence. The realization prompted him to found Extreme Ice Survey, which photographs glaciers around the world with time-lapse cameras to determine whether they’re growing or receding. “Scientists get paid to study what happened in the past, not to make wild-eyed predictions. So when these guys stand up and say, ‘I’m seeing something that’s really, really scary,’ it means something,” Balog said. “Eighty-two percent of scientists believe in human-caused climate change. To keep gambling with the climate is immoral, unethical and, ultimately, criminal.” Balog showed some stunning time-lapse photography depicting how rapidly the Mendenhall and Columbia glaciers in Alaska have shrunk. Additional photography showed the Alaska coastline breaking off in the nine-day period the cameras were trained

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on it as the permafrost thawed. “Unbelievable. I thought if we saw a little something, it would be a miracle. I never thought we would see something like this,” Balog said as he watched the footage. “As of yesterday, you just came out of a very weird winter,” he told those attending the lecture sponsored by the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. “I can’t say it’s due to climate change. But everyone’s talking about the weird weather pattern around the world. One of biggest things climate change does is create extremes—wildfires, droughts, storms, floods, acidic oceans.” Balog acknowledged that he doesn’t believe President Obama has done enough. But he praised the President for raising the gas mileage on cars. “The cars of today get the same miles-per-gallon as a Model T,” he said. Balog said each person needs to figure out what they can do to “move that needle.” Ultimately, Americans need to involve the political process to take away oil and coal companies’ ability to distribute propaganda that resembles that distributed by tobacco companies 50 years ago, he said. Churches, art museums, even schoolchildren can move that needle, he said, relating how schoolchildren have lobbied to have the roofs of their schools painted white to reflect sunlight, thereby cooling things down. “Little things like that matter,” Balog said. tws

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Dr. Reza Aslan, a religious scholar and founder of an online journal for news and entertainment about the Middle East, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. Tickets are $25 for Sun Valley Center for the Arts members, $35 for nonmembers and $15 for students, available at www.sunvalleycenter.org or by calling 726-9491.

WRGA Gymnasts Begins their Season BY ANDREA MINNICK

he entire girls’ Wood River Gymnastics team hit the road for the first time this season to compete in the Ice Breaker Invitational held in Twin Falls on Jan. 7, 2012. Since then, they have traveled to compete in two other events, making it three back-to-back weekend competitions that included The Rockin’ Round-Up in Boise on Jan. 14 and The Yellowstone Challenge in Rexburg Jan. 20-21. The boys’ team had their first competition of the season this past weekend, The Yellowstone Challenge in Rexburg. “It’s always good to get out in front of the crowd. It’s an opportunity that we can’t duplicate at practice and puts extra pressure to hit routines. The competition season is only three months,” head coach Andrea Minnick states. The Wood River Gymnastics Academy’s Level 3 competing gymnasts are Olivia Miller, Madison Miller, Ashlynn Rogers and Taylor Merrick. The Level 3 team has attended two meets this season; however, not all gymnasts made it to both meets. All four girls have received at least one blue ribbon at one of their competitions. WRGA’s Level 4 competing gymnasts are Kennedy Larsen, Jesse Lambert and Nataley SantaCruz. At age 8, Larsen has received 2nd-, 6th- and 7th-place finishes on vault; 2nd-, 3rd- and 6th-place finishes on bars; 2nd-, 4th- and 5th-place finishes on balance beam; one 1st- and two 2nd-place finishes on floor; and a 5th-place finish and two 2nd-place finishes in all-around. Lambert has also increased her all-around scores. She has received 3rd-, 4th- and 5th-place finishes on vault, with her career best score of 9.25; two 3rd-place finishes on bars; 3rd- and 4thplace finishes on balance beam; 2nd-, 3rd- and 4th-place finishes on floor; and 7th-, 4th- and 3rd-place finishes in all-around. SantaCruz has received 5thand 6th-place finishes on vault; two 5th-place finishes on bars; two 5th-place finishes on balance

beam; a 4th-place finish on floor; and a 6th- and 5th-place finish in all-around. The Level 4 team earned a 3rdplace team trophy at The Rockin’ Round-Up! WRGA’s Level 5 competing gymnasts are Haley Bjorkman and Maddy Hovey. Bjorkman received a 3rd-place finish on vault; a 6th-place finish on bars; a 4th-place finish on balance beam; a 6th-place finish on floor; and a 6th-place finish in all-around. Hovey has received 3rd- and 4th-place finishes on vault; 3rdand 5th-place finishes on bars; 3rd- and 6th-place finishes on balance beam; 3rd- and 5th-place finishes on floor; and a 5th- and 3rd-place finish in all-around. WRGA’s Level 6 competing gymnasts are Lauren Cord, Megan Downey and Amber Park. Downey has received 4th- and 5thplace finishes on vault; 3rd- and 4th-place finishes on bars; three 5th-place finishes on balance beam; a 5th-place finish on floor; and two 6th- and a 4th-place finish in all-around. Cord has received 3rd-, 5th- and 6th-place finishes on vault; 5thand 6th-place finishes on bars; two 3rd- and a 5th-place finish on balance beam; two 4th-place finishes on floor; and two 5th-place finishes in all-around. Park has only attended one of the three back-to-back meets due to illness and travel, but shows great possibility for this new level. The WRGA has three gymnasts who are competing at the optional level. Brygitte DeLaCruz and Kaili Smith are both Level 7s while Alma Stosius is a Level 8. DeLaCruz has received 3rd- and 4th-place finishes on vault; two 3rd-place finishes on bars; 3rd- and 4th-place finishes on balance beam; 1st- and 4thplace finishes on floor; and a 7th- and two 4th-place finishes in all-around. Smith has attended two competitions. Her results were 5th and 6th on vault and two 5th-place finishes on bars. Stosius only attended The Yellowstone Challenge this past weekend. She received 2nd on vault and 4th on floor. WRGA Boys: The boys of the Wood River

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Gymnastics Academy had a cracking result at The Yellowstone Challenge in Rexburg. In total, around 50 boys competed. Kaiden Minnick and Peter DeLaCruz are WRGA’s current competing boys. DeLaCruz received a 2nd-place finishes in rings, vault, and parallel bars and 4th-place finishes in floor, pommel horse, horizontal bar and all-around. Minnick received a 4th-place finish on rings, 3rd-place finishes on floor and pommel horse, 2nd-place finishes on parallel bars, horizontal bar and all-around and a 1st-place finish on vault. The two boys also came away with a 3rd-place team trophy! “I am extremely proud of our Wood River Gymnastics Academy gymnasts, both competitive as well as non-competitive, and our coaches. Wood River Gymnastics Academy’s competitive team athletes have started the season off well. Our team gymnasts train from four to 18 hours per week, are highly dedicated, disciplined and work very hard at what they do,” owner and head coach, Andrea Minnick, says. WRGA puts a great deal of emphasis on the gymnasts having fun, building self-confidence, perseverance and character to dream, believe in and achieve their goals. Competition provides the motivation and development of skills needed for athletes to progress in the sport.

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Wood River Debate Champ Ryan Buell

yan Buell, Wood River High School senior, has a lofty grade point average and lofty ambitions to go with it. Currently carrying a 4.0, Buell sits among a select group of students at the top of his class. “My primary focus has always been on academics,” he said. “It’s what I take the most pride in.” For the past four years Buell has been putting those smarts into an outstanding record on the varsity debate team. “We’ve been able to win the districts two years in a row and we’ll be competing in the state in March. I’m real excited and have high hopes to win this year. My main area of competition is the public forum, which is comprised of a two-man debating team and you speak on current issues in a short time span. This year’s topic is: ‘Do the benefits of college outweigh the costs?’ During the year, the Wood River team partakes in a series of tournaments against other schools. “The tournaments are overseen by a judge and each month there is a different subject. At Wood River, there are about 10 to 25 students competing, and we switch partners for every match. There are five rounds per tournament and then there are the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals. The key thing is that you need to know each side because you switch each

round. You can’t really be attached to one side or the other.” Buell continued, “I really enjoy the arguing and the researching of the topics, especially when they’re economic and political. I really want to study political science in college, so I keep an eye on current affairs. My favorite debate so far was about the war in Afghanistan, which had to do with how effective U.S. policy has been and whether or not we should send more troops.” The level of Buell’s smarts has also been validated by being named a National Merit semifinalist, which is based on a student’s PSAT score. Buell placed in the ninety-ninth percentile. “You take the test your junior year and there are 15,000 winners nationally. This year we submitted a resumé to the committee and I’ll find out within the next month if I’m a finalist. If you win, you are eligible for scholarship money and the recognition that comes with it. I’m really proud that I’m being honored and I hope that gets me to the next step, which is to get into the college of my choice.” Those choices have been narrowed down to Dartmouth, University of California at Berkeley, Tufts and Harvard. “They’ll all offer me a great education, and they’re all great campuses, but I guess I’m leaning toward Dartmouth and Berkeley. I still don’t know what I want to do,

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although I know I’m really interested in economics and political science, so I’m looking for a school that can offer me a broad range of opportunities.” In the meantime, Buell has his senior year at Wood River to finish. “To be honest, I’m getting a real case of senioritis and I’m looking forward to getting out into the world and exploring new challenges. But I’ve really enjoyed my years at Wood River and I have a great group of friends there. I also have had teachers that have made a great impact on my high school career by being extremely encouraging and by being dedicated as teachers.” Buell has taken a wide array of A.P.—Advanced Placement—classes, including statistics, language, micro and macroeconomics, U.S. history, government and English literature. “My two favorites have been history and literature. In literature, I enjoying digging into a book and I enjoy discussing the themes and the motifs. Right now we’re reading Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. He’s an amazing writer and it’s a great commentary on the social class system as well as being a great story.” For this bright, young student, the future should also be a great story. tws

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The intellectual air sign energy is strong while the sun and Neptune are in Aquarius and Saturn transits Libra. Finding common interests and improving the lot of humankind don’t have to be complicated processes. Ego needs and power structures are what usually get in the way, though these types of obstacles will be greatly reduced now. The new moon in Aquarius on the 23rd solidifies a purpose that’s right for everyone. ARIES (March 21-April 19). As any accomplished movie director can attest to, there’s such a thing as over-rehearsing. You’ll get prepared for the busy week ahead, but there are some things that, gladly, can’t be anticipated. The unknown elements are what will keep you fresh and on your toes. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Concentrate on solving a problem for your boss, customer or client, and you’ll be a star. Avoid explaining yourself along the way or making any sort of excuse. You don’t have to show people the inner workings of a job in order to have their faith. Talking too much about your process is a rookie move. Just get ‘er done. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Romantic relationships run a natural course that usually includes a mellowing phase. So if you notice that a sense of urgency and overwhelming passion has been replaced with mutual respect and deeper understanding, this is a good sign. A sense of excitement will soon return, in a different form. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Over the course of the week, you’ll get in touch with your perceived limitations and also with what motivates you. This might come from the urge to delve

into your subconscious. There are many methods for doing so, including dream interpretation and self-hypnosis. You’ll experiment with an open mind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You long to expand your horizons. With a little inspiration and a lot of follow through, you will soon construct an amazing adventure. Imagine how you might evolve and who you might become. Make a plan that involves travel, learning, reading and conversation. You will blossom early in this new year. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The perspective of distance is needed. It’s time to get a snapshot of where you are. Identify what is already working very well in your life and what is not working so well. Once you identify the red dot that tells you “you are here,” you will see the route to where you want to go. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will be called on to defend yourself or someone close to you. Stay calm and as unemotional as possible. Once someone gets under your skin, you’ll have a hard time controlling your tongue, and you may say things you will regret for a long time afterward. So keep your guard up. Walk away if you have to. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll receive cooperation from those who haven’t been very helpful up until now. The truth is that they either didn’t know what to do, or didn’t know how to do it. The multitude of helpful examples in the immediate environment will trigger a wave of participation. Everyone will have an easier time working together. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21). Your need for security doesn’t feel nearly as urgent as your need for spontaneity,

freedom and space. You’ll put the element of surprise into all you do. You’ll be a host to others later in the week, and this will highlight your talents, especially your stellar sense of humor. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Every surface around has a new polish and gleam, though it’s no cleaner than before. Your new level of attention makes you see things differently. It’s all because there is someone who sparks your curiosity and interest. The common places you go seem to light up when this person enters the scene. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Add incentives for tending to your main priorities. A sense of urgency, perhaps in the form of a deadline or a special reward, will help to reel in your attention. Your busy mind needs excitement to keep it focused. Otherwise, you’re likely to spin out on meaningless and unimportant tangents. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s a time for dreaming and a time for doing. You’re ready to bring the airy visions of yesterday down to earth. You’ll plant your feet firmly and get to work. You will be much more analytical than you’ve been in a while, too, which helps you move your efforts along sensibly. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS: Your social skills are stellar and always improving. New people warm up to you quickly, and your affable nature will attract many friends and customers. You’ll use your cleverness to get into an exclusive arrangement next month. There will be an opportunity to apply what you’ve recently learned and make money in February. March features the freedom and independence you’ve been working toward. tws

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ollywood can be a cruel mistress to female actors in their forties. While men at that age often thrive, the roles are few and far between for women. That’s why they often rely on finding their own material to keep careers moving along. Such is the case with the luminescent actress Vera Farmiga who garnered an Academy Award and upstaged George Clooney in the film Up In The Air in 2009. Farmiga not only stars in the new film Higher Ground but it is also her directorial debut. All in all, she shows a deft touch with actors, especially herself, and she has delivered a fairly decent film. Higher Ground is a story about faith and the rough rode to be trod to achieve it. Based on the autobiographical novel by Carolyn S. Briggs’ The Dark World and adapted into a screen-

play by Briggs and Tim Metcalfe, the story follows one woman’s journey from childhood through her twenties and into adulthood, and her spiritual journey. Opening with a beatific scene of her baptism in her forties, her travels to faith are a rocky road and her lack of it at the end shapes the path she will take in the future. Part of a hippie spiritual and patriarchal Christian group, she adheres to the group’s code that women should be seen and not heard. In a humorous scene, she is admonished by a female parishioner for wearing her shirt top around her shoulders. When her best friend and only confidant suffers a terrible misfortune, she is shaken to the core and begins to question both her life and her devotion to her husband, played beautifully by Joshua Leonard. Part of the strengths of the film and its direction is that the parishioners are never mocked and ridiculed for their religious convictions. Instead, Farmiga shows them with love and empathy despite their foibles and their commitment to find a higher ground. tws

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peak times when Sun Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at its strongest and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air service to get the people here. We should find a way to make getting bussed from Twin Falls a fun thing, added one person, perhaps giving them a ball cap or mug that reflected the feat. There are a number of things that need to be done once you get people here, including providing better street lighting and sidewalks, said Anne Corrock. Store owners also need to be encouraged to stay open in the evenings, added Michelle Griffith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every visitor I talk to says the same thing: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be out shopping now if there was someplace to go,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? she added. Ben Young said he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been born when President Kennedy initiated the space race. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But,â&#x20AC;? said Young, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kennedy told us â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and everybody jumped on board. Ketchum needs to do that and come up with a goal or mission that gets people excited.â&#x20AC;? tws

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fter Wengen, anticipation was high for the giant slalom and the downhill in Kitzbuehel, Austria. The Hahnenkamm and its Strief course is widely known as the Mecca of downhills on the alpine circuit. Swiss Didier Cuche, after his disappointing run at Wengen, chose this grand stage to announce that this is his last season. He has four wins here. Generally, European snow conditions are very mixed, unlike western North America. Once again, warm conditions and rain forced the cancellation of the giant slalom here. In Slovenia, the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s races had to be moved from Maribor to Kranskja Gora due to lack of snow. In the downhill training runs, Didier Cuche had the best times. On the day of the race, heavy falling snow forced a dramatic shortening of the course by about

.7 mile. In these challenging conditions, Cuche won here for the fifth time. Austrians Baumann and Kroell finished second and third, respectively. Bode Miller, after avoiding a near crash, called his 29th place finish a moral victory. Meanwhile, over in Slovenia, the women were once again handed a traditional menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s course, the notorious Podkoren. The local favorite was Tina Maze, who grew up racing on this hill. The podium was denied her, and French skier Tessa Worley won the giant slalom. Lindsay Vonn avoided a crash (hands on the snow, about to go down), made a spectacular recovery and finished fourth, with Tina Maze right behind her. On Sunday, Jan. 22, it was time for the slalom. The course set by the Slovenians and the French was very tricky. Conditions were icy. Olympic slalom champ Reisch and the overwhelming favorite, Marlies Schild, both

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missed the same gate. This allowed Austriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kirschgasser to win her first slalom. Tina Maze was fourth, and Lindsay Vonn finished seventhâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;2.8 seconds off the pace. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consistently placing in the top 10. The courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s difficulty resulted in the elimination of 32 out of 73 racers. The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slalom in Kitzbuehel wound up the weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s races. The conditions were again lousy, with warm temperatures and rain that made a mess of the course. Cristian Deville, Mario Matt and Ivica Kostelic took the podium, in that order. Ivica also won the Classic Combined title. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slalom on Tuesday in Schladming, Austria, and then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on to a weekend of racing in St. Moritz for the women and Garmisch for the men. Sarah Burke was a great champion and an innovator. She will be missed. tws

YULANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NEW YEAR, from page 1 ness of northern dishes or the sweetness of southern cooking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You play with how you get your food downâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is the key to Chinese cooking,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will not ruin any dish by trying to change the recipes but you could get bored by trying to follow everything in the book. Chinese cooking is not in the book; it is really in your mind.â&#x20AC;? Like most Chinese, Yulan is excited that this week ushers in the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chinese lunar New Year. In China, the dragon is the symbol of the emperor and the son of heaven. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The dragon is a big year,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad is a dragon. And the dragon is a symbol of success and happiness, so this is a year to look forward to.â&#x20AC;?

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Here is Yulanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe for Three Treasure Dumplings, the treasures being ground pork, tofu and shrimp: Making the dough: Mix a cup of flour with a tiny bit of salt; add to water in a medium-sized bowl. Knead the dough until smooth. Let it rest 10 minutes. Roll half the dough out into a long cigar-like shape. Cut into halfinch parts. Use a rolling pin to flatten each of those pieces into a circle. Making the filling: Mix ground pork with tofu and shrimp. Add chopped green onions, fresh grated ginger and one or two eggs. Mix together with a little salt, pepper and brown sugar. Put a teaspoon of mixture on piece of dough. Fold dumpling around it and press edges together. Make sure the edges are closed well or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up with dumpling soup. Bring water to a boil. Add the dumplings to the water while stirring gently. Bring the water to a boil once again and reduce the heat by throwing in a little water. Bring to a boil again. Cook the dumplings for three minutes and remove them from the water to a plate. Serve the dumplings immediately with bowls of soy sauce, teriyaki sauce or other sauce. tws

Air Day Raises $40k PHOTO & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

iscounted lift tickets and raffle items raised nearly $40,000 to maintain and improve commercial air service to Sun Valley on Sunday. A thousand skiers took advantage of the $35 lift tickets provided by Sun Valley, enjoying a lively aprĂ¨s-ski party afterwards at River Run Lodge in the Fly Sun Valley Alliance SKI FOR AIR SERVICE Community School Day. The lift tickets sold out well in advance, with others clamoring to get tickets up until the end of the sales period on Saturday, said Carol Waller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was an absolute success and we will definitely be talking with Sun Valley Company about doing it again next year!â&#x20AC;? she added. Despite the infusion of a thousand additional skiers, the mountain seemed relatively empty, perhaps because three feet of new snow had allowed the Ski Patrol to open even the south-facing slopes above Frenchmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gulch. Fly Sun Valley Alliance board members Eric Seder and Jack Sibbach were pleased with the results, even though they noted that the funds raised are a small portion of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed to maintain the seasonal summer and winter non-stop flights from Seattle and Los Angeles on Alaska Airlines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;SKI FOR AIR SERVICE Day was nothing short of a smashing success,â&#x20AC;? said Seder, the Allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s board president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We raised money for air

Sun Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowmaking manager Dennis Harper, just returned from a snowmakersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; convention at Northstar-Tahoe, got to enjoy a breather from snowmaking Saturday as skiers and boarders romped in a foot of new powderâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;part of three feet that had fallen since Wednesday.

service, we raised awareness of the importance of air service and what Fly Sun Valley Alliance does to support air service and, thanks to Sun Valley Resort, we were able to offer local and regional skiers an inexpensive ski day at our world-class resort while supporting this important economic cause.â&#x20AC;? Significantly more funding will be needed to both expand

the current service as well as secure additional new service from other key markets, Seder added. Those winning four roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines between Sun Valley and Los Angeles and Seattle were Sallie Castle, Tami Campbell, Cindy Forgeon and Robert Dreyer. John Conners won a ResortQuest Sun Valley condo

rental for two for three nights. Alyson Daniel won a $160 Sipping in Ketchum package; Doug Werth, a $75 Avis car rental certificate; Julie Tsuboi, a Remington 12-gauge pumpaction Model 870 shotgun; and Mark Cook and Josh Kantor, handcrafted Western spurs.

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Business name? Bell Mountain Farm. Where do you train? River Sage Stables in the Bellevue triangle. Current home? Bellevue. Were you raised around horses? I’ve ridden since a young age but lived in the suburbs of Kansas City with non-horsey parents, although my mother made a great effort to become horsey and share my passion! Explain background and progression. At age six, I started riding in weekly lessons and summer camps at a local hunter/jumper barn. I rode ponies, started young horses, and retrained spoiled horses as a young teenager and later became an active Pony Club instructor. After having received my Pony Club H.A. rating at age 16, my college and young adult years brought many more equestrian experiences, such as instructing within a NAHRA therapeutic riding program and youth-atrisk 4-H horse group. After having taught part-time for a few years, Bell Mountain began in its infancy as a full-time training business in 2005. What do you offer? Eventing and dressage training for horses and/or riders of all ages. Specialty? Eventing, with dressage as a close second! Favorite horse? Macy, of course! Macy—also known as Diamonds & Pearls—is an 11year-old Thoroughbred mare that I bred, raised, and trained myself. Do you own other horses, and if so, how many? Yes, but only two, thank goodness—my competition mare, Macy, and my 18-year-old Appaloosa school pony, Holly.

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Horses for sale? I don’t sell many horses but do assist clients in finding suitable horses. Favorite TV show? Curb Your Enthusiasm! I don’t have a TV so I watch it on Netflix and find myself laughing out loud. I absolutely LOVE Larry David! Trucks? 2006 Chevy Silverado one-ton dually. Diesel or gas? Diesel. MPG? 9-10 when hauling. Family? My four-leggeds! I also consider my Pony Clubbers “my kids,” if that counts! What kind of music do you like? All kinds, really! My radio is set to classical, country, pop, and alternative. Do you have pets? One 12-year old Siamese and three Dachshunds. I know, I’m crazy! They make me laugh non-stop and keep me warm in bed. Favorite food? Anything I don’t have to cook! Books you are reading? I can’t say that I have one going right now. I can’t even keep up with my horse magazines at the moment! Hobbies? I did take on some new outdoor activities this

fall—hiking and mountain biking. OK, just one mountain bike ride so far. And I enjoyed the 5K Turkey Trot, too. Most embarrassing moment? There are so many… What are you working on today? I’m currently working on organizing a three-week trip to California in March to compete at two events and train in (hopefully) beautiful weather. It’s the longest trip I’ve done with clients, and trying to finalize the details for everyone is time-consuming. What training accomplishment are you the most proud of? I’m the most proud of the fact that I’ve brought along my horse myself to intermediate level with help from Idaho instructors. What would you do if you were not a horse trainer? I have considered over the years: equine vet specializing in leg rehabilitation; middle school math teacher; commercial airline pilot; language translator; and occupational therapist (my newest interest). tws

Footlight Dance kicks off Freeze Frame

ootlight Dance Centre, under the artistic direction of Hilarie Neely, will debut its new show, “PATTERNS—Visualize, Design, Dance,” at the Idaho Dance Arts Alliance “Freeze Frame” performance 7 p.m. Saturday at the College of Southern Idaho Fine Arts Auditorium in Twin Falls. The dance company will then perform it at every school in the Blaine County School District Feb. 2 through 9. PICTURED: Jazz dancers (from left to right): in front - Chloe Davis, Moyo Tian, Alberta Jefferson; back row - Emmie Altermatt, Liza Buell, Courtney Skeahan, Anne Heiner.

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Dear Classified Guys, After adding an addition to our house, my wife is convinced I never finish any project. I worked hard on everything except for the outside. I bought the vinyl siding, but never got around to installing it. That was nine years ago. Now we're looking to sell the house. During this process, I found a unique tax loophole. It seems our town doesn't reassess an addition until the construction is complete. Now I have no motivation to finish the siding. My wife thinks the house would sell better if the siding were installed, but I'm thinking people would like a "handyman special", especially if it's a "For Sale By Owner". The addition is almost complete, so I assume buyers won't expect much of a price break. Would I be better off finishing the job I started or just selling the house as is? I'd give the new homeowners all the siding in the garage!

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ing projects. After nine years, completing the task now probably isn't going to convince her otherwise. Carry: As for your house, your wife is correct again. In most markets, potential buyers like the idea of buying a finished home and that includes the exterior. By installing the siding, your house would appear more attractive and be of interest to more people. That would also allow you to have a higher asking price. Cash: Besides, your neighbors would probably enjoy seeing your house finished as well. Carry: If you're having difficulty finding the motivation to finish the job, consider this. If you advertise your house without the siding, as

you predict, many people may consider it a handyman special that needs a little TLC. Those people will also want a considerable price break for the work of doing it themselves or hiring a contractor. Cash: Leaving the job unfinished can cause other problems as well. At the time of sale, you may run into issues with your town related to your building permit or taxes. Both of these have the potential to create difficulties during the closing. Carry: If you have the time before the sale, it's best to complete the job you started. Besides with the siding on the house, imagine how roomy your garage will be.

Believe it or not, the U.S Census Bureau tracks the choice of exterior wall materials for new houses. According to their information, the use of brick on newly built homes declined from 32% in 1975 to only 20% in 2005. Wood exteriors have declined as well, from 36% to a mere 7%. However, others have taken their place. The choice of stucco has jumped from 10% to 22% in the same time frame. And although vinyl siding wasn't tracked early on, its use has increased from 23% in 1992 to 34% in 2005. In the Northeast, vinyl siding is used on a whopping 83% of all newly built homes.

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I'm the kind of guy who is very organized. It came in handy when I put an extension on my house. I was able to subcontract most of the work, keep tabs on the schedule and track all the bills. I'm always very prompt in paying them on time. Then I received one bill from the electrician I hired that said, "Second and Final Notice". I was horrified since I never miss a payment and needed his services again in a few weeks. I immediately called him up and apologized for my delay. "I'm so sorry," I pleaded. "I just never received the first notice." "I didn't send one," he laughed. "I find second notices are much more effective." (Thanks to Jeremy K.)

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19 services Cleaning houses , good references, low prices, 10 years of experience , free estimates, phone 208-7205973. Donate Your Books - free pickup. Call 788-3964. Private hunting on private land Call for info: 788-5160 LONG-TERM HOUSE-SITTING - Grandmother, yoga teacher, available for a position in Hailey, starting March 31. Great local references. 721-7478 Weekend therapeutic massage appointment in your home. Certified therapist with 20 years experience in Boise expanding services to Wood River Valley. Gift Certificates! Reasonable rates! Local references available. MaryAnn 208 859-1058. BodyEaseMassageTherapy.com 2 Girls Painting - quality interior, attentive to detail. Trim, doors, walls, window, cabinets, one room or the whole house. Please Call 788-2170 or 309-2781 Taking New Clients - Personal Housekeeper, Property Manager, House checks, Condo Rentals, Shopping for arrivals, Arrange all services, Airport pick-up, Children to activities, Help prep. meals, Child Care. 788-2170, leave msg. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little ladies will packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em and stackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em and the mighty men will loadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em and totem. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll even do the dreaded move out clean. Call 721-3543 for your moving needs. JACK OF ALL TRADES - One call does it all, whether your job be big or

small. Drywall, paint, small remodels, maintenance, tiling, woodwork, electrical plumbing, framing, etc. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stall, give a call, 720-6676.

20 appliances Brother Sewing Machine XL5500 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Never used & still in box with over 25 stitches & buttonholer $100 7880752 Kenmore washer (elect) and gas dryer - $200. Call 788-3080 ALL Appliances in good working condition - Kenmore Ultra Wash Dishwasher - $60; GE Profile Oven plus Convection Oven - $200; Kenmore Side-by-side Refrig./Freezer w/ice and water maker - $150; Kenmore heavy duty dryer - $70; Kenmore heavy duty washer - $70. Call 726-4844 or 309-1193.

21 lawn & garden The Black Bear Ranch Tree Farm is proud to offer Aspen Trees for sale. The nursery is located just over seven miles north of Ketchum. Big SALE, call Debbie at 208 726-7267 for details.

22 art, antiques, & collectibles Rare solid bronze US Presidential Coin. Features the faces of the first 38 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on one side, their names on the other. 2 Â˝ in. in diameter. $80. Call 208-788-0139 for details. Antique carved oak bed. Full size. Beautiful $400. White Mountain Ice Cream maker in great shape. Call 720-2509. **05** For sale, a 2002 $1.00 Black Eagle silver note replica double struck into one full troy ounce of .999 pure silver. Replica of the 1899 â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Silver Dollar.â&#x20AC;? $40. Call 208-788-0139 for details. NEW YEAR PRICE REDUCTIONS ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS by Nancy Stonington. Three, from $550 to $1000. Signed, numbered lithograph 5/900 Jane Wooster Scott, $150. Unusual Sunshine Mine 100th Anniversary poster, $125. An original dot matrix painting, Jack Gunter, 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide x 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; high, $1500. Call Ann (208) 726-9510

24 furniture Metal and glass side table. Two shelves. Kind of an apothecary looking table. Great for bathroom. $30. Call 720-2509 Light wood, granite tile-top bathroom vanity cabinet w/o sink. $75. Call 788-5160 Hospital Bed - works well. $200 OBO. Call 721-1604. Sofa and matching overstuffed chair - great shape - $200. Call 7263966. Kitchen Pie Cupboard - wooden w/carving on the doors. Must see! $250. 788-2566

Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566

Mosaic tiles for sale. Venetian Âžâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; glass tiles. Hundreds of tiles, over 2 dozen color varieties. These tiles are durable, strong, easy to work with, and great for all types of projects! $200 for all. Call 208-788-0139 for details. World Book Encyclopedia Set 2002 - Like new $25. Call 208 720-7395

cond. $50. Call 720-2509 Brand new Volkl Bridge Twin Tip with Marker Wide Ride Binding. 179cm Retail is over $1000. Sell @ $475 Call 309-1088 Brand new Volkl Gem Twin Tip. 158cm $175. retail $400 Call 3091088 Brand new Volkl Alley Twin Tip. 168cm $175. retail $400 Call 3091088 Brand new Volkl Aura powder skis. Still in wrapper. 163cm $425. Retail is $825 309-1088

Light wood, granite tile-top bathroom vanity cabinet w/o sink. $75. Call 788-5160

Schwinn Aerodyne type exercise bike - $100 OBO. 208-544-7050.

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28 clothing Snow Boots Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Size 13. Bought at B & D Supply for Christmas present. Too Small. Paid $75.00 will sell for $50.00. call 788-4347.

37 electronics Sharp AR-M207 digital copy machine. Very good to exc. cond. Great for small office. Copy, printer, scanner and fax. $400 OBO. Call 7202509 Brother DR 510 Drum Unit and TN 570 toner cartridge for Brother MFC machine. Like new. toner full - $50 for both. Call 720-2509 HP 13X printer black ink cartridge. opened box but never used. Wrong for my printer. $120 retail, yours for $30. Call 720-2509

Need DJ for upcoming party. Vinyl and CDs, good rates enquire. Call 208-481-2207. Professional Guitar Lessons in Hailey - Bach to Beatles, Mozart to Metallica. Call Richard at 208-4810346 for details. SALMON RIVER GUITARS - Custom-Made Guitars. Repair Restoration since 1969. Buy. Sell. Vintage. Used. Authorized Martin Repair Center. Stephen Neal Saqui, Luthier. www.SalmonRiverGuitars.com. 1208.838.3021 Classically trained pianist and singer giving piano and voice lessons. Unionized professional. Beginners welcome! Please call Vivian Alperin @ 727-9774.

42 firewood/stoves Handmade Fire Starters - crafted by Local Children. Starts your fire every time. 12 for $2.50. Great gift idea or stocking stuffer. Call 720-8420

48 skis/boards, equip. ROSSIGNOL DELTA COBRA SKATE SKIS, 193â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in mint conditon, never mounted, you choose binding, older model1-0690. CLEAN OUT PRICE: $40. 721-0690 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alpina skate ski boots. Mens 9.5 to 10 depending on fit. Like new

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52 tools and machinery Truck Toolbox - $150. 309-2231.

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riverfront acres between StanleyClayton, $239,000. 80-miles north of WRV. Adjacent 3.76 level riverfront acres also avail. for sale, $139,500. Betsy Barrymore-Stoll, Capik & Co. 208-726-4455. Heatherlands Home for Sale. Located on a 1 acre lot this is one of the most affordable homes in this popular Mid-Valley neighborhood. 1891 livable square feet. 3 BD/ 2 BA , two living rooms. Double Car Garage. View online at www.findmycorner.com MLS# 11-311196. Listed at $425,000. Take a virtual tour at www.206mariposard.com Call Cindy Ward, Sun Valley Real Estate at 7200485 for a showing. Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath mountain lodge-style home on nearly 2 acres 3.6 miles west of Stanley (Crooked Creek Sub.). Asking $495,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 Fairfield - 3bd/1ba, big fenced yard, fire pit, 2-car garage, outbuildings, chicken coop, woodstove. On 3 lots in town, walk to bars and restaurants. 1,792 sf, 2-story, propane, city water and sewer. Call 208-837-6145. Owner carry.

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66 farm/ranches 30 acres south county, farmhouse, domestic well and irrigation well. Ill health forces sell. $399.000. 208-

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70 vacation property Timeshare for sale - 1 or 2 weeks. Sells for $40,000. Will sacrifice for $12,000. Can be traded nationally or internationally. Located in Fort. Lauderdale. Full Amenities incl. golf course, pool, etc. Call 208-3092231. Hey Golfers!! 16 rounds of golf & 2 massages included w/ luxury 2 BR/ 2 Bath unit on beach in Mexico. Choose between Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun on availability $2900/ week. 788-0752.

73 vacant land 50% REDUCTION SALE by owner - 2.5 acre lots near Soldier Mountain Resort and Golf Course. Great skiing, underground power and telephone completed in scenic subdivisino. $19,500. 720-7828. SALMON RIVER: 3.76 level riverfront fenced acrews between Stanley and Clayton. Hunting, fishing, riding, views, 80-miles north of WRV, $139,500. Adjacent 3.14 level riverfront acres w/1,500 sf improvemtns also available for sale, $239,500. Betsy Barrymore-Stoll, Capik & Co. 208-726-4455. Hagerman. Vacant lot in North view mature sub-division with own well system. Poor health forces sell. Great neighborhood. Hot springs, Snake River and bird hunting near surrounding area. $32,000. 208 7882566 Property in Woodside - ready to build on. City W/S. $29,900. Call 208-309-2231. Property in Magic - for sale by owner, property only. Lake view. $50,000. West Magic. Great neighbors. 3092231.

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

77 out of area rental 2bd, 1ba home on Salmon River Furnished - $650 month plus utilities. No smoking. First, last and deposit, pets neg. Located across from Old Sawmill Station between Stanley and Clayton. Call Denise at 7882648.

78 commercial rental PARKER GULCH COMMERCIAL RENTALS - Ketchum Office Club: Ground Flr #104, 106; 153 & 175 sf. Upstairs #216, Interior, 198 sf. Lower Level #2, 198sf. Also Leadville Building Complex: Upstairs, Unit #8, 8A 229-164sf; Upstairs Unit #2 & 3, 293166sf. Call Scott at 471-0065.

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82 ketchum rentals 3 BD/2BA Hulen Meadows Home available immediately for long term rental. Living room plus family room, deck with gas BBQ, single detached garage. Close to park, trails and the pond. Dogs OK, no smoking. $1250 mo. plus utilities. Call 720-8194 or leave message at 788-0870. Price Reduced & 1 Month Free! 3BD/3BA Board Ranch Beauty! Furnished home on river. 1 mile to W.S. lifts! Hot tub, 2 car garage, big yard, great views! Includes landscaping & snow removal! Available early May. $2,250 a month plus utilities. A Must See! Smoking not allowed. Brian, 208-720-4235, photos upon request. PRICE JUST REDUCED! 2BD/2BA T’home on Trail Creek! New carpet, new paint, unfurn., wood FP, deck by creek, short walk to central Ketchum, pool & spa in summer. No pets, smoking not allowed. Avail. immed. Price now just $850/mo + util. Call Brian at 208-720-4235 or check this out at www.svmlps.com 3BD/3.5BA Ketchum T’home, upscale w/custome decor, but at great price! Fully furn. 2 car gar., priv. hot tob, by bike path, walk to RR lifts, avail. immed. Ski season rental poss, rate depends on dates. Great value at $2,250 a month + util. Call Brian, 208-720-4235 abd check out www. svmlps.com for more info.

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.

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89 roommate wanted Room for Rent in my home - downstairs unit, very private. Bathroom and laundry room and family room are all included. Right across from bike path, one mile from city center. $500. 788-2566 Looking for someone to share the cost of living these days? Say it here in 40 words or less for free! e-mail classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax to 788-4297

200 farm equipment Antique 1941 Farmall Model A Tractor - good tires with 2 row tumble plow, scraper. Make Offer. 208-7212357.

201 horse boarding Horse Boarding available just south of Bellevue; experienced horse person on premises; riding adjacent to property. Shelter and Pasture available. Reasonably priced. Call 7883251.

202 livestock for sale Corn Fed Beef - $1.10/lb live weight. A few grass fat available also. All Natural. 208-731-4694. Located in Carey. See them before you buy.

300 puppies & dogs AKC Yellow Labrador Retrievers Born December 7th , Ready January 25th. 3 males, 3 females. Dewclaws removed, first shots and wormed. Champion Bloodline. Proven hunters from Southern Oregon. $50 deposit. Males $400, females $450. 208650-0620. ASCA Reg. Australian Shepherd puppies - 3 red tri males. 8 weeks old - $425. Call 208-731-0127

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502 take a class 5B KETTLEBELL CLUB - Mondays 1pm, Wednesdays 1pm, Fridays 10am at 5B CrossFit, 21 Comet Lane, Hailey. $10 drop in. Call Kerri for more info 720-2193. Alternative Art - 4 Tuesdays, Jan. 31 - Feb. 21 for ages 8-14. 3 to 5 p.m. Register: petitepicasso@cox.net for info visit www.KetchumKidsArt.com or call 208-720-1572 Tribal Dot Art w/local artist Marie Stewartd - ages 8 and up. Register: petitepicasso@cox.net for info visit www.KetchumKidsArt.com or call 208-720-1572 Free Intro Classes at BCRD FitWorks at the Community Campus in Hailey. “Intro to Fitness” clinics in January and February. Clinics will be held on Tuesdays, noon-1 pm beginning January 10th with Cameron King, certified Personal Trainer and Spinning Instructor. Please contact the BCRD at 578-2273 or visit bcrd. org. Crafty Creations @ 15 W Carbonate St in Hailey will be starting classes for Knitting, Crocheting and Machine Knitting! If you would like to sign-up or just want more info please stop in today. Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness - Activate energize and heal

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all aspects of yourself, for this new time on our planet. Postures, motion, breath, chanting, meditations. See calendar for classes (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) and monthly Saturday AM targeted courses. Special pricing for new students. HansMukh Khalsa 721-7478. PURE BODY PILATES CLASSES All Levels Mat Class w/Nesbit - 5:30 p.m., Mondays • Sun Salutations w/ Alysha - 8 a.m. Tuesdays • Intermediate Mat w/Alysha - 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays • Great Ass Class w/Salome - 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays • All Levels Mat Class w/Alysha - 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays • Sun Salutations w/ Alysha - 8 a.m. Thursdays • Intermediate Mat w/Alysha - 8:30 a.m. Thursdays • Fusion w/Michele - 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Info: 208-721-8594 or purebodypilates@earthlink.com Tai Chi Workshop - Wednesdays 11-11:45 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 8-week series starts 12/7/11. Drop-ins welcome. Info/Price: Stella 726-6274. KIDS CLAY - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday, Bella Cosa Studio at the Bead Shop Plus, Hailey. Info: 721-8045 Hot Yoga in the South Valley - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10/donation. Call for location/ Info: 720-6513. 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. Yoga & the Breath with Victoria Roper, at Hailey Yoga Center, Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30. 208-5393771. Morning Yoga with Dayle Ohlau at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey – Saturday mornings from 9-10:15 a.m. For more information call 578-2273.

504 lost & found FOUND - Youth snowboard in Woodside. Call 721-0849. LOST - Small black shoulder PURSE. Left in cart at Albertsons Sunday Night. $50 reward for it. Return to Jane’s Artifacts. Has Medical info that I need. Call 788-0848 or drop off at Janes in Hailey. Lost White Cat, Lacy!!! She is white with a black tail. She was last seen on Saturday August 20th in Northridge area (Hailey). Please call if you have seen her or have any information! We just want her home! 208-720-5008, 208-578-0868 LOST - 16 year old, Russian Blue cat (gray with blue/green eyes). Answers to the name Mason, and has a snaggle tooth, that can’t be missed. Lost 6/23 on Cranbrook (South Northridge area, off McKercher in Hailey). Please call Cheryl at 208-788-9012 or 208-471-0357.

506 i need this Wanted: good used truck and camper. No high miles. Call 208-5447050. Need DJ for upcoming party. Vinyl and CDs, good rates enquire. Call 208-481-2207. I would like someone to care for my border collie while we are out of town for 10 days to 2 weeks. She is a female, sweet dog about 7 years old. I will provide food. You need a fenced yard, and a garage for her to sleep in winter. I will pay $10 per day. Audrey at 208-726-8414. New or barely used Gold Bug or other gold metal detector to buy or rent for April and May. Call 720-9117 New or used smaller generator to buy or rent for April and May. Call 720-7312. NEEDED - a good bed/mattress for someone who just had surgery. Free or inexpensive, but must be in good condition. Call Leslie at 309-1566 and leave message. Aluminum cans. Your donation will help support public art in Hailey. Donations drop off at Wiederrick’s Custom Metalworks (4051 Glenbook Dr.) or arrange for pickup by calling Bob at 788-0018.

509 announcements Our dear friend and neighbor, Paul aka “Matt” aka “Rueben” Matthes has moved to Colorado to be cared for by Hospice and his daughter. He will be missed throughout the valley, swapping tales and sipping coffee. In lieu of sending Paul flowers or cards, his family requests that you

c l a ss 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 ss i f i e d s @ t h e w e e k ly s u n . c o m tell the special people in your life that you love them. You can reach out to Paul Matthes c/o Ruthie Matthes, P.O. Box 534, Durango, CO 81302. Lego Donations Appreciated - due to the popularity of recent family game programs, the Hailey Public Library is seeking to increase its collection of Lego building blocks. If you would like to make a donation, please bring to the library. Tax donation receipts are available. Info: 7882036 or www.HaileyPublicLibrary.org New Family Orientations Observations every Tuesday and Thursday at the Pioneer Montessori School - please call to schedule, 208-7269060. Last Winter we were in New Mother’s class at St. Luke’s; you gave us a Healing Salve. I love it! And would love to buy more. Please call. 7206513. Christina Do you have an announcement you’d like to share? Send someone wishes for their special occasion, or list events for your businesses, etc. Say it here in 40 words or less for FREE! E-mail classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax 788-4297.

510 thank you notes Sawtooth Pony Club would like to say Thank You to all the people who bought and enjoyed Christmas trees this past holiday season! Thanks to your generous support, funds will be used for the many equine activities and education that members enjoy throughout the year. For more information about Sawtooth Pony Club activities , call Jeanne at 208 4710167 THE SUM OF THE PARTS IS GREATER THAN THE WHOLE.I watched in sheer delight as four different groups from our community came together to produce one great event, The Ski For Air Service Day. These groups, The Sun Valley Company, the local ski shops including Board Bin, Formula Sports, Ski Tek, Sturtevants, PK’s Ski & Sports, in Twin Falls Claude Sports and in Boise Newt &

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518 raves A shout out to Dr Daniel Judd, our valley’s latest gifted young orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in ankles but did an amazing job replacing my ACL (April,2011).I recovered incredibly fast, and you didn’t scar up my knee at all. I love showing it to people and in doing so, discovered you fixed a broken shoulder, foot, a bunch more knees, a hip replacement and yes, even an ankle! Everywhere I go lately people are talking about you and word is spreading, All of us in the “JUDD CLUB” share one thing in common, we found you to be patient and kind, giving generously with your time, authentic and genuine in a style uncommonly displayed in the field these days. Thank you Dan, for choosing to move your family and practice to the wood river valley, bringing your amazing practice of modern medicine with that much beloved old fashion style. sincerely Jo Howard Next time in Twin eat as Sushi Tokyo for lunch, it is the very best com-

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600 autos under $2,500 A Steal for just $1,800! 1987 Cadillac Deville - auto, 85k original miles, 23 mpg, extra set of studded tires — good condition Call 309-2284, ask for Glen.

602 autos under $5,000 1999 Cadillac Deville - 4 door, leather interior, front wheel drive, 4.6 litre, V-8, aluminum wheels. Excellent condition. 788-5160

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608 trucks 1990 Dodge 3/4 ton pick up with camper shell Great wood truck Extra set of 10 ply tires on rims $1800.00 (208)481-1178

609 vans / busses ‘95 Chevy Astro Van - 60k miles on rebuilt motor. New brakes, P/W, P/L, CD player, seats 8. $2,000 OBO. Call 208-410-3782.

610 4wd/suv 1989 Ford F150, 4WD. 6cyl, 4 speed manual, long bed w/shell. Good tires. Motor replaced in ‘05. Differential rebuilt in ‘08. $1,700. Call Carol at 208-

886-2105. 1982 Ford Bronco - 4x4, white, standard 351. New battery, runs good, good tires. 73,000 orig. miles. $2,500 OBO. 208-837-6145.

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620 snowmobiles etc. 2006 700 Polaris RMK 155 track. Stored in heated garage (wife’s sled). $4,700. Well taken care of. Email pics. 208-653-2562. 1993 XT 350 - easy to start. Street legal. $800. Call 721-1103. 1997 700 RMK - custom paint, skis. Always garaged. $1,500 OBO. Call 208-721-1103. PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your snowmobile needs. Call 208-788-3255 Men’s 2 piece Polaris/Klim snowmobile suit. Very nice condition. Cost $485 new, selling for $220. Call Jeff at 720-4988.

624 by air Telex Echelon 20 aviation headset. 20+ dB of passive noise protection and a top-quality noise canceling electric mic. Spaning new in box $100. Call 720-2509 Garmin GPS 150XL Pilot’s guide/ manual and Pilot’s Quick Refernce Guide. $5. Call 720-2509 Flightcom in dash intercom 403MC.

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Establishing Sun Valley as a Health Destination STORY & PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

un Valley would seem a natural as a health retreat with its clean air, abundant sunshine and myriad of recreational opportunities emphasizing healthy living. Now, the non-profit Sun Valley Wellness Institute is taking the next step to become a world-class center for health and well-being and showcase Sun Valley as a destination for wellness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sun Valley is a destination resort for health and wellnessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; even skiing is very therapeutic,â&#x20AC;? said Institute Board President Nick Maricich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just makes sense to offer more innovative educational presentations yearround and promote what we already have to help Sun Valley become even more recognized.â&#x20AC;? The Sun Valley Wellness Institute was established in 2005 when it formed to take over the Sun Valley Wellness Festival, which had been created by the Sun Valley/Ketchum Chamber and Visitors Bureau in 1997. The Festival was created after a survey of Valley residents indicated that they believed such a festival would be a valuable asset to the Sun Valley area,

said Carol Waller, the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director. Since its inception, the Festival has brought in such speakers as Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Zorba Paster, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Marianne Williamson, Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Lawford talking about a variety of topics from living longer to fighting addiction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you look at the quality of speakers in the Wellness Festival, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s obvious that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best wellness festivals of its sortâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if you get invited, it means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made it,â&#x20AC;? said Maricich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It became obvious to us as a board that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a position to offer even more through our contacts and standing in the wellness community.â&#x20AC;? To accomplish its vision, the Wellness Institute wants to: â&#x20AC;˘ Develop an integrated community of wellness that includes health, fitness, spirituality, food and the environment. â&#x20AC;˘ Promote Sun Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellness practitioners, programs, businesses, organizations and events through an integrated marketing effort. â&#x20AC;˘ Organize and present top-tier educational programs, events and conferences throughout

the year that will attract both locals and out-of-town visitors. â&#x20AC;˘ Create a long-term strategic plan to create a world-renowned wellness retreat center similar to Big Surâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Esalon or New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Omega Institute. It has already expanded its website, www.sunvalleywellnessinstitute.com, in a bid to become the â&#x20AC;&#x153;go toâ&#x20AC;? calendar and directory for wellness-related programs, events and resources in the Valley. Local wellness practitioners, organizations and

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RIGHT: Sun Valley Wellness Institute President Nick Maricich had a 15-year career as a professional ice skater and skier. Maricich is now a supervisor with the Sun Valley Snowsports School. He has had a longtime affinity for medical intuition and other health and wellness practices, studying as far afield as Brazil. A founding member of The Sun Club in the mid-1990s, he has also taken part in the Crow Sun Dance south of Billings, Mont. On Christmas Eve, he was honored by being asked to lead the torchlight parade down Dollar Mountain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a big deal, a major honor,â&#x20AC;? said Maricich. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a tradition since 1937.â&#x20AC;?

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ebruary 2012 marks the second anniversary of 5B CrossFit, and the fun and excitement that surrounds CrossFit has created a local community of participants large enough to require expansion in two locations. September 2011 marked the opening of a beautiful new facility in Ketchum and the Hailey facility will be moving to a new, spacious location just behind FedEx in early February. 5B CrossFit is a health and fitness center and community where people of all fitness levels learn and practice the CrossFit method (www.crossfit. com). CrossFit is a unique training philosophy that combines cardio and strength movements from a variety of disciplines, all under the watchful eye of trained coaches. CrossFit is proven to deliver unparalleled health and fitness benefits. Regular attendees, whether top level skiers or lifelong couch potatoes, will see marked boosts in capacity and performance. On an international level, CrossFit is exploding! Reebok has become the title sponsor for CrossFit, ESPN is airing the CrossFit Games in which the world’s fittest are crowned on an annual basis, and there are now over 3000 licensed CrossFit affiliates worldwide. The “Sport of Fitness” has arrived, and CrossFit is gaining traction as one of the fastest-growing fitness movements in the world. Every time you work out at 5B CrossFit, a coach is present to explain and teach the technical aspects of the daily workout. The true beauty of these small-group workouts is twofold: they change daily (always challenging and never boring), and they are infinitely scalable (anyone can do them, regardless of age or fitness ability). All clients begin with a two-week elements course to learn the basic movements, and the coaches get to know the unique needs of each client before they become

regular participants. Come in for a free workout (every Saturday at 10 a.m.) and see what this exciting program is all about! Please visit www.5bcrossfit.com for more tws information.

“It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend . . . when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature, and personal pursuits that bring us pleasure— the wasteland of illusion falls away and we experience heaven on earth. – Sarah Ban Breathnach, best-selling author

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moved to Ketchum in 1983, opened a small business so I could have my winter mornings free to ski. When that business shut down, I changed jobs with the seasons. After suffering a back injury, I was so inspired by how my physical therapist helped me recover that, in 1989, I completed the 1500-hour requirement for a massage therapy certification. Before I began my practice, I contacted my popular local therapist and told her how she inspired me and would she allow me to practice on her and critique my work before I “hang my shingle.” She not only agreed, but helped me hone my craft

and, over the years, has taught me how to fix her various injuries, as well as my own, therefore adding the “art of parts” to my list of talents and skills. In other words, I can spend the whole session working just the one specific injured part of the body, if need be. My other clients enjoy the experience of a full-body, deep-tissue massage that I customize to suit their individual needs. I became a massage therapist because I wanted to be of service to others by helping them recover from injury, I was getting tired of my diverse employment endeavors, and I wanted my winter mornings free to ski, ski, ski!

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shows you activities you can do with your child at home is based on current child development research uses the Nurturing Pathways® Progressive Movement curriculum ... all in a happy playful atmosphere.

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you at your level and equally motivate participants and offer alternative exercises for those who need more individual attention. Classes include yoga, Pilates, spinning, boot camp and weight circuit training. Complimentary fitness floor and machine orientation and individual fitting is included with any monthly or annual membership and can help anyone feel confident using the machines to achieve fitness

Curves 208-788-6066 • 811 First Ave. N., Hailey

hy Curves? Because it’s an amazingly supportive environment for all women! Come to a gym where everyone knows your name, coaches help you set and achieve your goals, and they listen! You’ll work out with confidence knowing exactly why, how and what you are doing to become as fit as you like. Offering a full-body cardio and strength workout in just 30 minutes, the Curves workout has proven to add lean muscle mass, decrease fat, increase bone density, stabilize blood sugar levels, reduce HDL levels of cholesterol and reduce stress. The Curves workout is simple—no weights to change, no guessing about how to work out, no confusion. Curves also offers Zumba in the Curves circuit— a fun cardio workout combined with the strength training of the Curves machines in a 30-minute workout. Thirty minutes never passed so quickly! Curves is affordable. Now through Valentine’s Day, enjoy a $0 signup fee and just $34/month for unlimited workouts at any Curves, personalized coaching, goal-setting and tracking, and weight management classes with a one-year commitment. Come in for a FREE fitness analysis, tour and sampling of the machines. Come see why Curves is the fastest growing fitness center for women in the world. Regardless of your age or fitness level, Curves may be the perfect strength and cardio solution for you. Because the machines operate with hydraulic resistance, you determine the “weight” you push just by the speed of your action. Curves is the perfect complement to all your activities, giving you the core strength to engage in any activity with power, confidence and enjoyment.

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BCRD - Fitworks laine County Recreation District expanded its community-minded offerings with the November 2010 launch of BCRD FitWorks. A thoughtful renovation at the Community Campus in Hailey resulted in a bright, welcoming and wellrounded fitness center where people of all fitness levels can get the workouts, guidance and camaraderie they seek. The sunny and open fitness floor is well stocked with both cardio and strength machines, free-weights and body-weight exercise props, including rings and pull-up bars. Santa even brought a “functional trainer” machine this year! Using cables and attachments on adjustable rails, the functional trainer allows users to do literally hundreds of exercises with one piece of equipment. The FitWorks class lineup offers cardio, strength and stretching opportunities with top-notch instructors whose main drive is the guidance and safety of class participants. Instructors meet

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and strength. Affordable and flexible membership options with no initiation fee include the “Basic” membership for use of the fitness floor for self-guided workouts and the “Plus” for use of the fitness floor and unlimited classes. With hours and classes to accommodate busy schedules and a convenient location, FitWorks makes it easy to fit fitness into your life. Visit bcrd.org for tws more info.

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oin Expedition Inspiration for a fun and festive evening on February 11, 2012! Revel in our passion for the cure on Saturday, Feb. 11 at The Valley Club in Hailey, and help us raise money for breast cancer research. The festive event offers jubilant snowshoe participants the opportunity to stroll the gentle Valley foothills while tipping glasses of bubbly and basking in the glow of a winter sunset. Inside the majestic Valley Club, celebrants have their choice of bidding on over 100 fabulous silent auction items. The ever-buoyant auctioneer Larry Flynn will conduct the feverish live auction with his usual aplomb, selling exotic trips to lucky attendees eager to fund a cure. Jazz vocalist Susan Fowler will entertain during an evening already loaded with fun for all. Live auction items include a 2012-2013 season ski pass from Sun Valley Company, two nights for two people at the Idaho Rocky Mountain Ranch, four nights for four at Glacier National Park, a trap shooting with All-American “shooting couple” Gary and Mari McStay, and more! Individual tickets are $95 per person and are available online at the Expedition Inspiration Fund’s website, http://www.expeditioninspiration. org. You can also call the office at 208-726-6456 or mail ticket payment to P.O. Box 4289, Ketchum, ID 83340. 50/50 raffle tickets are also available online and will be sold at the event. Raffle tickets are $10 each or $100 for 12. The winner does not need to be prestws ent at the event. We hope to see you there!

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conditions. With the recent snowfall, and now just a few days after National Ski & Safety Week, I thought it appropriate, though not the most glamorous, to discuss NARSID in this issue of Health and Wellness. You can reduce the risk of NARSID through your own actions by being prepared and aware. Always ski or ride with a partner within viewing distance. Take a minute and look at: www. deepsnowsafety.org—an excellent resource for skiers and riders—to see how you can learn how to avoid being a victim of a deep-snow/tree-well immersion accident. Ski fast... Think snow... Ski safe! Hailey Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has been in the Valley since 2004. Glen D. Shapiro, M.D., received world-class training in orthopedics and sports medicine during his fellowship. He applies that knowledge and experience with a local, hometown-physician feel, while delivering professional state-of-the-art

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and support commensurate with that lifestyle. A focus on wellness has evolved locally in recent years, emphasizing the relationship between an individual’s physical health and emotional wellbeing. Many of our customers have identified their Four Seasons spa as a “necessity” in their busy lives, providing an opportunity for a moment of stillness and reflection, thereby promoting more complete relaxation for a better night’s sleep. Such therapeutic ritual has the capacity to induce a peace and calmness at the conclusion of the day. An alternative tradition advocates sunrise application of hydrotherapy prior to venturing into the workplace. Certainly a soak in a Hot Springs spa or a Lap in the Arctic Ocean is the perfect ending to an active day on the hills and trails of our playground, as well as the perfect antidote to the stress and pressures often present in our daily lives. A spa from Four Seasons can provide

t Hailey Yoga Center, our primary focus is on yoga and your well-being. We offer a variety of regularly scheduled classes to meet a wide range of levels and interests. Some of our classes, like Yin/ Restorative and Yin and Yang, are more reflective and nurturing in nature, while our Flow to Music and Level 2&3 classes can provide an upbeat and engaging challenge. For students who fall in between, we have a number of Level 1&2 and All-Level options. Our regular classes are supplemented with specialty classes including Intro to Yoga, Yoga as Support for Cancer Patients and their families, meditation, Pranayama (yoga of breath), workshops with guest instructors, Yoga teacher training, and more. We are thrilled to be continuing our seventh year of operation in a beautiful new location at 113 E. Bullion St., Unit C, in the alley between Yellow Brick Road and Wood River Land Trust. Our new space is sunny, warm and intimate. Even though

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DESTINATION, from page 1 businesses who join SVWI as Wellness Partners can be featured on the Website, in monthly wellness wire e-news, on social media and in media and marketing outreach efforts. The Wellness Institute also has begun organizing events outside the Wellness Festival. Extreme ski champion Kristen Ulmer, who approaches skiing from a Buddhist mindset, will conduct a “Ski to Live: A Unique Mindset Ski and Snowboard Clinic” March 8 through 10 in conjunction with the Sun Valley Snowsports School. In April, master herbalist David Crow will teach a workshop titled the Pharmacy of Flowers and Contemplate Aromatherapy. “We want to partner with others, such as the St. Luke’s Foundation and Zenergy, so that we’re bringing in nationally known speakers every month, every weekend,” said Maricich. “We’re hoping to hold a yoga festival. We’d like to offer accredited classes, too.” Health and fitness has long been a part of Sun Valley’s history dating back to those who came for therapeutic dips in local hot springs to the naval hospital that occupied Sun Valley Lodge during World War II, Maricich noted. Now, it’s time for the community to establish its niche in what is the largest growing segment of the travel industry, he added. “Some might call Sun Valley a sacred place because of its mountain lifestyle and living in nature,” he said. “Our meditation is a mountain bike ride or taking a couple runs on Baldy. Our campus is better than any you’ll find in New York.” tws

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arrison Insurance has been a Hailey business since 1988. Originally started as a life and health agency, property and casualty licenses were added in 2005. They are now an independent agency with the SIAA and offer multiple carriers for every line of insurance. As agents, they pride themselves on finding the right company and policy for each individual’s needs, and, truly have all kinds of insurance for all kinds of people. Every request for quote goes to multiple carriers for your comparison. Kathleen originally moved to the Valley in the ‘70s after graduating from the University of Southern California and started Harrison Insurance in 1988. Shannon is from Iowa and is a graduate of Des Moines Community College. She has a background in customer service with Allied Insurance. Both are fully licensed agents and can help with any of your insurance questions. The primary goal of Harrison Insurance is to offer excellent service to their clients. Kathleen stated, “ We are here to serve and to educate our clients about their insurance policies and what type of coverage they need.” Call them today to determine how “ fit” your insurance is. tws

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he first 10-week session of Mindful Movement for Kids is under way, led by Debra Drake at her new MOVE studio in Ketchum. Participating mommies and children are having a wonderful time together. But the program is about much more than just fun. Its goal is to foster children’s balanced brain development—preparing them for the great adventures of school and life. The program incorporates the Nurturing Pathways curriculum developed over a decade by Christine Roberts in Seattle. Roberts drew on insights from neuroscientists, child development specialists, and attachment theory psychologists. Her guiding principle is that movement and sensory experiPHOTO: Amy Tay

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ence stimulate the growth of neural pathways in the brain. The more varied the movements and experiences, the more complex and balanced the neural circuitry becomes. A second principle emphasizes the importance of healthy bonding between parent and child. Secure attachment gives a child confidence to experiment with unfamiliar movements and explore an ever-enlarging world of sensory experience—which in turn fosters neural growth. The program is designed for children from age three months to six years—the critical years during which children’s brains develop and their personalities take shape. There are age-appropriate classes for babies, waddlers, and toddlers. Child and parent develop intimacy, trust and self-confidence while playing together. This makes the program especially valuable for new mothers who may not yet be entirely confident in their roles. There’s more about the program at www. mindfulmovement4kids. com. Or ask Debra for information at 7210444. tws

BOARD MEMBERS

Sun Valley Wellness Institute board members are Nick Maricich, Cheryl Welch Thomas, Michael Cortese, Pam Jonas, Cathie Caccia, Marcia Duff, Dolora Deal, John Sofro, Chrissy Gove and Pirie Grossman.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Best-selling author and renowned brain scientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor will deliver the keynote presentation at the 2012 Sun Valley Wellness Festival held May 25 through 28 over Memorial Day Weekend in Sun Valley. Her presentation will be at 6 p.m. Friday, May 25, at the Sun Valley Inn. Taylor, a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist, experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain in 1996. On the afternoon of this rare form of stroke (AVM), she could not walk, talk, read, write, or recall any of her life. It took eight years for Dr. Taylor to successfully rebuild her brain— from the inside out. In response to the swelling and trauma of the stroke, which placed pressure on her dominant left hemisphere, the functions of her right hemisphere blossomed. She is the author of The New York Times best-selling memoir about her recovery from her stroke and the insights she gained into the workings of her brain, entitled My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey. She was one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2008. She has been interviewed by Oprah and Dr. Oz on The Oprah Winfrey Show and her story is being made into a feature film directed by Ron Howard. For tickets and information, go to www.sunvalleywellness. org tws

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shley Judd, actress, activist and humanitarian, is well known for starring in both box office hits and independent films about very personal stories. On Feb. 20 and 21, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-Wood River Valley (NAMI–WRV) will be hosting Ms. Judd for an intimate evening at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley, where she will share her stories of advocacy with our community. A luncheon will be held the following day at the home of the Flynt family to raise funding and awareness for NAMI–WRV programs. The stories Judd will share are not about being a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress. As a board member for Population Services Internation-

al (PSI) and as Global Ambassador for YouthAIDS, Judd speaks on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves. Judd says, “The more we hear their stories, the more motivated we are to heal them and the social systems that victimized them in the first place. I believe with all my soul that the art of compassionate witnessing is at the core of global change and peace building.” Judd has traveled the world to do international public health work, experiencing firsthand the connection between poverty, illness and gender inequality, and how that sets up the pain and degradation that is sex and labor slavery. She has spoken about these issues at the General Assembly at the UN. Judd says, “I don’t do it because I’m an actor. I do it

because I’m a human being.” She will be starring in the new series,” Missing”, which premieres March 15 on ABC. Call NAMI–WRV at 720-9145 for further details. tws

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hurt for a year—I could only ride my bike every other day—but after three sessions with Jessica, I could ride my bike with no fear of injury, aggravation or making the pain worse.”

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ealth is a choice and does not just happen by chance, as many people believe. Our goal at Quantum Healing Arts is to find problems before they make you sick and before they cost you an arm and a leg. Dr. Maria Maricich of Quantum Healing Arts is a functional-medicine and holistic doctor as well as a chiropractor. Functional medicine looks at the underlying metabolic imbalances that lead to disease. For example, in the case of weight gain, the problem usually arises from one of the following: hidden food sensitivity, hormone imbalance, brain dysfunction, stress or systemic inflammation. These imbalances then lead to food cravings, depression and fatigue, further escalating the problem. Such imbalances must be addressed before you can

achieve lasting weight loss. The chiropractic offered by Dr. Maria is wellness chiropractic. That means you use it to achieve greater wellness, not just for back pain. Everyone develops subluxations! Subluxations are areas of spinal tension or misalignment. They are caused byÂ stressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;physical, mental or emotional. Subluxations diminish nerve flow from the brain to the body. DiminishedÂ nerve flow means less than optimal function and can lead to many health problemsÂ includingÂ pain or disease.Â Subluxations also diminish life force in the body.Â Dr. Maria uses a soft-touch method of chiropractic, or gentle instrument, to clear subluxationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; never any aggressive crackingtype manipulations. Research shows that people who receive regular soft-touch/ stress-reducing chiropractic care

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t. Luke’s Center for Community Health supports St. Luke’s mission to “improve the health of people in our region.” The Center provides a variety of health services including health promotion, education, and community health events and screenings. The staff works to find appropriate resources to support the physical and mental health specific to any individual, family, or community group. Services include: • Information and referral

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re you not where you’d like to be with your health? Dr. Jody Stanislaw can help. As a naturopathic physician, Dr. Stanislaw respects the importance of giving you the time you need to explain your health concern, and truly be understood. Her patients enjoy less stress, more energy, a stronger immune system, elimination of allergies, improved digestion, better sleep, weight loss, and more. Whether you have a specific condition, or just want to feel better, Dr. Stanislaw will spend 90 minutes with you during your initial appointment to fully address your concern(s) and to develop a thorough plan for improving your health. Your individualized treatment plan will include natural therapies, such as nutritional medicine, herbs, stress relief techniques, counseling, and/or supplements. Furthermore, if you would like to improve your nutrition, lose weight, or adopt any other healthy lifestyle habit, her 12-week LiveWell program will give you the tools you need to achieve success. The reason why Dr. Stanislaw is an expert in healthy living is because it became prescribed to her as a way of life at the age of seven, when she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. It was this experience that lead her to pursue a career of helping others and she now enjoys helping others feel the wonderful effects of healthy living. Whether you have a diagnosed condition or you just want to improve your overall health, send an e-mail to DrJody@DrJodyND.com to schedule your free 10-minute consultation. You’ll be glad you did! tws

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etchum-Sun Valley—a concentrated city full of health enthusiasts and fitness gurus looking for their next hill to climb, mountain to ski, or terrain to ride. If I’m speaking to you, listen up! Look no further than the Sawtooth Mountain country for your next adventure to fill your outdoor recreation appetite. Assuming you’re already fit from the fall season, it’s time to get your winter fix in Stanley and the surrounding areas! Take your skis, snowshoes, and packs for a weekend of exercise and activities that will leave you wanting to soak in the hot springs. From perfectly groomed trails for classic cross-country and skate skiing, to snowshoeing and downhill skiing in the untouched, white-powder backcountry, the Sawtooth Mountain country has it all. Or, if you have an engine revving, adventuresome need for speed, then try out the endless first-class snowmobiling trails from Smiley Creek to Lowman to get the heart rate flowing. For those who just want a weekend away in the beautiful world of winter, your exercise couldn’t be more picturesque. Taking a leisurely ski trip into the wilderness of Alturas Lake, walking amongst the Sawtooth Mountains, having a picnic along Redfish Lake, taking pictures of the White Cloud Mountains or sitting in the Stanley hot springs—you’ll find it all within the Sawtooth Mountain country. What about summer, you ask? Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, trail running, rafting, climbing, walking through history, camping, listening to live music, or horseback riding—summer in the Sawtooth Mountains epitomizes what it means to have endless recreational opportunities beginning when the sun rises until the sun sets; and even then the night is young for those creative individuals that strap on the headlamp and head into the wilderness – unlimited health wellness and fitness for your mind and body. Want to learn more about how the Sawtooth Mountains can help you stay healthy and fit? Visit our website at www.stanleycc.org for all of the details. tws

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tudio MOVE was born of necessity. In searching for a place to offer her Mindful Movement for Kids program, Debra Drake realized there was a need in Ketchum for a high-quality space where freelance fitness instructors could offer original programs that didn’t fit the current agenda of the established clubs. Debra needed a studio with a full-mirrored wall, a professionalquality floating floor, a great sound system, and a bright, appealing atmosphere. When she found an available 1,000-square-foot space in the Northwood Center—right in the heart of Ketchum’s north-end health club zone— she grabbed it and set out to create the most beautiful studio in the Valley. At MOVE, the program is created by the instructors and their clients, not the management. Supply and demand will determine the direction of programming. Hourly rates start low enough that instructors risk little if a new offering fails. If it succeeds, they will keep a larger share of the revenue they generate. No lease is required. The goal of MOVE is to encourage innovation, joy and success. MOVE also welcomes yoga, meditation, dance groups, personal trainers, solo practice sessions, children’s birthday parties, rehearsals, adult dance parties, meetings, etc. The Zumba crowd has already discovered MOVE. The floor holds up to 30 people, but still feels just right for two. The MOVE website shows what’s happening there now, and how to arrange a booking: www.studiomoveketchum.com. Debra Drake also answers questions at 721-0444. tws

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he non-profit Sun Valley Wellness Institute is dedicated to wellness of the mind, body, spirit and environment. Our mission is to inspire positive change. The SVWI promotes that mission by presenting and promoting wellness events and programs throughout the year, including the annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival in May. The SVWI website, www. sunvalleywellnessinstitute.com, offers a comprehensive online wellness resource directory with profiles of area wellness practitioners, businesses and organizations and a detailed calendar of events, and our marketing efforts help promote Sun Valley as a destination for wellness to thousands of wellness-seekers around the country. Our vision is to develop the

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ealth and wellness doesn’t need to be expensive, but where the expense really comes in is when you don’t take care of yourself and a medical intervention becomes necessary. Hospital stays are not cheap. Prevention and maintenance is. A pain pill four times a day for a sore back is not prevention and maintenance. No, that’s a time bomb waiting for your most inopportune time to create a need for a costly medical intervention. Symbiotic Systems Reflexology offers you a better option, a healing option. Today it’s more important than ever to get the most bang for your buck

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and reflexology offers you the most economical therapy available for three main reasons: First, results are fast, with many finding relief in the first few sessions. Second, since reflexology stimulates your whole body to come into balance with itself, you don’t need to spend hundreds of additional dollars on pills, herbs or supplements to manipulate your body chemistry, removing the possibility of harmful side effects. Third, according to clinical trials, foot reflexology causes a positive effect on 63 different conditions—at the same

time and for the same price! What could be more natural than a therapy that doesn’t seek to do anything more than restore balance to your body through stimulating the circulation of blood and nerve impulses throughout your body. Try it. Visit www. reflex4usa.com to see what medical centers say reflexology can help, then try the three-session introductory special. Maybe you’ll be helped, too. Please call 788-2012 for an appointment with Mark Cook, a Valley local for 22 years. tws

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ranquility Teahouse is the brainchild of Pam Colesworthy, as her love for teas and healthy food has been a passion for decades. Having successfully owned and managed several businesses in the Valley, Pam has turned her attention to the healthy lifestyle the community embraces. Her reason for opening: “I have seen teahouses grow and prosper in all different cities throughout the U.S. and feel this is a perfect opportunity to bring this idea to our Valley.” Join us on Facebook at tranquility teahouse or at tranquili-

tyteahouse.com Tranquility Teahouse is the only dedicated teahouse in the Wood River Valley offering a cozy and warm atmosphere to exhale and relax. With 30 different varieties of teas from Portland-based Toa of Tea®, small plates of food, sandwiches and soups, along with glutenfree sweet treats, it is truly a one-of-a-kind location. In addition, there are unique products such as tea canisters, teaware, crystals, essential oils and bath salts for sale. tws

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Wood River Mattress 208-788-4438 • 101 E. Bullion St., #1C • Hailey

ood River Mattress is a full-service mattress store where people can come and select from a full range of different kinds of mattresses, including: memory foam/gel mattresses, natural latex foam mattresses, and traditional coilspring mattresses. Wood River Mattress has mattresses at all price levels and budgets. Owner Scott Shane has been in the furniture/mattress business for almost 15 years and has a strong knowledge of mattress and sleep technologies and will properly fit the customer for the right mattress. Customer satisfaction is Wood River Mattress’s number one priority. We are the only full-service mattress store in the Wood River Valley and offer a wide selection tws of beds at city prices!

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athy Swink and Paula Shaffer opened Valley Apothecary pharmacy in June, 2011. Cathy enjoys skiing, golfing and activities with her children, Will and Jesse, while Paula enjoys fishing, hiking, softball and golf. Cathy and Paula have practiced pharmacy in various environments throughout the past decade. With experience in hospital, retail, didactic, recruiting and corporate, the two were drawn to the customer-focused setting that community pharmacy provides. As career-driven and independently motivated women, a partnership and ownership venture was a natural

progression. Valley Apothecary offers a locally-owned prescription venue with the familiarity and friendliness of a traditional community pharmacy. Valley Apothecary pharmacists are specially trained and members of the Pharmacy Compounding Centers of America. This association affords additional expertise and consulting resources to provide male/female hormone replacement, veterinary and other patient-specific formulations. In addition, Valley Apothecary accepts most insurance plans (including Medicare and Tricare), and can readily fill all “regular” prescriptions as well. tws

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Sun Valley, Idaho Memorial Day Weekend

Over 50 presentations on Mind, Body and Spiritual Wellness

Schedule a metabolic assessment to discover the most effective weight loss program for you.

131 4th St. E, Ste. 310, Ketchum

May 25-28

MARCH Ski To Live mindset ski clinic led by Kristen Ulmer, in partnership with Zenergy Mandala Painting Workshop APRIL Contemplative Aromatherapy & Pharmacy of Flowers with master herbalist David Crow

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Restorative Yoga with Katherine Pleasants PHOTO & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

very weekend, Katherine Pleasants watches skiers drag their aching quads into her yoga studio. As the shades drop, darkening the room, they assume an inverted pose, walking their legs up the wall as they lie on their backs, a blanket underneath the arch in their backs. Within minutes, they zone out. A snore comes from one; a look of bliss on another—so content she fails to hear Pleasants move on to the next pose. Seventy-five minutes later, with a few more deep relaxation poses under their belt, they’re ready to pound the slopes again. “Restorative yoga is often called the ‘dessert of yoga’—who doesn’t like to relax!” said Pleasants. “By the end, your muscles feel light as a feather, like JellO.” It’s the deep relaxation that distinguishes restorative yoga from more active forms of yoga designed to build muscle and cardio strength. The deep relaxation is designed to reduce blood pressure and muscle tension and relieve the effects of chronic stress, sleep disorders and a busy mind. Pleasants took her first class in restorative yoga in 2004 and fell in love with it. “I was the typical Sun Valley person, running triathlons, hiking and skiing all the time—I didn’t have that balance to take an hour and 15 minutes of downtime. I learned how to relax in a backbend pose and was sold,” she said. Pleasants has since become a certified instructor. She has studied with physical therapist Judith Lasater, known as the restorative yoga guru. And she

“By the end, your muscles feel light as a feather, like Jell-O.” –Katherine Pleasants

will take additional courses this coming month. “Restorative yoga is perfect for the Sun Valley lifestyle where we go go go and don’t give ourselves permission to relax,” Pleasants said. “ ‘Yoga Magazine’ even had an article about how Lance Armstrong does it because he knows the value of downtime as an elite athlete.” A variety of people attend Pleasants’ class, including mother-daughter combos, mother-son combos, world-class athletes and people who want to immunize themselves against stress. As they enter, they help themselves to a variety of props designed to make the poses comfortable so they can relax. Among them: long hard pillows called bolsters; blocks, blankets, sandbags, straps to wrap around their knees to hold them in place, and the all-important silk eye pillows that quiet their tendency to want to check the time, look outside or check out the person next to them. Pleasants leads them through four poses, including the inverted pose, allowing up to 15 minutes for each. The backbend, which involves arching the back over props, is one of the best poses there is for

Katherine Pleasants poses among some of Gallery DeNovo’s art in the Susan Desko/Tim Seamons Lake Creek home.

pregnant women, she says. It also helps those with colds and allergies breathe easier since it opens up the chest. Twists, which involve lying on the side, are good for the spine and digestive problems. And the forward bend is very nurturing. “The hardest part is quieting the mind so you’re not thinking about what’s for dinner or wondering whether you let the dog out,” Pleasants said. “That’s one reason why you have to have an environment like the gyms can provide. If you’re home, the phone is ringing or your husband wants dinner… There’s just too much going on to truly relax.” tws

try it for yourself:

Katherine Pleasants offers restorative yoga at 5 p.m. Fridays and Sundays at Zenergy. She offers it at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays at the YMCA.

Glen D. Shapiro, MD FAAOS Hailey Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Winter Sports Specialist Fellowship trained - Board Certified (877) 754-6330 • (877) SKI-MD30

Zenergy Health Club and Spa 208-725-0595 • Ketchum

energy Health Club and Spa is now “10 years strong” and is the Wood River Valley’s premier choice for health and wellness. Zenergy’s reputation for delivering a truly first-class health club experience has gained national attention over the past few years and CNBC.com listed it as the fourth “most luxurious fitness club across America.” With its indoor and outdoor saline pools and Jacuzzi, almost 100 weekly group fitness and yoga classes, and an award-winning spa, Zenergy provides its members and guests with an exceptional experience. Nonmembers can enjoy everything Zenergy has to offer with a complimentary day pass that is included with all one-hour spa treatments. Zenergy recently remodeled its lobby boutique, featuring the latest in fitness, yoga, and casual attire. The Zenergy Boutique is

open to the public and includes a complimentary day pass with all purchases over $150. Going well beyond the typical health club and spa, Zenergy also offers a diverse array of presentations and interactive wellness discussions. The club features numerous events, lectures, and workshops throughout the year in addition to live poolside music in the summer, nutrition talks, and their own Wine Lovers Experience. In the community, Zenergy and its nearly 100 employees are closely involved with a number of non-profits, from the Share Your Heart Ball to the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation and the Wounded Warriors – just to name a few. If you would like to learn more about the Zenergy experience or take a tour of the club, please contact Beryl or Kerry at 208.725.0595. tws

briefs Pints for Parkinson’s Fundraiser at the Sawtooth Brewery this Friday Michael Jackson is the best beer critic. Ever. And Michael Jackson had Parkinson’s. Join us at Sawtooth Brewery on January 27 at 6pm for a fundraiser for Pint’s for Parkinson’s and to help our Bartender, John Richards, complete his nationally recognized documentary about Michael Jackson and the impact he has had on the craft beer industry. Along with Sawtooth Brewery, Alaskan Brewing Co. and Full Sail Brewing Co. are sponsoring the event. A $20 donation at the door gives you free beer until the designated beer

is gone. The donation will also give you an entry into the raffle for an Alaskan Brewing Co. snowboard, a DVD of Beer Hunter when it is released, and an invitation to the Idaho premier. We will show footage of interviews with Michael Jackson throughout the evening, and the filmmaker will be on hand to discuss the movie. The snowboard will be raffled off the following evening, Saturday, January 28 at 9pm, at Sawtooth Brewery’s Pray for Snow Party. INFO: please visit www.sawtoothbrewery.com or contact Kevin Jones, Business Manager, at (208) 450-9324.

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NEw LOCATION 113 East Bullion, Unit C, Hailey www.haileyyoga.com • 208.788.8773

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