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Muffy on VAMPS: “We’re not just teaching them to ski or giving them a niche of women they can ski with and relate to, we’re giving them confidence.”

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La Boheme Beckons BY KAREN BOSSICK

hen “La Boheme” takes the stage of the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater next Wednesday, Sun Valley Opera will mark a new high note. “La Boheme” is the first staged opera the organization has produced since it was founded 11 years ago. Sun Valley Opera is marking its milestone with a three-day Winter Extravaganza that includes a glamorous Diva Cocktail Party featuring performances by the stars of “La Boheme,” including Tony Award winner Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller, on Feb. 11. A Broadway & Beyond concert will follow on Feb. 12, featuring “La Boheme” stars singing favorite show tunes, such as “Memory” from “Cats,” and operatic numbers. A fully staged production of Utah Lyric Opera’s “La Boheme” will cap the three-day extravaganza on Feb. 13. The Sun Valley Opera staged a production of Donizetti’s comic opera, “Don Pasquale,” at the Community School Theater with four singers in 2004. But it was not fully staged and there were no subtitles because it was in English. What makes this production possible is the newly remodeled Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater with its state-of-the-art lighting and acoustics, said opera co-founder Frank Meyer. The facility, which holds 500 people, features equipment for subtitles and backdrops. Even the Sun Valley Opera House was not built for a production like this in mind—there are no wings there, no place for artists to change costumes or makeup, Meyer added. “Of course, this particular opera doesn’t require a large set. It’s almost like being in someone’s living room,” he said. “La Boheme,” written by Giacomo Puccini in the mid-1890s, revolves around young bohemians living in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Rodolfo, a poet, falls in love with an embroiderer named Mimi when she borrows some matches for her candles. Alas, it’s not to be a “happily-everafter story.” When Rodolfo realizes he is too poor to care for Mimi when

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Muffy Ritz acknowledges that the name Vamps is a little racey. Better that, she quips, than WIMPS, or Women in Muffy’s Programs. STORY & PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK

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’mon!” exhorts Muffy Ritz, dangling a bunch of wine glasses in front of a line of female skiers. Each woman skate skis past her, taking a glass and gulping its contents before tossing it aside in the snow. It looks like a game. But Ritz is teaching her Vamps the finer points of grabbing liquid refreshment during a race like the Boulder Mountain Tour without having to stop. Ritz has taken women places they never thought they would go since she started her Vamps—Vomen and Muffy’s Programs—16 years ago. She’s gotten them racing in the Boulder Mountain Tour. She’s taken them to the 50-kilometer American Birkebeiner in Wisconsin, putting them up in the Ritz family home where dear old Mom regales them with stories of her exuberant child. And next week she’s taking 18 Vamps to Italy to race in the World Masters Games at the site of the 2008 Torino Olympics while seven others traipse to Birkebeiner. Last Wednesday Ritz was inducted into the Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame for her role in founding and nurturing what is the largest—and, most would argue, the

most lively—women’s Nordic program in the country. “We’re not just teaching them to ski or giving them a niche of women they can ski with and relate to, we’re giving them confidence,” says Ritz, who moved to Sun Valley from Minnesota in 1990 to coach the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s Nordic team under Rick Kapala. “I want them to follow my example, to be motivated, to never give up, to get out of their shell and so something different, to be proud of themselves.” The Vamps had its genesis in a simple request by Ketchum resident Carol Rank, a former competitive horse rider, who wanted Ritz to teach her how to train more effectively. That initial clinic of four has grown to 140, divided into groups with names like the Amps, Champs, Supertramps and Scamps. The coaching staff includes an impressive array of coaches with Olympic and U.S. Ski Team credentials to their names, including Ritz, who once coached the U.S. Cross-Country Ski Team. “The growth of this organization is quite remarkable and each year its numbers grow,” says Jenny Busdon, herself a longtime Nordic instructor. “Muffy has put her heart and soul into making it the huge success it is.”

From Buck Hill, Minnesota, to skinny skis Originally a cross-country runner and alpine ski racer, Ritz took up cross-country skiing on a lark while a student at the University of Colorado. In two years she was ranked the fourth best female skier in the nation. A year later she was named to the U.S. Ski Team. Since, she’s won the prestigious American Birkebeiner race a couple times and she’s won her age category in World Cup Masters competitions numerous times, despite going up against a tenacious Russian woman who pushes her every time. Knowing how women thrive on social events, Ritz kicks off each season with a cocktail party, which segues into other particles such as Dress like a Vamp Day and even a pajama party, in which the women ski around the Sun Valley Nordic Center in their PJs. But feminine touches are served up with a dose of what Ritz calls “castor oil”—tough workouts that she promises will pay off in the long run. Dryland training is like boot camp with women bounding up and down Dollar Mountain and carrying boulders from one spot to another. Each woman is encouraged to tackle the Vamps Challenge,

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February 6, 2013

Film Fest Nabs Jodie Foster BY KAREN BOSSICK

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Rasping Teeth With David Wax Museum BY KAREN BOSSICK

t’s a dentist’s pièce de résistance—a jawbone with loosened teeth that rattle, producing a buzzing sound when slapped. In the hands of David Wax Museum, the donkey’s jawbone, also known as a quijada, adds pizzazz to an innovative style of music Wax calls “Mexo-Americana.” The four-member band will introduce it to Sun Valley music lovers at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Sun Valley Opera House. “The donkey’s jawbone is something we found in southern Veracruz and I couldn’t live without it,” said Wax. “We use it in our concerts along with a Peruvian box called a cajon, a Mexican acoustic bass, and an assortment of accordions and different sizes of Mexican guitars.” The variety of eclectic instruments they play led the Massachusetts singer to dub his band the David Wax Museum. “I’ve always been interested in old styles of music and old instruments so the ‘museum’ part of the name gives the idea of old, offbeat music like you might find in a museum,” he said. This museum music gathers no dust, however. Instead, this Americana roots-Mexican folk music has been gathering a following, whether the band is being featured on NPR’s “Mountain Stage,” “World Café” or “All Things Considered.” A Time magazine reviewer praised the group for their virtuosic musical skill and virtuous harmonies. And the Boston Globe called its fourth album,

“Knock Knock Get Up,” one of the best local albums of 2012. Wax never considered a music career when he was studying Latin American history at Harvard University. But he became enchanted with the instruments and beats of Mexican folk music while doing volunteer work in Mexico during the summer of 2001. So much so that he found himself returning to Mexico yearly. By the time he graduated from college, he was dialed in to music. “What I found so compelling is how music allows us to connect with people,” he said. “It’s so positive cross-culturally.” Wax teamed up with violinist and singer Suz Slezak and eventually the two added two more band members. They’re slated to play with Widespread Panic and the Black Crowes in the 2013 Wakarusa Festival in the Arkansas Ozarks. “I think we have a voice that’s very unique,” Wax said. “We work within the Americana framework, but we’ve added a lot of different types of rhythm and a lot of different colors. And I think people find it refreshing.” The concert is part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Winter 2012-2013 Winter Performing Arts Series and part of The Center’s multidisciplinary project: “Crossing Cultures: Ethnicity in Contemporary America.” Tickets are $20 for Center members, $30 for non-members and $10 for students 18 and under, available at sunvalleycenter. org, by phone at 208-726-9491 or at The Center, Fifth and Washington streets in Ketchum. tws

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Free Family Day at The Center Families are invited to tour the exhibition Crossing Cultures at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Ketchum, and then create family flags and albums that illustrate their own unique family story. Crossing Cultures looks at images and symbols traditionally associated with certain cultures—like pagodas, cowboys, piñatas and Native American designs and forms—and shows how artists have used such images in their art to question and broaden traditional categories of race, culture and ethnicity.

ou might say the Sun Valley Film Festival has arrived—and it’s only heading into its second year. The Film Festival announced this week that Academy Awardwinning actress Jodie Foster, recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards for her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, will be a featured guest at the 2013 Sun Valley Film Festival. Foster, who enjoys visiting Sun Valley, will discuss her career and answer questions from the audience during a free Coffee Talk on the morning of Sunday, March 17. She will also present the Sun Valley Film Festival Vision Award during the Alaska Airlines Après-Ski Closing Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening. “I love Sun Valley and am happy to support this new film festival that is building on the incredible heritage of a beautiful place,” she said. “We are thrilled to have Jodie join us this year,” added Film Festival Executive Director Teddy Grennan, who secured Ketchum’s Scott Glenn and his

new movie last year. “Although the festival is only in its second year, the interest we have been generating from filmmakers around the globe, from industry visionaries like Jodie and from movie lovers across the country, has been remarkable.” Foster, a Yale University graduate, is one of the most respected actresses in Hollywood today with 50 feature films as an actor or director. She began acting in commercials at 3 as The Coppertone Girl before going on to become a regular in “My Three Sons,” “The Courtship of Eddie’s Father,” and “Mayberry RFD.” By 13 she had received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as the preteen prostitute in “Taxi Driver.” She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1989 for playing a rape victim in “The Accused” and nabbed a second two years later for her role in “The Silence of the Lambs.” She received a fourth nomination for playing a hermit in “Nell,” supplementing it with a long string of awards that includes three Golden Globe awards, a Screen Actors Guild award and three British Academy of Film and Television Arts

awards. She directed “Little Man Tate” in 1991 and followed that up by directing “Home for the Holidays” and “The Beaver.” This year’s Film Festival, sponsored by Zions Bank, will be held March 14 through 17. The festival will kick off with Will McCormack, who produced “Celeste & Jesse Forever,” hosting the inaugural Sun Valley Screenwriter’s Lab from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Sun Valley Opera House. Built to Spill and Finn Riggins will perform at the opening event party at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Whiskey Jacques’ in Ketchum. For more information, go to sunvalleyfilmfestival.org tws

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Center staff will lead tours at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., and families should plan to arrive in time for one of these tours. The Center’s free Family Day projects are inspired by current gallery exhibitions. Many activities require adults to be hands-on helpers to their children. No advance registration is necessary. Crossing Cultures: Ethnicity in Contemporary America will be on view through Feb. 23. For information about all tours, lectures and other programs related to the exhibition, visit www. sunvalleycenter.org.

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Girlfriend’s Cabaret Luncheon Thursday “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” is the theme of this year’s Girlfriend’s Cabaret Luncheon being staged by St. Thomas Playhouse (STP) at the Elkhorn Springs restaurant. The luncheon, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, will focus on the musical “My Fair Lady,” which the theater group will present in October. All funds from the event will go toward supporting performing arts programs, camps, scholarships and productions.

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Attendees will be greeted with champagne and appetizers before being served a gourmet three-course luncheon catered and designed by Chef Laura Apshaga. Wine will be served throughout the event. Actors of all ages from recent STP musical shows will perform songs as entertainment. There also will be four raffle packages, silent auction items and live auction items. For reservations and more information call Cherie Kessler at 726-5349.

Wednesday, February 13th LA BoHÈme with the UTAH LyrIC oPerA Community Campus For information and tickets: 208.726.0991 or www.sunvalleyopera.com

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here’s a well-established tendency to take where we are for granted. We anticipate tomorrow and then ignore it on arrival, as another tomorrow beckons. Also, there are always things to do, itches to scratch, that detract us from the wonders. This rare, once-ina-lifetime place, out of sight and relatively inaccessible, surely had to be savored, explored and treasured, yet here we were, occupied with drying our laundry, the banal masking the transcendent. The clouds that congested the valley floor cleared during the night and we woke to a sunny day and azure skies. The sherpas brought, to the tents, the hot drink of our choice while we were still clearing the cobwebs. After that came the twice-a-day ritual, a tub of hot ‘washi watta.’ Bill and Glenn Janss finally got their chance to sleep in. The Tibetan village of Beding was also coming to life. Our little expedition energized the town. About two dozen porters were hired here, half of them sherpanis—women. Farmers with food

were delivering their goods. The rest of the town was going about its daily business. After a quick breakfast, a few of us walked up into town. The ever-curious Cam disappeared into the monastery, while I walked the numerous narrow passages among the stone and wattle houses. Women were heading for the village well to fetch water, a picturesque straightjacket of ancient ways. An elderly man sat in his tiny, sunny, east-facing yard. He wore a wide-brimmed black hat, a signature of eastern Tibet, and of the Buddhist Kagyu lineage that served it. The Khampa guerillas also wore tall black hats, proudly strutting their stuff in Kathmandu’s bazaars. I nodded to the gentleman. He rose, went inside, and reappeared with several used household items, all for sale. I smiled, bowed, backed away, said, ‘tukche’ (thank you), and continued to wander wherever the eye wanted to go. In the early morning’s clear sharp light, everything was vivid. I infiltrated like a wisp of cloud, the camera clicking, clicking. It was early October, peak foliage season, which consisted of patches of clinging auburn scrub

Himalayan poppies in a glacial wash, 17,000 feet.

amid rock upon rock. Aside from gathering the drying laundry, we also had to retool from the low country to alpine gear. No more shorts and Tshirts; now, thermal underwear, long pants, warm socks and heavy boots, sweaters and parkas, more water, frame packs, alpine goggles, hats, gloves and ice axes, carabiners and, hung on the outside of the pack,

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or the last couple of weeks the topic has been snow variability and its effects on our lives. Last week we covered falling snow. This week we’ll look at snow in the snowpack. Snow begins a metamorphosis soon after it lands on the snowpack. The Earth’s surface is constantly giving off heat, and is insulated by a blanket of snow in the winter. The temperature above the snowpack, however, changes by the hour. Vapor and liquid move through the snowpack, refreezing in different configurations depending on temperature, creating different snowpacks in the process. Two basic snowpacks are: bonded and faceted. A bonded snowpack occurs with consistent cloud cover and milder temperatures.This produces a fairly equivalent temperature throughout the snowpack. In turn, snow crystals will “round” and the molecular exchange within the snowpack

will foster bonding between grains. The outcome is a cohesive snowpack and great base for skiing and snowmobiling. A faceted snowpack occurs with long periods of clear, cold nights. The Earth’s heat and the cold air create a drastic temperature gradient in the snowpack. Vapor heated by the Earth rises rapidly. Some molecules escape, drying the snow, while others freeze directly onto singular, cup-like structures known as facets. This is what you may know as sugar snow and, when it’s loaded with new snow, it creates a weak, avalanche-prone layer. Try digging a snow pit in your yard to spot these layers yourself. Furthermore, always check the Sawtooth Avalanche Center’s advisory before taking off on backcountry adventures. Have a question or want to draft your own ERC Beat? Contact the Environmental Resource Center at reduce@ercsv.org or tws 208-726-4333.

Local School Wins Environmental Grant Students at the Community School in Sun Valley will participate in an environmental education service learning project for the next year. This activity is supported through a Project SITE sub-grant received from the Teaching Research Institute at Western Oregon University and is part of a larger U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant. The Community School has been awarded $5,000 to support the work students will be doing monitoring the health of Trail Creek. Students in grades K-12 will be the “stream keepers” of the portion of Trail Creek that runs through campus, under the leadership of eighth-grade teacher, Scott Runkel. Some of the activities students will undertake include studying the impacts of seasonal water release from the nearby dam and systematically monitoring the waters that flow around the school’s buildings. “Students will learn real field biology skills as they practice monitoring techniques and begin the data col-

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lection process,” Runkel explained. “Through partnerships with community organizations, they will become connected with professionals in the conservation and restoration fields. Students will learn the value of healthy streams and see the impacts that human development can have on water. In addition, we plan on creating a public site to display our data with the goal of moving the community to make changes, if changes are needed, to improve the health of the river.” The last time Trail Creek was monitored in any depth was a Department of Environmental Quality study conducted in 1993. A great deal has changed around the creek since then, including the threats of golf course and lawn runoff, siltation from reservoir release, sewage pollution and erosion from riparian encroachment. “We all look forward to doing some real science on this project,” said Runkel. “It is right in line with the Community School’s environmental vision and goals.”

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crampons. The sherpas served notice. It was time to clean up this messy living room and head for Nagaon at 13,555 feet. We began to thread the needle among these wild, shedding giants, whose size and imperatives rendered us irrelevant. We began to tws disappear into the world.

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A Thespian’s Life

Special Olympians Shine

BY JONATHAN KANE

or Wood River High School sophomore Taylor Lenane, carrying a 3.8 grade point average, an actor’s life is all that she desires. “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do,” she said. “It’s my main passion in life.” To that end Lenane is in her first year in the Wood River High School’s Performing Arts Academy and performed one of the leads in the school’s fall production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. “I’ve always been a performer at heart since I started dancing with Footlight Dance Centre at the age of three. Although I drifted away in about the fifth grade, it sparked my love for performing and for being in front of an audience. I just love the rush of pride and adrenaline that it gives you and I have no fear of public speaking or of being up in front of people.” Lenane’s debut was at the age of six in a camp production. “One of our teachers wrote a play and I got a part as a little worker bee. It was so cute and all I did was buzz around and I still have the costume from it. My memories were that I felt like a little star and that everyone was so happy. I also remember how all the cast felt really close and that it was a real bonding moment.” Lenane’s first real show was Charlotte’s Web. “It was a theater group in Bellevue and the show was at the nexStage Theatre. I played Templeton, the Rat. It really wasn’t hard to learn the lines but I was new to acting and I wasn’t used to sharing the spotlight with the other actors. I think I kind of overpowered everyone else,” she says with a laugh. Lenane really got to shine as Abigail in The Crucible—playing a young woman accused of being a witch. “It was really a great experience and the new theater at Wood River is really amazing. We did four shows and the play is really long but I had no problem with my lines. The show also connected a lot to our lives here in the Valley even though it’s set in the 1600s and Miller was commenting on the McCarthy

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“I just love the rush of pride and adrenaline that [performing in front of an audience] gives you…” –Taylor lenane

hearings of the 1950s. It showed how effective and devastating little rumors can be and how they can grow into something much larger. Things in a small town can get around so fast. The show was also a lot of work because the three leads had to carry so much of the responsibility. You certainly couldn’t be flaky and not show up on time and I also had to learn that the director has the final say. The show was also incredibly well received and I had a great time. Of course, you’re nervous for the first few moments and then it all comes together and starts to flow.” You can be sure that a lot of things will come together in this student’s bright future as an tws actress.

ome 120 athletes and their families enjoyed cabinfever-reliever sunshine Saturday as they participated in the Special Olympics Southeastern Idaho Regional Winter Tournament at Dollar Mountain and Sun Valley Nordic Center. The athletes, from Pocatello, Salmon, Jerome and other Magic Valley towns, took part in snowshoeing, giant slalom races, relays and Nordic races up to five kilometers. Among the local athletes representing Sun Valley’s Higher Ground was Thomas Moell, who took to cheering other athletes with a cowbell once he’d finished his own 500-meter and other cross-country ski races. The weather, with temperatures in the 30s, could not have been more perfect for the Special Olympics races—the first Sun Valley has hosted since the World Winter Games in 2009, said volunteer Lisa Huttinger. And the sun smiled equally resplendent on a variety of other

races going on over the weekend, including the Boulder Mountain Tour on the Harriman Trail and

the Laura Flood and Cheeso Memorial races on Baldy.

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he rock stars of breast cancer research will gather in Sun Valley Monday through Friday, Feb. 15, for the annual Laura Evans Memorial Breast Cancer Symposium. It will be part of a “Keep Abreast with Expedition Inspiration Week” that also includes the free Breast Cancer Open Forum on Wednesday, Feb. 13, and the 8th Annual Twilight Snowshoe and Auction on Friday, Feb. 15. This year’s theme is “The Role of Inflammation & Immunity in Breast Cancer Etiology and Treatment.” Sixteen scientists, clinical investigators and practicing clinicians from Stanford University, the University of Miami, the University of Verona and other institutions will share unpublished information, analyze breakthroughs and brainstorm advances in treatment during the week. They’ll share some of the latest research at the Breast Cancer Research Update, an open forum held free of charge to the public from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Sun Valley Inn’s Limelight Room B. Audience members will be able to ask questions during the forum, which is sponsored by St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation. “We are on the verge of uncovering so much information about each cancer’s unique drivers,” said breast cancer pathologist and survivor Dr. Kim Allison, an EI board member. “This knowledge should lead us to more targeted, personalized therapies that will deliver more cures for more patients.” Allison said the Expedition Inspiration symposium is a powerful event because of its singular focus on sharing ideas to move the field forward. “There is nothing quite like it.” The Open Forum will be streamed live at www.expeditioninspiration.org and will be available for view throughout the year on YouTube. To watch 2012 YouTube videos, visit www. youtube.com/user/BreastCancerEI and watch the “2012 Open Forum” playlist.

Mary L. “Nora” Disis, associate dean for Translational Health Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is trying to find new molecular immunologic targets in breast and ovarian cancer for the development of vaccine and cellular therapy. She holds several patents in the field of targeted cancer therapy and cancer diagnostics. COURTESY Photo

Though the researchers specialize in breast cancer, the Open Forum has relevance for all individuals affected by cancer, said Sun Valley breast cancer survivor Suzanne PereMulenos. “The progress investigators have made in breast cancer research has translated into improved treatment options for many, many other kinds of cancers,” she said. This year for the first time Expedition Inspiration’s Twilight Snowshoe will be held during the Symposium so that Symposium researchers can take part. The snowshoe will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at The Valley Club clubhouse north of Hailey. Cost is $75 and guests will enjoy a twilight snowshoe walk with a complimentary glass of champagne, a complimentary

cocktail, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and a super silent auction. Raffle tickets are also available for $100 for a chance to win the super silent auction item of your choice. Super silent auction items include a 2013-14 season ski pass from Sun Valley Company, a six-night stay at Kaha Lani Resort in Kauai, a five-night outdoor adventure at a luxury home on Lopez Island, and a cocktail party for 40 in a private home with entertainment by comedian Mike Murphy. The Ketchum-based Expedition Inspiration was founded by breast cancer survivor Laura Evans in 1995. For information, go to expeditioninspiration.org or call 208-726-6456. You can also like the Expedition Inspiration Fund on Facebook and follow @ BreastCancerEI on Twitter. tws

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Annual Skijoring Event Moves to Hailey This Year BY BALI SZABO

his year, the annual regional skijoring competition comes to Hailey. It will be held at The Cutters, at the east end of Myrtle Street, this Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 9-10, from noon to about 4 p.m. Admission is $5. The first of these events was held in Fairfield in 2001. This is a perfect sport for the Valley because it combines skiing and horseback ridingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;things we do around here. Competitors come from far and wide, including Utah, Colorado, Sandpoint, Idaho, Jackson, Wyo., Whitefish and Bozeman, Mont., and even my former home state of New Hampshire! Judging by the training runs of last Wednesday and Friday, this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event will be well attended. This is a great, fast-paced skill event perfect for us Attention Deficit Disorder-afflicted Americans. The electronic-clocktimed run takes about 14 to 16 seconds over an 800-foot obstacle course, the length of a track oval. Tenths of a second will separate winners from also-rans. This sport involves a horse, a rider and a skier who negotiate

the course at about 30 mph. The skiers are skilled downhillers, and many local skiers are part of various ski teams. The race involves teamwork between rider and mount, and skier and mount. Most competitors are also members of a team, which gives the riders access to more horses should there be a desire to change rides. No horse can run the course more than twice, but the riders can. Ranch horses are used because they are used to ropes. In this case, a 30foot rope goes from the saddlehorn to the skier. The obstacles consist of slalom poled gates on one side of the course, and jumps on the other. The skier crisscrosses the track from one side to the other. Additionally, there are five orange rings scattered over the course that the skier must grab and put around one arm. The Hailey race also includes an additional ring for the rider to grab. This is a fast-paced, bang-bang event. The $5000 purse is spread across several age divisions; 80 percent of the entrance fee is paid back to the contestants. The Saturday night party at Whiskeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s includes wagering on the outcome of the next dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

FOR THE LOVE OF DOG STORY & PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

he patient saunters into the treatment room. But, instead of jumping up on an examination table, he stands his ground, pointing his derriere in the air. Jared Higley rubs a bulbous-shaped laser gun over the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lower back, its purplish light casting a glow over the shaved patch. And, soon, Hankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tail is wagging . Laser therapy and other tools that have been applied to help two-legged patients are now going to the dogs at the Sun Valley Animal Center. The veterinary clinic a few miles south of Ketchum just started using a Class IV Therapy Laser, considered new technology in the United States, to reduce pain, inflation and scar tissue in dogs that have undergone surgery or are experiencing chronic arthritis. And a brand new underwater treadmill is sitting in its box awaiting the time when it can be put in place to treat dogs recovering from surgery or who have orthopedic problems, musculoskeletal disease, arthritis and obesity. The new equipment is part of the veterinary clinicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to offer a full-service Physical Therapy Unit, in addition to the elbow surgeries, acupuncture and other services it already offers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know dogs heal better with physical therapy, just like people,â&#x20AC;? said veterinarian Heidi Woog, who plans to get her physical therapy certification this summer, along with clinic veterinarian Maggie Acker. Among the first to be treated with canine laser therapy at the clinic was Hank, a 12-year-old yellow lab, who recently underwent surgery to clean out back discs that had caused sciatica. The sciatica kept him from getting around. Vet tech Jared Higley outfitted Hank with goggles to prevent exposure to his eyes from the laser treatment. Then he used the laser treatment on Hank for about a half-hour. Hank stood there lapping it up as if someone were rubbing his back. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had a dog complain yet!â&#x20AC;? Higley quipped. After a 15-minute treatment Hank was moving around the

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event, which adds to the pot. Each year a local organization is chosen to use the event site as a fundraiser. This year the 4-H Club Wild Riders will run the food concession stand. There

will also be a beer tent. This fun time is hosted by the Wood River Extreme Skijoring Association, esja.com, and the national organization, nasja.com. The Nationals are held at Red Lodge,

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clinic, nosing up to anyone he thought might give him a doggy biscuit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven laser treatments and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jumping in the car again. He hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done that for eight months,â&#x20AC;? said veterinarian assistant Sue Acker. Most chronic conditions show a positive response in three to four treatments, with dogs showing at least a 50 percent improvement in mobility and pain reduction, according to Laser Consultant Craig Hartshorn. The treated site feels better either immediately or within 12 to 24 hours after treatment. The canine laser treatment uses photons of lights from lasers to penetrate into the tissue, accelerate cellular reproduction and growth and increase the energy available to the cells so they can take on nutrients and get rid of waste products more quickly, said Woog. Treatments, which cost between $30 and $50, reduce pain and inflammation. They accelerate tissue repair and growth, stimulating fibroblasts to produce collagen to replace or repair tissue injuries. They also increase the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue to speed the healing of a wound. In addition, they reduce the formation of scar tissue and improve nerve function in impaired limbs. And they stimulate the immune system, Woog said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Laser therapy doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t require anesthesia. And it can be used for things like arthritis that surgery canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always address,â&#x20AC;? she added. The treadmillwill be used to help canines who have undergone back and other surgeries and canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do weight-bearing exercise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes the weight off joints that suffer from trauma or arthritis,â&#x20AC;? said Woog. tws

Save the Date: February 8th 2013 5pm to 8pm Come celebrate with us the Re-Grand Opening of the Senior Connection! Complete with Free Appetizers, a no host wine/beer bar, raffle prizes and so much more. Scoops will be open serving up delicious treats. Everyone is welcome, so gather up the family and come on down. Please join us as we celebrate this fabulous addition to the Wood River Valley! Just arrived Seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valentine Candy. Supplies limited shop early! For more information call 208-788-3468.

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she becomes ill, he abandons her in the hope that she will seek another, wealthier suitor. “ ‘La Boheme’ is one of the most popular operas of all time,” said Meyer. “It’s opera for everyone, with beautiful, memorable music and a simple love story. “It is also one of the world’s first reality shows, as audiences saw real people of everyday life with their joys and struggles, as opposed to gods, kings and mythology.” Utah Lyric Opera’s version of “La Boheme” is under the direction of Emmy-nominated screenwriter Elizabeth Hansen, who will set the play in the 1900s, rather than the 1800s. Pianist Lawrence F. Gee, assistant conductor at the New York City Opera under Beverly Sills, will accompany the performance. Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Mimi in Baz Luhrmann’s Broadway version of “La Bo-

heme.” She advises audience members to bring their hankies. “The tragedy of Rodolfo and Mimi allows the audience the cathartic experience of grieving and celebrating loves past and present,” she said. “Most of all, their universally-applicable story teaches us the eternal truth that the most important thing we can learn in this life is to love and be loved in return.”

Diva Party Kick Off Sun Valley Opera will kick off its Winter Extravaganza with a Diva Cocktail Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at The Valley Club north of Hailey off Buttercup Road. Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller and tenor Isaac Hurtado, whom Frank Meyer describes as “a matinee idol type,” will sing several selections. Tickets start at $125 and include admission to the “Broadway & Beyond” concert and “La Boheme.” Broadway & Beyond will

start at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Church of the Big Wood, Warm Springs and Saddle roads in Ketchum. Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller, tenor Isaac Hurtado, baritone Christopher Holmes and soprano Jennie Litster—all performers from “La Boheme”—will present a concert of opera and popular tunes, including “Memory,” “Think of Me,” “The Prayer,” “Luck Be a Lady,” “What Kind of Fool am I?” “Somewhere” and “The Impossible Dream.” Tickets are $30 online at sunvalleyopera.com or by calling 208-7260991. “La Boheme,” produced by the Utah Lyric Opera, will start at 7 p.m. at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater on the Community Campus in Hailey. The campus is at 1050 Fox Acres Road. Tickets are $15, available online at sunvalleyopera.com or by calling 208-7260991. tws

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ost moms would’ve settled for the voice teacher down the block. Not Tony Awardwinner Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller’s mother. When a well-known opera singer praised Lisa’s operatic qualities after hearing her sing at her brother’s Eagle Scout award ceremony, Mom decided only the best would do. “She said, ‘We need to find out who Pavarotti studied with.’ And then, in her wonderful, big-vision, tackle-your-biggest-dreams kind of way, she took it upon herself to go on a manhunt to find the best voice teacher in the world!” recalled Seegmiller, who will perform in Sun Valley Opera’s “La Boheme” on Feb. 13. As a pianist, who studied at the Juilliard School of Music, Seegmiller’s mother didn’t know opera. But she had heard of the famous redheaded soprano Beverly Sills and she stopped at nothing until she tracked Sills down and asked her who the best teacher in the world was. “Don’t trust anyone but Marlena Malas,” Sills replied. “It turned out that Marlena Malas was a legendary vocal instructor at the Juilliard School, who had indeed coached Pavarotti at high points in his career. My mother miraculously got through to her husband and set up an audition for me. I had a horrible sinus infection the day I auditioned. But when Marlena sat me down and asked me what I wanted, I said, ‘I want a legendary voice, and I want you to take me seriously.’ She accepted me into her studio and taught me how to sing for the next seven years,” said Seegmiller, who was 19 at the time. Seegmiller lived up to the promise that Malas saw in her. She accepted a Tony Award from the “handsome, charming very tall” Hugh Jackman for her portrayal of Mimi in Baz Luhrmann’s Broadway version of “La Boheme.” And then, on her daughter Ellie’s first birthday, she learned she’d received a Grammy nomination for Best Opera Recording for her role in the recording of “Volpone” with the Wolftrap Opera Company. “La Boheme” was her first role. “It was Marlena who told me to audition for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘La Boheme’ on Broadway. She knew he had just finished directing the film ‘Moulin Rouge’ with all the redheads and said, ‘He’ll hire you for your hair!’” Seegmiller recalled. “The accompanist at my lesson that day happened to be an assistant to a manager of singers and she commanded him to get me an audition. After seven call-backs, I was hired and my career began.” Some, of course, would say her career actually started in the living room of her family’s home where her mother involved her and her brothers in her Suzuki piano lessons and taught them to sing, play percussion instruments and xylophones. “My mother volunteered as a children’s chorister so she taught me many songs and facilitated my first performance as a singer at the age of 3 for a large church gathering. My family enjoyed putting on musical programs together—my three brothers and I sang together as my mother and father accompanied us on the piano and violin. We performed in church, at rest homes and elsewhere in the community until I left home to study at Yale University,” Seegmiller recalled. At one point, Seegmiller’s mother arranged an audition for her with JoAnn Ottley, the wife of the former conductor of the acclaimed Mormon Tabernacle Choir. “She told me I had ‘more instincts for singing’

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Lisa Hopkins Seegmiller says her mother hung the words from Dr. Suzuki, “Only practice on the days you eat,” in a golden frame on the family’s living room wall. “I read them almost every day growing up. My mother taught me focus, intensity, consistency, discipline and striving for only the best.” COURTESY PHOTO

“My family enjoyed putting on musical programs together.” –Lisa hopkins seegmiller than anyone she had ever worked with—so where she generally discouraged others, she encouraged me to pursue singing as a career. So my mother took her words seriously and switched her focus with me from piano to voice. I was grateful because playing the piano made me horrifically nervous, but singing was so natural to me.” Now 34, Seegmiller lives with her husband Travis and daughters Ellie Felice and Anna on a farm in her hometown of St. George, Utah. She just passed her hunter’s safety course and studies the behavior of the great white sharks (she would’ve been a marine biologist or a surgeon like her father if she hadn’t had that voice). She also analyzes great performances on YouTube, bottles venison, watches great films and reads up on current events. In her spare time, she also serves as artistic director of the St. George Opera, fulfilling a dream of hers to found an opera company and help cultivate young artists. Seegmiller was ecstatic when Utah Lyric Opera offered her a chance to reprise the role of Mimi, 10 years after she’d done it on Broadway. “Mimi facilitates the love story at the centerpiece of the opera,” Seegmiller said. “Like all of us, Rodolfo and Mimi go through the ups and downs of a passionate, committed relationship. Mimi’s imminent death by tuberculosis, however, brings into painful but exquisite focus the beauty of love between a man and a woman.” tws

Looking for 100 Men STORY & PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

arty Lyon couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t join the Little Black Dress Club or the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Charitable Foundation, no matter how much he applauded what the women were doing. He was even rebuffed by the Vamps, even though he offered $20,000 in jest for the privilege of joining the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nordic group. But the Hailey landscape architect thinks men are every bit as interested in bettering their community. So, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting 100 Men Who Care. Lyon will hold the initial gathering at his home at 106 Red Cloud Way in Indian Creek at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an hour-long â&#x20AC;&#x153;no-frills, all-heartâ&#x20AC;&#x153; BYOB affair. The idea is for men to come prepared to write out a check for $100. Men may place suggestions for a non-profit they would like the money to go to in a bowl. Three non-profits will be drawn, and those who suggested them will be given five minutes each to explain why the money that evening should go to the nonprofit of their choice. The group will then take a vote, with the winning non-profit receiving the money. The idea is for the gathering to take place four times a year, with men who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be present agreeing to make their donation anyway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I see us as a seat-of-ourpants group of men who want to help out the community,â&#x20AC;? said Lyon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s say we have 20 men at the first gatheringâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $2,000 to help an organization achieve critical objectives. And weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done it without the agony of being on a board or a lot of other time commitment. Maybe at the next meeting we have 60

Marty Lyon took advantage of a recent snowshoe outing to talk with Jim Felbaum about his 100 Men Who Care.

menâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $6,000.â&#x20AC;? Lyon modeled the group after 100 Women Who Care, which has nearly 50 chapters nationwide. He timed the first meeting in conjunction with the kickoff of his new landscape business, which he is doing with his son Mogen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We spent a lot of time talking about how we can do a business that has social consciousness as a big part of it. In November, Mogen got involved with Movember, a national program that raises awareness and funds for research to fight diseases in men, such as prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The men who participate grow mustaches to show their supportâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he raised

$2,060,â&#x20AC;? Lyon said. As past president of the Wood River Jewish Community and Sawtooth Botanical Garden board, Lyon says he knows how much time non-profits spend increasing membership and trying to raise funds for the programs they think are important. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At last count, we have about 120 non-profits in the Valley, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if I can name 10. This is a good way for myself and others to learn about the organizationsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and the needs, whether it be an organization involved in the arts, social work or adaptive sports.â&#x20AC;? For more information, call Lyon at 208-788-7462 or e-mail tws Marty@LyonLA.com

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his week I’d like to take the opportunity to say thank you to all of the folks who helped make this past weekend’s Boulder Mountain Tour and the whole Nordic Festival one of the best ever! I’ve been a part of this crew and know how much effort goes into it. Also, thanks to those who came out to cheer and support the race, it’s a real rush of adrenaline to ski through a cheering crowd! Of course the ideal weather conditions, a perfectly groomed course combined, and fast snow conditions didn’t hurt either. If you’ve considered but not done one of these events, I strongly recommend it. Remember, it’s a “citizens” race and there’s a place for all ability levels, all are welcome. The smiles and camaraderie on the course and at the finish line evidenced how much fun this can be. I would also like to commend the community as a whole for welcoming all of the skiers that came from around the country. I spoke with many this week that were visiting and heard nothing but positive comments on how friendly and accommodating the people of this community were. We can all be proud to live in a community that reaches out to our visitors and is happy to share the great fortune we have to live in such a special place. With efforts like this past week we’re well on our way to upholding the mantra of Nordic Town USA. I certainly believe it’s the best place in the country not only to nordic ski, but to alpine and backcountry ski as-well. We’ve got a lot of great skiing ahead of us this season so get out and enjoy the mountains and trails!

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SustainBlaine Advisory Group quarterly meeting: “Entrepreneurs & Real Estate Agree: It’s All About Location” - 9 to 11 a.m. at the Old Blaine County Courthouse. Books and Babies - 10 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Online Safety Class - 10 to 11:30 a.m. at The Community Library, Ketchum. Register with Paul at pzimmerman@thecommunitylibrary.org Story Mania - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hailey Public Library. A book-lovin’ story hour featuring passionate parents and volunteers. All ages. Info: www.HaileyPublicLibrary.org or 788-2036. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Hailey Kiwanis Club meets at 11 a.m. at the BC Senior Connection, 721 S. 3rd Ave, across from the Armory. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. Beginning bridge lessons - 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@ jomurray.com. www.SunValleyBridge. com AARP Tax - 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468 iPad Basic Class - 2 to 3:30 p.m. at The Community Library, Ketchum. Register with Paul at pzimmerman@thecommunitylibrary.org Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2 - 3:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:30 pm. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Intermediate bridge lessons - 3-5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@jomurray. com. www.SunValleyBridge.com WRHS Chess Club - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rm. C214 at the Wood River High School. FREE for all ages. Info: 208-450-9048. S Apres Ski with Spare Change, acoustic folk, swing, traditional - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. Connie’s Core Class - 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. FREE. Info: 7200504 Free Brown Bag Health Talk: Attention Deficit Disorder and our Children with Bart Adrian, MD, pediatrician - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Clinic, Carbonate Rooms, Hailey. Info: 208-727-8733 Blaine County Republican Women, 5:30 p.m. Ketchum home. Info contact Maureen Schwendener 208-726-8370

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ONGOING/MULTI-DAY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ARE LISTED IN OUR Taize Services - 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Ketchum. Weekly Meditations - free and open to the public, beginners welcome - 6 to 7 p.m. at Kirk Anderson Photography Studio, 115B Northwood Way, Ketchum. Beginners welcome. Info: marjolaine@cox. net NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support groups for friends and families of persons living with mental illness - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month - 6 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the corner of Main and Maple - lower level under the Hailey Chamber Office, Hailey. Info at 309-1987. Rotarun Night Skiing - 6 to 9 p.m. at Rotarun, 3 miles west of Hailey. Info: www. facebook.com/RotarunSkiArea

La Boheme by Puccini. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater, Hailey. Fully staged love story perfect for Valentines. Sun Valley Opera Winter Extravaganza.Tickets $15!. sunvalleyopera.com, 720-5584 Duplicate bridge game for all levels - 7-10 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@ sunvalleybridge.com. www.SunValleyBridge.com

thursday, 2.7.13

Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Yoga and the Breath w/Victoria Roper - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the BCRD Fitworks Yoga Studio. Stella’s 30 minute meditation class (beginner level) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Ketchum. FREE. Info: 726-6274. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468.

_ Girlfriend’s Cabaret Luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elkhorn Springs Restaurant. Fundraiser for St. Thomas Playhouse. Raffle, and silent and live auction items. RSVP/Info: Cherie at 208-7265349 Movie and Popcorn for $1 - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2 - 3:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:30 pm. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 S Aprés Ski with Jay & Paula Rath - 3 to 6 p.m. at River Run. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info. CSI: Conversational French Class begins - 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the large conference room at The Community Library, Ketchum. (Thursdays through March 14). Tuition is $90. Enroll: 208-788-2033 S Apres Ski with Spare Change, acoustic folk, swing, traditional - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. Hemingway Chapter – Trout Unlimited presents Steelheading the Deschutes with Renee Faltings, professional fishing guide– 5 to 7 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques, Ketchum. Free. Info: http://hemingwaytu. org FREE Evening Tour of Crossing Cultures Exhibition. 5:30 p.m. Sun Valley Center for the Arts, 208.726.9491 ex 17 or cgilbert@ sunvalleycenter.org FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. Walker Center Early Recovery & Alumni Support Group - 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Sun Club South in Hailey. Info: 208-7206872 or 208-539-3771 Update Your Parenting Skills, a free class sponsored by Blaine County School District, St. Luke’s Center for Community Health and the Idaho Social Learning Center - 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Minnie Moore Room in the Community Campus, Hailey. Info: 208-727-8733. Baby sitting available upon request.

S Matt Hopper. 7:30 p.m. at Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey. Indie, rock, folk. No cover friday, 2.8.13

Community School Elementary School Open House – 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Community School. Info: 208-622-3955 x117 Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Therapeutic Yoga for the back with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2 -3:30 pm 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 7201501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. www. SunValleyBridge.com. S Apres Ski with Spare Change, acoustic folk, swing, traditional - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. Re-Grand Opening of the Senior Connection - 5 to 8 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Haliey. Free appetizers, raffles, and much more. Everyone welcome. Info: 208-7883468

Raise the Antenna Party at KDPI-FM - 5 to 7 p.m. at 620 N. Main, next to the Clarion, Ketchum. Info: Mike Scullion at yoscull@yahoo.com Friday Night Racing Series at Rotarun, open to all ages – on site sign up is 5 to 6 p.m., Kids start racing at 6 p.m. Pre-register or more info: facebook.com/RotarunSkiArea or Erica at 208-788-1350 Rotarun Night Skiing - 6 to 9 p.m. at Rotarun, 3 miles west of Hailey. Info: www. facebook.com/RotarunSkiArea

S Sun Valley Center for the Arts presents David Wax Museum (Mexo-Americana music with Latin rhythms) – 6:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera House. Tickets/info: 208-726-9491 or www.sunvalleycenter.org Annual Valentines Ball presented by the Boutonnieres and Sun Valley Resort - 6:30 p.m. Lodge Dining Room. Limited to 100 guests. Info. 622-2800. $75 per guest Sun Valley Suns vs. Jackson Hole Moose – 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley indoor ice rink. Winter Comedy Series presents Dwight Slade - 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. No cover Team auction for ski-joring, 8 p.m. at Whiskey’s. S

Codi Jordan Band, reggae rock, - 9 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques, Ketchum. $5 S Up a Creek - 9:30 p.m. at Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue. No cover

saturday, 2.9.13

Community School Early Childhood Center Open House – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community School. Info: 208-622-3955 x117 Saturday Storytime w/Reg Reeves for a special Valentine’s Day Story Time - 10 a.m. at the Children’s Library in The Community Library, Ketchum. FREE. Info: 208726-3493 Snowshoe Treks with the Sawtooth National Recreation Area - meet at the Visitor Center at 10:45 a.m., trek begins at 11 a.m. Free to children 12 and under, and a limited number of snowshoes will be available. BCRD snowshoe pass of $5 may apply. Tours are approx. 3/4 to 1 mile and last about an hour. Register early to ensure your spot: 727-5000. Ski Joring – 12 p.m. At Old Cutter’s, Hailey. Signups are Feb. 8 at McLain’s from 6 to 10 p.m. Info: Tyler at 208-720-0329 or Michelle at 208-720-6074 Story Mania - 2 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library. A book-lovin’ story hour featuring passionate parents and volunteers. All ages. Info: www.HaileyPublicLibrary.org or 788-2036.

FREE Tea Tasting - 2 to 4 p.m. at Tranquil ity Teahouse, Ketchum. Info: 726-0095 o www.TranquilityTeahouse.com FREE Family Day - 3 to 5 p.m. at The Cen ter, Ketchum. Families are invited to tou the exhibition Crossing Cultures. Info 208.726.9491 ex 21 or skolash@sunval leycenter.org Restorative Yoga with Katherine Pleas ants - 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - YMCA in Ket chum. 727-9600.

_ Footlight Dance Company present No More Bullies - 7 p.m. at WRHS Per forming Arts Theater at the Communit Campus, Hailey. Tickets are available a Iconoclast Books in Ketchum, from Com pany dancers or at the door. Proceeds to benefit The Advocates. Info: www.Foot lightDanceCentre.com Sun Valley Suns vs. Jackson Hole Moose – 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley indoor ice rink. Winter Comedy Series presents Dwigh Slade - 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. No cover S

Random Canyon Growlers, blue grass & old time music, - 9 p.m. at Whis key Jacques, Ketchum. $5

sunday, 2.10.13

Croy Nordic Cup at Croy Nordic Center Lion’s Park. Fun, free, for kids ages 3-13 Info: Tizz Miller at 208-726-6642 Ski Joring – 12 p.m. At Old Cutter’s, Hai ley. Signups are Feb. 8 at McLain’s from 6 to 10 p.m. Info: Tyler at 208-720-0329 o Michelle at 208-720-6074 Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 5 - 6:30. 416 Main Street, North entrance Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721 7478 S Leana Leach Trio (pop, jazz, rock - 8:30 to 12:30 in the Duchin Room, Sun Valley.

monday, 2.11.13

Sun Valley Opera Diva Party with the artists performing. Valley Club. Info sunvalleyopera.com, 726-0991 Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senio Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. Laughter Yoga with Carrie Mellen - 12:15 to 1 p.m. at All Things Sacred (upstairs a the Galleria). Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Ca 726-5997 for info. Intermediate Bridge Lessons - 3-5:30 p.m at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reserva tions required, 720-1501 or jo@jomurray com. www.SunValleyBridge.com NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentall Ill “Connections” Recovery Support Group for persons living with mental illness - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the corner of Main and Maple - lower level un der the Hailey Chamber Office, Hailey. Info 309-1987 S Met Opera Live in HD presents Josh Groban’s, All that Echoes Concert. - 7:30 p.m. at Big Wood 4 Cinemas, Hailey. $15 for all ages. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charle Parish Hall in Hailey.

tuesday, 2.12.13

Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue Info: 720-6513. Wake Up With Hailey - 9 to 10 a.m. a Copy & Print, Hailey. Info: 788-3484 Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Dr. Parke’s Stretch Class - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468 Children’s Library Science time w/Ann Christensen, 11 a.m. at the Children’ Library of the Community Library in Ket chum YMCA Mommy Yoga - ages infant to walk

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The Resiliency of Life BY JONATHAN KANE

he Spanish director Juan Antonio Bayona (The Orphanage) has hit a grand slam with his second effort – the excellent new film, The Impossible. A real-life disaster film, it actually leaves its mark as a thrilling human drama about survival and the power of the family. Set in 2004, the film details the aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami that left profound devastation in its wake and follows a British family of five in a life-and-death struggle to reunite. On vacation at the Thai resort of Khao Lak, the 10-story-high waves hit the day after Christmas and a husband and wife—played by Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor—find

Free Open Form, breast cancer research update – 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Inn. Info: www.expeditioninspiration.org or 208-726-6456 Film Screening of Star Trek II with an introduction and Q&A with producer Robert Sallin – 6 p.m. at The Community Library, Ketchum. Info: www.thecommunitylibrary.org

themselves separated from their three boys. Without the use of CGI or an over-the-top budget, Bayona masterfully recreates the disaster in the first 20 minutes of the movie in a way that most directors would only dream of accomplishing. As palm trees crumble, Watts and her oldest son, a brilliant Tom Holland, flash through the ferocious current until their tattered bodies are thrown to safety. The effects are truly sensational and to say that you are truly there is an understatement. Although Watts is the most seriously injured of the group, she has no idea that her husband and two youngest boys have survived and are desperately searching for her and Holland. The search will lead them to an

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evitable reunion (it’s based on a true story) but not before a number of heartbreaking twists. The three leads deliver incredible performances – Watts is Oscar worthy and delivered primarily through her astounding eyes, and Holland is a revelation as the young boy who grows into a man while saving his mother. McGregor is always great and here does not disappoint. But final credit must go to Bayona for delivering one of the best movies of the year. tws

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Company of Fools presents Distracted – 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Pay what you feel night. Tickets/info: www.companyoffools.org.

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

Thursday, 2.14.13 Company of Fools presents Distracted – 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Tickets/info: www.companyoffools.org. Cupid’s Cabaret – light hors d’oeuvres, desserts and entertainment by professional singers and a pianist – starts at 8-ish at the nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. Tickets/Info: 208-726-9124 tws

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ometimes itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to concentrate on one period of history in more than just one column; so this is a continuation of the last Read It column which featured the true hair-raising story of survival in the jungles of New Guinea (Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II by Mitchell Zuckoff). Pat Campbell of Hailey, a WWII teenager, led me to two other books he enjoyed. So I thought that I would share those with you as well as one other that I have read. Thank you, Pat!!! Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suggested readings are: And If I Perish, by Evelyn Monahan and Rosemary NeidelGreenlee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a history of the Army Nurse Corps and the women on the front lines recognized as members of the military by the U.S. government until the early 1980s.â&#x20AC;? (Amazon. com rates it 4.5 stars; 2004; 528

pages in paperback). As well, these two authors have just published one other book concerning our women in the armed forces: A Few Good Women: Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Military Women from World War I to the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The other one is: The Airmen and the Headhunters: A True Story of Lost Soldiers, Heroic Tribesmen and the Unlikeliest Rescue of World War II, by Judith Heimann. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The story of a plane crew which crashed on the Japaneseheld island of Borneo. They were rescued and taught to survive by the local headhunters who were cruelly treated by the Japanese. Another quite amazing story.â&#x20AC;? (Amazon.com rates 4.5 stars; 2009; 304 pages in paper back) My pick this time is another â&#x20AC;&#x153;canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-put-down-â&#x20AC;? told story by Laura Hildenbrand: Unbroken. This is the true story of Louie Zamperini who, in his youth, was a juvenile delinquent in

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Senior Connection Re-Grand Opening

Everyone is invited to celebrate the Re-Grand Opening of the Senior Connection in Hailey. The event is from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. There will be free appetizers, a no-host wine/ beer bar, raffle prizes and much more. In addition, Scoops will be open and serving delicious treats. Please join the Senior Connection as they celebrate this fabulous addition to the Wood River Valley. For more information call 208-788-3468.

Wake Up With Hailey

Please join the Hailey Chamber of Commerce for Wake Up Hailey on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Copy & Print. Copy & Print is located at 16 W. Croy St., Hailey. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee, a light treat and Chamber chatter. Find out what is going on in Hailey. We hope to see you there. For more information, please call the Hailey Chamber at 788-3484.

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ormally, Thursday mornings would have found Chad Riggs busy aligning tires at Les Schwab Tire in Hailey. But last Thursday the Hailey man found himself lying on his stomach in the snow, aiming a light wooden Steyr air rifle at targets set up a few hundred feet off the Lake Creek Nordic ski trails. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paaaht!â&#x20AC;? He pulled the trigger. Missed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paaaht!â&#x20AC;? Missed again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paaaht!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Forgot to take a breath. Got to slow down,â&#x20AC;? he told himself. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Paaaht!â&#x20AC;? Hit it. Riggs gets back on his feet and resumes skiing as Omar Bermejo and other biathletes slide into the shooting range. Wood River Ability Program coach Marc Mast grins at a coach from the U.S. Disabled Ski Team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is just his twelfth day on skis,â&#x20AC;? he told him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fabulous.â&#x20AC;? Indeed, Riggs has undergone a transformation this winter, going from someone who had never cross country skied before to someone going up against Paralympians and other members of the U.S. Nordic Disabled Ski Team in a classic ski race and a biathlon match. Riggs, who grew up in Hamilton, Mont., was born without part of one leg. His family outfitted him with a prosthetic leg below the knee as soon as he could pull himself up in his crib and the little boy led a fairly active lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hunting, playing T-ball, riding on BMX tracks and doing a little bareback bronc riding. He got the competitive bug last summer after he got into mountain biking, racing in the Super Duper D on Bald Mountain during the USA Cycling Mountain Biking Cross-Country National Championships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I liked the challenge,â&#x20AC;? he said. Riggs saw a newspaper article about Bermejo, a Marine who has been training in Sun Valley to land a berth on the U.S. Nordic Disabled Ski Team after having lost his arm earlier this year. And he decided he wanted to give Nordic racing a try. Pam Street, who coaches with WRAP, helped Riggs tape his boot so he can keep his foot straight and his ski flat, rather than turning his foot to the outside as he does when he walks. Then she took him out on the trail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strong skier and athlete, and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selfmotivated. He got right out there with the Paralympians training for the biathlon on Tuesday, even though he hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ever done anything like that before,â&#x20AC;? she said. With 7-year-old son Daniel cheering him on, Aliya Riggs took pictures of her husband as he skied past. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think my husband is my hero,â&#x20AC;? she said, proudly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He took this on when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never done anything like this.â&#x20AC;? Aliya watched Riggs as he lay back down in the shooting gallery, this time making three out of four shots. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Normally, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a sniper. But I think he got a little ahead of himself last time,â&#x20AC;? she said. Bermejo skis his race, then skis alongside Riggs, exhorting him to keep going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m concentrating on going as hard as I can without killing myself,â&#x20AC;? Riggs laughed.

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Riggs has relished the opportunity this week gave him to interact with other disabled people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had 36 years to get used to wearing a prosthesis, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never really been around other disabled people before. I saw them in big cities, but I never interacted with them. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting to get to know them, share stories about problems and how we deal with them. We have a lot of common ground.â&#x20AC;? Riggs admits that he was not as physically prepared for this past week as he would have liked to have been. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right now I havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done it long enough to expect much out of myself. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m using this as a learning year with the idea of doing more next year. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to let it take me as far as I can go,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just got this legâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only had it a few months. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great for everyday use but it tends to have some side-to-side movement, which is bad for skiing. If I get more competitive, I may want a different leg for skiing.â&#x20AC;? He paused, looking at his wife. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to progress from classic skiing to skate skiing. My wife skate skis and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be nice to ski with her.â&#x20AC;?

IN THE TOUR About 15 sit-ski and stand-up athletes took part in four races, including two Masters races and the Boulder Mountain Tour this past week. Coaches from the National U.S. Paralympic Nordic Team also coached a weeklong camp in conjunction with the Wood River Ability Program (WRAP). It was the first event of its sort in Sun Valley since Sun Valley was designated an Olympic/Paralympic Nordic training site last fall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real exciting to have Sun Valley given that distinction,â&#x20AC;? said Lizann Kudrna, who was paralyzed in a climbing accident near Bozeman, Mont. tws â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great place to come and train.â&#x20AC;?

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Ski Hall of Fame Inducts Picabo, Rosso, Ritz, Kapala

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ales of a freckle-faced tomboy bombing the slopes of Baldy regaled a crowd at the nexStage Theater last Wednesday afternoon as the Ketchum-Sun Valley Historical Society held its fourth annual induction ceremony for the Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of all the kids I coached, I never had an athlete with more desire to win. Losing simply was not an option for Picabo Street,â&#x20AC;? said Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation coach Lane Monroe. Monroe described how he decided to pair Picabo, who had to be â&#x20AC;&#x153;corralledâ&#x20AC;? as much as coached, with Michel Rudigoz, â&#x20AC;&#x153;an obnoxious Frenchman who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t speak much English.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Here comes Picabo, finishing with a little smirk on her faceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she thought sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had the best run of her life,â&#x20AC;? Monroe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Rudi said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You ski like sh*t.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I thought Picabo was going to smack him with her poles.â&#x20AC;? On the next run Street â&#x20AC;&#x153;demolishedâ&#x20AC;? the course and looked Rudigoz squarely in the eye. Rudi didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss a beat, Monroe recounted. â&#x20AC;&#x153; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Better,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; he responded.â&#x20AC;? Street was among six skiers, including the late Bob Smith and Jack Reddish, Rick Kapala, Muffy Ritz and Bob Rosso who were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Street, who now lives near Birmingham, Ala., skied with several young Sun Valley racers earlier in the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one of those rare days so windy that you would have thought Baldy would have gotten a foot of new powder just from the snow on the ground being recirculated. She choked up as she accepted the honor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When people ask where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m from, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m proud to say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sun Valley, Idahoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have you heard of it?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Street said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cupid has a big sense of humor. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard not to live here. I miss the mountains and I try to come back as often as I can.â&#x20AC;? Street credited her father for jumpstarting her racing career: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get off the chairlift and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep up or weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see you.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I did everything I could to keep up with Dad.â&#x20AC;? Street added that she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have pulled off her accomplishments without the huge amount of support that she got: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sun Valley kept my feet on the ground and I appreciate it for that. A lot of athletes donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that in their arsenal.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘Â Muffy Ritz, who shed her racing togs for a new dress, grew up an alpine skier at Buck Mountain in Minnesota, said Mike Wolter, whose father hired Ritz as a high school coach before the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation lured her to

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Picabo Street and Abbi Fisher-Gould share a laugh over the time Picabo got knocked out when she collided with Fisher who was resetting gates. A couple days later, the 11-year-old Street walked up to Fisher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Abbi, you and I have gotta talk. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it. I slammed into you so hard and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re as skinny as that crowbar and yet I was the one they took to the bottom in a basket.â&#x20AC;?

Nanci Morlan Brown took a picture of the plaques honoring Picabo Street and Bob Smith for her son Gregory Brown who used to work at Smith Sports Optics but now is in dental school in Chicago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if he knew all that,â&#x20AC;? she said of the story on Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plaque. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the story behind Dr. Bob Smith.â&#x20AC;?

Sun Valley. Her Vamps Nordic program for women has grown to a huge Vamps nationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ritz said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;140 of you and 12 amazing coaches. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been a really great family to me.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Rick Kapala has grown the SVSEFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nordic program into one of the premiere programs in the United States, noted Susie Lloyd Quesnel, who learned how to ski under Kapala before coaching under him. Many of those heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coached have gone on to become World Junior racers, Olympic racers and national champions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More importantly, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s introduced thousands of children to cross-country skiing as a healthy outdoor lifestyle,â&#x20AC;? she added. Kapala protested any notion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plaque â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em anâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; whack â&#x20AC;&#x2122;em,â&#x20AC;? emphasizing he had no intention of retiring just because he had made it into the Hall of Fame. But he did set the record straight about his initial job interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;John Wells asked me, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What are your defining traits?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; And he says I said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wicked organized.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; But I actually said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m wicked organized for a ski coach,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and those are different things.â&#x20AC;? Kapala credited his coaches and athletes for the success heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyed: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m truly blessed to have people who greet every day

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with enthusiasm.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Elephantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Perch owner Bob Rosso, who helped start the Sun Valley Nordic ski team and spent over 20 years working with the Blaine County Recreation District to create the bike path, Harriman Trail and other amenities, called the honor â&#x20AC;&#x153;pretty staggering,â&#x20AC;? noting that many in the audience had put in their time alongside him to see the projects to completion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a great honor and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very humbled by itâ&#x20AC;Ś it means Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to have to work even harder now,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;˘ Dick Dorworth described how Jack Reddish had the best success of any American male skier until Billy Kidd and Jimmie Heuga won silver and bronze slalom medals at the 1964 Winter Olympics. â&#x20AC;˘ And Chuck Ferries described how dentist Bob Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passion for skiing led him to construct a double-lens goggle that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fog or get packed with snow on powder days. Smith also designed the goggle to fit the face and stay on with the help of a bigger, stronger strap. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Early goggles were awful,â&#x20AC;? Ferries said, adding how Smith called his manufacturing firm DFG for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Damn Fine Goggles.â&#x20AC;? tws

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ost readers have probably heard the buzz phrase, â&#x20AC;&#x153;local foods,â&#x20AC;? but how many have heard about â&#x20AC;&#x153;food systemsâ&#x20AC;?? The concept of a food system encompasses the nutrition, health, agriculture, food and economic development of an area or a community. This system includes all the processes and infrastructure needed to feed a population, including the growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption and disposal of food. Food systems can look different throughout the country, depending on the needs and the resources of the area. What does a food system look like for Blaine County? Or how can we build a food system that is ingrained with local foods? Ideas for this type of food system include local foods available to consumers at comparable prices in our grocery stores and a percentage of local foods used in our hospitals and schools. A food system in Blaine County would have to include foods and products made from surrounding counties or regions. Greenhouses can help achieve vegetable production in

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Take Your Sweetheart To Sun Valley And Enjoy Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Specials

From the elegant Lodge Dining Room to the cross-country trails, Sun Valley Resort will be celebrating the romance of Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day on Thursday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 17. Sweetheart specials will be offered in the Lodge Dining Room, the Ram Restaurant and Trail Creek Cabin. The Lodge Dining Room will prepare a very special four-course prix fixe menu complete with a champagne toast. Providing music for dancing will be the Brooks Hartell Trio and guest vocalists Teddy Cunningham and Melodie Taylor-Mauldin. Special Valentine mementos will be given to each couple. Reservations: 208-622-2800. The cozy Ram Restaurant will serve their regular menu along with a special four-course prix fixe menu from 6 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Larry Harshbarger on the piano and all the ladies will receive red roses. Reservations: 208-622-2800. Romantic Trail Creek Cabin will be the Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s setting for those who wish to take a sleigh to dinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;driveouts will be welcome as well. Dinner will be served from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m and a strolling accordionist will provide the entertainment. All ladies will receive a red rose. Sleigh reservations: 208-622-2135; drive -out reservations: 208-622-2800. The resort also will offer a Sweetheart of a Deal Package at $174 for a room in the Lodge or Inn Feb. 14, complete with breakfast at the new Konditorei and a delicious box of sweetheart chocolates from Sun Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chocolate Foundry. Reservations: 888-978-3475. On Sunday, Feb. 17, the Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center has planned a fun, family favorite, the Sweetheart Relay. The fun begins at 10 a.m. Info: 208-622-2250. And, to complete the celebration, Sun Valleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chocolate Foundry will prepare traditional heart-shaped red boxes of chocolates. For more information about Sun Valley Resort: www.sunvalley.com, 800-786-8259.

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our northern-latitude zone, and grains and meats are products already grown and produced locally. Currently, we see very little of this locally produced food due to limitations in our agriculture infrastructure. This is often due to issues related to accessible processing for local producers, marketing, or economics of scale. This is where there is room to improve foodsystem infrastructure so that consumers can purchase local foods at fair prices while keeping local producers competitive with the large-scale, out-of-area producers. Food systems then help consumers buy local and put that money back into our local economy. Stay tuned to see how a local food system can evolve in Blaine County and improve the health, environment, and our community. Imagine the possibilities! For more information on Living Well visit your Blaine County Extension office at 302 First Avenue South in Hailey, phone: (208) 788-5585 or e-mail: blaine@ uidaho.edu website: http://www. uidaho.edu/extension tws

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always such a great pleasure to host a breakfast for a group of people and have them enjoy your cooking efforts with big smiles on their faces. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of what was so rewarding in having been an innkeeper at my own B&B, and now that I have the privilege of writing for our wonderful local Weekly Sun, they allow me to play innkeeper every now and then. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what just recently happened at our January gettogether and this is one of the items I prepared. Of course, I want to share this with my readers as well. Here, though, before you get to the recipe, are a few little-known facts about asparagus that might be of interest to you. In France, Louis XIV had a special greenhouse built for growing it. The finest texture and the strongest yet most delicate taste, which is in the asparagus tips, were called, once again in France, â&#x20AC;&#x153;les points dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;amour (love tips).â&#x20AC;? Leave it to the French to make a love connection to asparagus tips. They were served as a delicacy to Madame de Pompadour. Asparagus was pictured as an offering on an Egyptian frieze dating to 3000 B.C. Romans would even freeze this healthy vegetable high in the Alps for the Feast of Epicurus. Emperor Augustus reserved the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Asparagus Fleetâ&#x20AC;?

Asparagus and Prosciutto Strata (an overnight casserole dish) Serves 8

Ingredients: 1 lb. asparagus, tough stem ends snapped off and the remainder cut into 2-inch pieces. 1 loaf (3/4 lb.) crusty artisan-style bread, cut into 1-inch pieces. I use a French bread loaf 3 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto ham cut into Â˝-inch-thick strips 1 Âź C. shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese 1/2 C. chopped chives 1 Tbsp. grated lemon peel 6 eggs 3 Â˝ C. milk 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper

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them from cooking more. In a lightly oiled or sprayed 9-inch-by-13-inch Pyrex or other ovenproof dish, spread half of the bread cubes. There will be four layers. Top the first layer of bread cubes with half of the following ingredients: prosciutto chives lemon peel shredded Parmesan or Asiago cheese Now place the other half of the breadcrumbs on top and layer again as above in #3. In a blender, blend the eggs, milk and salt and pepper and pour over the layered ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake until center of strata is set and the top is lightly browned (40-50 minutes). Serve warm or at room temperature. For easy access and printing of this and past recipes, visit Margotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blog http://blog. tempinnkeeper.com Call Margot for personal cooking help or hosting at 721-3551. Margot is a self-taught, enthusiastic and passionate cook. Having been an innkeeper for five years at her own inn, she accumulated a lot of good recipes, which she loves to share. tws

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for hauling the vegetable and coined the expression â&#x20AC;&#x153;faster than cooking asparagusâ&#x20AC;? for quick action. As well, asparagus is often grown in conjunction with tomatoes because: the tomato plant repels the asparagus beetle while the asparagus plant repels some harmful root nematodes that affect the tomato plant. So, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a salute to that â&#x20AC;&#x153;point dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;amour.â&#x20AC;?

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Muffy Ritz (far left) has also raced in the Race Across America, a 2,910-mile transcontinental road cycling race, and an Eco Challenge in Morocco. And she’s climbed Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua—at 22,841 feet, the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere.

which includes climbing seven peaks ranging from Quigley peak to the 11,100-foot Galena peak and performing 50 double and singlelegged squats twice a week along with hundreds—make that, thousands—of crunches, wall sits, planks and push-ups. And always, Muffy is there cheerleading them to try one more race, to volunteer at one more event. “How many of you are doing the National Masters? You can do it, Carol!” she addresses one group a couple weeks before the National Masters Championships hit Sun Valley. “The Billy Goat Loppet is coming up. Put this on your radar—all of you should be doing that. And the Galena Benefit—do it, do it!” “Muffy is a force to be reckoned with,” says Susan Giannettino, a longstanding member of the Vamps Tramps. “The Vamps are not sponsored by a resort or anything. It’s entirely Muffy’s perseverance and forcefulness that has made this whole thing happen—and that’s huge.” “Muffy pushes you,” says Marybeth Flower. “This group

pushes you.” It’s about more than V2s While she can no longer pay the personal attention to each Vamp that she would like to, Ritz is proud that the rigmarole she puts her Vamps through has been able to instill confidence in many women. “Some tell me, ‘I didn’t think I was an athlete. But hey, I’m an athlete. I have a coach. I have an Olympic coach,’ ” she recounts. She’s even prouder that she’s given some women a safe place to be, her Vamps bringing them back from the depths of despair when they were on a downward path emotionally. “I’ve had several women who have told me I’ve saved their lives. One woman told me, ‘I’m here today because of you and the Vamps.’ Whoa—that’s pretty powerful.” Ritz pauses. “I don’t think the Vamps would work if it were just about ski lessons—anyone can teach skiing,” she said. “It works because it’s also very social. And it empowers so many women.” tws

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Rotarun’s Friday Night Racing Results Nighttime racing started with a bang Friday, Feb. 1, at Rotarun Ski Area in Hailey. Division winners include: Cedar Shepard, f, ages 6-8, 187.77, Rotarun Rabbits; Lucas Smith, m, ages 6-8, 119.45; Bryce Foster, m, ages 9-11, 74.68, Rotarun Rabbits; Jessie Foster, m, adult alpine, 101.17, 2Tired2Think (45); Troy Thayer, m, , adult free-heel, 139.03, 2Tired2Think. The racing series is sponsored by 5-B Garage and is open to all ages and any equipment: alpine, telemark or snowboard. Next race is Friday, Feb. 8, with registration at 5 p.m. and the race starting at 6 p.m. when Sun Valley Tele joins the fun with a dual-run terrain obstacle course. The dual giant slalom format will return as soon as snow conditions warrant. Racers can be on teams, or participate individually, in as few as one

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night’s race or in each Friday night in February. Businesses are encouraged to form teams. At the Feb. 22 finals, in addition to team and individual racing, points will be tabulated and a “ski-off” between the top men and women will confirm the King and Queen of the Hill. Winners will receive their name on a trophy. The price includes lift ticket, racing, raffle and awards party at Rotarun following the race. One night: kids (17 and under) $15, adults $20; and only $5 for Rotarun season passholders. There is a one-time team fee of $5 for each team member. Corporate team sponsorship is encouraged. Onsite signup is from 5-6 p.m., with races starting at 6 p.m. For additional information, call Eric Wesley, Rotarun administrative staff, 788-1350.

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through September. She has fished all lower 100 miles for steelhead, going as long as 45 straight days without touching a fish. Since arriving in Ketchum, Faltings has successfully taught her husband how to fish the Deschutes for steelhead. She is still working on teaching him how to pack a boat and how to run an unsupported camp for eight days. The Deschutes will always be her home river and she hopes that one day all steelhead will find her irresistible. Come and enjoy our new venue at Whiskey Jacques’. Admission is free.

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oes Evelyn Dong have magic skis? Lauren Fritz sure seems to think so after a borrowed pair of skis carried her to victory among the women Saturday morning in the Boulder Mountain Tour. Fritz beat out three other women, including Ketchum’s Brooke Hovey and Alexis Turzian, even though she fell halfway along the course and again at the 26-kilometer mark. The ace on her feet? A pair of skis that fellow Rossignol teammate Evelyn Dong had won the Boulder Mountain Tour on twice before. “When you have that many people skiing together, it’s easy to hook one another with a pole or nick the ski tails of the person in front of you,” said the Anchorage, Alaska, skier, who beat out Corrine Hayward and Brooke Hovey by a fingernail. “I didn’t know if I’d be able to catch back up. But I had some damn fast skis. It came down to a drag race between the four of us in the last 200 meters and, fortunately, I had enough zing in the tank to hammer it home.” Nearly 900 racers from 29 states and Canada took advantage of a picture-perfect day to race along the 32-kilometer course from Galena Lodge to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters. The race began in 1973 with just 50 skiers. The temperature registered a big fat zero as Nils and Patti Ribi, Adrienne Leugers and others arrived at Galena Lodge under the cover of dark to start setting up the course. But as the sun hit the surrounding peaks, the mercury began climbing into the teens, then the 20s and finally into the lower 30s by the time racers were enjoying the sun—and samples of Chobani yogurt—at race end. Many had expected the old record of 1:06:27 for men and 1:12:36 for women (a record set by Brooke Hovey, then Brooke Baughman) might be shattered, given the conditions. But Vail, Colo., skier Sylvan Ellefson crossed the finish line in an hour and nine minutes, hundredths of a second ahead of those in a strong pack of 15 skiers who wouldn’t let off one another. “We knew as fast as the conditions were that it would be hard to break away. But it was kind of a weird race. We’d surge. Then, we’d slow,” said Ketchum’s Mike Sinnott, who finished fourth behind Ellefson and Anchorage skiers Mark Iverson and Peter King. Ketchum’s Kevin Bolger and Patrick Johnson finished eighth and ninth, respectively. The women came in so fast and furious that one woman ran into another as she crossed the finish line, sending both sprawling. What was an otherwise perfect day was dampened when a Minnesota man in the third wave of racers collapsed after suffering a heart attack halfway between the start and the road crossing. He didn’t make it, despite the immediate attention of St. Luke’s Emergency Department Dr. Keith Sivertson and others. Back at the start, Fritz was just glad she’d finally found a way to shoehorn the Boulder Mountain Tour into her schedule. “I loved it,” she said. “I’d heard a lot about it but never had a chance to do it. It’s a pretty cool, a pretty unique race.” tws

clockwise from above The morning sun catches one of the banners at the course start. The elite women toe the start line seconds before the air horn sounds, sending them on their way. It would be difficult to conceive of a more beautiful setting for a Nordic race as you watched the lead group dash along the course at Cathedral Pines. Paralympian Andrew Soule, the only American to medal in Biathlon, enjoyed the warm sun at the end of the race. Soule, who lost his legs in an explosion while serving in Afghanistan, got into Nordic skiing by training with Marc Mast of Wood River Ability Program (WRAP) at the Sun Valley Nordic Center six years ago. This little pooch got to watch the goings on from the aid station manned by the Sun Valley Suns Hockey Team. The Suns did it up in style, setting a sofa out on the snow and cooking up burgers, but the lead group paid them no mind.

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number of Paralympians and other disabled athletes raced in several events during the Sun Valley Nordic Festival, including the Town Sprints on Thursday and the Boulder Mountain Tour on Saturday. A biathlete training camp marked the first Paralympic training event since Sun Valley was designated a Nordic training site for Olympians and Paralympians, said Marc Mast, who heads up Wood River Ability Program (WRAP). PHOTOS: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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Dear Classified Guys, I was sifting through the classifieds last week and came across a woman selling her entire studio of stained glass equipment. Back in college I took a class on making stained glass art and really enjoyed it. I think I had band-aids on my fingers for weeks from handling all the glass, but none-the-less I still enjoyed the creative process. I'd love to get back into it, but to be honest, I really have no idea what the equipment is worth. The woman is selling all her equipment and spare glass for $300. It seems like a reasonable price, but how can I tell? I certainly hate to pass up a good deal. How do you know what is a good price when you really have no idea what things are worth?

• • • Cash: Before you start up your stained glass hobby again, you may want to invest in some first aid equipment. Considering your past experiences, it seems like it might come in handy. Carry: Although you may not know the value of all the equipment for sale, you are on the right track. The start up cost for many hobbies

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Stained glass has been used to create beautiful windows and artwork for centuries. But colored glass can have other purposes as well. While many bottling companies use clear glass to store their drinks, beer brewing companies use a green or amber colored glass bottle. The coloring is added to prevent ultraviolet light from passing through the glass and deteriorating the flavor of the product.

can be expensive if you try buying everything new. Sometimes finding a person like this, who is selling their whole collection, is the best way to begin at a reasonable price. Cash: As you found out, it can be difficult to determine the value of a bulk purchase. If you were well versed in stained glass equipment, such as cutters, diamond grinders and soldering irons, then you could easily place a value on her studio. Carry: The quickest method to calculate the worth of a bulk purchase is to estimate the value of the large items. Assess the more expensive pieces and assign them a value based on their condition.

Then, add up the total to determine it's worth. Cash: However, if this woman's studio and glass collection is extensive, then her smaller items could add to the value as well. Since acquiring a variety of stained glass pieces to work with can be expensive, be sure to account for the value of the smaller supplies. Carry: Ultimately, the price is determined by what value these items have to you. For instance, buying an entire studio at one time is extremely convenient and a great opportunity to get started. Cash: Besides, the money you save on supplies can go towards investing in more band-aids.

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Most of us have only seen bulletproof glass in the movies, or have we? At first glance, regular glass and bulletproof glass look exactly the same so you may have walked by it and never known. Bulletproof glass is made by a process called lamination. A tough and transparent plastic, called polycarbonate, is layered between regular glass. While the regular glass will shatter, the polycarbonate stops the bullet by absorbing the energy. Glass thickness can range from ¼ inch to over three inches depending on the protection required. While most of us will never need this material, it's nice to know it exists if we ever did. •

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We recently bought a house built in the 1800's. One of the major draws for us was the old construction, but it does come at a cost. Everything needs repair. On the first day, my husband asked my son and I to wash the windows including the really beautiful, but old bay window that looked out over the front lawn. When my son touched the glass, the large pane fell out into the bushes. We just stood and looked at each other in shock. A few moments later my husband came downstairs and saw us looking out the window. From across the room he said, "Great job guys. That window looks perfectly clear." "You’re right," my son laughed. "It's like it's not even there!" (Thanks to Cindy H.)

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14 child care Responsible, Fun, Babysitter looking for a family to help. I love all kids of all ages, and I am great with them. I am available weekends and after school, and I charge only $5/hr. Call me at 1208-757-0729!

19 services Dog Vacations: Never caged, hikes, stick chasing, 24-hour interaction and supervision. Three friendly resident dogs for playmates. Call 4812016. Free Tax Consultation - for individual people. Call 788-3964

20 appliances Microwave oven – Magic Chef 30 inch over the stove mount; digital controls; light almond color; either filtered internal or external vent capable; 2 years old; clean and works great. Asking $50. 208-788-3725 Pressure tank for well. Like new. $150 OBO. 208-720-2509

– ¾” dark green marble top with 13” high oak back splash with dark green tile inlay, towel bar, turned legs, steel wheels, stained oak finish. 18” wide, 36” long, 30” high; asking $350. 208788-3725 Paragon Potters Kelm for sale. Model AA BB OR AA-B. Size diameter 22 inches outside 17 inches inside, two tier. Electric needs 240 amps. hook up. Older and not used in last ten years. Lost interest. Pottery tools and clays included. Has been completely refurbished and in very good condition. $250. (208) 788-4929. Folding 6’ Plastic Table. Lightweight, great condition. $100 new. asking $40. 720-8200. 2 oak bar chairs - swivel seat, high back, natural finish, excellent condition, 25 inch seat height; $60 for both. 208-788-3725 Large, 4-pc sectional sofa. Can be sold separately. Call 726-4042 Antique Oak Table, fits small area. Has 2 pop up leaves. $150.208-6228115 or 206-818-7453 (c). Modern-style, glass-top tasking/ work table. Almost new. Retail $250, yours for $50 OBO. Call 208-3091088 The Trader is now accepting consignments for furniture, home accessories and collectibles. Call Linda at 208.720.9206. Kitchen Pie Cupboard - wooden w/carving on the doors. Must see! Was $250, no just $175. Must See! Old Firestone Console Radio/phonagraph. Works sometimes, has tubes. $150 OBO. 788-2566 Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566

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21 lawn & garden Thanks for the great season! See you next spring! Black Bear Ranch Aspen Tree Farm

22 art, antiques and collectibles Antique rocking horse. Very unique. $100. 208-720-2509 Antique small tables, distressed pine table w/10 chairs, 4 swivel bar stools. Call 726-4042 Stamp collection for sale. Amazing! Every US Commemorative stamp from 1950-1999. Two complete albums holding 152 panels with hundreds of stamps in mint condition. A must see! I paid $2,400 and will sell for $1,400 O.B.O. Call 208-309-1959 for details. ORIGINAL AND UNUSUAL ARTWORKS. Three original Nancy Stonington watercolors, $500 to $1000. Unique Sunshine Mine 100th anniversary poster, very nicely framed, $150. Original dot matrix painting, 3’ wide by 4’ high, Jack Gunter, $1500. Call Ann (208) 726-9510.

24 furniture Antique Marble Top Wash Stand

7 inch black deluxe leather case for a Kindle fire. Like new $15 FIRM call 208-720-6721 Nice, warm, low operating cost far infrared heaters for sale. Two sizes. Call 788-2012

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37 electronics Sansui digital 19” TV, and Sylvania 15”, both have built in DVD players. $25 each OBO 208-622-8115 or 206-818-7453 (c).

40 musical Electric Guitar for Sale! Great shape, hasn’t really been used. Comes with case and amp. Black and white. Selling for $100. Call me at 208-757-0729! Vintage Sony Turntable, 60s and 70s records. 208-726-4042. Rehearsal Space for Bands Available - area has heat and restrooms. Call Scott at 727-1480. Voice lessons - classically trained, professionally unionized singer/actress. All ages and abilities encouraged and accepted. Vivian Lee Alperin. 727-9774. Guitar and drum lessons available for all levels of musicians. Our studio or yours. Call Scott at 727-1480.

48 skis/boards, equip. Volkl Wall 177cm - twin tip. Brand new, never been drilled. $275. Call 309-1088 SKIS FOR ME! Volkl Kendo 177cm w/Marker IPT wide-ring binding. Skied 10 times. $495. Call 309-1088

50 sporting goods 1 year old adult street bike 7 speed like new. $130 FIRM 208-720-6721 see pictures at MyStuffOnline.com AB Lounge Ultra. Great for building the core & tummy tucker. Hardly used. $50 OBO. (208) 788-4929 Kel Tec PF-9 9mm Pistol with box, 2 clips and box of bullets. Like new - $250 firm. 208-720-1765 PIEPS BRAND FREERIDE beacon, shovel and probe. All have never been used. $200 O.B.O. 208-251-

34 cameras 338 Sony CCD TRV Video Camera. Easy to use. $100 FIRM call 208-7206721. See pictures at MyStuffOnline. com

36 computers iPad mini smart cover, baby blue. Brand new in boxat half price. $20. Also sharp AR-M207 digital copy machine. 2 trays and metal storage cabinet on casters. Can be used as a copy, printer & scanner via USB and fax with additional modules. $200 OBO. 208-720-2509 Brother DR 510 Drum Unit and TN 570 toner cartridge for Brother MFC machine. Like new condition. Toner full. $25 for both. HP13X PRINTER black ink CARTRIDGE. Opened box but never used. Wrong cartridge for my printer. $120 retail. Yours for $20. 208-720-2509 HP LaserJet P2015 with three

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11 business op Investors wanted - www.profitablesunrise.com/?upline=buildcash call Jeff 208-918-7325 Make daily income with $100 investment. Matures in 9 months. $100 interest per month. call Jeff 208-9187325 Blaine County artists and craftsmakers: Ketchum Arts Festival application now available at ketchumartsfestival.com. Postmark completed application by March 15 for best booth price and inclusion in Festival Guide. No jurying for Blaine Co. residents. Festival dates July 12-14, 2013.

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES; Experience, Recommendations, Responsible, free estimates, call : 208720-5973 Pet Holidays - Your sociable, housefriendly dog can join our Aussies on our wilderness acreage. We board dogs as members of our family. Morning hikes, stick chasing, 24hour interaction, supervision. Call for reservations/rates. (208) 481-2016. Professional Window Washing and maintenance. Affordable rates. 7209913. Books can change the life of another person, so if you have some that are taking up space, and would like to donate them, call Fabio at 788-3964 and we’ll pick them up for free. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little ladies will pack’em and stack’em and the mighty men will load’em and totem. We’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. Don’t stall, give a call, 720-6676.

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10 help wanted Whitehead’s Landscaping is hiring experienced landscape labors for their Construction and Maintenance Divisions. Call 578-2246 or Email for more INFO: gunnar@whiteheadlandscaping.com P/T Front Office position at KECH/ KSKI. Fun environment. Opportunity for sales. Call 788-7118. Jane’s Artifacts is now hiring a sales associate - part to full-time available. Must be able to work weekends. Must have retail sales experience and have good math skills. Basic knowledge of 10-key, cash register and a knowledge of art and office a plus. Must be able to learn and run equipment in copy center. Send resume to janesartifacts@cox.net or fax to 788-0849.

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cost All Line Ads 20 words or less are FREE in any category. After that, it is 17.5¢/per word. Add a photo, logo or border for $7.50/per week in b/w, or $45 for full color. Classified Display Ads are available at our open rate of $10.98/column inch 2566. Remington 30-06 SPRG. Brand new Pentax 4x12x40 scope. $375 Firm. Call 309-1566 or 823-4678. Remington 760 Series, pump, 3006. $450 Firm. Call 320-3374 We pay cash for quality ski and snowboard gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110.

52 tools and machinery 120 ton Scotchman Ironworker; Hydmech 23 Bandsaw; PJ 30’ flatbed trailer; Hypertherm 1250 plasma; Hotsy pressure washer, and Much more. Call 208-720-4083

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60 homes for sale 5 br/3 bath 2 story Farmhouse on 30 acres,in alfalfa. Domestic and irrigation wells. Four and 1/2 milesfSouth of Bellevue. Beautiful views, close to Silver Creek. $375,000. 208-7882566 SALMON RIVER: 2+2 Home, Apt., Barn, Garage, Bunkhouse, (1,500 sf improvements) on 3.14 level fenced 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. 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

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