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Shoeing for a cure This Saturday’s Starlight Snowshoe Dinner and Auction to benefit Expedition Inspiration’s breast cancer research efforts

By KAREN BOSSICK

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oe Cannon, the Valley’s legendary entertainer, will dish up the entertainment.

And there’ll be an array of creative auction items, including two progressive restaurant dinners and a spa from Aqua Pro—delivery included.

Plus, there will be an opportunity to participate in a rare twilight snowshoe tour in the hills around The Valley Club, with an effervescent Bubble Bar boasting flutes of Champagne

waiting at the end.

Expedition Inspiration is hosting its Sixth Annual Starlight Snowshoe Dinner and Auction on Saturday at the elegant Valley Club north of Hailey.

The optional snowshoe trek starts at 5 p.m. on snowshoes provided by The Elephant’s Perch.

Cocktails and wine, hors d’oeuvres and a full-course dinner prepared by Chef Mike Diem will await trekkers back at the Clubhouse.

The event, sponsored by the

Sun Valley Auto Club, will include a silent auction and a live auction presided over by auctioneer Larry Flynn.

Auction items include a sporting clay day on a private ranch with national champions Mari and Gary McStay, a 2011-2012 season pass from Sun Valley Resort, first tracks for four with the Sun Valley Ski Patrol, a 2011 golf season pass at Bigwood Golf Course at Thunder Spring and progressive dinner packages

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This couple had a bubbly to go on Expedition Inspiration’s twilight snowshoe to raise money for breast cancer research.

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rivies will be running down the street of the tiny mountain hamlet of Stanley this weekend.

It’s not a big outhouse-fest, though. It’s the Second Annual Stanley-Sawtooth Winterfest.

The cabin fever reliever on Saturday and Sunday kicks off with the Second Annual Ace of Diamonds Drag Race at high noon on Saturday. We’re not talking motorized drag races but, rather, men dressed in tutus and the like running down the street in snowshoes.

The Outhouse Race follows at 1:30 p.m.

Outhouses must be mounted on skis and manned by a pilot with their pants down around his or her ankles. A two-man crew will propel the craft down Ace of Diamonds avenue to the finish line.

The Second Annual Blind Snow Machine Race will start at 1 p.m. Sunday behind the picnic shelter on Airport Road.

The driver will be blindfolded while the passenger directs the driver verbally or by pressure through a groomed figure eight course.

And the inaugural Big Air Snowboard Contest will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday with two runs per person from the top of the airport hill to the bottom, ending at about 3 p.m.

Riders must register at 10 a.m. at the check-in tent and helmets will be required.

For more information call Gino Jackson at 208-908-8987.

Throughout the weekend there will be snowman/snowwoman/or snow creature building on all the main corners in town.

And the Second Annual Stanley Cup Pond Hockey tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday.

Organizers also hope to have a towing system for tubers and sledders at the Sled and Tube hill across from the Community Building on the east side of Airport road.

And cross-country skiing will be available at the elementary school.

Information will be provided at The Community Building, along with free hot chocolate and snacks. twp

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ndrew McKean, I can get in my car and junior at The drive anywhere and Sage School, have an adventure is a big-mountain – it’s just so liberatskier, which he ing. After college, has been doing I see myself living for two years now. in the West and “I’ve been skiing probably in a small by: JONathan since I was 10,” town.”

KANE he said. “I used to When he moved watch people skiing here, McKean atdown crazy mountains tended Hemingway Elin Alaska and I said that’s ementary, the middle school something that I want to do. and then the high school. “Wood You’re judged on the line you River was not a great experitake going down the mountain ence for me. I felt I had trouble and the degree of difficulty of the expressing myself. But I was terrain. There are steep cliffs, able to regain that at The Sage chutes and all kinds of features.

School and I wouldn’t be here I love the excitement of it and if not for it.” Last year was the the ability to push yourself. It inaugural year for the school. also gives you a chance to travel Currently, there are nine stuand see the world. I’ve already dents in the high school and 15 been to Chile twice to compete.” in the middle school. “The whole McKean was born in Chicago school feels like family. I know and lived there until the age everyone so well that I’m free to of 10. Last summer his fambe myself. There’s no reason to ily moved back to Chicago, but pretend to be anyone else.” he has stayed on in the Valley, The school offers some unique living with Liza Weekes so that programs as well as getting the he might continue his education kids involved in a variety of comat The Sage School and finish munity activities. All learning is out his final two years. “The based around a theme and this Sage School is the only reason year it is agriculture and curing I stayed. It has meant so much the world’s hunger. To that end, to me in my life.” He added, “I Spanish classes volunteer at The don’t have strong memories of Hunger Coalition to work closely Chicago, but I was very busy with Hispanic families. History with things like Little League classes focus on the history of baseball and ceramics and printagriculture and English classes making classes. I lived there last are reading books that persummer and actually found mytain to the subject, like Upton self being kind of bored. EverySinclair’s “The Jungle.” The thing cost a lot of money and you science class has built a greenreally couldn’t do anything. In house adjoining the school and contrast, I think that the Wood students are growing their own River Valley is the greatest place food. “My teachers there are the to live. I always had a fantasy as greatest. There is also such a a kid of living in a place like this great atmosphere there. Through with the freedom to do so much. our volunteer activities, you reWe vacationed here and I always ally feel like a valuable member had an image of running around of the community. Every day I the streets of Ketchum and havwake up excited to go to school ing a good time. I didn’t appreciand see what challenges are ate it here at first, but as I got ahead for the day at hand.” older, I fell in love. I don’t mind twp the smallness and I don’t feel Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling like everyone knows me here. a local high-school student. If you know someThe city actually feels smaller one you’d like to see featured, e-mail leslie@ in a lot of ways. I also like that theweeklypaper.biz

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STOCK ART

Children’s Gallery Walk

By KAREN BOSSICK

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he Big Wood Children’s Gallery Walk is going big this year.

As with last year, the public will get to peruse a variety of art created by the children of the Big Wood Preschool and Kindergarten while enjoying hors d’oeuvres.

But the shindig, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Big Wood, will also feature a live and silent auction, karaoke, a cake walk and tons of raffle prizes.

Raffle tickets are $1 each or 12 for $10.

Prizes include Sun Valley lift tickets, Y passes, Delissa’s English Toffee and merchandise or gift certificates from the Board Bin, Toy Store, Karen’s Pharmacy, Webb Nursery, Galena Lodge, Burger Grill, Oakey Sunglasses and Chic Nails, .

There’s even the opportunity to snag voice lessons from Caritas Chorale Director Dick Brown, guitar lessons from Hart Gibson and a lunch with Pastor Bob Henley.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Big Wood Preschool twp and Kindergarten.

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Roll out the barrel

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of its Wine Auction fundraiser, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts is inviting artists to submit proposals for artwork made from wine barrels.

Proposals are due this Tuesday, Feb. 15. Ten artists will be chosen to execute their projects, which will be displayed in Ketchum in July 2011 and sold to the highest bidders during the Wine Auction, July 21-23, 2011. Proceeds from the Wine Auction allow The Center to offer high-quality, affordable arts programming.

The 10 artists chosen will each receive $500; one “people’s choice” winner, chosen by popular vote, will receive $1,000.

Artwork must use at least one of the barrel heads and one of the hoops, must be portable and must be able to be displayed outside. Barrels are supplied.

Info: www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491.

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illy Ard, of Power Engineers (left), explains the concept of probability to students and family members. Volunteers from Power Engineers helped create a night of family fun and mathematical thinking at Bellevue Elementary’s Second Annual Family Math Night last Thursday. Other volunteers included Tom Hanson, Sallie Hanson, Kathy Wuthrich and Alisha Koeplin.

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briefs Children Art’s Festival

The Wood River Arts Alliance’s 4th Children’s Arts Festival is March 5.

They are currently looking for more artists/teachers to conduct classes.

If you are interested, please e-mail wrartsalliance@mac.com

Cheer and dance

The Hailey Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome back the annual “Altitude With Attitude Cheer and Dance Challenge,” which is coming back to Hailey on Saturday, Feb. 12.

Spectators will be amazed by the stunting, dancing, tumbling, jumping, spirit and energy that will be performed by over 250 athletes from Hailey and around the region.

The event starts at noon at the Community Campus at 1050 Fox Acres Road and is hosted by Spirit ‘n’ Motion Athletic School located in Hailey.

Cost to attend is $8 for adults and $4 for children. No charge for SMAS students and families. Vendors are welcome. Please call Amanda Norton at 720-4306 for more information.

In related news, The Soldier Mountain All-Stars just returned from a huge USA cheerleading regional competition in Utah this last weekend. The Green Emeralds took third place out of six teams, the Silver Stars took fourth place out of eight teams and the Black Diamonds took fourth place out of 10 teams.

Free children’s play

The Children’s Theater Tour, a program created by St. Thomas Playhouse, will delight the young and “young at heart” with an original adaptation of the fable The Tortoise and the Hare from mid-February through early March. The traveling troupe of professional actors and singers will perform for virtually all the preschools and elementary schools in the Valley, plus at four public venues. The show is filled with humor, songs and an important message for the children. For most of the young ones, it is their first experience with live theater.

The public performances are on Feb. 19 at Iconoclast Books, Feb. 26 at The Community Library in Ketchum, March 5 at the Children’s Art Festival in Hailey, and March 9 at the Hailey Public Library. Admission is free. For more information call Cherie at 7265349.

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The Sun Valley Center for the Arts is accepting scholarship applications from Blaine County students and teachers who wish to further their individual studies in the arts and humanities. This year’s deadline is Friday, Feb. 25.

Scholarships are an important aspect of The Center’s commitment to the Wood River Valley community and are made possible by The Center’s annual Wine Auction and generous donors.

The three kinds of scholarships awarded to students are: Ezra Pound Award, Gay V. Weake Award and High School Arts & Humanities scholarhips.

In addition, Educator’s Awards are available for teachers who wish to pursue professional development opportunities in their fields of expertise.

For more information on the scholarships, or to download a scholarship application and instructions, visit www.sunvalleycenter.org, click on “learning” and then on the tab that says “scholarships.” For questions, call Britt Udesen at 726.9491, ext. 19, or Sarah Kolash at ext. 21.

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(l-r) Sarah Carty, Hailey Hulett, and Riley Clark. Local Girl Scouts will host a High English Valentines Tea on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Golden Elk (620 N Main Street in Hailey). Reservations are suggested.

Please call 788-6120. Cost is $12.50 per person.

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huck Ferries ran away from home at 16 to ski race.

And on Thursday it landed him in the by: Karen brand new Bossick Sun Valley Ski Hall of Fame.

“I’d say it paid off,” said Peggy Dean, who introduced Ferries to a crowd that filled every square inch of the Ketchum-Sun Valley Ski and Heritage Museum and spilled out the door.

Ferries, an Olympic alpine racer in 1960 and 1964, was the first American to win the European classic Hahnenkamm slalom at Kitzbuhel.

Called “the most unknown great ski racer in U.S. history”

by Bob Beattie, he went on to coach the U.S. Ski Team, market K2 skis and develop the Pre Ski. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame in 1989.

“I’ve been very lucky,” Ferries told the crowd. “This is the greatest place in the world.”

He was one of nine alpine and Nordic skiers inducted into the inaugural class.

Ketchum resident Cam Cooper accepted honors for two other alpine skiers. The first was his sister Christin Cooper, who won a silver medal in the 1984 Winter Olympics at Sarajevo and was third in the 1982 world Cup overall standings.

The other was Cooper’s stepfather, the late Bill Janss, who owned Sun Valley from 1964 to 1977. During that time, he developed the Warm Springs side of Baldy and Seattle Ridge, doubled the number of trails and introduced condominium building to Sun Valley. He made the 1940 Olympic team but the games were cancelled due to war.

Cooper recounted how he would ski Baldy with Janss and Bill would tell him: “Next summer can you thin out these trees because I can’t get through here.”

“All of us who ski Baldy know how much Bill Janss did,” said Cooper, who worked on the trails crew at that time. “He introduced snowmaking to Baldy—thank gosh. He had a passion for skiing. He said, ‘You know I love that mountain, but I

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Bobbie Burns checks out the plaque that will be hung on the wall of the Ketchum-Sun Valley Ski and Heritage Museum.

hate this hotel.’ Bill couldn’t be here in person but I still can’t go down Janss Pass without feeling his spirit.”

Other inductees were: Bobbie Burns, credited with helping start freestyle skiing before designing skis for K2 and designing his own brand of skis and ski clothes.

Nelson Bennett, who developed a toboggan to ferry injured skiers down the mountain while serving as director of the Sun Valley Ski Patrol.

Phil Puchner, a member of the 10th Mountain Division and passionate Nordic skier.

The late Leif Odmark, a member of Sweden’s national cross-country and ski-jumping teams, head coach of the U.S. Men’s Olympic cross-country team, and founder of the Sun Valley Nordic Ski School and Touring Center, the first fulltime cross country ski school in the United States.

Kevin Swigert, a three-time U.S national champion in 15 K, 30 K and 50K Nordic events and a founder of the Boulder Mountain Tour, which preceded the 50K American Birkebeiner in Wisconsin.

Rob Kiesel, who started the Nordic program for the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation.

“This is the first of many inductions,” said Sun Valley Nordic Coach Rick Kapala. “So if you have a favorite skier out there that was not nominated this year, there will be many more times to come.” twp

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The Sun Valley Snowboard Team hosted 5 events in four days at Dollar Mt. and Baldy. This was the second stop of the USASA Intermountain Snowboard Series.

Stand out moments for the local riders were Ryan Roemer winning both races in the toughest field the Youth Men ages 14-15 as a result he Qualified for the USASA National Championship which will be held in Copper, Colorado in April! Other standout moments from the four day event include Dash Stethem being on the podium in 3 of the 4 events and Chase Josey on the podium in all 4 events in the Open class. Since 1999 the Sun Valley Snowboard Team has Given out the Beverly Hay Snowboard Cup for outstanding combined results for riders ages 14-17 at our home events. This years winners were Ryan Roemer (Sun Valley) and Felicia Turcotte (Park City).

Call to Artists for the 2011 Wagon Days Poster

The organizers of Wagon Days are requesting submissions for the 2011 WagonDays Poster. The posters are treasured souvenirs of the annual Wagon Days parade, and many have become collectors’ items over the years. Posters have featured photographs, collages, pastels, watercolors and oil paintings. All art submissions are welcome, including preliminary sketches. The artist for the winning submission will receive a small stipend and will have the opportunity to ride in the Wagon Days parade.

Submissions are due by March 7.

Artists should call Sun Valley Events at (208) 720-4535 to get directions for submitting their work.

The Advocates Attic Thrift Store Grand Re-Opening Celebration Feb. 10

Community members and guests are cordially invited to join the Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Rick Davis for the Grand Re-Opening of The Advocates Attic Thrift Store on Thursday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. located at 12 W. Carbonate St. in Hailey. Ribbon-cutting will take place at noon.

The Attic features a wide range of gently used clothing, household items, toys, furnishings and more for children and adults. Stop in and check out the expanded location with almost three times as much space to shop for what you need, more merchandise and easier access to the items you want— furniture, linens, books, clothes and shoes, as well as the new linen and book rooms.

Deep discounts, prizes, treats and more! Shop until you drop with 50 percent off clothes and shoes and 20 percent off everything else! Prize drawings will be held throughout the day.

Since its opening in 2003, the Attic’s retail sales have supported The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, a nonprofit with the mission to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault in our communities through education, shelter and supportive services.

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Philharmonic cellist Ben Hong performs in the Valley Saturday

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en Hong commutes to work on a motorcycle, his cello strapped to his back.

He does martial arts to by: Karen stay fit.

Bossick And he plays the African djembe drum to relax.

But when this 42-year-old shaggy hair cellist gets down to work as assistant principal cello player for the L.A. Philharmonic, it’s usually on the classics like Brahms.

He’ll do the same Saturday when he performs as part of the Sun Valley Artist Series.

The bravura cello concert, which will also feature pianist Peter Henderson of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, starts at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Big Wood on Warm Springs and Saddle roads.

A Meet the Artist reception will follow the concert.

Hong was just 24 when he signed on with the Los Angeles Philharmonic—becoming the youngest musician to do so.

While tied to traditional, he branches out to the avant garde.

He has, for instance, studied semi-jazz, semi-Indian style improvisation. He plays around Los Angeles with a hip-hop orchestra.

In 2008 he was the soloist for the L.A. Phil premiere of “Crouching Tiger Concerto” in the Hollywood Bowl.

And a few years ago, he helped actor Jamie Foxx learn how to look like a cellist while portraying a musical prodigy in “The Soloist,” a movie based on the real-life story about a schizophrenic homeless man who plays his music on the streets of Los Angeles.

Born in Tapei, Taiwan, Hong won his country’s National Cello Competition three years in a row before leaving home at age 13 for Julliard School of Music in New York.

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What: Cellist Ben Hong and Pianist Peter Henderson in Sun Valley Artist Series concert When: 7 p.m. Saturday, followed by a Meet the Artists reception Where: Church of the Big Wood, Warm Springs and Saddle roads in Ketchum Tickets: $37, available at Ketchum bookstores or online at www.svwas.org Information: 208-725-5807

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In addition to performing with the Philharmonic, he also performs frequently as a soloist and as a Ben Hong, cellist member of chamber music ensembles. He has also collaborated with such artists as Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman and Bobby McFerrin.

Saturday’s concert will feature Haydn’s “Divertimento in D Major, Schubert’s “Sonata for Arpeggione and Piano in A minor,” Debussy’s “Sonate No. 1 pour violoncello et piano in D minor” and Beethoven’s “Sonata for Piano and Violoncello No. 4 in C Major.”

Steve Gannon, the series executive director, said Hong is a musician and artist “of the highest stature.”

“I am absolutely thrilled with his choices for Saturday’s performance, especially Schubert’s ‘Sonata for Arpeggione,’ which I first heard several decades ago and have loved ever since,” he said. “It’s a tremendously uplifting piece that has delighted audiences for almost 200 years and will continue to do so in years to come.

“Peter Henderson is a consummate artist, as well. And together they are going to put on a performance that will be unforgettable.” twp

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Company of Fools, St. Thomas Playhouse and nexStage Theatre will be holding joint auditions Tuesday, Feb. 22 at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

These will be general auditions and not for specific shows. Auditions are by appointment only from 4 to 6 p.m.

To schedule a time, call the Company of Fools’ office at 208.788.6520.

Denise Simone, a Core Company Artist of Company of Fools, says, “This is a wonderful example of three presenting organizations working together to provide an audition opportunity for its community. We’re thrilled to be holding this joint audition for the seventh year in a row. It is a great opportunity to be seen and to be considered for future plays.”

The theatre organizations are looking for actors and actresses ages 16 and up. Those auditioning are asked to prepare the following: a prepared monologue of their choice (contemporary—no more than 2 minutes in length) or they may read from scripts provided at the audition. Those who would like to be considered for musicals should also prepare a song (accompaniment provided).

For information regarding Company of Fools, visit www.companyoffools.org; for St. Thomas Playhouse, visit www.sthomassunvalley.org; and for the nexStage, go to www.nexstagetheatre.org For more information regarding the auditions or the theatre groups, call Denise Simone at Company of Fools at 208.788.6520 or e-mail denise@companyoffools.org.

The Boutonnieres Valentine’s Ball

The Boutonnieres and Sun Valley Resort will host their annual Valentine’s Ball Friday, Feb. 11, at the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room.

A no-host reception for the formal or black-tie affair co-chaired by Frank and Anita Meyer and Neil Ryan and Phebe Thorne will be begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Music will be provided by DJ Lenny Joseph.

Cost is $65 per person and includes tax and gratuity.

“This annual event, began over 10 years ago by Sun Valley residents, is the dinner-dance party of the year that is not a benefit,” said co-chair Frank Meyer.

For reservations call 208-6222800.

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Nixon in China opera at Big Wood, Saturday

By KAREN BOSSICK

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magine if President Richard Nixon had sung his famous Checkers speech?!

It’s something to ponder as the New York Metropolitan Opera premieres John Adams’ “Nixon in China” Live in HD Saturday morning.

The thought-provoking opera—one of America’s most famous-- will be shown at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bigwood 4 Cinema in Hailey.

“You’ll see the passion of opera combined with Hollywood to come up with a new look—what The Los Angeles Times calls a new art form,” said Frank Meyer, co-founder of Sun Valley Opera. “With the technology, you’ll literally feel you’re in the tenth row at Lincoln Center, only you’ll see this for $20 instead of $500.”

Adams’ collaborator, Peter Sellars, makes his Metropolitan Opera debut directing this work, which originally took the stage in 1987 in Houston. It explores President Nixon’s historic 1972 encounter with Mao and communist China. The work challenged operatic conventions by bringing history and its political leaders to the art form. It seeks to explore human truths beyond the headlines.

The opera “shows what opera can do to history, which is to deepen it and move into its more subtle, nuanced and mysterious corners,” said Sellars.

“All of my operas have dealt on deep psychological levels with our American mythology,” said Adams. “The meeting of Nixon and Mao is a mythological moment in world history, particularly American history.”

Baritone James Maddalena, who has sung the role more than a hundred times, stars as Nixon.

Alice Goodman provided the libretto and Sellars the staging, much of which was based on contemporary TV and newspaper imagery.

Adams’ score includes somber choruses, expansive arias, jazz saxophones and triumphant brass fanfares.

The opera will be broadcast live on 1,500 screens in the United States and another 60 around the world. Seven theaters in Seattle alone will show it and Paris’ downtown theater was sold out a month in advance.

“There has never been so much acclaim for a contemporary opera since ‘Porgy and Bess,’” said Meyer.

Tickets are $22 for general admission, $20 for seniors and $18 for students, available at the box office. twp

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t. Luke’s antimachine in the garage. gravity treadHe then reversed his mill is in the father’s technology house to provide an antiFor a brief mogravity treatment ment I felt as if I for professional were slipping into football and basmy kayak paddle ketball players, by: Karen skirt—with wetOlympic runners Bossick suit legs attached. and other high-end But that feeling athletes recovering changed abruptly as from ankle injuries, Kate Yanov helped me zip stress fractures, sciatica, the “paddle skirt” into the Alherniated discs, low back pain, terG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. head trauma and other injuries.

Suddenly, I felt like a cenThe medical modality was taur—half-man and half-horse, launched in 2009. There are 500 with my torso now blending into units worldwide so far, including this giant machine. one in Boise and one at Walter Yanov pressed a couple of butReed Army Medical Center, said tons on the treadmill and I was Yanov, director of marketing at lifted up as air was pumped into AlterG. the chamber below. As the air On Wednesday, Elks Rehapressure escalated, my walking bilitation threw open its doors became effortless—like skipping to let John Q. Public try out the without any pounding on the machine. pavement.

Among those testing it was And that’s the point of this Amanda Walton, who uses a new machine, which now ocwheelchair to get around, and cupies a prized place next to a Tiffany Larson, a Masters runwindow looking out onto the bike ner who is training for the New path in St. Luke’s-Elks RehabiliYork City Marathon. tation.

Larson says she can log 15 The AlterG allows patients miles of hard running on roads with problems like head injuduring winter, then retreat to ries, arthritis and hip or knee the AlterG for another 15 miles. replacements to participate in “I do my hard workout outside partial weight-bearing therapy and then I get the rest of the as they work on getting their mileage here with less stress gait back. on my body. And as I age, that’s It can also be used by athletes something I can appreciate,” she to maximize their fitness while said. recovering from injuries or to Therapists can throw balls pursue a total workout when the with and use balance boards ground is covered with snow or with patients while they’re on ice. the machine.

“It changed me completely,” Therapists like Kristin Bigsaid Ketchum resident Jenny gins can watch people’s gait Gatehouse, who was diagnosed through a clear plastic bubble on with Parkinson’s disease 13 the bottom of the machine. years ago at age 36. “I drag my “This can unweight more body foot and this helps me not to weight than pool therapy, where limp so badly. It’s helped me run the most unweighting we can get again. And it’s given me confiis 50 percent,” said Biggins, Elks dence—and that’s huge.”

Rehabilitation center manager.

Gatehouse was so smitten “And we can use this for people with the AlterG after trying one who have just had ACL or other out in San Francisco a couple surgeries who couldn’t use a of years ago that she and her pool because of their surgical husband Phil Hebert began a incisions.” fund-raising campaign to buy Ketchum resident Norone for the Wood River Valley. man Friedman, who also has The machine costs $30,000—all Parkinson’s, said he’s noticed a raised through private donadifference since working out on tions, said Megan Thomas, the AlterG. executive director of St. Luke’s “It helps my posture,” he said.

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Because it was paid for with It’s a worthwhile machine.” twp donations, the hospital can charge a minimal fee for its use compared to places like San GOING ANTI-GRAVITY Francisco, where it costs $100 an Use of the AlterG is available by aphour to use, Thomas added. pointment.

The AlterG, which can allow It costs $10 for a single drop-in visit people to exercise at just 20 perof up to 45 minutes or $50 for a punch cent of their body weight, had its card good for 10 visits. genesis in a machine designed to A 20-minute introductory orientakeep astronauts from losing bone tion with a therapist costs $40. density while working in space.

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This organization of 100-plus members dedicated to philanthropy in Blaine County is pleased to welcome members and the community to its annual Winter Forum on Feb 15 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at The Valley Club Clubhouse. This will be an informative and motivational program featuring local humanitarians. The panel includes Peggy Goldwyn, who works with the UN and serves on a number of international philanthropic boards; Dr. Bonni Curran, who dedicates her efforts to healthcare in a variety of countries; Linn Kincannon, who works for THRIIVE, an organization that supports small and growing businesses in Vietnam, Kenya and the West Bank; and Midge and Trevor Patzer, who are assisting young women in Nepal receive an education. Marcia Liebich, one of the founding members of the Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation (WRWCF), will moderate as well as speak about building Habitat houses in Jordan, a medical clinic in Tanzania and her work with Theresa Grant’s organization, Make A Difference – Volunteer NOW in Africa and India.

After the presentations, there will be an opportunity to interact with the speakers during the refreshment time.

We encourage you to learn even more about their work. They will have informational material on hand. Please note: This is not a fundraising event!

Please pre-register with Andrea Van Evert, 208-726-6011 or wrwcf1@ gmail.com. A $10 donation is appreciated for nonmembers.

Gerhardt earns Founders’ Award

COURTESY PHOTO IN 2/9 FOLDER The longest serving member of the Wood River Land Trust board of directors, Clark Gerhardt, stepped down last July. To honor his service and extraordinary efforts on behalf of the Land Trust, his nomination was unanimously approved for the 2010 Founders’ Award at the January meeting of the board.

The Founders’ Award is earned by individuals who have advanced the mission of the Wood River Land Trust and demonstrated a long-term commitment to preserving and protecting open space.

Clark began his tenure in 1999 and held the office of president in 2006 and 2007, and was longtime chair of the fundraising committee. His forte was attracting new board members with the skills, experience, and professionalism to benefit the Land Trust.

He brought a more vibrant approach to fundraising, and the donor appreciation party he initiated has become an anticipated annual event. With his help, the organization developed its focus on the big picture.

As he noted in his resignation letter, “WRLT is in excellent shape with the best non-profit Board in the Valley, a balance sheet that is financially very sound, and an image in the Valley that is second to none. I will continue to support WRLT as a donor and enthusiast and, of course, wish you all good luck in meeting your goals. Aim high, onward and upward!”

An avid mountain climber, Clark joined the board of the American Alpine Club in early 2011.

There’s no fooling with this raffle

The board of directors of Company of Fools has announced one of the most exciting raffle opportunities ever.

In conjunction with the Casino Royale gala coming up in March, board members are selling $25 tickets for “Dine Around the Valley” where one lucky winner will get over $1200 in dining at nearly 30 Valley restaurants. For the same event, a fabulous New York package, including four nights’ lodging, three Broadway shows, two dinners for two, a private tour of MOMA and more, will be raffled. Tickets for the New York prize are $100 each.

Contact a board member or call 7886520 for your tickets.

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Just Bag it program: it’s a wrap

By WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

T Wood River Mattress: Scott Shane owner of Wood River Mattress, bounces for joy at the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of his store last Friday.

PHOTOS: KAREN BOSSICK/TWP

School of Rock guitarist Champ Kotara and drummer Caleb Garvin added to the racket Friday as the Yellow Brick Road across from Atkinsons’ Market in Hailey welcomed Notes and Music and other new businesses. The place was a-hopping with customers shopping the eclectic marketplace while Shelley’s Deli, which will soon be holding a grand opening of its own across from Flolo’s Photo, served up pizza and other nibbles.

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reshwater is a scarce resource; its annual availability is limited and demand is growing. The water footprint of humanity has exceeded sustainable levels at several places and is unequally distributed among people. There are many spots in the world where serious water depletion or pollution takes place: rivers running dry, dropping lake and groundwater levels and endangered species because of contaminated water. The water footprint refers to the volumes of water consumption and pollution that are behind your daily consumption.

Gallons of water to Product examples: 4,227: 2.2 pounds of beef; 37: one cup of coffee; 264: 2 pints of milk.

Ways to reduce your freshwa-

ter footprint: Install water-saving toilets, take shorter showers, brush teeth with the water off, plant native species in your yard that don’t require watering, reduce or eliminate irrigation (especially during the day), and dispose of prescriptions properly.

The water consumption and pollution behind all the goods you buy is much larger than your direct water footprint at home.

Try substituting a consumer product that has a large water footprint by a different type of product that has a smaller footprint. Examples: eat less meat or become vegetarian; drink tea instead of coffee; or, even better, drink plain water.

Got a question or want to draft your own ERCbeat? Contact the ERC at ERCbeat@ercsv.org or 208-726-4333. twp

he City of Hailey’s ‘Just Bag It!’ program, funded by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in 2010, wrapped up its year-long efforts at reducing plastic bag use in Hailey with the successful completion of its logo competition. The competition invited community members to create a logo or tagline that would help support the Just Bag It! goals of reducing plastic bag consumption while increasing the use of reusable bags. Two students from the Wood River High School (WRHS) Environmental Club, Lex Shapiro and Chase England, won with their very professional and clever Idaho logo that was then printed on a long-lasting cotton bag.

Lex Shapiro says that she and her friend Chase jumped on the chance to develop a catchy logo to support this effort. She pointed out that, “Completely removing plastic bags from our beautiful Valley has been one of our greatest goals within the Environmental Club. Having trendy bags is a great first step toward the complete elimination of plastic bags.”

A number of great entrants for this competition came from the Environmental Club and the club’s support of the program’s goals started even earlier.

Last April, students helped create educational posters and volunteered at local Atkinsons’, Albertsons and King’s stores to honor Earth Day. These three stores, along with other participating merchants, distributed free reusable bags provided by the Just Bag It! grant in place of plastic bags usually given

Lex and Chase at front right with other members of the Wood River High School Environmental Club hold the reusable bags with their new logo. Behind them is the installation of their Mountain of Plastic mural.

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out, and developed plastic bag recycling centers in their stores.

Students were available to inform shoppers of the effort and the importance of these steps to reduce our dependence on throwaway plastics.

The students’ artistic efforts to educate about the situation can also be seen in their “Mountain of Plastic” mural now displayed at WRHS (and seen behind them in this photo). This mural was created from plastic bottle tops collected by the students last fall to demonstrate the astounding number of plastic bottles and containers used daily

by Valley residents. Just the tops

alone add up to a ‘mountain of plastic’ that will end up in our landfills and littering our roads and waterways. Their mural has been displayed in both Ketchum and Hailey, before finally being installed at the high school.

Chase England says their efforts are not over. They are now beginning to look into asking the City of Hailey to ban plastic bags in local retail stores. “Cities as large as Los Angeles and San Francisco have accomplished banning plastic bags in all of their retail stores. So, why can’t a town as pristine and forwardthinking as ours accomplish the twp same task?”

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n critic speak, No Strings Attached is formulaic rom-com (short for romantic comedy). Unfortunately, the movie falls short in both categories and leaves the viewer wondering why they shelled out good greenbacks for a film that will hit its stride in numerous cable viewings. This is true with even the beautiful and wondrous Natalie Portman in the lead, perhaps trying to stretch her talents to include cliché comedy. Throw in one of America’s great living actors, Kevin Kline, slumming as a washed-up TV star, Ivan Reitman directing (Meatballs, Ghost

Busters), and pretty a young doctor that boy Ashton Kutcher has known Kutcher along for the ride, for years, the two and you are left turn their casual with the archefriendship into type for mediocsomething more. rity, let alone that If only the results this comedy isn’t had been hotter, by: JONathan very funny. After the film might have KANE the rush of great risen above its limifilms at Oscar season, tations. Kutcher’s cait makes one want to reer has been a mystery pray that December rolls because he seems to be much around sooner rather than later. better known as Mr. Demi Moore The story is about what the (or as Ricky Gervais cracked at young people call ‘friends with the Golden Globes, ‘Bruce Willis’ benefits,’ or sex without comson’). He certainly gets an A for mitments. Is it possible, or will effort here, but that may only one of the parties screw things be because he is trying to catch up (no pun intended) by falling up with his talented co-star. in love? It doesn’t take a rocket Maybe the flick connects if you’re scientist to figure out which way twentysomething, but I fear that the script by Elizabeth Merieven that group can see through wether is going to go. Portman is a rather tepid comedy. so talented that if anyone could twp pull it off, she could. Playing

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This week’s Horoscopes: Venus causes behavioral interpretation

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Give what you want to give and no more.

You’ve been knocking yourself out for your loved ones, and hopefully you know it won’t make them love you any more. It’s the work they do for you that makes them appreciate you. Monday and Tuesday bring special luck to all of your relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re almost ready for a change, but not quite. You have to be the driver of this venture, and you’ll resist anyone who tries to push you before you’re ready.

Gather as much information as you can this week. You enjoy investigating, and you ask just the right questions to elicit fascinating input from others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A dear friend has been less than loyal in some regard. You may even feel that this person owes you something, and you could be right. This is the perfect week to either get to the bottom of your feelings on the matter and make a request of your friend, or let it go altogether.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re so gung-ho for a new relationship that you may commit yourself in ways you will later question. When you follow your strong feelings, they will lead you on an adventure. Whatever the outcome, your fun along the way -- and the stories you’ll tell later -- will make it all worthwhile.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Go on and leave a job undone. This may be difficult for you, but rest assured, it doesn’t mean you’re irresponsible -- quite the contrary. It may instead mean that you are reading the current signs accurately and there is more that must develop before it’s appropriate to move on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll have fun this week, but you’ll never

lose sight of what is really going on.

You see the bottom line when others around you only see the gains of the moment. Exciting companionship will be a major feature at week’s end, and you’ll make new friends, too. Capricorn and Aquarius people are especially attentive to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your spontaneity will be a strong point, and you will be fearless in your pursuit of experience. When you act for the sheer adventure of it, you will confuse people who usually do not operate in that way. In your opinion, looking too hard for a reward at the end will prevent you from enjoying the reward as you go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This week, you need lots of room so that you can stretch out your arms and embrace life. Loved ones who adore you may unintentionally make you feel crowded. There’s a nice way for you to request the space you need. You’ll receive money from out of the blue in March.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

You will make important decisions about money this week. You’ll need at least three different opinions in order to make an informed choice. The perfect book, magazine article or personal adviser will guide you well. Also, a Pisces will understand your strong points and promote you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19).

There’s a good reason for why you’ll choose to toss out a few of your inhi-

bitions: You want to make every effort to keep your relationships interesting and lively. You’ll succeed in this regard. Loved ones will appreciate the personal risks you take and the expense you go to in your efforts to keep everyone amused.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). As far as your talent goes, you’re better than you think you are. You’ll be compelled to invest in yourself, and you certainly should do so. Any extra tools you can acquire this week will be worth the investment of time and money required.

You’ll be given something special in the way of compensation on Thursday.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re a dreamer, and yet you can be realistic about what will be involved in making your dreams come true. You know that everything you want will take plenty of hard work, and you’re willing to put in the time. Deals come up. The first offer will not be the only one or the best one. Hold out for what you really want.

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS: You’ll make money from a greater number of sources over the next 10 weeks. You’ll break free of the past and start a fresh tradition in May. Family will make you proud in June, and you’ll develop a strong kinship with someone you may have had trouble understanding in the past. August brings a vision. You’ll be stubborn about bringing your project into being, and because of this you’ll finally get your way. twp

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

Story Time at the Hailey Public Library for 3-5 years. 10:30 a.m., with parent supervision/participation. **TFN** eWinter Wildlife Snowshoe Walk 11 a.m. at Galena Lodge in Ketchum.

These snowshoe walks are free to the public, open to all ages and follows a moderate terrain. Info: 726-4010. **08**

Hailey Kiwanis Club meets at 11 a.m. at the BC Senior Connection, 721 S. 3rd Ave, across from the Armory. **TFN** Hailey Chamber General Membership meeting - noon at Sweetwater Community clubhouse. Light lunch fare provided. Info: 788-3484. **06** Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15-1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum.

727-9600. **TFN** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** Free laughs with Comedian Mike Murphy - 6 p.m., at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info: 622-2148. **13** Toastmaster Meeting - 6 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Call for location 726-9316. **TFN** Integral Wellness - 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Room 301 at the Community Campus in Hailey. A free evening on optimizing your personal well being and positive impact on community. Info: 720-8784. **06**

eKetchum Community Dinners - 6 to 7 p.m. at the Church of the Big Wood . New this year: take-out food service. Anyone can stop by for takeout meals for themselves or a friend.

If you need a meal, or know someone who does, come down and pick up a meal or dine at the church. Info: Beth, 622-3510 **21** Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 7 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum.

Call 726-5997 for info. **TFN** thursday, 2.10.11 eFree Snowshoe with a Ranger - 11

a.m. at the Galena Lodge. Join SNRA naturalist Susan Kranz to learn about the cultural and natural history of the Wood River Valley and Galena areas.

Snowshoe rentals available Info: 7264010. **08** Grand Re-Opening of the Advocates Attic & Ribbon Cutting - 12 to 1 p.m.

Info: 788-3484. **06** Movie and Popcorn - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. **TFN** Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum.

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Bella Cosa Studio in Bellevue. Info: 721-8045. **TFN** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** eSouper Supper (free meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. **TFN** SThe Fabulous Vaurnettes perform - 6 p.m., at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info: 622-2148. **13** Ladies Night at Bella Cosa Studio in Bellevue. Every Thursday after 6 p.m.

Info: 721-8045. **TFN** Big Wood Children’s Gallery Walk - 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Big Wood School, Ketchum. Info: Amy at 720-7063. **06** Survivors of Sexual Abuse open meeting - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Advocates house. Babysitter available. Info: 7884191 or 720-7160. **TFN**

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

AToddler Tales at the Hailey Public

Library for 18-36 months. 10:30 a.m. with parent. **TFN** Therapeutic Yoga for the back with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. **TFN***

Kids Clay - 3:30 to 5 p.m., every Friday at Bella Cosa Studio in Bellevue. Info: 721-8045. **TFN** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** Comedians Eddie Ifft & Henry Phillips perform - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info 622-2148. **06** SHillfolk Noir - 9 p.m. at the Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey **06**

saturday, 2.12.11

The Met: Live in HD presents Nixon in China opera - 11 a.m. at the Big Wood Cinemas in Hailey. Info: 726-0991 **06** Altitude with Attitude Cheer & Dance competition - 12 p.m. at the Community Campus off Fox Acres Rd., Hailey.

Info: Amanda Norton, 720-4306. **06** Special Historical Snowshoe Tours at the Sun Valley Nordic Center 1 - 3 p.m..

Call 622-2250 for reservations. Private Tours upon request. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07**

_Starlight Snowshoe Dinner & Auction - 5:30 p.m. at the Valley Club. Order tickets at 726-6456 or www.expeditioninspiration.org. **06** Comedians Eddie Ifft & Henry Phillips perform - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info 622-2148. **06** SDJ McClain at McClain’s Pizzeria in Hailey, 10 p.m. No Cover. **TFN** sunday, 2.13.11 SLeana Leach Trio performs during

Sunday Brunch - 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at the Lodge Dining Room, Sun Valley. **TFN**

_Girl Scouts host High English Val-

entine’s Tea - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Golden Elk, Hailey. Proceeds help cover the cost for Troop #379’s trip to London. Reservations: 788-6120. **06** Join the Environmental Resource Center for Quinzhee Frenzy (Snow cave building) with ERC Education Director Lisa Huttinger. 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m..

Bring snowshoes. Non-ERC members $10, family $20. Preregister at 7264333 **06** Special Historical Snowshoe Tours at the Sun Valley Nordic Center 1 - 3 p.m..

Call 622-2250 for reservations. Private Tours upon request. **TFN** SWood River Community Orchestra rehearsal – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the new music room at the Wood River High School. Info: 726-4870. **TFN** Kundalini Yoga Class - 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

- 416 Main St. Suite 101 in Hailey - Call 721-7478 for info. **TFN** SThe Leana Leach Trio performs - 8:30 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13**

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

Laughter Yoga with Carrie Mellen at All Things Sacred (upstairs at the Galleria). Mondays 12:15 to 1 p.m. Come, play, and laugh. **TFN** Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum.

727-9600. **TFN** Blaine County Teen Advisory Council II - 3:30 to 5:15 p.m. at the Wood River Middle School Library. **TFN** SAlan Pennay Trio - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Lounge, Sun Valley. **13**

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p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07** SSun Valley Trio - 9 p.m. to close at the Duchin Lounge, Sun Valley. **13** eSouper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. **TFN** Duplicate Bridge, 7 p.m., at the Senior Connection. **TFN**

Free acupuncture clinic for veterans, military and their families - Cody Acupuncture Clinic 12 E. Walnut in Hailey - 6:30 to 8 p.m. 720-7530 **TFN** Kundalini Yoga Class with HansMukh 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. 416 Main Street Suite 101 in Hailey. Info: 721-7478 **TFN** Blaine County Teen Advisory Council - 7 to 8 p.m. at The HUB, Community Campus, Hailey. **TFN**

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Company of Fools presents Dead Man’s Cellphone - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Pay what you feel night. Tickets/info: 578-9122 or www.

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Company of Fools presents Dead Man’s Cellphone - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Educator’s night. Tickets/info: 578-9122 or www.CompanyOfFools.org. **07**

friday, 2.18.11

Comedians David Huntsberger & Brad Williams perform - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info 622-2148. **07**

Company of Fools presents Dead Man’s Cellphone - 8 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Educator’s night. Tickets/info: 578-9122 or www.CompanyOfFools.org. **07** SSwagger, from Park City - 9 p.m. at the Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey **06**

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Comedians David Huntsberger & Brad Williams perform - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info 622-2148.

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Company of Fools presents Dead Man’s Cellphone - 8 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Girls’ night out. Tickets/info: 578-9122 or www.CompanyOfFools.org. **07** Papoose Club Quigley Cup General Meeting. **07**

sunday, 2.20.11 Join the Environmental Resource Center for Snowshoe Birding at Silver Creek Nature Preserve with local birder Poo Wright-Pulliam. 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Non-ERC members $10, family $20. Preregister at 726-4333 **07**

thursday, 2.24.11

Company of Fools presents Dead Man’s Cellphone - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Girl’s night out. Tickets/info: 578-9122 or www.CompanyOfFools.org. **08**

friday, 2.25.11

Comedians Gary Cannon & Tig Notaro perform - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info 622-2148. **08** Company of Fools presents Dead Man’s Cellphone - 8 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Tickets/info: 578-9122 or www.CompanyOfFools.org. **08**

saturday, 2.26.11 Free Rabies Vaccinations from the Animal Shelter - by appointment only between 9 and 11 a.m. 788-4351. **08** Comedians Gary Cannon & Tig Notaro perform - 6 p.m. at the Boiler Room in Sun Valley. Info 622-2148. **08** Company of Fools presents Dead Man’s Cellphone - 8 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Tickets/info: 578-9122 or www.CompanyOfFools.org. **08** twp

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Foot Clinic - 9 a.m. at the Senior Connection. Info: 788-3468 **TFN** AChildren’s Library Science time, 11 a.m. at the Children’s Library of the Community Library in Ketchum **TFN**.

AYMCA Mommy Yoga - ages infant to walking. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Info: 727-9622. **TFN** BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468. **TFN** Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granery in Hailey. **TFN** Wii Bowling - 2 to 3 p.m. - The Senior Connection in Hailey. **TFN** SPaul Tillotson Trio performs - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. followed by the Joe Fos Trio from 9 p.m. to close, in Sun Valley’s Duchin Lounge. 622-2145. **13** SBrooks Hartell on Piano - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn Lobby Lounge, Sun Valley. **07**

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ompany of Fools will present “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” a humorous take on the times we live in, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 16, at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

The play by Sara Ruhl presents the fantastical story of a woman who answers a dead man’s cell phone because she can’t stand to hear it ringing only to be sucked into his world—a world with a lonely brother, a boozy estranged wife and a mysterious, dangerous mistress. Tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for seniors and $10 for students 18 and under.

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Jennifer Diehl Production & Talent J

ennifer Diehl is a build a family and working mom career. After various with a dejobs in local media manding business: and an art book Jennifer Diehl publishing busiProduction & Talness, she ran and ent. Her company then bought the produces photo modeling agency. by: JIMA shoots and com“I knew someRice, Ph.D. mercials for comthing would have panies like Merrell, to change when I Eddie Bauer and L.L. took the business Bean that market products over,” Jennifer says. for the outdoor lifestyle. She “Booking talent bought the business, originally a was a hard way to talent agency owned by Gretchen make decent money, Palmer, in 2003, after running especially when the best models it for a year to see if entreprequickly left here after realizing neurship was her style. She has they couldn’t make a decent since significantly expanded wage.” Early on, however, one it in response to opportunities of Jennifer’s clients was Getty presented by client needs.

Images. “They had booked some Jennifer Diehl Production & models, but then they started Talent provides location scoutcalling me about how to get ing, a roster of local modeling permits from the Forest Service, talent, castings and bookings where to find a truck, who could for models, and assists with help load/unload the truck, who the many aspects of production could do some catering, how to needed for advertising agencies, get clothes steamed.” As she film crews, and photographers says, “I thought, ‘OK, this is how shooting marketing campaigns it works.’ ” in Sun Valley, Stanley, Boise, Getty Images’ requests played and other Idaho locations. to Jennifer’s strengths in project “I spent a few years in Los management. “There’s no real Angeles working in television formula,” she says. “You pay production, designing sets for attention to detail and remain shows, and modeling,” recounts flexible. You never know what’s Jennifer. “But jogging in the coming until the last minute. smog was not for me,” she Then it’s often the secret ingrelaughs. Having grown up in the dient that tops things off.”

Wood River Valley, she returned One project led to another. with her husband in 1993 to Now, Jennifer Diehl Production & Talent promises “dog sleds... truckloads of snow... yodeling skateboarders... cows brought in by helicopter... vintage trucks… whatever will help your production run smoothly.” She emphasizes that her career is enabled by the quality of the Sun Valley –Jennifer Diehl area; its vistas are a key part of Owner, Jennifer Diehl her marketing message. “Think Production & Talent about it,” she says. “It’s so abso-

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Jennifer Diehl, who has been a model and a television set designer, now runs a local production and talent business. One of her most recent projects was coordinating a spread in November’s British Vogue on Dree Hemingway.

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lutely beautiful here, it’s got four seasons, and you can shoot winter and fall in the same week.”

Some years are more lucrative than others, reflects Jennifer.

“Every year I reinvent myself as client needs and market trends change.” She keeps her imagination tuned to new ideas for her “intricate little business” and takes on side projects that draw on her coordinating skills. Above all, Jennifer makes sure that Jennifer Diehl Production & Talent is known for its exceptional service. “We get a lot of compliments about that,” she says. “I think of myself as a hostess. It’s a big part of my bread and butter and I give it 150 percent effort.”

Jennifer’s 10-year-out entrepreneurial vision is to have a reliable business, a cool office,

lots of creative projects, and a staff. On the personal front, she wants to make a difference and make her kids proud. You could say Jennifer’s mantra is to balance career and lifestyle. This self-driven entrepreneur loves “taking my kids to school and being there for them afterwards. In between, I work hard.” To this, she adds, “I crave being outside.

Surrounded by quiet beauty, I stop and think that I’m so lucky.

It’s a gift. How long it will last is hard to know—so I take it all in while I can.” twp Jima Rice holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University, and is president of Jigsaw, Inc., a local 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, and a sustainable economy in the Wood River Valley. To recieve Jigsaw’s free weekly e-letter, please contact Jima at jimasv@cox.net

Jeffrey Meldrum, considered by many to be the nation’s leading expert on Sasquatch (Bigfoot), will speak at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts on Thursday, Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The talk is free and open to the public.

Meldrum, a professor is the author of Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science, a companion volume to the Discovery Channel documentary.

When he was 11 years old, Meldrum saw Roger Patterson’s famous 60 seconds of jumpy footage of an unidentified giant ape-like creature. “The larger-than-life image of a Bigfoot deliberately striding across the screen made a lasting impression on a young and adventurous mind and served to reinforce my fascination with the primates and primitive humans,” Meldrum writes in the introduction to Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science.

Some 30 years later, armed with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in zoology from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in anatomical sciences from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Meldrum found himself examining mysterious 14-inch footprints in Washington State. Meldrum was using his expertise in foot morphology and locomotion in monkeys, apes and hominids to bring a new level of scientific inquiry to the search for Bigfoot.

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Here’s some Boulder math

By KAREN BOSSICK

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Montana State professor is analyzing the times of racers in Saturday’s Boulder Mountain Tour race based on ages.

Dr. Dan Heil, professor of exercise physiology at the Bozeman school, presented his analysis of how age affected 10 years worth of Boulder Mountain Tour race performances at the Fifth International Conference on the Science of Skiing in Austria in December.

He awarded the top three ageadjusted females and males— handicapped according to age- monetary prizes at Saturday’s awards ceremony.

In real time, Sylvan Ellefson, who finished tenth in last year’s American Birkebeiner, won Saturday’s race with a time of 1 hour, 6 minutes and 43 seconds.

Olympic gold medalist Billy Demong finished fifth—24 seconds back, and local favorite mike Sinnott finished tenth.

Evelyn Dong continued her domination of the race, winning her third Boulder with a time of 1 hours 12 minutes and 39 seconds. Ketchum’s Nicole De Yong was third among the gals with a time of 1 hours 15 minutes and 12 seconds. twp

Loving from the heart

By VEE RILEY

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magine your Valentine’s Day filled with the energy of love! The month of February has typically been set aside for true expression of love through cards, flowers and, of course, chocolates!

Acts of kindness make us feel loved, a need all of us possess.

Give it some serious thought this year. Listen to your heart.

Picture this scene: A one-room schoolhouse in a peaceful country setting with all the desks lined up, row after row, occupied by grades one through eight. Valentine’s Day brought much excitement to the classroom. Each child placed a homemade card in a box decorated with ribbons, roses and lace. I have treasured the memory of one Valentine all of my life. Wilbur lived on a farm near ours and, in searching for ideas, picked up a seed catalog his father had ordered. Attempting to be creative, he clipped out a picture of a peach, glued it to a piece of paper, and wrote the caption, “Gee, You’re a Peach!”

That simple Valentine came from the heart.

I invite you, as Valentine’s Day approaches, to find expressions that come from your heart.

The words are all inside of you;

all that is necessary is for you to connect. Sit with your feelings.

Write a love note to your beloved, your child, mother, father, coworker or friend.

Convey your deepest feelings. Create magic with simple words that are true and beautiful.

“Together We Thrive” was the banner used for the memorial service in Tucson, Ariz., on Jan. 12, 2011, in honor of those who lost their lives. President Obama’s words were “What matters most is not wealth, or status, or power, but how well we have loved.” That love originates in the home. If everyone was to hear the words, “You are loveable as you are” each day, what a difference this would make in our world!

An expression of love begins with each individual sharing goodness from within. Sit quietly, take a deep breath and, with pen and paper, allow the words to flow. Remember, it might be twp treasured for a lifetime.

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The Women of Algiers.

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About the Author

Vee Riley is a Reiki master in private practice, residing in the Wood River Valley. In March 2011, she will be teaching the healing art of Reiki for individuals and families. Vee can be reached at 208-578-7748 or handsbyvee@hotmail.com.

Photo: BALI SZABO/TWP

Money can only take you so far

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was in Algiers, with diplomatic coup and a almost no money, complete role reverand two weeks sal. The hated ‘rich to go. The Hotel American’ (AlgeHovel (described ria is a strident last week) solved socialist and antithe need for shelAmerican country) ter. Next came the visiting their by: BALI need for food. country, breaking SZABO This quest to bread at their table, ward off hunger sharing their life, pangs is a universal goes to the heart human motivator, but it also of their cultural brings up some important prinpride and makes ciples of travel, as opposed to people feel good tourism. The latter isolates itself about themselves. from local life and erects barThe ‘ugly American’ beriers to interaction. This is the comes an ambassador, fielding Club Med model of Caribbean an endless stream of questions cruise travel, where passengers about America. As I wandered are warned not to wander out of the city with a chewed-on bathe downtown shopping district. guette sticking out of my photo Safety concerns. Bull! (It may be bag, sweaty and tired, I’d stop at true for Tijuana, Juarez and Noa fruit vendor to buy a couple of gales.) This advice mostly insults tangerines (mandarines), only to honest, hardworking local people find that my money was no good. in desperate need of our dollars.

Welcome to Algeria!

They’re not out to rob us. Given Supper was the big-ticket item. half a chance, they’d give us the A young acquaintance suggested shirts off their backs.

I try the university’s cafeteria.

As a traveler, my mission is So I did. I waited in line only to cultural immersion. For that, find that I needed a student I.D. I enter the locals’ world—their Oops! Casually dressed, armed food and drink, their language, with books and Le Monde, I their music, their stories, their looked the part. When my turn cafés, their politics. Sometimes came, I fumbled nervously for I need their help. This is a huge the nonexistent I.D., muttered

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‘merde’ and finally just said in hurried French that I forgot it, but that I’d bring it tomorrow.

The attendant threw me a scolding glance, took my 50 cents, and I was in. Yes! The buffet had everything: bread, salad, fruit, couscous, tagine, fried foods, dessert. As luck would have it, almost every night had a different attendant, so I could pull the same stunt with each new guy and, once they recognized me, they just took my money and waived me through. Victory was wrested from wretched circumstance.

Money is vital to travel success, but too much of it is a hindrance to cross-cultural understanding. The moneyed wall themselves off from the very country they are there to visit, buy themselves out of any difficulty, and seldom need to be resourceful. To this day, though properly funded for a trip, I still travel ‘poor’ because it levels the playing field. People in the Third World see me as rich because I’m there visiting them. My answer is ‘no,’ I’m broke because I’m there visiting them. I’m using up my money. Everyone undertwp stands that.

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Skijoring is coming soon Nordic Sweetheart Relay

By KAREN BOSSICK

From skiing on slopes and trails to racing horses skijoring style

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aldy has settled back into cruising mode following a sandblasting Saturday of 38- to 55-mileby: Karen per-hour winds Bossick that scoured its slopes.

Groomed runs can’t be beat thanks to continuous grooming and snow making. Moguls are hard right now, but those on south-facing slopes could be fun this weekend if temperatures warm up sufficiently.

Take care on the top of Upper College. It’s been a little congested the past few days with skiers who seem unaware that Youngsters from the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation were among those other skiers are sharing the who braved biting winds Thursday evening to participate in the Sun Valley Nordic slopes. And the dodging is likely Festival’s second annual sprints.

Photo: KAREN BOSSICK/TWP to intensify as President’s Day Week nears. ing of snow Monday thanks to day and Sunday at 26 Townsend Off the slopes‌ the cold front that blew snow Gulch in Bellevue. Opening cerNordic trails got a fresh coatacross ‘em. We’d rather have emonies begin at noon Saturday. snow fall out of the sky. But at It’s a spectator’s delight with this point, we’ll take a fresh coat skiers behind horses making anyway we can get it. jumps and grabbing rings at Skijoring Nordic trails remain very speeds of up to 40 miles per Wood River Extreme skiable despite the tidbit of snow hour. we’ve received in the past six Admission is $5 with kids Skijoring Competition weeks. It is best to ski the bike under 10 free. Food will be availSaturday and Sunday path and Quigley only after a able on site. And the competitors Feb. 12 and 13 grooming, though. The freezeand fans are invited to kick up their heels in dance at 6 p.m. at 26 Townsend Gulch in thaw pattern has left them teeth-gritting hard on nonSaturday at the Silver Dollar Bellevue. grooming days.

Saloon in Bellevue.

For a change of pace, check Call 208-720-0329 for more Ceremonies begin at out the Wood River Extreme information.

Noon on Saturday. twp Skijoring competition Satur-

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etter start practicing lip smacking on skinny skis.

The Sun Valley Nordic Center is hosting a Nordic Sweetheart Relay at 11 a.m.

Sunday.

The fun event features partners alternating skiing six 1-kilometer loops around the Nordic Center’s flat Practice Loop. They must kiss to tag off.

Pink and red costumes are encouraged—particularly those

with Valentine motifs. And there will be a kids race category, as well. “Most Nordic centers do something fun for Valentine’s so we thought, ‘Why not?’� said Nordic Center Director Ivana Radlova. “Entry fee will be $10 per couple and there will be something for everyone. It’s flat and easy so anybody can do it. In fact, you can snowshoe it if you like.�

For information, call 208-6222250. twp

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Elementary Science Fair winners

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inners of the Students’ Choice Awards at the Hailey Elementary Science Fair show off their ribbons.

Awards were given in each grade level and one for the best team project, based on students voting for their favorites that evening. twp (Left to right) back row—Kaia Jensen, Anja Jensen, Willa Beriker, Elk Spencer and Emelia Morgan; middle row—Garrett Doub, Britta Heaphy, Luke Baker, Amelia Madsen and Lydia Morgan; front row—Otto Olson and Lucy Ford.

Not pictured—Bryce Foster and Anne Marie DeffÊ.

In 2001 Ketchum bicycle racer Richard Feldman became the first American to win the UCI World Masters Tim Trial Championship in St. Johann, Austria. Since, he has won four more championships.

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lose five pounds this summer or someone trying to win a local lot? bicycle race.

The Com“You still have munity Library to ride your has a couple free bike—that’s what presentations this it comes down to. by: Karen week that should There’s no simple Bossick appease those who way to the top. But are having daydreams it’s not complicated, about summer. either. There are The first is from Ketchum no secrets,� he said. bicycle racer Richard Feldman, “But it’s kind of like five-time Master’s World Time the annoying fly-fishing Trial Champion. Feldman is guide who gives you 10 flies and also a two-time winner of the asks you to figure out for yourLeadville Trail 100 Mountain self which one you will use. He Bike race and has 10 national could have told you which to use. championship titles in cyclocross But he wants you to learn.� and time trials.

Alan Kesselheim will offer Feldman will share what it the second presentation--“Padtook to win a fifth World Chamdling Across Canada�--at 4 p.m. pionship at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Saturday.

It’s not always as clear-cut as Kesselheim, a freelance writer it would seem, he admits. and teacher based in Bozeman, “Once, I thought I had all the Mont., is the author of “The parts dialed in correctly—I had Wilderness Paddler’s Handbook,� my heart rate zone identified, “Going Inside,� “Threading the etc., and I showed it to my coach.

Currents,� “Water and Sky� and And he said ‘Garbage.’ So back other books. to the drawing board,� he said.

He has put thousands of miles Feldman says the coaching on his canoe, including two principles he uses for himself 14-month trips paddling across and the athletes he coaches can Canada with his wife. be applied to anyone—whether twp they’re someone who wants to

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briefs Hailey Chamber membership meeting The Hailey Chamber of Commerce invites all members to the annual membership meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at noon. The goal of this general membership meeting is to introduce our newly integrated ChamberMaster software to the member businesses.

ChamberMaster is a Web-based member management software solution with many features and selections that is now available to all Hailey Chamber members and is a great business marketing tool. Members can now log in and update their business informa-

tion, post events on the community calendar, announce job openings, and create and share their “hot deals” on the Hailey Chamber Website. Lunch will be provided and will include shrimp, pork and veggie skewers, potatoes and salad.

This event is organized by the Hailey Chamber and hosted and sponsored by the Sweetwater Community at their clubhouse at 870 Maple Leaf Drive.

Please call 788-3484 for additional information.

Free Integral Wellness workshop tonight Health, wellness and the wellbeing and future of our community are topics that are foremost on the minds of many people right now. Wellness and life change expert Travis Scott will be weaving together these threads in a

free workshop to show you how to optimize your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness.

The free class is Feb. 9 at the Community Campus in Hailey, room 301, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 720-8784.

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“We thought rather than ask restaurants to foot an entire bill, we’d have a progressive dinner where you have hors d’oeuvres at one restaurant, an entrée at another and dessert at still another,” said Suzanne Pere Mulenos, a breast cancer survivor and one of the organizers.

Funds raised at the event will support the annual Laura Evans Memorial Breast Cancer Symposium and the Young Investigator Award grants This year’s symposium will be held at Sun Valley Resort in early March and will bring together some of the top breast

cancer researchers in the world.

There will be a free open forum from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, in the Sun Valley Limelight Room for the public to learn about the latest in breast cancer research. It’s a good chance to ask questions since the researchers are so approachable,” said Mulenos.

“The symposium is incredible,” added Amy Browning, another breast cancer survivor.

“It is extremely informative and gives you hope that with all these amazing researchers from all over the world, listening and learning from each other, they will come up with more cures for cancer—and not only breast

cancer, but all cancer.”

“By bringing together the world’s most eminent scientific researchers, Expedition Inspiration brings awareness to the root of the problem,” added breast cancer survivor Nancy Glick.

Tickets for the snowshoe event are $90 and are available at www.expeditioninspiration.org or by contacting the office at 208726-6456.

There will also be a 50/50 cash raffle open to both dinner attendees and non-attendees alike.

Raffle tickets are $10 each and the winner splits the earnings with Expedition Inspiration. twp

Insurance tips for business

By MARTY MILLER, BISNETT INSURANCE

the needed interruption (business income) insurance.

Agents commonhen you’re ly sell a “business running a owner’s,” or BOP, business, policy, which “inthere’s much to cludes” a variety consider and be of coverages that aware of in the are optional in other realm of insurance. types of commercial There is coverage for insurance policies. The your property – your problem can be that furniture, cash registers, those included coverages computers, inventory, may be at lower limits materials (if you produce than you want or need. goods), and the building, The second problem is if you own it. If you’re that only certain types, working out of your or classes, of business home, you’ll want to pull will qualify for one. your homeowner policy If yours does, you’ll out of the file cabinet and Marty Miller find all those coverages, review it. There may be and the limits, listed on some serious coverage your Declarations Page—things limitations in your policy to be like accounts receivable, money aware of. Property is the more and securities, the aforemen“identifiable” part of your risk, of tioned business income, building course. ordinance and sewer or drain Additional items to consider: backup. If you don’t see it listed If you purchase materials used in your Declarations, you may in your production or invennot have the coverage. tory, how do they get to you and On the liability side of the when do you actually become policy, there can be just as much the owner of them—when they to consider—especially if you arrive at your door, or when they have employees. Sure, you may leave the loading dock of the have Worker’s Compensation shipper? What if your business and “general liability” to cover has to close for a while because a broad spectrum of situations, of a claim; have you purchased but if you work in a professional the kind of insurance that will capacity, such as engineers, keep your employees paid and architects, accountants, propreplace your lost income due to erty managers and, yes, even the interruption? The majority yours truly, your “professional of businesses that do not survive liability” is no doubt excluded following a major claim do so from your “general” policy. Why? not because they didn’t purchase Because not every business has insurance for their stuff, but this kind of exposure and it isn’t because they did not purchase

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right to charge them for your unique risk factor. So, you need a separate policy covering your specific needs.

Another coverage to think about is your employment practices liability. BOPs will include coverage for this—at extremely low limits. It is worth your consideration, because it’s what covers things like harassment in the workplace, discrimination and wrongful termination.

If your business doesn’t have auto insurance because it doesn’t own one, you may still want, and probably should have, “hired and non-owned” liability coverage in your policy, or it should be included in your commercial auto policy. It will cover your business when an employee of yours is running company errands or other business activities in their own car.

This is certainly not meant to be an all-inclusive list of your risks and the available coverage to treat them. Hopefully, it will generate some discussion between you and your insurance professional to identify whether the insurance you have is right for your business. twp

About the Author

Marty Miller - Bisnett Insurance began his career in insurance in 1977.

He has held a variety of positions within the industry, including claims adjuster, underwriter and customer service manager and independent insurance agent. He holds the industry recognized designations of Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter and Certified Insurance Counselor and maintains membership in the Aviation Insurance Association.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, My coffee cup doesn't fit! I stop every morning for my cup of Joe, but have to hold it in my lap on my way to work. Why? My cup holder stinks. In fact, it's so poorly designed that if I place a medium-sized soda in the holder, it hits the auto scan button of my radio. The next thing you know, I'm scanning from Kerry Underwood and Taylor Swift to Eminem and Snoop Dogg! Why is it that car manufacturers can streamline the aerodynamics of a car's exterior, but they can't design a decent cup holder?

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Carry: I know what

you mean. When I use the cup holder on my truck, it blocks the temperature controls. So in the winter, I rely on that cup of coffee just to keep warm.

Cash: When we commuted to work together, Carry's coffee once leaked in the cup holder, then dripped onto my stereo controls and shorted out the radio. From then on, he compensated by singing everyday on the way to work.

Carry: If I remember correctly, you changed jobs shortly after that to avoid driving together!

Cash: Americans don't just drive their cars, they practically live in

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them. It's not unusual for an average person to spend two hours commuting to and from work each day.

With that much drive time, you want it to be comfortable.

Carry: Believe it or not, today's cars are designed with better cup holders to accommodate multisized cups yet take advantage of the cab space. There are even awards issued for the most innovative designs, although from the sounds of it, your car didn't win one.

Cash: Maybe car manufacturers should consider designing a coffee pot right into the dashboard. Or maybe Ford could create a merger and introduce the new "Ford Starbucks".

Carry: In the early days, coffee cups were shaped like mercury capsules with wide non-skid bottoms.

You could set them on the dashboard and hope they didn't slide off when you made a sharp turn.

Cash: Then someone came up with the idea of a cup holder that mounted on the door. That seemed okay at first until, of course, you forgot about it and slammed the door.

Carry: Our suggestion would be that next time you're looking for a car, make a well-designed cup holder a top priority.

Cash: In the meantime, try drinking a SMALL soda when you want to listen to the radio.

How much do you rely on the cup holder in your car? A recent web survey found that 27% of car shoppers would consider a different car based on the cup holder design. In fact, 45% of the respondents said they use their cup holder everyday, and not just for coffee. It also holds a cell phone, stores a map or holds a company parking permit. Plus, people are willing to pay for the convenience. Twenty-four percent of the respondents said they would pay up to $80 more for a car with a good cup holder design.

Going High Tech

The design of your car's interior isn't guesswork. Today's carmakers invest millions into supercomputers that allow designers to create and test a car's interior design before a seat or cup holder is ever made. These virtual machines allow engineers, fitted with special eyeglasses, to sit in a driver's seat and virtually reach all the dashboard knobs and buttons.

Of course, when they accidentally spill their virtually coffee, it doesn't burn their lap.

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Although I'm no giant, I am tall enough that it is difficult to find a car with headroom.

Therefore, when car shopping, I make it a point to ask the owner how roomy the inside of their car is.

Most people can't judge the size of the space so they have no clue how to answer my question.

However recently, I did come across one young man who figured out a great way to explain the car's size.

When I asked him how much room was inside the car, he replied, "I don't know the exact dimensions, but I do know that I can fit seven frat brothers and three kegs of beer."

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10 help wanted Picabo Cellars is in need of a multiple task person to work full-time in a ranch/farm one-person office environment. Duties include 6 to 15 person payroll (Quickbooks), payables, processing checks via Quickbooks, phone answering, bills of lading via weighing trucks in and out, and other varied office duties. This is a permanent full-time job located in Picabo, Id., in a bright, newer building. A resume is requested and wages are DOE. Contact Jerry at 208-720-4825 or Mark at 208-780-5213. Resumes: PO Box 767, Picabo, ID 83348. **08** “WANTED” Volunteers to help organize and support the 1st “ KIDS BICYCLE RODEO” at the 2011 Blaine County Fair. Ideas, donations, and time are needed. Please contact Noelle at faurpower@cox.net. **06** Nail Technician and Hairdresser needed for busy Ketchum salon. Fun atmosphere, beautiful stations, lease or commission available. Call for details. Call 727-1708. **08** Travel to or from Stanley every week? We can help out with a bit of gas money if you’ll drop off copies of The Weekly Paper! Call Leslie of Jeff today at 928-7186! **TFN** GRAPHIC ARTIST - We are ready to look for our next team member for our Hailey-based businesses.

This will start as a part-time position working on client designs using InDesign and the full Adobe Creative Suite of software. Only applicants versed in these programs should apply with resume, cover letter and design samples. email to: jeff@copyandprint.biz or deliver to 16 West Croy, Hailey. **TFN** Spa looking for independent contractors (estheticians and massage therapists). Call 788-1082. **TFN**

19 services Computer Consulting - I specialize in networking and security and guarantee my work. I have over 15 years experience working in the computer industry for businesses large and small. My rates beat the competition.

720-1095. **08**

Corey Webb Architectural Blacksmith - also welding, fabrication, restoration and repair. 788-1375. **08** CHEF 2 GO No time to shop, cook and still maintain that mountain lifestyle you so deserve...call CHEF 2 GO and start enjoying that carefree life you so desire no job too small or too large! I have 15 years experience in the catering and private chef field and a lifetime of loving to cook. 208720-2467. **06** To The Rescue, LLC. Do you need 2 or 3 hours relief taking care of home-bound family? It’s amazing what $40 can do! Home cleaning, holiday help, etc. Licensed, bonded, insured. Over 40 years in the Valley.

Members; Marie Vetsch, 721-8218; Barbara Browning, 721-8277. **11** ‘Personal’ Property Assistant and Management Available: Ketchum area personal assistant and home management! Including checking on your home, stocking for your arrival and departure, arranging transportation to airport, mail pick-up, xmas tree installation, love kids and pets, some cooking, arranging all services, cars, vacation rental, and more!

References. Call Alex Hughes, 208 720-7444, alexsunvalley@cox-internet.com. **TFN**

22 art, antiques, & collectibles Waring Blender- vintage 1951.

Gold/grey base with glass, works fine, good condition, looks like Art Nouveau. $25. 788-2927 **08** 1920s era antique saddle. $200 OBO. Call 481-1178. **06** Antique Oak Cooler - approx. 6’ x 6’, 4 doors. These convert nicely to wine coolers. Orig. at Gannett Country store, was operational by compressor. Looking for best offer, value unknown. Call 726-3046. **06**

24 furniture Wicker Arm Chairs- matched pair with floral cushions, excellent for den or patio. $20 the pair. Call 788-2927 **08** Beach Chair, folding rock-

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er with sunshade, in carrying bag, perfect for outdoor events.

Used once, like new. $20. Call 788-2927 **08** Coffee table, 3’ x 3’ and two end tables, 23˝ x 27˝. Good condition, light pine color. All for $150. Call 7885116. **08** Queen Spring Air Mattress - exc. condition, like new. $75. Call 7884582. **08** Twin bed and mattress—almost new only slept on a few times—White wash finish--$200 was originally $600. 720-2563. **07** Beige sofa - $75 OBO. Call 4811178. **06** Entertainment center, matching sofa and loveseat, glass dining table w/ eight chairs. Call for details, prices and other items. 727-8921. **06**

25 household Celestial Telescope- Celestron 5, with tripod, eyepieces, manual and accessories. Good condition, in storage 20 years, works fine. $100. 7882927. **08** Waring Blender- vintage 1951.

Gold/grey base with glass, works fine, good condition, looks like Art Nouveau. $25. 788-2927 **08** Expandable metal ladder - new $100, for sale $50. 720-2563. **07** 3 beveled glass tables - 2 end tables, 1 coffee table. $40 OBO. Call 721-0188. **TFN**

28 clothing Ladies, Chocolate Brown Full Length Suede Coat. Very Good Condition. $79. email: glacierandkodak@ yahoo.com **06**

30 children & toddlers Graco Pippin Infant Car Seat and 2 click in bases for sale! $75. Call 208867-7854 Great Condition! **07**

34 cameras Photo Tripod- 773LS,” aluminum telescoping legs, two axis swivel and tilt mount $10. 788-2927 **08**

40 musical Classically trained pianist and singer giving piano and voice lessons. Unionized professional. Beginners welcome! Bring the family and come see me play at Michel’s Christiana starting at 6 p.m. on weekends. Please call Vivian Alperin @ 727-9774. **08** FREE PIANO / KEYBOARD LESSON - Easy new method, no note reading, play by ear, no training needed.

Please call Will Caldwell, 726-9059 **TFN**

42 firewood/stoves Firewood for sale - Pine, $275 a cord; black locust $350 a cord. Split & delivered. Call 208-280-3797 or 208-324-3727. **06**

44 jewelry Valentine Diamond Ring - white gold w/9 diamonds (8 baguette).

Looks like sparkling bowtie. Appraised $2,200, now $1,200. Call 720-7312. Can text pics. **08** FOR VALENTINE’S, GET THEM SOMETHING SPECIAL! One-of-akind, locally hand-blown, glass pendants; sold individually or on necklaces. $25-$35. Please call Josh at (208) 823-4678. I can also e-mail photos. **TFN**

48 skis/boards, equip.

Free Skis!! with the purchase of the 2010 Med Fritschi Freeride Plus backcountry touring bindings. Used 2 times/ in excellent shape! Din setting 4-12. 185 Black Diamond Kilowatt Skis 127,95,116- also in excellent shape. $385. Call Travis 471-0420. **07** 2010 Volkl Alley Twin Tip - 168cm.

Brand new! List $400, sell $175. Call 309-1088. **TFN** Brand new in box - Salomon 9-12 STH 12 oversize (wide brake). Retail $225, sell $125. 309-1088. **TFN** 2010 Volkl Women’s Gem Twin Tip - 158cm. Brand new! List $400, sell $175. Call 309-1088. **TFN**

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37 electronics Brother’s Intel Fax 775 - $25. Everything works well. 788-4582. **08** Canon Copier PC921 - $75. Call 788-4582. **08** One OEM HP 61X toner cartridge.

No longer have printer. $50. Call 7884705. **06**

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52 tools and machinery Ryobi Drill Press DP101, 10”, 120v 3amps, 570-3500rpms. In great shape. $50 Call Travis to request email of photos. 471-0420 **07**

56 other stuff for sale (3) 55 gallon aquariums, complete set up. $250 ea OBO. Please call 481-1178. **06**

real estate for sale 60 homes for sale Cash for your trust deed or mortgage - private party. Call 208-7205153. **TFN** Investor Services Information-Research-Leads Representation-Acquisition Repair-Remodel-Maintenance Management Disposition-Reinvestment jim@svmproperties.com 208.720.1212 RE/MAX of Sun Valley **TFN**

62 open house Gimlet Contemporary - 114 Madison Ave in Gimlet on Wednesday 1-3PM. Located on one of Gimlets most private lots, this one level contemporary 4BD home includes detached guest quarters and tennis court! $2,550,000. Sue Engelmann 720.0680. **06**

64 condos/townhouses for sale Sweetwater • Hailey, ID

7 SOLD 3 PENDING Prices start at $150,000 2-3bed/2-2.5bath/2-3 car 1254sf-1762sf Contact Sue and Karen (208) 788-2164 www.SweetWaterHailey.com Sweetwater Community Realty Highway 75 to Countryside Blvd. **TFN**

70 vacation property One week in Beautiful Kauai, “The cliffs at Princeville. Hawaii. Two bedroom,1 King and 2 Queens, and 2 baths. Available the week of March 11 to 18, this year. Poor health eliminates travel, asking $1,400 or best offer, or for sale as time share. Let’s talk. This is a “very Special” place in Paradise, 208 788-2566. **07** Relax. List your vacation property here and gain added exposure for only $7 a week (up to 40 words).

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77 out of area rental Hagerman Rental - New 3bd, 3ba home in downtown, close to P.O., church, grocery store and city park.

Furnished or part + appl. Pets negotiable, avail. Feb. 1. Asking $800.

Call 726-3046. **06**

80 bellevue rentals 1 Bdrm/1 bath apartment in owner-built house in Muldoon Canyon.

Beautiful finishes and great sunny views from the open-plan kitchen-living area for a cozy, comfortable, relaxing place to live. No smoking, no pets. First, last, deposit. $675/month plus utilities. 788-5875. **07** For Lease: 6 month or 1 year - 2 story, 5bd, 3ba Chantrelle home on large fenced property. Large master w/jetted tub, family room. No pets, no smoking. $1,650 per month. $2,000 security deposit. Call Janine at 720-1254. **TFN** Lease Option or For Sale whomever comes first w/acceptable offer - lovely 5 bedroom home near baseball/soccer fields, WRHS and Community Campus. Newly renovated w/ upscale treatments, hardwood floors, family room, spacious twocar garage, fenced yard, sunny location. $1,700 per month, plus utilities / owner will consider all offers. Realtor owned. Call Nancy 309-2014 to preview. **TFN**

81 hailey rentals 3 Bdrm/1 bath house in China Gardens, Hailey. Attached single car garage and heated, finished outbuilding for additional bdrm or play.

Fenced backyard. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-cared for, and within easy walking distance to town. First, last, deposit. $1075/ month plus utilities. 788-5875. **07** Lease Option or For Sale whomever comes first w/acceptable offer - lovely 5 bedroom home near Baseball/Soccer Fields, WRHS and Community Campus. Newly renovated w/ upscale treatments, hardwood floors, family room, spacious twocar garage, fenced yard, sunny location. $1,700 per month, plus utilities / owner will consider all offers. Realtor owned. Call Nancy 309-2014 to preview. **TFN**

89 roommate wanted Furnished bedroom on Buttercup Rd. Quiet area across from bike path, one mile from Hailey City Center. Use of own bathroom, family room, W/D. No smoking. $500 inclu. utilities.

Need Ref. 788-2566. **07**

90 want to rent/buy Looking for long term rental with option to buy, a nice 3-4 bedroom home on 30-40 or more acres in an isolated location; very private, no neighbors. Fenced. Pets and a few Farm Animals. Blaine or Camas County, possible Lincoln County or Stanley. Rent under $1200. glacierandkodak@yahoo.com **07** Looking for someone that may have a RV spot (in Bellevue, Hailey or south valley) with water, sewer, electric that we could rent for the springsummer. Our 5th wheel is 40ft. Call Jan at 720-1097. **TFN**

202 livestock for sale 1920s era antique saddle. $200 OBO. Call 481-1178. **06** 16Ë? Western Saddle, Circle A, great shape. $350 OBO. 481-1178. **06**

205 livestock feed Timothy/Grass hay mix- still have some. Great horse hay. Call Gary at 481-0839. **08**

300 puppies & dogs 6mo, female Brittany Mix; 6mo, male, Deaf, Red Merle Aussie. Other dogs & cats ok. dakotashouserescue@yahoo.com **08** 2yr, male, Lab/Vizsla or Hound Mix.

Needs training and a Very Active person; Loves the puppies! dakotashouserescue@yahoo.com **08** Dog must go to loving home. She is great with kids and other dogs. Potty trained. Call after 3 p.m. 721-3298 or 720-7312. Can text pics. **08** Two approx. 5mo old puppies wanting a forever home. Cleo is a Female, white, possible Brittany Mix. Frankie is a Male, Deaf, Red Merle Australian Shepherd. They get along well with big dogs and are full of energy! Also an approx. 2yr old, Male, Yellow Lab with a touch of Vizsla or Hound. Has tons of potential, but needs training and someone to be very active with him. He loves, loves, loves these puppies. Would anyone want to adopt them together? email: dakotashouserescue@yahoo.com **06** Got a cute pooch that needs a good home? Help them find that special someone with your listing here. **TFN**

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502 take a class Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watercolor painting class Tues; Adult and childrens crochet classes Thur; Needle felting for adults Wed eve; for more info and enrollment (space limited), call (631) 880-9437 the Robinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest. **TFN** Aqua-Cross Boot Camp at the YMCA pool - 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays and 7:10 to 8:10 p.m. on Thursdays.

Info: 928-6707. **TFN** Tennis 101. Fun, family, fitness, a tennis program designed to teach the basics to all ages. 9-10:30 a.m. at WR High School, 1250 Fox Acres Road. Register at idtennis.com, (208) 322-5150, Ext. 207. **TFN** Yoga & the Breath with Victoria Roper, at Hailey Yoga Center, Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30. 208-5393771. **TFN** Morning Yoga with Dayle Ohlau at BCRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday and Saturday mornings from 9-10. For more information call 578-2273. **TFN** Blaine County Fitness Class Schedule: Mondays: Pilates/Core Strength 9 a.m.; Zumba 4:30 p.m.; Spin Class 5:45 p.m.

Tuesdays: Spin Bike 5:45 a.m.; Back Class 8:15 a.m.; Power Hour Noon; Body Blast 4:30 p.m.; and Zumba 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Tai Chi (advanced) 8 a.m.; Pilates/Core Strength 9 a.m.; Spin Bike 5:45 p.m.; and Yoga 7 p.m.

Thursday: Back Class 8:15 a.m.; Power Hour Noon; Body Blast 4:30 p.m.; and Zumba Blast 5:30 p.m.

Friday: Tai Chi (beginners) 9 a.m.

Saturday: Restorative Yoga 10 a.m.**08**

Spirit nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Motion Athletic School Class Schedule Full Gymnastics/Tumbling/Trampoline Classes: Beginningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Monday 3:30-4:30 or Wed 3:30-4:30; Intermediateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mon. 3:30-4:30 or Wed 4:30-5:30; Advanced (must have back-handsprings)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mon. 4:30-6:30; High School/Adult (ages 14 and up) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wed. 6:30-7:30; YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in Ketchumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Beginning (grades K-3)â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Wed 4:15-5; Competitive Teamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monday and Wednesday--4:30-7:30 Pre-School/Kinder Gymnastics (ages 2 -6 years old); Preschool (ages 3-6)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tues. 10:40-11:20 or 2:45-3:30; Parent and Me (ages 18 mo-3 yrs)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Monday 5:50-6:30 PM or Tuesday 10-10:40 Cheerleading (Competitive and Non-competitive): Green Emeraldsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Competitive (ages 4-5)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thurs 3-4; Silver Starsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Competitive (ages 68)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tues 3:30-5/Thurs 4-5; Black Diamondsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Competitive (ages 9 and up)â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Monday 4:30-5:30 and Tues/ Thurs 5-7 Zumba Fitnessâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all classes $5 with punch card; Tuesday 7-8 PM, Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM; Tuesday/ Thursday/Friday 12-1 PM Open Gymnasticsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for our students & friends who want more gym time; Saturdays 1-12 only $5/hour (ages 5 and up) Info 208-720-4306 or www.spiritnmotion.com **08**

504 lost & found Lost - prescription glasses on Sunday, Feb. 6 in Hailey Atkinsons or in the parking area. The frames are green tint. If found, please call 7884985. **11** Verizon Cellphone Sunday in Hailey. Please call 788-2927. It is deactivated, so you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t call me from the phone. **07** Found: Helmet camera near River Run. Call to identify. 309-1088.

514 free stuff (really!) **08**

FREE PIANO / KEYBOARD LESSON - Easy new method, no note reading, play by ear, no training needed.

Please call Will Caldwell, 726-9059 **TFN**

FREE BOXES - moving, packing or storage. Lots of sizes. Come and get â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em or weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll recycle them. Copy & Print, 16 W. Croy St., Hailey. **TFN** FREE PALLETS...always have a few in the way if you want them. Jeff, 788-4200. **TFN**

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506 i need this Wanted- Stationary bike for knee rehab â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 788-0752 **TFN** Needed - A nice sectional couch.

Please call Christy, 481-0162. **TFN** Have a Dog Crate (21â&#x20AC;? h x 18â&#x20AC;? w x 24â&#x20AC;? d) with 2 doors for sale - like new.

We need a larger one for our growing puppy. Please call Christy at 4810162. **TFN**

508 really odd Got something really odd? Share it with the rest of us. Inquiring readers want to know. **TFN**

509 announcements SINGERS NEEDED - For Emancipation Celebration with popular soloist Yve Evans and the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus. Concert is FrIday, April 15 at 7:30 pm at the Nexstage Theater. For more info and rehearsal schedule, call Patty @ 928-7676.

PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your automotive needs. Call 208-788-3255 **TFN**

609 vans Have a van you want to sell? Sell it here with a free classified. **TFN**

610 4wd/suv 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe. 4X4,LS, Dark Grey, 162,000 miles. Excellent shape.

Asking $6500.00 obo Has third row seats, towing package, Delphi XM radio. eMail pete@andersonarc.com for photos, details. **08** 1990 Heavy Duty 3/4 ton Dodge w/ camper shell. $2,000 OBO. Call 4811178. **06**

GIACOBBI DOWN UNDER - Special Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shopping Night, this Friday 5-7pm. Refreshments and special jewelry sales and art consultations.

Artist Gallery Open House, Saturday 10am - 5pm. **06** Do you have an announcement youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to share? Send someone wishes for their special occasion, or list open houses for events, businesses, etc. For only $7 a week, for up to 40 words, or make the ad stand out with a border or picture for only $7 more. Call 928-7186. **TFN**

2008 Polaris 800 Dragon - great condition, 2,000 miles, $6,400 OBO. Save thousands and have fun this winter with this like new snowmobile!

Call 720-1097. **TFN** PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your snowmobile needs. Call 208-788-3255 **TFN** Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2 piece Polaris/Klim snowmobile suit. Very nice condition. Cost $485 new, selling for $220. Call Jeff at 720-4988. **TFN**

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510 thank you notes Thanks so much to both Cindy and Haley there at Ketchumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Precision Haircuts for their always-superb customer service and attention to detail.

Been getting my hair done at P. Cuts regularly for some eight years now, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of anyplace Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d want to go to more!!! **06** Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 40-word thank you note, right here. Call 928-7186. **TFN**

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616 motorcycles Bell helmet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sprint,â&#x20AC;? size 7-5/8, black with gold trim. Excellent condition. Retailed for $150, sell for $75.

Bruce 788-2927, 721-0651. **07**

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Creeper- wood frame, soft headrest, steel swivel casters. $20. 7882927. **08** Graco Pippin Infant Car Seat and 2 click in bases for sale! $75. Call 208867-7854 Great Condition! **07** Flat bed utility trailer - great for snowmobiles. Call Michael at 7208212. **TFN**

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518 raves To that very eye-catching gal with the short gray hair -- many of us know her primarily from The Gold Mine -- whom I saw at the Ketchum Atkinsonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on 2/6: The black-andtan outfit you had on was absolutely gorgeous!! Really hope in the future you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear that ONLY for church, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cuz you were totally rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the look, kiddo!!! :) **06** With all due respect to Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas, the BEST halftime show last Sunday was the one on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gleeâ&#x20AC;? (which followed Super Bowl 45), featuring the FOXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; own kick-ass rendition of Michael Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s zombie-strewn â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thrillerâ&#x20AC;? video. Wayyy cool, dude... **06** Kalli Everhartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe for Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta was exceptional and soo easy! We loved it, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going on our menu. **06** Have something nice to say? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep it to yourself. Say it here for free. Call 928-7186, e-mail, classifieds@theweeklypaper.biz or fax it over to 788-4297 by Noon on Mondays. **TFN**

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