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Valley Native Finds Herself in the Midst of Cancer Research BY KAREN BOSSICK

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pring break for Sarah Nathan means doing homework and grading lab tests as the chemistry major completes her final year at Idaho State University in Pocatello. But that’s actually a reprieve for the Hailey native as she prepares to head to Cornell University where she plans to pursue a PhD in chemistry on a full-ride scholarship. Nathan, who was homeschooled by her parents Joan and Mike Nathan, has already gotten a taste of the possibilities in chemical research. And she likes what she tastes. She has been conducting research looking at the effects of cancer drugs on DNA, a project which could get her published. She was invited to participate in a summer research project at Cornell University. And she has won all the awards her chemistry department at school hands out, including awards for organic, physical and assessment chemistry. “I like figuring things out, taking a problem and discovering the answers. One of the projects involved a platinum-based drug for which people can develop a resistance. I’m looking at the drug to see if we can change something to develop a better drug. You do that by testing each piece of the compound to see which piece doesn’t fit,” she said. “Who knows? Maybe 20 years down the road I can look back and say, ‘I contributed to that drug that saves lives. I made a difference.’ ” Cindy Husband, who lives in the valley, is one of Nathan’s biggest fans. “She gets award after award after award. She was a pianist in the Sun Valley Summer Symphony School of Music—she’s an accomplished classical pianist. She knits, she crochets, she hunts, she skis, she does archery—she’s probably the most well rounded young woman I know,” Husband said. Nathan says she isn’t sure exactly what she wants to do once she finishes with graduate work. “I might like to teach. Or work in a national lab or maybe the Industrial Laboratories researching different projects. I just like seeing how things work together.” tws

rom the top of Baldy, the car lights making their way from Ketchum to Hailey look like a ribbon of lava flowing down-valley as the sun fades in the western sky. Out to the south, the lights of Twin Falls are beginning to appear. But Jim Wieand isn’t focused on the emerging lights or the moon, which resembles a smile hanging in the darkening sky. His attention is focused on the snow on Christmas Ridge. Wieand pushes a small lever on his left armrest ever so slightly and the silver metallic Beast in which he’s sitting dives over the edge. He manipulates a joystick with his right hand and the massive blade in front of him begins leveling the moguls as the tiller on the back of the groomer turns them into a 23-foot-wide swath of white corduroy. “It’s kind of like playing a video game—I’ve got my big screen right here,” Wieand motions to the expansive picture window in front of him. Wieand is the commander of The Beast, one of two state-of-the-art snow groomers that are so wide, so powerful and so fast that they make the older yellow snow cats look like pussy cats. The biggest groomer on earth, the futuristic-looking Prinoth Beast is oneand-a-quarter times larger than regular groomers, allowing it to groom 40 percent more surface and push 40 percent more snow around than the regular cats. It can cover five more acres per hour than a regular groomer, saving man hours and machine hours, yet its fuel-efficient engine uses the same amount of fuel per acre as earlier models—and every little bit helps, considering Sun Valley’s groomers chug a thousand gallons a night. “With a tiller four feet wider than traditional snow cats, I can groom in two and a quarter hours what it takes a regular groomer four hours to do,” Wieand said. “I can also go up steeper slopes the others can’t.” The half-million-dollar Beast is designed by Pininfarina, an Italian design company which also designs Ferraris, Jaguars, Maseratis, airplanes, ships and high-speed trains. It boasts an engine like that of a semi-truck, cranking out 550 horsepower compared with 350 for regular-sized cats.

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Last year Sun Valley was among the first ski resorts to purchase one. It added a second to its fleet this year along with two smaller Prinoth Bison groomers. The “sizable investment” makes a strong statement about Sun Valley’s commitment to providing the best snow surface possible for its guests, says Peter Stearns, director of Mountain Operations. It’s also a far cry from the 1970s when groomers drove four-wheel-drives pulling tillers behind them. One groomer would chop down the bumps while another rolled over them, says groomer Jeff Dent. “The only run we groomed consistently then was College.” Wieand’s work shift begins at 4 p.m. as the lifts are grinding to a stop and the ski patrol is sweeping the mountain. Grooming manager Kerry O’Brien gives six groomers their assignments based on what he noticed while skiing that day. “Charlie, let’s see if you can get another half-track wide on Olympic. Let’s spend some time on it now while it’s cold, get it wide and let it sit. It’s too narrow right now.” He turns to the Beastmeister—“Same thing with Cold Springs—widen it out.” Wieand heads to the garage where he climbs onto the treads of The Beast and into the cab. He punches a few buttons and adjusts the climate control inside the cab to 70 degrees. Then he slowly backs out of the shop, leaving behind a few piles of snow on the floor that The Beast lugged in earlier that morning as the lifts were cranking up. He heads up Lower River Run at seven

Jim Wieand removes “Closed” ropes that the ski patrol strung across Christmas as they closed Seattle Ridge earlier in the afternoon.

miles per hour past school kids carting cafeteria trays that they will turn into sleds. “Eleven miles per hour is tops, but it’s too fast for decent grooming,” he says. “We usually groom between three and six miles an hour. Even then, we put on 35 miles a night.” Four of the groomers joining Wieand on the slopes tonight have 25 or more years of grooming under their belt. Wieand’s been tilling Baldy’s slopes for 31 years.

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January 4, 2012

Forever Plaid’s Final Act this Friday BY KAREN BOSSICK

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he guys in plaid are about to hang it up. That’s right. “Forever Plaidâ€? plans to present its last après-ski show at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Sun Valley’s Boiler Room, following in the swan songs of the Vuarnettes and Mike Murphy who hung it up last year after years of entertaining shows. Tickets are free for youth and $10 for all others, available at the door. Doors open one hour before show time. “The first couple of years we didn’t know how long we would go and, ever since, I’ve been dreading the day when we’d be doing our last show. Now this time it really is the last show,â€? said Paul Stoops, the only original member of a group that includes almost-original Wally Huffman, John Mauldin and Robert Newman. The off-Broadway musical comedy opened in Sun Valley 14 years ago in December, 1998. Over the years, Stoops, Huffman and others have swung their hips and done The Swim hundreds of times as they crooned the Beatles’ “She loves you, yessirree,â€? done in the

four-part-harmony style of The Four Freshmen, yessirree. And they’ve sung plenty of “Moments to Remember�—moments that included “Shangri-La,� “Three Coins in a Fountain,� “Anniversary Song� and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.� The play is dedicated to the guys who always carried a clean white handkerchief, who wheeled the projector carts for the driver education films and who never went beyond first base. It revolves around four guys who met at high school audio-visual club in 1956 and decided to parlay their love for singing a la The Four Aces style. They practiced with stool stoppers in the basement of a family cleaning supply business, honed their craft singing at supermarket openings and were on their way to their first big gig at The Fusel Lounge cocktail bar at the Airport Hilton when they were slammed broadside by a school bus full of Catholic teenagers on their way to the Beatles’ debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. The Four Plaids were killed instantly. But through the Power of Harmony and the Expanding Holes in the Ozone Layer, they were allowed to come back to

“Every show was so much fun to do. And it was just the greatest group of guys.� –Paul Stoops

The Plaids are Wally Huffman, Robert Newman, John Mauldin and Paul Stoops. courtesy photo: sun valley resort

perform the show they never got to do in life. “I love it because I’m a hopeless romantic and that’s what these guys are all about,� said Stoops. “The music and the harmonies are very well-written and fun to sing. And, more than anything else, it’s family-oriented and clean.� Over the years, The Plaids have never missed a beat—not even when they were so sick they could barely talk, let alone sing. The closest call came one evening when Huffman raised

his arm to introduce a song and dislocated the shoulder he had separated a few days earlier in a fall. He started going into shock and The Plaids shifted into high gear, finishing the show and taking him to the emergency room in full-blown makeup. “The doctors were looking at us as if we were out of our mind—and, of course, none of them wanted to touch Wally,� recalled former member Eric Larsen. Over the years The Plaids gained a cult following that in-

briefs Brown Bag Lunch with Artist Jane Dixon Join British artist Jane Dixon on Thursday, April 5, for an informal talk and slideshow about her work, in particular the rubbed drawings she has on display at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts.

cluded standing-room-only audiences wearing plaid caps, skirts and shirts. They’ve had 70-yearold women swoon and scream. And a 78-year-old even got into fisticuffs with a 74-year-old over which one was going to get the last available seat one night. “Every show was so much fun to do. And it was just the greatest group of guys,� said Stoops. “Of course, I hope our plaid jackets don’t get buried so far we can’t dig them out if Jackpot calls. And there is a possibility we could perform again at the Sun Valley Jazz Festival if we get some sponsorships.� tws

The free hour-long program starts at noon. Grab lunch and a friend and come on over—no advance registration is required. For info, visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 726-9491, ext. 10.

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Phantom of the Opera at the Library The public is invited to a free presentation on Wednesday, March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Community Library, where Sun Valley Opera will be showing Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall 25th Anniversary Production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical version of Phantom of the Opera— the most successful entertainment piece of all time, produced in any media—and its success is still continuing all over the world.

Opening at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London on September 27, 1987, followed by its opening at the Majestic Theatre in New York on January 9, 1988, it became Broadway’s longest running show ever when it overtook the record, set by Cats, with its 7,486th performance on January 6, 2006. It is estimated that Phantom has been seen by more than 100 million people worldwide and played in now fewer than 14 languages.

Sunday April 1, 2012 3:00pm to 5:00pm Liberty Theatre

Boom Chick at Whiskey’s this Thursday

Join us for our annual FOOLS DAY celebration and be the first to hear about our 17th season-thrilling theatre, enlivening classes and exceptional entertainment! Brooklyn rock and roll surf duo Boom Chick will take the stage at 8 p.m. this Thursday, March 29 at Whiskey Jacques’ in Ketchum. This stop is part of their fourth major U.S. tour. Their new single, Shake Can Well, was just released in late February. Boom Chick fuses Delta blues, surf guitar and the rebellious joy of ’50s rock and roll.

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January 4, 2012

Let the Hunger Games Begin at the Community Library

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The Wood River Valley was represented at the Nature Valley NASTAR National Championship races in Winter Park, Colo., last weekend by five racers. The Foster family of Hailey held three of those racing slots. Jesse placed fourth in the platinum category for men ages 40-44. Bryce Foster placed fourth in the silver category for boys ages 7-8. And Conrad Foster placed fifth in the silver category for boys ages 5-6. Two other youngsters also represented the Valley well. Lola Street placed first in the silver category among girls ages 7-8. Tor Johnston placed sixth in the gold category among boys ages 5-6. Twelve hundred racers, ranging in age from 3 to 94, competed in three days of giant slalom racing on 12 courses of varying difficulty. Participants qualified by ranking in the top five in their age and gender category in their division at any Nature Valley NASTAR resort as of Tuesday, February 21, 2012. U.S. Ski Team members were pacesetters at the event, allowing each of the participants to compare their abilities with those of the U.S. Ski Team.

There’s Still Time to sign up for Spring Break Snow School

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden still has spots open for their Spring Break Snow School which is 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through this Friday, March 30, for ages 4-8. Sign your child up for a few days or the entire week. Each day will feature a different theme with guest appearances from local experts from the ERC, SNRA, and Poo WrightPulliam. Themes include birds, animal tracks and habitats, and plants. Call the Garden at 726-9358 to reserve a spot for your child.

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hey were vying like a tribute Saturday afternoon at The Community Library. One day after “The Hunger Games” launched, in the third best movie debut of all time, youthful fans flocked to the library to compete for such prizes as the movie soundtrack and the official movie guide in the library’s own version of the games. Clara Harding tried to shoot a bow and arrow like Katniss Everdeen, the heroine of the story, via Nintendo Wii. Sam Robideaux smothered a cupcake in gold glitter and other toppings, much like the baker’s son Peeta, who is so skilled in cake decorating that he can camouflage his body in mud. Devon Brown created a Hunger Games bookmark, decorating it with characters from the movie. And Shea Slanetz created a mutated animal by mixing and matching animal pictures he cut out of magazines in celebration of the genetically-engineered killer hornets in Suzanne Collins’ best-selling trilogy. “Let the odds ever be in your favor,” said Game Master Erich von Tagen, quoting from the movie. “Let the Hunger Games begin.” Children’s librarian Diane Dick, dressed in Capitol couture, oversaw a card game of skill and bluffing that celebrated the hype and the buzz of The Hunger Games. Kristy Kuntz and others painted fingernails and applied glitter and other makeup in the garish fashion of the movie. The Hunger Games features a post-apocalyptic world set in what used to be North America where kids have to fight to the

Kristy Kuntz applies the bright garish makeup associated with The Hunger Games as she readies herself for the onslaught of youth competitors.

“It’s pretty intense. You get pretty attached to the characters so that you feel like you’re in there fighting with them.” Shea Slanetz shows off the monster he created in collage form.

death. “It’s pretty intense. You get pretty attached to the characters so that you feel like you’re in there fighting with them,” said high school student Alyssa

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aturday’s Hunger Games competition served as a teaser for The Community Library’s new focus on young adults. The library has remodeled the audio-visual room next to the lecture room into the young adult room and stocked it with non-fiction and great fiction, talking books, CDs and tapes of interest for youth. And librarians plan to begin organizing a variety of programs geared toward young adults. “We’ve had lots of programs for kids and toddlers and even adults—not so much for teens,” said Erich von Tagen, a

children’s librarian. “This is the first event for The Community Library young adults.” The library will hold an open house for the new young adult section at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 12. It also plans to canvas youth ages 12 through 18 about what kinds of programs they would like to see the library offer. Possibilities include a social media responsibility course that focuses on the how and why of getting online, in addition to offering tips on how to stay safe online. The library could offer SAT practice tests. It could offer workshops on online publishing and how to put together movies and music digitally. And it

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could offer book talks and movie nights. Community School student Tara Burchmore said she’s excited about the new young adult section. “There used to be a young adult section, but it was just an area in the adult section. Now you look at it and it’s huge,” she said. von Tagen said he’s excited to offer something new for the young adults in the community. “These guys have grown up with digital and the Internet. But we don’t want them to overlook the power of books. Books are a connection to the past and they create a mind to the future.” tws

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January 4, 2012

Local Firefighters Go Sky High in Seattle BY KAREN BOSSICK

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irefighters in the Wood River Valley don’t typically have to climb a lot of stairs since most homes and buildings in the valley tower no more than two stories. But that didn’t stop four Wood River Fire and Rescue firefighters from taking on the climb of their lives earlier this month in Seattle. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Nevins and firefighters Justin Herald, Rune Haavik and Melinda Milner joined about 1,550 firefighters from throughout the United States, Canada and Germany in climbing the Columbia Center in Seattle for the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on March 11. The Columbia Center is the

fourth tallest building west of the Mississippi. And the annual climb is the largest in the world. It involves scaling 1,382 steps up 69 flights of stairs. For us mountain people, that equates to 788 feet of elevation. You say 788 feet is nothing compared with the Baldy hill climb you make once a week during summer? Try doing it wearing 50 pounds of gear, including a 30-pound air pack, a wide-brimmed helmet and steel-tipped leather boots. The climb gives firefighters a training exercise that translates well with what they are sometimes called on to do.

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here are no stairs to climb. But you can join firefighters in another fun competition—the Ketchum Row Down—on Saturday. 5B CrossFit is partnering with Ketchum’s volunteer and professional firefighters to create a family-oriented exercise fundraiser at the Ketchum Town Plaza. Funds raised from the event will help the Wood River Bicycle Coalition extend the dirt trail from the end of Corral Creek Trail to the trailhead of the Pioneer Cabin Trail. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Kids 500-meter fun row for youth 5 through 13. A 500-meter row open to older participants starts at 11 a.m. It’s a fast and furious event, “a full body drainer,� that usually leaves participants gasping for breath in under two minutes, said 5B CrossFit’s Kyl Samway. The 2,000-meter heats, which

generally take about eight minutes, start at noon; the 10,000meter team heats start at 1 p.m., and the CrossFit WOD at 2 p.m. The latter event combines the participant’s time in the 2000meter row with a mystery CrossFit workout to be announced. A closing ceremony will start at 3 p.m. Registration costs $5 for kids, $10 for older participants and $20 for the 2000-meter row and CrossFit challenge. People may register in advance by going to www.5bcrossfit.com and scrolling down to Upcoming Events. Or, they may register at the event, which will be held at the 5B CrossFit facility at 336 Lewis St. in Ketchum’s Northwood industrial district in the event of inclement weather. For more information, contact 5B CrossFit at info@5bcrossfit. com or 208-450-3390. Or, call Ketchum firefighter Tom McLean at 578-2121. tws

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briefs Feldenkrais Returns to Hailey Yoga Feldenkrais Returns to Hailey Yoga John Vladimiroff has resumed teaching Feldenkrais Awareness Through MovementŽ classes at Hailey Yoga’s new location in the alley behind the Mercantile building across from Atkinsons’ Market. It is a fun, non-competitive environment for any level of participant. One need only to be able to pay attention to oneself and move. It is great for anyone who wants to relieve stiffness or move more easily. In the Feldenkrais class, the student gently moves their own muscles

and joints as directed in unusual and provocative ways from sitting or lying on padded mats. This refines the use of the muscles and lubricates joints, improving their availability to work more comfortably through a larger range of motion. This is all done in a less-pain/more-gain setting. Effort and exertion are discouraged. Efficiency of movement is pursued. You might feel like you’ve had a massage at the end of class. Call John with questions at 7884773. Class is at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays. Give it a try.

Silver Creek Restoration Project Talk At this month’s Hemingway Chapter–Trout Unlimited meeting, Dayna Gross, manager for The Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve, will give a presentation on how The Nature Conservancy, the Purdy family of Picabo and others are partnering to bring about the much-needed restoration of this important section of Silver Creek. The restoration will provide improved habitat for fish, birds,

more than 20 minutes. “We all did great. We all finished, although we all had the idea it was harder than we thought it’d be,� said Herald, who completed the climb in about 18 minutes. Even though it sounds like sheer torture, the 1,500 spots are as coveted as race entries for Boise’s Race to Robie Creek. The event was filled within 65 minutes of being posted, attracting 42 battalions. The local guys are already aiming to do it again next year. “We all did our own thing when it came to training—apparently I didn’t train well enough,� said Herald, who started training in November. “Now that I have a better idea of how it all works, I will train differently.� tws

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the cause, with Nevins raising $3,445. They climb with an air bottle, breathing through a regulator and mouthpiece clicked on to their facemask to simulate actual firefighting conditions where they might have to suck a limited supply of compressed air. “It’s hard, but it’s for a great cause,� said Herald. “And it gives us an idea of what firefighters in bigger cities have to go through.� The climb seems never ending, Herald said. Firefighters have the option to change their air bottle on the 40th floor. The fastest competitor this year finished in 10 minutes and 39 seconds. The majority take

and native vegetation. Come and learn about the work being done to help this amazing ecosystem. This is certain to be an informative, interesting and educational program. The meeting is free and open to the public. It takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 5 at The Roosevelt restaurant in Ketchum. For more information, call 6224613.

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uincy Rainey, Wood River High School senior, has been dancing since she was four years old. She has also immersed herself in student government, serving this year as the senior class secretary. But where she really makes her mark is as a potential teacher of young children, something that she is immensely passionate about. “I loved that when I served my internship at Bellevue Elementary, all the little kids’ eyes would light up and they would be so excited to see me when I got there. I really like young children because they are so pleasant to be around and because they are really honest and open. I just feel that I can make a bigger impact working with them early on in their development.� To pursue her dream, Rainey has been part of Wood River’s Teaching Academy the last two years. “The program is collegebased and is run through the College of Southern Idaho,� she said. “You basically learn about early elementary child development. The first year you study elementary education. Basically, you make a lesson plan and learn what are the best ways to interest a child in education and the best ways to teach them.� Every Tuesday and Thursday Rainey would internship by spending time in kindergarten class. Today she volunteers there five days a week. “It was so much fun. The most memorable aspect was that I got to work with young kids and it really confirmed for me that I wanted to be an elementary school teacher. People always told me I would be a great teacher and a friend

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told me about the academy and said it wouldn’t be a big commitment, but I love it so much. It’s funny because as a young kid we would play school and I’d always end up as the teacher. Part of my internship, besides helping in any way that I could, was to be in charge of a center and teach small groups for 10 minutes. We would read stories and write letters.� This year, the academy focuses on early childhood development. “Basically, it’s about how a brain develops its social aspects and how your actions toward a child will affect that child the rest of his life. One of the things we did was a use an actual robot that served as an infant stimulator. You would take it home for a weekend and it would cry all the time. You would have to learn how to deal with it and, of course, not do anything like shake it. You learn how to be a parent and how big a commitment it is. The baby worked with a computer chip and it would wake up crying five times a night. Some times it would cry

“I loved it when I served my internship at Bellevue Elementary. All the little kids’ eyes would light up and they would be so excited to see me when I got there.� –quincy rainey

just to cry and you would have other tasks like burping it and changing its diapers. Sometimes it could be a real nightmare and it would be really hard, but it was so rewarding and gave you a taste of real life and that having a baby is not just fun and games.� Rainey’s plan for college is to hopefully stay in the Northwest and probably attend the University of Idaho or the College of Idaho. Of course, she plans to major in elementary education and administration. In a field so in need of committed young people, Rainey is a very welcome addition and is sure to make a big impact with whatever young people she works with. tws

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briefs Teahouse Adds Wine and Beer to Their Menu

Tranquility Teahouse has received its beer and wine license from the Idaho Alcohol Commission and is now offering a limited menu of select wines and beers. In order to offer the wine and beer selections, the new store hours are Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tranquility is located in Ketchum. For info, call 726-0095 or visit tranquilityteahouse.com.

Local Woman Honored for Outstanding Service

The Idaho Environmental Education Association (IdEEA) has honored Christine Gertschen of Hailey with an outstanding service award. Dr. Dick McCloskey, professor emeritus in the Biology Department at Boise State University, also was honored with the award. Gertschen, founder and former director of the Sawtooth Science Institute, holds a Master of Science degree from Boise State University. She founded and directed the Sawtooth Science Institute from 1990 to 2009, and served the Idaho Environmental Education Association as president and executive secretary from 1994 through 2003. Gertschen was instrumental in bringing NatureMapping and Master Naturalist programs to Idaho and received an outstanding service award from IdEEA in 2000 and again in 2012 in celebration of the organization’s 30 years.

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For Hens in Every Coop BY BALI SZABO

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n front of a good-sized audience last Thursday evening at the Hailey Public Library, Gretchen Anderson of Eagle, author of ‘Backyard Chicken Fight,’ gave a presentation on raising and keeping backyard hens. She was enthusiastic, cheerful and extremely well informed about all things chicken. She even demonstrated her clucking technique. Though just a young girl when she already had 23 white Leghorns, she was quick to credit Mike Stanton, the chicken expert of Idaho, for teaching her all she knows. An excellent communicator, Anderson’s slide presentation and talk was an encyclopedia of facts about raising hens. I can only present a few highlights from her two-hour show, much of it question and answer. The title of the book was prompted by the prohibition, by municipalities and various rule-bound housing associations, against raising chickens. At one time, ‘two chickens in every pot’ was part of the American Dream. What governments once promoted, they now forbid. The modern sustainability movement is turning the tide, as it did here in Hailey. The city allows three chickens per household (wink, get four). Anderson mentioned that people keep chickens for the eggs. Backyard eggs are superior to any store-bought, including the organics. They have better flavor, richer color, contain one-third less cholesterol which is also higher in HDL, more Omega-3’s, seven times the beta carotine, 30 percent more

Gretchen Anderson, Author of Backyard Chicken Fight.

vitamin A, three times more vitamin E. Fresh eggs can be held at room temperature for two weeks. Anderson sneered that the FDA considers six-week-old eggs ‘fresh.’ The biggest misconception about hens is that they need a rooster in order to lay. Not so. Crowing roosters do upset some neighbors, and they crow to mark their territory. We still don’t know why a chicken crosses the road. Anderson recommended that you purchase chicks that have been sexed; they get to know you and you can vouch for their growing conditions. They tend to ‘buddy up,’ usually with each other or, on occasion, with you or your dog or cat. Standard-bred hens are the best layers. It takes five months from chick to the first egg. Then they lay for three

Postcard-Rooster by Linda St. Clair.

years, but can live to age 15. The best layers are the all-female SexLinks, Rhode Island Reds and the Leghorns. For our climate, the best are Americanas, Big Brahmas, Buckeyes and the Wyandotte. Anderson talked extensively about diet, which varies with age and season. She swears by Zamzows’ chicken feed products. Always check food product dates, because protein in the feed starts to break down after six months. Chickens will eat just about anything. Give them cat food if they have feathering

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problems. She talked a lot about coop construction, lighting, food and water placement, bedding, the importance of cleanliness, and roosts. Use ‘hardware cloth’ rather than chicken wire for enclosures. Skunks and raccoons can get their paws through the wide mesh of chicken wire. Plan on four square feet of coop space per hen. The more running room the better. A happy chicken is a free-range chicken! Pick up Anderson’s ‘how-to’ book for the details and more information. For questions, contact her on Facebook. tws

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t’s the first full week of the Aries solar transit. Mercury, still retrograde, is the star of the show, pulling off a few antics while he still can. Uranus joins in with a dash of disruption, reminding us not to get too comfortable as he makes a dance of his annual alignment with the sun. Plan for delays and miscommunication. Being prepared somehow staves off misfortune. When all goes well, celebrate your fantastic luck. ARIES (March 21-April 19). The good and bad news is the same: Your intelligence quotient has little to do with what you accomplish in life. Although you’re extremely bright and will remember much of what you pick up, you’ll have to dig deeper to apply it in a meaningful way. When you do this, you’ll hit a home run on all levels. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll complete many ordinary tasks this week that might be categorized as “chores,” but not by you. Instead, you choose to see your tasks as “improvements” or “successful actions.” This reframing will buoy your mood and make you radiate a confident, winning energy. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Humans have an innate instinct to imitate the dynamic influences around them, which is why full-grown adults sometimes pick up (or lose!) accents when they move to foreign countries. Your knack for imitation will be uncanny this week, and you’ll use it by modeling yourself after a successful person in your midst. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your happiness could hinge on any number of factors, possibly including your digestion, glandular function or the weather. Better not to chase smiles and laughter, and instead focus on

listen. hear. mining the treasures of your current circumstance however merry or solemn you happen to feel. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your sense of showmanship dictates that the show must go on, and on it will go. Your tenacity is special, though you may not see it as such. You keep going long after the others get tired, bored or distracted. Your focus is shrewd as you continually strive to deliver something wonderful, meaningful and unique. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Spending time with people who encourage you will give wings to your emotional life. The confidence these hours inspire in you will be remarkable. Arrange your schedule to include several meetings with your core support system in April, and a pet project of yours will quickly take off. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Creative choices and matters of personal preference will come into play. Your taste is different from that of your friends, family, colleagues and customers; that much will be apparent. With your discerning eye and offbeat logic, you will lead, influence and teach others. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll contemplate your freedom and act in a way you wouldn’t be able to were you not liberated. You realize there’s a responsibility that comes with your freedom, and this doesn’t make you feel less free. Instead, it makes you appreciate the freedom you have all the more. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Conscience and compassion are so ingrained in you that you don’t even have to think about the “right move.” You’re no heartless climber who will do what you have to do to get to the next level. You’re a loving

caregiver who will stop and wait, content to arrive when you can do so as a solid team member. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Organizing your life has just as much to do with your physical possessions as it does with your schedule, intentions and goals. This will be one of your favorite kinds of weeks, as you’ll get the chance to move things around, categorize them, clean them and arrange them just so. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be challenging yourself and growing new capabilities. Under stress, it’s hard to read your situation accurately. Remember to relax. It will help you get perspective. If you can’t relax, you can at least gather experience so that in the future, similar situations won’t cause quite as much fear and tension. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are reluctant to aggressively market yourself and will secretly wish that a supportive friend would jump in to sing your praises. This will happen when you least need it. For now, learn how to promote yourself in a way that feels comfortable. It’s a matter of trial and error. But keep going, and you’ll find your way. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS: It’s not enough for you to have what you need. You like to obtain it with grace and high moral standards. Your remarkable style of providing for yourself and your loved ones will net you many fans this year. A social tie leads to a financial breakthrough in April. May and June bring the chance for new business and meaningful times with family. Friends share their best resources with you in July. You might enjoy free travel because you serve a special purpose for someone else. tws

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The Jam’s 21 Final Gift BY JAMIE CANFIELD, PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR KSKI 103.7 FM

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t was March, 1982. I waited for the release of The Jam’s new album with great anticipation. I had been a fan since the late seventies and had become quite used to their annual release of new material, but this one took far too long. It had been two years since they put out Sound Affects, and I was in need of some new music from my favorite band. Finally, it came: The Gift. I put the needle to the record and out it came; front-man Paul Weller’s announcement, “Now, for those of you watching in black and white, this one is in Technicolor,” and BAM! I was launched into the opener, “Happy Together.” I was in heaven; this was The Jam at their most soulful. This was the punk band that covered Larry Williams’ “Slow Down” on their debut In The City, showing where they were coming from, and where they might head. On The Gift, they further explored their R&B roots, adding horns and delving into the Stax sound with a more psychedelic edge. With songs like the funky “Precious” to the Northern Soul stomp of “Town Called Malice,” The Gift was their most ambitious release, but most critically reviled. It didn’t matter, it was The Jam, and to me, they could do no wrong. I was ecstatic, if only for a while. The Jam broke up later that year; The Gift was to be their final studio release. But what a way to go out. tws

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Jump Street is the bomb! And nobody was more shocked than this reporter, who was dragged kicking and screaming to the screening. Despite my sour attitude of seeing another teenage piece of crap, I laughed my ass off. Of course, it was crude and rude, but what set it apart was how well made it was and how good it was. It also had a high cool factor with a guest appearance by Johnny Depp, who rose to fame in the original TV series, and a soundtrack from Devo’s Mark Motherspaugh. It is without a doubt the most entertaining movie of the new year and is destined to be a cult classic doing boffo business on DVD and repeated cable viewings. The other surprise here is the two leads. I’ve never been a big fan of Jonah Hill’s brand of comedy, but here he sparkles as the nerd and also deserves big credit as one of the writers of the story and a co-producer. The big revelation here is Channing Tatum (also a co-producer) as the studly imbecile that works undercover in a high school as Hill’s partner. I’ve never seen Tatum before, except on Saturday Night Live, and couldn’t believe how good he was. Together they make a formidable comedy team. At the end, a sequel is set up as the two boys receive orders from their commander, an excellent Ice Cube, to go undercover in college. Normally this is a nightmare waiting to happen, but in this case it couldn’t be more highly anticipated. The plot concerns the infiltration of a high school to stop a drug ring run by Dave Franco (James’ little brother). Hilariously, the two boys mix up their identities with Hill hanging with the cool kids and Tatum stuck with the nerds in chemistry class. Of course, there’s a party scene, plenty of funny action and a running joke about Hollywood big budget explosions. If anything explodes, it’s this movie with big time laughs and entertainment. tws

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wednesday, 3.28.12

SPRING BREAK! Walk Fit - 10 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Story Time at the Hailey Public Library for 3-5 years. 10:30 a.m., with parent supervision/participation. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 7883468. Hailey Kiwanis Club meets at 11 a.m. at the BC Senior Connection, 721 S. 3rd Ave, across from the Armory. Tai Chi, beginner friendly class - 11 to 11:45 a.m. at YMCA. Cost/ info: Stella at 726-6274. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15-1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. All Levels Pilates Mat Class - 5:30 p.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208-720-3238. S Sun Valley Opera will be showing the 25th Anniversary Production of Phantom of the Opera - 6 p.m. at the Community Library. Free. Weekly Meditations - free and open to the public, beginners welcome - 6 to 7 p.m. at 300 Main St., Ketchum. Info: marjolaine@cox.net NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentall Ill support groups for family members and caregivers of someone suffering from mental illness - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month - 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Charles Church Bldg., lower level, Hailey. Call Tom Hanson for info at 7203337.

thursday, 3.29.12

SPRING BREAK! Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Intermediate Levels Pilates Mat Class - 8:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208-7203238. FREE Meditation Class with Stella - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Ketchum. Info: 726-6274. FREE Snowshoe with a Ranger - 11 a.m. at Galena Lodge. Info/reservations: 208-727-5000 or 208726-4010 Movie and Popcorn for $1 - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info.

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Bermuda Cowboys - 5 to 7 p.m. at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. FREE Fly Tying Classes - 6 to 8

p.m. at Sturtevants in Hailey. Info: 788-7847 Ladies Night at Bella Cosa Studio in Hailey. Every Thursday after 6 p.m. Info: 721-8045. Kundalini Yoga Class with HansMukh - 6:30 to 8 p.m., 416 S. Main St., North Entrance, Hailey. Special pricing for new students. Info: 7217478 S Boom Chick - 8 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques, Ketchum. $5. S Sean Jackson - 8:30 p.m. at the MuleShoe Tavern, Hailey. No cover

friday, 3.30.12

SPRING BREAK! Walk Fit - 10 a.m. - The Senior Connection in Hailey. Toddler Tales at the Hailey Public Library for 18-36 months. 10:30 a.m. with parent. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 7883468. Therapeutic Yoga for the back with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 7279622. S All-Night Diner - 2 to 5 p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge, Ketchum. FREE. S Forever Plaid-Farewell Season - 7:30 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Sun Valley. $10. www.SunValley. com S Mic Terra - 9 p.m. at the MuleShoe Tavern, Hailey. No cover

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DJ Diva Marlin - 9 p.m. at the Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey. No cover S Monophonics - 10 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques, Ketchum. $5.

saturday, 3.31.12

Baldy Snowshoe & Ski Hill Climb Challenge - 8 a.m. sharp. (Pre-register at the Perch or at the Bottom of River Run Lodge at 7 a.m. Morning Yoga w/Dayle Ohlau - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey. Info: 578-2273 Spirit n’ Motion Athletic School Cheer Competition - 12 to 2 p.m. at the Wood River High School Gym, Hailey. Info/ticket prices: Amanda at 720-4306 or Janelle at 7218388. Historical Snowshoe Tours w/ Katherine Pleasants - 1 to 3 p.m. starting at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. Scoops Ice Cream Parlor open from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. FREE Fly Tying Classes - 1 to 3 p.m. at Sturtevants in Hailey. Info: 788-7847 FREE Tea Tasting - 2 to 4 p.m. at Tranquility Teahouse, Ketchum. Info: 726-0095 or www.TranquilityTeahouse.com S All-Night Diner - 2 to 5 p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge, Ketchum. FREE. S Army of Pines - 8:30 p.m. at

the Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey. No cover S Jay Rath - 9 p.m. at the MuleShoe Tavern, Hailey. No cover S Carter Freeman - 9:30 p.m. at The Roosevelt Grille, Ketchum. no cover. Info: 721-0051 S DJ McClain at McClain’s Pizzeria in Hailey, 10 p.m. No Cover.

sunday, 4.1.12

Historical Snowshoe Tours w/ Katherine Pleasants - 1 to 3 p.m. starting at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. S All-Night Diner - 2 to 5 p.m. at Warm Springs Lodge, Ketchum. FREE. C Company of Fools invites the community to a free party - 3 to 5 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. They will announce the 17th Season. S Wood River Community Orchestra rehearsal – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the new music room at the Wood River High School. Info: 7264870. Kundalini Yoga Class with HansMukh - 4:30 to 6 p.m., 416 S. Main St., North Entrance, Hailey. Special pricing for new students. Info: 7217478

monday, 4.2.12

Ping Pong - 10 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Walk Fit - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 7883468. Laughter Yoga with Carrie Mellen at All Things Sacred (upstairs at the Galleria). Mondays 12:15 to 1 p.m. Come, play, and laugh. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info. All Levels Pilates Mat Class - 5:30

p.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208-720-3238. NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support group “Connections” - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, 2nd floor, Hailey. Info: contact Wendy Norbom at 309-1987 FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. Yoga Sauna - 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. FREE Open Chess for Community (boards provided) - 8 to 11:30 p.m. at the Power House Pub, Hailey. INFO: 450-9048.

tuesday, 4.3.12

Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Intermediate Levels Pilates Mat Class - 8:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208-7203238. Children’s Library Science time w/Ann Christensen, 11 a.m. at the Children’s Library of the Community Library in Ketchum YMCA Mommy Yoga - ages infant to walking. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Info: 727-9622. Guided Meditation - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at St. Luke’s Wood River, Chapel. Info: 727-8733 Blood Pressure Check - 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468. BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468. Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granery in Hailey. Wii Bowling - 2 to 3 p.m. - The Senior Connection in Hailey. Kundalini Yoga Class with HansMukh - 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., 416 S. Main St., North Entrance, Hailey. Special pricing for new students. Info: 721-7478 Meet and Greet - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Nature Conservancy office, Hailey; stop in for refreshments and welcome the new state director, Toni Hardesty. Free. INFO: 208788-8988

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Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement class - 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at Hailey Yoga. Info: 788-4773 Wild Gift Grant Informational Meeting about applying for funding to support innovative projects for social change - 5 p.m. at the Coffee Grinder Gallery, Ketchum. Info: 208-471-5091 Weight Watchers - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Crisis Hotline Volunteer Training Classes - 6 to 8 p.m. at the Calvary Bible Church, Hailey. Info: 7880735 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. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 7 p.m., in the Senior Connection, Hailey. Call 726-5997 for info. Blaine County Teen Advisory Council (BCTAC) - 7 to 8 p.m. at The HUB, Community Campus, Hailey.

discover ID thursday, 3.29.12

Food Service Vendor Meeting hosted by South Central Idaho Interagency Dispatch Center - 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. at CSI-Twin Falls (Shields Bldg, Rm 117) - this is to solicit contractor interest to sell food products and services to Sawtooth National Forest - Forest Service, Craters of the Moon and many other govt. agencies

plan ahead wednesday, 4.4.12

FREE Talk on How to Avoid a Broken Heart: Women’s Heart Health for women of all ages - reception: 5:30 p.m., discussion: 6:15 p.m. at Zions Resort Bank, Ketchum. RSVP to Jeffra Syms at jeffra.syms@zionsbank.com or 726-3007

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He followed his brother to Sun Valley after getting a degree in forestry at Penn State. He took the grooming job to supplement his summer work building houses back in the days when construction didn’t go yearround like it does now. “I thought grooming was cool. And I like having the different jobs. I don’t know if I would want to do either year-round,” he says. Wieand continues up MidRiver Run, the steep angle of the hill forcing him back in his seat. The scenery feels strangely different for a skier used to going downhill the other way. But it’s the norm for Wieand. He turns onto a cat track only to see another snow cat coming toward him as it brings the day’s garbage down. Wieand backs up onto Mid-River Run to let the cat by him, then continues on the cat track to College, where he turns uphill again. The sun is casting long shadows in the folds of the Pioneer Mountains to the east as Wieand reaches the top. “In spring you get the moon rising on one side as the sun’s setting on the other. Once, about 10 years ago, I saw the Northern Lights from up here,” he says. Wieand gently maneuvers his lever again and for a second it feels as if The Beast is lurching off the top of the world as it heads over a cornice onto Christmas. Snowballs kicked up by the Beast scatter down the hill as snow sifts through tiny holes in the front blade. The seat belt keeps Wieand from falling forward as The Beast heads down the steep pitch.

“The first time I ever drove a groomer I was on Upper Canyon and it was dark and I didn’t know where I was,” he says. “I thought: What the heck am I doing? Now I can groom Warm Springs with my eyes closed.” At the bottom of Christmas Wieand gets out to untie ropes that the ski patrol strung across the cat track when they closed Seattle Ridge earlier in the day. He climbs back into the cab and points the Beast downward again. At the bottom he brings the cat to the very edge of the cat track, spins around and heads back uphill. “I call this the little ballerina because of the way it pirouettes,” he says. At four miles an hour, it takes The Beast 10 minutes to go down Christmas Ridge and MidChristmas—18 minutes to climb back to the top. Snow blows across the windshield, prompting Wieand to turn on massive four-foot wipers as he swipes a spotlight across the snow to examine his work. “Doesn’t look too bad. It goes faster when we get away from the snow guns,” he observes as he weaves The Beast in between the guns stretching down the middle of the slope. Wieand has groomed in 80mile-per-hour winds raking Baldy, and in whiteouts. Once, he was caught in a slide that pushed the groomer he was driving several feet down the Bowls. Tonight, he will take a 20minute lunch break about 9 p.m., parking his groomer with the others outside the ski patrol shack. He’ll then groom Warm Springs and The Ridge before

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he turns The Beast over to the graveyard shift at 12:30 a.m. The extra seat in The Beast allows Sun Valley to offer free rides on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays when guests can catch the gondola down. One of the guests Wieand has ferried was a Pennsylvanian who used to have a sporting goods store near where Wieand grew up and knew one of Wieand’s brothers. “They find that it’s just like mowing a lawn, only we’re mowing snow, instead,” Weiand says. Idaho Rep. Wendy Jaquet got to ride one a week ago. It was a big thrill for someone who has wanted to ride in one of Sun Valley’s snow groomers since moving to Sun Valley 35 years ago. “We took Warm Springs from the top straight down—I never knew it was so steep,” she said. “And the view was wonderful. I enjoyed getting to sit in on the staff meeting—they’re really perfectionists. And it was neat watching how they move big piles of snow. I certainly have a better understanding for how costly the business of skiing can be. We’re always talked about as the best mountain in America. I can certainly say we’re getting our money’s worth.” “SKI” magazine ranked Sun Valley’s grooming second best in North America this past year, topped only by Deer Valley. Wieand is more concerned about what the skiers who take to the slopes every day think. “We spend 16 hours grooming the mountain so skiers can spend eight hours skiing it.” tws

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The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation is excited to announce the 15th annual Janss Pro-Am Classic. This year’s event will take place April 5-7, 2012. The Janss Pro-Am, one of the most celebrated Sun Valley events, is also one of the SVSEF’s most important and successful fundraisers. This year, leading investment bank Stifel Nicolaus Weisel is returning as the title sponsor of the event. The Janss Pro-Am is a first-class, fun-spirited event named for Bill Janss, former owner of Sun Valley Resort, Olympian, SVSEF supporter, ski and costume party enthusiast. The event raises money to support nearly 500 young athletes who participate on alpine, cross-country, freestyle and snowboard teams annually. This year, there is either a current SVSEF athlete or SVSEF alum on every single discipline of the U.S. Ski Team, including the Snowboard Team. The SVSEF is also in negotiations to be the official Olympic Nordic training facility and on its way to reaching their goal of sending six SVSEF Gold Team athletes to the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. Additionally, either an SVSEF athlete or coach is representing the SVSEF program at World Championship competitions in all four disciplines: freestyle, alpine, Nordic and snowboard. The Janss ProAm helps makes all of this possible. Throughout the fun-filled three days, ski and snowboard participants will race dual giant slalom with ski professionals and former Olympians, Pro Tour and World Cup racers. This year’s Janss Pros include Casey Puckett, Langely McNeal, Scott Macartney, Libby Ludlow, Kyle Wieche, Chris Puckett, Christin Cooper, Jonna Mendes, Zach Crist and more. In addition to the Pro, every team will have a “Junior Pro” assigned to their team. The “Junior Pro” will be a current athlete selected from the SVSEF teams. This year’s event theme is VINTAGE! Teams will pick a favorite era, sports team, film, book, TV show or anything they can imagine and dress in their VINTAGE best! Event registration is currently open. Participants can take part in the Stifel Nicolaus Weisel Janss Pro-Am Classic as a corporate team sponsor, team sponsor, individual racer or guest. All abilities are encouraged. All racers will be handicapped. For more information visit “events” at www.svsef.org. For registration, please contact Kate Berman at (208) 720-6789 or kate@svsef.org

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very day now, on this march to the roof of the world, we moved between 6,000 and 12,000 feet. The monsoon season that began in May was just ending, but we still encountered afternoon and evening showers daily. Hiking here, we saw the sky come to us. There were always clouds barely above us, at eye level or at our feet, moving down-valley in the morning, then back up in the afternoon. We became part of a dance, our steps a cadence in a moving world. As usual, the menacing grays of early morning burned off and soon we were hiking in a sky of mashed-potato puffs whimsically changing shapes. Late morning we were ascending to another high ridge. We arrived at the headwall of the valley below us. It was a miniature Continental Divide, a transition marker between a wet, moss-festooned rhododendron forest to a shorter-growth subalpine scrub. A chorten (a Buddhist stepped triangular structure built to reflect a cosmology, akin to the one in our Botanical Garden) marked the spot like a traffic island, as the trail went around both sides of it. Though nowhere near a village, its location was appropriate. The wind was blowing across the ridge, and the instant it crossed it, clouds were born. I could reach out and touch them, or they simply engulfed me. For the first time I saw the sky being born. It is not surprising that the white cloud is an endless source of Buddhist parables and imagery. ‘The Way of the White Clouds’ is a classic book on Tibetan travel and religion. The clouds are an illustration of the meditation process, a visual metaphor for our thoughts and

Guari Shankar, Tibetan border, Nepal.

emotions, here one minute, gone the next. Movement. Change. Impermanence. Looking up at the sky, we don’t see the beginning or the end. A meditator experiences the same transience of thoughts, an endless procession from one to the next. None of them stays forever; hence, the insubstantiality of our existence. This is why Buddhists say that we don’t exist. Thitch Nhat Hanh pointed out that clouds are not born out of nothing. They are condensed water vapor, a transition from one state to another, like the continuum of life itself. As I stood there transfixed with wonder and delight, I suspect something else was born there that day besides the puffy cumuli. We were told that we could be seeing Gauri Shankar this afternoon, a 23,400-foot giant straddling the Tibetan border. Because of its remote location, it was long thought to be the tallest mountain in the world. With one sherpa, John Roskelley made the difficult ascent in 1979. He may have had to do it on the sly,

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adverse effects to humans or fish from these residues, the FDA stresses that we must avoid adding pharmaceuticals to the water supply unnecessarily. Long-term studies of effects on plants, wildlife, and humans from pharmaceuticals in our waters are still in the very early stages. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s community drug takeback partners across the USA recently reported almost a million pounds collected at drop-off locations over 13 months! Properly disposing of unused medications by NOT flushing them or NOT pouring them down the drain is one small step we can take to keep our waterways clean. Please take your old medications to the Blaine County Sheriff’s office or the Ketchum Police Department instead. tws Have a question, or want to write your own ERCbeat? Contact the Environmental Resource Center at 208.726.4333 or reduce@ercsv.org.

because the mountain, like Ama Dablam in the Everest region, was declared to be sacred, and no one was allowed to reach its top. Westerners, less respectful of local ‘superstition,’ tend to ignore such things. After a mountaineer climbed Ama Dablam, Nepal closed its borders to mountaineering for a year. We arrived in camp amid late afternoon showers. The pink skies of evening promised a view just across from our little plateau, with a harvest moon, no less. But the skies closed and we got more rain instead. The morning was no better, but just as we were set to leave, the skies parted like the Red Sea, and there she was in all her splendor. We deserved this view of a rarely seen, or climbed, Himalayan giant. Her two snow-clad buttresses on either side of the summit were the welcoming open wings of an angel. It was an auspicious moment, and the thrills were just beginning. tws

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hen it comes to American families and financial planning, perception is not reality. Although they are overwhelmingly optimistic about their financial future, their financial planning habits paint quite a different picture, according to a recent study commissioned by State Farm Life Insurance Companies and conducted by KRC Research. The study reports that although 82 percent of Americans are optimistic about their financial futures, American families in reality are not adequately saving or protecting their finances. From saving habits and financial goals to life insurance coverage and retirement saving tools, American families have room to grow when it comes to protecting their financial futures. Americans cannot just “hope for the

best”; they must take a critical look at where they are financially and lay out a clear roadmap that guides them to their hopes and dreams. Key highlights from the study show the gap between perception and reality: Savings Habits Perception: Most Americans (82 percent) are optimistic about their financial futures. Reality: Nearly four in 10, more than 77 million Americans, say that they live paycheck to paycheck and are not able to put money into savings. Life Insurance Perception: More than seven in 10 Americans are confident that they have enough life insurance. Reality: Only 12 percent of Americans report having the industry recommended coverage of seven or more times the family’s annual income. Retirement Savings

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Dollar Mountain was a hubbub of activity over the weekend with spring-breakers flocking to the tubing hill, riding the rails and sailing over jumps. The fun continues this weekend with Golden Oldies by the Doug Allen Band afternoons at River Run, music by All-Nite Diner at Warm Springs and a TeleHawaiian Race Saturday morning on Cozy. Meanwhile, the drive between Ketchum and Sun Valley is pretty awe-inspiring, thanks to about a dozen large-scale avalanches that have fractured on one peak after another. There are even a couple of smaller avalanches above the Harriman Trail near Murphy’s Bridge, including one that took out a couple of pine trees. Photo: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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Perception: The majority of Americans (58 percent) are not worried about outliving their retirement savings. Reality: Many Americans are not utilizing a full range of retirement tools. Social Security is the most prominent source of retirement income over other retirement savings tools, with a fifth of Americans reporting that it is their only or main source of retirement income. The sooner you start planning for your future, the better off you’ll be. Small investments made early can make a big difference in your financial health later in life. Don’t put off planning for your future. tws

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the new Picket Fence is now located for over 20 years. Now we live here full time, and have for the last 11 years, the last three in Hulen Meadows. SUN: What do you like about the Valley? RENATA: I love the mountains, the clean air, skiing and the summer concerts. SUN: Anything else? RENATA: I’m Swiss and speak five languages. In my past careers I have been a PanAm stewardess and later the managing director in Geneva,

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Switzerland, for a charitable organization working with the UN and mostly with women’s empowerment. Now I am a partner in a small company that makes elegant faux-fur throws. We started the business with a young penniless Cambodian woman; she has now given a livelihood to many others and supports her whole extended family. The company is called ‘No Harm Done Design.’ No harm to animals and a correct work ethic. tws

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bud of certain palm trees, which nowadays are mostly procured from South America and even from Hawaii. I do enjoy them greatly and so here I offer what I think is a very nice recipe for this time of the year.

Creamed Hearts of Palm Soup (4 to 6 servings) Ingredients 3 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. flour 1 C. yellow onions, chopped 1 tsp. garlic, minced 1 (16-oz.) can hearts of palm, drained and chopped 1/2 C. dry white wine (if you don’t have that, dry white vermouth will do) 3 ½ C. good chicken broth 3/4 C. heavy cream or half & half 1/2 lb. shrimp (defrosted or fresh without tails) 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley leaves or chopped chives for garnish Instructions In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and flour. Sauté until onions are tender, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the hearts of palm and stir to combine. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Cook until

reduced by half, about 3 minutes or less. Add the broth, stir to combine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove from the heat. Purée the ingredients in a blender. Return them in your pot to medium heat and add the cream. Stir in the shrimp and cook until heated through, 3-5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and white pepper to taste. If not serving directly, keep warm on very lowest heat. Ladle into bowls or cups and garnish with parsley or chives. This soup is also excellent after being refrigerated and served very cold. I serve this with my homemade yogurt biscuits and a side dish of an artichoke, cold asparagus, or mixed greens with my homemade vinaigrette. tws

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

22 art, antiques, & collectibles 2002 $1.00 Black Eagle silver note replica double struck into one full troy ounce of .999 pure silver. Replica of the 1899 “One Silver Dollar.� $40. 208-788-0139 for details Stamp collection for sale. Over 120 First Day Covers, i.e. Presidential, gold plated, Marylin Monroe, Babe Ruth, and more. Excellent Cconditions. $350 O.B.O. Call 208-7880139. ORIGINAL ARTWORK by Nancy Stonington. Three, from $500 to $900. Unusual Sunshine Mine 100th Anniversary poster, $100. An original dot matrix painting, Jack Gunter, 3’ wide x 4’ high, $1400. Call Ann (208) 726-9510

24 furniture QUEEN Box Spring & Mattress. Serta Ortho Comfort. Lightly used in guest room. $125 Call 208-5782456 Queen-sized, white platform bed. Simple design, solidly built. No drawers. Queen sized mattress included. $200. 720-2668 Pottery barn kitchen table. Simple wood table top with white legs. Good condition. 4x6. $70. 7202668 Upholstered chaise lounge. Perfect lounge for bedroom, sitting room or living room. Very comfortable down filled cushioned, covered in a red/ blue/yellow/green gorgeous fabric. Have to see to appreciate! Hard to find piece! $150 720-2668 Small beautiful couch - distressed leather look. $800 new, yours for $450. Excellent condition. Call 208720-5801. King Nikken bed, includes frame, box springs, mattress with Magnets, 2 Nikken pillows, mattress pad and sheets, bed shirt and pillow shams. $450. Call 788-4347 Beige patio table, umbrella and chairs. $100. 208-309-1130 2 barely used deep twin beds with frames. $250 each. 208-309-1130 Small beige couch. $100. 208-3091130 Round dining table and 4 chairs. $200 208-309-1130 The Trader is now open. New consignment store at 509 S. Main St., Bellevue. Now accepting consignments for furniture, home accessories and collectibles. Call Linda at 208.720.9206. Sofa and matching overstuffed chair - great shape - $200. Call 7263966.

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25 household Oak Flooring: 323 s.f. of reclaimed, finished, clean, tongue & groove select oak flooring. 3, 4 & 5 inch widths, lengths between 15Ë? to over 7’ - $600 OBO. 208-788-3725. Beautiful 10’ x 13’ Afghanistan carpet from the Mezanine of the Kabul hotel. Deep reds and blacks. $5,000. 720-7828.

26 office furniture Perfect desk for your office. Oak with hutch and return, 2 file drawers, keypad tray. Very good condition. $500. 622-8127

28 clothing Snow Boots-Men’s size 13. New, never been worn. Paid $75.00, will sell for $40. Call 788-4347

37 electronics 21� Toshiba TV with remote for sale. Works great. $35. Call 208-788-0139 for details.

40 musical Oak Upright Piano - good condition, beautifully ornate. Good starter piano. $500. Call David 208-7202065. SALMON RIVER GUITARS - Custom-Made Guitars. Repair Restoration since 1969. Buy. Sell. Vintage. Used. Authorized Martin Repair Center. Stephen Neal Saqui, Luthier. www.SalmonRiverGuitars.com. 1208.838.3021 Classically trained pianist and singer giving piano and voice lessons. Unionized professional. Beginners welcome! Please call Vivian Alperin @ 727-9774.

42 firewood/stoves Fireplace - Wood burning Carousel; fire visible 360 degrees, 43Ë? diameter, 50Ë? height, high temp. ceramic glass panels all around, vented door, base lined w/custom formed fire clay; flat black w/brass trim, 8Ë? pipe diameter; $225 OBO. 208-788-3725.

48 skis/boards, equip. Brand new Volkl Wall Twin Tip. 11587-115. Retail $675. Sell $325 Call 309-1088 Brand new Volkl Bridge Twin Tip with Marker Wide Ride Binding. 179cm Retail is over $1000. Sell @ $475 Call 309-1088 Brand new Volkl Gem Twin Tip. 158cm $175. Retail $400. Call 3091088 Brand new Volkl Alley Twin Tip. 168cm $175. retail $400 Call 3091088

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

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10’ work platform for fork lift. Brand new was $2200 new, will sell for $800. Call Mike at 7201410.

56 other stuff for sale Charbroil electric patio caddie grill. Perfect for patios, decks, small families. 187 square inches of cooking surface. Base on wheels for easy movement. Lightweight. Used only 2 times, this bbq works great!!! $100. 720-2668 EASTER BUNNY!! Darling 5 foot bright blue and purple floppy Easter Bunny “doll�. Looks great sitting in a chair! PERFECT condition...looks brand new. Needs a family!! $25 Call 622-1622. SCRATCH PADS! Ideal for restaurant order pads or ??? This is recycled paper in cases for $30. Maybe 30,000 sheets per case? Come and get ‘em at Copy & Print, corner of Croy and River in beautiful downtown Hailey!!! Keg - $100. You supply the beverage! Call 208-309-2231. Delicious See’s Candy on sale at the Senior Connection. All proceeds benefit Senior Meals and Vital Transportation. See’s Candy is available Monday thru Saturday. For more information call Barbara @ 788-3468 or stop by 721 3rd Ave. South in Hailey. 7 NEW Coin Operated Vending Machines. Be your own boss! Recession proof. $2,500 OBO. Will deliver within the Valley. Call Tony at 7205153.

c l a s s i f i e d a d pa g e s • d e a d l i n e : n o o n o n M o n d ay • c l a s s i f i e d s @ t h e w e e k ly s u n . c o m 60 homes for sale SALMON RIVER: 2+2 Home, Apt., Barn, Garage, Bunkhouse, (1,500 sf improvements) on 3.14 level fenced riverfront acres between StanleyClayton, $239,000. 80-miles north of WRV. Adjacent 3.76 level riverfront acres also avail. for sale, $139,500. Betsy Barrymore-Stoll, Capik & Co. 208-726-4455. Heatherlands Home for Sale. Located on a 1 acre lot this is one of the most affordable homes in this popular Mid-Valley neighborhood. 1891 livable square feet. 3 BD/ 2 BA , two living rooms. Double Car Garage. View online at www.findmycorner.com MLS# 11-311196. Listed at $395,000. Take a virtual tour at www.206mariposard.com Call Cindy Ward, Sun Valley Real Estate at 7200485 for a showing. Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath mountain lodge-style home on nearly 2 acres 3.6 miles west of Stanley (Crooked Creek Sub.). Asking $495,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 Fairfield - 3bd/1ba, big fenced yard, fire pit, 2-car garage, outbuildings, chicken coop, woodstove. On 3 lots in town, walk to bars and restaurants. 1,792 sf, 2-story, propane, city water and sewer. Call 208-837-6145. Owner carry.

Cash for your trust deed or mortgage. Private Party Call 208-720-5153 Investor Services Information-Research-Leads Representation-Acquisition Repair-Remodel-Maintenance Management Disposition-Reinvestment jim@svmproperties.com 208.720.1212 RE/MAX of Sun Valley

64 condos/townhouses for sale Sweetwater • Hailey, ID

16 Sold • 5 Pending SALE-Up to 65% off Original Prices Sweetwater Townhomes Prices $149,000 - $250,000 BONUS!!! When you buy a Sweetwater home, you’ll receive FREE HOA dues thru 12/31/2013!! Green Neighborhood www.SweetwaterHailey.com Village open 7 days a week (208) 788-2164 Sales, Sue & Karen Sweetwater Community Realty

66 farm/ranches 30 acres south county, farmhouse, domestic well and irrigation well. Ill health forces sell. $399.000. 208788-2566 Tunnel Rock Ranch. Exceptional sporting/recreational property between Clayton & Challis. Just under 27 acres, with ranch house and 900’ of prime Salmon River frontage. Asking $578,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-7201256

70 vacation property Rent our 5 Star Timeshare in CABO SAN LUCAS. 7 nights beginning May 20. Sleeps 5. Full kitchen, maid service, etc. Great vacation. A bargain at $495. Call Bob at 788-7300 Timeshare for sale - 1 or 2 weeks. Sells for $40,000. Will sacrifice for $12,000. Can be traded nationally or internationally. Located in Fort. Lauderdale. Full Amenities incl. golf course, pool, etc. Call 208-3092231. Hey Golfers!! 16 rounds of golf & 2 massages included w/ luxury 2 BR/ 2 Bath unit on beach in Mexico. Choose between Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun on availability $2900/ week. 788-0752.

73 vacant land 50% REDUCTION SALE by owner - 2.5 acre lots near Soldier Mountain Resort and Golf Course. Great skiing, underground power and telephone

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That’s right, we said fRee ClASSIfIeD ADS! completed in scenic subdivisino. $19,500. 720-7828. SALMON RIVER: 3.76 level riverfront fenced acres between Stanley and Clayton. Hunting, fishing, riding, views, 80-miles north of WRV, $139,500. Adjacent 3.14 level riverfront acres w/1,500 sf improvemtns also available for sale, $239,500. Betsy Barrymore-Stoll, Capik & Co. 208-726-4455. Hagerman. Vacant lot in North view mature sub-division with own well system. Poor health forces sell. Great neighborhood. Hot springs, Snake River and bird hunting near surrounding area. $29,000, owner consider carry paper. 208 788-2566 Property in Woodside - ready to build on. City W/S. $29,900. Call 208-309-2231. Property in Magic - for sale by owner, property only. Lake view. $50,000. West Magic. Great neighbors. 3092231.

Janine Bear Sotheby’s 208-720-1254 Vacant Land $130,000 Pine View Lot (partial Realtor owned) $249,000 Corner lot Northridge $419,000 2.53 acresTimberline Lot

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

78 commercial rental YOGA, MEDITATION: If you’re looking to rent a place to hold your classes of Yoga, Meditation, etc, in Hailey, Maha Shakti Yoga Center is lovely meditative, and healing. Call HansMukh Khalsa at 721-7478. PARKER GULCH COMMERCIAL RENTALS - Ketchum Office Club: Ground Flr #104, 106; 153 & 175 sf. Upstairs #216, Interior, 198 sf. Lower Level #2, 198sf. Also Leadville Building Complex: Upstairs, Unit #8, 8A 229-164sf; Upstairs Unit #2 & 3, 293166sf. Call Scott at 471-0065.

80 bellevue rentals HORSE PROPERTY - Potential dry pasture for 2 horses. Great location south of Bellevue. Very clean, 5 BD home w/mature landscaping. Large patio, double car garage, newer carpet, W/D, dishwasher and fireplace. Home sits on 5 acres. Potential for mother-in-law quarters. Long-term lease, First and Last plus deposit. Pets negotiable, N/S. $1,700/month. Avail. Mid-April. 481-1130 POT OF GOLD at the end of the Rainbow Move-in for March, 3 bd, 2 ba. $800 month, available now. Call 720-3157.

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PRICE REDUCED - 2BD 1.5BA, fully furnished, Woodside Townhouse. Flat screen TV surround sound, WD, DW, Garage. Includes water and trash. No smoking, pet considered. Short-term possible. $800 /month plus electric. Call David 208-720-2065. 1 MONTH FREE RENT! 2BD/1BA condos in quiet W. Hailey neighborhood, unfurn., clean and well-maintained, but affordable! No pets or smoking, avail. immed. $595-650 a month plus util. Call Brian at 208720-4235 & check out www.svmlps. com for info. 1 month free! Price reduced! 1BD/ 1BA condo w/office-den space, unfurn., wood FP, balcony off of bedroom, new carpet, no pets, smoking not allowed, avail. immed. Now only $595 a month + util. Call Brian, 208720-4235 or check this out at www. svmlps.com

82 ketchum rentals Very nice 2 bedroom townhome in a private Warm Springs neighborhood. Garage, fireplace, yard. Completely furnished. Pet friendly. N/S. W/D, cable, and Wifi. Available April 1June 30. $1600 per month includes all utilities. Deposit required. 6221622 Price Reduced & 1 Month Free! 3BD/3BA Board Ranch Beauty! Furnished home on river. 1 mile to W.S. lifts! Hot tub, 2 car garage, big yard, great views! Includes landscaping & snow removal! Available early May. $2,250 a month plus utilities. A Must See! Smoking not allowed. Brian, 208-720-4235, photos upon request. PRICE JUST REDUCED! 2BD/2BA T’home on Trail Creek! New carpet, new paint, unfurn., wood FP, deck by creek, short walk to central Ketchum, pool & spa in summer. No pets, smoking not allowed. Avail. immed. Price now just $850/mo + util. Call Brian at 208-720-4235 or check this out at www.svmlps.com 3BD/3.5BA Ketchum T’home, upscale w/custome decor, but at great price! Fully furn. 2 car gar., priv. hot tob, by bike path, walk to RR lifts, avail. immed. Ski season rental poss, rate depends on dates. Great value at $2,250 a month + util. Call Brian, 208-720-4235 abd check out www. svmlps.com for more info.

85 short-term rental Spring Break Ski Rental. Very nice fully furnished 2 story townhome in a private Warm Springs neighborhood between downtown and the Warm Springs lifts. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, garage, fireplace, W/D, Wifi, cable, private yard and deck with BBQ. Across from the river and 2 blocks from huge dog park. Sleeps 4-6. PET FRIENDLY $225 per night with a 3 night minimum, $1200 per week. Non smoking property. Available after March 19th. 622-1622 or idjcallen@spro.net.

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

90 want to rent/buy LOOKING FOR APARTMENT, overgarage or attached, or Guest House. Yoga teacher, Grandmother. Long term. Clean-living, responsible. Starting in May. 721-7478 LONG-TERM HOUSE-SITTING/ PET-SITTING - Yoga teacher, Grandmother. Clean-living, responsible, caring. Available for a position in Hailey, starting April 31. Great local references. 721-7478

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

202 livestock for sale Muscovy Ducks for Sale - Call 208490-0360.

400 share the ride Need a Ride? www.rideshareonline.com is Idaho’s new source for catching or sharing a ride! To work, another city or another state, signup and see who else is traveling in the same direction and get or offer a ride. For more information or help with the system, visit www.mountainrides.org or call Mountain Rides 788.RIDE.

5013c charitable exchange Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center has tables and chairs to rent for your special event. Tables Round and Square $5 each. Nice Padded chairs $1 each. call Nancy @ 7884347. Does your non-profit have a service, product or item that you need or could share with another organization who needs it? List it here for free! Say it in 40 words or less and it’s free! We want to help you spread the word. Just e-mail classifieds@ theweeklysun.com

502 take a class KUNDALINI YOGA, the Yoga of Awareness - Activate energize and heal all aspects of yourself, for this new time on our planet. Postures, motion, breath, chanting, meditations. See calendar for classes (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays) and monthly Saturday AM targeted courses. Special pricing for new students. HansMukh Khalsa 721-7478 PURE BODY PILATES CLASSES -

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All Levels Mat Class w/Nesbit - 5:30 p.m., Mondays • Sun Salutations w/ Alysha - 8 a.m. Tuesdays • Intermediate Mat w/Alysha - 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays • Great Ass Class w/Salome - 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays • All Levels Mat Class w/Alysha - 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays • Sun Salutations w/ Alysha - 8 a.m. Thursdays • Intermediate Mat w/Alysha - 8:30 a.m. Thursdays • Fusion w/Michele - 9:30 a.m. Fridays. Info: 208-721-8594 or purebodypilates@earthlink.com KIDS CLAY - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday, Bella Cosa Studio at the Bead Shop Plus, Hailey. Info: 721-8045 Hot Yoga in the South Valley - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10/donation. Call for location/ Info: 720-6513. Tennis 101. Fun, family, fitness, a tennis program designed to teach the basics to all ages. 9-10:30 a.m. at WR High School, 1250 Fox Acres Road. Register at idtennis.com, (208) 322-5150, Ext. 207. Yoga & the Breath with Victoria Roper, at Hailey Yoga Center, Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30. 208-5393771. Morning Yoga with Dayle Ohlau at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey – Saturday mornings from 9-10:15 a.m. For more information call 578-2273.

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

506 i need this Needed: Military photos of your loved one for a photo collage of Hailey’s military history to be displayed at the Hailey Memorial Day ceremony. If interested in sharing please call Maggie or Julia at 208-788-0139 for details. Donations of used books - please call 208-725-9611. Needed, any style poker chips 7204401. NEEDED - Aluminum cans - your donation will support public art in Hailey. Drop donations off at 4051 Glenbrook Dr., Woodside Industrial Park or call Bob 788-0018 for pickup.

507 special interests Connect your community to the world by becoming a local coordinator or host family with the leader in high school exchange. Bring a ‘volunteer spirit’ and earn rewards while mentoring int’l students. Experience the joy of sharing your community while learning about another culture. Call Neysa Shum 800-44-SHARE | effoundation.org

509 announcements Stoecklein Photography-SPRING SALE! 50% off photography and 20% off antiques in the gallery. Find us across from the Ketchum Cemetery, 10th St. Center, Suite 1A, Ketchum. Sale ends on 4/9/12. 208.726.5191 ext. 15 for more info. Now Open!!! ATLAS 4x4 and AUTO 4051 Black Oak Drive Unit D. Quality Repairs and Custom Service, ASE Certified Master Technician. Domestic and Imports. Cars, Trucks SUV’s Contact Chad @ Atlas 4x4 and AUTO 208-309-2492 Local Plein-air paintings by Jineen Griffith on display at Tully’s in Ketchum. Now through April. Needed: Military photos of your loved one for a photo collage of Hailey’s military history to be displayed at the Hailey Memorial Day ceremony. If interested in sharing please call Maggie or Julia at 208-788-0139 for details. Staycation? Learn to snowboard over Spring Break! Board Bin’s Burton Learn To Ride Snowboard packages

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510 thank you notes Thanks Jon Kane for those always interesting and inspiring weekly “Student Spotlight� articles. Really amazing the room newspapers have for such uplifting and encouraging articles when they’re not stupidly wasting space on often extremely biased/one-sided (and instantly-forgettable) editorials that probably only three people read, anyway!! Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 40-word thank you note, right here. e-mail your ad to classifieds@theweeklysun.com.

514 free stuff (really!) FREE BOXES - moving, packing or storage. Lots of sizes. Come and get ‘em or we’ll recycle them. Copy & Print, 16 W. Croy St., Hailey.

518 raves Extremely questionable voting notwithstanding (i.e., ousting powerhouse Erika Van Pelt last week, while simultaneously saving lightweight Heejun Han!!), “American Idol� still

has lots of heavy-hitters on its roster -- particularly Jessica Sanchez, Colton Dixon, Alise Testone, Skylar Laine, Phillip Phillips, Joshua Ledet and Hollie Cavanaugh ... all of whom have terrific music samples on YouTube (as does Van Pelt). Verrry sorry to see Gwen Sebastian, especially, get cut from NBC’s “The Voice� (facebook/com/TheVoice http://www/itunes.com/thevoice ) last week, but there are still a number of top contenders worth rooting for -- Erin Willett, Pip, Erin Martin and Ashley De La Rosa, among them. :) Like something? Don’t keep it to yourself. Say it here in 40 words or less for free. e-mail your ad to classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax it over to 788-4297 by Noon on Mondays.

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

606 autos $10,000+ PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your automotive needs. Call 208-788-3255

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

610 4wd/suv 1989 Ford F150, 4WD. 6cyl, 4 speed manual, long bed w/shell. Good tires. Motor replaced in ‘05. Differential rebuilt in ‘08. $1,700. Call Carol at 208886-2105. 1982 Ford Bronco - 4x4, white, standard 351. New battery, runs good, good tires. 73,000 orig. miles. $2,500 OBO. 208-837-6145.

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612 auto accessories 2006 Jayco High Wall Tent Trailer. Fully loaded including bike rack, screen room, BBQ, slide out. Tons of storage. Too many features to list. 18ft long closed, 26ft open. $7500. 208-788-9903 Toyota small pickup bed trailer, great 4 wheeler trailer, or all around utility trailer $250. Call (208) 8234678 or leave message at 208-3091566. Nearly new Yakima Low-Pro Titanium, bars, towers, locks, etc. Will fit nearly any vehicle. This is the top of the line box that opens from both sides. New over $1150. Yours for $750obo. Can accept credit cards, too! 208.410.3657 or dpeszek@ gmail.com.

616 motorcycles 2009 YZ 250 2-stroke, excellent condition, low miles. $3500 OBO 7200603

620 snowmobiles etc. 1999 700 RMK Snowmobile - 144Ë? track, Holz suspension plus many extras. $1,500. Call 309-1229. 2006 700 Polaris RMK 155 track. Stored in heated garage (wife’s sled). $4,700. Well taken care of. Email pics. 208-653-2562. 1993 XT 350 - easy to start. Street legal. $800. Call 721-1103. 1997 700 RMK - custom paint, skis. Always garaged. $1,500 OBO. Call 208-721-1103. PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your snowmobile needs. Call 208-788-3255 Men’s 2 piece Polaris/Klim snowmobile suit. Very nice condition. Cost $485 new, selling for $220. Call Jeff at 720-4988.

626 on the water Kayak w/paddle for sale - $100. 208-309-2324

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he Sawtooth Botanical Garden will hold a public reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to celebrate National Landscape Architecture Month. Several landscape architects will exhibit displays of their work ranging from Dayna Gross’s project promoting sustainable land use practices on a 10,000-acre farm to Kurt Eggers’ sustainable work with Sweetwater community in Hailey to James Gillespie’s roof garden north of Ketchum. Other participants include Kathy Noble, Ben Young, Marty A. Lyon and Denise Ford, whose landscape plan for the proposed Croy Canyon Ranch community includes therapeutic gardening for residents. The projects highlight landscape architects’ work in restoring endangered wetlands, removing toxins from rainwater and even reducing hospital stays through their art. In addition, the event will feature work Botanical Garden Board member Melinda Mobley dug up on old landscape practices in Ketchum in the late 1800s. Lyon said he is always looking for opportunities to educate the public about the many ways in which landscape architects can promote sustainability. Landscape architects design a wide range of places, ranging from New York City’s Central Park to corporate campuses. Given the engineering, psychology and other expertise required, they must earn a license to practice, followed up by continuing education courses. The displays will be up at the Botanical Garden at Highway

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The Sawtooth Botanical Garden has hired Natalie Ertz, who has a strong horticulture background, to work with landscapers in the Wood River Valley to identify the types of training they feel can benefit them. Courses will likely begin this fall to help landscapers seeking professional arborist certification. Ertz will also teach a variety of classes, including an April 17 class focusing on pest control without chemicals. And, she will be involved in developing a recommended list of plants for gardens and yards in the Sun Valley area. In addition, the garden is creating a free iPhone tour providing tours of the garden that can be downloaded from iTunes. The app will make the garden available to a wider audience, said Garden Director Kathryn Goldman. The garden also plans to begin holding “listening sessions,â€? possibly as early as April, to make sure the garden reflects what the community wants. “It will help us become a vibrant part of the future of the Wood River Valley in the process of completing a must-see spot in Sun Valley,â€? said Goldman. “It’s all about the garden connecting with the community‌ the community connecting with the garden,â€? added Garden Board President Marty Lyon. Anyone interested in sharing their ideas can contact the garden at 726-9358.

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