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Rotarun to Open Saturday with Gift to Boot BY KAREN BOSSICK

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he snow may have been scanty these past few weeks. But that isn’t fazing those at Rotarun Ski

Area. They plan on opening the small ski hill west of Hailey for its 64th season on Saturday, whether they get snow or not. And they’ll do it with pizzazz—with as much free skiing and sledding as the snow allows, a free pancake breakfast and the presentation of a check that will help the ski area make snow in the future when the snow is slow in coming, as with this year. The check is being Janice Seagraves presented by the Seagraves Foundation in memory of Janice Seagraves, who was born in nearby Democrat Gulch eight years before Rotarun was founded. After attending college in Salt Lake City, Janice lived for a while in Utah, Texas, and Nampa, Idaho. She eventually returned to the Sun Valley area where she worked at Atkinsons’ Market from 1991 to 1997. Janice bought a winning $48 million Idaho State Powerball ticket in Arco during the Christmas season in 1996, said Rotarun board member Joan Davies. But misfortune quickly followed fortune, as she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Undaunted, Seagraves requested that her winnings be used to create the Seagraves Family Foundation to benefit charities along the Highway 93 corridor from Nevada to Custer County. The foundation has created an endowment for children being treated for cancer at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center and donated to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Health Foundation’s Cancer Patient Emergency Fund. It placed a projector in every classroom in Twin Falls and created a Buhl Pocket Park. And, it’s benefitted the Senior Connection in Hailey, the Mustard Tree Community Wellness Clinic in Twin Falls, a CSI Foundation scholarship endowment, People for Pets and the South Central Community Action Partnership. The Rotarun Ski Area board requested $25,000 for operating expenses. But the foundation generously gave a donation that went beyond the initial request, said Davies. The amount should cover the $50,000 needed to secure water rights, she said. Additional money will have to be raised to purchase and install the snowmaking equipment. But, optimally, Rotarun could have snowmaking by next season—something that would extend its season. “A gift was bestowed on the Wood River Valley in 1939—the year that Janice Seagraves increased the population of the Valley by one—and the gift is still giving,” said Davies. “The Seagraves are grassroots kind of people—I remember Janice’s mother Emogene ran a thrift shop on River Street. And, if anybody didn’t have the money to buy something, she gave it to them, anyway. “It’s such a wonderful statement that the family has chosen to main-

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Point Your Compass…

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ABOVE: After Welcoming Aircraft, 1960-61; LEFT: Pannichiak (Noted Dorset Artist), 1960-61 COURTESY PhotoS : Anne puchner

The public is invited to see these and other photographs by Ann Puchner in the Due North: Images of Baffin Island and Inuit Art Exhibition at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, which opens with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 16. BY KAREN BOSSICK

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s a career gal, Ann Puchner had some pretty memorable moments. She met the reclusive Howard Hughes in his grey flannel suit, white button-down shirt and white sneakers while working as the secretary to the superintendent of the airlines that Hughes owned. She promoted tourism for the Yugoslav government at a time when many Americans had no idea where Yugoslavia was. She worked for the Metropolitan Opera in the days when their Saturday afternoon radio broadcasts were eagerly anticipated by a majority of Americans. And she even posed as a rehearsal stand-in for Queen Elizabeth when she was charged with putting together a reception for the queen and her husband at the Waldorf Astoria. “It was 35 bucks a head. I bought royal blue for the occasion—what would you do?” Puchner said. “She was the only woman surrounded by dignitaries from the Catholic Church. I remember her walking through with her husband behind her—he was quite a ladies man. The queen was gracious, about my size, a year older, I think—I liked that.” Perhaps the greatest adventure for the career woman, however, came in 1960

when she left New York City with her husband, her blond, blue-eyed 18-monthold daughter and a Siamese cat on an icebreaker bound from Montreal to Baffin Island six days away. She went there on behalf of Canada’s Department of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources, which wanted to acquaint art dealers with the carvings of the Inuit who lived deep in the Arctic. While there, the New York-born Puchner captured daily life 200 miles south of the Arctic Circle with her Nikon camera. About 30 of Puchner’s photographs documenting everything from dances to seal hunts will be displayed in a new exhibition titled “Due North: Images of Baffin Island and Inuit Art,” beginning Friday and running through Feb. 10 at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Hailey Center, 314 Second Ave. S., in Hailey. Puchner and Ketchum resident Page Klune, who is contributing Inuit sculpture from her own collection for the show, will discuss their photographs and collection during an Opening Celebration from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday. Refreshments will be served “Ann’s photos are beautiful and they capture what daily life was like there, giving a glimpse into a way of life that

“Ann’s photos are beautiful and they capture what daily life was like there, giving a glimpse into a way of life that most of us will never experience.” –courtney gilbert

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arty Lyon walked out on the snow and gestured toward a string of red and purple lights that had sprouted in the alpine garden now covered by snow in the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. “See… things are still growing,” he quipped as he eyeballed the lights being bathed in light from a full moon. “There are some red roses in that corner and some purple begonias there… ” The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is still full of color, despite the snow that blanketed the Valley at Thanksgiving. But this color comes not from the dahlias and columbine that fill the garden during summer but from thousands of Christmas lights arranged in a new “Lights in the Garden” display. The lights were contributed by board members Mark Martens and John Balint and arranged by volunteers under the direction of Stephanie McCord. They’ve become a respite from the busyness of the holiday season for families that have stopped by to walk through the light display, craft some decorations for the garden’s Christ-

These and many other lights can be seen at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s Light Display through this Saturday.

mas tree and enjoy cocoa and homemade cookies around fire pits near the Garden of Infinite Compassion. And next year’s display promises to be even bigger, as the display has prompted people to drop off additional Christmas lights, said Lyon, who chairs the garden’s board of directors. The light display continues from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the corner of Highway 75 and Gimlet Road.

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The Wood River Community YMCA offers an opportunity today from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for kids to talk to Santa and get a photo with him. Kids with an artistic flair (or a hungry tummy) can decorate and indulge in their Christmas cookie creations! Free to all, everyone welcome! While there, check out the Y’s Giving Tree. The Y has joined forces with The Advocates to provide 75 children with gifts this holiday season. Each gift request has been made into a beautiful ornament to hang on the Y Christmas tree for a generous donor to pick up.

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NAMI Rings Jingle Bells for Donations PHOTO & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

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13-year-old Emily Stone lights candles in Luminaria bags last year. COURTESY PhotoS: LEE DABNEY

Lights for Hunger BY KAREN BOSSICK

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ight up the night and feed a hungry child. Several Wood River Valley neighborhoods are again coming together to light luminarias along their streets this coming Sunday to raise money for The Hunger Coalition. Each bag and candle costs a dollar. Most homeowners purchase an average of 20 to line their street or sidewalks, said Northridge resident Lee Dabney. Dabney started the tradition six years ago, starting with her neighborhood. Since then, other neighborhoods have taken up the cause, as well—most notably, Hulen Meadows, Deerfield and Old Hailey. The luminaries have raised $20,000 in the past six years, with $6,000 raised in one year alone. “That’s kind of cool. It’s a lot of money when you consider each bag is just a dollar,� said Dabney. “It’s a really beautiful tradition and it raises lots of funds. And even just a dollar makes a difference. It’s amazing how much The Hunger Coalition can stretch a dollar.� Luminarias—paper bags weighted with sand and illuminated with candles—have long been a tradition in Mexico where the faithful hoped the lights would guide the spirit of the Christ child to their homes. In recent times, they’ve been adopted as secular decorations,

ourteen adults and teens rang the bells outside local stores on Saturday. But they weren’t members of the Salvation Army. The bell ringers were ringing bells for mental wellness on behalf of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Gail Wray said that the group tried to partner with the Boise Salvation Army a few years ago in a deal that would have given Salvation Army a percentage of the donations. But that partnership never materialized. This year they decided to go ahead with their own bell ringing. Wendy Norbom bought some jingle bells. And the bell ringers donned Santa hats, gathered big red buckets in their arms and went to work at Albertsons in Hailey and Atkinsons’ Markets in Hailey and Bellevue. By the end of the day, they had collected $700 for the local NAMI chapter’s free classes. NAMI offers classes for those suffering from mental illness and those trying to help family members with mental illness, along with an outreach to the schools. The bell ringers passed out dozens of leaflets describing

Gail Wray is among the bell ringers “ringing bells for mental wellness.�

their services, as well. “It was gratifying because those that knew the bell ringers came to say ‘Hi’ and dropped money in the bucket. Some people went out to their cars and came back with a dollar or two. The teens—Kami Norbom’s friends—were the best money raisers. They even got one of the store checkers to leave his post

to make a donation,� Wray said. Wray said the bell ringers plan to return to their posts this coming Saturday. And this time they hope to add the Atkinsons’ Market in Ketchum to the mix. Those who would like to make a donation by mail can send them to NAMI at P.O. Box 95, Hailey, ID 83333. Information: tws 309-1987.

Nine-year-old Kate Stone checks out a Luminaria Bag from last year.

akin to Christmas lights. The idea is for everyone to light the candles on one night—in this case, the Sunday before Christmas. The nine-hour candles will burn out on their own, Dabney said. The Sage School is helping Dabney out this year since she has a new job at Sun Valley Auto Club. Because of her job, Dabney is leaving bags and candles on the doorstep of her house at 620 Kintail Drive north of Hailey, along with an envelope in which people can leave checks. Anyone wishing to help can tws call Dabney at 578-0861.

briefs Jazz for Peace Concert this Friday will benefit the Special Olympics Idaho Jazz performer Rick DellaRatta will present a Jazz For Peace concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Sun Valley Inn on behalf of Special Olympics Idaho. Tickets are $75 and include complimentary wine, beer and food, along with a silent auction.

DellaRatta has performed with everyone from Dizzy Gillespie to Paquite D’Rivera and is now considered by many to be one of the finest singer/ pianists performing today. Visit www. idso.org andwww.jazzforpeace.org for more information.

Wood River Student Attends Colloquium Sara Alcid, a 2007 graduate of The Community School and currently a senior Political Science major at Bryn Mawr College, is one of eight students whom the college has identified to represent Bryn Mawr College at the U.S. State Department’s Women in Public Service Colloquium on December 15, 2011. Alcid will join leaders like Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Gloria Steinem and the U.S. Ambassador at Large for Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer, at the colloquium. Women in Public Service is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the Seven Sisters women’s colleges – Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Smith and Wellesley – to advance women to positions of influence in governments and civic organizations worldwide. The initiative will provide vital momentum to the next generation of women leaders who will invest in their countries and communities, provide leadership for their governments and societies, and help change the way global solutions are developed. Working in alignment with other

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world-class pictures of another land, ‘The Land of Snows,’ as forbidding as it was far. month-long jourThe Alps (too civilized) ney into the heart had just gotten their of the Himalaya, comeuppance. The great like any similar excurEuropean alpinists, sion to unknown lands, starting with Irving and takes us through and Mallory in the ‘20s, were into many other worlds. also looking East. There’s a lot in between Like a packrat, over the international airport the years I had saved and the bush, coming Bali Szabo books, pictures and arand going. A traveler has ticles on the Himalayas, to be in command of a threw them into a trunk and formyriad of details before depargot about them, but I made sure ture and during every moment that at least I lived and worked of the trip. You have to hold in the mountains somewhere, it all together. Dreams pay no from Aspen to New England, attention to details. That’s our The dream lay dormant, stuffed job. Dashed hopes and broken in a trunk in a far cellar, until dreams seldom make a come1975. As is so often the case, cirback. cumstances brought the dream Though a supreme individualto life. It is said that a technolist (and so, an anachronism), ogy will be used once invented, my years have shown me that sooner or later, for good or ill. I was born pre-programmed. The dream just needed some There were personal imperahelp. There was a lot of publicity tives baked into my cake from about the 1976 American Bicenthe get-go. One piece of code in tennial Expedition to Everest. this software was a dream of the The era gave birth to something high mountains. Except for a called ‘adventure travel,’ somefew foothills, my native Hungary thing way beyond the tourist was flat. As a kid, I salivated over postcards from the Alps, the junket, the ‘round-the-world cruise. Mountain travel (now the Jungfrau and the Matterhorn. much tamer Mt. Travel/Sobek) of There were places like that? The Solano, Calif., took you deep into dream remained, always near the world, into the far reaches the surface. Once here in the of Peru’s Cordilleras, the inner U.S., the land of possibility, the Sahara and, best of all, into Nehorizons widened. When Nepal pal—to Annapurna/Dhaulagiri, opened its borders in 1949, just to Machu Picchare, to Everest, as China was closing hers, the and east to Makalu. Their cata‘50s and ‘60s became the golden logue was fodder for the intrepid. age of Himalayan exploratws tion that eventually spread to Pakistan and the Karakoram. If you have question or comments, contact The National Geographic was Bali at this e-mail: hab4nh@aol.com. crammed with stories and PHOTO & STORY BY BALI SZABO

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days depending on the desired flavor—you can put it in the refrigerator, tag it and enjoy! Just think—what is growing in your backyard might also be in your beer! Big thanks go to Paul and Kevin for taking the time to share your business and brewing process with us. tws

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Cheers from the bog! The bog sisters—11-year-old Payton and 9-year-old Brinkley Webb—rake cranberries on their family cranberry farm at Bandon by the Sea in southwest Oregon. This is the first year the youngest has been tall enough to stand in the bog. COURTESY Photo

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t doesn’t jiggle like a bowlful of jelly. And it doesn’t look like a can when you pour it on a plate. Chelle Webb says her Cranberry Apple Delight showcases cranberries the way they were meant to be. And she’s offering samples from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at Ketchum Kitchens to introduce holiday shoppers to her alternative to factory-made, gelatinous, canned cranberry sauce. Webb and her husband Michael will even bring a piece of their bog to let people see the vine and other components that make up a cranberry bog. “Ocean Spray acknowledges that we grow premium cranberries because of the longer growing season on the Oregon coast. Our cranberries get to stay on the vine longer, which gives them a deep rich coveted color, and they’re naturally sweeter than the cranberries grown on the East Coast,” said Webb. The Webbs own Bouncing Berry Farm in Bandon by the Sea, Oregon—an area which is reputed to be the “Napa Valley of Cranberries.” A fifth-generation cranberry farmer, Chelle talked her husband into building a bog from scratch on their 10 acres in 1996. They created a wetland, planted the vines and then waited three to five years for the low-lying bushes to get optimal growth. The bog is tiered like an escalator, allowing the water to cascade down over the plants. It is recycled by pump. It takes the family nearly two weeks to harvest the entire bog each November.

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The name Bouncing Berry Farm was inspired by an East Coast cranberry grower who poured the cranberries he’d stored in his barn loft down the stairs since he was unable to physically carry them downstairs. He noticed that the firmest berries bounced to the bottom while the bruised, unhealthy ones remained on the stairs. His discovery led to a bounce board separator that still serves as the model for cranberry companies today.

Cranberry Apple Delight is low sugar and has 0 weightwatcher calories. It is packed with antioxidants and vitamin C and is even gluten-free, thanks to the Webbs’ own experience with their daughter’s gluten-casein intolerance. The cranberry treat goes with meats, gourmet cheese, Greek yogurt, in pies, on ice cream or by itself. It even makes a splash in what Webb calls a “Bog Swirl” cocktail. “You can eat it right out of the jar. Its taste becomes addictive,” said Webb, who has created a number of other cranberry products, including a compote used by a Ketchum wine shop on the foods it pairs with wines. “You have to try it. People think it’s going to taste a certain way and they’re shocked when they find out how good it really tastes.” Cranberry Apple Delight was selected for inclusion in Williams-Sonoma Artisan Showcase for November 2011, January 2012 and February 2012. It is also carried nationally at Omaha Steaks stores, in addition to gourmet stores in Oregon, Washington and San Francisco. tws

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Ben Sollee tells Pioneer Montessori students that the cello is a wooden box with strings on it that make sound. “So, really, a cello is just a wooden box that makes sound,” he adds.

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quote from Plato greeted cello player Ben Sollee Thursday afternoon as he and his sidekick Jordan Ellis arrived at Pioneer Montessori School in Ketchum. “Fine music is the essence of order and leads to all that is just and good…” it said. No pressure. Sollee drew his bow across his cello’s strings and Ellis began slapping his box. And the 120 students began grooving on “all that is just and good,” courtesy of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ outreach program to the schools. Sollee told the children that he started playing classical cello music in school when he was 9. “Anybody know who wrote that?” he said, as he played a snatch of Bach. “You?” asked one little girl. At home, Sollee learned to play rhythm and blues, thanks to his father, who was a guitar player, Sollee continued. And he learned to play Appalachian music from his fiddler grandfather. “So, really, you can play any kind of music on a cello because it’s not a classical instrument, it’s not a bluegrass instrument, it’s not a hip-hop instrument,” said the 27-year-old singersongwriter as he launched into a frenzy of funkadelic sounds that included his song, “Bury Me With My Car.” The song, he told the children, was inspired by a story of the Egyptians who were buried in boats they believed would ferry them to the afterlife. “…In America, in America, they’ll bury us with our cars.”

Sollee took his cello and “box master,” as he calls Ellis, to the Sun Valley Opera House Friday night where he enthralled a full house of 200-plus music fans. The two showed the amazing breadth of music they could produce using just a cello and cymbals. And Ellis wowed the audience by slapping the cajon— a wooden box drum invented by slave musicians in Peru during the 1800s. Sollee surprised the audience with songs that blended the music of Appalachia and postmodern jazz. He made an emotional connection as he lamented and sang about his “short, beautiful, sometimes grumpy” Kentucky mountains that had been taken down a notch by mountaintop mining. And he elicited an admiring “Wow!” as he described pedaling 3,200 miles between concert gigs, towing his cello behind him. “Hoo!” he offered a shaky description of what it felt like to get to the bottom of a long hill pulling all that weight. Sollee and Ellis brought the crowd to its feet with an encore performance that featured Sollee playing his instrument with a bow while Ellis drummed on the strings. “This is an example of music you can’t see just anywhere,” said Kristine Bretall, who organized the concert for The Center. tws

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The Church of the Big Wood will present a free Tapestry of Light concert at 7 p.m. Friday in the church at Warm Springs and Saddle roads. The concert will feature traditional Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh melodies accompanied by a five-piece Celtic consort. The music consists not of the familiar Christmas carols but does hint of them, said Sharon Bockemohle, who is getting a workout this season between singing for the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus, the Caritas Chorale and the Church of the Big Wood’s choir.

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The Wood River Community Orchestra will be presenting its Holiday concert twice this season under the direction of Brad Hershey. The first concert will be on Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Ketchum. A repeat performance will be at St. Charles Catholic Church in Hailey on Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. Selections will include pieces from Bach, Tchaikovsky and Vivaldi. There will be a few surprises, so look for guest appearances from a harp and a power drill! As always, there is no charge for admission but donations are appreciated.

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Calling all Santas: Come join hundreds of other jolly Santas as they descend upon the streets of Ketchum from 8 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 17, until 2 a.m. Sunday. Dress attire: Santa outfit or any other festive attire. Crawl schedule: 8 p.m. Cellar Pub; 8:45 p.m. Roosevelt; 9:30 p.m. Casino; 10:15 p.m. Cornerstone; 11 p.m. Sawtooth; and 11:45 p.m., Whiskeys.

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The Sun Valley Summer Symphony, the largest privately funded free-admission orchestra in America, presents “A Window to the Soul: Russian Opera of the 19th Century,” a lecture by noted pianist, conductor, and music authority Peter Grunberg, on Wednesday, December 14, 7 p.m. at The Community Library in Ketchum. This free presentation is part of a symposium by the newly formed Sawtooth Institute—a collaboration between The Community Library, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony and the College of Southern Idaho—on Russia’s Golden Age, a survey of the extraordinary blossoming of art and literature in 19th and early-20th century Russia. Weaving together literary and musical mediums, Grunberg explains, “The plots and central characters of both Mussorgsky’s Boris Godunov and Tchaikovsky’s Queen of Spades will be a natural link to the theme of Crime and Punishment.” “This is an opportunity for the local community and visitors to hear a wonderfully engaging and highly respected classical musician who brings more than thirty years of international performing and music education experience,” said Jennifer Teisinger, executive director of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. Grunberg has an ongoing collaboration with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony, particularly as pianist and lecturer. He currently serves as musical advisor to the award-winning video series and website “Keeping Score,” jointly produced by the San Francisco Symphony and PBS.

Five-year-old Simon Weekes and 6-year-old Walker Pate groove to the rhythms of cello player Ben Sollee and his sidekick Jordan Ellis during a concert at Pioneer Montessori School in Ketchum.

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The Blaine County Recreation District will be offering its Recess from School program for youth in 1st–5th grade during the Winter Break (December 19-23 and December 27-30). Childcare will be provided from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with field trips and activities scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recess from School is a great way for youth to make the most of their time off from school. Our days will be filled with structured activities, outdoor recreation, and field trips to area attractions. The cost of the program is $35 per day. Pick-up and drop-off is at the Community Campus in Hailey. Bring a sack lunch, water bottle, appropriate clothing and footwear each day. 5782273 for more information.

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ne heartwarming classic. Two fabulous locations. Company of Fools will present that timeless classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” tonight through Sunday at the Sun Valley Opera House. The Fools will stage the play Dec. 20 through 30 at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey, starting off with a Pay-What-You-Feel preview on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Opera House performances start at 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. The charming play is a fresh take on Frank Capra’s familiar story starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey who is given the privilege of seeing what the world would be like if he had never been born after the prospect of financial ruin drives him to desperation.

The play stars Rachel Abrams, Andrew Alburger, Jana Arnold, Greg Cappel, Kathryn Cherasaro, Scott Creighton, Keith Joe Dick and John Glenn. The audience gets to watch, as well as listen, as these eight bring 63 characters to life, complete with sound effects like you would have heard in classic radio shows and a couple commercials, as well. The Liberty Theatre performances start at 7 p.m. with the exception of the Saturday, Dec. 24, performance, which starts at 3 p.m. There is no performance on Sunday, Dec. 25. Opera House tickets are available online at seats.sunvalley. com, in person at the Sun Valley Recreation Center in the Sun Valley Mall or at 208-622-2135. Tickets for The Liberty Theatre may be purchased online at companyoffools.org, or by calling 208-578-9122. tws

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briefs A Winter Wonderland Camp for ages two to eight: Monday at Teddy Bear Corner Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool is revving up for the holiday season by offering a Winter Wonderland Camp for children ages 2 to 8, that runs from Dec. 19 to Dec. 30. Teddy Bear will offer winter arts and crafts, outdoor games, sledding and fun activities in their gym. Parents can sign up for the full two weeks or specific days, halfdays or full days. The cost for Winter Wonderland Camp is $30 per day for ages 2 years and up. Rebecca Hubbard has been at Teddy Bear since 2009 and has recently taken over ownership of this wonderful center. Rebecca has her Idaho teaching license and her Master’s

in education. Rebecca and her staff, Betsy Castle and Renoir Finizio, have increased the curriculum for the preschool program. “We have created an environment at Teddy Bear that promotes and increases creativity, focuses on building self-esteem and key learning skills. At Teddy Bear, we build skills through storytime activities, creating art and nature projects and promoting character education through learning and play.” If you are interested in signing up for Winter Wonderland Camp or to register for Teddy Bear’s regular preschool, please call 788-1955. Happy Holidays!

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(Not) Too Much Monkeybiz BY KAREN BOSSICK

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t’s called “Monkeybiz.â€? And it’s all about whimsical animals and dolls made from colorful glass beads by the artisans from Monkeybiz, an internationally known and award-winning women’s empowerment project in Cape Town, South Africa. Gilman Contemporary, 661 Sun Valley Road, will hold a oneday sale of this South African beaded artwork from 4:30 to 7:30

p.m. Thursday. This is a unique opportunity to purchase beaded artwork that is sought after the world over, said Gallery Manager Casey Hanrahan. The artwork is featured at galleries and boutiques throughout the world, including Sotheby’s, Christie’s and ABC Carpet. And it’s collected by such celebrities Annie Lennox, Donna Karan and Halle Berry. â€œLast year—our first sale— was a huge event and we sold out. They make great gifts you

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can feel good about,� said Hanrahan. Jane Letourneau, a resident of Ketchum, will be in attendance at the showing to talk about the beaded art and her own work in Africa with Open Arms. Open Arms is a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis that provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Proceeds from the sale benefit the women of Monkeybiz and people living with HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. tws

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Dick Brown will lead the Caritas Chorale in Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols� Sunday. Photo: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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he Caritas Chorale will present Benjamin Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols� at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 101 Sun Valley Road. The chorus will also sing music by Morten Lauridsen, a contemporary American composer and three-time Grammy nominee, who has been a professor of composition at the University of Southern California for more than 30 years. Considered a mystic by his fellow musicians, his choral compositions include “O Magnum Mysterium� and “Madrigali.� Britten wrote “A Ceremony of Carols� in 1942 while at sea

traveling from the United States to England. He originally conceived it as a series of unrelated songs but later unified it into one piece with a processional and recessional. He scored the choral piece for a three-part treble chorus, solo voices and harp—and the Caritas Chorale concert will boast all three. “It’s fabulous music,� said Chorale Director Dick Brown. “He originally collected a series of Old English carols and wrote it for an all-women’s choir. It’s challenging because the carols are in Old English. But they put you in the mood for Christmas.� Admission is free. But donations are appreciated to help pay for musicians and sheet music. tws

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Silver and Gold for 75th Celebration In commemoration of Sun Valley’s opening on this very night 75 years ago, the resort will present the Silver & Gold Ice Show Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m., and the launching of the new commemorative book, “The Sun Valley Story.� Celebrating this milestone with Sun Valley will be guest announcer Scott Hamilton and some of the resort’s all-time favorite ice show performers. The show will star Evan Lysacek, 2010 Olympic gold medalist, Sasha Cohen, Olympic silver medalist, Kim Navarro and Brent Bommentre, two-time U.S. bronze medalists, Nathan Chen, twotime U.S. gold medalist (novice), and Irina Grigorian, American open profes-

sional champion. Immediately following the ice show and fireworks display, festivities will continue for gold ticket holders at the Sun Valley Inn Limelight Room when stars of our show will be joined by author Van Gordon Sauter for a signing party. Copies of his new commemorative book, “The Sun Valley Story,� will be available. The popular Sun Valley Carolers will perform before the ice show and at the signing party. Tickets for both events may now be purchased by calling 208-622-2135, or by visiting their web site at www. sunvalley.com.

Sun Valley to Host December ‘Capital for a Day’ next Wednesday, public lunch Governor C.L. “Butch� Otter announced today that the Blaine County community of Sun Valley will be Idaho’s “Capital for a Day� on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The event will coincide with the celebration of Sun Valley’s 75th anniversary. Governor Otter brings state government to Idahoans living outside Boise each month by making a different town in Idaho the state’s “Capital for a Day.� The events provide local residents an all-day opportunity to have open discussions about government issues with Governor Otter, members of his Cabinet and other senior state officials. The open meeting is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sun Valley Inn, Continental Room. Governor Ot-

ter will join Mayor Wayne Willich and other local leaders for a lunch at noon at the same location. The public is encouraged to attend the lunch, which will cost $10 per person. Many officials will be joining Governor Otter and First Lady Lori Otter. “Sun Valley has been synonymous with resort and recreational excellence for 75 years now. We all are proud to be associated not only with the name but, more importantly, with the people who make it great,� Governor Otter said. “There is a unique set of challenges associated with a community like Sun Valley. I look forward to hearing the perspective of those who live, work and raise their families here.�

Christmas Bird Count, today, at Craters The public is invited to join the staff at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve for the 2011 Christmas Bird Count. This year’s count is co-sponsored by the Snake River Audubon Society. The Christmas Bird Count is an international effort to count wintering birds in the western hemisphere. Crater of the Moon offers a unique wintertime birding experience. Participants of all experience and skill levels are welcome. To participate, meet at the Craters

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of the Moon visitor center at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. The visitor center is located 18 miles west of Arco on Highway 20/26/93. Remember to wear boots, warm clothes and bring binoculars and a lunch. You should be prepared to spend the day outside in winter conditions. Snowshoes will be provided if conditions require. For more information on the Christmas Bird Count program contact John Apel at 208-527-1350 or visit http://www. audubon.org/bird/cbc/index.html

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he Second Annual SV5B Pie Auction will occur on Friday, Dec. 23, on the lower level of Giacobbi Square from 10 a.m. to noon or until all pies have been auctioned. Local celebrities, restaurateurs, caterers, athletes and parents of swimmers will put their baking skills to work creating pies, quiches and other delectable treats. Anyone wishing to demonstrate their baking skills in the form of a pie donation may call Jeffra Syms at 208-721-1599

or Heidi Watanabe at 208-3091999. Pies may be dropped off at Zions Bank in Ketchum on Dec. 22 by 3 p.m. Members of the swim team will also be glad to pick up pies from those who are unable to deliver them on their own. Funds from the auction will be applied to offset expenses related to attending meets outside the area. SV5B is a 501(c)3 and swimming is not a sanctioned sport in Idaho. Swimmers competing in meets outside of the area are responsible for all costs associated with meets, travel tws and coaches fees.

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in Hailey. The drive will run from the middle of December through the middle of January. The donated clothing will go to help The Advocates of the Wood River Valley. The students hope that this will be the most successful coat drive the Student Union has ever done. So if you have any lightly worn coats, hats, gloves, snowpants, boots, scarves, or other warm winter clothing that are no longer in use in your household due to being outgrown or replaced, please donate them at one of the three tws sites in Hailey.

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n the wake of last week’s full moon and total lunar eclipse in Gemini, there’s the sense that everyone is “talked out.” What was said was said. Whether it was for better or worse depends largely on the interpretation. In most cases, we cannot get the full meaning of our exchanges until the echoes have settled. That will happen this week. There will be moments so silent you will be able to hear the stirring of your soul. ARIES (March 21-April 19). An impressive frame can make a piece of art appear as important as it really is. You would appreciate the picture without the frame, but you know the frame informs those who might not “get” it otherwise. You’ll “frame” your own life events in a way that helps people understand what to make of you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Inside of every conversation you have this week, you will find the opportunity to confront a mystery or explore a new world. It will not always be appropriate to act on these opportunities, but acknowledging their existence makes you feel different -- somehow more alive and vibrant -- and choose accordingly. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). For the most part, you’ll be able to change what you don’t like and make your situation fit your vision of it. There are some fixed pieces you won’t be able to do anything about right now. Resist complaining. Work on adjusting your attitude instead. Your lack of resistance makes life easy for you. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some people don’t seek weather predictions. They figure things will happen as they happen, and since it’s uncontrollable, there’s no point to pondering the possibilities. You, on the other hand, will listen to the predictions and do all you can to prepare. You’ll be ready for outcomes and will feel more confident because of this. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It will be the love you feel that will cause you to dig down deep in your heart and find new wells of strength. You’ll stick to a project long after others have lost enthusiasm, stamina and hope. It will not be arduous for you to do this. Rather, you’ll gladly light the way for others because you believe so deeply that this is right for all. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What was supposed to be a fleeting situation seems to be taking forever to resolve. Maybe it’s because you got more involved than you intended. Whatever the reason, new developments this week help you see your plight as a kind of adventure. You are the hero in this story.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is something wonderful about the way you bring a plan together. And though you are not acknowledged for your efforts as often as you should be, this week things turn around for the better. You’ll win a new fan who will praise and help you. This is a case of “it takes one to know one.” SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It has been estimated that half of American adults drink coffee every day -- living proof that a person can actually enjoy something that leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. This week, there will be another bittersweet dynamic that seems to have an irresistibly addicting effect on you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You long ago learned that listening to others who have more experience could save you from having to learn painful lessons. And though you are not one to follow the leader blindly just because that person has had some measure of success, you’ll certainly be willing to apply reasonable, sage advice. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The reason a good magician never reveals a trick is that once you know the “secret,” the magic is gone. You have certain special touches and slick moves of your own that have a magical effect on others. Keep your own secrets, and let the magic stay alive for those around you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will not resign yourself to an unacceptable outcome if you see that there is the slightest opportunity for change. By the same token, you’re not going to fight what is obviously an immobile force. Your success this week depends on your ability to accurately gauge the situation. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll feel more upbeat than you have in a very long time, partly due to the wave of generosity you’re riding. You’ll see need around you, and you won’t be able to resist filling it. Even better, you note the ways you can teach others to help themselves. Empowering another person is one of the best gifts you can give. THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS: Because of your past experiences, you now have the maturity necessary to create happy scenarios out of random bits of life. You clean up finances in January and make a new plan. February shows you an opportunity to heal old wounds and family relationships. May brings a spontaneous uprising of sorts. You’ll change the trajectory of your personal life in positive ways. July is your chance to develop one of your rarely used talents. You were meant to master this, and master it you will. tws

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wednesday, 12.14.11

Sun Valley Capital for a Day - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sun Valley Inn, Continental Room with Gov. Otter and a host of other officials. The public is encouraged to attend the lunch at noon, which is $10 per person. 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. 788-3468. Hailey Kiwanis Club meets at 11 a.m. at the BC Senior Connection, 721 S. 3rd Ave, across from the Armory. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15-1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. Christmas at the Y- 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Santa, cookie decorating, letters to Santa and more! YMCA. FREE and Everyone Welcome. 727-9622 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 720-3337. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera House. Presented by The Company of Fools. Sun Valley Opera House. 6222135 FREE Presentation of A Window to the Soul: Russian Opera of the 19th Century - 7 p.m. at the Community Library, Ketchum. Presented by the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info. Santa Pub Crawl - 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. around Ketchum. Dress in Santa outfit or other festive attire and visit (Cellar Pub at 8 p.m., Roosevelt at 8:45 p.m., Casino at 9:30 p.m., Cornerstone at 10:15 p.m., Sawtooth at 11 p.m. and Whiskey’s at 11:45 p.m.

thursday, 12.15.11

FREE Meditation Class with Stella - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Ketchum. Info: 726-6274. Movie and Popcorn for $1 (Dec. 15: Ghost Town; Dec. 22: Shall we Dance; Dec. 29: Celtic Thunder) - 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. Christmas Blitzkrieg Chess Tournament - 4 to 8 p.m. at the Wood River High School, Rm. C214. Open to eveyone. $5. Info: Adam Porth at 208-4509048. Studio MOVE Open House - 4 to 7 p.m. at B-600 Northwood Center, 231 Northwood Way, Ketchum. Free. The

public is invited to Ketchum’s newest boutique dance/fitness studio, and Debra Drake’s “Mindful Movement 4 Kids� program. Stop by and enjoy Wine and nibbles. Monkey Biz sale - 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Gilman Contemporary Gallery. ALL proceeds go to Monkey Biz and Open Arms. Info: www.gilmancontemporary.com Kashino Design & Gallery Grand Opening, Open House and Ribbon Cutting - 5 to 7 p.m. at 309 Main St. South in Hailey. Everyone welcome. Candlelight Vigil for Wild Horses - 5 to 7 p.m. at 308 First Ave. North, Ketchum (Felix’s rest. bldg, kitty corner from Perry’s). Everyone welcome to attend. 406-599-1094. Free Wax Clinic for Nordic Skiers sponsored by BCRD & TOKO - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Art Room of the Community Campus, Hailey. Info: 578-5453 or 578-2169. Free Tour & Film Screening - 5:30 p.m. at the Center, Ketchum. Watch a film about an unfortunate ship’s crew stranded in the Arctic—and then enjoy a guided tour of The Center’s exhibition Thin Ice: Journeys in Polar Regions. Info: sunvalleycenter.org FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. Ladies Night at Bella Cosa Studio in Hailey. Every Thursday after 6 p.m. Info: 721-8045. FREE TALK w/Author Kimberly CutterThe Maid - 6 to 7 p.m. at the Community Library in Ketchum. Cutter brings fresh insight to the story of Joan of Arc in this dynamic page-turner. INFO: 726-3493 Howard Preserve 2012 Project presentation - 6:30 p.m. at the Bellevue City Hall. Friends of the Howard Preserve will be accepting public input on proposed projects as requirement for eligibility for a state Recreational Trails Program grant. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera House. Presented by The Company of Fools. Sun Valley Opera House. 6222135

friday, 12.16.11

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. 788-3468. Therapeutic Yoga for the back with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. Scoops Ice Cream Parlor open from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Due North - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Center, Ketchum. The public is invited to The Center’s Opening Celebration of DUE NORTH. sunvalleycenter.org S_ Jazz for Peace with Rick DellaRatta - 6:30 p.m. at the Sun Vlley Inn. Tickets are $75 and benefit the Special Olympics of Idaho Info: idso.org.

It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera House. Presented by The Company of Fools. Sun Valley Opera House.6222135 FREE Tapestry of Light Concert (traditional Irish, English, Scottish and Welsh melodies) - 7 p.m. at the Church of the Big Wood, Ketchum. S Old Death Whisper- 9 p.m. live at The Silver Dollar. S Safety Orange - 10 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques, Ketchum. 726-5297. whiskeyjacques@yahoo.com

saturday, 12.17.11

Morning Yoga w/Dayle Ohlau - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey. Info: 578-2273 Hailey Hometown Holiday Raffle noon at the Meriwether Bldg. Courtyard, Hailey. Shop at local participating businesses to get your tickets. Info: 788-3484 Scoops Ice Cream Parlor open from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. S Wood River Community Orchestra Holiday Concert - 4 p.m. at the St. Thomas Church. FREE. Sun Valley Tree Lighting Ceremony - 5 p.m. in the Village w/free hot chocolate, cookies, carols and a visit from Santa. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera House. Presented by The Company of Fools. Sun Valley Opera House. 6222135 A Christmas Carol the musical - 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. Info/Tickets: 726-9124 S DJ McClain at McClain’s Pizzeria in Hailey, 10 p.m. No Cover. S Hellbound Glory- 10 p.m. live at Whiskey’s. 726-5297. whiskeyjacques@yahoo.com

sunday, 12.18.11

A Christmas Carol the musical - 2 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. Info/Tickets: 726-9124 Clay Carnival - 4 to 7 p.m. at Boulder Mountain Clayworks. Free holiday event for young and old; make clay holiday ornaments, watch wheel throwing demos, and shop for gifts. Info: 208-726-4484. S Wood River Community Orchestra Holiday Concert - 4 to 6 p.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church, Hailey.. FREE. 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: 726-4870. Kundalini Yoga Class - 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. - 416 Main St. Suite 101 in Hailey - Call 721-7478 for info. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera

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monday, 12.19.11

Walk Fit - 10 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Cranberry Apple Delight will offer samples of cranberry sauces and more - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ketchum Kitchens. 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. Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest - 5 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library. The public is invited to vote for their favorite ugly sweater for a chance to win a gift certificate. (208) 788-2036 or www.haileypubliclibrary.org. Phools Lounge OpenMic, Talent Showcase - sign up at 5 p.m. Poets, musicians, jugglers, comics, all welcome. Info/sign-up: 788-0805 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. S A Vanilla Soul Christmas performed by the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus - 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. This is a FREE concert! 726-9124 Duplicate Bridge, 7 p.m., at the Senior Connection. Screening of The Phantom Wolves of Sun Vlaley, a film by DeSiree’ Fawn 8 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques, Ketchum. Followed by Live Music w/Hoodwink. Best wolf shirt wins a prize from the trading post. Info/Adv. Tickets: info@ fawnfilms.com

tuesday, 12.20.11

Morning Yoga w/Dayle Ohlau - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey. Info: 578-2273 Children’s Library Science time, 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: 7279622. 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.

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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. Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest - 5 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library. The public is invited to vote for their favorite ugly sweater for a chance to win a gift certificate. (208) 788-2036 or www.haileypubliclibrary.org. Weight Watchers - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. 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. Kundalini Yoga Class with HansMukh 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. 416 Main Street Suite 101 in Hailey. Info: 721-7478 S A Vanilla Soul Christmas performed by the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus - 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. This is a FREE concert! 726-9124 S Sun Valley Artist Series presents Amadea Piano Trio (Alla Aranovskaya, violin; Boris Vayner, viola; Susan Spelius Dunning, piano) - 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood. Info/Tickets: www.svartistseries.org It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Presented by The Company of Fools. 578-9122 Blaine County Teen Advisory Council (BCTAC) - 7 to 8 p.m. at The HUB, Community Campus, Hailey.

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Christmas Bird Count - meet at 9 a.m. at Craters of the Moon visitor center. Bring binoculars and a lunch and be prepared to spend the day outside in winter conditions. Info: John Apel at 208-527-1350. tws

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DUE NORTH, from page 1 most of us will never experience,â€? said Courtney Gilbert, who curated the exhibit. Puchner’s small family lived in a double-wide trailer at Cape Dorset, a community of 11 nonnatives and 300 locals. There were no igloos built of snow— only igloos the government built of Styrofoam blocks. The natives lived in prefab houses, which had arrived on the island without directions for putting them together. “It was total isolation. It was frozen over from October to May,â€? said Puchner, who now lives in Bellevue. “It was very other-worldly—no traffic, no complications‌ although we did see a man being chased with a knife once.â€? The Inuit didn’t know English and they didn’t want to learn, either, Puchner said. Puchner’s husband, who had worked in the insurance business, was however able to work in the school thanks to a temporary teaching certificate the state of Alabama gave him because he had a history degree from Harvard University. Puchner perused the Inuits’ “primitive, even spiritualâ€? sealskin prints and their soapstone carvings. She honed her own skills as a painter at the foot of the Baffin Island administrator who was a Canadian artist. And she developed her photos in a small closet for food storage using an enlarger sitting on barrels of dried vegetables. The water for developing chemicals came from the melt from a large

ice block stored in the house. Every spring the women would leave their husbands behind with the children to go fish. And Puchner was allowed to accompany them, dressed in a wool turtleneck sweater, wool slacks, Eskimo boots made of caribou and a heavy cotton parka covered with wool and embroidered in rickrack. The women washed diapers in the streams and carried their babies in their hood, she recalled. When the babies had to pee, their mothers took them out and hung them over the snow. At Thanksgiving they were able to snag a 25-pound turkey from Pakistani men who had come to the island bringing oil drums with them. They shared their Thanksgiving dinner with the Eskimos, pooling what rations they had to make a stew that they stirred in a big barrel. The Puchners also traded canned Australian beef for fish and caribou steak supplied by the natives. “I love liver and once they served me a piece out of a baby harp seal that was still warm on the end of a knife—it was pretty good.� The Puchners got some news and classical music via one man’s shortwave radio. And once in a while a plane would land on the ice bringing mail from home. Puchner staved off the cabin fever that some succumbed to by taking a walk every day, even during freezing cold winter months when it remained dark

nearly 24 hours a day. “Even if I just walked to the nurse’s house, I seemed to do okay. I’d walk there and we’d play Scrabble and drink coffee,� she said. On her return home, Puchner caught her first glimpse of polar bears when she got off the ship at Churchhill. “I didn’t realize there were different types of polar bears,� said Puchner, who moved to the Wood River Valley shortly after her return in 1962. “Now, of course, I think back to that time every time I read another story about Arctic warming and the polar bear situation.� After her sojourn at the top of the world, Puchner has no desire to go to the Antarctic. “I’ve seen enough ice.� tws

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“Due North� is part of The Center’s larger multidisciplinary project exploring humankind’s fascination with the world’s polar regions. The project includes a visual art exhibition titled “Thin Ice: Journeys in Polar Regions,� at the Center in Ketchum, as well as a Jan. 5 lecture by Gretel Ehrlich, author of “In the Empire of Ice,� and a Jan. 19 lecture by photojournalist James Balog, who has documented the shrinking glaciers of the Arctic. The Center in Hailey is open free of charge from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays.

Any day now, it’ll happen. You’ll enter a department store and be blinded by a garish, excessively sequined Christmas sweater. Worse yet, you might just find that sweater under your Christmas tree with a tag that says: “Love, Auntie!� There are gaudy, cheesy, outrageous sweaters; horrific sweaters with too many reindeer; and sweaters that are downright tasteless. If you’ve got an ugly holiday sweater, bring it to the Hailey Public Library for your chance to win a gift certificate to the new Top Shelf Consignment store in Hailey. To enter your Christmas sweater in this contest, please bring it to the Hailey Public library on a hanger by Saturday, Dec. 17. Your name and phone number must be pinned to the inside of the clothing. The public is invited to vote on their favorite Ugly Sweater from December 19-23. The winner will be announced at 5 p.m. on Friday. You do not need to be present to win. Happy holidays from the Hailey Public Library! For more information, please contact the Hailey Public Library at (208)

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Everyone invited: Clay Carnival, Sunday Boulder Mountain Clayworks, a local non-profit clay arts education organization, will hold its third annual Clay Carnival, Sunday, Dec 18, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a free holiday event and is for everyone, young and old. During the Carnival, you can make clay holiday ornaments and watch wheel-throwing demonstrations by Judy Nicholson and Cade Street. In addition, you can shop for unique Christmas gifts created by our talented potters.

Enjoy delicious homemade soup, appetizers, hot chocolate bar, mulled and regular wine and Christmas cookies. Raffle tickets will be sold for a drawing for ceramic pieces or a membership to Boulder Mountain Clayworks. Boulder Mountain Clayworks is located in the bottom level of the 10th St. Industrial Center. Watch for balloons at the entrance of 10th St. Call 208-726-4484 if you have questions.

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orld Cup alpine skiing started in North America on Thanksgiving weekend, at Aspen, then moved on to Lake Louise in Canada. Lindsay Vonn owns that venue, and continued her dominance by winning three consecutive events for her 11th victory there. She had never won an event in the U.S. The races moved to Beaver Creek, Colo., in early December for some men’s speed events. Bode Miller won the downhill—his first win in three years. As usual, he risked everything to stay tight in his turns, and it worked out. Ted Ligety, the 2011 overall giant slalom winner, finished second in the event behind Austrian Marcel Hirscher. Then came a stroke of divine intervention. Lack of snow in Val d’Isere forced the FIS to reschedule the men’s and women’s events to Beaver Creek and its world-class Birds of Prey run. First up on Dec. 6 was the GS. Ligety studied film to see where Hirscher got his speed, and turned the tables on him—Ligety first, Hirscher second. The three-time overall GS champ reasserted himself. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, it was the women’s turn for the GS. History is made when there’s a confluence of many factors. This was it. Vonn is from Vail, so this was her home venue. She has always wanted to race here, on the Birds of Prey, a demanding men’s course—a first for her and for the American women. Mostly, this isn’t sexism. The women readily admit there are some men’s runs (though less and less) they can’t handle; e.g., Kitzbuhel

and Wengen. Still, this course was altered to start below The Brink. The men started above it. But after that, no mercy. Due to the reschedule, there were no training runs on it, just a day of free-ski. Vonn is known as a strong skier who adjusts well to new courses. She stood at the starting gate, a total nervous wreck. Her hands were going crazy on the grip handles of her poles. She listened to rap music to get energized. At one point she called out to her trainer, “Help me out here, I’m dying of anxiety!� In many ways, she stood at the brink of the greatest day of her racing career, and she knew it. Her pulse pounding, she shot out of the gate and did battle with the steep, technical part of the run, the blind gates, the dark spots, a side-hilled terrain, full speed ahead by the third gate. Her nerves showed. She almost skied off the course twice. She left a couple tenths of a second on the steeps, giving her rival, Austrian Fenninger, hope. This is where the Europeans excelled. But Vonn kept it together and started to gain speed on the flats where her strength proved decisive, and she more than made up the lost time. She finished first, relieved and exalted. By her own account, this had not been her best run by any means, but it was her greatest win, and the first American to win four races in a row. The races concluded with the season’s first men’s slalom, won by 2011 slalom champ Ivica Costelic of Croatia. Hirscher took third for his third podium finish of the week. Finally Europe has snow, and it’s on to Val Gardena! tws

briefs Powder Skiing and Climate Change Join the Idaho Conservation League and Environmental Resource Center at 6 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, Dec. 14 for an entertaining night at Whiskey Jacques’ in downtown Ketchum! Idaho Conservation League’s Energy Associate, Ben Otto (aka Captain Kilowatt), will give us the lowdown on Idaho’s energy system and its place in the greater climate. Learn what you can do—both big and small—to im-

prove matters. In addition to a construction conversation, Teton Gravity Research (TGR) will be showing its hit film on climate change, “Generations.� The world-renowned action sports filmmakers present consequences of climate change on the winter environment and snow culture. (See trailer) This event is free.

Reservations for Winter Solstice Dinner The Eighth Annual Winter Solstice Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, beginning at 6 p.m. with cocktails in the Sun Room followed by dinner in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room at 7:15 p.m. This year we are encouraging guests to don a facemask for the cocktail hour. Masks are available at The Toy Store in Ketchum, online and at Jane’s Artifacts in Hailey. Our tradition of singing carols and

enjoying after-dinner cordials in the Sun Room will continue this year. The cost of the five-course gourmet dinner will be $77.50, tax and tip included, to be paid after the dinner. Cocktails and wine are available on a no-host basis. Dress is black tie optional. It will be an open seating policy at tables of four, six and eight. Reply via e-mail to Trish Smith at: stsmith51@gmail.com

Kashino Design Grand Opening Thursday There is a new art gallery on Hailey’s Main Street—Kashino Design: Fine Art, Artist Studio, and Graphics. The grand opening is tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with the mayor’s ribbon-cutting at 5:30 p.m. Give the lasting gift of art. Take advantage of affordable ‘grand opening’ holiday special pricing on original oil paintings. Long-time Wood River Valley artist Mark Kashino offers his original oil paintings in three distinct styles; Local Landscapes, American West Portraits, and Contemporary Figures. In addition to the gallery, the new location includes Mark’s studio and graphic offices. Kashino Design offers graphic art services both traditional and electronic. Mark was an artist for Los Angeles County where he attended classes at the Art Center College of Design and

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Otis Art Institute. He has won numerous awards in the Idaho Advertising Federation, including ‘Best of Show.’ He is also a book and publication designer. Mark wrote, illustrated and published a book for children of all ages, “The Journey of Mobius and Sidh�. Mark and wife, Ellen, have been involved in local business for over 30 years. Children Aquila and Mariah were both born at Moritz Community Hospital in Sun Valley and graduated from Wood River High School in Hailey. Quil is a local computer guru. Mariah resides in Pensacola, Fla., with her Navy pilot husband and two children. The gallery is at 309 S. Main St. in Hailey next to Rasberry’s and across from CK’s Real Food. View paintings at www.kashino.com. Call 788-4500 for appointment.

Powder Magazine Celebrates with Prom BY KAREN BOSSICK

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here wasn’t any powder to be had within hundreds of miles, thanks to a high pressure system that had dug in like an eagle latching its talons onto a varmint. But that didn’t faze “Powder” magazine founder Jake Moe a bit as he bounded from event to event over the weekend celebrating the anniversary of his magazine’s founding 40 years ago in Sun Valley. “Have you tried cross-country skiing up north?” he asked as he prepared to make his debut at the Powder Prom being held at the Sun Valley Inn. “The snow is just spectacular—all sparkly and glittery. Just beautiful.” Dozens of people turned out at Ochi Gallery for an auction of “Powder” magazine covers of Mt. Hood and other vistas, which looked ever so cool in blown-up form. One—a three-foot blown-up version of Sun Valley’s own Bobby Burns—had a starting bid of $1,000, with the take going to the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. Hundreds more patrons turned out for the Powder Prom Friday night dressed as disco balls and other characters in hopes that their costume might earn them a heli-ski trip. Karl and Jinny Weatherly strutted around as the Snow Prince and Snow Princess outfitted completely in white, while Pam Street showed up as a Powder Pig, waxing eloquent about the ski culture of Sun Valley’s early days that “Powder” magazine had tried to capture. Jake Moe himself dressed in

a suit with shorts that looked more like he was ready to hit the beach. But the suit was made in Norway—generally regarded as the birthplace of skiing. And the fat skis he held in his hands were embossed with the cover of the first “Powder” magazine. “Pretty cool, huh?” he said as he turned the skis backwards and forwards to give onlookers the full effect. Zack Giffin and Molly Baker showed up for the festivities in a trailer-drawn “cabin” that was so new the paint was still drying. The two, who hail from Mt. Baker ski area in Washington State, will follow the snow in the cabin, hoping to win ambassadors for OR (Outdoor Research) at each ski resort they visit. “I guess if we were truly following the snow, we’d be in Texas today,” Giffin said, referring to a freak snowstorm that had just dusted the Lone Star State. “But since hardly anyone has snow yet, Sun Valley’s a pretty cool place to be.” tws

PHOTOS CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Jake Moe shows off his Powder skis, which are emblazoned on top with the cover of “Powder” magazine’s first cover, at the Powder Prom. Karl and Jinny Weatherly starred as the Powder Prince and Powder Princess. Zack Giffin and Molly Baker are driving this log cabin from one ski resort to another this winter on behalf of OR (Outdoor Research). Penelope Street, dressed as a Powder Pig, recalled the ski culture and people of Sun Valley who inspired “Powder” magazine.

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hether you’re an elite athlete, a weekend warrior, or average Joe, we all get pain at some time that just won’t seem to go away. Rather than simply trying to get rid of a symptom, one should ask, “What does this symptom want to say? Why has it arrived at this time?� And, most importantly, “What am I doing that is causing this disturbance in my body?� With the advancement of technology and imaging, much attention is given to a structural injury or degenerative condition as the source of pain. However, most of these are static images (MRI, X-rays) and do not always speak to what occurs during movement. Many patients come to me frustrated with debilitating pain that is also interfering with a good night’s rest, but without an identifiable cause on an MRI. To completely diagnose the patient with a musculoskeletal disorder, observations of the patient’s preferred movement patterns must be completed. Notice that I said preferred patterns. These are not necessarily the best ways in which to move, however, and are often the pain generator. Take, for example, someone with pain in the shoulder complex (“complex� because it includes the upper arm bone, the

shoulder blade, the ribs, upper back and the neck). This patient complained of pain in the trapezius that he described as always “tight� with sharp pain in the upper deltoid region with specific motions that had been present for three months. Upon examination of his arm movements, I noted that, on the painful side, he had a lengthened appearance of the neck, his shoulder blade sat farther from his spine than normal and it failed to rotate properly as he moved his arms overhead. Further questioning of this patient revealed that a trainer had told him to “stretch his neck� by bringing the ear to the shoulder and also recommended that he “pull his shoulder blades down and back.� He was also doing upper trapezius ‘strengthening’ exercises by doing shoulder shrugs with his arms hanging down by his sides with heavy weight. None of these things were appropriate for his problem and were actually making his pain worse! Why? Because you get what you train. I explained to him that the symptom that he had described as ‘tight’ was actually from the muscle being overly-lengthened and “taut!� I taught him the correct way to strengthen his traps and he was shocked at how easily the muscles fatigued without the use of any weight at all. I know that he was skeptical of change to his normal routine, so I manually assisted the shoul-

der blade for him and had him repeat the overhead arm motion that was initially so painful. The immediate reduction in pain convinced him of the need to correct his faulty movement patterns. Most people don’t realize that just because we move voluntarily, it doesn’t mean we’re conscious of all the subtleties that need to take place to accomplish that task in a pain-free manner. As the “movement experts,� a well-trained physical therapist can analyze everything from mundane tasks to the repetitive motions required of the workplace or any athletic endeavor. With an experienced P.T. on your team, movement can not only become less painful, it can become more efficient, allowing maximum success in training for all of life’s pursuits. tws

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Kim Mazik, P.T., is a graduate of Ohio State University with 24 years’ experience as a physical therapist. She has had extensive training as an orthopedic manual therapist, assuring accurate diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Kim’s approach is holistic and eclectic, blending joint manipulation, massage therapy, yoga and Pilates, as well as other therapeutic exercise with an emphasis on educating clients, thus empowering them to manage their symptoms outside the clinic. In 2000 Kim opened Hailey Sport & Spine Physical Therapy. She can be reached at 208- 788-6312.

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How does long-term care affect America’s working population? BY MICHELLE SANDOZ

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t first glance, long-term care may seem to only affect the older generation. As a business owner, you might already know differently. Even though your employees probably don’t currently need long-term care themselves, it’s likely that some of your employees have a relative or loved one who relies on them to provide care. The MetLife Study of Working Caregivers and Employers Health Care Costs, February 2010, showed that six in 10 family caregivers are employed. What does that mean for you? As a business owner, you rely on your employees to keep things running smoothly. No amount of automation and training can replace that one key employee — someone dedicated, reliable and talented. But when the health of a loved one demands that employee’s attention, his or her focus will shift away from work and to personal matters. Unfortunately, long-term care is a very real risk, and one to which you might not have given much thought. In addition to adjusting schedules and missing work, caring for an older family member may cause your employees to think about changing jobs. And they might start thinking about their own long-term care needs. As a business owner, you have the opportunity to help alleviate the strain your employees

face and offer them a valuable benefit at the same time. You might think that the major medical you currently offer will cover long-tem care expenses. Unfortunately, that is not the case; major medical is designed to pay for acute illnesses, not lasting ones. By offering some type of long-term care protection, you are not only helping increase your employees’ loyalty to your company, you are also showing them that you are aware of their needs. Many insurance companies are currently offering longterm care insurance products designed for the worksite. Like individual long-term care products, these policies have different features and benefits that you can tailor to meet your individual needs. These policies allow you to pick several different options at different premium levels and are designed to pay a benefit when the insured becomes incapacitated due to an accident or illness. By adding long-term care insurance as a paid benefit, or offering it on a voluntary basis, you are providing your employees the means to cover themselves—and possibly their family members—from the potential financial devastation a long-term care need can cause. In fact, many worksite plans will offer the option for spouses or parents to obtain coverage at discounted worksite rates. Best of all, these

plans are designed to be affordable. A 2010 Prudential Long-Term Care Cost Study showed that the average annual cost of professional long-term care is over of $90,000. Chances are your employees aren’t saving enough to cover even a one- or two-year need, much less an extended stay in a facility. But, when long-term care insurance is offered as an employee benefit, most employees can afford the premiums. It’s another way you’re helping them plan for the future. Of course, if you decide that long-term care insurance is the answer, you’ll want to meet with a qualified long-term care specialist to select the right insurer, the right plan, and the right benefit options for your employees. It might take a little time and effort to choose the coverage that best suits your needs. But it also just might be the benefit that shows your employees that you are as dedicated to them as you want them to be to you. Watch for my next article. I will be reviewing the tax advantages for companies offering long-term care insurance. tws

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Christmas Carol, MUSICAL BY KAREN BOSSICK

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Christmas Carol: The Musical” has truly become a holiday fam-

ily affair. Nine families are involved as the nexStage Theatre and Laughing Stock Company present the musical take on Charles Dickens’ classic for the sixth year. “The family that plays together stays together,” quipped Prue Hemmings. Steve d’Smith will return as Scrooge while Max Albright and Bella Maurtua get their chance to play Tiny Tim. The musical, adapted by David Armstrong, Dick Gallagher and Mark Waldrop, is faithful to the story of the miserly Ebeneezer Scrooge who has been so embittered by life that even Christ-

mas has become for him a “Bah Humbug” experience. But a meeting with Marley and the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet-to-Come prompt him to reconsider his outlook on life. The play is directed by Keith Moore and Patsy Wygle. The musical director is Patty Parsons and the costume designer, Winkie McCray. tws

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What: A Christmas Carol: The Musical When: 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 21 and 23 and 2 p.m. Dec. 18 and 24. Where: nexStage Theatre, 120 S. Main St. in Ketchum Tickets: $25 for general admission, $35 for reserved seating, $15 general admission for children 12 and under and $25 reserved for children 12 and under, available at 726-4TKS.

briefs Check out These Local Chess Moves Christmas Blitzkrieg The public is invited to take part or watch locals participate in the 2011 Christmas Blitzkrieg Chess Tournament from 4 to 8 p.m. this Thursday, Dec. 15 in Room C214 at the Wood River High School in Hailey. There will be 10 rounds of 10-minute chess games. The cost is $5 to participate. To sign up/more info, contact Adam at 4509048 or visit www.wix.com/aporth/ wrhs-chess-club. Winter Chess Tournament Results The 2011 Winter Chess Tournament attracted eleven players and Santa Claus last Saturday. As Santa looked on, players engaged in five rounds in one open section, though they were competing in their respective age categories. Desmond, Dylan and Darwin Porth won first place in the high school, middle school and elementary

school sections, respectively. Chase Hutchinson won second place, and Emmett Say won third place in the high school section. Victor Saldivia and Connor Manning won second and third place, respectively, in the middle school section. And Quentin Van Law and Collin Young won second and third place, respectively, in the elementary section. The Wood River High School Chess Club sponsors tournaments for K-12 students and encourages players of all ages to attend the weekly meetings at WRHS on Thursdays, Room C214, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. The next tournaments will include a Christmas Blitzkrieg (fast chess) on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., and a Christmas Break Family Chess Tournament at WRHS (parent and student team) on Thursday, Dec. 29 starting at 2 p.m. For details contact Adam Porth.

BY KAREN BOSSICK

he concert that will lead off the third season for the Sun Valley Artist Series will feature music that feeds the Christmas spirit in its most pure form, says Artistic Director Susan Spelius Dunning. The musical menu that the Amadea Piano Trio will perform Tuesday evening of the Church of the Big Wood was inspired by concert sponsor Fred Bieker, who had hoped that the music exemplify the spirit of the holidays. “We finish with Mendelssohn whose music is at its happiest even though in minor key. And even the Beethoven piece is as happy as you ever hear Beethoven,” said Dunning Tuesday’s concert, which begins at 7 p.m., will feature violinist Alla Aranovskaya, a Russian violinist who was discvored playing has been playing violin since she was 2, and her husband Boris Vayner, a viola player who like his wife is a member of the acclaimed St. Petersburg Quartet. Classical concert pianist Susan Spelius Dunning, who, like them, has performed throughout the world, will join them. Dunning, who lives in Sun Valley, hopes to recreate the magic of an informal concert held last spring in her Elkhorn home at which she performed with the Quintet. “There’ was some magical energy there. It was like having a dance partner,” she said. “They’re Grammy-nominated, and that’s such a high recognition. So it is so special to be able to play with them.” One of Dunning’s first orders of business was to conceive of a name for the group. She wanted to use Amadeus, which she had used with a Boise Philharmonic

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string quartet she’d played with. But that was taken so instead she seized on the Italian version of Amadeus—Amadea, which means “one who loves God.” Vayner will lead off the concert with a solo of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Suite No. 1.” Aranovskaya will accompany him on Ludwig van Beethoven’s “Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op.,” also known as “Spring Sonata.” Dunning will play Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude in G minor, Op. 23,” as a nod to the Russians in her midst. The three will then conclude

What: Amadea Piano Trio When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: Presbyterian Church of the big Wood, Warm Springs and Saddle roads in Ketchum Tickets: Individual tickets are $35 at Chapter One Bookstore and Iconoclast Books in Ketchum and $40 at the door. Season tickets for the entire season are on sale for $200 at www.svartistseries. org. Upcoming concerts feature Swedish guitar virtuosos Mattias Jacobsson on Jan. 12; an “Evening of Piano Classics” on Feb. 4 and a benefit concert for mental health featuring international superstar pianists Misha and Cipa Dichter on March 10.

the concert with Felix Mendelssohn’s “Piano Trio in D minor, No. 1,” “It’s a never-ending amazement of interaction for instruments,” said Dunning. “I hope this concert offers the start of a new Christmas tradition for those of us who live in the Wood River Valley. Music can provide a heart and soul a richness to the holiday season. tws

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Joan of Arc in The Maid BY KAREN BOSSICK

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oan of Arc’s story is irresistible. After all, how many young girls have heard God’s voice at age 12, led an army of 10,000 soldiers at 17, participated in crowning a king and even been credited with turning the tide of the Hundred Years’ War?! Kimberly Cutter has fleshed out the story of the young Frenchwoman who was burned to death at the stake for heresy in her novel “The Maid.� And she will present a snapshot of it in a free presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday at The Community Library. “Joan of Arc has been depicted as a heroine, a victim, a witch and a saint, but Kimberly Cutter makes of her a heartbreakingly real human being,� wrote reviewer Amanda Foreman. “Kimberly Cutter’s novel comes at you like one of Joan’s visions: intense, mesmerizing and utterly commanding. The experience of reading it — and it is an experience — is both exhausting and exhilarating.� Cutter, a contributing editor at “Marie Claire� magazine, said she wanted to write a novel about a woman who had actually lived. There was no turning back when she ran across Joan of Arc’s story. “I couldn’t get over the fact that an actual flesh-and-blood teenager—and an illiterate peasant at that—had done the things she did,� she said. A book signing will follow.

Jewish Turn Souper Supper into Christmas Party

Even Santa uses reusable grocery bags when making the rounds in Hailey now, judging from how Santa, played on this occasion by Jack Dwyer, passed out Christmas ornaments. PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

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he Jewish people may not have invented Santa. But they’re no Scrooge when it comes to throwing a Christmas party. Ten members of the Wood River Jewish Community endowed Monday night’s Souper Supper with the Christmas spirit right down to the peppermint sticks on the chocolate cake and red and green M&Ms in the cookies. Julie Roos even snuck some green peas and cranberry sauce into the turkey casserole to give it a festive holiday look. “Put more on that plate!� Michelle Griffith exhorted her. “I’m used to feeding two teenage boys,� she said of her 17- and 19year-old. “Little portions don’t cut it.�

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Do you have a special Christmas wish to tell Santa? The Hailey Public Library’s own Miss Carolyn is hosting a delightful Storytime on Wednesday, Dec. 21st at 10:30 a.m. Join her for lots of fun with friends—including Santa, who will make a guest appearance. Storytime provides Christmas stories, festive songs, games, and a craft. The excitement continues on Friday, Dec. 23rd, when the library puts on Family Crafts & Games. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., everyone is invited to play games and participate in craftmaking. Please note: there will be no Toddler Tales story hour during this week. For more information about our children’s and youth services, please contact the Hailey Public Library at (208) 788-2036 or visit the library online at www.haileypubliclibrary.org.

Karen Levin, Juli Roos and Mila Lyon ready the desserts for the 50-plus diners at Monday’s Souper Supper. About half of the diners took home to-go boxes, as well.

The Wood River Jewish Community has 25 people on the list to help with the Souper Supper the second Monday of every month at St. Charles Catholic Church in Hailey, said Penny Leopold. And each time they serve, they hand out stashes of soaps, toothpaste, shampoo, pencils and other items that Sun Valley residents bring back with them from their travels. “My table is full of these things,� said Leopold. But on Monday, in the spirit of the season, the bunch went one step further, passing out Christmas ornaments to each of the diners, along with candy canes and other trinkets. “We’re good, very good at Christmas parties,� said Roos. “We’re good at parties, period.�

“We’re good, very good at Christmas Parties. We’re good at parties, period.� –Julie Roos

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he year-old Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus will live up to its name Monday and Tuesday as it sings three different “Hallelujah” songs—Stephen Hurd’s, Leonard Cohen’s and, of course, Handel’s soul-stirring masterpiece. The songs are part of two free “Vanilla Soul Christmas” concerts at 7 p.m. featuring the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus, Footlight Dance Centre dancers

and the Cliff Cunha Trio. John Mauldin, director of entertainment for Sun Valley, will be a special guest soloist singing, “You Raise Me Up,” a Celtic standard designed to inspire hope in those who might be hurting at this time of the year. The chorus will also rock out to such songs as Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young,” Jimmy Cliff’s “Sitting in Limbo” and John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas,” said chorus founder and director Patty Parsons Tewson. The “Vanilla Soul Christmas”

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or BritLynn Ward, Wood River High School junior, acting and being involved in the theater is her passion in life. “It’s fantastic to perform,” she said. “You learn how to be yourself by learning how to be someone else.” After doing some community theater in sixth grade, Ward joined the Performing Arts Academy in ninth grade. “I had attended a lot of high school plays and decided to join because of two influential seniors, Connor Zaft and Sarah Hope. My first semester we did two plays – Pride and Prejudice and the Bald Soprano, which is the theater of the absurd. In the first, I had a small part, but in the Bald Soprano we had six main characters and at first we all felt it was nonsense. It depended on a lot of character work because you couldn’t depend on what you were saying to make sense. It all depended on why you were saying it. Conner directed and he was great, especially because if there was any awkwardness, he wouldn’t let you hide. It was also a great experience because the best of the Academy was involved. I also remembered reading the script five times before I could understand it, but in the end, we got both laughter and tears

from the audience. We rehearsed five hours a night and we would recite lines in every voice and accent we could come up with. One time we just ran around in the dark and it was pretty weird but also a lot of fun. It was pretty funny because for months after that when I would hear a word or phrase from the play, I would immediately launch into that line. When we actually performed, it was pretty easy because I knew how prepared I was, so I was really confident. When I did Pride and Prejudice it was my first time so I was holding back and was overly focused on the audience.” At the Academy, Ward spends every seventh period working on the theater arts. This includes voice, acting, improvisation and movement. “My favorite is movement with Hillary Neely because I have a background in dance and I also love working with Cathy Reinheimer on acting and acting for film. We learn to interpret scripts and how to get down to their meaning. There’s a lot of truth to what she says and it makes sense. I’ll also be directing a student one-act this winter and I’m really excited to try it. I’m thinking of doing a piece by Tom Stoppard and I remember how Connor made a connection to all his actors like me. There will be a lot of new people so it

will be a challenge.” Performing comes naturally to Ward, as she focused on dance from the age of six until she stopped at thirteen. “I worked with Hillary Neely and specialized in ballet and modern, although I studied all the different disciplines. I find that with dance you can use your body as a language and, of course, it has paid off in my theater work. I love to move and to find different ways to express myself and to communicate. I’ve always felt good about performing and I’ve never been affected by being on stage. I just find that I’m in tune with the other dancers.” In the meantime, Ward enjoys her life at Wood River High School. “The teachers really get to know you on a personal level, which is great. What I love is that they focus on teaching rather than assignments. I also think the opportunity to take A.P. classes is great. Last year I took U.S. history and language and this year I’m taking literature and government.” All of this is part of a well-rounded education for a talented and theatrical young woman. tws Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you’d like to see featured, e-mail leslie@ theweeklysun.com

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Dear Classified Guys, My boyfriend and I dated for several years and we always found ourselves sitting on the couch on New Year's Eve watching the ball drop. This year I took the initiative and bought tickets for a great party well in advance. It cost me over $500 for the pair, but it was well worth it to know we wouldn't have to sit at home again. Now for the problem. My boyfriend and I broke up a few weeks ago. Now I'm faced with a New Year's dilemma. Should I try to sell the tickets in the classifieds (they are worth $500) or should I place a personal ad to find a very happy first date? I need some good gambling advice. Which do you think has better odds of happening before New Years?

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only a few weeks away, you really are the gambling type. Cash: It's a tough call to say which would be quicker. Tickets for a "sold out" New Year's Eve party would be in high demand. Then again, what guy would pass up the chance to go on a date where everything is already planned?

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Carry: Before you place all your chips on one bet, why not try both? If you're truly not interested in going to the party, place an ad to sell the tickets. At this late hour, there's still a woman trying to pry the remote out of her husband's hand and get him to take her out for the evening. I know my wife is trying! Cash: And if you're truly a gambler, there's nothing like taking a chance on a New Year's Eve first date. You just never know who you will find. If you're worried about the cost, you could even ask him to split the ticket price with you. Carry: But before you place either ad, decide what you would

really like to do on New Year's Eve. Since you just broke up with your boyfriend, maybe having the pressure of a first date isn't your best alternative. Likewise, selling the tickets and staying home to watch the ball drop could be a lonely night. Cash: Since you already paid for the tickets, consider asking a friend to go with you. Having someone there without any pressure of a date may be your perfect answer to the evening. And if there are other single people at the event, then who knows, you just might meet someone new. Carry: Besides, you can always stay home to watch the ball drop next year!

If you watched the ball drop in New York City’s Times Square last year, you're not alone. Each year, an estimated half-a-million people cram into New York City to see the famous lighted ball fall 77 feet in 60 seconds atop the building located at One Times Square. More than 85% of those people are believed to live outside of New York City. It seems most of the New Yorkers prefer to stay warm and watch the ball drop on television like the rest of us.

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10 help wanted Food Bank Supervisor - Do you have a passion to end hunger in our community? We are seeking a parttime Food Bank Supervisor. Must enjoy working with people possess strong organization communication skills. Must be capable of lifting heavy boxes working outdoors. Clean driving record for past 3 years mandatory. Submit resume cover letter by Dec. 14th to info@thehungercoalition.org. The Wood River Community Orchestra needs musicians. Brass, wood winds, and bass players. Call 726-4870 for more info. Mountain Sun Lanes/Shell are looking for mature, enthusiastic, responsible persons for afternoons, evenings and rotating weekend shifts. Please call Ruthie at 7882360. A Touch of Class Hair Studio in Hailey is looking for a Nail Technician to lease very nice, semi-private space. Reasonable rent, and pays commission on all retail sales. Lots of other extras included. For info: Call Janie, 788-5002, or stop by and check out our space. A Touch of Class Hair Studio in Hailey is looking for a F/T hair designer to lease space. Nice station/reasonable rent and pays commission on all retail sales. Lots of other extras included. For info: Call Janie, 7885002, or stop by and check out our space.

11 business op FOR SALE - Everything needed to start a Farrier Business (horse shoeing business). All hand tools, anvil cabinets, drill press, foot stand, shoeing box, apron, gas forge, misc. Some shoes and nails. $2,500. Call 720-5801.

14 child care Experienced sitter available for those evenings out or those days on the hill. Excellent references, recent college graduate, and soon to be Au Pair in France. Great with kids of any age. Please call Jazmine at 208720-5933.

19 services Santa Wrappers - 2 locations (660 N. Main, Ketchum and the Dollhouse in Ketchum. Wrapping, p.u. and delivery. For more info: 309-1868 Cleaning Services : homes, Condos, offices ,vacation maintenance checks, great rates, free estimates. 208-7205973, or www.beatrizq2003@hotmail.com. Therapeutic Massage in your home Fridays through Mondays. Certified therapist with 20 years experience in Boise – expandingservices to Wood River Valley. Gift Certificates! Reasonable rates! Local references available. See my website at: BodyEaseMassageTherapy.com Or call MaryAnn at (208) 859-1058. Painting, snowshoveling, Christmas lights. Call 720-9800. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little ladies will pack’em and stack’em and the mighty men will load’em and totem. We’ll even do the dreaded move out clean. Call 721-3543 for your moving needs. JACK OF ALL TRADES - One call does it all, whether your job be big or small. Drywall, paint, small remodels, maintenance, tiling, woodwork, electrical plumbing, framing, etc. Don’t stall, give a call, 720-6676.

20 appliances Wanted - breadmaker with manual. Call 928-7277.

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 CHRISTMAS IS COMING! ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS by Nancy Stonington. Three, from $650 to $1200. Signed, numbered lithograph 5/900 Jane Wooster Scott,

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$200. Unusual Sunshine Mine 100th Anniversary poster, $150. An original dot matrix painting, Jack Gunter, 3’ wide x 4’ high, $1800. Call Ann (208) 726-9510 Babe Ruth 22K Gold Plated baseball card for sale. Covers his entire Major League career. Beautiful, mint condition. A must see!! $50.00 would make a great stocking stuffer! Call 208-788-0139. Silver!! 4 consecutive serial numbered, 2001 $1 Silver Holographic Certificates, with authenticity papers, for sale. Limited striking, individually die struck in .999 silver. Beautiful! $100 firm for all 4 notes. Call 208788-0139 for details. ME Malory print-dated 1911. Trout, fly rod and creel. Nicely framed, $185.00 or best offer. Call 788-4347 Rare solid bronze US Presidential Coin. Features the faces of the first 38 President’s on one side, their names on the other. 2 ½ in. in diameter. $80.00. Call 208-788-0139 for details. Stamp collection for sale. Amazing! Every US Commemorative stamp from 1950-1999. Two complete albums holding 152 panels with hundreds of stamps in mint condition. A must see! I paid $2,400 and will sell for $1,400 O.B.O. Call 208-788-0139 for details.

24 furniture Nice sofa, chair & ottoman. Pastels & rattan. $300 OBO. Call 726-3966. 2 bar stools. High backs, upholstered seats, great shape. $30. Call 726-3966. Queen sized double decker Aerobed. Used once. Great for guests. $100. Call 788-0916 Awesome bunk bed with built in dresser and desk and loads of storage - also comes with good mattresses $400. Call Kim at 788-3468. ROOM DIVIDERS 3 bi-folding doors, refinished in antique black, heavy, 6’7� - 6’8� high, panels 17�-21� wide. Pictures available. $60 each or $150 for all three. 726 3553 Kitchen Pie Cupboard - wooden w/carving on the doors. Must see! $250. 788-2566 Fainting Couch w/original floral velveteen cover - $95. 788-2566 Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566 Upright Dresser and original pulls (4 drawer) $95. 788-2566

25 household Equalizer EQ2 is a register booster that draws warm air from your floor or wall register to increase the flow. It is an energy saver and room warmer. Winter is coming. New in box. $10.00. 788-2927 3 Dozen red Christmas tree balls-

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New. All for $10. call 788-4347 Christmas decorating Pine garland in 8’ lengths. Really nice, only used one season, $25.00 each. Total number of strand 10. call Nancy at 788-4347. Christmas tree-3 ‘ artifical, red lights, lots of small cute ornaments and red star for top. $60.00. 4’ Artifical Christmas tree, with lights and 50 small ornaments. All for $60.00. Call 788-4347 Artificial Pine garland. Seven 8’ stands, only used one season. $25.00 a strand. Call 788-4347 Round butcher block table - $175; Rectangular butcher block table - $175; round solid oak pedestal $350. Call 720-9800.

28 clothing Perfect for xmas gift! Men’s Gortex Insulated camoflaged hunting jacket. Pockets for shells etc slightly worn, Size large $150.00 make offer 208 788 2566 Columbia Hiking boots-Sawtooth. Women’s size 8 Med. Paid $95.00, bought wrong size. Wil sell for $45.00 or best offer. Call Nancy 7884347. Men’s Size 13 Shoes - various styles (hardly worn). $25 to $75. Can email pics. Txt or call 720-5244. Women’s little black dress shoes, 2 pairs - size 8 & 7 1/2. $15 each. Can email pics. Txt or call 720-5244.

37 electronics Two 32Æ Sony Trinitron TV’s - one original, flat screen (big TV) $50 (they go for $200-$300 online, one $25 and 27Ë? TV $25. Call 208-206-5080. NEC MultiSync LCD 18â€? Monitor. LCD1850E. Works great! Paid $200, will sell for $70. Call 208-788-0139 for details.

40 musical Kurzweil Ensemble Grande Digital Electronic Upright Piano, woodenkey, 88-note touch sensitive, 33 resident instruments, digital recorder. $500. Call 622-9013. Electric Resonator Guitar - like new. Excellent cond. $300. Call 7205801. 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.

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50 sporting goods Motorcycle Helmet Bell Sprint high quality helmet size 7-5/8 black with gold trim, original manual, visor and spare padding, very little used. Retailed for $150, sell $25. Ski/ Snowboard Helmet, Marker Omega Series M4 size M. Perfect condition used once (really). $20.00. 788-2927. Folding Rocking Armchair. Deluxe aluminum and fabric in carry case. Padded head support, very comfortable, perfect condition—used once. $20. 788-2927 Flambeau Decoys - 3 bags of drakes and hens (12 each) w/camo bags - all tied and weighted. $100, $125, $130 cash. Also 4 duck butts - $20. 788-4271 MOJO Duck Decoy - includes battery & charger, stand & carry bag. Used 3 times. $100 cash. Call 788-4271 Flambeau Decoys: 1 bag (4 ea.) Canadian geese w/extra large bag. All tied and weighted. NEVER USED> $100 cash. 788-4271 Great kids snowboard - blue $60; golf pull cart - $25. Golf clubs - $28. Golf bag - $25. 721-3298 Men’s snowboard boots - $25; 2 pair Atomic skis - $65 each. 4 pair ski poles (one pair kids, 3 adults) - $20 each. 720-7312 P-89 9MM 2 mags like new 400.00 . Winchester Mod. 12 12 Ga. 1950s 500.00 . M1 Carbine 375.00 . bench top drill press 95.00 ATV or Motorcycle lift, Sears Craftsman 175.00 Best offer accepted for all items. 7211843 Ladies Evolution Salomon Boots size 8. Excellent cond. $35. Call 208720-5824. Stockli skis ATC - never mounted $175. Call 720-9800. Brand new Volkl Bridge Twin Tip with Marker Wide Ride Binding. 179cm Retail is over $1000. Sell @ $475 Call 309-1088 Brand new Volkl Gem Twin Tip. 158cm $175. retail $400 Call 3091088 Brand new Volkl Alley Twin Tip. 168cm $175. retail $400 Call 3091088 Brand new Volkl Aura powder skis. Still in wrapper. 163cm $425. Retail is $825 309-1088 Reising Model 50 - 3 mags, fancy and walnut. $4k. 721-1103. 1 pair men’s Talon inline roller blades, size 10-12 and 1 pair women’s Talon inline roller blades, size 79; both pairs used only once. Yours w/protective pads for just $125. Call 720-5153.

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

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

56 other stuff for sale Attaché Case, elegant top grain black leather, 18”x13”x5”, leather and suade interior, rarely used, in excellent condition. Combination locks, many compartments for papers, pens, sunglasses, etc. These retail for up to $500. Retired lawyer owned, sell for $175. 788-2927 6 month Mtn Rides Bus Pass. Value $340 - Asking $200. Good Dec to June 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.

60 homes for sale 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 $457,000. Call Cindy Ward, Sun Valley Real Estate at 720-0485 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

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66 farm/ranches 30 acres south county, farmhouse, domestic well and irrigation well. Ill health forces sell. $399.000. 760408-3637 Tunnel Rock Ranch. Exceptional sporting/recreational property between Clayton & Challis. Just under 27 acres, with ranch house and 900’ of prime Salmon River frontage.

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70 vacation property SALMON RIVER: 2+2 Home, Apt., Barn, Garage, Bunkhouse, (1,500 sf improvments) 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. Vac Intl Timeshares - 10 pts every year w/no annual fee. 105 every other (odd) year permanent. 70 every other (even) year expires 6/30/35. PLUS Timebanked points totaling 372 points. $2500.00 OBO 208 - 622 - 8115 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 SALMON RIVER: 2+2 Home, Apt., Barn, Garage, Bunkhouse, (1,500 sf improvments) 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. Hagerman. Vacant lot in North view mature sub-division with own well system. Poor health forces sell. Great neighborhood. Hot springs, Snake River and bird hunting near surrounding area. $32,000. 208 7882566 Tews Ranch Sub. 3 large miniranch parcels from 16-32 acres off of Highway 20 near Hot Springs Landing/Magic Reservoir. Strong CC&R’s and wide open spaces. $85,000$150,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 .27-acre single-family building lot; 1841 Winterhaven Dr. Hailey; asking $45,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 Two 6,000+ sq. ft. single-family building lots. Mountain Sage Sub. (Woodside) $29,900 each. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 .51-acre multi-family zoned lot (10 units/acre zoning); 2750 Woodside Blvd.; asking $66,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208720-1256 Many other large, single-family “Developer Holdback” lots in Woodside @ $55,000-$69,000. Large blocks of multi-family land also. Prices are at the bottom. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256

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

78 commercial rental Office space in in Airport West 1 space aprox 200sq ft and 2nd space aprox 400sq ft call Scott 788-5362 or 720-2900 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 3 BR, 2 Ba, family rm, woodstove, fenced yard. $1000 mo. Call 7263966.

81 hailey rentals 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 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

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

87 condo/townhome rental Wake up to incredible views - condo conveniences, estate living. 1BD, 2BA, 900sf unfurnished apt. on 5 acres. Bike, snowshoe and ski from back door. 1.5 miles from Sun Valley or Ketchum. No Smoking. $895/mo. First, last + deposit. Includes utilities and cable. Pets negotiable. Call 6227555.

89 roommate wanted Responsible and quite male looking for a small bedroom and use of a shared bathroom 4 nights a week for a few months. You wont even know I’m there. Can pay $150-$200 a month. Call 208-350-9036 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

100 garage & yard sales HUMONGOUS ESTATE SALE - not to be missed! Lots of tools, small tools, power tools, carousel horses, pedal cars, knick-knacks, lots of antiques, household, 2 tables and chair sets, couches and TV’s. Saturday and Sunday 10-4-ish. Coyote Bluff in Hailey (in the barn), watch for signs. So much stuff, new stuff added every weekend for three weeks.

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

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

203 livestock services FOR SALE - Everything needed to start a Farrier Business (horse shoeing business). All hand tools, anvil cabinets, drill press, foot stand, shoeing box, apron, gas forge, misc.

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300 puppies & dogs ASCA Registered Australian Shepherd Puppies - 2 female, 5 male. 208-731-0127. 9 black lab/irish setter puppies - 5 female/4 male - all black. Born 1010-11. Avail. 12-17-11. Current inoculations - $65 ea. Great family and hunting dogs. Call 720-0146 or 7884520

302 kittens & cats Felix is a very affectionate, 4-yearold, black neutered male housecat. Our new condo doesn’t allow pets, so Felix needs new humans to love. He’s a great people-cat, good with cat-loving dogs, wary of kill-the-catdogs. Free litter-box, litter, cat-bed, food. 720-4455

303 equestrian 2 Logan Coach Horse Trailers. 2001 3-horse slant-load w/front-rear tack, electric jack, interior-exterior lights. 2006 2-horse slant-load, front tack, low-miles. Both horse trailers w/stalldividers, rubber floor mats, doublewall construction, roof vents, dropdown windows, dual axels, low-miles tires. $5,000 each. 720-4455 Wanted, a boarded horse to join my solo gelding. Training and hauling services provided. For info visit www.miaedsall.com 720 4414

5013c charitable exchange Make a donation: Theresa Grant, native and founder of Make a Difference Now (MAD). MAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, working in developing nations and educating children. This is a great organization for donations; visit www.makeadifferencenow.org or www.gomadnow.org for more information. 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 Tai Chi Workshop - Wednesdays 11-11:45 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 8-week series starts 12/7/11. Drop-ins welcome. Info/Price: Stella 726-6274. KIDS CLAY - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday, Bella Cosa Studio at the Bead Shop Plus, Hailey. Info: 721-8045 Hot Yoga in the South Valley - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10/donation. Call for location/ Info: 720-6513. Tennis 101. Fun, family, fitness, a tennis program designed to teach the basics to all ages. 9-10:30 a.m. at WR High School, 1250 Fox Acres Road. Register at idtennis.com, (208) 322-5150, Ext. 207. Yoga & the Breath with Victoria Roper, at Hailey Yoga Center, Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30. 208-5393771. Morning Yoga with Dayle Ohlau at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey – Tuesday and Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. For more information call 5782273.

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c l assi f ieds @ thewee k ly pa p er . bi z 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 Wanted - breadmaker with manual. Call 928-7277. Needed- Duck decoys. 1 or 2 dozen mallards, mostly drakes, good cond. call 788-4219 Aluminum cans. Your donation will help support public art in Hailey. Donations drop off at Wiederrick’s Custom Metalworks (4051 Glenbook Dr.) or arrange for pickup by calling Bob at 788-0018.

509 announcements UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST IS ON! Now through Dec. 17, bring your ugliest holiday sweater on a hanger w/your name and number pinned to the inside of the clothing to the Hailey Public Library for your chance to win a gift certificate to the new Top Shelf Consignment store in Hailey. Public can vote for the sweater from Dec. 19-23. Info: 788-2036. A Winterwonderland Camp at Teddy Bear Corner - Dec. 19 to Dec. 30 for ages 2 to 8. Can sign up for full 2 weeks or specific days (1/2 or full avail.). Info: Rebecca at 788-1955. Musicians available for house concerts for your holiday season. A house concert is a popular and fun way showcase music. For info on the house concert concept call Mia Edsall 208 720 4414

510 thank you notes To the caring staff of Blaine Manor: In the brief two months my mother was with you, I didn’t get to know any one of you well, but what I did know was that you all love the residents like your own families. You each provided the care for my mother which freed me up as her previous caregiver to concentrate on knowing Mother as sweet and appreciative toward all of you and each of us who loved her. Mother left us 12/11/11, but it’s consoling that you each share a memory of her in your hearts. Thank you, Diane Hanselman Clark

600 autos under $2,500 1990 Range Rover - silver, runs great, 105k miles. $2,000 OBO. Call 720-7694 1988 Volvo 240 DL Sunroof, heated seats, alloy wheels, 28mpg. Very nice car. $2,250 OBO. Call 309-3085 A Steal for just $2,000! 1987 Cadillac Deville - auto, 85k original miles, 23 mpg, extra set of studded tires — good condition Call 309-2284, ask for Glen.

rebuilt motor. New brakes, P/W, P/L, CD player, seats 8. $2,000 OBO. Call 208-410-3782.

610 4wd/suv 2006 Ford F-150 extended cab, 4x4, 6.5’ bed, hi-back shell w/flip-up, sliding windows, one-owner, cautious woman driver, never used as work truck, set-up for towing w/special rear-end gears, low-miles all-season tires, excellent condition, 98,000 miles, $12,950. 726-4455 2002 Explorer, white, 4WD, Auto Wndws, locks, driver’s seat, CD/cassette, leather (no rips/tears), 3rd seat, rear H/AC controls, new rotors/ brake pads on rear wheels, keyless entry, oversized rims, certified rebuilt tranny 15,000 miles ago. Great car, $5500…call john: 208-309-0943 1990 Range Rover - silver, runs great, 105k miles. $2,000 OBO. Call 720-7694 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.

612 auto accessories Panel mount Voltmeter by VDO, new in box. 0-16 V. Micronta 25 range Multitester used good condition. Oil Filter 85310 new in box. Compression Tester used, good. Oil Can w/pump, Master Mechanic, used, good. $5 each item or $15 the lot. Gas Liftgate Strut for Audi 5000 Quatro wagon. New $10. (orig cost $105) 788-2927. Tire chains, used once. Original cost $29, sell for $15. 788-2927 2006 Haulmark Trailer - car hauler/ snowmobile trailer. 8.5 x 27 foot, drop down nose door, propane heater, snomobile rails on floor. Also has 2 motorcycle tire shocks. $6,000 OBO. E-mail pics. 208-653-2562. 2 Logan Coach Horse Trailers. 2001 3-horse slant-load w/front-rear tack, electric jack, interior-exterior lights. 2006 2-horse slant-load, front tack, low-miles. Both horse trailers w/stalldividers, rubber floor mats, doublewall construction, roof vents, dropdown windows, dual axels, low-miles tires. $5,000 each. 720-4455 Studded Snow Tires (4) Kumho 195/65R-15, great shape, call (208)721-0110 Studded Snow Tire - 225/75/R15 $40. Call 720-9800. Toyota small pickup bed trailer, great 4 wheeler trailer, or all around utility trailer $250. Call (208) 8234678. 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.

620 snowmobiles etc. 2006 600 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.

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A Steal for just $2,000! 1987 Cadillac Deville - auto, 85k original miles, 23 mpg, extra set of studded tires — EXCELLENT condition! Call 3092284, ask for Glen.

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Aircraft Clock removed from a Beechcraft. 8 day wind-up quartz crystal clock with sweep second hand and red elapsed time hands. Internally lighted 12V. In good condition but needs to be cleaned and oiled. $25.00.

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he Austrian flavor that Austrian-born Joe Koenig endowed his Swiss chaletstyle inn with in 1992 is gone. In its place is what interior designer Cynthia Mennella calls “mountain modern” or “alpine modern.” The Knob Hill Inn—Ketchum’s iconic luxury hotel—is set to reopen on Thursday, a little more than four months after it was auctioned off. General contractor Carter Ramsay’s workers, who started work on the remodel project in September, have been scurrying to put the finishing touches on the new look under the watchful eye of project manager Amy Anderson. That look includes overstuffed leather lounge chairs sitting around a contemporary bar and a double fireplace with art work from Paula Ochi Gallery. The new dining room features a wall of pancake stone, a wine nook and bushels of branches over the lights, rather than the chandeliers so ubiquitous to Sun Valley. The wall between the dining room and former café has been knocked down to allow more dining capacity. The 29 bedrooms have been reconfigured with marble, modern fixtures and flat-screen TVs—all part of a renovation that is fast approaching a million dollars, according to general manager Joe Vallance. And the former manager’s living quarters have been turned into a two-bed, two-bath Baldy Suite with a kitchen and living room and a commanding view of Bald Mountain. Ansel Adams photographs hang in the hallway, and Emeril Lagasse’s coffees are placed in the bedrooms. “We’re talking calm, comfortable, modern, upscale, sophisticated, soothing, monochromatic,” said Mannella. “A place you can sit back after skiing amidst an atmosphere of overstuffed soft textures and neutral palettes.” A group of investors calling themselves KHI LLC bought the

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property in July for $4.7 million—considerably less than the original $17 million the owners had asked for. Purchasers include John Oppenheimer, founder of Columbia Hospitality in Seattle, Wash., which will manage and operate the property. Columbia Hospitality, a premier hospitality management and consulting company, has more than 35 properties, including the Salish Lodge and Spa, which overlooks Snoqualmie Falls in Washington; the San Juan Islands’ Lakedale Resorts, which was featured on the cover of the May 2011 issue of “Sunset” magazine; the Friday Harbor House on San Juan Island; the Kenwood Inn and Spa in Sonoma County’s Valley of the Moon; The Inn at Langley on Whidbey island; and the Oitavos, a five-star luxury hotel on the west coast of Portugal. Columbia hopes to attract guests beyond the Knob Hill Inn’s traditional reach, which extended primarily to guests from Seattle, Boise and Koenig’s native Austria, according to those who have worked at the inn. “We’re positioning ourselves to be the leaders in the luxury market here with a product that’s going to attract a new group of people,” said Columbia spokesman Karl Bruno. Guests will be greeted by an

a recipe…from my table to yours SUN: Why did you choose this recipe? Nancy: We have an apple tree that produced a lot of apples this year, so besides making apple butter and applesauce, I was trying to find other ways to use up my apples. Plus, this is the best-ever cake, almost like a carrot cake! SUN: How did you get interested in cooking? Nancy: Have always loved to bake. SUN: How long have you lived in the Wood River Valley? Nancy: Lived in the Valley for 34 years. SUN: What do you like about the Valley? Nancy: I love the four seasons and how different each one is.

dessert Apple Cake by Nancy Kennette 3 eggs 1 C. oil 1 3/4 C. sugar 1 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt

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honor bar, munchies basket, room service, specially designed chocolates on their pillows, a welcoming beverage and a departing gift that includes more specialty chocolate. A continental breakfast included in the package includes fresh-squeezed juices and fresh fruit, pastries, bagels, housemade granola, yogurt and hot entrees. Bob Dunn, who owned Ketchum’s Warm Springs Restaurant, will run The Grill at the Knob Hill Inn with former Warm Springs chef Mark Anderson and Sean Barovetto, who worked at the Bigwood Grill. Entrees, which start at $18.95, include many of the items Warm Springs used to feature, including prime rib, filet mignon, fried chicken and Alaskan king crab legs. Other entrees include wienerschnitzel with spaetzle and lingonberries, Canadian walleye pike with amaretto burre blanc and Idaho ruby red rainbow trout grilled with lemon, capers, brown butter and toasted pine nuts. “New restaurant. New look,” said Dunn. “Of course the outside in summer is still the killer,” he said, gesturing toward the patio with its terraces of flowers and view of the Boulder Mountains to the north. tws

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