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Reindeer People of Mongolia Win Over Couple’s Hearts

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Food for the Soul BY KAREN BOSSICK

o a downward facing dog to rejuvenate your body. And feed a hungry tummy at the same

time. Yoga, meditation and acupuncture practitioners are uniting on Saturday and Sunday for the 2nd Annual Super Food for the Soul. They will be offering yoga classes both days at All Things Sacred in Ketchum in exchange for gifts of food or cash for The Hunger Coalition. The event was started by yoga instructor Cathie Caccia’s senior project student Madi Hendrix last year. Hendrix studied yoga with Caccia, then organized the yoga festival to raise funds for The Hunger Coalition as part of her senior project. “It was a wonderful success,” recalled Caccia. “Attendees enjoyed the combination of donating food and/ or cash in exchange for yoga classes so much that before the weekend was over people were already asking if it was going to be held again in 2013. About three months ago Lauri Bunting and I realized on the same day—probably within minutes of each other—that we wanted to organize the second annual event. “Access to high quality food is something Lauri and I both deeply appreciate and do not take for granted. As a result, we are very happy to support The Hunger Coalition in this way.” This year, a meditation and blessing session led by practitioners who recently returned from the Oneness University India has been added to the mix. Also, Marma, or vital junction, release and group acupuncture offered by Dana Henry Bernston. Even though the recession that started in 2008 seems to be winding down, the need for feeding the hungry has risen. Hunger Coalition Director Jeanne Liston says nearly four dozen new families asked for help last month, thanks to cuts in the Food Stamp program. All Things Sacred is located on the second floor of the Galleria at the corner of Leadville and Fourth Street, catty-corner from Atkinsons’ Market. Here’s the schedule for Super Food for the Soul:

Saturday 9am Ryan Redman Yoga and Meditation 10am Leah Taylor Kids Yoga 3pm Dana Henry L.Ac. Marma (vital junction) release and Group Acupuncture 4pm Oneness Meditation and Blessing 5pm Mari Wania Yin/Restorative

Sunday 3pm Pilar Tumolo Heart Centered Hatha 4pm Lauri Bunting Soul-Power Flow 5pm Cathie Caccia Happy Hips and Sacred Sound tws

LEFT: Cindy Ward doesn’t want this little reindeer girl to lose her toes to frostbite. RIGHT: The Dennis the Menace of the tribe.

Editor’s note: As we focus on reindeer, a la Rudolph-and-Santa style, Cindy and Kenny Ward are thinking about the reindeer and reindeer people of Outer Mongolia. They’re directing their Christmas efforts to trying to raise money for a satellite phone system and warm clothes for these nomadic people. BY KAREN BOSSICK

indy Ward examined a snapshot she took earlier this year of a Mongolian child sitting bareback on a reindeer. The little girl was barefoot, her chubby toes sticking out from her blue pants. “I don’t want her to lose any toes,” Ward said wistfully. Ward, an associate broker with Sun Valley Real Estate, spent just a day with the Mongolian reindeer people following a long, arduous trip to reach them via plane, train, van and horseback. But the people—especially a young woman named Zaya—won over her heart. And now, from her home in Hailey— halfway around the world—she’s trying to rally support to purchase a satellite phone and warm winter clothing that could save lives. “We’re not out to change their life-

style—they like their lifestyle. But there are life-saving things we can do,” said Ward, who has lived in the Wood River Valley for 33 years. “I feel as if God blessed us with getting to meet them and I’d like to be able to help them from this side of the world.” Cindy Ward and her husband Kenny were introduced to the reindeer people by their 31-year-old daughter, Crystal Ward Simons. Crystal, who had earned masters’ degrees in environmental planning and urban landscape architecture at the University of California-Berkeley, had a research grant to study the pastoral landscape of the nomadic reindeer people of Outer Mongolia. She was inspired to study the people, considered one of the last culturally nomadic people in the world, by the sheepherders she was familiar with having grown up in the Sun Valley area. Such people are fast becoming a thing of the past as even the children of reindeer herders are exposed to computers when they attend school during the winter months. The Wards flew to Beijing, then took a 26-hour Trans-Mongolian train to Mongolia where the train had to be lifted off the Chinese tracks and moved onto the Mongolian tracks.

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Cindy Ward, Crystal Ward Simons and Ken Ward.

In Ulaanbaatar, they hopped another plane, then rode in a Russian van for three days where they met horse guides who took them on a six-day journey in search of the reindeer people—past blue prayer flags and yaks pulling wagons and logs. “We wanted to camp in this little town,” Ward said, pointing to a picture of a red-roofed village. “But our guides were afraid the townspeople would harass us if they got too drunk. They wouldn’t hurt us but they could be very persistent trying to

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careful. The mountain wasn’t listening. We reached a small platform—too small oday, we began the for the 60 of us—so we ascent of the pass had to move quickly up that towered 3000 another wider gully, feet above the moraine. home to a broad, shallow We were off by 7:30 a.m. stream mostly frozen and trudged over the over. It formed a broad Bali Szabo remaining wavy rock sea. sheet of black ice over Line-of-sight communisloped rock. The Sherpas cut cation disappeared, and it was some steps and fixed some ropes each man for himself. We were largely for the benefit of the heading for an ice wall still a porters lugging 75-pound loads. good distance away. There was This was extremely slippery no route, and I ended up in sevgoing with only toe and finger eral cul-de-sacs (I can get lost in holds possible. The ice axe was my closet). Finally, we got past handy. The rocks kept comthe moraine and began to cross a ing down and we constantly crevasse-littered ice field. These searched for safer routes. One were small, 2-3 feet deep and porter panicked though the mismaybe 6 feet long, and easy to sile was nowhere near him. He avoid. There was no crystalline leapt, did a face plant and lost turquoise ice anywhere, none of that immaculate treachery of Ev- his load in the process. Fortunately, we were able to recover erest’s Ice Fall. The sun hadn’t it, as it had become hung up and reached us yet. In its darkness, the dingy place reminded me of a ended up only losing a sleeping bag. Somebody would have to tomb. As we meandered between improvise. crevasses, I heard a sharp ‘snap,’ We got up the skating rink a sound I had also heard during without any other incident, and the night. Lo and behold, a few reached another, much wider feet away a crevasse sprung platform piled with equipment. open. That quickened my step! We stood at the foot of one of We didn’t have to tackle the several ice walls and seracs. ice wall. Instead, we climbed a Jack Turner and the Sherpas long narrow gully steep enough were in the process of cutting to require the use of both hands, steps and fixing ropes again up scrambling style. Now we were another gully, this one pure ice. all bunched together, and this There was only one problem. brought up a bit of mountaineerThere was a necklace of mischieing etiquette. Feet searching for a hold can loosen these rocks and vous rocks at the top, and every few minutes one came down the send them careening down to funnel. Jack and a Sherpa got the glacier, bouncing off heads. hit, and were tended to by our That’s a no-no. Ever since we begood doctor. Plan B was devised. gan our trek up the moraine we Once we were all safely bunched acquired a much greater degree on the wide ledge, two Sherpas of body awareness. In typical on top loosened all the rocks that Buddhist fashion we lived in a were immediately endangering series of step-by-step moments. us. We cramponed up and waited Someone managed to send a nervously below that ice wall, grapefruit-sized rock down the basically at its mercy, as these gully. Fortunately, it took three upper slopes warmed. big bounces off other rocks and tws ended up doing no harm. However, it elicited a chorus of shouts, If you have question or comments, contact warning those above to be more Bali at this e-mail: hab4nh@aol.com. STORY & PHOTO BY BALI SZABO

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ou can knit a lot of sweaters over the course of a century. And stocking caps and gloves, too. That’s exactly what Mildred Mary McAllister Briggs has done in 99 years and 361 days of living. Briggs will turn 100 on Saturday. And she and her daughter Vivian Bobbitt are inviting the community to help her celebrate with cake, coffee and ice cream from 2 to 4 p.m., this Sunday, Dec. 22 at the Senior Connection, 721 3rd Ave. S., in Hailey. It’s really a miracle that her mother lived a century, said Bobbitt. Briggs was a 4-pound preemie when she came into the world on the ranch her father homesteaded near Norcroft, Wyo. The year was 1913—before the advent of World War I. “They put her in a shoebox and put her in front of a cookstove,” said Bobbitt. “Her father died of kidney disease in his 30s. But she had an aunt who lived to be 102.” Briggs recalls watching tumbleweeds blow past the window waiting for her father to ride home from work on horseback. She herself had a Shetland pony that she rode bareback. “He’d spook any chance he got so my mother and father didn’t want me riding with a saddle because they were afraid I’d get tangled up in the stirrups,” Briggs recalled. Like others, Briggs’ family did without a lot of things they wanted during the Depression. “But we had grandparents

and other people to help out, and we raised a lot of our own food so we never went hungry,” she recalled. More brutal, she recalls, were the snowstorms. Her brother lost one of his sheep during one blizzard and everybody gave up their place by the warm fireplace to search for it until they found it. As a young woman, Mildred Mary McAllister married Eugene Briggs and moved to Sheridan, Wyo.., where her husband worked as a railroad engineer. There, she raised a son and daughter, volunteered with the Girl Scouts, baked her famous oatmeal cookies, played golf and bowled and gave her fingers a workout with the knitting needles. When Eugene retired, they wintered at Lake Havasu. Briggs moved to the Wood River Valley to be with her daughter a couple of years ago after her husband and son died. She can no longer knit — she had to give it up a year ago as her eyesight deteriorated. But she loves to listen to Louis L’Amour tapes of the West and Christmas carols. She also attends The Connection Club each week where she rocks out to Beatles tunes, throws the beach ball around and does arts and crafts with a little help from volunteers. To what does she attribute being able to rack up so many years? “Pure living,” she said. “I was a country girl. I had a good, healthy family. And I’ve enjoyed all these years.” tws

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herry Propst drops five dollars in the bucket for NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) as Gail Wray and Mary Williams look on. The bell-ringers will be out in front of Atkinsons’ and Albertsons markets for the next two Saturdays, said Wray. “Some people confuse us with the Salvation Army and put money in. Others say, mental health— better than Salvation Army,” and drop money in,” she added. “We’ll take it, either way.” Photo: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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outh ages 15 through 21 are invited to come face to face with Troilus and Cressida, Agamemnon, Hector, Achilles, Ajax, Paris and Helen of Troy during Christmas break. In short, they’re being offered the chance to meet Shakespeare through his play “Troilus and Cressida,” which is set against the backdrop of the Trojan Wars. Local Shakespeare scholar Freddie Harris Ramsby and choreographer Peter Burke are leading a Winter Shakespeare workshop from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Dec. 26 through 31. The workshop will conclude with a performance featuring excerpts from the play in text

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and dance at 7 p.m., Dec. 31, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Road. “We promise we’ll be done no later than 8 so everyone has the rest of the evening to celebrate New Year’s Eve,” said Burke. Burke said he and Harris—a Ph.D. candidate in rhetoric— conceived the workshop with the desire to explore and work through the intricacies of language in Shakespeare’s writings. The language is universal and timeless, he said. “Troilus and Cressida” is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays. It depicts the futility of war, given that it starts seven years into the Trojan War and ends before the conflict is resolved.

Romance is torn to shreds because of the war. And a woman is forced to make decisions based on her desire to survive, rather than her real desires, Burke added “Shakespeare is timeless in his presentation of life,” he added. “His plays are written about the time of 1604 and yet they still carry weight today.” Tuition is $200; partial scholarships are available. Information: Sara Gorby at 208-726-5349 or sgorby@ stthomassunvalley.org; Peter Burke at 406-672-2533 or peterburke565@gmail.com, or Freddie Harris Ramsby at 760-831-0499 or f.harrisramsby@utah.edu.

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Reilly Neel Explains His Love for the Valley By Jonathan Kane

eilly Neel, a junior at The Sage School, has a love of open spaces. “I went to New York City and it was fun for a week,” he said. “But I didn’t like that I was always looking out for my surroundings. Where I live south of Bellevue I can drive for a mile and not see a single house.” Neel was born in Hailey and has lived here his whole life. “I love the Valley, especially where I live, which is on 20 acres of land and half a mile from the Big Wood River. In the winter, if we get a lot of snow, I love to sled, and in the summer I can fish. Also, a ranch owner a mile away has 1,000 acres and he allows me to mountain bike on his property. None of these things are possible in a big city. In a small town you know everyone a lot better, which is nice, and there is not much you can’t do in the Valley except shop, which doesn’t subtract from its appeal.” After attending Bellevue Elementary, Hailey Elementary and Wood River Middle School, Neel switched to The Sage School his sophomore year. “My first year there were three kids in my class; my second year, six; and this year there are 10 kids in

the junior class. I switched from Wood River because there were certain things I wasn’t enjoying and I wasn’t being challenged in math and science. I also really love the project-based way we have of working at The Sage School. It’s very hands-on and we go offcampus a lot. This fall we were learning about dairy farms and we went to an actual farm and met and questioned the owner and took a tour. I love Sage because it’s more than a school. It’s a community because you know everyone from the sixth grade to the seniors and you really care about them. It’s just a better learning environment. I also love our project system of education. Besides studying the core subjects, we have a topic that we focus on for the entire year. This year the subject is agriculture and each trimester we study one aspect of the topic and then at the end of the year it all comes together as the sections connect. Last trimester I studied rainbow trout as a food source. This trimester will be centered on the science and marketing and economics of food.” Neel is also fond of the trips that the students take together each year. “It’s just another great opportunity to know everyone. When you are all together 24/7

for five days, you learn a lot about what your classmates can handle and what they can’t.” As to the future, Neel sees a career as an engineer as he gravitates toward math and the sciences. “Growing up, I was always interested in architecture. To me, it’s the process of looking at an object and thinking how you can make it better. It can be a car or any object.” For this young man, things are sure to only get better and better. tws

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oungsters made a run on Sun Valley Village on Saturday to help Santa decorate gingerbread men. The resort ran out of 300 of the fairly large-sized gingerbread men within the first hour and kitchen bakers hastened to churn out more, said Jack Sibbach, Sun Valley’s marketing director. Sun Valley’s Winter Wonderland will continue this week with a tree-lighting and Christmas sweater contest on Saturday and the annual “Nutcracker on Ice” on Christmas Eve. Santa will attend a Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room. Reservations are $29 for adults, $22 for children 12 and under and free for children 3 and under available at 208-622-2800. The tree-lighting will be held Saturday night. Cocoa and cookies will be available beginning at 5 p.m. and the Sun Valley Carolers will chime in from the Sun Valley Inn deck at 5:30 p.m. The Christmas tree will be lit at 6 p.m. and Santa will appear magically just a few minutes thereafter, riding in a sleigh pulled by a miniature horse. Ice carvers will be demonstrating their craft throughout the evening, and guests are invited to window shop to see the vintage window decorations created by a local artist. And the Vintage Christmas Sweater and Holiday Punch

Four-year-old Delaney Jessen, of Hailey, turned out Saturday in Sun Valley to decorate gingerbread men with her sisters Maddie and Riley.

Party will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Duchin Lounge of the Sun Valley Lodge. Prizes will be offered for first, second and third places. Don’t tarry too late, though, as Breakfast with Santa resumes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 in the Lodge Dining Room. Sunday will be capped by the 6th Annual Classical Christmas Concert, a concert featuring the swinging, free-spirited Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus and other guests, at 7 p.m. in the Sun Valley Opera House. Tickets are $20 per person, available at the door. Sun Valley will host its annual “Nutcracker on Ice”—the resort’s Christmas gift to the community—on Tuesday, Christ-

A little flick of the tongue and 3-year-old Angus Ramsay was ready to roar and roll as Sun Valley offered Snowball Express train rides through the village to children during its second annual Winter Wonderland celebration.

mas Eve. Complimentary cocoa, cider and mini cookies will be served on the Sun Valley Lodge terrace beginning at 4 p.m. The Sun Valley Carolers will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. “The Nutcracker” will start at 5:40 p.m. Sun Valley ski instructors will stage their annual Torchlight Parade down Dollar Mountain immediately following the show, and the evening will be capped by fireworks even as that concludes. But that’s not all, folks. There’ll be a free Eggnog Party at The Konditorei from 9 to 11 p.m. after the dining concludes in Sun Valley’s tiny taste of Austria.

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For our youth, the temptation to attend parties where drugs and alcohol are available for New Year’s Eve is high. The Blaine County Community Drug Coalition would like to appeal to families and the community to discuss healthy alternatives with their youth. If you know your kids are attending a party where there will be alcohol and/or drug use, talk to them about a safety plan. Maybe they would be interested in going with someone who they know won’t use drugs or alcohol. They can focus on striking up good conversations at the party or listening to good music, or dancing. Another alternative would be to make fancy non-alcoholic drinks, or focusing on eating good food. The Blaine County Community Drug Coalition, IDFY (Idaho Drug Free Youth), and Boulder Mountain CrossFit are sponsoring a New Year’s Eve Bash/Lock-in for all high schoolaged youth in the Wood River Valley, including home-schooled students. “The idea is to provide a safe night for a potentially unsafe night,” said Stephanie Miller, programs director for The Drug Coalition. There will be movies, games, music, food and prizes throughout the night. Take a picture with your best buds at the photo booth, or have a challenge with your friends for a chance to win some prizes. Prizes include donations from Iconoclast Books, The Elephant’s Perch, The Wildflower, Wood River YMCA, and an awesome donation from Sturtos in Hailey. Tickets are free and can be picked up at all of the high school student offices in Hailey and Ketchum. The event starts at 9 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and goes until 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day. The party will be held at Boulder Mountain CrossFit behind the post office in Hailey. There is limited space and limited tickets available. Please contact The Drug Coalition for more information (208) 578-5466.

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The importance of Cultivating Gratitude By Connie Love

hy are some people so much more joyful than others? It is not because they have had difficulty-free lives, but because they actively practice gratitude, according to research by Brene Brown, speaker and author of “The Gifts of Imperfection.” In seven years of research and interviews, Brown found that all the people who described themselves as joyful attributed their states of mind to their active practice of gratitude. This holiday season is a

powerful time to start your own practice of gratitude. You can begin a gratitude journal or decorate a jar and fill it with “gratitudes” written on slips of paper. You could include it in your tuckin routine with your kids or pick one time a day that you say what are you grateful for. Capture your ordinary moments by taking pictures with your camera or cellphone. This will give you practice in noticing and remembering ordinary things for which you are grateful. It is practicing gratitude rather than having wonder-

nary moments. Other you don’t feel grateful, times we are so afraid it means it is time to of the dark that we don’t practice gratitude. If you dare let ourselves enjoy must complain, complain the light. I believe a with perspective and joyful life is made up of try to find something for joyful moments gracewhich to be grateful. It fully strung together by is the regular practice of trust, gratitude, inspiragratitude that brings joy. Connie Love tion, and faith.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Brown: ABOUT THE AUTHOR “Twinkle lights are the perfect Connie Love, a certified life metaphor for joy. Joy is not a coach, can be reached at 208constant. It comes to us in moments—often-ordinary moments. 720-2216 or connie@lifecoachconnielove.com. Additional Sometimes we miss out on the information is available at www. bursts of joy because we are too lifecoachconnielove.com. busy chasing down extraorditws

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his time of year, the sounds of the holidays are everywhere you go. The classics abound; Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole all have Christmas albums that are on repeat on everyone’s iPods and CD players. But what do you do if you want more than the standards? I’ve been collecting Christmas music for years and I have a few suggestions if you’re burned out on run-of-the-mill Christmas music. If you want a good collection of holiday party music, try any of the three Ultra-Lounge: Christmas Cocktails compilations. You’ll get a selection of lounge-y holiday songs from artists like Lou Rawls, Nancy Wilson, Carmen McRae and Wayne Newton, among others. If you’re looking for something a little

more modern, try Christmas Remixed with remixes of some of the classics by Mel Torme, Johnny Mercer, Vic Damone and The Berlin Symphony Orchestra remixed by some of today’s best DJs and remixers, or try Verve Christmas Remixed with remixes of Nina Simone, Count Basie and Shirley Horn. On the folkier side of holiday music, check out The McGarrigle Christmas Hour with songs by Kate and Anna McGarrigle and their families. Tracey Thorn from Everything But The Girl put out Tinsel And Lights last year, an amazing collection of originals and covers. Christmas in Soulsville mixes blues, jazz and R&B with The Staples Singers, Albert King and Isaac Hayes. There are plenty of options, you just have to look. There’s Christmas music for all, and to all a good night. tws

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The Beat Goes On By Jonathan Kane

ho would have thought that perhaps the funkiest band in rock and roll history was a bunch of good ol’ white boys that looked like they might have worked at Sears. But that is just one of the revelations in the excellent new music documentary Muscle Shoals now playing at the Magic Lantern Cinema in Ketchum. The movie is about an indefinable sound that came from two small recording studios in the small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, on the Tennessee River. It is also about the hardheaded producer Rick Hall who made that sound world famous and the musicians that made those records come alive. The Native Americans called the Tennessee ‘the river that sings’ and Bono comments on the fact that the music seemed to have come out of the mud. Hall started the Fame Studio in 1960 and soon had a number one hit with Arthur Alexander and the song You Better Move On, which became popularized by the Rolling Stones. He also formed the all-white studio band

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The Swampers that were to become legendary. He then formed a relationship with Jerry Wexler that would lead to seminal recording sessions with Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett. In 1969, with the help of Wexler, The Swampers would open their own studio—The Muscle Shoals Sound Studio—and the reputation of the town would grow with the arrival of the Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, the Staple Singers and others. As one of the band members would state, why go on the road when the whole world came to them. Included are a lot of talking heads and amazing footage of the recording sessions. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards stand out, as four legendary tracks from Sticky Fingers were recorded in Muscle Shoals. Also amazing are Franklin’s and Duane Allman’s stories. In all, the film rocks and should be seen tws by any lover of music.

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The Sun Valley Artist Series (SVAS), now entering its fifth season, has scheduled a number of exciting classical music concerts for the Wood River Valley this winter. The Claremont Trio will perform a classical music concert at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, that is certain to prove a perfect addition to the holiday season. The performance will feature works by Mozart, Fauré, and Brahms. This will be the second visit to our Valley by this talented piano trio from New York. Their sold-out performance in Sun Valley last year was one of the Christmas season’s undeniable highlights. The concert will be preceded at 6:15 p.m. by an informal “Meet the Artists” onstage interview hosted by SVAS Artistic Director Susan Gannon. Arrive early for this popular addition to the series and get to know the artists before their performance. In order to make their concerts and educational programs accessible to schools, to those who are unable to attend the live performances, and for anyone living outside our area, SVAS will be live streaming its events this season, with access available on their website. Online streaming will make Sun Valley Artist Series presentations available for anyone worldwide to view free online—either live, or later as an archived presentation. Tickets for the 2013-2014 season are now on sale online at www. svartistseries.org and at local Ketchum bookstores. Adult tickets are $24 and student tickets are $10. Music students, music teachers, and those with financial need who wish to attend are admitted free to all ticketed events (please call ahead for reservations).

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Christmas Carol Returns partner and the Ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet-to-Come. ah humbug? The musical includes There’s no room for snatches of familiar any of that—not Christmas carols like when “Christmas Carol— “Deck the Halls,” “I Saw The Musical” takes the Three Ships” and “Hark, stage. the Herald Angels Sing” Charles Dickens’ iminterspersed between mortal 1843 tale, coupled short snatches of catchy with lively music, is sure songs like Jacob Marley’s to put a smile on even The “Break the Chain” and Grinch’s face. “Guess Who Kicked the The nexStage Theatre Bucket Last Night?!” will parade out the 80-minAs always, this year’s ute musical featuring production will feature music by Tony-nominated several father-child, composer Mark Waldrop mother-child and sibling and Dick Gallagher for the combinations. Among seventh time Thursday them: Keith Moore, Patsy through Christmas Eve at Wygle and Jamie Wygle; the nexStage Theatre in Levie Smith and Nick Ketchum. Smith; Connor Wade and “We love this story—it’s Scott Creighton will play Ebeneezer Scrooge. Mike Wade; and Annasuch a great story and belle Lewis and Trish it’s what Christmas is Lewis. all about. It brings the Payton Cole and whole community together be I’ll be Tiny Tim one of these Sonnet Gripkey will play the role in the Christmas spirit,” said days,’ ” said Wygle. of Tiny Tim; Keith Moore will Patsy Wygle, who co-directs the Veteran actor Scott Creighton, reprise his role as Bob Cratchit; musical with her husband Keith who played Scrooge the first two and Jamey Reynolds and Cathy Moore. years, will reprise his role this Reinheimer will play the FezziThe nexStage Theatre always year. Steve d’Smith, who played wigs. has a waiting list of adults and Scrooge in Creighton’s absence, Jim Watkinson is the accomchildren wanting to be part of will play the Ghost of Marley panist; choreographer Peter the musical. This year is no and another character. Burke has revamped the dance. different. “With the addition of Scott This year’s play features 56 and with Steve coming back, the actors, including about 30 youth, whole caliber of the production If you go… much to the chagrin of costume has been elevated,” said Moore. What: “A Christmas Carol— designer Winky McRay who The play tells the familiar The Musical” had to make 72 costumes, said tale of Ebenezer Scrooge who When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Moore. At least a dozen children is transformed from a curmudFriday, Saturday and Monday; 2 had to be turned away. geonly old miser to someone who p.m. Sunday and Tuesday Many have been in the realizes his riches are better off Where: nexStage Theatre, musical year after year. Tara being shared for the good of all. 120 S. Main St., Ketchum Burchmore, for instance, played Embittered by things that Tickets: $25 general adTiny Tim as a 7-year-old. Now, happened to him as a youth, he mission, $15 children and $35 she’s a 16-year-old playing Tiny awakens to a new life—a second reserved, available at 208-726Tim’s older sister. chance—after visitations by the 4857. “All the kids talk about ‘Maytws ghost of his deceased business BY KAREN BOSSICK

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emember all those wonderful melodies from the past? They return, again, as we ready for yet another Christmas holiday. For me, personally, not the greatest year, but I’m still here and having fun and so are you folks. With a week to go, perhaps we can all get it together, put on a smile and enjoy our families and friends. Let’s sing: It’s beginning to look a lot like winter, snow is in the air. With a little bit of luck, we’ll start to make some bucks and the merchants will see an answer to their prayers… O’ little town of Ketchum now is bursting at the seams. With thirteen banks, we give our thanks and live beyond our means… O’ well, o’ well, o’ well, o’ well. No money for Christmas, no presents, oh, well. Twelve telemarketers calling, eleven hours of malling, ten o’clock news appalling, nine

accounts are stalling, eight too much dinner, seven pounds – not thinner, six more days of sinners, there’s that… Forgot my point. Three hot toddies. Too much fun. I’m alone but I’m not lonely. We three friends of Blaine County are… Driving home late from a bar. Roads are frosting, deer are crossing, Doe! It hit our car… Oh, Christmas Spa, oh, Christmaspaugh, How we love that Chris Millspaugh! (Sleigh Bells Ringing), Bellevue’s singing and Hailey’s stringing lights for our boy, Bowe. Sun Valley and Carey are lookin’ skyward for the very first signs of snow… Yes, folks, these are the carols of Christmas in the Wood River Valley. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the beauty of a Sun Valley Christmas, one more time. And, Nice singing with you. tws

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Fishing R epoRt THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR DEC. 18 FROM PICABO ANGLER

Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the streams trout were stirring, while anglers dreamed. I in my waders, and my dog in the truck, we headed for Silver Creek hoping for luck. I cast a small streamer at the bank far away, and let the fly settle on a crisp winter’s day. When all of a sudden a Brown Trout came chasing, I stripped my line quickly to get the fly racing. The Brown Trout attacked and ate my fly on the move, so I set the hook hard like I had something to prove. It didn’t take long for the fight to begin, water flew in the sky as well as the fish with its fins. I shouted in glee as the fish pulled line to the backing, while my dog ran in tight circles, nothing was lacking. I fought back in the snow while ice floated by, shocked at the size of this fish on the fly. Ducks flew overhead while geese joined them in flight, while muskrats swam left and beavers swam right. The fly that I chose was perfect to start, it was tied in red and white and came from the heart. I fretted and worried that I might lose this great beast, it was the biggest fish I had seen, to say the least. So I planted my boots and reached for my net, which was the wrong move you surely could bet. The minutes ticked by, and then turned to hours, the sky opened up in big white snow showers. Daylight was scarce and the moon started up, I was chilled for sure as well as my pup. When all of a sudden I thought all was lost, the line went slack and was covered with frost. I pulled and felt nothing, I fretted and shook, had I lost this big trout, had the big Brown pulled the hook? My Christmas spirit was falling as quick as the snow, my dog stared in my eyes asking what happened to our show. Then just as I thought all hope had been drowned, the Brown Trout pulled back and fought pound for pound. I landed this fish with Christmas day coming soon, I knew then I was blessed and started to swoon. I say a prayer that you all get out fishing this week and Merry Christmas from Picabo on the banks of the Creek!

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Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 208-709-5249. Yoga and the Breath w/Victoria Roper - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the BCRD Fitworks Yoga Studio, Hailey. Stella’s 30 minute meditation class (beginner level) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. FREE. 726-6274. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 7883468. The Attitude Doc, Alexandra Delis-Abrams is giving a FREE holiday gift of a 25 min. Atttitude Adjustment and a FREE copy of her book - 12 to 2 p.m. at All Things Sacred, Ketchum. S Woodside Elementary, Kindergarten holiday concert - 1 p.m. at Woodside

Elementary. Open to the public. Free Friedman Memorial Airport Tour - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., light lunch will be served. Space is limited, e-mail cecilia@flyfma. com to reserve your spot. Movie and Popcorn for $1 - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Ketchum. Info: 726-5997 The Attitude Doc, Alexandra Delis-Abrams is giving a FREE holiday gift of a 25 min. Atttitude Adjustment and a FREE copy of her book - 3 to 5 p.m. at Hailey Public Library. WRHS Chess Club - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rm. C214 at the Wood River High School, Hailey. FREE for all ages. Info: 450-9048. TNT Thursdays for tweens and teens, ages 10-18 - 4 to 5 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library. Enjoy an hour of crafts and gaming. Come solo or bring a friend. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall, Hailey. Lights in the Garden - 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. $5/person or $15/car. Knitting and Crocheting Maker Space - 6 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library. All skill levels are welcome. the library provides the space and time for you to meet as well as helpful books and online resources. GriefShare, a non-denominational program for persons suffering from the death of a loved one - 6 p.m. at he Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. Ladies’ Night - 6 to 9 p.m. at The Bead Shop/Bella Cosa Studio, Hailey. Info: 7886770 Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan  - 6 to 7:30 p.m. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. Info: HansMukh 7217478 S Family Open Mic/Karaoke for all ages - 6:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey. No sigh up, just show up Company of Fools presents Shipwrecked! - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. $35; $25/seniors and SVCA members; $10/students 18 and under. Info/ tickets: companyoffools.org or 208-5789122 nexStage Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, the musical - 7 p.m. at the nexStage in Ketchum. $25/gen. admission; $35/reserved; $15/students. Tickets: 208-726-4TKS S Hailey Elementary, Grade 5 - 7 p.m. at WRHS Performing Arts Theater, Hailey. Open to the public. Free S Woodside Elementary 1st - 5th grade holiday concert ‘Songs of Peace, Joy and Love! A Christmas Musical Revue’ - 7 p.m. at Woodside Elementary. Open to the public. Free

friday, 12.20.13

Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. The Attitude Doc, Alexandra Delis-Abrams is giving a FREE holiday gift of a 25 min. Atttitude Adjustment and a FREE copy of her book - 12 to 2 p.m. at Hailey Public Library. Therapeutic Yoga for the back with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 727-9622. Alanon Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org Afternoon Bridge - 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan  2 to 3:30 p.m., 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. Info: HansMukh 721-7478 Holiday Open House - 3 to 7 p.m. at Sheepskin Coat Factory, Ketchum. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com.

Kids Clay - 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Bella Cosa Studio, Hailey. Learn the basics of hand-building and sculpture from artist Sarah Long. Call 721-8042 to reserve a space. After the Burn Photo Show hosted by Jeff Lubeck and his son Kyle - 6 p.m. at their MESH Art Studio at 360 First Ave. N. in Ketchum. Open house and presentation are free. A percentage of sales will be used for trail restorations. Info: 208-3093200 or 208-309-2363 Cribbage tournaments double elimination - 6 p.m., location TBA. $20. Call for info: 208-481-0036

Lights in the Garden - 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. $5/person or $15/car. Company of Fools presents Shipwrecked! - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. $35; $25/seniors and SVCA members; $10/students 18 and under. Info/ tickets: companyoffools.org or 208-5789122 nexStage Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, the musical - 7 p.m. at the nexStage in Ketchum. $25/gen. admission; $35/reserved; $15/students. Tickets: 208-726-4TKS S Free Christmas Concert - 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, Ketchum. S Inaugural Winter Ball - 8 p.m. at Studio Move, Ketchum. $15/person. Tickets/info: studiomoveketchum.com S Sofa Kings, jam rock - 8:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey. No cover S Left Coast Country - 9 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques’, Ketchum. $5 at the door

saturday, 12.21.13

Winter Solstice Breakfast with Santa in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room. Call 208-622-2800 for tickets Art Richards Appreciation Day and Pre-Season Pancake Opener (FREE BREAKFAST) - 9 a.m. at Rotarun Ski Hill, Hailey. Info: 208-788-6204 or rotarunskiarea.org Hailey Holiday Square and Festivities 12 to 4 p.m. on The Mint Promenade (located between Jane’s Artifacts and The Mint) in Hailey. Vendors, carolers, Santa and Raffle Drawings at 3 p.m. (get your tickets to the raffle by shopping locally at participating businesses). Info: 208-7889815 x13 Book Signing with Sun Valley Native Alexander Maksik (signing copies of his new book, A Marker to Measure Drift) - 2 to 4 p.m. at Iconoclast Books, Ketchum Book Signing with Judith Freeman of Fairfield - 3 to 5 p.m. at Iconoclast Books, Ketchum DVD Signing with Author Richard Odam (will sign copies of his new DVD Yoga for Tennis) - 4 to 6 p.m. at Iconoclast Books, Ketchum Restorative Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 727-9600. Tree-Lighting Ceremony, ice-sculpture carving, carolers and Santa - 5 p.m. at the

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OUR TAKE A CLASS SECTION IN OUR CLASSIFIEDS - DON’T MISS ‘EM! Sun Valley Inn. Afterwards head to the Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge for a Vintage Holiday Sweater and Punch Party. Lights in the Garden - 6 to 9 p.m. at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. $5/person or $15/car. Winter Solstice Appreciation Dinner, an event that honors Valley non-profits - beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. in the Sun Room and dinner and dancing in the Lodge Dining Room at 7:15 p.m. $62.50+tax/person. RSVP: stsmith51@ gmail.com. Info: 208-720-2874 or 208720-7907 Company of Fools presents Shipwrecked! - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. $35; $25/seniors and SVCA members; $10/students 18 and under. Info/ tickets: companyoffools.org or 208-5789122 nexStage Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, the musical - 7 p.m. at the nexStage in Ketchum. $25/gen. admission; $35/reserved; $15/students. Tickets: 208-726-4TKS Sun Valley Suns vs. Salt Lake Rebels - 7 p.m. at the indoor Sun Valley Ice Rink. Info: sunvalleysuns.com S Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus - 7:30 p.m. at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater, in the Community Campus, Hailey S Hurdy Gurdy Gils w/special guest R. Quankenbush, play and host an open mic jam - 8 p.m. at the Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey. No cover S Andy Frasco & The U.N. - 9 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques’, Ketchum. $8 at the door

sunday, 12.22.13

Breakfast with Santa in the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room. Call 208-622-2800 for tickets nexStage Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, the musical - 2 p.m. at the nexStage in Ketchum. $25/gen. admission; $35/reserved; $15/students. Tickets: 208-726-4TKS Company of Fools presents Shipwrecked! - 3 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. $35; $25/seniors and SVCA members; $10/students 18 and under. Info/ tickets: companyoffools.org or 208-5789122 Free Waxing Clinic for Nordic Skiers w/ TOKO Wax Techs EJ Harpham and Muffy Ritz - 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the Art Room at the Community Campus in Hailey. Info: EJ Harpham at 208-578-2169 Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan  5 to 6:30 p.m., 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. Info: HansMukh 721-7478 S Live Nativity, an outdoor event 5:30 p.m. in the vacant lot and future home of the Life Church. Free family event. Please bring one canned food item to donate to local food banks. Bring chairs, blankets and warm clothes. Info: The Life Church at 208-788-2992 S Classical Christmas Concert presented by Sun Valley - 5:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera House. Tickets/info: 208-622-2135

Christmas Party - 6:30 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church in Hailey. Please bring a gift for gift exchange. Info: 208788-4107 Sun Valley Suns vs. Salt Lake Rebels - 7 p.m. at the indoor Sun Valley Ice Rink. Info: sunvalleysuns.com S Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus - 7:30 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. S James Egbert - 9 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques’, Ketchum. Presale tickets are $8 or $10 day of show, behind the bar

monday, 12.23.13

Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 7883468. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants 12 to 1 p.m. - YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 7279600. Laughter Yoga with Carrie Mellen - 12:15 to 1 p.m. at All Things Sacred (upstairs at the Galleria), Ketchum. Reindeer Day Storytime - 3 p.m. at the Children’s Library at The Community Library, Ketchum. Make your own reindeer food, then watch Santa feed the reindeer via webcam. Basic Bridge Lessons - 3 to 5 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@jomurray.com. SunValleyBridge.com Feldenkrais - 3:45 p.m. at BCRD. Comfortable clothing and an inquiring mind are all that is needed to join this non-competitive floor movement class. NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill “Connections” Recovery Support Group for persons living with mental illness - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the corner of Main and Maple - lower level, Hailey. Info: 309-1987 Company of Fools presents Shipwrecked! - 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. $35; $25/seniors and SVCA members; $10/students 18 and under. Info/ tickets: companyoffools.org or 208-5789122

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mission; $35/reserved; $15/students. Tickets: 208-726-4TKS Ugly Sweater Party - 7 p.m. at Sawtooth Brewery, Ketchum. Dress to impress in your winter worst. S Andrew Sheppard, Dustin Bradley & Friend’s Holiday Jam w/opener Spike Coggins - 8 p.m. at Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey. S McKenna Faith - 9 p.m. at Whiskey Jacques’, Ketchum. Presale tickets are $8 or $10 day of show, behind the bar

tuesday, 12.24.13

Cut to the Core with Connie Aronson 8 to 8:3 a.m. at All Things Sacred, in the Ketchum Galleria. $5-$9 donation sugg. Info: 208-720-0504 Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 7883468. Let’s Grow Together (Wood River Parents Group): Let’s Make Smoothies With Nurture, open tumbling - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Wood River Community YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 727-9622. FREE to the community Rotary Club of Ketchum/Sun Valley meeting - 12 to 1:15 p.m. at Rico’s, Ketchum. Info: Rotary.org Guided Meditation - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at St. Luke’s Wood River, Chapel. Info: 727-8733 Blood Pressure Check - 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 7883468. BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Movement Therapy Class w/Lynn Barclay, for those challenged with mobility (MS, Parkinsons, Stroke, etc.) - 1 to 2 p.m. at Zenergy at Thundersprings, Ketchum. Free to the community. Info: 208-7250595 nexStage Theatre presents A Christmas Carol, the musical - 2 p.m. at the nexStage in Ketchum. $25/gen. admission; $35/reserved; $15/students. Tickets: 208-726-4TKS Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granary, Hailey. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan - 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. Info: HansMukh 721-7478  Duplicate bridge game for those new to duplicate - 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Wood River YMCA, Ketchum. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@ sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge. com Christmas Eve Ice Show (Nutcracker on Ice) - 5 p.m. at the Sun Valley Ice Rink. Free cocoa and cookies, Sun Valley carolers, ice show, fireworks and a torchlight parade down Dollar Mountain. Free ice skating following the show as well. Weight Watchers - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 7883468. FREE Hailey Community Meditation 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Pure Body Pilates, across from Hailey Atkinsons’. All welcome, chairs and cushions available. Info: 721-2583 Christmas Eve Services - 6:30 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church in Hailey. Info: 208-788-4107 Belly Dance Class for women of all ages and abilities - 6:30 p.m. at Pure Body Pilates in Hailey. $10/class. Info: 208-7212227 Free acupuncture clinic for veterans, military and their families 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cody Acupuncture Clinic, Hailey. Info: 720-7530.

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saturday, 12.28.13

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Wait, what’s this? You said we were going to do a rap gig for a couple of hours!! PHOTO: SUSAN LITTLEFIELD Avid weekly paper reader, Susan Littlefield, who has lived in the Valley for over 35 years, claims that laughter is the best medicine. She creates these scenarios in her husbands N-scale model railroad.

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Sun Valley Artist Series presents the Claremont Trio - 7 p.m. at Church of the Big Wood, Ketchum (meet the artist on stage at 6:15 p.m.). $24/adults; $10/ students. Tickets/Info online: svartistseries.org

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Shipwrecked! Weaves a Magical Spell BY KAREN BOSSICK

t’s a good old-fashioned yarn in the vein of “Robinson Crusoe” and “Swiss Family Robinson.” A young man leaves behind his sickbed at age 16—where his overprotective mother has fed him a diet of stories like “The Arabian Nights”—to find adventure of his own. And in due course he finds himself riding on sea turtles, discovering a coveted black pearl and being shipwrecked—in short, stringing together a series of tales, each more fascinating than the one before. Donald Marguilies’ “Shipwrecked!,” now playing at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey, is a magical and imaginative way to spend a cold winter evening. Four actors, led by Company of Fools Director John Glenn, have concocted a couple dozen engaging characters, including a crusty old sea captain bent on making his fortune, come hell or high water, and an aboriginal maiden who communicates through dance and nonsensical language. Music Director R.L. Rowsey serves up piano chords as if he’s accompanying a silent film to underscore dramatic portions of the play. And the actors themselves call on old-fashioned props like sheets to simulate bouncing around in the waves, a wind machine to evoke the fury of a storm at sea and, even a typewriter to replicate—well—the sound of a typewriter.

Costume designer Darria Pufall, a professor at Boise State University, has created outrageous costumes to augment the outlandish tales. You won’t soon forget the broomstraws used to make island natives’ hats. And you’ll never guess what’s hanging around Queen Victoria’s gown. Adrian Rieder does a good job of engaging the audience with his ongoing narration as Louis de Rougemont, the Victorian gentleman who takes us on this great adventure. “I can’t believe he could stand up there for 90 minutes and tell the story like he did,” said an admiring Don Yeager. Seeing Andrew Alburger dressed up as Queen Victoria alone was worth the price of admission, according to one theate-goer. Suzanne Gray lapped her way into the hearts of Wood River Valley’s dog-loving community immediately with her puppy antics. And Jana Arnold, who easily joins Scott Creighton as the most expressive actor in the Valley, is a riot to watch as she dives for pearls. The Tony Award-nominated play, fed by rapid-fire changes in costumes, dialects and body postures, easily held the interest of the pint-sized audience members. And it engaged adults just as easily, right down to the standing ovation. “For four actors to pull that off—what creativity!” said Judy Wampler. “The young man who

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played Louis de Rougemont was so handsome. I believed every word, even though he was a fraud.”

TO KNOW IF YOU GO What: “Shipwrecked!” When: Dec. 11-29. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays with two 3 p.m. matinees on Sunday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 29. Where: The Liberty Theatre, Hailey Tickets: $35 adults, $25 seniors and Sun Valley Center for the Arts members and $10 for students 18 and under. Groups of six or more can purchase tickets for $25 each, online at companyoffools.org, by phone at 208-5789122 or at The Liberty Theatre box office. Educators can purchase two $10 tickets for the Wednesday, Dec. 18, show. The 10 seats in the first row are also available for $10 each, available on the night of the performance. tws

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Hitchins Bestow a Single Rose on Mandela

of Johannesburg. There, they joined a crowd of hundreds singing and dancing and celebrating Mandela’s life and contribution to South Africa and the world. They even participated in the dancing—“as good as Americans can dance, at least,” David Hitchin quipped. Americans’ dancing can’t hope to compete with the Africans’, David admitted. “But my dancing’s even worse. I’m Canadian and the definition of an extroverted Canadian is someone who looks at the other person’s feet when talking to them,” he added. Hitchin said he admired Mandela greatly. “Anyone who can come out of prison after 27 years having forgiven those who put him there and saying, ‘Let’s move forward’—that’s a great man. We felt deeply moved by the man and what he accomplished after being in prison. It was our good fortune to be in South Africa last week to ‘feel’ this important event,” he said. The Hitchins won’t have long to catch their breath. They’ll be in at the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room Saturday night presiding over the Winter Solstice Appreciation Dinner. The Hitchins started that dinner several years ago to honor great leaders in this Valley who strive to make the Sun Valley area a better place through non-profit organizations and other endeavors. tws

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etchum residents Dave and Jill Hitchin got to pay homage to South African leader Nelson Mandela in a unique way. They were one of two parties who offered up a single rose on Mandela’s behalf at the mortuary where his body was taken following his death two weeks ago. The couple happened to be in the country at the time of Mandela’s death. Their vacation included climbing the tallest sand dune in the world in the Namid desert. They also toured the Skeleton Coast; viewed thousands of springbok, giraffes, elephants and zebras in Etoshia National Park; visited Mandela’s statue; and enjoyed a formal dinner on the elegant Blue Train from Pretoria to Cape Town. One early morning the couple awoke to the news that Nelson Mandela had passed away during the night and that his body had been taken to the Military Hospital’s morgue in Pretoria. They quickly hired a car and drove to the hospital where they delivered their tribute flower—a rose—to an officer. At their instructions, he took it to the morgue. “I understand that one other person, an early morning jogger, had the same idea,” said David. The next day the Hitchins had their driver take them to Mandela’s home in Houghton, a suburb

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December 18, 2013

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After the Burn BY KAREN BOSSICK

Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus soloist Steve Antry got his picture taken with “the big boy” when he visited his daughter, who has lived in southern Thailand for the last five years as a teacher. “She took me to a Buddhist compound where each monk is given a baby tiger to raise one-on-one and care for it for life. You can get up close and personal with them for a small donation. The big boy I was sneaking up on weighs 600 pounds. It was one of those things you can only do in a Third World country. I don’t think the Tulsa Zoo offers this!” courtesy photo

Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus Features Oil Man, Among Others BY KAREN BOSSICK

teve Antry thought he’d “clear out the ol’ pipes” when he answered a call to join a rehearsal of the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus back in August. “I mistakenly thought it was a rehearsal for Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus’—every choir veteran’s favorite holiday song,” said Antry, a Tulsa, Okla., oilman and baritone soloist with the First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa, one of the nation’s largest Presbyterian churches. Turned out The Hallelujah Chorus had plans to sing “The Hallelujah Chorus.” But, still, Antry was “blown away” by the warmth and “extraordinary talent” he saw in the room. “There aren’t a lot of Patty Parsons Tewson in the world and that is apparent as soon as you see her in action,” he said. “Her energy and enthusiasm is contagious and she really gets the most out of people by making a performer feel like they really have something to offer that is unique and special.” Now Antry, a part-time Elkhorn resident who has sung with the Tulsa Philharmonic Choir and Tulsa Oratorio Chorus, will be one of the soloists in the chorus’ Friday and Sunday concerts. He will sing “The Impossible Dream,” which he says was a favorite of his mother’s when he was a kid. “Every Sunday after church in Tulsa we would have a big family lunch and then, invariably, my sister would sit down at the piano and I would sing. My finale would almost al-

ways be ‘The Impossible Dream’ and my mother would always just beam. “Thanks to the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus, Patty Parsons Tewson and the magic of YouTube, my mom will once again get to beam as she plays our performance over and over,” he added. The Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus will perform two Christmas concerts Saturday and Sunday. The first—Christmas with the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus— will start at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater on the Community Campus in Hailey. The choir, under the direction of Patty Parsons Tewson, will feature beautiful arrangements of songs, including “White Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “The Little Drummer Boy,” “O Holy Night,” “Amen Medley” and Phillip Phillips’ recent chart topper “Home.” Cliff Cunha and his band will accompany the choir. And the Footlight Dancers will dance to “Joy to the World” and “Carol of the Bells.” The concert is free, but donations to keep the choir going are welcome. The second—A Classic Sun Valley Christmas Concert—will start at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sun Valley Opera House. It will feature all the components of the Hailey performance, along with decorations, the Sun Valley Carolers and surprise guest artists. It will cost $20 per person. tws

eff Lubeck and his son Kyle have come to consider Greenhorn Gulch their home, having lived and hiked in the Sun Valley area for 30 years. “This is a place we spend so much of our time. When it burned, it was like seeing our home go up in flames,” said Kyle Lubeck. In November the Lubecks talked Forest Service officials into letting them return to the area just south of Ketchum that had been burned in August’s Beaver Creek Fire. They spent two days taking 325 images with state-of-the-art, large-format Phase 1 and 180s series cameras. And, in some cases, they were able to capture compare-and-contrast pictures of burned areas in the exact same places they’d shot scenes of green aspen and Douglas fir earlier in the summer. The two will showcase 80 of the pictures they took at 6 p.m. Friday evening, Dec. 20 in a retrospective called “After the Burn” at their MESH Art studio at 360 First Ave. N. in Ketchum. Ketchum District Ranger Kurt Nelson will use the images as a springboard to talk about the implications of the fire and what the area will look like five to 10 years from now. For instance, Jeff Lubeck points out a picture of a grove of Douglas fir with green tops, the ground beneath covered with brown needles. Those trees are dead despite the green, he said. “I took shots with talking points in mind—shots that didn’t necessarily have value as landscape portraits but which showed where mud had flowed

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over the trails,” he said. Jeff Lubeck said he was struck by how there doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to the fire. “Some spots are absolutely torched and 50 yards away it’s as if the fire didn’t even occur,” he said. He points to a photograph of a patio table and chairs at the “t” intersection of the Imperial Gulch and Mahoney trails. The table is still there, although a little melted. He turns to another photograph of a fence two miles from the trailhead. It remains intact, even though the aspen around it has been singed. “This has always been a familiar and comforting place for me—I know when I come back to it that I’m going to make it home. I was envisioning it would be gone. But here it is.”

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an open house featuring Jeff Lubeck’s large-format portraits of familiar mountain scenes surrounding Sun Valley from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at their MESH Art studio at 360 First Ave. N., in Ketchum next to Taste of Thai. Ketchum District Ranger Kurt Nelson will discuss the implications of the fire while looking at 80 of Jeff Lubeck’s images of the Greenhorn Gulch area at 6 p.m. The open house and presentation are free. A percentage of sales will be used for trail restoration. Information: 208-309-3200, 309-2363 or meshart.net.

WHAT IS MESH ART Do you know what MESH Art stands for? It’s named after the Lubecks’ two shelter hounds—Merry Christmas and Shae. “We call them our founders,” said Jeff Lubeck. tws

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SHIPWRECKED! THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF LOUIS DE ROUGEMONT (AS TOLD BY HIMSELF)

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s the holidays are rapidly approaching, the topic of giving in one way or another is on the top of everyone’s mind. While tradition may say this is best done in the form of a present, more often people are turning towards generosity to show the true spirit of the season. As the holidays are rapidly approaching, the topic of giving in one way or another is on the top of everyone’s mind. While tradition may say this is best done in the form of a present, more often people are turning towards generosity to show the true spirit of the season. Wow-students’ primary focus is to create a stronger community through generosity. Individuals are embracing this mantra as well and engaging in causes they feel particularly passionate about.

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Hilarie Neely has been combining her passion for dance and her desire to incorporate an educational component since 1980. If your child has been lucky enough to grow up in this valley, you are sure to have crossed her path in one way or another. Her latest contribution kicked off during the 2011-2012 school year, bringing awareness to the issue of bullying through dance performances in Blaine County schools. This year Hilarie is following up with a production on compassion and its role in weaving together a community. With the help of the Flourish Foundation, wow-students and the Blaine County School District her talented dancers will be performing in

eight schools to show the students that compassion is an integral part of the foundation of the community. The students have been asked to interact with the program by helping contribute compassion ﬂags and murals to complete the performance backdrop, as well as create their own Compassion Cards with their personal description of compassion. These cards will be placed in a communal basket on arrival and each student will re-draw a card upon leaving the show, allowing them to share their compassion ideas amongst one another.

By incorporating the arts into the topic, the students ﬁnd themselves getting involved in the performances, expanding their awareness of compassion and sharing the experience with their families and friends. This creates a full circle of enthusiasm around giving back and being responsible for your actions, which is what the holidays should truly be all about. Performances will start on January 27th and will run through February 5th. For more information on location and times, please contact Hilarie Neely at footlightdance@ gmail.com

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:57 pm, almost time to call in. Coffee? Check. Information binder? Check. Phone charger? Check. I answered emergency calls for a domestic violence crisis line two nights a week 10pm-6am. I took the calls, provided resources and tried to answer their questions the best I could. I was in college in San Francisco, staying up late with roommates anyway and ﬁgured it was a great way to volunteer from home and do a little a good too. On one particular shift the phone rang at about 3am. I answered to a soft voice, barely intelligible. He had just left and she was scared. She was sitting in a closet and afraid that he would come back. In San Francisco, at that time, there were more beds for lost pets at the designer animal shelter then beds for domestic violence victims, fewer than 50. I stayed on the phone with her and we talked until the sun came up. I will never forget that night. It can take so little to make a difference, but that difference means the world to the person on the receiving side. She thanked me for staying with her, and I thanked her for letting me. GET TO KNOW ‘EM • GET THEIR STATS!

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Live Nativity Musical Reminds of the Reason for the Season BY KAREN BOSSICK

anta Claus has had plenty of photo ops this Christmas season in Sun Valley. On Sunday the Baby Jesus will get His moment in the spotlight when The Life Church presents a free re-enactment of Christ’s birth. “It’s time for the Christian community to celebrate the reason for the season,” said Evelyn Albrecht, who is producing the live nativity pageant with her daughter, Laura Price. “Christmas is not just a celebration of gifts—it’s a celebration of Jesus, an opportunity to worship and praise God.” The 45- to 60-minute play, which will be told through narration and music, will start at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at the corner of Roberta McKercher Boulevard and River Street in Hailey, just north of Albertsons. There’ll be hay bales to sit on and fires and hot drinks for warmth, but attendees are advised to dress warm. (Heck, it even snowed in Jerusalem last week, Albrecht said.) Though the show is free, attendees are asked to bring food donations for The Hunger Coalition. About 50 members of The Life Church will be involved, including a full choir. There also will be horses provided by Swiftsure Ranch, a couple donkeys and 10 sheep provided by a local rancher. The live nativity performance will open with the Angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary that she is with child. She and Joseph, played by Ben and Lacie Figueiredo, will travel with donkeys to Bethlehem where Jesus,

played by 4-month-old Wyatt Burkett, will be introduced to the world. Jesus’ birth will be lauded by shepherds and kings alike, including the Three Wise Men played by Larry Weinberger, Jeff Lewallen and Tom Andersen. Albrecht said she participated in a similar live nativity for five years straight with Assembly of God about 20 years ago. “It’s the heart of worship as you try to imagine what it was like back then when the Son of God became man, when the incredible baby being born was the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world,” she said. “It was God’s way of providing an opportunity for us to know Him.” Information: 208-720-6005 or 309-1177.

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Avenues for Hope Housing Campaign Nonprofits that provide essential housing services in communities throughout Idaho could receive a $200,000 funding boost this month through the Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. Donors are encouraged to go to Avenues of Hope Housing Challenge Campaign - Blaine County Housing Authority - from Dec. 10 through Dec. 31 to support the Blaine County Housing Authority in its efforts to alleviate a multitude of housing challenges within Blaine County.

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thought it was all about the lights. And, yes, the Christmas lights at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden are a show in and of themselves, what with some mimicking lotus blossoms and others creating the abominable snowball man or, as John Balint puts it, a Dale Chihuly lookalike. But it took three members of the local Red Hat Society who took me trippin’ around the Sawtooth Botanical Garden Saturday night to show me that there was a hidden, even more fanciful, side to these lights that I wasn’t seeing with my own two eyes. Poo Wright-Pulliam, Judy Wampler and Diane Walker were already in good spirits by the time I caught up with them, as they’d started the day off with a Christmas gift exchange at di Vine. The laughs hadn’t ceased from that point on. When I spotted them, they were loading up on what resembled 3D glasses for $2 each at the Botanical Garden, as they sipped cocoa and nibbled on cookies included in the admission price. We had scarcely gotten out the door before Diane Walker put on one of her “holiday specs,” also known as “paper optics.” “Oooh, ahhh, the lights have turned into reindeer,” she said. Sure enough. I donned one of the specs she handed me and what had been ordinary Christmas lights seemed to transform into stars of Bethlehem three times larger than the original lights. Christmas in 3D. Absolutely amazing. “O, holy night,” Wright-Pull-

iam burst out in song. “I haven’t sung Christmas carols since I don’t know when.” We walked past candles sunk in giant ice cubes that lined the path by the prayer wheel, emerging out into a grove of more lighted trees. Walker switched to a pair of glasses that turned the lights into angels blowing trumpets. “Whooooaaa, whooaa, whoa,” she chortled. “I wonder what it would look like if I put the snowflake images over this one. “Wow! I’m trying hard not to spill cocoa down my neck as I readjust my glasses,” she added. We continued our walk through the garden past lights that had been constructed to resemble things like red daffodils and lotus blossoms. Wright-Pulliam snapped a selfie of herself in the light of the full moon that had emerged over the foothills. The lights behind her gave her the appearance of the Statue of Liberty with fireworks coming out of her head. The three women continued shifting between 3D glasses of Santa, candy canes and Christmas ornaments. “Last year we drove around trying these out with car lights,” Wright-Pulliam recalled as she shifted her attention to the headlights of cars driving past on the highway. “As passengers, of course.” “It was so much fun,” Walker enthused. “We were like a bunch of hippies tripping in the ’60s.” As of Saturday night the Botanical Garden was still scrambling to put the last 15,000 of the 60,000 lights up, said Balint. They will include some cascading lights, similar to those outside Sue Bridgman Florist on Warm Springs Road.

“I think we might have a light-decorating competition next year,” he added.

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oliday time is upon us once again and, just in case you misplaced this recipe that I had submitted last year, I want to share it with you once more because I think that it is so excellent. I haven’t met anyone yet who doesn’t absolutely rave about it. However, please make sure that you and your guests all drink it in moderation, because it’s so good and goes down so easily that it’s easy to guzzle a lot of it without realizing the effects. If you wish to cut down on the hard liquor amounts, please do. It’ll still be good. And, as always, if any of your guests have driven to your fun event and have maybe enjoyed this nog a bit too much, please make sure that the guests have a designated driver to get them home. I recently heard on NPR that our Ernest Hemingway also had his very own eggnog concoction. His recipe made 1 cup and supposedly consisted of the following: 1 ½ oz. dark rum; ¾ oz. vanilla simple syrup or vanilla liqueur; 1 oz. crème fraiche; and 3 dashes bitters. Shake the given ingredients vigorously with ice in a cocktail shaker, strain into a chilled cocktail glass and top with nutmeg. I might give that a try just for fun. Margot’s Lethal Eggnog Makes 24 Cups Ingredients: 1/2 gal. French vanilla ice cream (softened) 1 pt. whipping cream, whipped 1 pt. rum (white or dark) 1/2 pt. brandy or bourbon (I use bourbon because it’s less sweet tasting)

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Fox Creek Spotlights Artists Who Fly Under the Radar STORY & PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

yn Stallard trotted out her Doggie Madonnas—in poodle and retriever fur. Dianne Taylor brought out a couple sake sets that she crafted in her pottery studio. And Gail Gerry showed off the new faux throws made to resemble rabbit and other furs. The occasion was Fox Creek Interiors annual Girls’ Night Out, and Eric and Susan Seder seized on the opportunity to feature several local artisans, including Whitecloud Mountain gems jeweler Dianne Heiner, hatmaker Peggy Olson, boot wrap designer Rene White and Chic Antiques’ Kathie Ballantyne. “We wanted to expose people to new artisans that people haven’t seen before,” said Susan Seder. Ben Black showed off his Black Box Creations—lovely jewelry boxes made of recycled oak, cherry and walnut. “I go to local woodshops and salvage the materials they don’t use. I also build furniture,” said Black, who was inspired by his father, Roger Black, a carpenter. “I like to use natural, rather than chemical, finishes. And I want to plant seeds in tree farms to give back.” Stallard, a longtime advocate of the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley, patterned her paintings after Madonna portraits by the likes of Raphael. The result: mother-and-child poodles, mother-and-child retrievers, and more.

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a day to feed her and put her up in a yurt-like ger with one of the horse guide’s families while they made their journey. As a result, they did much of the cooking. “It was an absolute miracle we didn’t get food poisoning. The meat was not refrigerated. It was in cardboard vodka boxes. They didn’t have dish soap. They just rinsed dishes off in the river. And the guide didn’t even have a first-aid kit. The best thing we had was fried bread and lamb— there were no vegetables save for the onions and peppers we ate the first couple days of our journey,” Ward recalled. The reindeer people also offered the Wards an opportunity to ride and milk their reindeer, in addition to offering them reindeer milk curds. “They were very generous to give each of us a cup of fresh, warm reindeer milk tea. It was delicious, compared with the fermented goat milk we had had earlier,” Ward remembered fondly. From throat singing to remote texting The reindeer people not only rely on their reindeer for milk but they use them to transport their teepees and for meat, hides and antlers, the Wards learned. So vital are the deer to the people’s livelihood that they go out at dusk to bring the free-ranging reindeer back to camp. They even take the smaller ones into their teepees at night to protect them from wolves and bandits. Recently, the Dukha began cutting antlers prematurely in their desperation for money. When the reindeer started dying, they reverted to letting them shed their antlers naturally, Ward said. The Wards got to sit outside the shaman’s teepee and listen

to the tribe beat drums and chant as the shaman conducted a funeral. The Mongolians practice throat singing, making up to five sounds at a time. “It sounds similar to our Sacred Harp,” Cindy Ward said, referring to an Appalachian-style of singing that is practiced monthly at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hailey. “They were impressed with Ken’s attempts— he was pretty good at it. We ended up falling asleep listening to it—it was magical.” Next morning the Wards awoke to find the villagers gathered near their campsite, their felt reindeer, decorated reindeer antlers and horns painted with scenes of reindeer and trees placed on colorful handkerchiefs laid on the ground. Zaya, a young woman Cindy had photographed herding reindeer, spoke for the craftsmen in English. Zaya’s family, Ward said, fled political persecution from the Russians and Chinese after Outer Mongolia separated from Inner Mongolia. They ended up in Denver where Zaya attended middle and high school. She eventually returned to Mongolia where she joined the Peace Corps stationed with the reindeer people, fell in love with a reindeer herder and married him. At one point, the people thought she was cursed because she had a miscarriage. But she won them over as she helped them communicate with the few tourists who visit them. “She says, ‘This is the life I want to live. I’m not a city girl. I love the environment. I love my husband,’ ” Ward recounted. Ward has kept up a correspondence with Zaya. “Communication is difficult but in the winter when they bring their reindeer to the southern steppes she can walk several miles, her reindeer with her, and

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occasionally pick up a phone signal and email me short sentences,” Ward said. It was Zaya who informed the Wards of the herders’ desperate need for a reliable two-way radio. Their old Russian twoway radio is on its last legs—a 2-year-old boy died because These are some of the trinkets Cindy and Kenny Ward purthey couldn’t get chased from the reindeer people. a message in time to the rural doctor who was an eight-hour adults lose toes, fingers, even ride away. ears to frostbite each winter. Ward hopes to raise about “In lieu of Christmas presents $1,500 to purchase a reliable this year, Ken and I will be doiridium satellite phone system nating money to this fundraising before the herders leave town for effort in our family and friend’s their remote spring and summer names,” said Ward. “I feel very camps. The system would allow driven to help them.” the herders to share warnings of wolf attacks and accidents. Want more info? She’d also like to help them purchase warm socks, gloves, Contact Cindy Ward at 208hats, boots, coats and snow 720-0485 or cindy@findmypants, as several children and corner.com. tws

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Newsed with Vernon Scott Friday 4-5 p.m. Scull Von Rip Rock with Mike Scullion Friday, 6-8 p.m. TBA with Nate Hart Saturday, 5-7 p.m. InversionEDM with Nathan Hudson Saturday, 8-10 p.m. Here Comes Classical Sunday 9-10 a.m.

The Attitude Hour with Alexandra Delis-Abrams Wednesday 10-11 a.m.

Gospel Mash Sunday 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

World at Lunch with Jean Bohl Wednesday, 12-1 p.m.

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

He was dressed all in red and was holding a box, He leaned in and whispered, "I brought you the rocks." His beard was so white, his smile so merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!

Classified Style 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. My wife was asleep next to me in the bed, While visions of sugar-plums danced in her head. Duane “Cash” Holze & Todd “Carry” Holze

I lay there remembering one week ago, The party we had on the day that it snowed. I was already dressed and relaxing downstairs, While my wife was deciding which outfit to wear. When up in our room there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my chair to see what was the matter. Away to the bedroom I flew like a flash, My wife holding jewelry and everything clashed. The light of the lamp caused her red dress to glow, Her new party shoes were all ready to go. She looked like a star in her long evening gown, But without matching jewelry she felt like a clown. And that's when it hit me I knew what to get her, A set of new jewelry to make her feel better. On a budget like mine could I find a selection? That's when I thought of the classified section.

The life of the party, he really fit in, Telling jokes to the guests and sharing a grin. He grabbed a big plate and then added some food, The more that he ate the more jolly his mood. A few sips of nog, then he gave me the sign, To peer in the box, it all sparkled and shined. But before I could look and decide what to choose, He said, "Take it all! It'll match your wife's shoes!"

With all of this jewelry listed for sale, It soon became clear that I just might prevail. There wasn't much time with the guests on the way, Just one simple ad would save the whole day. And then, in a twinkling, I saw one just right, I called up the seller explaining my plight. "There's no way I'll make it, the guests are soon due. Unless," I suggested, "you'd like to come too."

He took off from the party as quick as he came, Without taking payment or leaving his name. It was quite the event I will never forget, To receive such a gift from a man I just met. As I drifted to sleep, I remembered that eve, And how one simple man could make you believe. I can still hear his words as he drove out of sight,

"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a Good-Night."

Our friends then arrived with holiday cheer, There were Rubies and Emeralds, Diamonds and Pearls, Bringing presents, champagne and even some beer. But a jolly old man, he stood out from the rest, Amethysts, Sapphires, Opals and Beryls. His attire was different from all of the guests. From less than a carat that wouldn't cost much, To the very expensive I wouldn't dare touch.

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Deliver tortillas, chips, bread, misc. from Carey to Stanley & everything in between. $40,00. Or, with 2 trailers and a pick up: $58,000. NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS for Full-Time Jobs of:

• Administrative Assistant (Communications Dept) Application Deadline 1/8/14 @ Midnight • Administrative Assistant (Student Services Dept) Application Deadline 1/15/14 @ Midnight Visit our WEBSITE for: • LIST OF OPEN JOBS • DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS • BENEFIT PACKAGE DETAILS • ONLINE APPLICATIONS To be considered for the above posted jobs, a fully completed online application is required for each job. To receive an email notification of job opportunities, apply online for our Job Notification System. www.blaineschools.org (208) 578-5000 jobs@blaineschools.org A Veteran’s Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer **02**

The Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse in Jackson Wyoming Is accepting RESUMES for Chef De Cuisine. Year round posistion full salary and benefits package. Must be self motivated organized LEADER who works closely with Executive Chef / Owners. Must posess classic culinary skills and be creative and be up for the task. Please email resumes to milliondollarcow@qwestoffice.net Busy Ketchum Salon is seeking a hairdresser/nail technician. 208-7271708

11 business op Concession Stand Opportunity at Rotarun for the Winter Season! Send resume and proposal to RotarunSkiArea@gmail.com to begin the conversation. Choose Your Hours, Your Income and Your Rewards - I Do! Contact: Kim Coonis, Avon Independent Sales Representative. 208-720-3897 or youravon.com/kimberlycoonis

Call Tracy at 208-720-1679 or 208-578-1777. Leave a message, I will call you back

15 education TUTOR. Is your child struggling at school? Extra lessons by an experienced, qualified teacher and excellent motivator. Lynn 208 622 7396 afriteach@yahoo.com

16 health care Rehab, Respite & Elder Care Companionship top priority Jordana Bryan 208 308 2600 IrisHouseAlternativeLiving.com

19 services Camas Prairie Storage, Fairfield, Idaho Winter storage units available. Discounted rates, well-maintained and safe. 788-9447 or 727-9447 HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES. -Experience, Recommendations, Responsible, free estimates available in areas Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, Warm Spring, Sun Valley call:208720-5973 or beatrizq2003@hotmail. com Deck Refurbishing, sanded and restained or painted. Reasonable rates. 720-7828 Alterations - Men’s, woman’s and children. Fast and efficient. Call 7208164 Twin Falls Train Shop & Hobbies trains and parts, lionel trains, repairs. Consignment, buy, sell, and trade. 144 Main Ave. S., Twin Falls, Idaho. Call Simon at 208-420-6878 for more info. Professional Window Washing and maintenance. Affordable rates. 7209913. Books can change the life of another person, so if you have some that are taking up space, and would like to donate them, call Fabio at 7883964 and we’ll pick them up for free. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little ladies will pack’em and stack’em and the mighty men will load’em and totem. We’ll even do the dreaded move out clean. Call 721-3543 for your moving needs. JACK OF ALL TRADES - One call does it all, whether your job be big or small. Drywall, paint, small remodels, maintenance, tiling, woodwork, elec-

trical plumbing, framing, etc. Don’t stall, give a call, 720-6676.

20 appliances Electric stove white, great cond. $200. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail.com or lv msg 7203431. Bosch dishwasher,white $200. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@ gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431.

21 lawn & garden Thank you from the Black Bear Ranch Tree Farm for another successful season! See you in the Spring!

22 art, antiques and collectibles Hundreds of basketball cards for sale. 1980-2000. Great condition. Well organized. $275 OBO for all. Call 208-309-1959. Great Christmas gift! Babe Ruth collection! Including 11 FDC Stamps from 1983 and one 22K gold plated baseball card from 1996. $45.00. 208-309-1959. During the Christmas season, Vee Riley will be showing and selling her paintings of 25 years. Oils, oil sticks, pastels and watercolors. Call 208721-2432 to make an appointment. Antique small table. 12’ wide by 18’ tall. beautiful end table. 309-0917 Antique MFG Enterprise meat grinder. $200. 309-0917 Two western prints with frames. one $45 other $50. 309-0917 Antique office chair by Marble Chair Co. $150. 309-0917 Antique rocking horse. Very unique. $100 720-2509 SUPER CHRISTMAS GIFTS: Original and unusual artworks - three original Nancy Stonington watercolors, varied sizes and prices from $500 $1,000. Also an unusual poster from the Sunshine Mine’s 100th anniversary, nicely framed $150. Call Ann (208) 726-9510

lv msg 720-3431. Large, beautiful designer armoire, could hold up to a 45’ tv, or great for storage. Retailed for $3,000 asking $600. Must see! 309-0917 Unique beautiful, solid round table. 36’ by 29’ high. Great breakfast or game table. Must see! $125. 3090917 Twin bed. Mattress, boxspring, frame, and designer solid wood headboard. $200. 309-0917 Chair - Wood Chair from Cost Plus World Market “Sevilla”, really nice in dark wood. Excellent condition. $40. For Picture, Google: “cost plus sevilla chair”, call: 721-2144 The Trader is now accepting consignments for furniture, home accessories and collectibles. Call Linda at 208-720-9206. Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566

25 household Hammok stand for sale. $10. Large, green steel. Call 541-4000637. Brass 4 piece fireplace set $30 6221622 Older elk head, great condition. $295 720-1146 Front door w/frame - mullioned arch window, 36”x80” $100. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail. com or lv msg 720-3431. Bath vanity w/white sink&faucet, 3 drawers/2 doors,marble top $100. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@ gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431. New Moen shower head & tub faucet w/adaptor $60 (both stainless). Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@ gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431. Kohler toilet, Kohler kitchen sink 33x22 each $50 - both white. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail. com or lv msg 720-3431. Banana, Jute, Sisal area rugs - 4’ x 6’ and 6’ x8’. Both for $150. Retail is

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cost All Line Ads 20 words or less are FREE in any category. After that, it is 17.5¢/per word. Add a photo, logo or border for $7.50/per week in b/w, or $45 for full color. Classified Display Ads are available at our open rate of $10.98/column inch $1,200. 309-1088 Nice, warm, low operating cost far infrared heaters for sale. Two sizes. Call 788-2012

26 office furniture Turnstone Office Furniture. 2 offices, 1 reception, oval conference table/chairs, 6 file cabinets. Contemporary, light maple, excellent condition. Original purchase over $9K. Selling complete for $5K OBO. leigh@jeshmanlaw.com

28 clothing Lands End Girls medium ski outfit. Lt. pink with grey and white piping. Jacket, pants, 2 hats, gloves. VERY NICE $70 622-1622 Carhartt Men’s Quilt Lined Duck Coverall 34 waist regular length. Has paint stain on front, but is in very good condition otherwise. $50. 7889475

32 construction/bldg. 6.5 hp 15 gall Craftsman Shop Vacuum and accessories. Great condition. Asking $85. Call Jim 788-2770 Ann Sacks tile, white marble 6x3” 4 boxes+ $50. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431. Some cherry Kraft maid cabinets. Lower and upper corner, pull out 12” wide, fridge high, full depth pantry, some othe upper and lowers. Complete island with heavy stone top. Come and make an offer. 720-2509

34 cameras 1970’s Vivitar 35mm camera. With 2 lenses, electronic flash, book, and bag. Great working condition. $115. Call 309-1959. NO TEXTS. Sony Handycam 8mm video camera w/ extra battery, cords, etc. for sale. Great condition. $125 OBO. Call 309-1959. NO TEXTS. CAMERA - OLYMPUS OM77af SLR Camera (not digital) $75. Includes 2

24 furniture Two rustic pine armoires, $400 each. One is 39 wide, 23 deep, 70 high; one is 48 wide, 24 deep, 80 tall. Call 788-1953 or email for photos:jenniferdiehl@cox.net Sofa (88”) and love seat (74”) for sale. Hunter Green color. $175. Call 721-7246. 7’ sofa/matching chair (neutral-beige/grey $350. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431. Round coffee table $45 (glass top/ walnut base & trim). Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431. Pine shelf unit - $75. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431. Victorian desk $200. Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail.com or

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37 electronics RAZER Black Widow Ultimate Gaming Keyboard for PC in original box. Great condition, lightly used. $75. 788-9475 RAZER Naga Expert MMO Gaming Mouse, in original box. Lightly used. $40. 788-9475 Day 1 edition XBox 1 - still in box $600. Call 720-5136 Smart Cover for iPad Mini, baby blue. Brand new in box at half price. $20 720-2509 HP 13X PRINTER black ink CARTRIDGE. Opened box but never used. Wrong cartridge for my printer. $120 retail. Yours for $20 720-2509 XBOX 360 Games - gently used, all rated M. Red Dead Redemption 3-part package (game, map & level book) - $20 OBO; Gun - $10 OBO; Viking, Battle for Asgard - $10 OBO; Conan - $10 OBO; and Turock - $10 OBO. Call 309-1566

40 musical Drum Set: Full Size 5-Piece Metallic Green w/Cymbals, Drum Pedal, Drumsticks, & Throne. Like new. Normally $750 selling for $400. 7881953 Professional Unionized Performer, Vivian Lee Alperin, now accepting students for voice, piano and drama. Children and beginners especially welcome. 720-6343 or 727-9774. ROSEWOOD MUSIC - Vintage, collectibles and pawn, instrument repair and restoration. Why leave the Valley?! Call Al at 481-1124 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. 1-208-838-3021 Rehearsal Space for Bands Available - area has heat and restrooms. Call Scott at 727-1480. Guitar and drum lessons available for all levels of musicians. Our studio or yours. Call Scott at 727-1480.

42 firewood/stoves $75.00 for just less than a 1/2 cord of great dry firewood. You haul. 7887790 / 720-7656. Custom, pewter color, heavy Fireplace Screen, 2 door, must see, 42” wide, 29” high. $300 720-2509

48 skis/boards, equip. Salomon Powder Skis, 164cm with Salomon Bindings, used only a few times. $300 788-1953 POC Race Helmet, Small, Silver, $100. Like new - great Christmas gift! 788-1953 Ski Race Protective Gear for U12 year: Scott RC Jr. Leg Guards, $50; POC Aluminum Chin Guard, $40; Scott Pole Guards/Hand Protectors, $25. Like new. 788-1953 Volkl Tiger Shark, silver, red, white. 175cm. 10 foot radius. 105-73121mm. Just tuned. Marker bindings. $250. in Ketchum.alanjohn@ hawaii.edu. Dalbello womens kryzma with I.D. liner. Brand new, in box. Retail $695, sell for $275. 309-1088 2013 Volkl Code Speedwall S. 173cm. Brand new with marker DIM 16 binding. Retail $1235, sell for $600. 309-1088

50 sporting goods Treadmill for sale Weslo Cadence C44 $125 208-358-3415 Complete set of golf clubs, hand cart and bag. Exceptional condition. $150. Call 721-7246. Like new Salomon Nordic Skate Boots size 8 $75. Call Jim 788-2770 Rocky Mountain Element 50. 18”

Medium. Fox fork & shock XT/LX Drivetrain. Formula hydraulic brakes, Mavic 317 wheel set. Mechanic owned and maintained. Pristine condition. New $3,000 - asking $995. Call Greg at 721-0188. TERRA SPORTS CONSIGNMENT is accepting all gear. Ketchum is the best place to sell. Check our website for info. www.terrasportsconsignment.com New K2 Aftershock- with Marker Bindings- Limited BMW Edition 174cm MSRP $900 Now $299 Ketchum Pawn 208-726-0110 BuySell Trade Ski Equipment Weight bench and treadmill. Call for info. 720-5153 Masi Road Bike for sale - excellent condition. $1,000. Call for more info 208-720-5127 We pay cash for quality bicycles, fly fishing and outdoor gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110.

54 toys (for the kids!) POC Race Helmet, Small, Silver, $100. Like new - great Christmas gift! 788-1953 Ski Race Protective Gear for U12 year: Scott RC Jr. Leg Guards, $50; POC Aluminum Chin Guard, $40; Scott Pole Guards/Hand Protectors, $25. Like new. 788-1953 LEGO Star Wars: complete inventoried sets in original boxes, used. MagnaGuard Starfighter 7673/$45. AT-TE Walker 7675/$115. Republic Fighter Tank 7679/$99. Republic Gunship 7676/$175. Republic Attack Shuttle 8019/$65. Lego The Twilight 7680/$99. Corporate Alliance Tank Droid 7748/$20. 788-9475 TRANSFORMERS in original boxes that have been opened, with all pieces in tact, including instructions. $15/each. Perceptor, Crankcase, Lockdown, Cliffjumper, Battleblade Bumblebee. $10/each. Jazz, Reverb, Brawn and Sideswipe. $5/each. Deception, Jolt, Bumblebee and Turbo Tracks. 788-9475

56 other stuff for sale AVON PRODUCTS.-www. youravon.com/beatriz5 PRODUCTOS AVON: Puedes ver los catalogos y hacer tus pedidos en www.youravon.com/beatriz5 o al telefono 720-5973. Green Weber Spirit 2 burner natural gas BBQ in great shape, $125. Call 721-2509 Duncane SS 3 burner propane BBQ w/ infrared rotisserie and side burner. $150. Call 720-2509 Double half barrel charcoal grill on countertop high stand with expanded metal grill and raised warming rack. $100 721-2558

chicken coop, woodstove. On 3 lots in town, walk to bars and restaurants. 1,792 sf, 2-story, propane, city water and sewer. Call 208-329-3109. Owner carry.

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For Sale in Hailey: $195,000 2bdrm 2ba 2car garage. Granite counters, GFA, energy efficient twnhm at Sweetwater Community ‘on the park’ location w/ northern mtn views! Luxury at a low cost! 917 Heartland. Call Today! Karen and Sue, Realtors, Sweetwater Community Realty, 208.788.2164 www.SWHRealty.com

For Sale in Hailey: $$245,000 3bed/2.5bath/3car garage/1606sf, Granite counters, GFA, Spacious with natural light townhouse at Sweetwater Community. Quality and Class in this well appointed home. Call Today! Karen and Sue, Realtors, Sweetwater Community Realty, 208.788.2164 www.SWHRealty.com Upstairs Snowcreek Condo. 2/2, loft, original condition facing north, pool, hot tub, furnished. Price reduced to $317,000. Windermere Penny 208-309-1130 Sun Valley - Snowcreek Condo townhome 2/2, loft, plus private garage. Amenities - pool, hot tub, Pavilion. Walk to everything. $425,000. Windermere Penny 208-309-1130 Ketchum - Ptarmigan condo, reverse 2/2.5. Walk to River Run, town, bike path. U/g parking, 2 storage lockers. $339,000 Windermere Penny 208-309-1130 Ketchum - Timbers 3/3 condo plus u/g private garage. Baldy views, walk into town. Highend furnishings/audio, move-in ready. $695,000 Windermere Penny 208-309-1130 Sweetwater • Hailey, ID

60 homes for sale East Fork - Cabin-like home .72 acre, privacy trees. 3/2, garage, carport, large yard. Tons of room to upgrade. $395,000 Windermere Penny 208-309-1130 HUNTING-FISHING out your back door. 2 homes/5 bed/3 bath on 4.43 acres in Buhl, ID., $395,000. MLS#98534971, 1000 Springs Realty, Call Judy 208-539-9926 SALMON RIVER: 2+1 log home, studio +1, bunkhouse, 2-car garage (1,500-sf total living), 3-stall barn on 3.14 level fenced acres w/350ft river-frontage, 80-miles north of Ketchum w/hunting, fishing, riding @ $199,900. Adjacent 3.76 level fenced acres w/350-ft river frontage available @ $119,900. Both parcels (6.9-acres + improvements) @ $299,900. Betsy Barrymore Stoll, Capik & Co. 208-720-4455. Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath mountain lodge-style home on nearly 2 acres 3.6 miles west of Stanley (Crooked Creek Sub.). Asking $495,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 Fairfield - 3bd/1ba, big fenced yard, fire pit, 2-car garage, outbuildings,

Spectacular Williams Lake, Salmon, ID 2BR 2BA 120’ lakefront cabin see www.lakehouse.com ad #1418 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.

Started with 49 Homes 48 SOLD • 1 Under Contract Sweetwater Townhomes KEYS TO NEW HOMES COMING SOON. Pricing Available Soon, Call or Stop by For More Information. Green Neighborhood www.SweetwaterHailey.com Village open 7 days a week (208) 788-2164 Sales, Sue & Karen Sweetwater Community Realty

70 vacation property Great Christmas gift for the entire family. One week in a furnished 2Br/2 Bath condo, sleeps 6, at The Cliffs, Kauai, Hawaii. This is “Fee Simple” “ meaning you hold a “Deed: to a unit at this location/ It is also an easy exchange to other places in the world. Value $25,000. asking $5,000. 208788-2566 www.grantbets@aol.com

Twin Falls on Blue Lakes next to DL Evans. 1500 sf+, main and basement. New paint/carpet. Sale $350,000 or lease. 425-985-2995 Hailey - River Street. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY to build on 3, 7 or full block plus alley. Zoned H/B. Windermere Penny 208-3091130

73 vacant land ONLY 2 acre lot/Phase II., Allows horses. Gorgeous views, community park and water in Griffin Ranch. $335,000 OBO. 425-985-2995 Contractors/commuters Metal Shop w/Studio. Deep well, septic, on 5 acres. 7 miles N. Shoshone. Info: Call (208) 731-7763 ALL lots in Tews Ranch Subdivion on Highway 20 REDUCED 50%.. Has electricity & phone. Call Canyon Trail Realty 208-731-7022 REDUCED! 19 river front acres, 4 miles S. of Mackay. Fenced, fishing, wildlife, views, gorgeous!. $110,000. photos available jjgrif@gmail.com. 208-726-3656. 50% REDUCTION SALE by owner - 2.5 acre lots near Soldier Mountain Resort and Golf Course. Great skiing, underground power and telephone completed in scenic subdivision. $24,500. 720-7828. SALMON RIVER: 3.76 level fenced acres w/350-ft river frontage, 80-miltes north of Ketchum w/fishing, hunting, riding @ $119,900. Adjacent 2+1 log home, studio +1, bunkhouse, 2-car garage (1,500-sf total living), 3-stall barn on 3.14 level fenced acres w/350-ft river-frontage, 80-miles north of Ketchum @ $199,900. Both parcels (6.9-acres + improvements) @ $299,900. Betsy Barrymore Stoll, Capik & Co..208720-4455. Hagerman. Vacant lot in North view mature sub-division with own well system. Poor health forces sell. Great neighborhood. Hot springs, Snake River and bird hunting near surrounding area. $29,000, owner consider carry paper. 208-788-2566

77 out of area rental Great house for rent, Fairfield. 6’ privacy fence. Pets welcome. Reduced rent to $550. Call for info 208727-1708 2bd, 1ba home on Salmon River Furnished - $650 month plus utilities. No smoking. First, last and deposit, pets neg. References requested. Located across from Old Sawmill Station between Stanley and Challis with easy access to River. Call Denise at 788-2648.

78 commercial rental Bellevue Main Street 254 sq-ft to 1193 sq-ft Office/Retail & Fully Operational Bank 2619 Sq-ft, Allstar Properties, Jeff, 578-4412 Ketchum Main Street Office/Retail 1946 sq-ft, Allstar Properties, Jeff 578-4412 Cold Springs Business Park 2 Shop/ Storage Spaces across from St. Luke’s Hospital & US 75. Space H: 1120sf with 7’bay door, small office, bathroom; Space C: 480 sf with full bay door access,office, bath. Great rates for winter or long term 622-5474 or emil@sun valleyinvestments.com PARKER GULCH COMMERCIAL RENTALS - Ketchum Office Club: Lower Level #2-198sf, #4-465sf. Call Scott at 471-0065.

81 hailey rentals 3 BD/2 BA duplex, Just remodeled! No smoking, pet possible, avail early April. $1100/month + utils. Brian at 208-720-4235 or check out www. svmlps.com Nightly/weekly/monthly! 2 BD/1 BA condo, fully furnished/outfitted. Prices vary depending on length of stay. 208-720-4235 or check out www.svmlps.com

82 ketchum rentals Warm Springs- Limelight 2+bunkroom, 2 bath, furnished, balcony, bus, pool, laundry, parking, bike path. Long Term $1200/mth, utilities. Penny 309-1130 1 Blk from post office, unfurnished home with lots of space & storage. Fenced back yard. $1800 Rent negotiable for good tenants! 208-3091222

85 short-term rental Short\term fully furnished 3bdrm 2 bath , Great Hailey location. Call 208-788-5362 or email scottmileyroofing@gmail.com

89 roommate wanted Roommate wanted. Mature, moderate drinking, no drugs. 2bd available for 1 person. North Woodside home. $350 + utilities. Wi-fi available. Dog possible, fenced yard. 720-9368. Looking for someone to share the cost of living these days? Say it here in 20 words or less for free! e-mail classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax to 788-4297

90 want to rent/buy I need a 1bd/1ba for rent--$700. Preferably in Ketchum vicinity. Have well behaved, non-shedding 9 year old toy poodle. Long term lease desired. Furnished or unfurnished. Call Margot 208-721-3551

100 garage & yard sales List Your Yard Sale (20 words or less is always free) ad and get a Yard Sale Kit for only $9.99. Your kit includes 6 bright 11 x 17 signs, 6 bright letter-size signs, 100 price stickers, 10 balloons, free tip book. What are you waiting for? Get more bang for your buck when you list your ad in The Weekly Sun!

201 horse boarding Barn for Rent - 2 stalls w/ 12’ x 36’ runs. Small pasture area, large round pen, hay shed, storage area, heated water. North Hailey near bike path. $200 a month per horse. Call 7882648 Horse Boarding available just south of Bellevue; experienced horse person on premises; riding adjacent to property. Shelter and Pasture available. Reasonably priced. Call 7883251.

302 kittens & cats Cat in Hulen Meadows needing a home. Currently homeless. Cute, orange/white adult male. Call 541400-0637 for more information. Please call Edna Benziger 914319-0692. Blessings and gratitude Big Fluffy Female Kitty needs home; indoor/outdoor. Great w/kids; potty trained (will go outside too). Great mouser. Move forces finding a new home. Free to a good home. 208721-0447.

303 equestrian Longhorn Roping Saddle. Fully tooled, some silver with 15.5 inch seat. Excellent conditino. $450 firm. Call 208-774-5431 Shoeing & Trimming: Reliable, on time. If you don’t like my work, don’t pay. (208) 312-5165 Farrier Service: just trim, no shoeing. Call 435-994-2127

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c l a s s i f i e d a d pa g e s • d e a d l i n e : n o o n o n M o n d ay • c l a s s i f i e d s @ t h e w e e k ly s u n . c o m River Sage Stables offers first class horse boarding at an active kid and adult friendly environment, lessons available with ranch horses. Heated indoor arena and many other amenities included. Please contact Katie (208) 788-4844.

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.

400 share the ride Need a Ride? http://i-way.org is Idaho’s source for catching or sharing a ride! For more information or help with the system, visit www.mountainrides.org or call Mountain Rides 788.RIDE.

5013c charitable exchange 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 20 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 Winter Writing Groups: Have a writing project you tucked away? Or might you have an idea for one that has has been calling to you? Well, here’s your chance! Weekly groups begin the first week in January! I’m offering various sessions to assist different levels of writing and project demands. If you have an idea for a project and are new to writing, I have the perfect group. For writers needing to move forward with a work-inprogress, then I have the group for you. Private consulting is also available. For more information contact Kate Riley @ 208.447.7808 or http:// www.kateriley.org/. Sculpt Your Inner Goddess – class registration in progress. Call Sarah with Bella Cosa Studio at 721-8045 for details. Limited to eight participants. Ongoing Weekly Writing groups with Kate Riley. Begin or complete your project! 2014 Writing Retreats and more! Visit www.kateriley.org Hot Yoga in the South Valley - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10/donation. Call for location/

504 lost & found Found: Cutting tools and case in parking lot by Stinker Station in Hailey. Call to identify/claim. 720-5720. My wife lost her silver wedding ring of 49 years in the vicinity of Christopher & Co. in Hailey on Nov. 1st. If you found a ring, please call for further description. 208-720-7091

506 i need this NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of the Wood River Valley is looking for volunteers to help with their annual Christmas fundraiser. Ringing of the Bells for Mental Illness. Ringing Bells at all the local grocery stores on the week end of Dec. 14th & 15th., 21st. & 22nd, Dec. 27th & 28th. 2 Hours shifts, 2 people a shift. Call 309-1987 to sign up. Wanted - used nordic ski poles, preferrably SWIX / Carbon Fiber. Call 309-1566 DONATE your books, shelves or unwanted cars that you don’t need any more or are taken up space in your house. Free pick up. 788-3964 NEEDED - Aluminum cans - your donation will support new play ground equipment Hailey. Drop donations off at 4051 Glenbrook Dr., Woodside Industrial Park or call Bob 788-0018 for pick-up.

509 announcements If you need to do any online shopping on Amazon, you can really help out our local schools. Just go to www.smile.amazon.com and search charities, then click Blaine County School District Foundation. You will support local schools and kids every time you shop! The Attitude Doc, Alexandra Delis-Abrams, is giving a FREE holiday gift of a 25 min Attitude Adjustment session, along with a FREE copy

of her book, Attitudes, Beliefs and Choices. Location, dates and times TBA. Call Dr. Alexandra at 720-5875 ASAP to leave your name, number and reserve your FREE appointment time. Reiki 1 workshop, Saturday, Janu. 11, 2014. Call Vee Riley at 208-7212432 or e-mail handsbyvee@hotmail. com for more information. From Margot’s Table to Yours Specializing in Small B&B styled Menus. Parents, enjoy special time with your family and let Margot do the cooking. Contact Margot for all of your cooking needs including special occasions or parties. 208-7213551 margot6@mindspring.com or blog.tempinnkeeper.com We pay cash for quality bicycles, fly fishing and outdoor gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110. Are you struggling to make ends meet? Not always enough to pay the bills and buy groceries? The Hunger Coalition is here to help. Hundreds of local families individuals have food on their table and some relief from the daily struggle. Confidential. Welcoming. Supportive. There is no reason to face hunger alone. Call 788-0121 Monday - Thursday or find out more at www.thehungercoalition. org. Have an announcement you’d like to share? Send someone wishes for their special occasion, or list events for your businesses, etc. Say it here in 20 words or less for FREE! E-mail classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax 788-4297.

510 thank you notes NAMI (National alliance on Mental Illness) Wood River valley wants to thank everyone who donated to the Bell Ringing Fundraiser last week end. And thank you to all the volunteers that help with the Bell Ringing.We will still be ringing bells for the next two week ends, so if you missed us last weekend, we still can use your help. Thank you for your caring kindness! Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 20-word thank you note, right here. e-mail your ad to classi-

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512 tickets & travel Frequent trips to Boise. Need something hauled to or from? Call 208-320-3374

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514 free stuff (really!) Just found in the attic, 2 pairs Volant Titanium Skis circa 1999? And also a pair of Volant Chubbs. All with Marker Bindings. Anyone want them? 309-1222 The Attitude Doc, Alexandra Delis-Abrams, is giving a FREE holiday gift of a 25 min Attitude Adjustment session, along with a FREE copy of her book, Attitudes, Beliefs and Choices. Location, dates and times TBA. Call Dr. Alexandra at 720-5875 ASAP to leave your name, number and reserve your FREE appointment time.

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611 trailers 1962 Vintage Airstream like trailer by Avion, 20 ft. Call for more details, $4,700. 788-3674 Small enclosed specialty trailer. Perfect to tow with compact vehicle or small SUV. $2,250. 788-3674

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620 snowmobiles etc. 2005 Polaris 900 RMK & 2006 Polaris 700 RMK snow machines in excellent condition. Low miles, reasonably priced. For all the details call 208-720-3114. 1997 700 RMK - custom paint, skis. Always garaged. $1,500 OBO. Call 208-721-1103. PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your snowmobile needs. Call 208-788-3255

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Learn About the Green Dot Program

The Advocates is hosting an informational seminar to educate the community about the Green Dot Program, which is underway at local high schools. The seminar takes place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., tonight, Dec. 18 at The Community Library in Ketchum. Green Dot is a bystander intervention strategy designed to reduce power-based personal violence: dating, domestic, and child and elder abuse, sexual harassment/violence, stalking and bullying. The Advocates’ education and prevention staff will provide participants with an overview of the program. Green Dot is an innovative, research-based program that was developed at the University of Kentucky. The program is being used across the United States at many colleges, by the military, and in high schools. Green Dot concretely equips students with realistic, actionable bystander intervention tools. Trained students are better prepared to act in situations that could be potentially harmful to others such as bullying and hazing. Adults can support Green Dot-educated youth in our community by becoming informed and committing to be active bystanders. The information is practical and applies to many situations all of us face in our daily lives.

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SUN: Why did you choose this recipe? Gabriel: I wanted to share with people what I am baking these days.

Quick & Easy Gluten-Free Applesauce Muffins by Gabriel Griffin

SUN: How did you get interested in cooking? Gabriel: I watched the cooking channels for awhile and got inspired to cook.

For the home made applesauce: Peel and core 8 apples, any kind you like Chop into big chunks Put in crock pot on low setting Add 1 cup water Squeeze one whole lemon Add 1 tablespoon of cinnamon Do Not Add Sugar! It already comes out sweet! (he says). Leave overnight. Mash in morning.

SUN: How long have you lived in the Wood River Valley? Gabriel: My whole life! SUN: What do you like about the Valley? Gabriel: I like the peace and quiet. I can embrace my inner harmony with cooking. And I see a lot of happy in the birds and animals everywhere and this makes me happy.

Spoon into muffin baking cups and bake 350 degrees for about 15-18 minutes Bring to Miss Atwell’s class. Dictated....typed by his mom Mary Clare Griffin

SUN: Anything else? Gabriel: My mom helped me a lot with teaching me how to cook and clean up, and now I have the hang of it.

Thank you, Gabriel, for your recipe. Enjoy everyone! If you have (or know someone who has) a recipe to share, e-mail chef@theweeklySUN.com

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