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Bob Sanger Pens Three New Books Page 6

Community School Cutthroats Soccer Team Earn National Award

Bob Knoebel Opens Doors for Hispanic Youth

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Blaine County at Cutting Edge of Mindful Schools Page 19

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Elevating Dining STORY &PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK

Jennifer Skinner and her daughter, Raven. COURTESY PHOTO

Ancient Echoes in Modern Practice BY BALI SZABO

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ne day, a press release comes to my computer about the Boise Wisdom Keepers Council and their presentation at the Boise Botanical Garden on Dec. 22. What optimism! The day after the supposed end-of-days, here was a group of people with a marked holistic/spiritual bent confident that the sun will rise on the 21st through the 23rd. Fairfield resident Jennifer Hope Skinner posted the release. She spends quite a bit of time here, bringing her daughter Raven to school in Ketchum, and is trying to start a holistic therapy business in a community that is receptive to alternative methods of thought and action. The Boise event is called Birth 2012, and will be held on the 22nd, on purpose. According to the author of Mayan Cosmogenesis 2012, the Mayans saw the gradual creation of something new, an energy momentum, a shift, and we’re already in it. Jennifer said, “We’re in the beginning stages of a return to the garden state of the earth.” Remember the Age of Aquarius, and Joni Mitchell’s ‘Woodstock,’ which sang of the return to the garden? A group of women who knew each other started B.W.K.C. in January of 2011. Jennifer was quick to point out that several men have contributed their time and/or money to the project. In the spirit of a holistic discipline, this is a cross-cultural approach that incorporates Korean Amma body therapy, acupuncture and Native American ideas. These ideas are a weave of physical reality and the transcendent, so typical of Eastern thought and ‘primitive’ mythologies, a synthesis of the micro and macro aspects of the universe. This is not intellectual, verbal analysis. Jennifer is like a sensitive instrument. In her communication with and treatment of others, she relies on reading energy/vibrational fields which she uses to read our interior maps. She tries to form a vision into the body. Jennifer is a healer. Based on how she reads you, she formulates a nutrition/lifestyle plan that helps you to reach your potential as a human being. She said, “I honor you and your perfection, and hold you in the light of perfection and help you breathe in that perfection. This is a journey toward what Buddhists call ‘our basic goodness.’ If people are imperfect, love them anyway,” she said. Once she sees feelings and tensions surface, she formulates a plan

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John Murcko was praised for elevating dining in Utah, while shepherding more than two dozen Park City restaurants, including The Farm at Canyons, the Waldorf Astoria and Talisker on Main.

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ohn Murcko carries a pocket full of spoons in his chef’s smock. And he’s not afraid to use them. With 19 restaurants on Sun Valley property, he’s reaching into his pocket a lot as he wanders through one restaurant after another, tasting soups and helping himself to tiny nibbles. “These spoons represent quality control,” said Murcko. “Sun Valley has 400 people in food and beverage. You have so many people touching the food you’ve got to be continually testing it to know that it matches the quality you want.” When it comes to quality, Sun Valley’s new director of culinary operations aims high. He’s been a semifinalist for a prestigious James Beard award. And he was named Best Chef in Utah for 2011 by “Salt Lake Magazine,” which also lauded him for having the Best Restaurant in Utah, the Best Restaurant in Park City and for “reinventing” Park City as a dining destination. Now, he’s attempting to turn Sun Valley into a culinary destination. “John’s expertise will help us raise the bar,” said Jack Sibbach, Sun Valley’s director of marketing. “We went through a massive search. And we believe John will create more reason to come to Sun Valley,” said Bruce Fery, chief executive officer of Grand America Hotels & Resorts, which includes Sun Valley. Murcko started his tenure at Sun Valley this fall by huddling for eight weeks with his chefs to brainstorm new menus and write and test new recipes. They traveled through southern Idaho meeting with mushroom pickers near Boise, heirloom potato growers near Twin Falls and lamb ranchers near Carey as they tried to identify foods they could use to add local flavor to their tables. Murcko added sous chefs to the roster; he put restaurant workers through a threeweek training course focusing on such things as proper table service; and he hired a recruiter and trainer to further elevate the service. Then he rebranded Sun Valley’s lodges and other restaurants, giving each its own identity. Murcko looked at the rustic Trail Creek Cabin, where celebrities like Gary Cooper and Ernest Hemingway partied in Sun Valley’s early years, and built a menu featuring “Rocky Mountain cuisine,” such as elk with maple glaze and duck smoked with the sagebrush so prevalent in southern Idaho. He plans to serve those

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The Scenes of a Sun Valley Christmas Story & Photos BY KAREN BOSSICK

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un Valley is alight this Christmas season. Amy Moore and Shannon Jenkins, who come each December

from Salt Lake City, posed for pictures inside the Sun Valley sun sculpture ice carvers carved for Saturday’s Christmas tree lighting. Ever-faithful Santa showed up on his appointed

rounds, pulled by a miniature horse. Hundreds of people walked around checking out 13 Christmas window displays in Sun Valley Village, including these with Russian and Mexican

themes. And the Sun Valley Lodge is bathed in the glow of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights.

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Sun Valley Artist Series Leads Off With Claremont Trio Page 8

Ketchum Named Top Ski Town in National Geographic Page 8

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See Nutcracker On Ice on Christmas Eve BY KAREN BOSSICK

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ention Christmas and the first thing that comes to Alexandra Harten’s mind is “Nutcracker on Ice.” The 15-year-old Community School student can hardly remember a Christmas that she and her friends from the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club weren’t performing in the Christmas Eve show that Sun Valley Resort puts on for the community and resort guests. Harten has been a cartwheeling gingerbread girl, a snowflake, a snow angel, a flower, a Spanish doll, a Russian doll and the Candyland Queen. “The Christmas show is definitely one of my favorite skating events throughout the year,” said the 15-year-old sophomore at Sun Valley’s Community School and a U.S. Figure Skating gold medalist. “Often it snows during the performance and skating with all the snow and the spotlights—it’s magical. And the crowd is huge.” “It’s a fun tradition,” added this year’s Candyland Queen, Ali Butler, who has appeared in the show for as many years. “It’s good for the locals and something different for the people

who visit.” Harten and Butler will join about 60 members of the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club and several professional skaters in presenting the show that has become a Christmas Eve tradition in Sun Valley. Community School senior and U.S. Figure Skating double gold medalist and regional bronze medalist Shayna Moellenberg will skate the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy, while double gold medalist Nicole Pratt and Telar McClure will perform as assistant sugar plum fairies. The free show, choreographed by Gia Guddat, will start about 5:30 p.m. at Sun Valley’s outdoor ice rink. Sun Valley will serve complimentary cocoa, coffee, cider and cookies beginning at about 5 p.m. The Sun Valley Carolers will offer a few carols prior to the show. Fireworks and a torchlight parade featuring Sun Valley Ski School instructors on Dollar Mountain will follow the ice show. Santa will greet youngsters and Sun Valley will open the rink to free skating following the performance. The last two shows have included appearances by 2010 Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek.

Lysacek, who also skates in a couple of Sun Valley ice shows each summer, praised Sun Valley’s ice skating on The Travel Channel’s new show, “Instant Christmas,” which looks at how Christmas is celebrated in places like Sun Valley, Colonial Williamsburg, the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego and the Biltmore Mansion. Lysacek said Sun Valley has become like a second home to him. “I’m so accustomed to competing and training indoors—to be able to get outside and feel the wind in your face and see the stars in the sky adds another level to the figure skating for the stars in the show,” he said. Kevin Landry, who recently moved from Massachusetts to work for Sun Valley Resort, will help with the spotlights. “I think the show is going to be amazing—they’ve got some good talent,” he said. “What’s really fun is skating while they’re practicing for the show—it adds another dimension.” Andrea Nelson said she is glad her daughter Alexandra Harten skates in “Nutcracker on Ice” every year. “It gives us an excuse so we don’t have to leave Sun Valley and go spend Christmas else-

where,” she said. “I can’t imagine Christmas elsewhere. You see the lights, then you go to Sun Valley and you see a Christmas card come alive with the Sun Valley Carolers in their Dickens costumes and the skaters performing ‘The Nutcracker.’ Being in Sun Valley is the closest you can get to living in a Christmas card.”

Stroll Through In town for the Christmas holidays? Don’t forget to stroll through Sun Valley Village viewing ice sculptures and window decorations. Pick up a passport at any one of the shops and get it stamped at each of the 13 windows featuring Christmas celebrations throughout the world for a free bag of peppermint bark. A gingerbread recreation of Sun Valley is on view in Sun Valley’s Boiler Room. And children are invited to build their own gingerbread houses from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Boiler Room. Cost for the gingerbreadbuilding party is $30 and will include refreshments. John and Leslie Mauldin and Jed Moss will present Sun Valley’s 5th annual Classical Christmas Concert at 7:30 pm.

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Alex Harten once did cartwheels on ice as a cartwheeling gingerbread gal in “Nutcracker on Ice.” COURTESY PHOTO

Friday at the Sun Valley Opera House. Appearing with them will be the Hatvani Chamber Ensemble and the Sun Valley Carolers. Tickets are available at the Sun Valley Recreation Office in the Sun Valley Village. Sun Valley is expecting a full house for the Christmas holidays. Resort officials hope that early season snows that have blanketed the mountain without much help from Sun Valley’s large arsenal of snow guns will translate into an additional 30,000 more skier days—or 410,000 skier days—this year. tws

Experience a Small Universe of Life If you missed Braden Jon Anderson’s terrariums at the 2012 Papoose Club’s Holiday Bazaar, not to worry, because Anderson will exhibit all of his fanciful ornamental terrariums and more Dec. 20-23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the inaugural Holiday Artist Collective in the Colonnade Building at Sun Valley Road and Walnut Street in

Ketchum. His exhibition at the Holiday Artist Collective will reflect an array of his unique terrarium designs, from specialty teardrop glass mini-terrariums to large terrascapes. Anderson can create specialized terrariums. For more info, visit www. BradenJon.com or call 310-849-3411.

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Sanger Pens Gun Books STORY & PHOTO BY KAREN BOSSICK

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ou can be sure firearms are going to be taking a drubbing after the recent shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Before you make up your mind on the issue, you might want to take a look at three new gun books by a retired Hailey pediatric oral/dental surgeon. Roger Sanger recently coauthored a trilogy of books for Shooting Sportsman Magazine, a magazine for those interested in hunting pheasants, chukars, ducks and other birds. The books are “Gun Book for Boys,� “Gun Book for Girls� and “Gun Book for Parents.� They’re available locally at Silver Creek Outfitters and online. “The publishers realized that there is a market for children— an impressive one,� said Sanger, who serves on the board of St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center. “Sooner or later our children encounter firearms and these books are the ideal tool to help prepare adults for that encounter. The books are non-political and non-confrontational and explain a sometimes-polarizing subject in an easily understood conversational tone.� The books, written by Sanger, Silvio Calabi and Steve Helsley, remind us that guns have been a part of American history and culture since English colonists landed at Jamestown in the 1600s. America’s Industrial Age was spurred by gunmakers; the Wild West was settled by fur trappers and others whose guns fed and protected them. Sanger’s books also explore the realities of guns, common misconceptions and emphasize shooting safety and proper use of guns. “They’re not so much about how to shoot but how to be responsible,� Sanger said. There’s also a section on careers involving guns, including gunsmiths, gun instructors, gun engravers and careers in the military. We tell the story of a five-time Olympic gold medalist in skeet shooting who started out shooting

target practice as a youngster.� Many youth today are inquisitive about the history, technology, sport and care of guns. But they haven’t been raised in a family where the parents have a background in guns and shooting, Sanger noted. “In the old days, schools had rifle ranges—they still do in a few places like Wyoming. We’re lucky in that we have Sun Valley Gun Club and the Hurtig Shooting Center at Ohio Gulch where guns and certified instruction are available to youth and their parents.� Sanger, a gun buff since he was a youngster growing up in the Midwest, learned responsible use of guns in Eagle Scouts. He since has frequented countless gun shows and historical events involving guns. His own gun collection includes a couple of guns dating back to the Civil War. Sanger’s interests also led him to co-author two additional books, in addition to his three new ones. One is “Rigby—A Grand Tradition,� about Rigby guns, which are the stuff of colonial safari adventure. The book also takes a look at Rigby’s famous owners, including Gen George Custer, Winston Churchill and the Maharajas of India. The second—“Hemingway’s Guns—The Sporting Arms of Ernest Hemingway�—was inspired by Picabo rancher Bud Purdy who wanted Sanger to research two guns that Papa had given him as a gesture of friendship. One was a shotgun; another, a gun from Africa. “Another African gun just sold for $330,000,� Sanger said. “One belonging to Teddy Roosevelt sold for a million.� Sanger contends in the books that the guns Hemingway owned, which included a Thompson submachine gun, two Winchesters and a Beretta, were as interesting as the man himself and that they tell us much about him. “One of Hemingway’s guns now hangs in the Pioneer Saloon, thanks to the research in tws the book,� he added.

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December 19, 2012

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any of us embrace gift bags as a less wasteful take on gift wrapping. Saved and reused, one bag takes the place of lots of gift wrap, but eventually these bags get tears or are just too worn to be festive. It may seem like time to toss them in the mixed-paper recycling bin but, unfortunately, many have a plastic coating, meaning they can’t be recycled. The good news is that they can still be used in a number of ways. If you cut the bag down the side into flat sheets, these colorful drawer liners will make you smile every time you dig into the kitchen junk drawer. These liners are good for keeping your snowy Sorels from puddling your gym locker, too. Valentine’s

Day is approaching, so give the kids a stack of old gift bags to upcycle into cards (with matching envelopes). Large gift bags will provide sheets large enough for textbook wrappers. Trace the book (front, spine and back), add an inch or two along the top, bottom and side edges, and then cut out the shape. Fold the top and bottom flaps in, and trim to accommodate the spine. Finish by folding the side flaps in. Finally, if the bag is too far gone for anything else, wad it up and use it for packing material. Have a question or want to write your own ERCbeat? Contact the Environmental Resource Center at 208.726.4333 or reduce@ercsv.org. tws

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ERC Announces New Board Members from Washington, D.C., who has his eye on energy matters. Richardson enjoys fishing and skiing and especially appreciates seeing bald eagles from his kitchen window. He is married with 2twogrown children. James Gillespie is a landscape architect and partner in Native Landscapes and came to the Valley six years ago. James loves backcountry skiing and Nordic racing. He is married and the father of three teenagers. The ERC is excited about adding the talents of these well-respected members of our community to our board, and to be moving forward in new directions. For information about the ERC, please call 208.726.4333 or visit ercsv.org.

The Environmental Resource Center (ERC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the board of directors. The new additions have already demonstrated their enthusiasm for the ERC’s mission and are well qualified to help steer the ERC, based on their proven business acumen and passion for the environment. Guy Cherp, vice president of Cox Communications, is a native of Colorado. His interests range from fishing and hunting to mountain biking and skiing. He has three children who he is teaching to love the environment as much as he does. Alan Richardson is an attorney and retired trade association executive

Platelet Rich Plasma and Sports Medicine St. Luke’s Center for Community Health will present A Brown Bag Health Talk: “Platelet Rich Plasma and Sports Medicine” from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m., this Wednesday, Dec. 19. The use of platelet rich plasma therapy, or PRP, to treat knees, shoulders and muscle strain injuries, is making headlines. Join Glen Shapiro, M.D.,

An Ode To The Sandwich BY BALI SZABO

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e are a country of sandwiches. They have become part of our culinary and national heritage. Other cultures have them, but lack our dazzling regional variety. It’s food for a casual on-the-go society, and it’s very democratic. Many were made popular by the poor—New Orleans’ po’ boy, Philadelphia’s hoagie and dozens of others—affordable and often nutritious, and they defined a culture, a neighborhood, a city, a region and even the country. Everybody loves them—the 1 Percenters, the 47 Percenters and the other anonymous 52 Percenters. Atheists and anti-Semites can be found at a good Jewish deli. Our love for the sandwich transcends gender, ethnic groups, race, religion, class and political boundaries. A good sandwich shop (not always a deli) is a melting pot of movie stars, moguls and the day laborer on his lunch break. It can be, and is, eaten anywhere without the accoutrements of fine dining, although a great sandwich makes for fine eating. On my drive to Denver, I stopped for the night in Rawlins, Wyo. There was a bar and grill not far from my fleabag motel. I don’t look to dine out when I’m alone, and I disdain chains because I know what they serve. They are popular for that very same reason—predictability, for better or worse. It was the eve of Veterans Day and there wasn’t a soul in the brightly lit place. They weren’t afraid to light it because it was very clean. The menu was an eclectic American/ Mexican hodgepodge, standard

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freezer-supplied appetizers, and looked to be mostly edible. The sandwich board listed the Philly cheesesteak, somewhat of a rarity in the West, but one of my loves, so I ordered it. When it arrived, I examined it and recognized it as food, and knew I wouldn’t starve to death. To my amazement the French fries were made from real potatoes, another rarity, though the cook could have used some pointers on the proper frying of fresh potatoes. As for the sandwich, if you tried to serve this version in Philadelphia, you’d be drawn and quartered and facing a felony charge. So what is a proper, or at the very least passable, Philly cheesesteak sandwich? It starts with a good Italian 8-inch-long tubular bread roll, the backbone of every sub, grinder, po’ boy, hero, hoagie or guinea (Italian). It’s sliced lengthwise, but not all the way through. Paper-thin shaved steak (unavailable in our

orthopedic surgeon, to learn about this cutting-edge approach to orthopedic and sports medicine. The talk will be held at St. Luke’s Clinic, Carbonate Rooms, Hailey. All Brown Bag lectures are free and no pre-registration is required. Please call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs. 727-8733.

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Sun Valley Artist Series Leads Off With Claremont Trio BY KAREN BOSSICK

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he Sun Valley Artist Series returns for its fourth season, which starts Dec. 30, with lower ticket prices and a new format that includes wine pourings from Frenchman’s Gulch Winery and light appetizers at B. Restaurant and Bar. The concerts themselves will feature a variety of artists, from the Claremont Piano Trio to Pearl Django, one of the more popular groups at the Sun Valley Jazz Festival, according to Series Director Steve Gannon. “I was researching other artist series and noticed that a very sophisticated artist series back East kept its prices simple with one ticket price, rather than different prices depending on the artist. So I thought: Why not keep it simple: $24 for adults and $10 for youth. It makes it more accessible,� said Susan Spelius Dunning, the series artistic director. Cellist Ben Hong—one of the most popular performers the series has featured—will be back, along with pianist Peter Henderson. Two of the new performers this season—the Claremont Piano Trio and pianist Rieko Aizawa—are comprised of beautiful young women who Dunning hopes will be inspiring to the young women in the Valley. “Rieko Aizawa, a Japanese pianist, is absolutely amazing—powerful, sensitive, strong. We had a hard time booking her because she is booked every weekend in major cities,� said Dunning. “And the Claremont Piano Trio is comprised of some amazingly gifted women, including one who is a Van Cliburn competition finalist. Plus, I love chamber music that features

piano.� Dunning will lead a half-hour pre-concert question-and-answer session with each of the artists at 6:15 p.m. prior to each of the concerts. The meet-and-greet will allow time for questions from the audience, she said. “I’ve been accused of being the Oprah Winfrey of the concert stage because I’m always firing away with questions. I’m nosy. I might dig into their personal life, as well as their music. I think this format will be easier on the artists because they can walk onto the stage without a formal presentation,� Dunning said. Frenchman’s Gulch Winery, which is sponsoring one of the concerts, will hold a post-concert reception for all ticket holders at its facility following that concert. Three other post-concert receptions will be held at B. Restaurant and Bar. Starbucks and Perry’s will provide complimentary coffee and cookies before the concert and during intermission. “Way back in the day—in the 1600s—going to classical concerts meant just not taking an hour out of your time but spending hours listening to different kinds of music. I like the idea of bringing the community together in a format that makes this more of an event than ever,� said Dunning.

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Here’s a look at the upcoming Sun Valley Artist Series season: * The Claremont Piano Trio will lead off the fourth annual Sun Valley Artist Series this year with a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 30. The piano trio recital will include classical works by Mendelssohn, Faure, and Beethoven.

The trio is made up of violinist Emily Bruskin, who has degrees in both neuroscience and music from the Columbia-Juilliard program; cellist Julie Bruskin, who made her concerto debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at age 17; and pianist Andrea Lam, a Van Cliburn finalist who has given over 70 performances with orchestras ranging from Australia to Japan. The trio is regarded as the premier piano trio of their generation. “Their exuberant performance and gutsy repertoire‌ is the kind of fresh approach that keeps chamber music alive,â€? said a reviewer for The Cincinnati Enquirer. • Ben Hong, assistant principal cellist for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, will return to present a bravura cello performance on Saturday, Feb. 2, that includes works by Beethoven Mendelssohn and Faure. Hong joined the Los Angeles Philharmonic in 1993 at age 24, making him the youngest member of the orchestra at the time. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, he won his native country’s National Cello Competition three years in a row before leaving at age 13 to study at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. A motorcycle, bicycle, scubadiving and martial arts fan, Hong has collaborated with such artists as Emanuel Ax, Yefim Bronfman, Bobby McFerrin and the Shanghai String Quartet. He was the soloist for the Philharmonic’s premiere of “Crouching Tiger Concertoâ€? in the Hollywood Bowl. Hong will be accompanied by Peter Henderson, the orchestral and chamber keyboardist with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony for many years.

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• Pearl Django, well known to Sun Valley Jazz Festival fans, promises to serve up “the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt done to perfectionâ€? on Thursday, Feb. 21. Born as a trio in Tacoma, Wash., in 1994, Pearl Django is regarded as one of the premiere Hot Club-style groups working today. Though their focus is the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, their repertoire includes traditional jazz classics and original compositions and they’ve been featured on NPR’s “All Things Considered.â€? The group is made up of guitar player Troy Chapman, and Ryan Hoffman, accordion player David Lange, violin player Michael Gray and bass player Rick Leppanen. • Pianist Rieko Aizawa will close out the series with a piano recital on Tuesday, April 9. The menu will include works by Ibert, Beethoven, Chopin and Grieg. Praised by The New York Times for her “impressive musicality, crisp touch and

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expressive phrasing,� Aizawa has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2006 she performed a series of all-Mozart recitals. Recently she started her Prism series in Japan and a Beethoven cycle at Rutgers University in New Jersey. She lives in New York where she is on the faculty at the Longy School of Music of Bard College and Montclair State University in New Jersey. She is also the artistic director of the Alpenglow Chamber Music Festival in Colorado. All concerts will start at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum. All will be preceded at 6:15 p.m. by an informal “Meet the Artists� pre-concert talk led by Sun Valley Artist Series Artistic Director Susan Dunning. Individual tickets are $24, available at Chapter One Bookstore and Iconoclast Books in Ketchum or online at svartistseries.org. Student tickets are $10 at the door. Information: 208-725-5807. tws

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oly Hebrews! The Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus is about to roll out its third annual Vanilla Soul Christmas concerts Friday through Sunday. And this year’s concerts will include some traditional Hebrew folk songs and dances featuring Hillarie Neely’s Footlight Dancers in full costume. Chorus Director Patty Parsons-Tewson said she was inspired to include the Hebrew folk songs in the Christmas concert after putting together a choir for the Wood River Jewish Community High Holy Days. “The community was so welcoming and embracing,” she said. “The message of this concert is about peace and bringing people together. And shalom means peace with a passion.” But fear not—there will be plenty of traditional Christmas songs, such as “The First Noel,” done in the choir’s inimitably exuberant style, along with some fun new pieces, including an Elvis version of “Santa Claus is Back in Town.” Dawson Howard will present a stirring solo of “Believe.” Patsy Wygle and hubby Keith

Moore will perform “Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Nancy Auseklis, Betsy Sise and Collett Pruitt will sing Jimmy Buffet’s “Christmas Island.” And Noelle and Alex LaFleur will sing Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” And, as always, the choir will present some traditional spiritual and hand-clapping gospel numbers, such as “Rise Up Shepherd and Follow” and “Feeling the Spirit,” along with Leonard Cohen’s “Come Healing.” Other soloists include Michelle KuKurin, Janis Walton, Cintia Scola, Heather Johnston, Sue Noel, Karen Bonnell, Patty Parsons-Tewson, Diane Shay, Sophia Sturgeon and Erica Lynn Music will be provided by Cliff Cunha, Jim Donoval, Jim Paisley, Paul and Jens Kuross and Betsy Sise. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Admission is free. But those who would like to help with the expenses of the concerts can make a $20 donation at a Patron’s Party pre-concert each evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The party will include appetizers and desserts and a guaranteed reserve seat. tws

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Woodside Elementary’s Holiday Concerts to Shine Spotlight on Sun Valley Under the direction of music teacher Dorinda Rendahl, Woodside Elementary students will sing songs about Sun Valley at three holiday concerts next week. “Students are learning about how great communities like Sun Valley begin and learning about the history of where we live,” said Rendahl. Students will sing “It Happened in Sun Valley” in front of a background featuring scenes from “Sun Valley Serenade.” Students will narrate three original poems written by Rendahl that condense the story of Sun Valley. To round out the program, several popular holiday songs have been edited to

add phrases or words about Sun Valley. Rendahl was the pianist for Forever Plaid, the popular Sun Valley singing troupe, for fourteen years. “Sun Valley is near and dear to my heart and I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for the area with my students,” says Rendahl. The concerts are free and open to the public. Concerts are held each night at 7 p.m. on Dec. 19 and 20. Woodside Elementary is located at 1111 Woodside Elementary Lane, off of Woodside Boulevard in Hailey. A mix of grade levels will perform each night. Info on Blaine County School District, go to www.blaineschools.org

Rotaraun to Open With Free Breakfast and New Kiosk This Saturday, Dec. 22 Rotarun Ski Area will open Saturday, Dec. 22, with a special dedication ceremony, free pancake breakfast starting at 9 a.m. and, if Mother Nature provides snow, a free day of snow sports up the surface lifts until 4 p.m. This year the “opening ceremony” will be the dedication of the new addition of the large information kiosk and flagpole constructed by Art Richards’ grandson, Bradley Richards, of Troop 224 of Ammon, Idaho, as an Eagle Scout project. There will be a special flag-raising ceremony during the dedication. The new addition enhances the beauty of the area and provides valuable information space to participants at the hill. The dedication will take place at 10 a.m. with Hailey Mayor Fri-

tze Haemmerle officiating. Pricing: Skiing will be free Saturday, December 22, and affordable for the remainder of the year. Day ticket pricing is $15 for adults 18 and over, $10 for juniors ages 6-10, and children 5 and under ski free with parent or guardian. Season passes are available, $75 for adult, $50 for juniors, and $150 for a family season pass. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate with their children in winter sports activities. For more information: Like Rotarun at www.facebook.com/RotarunSkiArea; e-mail at RotarunSkiArea@gmail. com; or call Rotarun Ski Area at 7886204 or Administrator Eric Wesley at 788-1350

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star.â€? That’s what “National Geographic Adventureâ€? says about Sun Valley as it names its list of top 25 ski towns. Whoops! Make that Ketchum. The venerable magazine apparently didn’t get the message that locals are trying to brand everything “Sun Valleyâ€? when it included this area in its list of top 25 ski hills. But, regardless of what they call us, we’re happy to be there. The magazine included Sun Valley—or, rather, Ketchum—in a list that includes Zermatt, Switzerland; Bozeman, Mont.; Chamoix, France; Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy; Kitzbuhel, Austria; and Crested Butte and Aspen, Colo. “The main action for serious skiers and boarders is over at Bald Mountain ‌ which features 3,400 vertical feet of some of the finest groomed plunges in the world,â€? the blog reports, among other things. “If you like never-ending, perfectly pitched corduroy, this is your mountain. Snowboarders

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Historic Redfish Forest Service Cabin Available for Overnight Stays The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is making the “Redfish Cabin� available to the public for overnight stays as part of the Forest Service’s popular cabin rental program. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and renovated in 2010, this historic cabin is located on the northern shore of Redfish Lake between the Redfish Lake Visitor Center and the lake. The cabin is rustic with a gas stove but no running water. It can accommodate three people and is wheelchair accessible. The front porch offers stunning views of Redfish Lake

and the Sawtooth Wilderness. Nightly rentals are available Oct. 15 through April 14. After Nov. 30, access is by skis, snowshoes or snowmobile. Cost is $65 per night and a reservation fee may be applicable. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 and inquiring about the “Redfish Cabin�. If you have questions regarding the Redfish Cabin rental please call the Sawtooth NRA office at 208-7275000.

The Sun Valley Film Festival is Back The Sun Valley Film Festival returns March 14-17, 2013 with new cuttingedge independent films, premieres, exciting children’s programming, previews of new television series, fabulous parties, engaging coffee talks with filmmakers and industry insiders, intimate filmmaker dinners, aprèsski gatherings, a spectacular closing awards ceremony and more. Over three days, the Festival will screen more than 60 different films at the Sun Valley Opera House in Sun Valley, the Magic Lantern Cinemas and nextStage Theatre in Ketchum, and at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Building on the family-friendly spirit of Sun Valley, the festival includes kid’s programming, the SVFF Audience Award, and everyone is invited to begin each day with a Coffee Talk—a morning coffee series where filmmakers and in-

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dustry experts engage the audience in a range of topics This spring, filmmakers from around the world will once again bring their vision to the Sun Valley Film Festival and movie lovers are invited to watch it come into focus. For updates and the latest Festival information go to www.sunvalleyfilmfestival.org, and sign up for e-mail, Facebook and Twitter alerts. Call for Entries: The Sun Valley Film Festival, March 14-17, 2013, is currently accepting films in all categories, including shorts, mixed-media, animation, feature-length documentaries and narratives, and this year there is a special category for filmmakers who are 17 years old and younger. For further details and to submit a film for consideration: www.sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

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A free day of snow sports up the surface lifts till 4pm, snow permitting. Dedication of our new racing & information kiosk and flag pole constructed by Art ZŝĐŚĂƌĚ͛Ɛ ŐƌĂŶĚƐŽŶ͕ ĂŐůĞ Scout Bradley Richards with Troop 224 of Ammon Idaho <ĞĞƉ ŝŶ ƚŽƵĐŚ͊ /ƚ͛Ɛ LJŽƵƌ Śŝůů͘ Facebook.com/RotarunSkiArea 25 Rodeo Drive - Just 3 miles West of Hailey!

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ae DeVito knows from experience how drying Sun Valley’s high mountain desert air can be to the skin. But she thinks she has the solution. It’s Pearl Cream—a moisturizer made from petroleum jelly, or petrolatum. But there’s a difference. It utilizes micro-molecules that DeVito says are rapidly absorbed into the skin compared with the larger molecules used in traditional petroleum products. This allows it to absorb into the skin without lying on top of the skin “I use it on my face in winter—after shaving, your skin gets so dry. You can also use it as a moisturizer on feet and even on wounds,” said DeVito’s brother, Alex Petrovsky, who developed the product. DeVito and Petrovsky will launch the product Friday through Sunday at Lotus Boutique and Gallery, 180 East Ave. in Ketchum next to Cristina’s Restaurant. It was named Pearl Cream because it feels as smooth as pearls, Petrovsky said. The cream is non-allergenic and contains no additives or fragrances, he added. According to “Paula’s Choice,” petrolatums are considered the

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safest, most non-irritating moisturizing ingredients there are. The cream does seem to have some moisturizing magic. Searching for something to test it on, I landed on my husband’s elbows, which would sport splinters if they were any rougher. “You will love the cream. Michael will have elbows that you love to touch,” Rae told me. She was right. After one “treatment,” his elbows had softened so noticeably that it was all I could do to keep my hands off his elbows and on the computer keys. And his elbows didn’t feel greasy after I’d applied the cream—at least, I didn’t feel the need to put socks over his elbows afterwards! DeVito said that those who have tested the cream have reported “some very pleasing results.” But neither she nor her brother is making any medical claims. “While petroleum jelly by itself could be marketed as a ‘skin restorer,’ the Food and Drug Administration would then consider

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Seven Hemingway Elementary School fifth-graders recently took third place in a University of Idaho video contest. The students wrote, filmed, edited and acted in a video about the Morrill Act, which was passed to make college more affordable and available to all people. The students were Sascha Leidecker, Emma Madsen, Emma Macguffie, Jill Frost, Maren Feltman, Antonia Avery, Savanna Rush and Murphy Kendall. The video is called ‘Learning About the Morrill Act and What It Means to Us’. The students received an award check for $200. Go to http://vimeopro.com/cals/morrill-act-entries to see more.

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This yoga festival is a fundraiser for the Blaine County Hunger Coalition coordinated by Wood River student Madi Hendrix for her senior project. Classes run all day and the teacher lineup includes: Pilar Tumolo, Eryn Michaud, Lauri Bunting, Beth Stuart, Dana Henry, Whitney McNees, Leah Taylor (kids yoga) and myself, Cathie Caccia. The fee for the festival is a sliding-scale donation. Students are asked to bring either cash or nonperishable food items. All donations will be given to The Hunger Coalition. This will be a super-fun event for an extremely good cause!

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The Roundhouse is now open for the ski season. Lunch open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner served Friday and Saturday nights 6-9 p.m. Call 208-622-2800 for reservations.

Knoebel Opens Doors for Hispanic Youth STORY & PHOTOS BY KAREN BOSSICK

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ario Patlan was a shy little boy who was ill at ease around his classmates at Woodside Elementary School. His report card displayed a string of D’s and F’s. That changed with the flick of a flyrod and the turn of a ski. And one man. That man is Bob Knoebel, who moved to Sun Valley several years ago after retiring at age 50 from running an aquatics program at a Connecticut YMCA. Knoebel, who has worked as a fly-fishing guide for Silver Creek Outfitters and an ambassador and lift ticket checker for Sun Valley Resort, is adamant about making a difference in young people’s lives. And his way is through the outdoors. “The Y taught me about making a difference and getting involved in your community. You don’t even think about it. You just do it,” said Knoebel. Knoebel won countless awards in Connecticut, including a Mentor Achievement Award, Big Brother of the Year and YMCA Employee of the Year. When he retired to move to his dream home in Sun Valley, the Connecticut Y established a Knoebel Prize in his name to assist young swimmers with college. In Sun Valley he picked up where he left off, volunteering with the then-new Wood River Community YMCA. And he added more plaques on his wall, including YMCA Volunteer of the Year and an Unsung Hero Award nomination from the Community Drug Coalition. Even as he did, he noticed that Hispanic children were not involved in many of the Valley’s

cherished traditions, such as skiing and fly-fishing. And, so, he took it on as a personal challenge to broaden those children’s horizons. “These were kids who didn’t know how to swim or fish. And they didn’t know how to ski or snowboard in a community where the mountain is a big thing,” he said. “I never intended to sit home in front of the TV all day. I saw retirement as a step toward something else. At first I found it helping out with the Y. But then I realized it was these kids.” Knoebel sought out struggling youth who could use some attention. And those kids in turn taught him enough Spanish that he could tell their parents where they were going and when they would be back. Then he took them climbing at the Y, flushing with pride as they rang the bell at the top of the wall. He taught them to tie flies. And he talked Sun Valley into giving the kids free ski and snowboard rentals and discounted lift tickets. “I think all kids should have equal opportunity and here you’ve got all this great stuff to do,” Knoebel said. “The Y has an open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to come, no matter what their income level. And that’s what I’m trying to achieve with fishing and skiing.” On the mountain, the boys take pride in showing they can navigate the few bumps. And they make sure they’re seen by their classmates, proud to show that they, too, are part of the scene. “I like skiing… everything we do with Bob,” said Enrique Dolores, whom Knoebel took

Bob Knoebel is an avid outdoorsman who goes by the nickname FlyRodBob.

under his wing three years ago. “I wouldn’t get to ski if not for Bob.” “I like the jumps. I have fallen a few times but it’s still fun,” added Mike Marquez, a Wood River Middle School student and another one of Knoebel’s newer kids. Knoebel is patient but firm, stressing safety while encouraging the boys to try more than they think they can do. The first time Mario skied College—one of Baldy’s easier runs—he sidestepped the entire way down. By the end of the season, he was skiing Chicken Lips, Au Jus and the old Seattle Ridge lift line—all bump runs. Mario showed his classmates how to use a flywheel during show and tell at school. And, as Christmas approached, he told Knoebel: “My Christmas present to you is to do well in school.” The boys call Knoebel nearly every day, asking when they can go skiing or fishing, as the season may be. But Knoebel takes them beyond the fun and games. He’s introduced them to such volunteer activities as stream restoration and walking dogs at the Animal Shelter. And he’s gotten them

Bob Knoebel has helped countless Boy Scouts earn their Eagle Scout badges. He has also volunteered as an emergency medical technician, with the American Red Cross, and countless other activities.

library cards, showing them how to research things that spark their curiosity. “We never talk about winning. I just teach them the skills they need to be successful. I tell them, ‘Try your best.’ ‘Show up on time,’ ” he said. “I’m trying to teach them to make good choices—to use words, for instance, instead of fists when they get mad. Do they change overnight? No. But I hope in 10 or 15 years, they’ll look back and say, ‘I remember what Bob taught me.’ ’’ The parents of the boys have adopted Knoebel as one of their own, sharing their homemade tamales with him over Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and teaching him how to eat pig’s feet. Mario’s family even invited him to accompany them to Mexico to visit family and to

Laundry Going Up Full Tilt If you’re visiting for the Christmas holidays, you may note a new building going up full tilt on Sun Valley Road just north of Sun Valley Village. Believe it or not, it’s a 22,000square-foot laundry that’s meant to replace the old one that burned down last winter. When finished, the state-of-the-art facility will be able to process 1,500 pounds of laundry an hour. It’s energy-efficient, meaning a 75 percent savings in water. And it will reduce the number of shifts for workers from three eight-hour shifts to one. “This is going to be the most beau-

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serve as a padrino at a family wedding. One family even named him their son’s godfather. “Ohm’gosh, I could spend almost a whole year talking about that great man,” said Gabby Patlan, Mario’s older sister. “Mario’s grades went to A’s and B’s after meeting Bob. Mario would never have learned to ski or fish or hunt without Bob. But those kinds of activities gave Mario something to look forward to on the weekends so he learned to get his work done right away. And he became much more active in class as he gained confidence.” Knoebel says he’s humbled by the families’ gratitude. “I’ve never had kids of my own,” he said. “But, really, I’ve had a thousand of them.” tws

tiful laundry facility around,” said Bruce Fery, chief executive officer of Grand America Hotels & Resorts, which includes Sun Valley Resort. Photo: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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e’ve all seen these warning signs displayed at ski resorts, a disclaimer reminding us to pay attention and use our brains while we’re skiing within the confines of the resort. Of course when entering the backcountry on skis there are no such signs, but nowhere is it more important to remember this simple mantra. Some common hazards that may come to mind are rocks and trees, often times buried just beneath the surface of the powder we are out there chasing. And of course the biggest and scariest hazard of all, avalanches. With the ski industry introducing and promoting all sorts of new equipment designed for “sidecountry” and “backcountry” use more and more of us are venturing outside of the ski area confines. Out here there is no avalanche control, no clearing of dangerous obstacles, and no ski patrol to come to our rescue. It’s imperative that we be informed of the dangers and prepared to take care of ourselves and our ski partners. “Know before you go” is a term coined by one of the avalanche reporting agencies. This past week a group of us from the shop headed out for a backcounrty ski day. We were accompanied by a co-worker, who is also a guide, and we went through all the proper protocols. This began with the proper use of transceivers with each of us required to locate a buried unit. We formulated a plan for the day including options in case of an accident. We discussed our route, the safest approaches to ascent and descent, and on the slopes we intended to ski, dug pits and assessed the stability of the snow and the potential for slides. I learned just enough to know that I had a lot more to learn. I need to take an avalanche course, review the avalanche websites regularly, practice with transceivers, dig pits, study the snowpack...... Of course with the current snow conditions we had an amazing day of hiking and skiing pristine powder in one of the most beautiful environments in the world! It’s easy to see the attraction to this form of skiing. The skis, boots, and bindings available on the market today are lightweight, user friendly, and offer amazing performance for hiking and skiing. There’s ever increasing innovation in avalanche transceivers and tools, and plenty regularly updated information available regarding conditions in the mountains, but the most important piece of equipment we have out there is our brains! So please, if you’re going to enter the sidecountry or backcountry learn as much as you can about the equipment and environment as you can and above all use your brain. One of the best resources for information is the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, www.sawtoothavalanche.com. please consider your support of this organization. Know before you go, hazards exist that are not marked.

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Books and Babies - 10 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Story Mania - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hailey Public Library. A book-lovin’ story hour featuring passionate parents and volunteers. All ages. Info: www.HaileyPublicLibrary.org or 788-2036. Free Car Seat Safety Checks – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, outside front lobby doors. Info: 208-727-8733 Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Hailey Kiwanis Club meets at 11 a.m. at the BC Senior Connection, 721 S. 3rd Ave, across from the Armory. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 7279600. Free Brown Bag Health Talk: Platelet Rich Plasma and Sports Medicine – 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, Carbonate Rooms. Info: 208727-8733 Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2 - 3:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:30 pm. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Gifts in a Jar, Jellies and More Handmade Gifts for the Family Class for ages 6 to 10 – 3 to 5 p.m. at Petite Picasso. RSVP/Info: 208-720-1572 WRHS Chess Club - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rm. C214 at the Wood River High School. FREE for all ages. Info: 208-450-9048.

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Leana Leach Trio - 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. Connie’s Core Class - 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. FREE. Info: 7200504 Taize Services - 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Ketchum. All Levels Pilates Mat Class - 5:30 p.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208720-3238. Weekly Meditations - free and open to the public, beginners welcome - 6 to 7 p.m. at Kirk Anderson Photography Studio, 115B Northwood Way, Ketchum. Beginners welcome. Info: marjolaine@cox. net NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentall Ill support groups for family members and caregivers of someone suffering from mental illness - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month - 6 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the corner of Main and Maple - lower level under the Hailey Chamber Office, Hailey. Call Tom Hanson for info at 720-3337. Company of Fools presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Educator’s Night. Tickets/info: www.companyoffools.org.

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Woodside Elementary Holiday Concert: It Happened in Sun Valley” - 7 p.m. at Woodside Elementary. Info: www.BlaineSchools.org/schools/woodside Free and open to the public

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Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue.

Info: 720-6513. Intermediate Levels Pilates Mat Class - 8:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208-720-3238. Yoga and the Breath w/Victoria Roper - 9 to 10:15 a.m. a.m. at the BCRD Fitworks Yoga Studio. Stella’s 30 minute meditation class (beginner level) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Ketchum. FREE. Info: 726-6274. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Movie and Popcorn for $1 - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey.

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Kindergarten Holiday Concert 1:30 p.m. at Woodside Elementary. Free and open to the public Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2 - 3:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:30 pm. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info.

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Leana Leach Trio - 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley.

Company of Fools presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Tickets/info: www.companyoffools.org.

S Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus presents Sun Valley Soul Christmas with Israeli folk music and dance – 7 p.m. at nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. S Sun Valley presents Classical Christmas Concert – 7:30 p.m. at the Sun Valley Opera House. Tickets/info: www.sunvalley.com/winterfest or 208-622-2135 S

End of the World Party with Slow Children Playing - 9 p.m. at Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue. No Cover and free shuttle rides home available for Bellevue and Hailey

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Blue Flames live along with DJ Snug – Whiskey Jacques, Ketchum. $5

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Leana Leach Trio - 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. Walker Center Early Recovery & Alumni Support Group - 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at the Sun Club South in Hailey. Info: 208-7206872 or 208-539-3771

S Bermuda Cowboys - 5 to 7 p.m. at Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue. No Cover Steve McQueen The Last Mile Revisited Book Signing w/Barbara McQueen - 5 to 7 p.m. at Chapter One Bookstore, Ketchum. Info: Cheryl at 208-726-5425 _ Holiday Movie Kids’ Night Out (and Cookie Decorating) - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Big Wood School/Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood. Polar Express on the big screen, kid-friendly dinner and Christmas cookie decorating. Drop your child off for an evening of fun for just $10/child. All proceeds benefit the Big Wood School. FREE Screening of It’s a Wonderful Life - 6 p.m. at The Community Library, Ketchum. AED Heartsaver CPR – 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Luke’s Wood River Medial Center, River Run Rooms. Register/Info: 208-727-8733 S Carey School Holiday Concert (Elementary Choir, Secondary Band and Legacy Jazz Band) - 7 p.m. at Carey School. Free and open to the public S

Woodside Elementary Holiday Concert: It Happened in Sun Valley” - 7 p.m. at Woodside Elementary. Info: www.BlaineSchools.org/schools/woodside Free and open to the public Company of Fools presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Tickets/info: www.companyoffools.org.

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Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Therapeutic Yoga for the back with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2 -3:30 pm 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3 p.m. at the Bigwood Clubhouse, Ketchum. $7. Reservations required.

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Superfood for the Soul, a weekend of yoga at All Things Sacred, in the Galleria, Ketchum. Classes at 9 and 10 a.m. and 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Bring either cash or non-perishable food items to benefit the Blaine County Hunger Coalition Christmas Classic Prologue at Lake Creek. Info: nordictownusa.com Rotarun Opening - begins at 9 a.m. with a free pancake breakfast and if Mother Nature provides snow, a free day of snow sports up the surface lifts ‘til 4 p.m. Special Holiday Restorative w/Katherine Pleasants - 10 to 11 a.m. at MOVE Studio, Ketchum. $20 and bring a friend/loved one for $10. RSVP: Katherine at sv1on1@ msn.com Hailey Holiday Square on Croy Street between the Hailey Public Library and the Hailey Hotel - the center of holiday activities in the City of Hailey. Santa will be at the square from 12 to 2 p.m. to hear children’s wishes, the Hailey Chamber of Commerce will conduct their weekly raffle drawings, community choirs and music groups will entertain the crowds with holiday music and a large fire pit will warm the audience. Info: Micah at 7889815 Gingerbread Decorating Extravaganza – 2 to 3 p.m. at The Boiler Room, Sun Valley Village. Admission is $30. FREE Tea Tasting - 2 to 4 p.m. at Tranquility Teahouse, Ketchum. Info: 726-0095 or www.TranquilityTeahouse.com Restorative Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. Senior Project Trunk Show w/Lex Shapiro and Megan Davis - 6 to 8 p.m. at DiVine, Hailey. See the jewelry and clothing they have made for their senior projects. Info: 208-721-2666 Company of Fools presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Tickets/info: www.companyoffools.org.

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eally, in this day and age of technology, a good, real-life mystery is hard to find, but Mark Benjelloul, director of the excellent new documentary, Searching for Sugarman, has found a whopper. In 1969 two venerable music producers traveled to a first rate dive bar in Detroit to hear a young musician named Sixto Rodriguez who played with his back to the audience. With gritty lyrics and audacious talent, combined with a great and mysterious look, they signed him to A&M records for a two-album deal. The first album, Cold Fact, was released in 1969 to critical raves and a fourstar review in Billboard magazine.

His second, Coming From Reality, was equally well received but both albums suffered the same fate of commercial death. The artist disappeared, seemingly off the earth, with rumors that he had either shot himself to death or lit himself on fire at the end of his last show. Several years later the album made its way to South Africa where the conflicted nation embraced it on a profound level as it sold a half a million copies, although none of the proceeds made it to the mysterious artist then known as Rodriguez. Why was the album such a profound failure in the states and in England? Today, the music totally holds its own, but perhaps in 1970 the marketplace wasn’t ready for a Latino Bob

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Dylan. In either case, the wonderful film follows the travails of a South African record shop owner and journalist to trace his path. Along the way, they discover the dark underside of the music business as well as a profound man that truly defined what it meant to be an artist. No spoiler alert here for the outcome of the story. Just see it for yourself. tws

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Superfood for the Soul, a weekend of yoga at All Things Sacred, in the Galleria, Ketchum. Classes at 9 and 10 a.m. and 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Bring either cash or non-perishable food items to benefit the Blaine County Hunger Coalition Christmas Classic at Lake Creek. Info: nordictownusa.com Company of Fools presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – 3 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Tickets/info: www.companyoffools.org. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 5 - 6:30. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 7217478

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Leana Leach Trio - 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley.

monday, 12.24.12

Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 7279600. Laughter Yoga with Carrie Mellen - 12:15 to 1 p.m. at All Things Sacred (upstairs at the Galleria). Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info.

Christensen, 11 a.m. at the Children’s Library of the Community Library in Ketchum YMCA Mommy Yoga - ages infant to walking. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Info: 7279622. Guided Meditation - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at St. Luke’s Wood River, Chapel. Info: 727-8733 Blood Pressure Check - 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468. BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468. Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granery in Hailey. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan 2 - 3:30 pm and 6:00 - 7:30 pm. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3 p.m. at the Bigwood Clubhouse, Ketchum. $7. Reservations required. Partners available. Info: 720-1501 or jo@ sunvalleybridge.com.

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Leana Leach Trio - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. 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 Free acupuncture clinic for veterans, military and their families 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cody Acupuncture Clinic, Hailey. 7207530. Blaine County Teen Advisory Council (BCTAC) - 7 to 8 p.m. at The HUB, Community Campus, Hailey.

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Leana Leach Trio - 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Duchin Room, Sun Valley. Sun Valley Resort presents Nutcracker on Ice – cookies and cocoa around 5 p.m., with show at 5:30 p.m. Show includes pro and amateur skaters, Sun Valley Carolers, Santa, torchlight parade down Dollar, fireworks and free ice skating after the show. All Levels Pilates Mat Class - 5:30 p.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208720-3238. NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support group “Connections� - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the corner of Main and Maple - lower level under the Hailey Chamber Office, Hailey. Info: contact Wendy Norbom at 309-1987 FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. Christmas Eve Services - 6 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 200 2nd St. South. Yoga Sauna - 6 to 7:30 p.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Christmas Eve Service - 7 to 8 p.m. at Light on the Mountains Center for Spiritual Living. Trans-denominational service. Info: Rev. John Moreland, 208-727-1631

tuesday, 12.25.12

Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Intermediate Levels Pilates Mat Class - 8:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Hailey. Cost/info: 208-720-3238. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Children’s Library Science time w/Ann

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Specail Showing of A Rocking Family Christmas at 2 and 4 p.m., and Steamrolling through the Holidays at 3 p.m. at Faulkner Planetarium, CSI-Twin Falls Campus. Info: 208-732-6501

Thursday, 12.27.12

Apres-Ski Comedy Show with Mike Murphy – 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre, Ketchum. Tickets: 208-726-9124

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Hailey’s Holiday Antique Market – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hailey Armory. Info: Alee Marsters at 208-720-1146 Gallery Walk - 5 to 8 p.m. at participating galleries in Ketchum. Info: svgalleries.org or 208-726-5512

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Sun Valley Resort and Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ Junior Patrons present the New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash – 9 p.m. at the River Run Lodge. Proceeds benefit SVCA. Must be 21+ to attend. Info: 208726-9491 or www.sunvalleycenter.org

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This Saturday Marks the Grand Finale of This Year’s Hailey Holiday Raffle - See You at the Holiday Square in Hailey

Hailey Holiday’s Raffle Grand Finale this Saturday at Hailey Holiday Square The Hailey Holiday Square will be celebrating by the fire from 12 to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 22. Come help Hailey celebrate with music by Colla Voce, craft vendors, refreshments, non-profit booths, Santa at 1 p.m., followed by the Hailey Chamber Holiday Raffle at 1:30 p.m. The Grand Finale Holiday Raffle includes prizes and gift certificates from lots of local business prizes, and the BIG CHAMBERBUCKS giveaway. Local businesses have sponsored this event

with donations toward each week’s cash prize. The ChamberBucks prizes this week will go to 2 (two) lucky winners of $500 each. Raffle tickets for this week’s drawing can be obtained with purchases of $10 or more at any of the participating businesses in Hailey. Shop Hailey and win big! Happy Holidays from the Hailey Chamber of Commerce, City of Hailey and South Valley Merchants Association. For more information Call 7883484.

Seventh-Graders Selling Amarylis Plants Seventh-Graders Selling Amaryllis Plants Seventh-graders at Wood River Middle School are selling amaryllis plants and planters as part of an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme project to support the American Red Cross and local charities. The theme for the students’ design involved the unit question: Who Am I and How Can I Make a Difference? which students have been exploring through literature and writing in their language arts classes. Students had to determine the ratio and spacing for their designs in math; learn about symbolism in social studies; and learn

about botany and planting in science class. Students have also been working on multi-media persuasive presentations in order to gain their peers’ votes for a local charity of their choice. The end product resulted in a culmination of learning from all their subject areas. The planters that the students designed and the amaryllis plants will be available for purchase from 8 a.m. to noon Friday in the Wood River Middle School library. All proceeds from that evening’s Gallery Walk will be donated to the Red Cross as well as a local charity yet to be determined by the students. Students are asking for a $20 minimum donation for the bowls.

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Wood River High School students Lex Shapiro and Megan Davis will be showcasing and selling the products they have made for their senior projects. Stop by di Vine in Hailey this Saturday, Dec. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. and check out some jewelry and clothing,

Ugly Sweater Party

Sawtooth Brewery is hosting their second annual Ugly Sweater Party at 7 p.m., this Saturday, Dec. 22. Everyone is welcome to dress to impress in their winter ‘worst.’ The brewery is located at 6th and Main in downtown Ketchum.

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Sweater Reconstruction Bears New Life LaRece Egli began LaRece Construction cashmere and merino sweaters in 2007 to explore the potential of giving discarded clothing a completely new life. Using a discontinued and restored commercial sewing machine manufactured in the 1870s to finish horse blankets, Egli customized and reset her machine to accommodate delicate knits. Sourcing and restoring old cashmere and merino sweaters for raw materials, Egli also uses hand-painted merino wool yarn in her machine to finish all of her work, a method of construction which is her own signature design. LaRece Construction will present her latest pieces in her collection at the Holiday Artist Collective in the Colonnade Building at Sun Valley Road and Walnut Street in Ketchum Dec. 20-

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23 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The collection will include Egli’s signature fingerless gloves with a new design feature as well as hats, blankets and full-length sweaters, which all include LaRece Construction’s signature stitch. LaRece Construction wears have function and practicality. Through her creativity of using recycled sweaters with flaws or unusual designs, she is challenged to seek new boundaries with her creations. LaRece Construction’s collection is also available online at www.etsy.com. For details on LaRece Construction, e-mail LaReceConstruction@gmail. com or call 208-720-2712. To keep up with the latest LaRece Constructions, follow her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

St. Thomas Playhouse will offer a weeklong holiday performing arts day camp for children and youth Dec. 26-29 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Road. Ages 4 through 6 will attend from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and those 7 through 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The kids will make their own costumes for the show “Musical Blast from the Past,” which will be presented Dec. 29. Information: Sara Gorby at 208-726-5349 or sgorby@stthomassunvalley.org

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Community School Cutthroats Receive Academic Honor BY KAREN BOSSICK

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t’s never too late to be recognized for doing some good! The Community School Cutthroats 2011 boys and girls soccer teams have earned the Team Academic Award from the National Soccer Coaches Association of American (NSCAA) for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2011-12 academic year. To qualify for the award, the teams had to have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year. The teams were among 364 high school teams that earned the distinction. The Community School was one of only 50 schools receiving honors for both the boys’ and girls’ teams. The girls, coached by Kelly Feldman and Erika Connelly,

were Josie Allison, Josie Bunce, Maddie Caraluzzi, Hannah Dies, Whitney Engelmann, Katie Feldman, Taylor Figge, Jordan Fitzgerald, Allison Fluetsch, Chloe Francois, Noe Garing, Erin Hennessy, Ella Marks, Hayley Murach, Gabi Perenchio, Hailey Rheinschild, Sara Runkel, and Ellie Swanson. The boys, coached by Richard Whitelaw, Bob Brock and Hannes Thum, included Will Brokaw, Cassidy Carson, Bobby Corker, Tom Crosby, Roger Figge, Cooper Hanley, Charlie Harder, Will Harder, Cameron Jenner, Ben Kanellitsas, Tim Kanellitsas, Zach Lindahl, Mason Noyes, Logan Shipley, Eric Runkel, Jack Swanson, Colin Waycott, Hunter Weaver, Michael Weaver, and Calder Zarkos. tws

Zions Bank Pays for A’s

Zions Bank Hailey office manager Brian Alley, right, surprised Wood River High School junior Annie Ashfield on Dec. 14 with a $100 scholarship savings account through the Zions Bank Pays for A’s program. Also pictured is principal Pete Jurovich.

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United Way and Girl Scouts

Setting and achieving goals is a tenet of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, and earning a patch for their sash is an outward sign of the progress each girl has made. The United Way recently established guidelines for earning a special patch, and the members of Gooding Girl Scout Troop 11 are striving to qualify for the award. Bill Knopp, executive director of the United Way of South Central Idaho, visited with the troop and assisted the girls with the first steps toward earning their patch. The girls were enthusiastic about learning what the United Way does, and who it serves in Idaho, especially in the Gooding area. They learned about the four areas of emphasis the United Way addresses: emergency services, crisis intervention, youth and senior services, and how their agency partners address those needs. The troop had recently completed a project of gleaning a local field for potatoes, and donated the 800 pounds they harvested to the Helping Hearts and Hands food bank, which serves their community. Troop leader Renea Kelley said, “The girls worked hard and got tired, but were excited to see that their efforts helped to feed the hungry in our community”. The troop members have completed the major portion of their requirements through service to their community, and learning about the United Way, and plan to receive the patches at their next Court of Awards in June, 2013. For more information on how you can support your community through the United Way, please call 208-733-4922.

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Compassion for the World BY JONATHAN KANE

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nnie Ashfield, Wood River High School junior, is so busy it’s hard for her to keep track. Carrying a 3.9 grade point average would be enough, but she also is a member of the Compassionate Young Leaders Program, the Sun Valley City Youth Council, the Key Club, Model U.N., National Honor Society and dances with Footlight Dance Centre. That’s quite a list! But somehow Ashfield gets it all done and is currently focused on her hoped-for trip to Ladak, India, as part of the Compassionate Young Leaders Program. “This is the program’s second year and our goal is to raise $55,000 so that we can go to India at the end of June for three weeks to work in an elementary school. I joined the program to learn about compassion and to help other places in the world. In the end I hope to teach them and in turn they will teach me about life as well. Last year they built a greenhouse out of soda bottles and the seniors who went said it was a fantastic experience. They said the conditions were crazy harsh but they were all so happy that they went. It changed their view of how we live and of what to be grateful for.” To raise money, the students have a variety of events planned, including a letter-writing campaign, a screening of an inspirational film, Happiness Project, and a dinner. “It will be tough but I hope that we are able to reach our goal.” Last spring Ashfield joined the Sun Valley City Youth Council in an effort to bring the perspective of youth to the city as well as become involved and learn how government works. The nine students from Sun Valley, Ketchum, Hailey, Bellevue and Carey meet every other Sunday as a group to discuss projects to benefit the community. One idea is a Mr. Sun Valley competition to raise charitable funds. They

“This is the program’s second year and our goal is to raise $55,000 so that we can go to India at the end of June for three weeks to work in an elementary school.” –Annie Ashfield

then attend as many city council meetings as they can, which can be difficult because they meet at 2 p.m. every week. “It would be easier to give more input if we could attend more, but once a month we meet with council members and give our input. I really wanted to get involved in government and have a voice to express my ideas. I feel that here I have that chance. We want to make government more youthoriented and to take the needs of youth into account.” In the meantime, Ashfield is pouring her heart into her junior year at Wood River. Besides her high gpa, she is taking several Advanced Placement courses, including history, language and composition, statistics and economics. “I really love it there and it’s given me a lot of opportunities that I wouldn’t have had elsewhere. I also really like most of the teachers there. A lot of them have served as mentors to me and have directed the path that I am trying to take.” Whatever that path may be, you can be sure Annie Ashfield will be successful. tws

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National Movement for Mindful Schools: Blaine County at Cutting Edge BY GLEN SHAPIRO

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or over 30 years, Jon Kabat-Zinn, a Professor of Medicine Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has had great success with a program called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, or MBSR, conducted with hospital patients. Now a national movement has begun to bring these tools to students in schools, and the Flourish Foundation, a Blaine County nonprofit organization, is at the forefront of that movement. Mindful Awareness is a particular way of paying attention that decreases stress and increases focus. “All teachers desire that their students pay attention to what they are teaching. New studies in neuroscience demonstrate that the tools for paying attention can be taught with simple, effective exercises that not only help kids focus, but have extensive socialemotional benefits like self-regulation and kind behavior. These practices increase the health and well-being of everyone involved,� said Patty Tobin, co-chair of the Flourish Foundation. This school year, classes in Mindful Awareness are being taught to the fifth grade at Hemingway, Hailey, Woodside and Bellevue elementary schools, to the fourth through sixth grade at Pioneer Montessori, to the entire Community School elementary, to the eighth grade at the Community middle school, and to The Sage School middle school. The demand for the secular program is constantly increasing. The Flourish Foundation has held two Mindfulness trainings for facilitators, open to the community as well as teachers, social workers and counselors who can immediately apply Mindful Awareness tools during their work with children. The last training held at the Community School in October was filled to capacity with over 50 people. One of the teachers who attended the October training, Hannah Young, a first-grade teacher at the Community School, talked about her ex-

periences with the Flourish Foundation classes. “We teach reading, writing, math, science and physical education. But why don’t we teach more about attention, balance and compassion? Mindful Awareness provides experiences for children to be present. They focus on their breathing and slow down to focus on what is happening in the moment. Slowing down enables children to notice their feelings about themselves, their friends, and the world around them. It gives them clarity and, in turn, compassion. Mindfulness opens children’s senses and hearts to their true intention.� A randomized controlled study in three Oakland public elementary schools found that those students who received Mindful Awareness training for 45 minutes a week for five weeks showed statistically significant improvement in “Paying Attention� and “Social Compliance,� with near significant improvement in “Showing Care for Others,� compared to their control group counterparts.1 “I decided that I would try to implement these techniques into my day-today life,� said Canyon MacDonald, a Sage School middle school student. “It made me a better person. I became more patient and understanding.� The Wood River Valley has embraced the Foundation’s work. “The Flourish Foundation exists only due to the kindness and generosity of our friends and family in the Wood River Valley and beyond,� said Ryan Redman, executive director. “Everything we have accomplished is merely an expression of the hard work of so many others.� Currently, an anonymous donor has provided the opportunity to receive $15,000 in a matching grant campaign aimed at cultivating new donors. To donate, or for more information, please visit the website at www.flourishfoundation.org, or contact program coordinator Katie Corkery at Katie@flourishfoundattion.org, 208-861-7061. 1 http://www.mindfulschools. org/about-mindfulness/research/ tws

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Early Winter After-School Program The Mountain School recently announced an Early Winter After-School program for grades 2-5 that will begin on Jan. 8. The eight-week program will focus on Woods Exploration with “Mountain Man� John DeLorenzo. In the session, children will discover local wildlife, learn tracking and winter survival skills, work on primitive crafts and so much more, while spending quality time outside.

The program runs from 2:30 to 5 p.m., on Tuesdays from Jan. 8 to Feb. 26. The Mountain School does pick-up at Hailey and Woodside elementary schools, and the Bellevue Elementary bus drops off at their school. The cost is $120 for all eight sessions. Space is limited to 10 students. Applications are available at www.TheMountainSchool.info or call 208-788-3170.

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dishes on cast-iron trays. River Run Lodge now sports a global cuisine with enticing-smelling Mediterranean, Pan-Asian, Italian and American dishes. Lookout Restaurant offers a 20-item taco bar offering rock shrimp and other tacos for $3. Seattle Ridge Lodge boasts a new wood grill to grill stuffed burgers, lamb burgers and turkey burgers with cranberries over almond and cherry wood. The Roundhouse features “a modern bistro flare” while Warm Springs is “casual gourmet” with enhanced service. And Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge now features classic comfort food, such as buttermilk fried chicken, homemade macaroni and cheese with garlic crumbs and mashed potatoes, which Murcko confesses is his favorite food to eat while skiing. Every menu offers gluten-free and dairy-free items. “I wanted to create personalities for each of the restaurants on the mountain,” said Murcko. “Many of our skiers ski a lot of days. I want them to be able to ski around the mountain and try different foods, like they try different runs.” In addition to reshaping menus, Murcko helped shepherd a renovation of the Roundhouse that will offer diners beautiful views of Ketchum’s night lights. He reopened the Lodge Dining Room for dinner earlier this month in what he calls a “bold but proud statement.” One of the signature dishes there is a bone-in prime rib that serves two to three people and must be ordered a day in advance. And the Konditorei reopens Thursday as an Austrian patisserie with a 20-foot case of European-style pastries and waitresses in custom-made Austrian uniforms that Murcko said narrowly managed to get here on time after the factory was flooded by Hurricane Sandy. The patisserie will offer a fun experience for kids and adults alike with a cocoa bar that even includes a banana split concoction. Come summer Murcko hopes to reinvent the culinary experience on the Pavilion lawn, setting up small booths offering different cuisine designed to wean people away from bringing their picnic baskets to symphony concerts. Those attending the Sun Valley Winter Solstice Dinner in the Lodge Dining Room Saturday night got a taste of Murcko’s adventurous palate as they dined on such things as a tomato bisque featuring white truffle and crispy sunchokes –a littleused but nutritious food related to the sunflower. A black Angus filet sitting atop a sweet parsnip puree

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boasted the surprising touch of orange marmalade, while a honey ham, chestnut and apple tart appetizer featured cippolini bulbs in a cider glaze. “He’s a great visionary,” said Adam Findlay, who is heading up the Lodge Dining Room. “He definitely thinks outside the box. I think he will wow a lot of people.” “It’s good to see they’re making improvements in the food, the flavor and the presentation. The old food was a little boring— nothing special,” said Hailey resident Peggy Grove. Murcko, who grew up in Holly, Mich., got a taste for fine dining as a nine-year-old when his father—an advertising executive—took him to some of New York’s finest restaurants, such as Tavern on the Green and the Russian Tea Room. “I knew then and there— wow!—this was the greatest industry in the world,” he recalled. “It only intensified when we ate at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. I loved watching the synchronized service in a dining room of 300.” Although young Murcko initially had his sight set on the maitre d’ position, he started out washing dishes on his father’s advice that he’d better start at the bottom. “I was only 14—my father had to sign a waiver allowing me to work,” he recalled. It was at Little Bob’s family restaurant, however, that he found his real love was in the kitchen. “The gentleman who owned it made everything from scratch and he showed me everything he knew because I was the guy who came first and left last.” He attended the Culinary Institute of America and eventually wound up in Park City where he shepherded more than two dozen restaurants, including The Farm at Canyons, the Waldorf Astoria and Talisker on Main. Amazingly, Murcko had only driven through Sun Valley once in the 20-plus years he lived in Park City. But when he returned for a job interview, he found it hard to say no to, thanks to its bike path and mountain bike opportunities, along with the chance to reinvent the restaurant scene. He moved here in late summer with his wife Kelli, nine-year-old daughter Melissa and sevenyear-old son Elias. “I came to town for a weekend and saw the unbelievable opportunity to make Sun Valley’s food and beverage world-class,” he said. “Sun Valley has such great ties to the past—I want to enhance what people fell in love with.” To do that Murcko immediately began researching Sun Valley’s storied past, just as he

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had read years of menus from the original New York Waldorf Astoria as he began to reinvent that restaurant at Canyons. And he set about mentoring his new charges, just as he’d done in Park City. “It’s like a dream. I learn so much,” said Natalia Tekiela, Sun Valley’s director of restaurants. “John is trying to teach me to be somebody who chefs can come to ask questions. I think he has fresh eyes for people who have been here so long.” “I’ve been in this business almost 30 years. You can’t last in this industry if you don’t love it. I love it because each day is a new day,” said Murcko. “I’m passionate about the food, and tomorrow we are going to be better. We’re all together as a community. The better the restaurant scene, the better for tourism and the community. I always want to be thinking: What can we do to be better tomorrow?”

Meeting Murcko It’s no surprise that John Murcko has a passion for food. But did you know he’s also handy at woodworking? He built his own cabin and was the lead carpenter on the Grappa restaurant in Park City. And he has even been known to make plates for restaurants. In addition, he’s a telemark skier and an avid biker who once took a bike trip from Green River to Lake Powell. He’s also a collector of bikes, with 15 bikes to his name. “I have 15 bikes—classic Schwinns and two Fat Chance bikes made by the legendary framemaker Chris Chance.” Favorite food? It’s like picking a favorite child—you can’t do it. But if I had a favorite, it’d be chocolate. Also, my grandmother made pasties filled with rutabaga and diced meats. I could eat a dozen in one sitting. Food can’t stand? Salmon caviar. I just don’t like the flavor. Kitchen tool can’t do without? A microplaner. It has so many uses. You can grate cheese dust and nut dust with it to add flavor levels of complexity to any dish. And with it you can add a little lemon zest to fish. Most unusual ingredients have used in cooking? I put a diamond ring into an appetizer for a proposal. I’ve used dried spruce needles turned into powder to add unique flavor. And the oxtail beef onion soup made with the tail of a cow is one of The Farm’s best menu sellers. People are more open to trying different things than ever. Biggest pet peeve? I cannot stand a dirty kitchen. Or a can opener. If you have a can opener, it means you’re using something that came in a can. tws

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o, why do these little cabbages have the first name of “Brussels�? In researching this, I found out that this vegetable was first cultivated in Italy during Roman times and possibly as early as the 1200s in Belgium. Ah-ha!! That’s it! As early as 1587, the sprouts with which we are familiar today were indeed cultivated in large quantities in Belgium and were gifted with their first name after the Belgian capital of Brussels. They were introduced in the U.S. in the 1800s when French settlers brought them to Louisiana. In fact, T. Jefferson grew them at Monticello. California started growing them in the early 1900s on its central coast in Steinbeck country (Monterey and the likes). Coastal fog and cool temps made growing conditions for these little guys just perfect. Today, California supplies the majority of the U.S. production of Brussels sprouts from June through January. Brussels Sprouts: 3 to 4 servings per pound Roast: Trim and halve sprouts lengthwise. In a bowl mix 1-3 Tbsp. olive oil, salt and pepper, and a bit of lemon juice. Toss the sprouts with this mixture (don’t wash the bowl yet), then arrange the sprouts, cut-side down, in a baking dish with tall sides and lined with parchment paper. Place the sprouts evenly spaced toward the pan sides as much as possible. Roast in a 425-degree oven until tender and browned, about 15 minutes. No need to flip. They will be very brown but good. Before serving, toss in the olive oil bowl once more. (Now you can clean that bowl!) Roasted with Gomasio: If you wish, pair the roasted sprouts with gomasio (sesame salt). To make this, take 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds and toast them over medium heat in a small dry

skillet, stirring almost constantly until light golden brown—3-5 minutes. Add the salt and cook, stirring for about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and cool completely. Put the salted seeds in a clean spice grinder and pulse a few times to grind coarsely—or smash them with a rolling pin in a plastic bag. You should have a few whole seeds in the mixture. Toss about 2 tsp. sesame salt per pound of sprouts with them after roasting. If need be, save the remainder of the gomasio for other roasted veggies such as asparagus, broccoli, green beans, parsnips, sweet potatoes and turnips. Italian-Style: Cook your sprouts in whichever manner you wish and add the following well-whisked vinaigrette to the sprouts when cooked: 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. balsamic vinegar, 1 minced clove of garlic; add 2 Tbsp. shaved Parmesan cheese over the top. You could even add to the sprouts some shavings of raw sprouts. Individual Leaf Medley: Thanks to Alex duMauriee, here is one more recipe: 3 Tbsp. grape seed oil; 1 Tbsp. minced shallot; 12 large Brussels sprouts trimmed and leaves separated from the cores (about 8 C.); 3/4 C. shelled pistachios (salted or not); 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high; add shallot and stir 20 seconds; add Brussels sprouts leaves and pistachios and sautÊ until leaves begin to soften but are still bright green (about 3 minutes); drizzle with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. YUM! Thank you, Alex. For easy access and printing of this and past recipes, visit Margot’s blog http://blog. tempinnkeeper.com Call Margot for personal cooking help and hosting at 721-3551. Margot is a self-taught, enthusiastic and passionate cook. Having been an innkeeper for five years at her own inn, she accumulated a lot of good recipes, which she loves to share. tws

ans of Cristina’s Restaurant, back in Sun Valley for the Christmas holidays, will be delighted to know that she has just come out with a new cookbook, “Cristina’s of Sun Valley Con Gusto!� The book, which focuses on Cristina’s Sun Valley experience, features recipes for such dishes as Chicken Milanese, Double Chocolate Brownies, White Chili, Italian Sausage Barley Soup and Chocolate Thingy. “I’m excited about it,� said Justin Williams, shown here getting Cristina’s autograph at Cristina’s Restaurant. “I’ve done a lot of cooking from her other books.� PHOTO: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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based in her trust of what she sees. This intuitive, channeled insight leads to various physical, therapeutic approaches based on the acupuncturist meridians; i.e., energy channels in the body. One fascinating practice is fire-cupping. A small bamboo or glass cup is heated with flaming cotton balls and then placed in appropriate spots on the body. The heat creates blood flow and draws out accumulated toxins and excess moisture. It helps with some nerve disorders like sciatica. The Boise event will feature a Peace Wheel, an earthen circle 14 feet in diameter with gates at the four directions. This is a method of physical facilitation. The participants perform a distinct ceremony, with the aid of musical instruments, at each gate. Jennifer hopes to build one here in the Valley. This last week has been littered with various forms of human cruelty and tragedy, and that makes it difficult, or hopeless, to explore the positive possibilities of human nature. Yet, explore we must, and move beyond hope to create positive energy in thought and action. tws Merry Christmas.

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Release the old and set intentions for the New Year through a guided visualization and special Burning Bowl Ceremony. Our service will include Tibetan singing bowls, African drumming and music directed by R.L. Rowsey. Oneness Blessings will be given after the service. Donations welcome. The ceremony is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30 at Light on the Mountains Center for Spiritual Living.

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he Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year—a time when light is at a premium. But an earnest group of Sun Valley-area residents took advantage of the Winter Solstice Saturday night to shine a light on one individual and an organization that have brought plenty of light to their corners of the world. Ketchum resident Jeanne Cassell was honored for 17 years of volunteer work in the Wood River Valley that started with serving as president of The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence, during which she led efforts to build a shelter that has since served hundreds of women and children. She also led efforts to build the Garden of Infinite Compassion at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden where she also started the weekly wildflower walks. She helped lead a campaign to rebuild St. Thomas Episcopal Church and the labyrinth there. She began the planning for a new Sun Valley Center for the Arts facility as president of that organization. And she just stepped down from presiding over the ongoing effort to build Croy Canyon Ranch, which would offer several levels of care for seniors in the valley. “Jeanne is a builder—if you want to get something off the ground, you need Jeanne on board,” David Hitchin told those attending the Winter Solstice Appreciation Dinner at the Sun Valley Lodge Dining Room. Hitchin, who founded the Solstice Dinner with his wife Jill, also honored the Idaho Youth Ranch. A Methodist minister and his wife founded the ranch near Rupert in 1953 for 10 youngsters who had been committed into the state’s custody. The ranch is still there, relying on programs like animal assistive therapy to help kids recognize that the problems their horses are giving them are the same problems they’re giving their parents. But it has expanded to include numerous other programs, including an adoptions program and drug counseling. It is funded in part by sales of donated cars at its car lot in Boise and an online used bookstore, which last year went through 70,000 books, said Steve Woodworth, the organization’s CEO. “The Idaho Youth Ranch is not well known in the valley,” Hitchin said. “People think it’s just a ranch in the high desert, but it’s so much more. They are a conduit for goodness. Their purpose is to reach out to kids who don’t believe they have a future, and they’ve put together a number of ways to help those kids develop hope.” Those attending the dinner placed envelopes containing donations for the non-profit of their choice in a basket as they entered the dining room. An evening of relaxed dining around Lamb Loin Chateaubriand with

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“Jeanne is a builder—if you want to get something off the ground, you need [her] on board.” –David Hitchin Wild Mushroom Risotto and Roasted Halibut with Sweet Carrot Puree followed, along with dancing and carol singing. Sun Valley General Manager Tim Silva toasted the generosity of those in the room and their effort to recognize people in the valley “who are doing so much behind the scenes to make this valley a special place.” “I’m humbled by your generosity. It’s always wonderful to have you here and it’s particularly nice to have you here and have electricity,” he quipped, referring to last year’s dinner, which went on in the dark after a substation was knocked out. Then he raised a glass. “I’d also like to make a toast to the snow gods who have blessed us this year.” Those snow gods got the message. In just 24 hours skiers would be romping through another shot of knee-deep powder.

what Else? Ketchum residents Bill and Jeanne Cassell won the lottery last Thursday evening, garnering them tickets for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s annual Christmas performance in the Salt Lake convention center. They were pleased to find out that retired U.S. Air Force pilot Gail Halvorsen, the Candy Bomber who dropped candy over Hailey’s Quigley Canyon a year ago, was the honoree. Bill Cassell said that Tom Brokaw narrated the story of how Halvorsen began dropping candy to Berlin youth during the Berlin Airlift as if he were doing a World War II radio broadcast. The commemoration ended with little candy parachutes being dropped on the audience. tws

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The Sawtooth National Recreation Area is making the “Redfish Cabin� available to the public for overnight stays as part of the Forest Service’s popular cabin rental program. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s and renovated in 2010, this historic cabin is located on the northern shore of Redfish Lake between the Redfish Lake Visitor Center and the lake. The cabin is rustic with a gas stove but no running water. It can accommodate three people and is wheelchair accessible. The front porch offers stunning views of Redfish Lake and the Sawtooth Wilderness. Nightly rentals are available Oct. 15 through April 14. After Nov. 30, access is by skis, snowshoes or snowmobile. Cost is $65 per night and a reservation fee may be applicable. Reservations can be made up to six months in advance through www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777 and inquiring about the “Redfish Cabin�. Fore More info on Redfish Cabin rental please call the Sawtooth NRA office at 208-727-5000.

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you have it, the paradigm shift. Focus on prevention. But why the need for the shift in thinking? What is a “superbug�? There are actually many kinds. Many have heard of staph; then there is Methicillinresistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). Now there is CRE, with a 40 percent chance of killing you. Oh, and one more that needs to be mentioned, since I’m sure to be adding to your Christmas cheer: incurable tuberculosis coming out of India. Now a cough can kill. More and more, the best of the best antibiotics don’t work and in the USA Today story America’s own top-of-theline National Institutes of Heath clinic was invaded. People have died from this superbug, which has been reported in many hospitals across the nation. As a patient and volunteer at St. Luke’s Wood River, I can attest to the fact that they take infection control very, very seriously, but, nonetheless, it’s time for us all, in and out of the hospital, to take a more active, personal responsibility for our own healthcare. Cover your cough as a good start because our medical doctors and nurses are now like soldiers going to the front line without body armor and weapons. They, too, are at risk and, hopefully, these doctors can pressure the drug companies to provide them with the tools to save not only you, but themselves. The time is now. Until then, you are on your own. I had planned to highlight vibroacoustic therapy and reflexology as a means to improve your immune system, since these are both very effective, but apparently the need to inform you of the superbug problem was more important. On a positive note... superbugs are not out of control, yet. Where there is a will, there is a way. For now, focus on prevention. Consult your doctor to learn how. tws

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He lay fast asleep all snug in his chair, And snoring away without any care; He's getting so lazy and sluggish these days, I needed a gift for his lethargic ways. Then out on the road there arose such a clatter, I sprang to the door to see what was the matter. A man on a bicycle, he flew like a flash, And slipped on some ice right into our trash. The tracks I could see through the new-fallen snow, A puffy white mound had cushioned his blow. He brushed off the flakes and walked off the pain, Then hopped on his bike after fixing the chain. "I got it!" I thought. "My husband's great gift; Some exercise gear will soon make him swift." I picked up the paper for the classified section, In no time at all I'd find a selection; A Gazelle, a Bowflex or a rowing machine; A thigh master, nautilus or pilates routine! From easy to use to assembly required, Would any of these get my husband inspired?

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10 help wanted Family in Elkhorn looking for a fun, experienced and reliable sitter for occasional days (after 11am) and date nights. Call 206-719-7787. Jane’s Artifacts is now hiring a sales associate - part to full-time available. Must be able to work weekends. Must have retail sales experience and have good math skills. Basic knowledge of 10-key, cash register and a knowledge of art and office a plus. Must be able to learn and run equipment in copy center. Send resume to janesartifacts@cox.net or fax to 788-0849.

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14 child care First Annual Kinder Slumber Party! For the first time ever, Kinder Welt will be hosting a slumber party! The kids have been asking and we listened! This will not only give your child a New Year’s Party but also give the parents piece of mind that their child is in a safe and friendly environment. We will have South Valley Pizza, Video West movies, board games and more! We will have breakfast the next day ready with snacks in between. Boys will be sleeping in the Train room on cots while the girls will sleep in the Horse room inside sleeping bags. For enrolled children the cost is $15 for the night with non- enrolled kids being $30. So no need to worry about a babysitter this year! Come to the Kinder Welt slumber party! Reserve your spot now by calling 7200606! Tell all your friends! Nanny/Babysitter Experienced, Reliable, Affordable and CPR Certified!!! Excellent local references! Flexible to fit your schedule and needs. Can drive kids to activities. I also do sleep overs and trips. Call Ashley (208) 995-7721. Creekside Center LLC child care in a home setting, Nancy Moore, “Miss

Nancy�. Now available with openings for ages 6 months to 5 years of age. References upon request. 321 Ridgeview Dr, Bellevue, call 7887380.

19 services The Assistant Caretaker and 2nd home property manager. Accepting new clients. Experience, care and valuable services based on your needs. 208-720-6720. toassist@ msn.com MASTER CARPENTER / BUILDER, recently relocated to WRV, seeks projects. solid abilities in all aspects of construction, including electrical and plumbing. PHIL - 720-7257 or sitcod@msn.com Do you need FREE HELP to shovel snow? stack wood? or have any other jobs that need to be done? The Wood River Valley Americorps team will be conducting their service project on MLK day (1/21). Call 208-4509874.  For Hire -Beginner ; House Keeper, Maintenance, Sitter,Mover, care taker, care-giver ,wise gardener , Artist. (For money or Room). Perfection, Integril, Compassionate and Teachable, Local Refrences available. Call Norman 530-739-2321 Private Housekeeping - over 30 years experience! Housekeeping, laundry, ironing, errands, windows, light cooking, personalized duties, organization of home. Free estimates, references avail. Call Dianne Basolo at 208-756-7035 Housekeeping services: experience, recommendations, responsible, free estimates. Call 208-7205973 Pet Holidays - Your sociable, housefriendly dog can join our Aussies on our wilderness acreage. We board dogs as members of our family. Morning hikes, stick chasing, 24hour interaction, supervision. Call for reservations/rates. (208) 481-2016. Exercise equipment repair now servicing Sun Valley & Hailey area. We have been serving southern Idaho for 17 years and now quaterly in your area. Save some money over the other guys. we service equipment in gyms, hotels, and residence. Call for quote at 208-888-3871 today. Maintenance saves money and agrivation. Professional Window Washing and maintenance. Affordable rates. 7209913. Books can change the life of another person, so if you have some that are taking up space, and would like to donate them, call Fabio at 788-3964 and we’ll pick them up for free. Ferrier Trimming Services in the Wood River Valley - 20% off for firsttime clients. 309-2835. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little la-

dies will pack’em and stack’em and the mighty men will load’em and totem. We’ll even do the dreaded move out clean. Call 721-3543 for your moving needs. JACK OF ALL TRADES - One call does it all, whether your job be big or small. Drywall, paint, small remodels, maintenance, tiling, woodwork, electrical plumbing, framing, etc. Don’t stall, give a call, 720-6676.

20 appliances Electric All Grain flour mill - Model A-33X. Excellent condition. $285. Call 208-788-4739.

21 lawn & garden Indian Creek Seed Co offering seed packs of local heirloom Russian Tomatoes. 4 species med size fruits. Produce well in our elevation. 5.00/ pk. For more info Call Jim at 7204434 Thanks for the great season! See you next spring! Black Bear Ranch Aspen Tree Farm

22 art, antiques and collectibles Remaining art and sculpture items from estate sale. Proceeds go to local charities! Everything is 1/2 off appraised value. Please call to schedule appointment. 309-1130 Wolf Collector Plates for sale. Great Christmas gifts! Bradford Exchange Plates,� Sentinels in the Sky� series. All 8 plates in the series. Plates have never been displayed. Asking 20.00 each. If you buy all 8, I will throw in a bonus plate, “Moon Shadows�. Call 720-3465 Silver!! 4 consecutive serial numbered, 2001 $1 Silver Holographic Certificates, with authenticity papers, for sale. Limited striking, individually die struck in .999 silver. Beautiful! $100 for all 4 notes. Call 208-3091959 for details. An incredible basketball card collection. Up to a thousand cards from late 1980’s to 2000. All cards are in amazing condition and are organized. $375 for all. Call 208-3091959 for details. Stamp collection for sale. Amazing! Every US Commemorative stamp from 1950-1999. Two complete albums holding 152 panels with hundreds of stamps in mint condition. A must see! I paid $2,400 and will sell for $1,400 O.B.O. Call 208-309-1959 for details. ORIGINAL AND UNUSUAL ARTWORKS. Three original Nancy Stonington watercolors, $500 to $1000. Unique Sunshine Mine 100th anniversary poster, very nicely framed, $150. Original dot matrix painting, 3’ wide by 4’ high, Jack Gunter, $1500. Call Ann (208) 726-9510.

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cess. Beautiful, high quality with normal wear. Can text pics. $150.00 788-8989 Coffee tables, dining table and 6 chairs, lamps, etc. Best offer. Call to see. 309-1130 CRATE AND BARREL CRIB Sled design. Mahogony stained. hardwood. No mattress. $300. Assemble. 208-309-0565. Modern-style, glass-top tasking/ work table. Almost new. Retail $250, yours for $50 OBO. Call 208-3091088 Folding tables- 6’ and 8’. Do you need extra tables for your Christmas or just in the garage for a work bench? They have been used but are very sturdy. $30 each. Call 788-4347 The Trader is now accepting consignments for furniture, home accessories and collectibles. Call Linda at 208.720.9206. Kitchen Pie Cupboard - wooden w/carving on the doors. Must see! Was $250, no just $175. Must See! Old Firestone Console Radio/phonagraph. Works sometimes, has tubes. $150 OBO. 788-2566 Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566

25 household Queen mattress - Restonic Comfort Care Revelation, firm. $85. Call 7265122 Trash cans on wheels - pair for $30. Call 726-5122 Alpine room ozone air purifier by Ecoquest. Allergy relief the natural way. Washable filter. Great fresh ozone smell $200 call 208-720-6721 for pictures. Nice, warm, low operating cost far infrared heaters for sale. Two sizes. Call 788-2012 SOLD - Beautiful 10’ x 13’ Afghanistan carpet from the Mezanine of the Kabul hotel. Deep reds and blacks. $5,000. 720-7828.

28 clothing Men’s snow boots size 13. Brand New, bought wrong size. $30 (paid $65). Call 788-4347 Beautiful Wedding Gown. Size 6. Ivory. Seed pearls over lace organza bodice. Cumberband. Floor lengh. Cap sleeved. $1,500. Call 208-309-0565 MINK COAT-Looking for a unique, luxurious gift to wow your lady this holiday season? I have a vintage, hard-to-find reversible mink coat with ultra suede on the other side. $6,000. Call 720-3325

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40 musical Wonderful upright Knabe and Co. piano and bench. Best offer. Call to see. 309-1130 Voice lessons - classically trained, professionally unionized singer/actress. All ages and abilities encouraged and accepted. Vivian Lee Alperin. 727-9774. Guitar and drum lessons available for all levels of musicians. Our studio or yours. Call Scott at 727-1480.

48 skis/boards, equip. Ski Boots: Rossignol (yellow) size 24.5 (about women’s 8, men’s 7). Asking only $20. Call 726-5122 Volkl: Crossranger, 190cm w/lightweight Salomon 900s alium bindings (din 4-12). Excellent cond. w/a new tune. $85 Call 726-5122 Men’s Rossignol “active control� x-country ski boots (classic/touring) Size 9, black. Great condition like new. $25. Call 720-5824 Volkl Wall 177cm - twin tip. Brand new, never been drilled. $275. Call 309-1088 SKIS FOR ME! Volkl Kendo 177cm w/Marker IPT wide-ring binding. Skied 10 times. $495. Call 309-1088

50 sporting goods Adult mountain bike 7 speed like new condition.Great Christmas present $130. 208-720-6721 call for pictures Brand new Pilates table and stand in the original box. Was $375. Best offer 309-1130 Reising Model 50, 3 mags, fancy figure walnut stock. Sling mag case collectors book on Reising and other subguns. $4,000. 208-721-1103 Colt SAA .45 Chief Joseph Commemorative Circa 1978. #21 of 74. Walnut display case, Colt factory letter. A true gun with bling. $4,000. Call 208-721-1103 Remington 30-06 SPRG. Brand new Pentax 4x12x40 scope. $375 Firm. Call 309-1566 or 823-4678. Remington 760 Series, pump, 3006. $450 Firm. Call 320-3374 We pay cash for quality ski and snowboard gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110.

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

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fire pit, 2-car garage, outbuildings, chicken coop, woodstove. On 3 lots in town, walk to bars and restaurants. 1,792 sf, 2-story, propane, city water and sewer. Call 208-837-6145. Owner carry.

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60 homes for sale 5 br/3 bath 2 story Farmhouse on 30 acres,in alfalfa. Domestic and irrigation wells. Four and 1/2 milesfSouth of Bellevue. Beautiful views, close to Silver Creek. $375,000. 208-7882566 SALMON RIVER: 2+2 Home, Apt., Barn, Garage, Bunkhouse, (1,500 sf improvements) on 3.14 level fenced riverfront acres between StanleyClayton, $239,000. 80-miles north of WRV. Adjacent 3.76 level riverfront acres also avail. for sale, $139,500. Betsy Barrymore-Stoll, Capik & Co. 208-726-4455. Beautiful 3 bed/2 bath mountain lodge-style home on nearly 2 acres 3.6 miles west of Stanley (Crooked Creek Sub.). Asking $495,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 Fairfield - 3bd/1ba, big fenced yard,

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sion. $19,500. 720-7828. SALMON RIVER: 3.76 level riverfront fenced acres between Stanley and Clayton. Hunting, fishing, riding, views, 80-miles north of WRV, $139,500. Adjacent 3.14 level riverfront acres w/1,500 sf improvemtns also available for sale, $239,500. Betsy Barrymore-Stoll, Capik & Co. 208-726-4455. Hagerman. Vacant lot in North view mature sub-division with own well system. Poor health forces sell. Great neighborhood. Hot springs, Snake River and bird hunting near surrounding area. $29,000, owner consider carry paper. 208 788-2566

78 commercial rental 34 Sold • 3 Under Contract Sweetwater Townhomes ONLY $162,000 BONUS!!! When you buy a Sweetwater home, you’ll receive FREE HOA dues thru 12/31/2013!! Green Neighborhood www.SweetwaterHailey.com Village open 7 days a week (208) 788-2164 Sales, Sue & Karen Sweetwater Community Realty

70 vacation property Timeshare for sale - 1 or 2 weeks. Sells for $40,000. Will sacrifice for $12,000. Can be traded nationally or internationally. Located in Fort. Lauderdale. Full Amenities incl. golf course, pool, etc. Call 208-3092231. Hey Golfers!! 16 rounds of golf & 2 massages included w/ luxury 2 BR/ 2 Bath unit on beach in Mexico. Choose between Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun on availability $2900/ week. 788-0752.

Main Street Ketchum - 1086 sqft Office with private bath and shower $1357 / mon. Ketchum LI / Storage – 1000sqft, .85 – 1.00 / sqft / mon. Bellevue Main Street – Office / Retail. Jeff Engelhardt 578-4412, AllstarPropertiesOnline.com Great Shop/Storage/ Space - 1680 sf shop with 7’ bay door, 9’ ceilings with 2 offices at Cold Springs Business Park across from St. Luke’s Hospital with both Hwy 75 & Hospital Dr. access. We would consider splitting the shop space for a long term tenant or we will accept winter or year round car, boat, toy, or household storage. Contact Emil Capik emil@sunvalleyinvestments.com or 622-5474 PARKER GULCH COMMERCIAL RENTALS - Ketchum Office Club: Ground Flr #104, 106; 153 & 175 sf. Upstairs #216, Interior, 198 sf. Lower Level #2, 198sf. Also Leadville Building Complex: Upstairs, Unit #8, 8A 229-164sf; Upstairs Unit #2 & 3, 293166sf. Call Scott at 471-0065.

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

Cute, Private, 2BD/2BA House on 600 Acres. Perfect place to raise kids. oodstove, outbuildings, 7 miles NE of Shoshone (2 miles from Johnny’s Country Store). Pets OK. Hors-

es negotiable. $550/month, first, last, deposit. Call (208) 622- 7555 or (208) 309-0330.

80 bellevue rentals 3BD/2BA Home, unfurn, new exterior paint, new carpet, all appliances, single car garage, fenced yard, all in great shape in a quiet neighborhood! Pet possible, no smoking, avail immed. $975/mo + utils. Call Brian at 208-720-4235 or check this property out at www.svmlps.com

81 hailey rentals See it first, then decide. Very nice 3 BD/2BA 2 story Hailey condo. Excellent area next to old Hailey, bike path and walk to shop and schools. Newer SS appliances, tile counter, W/D, gas fireplace, deck, garage, water, garbage and sewer. $995 a month. 208-720-2494. 2BD/1BA apartment. Affordable unfurnished upstairs, corner unit in quiet W. Hailey -- Walk to downtown! No pets or smoking. Avail now. $625/ mo + utils. Call Brian at 208-7204235 or check these out at www. svmlps.com

82 ketchum rentals Cozy studio available for quiet single in downtown Ketchum. N/S. One block to bus and shopping. Small pet possible. $525/mo plus C/D deposit. Great for person w/o car. 726-3709

86 apt./studio rental Downtown Ketchum Wildwood studio located on bus route. $600 month Fully furnished, clean and bright. No pets. Call 720-3541.

89 roommate wanted Room Mate(s) Wanted - Mature, quiet, gainfully employed, nonsmoker, pet-less who likes to be out of town close to nature, south end of valley. Leave Message 208-3091250 Affordable room for rent in my cute

Hailey condo on the bike path! Will rent just for ski season or long-term. Fully furnished (can provide bed). Everything provided. No pets cause I have a cat. Call Ashley @ (208) 9957721 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

100 garage & yard sales Moving Sale - Excellent quality matching couch and chair, matching coffee table, 2 end tables — high quality, 4 poster mahogany handcarved full-size bed, Schwinn commercial trainer. Make a reasonable offer. Call Lynette at 208-906-9934 List Your Yard Sale 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 Indoor arena, stalls with paddocks, Manager on grounds at all times. Ideally located mid valley. (208) 7884929. 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 hose. 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.

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c l ass i f i e d ad pa g e s • d e ad l i n e : n o o n o n M o nday • c l ass i f i e ds @ t h e w e e k lys u n . c o m 202 livestock for sale Cornfed beef, one all natural young small beef, and one grass fat beef for sale. $3.10/lb hanging weight. Call 731-4694.

203 livestock services Ferrier Trimming Services in the Wood River Valley - 20% off for firsttime clients. 309-2835.

300 puppies & dogs ST BERNARD puppies, 11 weeks. AKC registered. Have papers and AKC pkt ready for new owners. Vet checked - in perfect health. Dewormed & 1st and 2nd shots. $500. Call to pick out your Christmas puppy! 208-490-1292

303 equestrian 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.

306 pet supplies Tennis balls for your dog - 25¢ each. Call 726-5122

400 share the ride Need a Ride? www.rideshareonline. com 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 For Rent: 6’ and 8 ‘ tables $8.00 each/ 8 round tables $5.00 each. Chairs $1.00 each. Contact Nancy Kennette 788-4347 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 NAMI Wood River Valley (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Family to Family education course is being offered in our community beginning January 22, 2013. This class is for family and friends of someone who suffers from Major Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, Panic Disorder and PTSD. Please call Nancy at 788-4347 to register or NAMI office 309-1987 Weekly Thrive Training in January. Guided action workshop is designed to boost confidence, career, health, athletics, creativity, relationships, or long-held dreams. Increase hardiness & direction balanced by laughter & accomplishment. Contact Christina Tindle M.A. Psychology 208-315-3075. Hailey and Ketchum. New Early 6 a.m. Barre Class at Resilient Body Pilates. Mondays and Wednesdays $10. Full body, low impact 55 minute workout. Change your Body! 515 N River St Hailey 720-4089 Metal Clay classes at The Bead Shop in Hailey. Monthly Beginner’s “mini-teazer”, Intermediate Skills Classes and Open Studio with skills demo. www.LisaHortonJewelry for details or call 788-6770 to register. $25 deposit and registration required. KIDS CLAY - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday, Bella Cosa Studio at the Bead Shop Plus, Hailey. Info: 721-8045 Hot Yoga in the South Valley - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10/donation. Call for location/ Info: 720-6513. Tennis 101. Fun, family, fitness, a tennis program designed to teach the basics to all ages. 9-10:30 a.m. at WR High School, 1250 Fox Acres

Road. Register at idtennis.com, (208) 322-5150, Ext. 207.

504 lost & found Gold ring found by the Bigwood River. If you tell me where I found it, the size, and what is inscribed on the inside, I will know it is yours. Ed 7204424

506 i need this Wanted...Jeep CJ7 for father/son project,please call Ben @ 208-7317020. NEEDED: Snowboarding JacketMen’s Medium. Looking to buy your son’s outgrown Burton or similar as a Christmas present for my son. Call me or send a pic 208-788-8989 Interested in buying miniature dollhouse furniture. 208-622-3625 I am looking for some people to help with the Wood River High School Choir. We need someone with computer skills to make a brochure for Silver “Year Rings” and gifts. Also, help with selling at choir events! Call Linda at 208-290-0021 Needed: Microsoft X-Box 360 and games. If you have one and want to sell it, please call 788-4347. Would like to get for my son for Christmas. Leftover lavender or wildflower seeds, or groundcover seeds that I can broadcast plant right now in Hailey. Would love ageratum or alyssum. Sunny at alloftheabove@mindspring. com. Wanted - Rifle scope - 45 x 14 Lenpold or similar. 208-721-1103 Wine Enthusiasts: Love wine? Love to Entertain? Experience a private guided Napa wine tasting in your own home featuring 6 private limited production wines. Invite your friends, neighbors, family to “Toast a Glass.” Call 208-721-3551 for more info. Let the fun begin!! Kinder Welt’s infant/toddler room is in need of a toddler table with 4 set of chairs that have arms on the side. Also in need of a preschool table ideal if its a horse shoe shape. Call 7200606. leave voice mail please. 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 public art in Hailey. Drop donations off at 4051 Glenbrook Dr., Woodside Industrial Park or call Bob 788-0018 for pickup.

509 announcements Reflexology makes an excellent gift for the person who has everything. This year, give a healthy gift. Symbiotic Systems Reflexology - 7882012. NAMI Wood River Valley (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Family to Family education course is being offered in our community beginning January 22, 2013. This class is for family and friends of someone who suffers from Major Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, Panic Disorder and PTSD. Please call Nancy at 788-4347 to register or NAMI office 309-1987 Do you need FREE HELP to shovel snow? stack wood? or have any other jobs that need to be done? The Wood River Valley Americorps team will be conducting their service project on MLK day (1/21). Call 208-4509874. 5BText.com For Local Business. Text message marketing rocks! Video & free trial on website. I am looking for some people to help with the Wood River High School Choir. We need someone with computer skills to make a brochure for Silver “Year Rings” and gifts. Also, help with selling at choir events! Call Linda at 208-290-0021 2013 WEEKLY WRITING GROUPS with KATE RILEY, Author, Teacher, and Story Consultant. Have a book

in mind? Can’t seem to finish the manuscript you began writing one day? Perhaps you just need a jump start. Here’s your chance! www.kateriley.org. www.5BGroup.com *Free Listings Wood River Entrepreneurs Page on Facebook 208-720-6721 From Margot’s Table to Yours offering small B&B style breakfasts, lunches, dinners, après ski menus in the privacy of your or Margot’s own space. $15/hour (does not include menu ingredients) Call 208-7213551 or email margot6@mindspring. com Check out the Community Thrift Store in Bellevue. Monthly we pick a different charity to donate to. December we will donate to the Drug Coalition. Come,shop,make a difference! 321 S. Main St. Bellevue We pay cash for quality ski and snowboard gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110. Love wine? Love to Entertain? Experience a private guided Napa wine tasting in your own home featuring 6 private limited production wines. Invite up to 16 to “Toast a Glass”. Call 208-721-3551 for more info. 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.

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

608 trucks 1970 F100 truck, sport custom, 4 speed manual trans. 360 motor, not running, good resto project. $1000. 788-2116

610 4wd/suv 1969 Jeep Wagoneer 160k miles, 350 V8 w/auto trans console shift. $1000. 788-2116 1973 Jeep Wagoneer 147k miles, fixer upper, runs, has trans leak. $500. 788-2116 1994 Ford F-150 - 2 door, 4 wheel drive, lifted, 6-disc changer, newer tires. Needs a bit of work. Great work truck. $2,500 OBO. Call 7205153.

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620 snowmobiles etc. 2006 Mountain Cat Artic Cat. less than 500 miles on it. would be a great present or to just enjoy! like new condition. $2,200. 720-1146 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 tws

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510 thank you notes Thanks to the SV cop who visited me at the SV Lake on Sat. (Dec. 15) to make sure I was “all right.” Guess I CAN see how you might’ve thought that someone lying in the sun with their long sleeves rolled up enjoying the sunshine that morning might have been a bit hypothermic or otherwise a bit mentally disturbed (since it as only about 25 degrees at that time!! (LOL) But NO -- just an avid sun worshiper enjoying/basking in the sun, nothing more. :) Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 20-word thank you note, right here. e-mail your ad to classifieds@theweeklysun.com.

1977 G10 Jeep pickup - $1,500 OBO. Call 413-265-9561 1989 Ford F150, 4WD. 6cyl, 4 speed manual, long bed w/shell. Good tires. Motor replaced in ‘05. Differential rebuilt in ‘08. $1,700. Call Carol at 208886-2105. 1982 Ford Bronco - 4x4, white, standard 351. New battery, runs good, good tires. 73,000 orig. miles. $2,500 OBO. 208-837-6145.

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518 raves If Friday, 12/21/12 is indeed the end of the world. Thank you God for letting me live in the Wood River Valley! GREAT once again “The Weekly Sun” staff did with that verrry handy “101 Things To Do” (winter edition) magazine that’s out now. REALLY appreciate all the work that obviously went into that!! :) Like something? Don’t keep it to yourself. Say it here in 20 words or less for free. e-mail your ad to classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax it over to 788-4297 by Noon on Mondays.

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600 autos under $2,500 1987 Nissan 300 ZX red w/dark blue interior, runs great. 2 door coupe, hatchback, has t-tops, 140k mileage. V-6 motor Has some small fender damage. $2,500. 788-2116 1991 300TE Mercedes Wagon, blue w/tan interior, 224k miles, runs great. $4500. 788-2116

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Many Idahoans and Idaho visitors are awestruck by the beauty and recreation the Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers. As a non-profit committed to enhancing everyone’s Sawtooth NRA experience, the Sawtooth Society offers memberships, programs and volunteer opportunities as well as many more engaging prospects to enjoy the Sawtooth NRA. As the end of the 40th anniversary of the Sawtooth NRA as well as the 15th anniversary for the Sawtooth Society draws to a close, becoming a member of the Sawtooth Society can be a gift that gives year-round this holiday season. Being part of a team of individuals who preserve, protect and enhance the beautiful Sawtooth NRA is a gratifying commitment. This holiday season members can be reminded of their commitment to this special area with two new partnerships with James Bourret Fine Art Photography and Matt Leidecker, the author of several respected hiking guides for Idaho, including his latest guide, “Exploring the Sawtooths—A Comprehensive Guide.” James Bourret Fine Art Photography, based in Ketchum, is launching a series of limited edition Sawtooth NRA images commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Sawtooth NRA. Prints are available in two sizes, and a donation will be made from the sale of each print to help fund the Sawtooth

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Bourret’s Alice in Wonderland. Society. Leidecker is the author of a number of hiking guides for Idaho and “Exploring the Sawtooths—A Comprehensive Guide”, an exciting guidebook covering the entire Sawtooth range. The Sawtooth Society is pleased to be the front-page sponsor for Leidecker’s guidebook, “Exploring the Sawtooths—A comprehensive Guide.” Leidecker has created a special Sawtooth Society ordering webpage, and he will personally autograph each book and donate 20 percent of all sales from the site www.mattlphoto. com/ss.html. For more information on James Bourret Fine Art Photography’s limited edition Sawtooth NRA images commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Sawtooth NRA, visit http://bit. ly/T0Z6zj. For available opportunities including volunteer programs and membership, visit the new website, www.sawtoothsociety.org

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yourself ‘Tis the season of giving, and what better way to celebrate it than with the gift of yourself? Volunteering or the act of giving can benefit many organizations, and, statistically speaking, it can boost your health. The Wood River Valley is home to numerous organizations that benefit from volunteers and community donations. Turns out, some of these organizations don’t just need service hours, there are many other ways to help them meet their needs, from opening pocketbooks, to donating material goods and so much more. Inside these pages you’ll find information on some local volunteers and their efforts, as well as some of the Wood River Valley organizations they serve. The Weekly Sun would like to thank those who get involved in making a difference.

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Donating Your IRA Assets to Charity

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hen establishing a traditional individual retirement account (IRA), it’s important to name a beneficiary in order to help ensure that your assets will be transferred directly to your heirs without having to go through probate. While on the surface, naming a loved one, such as a spouse, child, or grandchild, may seem like the simplest solution, choosing the right beneficiary for your IRA may be more complicated than it seems. The main complicating factor is taxes, which, in the case of IRAs, can be a huge burden. By naming an individual the beneficiary of your IRA, he or she could lose a significant portion of the account’s balance to income and estate taxes (both federal and state) upon inheritance. In some cases, individual beneficiaries can potentially end up with as little as 20% of the account’s value after all taxes are paid. If your heirs are otherwise provided for with the non-retirement assets from your estate – which, unlike retirement accounts, may be eligible for stepped-up basis treatment – you may find it beneficial to designate a charity as the beneficiary of your IRA. Your only option while you are living is to withdraw the assets, pay the income tax associated with the withdrawal, and then donate the remaining amount of the withdrawal to charity. After your death, distributions of your IRA assets to a qualified tax-exempt charitable organiza-

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tion are generally eligible for an estate tax deduction, reducing the value of your estate. Your estate will not be liable for estate taxes on the amount of your IRA designated as a charitable contribution. Also, since charities do not pay income taxes on the donations they receive, the charity will pay no income tax on the distribution. And of course, you’ll receive the satisfaction of knowing that your assets are going to benefit your favorite charity. Please note that if you are married and living in a community property state, you may have to get written permission from your spouse in order to name a charity as the beneficiary of your IRA. You’ll also want to check with your IRA provider to determine whether it has any restrictions on designat-

“While everyone’s financial situation is unique, naming a charity as the beneficiary of your IRA could be worth your consideration.”

ing charities as beneficiaries of IRAs. While everyone’s financial situation is unique, naming a charity as the beneficiary of your IRA could be worth your consideration. It is always recommended that you seek the aid of a competent tax advisor or tax attor­ney to assist you with advice and guidance on matters such as this. Lori Nurge is a First Vice President/Investments and Branch Manager with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, member SIPC and New York Stock Exchange. She can be reached by calling the firm’s Ketchum office at (208) 622-8720 or toll-free at (877) 635-9531. tws

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Ted Angle

“I like the engagement of people and to promote the outdoors and the healthy environment” Ted says. His enthusiasm about life and the art of giving makes Ted the perfect Courtesy Patroller for the Blaine County Recreation District cross country ski trails. His dedication to doing this spans over 20 years. There’s even a trail named after him: Ted’s Angle. He was there from the get-go to help Mary Austin Croft’s idea of our Blaine County cross country ski trail system become a reality. Have you participated in the Billy Goat Loppet? Thanks go to Ted and Jenny Busdon. Do the trails need heavy physical attention? Leave it to the trained engineer and test pilot Ted to not shirk from that job. Ted’s enthusiasm doesn’t only pertain to cross country skiing but to all matters having to do with the great outdoors and the enjoyment of a good cause. A few of his present other volunteer passions are Wild Gift, the Masonic Lodge and the Galena Trails and Advisory Committee. Who says that retirement can’t be busy and fulfilling? Certainly not Mr. Ted. By Margot Van Horn

Barry J. Baker and Sydna Jones Baker

“As a team, they are perfect! They never have said no and they take it seriously.” This from Kathy Wygle, the managing director of the NexStage Theatre. Barry used to be the director of food and beverage at the Sun Valley Company and was there at the old “Creekside” to watch Kathy perform upstairs with her Laughing Stock group of actors in 1977. Now Laughing Stock, the community acting portion of the NexStage Theatre along with the other portion that consists of semi and totally professional actors, has become a huge asset for our valley’s live theater loving residents. Helping make each production run effortlessly and luxuriously, are Barry and Sydna. You’ll find Sydna making everyone who attends the performances feel

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welcomed while Barry makes sure that the concession bar is well organized and ready to serve everyone with libations and edible delights. Of course, I was reminded by the Bakers, that the theatre could not function without Bill Lowe, President of the board, all of the other volunteers and the directors. Barry’s other volunteer passion is being a board member of the Grand Canyon Association. By Margot Van Horn

Renata Beguin

Volunteering for women’s issues comes naturally to Renata since much of her past work, as Director of the Swiss branch of the international Hunger Project for 12 years, focused on women’s issues and elevating the status of girls and women world wide. Now, besides running her own company: No Harm Done Design, which produces high end faux fur throws, Renata wears such diverse volunteer hats as a being a board member for the nexStage Theatre and working with the Advocates’ Skills for Success program. The project focuses on helping survivors of domestic violence to acquire the skills and self confidence to secure gainful employment. An important part of that program is “Dress for Success” which takes place at the Advocates’ Hailey thrift shop: The Attic. Renata’s knowledge in that area comes from another past career as a high fashion model. She and Elizabeth Briggeman, a professional fashion consultant, love working with women who have had very little pampering and are thrilled and grateful when the outfits they receive help them land a job they so badly need. By Margot Van Horn

Rose Burbank

When Rose Burbank moved to the valley in 2001 she happened to attend the pancake breakfast put on by the Papoose Club and she was hooked. “Everyone was so happy and because I come from a family that values volunteer work and because I was looking to be involved in the community I jumped in feet first. The Papoose Club is the most wonderful group of people to be involved with and I’m just a small piece of the pie.” Since incorporating in the 1970s

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wood river Valley volunteers continued… the group has been dedicated to fundraising for children’s groups and activities. Among the activities they sponsor are the breakfast at Wagon Days and the big Holiday Bazaar at Hemingway Elementary. “I just love giving back,” said Burbank “and my favorite groups of people are children. There are so many kids groups in the valley and we want to help in education, social activities and sports. We want them to experience all that’s out there for them.” By Jonathan Kane

Joan Davies

If it involves history or agriculture, rest assured that Joan Davies is in the middle of it. The East Jerome County farm girl serves with The Blaine County Historical Museum, Hailey Historic Preservation Commission, Hailey Chamber of Commerce and Rotarun Ski Area. Especially near and dear to her heart is the Trailing of the Sheep Festival, which she has volunteered for since its inception 15 years ago. Davies developed cooking and other programs to go along with the festival through College of Southern Idaho. She’s served as president of the festival. And she has a presence at practically every event the festival puts on. “It has a place in my heart because of growing up and living on the land,” she said. “It has been a pure pleasure watching it come together and expand. And it’s the one festival that brings the community together from both an economic standpoint and a cultural values standpoint.” By Karen Bossick

Michelle Dega

Michelle Dega doesn’t draw a paycheck at The Community Library. But the Sun Valley woman knows the library inside out. She spends time with patrons in the stacks, answering questions and making recommendations. She volunteers in the library’s Regional History Department where her vast knowledge of the Wood River Valley often comes in handy. And she always goes above and beyond whatever is asked of her. When she’s done, she finds more time to volunteer for the Sun Valley Writers Conference, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony and for other local non-profits. “She loves the library and she loves books,” said Dana Marino, who oversees the library’s volunteers. “She’s very reliable, consistent and dependable. We know she will be here at a certain time and do all the tasks we ask accurately and with care. We love her and we wish we could clone her.” By Karen Bossick

Jeanne Flowers

Hailing from Ketchum, growing up on the Bar-OBar Ranch in Adams Gulch, and having a degree in librarianship, it’s no wonder that Jeanne has been so active with the Ketchum-Sun Valley Historical Society from its very inception. She was a member of the first museum board in 1989 chaired by Mary Jane (Griffith) Conger, who was instrumental in the organization of the Historical Society. Jeanne helped save

Louie’s (the First Congregational Church); helped obtain and set up software for a data base to access the museum’s holdings largely procured by Pat Butterfield; and has kept the museum open on Saturday afternoons under Betty Murphy’s 12 year leadership. “In fact”, she told me, “I sometimes lose track of time while talking about the ‘good old days’ in Ketchum with the many visitors who enjoy it. Working in the museum makes one aware of the “historical tourism’ potential of the area”. “A Brief History of Adams Gulch” written by Jeanne can be found at the Ketchum Community Library. She is also busy writing a family history of her interesting Ketchum heritage. For sure, history is upper most in Jeanne’s mind. By Margot Van Horn

Mary Jones

Mary Jones has gotten a lot of mileage out of her Better than Sex Chocolate Cake. And so has the community. Jones has donated plenty of them over the years to such causes as The Advocates, the Blaine County Recreation District, The Community Library, Company of Fools and the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. “I don’t have a lot of time and I don’t have a lot of money. But I try to do what I can and I know people like my cakes. So, it’s what I can do,” she said. One of Jones’ favorite nonprofits is the Environmental Resource Center for which she has addressed envelopes and baked cookies and brownies for the Shooting Star Sleep Out. “I like the idea that we’re trying to educate people about the environment and taking care of it,” Jones said. “We live in an amazing place and on an amazing planet. And we need to protect it.” By Karen Bossick

Jim Paisley

Jim Paisley has been a valley resident for 22 years and he will tell you that he gains his most satisfaction by volunteering at the Swiftsure Ranch where he works with physically and mentally challenged kids with the unique therapy of riding horses. “We like to call it flying without wings,” he said. “These people get to come to this facility and do things that they wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to do. You can sit on a horse and have two connections – the mental/spiritual one and the physical sensation of sitting on top of a moving, living thing.” He added “These people are heroes and are so beautiful. They end up being the people you look up to the most because of their courage. To work with them makes you feel like you just did something that ordinarily wouldn’t come your way and it really takes you out of yourself.” By Jonathan Kane

Donna Mayry

Donna Mayry is a yoga practitioner and teacher from Hailey. I met her at the Summit Apartments, where she volunteers her time every Wednesday morning to demonstrate chair yoga to elderly residents. I admired her patience and willingness to teach the few

who attend. Of course, there’s a lot of talking about life and its spiritual possibilities minus the sectarian sales pitch. She explained that it all starts with simple movement which helps to rechannel and refocus our energies onto our bodies. Emphasizing breathing as a centering and focusing device, it builds awareness, initially of ourselves and then outward toward others - a building block of compassion and interconnectedness that starts with a positive self-image. Most of us lead busy lives and its easy to lose ourselves amid all this compelling busy-ness. We live in a society where we are assaulted by images of starlets, super models and ripped bodies of athletes. Its easy to develop a negative self-image through a negative body image. The elderly and the disabled are involved in a daily struggle with their ageing, balking bodies, and the gentle discipline of yoga helps them attain a measure of peace with themselves. In April of this year Donna found out that a lump on her leg contained metastasized, non-tobacco related lung cancer cells. This hasn’t stopped her. If anything, her cancer has amplified her appreciation of life. I asked, “aren’t you now the needy one?” She replied, like so many generous people would, that “the gift is in the giving, and the giving is in the receiving. My gift is that you are receiving. I am the beneficiary of the giving.” Donna is taking regular chemo-therapy. Neither radiation or surgery are necessary. She’s also using two alternate strategies. One is bio-photon therapy, a form of light therapy that enables the use of various homeopathic supplements. The other is ozone therapy, administered by Dr. Scott Freeborn, that adds oxygen to the blood, because cancer cells thrive in non-oxygen, anaerobic environments. This is an excerpt from her journal, written on the morning of the interview: “We come to this world from an experience of the divine, a oneness, the soul...in our later years we once again have the opportunity to reconnect...such a richness...its possible to go beyond and find the softness of expression, more like a Monet.” By Bali Szabo

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Family to Family is a free, 12 session program for family caregivers, friends and employers of individuals with Mental Illness. Classes are twice a week beginning January 22nd on Tuesdays & Thursdays & continue for 6 weeks ~ 6:30 - 8:30 PM on the lower level at the southeast corner of South Main & East Maple streets in Hailey For more information, please call Nancy Kennette at 788-4347 or the NAMI Helpline at 309-1987 Follow us on FACEBOOK NAMI - Wood River Valley Our website - www.nami-wrv.com This course is provided free of charge through a generous grant from the Idaho Community Foundation. Thank you!

Travis Moore

Travis Moore knows his way around Rotarun Ski Area. The 16-yearold Wood River High School sophomore has been whacking weeds and knocking down sagebrush on Hailey’s ski hill since he started tagging along with his father as a little tyke. “He started going out there when he was 3 to take advantage of the free ski lessons. Then he decided he wanted to volunteer,” said Ron Moore. Travis took a leave of absence from Rotarun while his family went to live in the Philippines where his mother Vicky grew up. Now he can be found cleaning and painting the warming hut, grooming the snow and even sometimes operating the lift. He also volunteers for The Hunger Coalition, the Northern Rockies Folk Festival, Souper Supper and The Advocates. “He puts on those pink shoes and walks the walk,” said Ron Moore. “It’s just in his heart.” By Karen Bossick

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For the Love of Classical MusicWood River Community Orchestra is so grateful for the generosity of the following organizations: Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation Little Black Dress Club- Wood River in the Idaho Community Foundation the Donald W. and Gretchen K. Fraser Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation Joan Leidy Foundation and to all of our private donors and friends! www.wrcorchestra.org

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for the past thirty years she achieved certification as an Idaho Master Naturalist and she has put a great number of hours into such organizations as Fish and Game, the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, the Environmental Resource Center and the Wood River Land Trust. “My favorite activities are educating and working with kids especially when we do animal tracking workshops in the snow. Kids just really enjoy it and I can always relate to their sense of wonder,” she said. “My goal has always been to share my love and appreciation of the natural wonders that we have here. If people care they’ll protect it.” By Jonathan Kane

Susan Snyder

Susan Snyder cut her teeth on the classical recordings that her father brought home to his children. Now she figures the best way to give back to the community that she loves is to give the gift of music. Snyder has been a longtime volunteer with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, stuffing envelopes, handing out programs and directing people traffic. In the process, she’s gained new friends among orchestra members and other volunteers. In addition, she sings in the Caritas Chorale and plays violin in the Wood River Community Orchestra. “We don’t get paid for either so we call it our gift to the community,” she said. “The symphony transforms me. Singing Dvorak transforms me. I love Dvorak’s cello concerto and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor. And Beethoven—if I haven’t listened to one of his symphonies in awhile, I put one on when I drive to Boise and it completely

transforms me.” By Karen Bossick

Pete Stephenson

Pete Stephenson is involved with a number of organizations that he gives time and effort to but one of his favorites is the yearly Boulder Mountain Tour cross country ski race. The race is the largest of its kind in the West and features 900 international and American participants covering a course from Galena Lodge to the SNRA. This is the race’s 34th season and it is staffed entirely by volunteers and is held the first week in February. “There are twenty committees and I am the chairman of the Bib Bag Transfer Committee,” he said. “It’s quite a task. We take all the participants belongings from the start to the finish line. We take them by snow machines to trucks and then down Highway 75. It’s really a special time and you feel a whole lot better when you leave than when you arrived. My family has the giving spirit and it is so much more fulfilling than just writing a check.” By Jonathan Kane

Ed and Andrea Van Every

“I totally love the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. I think that they did a fabulous job in this valley”, Andrea shared. She, with a past career in hotel management and Ed, formerly the corporate maintenance manager for the Sun Valley Co., met in 1987 at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego. Andrea moved from Germany to Sun Valley in

1992 and the two of them have volunteered for the SVSS ever since then—housing musicians and tending the “back” gift and sales tent which also entails giving programs and information to concert attendees. The sales benefit the SVSS Education Programs run by Kim Gasenica. “Involvement with the symphony gave me the start in this valley because when I came here, I didn’t know anybody and Ed was gone the first couple of years. So now, when someone asks me how to meet people, I tell them to go volunteer”. Andrea’s other volunteer passions include the Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation, the Sun Valley Jazz Jamboree, the Sun Valley Ballet Foundation, and the Ketchum Community Library. By Margot Van Horn

Gayle Wenger

Gayle Wenger has spent 38 years in the valley and now spends her time volunteering with a number of environmental agencies to help guide the stewardship of our natural resources. She has also volunteered on a number of archeological digs in Idaho and throughout the Northwest. “My favorite was in the Idaho Challis Forest near Sunbeam,” she said. “It was an excavation of a Chinese settlement and mines and we learned how they lived. We found fascinating pieces of their culture including pottery, guns opium vials and metal.” Her favorite activity though is working with children at places like the Environmental Resource Center where she assists in bringing educational opportunities into the elementary schools. “It’s their curiosity and thirst to learn that I love the most. I also love volunteer work. It can be a good day’s effort and so fulfilling. I learn new skills and get to share what I know.” tws By Jonathan Kane

The Staff at The Weekly Sun Would like to Take a Moment to Recognize a Wood River Valley Volunteer Who Recently Passed.

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ike Kelly, who tirelessly helped with the Toy Run, once said of the job, “It’s a really great way to help people in need. It’s such a great community, if you are in need. If you’re ever in trouble, people here will rally around for a benefit. It’s the fact that it’s mostly people you don’t know that makes it really neat.”

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He May Be Gone, But His Legacy Will Live On! R.I.P. Mike Kelly

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E/MAX of Sun Valley is proud to support our local non-profits by providing our moving truck, free of charge! We have been doing this since 2005. Take advantage of this generous opportunity if you are a local non-profit organization and have a use for our truck. Please contact RE/MAX at 726-4901 to schedule. “Thanks RE/MAX, we couldn’t do our annual pancake breakfast without you and your truck!” Danni Dean, President, The Papoose Club “RE/MAX, we count on you throughout the year for the use of your moving truck. We especially appreciate the use before and after our benefit. Thank you for supporting the Animal Shelter!”

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wood river Valley non-profit organizations

The Advocates

Established in 1991, The Advocates serves over 4500 people each year. Through our shelter, healing, and transition programs, we help people who experience abuse to heal and to develop the skills and resources they need to build safe lives. We provide education programs in our schools and to community groups which give people of all ages the tools to build positive relationships, including workshops on teen dating, bullying, and bystander intervention. (208) 788-4191 • www.TheAdvocatesOrg.org • Events and Development Coordinator Lisa Huttinger: ext. 21, lisa@theadvocatesorg.org

Animal Shelter Of The Wood River Valley

Established in 1982, The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley serves the residents and companion animals of Blaine County. The Animal Shelter, Idaho’s first no-kill shelter, is celebrating 30 years of life-saving programs and services. We’ve adopted out over 12,000 dogs and cats into loving homes in that time, in addition to providing vital services that connect people and pets, making Blaine County a more humane community. (208) 788-4351 • info@animalshelterwrv.org • www.AnimalShelterWRV. org • www.facebook.com/AnimalShelterWRV

The Animal Shelter’s Barkin’ Basement Thrift Store

Established in 1999, The Barkin’ Basement is a thrift store that supports Idaho’s first no-kill shelter, the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley. We rely solely on donations for inventory and offer discounted items to the Valley’s locals and visitors. We are located at 111 S. Main St. in Hailey. When you donate, shop or volunteer at the Barkin’ Basement, you are making a difference for all the temporarily homeless animals of the Wood River Valley. (208) 788-3854 • barkin@animalshelterwrv.org • www.AnimalShelterWRV.org > Barkin’ Basement tab • Manager Andrea Nelson

Bellevue Haunted Forest

Established in 2008, the Bellevue Haunted Forest provides a fun, safe and entertaining environment that ensures public benefit while promoting the proper stewardship of The Howard Preserve through “hands-on” leadership and best-practices management. We primarily donate proceeds to the Friends of The Howard Preserve. We also donate to the annual St. Charles Souper Supper Thanksgiving Dinner. Tammy Schofield: (208) 720-7160 or Sara Burns (208) 788-3058 • bellevuehauntedforest@gmail.com • www. facebook.com/bellevuehauntedforest

Blaine County Education Foundation

Established in 1992, the Blaine County Education Foundation (BCEF) serves the students and educators of the Blaine County School District. Our mission is to focus community resources and raise funds for the Blaine County School District, promoting academic excellence, equitable education and a healthy and sustainable student environment. Our largest source of unrestricted funds are individual donors, educators and foundations. (208) 578-5449 • www.SupportBCEF.org • Executive Director Mike Burchmore: MBurchmore@blaineschools.org

Blaine County Housing Authority

Established in 2007 (in current form; mid-1990s in a previous organization as Blaine-Ketchum Housing Authority), the Blaine County Housing Authority serves the workforce residing in Blaine County. Our mission is to advocate, promote, plan, and preserve the long-term supply of desirable and affordable housing choices in all areas of Blaine County in order to maintain an economically diverse, vibrant and sustainable community. (208) 788-6102 • www.bcoha.org • Executive Director David Patrie: david. patrie@bcoha.org

Blaine County Recreation District

Established in 1976, the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) serves all of Blaine County. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing Blaine County’s quality of life by creating healthy, active recreational opportunities for all. The upcoming Galena & The Trails Winter Benefit will support the maintenance and sustainability of Galena Lodge and all our Nordic trails. We are in the middle of completing our HUB Youth Center renewal project. (208) 578-5455 • www.bcrd.org • Director of Development Kris Stoffer: kstofffer@bcrd.org

Save the Date…

This calendar is a schedule of the biggest annual fundraising events, or source of funds, for the Valley’s non-profits listed in this section. Keep in mind, most organizations accept donations throughout the year or do annual appeals for funding as well. And, some also receive funding from local or national grants and campaigns. Most donations are taxdeductible; consult your tax professional for more information. Watch The Weekly Sun for more information on these events as the dates near.

January TBA: Arkoosh Race to support Rotarun Ski Club, Inc. 1/18/13: Twilight Snowshoe to benefit Expedition Inspiration 1/26/13: Annual Galena & The Trails Winter Benefit for Blaine County Recreation Distric

February TBA: Slush Cup Race to support Rotarun Ski Club, Inc. 2/16/13: Share Your Heart Ball to benefit Camp Rainbow Gold

March TBA: Snow Box Derby to support Rotarun Ski Club, Inc.

April 4/1-21/13 – Girl Scout Cookie Sales to benefit Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council Service Unit 21 TBA: End-of-season community event to support Rotarun Ski Club, Inc.

May 5/18/13: Community 5k and Healthy Living Expo to benefit Girls on the Run 5/24-27/13: Silent Auction of Wellness to benefit the Sun Valley Wellness Institute

July 7/4: Concessions from Days of the Old West Rodeo to benefit Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood River Valley 7/10/13: Black and White Soiree to benefit The Advocates 7/13/13: Cowboy Ball to benefit Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center 7/26/13: Dog Days of Summer Annual Benefit and Gala for the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley 7/27/12: Sagebrush Soiree to benefit the Sawtooth Society

August 8/4/13: Annual Benefit Concert for the Sun Valley Summer Symphony

September Labor Day Weekend: Wagon Days Pancake Breakfast to benefit The Papoose Club

October

TBA: Roll Out the Red Carpet for Breast Cancer Research in Boise to benefit Expedition Inspiration 10/29/13: Bellevue Haunted Forest – ticket sales benefit Bellevue Haunted Forest 10/30/13: Bellevue Haunted Forest – ticket sales benefit Bellevue Haunted Forest

November First Weekend in November: Ski Sale to benefit The Gold Mine Thrift Store

December Throughout the month: Watch for bellringers to support NAMIWRV 12/31/12: New Year’s Eve Potluck to support Rotarun Ski Club, Inc. First Weekend in December: Papoose Club Holiday Bazaar to benefit The Papoose Club

Camp Rainbow Gold

Established in 1984, Camp Rainbow Gold serves Idaho’s children diagnosed with cancer and their families. As a program of the American Cancer Society, we provide year-round programs such as medically supervised camps, college scholarships and other emotionally empowering experiences. During the summer, our oncology camp—one of the nation’s first—hosts 85 children each August at Cathedral Pines north of Ketchum for a week of discovery and outdoor fun, while a full medical staff is available for the children. (208) 422-0842 • www.CampRainbowGold.org • Childhood and Family

Do you love animals and thrift store shopping? The Barkin’ Basement is looking for a few great volunteers to work Sundays in 2013. All proceeds from the Barkin’ Basement go to help care for the animals at the Shelter! Can you work 8 hours a month in 4 hour intervals? Weekday shifts are also available. If so, please contact Andrea at the store or visit our website for more information: www.animalshelterwrv.org ANIMAL SHELTER OF THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY

BARKIN’ BASEMENT THRIFT STORE 111 Main Street Downtown Hailey

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The Community Library

Established in 1957, The Community Library serves everyone, everywhere. We are dedicated to providing free access to all forms of human knowledge to all people in our community, residents and visitors alike. The library isn’t just a place to check out books. Step through the doors and encounter diverse cultural exchange and human interaction, with programming that includes lectures, classes, technology support, and more. Start your own conversation today at The Community Library. www.TheCommunityLibrary.org • Development Coordinator Dana Marino: dmarino@thecommunitylibrary. org

Crisis Hotline

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seasonal foods, buy locally and compost the scraps * Lower the lights to amp up the mood, and lower the thermostat (let all those warm bodies heat the house!)

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Established in 1987, the Crisis Hotline is a 24-hour/7-day-a-week confidential information and referral agency and crisis intervention service. We provide immediate help, hope and healing to empower individuals facing serious life challenges, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems. We respond to a wide range of inquiries from people from all walks of life, ranging from simply having a bad day to feeling overwhelmed by some ‘reversal’ in their life. Trained volunteers are on call around the clock to help ensure the health and safety of our community. (208) 788-0735 • www.TheCrisisHotline.org • Executive Director Sher Foster: crisishl@qwestoffice.net

Croy Canyon Ranch Foundation

Established in 2001, the Croy Canyon Ranch Foundation serves seniors and those needing long-term care. Our purpose is to create, finance, build, direct, staff and endow Croy Canyon Ranch, thus providing excellent, attractive, and dignified eldercare for the people of the Wood River region. We believe seniors should be able to stay in the Valley they love as their care needs change and our Conducting Capital Campaign will raise funds to build a new, continuing-care community in Blaine County. (208) 788-2310 • www.CroyCanyonRanch.com • Kathleen Eder: admin@croycanyonranch.com

Environmental Resource Center

Established in 1993, the Environmental Resource Center (ERC) serves the Wood River Valley. We are a nonprofit (501c3) membership organization dedicated to serving the Wood River Valley by promoting a more sustainable environment through community education, awareness and participation. Our source of funds comes from both individual donors and foundation grants. (208) 726-4333 • www.ercsv.org • Executive Director Molly Goodyear: molly@ercsv.org

Expedition Inspiration

Established in 1995, Expedition Inspiration serves those diagnosed with and affected by breast cancer as well as breast cancer researchers. Our goal is to find breast cancer cures in our lifetime by raising funds to: reach new heights in breast cancer research by bringing together leaders in the field at an annual Symposium; sponsor Young Investigator Award grants; encourage challenging physical activities; and increase breast cancer awareness. (208) 726-6456 • www.ExpeditionInspiration.org • Katie Powell: ei@expeditioninspiration.org

Flourish Foundation

Established in 2010, the Flourish Foundation currently serves over 500 students each week through the Mindful Awareness Program in schools throughout the Wood River Valley; supports teachers with the Teacher Self-Care Program; and leads a Compassionate Young Leader Program with 15 high school juniors and seniors. We are dedicated to promoting contemplative-based practices in communities for the purpose of achieving mental balance and compassion and to positively transform

the way we view and engage with ourselves, others, and the world around us. www.FlourishFoundation.org • Executive Director Ryan Redman: (208) 450-9309, ryan@flourishfoundation. org

Footlight Dance Centre

Footlight Dance Centre has been offering dance opportunities to students since 1984. We work with kids ages 4 to adult in all forms of dance, with summer workshops that bring in guest teachers and educate future dancers and advocates for the arts. Our faculty comes from professional dance backgrounds with years of teaching and performing experience. Our mission is to educate, inspire and bring the joy of movement to life. We base our funding from tuition from students enrolled in the school and then occasionally have individual patrons grant money for special projects. www.FootlightDanceCentre.com • footlightdance@gmail.com • (208) 578-5462

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council – Service Unit 21 – Ketchum/Sun Valley

Girl Scouts was established in 1919 in the U.S., and in 1980 in Ketchum/ Sun Valley. We serve girls in grades K12 in the Wood River Valley. Our purpose it to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. www.GirlScouts-ssc.org • Willa McLaughlin: (208) 720-1777, willa@ mclaughlinarchitects.com

Girls On The Run

Established in 2002, Girls on the Run serves Wood River Valley girls in grades 3 through 8. Our purpose is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experiencebased curriculum that creatively integrates running. We have two annual fundraisers, and will celebrate our 10 th anniversary in May of 2013 in conjunction with our Community 5k and Healthy Living Expo. (208) 788-7863 • www.GirlsOnTheRunWRV.org • Mary Fauth: mary@ girlsontherunwrv.org

The Gold Mine Thrift Store

Established in 1955, The Gold Mine Thrift Store serves all of Blaine County, but we have shoppers from all over the world who come to shop at The Gold Mine. We try to reuse/recycle and repurpose as much as possible from the wonderful donations given to us by the community. In turn, we make money to benefit The Community Library where anybody can get a library card! All of The Gold Mine’s profits go to support The Community Library. www.TheGoldMineThriftStore.org • Manager Craig Barry: (208) 720-5661

Habitat For Humanity Blaine County, Inc.

Established in 2010, Habitat for Humanity Blaine County, Inc. serves people in Blaine County who serve the community and could not otherwise afford to own homes. We work in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent homes in decent communities in which every person can experience God’s love and can live and grow into all that God intends. Our biggest source of funds is private donations. (208) 788-8801 • www.HabitatForHumanityBlaine.org • Chairman John T. Flattery, Chairman: johntflattery@aol.com

Hot Summer Nights: Friday Night Movie in Bellevue Memorial Park

Established in 2008, Hot Summer Nights serves anyone interested in free, family-friendly entertainment on a summer Friday evening. Our mission is to provide a free, fun, safe and entertaining Friday summer evening. Movies are raffled off after each viewing to help recoup the cost of purchasing the movies. We were unable to show movies last summer because we did not have the money to pay for a per-movie licensing fee (between

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$200 and $300 per movie). www.facebook.com/bellevuemovie • Tammy Schofield: 208-720-7160, teamproperty@cox.net

The Hunger Coalition

Founded in 2003 and incorporated in 2004, The Hunger Coalition serves any family or individual who is experiencing food insecurity. We provide temporary food assistance through a variety of programs. Our mission is to end hunger in our community by providing wholesome food to those in need and by promoting solutions to the underlying causes of hunger through collaboration, education and advocacy. We believe that providing basic food security lays the cornerstone on which people in need can build lives of greater economic security. (208) 788-0121 • www.TheHungerCoalition.org • Executive Director Jeanne Liston: jliston@thehungercoalition.org

KDPI Drop-In Radio 89.3FM

Established in 2010, KDPI Drop-In Radio 89.3FM is where locals get vocal. KDPI-FM Radio, the Valley’s first commercial free community radio, is located on Main Street in Ketchum. It will offer music, news, sports, local info and more while serving as a community bulletin board. By increasing opportunities for members of the community, KDPI will help grow local cultural health, and quality of place. Get involved as a volunteer DJ. www.kdpifm.org • Michael Scullion: (208) 720-6121, yoscull@yahoo. com

Ketch’em Alive

Established in 1999, Ketch’em Alive serves the entire Wood River Valley. We are a weekly summer evening gathering for people of all ages, locals and tourists, families and friends, to mingle and picnic, listen and dance to music in a spirit of community togetherness. Our biggest source of funds is from businesses, individuals and the City of Ketchum, with their annual commitment to pay for the music. (208) 726-9059 • www.facebook. com/Ketchem-Alive • Will Caldwell: willcaldwell@cox.net

Kiwanis Club Of Hailey And The Wood River Valley

Established in 2005, the Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood River Valley serves all children of the Wood River Valley. Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. www.facebook.com/KiwanisofHailey • President Kim Baker: (208) 7277408 or Jim Spinelli: (208) 721-7246

The Mountain School

Established in 2004, The Mountain School serves preschool-throughthird-grade children whose parents value a comprehensive academic education taught with an integrated arts approach—nurturing the whole child. We also offer after-school outdoor wilderness programs open to all Valley students in grades 2-5. Our mission is to provide an environment that sets the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and holistic, balanced living. Our Waldorf-Methods learning environment and our programs strive to awaken and encourage exploration through the head, heart, and hands. (208) 788-3170 • www.TheMountainSchool.info • Director Dr. Mary Gervase: marymgervase@yahoo.com

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Wood River Valley (NAMI-WRV)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) was established nationwide in 1979; it was incorporated in the Wood River Valley (NAMI - WRV) in 2002. Our purpose is to provide education, support, advocacy and empowerment for the mentally ill and their families, with equal access to medical, social, economic, legal, judicial and spiritual resources within our community. NAMI Wood River Valley will be recognized as the grassroots resource on mental illness in terms of education, advocacy and support. Our voice will be heard through development of

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Northern Rockies Folk Festival

The Northern Rockies Folk Festival presents a family-friendly, two-day concert of music the first weekend of August. This annual festival—now in its 36th year—is one of the most affordable cultural events in Idaho, and features regionally and nationally known multi-genre musical acts, from Americana, blues and roots to folk and bluegrass. www.northernrockiesfolkfestival. com

The Papoose Club

Established in 1954, The Papoose Club serves the children of the Wood River Valley. The Papoose Club has played an important role in the Wood River Valley since that time, with its mission of promoting and supporting cultural, social, educational and athletic activities for children. The funds generated by this 100-percent volunteer organization are donated directly back to the community; last year The Papoose Club gifted more than $30,000 to 29 different local organizations that benefit kids. For more information about The Papoose Club or to become a member, visit www. papooseclub.org. (208) 726-6642 • www.PapooseClub.org • President Danni Dean: papooseclub@gmail.com

Rotarun Ski Club, Inc.

Established in 1947, Rotarun Ski Club, Inc. serves residents and visitors of the Wood River Valley and surrounding areas. We are a non-profit, community-based, seasonal-activity facility offering affordable day and night recreational and educational opportunities for people of all ages. While some of our funding comes

from grants for educational programs, other funding comes from supporters, who donate at year-round functions. www.RotarunSki.com • www.facebook.com/Rotarun SkiArea • Joan Davies, (208) 788-2348, jdavies2348@ msn.com

Sawtooth Society

Established in 1997, the Sawtooth Society serves thousands of outdoor enthusiasts and visitors who enjoy recreating in the Sawtooth Mountains of Southcentral Idaho. We are dedicated exclusively to protecting, preserving and enhancing the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. www.SawtoothSociety.org • Gary O’Malley, (208) 721-2909, gary@sawtoothsociety.org

The Senior Connection

Established in 1982, The Senior Connection serves members of our community that are 60 years and older, and we also provide services to disabled adults under the age of 60. Our services enable people to “age in place” with pride and dignity. Our goal is to give families the support they need and deserve so that family members may remain an active part of our community. This year, we postponed the Festival of Trees because of construction projects. (208) 788-3468 • www.BlaineCountySeniors.org • Kimberly Coonis: kcoonis@qwestoffice.net

Sun Valley Board Of Realtors Community Foundation

The Sun Valley Board of Realtors Community Foundation administers the Holiday Baskets program, providing warm clothing, toys and food at Christmastime to over 800 needy Blaine County children and their families. Director: Robin Christensen, Assoc. Broker, McCann Daech Fenton, 208720-2905, PO Box 1937, Ketchum, ID 83340

make a difference.

“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Brokaw

hristmas came a little early for the therapeutic riding program based in Bellevue this week. Paul and Jeannie Silgar Shakstad donated a 2008 F250 Ford crew-cab diesel pickup truck with less than 20,000 miles to the program. Paul and Jeannie, longtime supporters of the program, bought a new truck from Goode Motors and decided to donate their older truck. The Shakstads also placed the program logo on the truck and hired Haas Automotive Tattoo, who donated a portion of his work. Swiftsure Ranch provides equine-assisted activities for over 106 riders, of all ages, with physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities. Pictured from left to right: Cheryl Bennett, executive director, Paul and Jeannie, Amanda Dastrup (Mrs. Twin Falls), Matt Dastrup (Goode Motors), and John McDonald (board member). For more information contact Cheryl Bennett at 208-5789111, e-mail cheryl@swiftsureranch.org or visit www.swiftsureranch.org

Sun Valley Summer Symphony

Established in 1985, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony serves the Wood River Valley community and visitors. Our mission is to provide exceptional, free-admission classical music performances that inspire and enrich lives through dynamic and engaging artistic programming and educational and cultural opportunities. Aside from our largest fundraiser, the annual benefit concert, the rest of our revenue comes from contributions from the community. (208) 622-5607 • www.SVSummerSymphony.org • Executive Director Jennifer Teisinger: jennifer@svsummersymphony.org

Sun Valley Wellness Institute, Inc

Founded in 2005, the Sun Valley Wellness Institute, Inc. is dedicated to wellness of the mind, body, spirit and environment by inspiring positive change. We serve as an important community wellness resource through our comprehensive website www. sunvalleywellnessinsitute.com, which provides an extensive online Wellness Directory and Calendar of Events and ongoing educational outreach efforts and programs. The centerpiece event produced by the Sun Valley Wellness Institute is the annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival (now in its 17th year), held each Memorial Day weekend at the Sun Valley Resort. (208) 726-2777 • www.SunValleyWellness.org

Established in 1991 (formerly as the Sagebrush Equine Training Center for the Handicapped), Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center serves individuals with physical, mental or cognitive disabilities. Our mission is to provide equine-assisted activities and therapies, which encourage the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a positive, healing environment for all who participate in our programs and for all to leave feeling better than when they arrived. Through mutual participation in our program we empower our riders, volunteers and staff to experience more fulfilling lives. (208) 578-9111 • www.SwiftSureRanch.org • Executive Director Cheryl Bennett: cherly@swiftsureranch.org

Trailing Of The Sheep Festival

Established in 1996, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival brings thousands of people and millions of dollars to the community to celebrate our special history, heritage and culture. It is one of the Valley’s largest events and serves everyone in our community. It especially helps local businesses and employees during the fall when our economy slows. Our mission is to gather, present and preserve the history and culture of sheepherding in Idaho and the West. We are 100 percent donor funded through community sponsorships and grants. www.TrailingOfTheSheep.org • Mary Austin Crofts: (208) 720-0585, mary@trailingofthesheep.org

Wood River Community Orchestra

Established in 2007, the Wood River Community Orchestra is made up of musicians from our community of all ages and abilities. Through generous donations the orchestra is able to purchase music, lease instruments,

provide lessons and perform free concerts for the community. It also enables the musicians to join with many other organizations who request musical partnership. www.WRCOrchestra.org • Board President Minette Broschofsky: info@ wrcorchestra.org

Wood River Land Trust

Established in 1994, the Wood River Land Trust serves all residents, second homeowners and visitors in the Wood River Valley and its surrounding areas by saving stunning landscapes, restoring water and wildlife habitat, and providing phenomenal places to explore nature. We have protected more than 13,000 acres, of which over 2,600 are open to public access, including approximately two miles of the Big Wood River. We work cooperatively with private landowners and local communities to ensure these areas are protected now and for future generations. (208) 788-3947 • www.WoodRiverLandTrust.org • Executive Director Scott Boettger: sboettger@woodriverlandtrust.org

Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation

Established in 2005, Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation (WRWCF) serves all non-profits in Blaine County by providing grants between $5,000 and $25,000 to help project funding. WRWCF inspires and educates women to become leaders in philanthropy and brings significant, positive change to the community by pooling and distributing its members’ resources. To date, we have given approximately $1 million to worthwhile causes. We have a women’s-only pooled giving fund, with each of our members donating $1,075. www.wrwcf.org • wrwcf1@gmail. com

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an effective organization and administration, and a strong volunteer base. NAMI Helpline at 208-309-1987 • namiwrv@gmail.com • www.namiwrv.com

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Donate diapers to Advocates Against Violence & Sexual Abuse & the Hunger Coalition • Playground equipment, software and books for Hailey Headstart • Winter Wonderland – Crafts & Santa • Read to the kids at Headstart (monthly) We also provide them with a book to take home • Provide swim lessons for Headstart students • Funding for Rotarun, Learn to Ski project • K-coats for Kids, Collect and distribute coats through the schools • Support Hailey and Bellevue libraries • Provide School Supplies for schools • Provide emergency garments for elementary students • help with Special needs, (eyeglasses, tennis shoes, backpacks, boots) for students and the Advocates • Snow Box Derby @ Rotarun • Support Project Eliminate to eliminate neonatal and maternal tetanus world wide • Contra Dances (Barn Dance) family activity at the Armory

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Chili Cookoff held at Senior Center • Car Show held in August•Fourth of July Rodeo Concessions — with the Lions

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Meeting at senioR ConneCtion, wednesdays 11-12, visitoRs and new MeMbeRs welCoMe!

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Wish List: The Advocates

The Advocates encourages everyone to find a way to speak out: join an event, volunteer, make a gift, learn more, add your voice.

Animal Shelter Of The Wood River Valley

Participation in the Stay-at-Home Holiday Non-Event; volunteers to help keep the animals happy and the organization running efficiently.

The Animal Shelter’s Barkin’ Basement Thrift Store

We rely on volunteers to help keep our expanded weekend hours, which dramatically increase the amount of funds raised for the animals. We’re looking for volunteers to work 8 hours per month in 4-hour increments.

Bellevue Haunted Forest

Volunteers, volunteers and more volunteers! It really does take a village to put on this “spooktacular” event and we could always use more hands-on help. It’s a lot work but a lot of fun, too! For supplies, we are always happy to take donations of Halloween-related props (preferably outdoor-proof and no electricity needed) and generators (for when electricity is needed), extension cords, solar garden lights (or some form of solar lighting to illuminate the path), flashlights, batteries.

Blaine County Education Foundation

Support for our Can-Do Fund for financially disadvantaged children and our Teacher Mini-Grant Fund.

Blaine County Housing Authority

Biggest need: affordable ownership and rental housing. Wish list: single-family homes.

Blaine County Recreation District

We are in the middle of completing our HUB Youth Center renewal project and to do this we would love some funding support for additional equipment, supplies and furniture.

Camp Rainbow Gold

Administered by the American Cancer Society and established in 1984, Camp Rainbow Gold is one of the nation’s first children’s oncology camps. The generosity of many Idaho residents and major fundraising events orchestrated by 220 volunteers brings Camp Rainbow Gold to life and makes this unique camp available without cost to campers and their families.

The Community Library

We wish for great volunteers, new patrons, more Gold Mine shoppers, and your donations.

Help these organizations fill their wish list with your donation of time, money, goods or services… Crisis Hotline

General operating support and volunteers are needed to keep our phone lines open and our services available to the community. Your support will enable the Crisis Hotline to continue to assist callers in finding the resources needed according to their situation, give emotional support, and save lives.

community. The Mobile Food Bank program is one of nine interrelated programs within our organization, but represents a third of our organizational budget, totaling $150,000 for 2013. Fully funding the Mobile Food Bank for 2013 is a critical need as we must be able to feed people while we help them transition out of our food lines.

KDPI Drop-In Radio 89.3FM

Croy Canyon Ranch Foundation

Donors who believe seniors should be able to stay in the Valley they love as their care needs change.

Environmental Resource Center

Volunteer DJs

Ketch’em Alive

Fan club member donations of $100 or larger amounts are needed for the budget.

Kiwanis Club Of Hailey And The Wood River Valley

High quality digital 35mm camera; contributions toward our sustainable yard demonstration project at the ERC office.

Expedition Inspiration

Funds to underwrite our Symposium so we can dedicate funds toward new program implementation.

Flourish Foundation

We are currently working to raise $15,000 that an anonymous donor will match, dollar for dollar, for new partners.

More club members to continue to support and serve the children of the Wood River Valley.

The Mountain School

Scholarship funding for our increasing financial aid requests. Climbing Dome for our playground!

NAMI-WRV

Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council

We need volunteers.

We need leaders for girls. Volunteer training is available.

Girls On The Run

Volunteers are a constant need because it’s what makes our program possible. We are also collecting gently-used running shoes in the youth size range of 1 to 5.

The Papoose Club

New members who want to jump in, roll up their sleeves and get involved! We always welcome donations from people who want to support our work in the community.

Rotarun Ski Club, Inc.

The Gold Mine Thrift Store

All donations large and small are greatly appreciated by The Gold Mine, and we pick up, too!

Habitat For Humanity Blaine County, Inc.

Donations of skills, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, planting, painting, landscaping, grant writing and clerical assistance. Donations of material, including lumber, electrical supplies, plumbing supplies, paint rollers and masking tape. Donations of money.

Hot Summer Nights: Friday Night Movie in Bellevue Memorial Park

Money, money and more money! A license is required per movie that costs between $200 and $300. We were not able to show movies last summer because we did not have the money to pay this licensing fee.

The Hunger Coalition

Our greatest need is making sure we can continue supplying nutritious food to the children and families who are most in need in our

Snowmaking and support for programs.

Sawtooth Society

To have groups or individuals sign up for a variety of volunteer projects in the Sawtooths. Auction items for the Sagebrush Soiree. To have people donate and/or attend the Sagebrush Soiree.

The Senior Connection

Our wish list is simple; we need donations to continue our programs for seniors and disabled individuals in our community that don’t have the means or family to provide for them. We need funds to help support our Meals on Wheels and congregate meal programs and scholarships for those with Alzheimer’s and disabilities to attend the Connection Club where they can exercise, socialize and show their creative side in a safe and healthy environment, providing respite time for loved ones. We also need funds to help support the charity clients that we care for in their homes that can’t afford to pay for care but want to remain in our community.

Sun Valley Opera

and talent expenses have risen in order to provide quality musical experiences for our audiences.

Sun Valley Wellness Institute, Inc.

Our biggest wish list is for more donors, sponsors and partners who can help us continue to successfully pursue our mission and vision.

Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center

All programs are provided at no charge to the participants, so ongoing operational support is always appreciated. This also allows us to continue to provide services for special groups such as Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind, Camp Rainbow Gold (cancer camp for children), Boise VA veterans, Higher Ground and year-end Stampede/Rodeo for therapeutic riding program participants from around the state, again at no charge.

Trailing Of The Sheep Festival

Annual funding is needed for performers, musicians, dancers, storytellers, speakers, entertainment, exhibits, demonstrations, culinary events, venues, advertising, marketing, permits, licenses, signs, banners, equipment, website services, recording and archiving stories, insurance, office supplies and a variety of services needed for setup and cleanup. We especially need a new computer and new community partners and volunteers to help the event grow and prosper.

Wood River Community Orchestra

Microphone and always funds to cover expenses!

Wood River Land Trust

Unrestricted annual contributions from individuals and foundations are the backbone of our organization and our most important source of funding, allowing us to continue negotiating with willing landowners to safeguard our precious natural resources. It can take years for one property to come under protection or to finish a river restoration project. Annual support carries us through those years to success.

Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation

The larger our membership, the more pooled funds we have to give to worthwhile organizations in Blaine County. We have grown by word of mouth and each member inviting a friend. The Weekly Sun’s publicity helps us get the word out. Big on our wish list is to have women of all ages, full or part-time residents, join our organization.

As we continue to grow, we are adding new venues and events. Production costs

“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” – Helen Keller v o t e t o

give.

All the groups within this section responded to our call for information to be listed here. And now, you can help their outreach efforts by voting for your favorite. The Weekly Sun will give a 4-page, full color, pull-out section – to be published in The Sun in 2013 – to the organization that garners the most votes! Please cast your vote for your favorite organization (that is listed in this section), no later than 12 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012.

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1. call .......................................... (208) 928-7186 2. text.... organization name & GIVE to (208) 309-1566 3. mail...................... PO Box 2711, Hailey ID 83333 4. drop ............ 16 W. Croy (first office at top of stairs) 5. fax............. attn: The Weekly Sun • (208) 788-4297 Please honor one vote per reader. Duplicates will not be counted

GIVE

o The Advocates o Animal Shelter Of The Wood River Valley o The Animal Shelter’s Barkin’ Basement Thrift Store

o Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council - Service Unit 21 - Ketchum/Sun Valley o Girls On The Run

o Bellevue Haunted Forest

o The Gold Mine Thrift Store

o Blaine County Education Foundation

o Habitat For Humanity Blaine County, Inc.

o Blaine County Housing Authority

o Hot Summer Nights: Friday Night Movie in Bellevue Memorial Park

o Blaine County Recreation District

o The Hunger Coalition

o Rotarun Ski Club, Inc. o Sawtooth Society o The Senior Connection o Sun Valley Board Of Realtors Community Foundation o Sun Valley Opera o Sun Valley Summer Symphony o Sun Valley Wellness Institute Inc o Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center

o Camp Rainbow Gold

o KDPI Drop-In Radio 89.3FM

o The Community Library

o Ketch’em Alive

o Trailing Of The Sheep Festival

o The Crisis Hotline

o Kiwanis Club Of Hailey And The Wood River Valley

o Wood River Community Orchestra

o The Mountain School

o Wood River Land Trust

o NAMI - WRV (National Alliance of the Mentally Ill, Wood River Valley)

o Wood River Women’s Charitable Foundation

o Croy Canyon Ranch Foundation o Environmental Resource Center o Expedition Inspiration o Flourish Foundation

o Northern Rockies Folk Festival

o Footlight Dance

o Papoose Club

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