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Voluntary Simplicity Class Offered BY KAREN BOSSICK

hen Pam Matey went to buy wood for her new home, she got on the Internet and found some redwood beams that were once used to hold railroad tracks as they crossed the Great Salt Lake. The smell is terrific because of the minerals in the wood, the Hailey woman said. But, more importantly, it’s a way to recycle resources. “We can make a difference even if small,” she said. The inspiration for Matey’s action was a simple living course titled Voluntary Simplicity. The class, offered several years ago by the Environmental Resource Center, is being offered again beginning Jan. 10. Participants spend about 45 minutes each week reading a chapter out of a workbook. They then use that chapter as a springboard to discuss how Americans’ consumer habits and hectic schedules complicate our lives and changes we can make to lessen the negative impact on ourselves and our environment. “The classes are very easy to do and very inspirational,” said Jeanne Liston. “And they give you a little more resolve,” added Heidi Bynum. The Voluntary Simplicity and Sustainable Living classes are the brainchild of former Portland, Ore., lawyer Dick Roy and his wife Jeanne who were able to live so simply that they were able to turn their back on Dick’s six-figure salary and start the Northwest Earth Institute. The Roys, who raised their three children without a clothes dryer, recycle so effectively that the family amasses just two bags of garbage per year. The couple sprinkles anecdotes and quotes throughout their books trying to convince readers that to live more simply is to live more purposefully with a minimum of needless distraction. Choosing a simpler life allows you to invest more time in family and friends and in volunteer and civic work because you don’t have to work as much to pay for unnecessary things, they say. “Riches prick us with a thousand troubles in getting them, as many cares in preserving them, yet more anxiety in spending them and guilt in losing them,” they offer up a quote from St. Francis of Assisi. None of those who participated in the discussion groups last time it was offered have achieved the degree of simplicity that the Roys have. But they were intrigued at discussing why they bought something they didn’t need. They were disgusted at a society that told Americans that buying a washing machine was a blow against Communism and now tells them that shopping can help defeat terrorism. And they were challenged by such questions as, “Is our time being spent on what we value most?” “There’s a lot of shocking stuff,” said Carolyn Baird. “The idea, for instance, that if Americans reduced meat consumption by 10 percent we would save enough grain to feed 60 million people.” For Bynum, making changes meant cutting back on buying frozen foods

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As told by The whittakers – Vince Lombardis of the Climbing World PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

LEFT: Lou, right, was at a ski trade show in Los Angeles when news traveled halfway around the world that an unidentified American had topped Everest. He knew right away that it was his brother, even though the man’s identity would not be revealed until a week later in those days when climbers didn’t carry satellite phones with them. “He used to do a lot of deep-sea diving. So we always thought his climbing record should be recorded from the top to 200 feet deep,” said Jim, who has also journeyed to Antarctica.

early 50 years ago, Jim Whittaker crawled onto the jagged pinnacle topping Everest and pounded a metal stake holding an American flag into the ice. “Now you don’t have to climb it. We know you can do it, too,” the first American to top the world’s highest mountain told his identical twin brother Lou upon returning to the United States. “Being identical twins, we have pretty much the same ability. We figure that if one twin does something, the other can, too,” explained Lou, who has spent winters in Sun Valley since the 1960s. Eighty-two years after they were born, it’s still difficult to tell the twins apart. Come across the two at Starbucks or Tully’s and chances are you’ll think Jim is Lou and vice versa. But anyone who follows mountain climbing can’t fail to recognize that they’re a Whittaker. “They’re the Vince Lombardis of mountain climbing,” said Elephant’s Perch sales clerk Nappy Neaman, who once accompanied Lou up Mount Rainier. “Climbing with Lou is climbing with a super-hero. It’s spell-binding listening to his stories. And it’s unimaginable to think how many lives he’s touched. He’s totally revered in the climbing world.” The Seattle natives have gravitated toward the mountains since they began climbing under the tutelage of a Boy Scout leader who instilled in them a lust for wanting to see what was on top of the next spire. “Mom and Dad both loved nature and were always telling us to go outside and play,” said Lou. “I wonder if we would’ve done the same thing today, given the video games and things kids do today. Nature is a great teacher—our motto should be, ‘No child left inside.’ ” The two were 16 when they first reached the summit of 14,410-foot Rainier in 1945. Six years later they were recruited to lead clients up the mountain. But there weren’t many clients, save a few doctors and lawyers, willing to pay $28 to stake their claim to the top of the mountain in those days. And so in 1955 Jim became the first full-time employee of REI, selling pitons out of a room no bigger than the living room of Lou’s Ketchum home. Becoming just the tenth man in history to climb to the earth’s highest point opened doors for him. He danced with Jackie Kennedy when he was summoned to the White

RIGHT: Lou Whittaker carved this mountain climber while recuperating from surgery that gave him new knees. Lou quips that he and his brother used to do a lot of deep-sea diving. “So we always thought they should add 200 feet to the 29,000 feet he climbed ascending Everest,” he said.

House to receive a medal for his climb. He taught Caroline and John Jr. how to snowplow on skis. He became an answer on a Jeopardy question. And he guided Robert Kennedy up a previously unscaled peak in the Yukon Territories that had been named for President Kennedy. “He ran up and down the stairs to get in shape for that climb. Turned out he was in great shape from all that football playing. There wasn’t an ounce of fat on him,” recalled Jim, who was with the senator the night he was assassinated. After scaling the world’s tallest mountain, Jim took his children out of school and spent four years sailing around the world in a 54-foot sailboat. “People said, ‘Aren’t you afraid of pirates?’ ” said Jim, who now lives in Port Townsend, Wash. “I’d say, ‘Don’t you know how dangerous it is in middle school?’ ” Lou declined joining Jim on his 1963 Everest trip in order to open a sporting goods store. But after his brother’s

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“Mom and Dad…were always telling us to go outside and play. I wonder if we would’ve done the same thing today, given the video games and things kids do today. Nature is a great teacher — our motto should be, ‘No child left inside.’ ” –lou whittaker

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New Year’s Eve in the Wood River Valley BY KAREN BOSSICK

ew Year’s revelers can ring in 2012 with everything from Reckless Kelly to a bubbly bash at Sun Valley’s River Run Lodge. Sun Valley Resort is collaborating with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts this year to offer what they call an affordable way to ring in the New Year’s. The Center’s Junior Patrons Circle made up of women in their 20s, 30s and 40s has organized a New Year’s Eve Bubbly Bash at Sun Valley’s River Run Lodge. The party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. will feature a no-host bar and no-host food, as well as a midnight toast and free champagne from 9 to 10 p.m., courtesy of Barefoot Wine & Bubbly. It will also feature a photo booth and the ‘80s cover band Notorious. “They’re one of San Francisco’s top dance and party bands so it should be loads of fun,” said Kristine Bretall, marketing director for The Center. “And Sun Valley has been gracious enough to do this as a benefit for The Center.” Tickets are $40 in advance by calling 208-726-9491 and $45 at the door.

Those who would like to add dinner to the evening’s fare can partake in a four-course gourmet dinner at the Roundhouse. Seating will be limited to 75 people and will include an “hors d’reception” and complimentary champagne in Averell’s Bar from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner will follow from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $150 per person and will include a ticket to the Bubbly Bash party at River Run Lodge and round-trip transportation to the historic Roundhouse restaurant via gondola. Reservations are required at 208-622-2800. While adults ring in the New Year’s with dinner and dancing, youth can rev it up with microreality stock car racing, video games, guitar hero, hose hockey, giant twister, speed pitch, calf roping lessons, electronic putting and more in Sun Valley’s Limelight Room. The party runs from 6 to 10 p.m. and costs $25 at the door. “I know a lot of adults, myself included, wish they could join the youngsters! It sounds like so much fun,” said Doug Horn, Sun Valley’s director of food services. Another party “for kids of all ages” will be held from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the Continental

Room of the Sun Valley Inn. The party includes food and beverages and costs $75 per person. Reservations are available at 208-622-2135. Roosevelt Tavern and Grille, Main Street and Sun Valley Road in Ketchum, will have a New Year’s Eve Bash featuring a free champagne toast and party favors and DJ music from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Wristbands cost

Keeping Your Resolutions

ave you started making your New Year’s resolutions? Equally important is figuring out what will motivate you to keep the resolutions, points out Connie Love, a certified life coach. And remember, she reminds her clients, that it’s all right to start keeping resolutions now instead of waiting until Jan. 1. Here are some of Love’s suggestions: 1. Break goals into small parts. 2. Make it as easy as possible to succeed. If your goal is to exercise more, lay out the appropriate clothes before you go to bed. If you want to go on a diet, plan menus and shop appropriately. 3. Remember that success breeds success. When you achieve small steps, you have more occasions to celebrate. 4. Reward small steps. Just be sure that your “reward” is not undermining your efforts. Don’t celebrate losing 5 pounds, for example, by going out to dinner. Buy yourself a new pair of slacks instead.

5. Recognize that there may be setbacks. Consider what might cause a setback and how you are going to get back on track if one occurs. 6. Realize that we all can lose motivation from time to time. Create a support system or network to help you achieve your goals. Your support group can be a formal organization such as Weight Watchers, an exercise buddy, or just someone to remind you why you are going for the goal. That person can be a professional such as a life coach or a friend whom you trust to keep you honest. If you follow these tips, Love said, you have a much better chance of being among the 8 percent of Americans, as estimated by Opinion Corporation of Princeton, N.J., who actually keep their New Year’s resolutions. Connie Love, a certified life coach in Sun Valley, can be reached at (208) 720-2216 or connie@lifecoachconnielove.com. Additional information is available at www.lifecoachconnielove. com. tws

briefs How to Recycle in Hailey Post-Holidays Trees: You can recycle your Christmas tree three ways this year: 1) Call Clear Creek Disposal (7269600) to pick it up at a small charge; 2) Take your cleaned tree to Ohio Gulch at no charge; or 3) the Wood River High School Band will recycle trees on Saturday, January 7. Call Sandra at 481-0389 or Sharon at 720-7454 to arrange a pickup. Proceeds help the WRHS Band raise funds for their trip to Anaheim, California, next spring for the Heritage Music Festival and Competition. Gift Wrap: You may recycle your gift paper and wrapping items as mixed paper at your weekly curbside pick-up. Mixed paper includes the following items: junk mail, all office paper, envelopes, file folders, packing paper, cereal boxes, shoe boxes, paper bags, and wrap-

ping paper. The following items cannot be recycled: spiral binding, carbon paper, hardcover books, Tyvek envelopes, pizza boxes, coffee cups or milk/soymilk cartons. Cardboard: Corrugated cardboard may be recycled at the Park & Ride lot on the corner of River and Bullion streets. Please break down boxes prior to disposing of them. Dumping of any kind is prohibited in the City of Hailey. Please don’t leave your Christmas tree or cardboard boxes alongside dumpsters in the public rights-of-way, in parks, parking lots or in neighboring gulches. For more about what materials are acceptable to recycle please see http://ccdisposal.com/recycling_tips. asp

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$35 and can be purchased at 208-726-0051. And Whiskey Jacques’, 251 N. Main St., Ketchum, will rock into the New Year with Reckless Kelly, that alternative country band from Austin, Texas, that features two of Idaho’s Braun Brothers. “They’re kick-ass, so it’ll be a great way to shout in the New Year’s,” said Rick Lethbridge.

“And we’ll have party favors and a free drink, as well.” Tickets are $65, available at www.whiskeyjacques.com. In Hailey, the Hailey Hotel is having a New Year’s Eve Black Tie and Gown Party. There’s no cover but there will be champagne at midnight. DJ Marlene will provide music for dancing. Information: 309-2382. tws

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briefs New Year’s Eve at Rotarun Includes Fireworks

Rotarun Ski Area offers family fun for New Year’s Eve, including food, skiing and sledding (snow is in the forecast), and early evening fireworks. A hot chili meal and bon fire will be available to warm skiers and sledders. Fireworks will light up the sky at 9:15, for revelers with an early bed time. Skiing (snow permitting) and food will be available starting at 6 p.m. Kids are encouraged to bring sleds and marshmallows. The all-you-can-eat chili meal includes cornbread and salad for suggested donations of $6 a person, and $20 for a family. Lift tickets are $10 for kids (6-18) and $15 for adults. Kids 5 and under ski free. (Children must always be under an adult’s supervision.) Rotarun is on Rodeo Drive, just three miles west of Hailey off of Croy Creek Road. Season passes are $50 for juniors, $75 for adults, and $150 for a family. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/RotarunSkiArea; email RotarunSkiArea@gmail.com; or call 788-6204.

Quigley Nordic Passholders Can Ski North for Now

The Blaine County Recreation District is offering Quigley-only pass holders the chance to ski on the North Valley and Galena Trails now until Quigley opens for the season. Once Quigley Nordic is open for skiing, the Quigley-only pass is no longer valid on the BCRD North Valley and Galena Trails.

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Winston Churchill film, 6 p.m. Tonight at the Community Library

The film, “Winston Churchill: Walking With Destiny,” will be shown at 6 tonight at The Community Library in Ketchum. The free showing will be followed by a question and answer session with Lee Pollock, executive director of the Churchill Centre. While the film features excerpts from many of Churchill’s best-known speeches between 1939-1941, it also includes a recording found from August of 1941, which has not appeared in previous films or television series. The recording is from a BBC broadcast in which Churchill discusses the mass slaughter of the Jews by the Nazis in the USSR. It is the first time a world leader not only spoke about what was to become known as the Holocaust but condemned the murder as well. The film also shows never-beforeseen footage of the earliest evidence of the Nazi SS mass murder in June of 1941 in the Ukraine and extensive access to the Cabinet War rooms and Chartwell, Churchill’s country estate in Kent, two hours outside of London.

Donna Pence filters through the Idaho Potato Bar as historic slides depicting Sun Valley show in the background.

Capital for a Day Marks Sun Valley’s Birthday PHOTO & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

illiam Glenn, a self-professed “underemployed contractor,” has been griping for some time about “onerous” state bureaucracy that requires him to file dozens of zero-based financial reports. “They’re a waste of my time and a waste of the state’s resources,” he said. Last Wednesday Glenn caught the ear of the governor, who promptly assigned Labor Department Director Roger Madsen and Building Safety Director Kelly Pearce to meet with him around the trash can in the hallway of the Sun Valley Inn. If only it was always that easy to get an audience, he grimaced. Glenn’s opportunity came as the Idaho Capital moved to Sun Valley for a day in honor of the 75th birthday of America’s first destination ski resort. The conversation among state heads turned to airports, wolves and Costco runs, as a result. “The Capital for a Day program lets us penetrate into Idaho not only geographically but issue-wise,” Gov. Butch Otter told the hundred people assembled in Sun Valley’s Limelight Room. The program was more formal than most, thanks to organizer Rep. Wendy Jaquet, who organized a morning of presentations by various interest groups, including the Sun Valley Marketing Alliance, Mountain Rides and College of Southern Idaho. Jaquet assigned legislators to sit at different tables during the lunch hour so they would be

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in Wendell and it will pay taxes since it’s the private facility, he said: “What I’m hearing is these new taxes may pay for a new school.” Picabo rancher Larry Schoen pleaded with the state not to take away the stabilization cap, which helps fund the schools in Blaine County—doing so would be “enormously destabilizing,” he said. He also encouraged the state to follow the example of a local Wood River group in providing resources for ranchers to minimize livestock attacks from wolves. The cost of doing something like that statewide would be prohibitive, responded Jim Unsworth, who represented Idaho Fish and Game. Unsworth added that he expected wolves will become less of a hot button issue over time. Don Lappin, who works for Cristina’s Restaurant in Ketchum, encouraged the state to do a better job advertising points of interest at its rest stops. He also suggested that the state should have banks cut the value of mortgages to match a decrease in housing values. Lappin said he wanted Otter’s opinion of the Bowl Championship Series system (“I assure you, it’s the B.S. system,” Otter replied.) Then Lappin said he wanted Otter to run as Republican presidential candidate. “The state of politics, what’s happening on the national level, is shameful. The system doesn’t work anymore,” Lappin said. “What democracy is all about is compromise.” tws

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forced to talk with constituents, rather than one another. And she had things so organized that Otter even made note of it later in the day during the Knob Hill Inn’s reopening party. “Wendy, how long are you going to let me talk this time?” he quipped. The most interesting part of Capital for a Day came after lunch when Otter opened up the microphone to the general public. Sun Valley Mayor Wayne Willich resembled a big kid sharing his gift request with Santa as he pleaded with Transportation Department Director Brian Ness to rebuild a couple of “narrow, unsafe” bridges between the Wood River Valley and Twin Falls for the benefit of Sun Valley residents heading south to Costco. Can do, replied Idaho Transportation Department Engineer Devin Rigby, although not until mid-summer or next fall when river levels drop. Sun Valley resident Chip Fisher, who headed Idaho’s Special Olympics World Winter Games two years ago, encouraged the state to offer a tax credit for groups like Sun Valley Adaptive Sports, which is one of the few programs in the country addressing the problem of 340,000 wounded vets with brain disorders. Former Blaine County Sheriff Walt Femling encouraged the state to put prison inmates in regional private jails like the one being built in Gooding County, rather than shipping them out of state. The facility is creating jobs

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Knob Hill Inn Grand Reopening Party

Pam Ebertz serves up wine during the Knob Hill Inn’s grand reopening party.

Party guests listen to Gov. Butch Otter praise the redevelopment project of the Knob Hill Inn. PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

ohn Oppenheimer might have found a surefire way to advertise the newly remodeled Knob Hill Inn to Boise bigwigs: He invited a busload of state heads to the inn’s grand reopening party Wednesday afternoon. About 300 invited guests, including Gov. Butch Otter, attended the party where they nibbled on sliders, caviar, shortbread cookies and other tidbits alongside Ketchum businessfolk

like Sturtevants’ Rob and Deb Santa and Zions Bank’s Bryan Furlong and Jeffra Syms. Otter addressed the group, praising the creativity and economic leap of faith that was involved. He also marveled at how contractor Carter Ramsay and his crew had completed the million-dollar remodel in 10 weeks, transforming the Knob Hill establishment from an Old European-flavored inn to a contemporary boutique hotel. Co-owner John Oppenheimer, whose brother Skip heads up

Oppenheimer Development Corporation in Boise, said the newly reopened Grill at Knob Hill Inn, under former Warm Springs Restaurant’s Bob Dunn, has been serving more than a hundred dinners a night. I hope we’ll be seeing those numbers in the hotel sector soon, he quipped. A group of investors bought the property at auction last summer for $4.7 million. Columbia Hospitality, which John Oppenheimer founded, will manage it.

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December 28, 2011

ALPINE SKIING No More Home Cooking for the U.S. BY BALI SZABO

y mid-December, Europe finally got its snow, but it was a mixed blessing for the French, as the men’s speed events at Val Gardena had to be cancelled due to high winds (60plus knots) that were blowing skiers off course. The downhill was abandoned, and the giant slalom, lower on the mountain, was tried. The first run had the French in the lead, but the split times were wild. Some racers were finishing 2.5 seconds behind the leaders, so the second run had to be cancelled. Over at Courchevel, the women’s slalom had to be rescheduled; it was snowing too hard. When it was finally staged, it was won by—who else? —Austrian Marlies Schild by a whopping 2-second margin. She had a win at Aspen earlier in the season. Lindsay Vonn missed a gate, and no American finished. It must be the food! The races moved to Alta Badia, Italy, for the season’s fourth (of nine) G.S. event. The big story was the winner, Massimiliano Blardone, a perennial also-ran. Ted Ligety of the U.S. led after the first run. On the second run, Blardone, sitting in sixth, uncorked a blistering run and overtook everyone ahead of him. Ligety was too conservative and lost 1.7 seconds on the second run, to finish fourth behind two Austri-

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ans. Still, he retained his overall lead in the G.S.—for now. After the race, Ligety was very critical of himself. Ligety has also been very critical of the F.I.S. this year. He, along with most racers, hates the slalom ski redesign that takes effect next year. He also wants to alter the slalom format to a dual tandem, and would like to see more night skiing to boost attendance. (This is like trying to change college football’s BCS. The officials mutter something condescending, and hope the critics go away.) The slalom at Alta Badia was won, again, by Marcel Hirscher, who had three podium finishes in North America. Ted Ligety finished 10th, and stands third in the overall standings. Hirscher, with his win, vaulted into the overall lead, bumping Norwegian Aksel Svindal. The races then moved to Flachau, Austria. In the men’s slalom, Ivica Costelic of Croatia followed up his Beaver Creek win by ekeing out a win here by a mere .07 seconds. Ligety failed to qualify (too slow) and Bode Miller skied off course early in the first run. In the women’s slalom, cheered on by 20,000 fans, Marlies Schild won again. It was her 30th World Cup slalom win. Vonn finished eighth, and easily retained her whopping overall lead. Racing will resume in Lienz, Austria, on the 28th.

Snowblowing for the Nordic Trails

hen a weather forecast calling for a 50 percent chance of snow failed to materialize last week, Eric Coury did the next best thing. He got the snowblower out and gave the White Clouds trails at the Sun Valley Nordic Center a fresh dusting of snow using what little snow remained alongside the loop. Baldy and Dollar mountains, in contrast, have continued to go great guns, with Baldy opening Christmas ridge by Christmas Day, along with Graduate. Dollar Mountain managers managed to get the superpipe open by Christmas, as well. PHOTO: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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inn Riggins, which has roots of sorts in Hailey, will head south to this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, for the second year in a row. The alternative rock band will be among a handful of Idaho bands featured in a new official showcase for Boise bands at the mid-March festival. Idaho Statesman music critic Michael Deeds says the bill will be topped by Boise’s Built To Spill. Finn Riggins’ frontman and Radio Boise host Eric Gilbert will also head the inaugural

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t’s all about light! When all of the wavelengths of sunlight bounce off an object and hit our eye, we perceive that objects color as white. If the object absorbs different wavelengths, we see different colors. For example, the needle of a pine tree absorbs all the wavelengths of light except green, which bounces away – so we see the needle as green. Snow appears white because its structure reflects away nearly all incoming sunlight. Once an object absorbs light energy, it converts to heat energy. Since snow doesn’t absorb sunlight, the sun itself doesn’t melt snow. But this is why we see phenomena such as tree wells – trees do absorb light, which converts to heat, which radiates to melt the snow. Try this – make two snowmen, but sprinkle one with dirt – watch how quickly the darker one melts. This is why polar icecaps are critical to global climate. These vast ice fields reflect away incoming light, functioning as a giant air conditioner for the planet. These caps have begun melting due to global warming, and scientists predict increasing rates of warming as a result. It is, in effect, like adding dirt to the snowman – the more dark area, the more heat absorbed, creating more melting, reducing reflection, and increasing warming, and so on. The simple property of an ice crystal can have such a dramatic impact on tws conditions on Earth!

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utgoing Hailey Mayor Rick Davis presented the group at Wood River Radio radio with a key to the city last Tuesday for its commitment to community service. The mayor has presented one key to the city honoring organizations for community service each year. Photo: LESLIE THOMPSON/SUN

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If the thought of La Niña returning for a second year to grace us with her wintery presence isn’t enough, the folks at Winter Wildlands Alliance have a sure-fire way to get you excited about winter. The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival makes its Hailey, Idaho, premiere at The Liberty Theater on Friday, January 6, 2012. And, whether you are a fan of the backcountry, sidecountry, the Nordic trails or simply hot chocolate by the fire, you won’t want to miss this celebration of the winter experience. If you haven’t been before, you are in for a treat—the raffle is awesome, the beer is cold, puffy jackets run amok, and the films are as diverse as an Idaho landscape. The seventh annual world tour of the Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival highlights the beauty and fun of the winter backcountry experience. Submissions come from renowned filmmakers who travel every corner of the globe to submit their best backcountry work, and from grassroots filmmakers who take a video camera out on their weekend excursions and submit their best film short. The films are juried by a select panel of judges and the top films are assembled into a 90-minute program. The festival was created to highlight Winter Wildlands Alliance’s efforts to preserve and conserve winter landscapes for quiet users. The festival travels to more than 75 communities throughout the United States, and then overseas to Antarctica, Europe, Australia and Asia. Funds raised stay in local communities to support local human-powered recreation efforts and to raise awareness of winter management issues, avalanche training/safety and winter education programs. The Hailey event is at The Liberty Theatre in downtown Hailey. The event starts at 7 p.m., but come early for beers and an awesome raffle! For more information and tour dates go to www.backcountryfilmfestival.org

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Three Kings in saffron robes and shaved heads! It turned out one of didn’t just want to go them was ethnographer ‘trekking’ in Nepal David Lewiston who had any more than I recorded some Tibetan did ‘whitewater rafting’ ritual music for Nonsuch on the Middle Fork. I Records. He handed me sought cultural immera sheaf of papers and an sion, which, as it turns envelope, all wrapped in Bali Szabo out, was a sane goal. a red sash of cotton gauze Nepal is not a wilderness (kata). He asked me to deliver experience, but it is a cultural it to one Sachu Rimpoche at the one—from the melting pot of Swayambunath Temple (gompa) Kathmandu to the high mounin Kathmandu. I said, ‘OK,’ and tains rising from the terraced never saw him again. grain and potato fields. On the second day in KathThe business of the travel mandu, I headed for the Great industry is to perpetuate an Stupa of Swayambu, one of the illusion, to sell the prospective city’s major destinations. Several visitor a Shangri La-la land— quaint, unspoiled and timeless— hundred wide stone steps had to be climbed to get to it (appropria testament to a time when time ate). The trees flanking the steps stood still. Dreams sell. Reality teemed with amorous monkeys. does not. Nobody wants to hear Once on top, I stepped into an that they’re about to visit an elaborate Buddhist world of endangered World Heritage site; statues and shrines, prayer flags e.g., Macchu Picchu, the Galaand prayer wheels. Since I didn’t pagos. We all want to believe in know anything, I let my eye take Paradise, whether here on earth the pictures. or in the hereafter. Nepal, along Off a main Shrine Room open with Hawaii and perhaps the to the public, a dark stone stairisle of Bali, have been the most case led to a curtained doorway. overhyped, over-romanticized I took off my shoes, and the atplaces in the post-WWII world. tendant monk ushered me into a This web of illusion is perpetusmall room and sat me down. We ated mostly by visitor-advensat in comfortable silence, and turers, tourists, explorers and in a few minutes, the smiling our own need to dream. Books, Rimpoche (the Precious reborn lectures, self-aggrandizement, teacher) entered, and again, we the feathering of one’s nest, all sat quietly. This was a common contribute strands to this web of method used to establish mental illusion—which I promise not to rapport. After a while, I handed perpetuate. him the packet entrusted to me One leg of most cultural (money, a letter and the ritual stools is religion. One theme of gift scarf), told him (translated) the ‘60s was East meets West. what I was about to do, the monWe were eager for the antidote asteries I’d visit on the Tibetan to the rat race, for the East’s border, and he told me to come reputed wisdom. The East loved back and see him on my return. our money. It was a marriage I bowed to him and the monk, made in heaven. The Maharishi, and left. The significance of this Hare Krishna, the Dalai Lama, audience, and the next, was lost Ravi Shankar, the ashram, were on me for many years. Like the household names/words. Christians say, ‘The Lord works I was a chef at the time (1976), in mysterious ways.’ my trip had been planned, the tws deposit sent, and the word got out that some guy was going to Nepal. There I was boning a leg If you have question or comments, contact of lamb and who walked through Bali at this e-mail: hab4nh@aol.com. the open back door but the BY BALI SZABO

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Each year Americans toss enough aluminum cans to build 6,000 DC-10 jets. The average American child sees 40,000 commercials each year. Americans are exposed to 3,000 commercial messages a day, including those woven into the plots of movies and on athletes’ jerseys. There were 42,130 shopping centers in the United States in 1996 and 24,000 high schools. In 1985, the average American spent six hours a week shopping and 40 minutes playing with their children. Employed Americans spent 142 more hours on the job in 1994 than in 1973. We had 458 mutual funds to choose from in 1980; now we have more than 2,000. Only 8 percent of the world’s citizens—that’s 400 million people—own cars. Three billion travel by bicycle and bus. A child born in the United States today will produce 52 tons of garbage, consume 43 million gallons of water and use 3,375 barrels of oil by the time they’re 75. It takes 110 gallons of water to make a quarter-pound burger. We recognize 1,000 brand names but fewer than 10 local plants. Source: “Choices for Sustainable Living” workbook

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The Environmental Resource Center will offer its five-week Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) discussion course on the topic of “Voluntary Simplicity” at 6 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Jan. 10 at The Sage School, 1451 Aviation Drive, in Hailey. The one-hour classes are offered free of charge; however, participants will need to purchase a $21 discussion workbook. Topics include: the meaning of simplicity, living more with less, making a living, and living simply and sustainably. Register by Dec. 30 by contacting 208-726-4333 or hadley@ercsv.org. tws

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Sun Valley Express announces its 2012 Shuttle Schedule for daily service between the Wood River Valley and the Boise Airport. Sun Valley Express will operate three daily shuttles between Sun Valley and Boise during the peak holiday season (December 17–January 4); and two daily shuttles during the remainder of the Winter Season (January 5–March 24). One shuttle will operate on the Spring Schedule (March 25– April 8). Trips may be booked online at www.sunvalleyexpress.com, or by calling 1-877-622-8267. The shuttle will have three pick-up/ drop-off points in the Valley, including, the Sun Valley Lodge, the Hailey Post office and Atkinsons’ Valley Market in Bellevue. Door-step service will also be available with advance purchase.

Mountaineering is a family affair. Jim’s wife, Dianne Roberts, pictured in red with her husband Jim, climbed K2 with her husband to photograph the expedition. And Ingrid accompanied her husband Lou to base camp in the Himalaya where she worked to help get the expeditions up the hill. “We knew when we married them that they were mountain climbers, and we weren’t going to change them,” said Roberts. COURTESY Photo

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LIFE ON THE EDGE, from page 1 conquest of Everest spurred an interest in climbing, he founded Rainier Mountaineering Inc.— America’s foremost climbing business—in 1968. “I spent 12 hours a day in the store looking at a view of Rainier. People would come in and say, ‘You know anyone who would take us up Rainier?’ And I said: ‘You know, I could make money doing this,’ ” recalled Lou, who became a legend in his own right by leading the first American ascent of the North Col of Everest and by summiting Rainier more than 250 times. Though 82, Jim and Lou are hardly candidates for the rocking chair. They spent last week skiing Baldy and the Nordic trails north of Ketchum on their titanium knees. “A few years ago, I said, ‘My knees are killing me. I’m going to get two new knees.’ And Jim said, ‘Let me know how it goes—maybe I’ll get some, too,’ ” Lou said. “Now I tell everybody, ‘Don’t wait. If it’s painful, get it fixed.” The Whittakers began skiing Sun Valley while attending college in Seattle. They’d cut classes on Friday, ski all weekend and drive all night Sunday to get back to classes Monday morning where they’d fight to stay awake. “We’d wear white shirts to show off our tans,” recalled Lou. “I think Sun Valley’s the best resort in the world—it’s beautiful, it’s got good lifts, snow, sun, food. And it has the mountain.” Lou is always willing to entertain questions at his daily afternoon sojourns in Ketchum’s coffee shops, where he indulges in one of life’s little pleasures that he couldn’t enjoy holed up in a tent on the side of a 29,000foot mountain. And he relishes telling those literal tall tales to eager listeners, from ski patrollers attending St. Alphonsus’ annual Ski and Trauma Conference to the rowing crew that Jim’s wife Dianne Roberts recently brought to Sun Valley for a ski vacation. Neither Lou nor Jim back away from the tough stories. For Lou, it was a massive section of Rainier’s Ingraham Glacier ice fall that broke away in 1981, sweeping 11 climbers led by Lou’s son Peter into a crevasse.

Park officials said it was an act of nature that no one could have foreseen. That and the ice fall that separated him momentarily from a group of blind climbers he was leading. For Jim, it was the first day of his Everest climb when a vertical wall of ice fell off in the ice fall, killing a guide from the Tetons. Faced with two months of transporting tents and other equipment up the Ice Fall to higher camps, some climbers elected to remain in base camp for the duration of the expedition. “I told myself, ‘So far, I’ve been lucky. I just have to climb smart.’ The most important thing is being able to say to hell with it and turn around,” Jim said. “The mountain will always be there, save for Mount St. Helens, which blew its top.” Demand only increases after a mountain climbing tragedy, said Lou, whose RMI now has to turn away clients every year. RMI takes the conservative route with its climbers, having its clients spend three years preparing to climb a Himalayan peak. They have to climb Rainier, Aconcagua for the height and Denali for the cold. “You don’t want to trust your guide. You’ve gotta be able to get up and down yourself because guides can die up there, too,” said Lou. “Mountaineering can be an uncomfortable sport. If you haven’t been really cold, wet and hungry, don’t be a mountaineer.” Fear is a climber’s best ally, he added: “If a guy says he’s not afraid, I say, ‘You’re not on my rope.’ ” “You’d better be afraid of heights if you climb mountains,” added Jim. “Nature gave us a gift—that fear of heights. That’s why we’re alive today. I see kids wearing ‘No Fear’ T-shirts and I’m thinking it should be ‘Know Fear’ T-shirts. It’s when you know fear that you’re going to be smart and stay alive.” tws

PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

he Black Rock Desert in Nevada has its Burning Man. The Wood River Valley has its Burning Woman — which more generally coincides with the Winter Solstice. About a hundred people turned out last week to witness the local version of the weeklong event in self-expression that takes its name from the burning of a large wooden effigy. Several local artists built a woman out of two-by-fours that towered into the sky, one outstretched arm pointing to the myriad of stars plastered on the nighttime canvas. And at the appointed time, one

man drew back his bow, sending a flaming arrow arching toward the old gal. He missed her heart. But a deftly applied torch started it sizzling. Within minutes, the creation was ablaze, its sparks jumping

skyward to mingle with stars as dozens of people aimed their cameras at the burning figure. This is the tenth year for Burning Woman, said one artist. tws

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e didn’t have a red nose. And he didn’t have a travel itinerary that took him around the world Christmas Eve. But a palomino named Bullet got into the spirit of the season this past week as “Santa Baby.” Conner Ann Clark teamed up with her grandmother—Pat Faur of Eagle—to make a Santa coat for the 21-year-old Quarterhorse that resides on her family’s ranch south of Hailey. Bullet, like other horses, gets sweaty when riding indoors. To combat that, Clark and her

Observing Hanukkah PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

anukkah is one of the less important Jewish holidays, according to Jewish law. But that didn’t stop 176 members of the Wood River Jewish Community from crowding into the social hall of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Thursday night to celebrate the Festival of Lights. They sang “Rock of Ages”— their version, not the Christian one. They chowed down on brisket. And they joined in that age-old ritual of lighting the nine-branched menorah, or candelabrum, commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Jews retook it from Syrian-Greek soldiers in 165 B.C. Jews sought to purify the temple, which had been defiled with the worshipping of foreign gods, by burning ritual oil in the

temple menorah for eight days. To their dismay, they discovered there was only one day’s worth of oil left. But they lit the menorah anyway and, miraculously, the oil lasted the full eight days. “We light the menorah from right to left—the same direction that we read Hebrew,” said student rabbi Daniel Utley, who’s attending rabbinical school in Los Angeles. While the adults munched on potato latkes fried in oil as a reminder of the miracle of the burning oil, the children exchanged gifts. The children also made dreidels—four-sided tops used in a Hanukkah game—out of marshmallows, pretzel sticks and chocolate kisses. The adults plotted a shabbat snowshoe for Christmas morning as pianist Jim Watkinson played “Walking in a Winter Wonderland” on the piano. And they placed bids on silent auction items with the money going to

Ten-year-old Sophia Bernbaum shows off a menorah she made herself.

help fund the Library of Congress’ exhibition, “350 Years of Jewish Life in America.” “I like Hanukkah,” said 10-year-old Sophia Bernbaum. “I especially like lighting the menorah.” tws

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mother Noelle Clark have made fleece coats that wick the moisture away. They’ve made a pink camouflage suit and a bumblebee suit that Bullet wore for Halloween. That led to the Santa outfit. “He’s quite spoiled. And he’s a good sport—he doesn’t care what we put on him. He doesn’t seem to mind even when we braid his hair,” said Noelle Clark, who runs the Golden Elk restaurant in Hailey. Conner Ann is already thinking ahead to Easter when she gets the opportunity to dress up Bullet for another fun show. Stay tuned. tws

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products.” Along with a variety of teas, Tranquility will feature a tasting bar where customers can sample their choice of different teas. Soups and salads, hummus, tofu and edamame, all made from different tea bases, will complement the selection of sweet treats. Assisting Pam are two Ketchum residents, Sylvie Dore’ and Tobin Jutte. Sylvie is Tranquility’s tea master with extensive knowledge of teas and a special interest in the healing properties of teas and herbs. In the kitchen, Tobin is the food curator. Both Sylvie and Tobin bring their experience and talents to the teahouse, creating a delicious and comforting respite for all. Special events and promotional programs are scheduled to begin in 2012. For more information, visit tranquilityteahouse.com and join Tranquility Teahouse on Facebook. Call (208) 726-0095.

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esiree Fawn will present her movie “Phantom Wolves of Sun Valley” at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Community Library in Ketchum. The free film showing features a variety of footage Sun Valley audiences will find interesting, from former footage local filmmaker Bob Poole shot of a wolf eating an elk at the Sun Valley Gun Club to some always-colorful statements by Stanley’s premiere wolf hater Ron Gillett. It also features an interview with the former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s wolf recovery coordinator Ed Bangs, who holds nothing back as he prepares to head off into retirement in his flipflops with a one-way ticket to Fiji. Fawn, who grew up in the Sun Valley area, said she has shown the film around the country, including Kansas City, where it was reviewed in the “Kansas City Star” newspaper, at the

Yosemite Film Festival, where it won a Silver Sierra Award, and in Brooklyn, N.Y., where it won an Accolade Award. Film showings have elicited very diverse reactions from her audiences. “People in Brooklyn couldn’t believe I was hanging out on these dirt roads talking to men in pickup trucks with guns,” she said, referring to one rather humorous scene that shows a couple of hunters pulling out all kinds of guns to show her what kind of firepower they pack. “They were completely blown away by the situation even before they began examining the part about wolves.” Others fell in love with the long silent landscape scenes, she said. “Everyone can agree it’s a beautiful place,” she said. “What’s interesting about the film is that it appeals to all different audiences, young and old.”

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Conservation Levy Funds First Project The Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Program—created by a special voter conservation levy—funded its first project today, a 1,114-acre conservation easement on the Flat Top Ranch owned by the Peavey family. Blaine County and The Nature Conservancy of Idaho each contributed 50 percent of the funds for the easement acquisition. The easement will be held by the Conservancy in perpetuity. The Board of Blaine County Commissioners unanimously approved the project for funding last week. The Nature Conservancy and the Peaveys completed the easement purchase/sale transaction last week. This easement is the first conservation project funded by a county conservation legacy anywhere in Idaho. The conservation easement protects two parcels of land located at the confluence of Muldoon Creek and the Little Wood River, east of Bellevue and north of Carey. It ensures that access to High Five Canyon, a popular recreation area, will continue. These

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horoscopes Jupiter moving forward is cause for celebration this week! The Big Daddy of the planets has been retrograde in Taurus since August 30, making everyone think twice about financial decisions. The need to be cautious and to minimize and save has helped us understand what is truly valuable in our lives. A new phase is coming, though, and it includes loosening the purse strings and increasing the flow of good fortune. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Being a top performer comes with a responsibility. It might feel as though if you do well, everyone will want something from you. Well, that feeling is true. But youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to handle the pressure when it comes. So go ahead and excel this week. After all, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you were meant for. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be taking stock of your assets and possessions. These mean far less to you than being able to provide for the future needs of your loved ones and yourself. Peace of mind is what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re after. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll assess where you are and make a solid plan that gives you a sense of calm. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Author Og Mandino said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A day merely survived is no cause for celebration.â&#x20AC;? The statement overlooks the fact that many are in dire circumstances and are doing all they can to get through tough times. Whatever anyone around you can give and do will be reason enough to celebrate. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You uphold the virtue of modesty. And though you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t brag to others, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something to be said for being privately proud of your accomplishments. Keep track of what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already done as a way of reminding yourself that you can be quite

determined when you want to be. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To avoid being boring -- which right now seems like one of the worst things you could be -- youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spend several hours of the week following your own interests and delights. This is not an indulgence, not in the least! In fact, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of your success secrets. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what makes you a treat for others to be around. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Whether or not you enjoy a job is irrelevant. You enjoy having a purpose and making a contribution. Maybe this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ultimately what you want to be remembered for, but it does make a difference in the world. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t discount your current position as you move toward using your talents in a way that pleases you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your strong logical sense will sometimes be overridden by your subconscious mind whirring in the background while making intuitive connections. Avoid mistakes by keeping distractions at bay. Just because the phone rings doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean you have to answer it. Stay in control of your time and attention. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Where does love come from? Is it born in your heart, or does it fall like Cupidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrow from the sky? Is it something you have to create, or was it always there, just waiting to be received? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be feeling love differently and pondering your affections from a philosophical as well as a spiritual point of view. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Different friends highlight different parts of you. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be sensitive to inner personal dynamics, and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll consciously decide who brings out your best. The ones who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to readily attract your higher qualities

will be the teachers who provide the practice necessary to develop into the person you want to be. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll experience a whole range of feelings. And though you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to control how you feel, you will be able to direct your attention in a way thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to lead to happiness. Also, you can choose your reaction to feelings. You will often select a response that will bring about the best outcome. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This week brings long hours of uninterrupted fun. Often, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find yourself living in the moment, as though nothing in the world could bother you. Sure, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still plenty of work to be done to make your life go right. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing you mind doing. Your easygoing ways will attract fans and followers. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll call things the way you see them -- that is, when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asked to make a judgment. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re careful not to assert your opinion unless youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to do so, though, conscious of the dangers of over-sharing. Your tact is one of the things that make you so popular this week. People trust you. THIS WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BIRTHDAYS: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make money doing what a lot of people do, but in a way that only you can do it. Guided by your principles, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find others who have a similar ideology. In February, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll share and expand your views. New methods of getting to a goal will become available to you. A friend helps you apply your more unique talents. The feeling you get when you shake someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand in March is not to be dismissed. Your instincts will be well honed, especially in matters of love.

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ooking for an adult, complex and thoroughly satisfying movie that is sure to reap benefits at Oscar time? Then look no further than Alexander Payneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excellent new film, The Descendants. Ostensibly a family drama, one nuclear and the other extended, this highly intelligent movie has the rare mix of heartbreaking drama and comedy that is rarely, if ever, seen in films today. Add to the mix mega-star George Clooney and his rare intelligence and charm, and you have a winner. The story has three plot lines that intertwine expertly with a happy conclusion. Clooneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife has become a vegetable after a water skiing accident and has a living will stating to pull the plug. He is now the ill-equipped father to two precocious daughters. At the same time, he is the family patriarch and owner of a spectacular stretch of land in Hawaii that his cousins, led by the superb Beau Bridges, want to sell to developers. Finally, he gets the news that his wife was having an affair and he sets off in a search for the other man. Based on a novel by Karl Hart Hemmings, and set in the back-

drop of a gorgeous Hawaii complete with a terrific soundtrack of Hawaiian music, the real story here is the performances. Besides Bridges, outstanding is the troubled 17-year-old daughter played by Shailene Woodley. An Oscar is certainly within her reach for supporting actress. Amara Miller also shines as the 10-year-old daughter, and Nick Krause is wonderful as the dopey, slacker friend of Woodley. In an incredibly touching scene, Clooney learns in a late-night conversation that Krause is much more complex than he seems on the surface. And then there is Clooney, whose superb performance is the heart of the film. Torn emotionally and trying to connect with his daughters, he is able to be both funny and heartbreaking. The same can be said for this fine new film. tws

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Walk Fit - 10 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Story Time at the Hailey Public Library for 3-5 years. 10:30 a.m., with parent supervision/participation. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Hailey Kiwanis Club meets at 11 a.m. at the BC Senior Connection, 721 S. 3rd Ave, across from the Armory. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15-1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. FREE Showing of Winston Churchhill: Walking with Destiny - 6 p.m. at the Community Library in Ketchum. NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentall Ill support groups for family members and caregivers of someone suffering from mental illness - 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month - 6 to 7 p.m. at St. Charles Church Bldg., lower level, Hailey. Call Tom Hanson for info at 720-3337. C It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Presented by The Company of Fools. 578-9122 C _ Vincent - a benefit for the nexStage Theatre - 7 p.m. at the nexStage, Ketchum. Info: 726-4TKS. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels 7:30 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info. S Pilot Error - 10 p.m. live at Whiskey’s. 726-5297. whiskeyjacques@yahoo.com

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FREE Meditation Class with Stella - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA in Ketchum. Info: 726-6274. Family Chess - 12 to 3 p.m. at the Wood River High School Commons Room. $5. Info: Adam, 450-9048 Movie and Popcorn for $1 (Dec. 29: Celtic Thunder) - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Ketchum. Call 726-5997 for info. Residence Hall Open House - the public is invited to learn about The Community School’s high school residential boarding program and the Sun Valley Ski Academy - 3 to 5 p.m. at the Residence Hall. Info: 208-622-3955 Free Movie Night and Book Fun - 5 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library. Info: 208-788-2036 or www.HaileyPublicLibrary.org FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. Ladies Night at Bella Cosa Studio in Hailey. Every Thursday after 6 p.m. Info: 721-8045. Film evening and talk with Wukun Wanambi - 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Library, Ketchum. Info: 208-3098676. C It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play- 7 p.m. at the Liberty Theatre, Hailey. Presented by The Company of Fools. 578-9122 C _ Vincent - a benefit for the nexStage Theatre - 7 p.m. at the nexStage, Ketchum. Info: 726-4TKS. S Micky and The Motorcars - 10 p.m. live at Whiskey’s. 726-5297. whiskeyjacques@yahoo.com

Ming’s Holiday Zaffiro Trunk Show - 5 to 8 p.m. 659 Sun Valley Rd., Ketchum. Info: 726-1699. ‘Resolutions’ Artist Reception- 5 to 8 p.m. Presenting “Resolutions”, an exhibition of new work by Steven Lee Adams, Robert Moore, Lori McNee and Lona Hymas-Smith. Kneeland Gallery. 726-5512 ‘Past as Prologue-Preview 2012’ An overview of upcoming and solo exhibitions at Gail Severn Gallery- 5 to 8 p.m. “ Past as Prologue - Preview 2012” Gail Severn Gallery. 726-5079 Ceremonial Opening with Yadiki & singing - 6:30 p.m. at Harvey Art Projects Gallery, Ketchum. Info: 208-3098676. C It’s a Wonderful Life: a live radio play- 7 p.m. Experience anew the powerful story of George Bailey, “the richest man in town. Presented by The Company of Fools. The Liberty Theatre. 578-9122 S Andy Frasco and The UN - 9 p.m. live at Whiskey’s. 726-5297. whiskeyjacques@yahoo.com

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NEW YEAR’S EVE Morning Yoga w/Dayle Ohlau - 9 to 10:30 a.m. at BCRD’s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey. Info: 578-2273 Meet Visiting Artis Wukun Wanambi - 11 a.m. at the Harvey Art Projects Gallery, Ketchum. Info: 208-309-8676. Historical Snowshoe Tours w/Katherine Pleasants - 1 to 3 p.m. starting at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. Scoops Ice Cream Parlor open from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. S Eve of New Year’s Eve Party w/DJ Diva Marlin - 9 p.m. at Sun Valley Brewery, Hailey. S New Years Eve Bash with Reckless Kelly - 9 p.m. live at Whiskey’s. 726-5297. whiskeyjacques@yahoo. com S New Year’s Bubbly Bash with 80’s Cover Band Notorious - 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at River Run Lodge. S New Yeas Eve Party with Hanger 17 - 9 p.m. live at The Silver Dollar.

ine Pleasants - 1 to 3 p.m. starting at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. S Wood River Community Orchestra rehearsal – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the new music room at the Wood River High School. Info: 726-4870. Kundalini Yoga Class - 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. - 416 Main St. Suite 101 in Hailey - Call 721-7478 for info.

walking. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Info: 7279622. Blood Pressure Check - 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468.

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BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection. 788-3468. Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granery in Hailey. Wii Bowling - 2 to 3 p.m. - The Senior Connection in Hailey.

Walk Fit - 10 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Laughter Yoga with Carrie Mellen at All Things Sacred (upstairs at the Galleria). Mondays 12:15 to 1 p.m. Come, play, and laugh. Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9600. NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill support group “Connections” - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, 2nd floor, Hailey. Info: contact Wendy Norbom at 309-1987 FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey. Duplicate Bridge, 7 p.m., at the Senior Connection.

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Children’s Library Science time, 11 a.m. at the Children’s Library of the Community Library in Ketchum YMCA Mommy Yoga - ages infant to

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Holy Eucharist (one combined service) - 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 201 Sun Valley Rd. Choral music starts 30 min. prior to service Info: 726-5349. Historical Snowshoe Tours w/Kather-

Weight Watchers - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Free acupuncture clinic for veterans, military and their families - Cody Acupuncture Clinic 12 E. Walnut in Hailey - 6:30 to 8 p.m. 720-7530. Kundalini Yoga Class with HansMukh 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. 416 Main Street Suite 101 in Hailey. Info: 721-7478

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Walk Fit - 10 a.m. - The Senior Connection in Hailey. Toddler Tales at the Hailey Public Library for 18-36 months. 10:30 a.m. with parent. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Therapeutic Yoga for the back with Katherine Pleasants - 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. - YMCA in Ketchum. 727-9622. Annual Board Meeting for the Senior Connection - 12:30 p.m .at the Connection. Info: 788-3468. Scoops Ice Cream Parlor open from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. 788-3468. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Seminar w/Fabio Santos - 4 to 6 p.m. at the USA Grappling Academy in Bellevue (745 N. Main St., Unit F). Gallery Walk - 5 to 8 p.m. at participating galleries in Sun Valley and Ketchum. Info: info@svgalleries.org or 726-5512.

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ach of us has defining relationships in our lives—with our parents, our siblings, our spouses, our children, and our colleagues. We even have relationships of sorts with our accomplishments—our achievements and our successes. And we have relationships with our own futures. We think of them as relationships because they mean something to us, and we are committed to them. All these relationships can be affected when we take an active role in someone else’s care. We may understand that there is a financial impact to helping provide care. But, there is more to the equation, and it goes far beyond dollars. There is a ripple that can touch a primary caregiver, a secondary caregiver, their families and their futures. While a loving and selfless act, accepting or taking responsibility for another individual’s care can have a dramatic impact on our own lives, and on our families’ lives. No matter how willing we are, no matter how heartfelt our promises, our caregiving commitments can affect marriages, family dynamics, work commitments, financial stability and other building blocks of our own futures. Thinking through the impact of your responsibilities as a caregiver is a first and important step. Whether you are a primary or hands-on caregiver, or someone who orchestrates the care provided by others; whether you provide some financial support or weigh in on important decisions, it’s important to recognize the potential impact of caregiving on all aspects of your life. Planning ahead for ways to mitigate costs or share caregiving responsibilities is worthy of every family’s consideration. When someone has a shortterm or long-term care event, there are often people within a “circle of care” who jump in to help out. At the center of this circle is the care recipient, the individual who is in need of as-

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Enjoy a bit of family downtime between the holidays at the Hailey Public Library’s Family Movie Night—a double-feature presentation projected onto the big screen. A holiday cartoon leads off the festivities at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29. Then, a full-length feature film will be shown at 6:00 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Please call the library for movie titles. Also, the Bookworm Club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets at the library at 3 p.m., Friday, December 30 to discuss Andrew Clements’ No Talking. The club’s next book, Airborn by Kenneth Oppel, won the Canada’s Governor General’s Award and will be ready for pick-up at the event. New members are welcome to join the Bookworm Club, which meets once a month. For more information, please call the Hailey Public Library at (208) 7882036 or visit HPL online at www.haileypubliclibrary.org.

Bridge Lessons Start in January

Two series of bridge lessons will begin the first week in January. “Bridge Basics” is designed for people who played years ago and want to learn modern bidding systems, as well as people who have never played bridge. Classes will be on Wednesdays, starting Jan. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the community room of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 206 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley. Cost of the 14-week class is $250. “Polishing the Basics” is designed for people who have completed the basic course and want to continue to refine their skills. Topics will range from defense to major suit raises to Jacoby transfer bids. Classes will meet on Fridays, beginning Jan. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m., also at Our Lady of the Snows. Cost is $25 per class, or $100 for five classes. Instructors are Jo Murray and Chuck Abramo, both certified as teachers by the American Contract Bridge League. To register, send an e-mail to jo@sunvalleybridge.com or call 720-1501. Additional details about the classes, as well as a new weekly game for less experienced players, are at www.sunvalleybridge.com. Classes are presented in cooperation with the American Contract Bridge League and the Bridge Club of the Wood River. The Bridge Club of the Wood River holds weekly duplicate games. Details are at www.woodriverbridge.com.

‘Red’ to Explore Artists Thoughts

Royal Larkspur Play Troupe will present John Logan’s play “Red” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 and Jan. 7 at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Admission to the staged reading is free, but donations will go to the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, the nonprofit co-partnering with Royal Larkspur Play Troupe for this particular production. The play explores the passion of Mark Rothko, one of the founding fathers of abstract expressionism in America.

Andrew’s Improv

Company of Fools presents Laugh and the World Laughs with You, a sixweek improvisation workshop to explore the comedy of everyday life with teacher Andrew Alburger. The class is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 13 and 21 and is open to participants age 21 and up. Using a variety of games, exercises, character studies, monologues and audience suggestions, scenes will be created, stories will be told, and worlds will be conquered! (Okay, maybe we’re getting carried away.) But you will learn how to tell a story, build a scene, and explore a wide variety of personalities—all without a script, all created by you and the class, on the spot. You will be surprised at how funny things can be when you “celebrate the mundane.” Andrew Alburger is a Company Artist with Company of Fools, having performed and taught with the Company since 2001. He has been performing and teaching improvisation for over 25 years. To register: e-mail Denise at denise@companyoffools.cor or call 788.6520.

Colla Voce Sings for Governor Otter

1984 Olympic medalist Christin Cooper, shown here with her fellow Olympic medalist Debbie Armstrong, co-hosts “The Sun Valley Story,” which will air on New Year’s Eve.

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he Sun Valley Story”— David Butterfield’s feature-length documentary celebrating Sun Valley’s evolution from cattle ranch to world-class resort, will air at 1 p.m. Saturday on KTVB, Channel 7. The Diamond Sun Productions show will repeat twice on KTVB’s 24/7 statewide cable service during January. The film, hosted by Olympic sportscasters Tim Ryan and Christin Cooper, features footage of such people as Dick Durrance, Gretchen Fraser, Bill Janss, Leif Odmark, Friedl Pfeiffer, Dick Barrymore, Picabo Street and Carol Holding as it traces Sun Valley’s story from 1936 to the present day. A former ski racer turned ski filmmaker, Butterfield got his start with legendary ski filmmaker Warren Miller, who started honing his own craft of

filmmaking in Sun Valley. Making this particular film was a labor of love for Butterfield, who began collecting historical material on film beginning in the late 1980s. Butterfield moved here in 1964 at age 8 when his father took a job as marketing director for Scott USA. He lived for a time in the house that now houses the Board Bin, playing baseball in the street outside with scarcely a car coming along to interrupt. “I’ve always appreciated the people in Sun Valley. Gretchen and Don Fraser, people like that, are kind of my heroes,” he said. “There’s a lot of the same spirit here today –it doesn’t go away.” Butterfield also produced a film featuring interviews with Hemingway’s friends and another featuring Sun Valley’s skiers. “They’re history right from the people who lived it,” he said. tws

he Colla Voce women’s group sang last Wednesday for Gov. Butch Otter as he brought his Capital for a Day program to Sun Valley. Colla Voce had a full slate of public and private engagements this Christmas, leading up to and through Dec. 23, when the choir director shut everything down and sent the girls home to enjoy Christmas with their families. PHOTO: KAREN BOSSICK/SUN

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Nordic Festival is Around the Corner The Sun Valley region proudly announces its plans to host the Third Annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival during the week of January 28-February 5, 2012. The 2012 festival will feature nine days of activities, races, clinics and fun events along with a discounted nine-day valley-wide Nordic trail pass, discounts on demos/rentals, lodging and dining which showcase and celebrate Sun Valley’s well-deserved reputation as “Nordic Town USA.” Highlights of this year’s festival include: Ski the Rails & Hailey Music Celebration; Galena & The Trails Winter Benefit; Skin It to Win It; Alturas Ski and Après-Ski at Smiley Creek Lodge;

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s if Gallery Walk isn’t enough of a social event, Idaho Rep. Wendy Jaquet is kicking it up a notch. Jaquet is offering a free tour of galleries that belong to the Sun Valley Gallery Association during Friday night’s Gallery Walk. Those who want to join the tour can meet at the Sun Valley Recreation Center office in the Sun Valley Mall for a free hot chocolate provided by Sun Valley Company. Tour goers will jump on the 5:10 bus provided by Mountain Rides and head downtown where they will take in the didgeridoo concert by an Australian aboriginal artist at Harvey Art Projects. Jaquet will also arrange for gallery directors and artists to give a brief synopsis of their art to tour goers. The free tour is part of a partnership between Sun Valley Company and the Gallery As-

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sociation, which Jaquet helped found. “We did it this summer and during the Thanksgiving weekend,” she said. “And everybody had a great time!” tws

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etchum’s art galleries will throw open their doors from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday for one of the most inspiring Gallery Walks of the year. Art fans are invited to check out the new exhibitions, enjoy a few sips of bubbly and, in some cases, visit with the artists themselves. Here’s what’s on tap, in addition to the bark art being featured at Harvey Art Projects (see story in today’s Weekly Sun): Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Fifth and Washington streets, will serve up spiked eggnog in honor of its current exhibition, “Thin Ice: Journeys in Polar Regions.” The exhibition features photos by early explorers of the Arctic and Antarctica alongside work by contemporary artists who have visited these remote regions. Gail Severn Gallery, 400 First Ave. N., will show “Past as Prologue - Preview of Upcoming Exhibitions in 2012.” This group exhibition will showcase such painters as Kris Cox, Marcia Myers, Lynda Lowe, Hung Liu, Robert McCauley, Linda Christensen, Judith Kindler, Jonathon Hexner and Theodore Waddell. Ceramic sculptors will include: Margaret Keelan, Jun Kaneko and Bean Finneran; glass sculptors, Nicolas Africano and Therman Statom; and photographers, such as Robert Polidori and Laura McPhee. Also showing: local artist David DeVillier’s “Brigands and the Age of Trees.” Gilman Contemporary, 661 Sun Valley Road, will show “Bosque IV—Constructing Parallels.” The exhibit features the collaborative paintings of Luis Garcia-Nerey and Anke Schofield that focus on the comparison of forest animals to human society and the parallels that exist between them. Ochi Gallery, 350 Walnut Ave., will display abstract works by Molly Larkey and Nellie King Solomon. Frederic Boloix Fine Arts, 351 Leadville Ave. in The Galleria Building, will hold a mojito party celebrating its new location and an exhibition by Cuban artist Gustavo Acosta from 4:30 to 7 p.m. tonight. The paintings will also be available for art fans to peruse on Friday. Gallery DeNovo, will present the paintings of Andrew Lui, as well as others. An Artist’s Reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Lui’s exhibition, entitled “Continua,” will feature a variety of large and small paintings of abstract horse-and-riders on rice paper. Born in 1951 in Canton, China, Lui has lived and studied in many major cities all over the world and exhibits in numerous international galleries and prominent art fairs. The main gallery will also feature cast-glass sculpture by Marlene Rose, and a beautiful charred-wood sculpture from Jaehyo Lee. Additional works in the upstairs front gallery will include landscapes from Yehouda Chaki, Ivan Reyes, Robin Denavan, and Zhang He. The upstairs back gallery will include a print show including works from Alexander Calder, James Rosenquist, Jose Louis Quevas, Christopher Brown, and others. Kneeland Gallery, 271 1st Ave. N., is presenting “Resolutions,” an exhibition of new work by Steven Lee Adams, Robert Moore, Lori McNee and Lona Hymas-Smith. Adams’ subtle, tonal color palette gives his paintings of rural Utah a timeless quality. They are displayed alongside McNee’s ethereal oil landscapes, enhanced in several pieces by the application of encaustic to her surfaces. Moore’s impres-

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Lori McNee’s encaustic painting, “Wren Song,” can be seen at Kneeland Gallery during Friday’s Gallery Walk. COURTESY Photo

Albert Bierstadt’s “Rocky Mountains” can be seen at Broschofsky Galleries. COURTESY ART

Steve Behal and Jeannie Catchpole’s Toronto/Sun Valley.

sionistic plein air paintings are studies in depth and composition and feature his signature aspen motifs and Idaho scenery. Punctuating the works of these three renowned artists are the decorative hand-painted woodcarvings of Lona HymasSmith, which capture fleeting moments in nature such as a hummingbird in flight feeding from a honeysuckle blossom. All four artists will be in attendance during Gallery Walk. Broschofsky Galleries, 360 East Ave.-The Courtyard, will present the “Best of the West: History of the American West through Art” exhibition. The exhibit includes the work of explorer artists, such as Albert Bierstadt, known for his luminous sweeping landscapes of the American West. The show also includes a selection of early 20thcentury Western painters as well as contemporary “views” of the West by artists such as Gordon McConnell, whose “Wild Bunch” painting was derived from Western motion pictures. Friesen Gallery, 320 1st Ave. N., will celebrate its “Silver Summit” anniversary with works by New Mexico artist

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Lawrence Fodor. First Avenue Contemporary Art Gallery, 360 First Ave., features contemporary images. Expressions, next door to Broschofsky Galleries, features the intricately detailed, historic bronze Indian sculptures of Dave McGary. SFP, 680 E. Sun Valley Road, features “Moments Captured,” Stephanie Freid-Perenchio’s collection of photographic images taken around the world over the past 10 years. David M. Norton Gallery, 511 Sun Valley Road, offers wonderful Western paintings. Mountain Images Gallery, 400 Sun Valley Road, features the stunning photoscapes of James Bourret. Toneri Hink Gallery, 400 Sun Valley Road, features beautiful log furniture by R.C. Hink and watercolors by Lynn Toneri, as well as jewelry and other pieces. Steve Behal and Jeannie Catchpole, 300 N. Main Street, will feature Toronto/Sun Valley collaborative paintings during this holiday Gallery Walk. tws

Gallery Features Bark Art from Australia PHOTOS & STORY BY KAREN BOSSICK

ukun Wanambi only needs the barest necessities for his artwork: an axe, a stringy bark tree and paint made of ochre. Wanambi creates bark art. He creates paintings on the bark of a eucalyptus tree. And he paints designs on softwood logs that have been hollowed out by termites. Wanambi is the member of an aboriginal clan in Australia that paints the saltwater imagery of their land in northern Australia in this unique fashion. And he will be in Sun Valley this week showing off his clan’s bark paintings and spirit figures on behalf of Harvey Art Projects at 391 1st Ave. N. in Ketchum. “Many of these objects have only recently become available for public viewing,” said gallery owner Julie Harvey. Wanambi, an award-winning artist from Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Art Center in the small township of Yirrkala in Arnhem Land, will offer a ceremonial opening of traditional song, dance and yidaki, or didgeridoo, playing at 6:30 p.m. Friday at The Gallery, 391 First Ave. N., during Gallery Walk. He and art advisor Kade MacDonald will also discuss the art and culture of the Yolngu people and show four short films in a free presentation at 6 p.m. Thursday at The Community Library. One film depicts Wanambi’s son going through his initiation ceremony, in which he is painted with many of the symbols seen on bark. “At the moment, it’s the wet season where Wanambi lives. The temperature is 110 degrees and the humidity 120 percent. So our winter is going to be quite different for him,” said gallery owner Julie Harvey. Bark painting is a time-honored tradition, closely resembling rock art of the region. The artists begin their paintings by choosing their canvas—a smooth piece of bark from the stringy bark, or eucalyptus, tree. They make three slices into the tree with an ax and then peel off the bark. Then they place the bark, which resembles fibrous cedar bark, in a fire pit of coals, weighing it down with stones to flatten it. They paint it with red, yellow, brown and black ochres made from clay that is ground into powder and mixed with water. They then fix the work with orchid juice and splint the bark at each end to keep the painting

flat. “The tree regenerates the bark so everything is sustainable,” Harvey said. Artists use abstract patterns, such as wavy lines punctuated by dots, to tell creation and other stories. Other patterns, which appear abstract at first, resemble fish, birds and other animals of their native land. They have even used their art for political ends, most famously creating a Bark Petition in 1963 to protest the actions of a mining company that encroached on their land. The petition now hangs in the Parliament house in Canberra, Australia. The spirit sticks in the exhibition resemble a cross between elaborate hiking sticks and totem poles. Often they are halfhuman and half-spirit. One of the poles in Harvey’s exhibition, for instance, features human legs, a spirit head and hands that resemble dolphin flippers. Such sticks have only become available for public viewing in the past couple years, said Harvey, fingering the lightweight sticks. “The poles and these figures are used in spiritual ceremonies—they’re not just art pieces. And when this artist dies, we will never see these again.”

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Wakun Wanambi will discuss his work and show four short films at 6 p.m. Thursday at The Community Library in Ketchum. He will offer a ceremonial opening of traditional song, dance and yidaki, or didgeridoo, playing at 6:30 p.m. Friday at The Gallery, 391 First Ave. N., during Gallery Walk. Wanambi will also discuss his clan’s artwork and stories at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Gallery.

A CLOSER LOOK

Arnhem Land is the home of the yidaki or didgeridoo. The Yolngu who live there were among the first Australians to have contact with white men through their contact with Macassan traders from Indonesia in the 16th century. When white Australians began to open up Arnhem Land for cattle grazing in the late 19th century, the Yolngu defended their land. Many were killed in a series of massacres. In 1885 a number were fed poisoned horsemeat after they killed and ate cattle, which they believed they had a right to since the animals were on their land. Today, they are an incredibly friendly people, said Ketchum gallery owner Julie Harvey. And the perpetuation of their culture appears bright, as the children want to stay in the area rather than move to a big city. tws

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE COVER: Julie Harvey shows a couple of the one-of-a-kind spirit sticks. Photo: KAREN BOSSICK These logs were hollowed out by termites in the same way didgeridoos are hollowed out by termites. The aboriginal art is often geometric. It often depicts sacred creatures, a creation story or even serves as a map to a watering hole.

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ight months after making magic on a warm spring evening, Sun Valley pianist Susan Spelius Dunning came together again with violinist Alla Aranovskaya and viola player Boris Vayner of the heralded St. Petersburg Quartet. And the three made magic again, playing four melodic compositions that, as promised, added a lilt to the holiday season. Playing at the Church of the Big Wood Tuesday night, the Amadea Piano Trio attracted a respectable audience despite the myriad of other holiday concerts

and events going on. Dunning played Beethoven’s “Spring Sonata” nimbly while Aranovskaya added a studied poeticism with her violin. The three came together for Felix Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor, presenting a grand melody that alternated between an elegant and thunderously dramatic piece, especially at the piano. The second concert in the Sun Valley Artist Series will feature Swedish guitar virtuoso Mattias Jacobsson at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the Church of the Big Wood. For more information, go to www.svartistseries.org tws

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Gray Riedingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Adventure and Travel BY JONATHAN KANE

ommunity School senior Gray Riedinger has a thirst for adventure and travel. And he has had the good fortune to quench that thirst when he was able to go to Africa for two months between 10th and 11th grades. His destination was the country of Togo in West Africa bordering on Ghana. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a small country,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a French-speaking country. It just seemed to be the ideal opportunity to see the world and to work on my French.â&#x20AC;? Riedinger had a big opportunity to work on his French when his family spent his freshman year traveling abroad and living in Paris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad took a sabbatical, so we went to live there. It was absolutely awesome. I really didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go at first, but then I fell in love with the city and the culture and the freedom that life there afforded you, as compared to the suburbs, that can be stuffy and restrictive. You could leave your apartment and go to any cafĂŠ and meet your friends. I also liked Parisians a lot and their bohemian attitude. There was just an artistic air to the place and to everyone you met. Everything just seemed a lot more laid back and less stressful, which is the opposite of American cities. For fun, I went to a lot of museums and explored the city with friends. My favorite place was the Latin Quarter and seeing Hemingwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old haunts. My French didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get as good as I would have liked because I attended an international school, unlike my sister, who attended a French school, but the whole trip ignited a lifelong passion for travel and to explore other cultures. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why I really wanted to go to Africa.â&#x20AC;? Riedingerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trip to Togo was to do volunteer work and to stay with a host family. The trip was amazing, but the volunteer work turned out to be a disappointment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I worked for a human

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ou still have three more chances to dial into “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play.” Company of Fools will present the timeless story of George Bailey and the impact one man can have on those around him at 7 tonight through Friday at The Liberty Theatre in Hailey. And audiences will get to watch how a radio show of the 1940s was put together, right down to the crushing of corn flakes with a rolling pin to simulate the sound of ice breaking. The show is based on the story of a despairing George Bailey who receives a visit from his guardian angel, Clarence

Odbody, on Christmas Eve, showing him the people’s lives he’s touched. Playwright Joe Landry adapted the 1946 Frank Capra classic into a faux period radio broadcast after mounting the film as a full-scale play proved cost prohibitive. Named one of the most produced plays in the country in 2007, it ends up being a visual delight since the audience can watch the actors scurry around on stage. Even if you saw this when the Fools presented it three years ago, you’ll love having your memory jogged as John Glenn presents a somewhat exaggerated-but-oh-so-nice portrayal of ol’ George, Jana Arnold presents an uproarious sketch of an old lady

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disease from which we suffer.” Dr. Bach and Edgar Cayce are not alone in this belief; medical doctors some years ago identified a mind/body connection when research showed un-forgiveness as a contributing factor to rheumatoid arthritis. There are 38 different remedies for 38 different emotional concerns. You choose six of the 38, which best address your emotional situation. The remedies are SAFE to use with medications, simple to use (four drops four times a day), you can’t overdose and if you choose wrong, they simply don’t work. However, when you choose right, you get results! I have seen this countless times with my clients over the past nine years. I would have liked to list all the different remedies to show you the wide range of emotions covered, but you’ll need to seek them out on the Internet or come to my office, since I’m out of space. When my parents died, I used: “Aspen” for apprehension, “Elm” for temporarily overwhelmed, “Sweet Chestnut” for unbearable anguish of mind and soul, “Star of Bethlehem” for shock and trauma, “Walnut” for transition periods of life and “White Chestnut” for the mind spinning with unwanted thoughts. They really helped. Veterans are charged one dollar. Only you can choose to heal in 2012. Please call if I tws can help.

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nother one of my friends was robbed of his house by the bankers who created the housing bubble and who are now profiting on their past actions by stealing our houses for pennies on the dollar. He is in a “Willow” state of mind. In response to the extreme hardship in the world, I thought I would focus on “Bach Flower Remedies,” a non-toxic, drugless vibration modality very few are aware of and yet are so needed today as so many are stressed by finances and many other challenges. Thoughts are things. Dr. Bach’s remedies work on emotions and emotions transfer into physical conditions, which is why Bach Flower Remedies are a cornerstone of my work. I can often help with your physical concerns, but if the root of the problem is emotional and is not addressed, often the physical problem may return. Edgar Cayce, a very famous healer, explained, “You can’t hate your neighbor and not have stomach problems.” His reasoning was that every time you see your neighbor, your stomach tightens up, stress increases, and unhealthy thoughts enter your mind—a “Holly” state of mind. Hate is not a good thing. It’s like drinking poison yourself and hoping your adversary dies. Dr. Bach explains… …“The real primary diseases of man are such defects as pride, cruelty, hate, self-centeredness, ignorance, instability and greed. Behind all disease lie our fears, our anxieties, our greed. Let us seek those out and heal them and with the healing will go the

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Mark Cook, ART (Regd.), is an advanced clinical reflexologist and drugless therapist who has worked in Hailey over the past nine years. He can be reached at 208-788-2012.

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aving yummy smells coming from the kitchen is always a delight at any time of the year; however, during holiday times, because everyone’s senses seem keener with the anticipation of good things to arrive, this is just a perfect recipe to make. I have found that the easiest thing to do with this type of recipe is to put all of your spices out on one

side of your mixing bowl and as soon as you have added it, to place the spice on the other side. That way there won’t be any confusion. I also use the ¼ sized measuring teaspoon for all of the spices and for the salt and soda. So, for instance, for the 1 teaspoon of ginger, I used 4 of the ¼ teaspoons. For me that is the simplest way, but do whatever is best for you.

As a side note, an early form of gingerbread can be traced to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians who used it for ceremonial purposes. It appeared in Europe with the 11th-century crusaders who brought the spice back from the Middle East for the well-to-do to experiment with. Gingerbread became so popular in Europe that there were even gingerbread fairs.

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1 ¼ C. flour 1 tsp. ground ginger ¾ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground allspice

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¼ C. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temp. ¼ C. sugar 2 Tbsp. beaten egg (from 1 egg)

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Dear Classified Guys, I don't get it. I've been a Human Resources Manager for over 20 years and still don't understand the dress of today's young workers. Last week I had to circulate a memo about the need to wear undergarments to work and the appropriate length of skirts. And next week I'll have to put out a memo on how exposing body piercings & tattoos is unprofessional. It has gotten so bad that I now note "appropriate dress required" in my employment ads. Don't young workers want to strive to be more professional? Has acceptable dress changed that much in the past few years? Maybe it's time for me to retire.

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ester suits and bell-bottoms and the eighties created obnoxiously large hairstyles. Cash: Although most of us would like to burn the pictures that prove it. Carry: The style changes are perfectly acceptable in society, however corporate attire is another arena altogether. Businesses need a structure to survive and inappropriate clothing can affect the workplace. Cash: The early 90's and the dot-com era introduced a new workplace. Companies were based on creativity rather than corporate policies and dress codes. However, most of the companies that survived the boom adopted a

more structured environment. Carry: As a result, many of today's businesses have more relaxed policies on dress codes. Yet, most of them would probably encourage wearing underwear to work. Cash: Your company's problem may not be from the changes in fashion, but instead, to a lack of policy enforcement. Memos are a good start, but the dress codes need to be supported by all departments and management in order to be effective. Carry: So it may not be time for you to retire just yet. Otherwise, who would be there to tell employees how to get dressed in the morning?

In an effort to standardize women's clothing sizes, The National Bureau of Home Economics conducted a survey of 15,000 women in 1940. Fifty-nine measurements from each volunteer were used to create standard sizes. However, through the years, both American men and women have gained weight. Clothing manufactures began selling larger clothes labeled with smaller sizes to produce better sales. As a result, the Dept. of Commerce officially withdrew the commercial standards in 1983, leaving today's clothing industry with no set guidelines for women's sizes.

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My daughter has always had trouble managing her money. When I started giving her an allowance, she would spend it on the first thing she saw in the store. So when she turned 16, I suggested she get a part-time job at the mall to earn her own money. She quickly realized how much work it took to earn a few extra dollars. That Friday she came home all excited about her first paycheck. Trying to encourage her newfound respect for money, I asked, "So how much did you make this week?" To my disappointment she held up a shopping bag and replied, "I earned two blouses and a skirt." (Thanks to Tom H.)

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The Wood River Community Orchestra needs musicians. Brass, wood winds, and bass players. Call 726-4870 for more info. Mountain Sun Lanes/Shell are looking for mature, enthusiastic, responsible persons for afternoons, evenings and rotating weekend shifts. Please call Ruthie at 7882360. A Touch of Class Hair Studio in Hailey is looking for a Nail Technician to lease very nice, semi-private space. Reasonable rent, and pays commission on all retail sales. Lots of other extras included. For info: Call Janie, 788-5002, or stop by and check out our space. A Touch of Class Hair Studio in Hailey is looking for a F/T hair designer to lease space. Nice station/reasonable rent and pays commission on all retail sales. Lots of other extras included. For info: Call Janie, 7885002, or stop by and check out our space.

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

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

19 services Painting, snowshoveling, Christmas lights. Call 720-9800. Handyman - carpentry, painting, yard clean up, tree topping and removal, Christmas tree lights, shoveling snow. Call 208-280-3797. Cleaning Services:Homes,Co ndos,offices,vacation maintenance checks,great rates,free estimates,good references, Call 2087205973 or www.beatrizq2003@hotmail.com. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little ladies will packâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em and stackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em and the mighty men will loadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em and totem. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stall, give a call, 720-6676.

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

22 art, antiques, & collectibles Vintage Ketchum Bus Sign: â&#x20AC;&#x153;25Â˘ Busâ&#x20AC;? circa 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From Sun Valley to Ketchum, Warm Springs, River Run and Return.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tours Around Valley only 25Â˘â&#x20AC;? White, black and yellow paint on galvanized metal, 35â&#x20AC;? x 20.â&#x20AC;? Very good condition $75. 788-2927. Coin collection for sale. Buffalo nickels, Jefferson nickels, Liberty standing quarters, Roosevelt dimes, and more. 520 coins total, various mints. From 1868 to 2003. Graded and ungraded. A great collection. $300.00 for all. Call 208-788-0139 for details. Basketball card collection for sale. Thousands of cards I.e. full binders, entire 1990 Skybox collection,etc. From late 1980â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to early 2000â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Cards in great condition. A great deal! $325.00, OBO. Call 208-7880139 for details. Stamp collection for sale. Amazing! Every US Commemorative stamp from 1950-1999. Two complete albums holding 152 panels with hundreds of stamps in mint condition. A must see! I paid $2,400 and will sell for $1,400 O.B.O. Call 208-788-0139 for details. NEW YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRICE REDUCTIONS - ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS by Nancy Stonington. Three, from $550 to $1000. Signed, numbered lithograph 5/900 Jane Wooster Scott, $150. Unusual Sunshine Mine 100th Anniversary poster, $125. An original dot matrix painting, Jack Gunter, 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; wide x 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; high, $1500. Call Ann (208) 726-9510

24 furniture Hon File Cabinet. Tan legal size, 2 drawer. 18 x 26-1/2 x 29 high. $25. 788-2927 or 721-0651 Round butcher block table - $175; Rectangular butcher block table - $175; round solid oak pedestal $350. Call 720-9800. Sleeper sofa, full sized mattress still in plastic, red and white stripe fabric, $400/OBO. Two wing-back chairs, blue-multi tweed, $40/each. Text (248)514-6099 for pictures. Furniture is located in Hailey. 1 Queen log headboard - $110. 1 log end table - $85. Call 208-2803797. Nice sofa, chair & ottoman. Pastels & rattan. $200 OBO. Call 726-3966. Kitchen Pie Cupboard - wooden w/carving on the doors. Must see! $250. 788-2566 Fainting Couch w/original floral vel-

veteen cover - $95. 788-2566 Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566 Upright Dresser and original pulls (4 drawer) $95. 788-2566

25 household Equalizer EQ2 is a register booster that draws warm air from your floor or wall register to increase the flow. It is an energy saver and room warmer. Winter is coming. New in box. $10.00. 788-2927 or 721-0651

28 clothing Fox Fur Jacket by SCF Furs of Sun Valley. Bomber style with knit collar, cuffs, and waist band. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s medium. Includes garment cover. Beautiful, worn very little. $300. Email photos available. Call 788-2827

37 electronics Two 32Ë? Sony Trinitron TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - one original, flat screen (big TV) $50 (they go for $200-$300 online, one $25 and 27Ë? TV $25. Call 208-206-5080.

40 musical Electric Resonator Guitar - like new. Excellent cond. $300. Call 7205801. SALMON RIVER GUITARS - Custom-Made Guitars. Repair Restoration since 1969. Buy. Sell. Vintage. Used. Authorized Martin Repair Center. Stephen Neal Saqui, Luthier. www.SalmonRiverGuitars.com. 1208.838.3021 Classically trained pianist and singer giving piano and voice lessons. Unionized professional. Beginners welcome! Please call Vivian Alperin @ 727-9774.

42 firewood/stoves Firewood, Mike Beck - 12-48â&#x20AC;? Pine. 16-20â&#x20AC;? Elm. 12-24â&#x20AC;? Fir. 16-24â&#x20AC;? Applewood. Kindling, smoker wood, pizza oven wood. Split & delivered. Money back guaranteed if not satisfied. Stacking & Free Samples available. Open 7 days a week. 7am - 9 pm. Call 208-788-2895 Woodstove - Sears Roebuck Stove Chicago, Ill. no 641-84117. $350. Call 208-280-3797. Handmade Fire Starters - crafted by Local Children. Starts your fire every time. 12 for $2.50. Great gift idea or stocking stuffer. Call 720-8420

used once (really). $20.00. 788-2927 or or 721-0651. Folding Rocking Armchair. Deluxe aluminum and fabric in carry case. Padded head support, very comfortable, perfect conditionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;used once. $20. 788-2927 or 721-0651 Flambeau Decoys - 3 bags of drakes and hens (12 each) w/camo bags - all tied and weighted. $100, $125, $130 cash. Also 4 duck butts - $20. 788-4271 MOJO Duck Decoy - includes battery & charger, stand & carry bag. Used 3 times. $100 cash. Call 788-4271 Flambeau Decoys: 1 bag (4 ea.) Canadian geese w/extra large bag. All tied and weighted. NEVER USED> $100 cash. 788-4271 Great kids snowboard - blue $60; golf pull cart - $25. Golf clubs - $28. Golf bag - $25. 721-3298 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snowboard boots - $25; 2 pair Atomic skis - $65 each. 4 pair ski poles (one pair kids, 3 adults) - $20 each. 720-7312 Brand new Volkl Bridge Twin Tip with Marker Wide Ride Binding. 179cm Retail is over $1000. Sell @ $475 Call 309-1088 Brand new Volkl Gem Twin Tip. 158cm $175. retail $400 Call 3091088 Brand new Volkl Alley Twin Tip. 168cm $175. retail $400 Call 3091088 Brand new Volkl Aura powder skis. Still in wrapper. 163cm $425. Retail is $825 309-1088 Reising Model 50 - 3 mags, fancy and walnut. $4k. 721-1103. 1 pair menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talon inline roller blades, size 10-12 and 1 pair womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talon inline roller blades, size 79; both pairs used only once. Yours w/protective pads for just $125. Call 720-5153.

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

56 other stuff for sale 6 month Mtn Rides Bus Pass. Value $340 - Asking $150. Good Dec to June. 622-8115 Birdseed Ornaments - crafted by local children. A nutritious holiday treat for hungry birds. Ready to hang. $5 each or sets of 3 for $12. Great gift idea! Call 720-8420 Handmade Fire Starters - crafted by Local Children. Starts your fire every time. 12 for $2.50. Great gift idea! Call 720-8420 AttachĂŠ Case, elegant top grain black leather, 18â&#x20AC;?x13â&#x20AC;?x5â&#x20AC;?, leather and suade interior, rarely used, in excellent condition. Combination locks, many compartments for papers, pens, sunglasses, etc. These retail for up to $500. Retired lawyer owned, sell for $175. 788-2927 or 721-0651 Keg - $100. You supply the beverage! Call 208-309-2231. Delicious Seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candy on sale at the Senior Connection. All proceeds benefit Senior Meals and Vital Transportation. Seeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Candy is available Monday thru Saturday. For more information call Barbara @ 788-3468 or stop by 721 3rd Ave. South in Hailey. 7 NEW Coin Operated Vending Machines. Be your own boss! Recession proof. $2,500 OBO. Will deliver within the Valley. Call Tony at 7205153.

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

64 condos/townhouses for sale The Fields at Warms Springs community home 2-BR 2-B condo for sale $181,966, for the workforce of Blaine County; call Blaine County Housing Authority to see if you qualify to purchase, 788-6102. Sweetwater • Hailey, ID

15 Sold • 1 Pending SALE-Up to 65% off Original Prices Sweetwater Townhomes Prices $144,000 - $250,000 Green Neighborhood www.SweetwaterHailey.com Village open 7 days a week (208) 788-2164 Sales, Sue & Karen Sweetwater Community Realty

66 farm/ranches 30 acres south county, farmhouse, domestic well and irrigation well. Ill health forces sell. $399.000. 760408-3637 Tunnel Rock Ranch. Exceptional sporting/recreational property between Clayton & Challis. Just under 27 acres, with ranch house and 900’ of prime Salmon River frontage. Asking $578,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-7201256

70 vacation property Vac Intl Timeshares - 10 pts every year w/no annual fee. 105 every other (odd) year permanent. 70 every other (even) year expires 6/30/35. PLUS Timebanked points totaling 372 points. $2500.00 OBO 622-8115 Timeshare for sale - 1 or 2 weeks. Sells for $40,000. Will sacrifice for $12,000. Can be traded nationally or internationally. Located in Fort. Lauderdale. Full Amenities incl. golf course, pool, etc. Call 208-309-

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2231. Hey Golfers!! 16 rounds of golf & 2 massages included w/ luxury 2 BR/ 2 Bath unit on beach in Mexico. Choose between Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun on availability $2900/ week. 788-0752.

73 vacant land 50% REDUCTION SALE by owner - 2.5 acre lots near Soldier Mountain Resort and Golf Course. Great skiing, underground power and telephone completed in scenic subdivisino. $19,500. 720-7828. SALMON RIVER: 3.76 level riverfront fenced acrews 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. $32,000. 208 7882566 Tews Ranch Sub. 3 large miniranch parcels from 16-32 acres off of Highway 20 near Hot Springs Landing/Magic Reservoir. Strong CC&R’s and wide open spaces. $85,000$150,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 .27-acre single-family building lot; 1841 Winterhaven Dr. Hailey; asking $45,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 Two 6,000+ sq. ft. single-family building lots. Mountain Sage Sub. (Woodside) $29,900 each. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 .51-acre multi-family zoned lot (10 units/acre zoning); 2750 Woodside Blvd.; asking $66,000. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208720-1256 Many other large, single-family “Developer Holdback” lots in Woodside @ $55,000-$69,000. Large blocks of multi-family land also. Prices are at the bottom. Jason Roth, Broker, Legacy Group, LLC, 208-720-1256 Property in Woodside - ready to build on. City W/S. $29,900. Call 208-309-2231. Property in Magic - for sale by owner, property only. Lake view. $50,000. West Magic. Great neighbors. 3092231.

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

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

78 commercial rental PARKER GULCH COMMERCIAL RENTALS - Ketchum Office Club: Ground Flr #104, 106; 153 & 175 sf. Upstairs #216, Interior, 198 sf. Lower Level #2, 198sf. Also Leadville Building Complex: Upstairs, Unit #8, 8A 229-164sf; Upstairs Unit #2 & 3, 293166sf. Call Scott at 471-0065.

80 bellevue rentals DEC RENT FREE 3 b.r., 2 ba., l.r., fam rm, wood burning stove, fenced yard, appx 1600 sf. $925 mo. $500 deposit. One dog allowed at no charge $200 non refundable pet deposit for each additional dog. Call 208-726-3966

81 hailey rentals 1 MONTH FREE RENT! 2BD/1BA condos in quiet W. Hailey neighborhood, unfurn., clean and well-maintained, but affordable! No pets or smoking, avail. immed. $595-650 a month plus util. Call Brian at 208720-4235 & check out www.svmlps. com for info. 1 month free! Price reduced! 1BD/ 1BA condo w/office-den space, unfurn., wood FP, balcony off of bedroom, new carpet, no pets, smoking not allowed, avail. immed. Now only $595 a month + util. Call Brian, 208720-4235 or check this out at www. svmlps.com

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

85 short-term rental FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL SKI RENTAL Perfect 2 bedroom townhome in a private Warm Springs neighborhood near the ski lifts. Ga-

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89 roommate wanted Responsible and quite male looking for a small bedroom and use of a shared bathroom 4 nights a week for a few months. You wont even know I’m there. Can pay $150-$200 a month. Call 208-350-9036 Room for Rent in my home - downstairs unit, very private. Bathroom and laundry room and family room are all included. Right across from bike path, one mile from city center. $500. 788-2566 Looking for someone to share the cost of living these days? Say it here in 40 words or less for free! e-mail classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax to 788-4297

200 farm equipment Manure spreader. New Idea #206. Ground driven. Excellent condition. $1,200. Call Bill at 788-3534.

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

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

10-11. Avail. 12-17-11. Current inoculations - $65 ea. Great family and hunting dogs. Call 720-0146 or 7884520 ASCA Registered Australian Shepherd Puppies - 2 female, 5 male. 208-731-0127.

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

303 equestrian 2 Logan Coach Horse Trailers. 2001 3-horse slant-load w/front-rear tack, electric jack, interior-exterior lights. 2006 2-horse slant-load, front tack, low-miles. Both horse trailers w/stalldividers, rubber floor mats, doublewall construction, roof vents, dropdown windows, dual axels, low-miles tires. $5,000 each. 720-4455

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

5013c charitable exchange Make a donation: Theresa Grant, native and founder of Make a Difference Now (MAD). MAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, working in developing nations and educating children. This is a great organization for donations; visit www.makeadifferencenow.org or www.gomadnow.org for more information. Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center has tables and chairs to rent for your special event. Tables Round and Square $5 each. Nice Padded chairs $1 each. call Nancy @ 7884347. Does your non-profit have a service, product or item that you need or could share with another organization who needs it? List it here for free! Say it in 40 words or less and it’s free! We want to help you spread the word. Just e-mail classifieds@ theweeklysun.com

502 take a class Brazilain Jie-Jitsu seminar with Fabio Santos - 4 to 6 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 30 at the USA Grappling Academy, 745 N. Main St., Unit F in Bellevue. $40 for adults; $20 kids under 13 years. Bridge Basics - learn modern bidding systems - Wednesdays starting Jan. 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room of Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church, Sun Valley. 14week class for $250. Register/info: Jo Murray at jo@sunvalleybridge. com or 720-1501. Polishing the Basics Bridge Lessons - continue to refine your skill - Fridays starting Jan. 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Community Room of Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church, Sun Valley. $25 per class or $100 for five classes. Register/info: Jo Murray at jo@sunvalleybridge.com or 7201501. Tai Chi Workshop - Wednesdays 11-11:45 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 8-week series starts 12/7/11. Drop-ins welcome. Info/Price: Stella 726-6274.

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

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KIDS CLAY - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday, Bella Cosa Studio at the Bead Shop Plus, Hailey. Info: 721-8045 Hot Yoga in the South Valley - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. $10/donation. Call for location/ Info: 720-6513. Tennis 101. Fun, family, fitness, a tennis program designed to teach the basics to all ages. 9-10:30 a.m. at WR High School, 1250 Fox Acres Road. Register at idtennis.com, (208) 322-5150, Ext. 207. Yoga & the Breath with Victoria Roper, at Hailey Yoga Center, Wednesday mornings, 9:00-10:30. 208-5393771. Morning Yoga with Dayle Ohlau at BCRDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fitworks at the Community Campus in Hailey â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. For more information call 578-2273.

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FOUND - Youth snowboard in Woodside. Call 721-0849. LOST - Small black shoulder PURSE. Left in cart at Albertsons Sunday Night. $50 reward for it. Return to Janeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Artifacts. Has Medical info that I need. Call 788-0848 or drop off at Janes in Hailey. Lost White Cat, Lacy!!! She is white with a black tail. She was last seen on Saturday August 20th in Northridge area (Hailey). Please call if you have seen her or have any information! We just want her home! 208-720-5008, 208-578-0868 LOST - 16 year old, Russian Blue cat (gray with blue/green eyes). Answers to the name Mason, and has a snaggle tooth, that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be missed. Lost 6/23 on Cranbrook (South Northridge area, off McKercher in Hailey). Please call Cheryl at 208-788-9012 or 208-471-0357.

help support public art in Hailey. Donations drop off at Wiederrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Custom Metalworks (4051 Glenbook Dr.) or arrange for pickup by calling Bob at 788-0018.

509 announcements A Winterwonderland Camp at Teddy Bear Corner - Dec. 19 to Dec. 30 for ages 2 to 8. Can sign up for full 2 weeks or specific days (1/2 or full avail.). Info: Rebecca at 788-1955. Do you have an announcement youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to share? Send someone wishes for their special occasion, or list events for your businesses, etc. Say it here in 40 words or less for FREE! E-mail classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax 788-4297.

510 thank you notes Thanks to Jane & George Rizzo for our new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;go toâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; place in Ketchum, Starbucks. It is warm, cozy and welcoming. Such great staff too. We also appreciate that you have added 6 more full-time employees! Thanks to Rich and his equallyamazing staff there at Ketchumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FStop. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always so awesome about helping you with your digital photos -- and just as helpful about buying movies that they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already have for rent there. A great, great store all â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;round!! :) Thanks so much, RIck Kessler, for bringing that terrific movie, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wayâ&#x20AC;? (starring Martin Sheen) -- filmed entirely on the famous, gorgeouslooking Way Of St. James pilgrimage trail portion that goes from France to Spain (via the Pyrennes Mts.) -- to his Magic Lantern Cinemas recently. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen that jaw-dropping trail before on some TV travel shows, but it was something else again to see it on a BIG screen. Verrrry cool & inspiring movie.

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Compression Tester used, good. Oil Can w/pump, Master Mechanic, used, good. $5 each item or $15 the lot. Gas Liftgate Strut for Audi 5000 Quatro wagon. New $10. (orig cost $105) 788-2927 or 721-0651. Tire chains, used once. Original cost $29, sell for $15. 788-2927 or 721-0651 2006 Haulmark Trailer - car hauler/ snowmobile trailer. 8.5 x 27 foot, drop down nose door, propane heater, snomobile rails on floor. Also has 2 motorcycle tire shocks. $6,000 OBO. E-mail pics. 208-653-2562. 2 Logan Coach Horse Trailers. 2001 3-horse slant-load w/front-rear tack, electric jack, interior-exterior lights. 2006 2-horse slant-load, front tack, low-miles. Both horse trailers w/stalldividers, rubber floor mats, doublewall construction, roof vents, dropdown windows, dual axels, low-miles tires. $5,000 each. 720-4455 Toyota small pickup bed trailer, great 4 wheeler trailer, or all around utility trailer $250. Call (208) 8234678. Nearly new Yakima Low-Pro Titanium, bars, towers, locks, etc. Will fit nearly any vehicle. This is the top of the line box that opens from both sides. New over $1150. Yours for $750obo. 208.410.3657 or dpeszek@ gmail.com.

600 autos under $2,500 A Steal for just $2,000! 1987 Cadillac Deville - auto, 85k original miles, 23 mpg, extra set of studded tires â&#x20AC;&#x201D; good condition Call 309-2284, ask for Glen.

609 vans / busses â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;95 Chevy Astro Van - 60k miles on rebuilt motor. New brakes, P/W, P/L, CD player, seats 8. $2,000 OBO. Call 208-410-3782.

610 4wd/suv 2006 Ford F-150 extended cab, 4x4, 6.5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bed, hi-back shell w/flip-up, sliding windows, one-owner, cautious woman driver, never used as work truck, set-up for towing w/special rear-end gears, low-miles all-season tires, excellent condition, 98,000 miles, $12,950. 726-4455 2002 Explorer, white, 4WD, Auto Wndws, locks, driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat, CD/cassette, leather (no rips/tears), 3rd seat, rear H/AC controls, new rotors/ brake pads on rear wheels, keyless entry, oversized rims, certified rebuilt tranny 15,000 miles ago. Great car, $5500â&#x20AC;Ścall john: 208-309-0943 1989 Ford F150, 4WD. 6cyl, 4 speed manual, long bed w/shell. Good tires. Motor replaced in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;05. Differential rebuilt in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;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.

620 snowmobiles etc. 2006 600 Polaris RMK 155 track. Stored in heated garage (wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sled). $4,700. Well taken care of. Email pics. 208-653-2562. 1993 XT 350 - easy to start. Street legal. $800. Call 721-1103. 1997 700 RMK - custom paint, skis. Always garaged. $1,500 OBO. Call 208-721-1103.

612 auto accessories Car Audio Player. CD, Tape, AM & FM. Recently removed from 2006 Honda CRV. Original factory equipment. Everything worked when removed. $25. 788 2927. Another similar player, manufacturer unknown (maybe Dodge) removed from car a week after purchase to buy a different type. $15. 788-2927 or 7210651 Panel mount Voltmeter by VDO, new in box. 0-16 V. Micronta 25 range Multitester used good condition. Oil Filter 85310 new in box.

624 by air Aircraft Clock removed from a Beechcraft. 8 day wind-up quartz crystal clock with sweep second hand and red elapsed time hands. Internally lighted 12V. In good condition but needs to be cleaned and oiled. $25. 788-2927 or 7210651 tws

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