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Hip-hop masters Nappy Roots will play at the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey this week. Courtesy photo

Groove with Nappy Roots Grammy Nominated HipHop Group To Play In Hailey

STORY BY K. HOFFMAN

he two-time Grammy-nominated Southern hip-hop group, “Nappy Roots,” will be rolling through the Wood River Valley on its “40 Akerz Tour” on Jan. 16, with a performance at the Sun Valley Brewery, located at 202 North Main Street in Hailey. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 9:30 p.m. The band kicked off the nationwide tour in Colorado, and is gearing up for its brand new sixth studio album, “The 40 Akerz Project,” to be released on March 3. The band has also given its fans a sneak preview of the anticipated album with the song “Party for the Ages.” “40 Akerz Tour” will be hitting stages across the country through Montana, Washington and Oregon and ending in Winchester, Va., on Feb. 7. Hailing from Kentucky and Atlanta, Ga., Nappy Roots is best known for its hit singles “Roun’ the Globe,” “Awnaw,” “Po’ Folks” and “Good Day.” It is notably the best-selling hip-hop group of 2002 with its multi-platinum album “Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz,” released by Atlantic Records. Band members Skinny DeVille, B. Stille, Ron Clutch and Fish Scales formed the band in 1995 in Bowling Green, Ky. Nappy Roots would then go on to release its debut album “Country Fried Cess” in 1998, which subsequently led the band to be signed by Atlantic Records. Nappy Roots has worked

Photo by Kat Smith (www.katsmithphotography.com) A fog lifts off of the Sawtooth Mountains in Stanley on Wednesday, Jan. 7. This time of year provides a great opportunity for Wood River Valley residents to take a day trip and explore what winter has to offer throughout Idaho. Many Valley locals venture north to Stanley to enjoy incredible views and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Others enjoy heading south to Hagerman, where the temperatures are a bit warmer and folks can enjoy an afternoon relaxing at hot springs resorts such as Miracle Hot Springs.

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Dance Or Be Square Grange Hall To Host Hokum Hi-Flyers BY MARYLAND DOLL

ust off your dancing shoes and get ready to do-si-do the night away with a band that’s anything but square. Boise folk band Hokum Hi-Flyers will play a special square and contra dance event in Hailey on Jan. 17 at the Grange Hall, located at 609 S. 3rd Ave. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner. Guests are asked to bring wholesome food to share, as well as their own plate and fork, and drinks.

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The dancing itself will commence at 7 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. Attendance is limited to 60 dancers, so be sure to get your tickets early. Tickets are $15 per person and are being sold at the Wood River Sustainability Center in Hailey. There’s no need to be an expert at square dancing to come enjoy the Hokum Hi-Flyers and make some new friends in the community. All levels are welcome and the band has a caller who will be calling out steps and assistants to help everyone stay in rhythm. “The event is completely about the community,” said Upper Big Wood River Grange Treasurer Manon Gaudreau in an interview. “This type of dancing isn’t

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free reading of the play “Port Authority,” by the well-known Irish playwright Conor McPherson, will be presented at the nexStage Theatre today, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary libations and snacks will be provided. Jon Kane will direct the seasoned cast, featuring locals Keith Moore, Scott Creighton and Will Hemmings. The nexStage play reading series has spanned the last 15 years, with about six readings per year. McPherson has always been one of Kane’s favorite playwrights, and he and the nexStage are proud to bring this award-winning play to

“The character portraits are beautifully real and moving.” –Jon Kane Director the Wood River Valley. “We like to pick great plays by great playwrights and I get to work with the best actors in the Valley,” Kane said in an interview. “It’s fantastic and always a great time, and the audiences really appreciate the plays.” The playwright for “Port Authority,” McPherson, is considered one of Ireland’s leading playwrights—along with Brian Friel and Martin McDonagh. He is best known as the author of “The Weir.” “McPherson is a master of monologues that meander into devastating symmetry,” The New York Times remarked. “Port Authority” has received rave reviews across the globe with productions at the Gate Theatre in Dublin, the New Ambassadors Theatre in London, the Atlantic Theater Company in New York and many more. Kane’s impetus for mounting “Port Authority” germinated from seeing the sold-out revival at the Irish Reparatory Theatre in New York. Although he was extremely impressed by the actors he saw there, Kane said he would put Moore, Creighton and Hemmings up against them any day. “Port Authority” uses interlocking monologues to tell the stories of three Dubliners. One young man is desperate to move out of his parents’ house and is trying to cope with falling in love with a woman he’s frightened to pursue. An alcoholic, middle–aged man is struggling to find his purpose and faces a horrible truth. Finally, an old widower tries desperately to make the most of his dreary retirement at home, until a mysterious package arrives for him. “The character portraits are beautifully real and moving,” Kane said. The heart and psyche of human beings are explored throughout the script and the journey of the characters. Humor, drama, loss and reckoning link the three Dubliners’ stories that culminate in one penetrating portrait of Dublin life. The bittersweet theme, a conjugation of idleness and remorse, is potent. The nexStage Theatre is located at 120 N. Main St., Ketchum, and the running time of the reading will be 75 minutes. Call the nexStage at 208-726-9124 for more details. tws

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Clockwise, from top left: Nicole Green poses on Tuesday, Jan 6, in front of a snowman she built with Ted Rogers near the Bigwood Condominiums in Ketchum. Last month, Hulen Meadows resident Marc Longley hung several ice sheets of different shapes and sizes on his clothesline and took photos of leaves through the ice. Van Flandro, who just turned one, plays with some snow at Ketchum Town Square on Sunday, with mother Sarita Valenti watching close by. “He’s obsessed with

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the snow,” Valenti said. Nelson Bennett, former director of the Sun Valley Ski Patrol, turned 100 on December 6; in this photo, taken on January 3, he shows off one of his vintage ski suits that has never been photographed before. Wood River Valley resident Mary Clare Griffin cooked up this beautiful bacon-roasted chicken with celery stalk, onion and fennel for Sunday’s dinner. tws

Fill Stomachs Through ‘Empty Bowls’ Filling one empty bowl promises three full bellies this winter. Courtesy photo

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he Hunger Coalition will hold its annual “Empty Bowls” event this week in an effort to help feed area families. An Empty Bowls lunch will take place on Sunday, Jan. 18, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, located at 100 Saddle Road, across from the YMCA in Ketchum. All are welcome to attend. The charity is the result of collaboration between Boulder Mountain Clayworks, The Hunger Coalition and Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood. Their joint efforts have formed Empty Bowls, an event that promises to fight hunger locally with equal doses of art, food and fun. “Local residents of all ages have an opportunity to share a delicious communal meal, receive a beautiful bowl and help fight hunger in the Wood River Valley,” said Hunger Coalition Executive Director Jeanne Liston in an interview. Celebrating its fifth year, Empty Bowls offers locally handcrafted and hand-painted ceramic bowls for $20 each, which the purchaser may fill with assorted gourmet delicacies—all donated by area chefs and catering services. There are 300 of the artisanal bowls available, and this year’s menu includes soups, salads, chili, breads and sweets. “Winter months can be especially difficult for families struggling to make

ends meet, as higher heating bills put additional pressure on household budgets,” the Hunger Coalition reports. For the cost of a single artisan bowl at the Jan. 18 lunch, a family of three can be fed a day’s worth of nutritious meals. All proceeds from this year’s Empty Bowls event will go to those receiving Blaine County Food Assistance or related Hunger Coalition support. Coalition findings estimate that thousands of families are currently receiving such edible aid. Empty Bowls is part of a larger effort to “ensure that everyone in the community has enough healthy food to eat throughout the year.” Additional Hunger Coalition events include “Food for Thought,” a photo-journal project that was recently launched and that will be on display at the Wood River Community YMCA through mid-January. The Hunger Coalition is tasked with ending community hunger. This is accomplished through provision of hearty, healthy food to any in need and also through the pursuit and promotion of solutions to hunger’s core causes. The Hunger Coalition believes the keys to success lay in collaboration, education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.thehungercoalition.org or contact Hunger Coalition member Julie Molema at jmolema@thehungercoalition.org or 208-788-0121. tws

The Hunger Coalition’s efforts provide lunch and assistance to local families in need. Courtesy photo

Participating Restaurants Several local restaurants and caterers have donated gourmet soups, crisp salads, hearty chili, fresh breads and delicious desserts to the Empty Bowls initiative. Donating businesses include Atkinsons’ Markets, Bigwood Bread, CK’s Real Food, Cornerstone Bar and Grill, Enoteca Restaurant and Wine Bar, Esta, Globus, Ketchum Grill, Perry’s, Sun Valley Company, The Haven and Vintage Restaurant. Th e W e e k l y S u n •

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Turn ’Em And Burn ’Em Snowboarders Tackle 27 Banked Turns On Baldy

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nowboarders of all ages came out for the fourth annual “Baldy Banked Slalom Race” that took place last weekend on the Warm Springs side of Bald Mountain. Over 100 participants from all over the west came out to partake. Participants included locals from the Wood River Valley, Seattle, Portland, Park City, Bend, Boise and Twin Falls. Ketchum resident Todd Soliday dons his one-piece Carhartt in the starting gate last Saturday. Racers had Courtesy photo two chances to sport a good time on a course that said it all came together running the course backconsisted of 27 banked wards. A.J. Grabos took the from a simple idea. turns. The top four finish“It’s to bring together a honors at a time of 1:59:12. ers earned entry spots into The four people who group of friends and other the legendary Mt. Baker snowboarders and have a earned entry bibs to the Banked Slalom Race. The good time, build a fun race Mt. Baker Banked Slalom Mt. Baker Banked Slalom, are Elise Turner (women’s course, and it’s a good exnow in its 30th year, is the cuse to all get together and open winner), Erin Boone flagship race from which (men’s gentlemen class stand sideways,” he said. this and others races have “The race is important, but winner), Elk Spencer (Grom stemmed. if they remember some rad winner-13 & under) and Event coordinator John Yancy Caldwell (men’s open time they had, beautiful Kaiser spoke about the mountains around, nice peo- 2nd-place winner). First course in an interview. ple, and everyone high fivplace went to Chase Josey, “People are going to ing, this is why people come but Chase already had an be tired after 27 banked back to places... focusing on entry to the Mt. Baker Race turns,” he said. “We’re excommunity, camaraderie so he turned his entry over pecting race times to be at to Yancy. and trying to build the idea least a minute to a minute Look out for more exciting that Sun Valley is rad for and a half.” snowboarding.” races on Baldy in the near This event is exclusively A few of the snowboarders future. for snowboarders. Kaiser also ran a switch race— tws

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Old-Time Hockey At Its Best ‘Roller Jammers’ Win Golden Shovel At Pond Classic

The “Throats” of Ketchum (white) try to catch “Lucky’s” of Boise at the Christina Potters Outdoor Ice Rink. Courtesy photo

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he Eighth Annual Idaho Pond Hockey Classic took place last weekend at the Christina Potters outdoor ice rink in Ketchum. Over 25 teams from in and around the area competed in four-on-four double-elimination tournaments. Each team consisted of six players, both men and women, with no goalies. Teams were competing for the coveted “Golden Shovel.” The tournament was broken up into two days, with the B-league teams participating on Saturday and the A-league teams on Sunday. The tournament was presented by the City of Ketchum Parks and Recreation Department to raise money for youth programs across the Wood River Valley.

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“It’s just old-time hockey,” said John Kearney, recreation supervisor for the City of Ketchum and coordinator of the event, in an interview. “It brings everybody back to their roots and why we love this game.” Putting on an event the size of the Classic takes support from the entire community. “We’re fortunate to have a city that supports this and the people that show up to participate,” Kearney said. And, show up they did. From players to spectators along with their families, the rink and surrounding area was packed with spectators, all coming together for a fun weekend. One mother stated that it was “her favorite day of the year,” and her entire family enjoyed the event. The tournament was also a chance for some hockey players to get together and

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play the game, when they usually wouldn’t have time for a tournament, and enjoy hockey on an outdoor rink. Like many Ketchum events, there were costumes and some throwback equipment on the ice that added to the entertainment factor. Food and refreshments were also on hand to round out the event. The tournament was a standard double-elimination tournament with games at two 15-minute halves. There was one fun twist in the rules. If you lost the game, you had to shovel the rink and clean it off in lieu of the Zamboni. Results for Saturday and the Golden Shovel winners were the “Roller Jammers” from Boise, edging out the “Lumberjacks” of Ketchum in a shootout. Sunday’s winners were the “Gimps” over the “4 Sticks and 2 Nets,” both from Ketchum. tws

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he Community Library in Ketchum has lately been playing host to a regular meeting of local musicians. The so-called “Guitar Circle” has also begun to meet at the Hailey Public Library, making the tonal endeavor a Valley-wide opportunity for evolution through music. Lead by local acoustic guitar talent Taul Paul, the assemblage is described as an eclectic blend of personal backgrounds, styles and tastes. Guitar Circle meets in the Lecture Hall of The Community Library in Ketchum, and also in the Reading Room at the Hailey Library. The Community Library has a small collection of donated guitars for use by those interested in attending the evenings, and attendance to the gatherings is free. “It is an inspiration to be involved in the circle,” Paul said in an interview. Paul realized his own musical interest when he began playing guitar during high school. His interests in music helped in giving shape to early travels in Europe and the Far East before he became active with the San Diego Folk Song Society—a consortium of 30 to 40 individuals who also gathered to share and learn about music. “Through music, we all apply ourselves to learning,” Paul said. “This gives to us an opportunity to grow with music and be inspired.” Paul volunteers his time to facilitate the event—a generosity that is matched by those Guitar Circle members who choose to make the time to attend each gathering, said Paul. Paul also emphasized that Guitar Circle is not a class in the traditional sense. Rather, it is a place where people of all skill levels may meet in an environment free from external judgment. Participants in the Circle play before others and develop within themselves a sense of confidence. “For any performer, butterflies can build, yet Guitar Circle promotes a supportive learning environment where individuals can develop personal skills and excel,” Paul said. Guitar Circle participants watch, learn and encourage the sharing of fellow group members. This methodology enables musical enthusiasts to further build upon their skills by playing before others and learning, as well, to play alongside others. According to Paul, this arrangement “enhances the joys of music and serves community spirit and interest.” “Our desire is to create a community source for players and interested persons to come together in sharing and in learning,” he said. Community Library staff member Pam Parker echoed Paul’s sentiments. “It’s definitely a growing concern with a dedicated following,” said Parker, who recalls that the initial spark for Guitar Circle came from a brainstorming session between librarians Cathy Butterfield and herself. The pair then contacted Paul, and the shared musical enterprise was born. “Ideally, we would like to see a future for Guitar Circle that included a growth in the number of participants to the group which would then allow for different members to each take a turn in a leadership role,” Paul explained. The next meetings of Guitar Circle are scheduled for Jan. 20 in the Reading Room of the Hailey Public Library and Jan. 22 at The Community Library in Ketchum. tws

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he Rotarun 201415 season is off to a very good start with excellent snow conditions, plenty of skiers and snowboarders enjoying affordable days on the hill and the increasing support of a grateful community. Rotarun, a community-owned nonprofit ski area in Croy Canyon, west of downtown Hailey, began the year with a New Year’s Eve Bash that was, according to spokeswoman Margaret Kraft, “a huge success.” Albertsons Market donated food to fed more than 200 New Year revelers who also enjoyed night skiing, a bonfire, fireworks, families and fun. The next big Rotarun event will be a fundraiser celebrating Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, from 6-9 p.m. It will include night skiing; dinner featuring homemade chili, cornbread, salad and dessert; Chinese lanterns for your sweetheart and a lantern-lighting ceremony at 9 p.m. All Blaine County students will receive twofor-one ticket prices. For more information about the Valentine’s Day fundraiser event, call Margaret Kraft at 208-720-0860. Every Friday night in Feb-

ruary, Rotarun will host a race series for all ages, all gear, individuals and teams. Race entry fee will be $10 for kids and $15 for adults. On Sunday, Feb. 15, is the annual Arkoosh Cup kids race, which was established in 1966. The unique and eagerly anticipated Snow Box Derby will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28. Entries can only be made of cardboard, tape, paint or glue, with enclosed sides. Epoxy, plastic or metal is not allowed. Prospective contestants seeking inspiration and design guidelines can see past L.L. Green’s Hardware entries hanging from the rafters of the store in downtown Hailey. There are classes for ages 5 to 12 years old, 13 to 18, adults, and a business category. Only one person per snow box is allowed; that person must fit entirely within the box, lie or sit feet first, and must wear a helmet. Participants cannot use arms or legs for propulsion while the box is in motion. The Snow Box Derby is considered to be one of the best, most unusual and enjoyable annual spectator events in the Wood River Valley. L ast month, Rotarun was certified as an official site for hosting both Junior- and Masters-level slalom and giant slalom

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Paw ‘N Pole With Man’s Best Friend The Animal Shelter’s 29th annual Paw ‘n Pole will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Sun Valley Gun Club. Bring your dog or borrow one from the Animal Shelter at this family-friendly cross-country and snowshoe event. The entry fee is $10 for kids, $15 for adults and $25 for a family. To register or for more information, visit www.animalshelterwrv.org or call 208-788-4351.

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ski races by the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). “This designation will be a great benefit to not only Rotarun Ski Area but also the entire community because each race usually brings 75 to 100 racers from all areas of the country,” states a recent news release from the ski hill. “The Masters and Junior groups normally travel with family members, so the impact to the community for lodging, shopping and dining will be economically beneficial. The designation will also give Rotarun the opportunity to become more sustainable through participation and not just from external fundraising.” The Learn to Ski and Alpine Race (LASAR) program currently has 52 participants and is still open for registration. LASAR provides the least expensive introduction to skiing for kids in the area and operates from 3-5 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday through March 5 for $50 plus $50 for a season lift pass. Rock out at Rotarun on Wednesday and Friday nights from 6-9 p.m., on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. tws

DANCING IS FOR SQUARES, continued FROM page 1

The square and contra dance event is something all ages and abilities can enjoy. The Hokum Hi-Flyers will be providing the tunes as attendees provide the moves. Courtesy photo

something people get to do every day and, furthermore, this isn’t just about the dancing; it’s about people meeting one another and having fun as a community.” Gaudreau and the other members of the Grange are graciously planning and hosting the event in hopes of finding new ways for the Grange to get involved in the Wood River Valley. “We want to define new activities and a new mission for the Grange, and we see this event as a perfect example of the community aspect of our movement,” Gaudreau said. “If all goes well, we might sponsor the event next year, instead of only hosting it.” The Hailey Grange, which was formed in 1924, is a nonprofit organization focused on “American Values & Hometown Roots, therefore opening doors in community service, personal growth, companionship, and sharing community progress,” according to its website.

The Grange also advocates for rural America and agriculture. With its rich history of community service, the Grange hopes to open its doors to new members this year, and the square and contra dance event is the first step (no pun intended). The Hookum Hi-Flyers, an old-time string band, will be leading dancers in a variety of dances including square, contra, waltzes and swing. Square and contra are typically very fast-paced types of folk dancing that get dancers moving and meeting a variety of people as they switch partners every few steps. “In contra dancing you form a really long line and, since there’s a caller, you don’t need to be an expert to keep up with the steps,” said Gaudreau. “Plus, you’d be surprised the amount of people you meet, from every generation throughout the dance as you switch partners. It’s a very fun way to make friends fast.” tws

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ompany of Fools will host a free reading of the play “Graceland” by Ellen Byron this weekend as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ BIG IDEA multidisciplinary project “Under the Influence of Rock & Roll.” Byron’s play explores the cultural impact of Elvis Presley and his music. Two readings will be offered to the public on Jan. 17 and Jan. 18, both at 6:30 p.m., at The Center in Ketchum. Jana Arnold and Russell Wilson will star in the reading, under the direction of Andrew Alburger. In “Graceland,” two different women, Bev and Rootie, are both claiming to be first in line to the grand opening of Graceland. They start out as foes. Each character is equally determined to enter first for individual reasons, which are slowly revealed as the play progresses. Eventually, the foes discover that they have more in common than they thought. Since “Graceland” is a reading, time only allows for a few rehearsals before a performance, which can prove challenging without

ample time for exploration. “The main work for each of us is to read, re-read and re-read again to try and get into the character’s skin,” Arnold said in an interview. Arnold, who plays Bev, was most recently seen at

Russell Wilson plays the fanatic Elvis reading. Courtesy photo

The Liberty Theatre in “Enchanted April.” She has been a Presley fan since she was a little girl. “Elvis is special in that indefinable way; he’s just ‘got it’ and then some,” Arnold said. “He made everyone ‘all shook up’—his moves, his voice, his hair, his dress, his swagger and his sexiness.”

According to Alburger, Presley changed the music world forever. “He changed the way men wore their hair and clothes,” he explained in an interview. “He made women swoon and faint. He influenced just about every recording artist to come after him.” Arnold’s character, Bev, personifies the devoted, passionate, obsessed, dedicated, fanatical lover of all things Presley. She fan Rootie in the play turned her entire basement into a Presley shrine and attributes him to saving her marriage. Rootie, played by Wilson, has no money or family. Presley is the one thing that she finds safe and comforting. “For Rootie, Elvis is hope,” Wilson said in an interview. “She desperately needs a little magic and that hinges

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on getting in first.” As the play progresses, Bev and Rootie warm up to each other. Although the two main characters seem to be polar opposites, they eventually find common ground and learn that there’s more to the other than meets the eye. “I think the overall message of this piece is one of kindness,” Wilson said. “By the end of the play Bev and Rootie are really able to lean on each Jana Arnold returns to Company of Fools to play Bev in other. You the upcoming reading of “Graceland.” Courtesy photo never know a person’s story until you ask.” For patrons planning on The Center is located at attending, the cast suggests going back through Presley’s 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum. Attendees can regolden days of music and serve a free seat in advance movies. online at www.sunvalley“Listen to a little Elcenter.org. Reservations are vis, look at pictures of Graceland, and venture back suggested because there are a very limited number of to the days when Elvis was, seats. For more information, no question about it, the call 208-726-9491. King,” Arnold said.

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and collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, David Banner and Lil Jon, to name a few. The band’s music has also been featured in movies like “The Ladykillers,” starring Tom Hanks, and “Daredevil” with Ben Affleck. The band members have since gone back to being independent artists, and they have started their own label, N.R.E.G (Nappy Roots Entertainment Group). “We plan on hitting every city from coast to coast,” band manager

Drae Jackson said. “This is only the first part—stay tuned. The tour is making history and we have sold out every show thus far.” “This is one of our biggest acts yet!” a spokesperson for the Sun Valley Brewery exclaimed. Advance tickets are $15 and $20 the day of show. Call the Sun Valley Brewery at 208-788-0805 for tickets or more information. For more information on the band, visit www. nappyroots.com. tws

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he snow continues to fall this winter, and with every flake anglers can begin to imagine bigger spring flows, flushing currents and rivers full to their banks! The springs in Silver Creek need a thorough recharge. The South Fork of the Boise needs a sustained flow in the 5,000 cfs range to flush debris to help fish and anglers alike. The Big Wood could use a good scrubbing and, if the snow will keep coming, that could certainly happen! Cross your fingers and let’s think good thoughts about full reservoirs, side channels flooded with fish, and streamside vegetation that grows tall and shades it all in. In the meantime, all these snow events mean low pressure, and that means epic winter fishing! Silver Creek is the place to be as the daytime temperatures stay fairly comfortable. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being a lot of fishing pressure and 1 being no fishing pressure, the Creek is at a -2 right now. The ice is gone, the color is perfectly tinted, the flows are decent and no one is fishing this world-famous spring creek. It is easy to take this little river and this time of year for granted, but my guess is if Idaho Fish and Game were charging a winter access to Silver Creek East and West, like the spring creeks in Montana, there would be anglers fishing all the most temperate days of the week, at the very least. Silver Creek is open to catch-and-release fishing downstream from the Highway 20 bridge through Picabo. The season closes at the end of February. All an angler needs is a 9-foot 2X fluorocarbon leader and maybe a half dozen Streamers. Bank fishing in waders is the norm, with a little bit of getting in and out of the water to release fish, or hit the farthest banks with a cast. Fly choice can be simple, with bead-head and conehead flies being plenty of weight; no need to add any to your leader. Our favorites include Sparkle Minnows, Buggers in black and olive, Zonkers and Double Bunny Flies. Don’t hesitate to fish your own Streamer patterns as well. The critters in Silver Creek that you are imitating are diverse and abundant. Chances are if your fly swims well, they’ll chase it! Don’t forget your 2015 fishing license. We have licenses available here in Picabo if you need one and, of course, breakfast and lunch for before and after your day on the water. Happy fishing, everyone!

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AA Meeting - 6:30 a.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208721-2989 Essential Core with Connie Aronson. 8:05 at YMCA Yoga and Breath with Victoria Roper - 8 to 9:15 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Booty Barre, Itermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Attitude Hour. Airs at 10 am on KDPI. Books and Babies - 10 am at the Bellevue Public Library. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. Info: 788-3468. BOSU Balance Training. Mobility, Stability and Strength - Slow guided movements. Perfect for all ages, some fitness.. Membership Fee at 11 am at Zenergy. Stella’s 30 minute meditation class (beginner level) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. FREE. 726-6274. Hailey Kiwanis Club meeting - 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 New Moms Support Group - 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the River Run Rooms at St. Luke’s Hospital. Info: 727-8733 Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants, YMCA Monday’s & Wednesdays 12:001:00 & 1:30-2:30 BOSU Balance and movement fusion class at the YMCA 12:15 pm. Intermediate bridge lessons, 12:152:15 p.m., Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for Healing. 1 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 3:00 - 4:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 Pilates Mat, All levels with Alysha 5:30

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ONGOING/MULTI-DAY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ARE LISTED IN OU pm at Pure Body Pilates. TAIZE Service. TAIZE is a meditative prayer service of repetitive song and chant, and periods of silent prayer. All Are Welcome. 5:30 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Road. For additional information visit www. taize.org. NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Family Support Group for family and friends of persons living with mental illness - 6 to 7:30pm at the NAMI-WRV office on the SE corner of Main & Maple (lower level) in Hailey. Info: 309-1987. This is a recurring event that occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. Ketchum Community Dinners. Please come and share a Free Meal with us. Dine in or pick up a hot meal for yourself or a friend. Join us each Wednesday 6-7pm in the gym of the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood 100 Saddle Rd. Ketchum, ID 83340 call for more info: 208-622-3510 Kettle Bells, Intermediate/Advanced with Erin 6:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. AA Meeting - 7 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 S Open Mic Night!! at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue.

thursday, 1.15.15

Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 208-709-5249. Pilates Mat, Beginners with Alysha 8:30 am at Pure Body Pilates. Yoga and the Breath w/Victoria Roper - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the BCRD Fitworks Yoga Studio, Hailey. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 TRX Get Ripped class!! We’ve got more TRX’s coming for a total of 15 spaces so we all sweat and have fun together getting strong. All of our instructors are TRX certified! Call the Y to reserve a space. 12:15 at the YMCA. Movie and Popcorn for $1 - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Ketchum. Info: 726-5997 BCSD Chess Club - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rm. C214 at the Wood River High School, Hailey. FREE for all ages. K-12 and adults too. Info: 450-9048. Posture Fitness Class. This 60 minute class will improve your body alignment, core strength and muscle function, which are the foundations of a pain-free active lifestyle. Egoscue Method® exercises are used, all abilities welcome. 4-5 pm at BCRD Fitworks in Hailey Community Acupuncture with Erin 4 -7 pm at Pure Body Pilates. (Please schedule with Erin 208-309-0484) TNT Thursdays. Youth ages 10 - 18 are invited to game on Wii and XBox each week during Teens and Tweens Thursdays. Bring a friend or come solo. 4 pm at the Hailey Public Library. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall, Hailey. Restorative Yoga, All levels with Jacqui 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 6:00 - 7:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 AA Meetings 7 pm at the Shoshone Methodist Church, 201 W.C. St. For more info call Frank 208-358-1160. The Second City presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts/Company of Fools 7 pm at the Liberty Theater

friday, 1.16.15

Wake up and Flow Yoga, All levels with Alysha 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. Booty Barre, Itermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Story Time. A free interactive, skill-building story hour for young children. 10 am at The Hailey Public Library. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Viniyoga (Therapeutic spine) with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 727-9622. Alanon Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org Beginning bridge lessons, 12:15-2:15 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Afternoon Bridge - 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.Beginners Welcome! 3:00 - 4:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 tt Cribbage tournaments double elimination - 6 p.m., location TBA. $20. Call for info: 208-481-0036 t Community Accupuncture with Erin 4 -7 pm am at Pure Body Pilates. (Please schedule with Erin 208-309-0484)

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Nappy Roots live at the Sun Valley Brewery. 9 pm S ”Old Death Whisper” at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue. S Three Eared Dog live at Whiskey Jacques.

saturday, 1.17.15

Kettle Bells, Intermediate/Advanced with Erin 8 am at Pure Body Pilates.

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All levels pilates with Jen, 9:15 am at Pure Body Pilates. ttt ERC Winter Tracking Workshop with Ann Christensen 11 am Meet at ERC, 471 N Washington Ave, Ketchum Storytime, 10:30 am at the Children’s Library. Basic Flow Yoga, Gentle Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga with breath work and connection linking postures. Music. For all ages and all levels, some fitness. 10:30 am at the YMCA. Paws to Read 11:30 am at the Children’s Library. tt Historical Snowshoe Tours at Sun Valley Nordic Center 1:00-3:00. Call 6222250 tt Restorative Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 727-9622. The Hokum Hi-Flyers are headed to Hailey to play for our square dancing feet on January 17th! The old time string band from Boise will be on stage at the Grange Hall with their dance caller, leading dancers into a variety of dances (square dance, contra-dance, waltzes and swing). Tickets are $15 and will be sold at the Wood RIver Sustainability Center, 308 South River Street in Hailey. The event location is the Grange Hall, 609 South Third Ave-

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nue in Hailey. www.wrsustainabilitycenter. com or www.squareup.com/market/ wrsc NA Meeting - 7:15 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org S Karaoke 9 pm at the Silver Dollar.

sunday, 1.18.15

Holy Eucharist, Rite I. 8 am at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with organ and choir. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Sun Valley 9:30 am. The Story. Do you sometimes feel like you are on the stage of life without the script? You see you have a part to play. You have the staging around you. You may even have a costume. But you don’t know the story! Come and learn The Story, the Bible in easy to understand narrative form. Weekly until Nov. 30. 9 am at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church, Woodside and Wintergreen, Hailey. Empty Bowls 2015. Free lunch with your purchase of a $20 handmade ceramic bowl. Enjoy hearty soup, chili, salad, bread, and dessert from local chefs. 100% of the proceeds benefit The Hunger Coalition. 12-2pm at Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood Historical Snowshoe Tours at Sun Valley Nordic Center 1:00-3:00. Call 622-2250

All Levels Yoga, with Cathie 4 pm at Pure Body Pilates. o NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Connection Recovery Support Group for persons living with mental illness - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the southeast corner of Main and Maple Streets lower level, Hailey. Info: 309-1987 Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 5:00 - 6:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 MM S Dj Marlin at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue. S $Night w/DJN8 live at Whiskey Jacques.

monday, 1.19.15

AA Meeting - 6:30 a.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-721-2989 Wake up and Flow Yoga, All levels with Alysha 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. Booty Barre, Itermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Ski with an ERC Naturalist. Join the ERC, as we take a cross-country ski north of Ketchum while learning more about the natural elements that make up our Wood River Valley landscape. 10 am Meet at ERC, 471 N Washington Ave, Ketchum Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Posture Fitness w/Jessica Kisiel - 11 am at the Wood River YMCA, Ketchum, all abilities welcome. Info: 505-412-3132 Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208721-0565, Spanish 208-721-2989 Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants, YMCA Monday’s & Wednesdays 12:001:00 & 1:30-2:30 Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Ketchum. Info: 726-5997 Feldenkrais - 3:45 p.m. at BCRD. Comfortable clothing and an inquiring mind are all that is needed to join this non-competitive floor movement class. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. 12-STEP PROGRAM MEMBERS: 5:15 - 6:45 PM. Beginners Welcome! 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: Marie S. 721-1662 Yin Restorative Yoga, All levels with Mari 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

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tuesday, 1.20.15

Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 8:15 - 9:45 AM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Pilates Mat, Intermediate level with Alysha 8:30 am at Pure Body Pilates. Science Time, hosted with Ann Christensen.. 11am at the Children’s Library. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Let’s Grow Together (Wood River Parents Group): Let’s Make Smoothies With Nurture, open tumbling - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Wood River Community YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 727-9622. FREE to the community AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208721-0565, Spanish 208-721-2989 Rotary Club of Ketchum/Sun Valley meeting - 12 to 1:15 p.m. at Rico’s, Ketchum. Info: Rotary.org BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granary, Hailey. Intermediate Bridge Lessons, 3-5 P.m., Wood River Community Ymca. Reservations Required. Jo@Sunvalleybridge.com Or 720-1501. Weight Watchers - 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Yoga Flow, Intermediate level with Jacqui 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. Flow Yoga, Intermediate level with Alysha 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 6:00 - 7:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Free acupuncture clinic for veterans, military and their families 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cody Acupuncture Clinic, Hailey. Info: 7207530. NA Meeting - 7 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org S $Night w/DJN8 live at Whiskey Jacques. M

wednesday, 1.21.15

AA Meeting - 6:30 a.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-721-2989 Essential Core with Connie Aronson. 8:05 at YMCA Yoga and Breath with Victoria Roper - 8 to 9:15 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Booty Barre, Itermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Books and Babies - 10 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Attitude Hour. Airs at 10 am on KDPI. Stella’s 30 minute meditation class (beginner level) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. FREE. 726-6274. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. Info: 788-3468. BOSU Balance Training. Mobility, Stability and Strength - Slow guided movements. Perfect for all ages, some fitness.. Membership Fee at 11 am at Zenergy. Hailey Kiwanis Club meeting - 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208721-0565, Spanish 208-721-2989 Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants, YMCA Monday’s & Wednesdays 12:00-

1:00 & 1:30-2:30 New Moms Support Group - 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the River Run Rooms at St. Luke’s Hospital. Info: 727-8733 Intermediate bridge lessons, 12:152:15 p.m., Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for Healing. 1 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 3:00 - 4:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 Pilates Mat, All Levels with Alysha 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. ur TAIZE Service. TAIZE is a meditative prayer service of repetitive song and chant, and periods of silent prayer. All Are Welcome. 5:30 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Road. For additional information visit www. taize.org. NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Family Support Group for family and friends of persons living with mental illness - 6 to 7:30pm at the NAMI-WRV office on the SE corner of Main & Maple (lower level) in Hailey. Info: 309-1987. This is a recurring event that occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. ERC Fireside Chat: How to Green Your Home. First in a series of Fireside Chats that will repeat the third Wednesday of each month 6 pm at ERC Office (471 N Washington, Ketchum) Ketchum Community Dinners. Please come and share a Free Meal with us. Dine in or pick up a hot meal for yourself or a friend. Join us each Wednesday 6-7pm in the gym of the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood 100 Saddle Rd. Ketchum, ID 83340 call for more info: 208-622-3510 Kettle Bells, Intermediate/Advanced with Erin 6:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. AA Meeting - 7 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 t Trivia Night 8 pm at Lefty’s Bar & Grill.

Open Mic Night!! at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue.

Thursday, 1.22.15

tion, which are the foundations of a pain-free active lifestyle. Egoscue Method® exercises are used, all abilities welcome. 4-5 pm at BCRD Fitworks in Hailey Community Acupuncture with Erin 4 -7 pm at Pure Body Pilates. (Please schedule with Erin 208-309-0484) TNT Thursdays. Youth ages 10 - 18 are invited to game on Wii and XBox each week during Teens and Tweens Thursdays. Bring a friend or come solo. 4 pm at the Hailey Public Library. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall, Hailey. Restorative Yoga, All levels with Jacqui 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 6:00 - 7:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 FILM SCREENING: Genetic Roulette 7 pm at the Magic Lantern Cinema in Ketchum AA Meetings 7 pm at the Shoshone Methodist Church, 201 W.C. St. For more info call Frank 208-358-1160.

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Wake up and Flow Yoga, All levels with Alysha 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. Third Annual Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel (S.o.b.) The Boise Curling Club Will Once Again Be Hosting The Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel From January 23 Through January 25, 2015 At The Stanley Outdoor Ice Rink. 208-3101207 Booty Barre, Itermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Story Time. A free interactive, skill-building story hour for young children. 10 am at The Hailey Public Library. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Alanon Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org Viniyoga (Therapeutic spine) with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 727-9622. Beginning bridge lessons, 12:15-2:15 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Afternoon Bridge - 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.Beginners Welcome! 3:00 - 4:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 tt Community Accupuncture with Erin 4 -7 pm am at Pure Body Pilates. (Please schedule with Erin 208-309-0484) Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. 5:00 - 6:30 PM. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Family Skate Night for families at Bellevue, Alturas and Hailey Elementary Schools 5 pm at Hailey Ice at the Rodeo grounds t Cribbage tournaments double elimination - 6 p.m., location TBA. $20. Call for info: 208-481-0036 tt Line DancZen Class - 7 to 8 p.m. at MOVE Studio in Ketchum. $10, no partner required. No experience. RSVP/ Sign Up: Peggy at 720-3350. t S Nothing But Heroes at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue.

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Waxing For Speed

BY JIM SANTA

ith the Boulder Mountain Tour fast approaching, it’s time to talk about preparation for race day. Assuming you’ve been following some sort of training plan, you should now be fine-tuning that plan and soon beginning to taper for race day. Let’s make all those training hours count by making sure our skis are well prepared. You’ll quickly realize in the first couple of kilometers how your skis are running and, if it’s good, it will give you a huge boost of confidence. The best way to have fast skis, however, goes beyond just the right wax. First and foremost is having the correct ski in the first place. Ideally, you’ve had some expert help in choosing your ski and making sure it’s flex characteristics match your body size and abilities. Next, your skis should have a proper grind or structure for the conditions. Then, of course, comes the wax. For marathon races such as the Boulder, we want to make sure our wax job lasts for the entire race, so we suggest multiple layers. For this article, let’s assume we’re looking for maximum speed. First, we’ll start with the base layers. The first will typically be a harder wax for durability and often be a graphite or moly wax that is highly dirt resistant. My often favorite here is Ski Go graphite. Next will be a base layer of a temperature/ moisture-specific wax and will typically contain fluorocarbon. Waxes containing fluoro are more durable, and reduce the surface tension between the base and the snow. I personally like the Matrix HF line from Holmenkol. There are a lot of good wax brands on the market, however, and my best advice is to keep it simple and learn one brand well. Now is when we add the real speed components to our wax job. For maximum speed in marathon races, we’ll most often iron in a pure fluoro powder and then cover this with block or liquid pure fluoro. Finally, we’ll add the appropriate hand structure for the snow conditions with a final brushing, and we’re done! At most of the larger Nordic race events, great wax recommendations can be found online or, if you’d prefer not to sweat the details, there are often great wax services available. For the Boulder Tour, Sturtevants will team up with the techs from Boulder Nordic Sport/ Holmenkol. To register for this service, go to www.bns. com. Have a great race! Jim Santa is a member of the Sturtevant’s management team and an avid participant in the great outdoor activities we all live here to enjoy. For more information, email him at jsanta@sturtevants-sv.com.

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ETCs Enter Writing Contest, Part 2 BY HEIDI COOK

The Advocates’ ETC (Every Teen has a Choice) teen interns recently entered a statewide writing contest hosted by the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence. The contest, titled the “Love What’s Real Writing Challenge,” required the ETCs to submit entries that were 75 words or less in response to one of four writing prompts. The Advocates’ column in The Weekly Sun’s Dec. 17 issue included three poems that the ETCs submitted to the contest. All remaining poems will be displayed in the community in a moving art gallery throughout February. Look for more information about that in the Advocates’ column in The Sun’s Jan. 21 issue. The ETCs’ submissions to the contest also include the following poems by Wood River High School junior Brady Delgadillo and Sage School senior Abby Latta:

Behind the Roles

Don’t Be Yourself

BY BRADY DELGADILLO

BY ABBY LATTA

“Don’t cry,” he said to himself.

Hush, boy, don’t cry. You’re weak if you cry. Child, be strong.

“Just smile,” she said to herself.

Hush, girl, don’t be so smart. Men don’t like girls who are too smart. Child, get your makeup.

Be a man. Act like a woman. Meet up to what society determines A man is supposed to be—strong. A woman is supposed to be delicate. But where in life is this all being written? Stand up against the gender roles and Show what truly lies within your souls.

You can’t cry and be a real man. Be tough; Assert dominance. You can’t know more than a man. He’ll reject you. Focus on pleasing him.

WRHS senior Kenya Schott, also an ETC (Every Teen has a Choice) teen intern with The Advocates, speaks up during a recent photo shoot for an upcoming moving art gallery titled “Visions of Change: Teens Speak Out.” Courtesy photo by Kat Smith (www.katsmithphotography.com)

I only hit her once. He hit me because I’m not pretty enough. Do you see the problem now?

Heidi Cook is the youth activist coordinator for The Advocates, a Hailey-based nonprofit whose mission is to build a community that is free from emotional and physical violence. For more information, visit www.theadvocatesorg.org or call 208-788-4191.

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Kudos To Community BY BRENNAN REGO

“The future of funding is us funding the future,” –Indiegogo co-founder Danae Ringelmann at Dent Con. Sun Valley, 2014

scroll through the GoFundMe list of donors for Casey Hawkes spurs many thoughts.

•Our community has risen to offer a terrific light in the face of an unimaginable time for Casey’s friends and loved ones. •One fact I’m always fundamentally proud of about our Wood River Valley area community is that we do as a whole rise to these occasions. Take a look at the donor list; it’s comprised of residents from all over Blaine County. •Kudos to our community for collectively supporting Casey and, in a broader sense, other similar causes. During both the ’07 and ’13 fires, I saw folks offering to pay for firefighters’ food at the checkout lines in the local grocery stores. The federal firefighters commented on how impressed they were with the Valley. I could fill all the pages of this week’s issue of The Weekly Sun with more examples—but we all know just how special this place is, and most of us list the community as one of our top reasons for residing here. •These fundraising campaigns can be extremely effective Th e W e e k l y S u n •

in today’s world. They’re terrific avenues for a small county in Idaho such as ours to come together. Plus, in a national and international sense, they allow strangers of like minds to paddle in the same direction and achieve a common goal. •When I heard Indiegogo co-Founder Danae Ringelmann say “the future of funding is us funding the future” at the 2014 Dent The Future Conference in Sun Valley last March (visit www.tinyurl.com/tws-kkdent for a story), it was the first time I’d been exposed to so-called “crowdfunding.” (Indiegogo is a crowdfunding website similar to GoFundMe, which is the site that’s currently hosting Casey’s campaign.) Ringelmann was right. •Those curves on Warm Springs Road, west of Ketchum, are very icy during the winter. Anecdotally, I grew up on that stretch of the road and have watched several cars lose control every winter there, and many during the summer, too. Those curves should be treated with absolute caution, no matter the season. •I wish Casey, his friends and loved ones all my best during this time. To see the fundraising campaign, visit www.gofundme.com/ caseyhawkes. To learn more about the events leading to the campaign, visit www.tinyurl.com/kmvt-chawkes. “The Bright Side” is The Weekly Sun’s positive voice by Editor Brennan Rego. Send topic ideas that celebrate life in the Wood River Valley area to brennan@theweeklysun.com.

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on life’s terms

My Bloomers Genetic Froze On The Line Roulette G BY ALI LONG

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

he Christmas I was 15, my mother gave me a diary (with a lock, no less). I imagine that she thought I could note some of my secret adolescent thoughts on those pages without fear of her reading them. I trusted her. My first entry was on New Year’s Day (I wanted to keep events in proper order) when it had snowed in Burbank, California, “My bloomers froze on the line.” The next day nothing dramatic happened, so that night I didn’t write a word. I lacked the discipline to enter something each day and thus suffered pangs of guilt. That early sentence remained the only one in my abandoned diary. Since then, of course, I have learned to write journals or free pieces without burdening myself with a required timetable. I look back now on the words I put down during my youthful travels (mostly letters in those ancient days) and the records of other adventures in my life, including romantic ones. It is remarkable to see in those pages the wealth of my experiences. I also kept letters sent to me from family and friends. My hope is that in the future others will still enjoy the thrill of written memories and the ability to recreate them with a simple piece of paper. I thought of my long-ago words this past week when reports of places around the country not used to snow described the unfamiliar. What struck me was how my teenage entry reflected the era in which I matured. First, we had clotheslines, not dryers. Although my mother had graduated from the roller machines and washboards she had used earlier, she and I still hung fresh laundry between the garage and the back fence. Secondly, those few words reflected my teenage angst. The hated bright red bloomers to which I refer were huge on my skinny frame (my nickname at school was “Bones” or “Twig”), ballooning over my stick-like legs. My gym class was scheduled during second lunch period; I can still feel my cheeks burning as the football player I secretly adored and his buddies would comment JoEllen Collins—a longtime resident of on my “bones” as they sat the Wood River Valley—is a teacher, near third base, my baseball writer, fabric artist, choir member and position. When the pants unabashedly proud grandma known thawed, I would have to as “Bibi Jo.” wear them again! Finally, I noted how my scribbles reflected an unconscious approach to writing that I have since worked to develop over my years as a student and teacher, trying to find specific ways to describe a general fact or incident. Somehow I chose the image of the stiff gym shorts on the line to express my happy shock at snow in Burbank rather than saying something more general. I don’t always write as specifically as I would wish: the ability to do so may depend on the fresh observations of the young. tws brief

Call For Sculpture Artists Ketchum Arts Commission is inviting sculptors to showcase their work for the eighth annual “Art on Fourth” outdoor sculpture exhibition. Selected artwork will be featured in the heart of downtown Ketchum along the Fourth Street Heritage Corridor. The exhibition has evolved into a significant attraction during the city’s summer tourist season. Selected artists will receive a $700 stipend, and there is no fee to apply. The call is open to all artists, regardless of their state of residence, and the deadline for submissions is March 6. Artists may submit images of up to three works for consideration. The call for artists, which provides detailed information on the submission process, can be found at www.ketchumidaho.org or by contacting 208-726-7820.

enetically modified organisms (GMOs) are present in 60-70 percent of foods on U.S. supermarket shelves. But what exactly are they? And are they safe? GMOs are plant or meat products that have had their DNA altered in a laboratory by genes from other plants, animals, viruses or bacteria. For example, genetically modified corn contains a pesticide that cannot be washed off. Polls show that more than 90 percent of Americans want to know if their food is genetically engineered. Why should consumers know if foods contain GMOs? Is there a connection between genetically modified foods and our health? In the U.S., 88 percent of the corn, 93 percent of the soy, 90 percent of the canola crop, and 90 percent of sugar beets (responsible for 54 percent of sugar) are all genetically modified. A growing body of peer-reviewed studies has linked these foods to allergies, organ toxicity, and other health problems. These studies must be followed up. However, unlike the strict safety evaluations required for the approval of new drugs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require safety studies for genetically engineered foods. The United Nations/ World Health Organization food standards group and the American Medical Association have called for mandatory safety testing of genetically engineered foods—a standard the U.S. fails to meet. The Local Food Alliance will screen “Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives” on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Magic Lantern Cinema in Ketchum. The film features interviews with medical doctors, veterinarians, farmers, educators, nutritionists and scientists from many fields, and highlights how food allergies, asthma, autism, digestive and autoimmune problems have increased dramatically as genetically modified foods have infiltrated supermarkets and restaurants. Immediately following the screening, a panel of experts, including a food policy expert, a GMO labeling advocate and a Monsanto spokesperson, will help demystify this complex issue. Go to GMOmovie.eventbrite. com to purchase tickets. Ali Long is the president of The Springcreek Foundation and the director of the Local Food Alliance. For more information, email her at ali@localfoodalliance.org.

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Meet Mountain Rides BY P.M. FADDEN

Everyone’s invited, so come and settle in as we get to know a wonderful community friend:

n this case, the term “friend” does not denote a single person but many people, all striving together in a public service that we call Mountain Rides Transportation Authority. And, this year marks a banner achievement for the bus service in that it has now ferried over 500,000 passengers. Whether new to the area or just looking for a dinner suggestion, the women and men of Mountain Rides can be relied upon for fun and informed thoughts in response to most any question. Best of all, their compassion—as well as the ride—comes free of charge (except the Valley Route that connects the north and south parts of the Wood River Valley, but that only costs a nominal fee). Formed eight years ago from the combination of what was once three separate service routes, Mountain Rides’ transit infrastructure is not only handy, it is special. On many occasions, bus service personnel are the first people encountered by visitors to our community. Mountain Rides drivers are key ambassadors to the Wood River Valley at large. Bus routes begin before dawn and run well into the night. While so-called “slack time” does see a lengthening between buses, the peak seasons of summer and winter find buses running as Above: The Mountain Rides crews often as every 15 minutes. work hard every day in the Wood River That length and frequenValley. P.M. Fadden’s “+One” provides cy of service allows Valley introductions to individuals, organizaresidents convenient options tions, businesses and initiatives presfor ski access or simply proin the Wood River Valley area comvides the assurance of a ride ent munity. Photo by P.M. Fadden home at the end a long day. Currently, the Mountain Rides crew is 40 persons strong. The team operates seven separately running routes that service an area stretching from Warm Springs Lodge to the thoroughfares of Bellevue. There are also carpools, vanpools, and charters. The services are clean, the vehicles are warm, and their drivers are always quick with a smile. A community’s quality is glimpsed through its public services and, in this regard, Mountain Rides shines for us all. So there you have it and now you know. This new friend we’ve met brings us one degree closer to home. tws

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Margot Griffith In Idaho, Why So Few Bali Dreams

Female Politicians?

Sage School junior Margot Griffith. Courtesy photo

BY JONATHAN KANE

lthough born in San Francisco, Sage School junior Margot Griffith has a love for the outdoors, as she is both an accomplished ski racer and runner. Griffith moved here at the age of four because her parents didn’t want to raise their kids in the city. “San Francisco is still my favorite city and I visit it every year,” Griffith says. “I actually love the fog and how unique the whole city is—especially the architecture. Also, my best friend lived above me and we are still best friends to this day. According to her, the Sun Valley area is “just so different” and has been a great place to grow up. “You certainly couldn’t ask for better scenery, and the social dynamics are pretty interesting,” she says. “Of course, there is also the skiing and all the activities. I love the outdoors—except for spiders.” Griffith says she used to “hate” hiking, but now can’t get enough of it, along with camping. “My favorite hike is Shangri-la across Redfish Lake,” she says. “This year we backpacked from Pettit to Redfish with The Sage School, and I have great memories of a horseback trip that was a week long with my friend from San Francisco that ended up at Redfish. It was August but we woke up one morning to six inches of fresh snow. It was so cold that the water at the lake actually felt warm!” During her freshman year, Griffith travelled to Bali with her family for five months on a trip that she

will never forget. “We only left because it was ski season and the temperature was 95 degrees with 95 percent humidity,” she says. “I’d go back in a heartbeat. It still feels like a dream.” Her mother had heard about a completely sustainable school comprised of bamboo tree houses and decided they should go. “We arrived in Bali at three in the morning and drove through terrifying slums and arrived at our hotel in the heat and humidity after travelling for 15 hours,” she says. “When we woke up, we were in paradise. It is so beautiful— imagine the lushest place possible and multiply that by 1,000. It also has the nicest people ever. The school we attended was international and there were a lot of Americans and Australians. The school was more traditional than The Sage School but it was really cool and was in the middle of the jungle. There were about 20 students in my class and it was a lot like college in that you picked your classes and structured your day.” Their first month there, the family lived in a tree house on the school grounds that had no walls and no access to food. “We had to get out of there and moved to an amazing house on the beach that was totally modern and where I learned how to surf,” Griffith says. “We were outside of Seminyak, which is a main tourist destination, and at night I would travel into the city to take yoga classes. In all, it was an experience that I will never forget and one that had a big impact on my life.”

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must be filled by appointment of the mayor and approval by a council majority. The recent and third nominee the mayor has presented to the council is a woman. Should the majority council members approve her appointment later this month, we will be a step closer to gender parity in that city’s leadership. Why are women underrepresented in elected office in Idaho? Maxine Bell, a Republican member of the Idaho House of Representatives currently serving her 12th term as a state legislator, maintains it’s simple, more women would run for office if they wanted to. Democrat Wendy Jaquet would disagree. Jaquet, a former Idaho State Legislator who served nine terms, opines that women tend to want more information about what to expect in public office; they also feel they need more confidence before entering a race; and, lastly—those qualified women with young children feel torn about the potential sacrifices their families would bear. The questions remain: Why are well-qualified Idaho women less likely than their male counterparts to pursue a political career? Are the activities associated with a political campaign a deterrent? When women do think of running, why are they more likely to be interested in local level positions? Are women finding less support for their candidacy? Are they facing more demanding household obligations? Are women more inclined to doubt their own qualifications and viability as a candidate? Are women less likely than men to receive encouragement to run for office from party leaders, elected officials, and political activists? In leadership, diversity of all kinds is of value. Governments that are lead by leaders holding a multiplicity of life experience more successfully represent the interests of all constituents. Suzanne M. Hazlett Sun Valley, Idaho

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hy are women underrepresented in elected office in Idaho? Idaho received a C+ last year on an election-gender-equality report card created by the University of Minnesota. The report focused on assessing each state for the percentage of women the state’s voters elected to Congress. The analysis reviewed all U.S House races since 1989 and found Idaho has sent a woman to serve in Congress only 12.5 percent of the time during that period. Also worth noting, Idaho has never sent a woman to the U.S. Senate, has never elected a woman governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state or attorney general. Twenty years ago, Idaho’s state legislature was comprised of more than 30 percent women and ranked seventh nationwide in terms of gender parity. Today, women hold only about a quarter of the seats, putting Idaho in 21st place. While the female-to-male population of Blaine County and Idaho state is very near parity, (49.1 percent to 50.9 percent and 49.9 percent to 50.1 percent, respectively), we are far from gender equality within our elected leadership positions. In our local community we have a somewhat mixed presence of women holding elected office. In Hailey, Carol Brown and Martha Burke represent 50 percent of the city council. Bellevue’s city council is comprised of six aldermen; Lisa Phillips and Janet Duffy will continue to serve in their current terms until 2016. In Ketchum, Nina Jonas, a former Ketchum city council member, currently serves as the city’s first female mayor since its founding in 1880. Councilwoman Anne Corrock began her first term in Ketchum’s leadership in January 2014. Michelle Griffith has served the City of Sun Valley as a council member since 2012 and is the only woman holding an elected position in that municipality at this time. The Sun Valley city council has been shy a member since Franz Suhadolnik’s resignation last September with more than a year remaining in his term. The vacated seat

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Phil Enright, Stanley librarian, enjoys the fresh Stanley ice. Photo by Kat Smith (www.katsmithphotography.com)

here are several upcoming events that will take place in Stanley this winter. Those interested in checking out the Stanley scene may be interested in attending the following festivities: Jan. 23-25 Sixteen United States and Canadian curling teams will compete in the annual Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel (“the S.O.B.”).

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Presented by the Boise Curling Club, the S.O.B. is a tournament open to teams of all ages, genders and abilities from anywhere in the world. Although teams compete to have their names engraved on the “S.O.B. Cup,” they mostly come to enjoy the ancient sport with friends old and new. There will be a free “Learn to Curl” class on Saturday, Jan. 24. For more information, call 208-340-0588 or

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visit www.sobidaho.com. Looking Ahead • Salmon River Snowmobilers Ball • Stanley-Sawtooth Winterfest • Sawtooth Ski Festival • Stanley Sled Dog Rendezvous For more more information, visit the Stanley Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.stanleycc.org.

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Mortgage Matters BY WENDELL CAYTON

ike a Phoenix rising from the ashes, interest-only mortgages are making a comeback. This time it is different, as the mortgages are being targeted at jumbo loans (above $417,000-$625,000, depending where you live) and carry a few unfamiliar bells and whistles for borrowers. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal, “Interest-only Jumbo Redux,” described the latest version of the interest-only mortgage loan. These new loans, ranging up to $10 million, require the borrower to pay nothing toward principal and are set up for a fixed period only. Most are adjustable-rate mortgages, and are available to borrowers with strong credit profiles who put up substantial down payments. Debt-to-income ratios are expected to be lower, and sometimes calculated using the fully amortized payment terms. Interest-only jumbo loan candidates are expected to have assets and income sufficient to enable them to make monthly principal payments. Borrowers can expect some lenders to require periodic requalification and review of borrowers’ financial condition. From a financial planning perspective, conventional wisdom says it’s best to pay off a mortgage, especially for those in retirement. But, given the low cost of money, an interest-only loan can be attractive. For example, a $500,000 mortgage

amortized over 30 years at 4 percent interest would require a monthly payment of approximately $2,380, compared to an interest-only payment at 4 percent of $1,666. For those considering the choice between paying off a mortgage, or possibly refinancing/carrying a low-rate loan, the first step is to consider the interest rate. If the average after-tax return on your investments is greater than the after-tax cost of the mortgage, it may make sense to keep your money invested and continue with a mortgage. Before you start crunching numbers, factor in a risk premium. A paid-off home should be considered as a risk-free, tax-free bond; that instead of paying you a coupon payment allows you to live in your home, rentfree. This principal applies to accelerating the payoff of mortgage as well. Essentially, the borrower is purchasing a bond for each dollar of principal paid down. A portfolio of investments is seldom risk- or tax-free. For a typical portfolio matching the Dow Jones Industrial Average at the borrower’s higher marginal tax rate, a 3 percent to 4 percent risk premium would be appropriate to add to the portfolio return. In situations where a homeowner has enough fixed income (pensions, rents and Social Security) to pay the cost of the mortgage plus routine living expenses, it may make sense to carry a mortgage into retirement and use the

capital that might otherwise be used to pay down a mortgage in an investment portfolio with a growth focus. In this case, a homeowner might consider applying for a home equity loan—even if he has no intention of immediately using the money—just to ensure liquidity for some unforeseen event in the future. This protects his other income-producing assets from the need to sell to cover the capital event. It’s not just about numbers… to pay off or not to pay off a mortgage has significant emotional considerations. A retiree with no income-producing job or business is likely to feel more secure having a paid-for home, regardless of how cheap the mortgage money. Using capital to pay off a mortgage is an investment in a non-volatile asset compared to a typical, more volatile, market-focused portfolio. Wendell Cayton is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative with the securities and investment advisory services offered through Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA), a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser with the SEC, and a member of FINRA and SIPC. Investment advisory services are also offered through Wealth Management Advisors LLC, an Independent Registered Investment Advisor and not affiliated with TFA. Contact him at 208-721-3735 or wendell@wendellcayton.com.

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Better Than Hope Is This

BY CHRISTINA TINDLE

he year just started and some have already fallen short of new goals or resolutions. Yet, you don’t fail by falling; you fail when you don’t get up again. Plenty of 2015 remains to create what you want this year. First, though, check for underlying pessimistic beliefs that sabotage success. Pessimism is a fear-based attitude that reinforces flight-or-fight responses which then, ultimately, build depression or anxiety. Jim Carrey summed up this notion in his commencement speech to the 2014 graduating class of MUM, Maharishi University of Management, a conscious-based education (MUM.edu): “We…walk behind the mind’s elaborate set decoration, and see that there is a huge difference between a dog that is going to eat you in your mind and an actual dog that’s going to eat you. That may sound like no big deal, but many never learn that distinction and spend a great deal of their lives living in fight or flight response.” It’s emotionally exhausting to continually fend off imagined threats. Your body and mind aren’t designed for this. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 9.1 percent of Americans are depressed, so that means roughly 2,000 of our friends, family, co-workers and neighbors struggle with depression here—not counting the tourists. Studying the causes of depression, neuroscientists, psychologist, biologists, physicists and medical scientists identified a pessimistic attitude as the main trigger for most depression. Researchers then discovered an antidote for depression that also boosts the immune system and protects against heart disease and cancer. Resilience becomes strengthened as well, so you bounce back faster from disappointment or tragedy. And success is far more frequent.

The best part is it’s free and plentiful. So, what is this magical remedy? An optimistic attitude. An upbeat outlook is now regarded as the greatest healing agent ever found for depression, anxiety, disease, and injury. Optimism is central for peak performance, financial wealth, work success, and relationship stability. Hope isn’t what I’m talking about, either. There’s a huge difference between hope, a pessimist’s version of optimism, and “intelligent optimism,” so coined in positive psychology. Pessimists claim that what you want most isn’t really possible anyway, so optimism just brings disappointment. Hope is all a pessimist can afford to give a dream. Intelligent optimism incorporates reality and resilience while resisting defeat. Hope doubts success while optimists maintain faith in solutions. Said more poetically, Jim Carrey described the difference between faith and hope during his 2014 commencement speech: “Take a chance on faith—not religion, but faith. Not hope, but faith. I don’t believe in hope. Hope is a beggar. Hope walks through the fire. Faith leaps over it.” Hope begs the question of happiness. Reaffirm your 2015 goals now with a positive outlook. You have more resources inside than you realized when you let pessimism limit your view. Because pessimism insists that seeing is believing, success is hampered from the start. An optimist knows believing is seeing. Believe in yourself to see your goals through. An upbeat attitude is not only more fun, it brings the sweetness of success within reach. Grab it.

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his week, Kalidor and I, along with two friends and a doggie puppy friend, are headed to Santa Rosa, Calif., to a Michael Ellis Puppy Development Trainer’s School—an intense program for puppies to learn, grow and develop a solid foundation for further enthusiastic training in competitive sports and as well adjusted pets. While I have no personal interest in protection, agility or competitive obedience at this time in my life, I do want Kalidor to thrive in the sport of tracking. I have a competitive spirit and have placed over 40 working titles and certifications in agility, obedience, search and rescue, pet therapy, tracking and sheepherding on my dogs over the years in addition to my service dog training background. But, my passion is tracking. I also want Kalidor to grow up to be well-socialized and friendly, while maintaining his natural protective instincts—one of the reasons I own German shepherds. I think this school will fit nicely and give me a new energy boost! While most of my readers are not interested in doing competitive sports with their dogs, I do think most of us travel with them. There are many aspects to traveling to help keep our dogs safe while having fun. I also thought it would be interesting to hear stories along the way. What inspired me to write this particular series came from a trip I took almost 10 years ago to Tacoma, Wash. At that time, I had several dogs with me that were trained service dogs or in training. One in particular, Marcus, was brilliant. We stopped at a rest stop on Dead Man’s Pass outside Pendleton. The rest stop was completely full, but there was a Forest Service road just beyond where I could park, let the dogs out, and still walk down to the rest area. I opened the slider partially, then realized that my leash was in the back of the van. So I closed the sliding door on the van and

heard it latch. The next thing I knew, Marcus had opened the sliding door, releasing five German shepherds that jumped out of the van, running in wild freedom and pandemonium led by Marcus in all his intelligent glory! My embarrassment, to this day, is unparalleled! All I could think of was those five dogs running down to the rest stop and sniffing a picnic table full of people eating their lunch and how terrified they would all be. Even though all those dogs were friendly, there are many folks that see a German shepherd and are terrified. As luck would have it, the dogs stayed next to the van, sniffed and came back quickly when they were called. Whew! The moral of that story is never travel with a well-trained dog that knows how to problem solve (and other management tools)! I hope this trip doesn’t have any heart-stopping moments like this, but surely there will be great stories. Stay tuned for next week! Fran Jewell is an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, NADOI Certified Instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC in Sun Valley. For more information, visit positivepuppy. com or call 208-578-1565.

The dogs LOVE to travel. But, making sure everyone is safe is paramount!

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anting to take a stand for freedom of expression, I went and watched, like a lot of other Americans at home on their computers and in the cinema, the new bro-fest, “The Interview,” at the Magic Lantern Cinema, where it made a quick one-week stop. Unless you’ve been under a rock, you know that the movie caused a major international incident and rocked the Sony Corporation that produced the film and had to withdraw it from its Christmas Day release, only to change their minds. The root of the problem was that the film, which stars Seth Rogen and James Franco, took the kind of outrageous tack of portraying the assassination of a sitting world leader—the infamous Kim JungUn of North Korea. His country’s response was to allegedly hack Sony

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and promise 9/11-style reprisals if the film was released. Well, it was released and the world didn’t stop spinning on its axis. So how’s the actual movie? Pretty much what you would expect from the team that brought us “This Is The End” and “Pineapple Express.” Mostly sophomoric, the humor is pretty much hit and miss, with the best parts being an extended party between Jung-Un, who suffers from Daddy issues and is played nicely by Randall Park, and Franco’s insanely shallow and sometimes pretty funny TV host, Dave Skylark. It turns out that the North Korean leader is a big fan of Skylark. Rogen, as Franco’s producer, seizes the opportunity to upgrade the level of their show and interview the despotic leader. The one hitch is that the North Koreans will write all the questions. Soon the CIA gets involved and asks the duo

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to assassinate the leader when they get over there. And assassinate him they do, in a gory sequence that obviously did not please the dictator and supreme leader. If you are fans of Rogen and Franco, I guess this is a must-see, but if you are not and just want to be patriotic, hook up with friends and check it out online. tws

Jonathan Kane is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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10 Help Wanted

NOW ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR: • ESL Paraprofessional • Asst. and Head Tennis Coach • Custodian • Bus Driver • Custodial Guest Positions Application Deadlines: Open Until Filled Visit our WEBSITE for: • LIST OF OPEN JOBS • DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS • BENEFIT PACKAGE DETAILS • ONLINE APPLICATIONS To be considered for the above posted jobs, a fully completed online application is required for each job. To receive an email notification of job opportunities, apply online for our Job Notification System. www.blaineschools.org (208) 578-5000 Jobs@blaineschools.org A Veteran’s Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer

ESTAMOS ACEPTANDO SOLICITUDES DE EMPLEO PARA: • Para-profesional en inglés como segundo idioma • Ayudante y entrenador de tenis • Conserje • Choferes de autobús escolar • Conserjes sustitutos/ temporales Se recibirán solicitudes hasta que la vacante se llene Visite nuestra página WEB donde encontrara: • Listado de vacantes • Descripciones detalladas del trabajo • Beneficios ofrecidos • Solicitudes en línea Debe llenar una solicitud en línea para cada una de los trabajos que le interesen Si desea recibir anuncios por correo electrónico sobre oportunidades de empleo, inscríbase en línea en nuestro sistema de notificación. www.blaineschools.org (208) 578-5000 Jobs@blaineschools.org Como empleador damos preferencia a los Veteranos y todo solicitante tiene las mismas oportunidades. Part-time Office Supply/Copy Shop Counter Help needed. Busyenvironment requires positive, energetic attitude to help customers, run jobs, assist in other proj ects. Graphic design knowledge would be a huge bonus. 10 to 20 hours to start. Wage dependent on can didate. Copy & Print. Fax resume to 788-4297 or email to jeff@ copyandprint.biz

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Looking for honest and happy kitchen and barista help at Zaney’s Coffee House. Bring resumé 208 N River St. Hailey. Wood River Warriors Boys Lacrosse, youth and varsity teams are looking for coaches and assistants. 4-8 hours per week starting February 2015, compensation dependent on experience. Please email wrwarriorlax@gmail.com Rich Broadcasting/KECH Radio is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Account Executive, who can generate radio advertising sales at the client and agency levels in the Sun Valley/Twin Falls area. The ideal Account Executive will be able to work with prospective and existing clients to determine their current and future advertising needs. Applicants should have minimum of 2 years experience in sales, advertising and/or marketing For additional information please call 208-788- 7118 or www. richbroadcasting.com.

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Choose Your Hours, Your Income and Your Rewards - I Do! Contact: Kim Coonis, Avon Independent Sales Representative. 208-720-3897 or youravon.com/kimberlycoonis

18 construction

Bunch of ¾ inch HDO and plywood Concrete Forms. Lots of 2x8s and other dimensions. See and make offer. U-haul. 720-2509. Generex 2,000 wat portible generator, used once. $400. 720-5801 White Kohler Pedestal Sink. Good Shape. Like new. $30 OBO. 6 Pewter wall scones for bath. Restoration hardware. $10 each. 2 pair off white heavy linen drapes. $10/pr. Large table saw height woodworking table with vises for use as run-off table. $100 OBO. 4 lengths of orange construction fencing. $10 each 7202509. Safety Speed H5 Vertical Panel Saw, 10” frame, 3 1/4 HP 120V 15 amp Milwaukee Saw, Quick change Vert to Horizontal, Adjustable rulers, pressure plate, Cross cut up to 64” plus. Like new. Almost $3000 new incl shipping. Yours for $1600. 7212558 Insulated slider window from a kitchen. “Brick Red” metal clad exterior/wood interior. Approx 34 x 40 720-2509 Safety Speed Co. Panel Saw. H-5 on a 10 fott vertical frame Quick change vert to hortiz cutting. 110v 3 1/4 HP amp industrial duty saw. Pressure guard. Like new condition but could maybe use a new blade. $3300 new not including shipping. $1600. OBO 720-2509.

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Snow plowing, will do driveways, and also walkways. $35 a driveway, please call 481-1922 or 481-1899. Staging Interiors for selling your home. Inquire for consultation. 208309-0565 College student will pick up and recycle your Christmas tree 481-0980 All around carpenter-handyman, painting plumbing, roof shoveling, local references. Please call 2803797 Do your New Year’s resolutions include weight loss? Visit me at www. sonjacolemanfitness.com for weight loss packages starting in January. Helper: Domestic & animal sitter, yard worker & health. Your price is my price. Norman 720-9920 with many references Camas Praire Storage Fairfield, Id. Discounted rates, well maintained and safe. 788-9447 or 727-9447 Housekeeper, 15 years experience. References upon request. Call Ashley 720-5764. Single mom looking for cleaning/ cooking job or organizing job. 1-2 days a week, 4-5 hours a day. Need to supplement my income. 15+ years experience and great references. Please call Regina @ 721-4885. Able Helper: Care for plants, snow, animal/house sitting, painting, windows, artist, cleaning, lifting. Your price 720-9920

Horse trimming, just trimming. Trash hauling, horse/cattle hauling, furniture hauling. Call for pricing. 208-481-1899 Yard worker, dogsitter, maintance helper, general helper. Fair price. 720-9920 Art Classes. Teach you what I know. Fair price. 720-9920 Are you looking for a qualified, caring, licensed Personal Care Assistant? Do you need help with day to day activities, transportation, etc? If so please call The Connection at 208-788-3468 Today. Handyman for hire. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. Ask for Steve. 788-2249. Lamp Repair, 3940 Woodside Blvd, at Salvage for Design next to Building Material Thrift. M-S 10 am to 5 pm. 788-3978 HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES.-Experience, Recommendations, Responsible, free estimates available in areas Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, Warm Spring, Sun Valley call: 208720-5973 or beatrizq2003@hotmail. com AVON PRODUCTS.-www. youravon.com/beatriz5 PRODUCTOS AVON: Puedes ver los catalogos y hacer tus pedidos en www. youravon.com/beatriz5 o al telefono 720-5973. UNIQUE GIFT!? A pen and ink rendering of your home or business. Drawing includes detail to your specifications. Free estimates. 7884925 Deck Refurbishing, sanded and restained or painted. Reasonable rates. 720-7828 Alterations - Men’s, women’s and children. Fast and efficient. Call 7208164 Twin Falls Train Shop & Hobbies trains and parts, lionel trains, repairs. Consignment, buy, sell, and trade. 144 Main Ave. S., Twin Falls, Idaho. Call Simon at 208-420-6878 for more info. Professional Window Washing and maintenance. Affordable rates. 7209913. Books can change the life of another person, so if you have some that are taking up space, and would like to donate them, call Fabio at 7883964 and we’ll pick them up for free. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little ladies will pack’em and stack’em and the mighty men will load’em and totem. We’ll even do the dreaded move out clean. Call 721-3543 for your moving needs. JACK OF ALL TRADES - One call does it all, whether your job be big or small. Drywall, paint, small remodels, maintenance, tiling, woodwork, electrical plumbing, framing, etc. Don’t stall, give a call. Your price is my price. 720-6676.

20 appliances

GE Profile side by side white refrigerator freezer very clean $275. in Hailey. Can text photos 208-3583415 GE Microwave Oven Hood Model JVM1490BH01. Black. Like new. Barely used since installed new in a guest house. $500 plus brand new. Yours for $250 OBO. 720-2509 Michael. Gas dryer, like new. 481-1899 or 481-1922 Gas cooktop. Whirlpool, white, 30”, new, under warranty . email for photo: jjgrif@gmail.com $200, 721-0254

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Compost: Prepare you garden & beds for winter. Prepare your lawn for spring. Garden mix, compost & lawn fertilizer compost. 788-4217 Black Bear Ranch Tree Farm now selling Aspens and Willows in sizes from 1 gallon-20 gallon containers. Home grown. 13544 Highway 75 (7 miles north of Ketchum) 208-7267267 blackbeartreefarm@gmail.com

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$1 Silver Eagle 2001. Gem UNC. Recovered at WTC Ground Zero. A beautiful coin. $135.00 Call 208-3091959. Huge basketball card collection for sale. Thousands of cards. 1980-2000. Great condition. Well organized. $275 for all. Call 208-3091959. Antique small table. 12’ wide by 18’ tall. beautiful end table. 309-0917 Antique MFG Enterprise meat grinder. $200. 309-0917 Two western prints with frames. One $45 other $50. 309-0917 Antique office chair by Marble Chair Co. $150. 309-0917 Antique rocking horse. Very unique. $100 720-2509 Antique white wallhung double laundry sink from Flower’s Mill. $200 720-2509 Antique, full size “spool” bed. Great condition. $400 OBO 720-2509 Original Art - Drastic Price Reduction. Nancy Stonington original watercolor, View From Sterling Winery, 1979, nicely framed, 24 x 20. $800. Call Ann (208) 721-1734

24 furniture Queen Mattress. Good Shape. Free! U Haul. 208-221-1360 Log tables, coat racks, cat trees, also custom built log beds, please call 280-3797 Leather sofa by McKinley Leather. Dark brown, rolled arms, 92”x36”x36”. Great condition. $2000 (originally $3,500). 720-0909 Large, beautiful designer armoire, could hold up to a 45’’ tv, or great for storage. Retailed for $3,000 asking $600. Must see! 309-0917 The Trader is now accepting consignments for furniture, home accessories and collectibles. Call Linda at 208-720-9206. Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566

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Marble and shattuch antique oak swivel office chair. Excellent $200. 720-5801 New Moen shower head & tub faucet w/adaptor $60 (both stainless). Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@ gmail.com or lv msg 720-3431. Nice, warm, low operating cost far infrared heaters for sale. Two sizes. Call 788-2012

37 electronics

Cable for Cox HD (HDMI) Television. 6 ft Premium 1.4 Blueray 1080P. Cable works perfect to connect your Cox HD to your television! $10, 7212144 XBOX 360 Games - gently used, all rated M. Red Dead Redemption 3-part package (game, map & level book) - $20 OBO; Gun - $10 OBO; Viking, Battle for Asgard - $10 OBO; Conan - $10 OBO; and Turock - $10 OBO. Call 309-1566

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Martin Guitar, D-18GE, Sunburst, excellent+, $1750. 788-4219 Fender Telecaster. MIM, twin humbuckers. Blacktop. Perfect. Ocean gry. $325. 788-4219 Martin Classic guitar designed by Thomas Humphry made in 1998, exceptional instrument w/HSC $999 481-1124 Complete live sound system & lighting $12,000 invested, asking $6,500 720-5801 Wood River Orchestra is recruting new members. Cello, brass, wood winds. Free tutoring as well as instrument vental assistance. Please call 726-4870. GUITAR LESSONS WITH JOHNBeginners to Pros are accepted. I know what you need to know. Call John Northrop 788-9385. Professional Unionized Performer, Vivian Lee Alperin, now accepting students for voice, piano and drama. Children and beginners especially welcome. 720-6343 or 727-9774. ROSEWOOD MUSIC - Vintage, collectibles and pawn, instrument repair and restoration. Why leave the Val-

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cost All Line Ads 20 words or less are FREE in any category if received by 5 pm on Friday. Ads received after the FREE deadline will be considered for publication at fee of $10. Line Ads longer than 20 words will cost ¢17.5 per additional word. Add a photo, logo or border for $7.50 per week in b/w, or $45 for full color. Classified Display Ads are available at our open rate of $11.98/column inch ley?! Call Al at 481-1124 SALMON RIVER GUITARS - Custom-Made Guitars. Repair Restoration since 1969. Buy. Sell. Vintage. Used. Authorized Martin Repair Center. Stephen Neal Saqui, Luthier. www.SalmonRiverGuitars.com. 1-208-838-3021 Guitar and drum lessons available for all levels of musicians. Our studio or yours. Call Scott at 727-1480.

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Genuine Idaho Opal Necklace on 18”, 14K gold chain. Beautiful $60. Call 208-309-1959.

48 skis/boards, equip.

Get ready for winter. BCA Float 32 Airbag Backpack with air tank. Brand new. Tags still on. Total new $725. Yours for $500. 720-2509 Race ready 210 Atomic DH 10-18 Atomic bindings $450 206-963-4141 Best Baldy groomer made Atomic 174 Supercross $300 206-963-4141 Volkl Mantra 177 Fitfchi Bindings $350 206-963-4141 Volkl Gotama 184 W/O bindings $150 206-963-4141 Dalbello womens kryzma with I.D. liner. Brand new, in box. Retail $695, sell for $275. 309-1088 2013 Volkl Code Speedwall S. 173cm. Brand new with marker DIM 16 binding. Retail $1235, sell for $600. 309-1088

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Winchester mod 23 Pigeon Grade. 28’ bbls. F/M. Select trigger. $1750. 788-4219. Perfect upland game gun. Kelty Green River 4. 4 person tent but could easily fit more. You can stand up in it and is in good shape. Carry bag and vestibule included. $175. Michael 729-2509 Recu-me survival vest. Inventory and survival equipment, complete close out. At manufactures cost. Call for prices. 720-5801. Air Rifle. Crossman $45. 720-5801. Brand New Sports Gear @ 30-70% off Retail! Baldy Sports, 312 S Main, Hailey No matter the weather, we gotcha covered: Skis -o- Rollerblades, Skates -o- Bikes. BALDY SPORTS, 312 S Main, Hailey TERRA SPORTS CONSIGNMENT is accepting all gear. Ketchum is the best place to sell. Check our website for info. www.terrasportsconsignment.com We pay cash for quality bicycles, fly fishing and outdoor gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110.

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Duro-Med raised toilet seat with arms and locking tool.New. 35.00. 208-309-0565. Medical Device Steerable Knee Walker. Like new. Target. $125 Info. 208-309-0565

CLASSIFIED AD PAGES - DEADLINE: NOON ON FRIDAY - CLASSIFIEDS@THEWEEKLYSUN.COM Custom made brown leather, beaver lined, flight jacket. $200 7205801 Generex Generator. 2,000 wat. New. $450. 720-5801. AVONPRODUCTS.-www. youravon.com/beatriz5 PRODUCTOS AVON: Puedes ver los catalogos y hacer tus pedidos en www.youravon.com/beatriz5 Magic cehf built in commercial gas BBQ. $50 OBO. 720-2509 Double half barrel charcoal grill on countertop high stand with expanded metal grill and raised warming rack. $100 721-2558

60 homes for sale

New Listing Custom Built. Single Level, attached 2 car garage, GFA, 3bd/2bath 1500+sf, 1/2 acre yard. $309,000. Sue Radford, Realtor The Realty Advisors of Sun Valley, LLC 208-721-1346 cell. www.sueradford. com $419,000 Home being built now. 2200+SF single level w/ addt’l 400+SF bonus room, 3 Car Garage. A Wow floor plan & finishes. Call now. Sue Radford, Realtor The Realty Advisors of Sun Valley, LLC 208-721-1346 cell. www.sueradford. com Gorgeous architecturally-pleasing unique home. 1.47A 3B/3BA. Sunny with extra garage/ADU? Stone, radiant floors, outdoor patios. Ralston; Penny 208-309-1130 House Ready: 5 acres, Shop w/ Studio Apt. Deep Well, Septic, on county road, 7mi. N.E. Shoshone. 40 miles to Hailey. Reduced 74,500K Call 208-421-3791. Fairfield - 3bd/1ba, big fenced yard, fire pit, 2-car garage, outbuildings, chicken coop, woodstove. On 3 lots in town, walk to bars and restaurants. 1,792 sf, 2-story, propane, city water and sewer. Call 208-329-3109. Owner carry.

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Ketchum - Timbers 3/3 condo plus u/g private garage. Baldy views, walk into town. Highend furnishings/audio, move-in ready. $695,000 Ralston. Penny. 208-309-1130.

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“Snowbirds Wanted” will trade (exchange) free & clear Lake Havasu City, Az condo for Blaine County condo. Equity to be adjusted in escrow. Call Wes 208-544-7050. Spectacular Williams Lake, Salmon, ID 2BR 2BA 120’ lake-front cabin see www.lakehouse.com ad #1418 Hey Golfers!! 16 rounds of golf & 2 massages included w/ luxury 2 BR/ 2 Bath unit on beach in Mexico. Choose between Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun on availability $2900/ week. 788-0752.

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Light Industrial 2,880 sq.ft bldg, residential apt permitted. $329,000. Call Sandra at Sun Valley Real Estate, 208-720-3497. Twin Falls on Blue Lakes next to DL Evans. 1500 sf+, main and basement. New paint/carpet. Sale $350,000 or lease. 425-985-2995. Hailey - River Street. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY to build on 3, 7 or full block plus alley. Zoned H/B. Ralston. Penny 208-309-1130

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Golden Eagle Estate Lot 2.52A Ponds, waterfall, landscaped plus clubhouse amenities! Level and ready to build. Ralston; Penny 208309-1130 ONLY 2 acre lot/Phase II. Allows horses. Gorgeous views, community park and water in Griffin Ranch. $335,000 OBO. 425-985-2995 Mountain acreage. Beautiful views. Exquisite homesites. Close and ac-

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cessible but private. Enjoy forrest, BLM and hunting. Terms avaiable. 602-320-4272; 480586-1861 2 Acre Lot in Griffin Ranch south of Bellevue. Great views, common area on 2 sides. $125,000 Please call 208-788-1290 for more info. 5 AcreCommercial Lot in Mountain Home. Great location, Air Force Road. 350 Feet Frontage. $60,000 Call for more info 208-788-1290 Indian Creek’s most affordable building site, 89,900! Call Sandra Caulkins at Sun Valley Real Estate, 208-720-3497 ONLY 2 acre lot/Phase II., Allows horses. Gorgeous views, community park and water in Griffin Ranch. $335,000 OBO. 425-985-2995. 5 acres Griffin Ranch on bench, great solar potential, large building envelope, fire/irrigation water. $175,000 788-4515. 50% REDUCTION SALE by owner - 2.5 acre lots near Soldier Mountain Resort and Golf Course. Great skiing, underground power and telephone completed in scenic subdivision. $24,500. 720-7828. Hagerman. Vacant lot in North view mature sub-division with own well system. Poor health forces sell. Great neighborhood. Hot springs, Snake River and bird hunting near surrounding area. $29,000, owner consider carry paper. 208-788-2566

77 out of area rental

Great house for rent, Fairfield. 6’ privacy fence. Pets welcome. Reduced rent to $550. Call for info 208727-1708

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Hailey - River Street. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY to build on 3, 7 or full block plus alley. Zoned H/B. Ralston Group Properties Penny 208-309-1130 Twin Falls 181 Blue Lakes next to DL Evans. 1500 sf+, main and basement. New roof, paint, carpet. Sale $350,000/lease 425-985-2995 800 sq. ft. office space, HAILEY, carpeted, small balcony, unfurnished, flexible lease, utilities included. $500/mo. 788-2326 Bellevue Main Street 254 sq-ft to 1193 sq-ft Office/Retail & Fully Operational Bank 2619 Sq-ft, Allstar Properties, Jeff, 578-4412 Ketchum Main Street Office/Retail 1946 sq-ft, Allstar Properties, Jeff 578-4412 PARKER GULCH COMMERCIAL RENTALS - Ketchum Office Club: Lower Level #2-198sf, #4-465sf. Call Scott at 471-0065.

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3 BD/2 BA, Private spot, available now, option to buy 208-720-3157 3 rec./2 baños, Lugar privado, disponible ahora, opción de compra 208-720-3157

81 hailey rentals

Two rooms available in East Hailey Home. $450 plus shared utilities. Or reduced price for helping with dog care. (208) 720-1705.

90 roommate wanted

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

100 garage & yard sales

List Your Yard Sale (20 words or less is always free) ad and get a Yard Sale Kit for only $9.99. Your kit includes 6 bright 11 x 17 signs, 6 bright letter-size signs, 100 price stickers, 10

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balloons, free tip book. What are you waiting for? Get more bang for your buck when you list your ad in The Weekly Sun!

201 horse boarding

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

303 equestrian

Grass hay by the bale. Timothy, Broom and Orchard grasses 7210799 Shoeing & Trimming: Reliable, on time. If you don’t like my work, don’t pay. 208-650-3799 Farrier Service: just trim, no shoeing. Call 435-994-2127 River Sage Stables offers first class horse boarding at an active kid and adult friendly environment, lessons available with ranch horses. Heated indoor arena and many other amenities included. Please contact Katie (208) 788-4844.

400 share the ride

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

5013c charitable exchange

Does your non-profit have a service, product or item that you need or could share with another organization who needs it? List it here for free! Say it in 20 words or less and it’s free! We want to help you spread the word. Just e-mail classifieds@ theweeklysun.com

502 take a class

510 thank you notes

The Hailey/Bellevue Pack 87 Cub scout Bear Den would like to Thank Max and Justin with the Wood River Fire & Rescue Department for their volunteering to tell them about being safe and how to act during several different types of emergencies. the kids were so excited to have “real paramedics” visit them they had a hard time keeping their enthusiasm quiet. Thank you! Thank you for your caring kindness! Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 20-word thank you note, right here. e-mail your ad to classifieds@theweeklysun.com.

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

514 free stuff (really!) Queen Mattress. Good Shape. Free! U Haul. 208-221-1360

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

518 raves

Like something? Don’t keep it to yourself! Say it here in 20 words or less for free. e-mail your ad to classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax it over to 788-4297 by Noon on Mondays.

602 autos under $5,000

l975 MGMidget, Maroon, 28.5m. Great Engine and Gearbox. Inquire 208-309-0565

606 autos $10,000+

PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your automotive needs. Call 208-788-3255

Figure Study Class. Thursdays. Certified Instructor Call 208-3090565. 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.

609 motorhomes

Mechanically good motorhome. Real cheap. Make best offer. Roof and inside need some work. 4811922 or 481-1899.

613 trailers/campers

28 ft. Sprinter 5th Wheeler with tow hitch, $1000, 208-305-0565. Going South for the Winter or Hunting? Really nice 1989 Fleetwood Jamboree Class-C motorhome. 26 ft. on Ford Chassis. All systems in very good condition, many upgrades, sleeps 3 adults, many new items. Must see to appreciate. Located in Hailey at 21 Comet Lane. Price reduced for immediate sale, my lose your gain. Must sell, moving! 720-5801. Priced slashed $5100 or best offer.

614 auto accessories

5 new tires, BF Goodrich, Baja T/A - 37x12.50R17LT - tags still on tread - mounted on rims, axel hole 5 1/8, 8 lug centers 6. 1/2” - 3480 lbs @ psi - 124T M+S load range D - 3/4-1 ton Dodge Ford Chev? 208-948-0011 Hailey. New Mile Marker Hydraulic Winch, - part #75-50050C - powered by power steering pump - rated 10,500 lbs, cable 3/8x100 - 208-948-0011 Hailey 4 tires and steel wheels with OEM hubcaps from a 1999 VW Eurovan 205/65Rl5C. C rated for heavy loads. Great shape and plenty ofread remaining. $400 OBO 720-2509 4 studded snow tires from Toyota Carolla 4x4 Wagon. $100 720-2509

616 boats

8 ft. Avon Inflatable with 4 stroke 2hp Honda outboard. $800. 208309-0565

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506 i need this

Set of four 17” Subaru Rims for 2013 model Forester for 225/55/17 tires, preferably alloy. Call 720-2509 Looking for someone to post some ads for me on Ebay and Craigslist. Please call 481-1899. NEEDED - Aluminum cans - your donation will support new play ground equipment Hailey. Drop donations off at 4051 Glenbrook Dr., Woodside Industrial Park or call Bob 788-0018 for pick-up.

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509 announcements

We pay cash for quality bicycles, fly fishing and outdoor gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110. Are you struggling to make ends meet? Not always enough to pay the bills and buy groceries? The Hunger Coalition is here to help. Hundreds of local families individuals have food on their table and some relief from the daily struggle. Confidential. Welcoming. Supportive. There is no reason to face hunger alone. Call 788-0121 Monday - Thursday or find out more at www.thehungercoalition. org. Have an announcement you’d like to share? Send someone wishes for their special occasion, or list events for your businesses, etc. Say it here in 20 words or less for FREE! E-mail classifieds@theweeklysun.com or fax 788-4297.

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Hailey Chamber Annual Meeting

Hailey Chamber President Debra Hal, announced plans for an annual meeting on Feb. 4. The 8 a.m. breakfast meeting will be held at the Blaine County Community Campus and tickets may be obtained by contacting the Chamber office at 208-788-3484. This annual meeting is the first of four planned quarterly meetings for Chamber members. Included in the meeting will be a recap of Chamber activities in 2014 and a presentation on Silver Creek High School’s “Big Picture Learning Program” by principal Mike Glenn and teacher Adam Porth. The main component of every student’s education, according to the educators, is Learning Through Internship, or LTI. In LTI, the student completes a project that benefits the student and the mentor at the internship site, typically a local business or agency. For more information, visit www.haileyidaho.com.

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Daniel Pink Partners With Blaine County Daniel Pink, award-winning author, TED Talk speaker and television personality, will kick off a strategic plan for the Blaine County School District. His lecture, titled “Creating a Culture of Innovation,” will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater in the Community Campus, Hailey. In this lecture, Pink will discuss why innovation is a top concern of organizations around the world and why it is critical to create a culture of improvement. In an entertaining and provocative presentation, Pink will show audiences how to start building that culture in public education and in the local community. He will explain which environments promote innovation—and those that are toxic to it. For more, contact the Blaine County School District by visiting www.blaineschools.org.

Community Library Celebrates 60th Anniversary 2015 marks The Community Library’s 60th anniversary, beginning with Founders Day on Wednesday, Jan. 14. On this day in 1955, 17 women from Sun Valley and Ketchum collaborated to start a library so the community would have access to vibrant books.

As part of the anniversary year, the Library is engaged in a collective programming initiative around the theme “The West Where We Are.” Community members are encouraged to participate in a free reading series focused on the American West, share their own book reviews, visit the museum and attend some special programs around this theme. “ ‘The West Where We Are’ theme provides an opportunity for the Library to reflect on its core identity and to promote a sense of place for the community as a whole,” Executive Director Jenny Emery Davidson said. Commemorate and honor this special year for the Library with the rest of the community. For more information on activities included in the celebration, please call 208-726-3493, ext. 123.

Grand Opening Of The Windermere Loft Windermere Real Estate/Sun Valley LLC is pleased to announce the opening of the Windermere Loft, located at 491 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum. An opening reception will be held this Friday, Jan. 16 from 4-8 p.m. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. Windermere becomes the third tenant in the building, which is owned by the Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency. The anchor tenant in the building is Starbucks Coffee. The Loft is located on the second floor and will be staffed daily by a licensed Windermere agent with extensive knowledge regarding real estate in the Wood River Valley. Friends and clients are invited to stop by and enjoy a relaxed living room atmosphere. For more information, call Windermere Real Estate at 208-622-2700.

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