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Education News School District Makes Changes To Calendar

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Health News ‘Strategy 2020’: Hospital Discusses Long-term Initiative

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Arts News Symphony To Host Inaugural Winter Fest

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Mayor Unveils New ‘Welcome To Hailey’ Sign A press release from the City of Hailey announced that Mayor Fritz Haemmerle will unveil the newest “Welcome to Hailey” sign at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20. The sign, evocative of an actual 1950s’ local billboard, “Welcome to Hailey, The Friendliest City,” has been designed to greet travellers coming from Friedman Memorial Airport and Atlantic Aviation.

Designed by Andy Hawley, of Hawley Graphics, with metal fabrication assistance

by Dave Swaner, of D Swaner Welding, the iconic metal-backed sign features back-lit letters set in a historic type and the outline of Hailey’s Carbonate Mountain skyline.

Materials and design are complementary with the “Welcome to Hailey” sign located along Highway 75 near Fox Acres Road. The sign will be located in the public right-ofway adjacent to Ferguson Plumbing, at the corner of Aviation Drive and Jetstar Lane.

More Terrain Opening At Sun Valley Resort This Weekend Skiers and riders will have even more options at Sun Valley Resort this weekend, according to a press release from Sun Valley Resort, as the Seattle Ridge area of Bald Mountain is on tap to open this Saturday.

The Seattle Ridge and Cold Springs chairlifts will be operating, along with the runs of Leigh Lane, Mid-Broadway, Lower Broadway, Gretchen’s Gold, Muffy’s Medals, Christin’s Silver and Gun Tower Lane. Seattle Ridge Day Lodge will also be opening for the season.

The public is invited to attend the official ‘grand reopening celebration’ of the Warm Springs Day Lodge at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22, for the ribbon-cutting and hot chocolate chip cookies.

Improvements include expanded seating, an enhanced layout, and a moun-

tain-view bar with 18 stools and regional craft beers on tap. A new Konditorei Warm Springs will serve the organically grown, locally roasted coffee and housemade pastries that are local favorites.

Sawtooth Avalanche Center Begins Publishing Backcountry Avalanche Forecasts For The Season After beginning daily backcountry avalanche forecasts last year in late-November, the start to the 2018-19 winter has seemed especially slow.

The Sawtooth Avalanche Center announced in their season opener that most mountain weather stations in our region are reporting a snowpack that is 50-60 percent of average, and there is barely enough snow for reasonable backcountry travel on skis, snowshoes or snowmachines.

Several winter storms are forecast to impact our area, and the expected snowfall should open up more terrain for winter backcountry recreation.

Daily backcountry avalanche forecasts are available now at sawtoothavalanche. com. Forecasts are issued each morning by 7:30 and are available on the website as well as by email subscription.

On weekday mornings, you can also tune into KECH 95.3 FM or KDPI 88.5 FM to hear a quick summary of the current avalanche conditions. The Sawtooth National Forest Facebook page (@sawtoothnationalforest) has daily updates, as well. Longtime avalanche center partner The Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center also posts conditions and events information on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@ or # sawtoothavy).

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THE BEST PLACE FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING NEEDS Rounding up the holidays in the Wood River Valley, from concerts to skating. For a story, see page 16. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Co.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Middle School Choice: Hemingway STEAM And Wood River Middle School Hold Open Houses For Parents And Students Blaine County School District will now offer a choice when it comes to middle school, according a press release from the district.

Parents can now choose between Ernest Hemingway STEAM School in Ketchum and Wood River Middle School in Hailey.

Starting in the 2019-20 school year, Hemingway’s STEAM School will add eighth grade along with the education integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. The school offers elective courses and world languages.

WRMS already offers a well-rounded curriculum that includes world languages and dual immersion. Elective courses and extracurriculars include art, music, technology and athletics. Transportation is provided for middle school students living in Ketchum, Hailey and Bellevue for both middle schools.

Parent and student open houses will take place at Hemingway from 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15, and at WRMS from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16.

A tour with the Hemingway principal is available every Friday in January from 1-1:45 p.m.

For more information, visit blaineschools.org.

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daho Power has reached an agreement with the states of Idaho and Oregon that will increase the number of spring Chinook salmon the company releases each year while also funding additional research and water-quality improvements in Hells Canyon over the next 20 years.

The proposed agreement enables the company to move forward in the process of obtaining a new long-term federal license for its three hydroelectric projects in Hells Canyon.

Hells Canyon is a 10-milewide canyon located along the border of eastern Oregon, eastern Washington and western Idaho. Idaho Power’s three hydroelectric projects on the Idaho-Oregon border, Brownlee, Oxbow and Hells Canyon dams, are collectively known as the Hells Canyon Complex. The Hells Canyon Complex generates about 70 percent of the hydroelectric power that Idaho Power provides to its customers and is a critical resource for keeping electricity prices low while reliably delivering clean, renewable energy.

Idaho Power’s federal license for the Hells Canyon Complex expired in 2005 and, since then, the company has operated its projects under a series of yearly licenses while working toward a new long-term license.

“We’ve been working on relicensing the Hells Canyon Complex for quite some time,” said Brett Dumas, director of environmental affairs for Idaho Power. “The hangup has been to get state water quality certifications from Idaho and Oregon.”

Oregon and Idaho differ in terms of fish passage issues but the recent agreement finally found common ground between the two states.

That difference has popped up in what each state requires for Idaho Power to receive water-quality certifications. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act stipulates that both states must certify, but can have different qualifications.

“In Oregon’s last certification, they required fish passage and Idaho does not allow that,” Dumas said. “Our increase of hatchery production of fish is a mitigation for Oregon being willing to take that fish passage out of their Section 401 requirements.”

Part of the agreement will

Brett Dumas, director of environmental affairs, Idaho Power. Photo courtesy of Idaho Power

An aerial view of Hells Canyon Dam. Photo courtesy of Idaho Power

result in boosting production at Idaho Power’s Rapid River Hatchery from the current 3.2 million juvenile fish to 4 million. This is in addition to the more than $400 million already proposed through the company’s Snake River Stewardship Program, a basin-wide water-quality improvement plan.

“Now both the Snake River Stewardship Program and the Rapid River Hatchery expansion will be part of our Section 401 water-quality certification,” Dumas explained. “The Snake River Stewardship Program is the largest component of our Section 401. This settlement is just a small piece to resolve the issue around fish reintroduction.”

Under terms of the proposed settlement, Idaho Power will spend around $20 million over 20 years boosting salmon production, water quality and stream improvements, and research.

Already the company conducts extremely thorough research on bull trout, sturgeon, steelhead, salmon, weeds, recreational use, water-quality parameters, algae production, and resident fish like small-mouth bass. New research will be conducted as part of this agreement on adult hatchery fish that will be put in Pine Creek, an Oregon tributary of the Snake River that flows into Hells Canyon Dam in Oregon. Biologists will monitor the adult use, their spawning and their reproductive success.

“The idea is that, through the 20 years, we’ll collect enough data for states to evaluate whether they think natural reintroduction of these species is scientifically justifiable or not,” Dumas said.

The agreement is included with each state’s draft water-quality certification, which will now go through the public review process where public comment will be taken into account. A final water-quality certification will most likely be used by June of 2019. Then the process goes to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which Idaho Power estimates will issue the federal license no earlier than 2022 tws

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES NEW SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR NEXT THREE YEARS

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BY HAYDEN SEDER

he Blaine County School District Board of Trustees recently approved a new threeyear calendar to take effect in the 20192020 school year. After much input on two different options, the board voted to change the school year start date to Aug. 19 and end May 22. This is a significant change from the 2018-2019 school year starting Aug. 28-June 6.

A calendar committee met seven times over the course of 10 months to develop the calendar options for the next three years. The committee was comprised of educators from each school in the district as well as parents and community members. It used seven guiding principles provided by the board to guide the options they drafted.

Those principles were to maximize student learning by providing significant stretches of uninterrupted weeks for learning and teaching; maximize student attendance to support student learning; propose a calendar that provides support for the board’s priority of closing the achievement gap; propose a calendar that supports student participation in a wide range of school-related activities, including competitions, extracurricular programs, dual-credit opportunities, etc.; ensure that the calendar meets the Idaho Statutes, including 33-1009 and 33-512; and, finally, to recognize the importance of professional development for staff. The calendar will be done in a three-year cycle.

With these guidelines in mind, the committee developed two calendar options and shared a survey, which got 1,757 responses.

The first option, which was ultimately voted on, had school year dates of Aug. 19-May 22, and the second option a later start with dates of Aug. 26May 29.

One calendar would enable the first semester to

be completed before winter break and the other would be more similar to the current calendar, with the first semester ending after the winter break.

The survey indicated an overall preference for option two, with a later start date. A total of 486 school staff members completed the survey and were split 50/50 between the options. While students preferred option one, parents preferred option two, and community members preferred option one.

The two options were developed by looking at calendar patterns that resulted in good attendance or poor attendance. The committee also discussed the possibility of lengthening the school day in order to shorten the school year while still meeting state statute requirements for instructional time.

The two options were reviewed by the committee and staff multiple times to ensure that they provided slightly more than the number of instructional minutes required by the state (a slight overage provides flexibility for snow days, etc.) and aligned with the master agreement of 185 working days for certificated staff. The calendars were also reviewed for number of short weeks, alignment of parent-teacher conferences, and opportunities for professional development for staff.

The board voted at a Dec. 11 meeting for option one. Many parents of students in the Blaine County School District have expressed outrage at the option that was chosen and have started circulating petitions on Facebook.

“The survey was intended to provide feedback on the options—it was not a vote,” said Heather Crocker, spokesperson for the Blaine County School District. “The Trustees are the ones who vote on the calendar and they have many factors to consider, including their focus on closing the achievement gap for students."

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14th Annual Lighting Of Luminaries The 14th annual Lighting of Luminaries to benefit The Hunger Coalition will be held Sunday, Dec. 23.

Luminary bags sell for $1 each and are sold in batches of five, 10 and 20.

Luminaries are available at 620 Kintail Drive in Hailey’s Northridge subdivision or by calling Lee Dabney at (208) 578-0861. Participants are welcome to put as many luminaries as they want outside their homes on the street.

Sun Valley Opera Winter Gala With Kate Aldrich

Kick off the New Year with The Sparkling Winter Gala at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum, Friday, Dec. 28.

Internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Kate Aldrich stars in this evening of magical music.

Aldrich began her professional career at the Arena di Verona where, in 2000, she made her début as Preziosilla in “La forza del destino” and in the following season sang Fenena in “Nebucco.”

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its outstanding work on the Lost River Museum.

Given annually by the Idaho Humanities Council and Idaho State Historical Society, the Sister Alfreda recognition includes a $10,000 award to be used by the awarded museum, historical society, or interpretive organization to continue its educational efforts.

Mackay’s Lost River Museum, operated by the South Custer County Historical Society, opened its doors in 2017. The museum houses a collection of unique items donated by the Mackay community and Lost River Valley residents.

The museum and collection of historical artifacts truly displays the history, essence and spirit of this small community. A local story is revealed through each and every display. Themed display areas include: farming and ranching, the Mackay branch railroad, Mackay’s movie history, early Mackay businesses, homestead cabins and artifacts, and an extensive local history reference book collection.

The award is named for Sister Alfreda Elsensohn, who founded the Historical Museum at St. Gertrude in the 1930s. Sister Alfreda, one of Idaho’s outstanding historians, sought to collect, preserve, and interpret artifacts from Idaho County and the surrounding area to better educate the public. It is her vision of Idaho museums as exciting, interactive and educational institutions that the award seeks to recognize by honoring one outstanding Idaho museum each year.

Blaine County School District announced in a press release that the Hailey Elementary Blaine County Bots Robotics Team, The Space Narwhals, brought home two trophies from their state tournament qualifier on Dec. 8 at the First LEGO League Tournament in Twin Falls.

The team, fifth-graders Tessa Peck, Rowan Star, Marlowe Bradley, Story Sharp and Karsen Miller, and fourth-graders Tyler Langbehn and Luca Raziano, earned first place in the Robot Performance Award with the high score of the tournament and were also presented the overall Champions Award for their combined scores in the different disciplines of the tournament.

They were the first-place team out of eight teams that qualified to move on to the state championship on Jan. 12. Team coaches include parent volunteers Jaime Sharp, Jessica Miller and Hailey Elementary Technology and Design teacher Vic Morales.

South Custer Historical Society, Lost River Museum Receives State’s Highest Honor For Museums, Historical Societies And Interpretive Organizations

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ST. LUKE’S PROMOTES STRATEGY 2020

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t. Luke’s hospital network began a journey three years ago to change the way it handles patient care. The problems of unaffordable healthcare, lack of communication between healthcare providers and access to good healthcare, resulted in St. Luke’s long-term plan.

Strategy 2020 was created to lower the cost of care while simultaneously improving the quality.

The new plan, expected to be implemented by 2020, will be completely patient-centered, whether in hospitals and clinics or at home, and will increase communication with the patient as Carmen Jacobsen, well as among all of an individual’s healthcare chief operating officer/chief nursing providers. It is designed to ensure that a patient’s officer, St. Luke’s. care team stays connected and up-to-date on Photo courtesy of that patient’s care.

St. Luke’s “Our strategy is rooted in recognizing that the cost of healthcare and the rate it’s rising is unsustainable,” said Mike Fenello, previously the site administrator of St. Luke’s Magic Valley but now the vice president of population health under the new Strategy 2020.

“We feel like the government is not going to be able to solve that problem,” Fenello said. “The strategy has been to transform our business model so that it enables the transformation of our clinical model.”

One of the ways the business model will change with Strategy 2020 is the payment mechanism; once a pay-for-service structure, St. Luke’s will switch to a pay-for-value system where St. Luke’s receives a lump sum (through insurance providers or Medicare) and then is accountable for the quality of care for that individual as well as the total cost of care.

To better understand, Fenello provided an example of a patient described to him by a colleague at another health system.

A woman came in and was hospitalized and diagnosed with diabetes. For the next year, this woman ended up coming back to the hospital about twice a week. After a year, the hospital staff finally figured out that when she was sent home the first time, she got the insulin, but it said on the box to keep refrigerated. She didn’t have a refrigerator so she never bothered to get the medication again.

Strategy 2020 hopes to ensure that there is enough communication with the patient and the potential for home visits and care that this kind of example never happens again.

“We want to stay connected with patients in a way that we would know she didn’t have a fridge,” said Fenello. “If we got the lump sum, we can choose what to do with that money and if that means diverting money to keep that patient healthy at home and buying her a fridge, that’s what we’ll do.”

More important than using that lump sum to, as in this instance, buy someone a refrigerator, is the ability to stay connected to a patient daily.

In the last few years, since the start of Strategy 2020, several pilot programs were tested, including a remote patient monitoring system where caretakers can help patients stay home while regulating and managing their complex medical problems.

Patients instead are armed at home with a kit, including an iPad, a scale, blood pressure cuff, and other tools that allow for monitoring blood sugar and heart rate. The information is conveyed back to a group of nurses whose job it is to stay connected with their patients in their home setting.

If something like a high blood pressure reading goes off, the nurses will detect that and connect with the patient and, if need be, go to that patient’s home.

By identifying problems before they get out of hand, this type of program can lower costs for patients who would usually end up in the emergency department or getting hospitalized, the highest-cost entry points into the healthcare system.

Another part of Strategy 2020 is putting behavioral health team members in St. Luke’s physician clinics.

“Behavioral health problems are one of the most challenging issues to solve but also an underlying issue that drives up the cost of healthcare,” said Fenello.

St. Luke’s has reorganized internally as part of Strategy 2020, particularly at the site level.

Across the eight hospitals in the St. Luke’s system, the role of site administrator was eradicated and replaced by a combined chief operating officer/chief nursing officer. Former chief nursing officer Carmen Jacobsen has taken on that role at St. Luke’s Wood River.

“We felt it was important to have a site leader who lives locally, is connected locally, can focus on the deployment of what we’ve learned and want implemented while also having a clinical background and being an executive leader with an operational background,” said Fenello.

Fenello also had a change in role, going from site administrator of St. Luke’s Magic Valley to sharing the title of vice president of population health with two other people within the St. Luke’s system.

With most of the pilot program work already done, the St. Luke’s system is now working to bring the new programs and methods to scale in an effective way that can be broadly deployed in each of the St. Luke’s communities. tws

Light on the Mountains Center for Spiritual Living Christmas Eve Candle Lighting Service Monday, December 24th, 7:00 PM Our trans-denominational service will include Christmas messages

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by Denise Simone and holiday music with special guest vocalists directed by R.L. Rowsey.

Burning Bowl Ceremony for the New Year Sunday, January 6th, 9:30 AM Release the old and set intentions for the New Year through a guided visualization and special Burning Bowl Ceremony. A Oneness Meditation Blessing will be offered after the service.

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Blaine County is considering revisions to the Floodplain Overlay and Riparian Setback Districts and now is the time to provide input!

The Blaine County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing upstairs in the Old County Courthouse located at 206 First Ave. So. in Hailey, on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. Proposed amendments are available at the Land Use Office in the County Annex Building and on the Blaine County website www.blainecounty.org in the Land Use Department page under Agendas & Materials. Public comment may be mailed to 219 1st Ave. South Ste. 208, Hailey, ID 83333 or emailed to pzcounter@co.blaine.id.us no later than December 27, 2018 for adequate consideration. For questions, call 208-788-5570.

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WRMS Students To Sponsor Food And Toy Drive The sixth-grade leadership at Wood River Middle School is starting a toy and food drive to benefit local families, according to the school’s leadership teacher, Melanie Schrader.

The drive aims to help financially strapped families by providing food and gifts, including toys, sports equipment and/or art supplies, this Christmas.

The WRMS leadership students are collecting donations in person at Hailey Atkinsons’ Market from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, and from 12-3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22.

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NEWS ARTS

SUN VALLEY SUMMER SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL WINTER FESTIVAL

Maestro Alasdair Neale, music director for 24 years, keeps the artists and repertoire details secret but releases a few teasers

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BY EMILEE MAE STRUSS

he Argyros Performing Arts Center will warm up this winter with classical music performed at the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s Inaugural Winter Festival. Public performances will take place on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23.

Curator and host, the symphony’s maestro, Alasdair Neale, is keeping details of the event a secret.

“I want there to be an element of surprise,” Neale said during a phone interview. “What I can say about it is that there will be a vast range of musical experience from 900 years of music and there will be tremendous variety.”

Fifteen classical musicians from outside of Idaho will gather for the festival, their names and repertoire announced from the stage. That repertoire, Neale shared, will be unlike any other previously seen performance, and will, in part, have a nightclub feel.

“I’m excited to bring more music and things that I think many people will be experiencing for the first time,” Neale said. “It will not be a typical concert format.”

The Winter Festival will commence with an invite-only “Friends and Family” night on Feb. 21. The week also includes several educational opportunities for youth. Musicians and guest artists will work with students from the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s School of Music in partnership with the Blaine County School District. The events will include

classroom visits, a private concert with open discussion and a session focused on technology.

Under the direction of Neale, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony is now the largest privately funded, free-admission symphony in America.

Dr. Carl Eberl and his wife Julianne founded the symphony in 1985 as the Elkhorn Music Festival. Neale took over in 1995 as the music director and grew the orchestra to more than 100 musicians.

The symphony, as its name demonstrates, is typically performed at the Sun Valley Pavilion in Sun Valley during the warmth of summer. With the new Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum, the symphony is able to expand programming throughout the year.

And while Neale said it’s too early to suggest a name change, “We are happy to expand our presence in the Valley and are thrilled to have a [new] venue.”

With 24 years behind him, Neale attributed the symphony’s growth and success to the community’s consistent generosity.

“We rely on private donations time and time again,” Neale said. “People have gone above and beyond to support all of the artistic initiatives.”

The new performing arts venue gives Neale a suitable sound system, flexible acoustics and an array of staging options to offer the public.

“I hope, at the very least,” Neale said, “that people will have something to talk about over dinner [after the performanc-

Maestro Alasdair Neale attributes his success in making SVSS the largest privately funded, free-admission symphony in America to “community generosity.” Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Summer Symphony

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To reserve seats for the Winter Festival, or to get more information about the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, visit svsummersymphony.org. Concert reservations will be available starting Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Admission is free; however, reserving seats on their website is suggested.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for gener-

al admission and the performances begin at 6:30 p.m., ending at 8:45 p.m. There is a limit of two seats per household and a few of the rush seats will be released at 6 p.m.

The Argyros Performing Arts Center is located at 120 S. Main St., Ketchum. tws

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Blaine County held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Adams Gulch Bridge on Monday morning, Dec. 17. From left to right: Erik Wolf, Wadsworth Brothers Construction; Larry Schoen, Blaine County commissioner; Angenie McCleary, Blaine County commissioner; Lan Smith, local highway technical assistance council; Jacob Greenberg, Blaine County commissioner; and Steve Thompson, Blaine County Road and Bridge manager. Photo courtesy of Blaine County

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nd the Sun Valley Board of Realtors have teamed up to collect several holiday toy donations for children. These gifts will Holiday Baskets program, which provides donations to Blaine County families in need during the holidays. In past years, amilies have been served by the Holiday Baskets program, thanks to the local community’s generosity. Photo courtesy of

alm Tree” by Luanne Mandeville. Photo taken on Thursday, Dec. 13, from the top of Bald Mountain, looking northwest, Springs run.

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Police Warn About New Netflix Scam

Police are warning people about a new scam where someone posing as Netflix emails to steal the recipient’s personal information. The email claims the user’s account is on hold because Netflix is having trouble with billing information and then invites the user to click on a link to update their payment method, according to a screenshot shared with police in Solon, Ohio.

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Homegrown Film Festival Presented By Friends Of The Sawtooth Avalanche Center

The Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and title sponsor Black Diamond are teaming up to present the 2nd Annual Homegrown Film Festival.

The festival will benefit the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and celebrate phenomenal local athletes and filmmakers. This popular event will show for one night only and was sold out in advance last year.

Tickets are $15 for Blaine County students and $20 for adults.

Tickets are on sale in Ketchum at Backwoods Mountain Sports and The Elephant’s Perch, Sturtevants in Hailey and online at the argyros.org.

Films begin at 7 p.m.

Winter Tracking Workshops With ERC

Join the Environmental Resource Center (ERC) and longtime Wood River Valley resident and tracking extraordinaire Ann Christensen for a winter tracking workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29.

Christensen begins each program at the ERC office, introducing participants to local winter animals, their life histories and winter adaptations while laying out some basics about tracking.

Participants then head outside on a snowshoe tracking adventure through the fields and woods north of town.

Christensen, who studied with the famous tracker and author James Halfpenny, has been introducing residents and visitors to the secret stories left in the snow for decades. Bring snowshoes, warm clothes, water, and your curiosity.

There is a suggested donation of $10/ERC members and $20/ nonmembers. Space is limited, so register early.

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The Sage School Fence Removal Team. Photo courtesy of Wood River Land Trust

LOCAL STUDENTS STEP UP TO HELP WILDLIFE AND DOGS

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team of eighth and ninth graders at The Sage School in Hailey recently teamed up with the Wood River Land Trust (WRLT) to help remove old barbed-wire fencing found throughout the region that endangers wildlife and dogs.

After seeing so much old fencing in the Valley, the group reached out to the Land Trust to see if there were any places they could help remove these dangers. The WRLT suggested the group tackle the newly opened Quigley Canyon easement, which is littered with barbed wire that challenges and even harms wildlife like deer and elk and the occasional dog out for a walk with its owner.

Earlier this fall, The Sage School Fence Removal Team began to tackle this major project.

Once a week, the students have been going out in the sun or snow to remove hundreds of yards of barbed wire.

The students have found the labor-intensive work to be not only impactful, but rewarding.

“It is strangely satisfying, and you know what you’re doing is for a good cause,” said ninth-grader Maddox Nickum.

“It’s really fun,” said ninth-grader Lila Fenn. “You feel kind of powerful and you sure know you’re making a difference for migrating animals crossing the Valley floor.”

“I loved the teamwork and seeing that we’re making definite progress,” said ninth-grader Nora Blamires.

The work has included using lopers to clear sagebrush from buried wire, wire cutters to remove the long strands between fenceposts, and nippers to untwist the loops that wrap the wires to the vertical posts.

“It’s terrific what the students are doing,” said Jim Keating of the Blaine County Recreation District, one of the partners involved in the Quigley Canyon easement.

“It’s inspiring.”

While the work on the ground will slow down during the winter months, the team will use this time to plan for more community involvement once the snow starts melting.

They are planning weekly Business Volunteer Days and will also hold a Community Barbed Wire Removal Day late next spring, as well. They have been recycling much of the old barbed-wire fencing into wreaths that will be given to those who help support this important mission.

“We’re really excited about this project and its possibilities,” said Cameron Packer, stewardship coordinator for the WRLT. “We’re very impressed with this team of students for making this happen. They’re making a big and positive impact.”

To find out more about the project, contact the Wood River Land Trust at (208) 788-3947 or Nancy Linscott at The Sage School at (208) 788-0120. tws

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NEWS CRIME & COURTS

SENTENCING HEARING REVEALS VICTIM REQUESTED CHARGE REDUCTION FROM FELONY RAPE TO MISDEMEANOR SEXUAL BATTERY

BY BRENNAN REGO

Editor’s Note: This is a follow-up to a story that appeared in the Dec. 12 issue of The Weekly Sun, titled “Hailey Man Sentenced In Sexual Battery Case.” In that story, The Weekly Sun was unable to answer why the Blaine County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office agreed to a plea deal with Marco Antonio Martinez-Reyes in which his charge was reduced from felony rape to misdemeanor sexual battery. This story answers that question.

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19-yearold Hailey man charged with misdemeanor sexual battery for an incident involving a 16-year-old girl at the Carey hot springs in January, 2018, was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 3, in Blaine County Magistrate Court. Marco Antonio Martinez-Reyes was originally arrested by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office on Jan. 14, 2018, under one count of felony rape; however, in August, he struck a plea agreement with the Blaine County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to reduce the charge.

A recording of the sentencing hearing, which was combined with the change of plea hearing, indicates why the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office was willing to make the deal.

“I had spoken with the victim,” Blaine County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Matt Fredback said at the hearing. “She chose this way to resolve the case. She’s on board and thought this was better than the alternative, which is letting it go to trial.”

The victim had gone to the hot springs on the night of January 13 with some female friends, Martinez-Reyes and the victim’s uncle, according to police reports included in court documents. Both Fredback and defense attorney Douglas Nelson said at the hearing that the group was drinking heavily and that both the victim and Martinez-Reyes had also used marijuana. Nelson said at the hearing that, according to one of the victim’s female friends, at some point, Martinez-Reyes and the victim became separated from the rest of the group by about 20 feet. At some point after that, the victim came running back to the group “in distress,” according to Fredback.

“She went to her uncle saying she’d been hurt,” Fredback said at the hearing.

The following morning, they reported the incident to the sheriff’s office. Martinez-Reyes was arrested that same day on a felony rape charge.

At the hearing, Fredback said he agreed to the plea agreement in August for a few reasons. First, he saw difficulties because of the victim’s and Martinez-Reyes’ proximity to the rest of the group during the incident.

“They should have, or could have, seen what was going on,” he said.

He said he was also “troubled” by the type of sexual contact that was alleged and the fact that there was “a lot” of it. Some of it appeared to him to require participation from both parties, he said.

“There were some witnesses who said that Mr. Martinez and the victim were sort

of flirting leading up to this point,” he said.

Nelson said at the hearing that the female friend approached Martinez-Reyes and the victim at some point while they were away from the group and saw the victim “kissing on” Martinez-Reyes, that she was “all over him” and that “she told him if he was good” she would perform oral sex on him. Nelson said the friend then left the two alone because things were getting “hot and heavy” between Martinez-Reyes and the victim.

However, Fredback said at the hearing that regardless of whether things began consensually, they did not end that way.

“There’s no doubt that whatever happened back there in the dark away from everybody else was traumatic and serious enough where, when it ended, she came flying out of the hot springs, crying, screaming, and I think everyone there knew that something had seriously happened to her,” he said. “For me, there’s no doubt that there was absolutely a sexual battery.“ Fredback also said that alcohol was a “serious component” in the crime, but that just because someone is drunk does not automatically lead that person to batter a young female.

“Any time anybody forces themselves on a young female in a sexual nature is about as serious a battery as there is,” he said. “It needs to be sent home to him and to others that that kind of behavior is just not going to be tolerated.”

He added that the amount of time the case has taken to resolve has also made things frustrating, “particularly on the victim’s part.”

The maximum penalty for sexual battery is one year in prison and a fine of up to $2,000. Fredback requested at the hearing that Martinez-Reyes be sentenced to 90 days in jail, two years probation, a no contact order between the defendant and the victim, and that the court ensure the defendant stays sober.

Nelson argued that jail time has diminishing returns after about two weeks and maintained that, had the case gone to trial, Martinez-Reyes would have been deemed innocent by a jury.

Magistrate Judge Jennifer Haemmerle sentenced Martinez-Reyes to 360 days in jail, with 319 suspended and six days credit for time served—totaling 41 days, with 35 more to serve. Martinez-Reyes is eligible for work release after serving 14 more days.

The court also ordered him not to have unsupervised contact with females under the age of 18, except relatives, and ordered him to have no contact with the victim.

The court fined Martinez-Reyes $2,000, with $1,500 suspended, and ordered him to pay court costs of $457.50. He must also complete 24 months of supervised probation, including classes for substance abuse and mental health, abstain from alcohol and controlled substances not prescribed by a physician and not be in physical control of a vehicle after having consumed any alcohol or controlled substances.

“I apologize,” Martinez-Reyes said at the close of the hearing. “Especially for my drinking.” tws

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COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR DECEMBER 19 - 25, FROM PICABO ANGLER

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wintry mix of weather is upon us this week.

Slightly warmer days and some clouds should really kick the big Midge hatches into gear.

If you haven’t fished rising fish on the Big Wood in the winter, this would be a great week to get out there and look for them.

Finding rising fish under these weather conditions is a matter of walking the river, and moving slowly. The rise form to the Midge is often subtle, but the fish should be podded up while they dine off of the surface.

Try to fish Griffith’s Gnats with Trailing Shuck patterns in two-fly combos. If you aren’t able to find rising fish, or you’ve started before or after the hatch, then try Streamer fishing. Large olive-colored Streamers are deadly in the winter. Fish these flies while staying on the move.

Start at the top of the run. Fish across and downstream, retrieving the fly on a tight line. After every few casts, take a few steps downriver. Do this from the top of the run to the bottom.

Streamer fishing is also a great way to locate fish in the winter if they aren’t showing themselves. Fish will group up in the winter, so if you catch one in a small area, there are probably more. If you want to know where to go looking for rising fish when the Midge hatch is on, Streamers are a great way to prospect and learn where the winter holding water is throughout the Valley and throughout the individual runs.

Silver Creek is the place to be if you want to fish Streamers. The river remains open for catch-and-release fishing north (downstream) of the Highway 20 bridge. Fishing unweighted Streamers can be as visual as fishing dry flies, and the Creek is one of the best places to watch fish chase Streamers across the current!

There should be a few more anglers appearing on the water over the holidays. If you want more solitude, then try to branch out to other area rivers. The South Fork of the Boise can have decent Midge hatches, as well as the Lower Lost River.

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BY FRAN JEWELL

his past week I had a very disturbing incident happen to my puppy, Cloud, and me, in Ketchum Town Square.

I have avoided taking Cloud to Ketchum to work on distractions with his obedience training because it was so busy and hot all summer. This week seemed perfect, since it was quiet before our holiday visitors arrive. As a puppy, too, many folks at one time could be overwhelming for Cloud.

I was sitting on one of the benches near the ice cream shop doing some “attention” work with Cloud and letting him hear and see the sounds of the town when a car pulled up and parked close to us. A dog came out of the car with a leash on but that was not attached to its owner. Cloud barked once. I told him to sit next to me, which he did.

The dog came flying over to Cloud and postured him with its teeth barred and a very hard eye.

The loose dog was within about 2 feet of my face and leaning over my knees to get closer to Cloud.

Cloud continued to stay on my right. He never barked again, didn’t growl, but sat there motionless. In an attempt to stop the confrontation, I thought breaking the eye contact would be best, so I told Cloud to “down,” which he did without hesitation.

From the loose dog owner’s point of view, he could see nothing other than his dog had run up to Cloud. The other dog had a jacket on so there was no way to see hackles. There was no way for

the owner to see the face of this dog with his hard, aggressive eye or his teeth barred, nor could he hear the deep growl from his dog at that distance. I, on the other hand, had his dog’s face within inches of my face where I would be in the line of fire if his dog had decided to attack Cloud.

Cloud’s action diffused the situation when the eye contact was broken. Just at that moment, the loose dog’s owner called his dog and, fortunately, the dog responded by leaving.

While I understand the loose dog owner’s point of view, I cannot excuse the fact that the dog was allowed to run over to Cloud in the first place. I am sure that, from the owner’s point of view, he had no idea exactly how aggressive this incident was and the potential behind it. Cloud, being less than a year old, could have been emotionally scarred for life if he had been attacked. The first year for a dog is so critical. An event like this, if it happens during a fear period, could cause irreparable damage and set a pup up to be afraid of other dogs forever.

When a dog runs loose, and you see an interaction from behind, it is common to not see all the body language to properly assess how your dog is responding to other dogs. What you may perceive as friendly may in fact be horribly aggressive for other dogs or even people.

Things to look for from behind are a wide stance from the rear legs. A tail held high, even if it is wagging, can also clue you in that your dog may be trying to posture

Aggression toward a puppy during its first year can be devastating and affect the puppy for the rest of its life. Photo by Fran Jewell

the other dog. A stiff tail held high is even more of a clue as to the level of aggression. A ridged back is another clue. Dogs with hackles are certainly a good clue, but a dog with a jacket or sweater on can lead you to false conclusions.

Regardless of how friendly you think your dog is, any dog can decide he doesn’t like another dog.

Just like with people, not everyone is our best friend. We all have people we are close to, we have acquaintances, and we have those folks we just don’t like. Dogs are the same way. The best way to

handle this is prevention. In public areas, keep your dog on a leash and ATTACHED to you. Let’s keep other dogs safe, especially puppies!

Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, 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.

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BY LESLIE REGO

here is nothing as spicy as the fragrance of a pine tree. The dampness of freshly fallen snow clinging to pine needles brings out the heady aroma. It is a smell of nostalgia, of hours spent hiking in forests in the summertime, hours skiing along winter trails or down Baldy. It is also the smell of Christmas.

A Christmas tradition is to make garlands and wreaths out of long lengths of pine branches. But pine needles have been used historically throughout the seasons. Baskets, dating back 9,000 years, were made with pine needles employing a technique called coiling. The Seminole Indians in North America were one of the first tribes to utilize pine needles in the fabrication of baskets.

These baskets were so tightly woven they could store or carry water.

After the needles were coiled, they were sewn in place with homespun thread, raffia, or linen-like grass. Decorative stitchwork, such as buttonhole, fern, crow’s foot, chain, diamond, or wheat, added to the beauty of the baskets. It is easy to imagine the form of the stitch through the descriptive name.

Pine needles have antiseptic qualities. A poultice made with the needles disinfects cuts and scrapes. A pine needle foot bath can help to prevent fungal infections, or can relieve swollen or throbbing feet.

Pine needles are high in vitamin C, critical for the production of collagen, a protein that keeps the skin smooth. An infusion made with pine needles is highly astringent, thus

Leslie Rego, “From my Sketchbook: Pine Needles,” dip pen and shellac ink, watercolor.

tightening the skin. It can also reduce the size of pores, diminish fine wrinkles, improve acne or, if plastered on the scalp, treat dandruff.

The pine tree has a long and illustrious history in our nation. The pine needle was important medicinally and for household goods. The wood was primary used for shipbuilding, house construction, furniture, and other forms of carpentry.

The aromatic smell of the Christmas tree triggers many nostalgic Christmas moments.

This year I will focus on the pine needle and give it equal reverence in my Christmas bank of memories.

Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com.

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BY BECKY HUTCHINGS

he holiday season is a magical time, but Christmas traditions, decor and celebrations can lead to accidents (or worse) if you’re not careful. Here’s how to keep your family safe and healthy through to the New Year.

1. Your tree is a fire risk—even if it’s fake.

Each holiday season, fire departments respond to an average of 210 Christmas tree fires nationally, reports the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Keep your tree at least 3 feet away from all heat sources (like fireplaces, radiators and heat vents). If you have a real tree, remember to keep it watered; the drier the tree, the more easily it could ignite. Your stand should have a water reservoir that can hold one quart of water per inch of the stem’s diameter.

2. Don’t overdo it on the lights. As much as you may want to cover every inch of your house with twinkle lights, you may have to scale back depending on your outlets. Check the lights’ packaging for the power output and never plug in more than what a power strip or outlet says it can handle. You never want to connect more than three strings of lights in one series.

4. Never toss anything but logs into your fire-

place. Don’t try to burn evergreens or wreaths in a fireplace or woodstove. Greenery and tree needles burn much faster than logs, creating sparks, which can fly into the room or onto the roof. They can also cause a buildup of creosote, a highly flammable compound, in the chimney. And don’t burn wrapping paper, because it can contain metallic materials that could be hazardous to breathe in. Make sure the fire is out and the embers have cooled before you leave the house or go to bed.

Put the ashes in a metal bin that’s at least 25 feet away from the house. Have a professional come out at least once a year to inspect the chimney.

From all of us at the Minidoka Extension Office, I want to wish you all a happy and healthy Christmas!

Becky Hutchings is the FCS/4-H Youth Development Extension Educator for the University of Idaho Cooperative Extension in Minidoka County.

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BY HARRY WEEKES

he human mind is astonishing.

At the end of November I was on what turned out to be a pretty perfect road trip—taking my youngest daughter to and from Bozeman for a hockey tournament. Just outside of Arco, we were on Highway 20 passing the Four Winds Café when I noticed a bump on top of a utility pole. We had already loaded our trip into eBird and were actively logging sightings along the way.

“Ooooh, what is that?” I said in my now characteristic early-warning-system voice. Penelope, it turns out, is a birding ninja. She established this outside of Picabo when she looked north and said, “trumpeter swans,” picking North America’s largest duck out of a sky that was literally the color of trumpeter swans with what I call “Game of Thrones Snow” falling—that snow that is big atmospheric flakes that don’t seem to either accumulate or bother anyone.

Penelope picked up the bird on the pole right away.

Then we shot past it going 70.

“Speckled chest, brown back,” she said.

“What was that?” I asked, at once voicing two things: first, that I didn’t know what it was; and second—and this is the human-mind part—that this bird seemed a bit different, somehow.

Birders often refer to GISS— the General Impression of Size and Shape—that one gets the moment you see a bird (or anything, for that matter). This is that very first sense, that inkling that is much more emotional than intellectual. The goal is to

The prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus) is a medium-large sized falcon of western North America. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikipedia

respond to the part of our brain that identifies something almost instantly. This sense can lead to specifics: “robin,” and the bird is a robin. Or it can be much vaguer: “Hmmm, that is different.”

Zipping by the post, my GISS-dar kicked in. “Should we stop?” My voice was tentative; we had a game to get to.

“Yes.” Remember, Penelope is a ninja.

Big U-turn. Then we were close enough to expand on the markings; pretty uniformly brown, with similarly uniform speckling on a buff chest. And something that looked like tears or even a moustache. Moustache? Wait a minute.

Somehow our minds store vast categories of information that exist like an enormous board of dominoes—disparate, discrete, yet potentially connected by the slightest tipping.

The dominoes: Speckled bird.

Utility pole. Agricultural lands.

Raptor.

Southcentral Idaho.

The tip: Moustache. Birds of prey with moustaches. Falcons

have moustaches.

“It’s a prairie falcon!”

And the bird leaned forward and took off across the field.

Chasing birds can be like chasing your mind—watching your thoughts flit in and out, or your attention wander. It is building up a repertoire of experiences, each with individual significance, and also with the power to become something else. There is immediacy and patience; the known and the unknown; the constant and the fleeting. Reflecting is perhaps one of our greatest mental attributes.

Of course, reflection would, necessarily, have to wait. We had to get to Bozeman.

Harry Weekes is the founder and head of school at The Sage School in Hailey. This is his 47th year in the Wood River Valley, where he lives with his wife Hilary and their three kids—Georgia, Penelope and Simon—a nice little flock.

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ood River High School senior Audra Mary is a 12-year dual-immersion student, a basketball and soccer player, and Model U.N. club participant and an active Every Teen has a Choice (ETC) intern for The Advocates. She is also a member of National Honor Society and carries a 4.25 GPA. Mary entered the dual-immersion program after her brother, Brock. Starting in elementary school, half a student’s classes are taught in English and the other half in Spanish.

“I really took to Spanish,” Mary said. “I really love the language.”

Mary is now fluent and was able to use her skills while she and her family lived in Argentina for a year. She also spent three weeks in Spain with a host family.

Mary will graduate this year having navigated 11 A.P courses while playing on varsity teams for basketball and soccer.

Her freshman year on basketball she described as a “rebuilding year” for the team, because the starting varsity players were very young. She came at soccer with a lot more background, having started playing when she was 5 with the Idaho Storm soccer club, an Idaho Youth Soccer Association affiliated program.

“Soccer has been a huge part of my life since I was little,” Mary said. “And it was a rough senior night for me at the end because we lost in the qualifying game [for State].”

This year, Mary is enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant course, which prepares students for premedical undergraduate courses and gives them an introduction to clinical hours so students graduate high school with some experience to carry them forward.

“Our school does a fantastic job of offering a wide variety of challenging courses,” Mary said.

“And I don’t know if I will go into the medical field, but I’m just seeing if it’s something of interest for me.”

She is also enrolled in A.P. Government, A.P Physics, college English, A.P Statistics, and A.P. Environmental Science.

“I’ve taken honor classes since middle school,” Mary said. “And they [Blaine County School District] did a really good job with that transition into high school for A.P. courses.”

Mary said that taking honor and advanced placement courses, as well as playing multiple sports, has taught her the importance of scheduling and prioritizing. She spends a lot of bus rides to and from away games studying for tests and chipping away at homework.

She also has found a niche of interest in the Model U.N. club.

Mary has represented women’s rights in Pakistan and met with other students to have diplomatic disputes and resolve issues.

“I like it because it’s less of a debate,” Mary said, “and more of a resolution.”

The Model U.N. club travels to conferences in Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Berkeley, Calif.

And, with any time she has left over, Mary volunteers with St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley with the kids’ ministry, and educating youth as an ETC intern with The Advocates.

ETC interns speak to other youth about healthy relationships and consent.

Mary was proud to share that all four upper-level schools in the Wood River Valley are represented in The Advocates’ ETC intern program, including Wood River High School, Sun Valley Community School, The Sage School and Silver Creek High School.

Mary called her brother her biggest mentor. Brock Mary now attends Boston College, one of the colleges that she has also applied to. Mary isn’t sure of her concentration yet for studies but is leaning toward global health, sociology or nursing. tws

Editor’s Note: Anyone who would like to recommend a Blaine County School District student for The Weekly Sun’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact Emilee Struss at emilee.struss@gmail.com.

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Blaine County School District Issues Whooping Cough Warning Blaine County School District last week notified parents via email regarding several cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

South Central Public Health District routinely monitors health issues in the community and notifie the public when health issues arise.

Two school nurses serving the school district are monitoring the health of students and staff. Custodians are taking extra precautions to mitigate the spread of germs.

Children with symptoms of pertussis, which start like a cold and include a terrible cough with a unique sound, should not attend school until seen by a physician. Normally children may return to school or daycare after five days of antibiotic therapy under the ,advice and care of their physician. If you have questions, contact your physician or South Central Health District at (866) 710-9775.

The Hallelujah Chorus, the only full-time gospel choir in Idaho, will sing in both “The Promise” and Handel’s “Messiah” at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. Courtesy photo by Patty Parsons

CIRCLE THE SLEDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Highlights for the season commence this week

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BY DANA DUGAN

eople often ask residents of the Wood River Valley if they’re traveling for the holidays. The answer is always a resounding, “No! Why would we leave Christmas Central?”

And that’s because there are a variety of things to do over the next couple of weeks, and besides, where would be a more beautiful place to celebrate the holidays?

Sun Valley itself covers a lot of the basics, but the entire Wood River Valley will bring the party to the season. Besides skiing on Bald Mountain, there is an extensive Wood River Valley trail system for cross-country and skate skiing as well as plentiful trails for snowshoeing.

There is also free ice skating at the Christina Potters Ice Rink in Ketchum, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rink offers free skates, hockey stick rentals and pucks. But the area has more than outdoor recreation over the holidays.

On Thursday, Dec. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., the 11th annual Classic Christmas Concert will be staged at the Sun Valley Opera House. The show will be directed by Melodie Mauldin with music direction by R.L. Rowsey.

The annual variety show will feature performances by Lady Luck, Colla Voce, and the B-Tones. There will be singing, playing and storytelling, along with surprise visits from special guests. Admission is $25 and free for children 2 years old and younger. If you’ve got a passel of family in town, there’s a group rate for 10 or more people. Tickets are available at the Sun Valley Guest Information Center or sunvalley.ticketfly.com.

“The Promise” will be presented by the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus, directed by Patty Parsons, along with Hilarie Neely’s Footlight Dance Centre, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum.

“This popular Christmas program aims to open hearts and fill them with the spirit of peace, love and unspeakable joy,” said Parsons, who has directed some version of “The Promise” for 30

Sun Valley lights up on Christmas Eve, from the ‘Skating in a Winter Wonderland’ ice show to the torchlight parade down Dollar Mountain. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Co.

years in the Wood River Valley.

“I’m excited about being in The Argyros,” Parsons said, referring to the new performing arts center in downtown Ketchum. “I’m all in.”

The music of Kirk Franklin, a renowned gospel artist, is where Parsons goes for much of her inspiration. As well, there will be several medleys of Christmas and holiday music.

Soloists for the evening will include Sara Berquist, Dean Cerutti, Heather Johnston, Amy Nelson, Sue Noel and John Primrose. Children from Cintia Scola’s Mountain School of Music in Hailey will sing and play three Christmas songs that they’ve written themselves, Parsons said. Accompanying the singers will be Paul Gregory on piano, Brad Hershey on bass and Beck Vontver on percussion.

“This is what I do and I love it,” Parsons said, laughing. “Organizing, making sure we have enough tenors, and moving stuff like pianos.”

On Sunday, Dec. 23 at 5:30 p.m., the Halleluiah Chorus will perform selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” with a singalong on the choruses. The concert will be accompanied by the Chia-Li Ho string quartet from Boise.

Soloists will include Joyce E. Greene, Meredith Skillman, Robert Newman, and Jonathon Hill, tenor with Opera Idaho.

More music can be found at the Duchin Lounge at Sun Valley Lodge with Joe Fos tickling the ivories on Friday at 7 p.m., and there’s après-ski music, available to everyone, at River

Run Lodge from 2:30-5:30 p.m. most days.

On Saturday, Dec. 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sun Valley will celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Warm Springs Lodge. There will be a ribbon-cutting and Sun Valley’s famous fresh-from-the-oven cookies.

On Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, the celebrations will continue with Sun Valley’s annual ice show, torchlight parade on Dollar Mountain and fireworks.

Sun Valley ice rink gates will open at 3 p.m. for the 5:30 p.m.

“Skating in a Winter Wonderland” ice show. The show will highlight modern renditions of classic holiday music and will feature performances by Frank Sweiding and Anita Hartshorn, Ashley Clarke, and other professional skaters. Group numbers will be performed by the Sun Valley Figure Skating Club and visiting holiday guests. There will be traditional appearances by the Sun Valley Carolers and a visit from Santa Claus.

While the ice show takes the spotlight, Sun Valley ski instructors will have made their way up Dollar Mountain, visible from the bleachers and deck at the Sun Valley Lodge. The spectacular torchlight parade finishes the evening off under a hail of festive fireworks.

But fear not, it’s not over yet.

The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve is chockfull of more holiday fun. Happy holidays to all. tws

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE STORY TIME WED DEC 19 & FRI DEC 21 10:30-11:30AM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time will be held Wednesdays and Fridays each week. Books and crafts designed for children ages 2-4 will be available during Story Time. All ages are welcome. For details, visit haileypubliclibrary.org.

‘EDWARD TULANE’ WED DEC 19-SUN DEC 23 VARIOUS / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY Adapted by Dwayne Hartford from the book by Kate DiCamillo and directed by Natalie Battistone, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is the dramatic story of a very well-traveled china rabbit. The play will run through Sunday, Dec. 30, at the Liberty Theatre at 110 N. Main St. in Hailey.

For audiences of all ages. Contact sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 7269491 for tickets. Depending on day of performance, various prices and times will apply.

TAIZÉ SERVICE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 5:30PM / ST. THOMAS / SUN VALLEY Taizé services will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church through February. These are ecumenical and offer quiet prayer, candlelight, meditation and chants. For details, visit stthomassunvalley.org, mjwoyster@msn.com, or call (360) 481-3492

KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNERS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 6-7PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM Weekly free hot dinners are provided to everyone. Find Ketchum Community Dinners on Facebook for more information and weekly menu updates.

‘SUN VALLEY SERENADE’ WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 2PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY Catch a free screening of the 1941 classic, “Sun Valley Serenade,” in the iconic Opera House. Sonja Henie, John Payne and Milton Berle star in this madcap musical adventure on and off the mountain. Music by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, featuring such classic hits as “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “In the Mood” and “It Happened in Sun Valley.”

VINTAGE-SWEATER CONTEST & PARTY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 19 5-7PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Get out those sweaters from back in the day and vie for prizes and maybe a few other surprises at the Duchin Lounge in the iconic Sun Valley Lodge.

‘FACES PLACES’ THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 4:30 & 7PM / MAGIC LANTERN CINEMAS / KETCHUM Presented by the Sun Valley Center, the French documentary ‘Faces Places’ will screen at Magic Lantern. The film was made by artists Agnès Varda and JR in rural villages in France. For tickets, call The Center at (208) 726-9491, or visit sunvalleycenter.org.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 5-7PM / HAILEY & VALLEY CHAMBER / HAILEY The Chamber will hold a Holiday Business After Hours at the Visitor Center at 781 S. Main St. in Hailey. It will be sponsored by The Chamber, KB’s Burritos, Sawtooth Brewery and The Inn at Ellsworth Estate. Meet with local businesses, catch up on Chamber news, and enjoy a taco bar provided by KB’s, beverages from the Sawtooth Brewery, and other goodies. Bring a business card for a chance at one of several raffle prizes

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Temperature, wind and length of time outside should all be considered in planning your clothing and your activity. o If the temperature dips below zero degrees Fahrenheit (minus 18 degrees Celcius) or the wind chill is extreme, consider taking a break or choosing an indoor exercise instead.

• Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. The risk of frostbite is less than 5 percent when the air temperature is above 5 degrees F., but the risk rises as the wind chill falls. At wind chill levels below minus-18 degrees F., frostbite can occur on exposed skin in 30 minutes or less. o Frostbite is most common on exposed skin, such as cheeks, nose and ears. It can also occur on hands and feet.

Early warning signs include numbness, loss of feeling or a stinging sensation. Immediately get out of the cold if you suspect frostbite. Slowly warm the affected area—but don’t rub it since that can damage your skin. If numbness doesn’t go away, seek emergency care. o Hypothermia is abnormally low body temperature.

Signs and symptoms include intense shivering, slurred speech, loss of coordination and fatigue. Older adults and

young children are at greater risk. Seek emergency help right away for possible hypothermia.

• Dress in layers that you can remove as soon as you start to sweat and then put back on as needed. Exercise generates a considerable amount of heat and may make it seem warmer than it really is. Start with a thin layer of synthetic material that will draw sweat away from your body and then add a layer of fleece or wool for insulation.

Top with a breathable, waterproof layer.

• Stay hydrated! Your body needs water to help regulate your body temperature and to transport nutrients to cells, tissues and organs. Water also helps lubricate joints.

• Apply sunscreen, including lip balm, with protection from UVA and UVB rays to guard against sunburn.

• Protect your eyes from snow and ice glare with dark glasses or goggles.

If you have certain conditions, such as heart problems or asthma, or are on medications, check with your doctor to review any special precautions you might need to follow.

Stay safe, warm and enjoy the beautiful outdoors!

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Stay Safe In A Car-Power Pole Accident As winter weather hits Idaho Power’s service area, snow-covered or icy roads can lead to more vehicle collisions with power poles.

A press release from Idaho Power advises the following tips if you are involved in or witness a car-pole accident: If possible, stay in your vehicle and call 911; if you must leave because of a fire or other life-threatening situation, jump out of the car with both feet landing close together at the same time and shuffle away from the scene; never touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time; never try to rescue someone by approaching their vehicle or moving a downed power line. Call for help, and give them instructions from a safe distance of at least 100 feet.

In addition to safety concerns, car-pole collisions can also be costly. The average car-pole accident costs about $3,000 to repair.

Police On The Lookout For Drunk Drivers This Holiday Season The holiday season is a time for family, friends and co-workers to celebrate. Wherever people choose to celebrate, the Idaho Transportation Department, the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and law enforcement agencies across the state are reminding people to drive sober or get pulled over as well.

Beginning Dec. 13, nearly 50 law enforcement agencies in Idaho will be on the lookout for drunk drivers. During the 2017 holiday season, 292 people were arrested for drunk driving across the state.

Tomlinson urges individuals who plan to attend a holiday party to have a plan for a sober ride home.

Drunk driving isn’t the only risk on the road: impaired driving is also an increasing problem on our nation’s roads. If drivers are impaired by any substance—alcohol or drugs—they should not get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Driving while impaired is illegal, period.

Their slogan for self-awareness: If you feel different, you drive

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE CELEBRATE THE SOLSTICE THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 SUN VALLEY SUNS SAT DEC 22 & SUN DEC 23 3:30-5:30PM / TOWN SQUARE / KETCHUM

7–9PM / CAMPION ICE HOUSE / HAILEY

Celebrate the solstice and our dark skies with telescopes in Town Square. Along with guest speakers and kids activities, there will be music by Audio Moonshine, free burritos and quesadillas by KB’s, free cookies, cocktail bar by Warfield, and hot chocolate from Hailey Coffee Company.

As well, there will be two “planetarium shows” at Ketchum City Hall (3:30 and 4:30 p.m., with reservations). Email participate@ketchumidaho.org or call (208) 727-5077.

The Sun Valley Suns Hockey Club will play its annual game against the “ F u t u r e s .”

Ticket prices are $7 adults, $5 for children, or free for kids 10 and under accompanied with a paying adult.

Only cash or checks are accepted, no credit cards. Parking is limited. Campion Ice House is located at 771 S. Main St. For details, visit haileyice.org/sun-valley-suns-hockey or call (208) 928-4905.

LIVE MUSIC THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 7-10PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE The Silver Dollar Saloon will feature Michaela French & The Uncalled 4.

There is never a cover charge. The Silver Dollar provides a free taxi to those in need.

HIGH TEA THURSDAY DECEMBER 20 1-3PM / SUN VALLEY LODGE / SUN VALLEY Looking for that one special thing to do with your friends and family? At Sun Valley’s High Tea there will be tea, finger foods and the option of sparkling wine. The cost is $55 with sparkling wine, $35 without. Children are $20. Prices do not include taxes and gratuity. Reservations are required through the concierge at (208) 622-2097.

HOLIDAY STORYTELLING SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 3:30-5:30PM / SV SUN ROOM / SUN VALLEY The Community Library will partner with Sun Valley Resort to share festive holiday stories with children. Stop by the Sun Valley Lodge Sun Room to listen to old and new classics. All children will receive a holiday treat bag when they leave.

FOOD & TOY DRIVE FRI DEC 21 & SAT DEC 22 VARIOUS TIMES / ATKINSONS’ MARKET / HAILEY

SACRED SPACE SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 5:30PM / ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH / KETCHUM

The sixth-grade leadership at Wood River Middle School is holding a toy and food drive to benefit families in need within the community. The students want to help make every family’s holiday more enjoyable and fun. They would like donations of canned food, new toys, sports equipment and art supplies because these kinds of gifts can be overlooked. Dates for donation will 4-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, and 12-3 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 22, at Atkinsons’ Market.

Sacred Space takes place on Sunday evenings from Jan. 13-March 17. All are welcome. For more information, call (208) 726-5349.

SV INSTITUTE HOLIDAY PARTY SUNDAY DECEMBER 23 3-6 P.M. / SUN VALLEY INSTITUTE / KETCHUM

AT THE TABLE FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 5-7PM / SUN VALLEY CENTER / KETCHUM

Sun Valley Institute will host a Holiday Open House with its neighbors, Sun Valley Guides and Backwoods Mountain Sports, at at 660 N. Main St., Suite 220, upstairs across from Backwoods. There will be door prizes, local organic bites and beverages, and at 5 p.m. there will be a drawing for a day in the backcountry with Sun Valley Guides (must be present to win).

RSVP to Brenna@sunvalleyinstitute.org.

The Sun Valley Center will hold its opening celebration and tour for its new exhibition, “At the Table.” The BIG IDEA project will examine the central role of the kitchen in shaping memories, families and social lives. Kitchens are places of private ritual— spaces for the preparation of food as well as its sharing. Through a visual arts exhibition, eating and cooking events, some delightful films and a consideration of soup kitchens, The Center will explore how the kitchen defines our memories of home.

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC FRI DEC 21 & SAT DEC 22 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN LODGE / KETCHUM After a day on Bald Mountain, enjoy après-ski entertainment to music by Tony Holiday & The Velvetones on Friday, and Aaron Golay on Saturday.

SOUPER SUPPER MONDAY DECEMBER 24 5:30-6:30PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY

DUCHIN LOUNGE MUSIC FRIDAY DECEMBER 21 VARIOUS / THE VILLAGE / SUN VALLEY

The Nikolaisons family will honor their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents by hosting Christmas Eve’s Souper Supper.

“We have grown up in families where the door is always open and all are welcome to the table,” said Cathy Nikolaisons. “And in the same spirit, please join our family and wonderful volunteers for Christmas Eve dinner at St. Charles Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hailey.”

All are welcome. For more information, call the Nikolaisons at (208) 309-0342.

Enjoy the ambience at the Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge while listening to the inimitable Joe Fos tickle the ivories every Friday from 7-10 p.m. Carolers will also make appearances at Village restaurants starting Saturday now through Dec. 28.

KIDS HOLIDAY MOVIES SAT DEC 22 & SUN DEC 23 2PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY On Saturday, the Sun Valley Opera House will screen “Home Alone,” and on Sunday it will show “Elf.” Admission is $5.50 for each show.

TALK WITH JOHN KERRY SATURDAY DECEMBER 22 4-6PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM Ketchum resident John Kerry will speak at The Community Library on his new memoir, “Every Day Is Extra,” an account of a life of public service, including Kerry’s military service in the Vietnam War, 28 years as a U.S. senator, a run for President as the Democratic nominee in 2004, and, the post of U.S. Secretary of State in the Obama Administration.

The Lecture Hall doors will open at 3:15 p.m. The program is free and open to the public, and it will also be live-streamed online so that people may view the program from other devices and locations. The live-stream link will be available through the library’s home page, comlib.org. Seating is first come, first served.

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC CHRISTMAS DAY 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN LODGE / KETCHUM Appearing today at River Run Lodge, Red Light Challenge, a band made up of two high-energy, multi-instrumental brothers. Now based in Boise, the brothers were born and raised on the island of Oahu. There is no cover charge.

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