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Election News November Ballots Are Taking Shape Valleywide

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Guest Commentary Local Organizations & Leaders Stand Up For Latinx Community

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News In Brief Missing Gannett Woman Found, Injured

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THE WEEKLY SUN CONTENTS

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NEWS ELECTIONS

NOVEMBER BALLOTS SHAPING UP, CHANGING

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“Cry It Out,” a play about new parenthood, will be presented by Company of Fools at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. For a story, see page 8. Photo credit: Kirsten Shultz

THIS WEEK

S E P T E M B E R 1 1 - 1 7 , 2019 | VOL. 12 NO. 37

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Education News

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Commentary

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Calendar

Email Regarding School Lunch Late Fees Panics Parents Award Winning Columns, Letters, Student Spotlight, Fishing Report Stay In The Loop On Where To Be

ON THE COVER

A partly cloudy sky passes over an abandoned barn in Fairfield early on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 5. Photo credit: Michael Edminster

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THE WEEKLY SUN STAFF 13 W. Carbonate St. • P.O. Box 2711 Hailey, Idaho 83333 Phone: 208.928.7186 Fax: 208.928.7187 AD SALES Brennan Rego • 208.720.1295 • brennan@theweeklysun.com NEWS EDITOR Eric Valentine • news@theweeklysun.com ARTS & EVENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR Dana DuGan • calendar@theweeklysun.com COPY EDITOR Patty Healey STAFF REPORTERS • Jesse Cole • Hayden Seder news@theweeklysun.com DESIGN DIRECTOR Mandi Iverson • mandi@theweeklysun.com PRODUCTION & DESIGN Chris Seldon • production@theweeklysun.com ACCOUNTING Shirley Spinelli • 208.928.7186 • accounting@theweeklysun.com PUBLISHER & EDITOR Brennan Rego • 208.720.1295 • publisher@theweeklysun.com DEADLINES Display & Community Bulletin Board Ads — Monday @ 1pm brennan@theweeklysun.com • bulletin@theweeklysun.com Calendar Submissions — Friday @ 5pm calendar@theweeklysun.com www.TheWeeklySun.com Published by Idaho Sunshine Media, LLC

BY ERIC VALENTINE

n eleventh-hour filing, a last-minute dropout, and a ballot initiative effort aimed at paying teachers better put the final touches on what voters across the Wood River Valley will be looking at and voting on when they take to the polls this November.

Candidacy filing deadlines across the county took effect Friday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m. What follows is an overview of some of the higher-profile contests. The Weekly Sun will provide more in-depth coverage of candidates and issues as the Nov. 5 election approaches.

School District Who’s not running was as much the focus the past several days around the Valley regarding the Blaine County School District Board of Trustees. Incumbent trustee Kevin Garrison, who only several weeks ago announced he’d be filing for re-election, said he’d be calling it quits after his term expires in January.

Garrison had described himself in an interview with The Weekly Sun as someone whose board experience and background in finance could help the district in this tenuous time of infighting and public acrimony. Instead, he’ll leave it to candidate Lara Stone to represent Zone 5, the school district’s northernmost zone. The Hailey businesswoman is running unopposed.

Replacing Ryan Degn’s Zone 1 seat will be highly contested. Three candidates have filed.

They are: Amber Larna, Alexis Lindberg, and Jared Murphy. Meanwhile, Zone 3, the western section of the district, is seeing its current representative Ellen Mandeville step down in January.

Only Hailey lawyer Keith Roark has filed to run there.

Teacher Pay Separate from school board elections but potentially impacting teachers and taxpayers district-wide is a ballot initiative by Reclaim Idaho, the grassroots organization responsible for putting Medicaid Expansion on the November 2018

ballot. The group filed a new initiative last week designed, they say, to keep Idaho public school teachers in state, create competitive K-12 classroom and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, and take pressure off property tax payers who continue to float what they describe as “costly school levies on a regular basis.”

The so-called “Invest in Idaho” initiative is designed to generate more than $170 million in investments in Idaho’s K-12 public schools. Reclaim Idaho’s initiative will call for investments from Idaho’s richest individuals and corporations— many of which come from out of state. Under the proposed initiative, tax rates over $250 million for individuals and $500 million for married couples would increase by 3 percentage points. The corporate rate (for in-state and out-of-state entities) would be restored to 8 percent—the rate that existed from 1987 to 2000. These reforms would impact fewer than 5 percent of all Idahoans, the group claims.

“Idaho’s politicians are putting all of us at risk by driving our teachers and paychecks out of state because they refuse to invest in our schools. They also create uncertainty for Idaho taxpayers who find themselves voting on school levies almost every year,” said Reclaim Idaho co-founder Luke Mayville.

City Councils In the City of Hailey, councilmember Martha Burke is running unopposed to replace current Mayor Fritz Haemmerle. Jeffrey L. Engelhardt and Sam Linnet will battle for City Council Seat #3 while Pat Cooley and Juan Martinez vie for City Council Seat #4.

In the City of Ketchum, incumbent Jim Slanetz is in the race as well as incumbent Micheal David who was a late filing. Mickey Garcia and Jen Smith will challenge them.

And for Sun Valley, as reported, all three incumbents whose seats expire seek to earn them once again. Mayor Peter Hendricks and councilmembers Michelle Griffith and Jane Conard all filed for reelection.

NEWS IN BRIEF

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Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Three Kids Pleads Not Guilty

The Fairfield man who police say was intoxicated when he rear-ended another vehicle at a temporary traffic signal along Highway 20 pleaded not guilty in court Monday to two felony counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence and three counts of felony Vehicular Manslaughter.

Matthew R. Park will stand trial starting Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. in front of Blaine County 5th District Court Judge Ned C. Williamson and a jury of his peers. A pre-trial conference is set for Feb. 3.

The fatal crash happened in the early morning of Aug. 10 at milepost 173 east of Hot Springs Landing where temporary traffic control signals had been installed for roadwork there. A family of five was stopped in their Dodge Neon. The three girls in the back seat, ages 3 to 6, were all killed.

The Weekly Sun will continue to follow this case.

Three-Vehicle Crash On Highway 75 At Woodside

On Sept. 3, at approximately 8:32 a.m., deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and the Hailey Police Department responded to a three-vehicle crash on Highway 75 near the intersection of Woodside Boulevard in Hailey.

All three vehicles were travelling northbound on Highway 75. A 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, driven

by Valerie Rush, age 52, of Bellevue, rear-ended a 1990 Ford Bronco II driven by Ross W. Cooper, age 28, of Bellevue. Cooper’s vehicle then rear-ended the vehicle in front of it, a 2004 Honda Element driven by Jose A. Gonzales, age 34, of Bellevue. This was a chain reaction crash as traffic slowed or stopped.

All parties were wearing their seatbelts except Rush, who sustained a head laceration. Rush refused transport to the hospital.

Traffic in the area was reduced to one lane for about 20 minutes and traffic was backed up until emergency vehicles cleared the scene.

Fundraiser Hauls In $800 For Bellevue Fire Department

The 10th annual Bellevue Labor Day Celebration (BLDC) Fun Run/Walk raised almost $800 for the Bellevue Fire Department’s “Burn Out Fund.” The event began and ended at Bellevue Memorial Park.

For the 10th anniversary, organizers added a 10k distance to the standard 5k race that had been held the last nine years. Also offered to the 49 people who registered was a T-shirt for the first time.

In addition, two goats, Relish and Dijon Mary, also participated. No word on what they did with the T-shirts. Alex Bolinger, of Pocatello, came in first place in the 5k, with an unofficial time of 20:07.

Dave Keir, of Hailey, came in first place in the 10k, with an unofficial time of 45:34. The Burn Out Fund helps Bellevue residents in the immediate aftermath of a house fire.

School District Needs More Bus Drivers

Blaine County School District is putting its recruitment of bus drivers into overdrive. Offering up to $21.77 per hour and a signing bonus up to $1,000, the district is seeking to fill out its roster of drivers. Commercial driver’s license training will be provided by the district. The driver positions are full-time with weekends off and a benefits package.

Please visit blaineschools.org to apply or to obtain detailed job information or call human resources at (208) 578-5000. Referral bonuses of up to $250 are being offered, as well.

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NEWS EDUCATION

NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH?

Email regarding school lunch late fees triggers panic, apologies said, “If no attempt has been made to satisfy the account or provide for the perfunctory beginning-of-the- student’s meal within five (5) school year email from the Blaine days, the building Principal may notiCounty School District regard- fy the Idaho Department of Health & ing school lunch late-fee policies sent Welfare, if appropriate.” some parents who received it into a The followup email instead stated, panic that state Health and Welfare of- “All students will continue to receive a ficials would come knocking on their balanced meal for breakfast and lunch door. regardless of the balance on their famA closer read of the original email ily’s account. The policy mentions rethreatened no such thing, but in today’s ferring families to Health and Welfare. climate of digital messaging overkill This is not part of our regular practice. and the district’s own Only when there battles with what some We have never called is concern about a parents and teachers child’s safety do we Health and Welfare report, as required have called a fear of retribution, it’s easy to about a lunch/breakfast by law.” see how misinterpre- issue since I have worked The original tation took effect. The for the district.” email also indicated school district was all that when a child’s apologies by Monday Heather Crocker balance goes unand reissued the email BCSD spokesperson paid, parents can with more clarification. apply for the free “The policies were emailed without and reduced lunch program. In a writcontext and caused concern, which ten response by the district when asked was not our intention,” district spokes- about what happens when parents can’t person Heather Crocker said of the first or don’t pay up, Crocker wrote, “They message. “We have never called Health are given until the end of the school and Welfare about a lunch/breakfast year to pay their balance. After that, it issue since I have worked for the dis- is sent to collections. There is a Farmtrict.” er’s Market fund that can provide asAt issue was how the district would sistance if families are experiencing handle any student’s school lunch plan hardship and cannot pay the balance. that had an unpaid balance of $5 or We never deny a child a meal if they more. One part of that original email can’t afford it.” tws

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BY ERIC VALENTINE

NEWS IN BRIEF

Ketchum Brews New Public Artwork

The City of Ketchum and the Ketchum Arts Commission have unveiled their latest public art project—a mural on display at the Ketchum/Sun Valley Visitor Center inside Starbucks.

Local artist Molly Snee was commissioned to design and paint a mural adding visual interest to the Visitor Center through Molly Snee’s mural in the Ketchum/Sun Valley Visitor original artistic work that reflects Center. Photo credit: City of Ketchum the character of the City of Ketchum. The painting includes elements that all viewers can recognize, from Snee’s rendition of Idaho’s state bird to Ketchum’s dark skies.

The mural, which was funded by private donors and a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, spans a 9-foot-by-25-foot wall in the Ketchum/Sun Valley Visitor Center.

“This stunning mural has revitalized the Visitor Center and captures the spirit of Ketchum,” said Mayor Neil Bradshaw. “I am thrilled by what Molly has created for our community and visitors, and thankful for the generous support of the Idaho Commission on the Arts and our private donors.”

Snee’s work, entitled Idaho Blue, underscores the city’s commitment to the value of art and its added vibrancy to Ketchum.

When asked about the mural, Snee said, “I wanted to highlight a few of my favorite sides of Idaho nature; especially the majestic night sky and bluebird days that often serve as the backdrop to the ways we experience nature in Ketchum, big and small.”

Molly Snee is a Virginia native who moved to Idaho after graduating from Syracuse University with a degree in fine arts and illustration. Snee provides drawings to BuzzFeed, The New York Times and NPR, among others. Currently, Snee works for the City of Ketchum providing original artwork and graphic design services.

Eugene Ballet To Conduct Auditions For ‘Nutcracker’

Eugene Ballet will be conducting auditions for children’s parts ranging in ages from 5 years old to late teens for a performance of The Nutcracker that will be held Dec. 8 in the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater. The audition is open to all dancers.

There is a $10 audition fee to Eugene Ballet and there are specific time, age and height requirements. Parts are available for both girls and boys.

The auditions will be held at the Footlight Dance Studio at the Community Campus in Hailey. Arrive at least 20 minutes before your audition time to get ready and registered.

No latecomers. You must audition in person to be chosen for a part.

Questions should be addressed to Hilarie Neely, Director, Footlight Dance at footlightdance@gmail.com or (208) 578-5462. Rehearsals will be held on Saturdays until the performance.

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GUEST COMMENTARY LATINX

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR PREPARED BY THE HUNGER COALITION & THE ALLIANCE OF IDAHO Una carta al editor preparado por El Hunger Coalition y el Alliance of Idaho

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Organizations signing this letter (Organizaciones que firman esta carta): Alliance of Idaho; Blaine County School District #61; Flourish Foundation; founder of 100 Men Who Care, Marty Lyon; Girls on the Run of Southern Idaho; Indivisible Blaine County; Nosotros United; Sun Valley Center for the Arts; The Advocates; The Community Library; The Hunger Coalition; Wood River Community YMCA; St. Thomas Episcopal Church; The Rev. Lea Colvill, Emmauel Episcopal Church; Star Law Office Community leaders (Líderes de la comunidad): Bellevue Mayor Ned Burns; Blaine County Commissioner Jacob Greenberg; Blaine County Commissioner Angenie McCleary; Bellevue Council President Kathryn Goldman; Carey Council President Lane Durtschi; Hailey Council President Martha Burke; Ketchum Council President Michael David; Sun Valley Council President Keith Saks; Idaho Senator Michelle Stennett, District 26; Idaho State Rep. Muffy Davis, District 26; Idaho State Rep. Sally Toone, District 26; Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw Community volunteers (Voluntarios de la comunidad): Barbara and Chuck Corwin, Carol and Len Harlig, Robin Leavitt and Terry Friedlander, Marcia and Don Liebich, Herbert Romero, Barbara Thrasher

LETTER TO THE EDITOR KIKI TIDWELL

Transmission Cost Not Ours

Idaho Power needs to go through a rate case first with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC).

The IPUC ruling, Order 33872, specifically stated that, “This Order does not constitute approval of any cost of the line for ratemaking purposes.”

Idaho Power needs to prove to all Idaho ratepayers that they should pay $14.5 million for undergrounding in Ketchum and needs to prove that Blaine County is responsible for the undergrounding costs in its scenic byway corridor. I think Idaho Power will have a hard time making both of these cases at the same time; they are undergrounding in Ketchum due to anticipated resistance to a visual line in Ketchum.

A core part of Blaine County’s Comprehensive Plan and its tourist economy is to keep its main corridor scenic. Since the county has voted not to allow the transmission line aboveground, Idaho Power would have to sue the county or take another case to the IPUC to build this line aboveground, against the county’s wishes.

More importantly, Idaho Power has NOT repaired the old line and NOT installed backup generators or batteries at our substations, something that they could do in a matter of months and provide us critical backup power.

Two lines miles apart in southern Idaho failed in the ice storm of Christmas Eve 2009 and no power got to Hailey. The proposed line would have not helped at all. We are still at risk.

Instead of a real 2019-technology battery solution, Idaho Power wants Blaine County to pay $30 million to underground coal-fired power to a resort area which will be severely impacted by climate change.

Kiki Tidwell Blaine County Commissioner candidate and Blaine County resident

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In English We are standing up for fundamental American principles of fairness and justice in support of our immigrant and refugee friends, neighbors and co-workers. The United States is a nation of immigrants, both voluntary and involuntary, and recognizing this fact, we stand with those who are targets of racial discrimination in our country.

Many of our Latinx friends and neighbors across the country are terrified—regardless of documentation status. We stand and work together to help build safe, just and welcoming communities for all. We celebrate what the Latinx community brings to this country, and we support those working to protect the basic human rights of immigrants by engaging in education, outreach and advocacy at local, state and national levels.

Latinx families—like all families—want the best possible future for their children. They hold values deeply rooted in culture, faith, education, courage and hard work. Many local businesses, classrooms, youth programs, as well as an extraordinary workforce, are led by our Latinx neighbors, and they are crucial to what makes our beautiful community thrive.

To the impacted community in this Valley and around the country, the undersigned organizations and individuals say: If you are afraid for your safety, if you worry that your parent or child may be taken away from you, please know we will support you in any way we can. We stand in solidarity with you with the recognition that your participation in this community makes us all better.

If you are interested in adding your name to this letter, please email info@thehungercoalition.org.

Your name will be added to our website. If you would like to know what you can do to help support impacted communities, please email immigrationallianceofidaho@gmail.com. Thank you.

En Español Estamos defendiendo los principios estadounidenses fundamentales de equidad y justicia en apoyo de nuestros amigos, vecinos y compañeros de trabajo inmigrantes y refugiados. Los estados unidos es una nación de inmigrantes, tanto voluntarios como involuntarios, y reconociendo este hecho, apoyamos a quienes son objeto de discriminación racial en nuestro país.

Muchos de nuestros amigos y vecinos Latinx por todo el país están aterrorizados, independientemente del estado de la documentación. Nos paramos y trabajamos juntos para construir comunidades justas, bienvenidas y seguras para todos. Celebramos lo que la comunidad Latinx aporta a este país y apoyamos a quienes trabajan para proteger los derechos humanos básicos de los inmigrantes a medios de la educación, el trabajo comunitario y la abogacía a los niveles locales, estatales y nacionales.

Las familias Latinxs, como todas las familias, quieren el mejor futuro posible para sus hijos. Tienen valores profundamente arraigados en la cultura, la fe, la educación, la valentía y el trabajo duro. Muchos de nuestros negocios, salones de clase, programas juveniles, tanto como una fuerza laboral extraordinaria están dirigidos por nuestros vecinos Latinx y son cruciales para lo que hace prosperar a nuestra comunidad hermosa.

Para la comunidad afectada en esta Valle y en todo el país, las organizaciones y los individuos que suscriben les dicen: si temen por su seguridad, si se preocupan que les puedan quitar a sus hijos o padres, sepan que los apoyamos en todo lo que se pueda. Nos pondremos de pie y hablaremos en contra del odio y la intolerancia que se está extendiendo por esta gran nación. Nos solidarizamos con ustedes con el reconocimiento de que su participación es esta comunidad nos hace mejores.

Si desea saber qué puede hacer para ayudar a las comunidades afectadas, envíe un correo electrónico a immigrationallianceofidaho@gmail.com. Gracias.

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SEPTEMBER 11 - 17, 2019

COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT

PUPPIES: THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING SELF-SOOTHING

THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 11 - 17, FROM PICABO ANGLER

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all is in the air! The recent change in the weather has all of us at Picabo Angler thinking about bird hunting… especially our dogs! Our shooting preserve at Picabo Angler is in great shape and we’re ready to start chasing pheasants, and waterfowl season will be here before you know it. We have a full description of our upland and waterfowl hunting operations on our website at www.picaboangler.com. Check it out.

Fishing on area waters remains excellent. The cooler temps will put fish on the move and have them feeding in earnest in preparation for fall spawning and the harsher conditions of winter. Now is the time to hunt trophy trout; big browns on Silver Creek, 20-inch cutthroat on the Upper Big Lost River, and the robust rainbows on the Big Wood River are all prime targets right now.

On Silver Creek, late-morning activity will center on small Baetis (Blue-Winged Olives).

Have long, light leaders and a variety of emergers, duns and spinners on hand. The Callibaetis will start to wane with the cooler weather, but we’ll see the Mahogany Dun and October Caddis in stronger numbers.

Both of these bugs prefer the cooler weather of fall, and appear during the most pleasant part of the day—late morning to mid-afternoon. Hoppers, beetles and ants will still produce on the Creek; don’t put these bugs away until we get a couple good, hard freezes.

The Big Wood will see one of our favorite hatches soon—the Western Red Quill (Hecuba). Large Parachute Adams, Parachute Hare’s Ears, H&L Variants, Ausable Wulffs and Purple Hazes (all in size 10-12) will fool plenty of fish once this bug appears. Your favorite green drake and brown drake patterns will work as well.

The entire Big Lost River system is a great option right now. If you’re fishing the upper waters, no need to get there early; hit the river at mid-afternoon and fish your favorite hopper and Western Red Quill patterns.

For the Lower Lost, keep an eye out for Baetis and Tricos. The nymphing will be very good on this water throughout the fall.

Remember that now is when streamers really shine. The Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow is a great all-around streamer for our waters.

Give us a call at the shop to schedule an upland bird or waterfowl hunt. We’re looking forward to some great hunting this season.

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BY FRAN JEWELL

have an 8-week-old puppy visiting me for a couple of weeks. He is as cute as can be, but what is very apparent is that he has learned to demand bark for attention.

I am teaching him about exercise pens and crate training, which I think is imperative for little puppies, but he has been used to getting attention whenever he wants it, probably from his mother!

Not all mother dogs are like that. My mother dog will ignore the demanding behavior from her puppies once they reach about five weeks old. It’s just different mothering styles of different dogs. Some mothering styles, such as permissiveness, can highly influence a puppy’s beginning, sometimes for the good and sometimes for the not so good.

Yes, there is a certain amount of a young puppy moving away from his litter and trying to deal with the separation. But, in this particular case, this puppy is demand barking, saying to me, “I WANT THIS, NOW!” How do I know that? It’s all about the context and the sound. He demands a treat when he sits. It’s the same bark when he is inside the exercise pen and he is watching me from across the room. He barks as if to say, “Pay attention, NOW!” The key here is to teach him to be able to soothe himself and be able to play with himself without someone doing it for him—dog or person.

It is excellent for puppies to spend alone time and be happy doing so. This helps to prevent separation anxiety further down the road. If I respond to his barking, even by looking at him, I reinforce what he wants,

which is attention. This particular puppy is not fearful or afraid of being alone; he is demanding he not be alone.

To teach him to do this, I must first ensure his food motivation. This particular puppy was free fed by the breeder, so he doesn’t have much interest in working for food from food-dispensing toys. I think food-dispensing toys are important for him because they teach him to problem solve and it uses enormous mental and physical energy so he will sleep better and accept confinement better.

Certain kinds of confinement and regular meals are imperative for house training.

In order to increase his interest in food, I have started feeding him regular meals in the food-dispensing toys. If he is not interested in the toy, he soon will be. I pick it up and give it to him a little later.

To encourage self-soothing, I also need to be sure he has plenty of long-term chewing treats. What I mean by that are things like curly bulky sticks, or other hard-chewing toys that take a long time for him to accomplish. Again, food motivation is the key to making this successful.

I also must ignore all barking and crying. It is not our human nature to do this, so I know how hard it is. But, during those first few weeks, I am imprinting behaviors I want. If I don’t want him to be a demand or reactive barker the rest of his life, I have to stop it now. I must let him know that barking gets him nothing. Quiet gets him the things he wants.

Exercise is the next critical component to self-soothing. In most cases, we tend to overexercise puppies when they are young.

I use short bursts of walks in my backyard

Little puppy Sam is learning to eat his food out of a snuffle mat to keep himself occupied and happy in the exercise pen. Photo credit: Fran Jewell

over small obstacles like larger old branches he must go over or under. This nurtures his self-confidence and problem-solving, too!

We go around other large obstacles, as well.

The key to a well-adjusted puppy is to start out teaching him he can be by himself and be happy. In the long run, this helps a puppy to develop confidence and appreciate the time with you even more. It also establishes a strong leadership between you and your pup that will bring you years of fewer behavior problems!

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.

COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

THE NEXT CURVE IN THE ROAD

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BY LESLIE REGO

cannot count the number of times I have walked along a dirt road and said to myself, I will go just beyond the next curve. Or I will walk to the big tree ahead. Maybe I set a time for myself and will mosey on for 10 more minutes before I turn back. Even though I am pressed for time, turning back is agonizing because I am curious about what is around the next curve or just over the top of the hill. Inevitably, I walk a greater distance than I had in mind!

I am enjoying the books written by William Hamilton Gibson, an American naturalist in the late 1800s. Gibson’s observations from his time in the outdoors are charming. Along the margins of the books and threaded throughout the words are beautiful monochromatic illustrations. Gibson was comfortable working monochromatically, but found painting in color challenging. I find his monochromatic images fascinating and can spend hours studying them. I love how the drawings curve around the text or separate the text within a page. They become a fluid participant, with his words drawing the reader into an evocative natural world.

Gibson writes in his book, “Happy Hunting Grounds,” “This free, unrestrained meandering course of the grassy road possesses a continuous, irresistible charm. The ever-recurring vista with the invariable, tantalizing curve beyond; how does that elusive beckoning curve coquet with your fancy? What possibilities does it not suggest! What will be the prospect—hill or valley, shimmering pond, rippling river, or billowing field, dusky wood or hazy, tremulous distance of blue hills?... it is the spirit of the path luring you on and on with ever-enticing promises, never disappointing you, never satisfying you.”

Ah yes, that is exactly how I feel when I am desperate to continue around the next bend in the road. If I am on a mountain trail, I want to hike up to the top of the ridge only to see seven more ridges beyond where I have arrived!

Gibson goes on to write, “more yet!” Yes, “more yet! This is the very watchword of the grassy road. There is a segment of eternity in that beautiful curve beyond.”

Finally, I must stop and turn around. That next curve will still be Leslie Rego, “The Next Curve,” watercolor, nib pen and ink. there when I return. I can conquer that ridge up ahead on my next journey.

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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Vote For Positive Change

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On a cold day in late February, a group of 10 concerned education advocates met to discuss the November 2019 school board elections. Our concerns focused on crucial issues within our district: lack of public trust, the integrity of district management, deteriorating staff morale and engagement, and the need for stronger governance and oversight.

It was clear that major change was needed for the district to raise the academic bar and help every student succeed in school and life. With three of the five school board seats up for election on November 5, we saw an opportunity to positively change the direction of our school district and ensure the future of education in our Valley.

We formed a nonpartisan school board search committee that quickly grew to 20-plus people at our monthly meetings. Through the spring and summer, we conducted an exhaustive search for board candidates with the right expertise and skill sets. After a six-month period, three impressive and highly qualified candidates emerged: Alexis Lindberg (Zone 1), Keith Roark (Zone 3), and Lara Stone (Zone 5).

To be clear, these three candidates do not answer to our search committee and are not affiliated with any special interest group. Each candidate has pledged to listen to and represent the needs and values of our broad and diverse community; work to improve teacher morale; establish policies and resources that lead to higher levels of student achievement; insist on transparency, accountability and open communication; find common ground on the critical work of leading for equity and excellence; and reestablish the board’s authority and responsibility for governing the district.

We support Alexis, Keith and Lara because they are systems thinkers and deep learners with the experience and skills necessary to accomplish these lofty goals. They are committed to a brighter future for our students and schools. We are filled with optimism as we envision new leadership that represents our entire community. They’ve earned our votes, and we hope they’ll earn yours, too.

Board search committee members: Angela Burrell, Richard Canfield, Ed.D., Don Cunningham, Jay Dahlstrom, Darlene Dyer, Daryl Fauth, Len Harlig, Wendy Jaquet, Christine Keirn, Cheryl Knight, Molly Page, Andrew Parnes, Susie Quesnel, Jennifer Schwartz and Stacy Whitman

LETTER TO THE EDITOR JEANNE CASSELL

Three Cheers For Our Schools

Because schools are opening this week all across our country, it is a good time to recognize what a great job Blaine County is doing for our kids! All of the schools in our district ranked above average for their grade level. And our alternative high school, Silver Creek, was the highest ranked in the state!

Carey Schools were ranked in the 87th percentile, and the new Hemingway STEAM School scored in the 91st percentile.

However, some of the other schools in the district struggle, with large numbers of students who are English Language Learners, but the school board and teachers are working hard in this area. Our school system serves a very diverse population, and there has been a small lessening in the gap in English arts proficiency and mathematics growth in this past year, and efforts are continuing. Your article on August 21 did a fine job of presenting the data, but I wonder why you didn’t include quotes from any school board members, just one candidate?

Let’s recognize what a difficult job our teachers and school staff face, with the variety of student needs and backgrounds, and the fierce competition of social media.

Let’s try to support their efforts, and cheer on their success!

Jeanne T. Cassell Ketchum resident, and retired Idaho high school teacher and college professor of education

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

BUSHY TAILS AND ALL

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BY HARRY WEEKES

he 1995 movie “The Usual Suspects” introduced a fictional supercriminal named Keyser Söze, whose legend was based primarily on his elusiveness. He was everywhere, and nowhere. Since then, I’ve adopted the name more generally to apply to all of those little and big things that leave a trace but are never seen. I’ve assigned Keyser Söze’s name to all sorts of things, like whomever leaves the droppings in the corner of my garage.

These droppings are to mouse droppings what moose droppings are to mule deer droppings—same general shape, just a whole lot bigger. This particular Keyser Söze is a packrat—a name I use with a kind of familiar nonchalance that comes not from any actual contact, but rather from the fact that it was the packrat that my mother always invoked around some small rodentia mystery, as in “packrat probably took it.”

Packrats now live in the same space as things like Menehunes, Leprechauns and Brownies— small beings out living their lives and in the process messing with humans. Packrats are known to randomly gather shiny objects and collect them in their middens, stealing off with stray bracelets and car parts and electrical wiring. Fortunately, the packrat in my garage seemed to leave everything alone, and

leave only droppings. This had been our five-year relationship.

And then, by an unfortunate twist of fate, the packrat and the cat met. At first, I thought the body in the garage was a squirrel—a big gray squirrel. It was huge. Since I don’t live where there are any trees, I was curious. I picked up what was left of the animal and realized that it was no squirrel; the fur was soft and velvety, almost like a chinchilla, and the tail was distinct and feathery.

It is always a bit weird to be holding something that is so obviously present in one’s environment, and at the same time so foreign. This creature shared the same space as me, yet I had never seen it. In looking it up, I found out many things, amongst which were that this beast was most likely a bushy-tailed woodrat, and that packrat is the general term people use to talk about over 20 different kinds of woodrats common in this part of the country.

I was ruminating on my bushy-tailed neighbor when, a day later, I got a text from my wife, filled with all of the alarm possible in capitalized letters (WHAT IS THIS) and openmouthed emojis. The text also included video and a picture of—you guessed it—another bushy-tailed woodrat, this one living in my in-laws’ grill and featured at the header of this article.

And, no sooner than a weekaf-

Another bushy-tailed woodrat, this one living in my in-laws’ grill and featured at the header of this article. Photo credit: Harry Weekes

ter this, my students and I were helping harvest beets and beans at the Bloom Farm, and amongst the animals that had made an appearance this season? Yep, a woodrat.

Now, I don’t know if it is a particularly woodratty year, or if that peculiar thing is happening when you start to focus your attention on something you have never thought about before and then start finding it everywhere, but it would appear that this Keyser Söze is stepping out into the light. Look for these little beasts in and around your house, and keep your eye on your jewelry.

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.

WRHS senior Grace Parke. Photo credit: Bella Parke

GRACE PARKE

Combining work and play, gracefully

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s she brings her final year of high school to a close, Grace Parke’s attitude toward the experience can be summarized in a few of her favorite words: “Work hard, play hard.”

A senior at Wood River High School with a 3.85 GPA, Parke has certainly done her fair share of work, and she continues to take a variety of courses in Government, College English, A.P. Statistics, Sports Medicine and Video Productions.

Work and play both culminate in Parke’s extracurricular activities, as she participates in varsity soccer and basketball at the high school, playing center mid and point guard or shooting guard, respectively.

In both sports, she emphasizes her team’s mental capacity and willingness to push their boundaries until the last whistle.

“We’ve been working a lot harder, and we’re stronger mentally this year,” Parke said of her soccer team, who are currently in season.

“We’re more of a team unit this year. We don’t favor grades or anything, so there’s no seniority.”

Meanwhile, basketball may still be a season away, but Parke is similarly prepared to leave everything on the court.

“If we work really hard, we could do really well, especially if we keep our mental game strong,” Parke said. “Basketball is a really mental game.”

While this attitude has no doubt shaped the teams she has been a part of, Parke considers them to have simultaneously shaped her as a critical part of her upbringing, having played soccer since first grade and basketball since fifth.

“They’re really important to me, because they give me a team to be a part of and a unit, as well as friends through that and teaching me how to interact with people,” she said.

Indeed, this love of athletics has also translated into an appreciation for human anatomy and medicine.

“I’ve really been liking sports medicine,” Parke said, “just finding out how the body works in different injuries. When people are, like, ‘My foot hurts,’ I’m always, like, ‘What part?’”

After high school, she intends to take this interest into an even more specific direction with radiographic technology. Before this future comes, though, Parke is focusing on living in the present as she enjoys the fruits of her labor resulting from these last four years.

“I’m just looking forward to being content where I am in the moment I’m living it, and enjoying the last of everything,” she said.

“Also looking forward to what’s coming on, but being happy with my past high school years.” 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 The Weekly Sun at news@theweeklysun.com.

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MONEY YOU SAVED FOR A DOWN PAYMENT

Occasionally, buyers who can qualify to purchase a home decide to “take a break” and wait to purchase a home. When the focus of buying a home is relaxed, other uses for the money that was going to be used for the home are considered.

Maybe they think how much fun it would be to have a Sea Doo or a motorcycle or a new car. It is amazing how many people would like to buy a home but either don’t have the down payment, the income or the good credit to make it possible.

Instead of spending the money, consider investing the money for two years until the time is right to buy a home. Let’s look at putting the money in a certificate of deposit that earns 2 percent or in the stock market that could average a 5 percent return.

Assume you were purchasing a $295,000 home on a FHA loan with 3.5 percent down payment. The $10,325 would grow to $10,742 in the CD, which isn’t a big increase but at least it is safe and secure, and it will be available when you’re ready.

If the same amount were invested in a safe stock or mutual fund that earned 5 percent, it would grow to $11,383 in the same two-year period. It earns more but there is more risk involved.

Actors Michelle Carter, Ariel Puls and Paula Rebelo, in the rear, portray new mothers making sense of their new realities, on Long Island. Photo credit: Kirsten Shultz

NEW MOTHERS FIND COMMON GROUND Company of Fools to present “Cry It Out”

Alternatively, if you invest the same amount in purchasing a home that appreciates at 3 percent a year, the equity would be $38,871 two years from now. The dramatic increase is due to leverage, being able to control a large asset with a small amount of cash. The appreciation is based on the purchase price, not the down payment.

Another factor is that there is principal reduction with each payment that is made.

Make your own projections with Your Best Investment (www. tinyurl.com/tws-bestinvestment).

ANNA MATHIEU

Realtor®, Associate Broker, GRI, MBA 2018 Best of the Valley 1st Place Gold; Best Realtor.

Windermere Real Estate/SV, LLC (208) 309-1329 AnnaMathieu@Windermere.com 5b-realestate.com To subscribe to the Better Homeowners newsletter: tinyurl.com/y8koftym

NEWS IN BRIEF

Health District Offering Free Tobacco Cessation Classes

The South Central Public Health District wants smokers here to learn how to live tobacco-free, for free. The health authority is offering tobacco cessation classes every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in St. Luke’s Hailey Clinic.

Tobacco causes a majority of the preventable death and disease in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), every year more than 440,000 people die from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. Meanwhile, around 8.6 million people are living with serious illness as a result of smoking and/or use of smokeless tobacco.

“Our classes are designed to help people overcome their tobacco addiction and take control of their health,” said Cody Orchard, health education specialist. “These classes are just a start.”

If you want to quit and can’t make it to a class, call (208) 7375968 to find out how the health district can work around your schedule.

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BY DANA DUGAN

arenthood comes with challenges and joys, many of which we hardly recognize until we’re in the midst of it. Continuing its 24th theatre season with a focus on family, Company of Fools will stage award-winning playwright Molly Smith Metzler’s “Cry It Out.” Metzler, who is from New York, is also the author of the plays “Elemeno Pea,” “The May Queen,” “Carve,” “Close Up Space” and “Training Wisteria.”

The production will be directed by Denise Simone, a founding COF member. It will run Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Simone, who bowed out of full-time administration and responsibilities of the company she founded 26 years ago, in Richmond, Va., said she loves to return to COF to work.

“It’s a joy now,” she said, while acknowledging how difficult the past two years have been since the death of co-founder and dear friend John Glenn. A new artist director, Scott Palmer, joined COF this past spring.

“This season is primarily Scott’s vision,” Simone said. “He’s getting to know the artists we work with and he really drove the crafting of this season. He’s brought new vision, and he has attractive leadership qualities.”

This play, while hilarious, is also pointed, as it pushes the envelope of subjects once considered taboo: childbirth, nursing, dirty diapers, exhaustion, loss of privacy and lack of adult conversation. Adrift on maternity leave, two new mothers meet with little in common but a shared sideyard, the absurdities of new motherhood, and the dilemma of returning to work versus staying at home.

It’s enough to form a tentative friendship, though with the addition of another new mom it becomes fraught with socioeconomic issues.

“One of the reasons I wanted to produce ‘Cry It Out’ was to ensure that the experiences of women, and particularly the stories of new mothers, were central to our examination of family,” Palmer said.

“As a man, and a man without children, I knew I wasn’t the person to direct this show, but I was absolutely certain that Denise Simone had the experience, passion and insight to make this play really sing. She brings her own experiences as a mom to the show, her experiences as a director and actor, but also her experience of raising her daughter here in the Valley—a place that can, for some mothers, feel isolated and lonely.”

The cast of “Cry It Out” will feature Michelle Carter (Adrienne), Ariel Puls (Jessie), Paula Rebelo (Lina) and founding COF member Joel Vilinsky, a Wood River Valley resident. The creative team includes Maria Gerhardt (costume design); K.O. Ogilvie (stage management); Joe Lavigne (scenic design); Lynn Coleman (lighting design); Patrick Szczotka (technical direction); and Chris

Forging new friendships in a shared yard, new mothers, played by Michelle Carter and Ariel Puls, enjoy coffee together in the play “Cry It Out.” Photo credit: Kirsten Shultz

Henderson (production assistant).

The action takes place on Long Island, an area with a diverse socioeconomic population, not unlike the Wood River Valley. The mothers may be from vastly different financial backgrounds but they share something vital and fresh: the love they feel for their newborns.

“Molly lived this story in this place, she nails so much [about the experience of living on Long Island after life in Manhattan],” Simone said. “It’s funny and honest, and very personal.”

Simone said that to help the cast get a feel for new motherhood, COF invited some new mothers in the community to talk with the cast.

There will be two previews before the play officially opens on Saturday, Sept. 28. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, COF will have Pay-What-You-Feel Parent & Baby Night. House lights will remain on, which will make it easier for parents to deal with their offspring. There will also be a baby changing station in the restroom, toys, and space to retreat to should a child need extra attention. The actors will be prepared for certain interruptions.

“Because the play focuses on the isolation that can occur when a woman becomes a new mom, and because Metzler herself talks about the incredible experience of connecting with other moms, we wanted to create an opportunity for parents to meet, connect, and socialize with other parents outside the house,” Palmer said.

The next evening, Wednesday, Sept. 25, will also be a Pay-What-You-Feel preview. Opening night will include a no-host after-party at di Vine Wine Bar in Hailey for patrons and audience members.

For tickets, contact Company of Fools box office at (208) 578-9122, or sunvalleycenter.org/companyoffools/current-season. tws

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HIKIN’ BUDDIES

9:30AM-1PM / Adams Gulch / Ketchum Sponsored by Mountain Humane, Hikin’ Buddies gives hikers an opportunity to take a shelter dog for a hike, or hang out and socialize with the smaller dogs. Just north of Ketchum, turn left at Adams Gulch and follow to trailhead to pick out a buddy. Adoptions are available onsite, as well.

WED SEP 11

TECH CLASS

6-7:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum The Community Library will offer ‘Tech Class: It’s a Google Life’ with Paul Zimmerman. This class is free and open to all. For more information, contact comlib.org.

WED SEP 11

FARM POTLUCK

5:30-7:30PM / Bloom Farm / Hailey The Hunger Coalition will host a Bloom Farm Potluck for the community. Guests should bring a favorite dish to share, take a stroll through the farm, and celebrate community. Activities include rock painting and a basket-weaving demonstration. For more information and directions to Bloom Farm, visit thehungercoalition.org.

WED SEP 11

EARLY HOT SPRINGS RESORTS 5:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey The Hailey Public Library will host a free talk with historian John Lundin about two historic Wood River Valley hot springs resorts.

These now-defunct resorts featured pools, hotels, dance halls and other amenities. For more information visit haileypubliclibrary.org.

WED SEP 11

TRIVIA NIGHT

7:30PM / Sawtooth Brewery & Tap Room / Hailey Hailey’s best free trivia returns. Join the weekly Team Trivia with Game Night Live. All ages are welcome. FREE to play, with bar tabs to the winners.

THU SEP 12 & FRI SEP 13

CONVERSATIONS WITH WOMEN

9:30AM / Community Library / Ketchum Hosted by the Alturas Institute and in collaboration with The Community Library, a group of exceptional women will discuss their challenges and journeys in a two-day conference called How Far We’ve Come: Power and Access. Scholarships are available, and students are free. For tickets and information, visit alturasinstitute.com.

THU SEP 12

HAILEY FARMERS’ MARKET

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SAVING ENERGY IS PATRIOTIC

ooking back today to Sept. 11, 2001, and remembering the lost souls and incredible sacrifices of our first responders.

I believe that President Bush missed an opportunity after these horrific events to call on all of us Americans to do what we could have at the time to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. If he had only said, “Let us be patriots and plant the victory gardens of our era, by undertaking whatever actions possible for each of us, from putting a solar panel on our roof, to perhaps carpooling, or even just changing one light bulb to a high-efficiency one, we can stop sending our American dollars to foreign countries, which may not share our values.”

Not too many people today remember the victory gardens planted during World War II, but “For the average American in World War II, the Victory Garden was a practical way to contribute to the war effort. Some 20 million Victory Gardens were planted (U.S. population in 1940 was 132 million), and by 1943, these little plots produced 40 percent of all vegetables consumed in the US.” 1 Producing our own energy from renewable sources in America or reducing our energy needs through energy efficiency is patriotic; it makes us a less vulnerable, stronger country. Middle East countries continue to this day to restrict the oil supply to manipulate prices.2 And, although the U.S. has gained energy independence through fracking, it has come at a price for our country—huge flaring of methane into the atmosphere, degraded water supplies, and costs to landowners.3 In contrast, clean renewable energy costs have come down so much to be the least-cost resource while traditional electrical generation rates continue to rise. Buying or creating our own homegrown renewable energy is not only the patriotic, right thing to do, it is the smart financial move; people save money or make money. Many ranchers today are enjoying a good second income from hosting wind turbines on their properties while their cows graze below.

Each of us can show our patriotism today, this September 11, by taking one step to reduce our dependence on foreign or dirty fuel; call Idaho Power at 1-800-465-6045 for your set of nine free light bulbs, consider a hybrid electric car if you are looking at purchasing a new car, get a new smart thermostat for your home and apply for a $75 rebate (https://www.idahopower.com/.../rebates-and-offers/heating-and-cooling-efficiency-program), and sign my petition to change our energy future here in Blaine County http:// chng.it/kZpVV8xD. www.sarahsundin.com/victory-gardens-in-world-war-ii/ www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-08/saudi-arabiahas-a-new-energy-minister-what-it-means-for-oil 3 https://projects.propublica.org/graphics/wva 1 2

2-6PM / Main St. / Hailey

Folks can shop with regional farmers who offer organic and locally grown foods, from pies and produce to flowers and crafts. The Hailey Farmers’ Market takes place on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets and offers comradery, fresh produce, crafts, and other items.

Blaine County Commissioner Candidate

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SAT SEP 14

KIRK WALLACE JOHNSON

‘INTO THE CANYON’

6:30PM / Church of the Big Wood / Ketchum

6PM / The Argyros / Ketchum

Sun Valley Center for the Arts will present a lecture

by Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of “The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century” and “To Be a Friend Is Fatal: The Fight to Save the Iraqis America Left Behind.” Johnson also founded The List Project, a nonprofit that helps Iraqi refugees who worked for U.S-affiliated organizations during the war in Iraq to resettle in the U.S. For tickets, contact The Center at (208) 726-9491 or sunvalleycenter.org.

A screening of the documentary “Into The Canyon” will be held followed by a talk with filmmaker/photographer Pete McBride. McBride, along with writer Kevin Fedarko, set out on a 750-mile journey on foot through the entire length of the Grand Canyon. But their quest was more than just an endurance test—it was also a way to draw attention to the unprecedented threats facing one of our most revered landscapes. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Sawtooth Society. General admission tickets are $15 through (208) 726-7872 or theargyros.org.

SUN SEP 15

GALENA CLOSING AND BICYCLE TOUR

THU SEP 12

9AM / Galena Lodge / Ketchum to Galena

PLAY READING

6:30PM / The Argyros / Ketchum

The annual closing of Galena Lodge will begin with the revival of the Classic Boulder Mountain Bicycle Tour on Highway 75 (road bikes meet at Town Square at 10 a.m.) or on the Harriman Trail (mountain bikes meet at SNRA at 9 a.m.). There will be a party with live music and a buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (208) 726-4191.

Sawtooth Productions, in association with Laughing Stock Theatre Co., will present a play reading of “The Realistic Joneses” by Will Eno in the Bailey Studio at The Argyros. The cast includes Courtney Loving, Charlotte Hemmings, Chris Carwithen and Jon Kane, who also directs. Complimentary wine and cookies will be served. The play debuted on Broadway in 2014 and was recently named by The New York Times as one of the top 20 plays of the last 20 years.

FRI SEP 13

LIVE MUSIC

5-7PM / Town Square / Ketchum Dan Castello will play live at Town Square this week for the continuation of Sounds of September. The music is free, and all are welcome.

TUE SEP 17

ENGLISH AS 2ND LANGUAGE

FRI SEP 13

6-8PM / Community Library / Ketchum

FALL FILM FESTIVAL

Various / Magic Lantern / Ketchum

Free English Classes/Las Clases de Ingles will be held every Tuesday through Nov 19 with teachers Janet Ross-Heiner, M.A., Ed-ESL, and Karen Little, MAT. Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades. For more information, visit comlib.org or call (208) 726-3493.

The 30th annual Fall Film Festival will begin on Friday and run through Thursday, Oct 3. There will be an “assortment of films, from comedies to documentaries to fictions, with a twist of social commentary, thought provoking, engaging, and sometimes downright funny,” said theater owner Rick Kessler. “This festival has something for everyone to enjoy.” For movie times, check The Weekly Sun, or visit mlcinemas.com.

TUE SEP 17

KETCHUM FARMERS’ MARKET 2-6PM / River Run / Ketchum

The Ketchum Farmers’ Market takes place weekly in the lower permit lot at scenic River Run. Folks can shop with regional farmers who offer organic and locally grown foods, from pies and produce to flowers and crafts. There will be live music, food trucks and more.

FRI SEP 13

TUE SEP 17

LIVE: SILVER DOLLAR

9:30PM / Silver Dollar Saloon / Bellevue

NAMI RECOVERY SUPPORT

The Blue Rayz Band will play at Bellevue’s iconic saloon. There is never a cover, and a free ride home is available should you need it.

Men’s groups meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. Both genders are invited to attend on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. All meetings are held at The Sun Club, 731 N. 1st Ave., Hailey.

5:30-7PM / Sun Club / Hailey

TUE SEP 17

MIGHTY MAIN STREET REVIVAL 6PM / SV Center / Ketchum

The Center will present a free panel discussion on how local businesses are reigniting rural towns in the West. The talk will be moderated by Jim Keating, executive director of the Blaine County Recreation District, and panelists Ed Marquand, founder of the Mighty Tieton project; Shawn Barigar, artist, Twin Falls City mayor and president/CEO of the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce; and Tyler Davis-Jeffers, a Ketchum-based private investor.

SAT SEP 14

ICL HIKE

9AM-3PM / ICL / Ketchum The Idaho Conservation League will host Geology of the Pioneer Mountains. Rock lovers and nature nerds may join ICL for a beautiful day hike up the North Fork of Hyndman Creek in the Pioneer Mountains. Meet at the ICL’s Ketchum office at 9 a.m. to carpool to the trailhead. Participants should bring the following: water, snacks, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, layers, rain jacket, hiking boots and poles. This hike is limited to 15 participants. Contact Josh at jjohnson@idahoconservation.org or (208) 726-7485 to reserve a spot.

WED SEP 18

YOGA WITH ALYSHA

12-1PM / Mountain Humane / Hailey There will be yoga weekly Wednesdays & Fridays in Penny’s Barn at Mountain Humane with Pure Body Bliss Studio owner and director Alysha Oclassen. A handful of mats will be available. The fee is $20 per class.

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T H E W E E K LY S U N • S E P T E M B E R 11 - 17, 2019

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BY MIKE MCKENNA

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hortly after Café Della opened this summer, a 9-year-old named Lucy was already enjoying her second visit to the restaurant when she declared, “This is exactly what Hailey needs!”

A couple of months later, it sure looks like Lucy was right.

“People really like what we’re doing and they keep coming back,” said Liza Green, café co-owner. “It’s important that everyone feels welcome when they come here and they realize that we appreciate having them.”

Café Della has brought a fresh look to the restaurant’s historic location next to Luke’s Pharmacy on Main Street, while also offering breakfast and lunch options that are unlike anything else in the south Valley.

“Fresh foods that make you feel good” is how Liza describes their delectable offerings, and she credits business partner and accomplished chef, Ashley Roop.

“Ashley is passionate about quality ingredients simply prepared. A lot of attention and effort goes into everything we make,” Liza said.

Besides making fresh pastries daily, something Ashley once did for the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, the team at Café Della offers a seasonally focused menu that takes advantage of the freshest and healthiest ingredients they can find. In addition to their delicious baked treats and cookies, Café Della has quickly earned a following for dishes like their Spiced Overnight Oats and Trout and Egg for breakfast and “updated classics” like their Pork Sandwich and Heirloom Tomato Salad for lunch. Café Della is also the only local restaurant that serves Doma Coffee, a specialty roaster from Post Falls, which some say is the best coffee in the state.

Opening a restaurant that serves great food and is also a part of the community has long been a dream that both Liza and Ashley have shared. The longtime friends met while working in the restaurant industry and believe that Hailey is the ideal place to make their dream come true.

“I love Hailey,” Liza said, adding that she feels Café Della offers food and a vibe that our “smalltown community was missing.”

Part of the good vibes at Café Della, which

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some folks are saying is akin to a Hailey version of Ketchum’s legendary Cristina’s Restaurant, comes from the space itself. Unlike other restaurants that have been in the location over the years, Café Della has a clean, modern feel while still honoring local history.

The restaurant is named after Hailey’s Della Mountain, in part because of the pioneering woman the mountain was named after. Carrie “Della” Strahorn helped establish the city of Hailey and, amongst her other claims to fame, Della was the first woman to tour what became national parks like Glacier and Yellowstone by stagecoach.

“She was a very impressive woman and we are honored to name our café after her,” Liza said.

Café Della is certainly honoring its namesake by pioneering a welcomed new edition to the local restaurant scene.

“We want people to feel comfortable here,” Liza said. “To know that we have healthy and tasty food for life’s everyday celebrations.”

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Budget season is a wrap. The Valley’s southernmost cities have all approved their spending plans for fiscal year 2019-20. The plans, which were worked on throughout the summer, take effect Oct. 1.

In Hailey, a more than $15.5 million expense package was approved last month, buttriced by the maximum 3 percent increase in property taxes and a levy approved by voters in May for road and pathway work. The levy hiked up so-called franchise fees for Idaho Power by 2 percent, bringing in more than $120,000 of extra revenue.

Bellevue mayor Ned Burns said he’d like to see “ten times the amount” of money his city’s budget calls for when it comes to upgrading streets there, but that the $4.16 million spending plan will do for now.

“Did you see the rad new bus stop?” the mayor asked, referring to the new stop on Main Street, near Cedar Street.

Meanwhile in Carey, the city council has approved its $427,475 spending plan.

Roughly $31,000 of that budget is earmarked for roads.

Summer Traffic Fatalities In Idaho Decrease

Ten less. Ninety-one too many. That’s the positive and negative spin on the latest statistics from the state when it comes to how many people were killed in traffic accidents this summer.

From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, 91 people died as a result of traffic crashes, according to preliminary data from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). This is down from the summer of 2018, when 101 people were killed in crashes during the same time period. The summer months typically bring with them an uptick in deadly crashes both in Idaho and nationally. Because of this trend, the period of time between those holidays is often referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer Driving.

“Summer driving is a big concern of ours,” said John Tomlinson, highway safety manager. “This is why we work so closely with law enforcement agencies and other partners throughout the state to promote safe, engaged driving.”

This summer, the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration funded four high-visibility enforcement periods. During these different enforcement periods, law enforcement agencies were provided grant funding to put extra officers on the roads, looking for seatbelt violations and aggressive and impaired drivers. In addition to these grant-funded mobilizations, several media

campaigns ran statewide encouraging everyone on the roads to make safe choices.

“It’s so important to get these messages out to the public,” Tomlinson said. “Our law enforcement partners do wonderful work but they can’t be everywhere. If we are going to prevent these fatal crashes, we need drivers to make smart and safe choices.”

100 Deadliest Days at a Glance: • The majority of the 91 people killed in crashes were in passenger vehicles.

- 62 Automobile - 17 Motorcycle - 6 Other (ATV/UTV) - 4 Pedestrian - 2 Pedacycle • 75 people died in crashes on rural roads and 16 people were killed on urban roads.

• In the 51 passenger vehicle fatalities, 28 people were not wearing seatbelts.

• Failure to maintain a lane was a contributing factor in 23 fatalities.

• Impairment was a contributing factor in 17 fatalities.

• 13 fatalities involved an aggressive-driving behavior.

• 8 fatalities involved inattentive driving.

Woman Missing Six Days Found Injured

A Blaine County woman who went missing, her son said for six days, was located Sept. 6 in the Howard Preserve, in Bellevue. She was non-critically injured and taken to St. Luke’s in Ketchum for treatment, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday.

Debra Kane’s whereabouts were unknown since at least Aug. 31, and in the days following, her son, Nick Kane, posted emotional video messages on Facebook asking for help in finding her. The younger Kane said his mother had last been seen walking along Baseline Road from Gannett toward Bellevue.

Sheriff’s deputies did not have information regarding how the woman was found, but said her family was notified.

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