17 January 2018 by The Weekly Sun

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Crime & Courts News Alleged Rape Takes Place At Carey Hot Springs

Arts News SV Opera To Hold Fifth Winter Festival

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A female belted kingfisher perches at Hayspur Fish Hatchery, about 20 miles south of downtown Hailey, on January 2. These birds… For more information about this photo, see “On The Cover” on page 3. Courtesy photo by Michael Kane

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NEWS CRIME & COURTS

City of Ketchum Open House - Wednesday, Jan. 24 Want to talk about parking in Ketchum? The place to do it is at the Limelight Hotel on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Help the City understand your challenges. Then, plan to attend a public workshop to begin the development of a plan with your input. Date/Time/Location: TBD

Don’t Miss The “Word on the Street” Mayor Neil Bradshaw’s Word on the Street debuted last week. Stay tuned to what’s going on in your city and share your Ketchum Q stories on social media with #KetchumQ. Sign up at ketchumidaho.org/signup to get the Word on the Street.

Public Notice ZONE CHANGE REQUEST WITHIN MORTGAGE ROW SUBDIVISION: Dwight & Susan Coburn and Robert, Kenneth, & Nancy Dreyer (DHD Properties LLC) request rezone of Lots 17, 18, and 19 of the Mortgage Row Subdivision from Limited Residential One Acre District (LR-1) to General Residential Low Density District (GR-L). Properties are locatedat 12700,12698,& 12696Highway 75,Ketchum,ID.

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HAILEY MAN ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING MINOR Victim was more than three years younger

BY DANA DUGAN

t 11 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, Ketchum police arrested Marco A. Martinez-Reyes, 19, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl. According to a news release from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office received a report regarding the alleged rape at 9:47 a.m. the same day and transferred the case to Ketchum Detective Steven Hansen, since he was on call. The release states that the 16-year-old victim said she was raped by Martinez-Reyes, of Hailey, on the previous night, Saturday, Jan.13, at the Carey Hot Springs along State Highway 26/93, east of Carey. After reporting the alleged rape, the victim went to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center to get a rape test kit on Sunday. The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office investigated the report, and subsequently arrested Martinez-Reyes for one count of rape, a felony under Idaho Code 18-6101. Hailey attorney Selim A. Star is representing Martinez-Reyes. He said at the arraignment that the defendant has lived in the Valley since he was 7 years old, lives with his mother and is employed as a landscaper, and is therefore not a flight risk. Due to the seriousness of the alleged crime, the use of alcohol and the age of the victim, Blaine County prosecuting attorney Matt Fredback asked at the arraignment for $40,000 bail. Magistrate Judge Jennifer Haemmerle said at the arraignment that, if convicted, the defendant could face a fine of up to $50,000, up to life in prison, restitution to the victim and the requirement that he register as a sex offender. Haemmerle also said the defendant poses some risk to society if released without terms and conditions. Fredback said at an arraignment for Martinez-Reyes on Tuesday that state records indicate

there was a similar incident in 2016 for which Martinez-Reyes was never charged. According to a source who spoke to The Weekly Sun on condition of anonymity, Martinez-Reyes allegedly raped the then-15-year-old Hailey girl in April 2016. The anonymous source said her case was never prosecuted. She said it was not until a week later that a school counselor heard her story and suggested she go to St. Luke’s CARES (Children At Risk Evaluation Services) at St. Luke’s Magic Valley, in Twin Falls. The examiner there found a laceration on the victim that was consistent with rape. “I feel like because I didn’t press charges, he felt there were no consequences,” she said. She said she had at least three criteria under the Idaho rape statute that were similar to the victim at the hot springs, including resisting but overcome by force or violence; prevented from resistance by the infliction, attempted infliction, or threatened infliction of bodily harm; and a three-year-or-more age difference. At the arraignment, Haemmerle set Martinez-Reyes’ bond at $15,000, with the conditions that he consume no alcohol, be tested for alcohol consumption and have no unsupervised contact with any minor female except those related by blood or marriage. Haemmerle granted a motion submitted by the prosecution to seal both the probable cause affidavit and the no-contact order to protect the identity of the victim. Haemmerle also ordered Martinez-Reyes not to go to Wood River High School while school is in session. The anonymous source told The Weekly Sun the victim does not attend Wood River High School. A preliminary hearing in Blaine County 5th District Court is set for Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 3:30 p.m., during which the defendant will enter his plea. tws

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Sun Valley Opera To Offer Season Discount Tickets

Join Sun Valley Opera on Saturday, Jan. 20, for a concert that is sure to please all music lovers as they present Matthew Kacergis at the Community School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. in a concert, “Casablanca to La La Land.” This is the first concert of their Winter Festival, with other concerts on Tuesday, Jan. 30 starring the Costa Jackson Sisters, and a Friday, March 2 concert starring Hadleigh Adams, “90 Minutes and 2 Martinis Later.” The opera is offering discount tickets if patrons buy tickets for all three concerts. In addition, tickets for students will be $15. Last year, Kacergis played the role of Prince Eric in the National Tour of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” to critical acclaim across the country. In the Pacific Northwest, he has performed with the Fifth Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre, where his favorite credits include: Marius in “Les Misérables,” Younger Brother in “Ragtime,” Tony Elliot in “Billy Elliot,” as well as three world premiere musicals. He has also performed with Ford’s Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre, Ogqunquit Playhouse, La Mirada Theatre, Musical Theatre West, The Olney Theatre Center and the Disneyland Resort, among others. Most recently, he spent the holidays in Boca Raton, Fla., performing the role of Georg in “She Loves Me” at the Wick Theatre. On-camera appearances include HBO’s “Veep,” commercials and independent films. He sang the lead role of Dove on the Studio Cast Recording of “A Walk On The Wild Side,” by Will Holt. General admission tickets are $45 and individual preferred tickets are $65. Discount general admission package for the three concerts is $115 and for the preferred ticket package is $175. Tickets may be purchased by calling Sun Valley Opera at (208) 726-0991 or online at sunvalleyopera.com.

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CLARIFICATION A story titled “Rape Victims Are Doubly Traumatized” published in Jan. 10 issue of The Weekly Sun unclearly stated that victims of sexual assault in Blaine County must travel to Boise or Twin Falls to obtain a rape test kit. The kits are available at St. Luke’s Wood River; however, the hospital told The Weekly Sun that it encourages victims to obtain the test outside of Blaine County due to limited staff who are trained in sexual assault examination. Three alleged rape victims within the last month have been tested outside of Blaine County. According to St. Luke's Wood River, a rape kit was administered there "within the last few months."

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NEWS EDUCATION

JANUARY 17 - 23, 2018

SURVEY FINDS STRONG SUPPORT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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daho voters and parents believe the early years of life are important to a child’s brain development and that the state should be doing more to support preschool opportunities, according to a survey conducted by the Portland, Ore.-based public opinion research firm Moore Information, for the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children. The results were shared with the Idaho Legislature last week. Among parents of children ages 0 to 5, just over a third surveyed have children currently attending preschool outside the home and 57 percent say they are planning to send their children to preschool. Importantly, three in four parents of children age 0 to 5 say they would be “very” (53 percent) or “somewhat” (23 percent) likely to utilize a public preschool opportunity for their 3- to 5-year-old child if it were offered in their community. Only 22 percent of voters surveyed rate the quality of preschool opportunities in Idaho for children ages 3 to 5 years old as “excellent” or “above average,” while 32 percent say these opportunities are only “average” and 24 percent say they are “below average” or “poor.” Just a third of Idaho voters and parents of young children

believe that “most” preschool programs are affordable for a majority of Idaho families (31 percent among voters, 33 percent among parents). Roughly 80 percent of voters and parents agree there are three key benefits that result from early childhood education, including access to quality, affordable preschool options for Idaho families enhances their children’s educational performance. They also agree on supporting quality affordable preschool options to help build a qualified educated workforce. And those surveyed believe that state funding for preschool programs can result in direct returns for Idaho communities. Seven in 10 voters and parents surveyed (69 percent of each group) believe the state of Idaho should be doing more to ensure that children begin kindergarten with the knowledge and skills they need to do their best in school. Seventy-six percent of voters and 80 percent of parents support state investments in preschool. Further, that support is deep, in that a majority of parents and voters feel “strongly” in their support (53 percent of voters, 58 percent of parents). “It’s pretty clear from the research that early childhood education is important to Idaho voters and parents,” said Erik Iverson, president of Moore Information. “Idahoans believe that a quality preschool

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NEWS ARTS

JANUARY 17 - 23, 2018

OPERA EXTRAVAGANZA SINGS ITS WAY INTO VALLEY Sun Valley Opera To Hold Fifth Winter Festival

BY YANNA LANTZ

he fifth annual Sun Valley Opera Winter Festival will kick off Saturday, Jan. 20, with events running through March 2 at various locations throughout the Valley. The event will feature some of the most entertaining and ambitious programming that Sun Valley Opera has ever presented. “Several years ago, we came to the realization that the human voice was not being featured in cultural events during the winter and we knew we could fill that gap by presenting concerts that feature a broad range of talent to appeal to all musical tastes,” said Mary Jo Helmeke, Sun Valley Opera’s executive director. The first concert of the Winter Festival will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and will feature Matthew Kacergis at the Community School Theatre in Sun Valley. The night is called “Casablanca to La La Land,” and the evening will showcase songs from the cinema. Last year, Kacergis played the

NEWS IN BRIEF

New Zealand-born baritone Hadleigh Adams will conclude Sun Valley Opera’s Winter Festival at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, with “90 Minutes and 2 Martinis Later.” Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Opera

role of Prince Eric in the national tour of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” to critical acclaim across the country. In the Pacific Northwest, he performed with the Fifth Avenue Theatre and Village Theatre, where his credits include Marius in “Les Misérables,”

Younger Brother in “Ragtime,” Tony Elliot in “Billy Elliot,” as well as three world-premiere musicals. “Matthew is young and will appeal to a younger crowd,” Helmeke said. “Frank Meyer, our board president, saw him in Seattle and was impressed enough to bring him here.” The Costa Jackson Sisters will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Community School Theatre. The group is composed of sisters Ginger, Marina and Miriam. Ginger is a veteran of the Metropolitan Opera, while Marina is a resident artist with the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia. She also is a recent winner of several major competitions, including the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Miriam began training in opera at age 11 and studied with the famed Renata Scotto at Santa Cecilia in Rome. “You don’t typically have sisters who are renowned opera singers with three types of soprano voices,” Helmeke said. “They are just starting to perform as a

Astronomy In The Garden

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden will present a four-part astronomy series in January, May, August and November of 2018. Each evening Tim Frazier, president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will give an hour-long lecture on a particular topic before moving outdoors for an hour of telescope viewing and constellation lore, weather permitting. Each evening starts at 7 pm. Topics include: Jan. 23, “Finding your way with telescopes, binoculars and spotting scopes”; May 22, “Shoot the night sky with your camera or cellphone”; Aug. 12, “Family night with the Perseids at Croy Canyon”; and Nov. 13, “Winter Constellations: The horse, the maiden and the queen.” Preregistration is required. Individual classes are $10 SBG members, $12 nonmembers, and children under 16, free. Cost for the four-part series is $35 for SBG members. $43 nonmembers, and children under 16, free. Sawtooth Botanical Garden is located four miles south of Ketchum. For more information and to register, visit sbgarden.org or call (208) 726-9358.

Paul Tillotson Music Scholarship Concert To Be Held In Boise

trio when their schedules allow. They had a concert this weekend that was very well received so we are lucky that they are available.” The festival continues with a partnership between Sun Valley

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scholarship recipient receives can help them actually make their dreams come true.” Tickets may be purchased at the door and are $10 for adults and $5 for students. For more information about the Paul Tillotson Music Scholarship Fund, visit boiseschoolsfoundation.com.

Blaine County School District To Hold Middle School Choice Week

Blaine County School District offers two choices for middle school: Ernest Hemingway STEAM School in Ketchum and Wood River Middle School in Hailey. Wood River Middle School offers a number of elective courses, World Languages, athletics, clubs and activities. Hemingway STEAM School offers a smaller environment and a focus on integrating science, technology, engineering, arts and math into every lesson. In addition, Hemingway STEAM offers World Languages and unique STEAM-focused electives. Parent and Student Open Houses 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Wood River Middle School, Hailey. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, at Hemingway STEAM School, Ketchum. Tours with the Principal 12-1 p.m., weekly every Friday at Hemingway STEAM School. Bring-a-Friend-to-School Day for Current 5th- and 6th-Grade Students Monday, Jan. 22 at Hemingway STEAM School. For more information, visit blaineschools.org or call Hemingway STEAM School at (208) 578-5050 or Wood River Middle School at (208) 578-5030.

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The annual Paul Tillotson Music Scholarship Benefit Concert will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the Borah High School Auditorium in Boise. The local jazz group The Frim Fram 4, along with the Borah Jazz Band, Choir and Orchestra, will perform. The late Paul Tillotson, an acclaimed jazz pianist, was a graduate of Borah High School. Established in 2001, the Paul Tillotson Music Scholarship awards a $1,000 scholarship to a Borah High School student interested in pursuing music in college. Earlier this year, thanks to the combination of donors, posthumous events and a donation from Tillotson’s estate, the scholarship endowment fund reached Paul’s goal of $100,000, ensuring opportunities for students for years to come. “Paul believed that it was his mission to play great improvised music, deeply touching the souls of audiences around the world, and spreading the joy that is created while making music that comes from love,” Paul’s wife, Janie Tillotson, said. The annual benefit concert is the culmination of a day of clinics featuring local musicians working with Borah High School music students. “The combination of working with the students during the day and then performing at night offers real world music experience to the students,” Janie Tillotson said. “It also shows them that it is possible to fulfill your dreams of being a successful, professional musician. The money that the

The first concert of Sun Valley Opera’s Winter Festival will take place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, and will feature Matthew Kacergis at the Community School Theatre in Sun Valley. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Opera

Opera and Boise-based Opera Idaho to present a semi-staged production of Giacomo Puccini’s opera “Madama Butterfly” at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Tickets are available through Opera Idaho at 1718.operaidaho.org/tickets. Finally, New Zealand-born baritone Hadleigh Adams will conclude the festival at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, with a concert titled “90 Minutes and 2 Martinis Later” at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. General admission tickets to “Casablanca to La La Land,” the Costa Jackson Sisters and “90 Minutes and 2 Martinis Later” are $45 and preferred tickets are $65 for individual concert tickets. A discount general admission package for the three concerts is $115, and $175 for the preferred ticket package. Tickets may be purchased by calling Sun Valley Opera at (208) 726-0991 or visiting sunvalleyopera.com.

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JANUARY 17 - 23, 2018

NEWS COMMUNITY

KIC TO OFFER MILLENNIALS TIPS ON CONNECTING THE DOTS BETWEEN COLLEGE AND CAREER

Reliable, Fair-cost Electrical Service We are working with community representatives on a new power line to provide resiliency in the north Wood River Valley. The line will provide a second source of energy from Hailey to our substation facilities in Sun Valley. Communities this size typically have an alternate transmission line for reliability in case of events like damaging weather or wildfire. This power line will promote the safety and economy of the Wood River Valley, while still providing you reliable, fair-cost service. We continue to collaborate with all stakeholders. Please share your thoughts with Idaho Power, Blaine County, City of Ketchum, City of Sun Valley and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

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ince time immemorial, those beating a path to adulthood in their 20s and even 30s have wondered what they were doing with the rest of their lives. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5:307 p.m., the Ketchum Innovation Center will host a panel discussion and talk on just that subject, called “WTF Am I Doing Here?” The panel will consist of former cross-country ski racer Annie Pokorny; entrepreneur and KIC CEO Kathryn Kemp Guylay; newly minted Ketchum City Councilmember Courtney Hamilton, and Jan Hegewald, the Courtney Hamilton will be one of Resource Development manager the panelists during a talk at KIC. for Western Governors Universi- Photo courtesy Courtney Hamilton ty’s College of Business. This will be the first in a series of KIC events designed to create a forum for young entrepreneurs, or anyone 36 or younger, who is thinking about what their next step, professionally, might be. Millennials, those born between 1982-2000, have surpassed baby boomers as the USA’s largest living generation. “Understanding and supporting millennials’ career needs, as well as their desire for upward mobility, are critical to fostering the next generation of innovation in the Wood River Valley,” Guylay said, KIC CEO. According to the Idaho Department of Labor, millennials make up 22 percent of Blaine County’s population. “The Sun Valley area has a large crop of smart, resourceful, and energetic post-graduates who have found their home here, but not yet their career,” Pokorny said. “In order to remain here in the Wood River Valley, millennials must be able to link their traditional dreams of success with living here in the mountains. Tapping into my experience as an athlete and into the network of support provided by the KIC have been extremely helpful to me.” Pokorny is a former full-time athlete who recently returned to the Wood River Valley to build a post-competitive and post-college career. She became involved with the KIC for its mentorship program and educational resources. She said she would like other millennials to learn of all the opportunities available through the KIC. Event sponsor, Sawtooth Brewery, will serve beer, wine and snacks for the event. Those interested should RSVP to info@ketchuminnovationcenter. com. tws

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Colorado Gulch Bridge Removal Update

Blaine County recently removed the bridge at the Wood River Land Trust’s Colorado Gulch Preserve for safety reasons. The county holds the right-of-way through the Land Trust’s preserve and owns the road and the former bridge. The bridge had been severely damaged by last spring’s historic flooding, with the west abutment supporting the bridge partially falling into the river and sinking almost three feet. The county determined that the bridge was unsafe to stay in place since future river flows could cause it to completely collapse into the river. The Land Trust has commissioned a study with Biota Research and Consulting for an analysis of how the river and floodplain access would change without the abutments and constraints of the bridge at its current location. Biota will also recommend a location for future access to Colorado Gulch based on their analysis. The review is expected in early February. Blaine County will be utilizing this information as it determines how best to provide future access through the preserve. Until that time, to reach the other side of the river at Colorado Gulch, visitors will need to go out Croy Canyon and follow the dirt road around Della Mountain. Seasonal closures for vehicles continue to apply in this area. For any questions, please contact the Wood River Land Trust at (208) 788-3947.

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AIA Idaho Hires Executive Director

The American Institute of Architects Idaho recently hired former Wood River Valley resident Anna Svidgal as its new executive director. Svidgal joins AIA Idaho with over two decades of involvement in nonprofit organizations and business management. “Idaho is like an ecosystem of so many talented architects working individually across the state, but they are part of a much larger collective,” Svigdal said. “My goal is to connect and amplify those talents to create energy together and advocate for the AIA Idaho members.” Originally from Estonia, Svidgal spent 23 years living in the Wood River Valley. She is currently involved with the Idaho State Historical Society and Global Talent Idaho. For more information, email aiaidaho@ aiaidaho.com.

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Coroners Endorse Marsy’s Law

The Idaho State Association of County Coroners recently voted to support the proposed constitutional amendment known as Marsy’s Law for Idaho. “In our role, we’re often in a position to sympathize with the victims of violent crime,” said John Buck, Gem County coroner and board member of the state coroners’ association. “That’s why it makes sense to get behind a campaign that is devoted to improving the protections and rights for victims who suddenly find themselves in our legal system.” The ISACC joins other law enforcement groups and victim advocates that have thrown their support behind Marsy’s Law for Idaho. The Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, the Fraternal Order of Police and the Idaho Victim Witness Association have also endorsed the campaign.

Idaho Power Launches Pump Water Heater Initiative

Idaho Power recently launched a new $300 incentive for homeowners to replace their existing electric-resistance storage water heater with a qualified heat-pump water heater. The incentive is offered as part of the company’s Heating and Cooling Efficiency Program. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heat-pump water heaters are more efficient than conventional electric-resistance storage water heaters because they absorb heat from the surrounding air while transferring it to the water, instead of creating the heat using heating elements. The Heating and Cooling Efficiency Program also offers incentives on duct sealing, high-efficiency air handler motors, evaporative coolers, heat pumps, smart thermostats and whole-house fans. Visitidahopower. com/heatingcooling to learn more.

Community Library To Host Opera Idaho Talk

Mark Junkert, general director of Opera Idaho, will analyze Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” and its reception over the years, 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at The Community Library in Ketchum. “Madama Butterfly,” one of the most-performed and beloved operas worldwide, had a disastrous premiere, but has stood the test of time. Once again, the opera is under attack for its insensitive ethnic stereotyping. In this talk, Junkert will analyze the opera throughout the years. Opera Idaho will present “Madama Butterfly” on Saturday, Feb.10 at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood In Ketchum.

St. Luke’s Wood River To Offer Complete Health Improvement Program

St. Luke’s Wood River will offer a new program, Complete Health Improvement Program, beginning in February. The program, known as CHIP, is not simply a short-term intervention but an educational program designed to guide participants through the challenges associated with adopting a healthier lifestyle. CHIP is a proprietary-intensive lifestyle program developed by the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine. It is a data-driven, scientifically-based intervention used nationally and internationally by many healthcare institutions. Endorsed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, CHIP has the most published clinical evidence to date compared to other publically available lifestyle medicine programs. The primary nutritional message emphasizes the benefits of eating a whole-foods, plant-based diet, through education and tools that focus on all aspects of health, including nutrition, physical activity, becoming resilient, managing stress, building and strengthening relationships, finding meaning and purpose, and maintaining positive change. CHIP is delivered in 18 sessions using a group cohort format. These sessions include viewing educational and entertaining videos followed by facilitated group discussion and food samples. Participants receive a textbook, workbook, cookbook and exercise workbook. A health-risk assessment, blood tests (lipids and HgA1c) and biometrics (weight, waist circumference, blood pressure) are done on every participant, pre- and post-program. “This 18-session course will teach you how to integrate optimal nutrition, exercise and stress reduction tools into your life,” said Sarah Seppa, certified CHIP instructor and registered dietician and clinical nutritionist at St. Luke’s Wood River. “CHIP focuses on areas of mind, body, heart and spirit to help participants reverse or prevent chronic diseases and achieve optimal health.” The cost of the course is $379 per person and participants may bring a partner for support. There will be two free information sessions to explain CHIP, from 12:15–1:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at St. Luke’s Wood River, and from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at St. Luke’s Clinic, 1450 Aviation Dr., in Hailey. For more information, call (209) 727-8356.

The top of Bald Mountain and its surrounding peaks are looking much more wintry after the recent snowfalls. Phot

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR DEBORAH ROBERTSON MD

Caring For Sexual Assault Victims at St. Luke’s WR At St. Luke’s Wood River, we care deeply about all patients, including victims of assault. The small and rural nature of our hospital limits our resources for many medical emergencies, but we pride ourselves on working in partnership with medical resources throughout our region so that we are knowledgeable about where the highest level of care can be obtained for our patients. On arrival to the Emergency Department, a victim of assault receives a medical screening exam that assesses for severe injuries or illnesses, just as every other ED patient receives. A patient’s psychological health is foremost in our mind, as well. Our staff is supportive, caring and respectful. We are fortunate to have The Advocates in this Valley. They maintain an on-call volunteer who will come to the ED to offer support to a victim, should the patient desire. Also, we attempt to offer providers of the patient’s preferred gender, when possible. After we determine that there are no injuries requiring emergent attention that would take precedence over evidence collection, we discuss an evidentiary exam with the patient. In addition, we are obligated to call the police from the jurisdiction where an alleged crime has been committed. The evidentiary exam (“rape kit”) is invasive and best performed by providers who have undergone extensive training, proctoring and continuing medical education. We do not have these specialists available at SLWR, but they are available at FACES (Faces of Hope Victim Center) in Boise for adults 18 and over. For patients less than 18 who are victims of sexual assault, CARES (Children at Risk Evaluation Services) has an office in Twin Falls that we consult. In addition to the evidentiary exam, the FACES providers offer psychosocial support as well as coordinate prophylaxis and follow-up. St. Luke’s provides transportation to FACES and back to Wood River for anyone needing this resource, free of charge. For those patients who would rather not travel to Boise, or if weather or injuries preclude travel, the healthcare providers at SLWR ED offer the evidentiary exam as well as pregnancy and infection prophylaxis. An evidentiary exam done locally is done to the best of our ability, but most of the providers at SLWR have limited experience performing this exam. Why doesn’t SLWR have the same specialists that are available at FACES? In order to provide a 24/7 service, we would need at least 3-4 SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) specialists taking call. In a typical year, we have less than five victims of sexual assault who present to the ED. This low volume of patients is not enough to maintain several trained individuals’ skill sets, nor is it enough to provide training and proctoring opportunities for local nurses interested in obtaining SANE certification. In the several years of offering the services of FACES to patients, we have had a good response from patients, FACES providers and law enforcement. We have performed the evidentiary exam locally, per patient request, as well. Our nurses receive an in-service yearly on the sexual assault exam process and the leadership of the ED makes themselves available when questions arise while treating patients in the ED. The SLWR ED welcomes further conversation on this topic. Additionally, the leadership of the SLWR ED would like to see a similar organization to FACES located somewhere along Highway 75 or 93 to better serve victims of sexual assault in the Wood River Valley, Shoshone, Richfield, Carey, Fairfield, Jerome, Gooding, and the Twin Falls area. Deborah Robertson MD St. Luke’s Wood River Emergency Department Medical Director

NEWS IN BRIEF

The Chamber Donates To Friends Of The Hailey Public Library

On Wednesday, Jan.10, the Friends of the Hailey Public Library were presented with a $500 donation from The Chamber. John Primrose, president, Friends of the Hailey Public Library, accepted the donation. The funds were raised from the sales of solar-eclipse glasses last summer. “We think the services and programs that LeAnn Gelskey (library director) and the library staff provide to our community are phenomenal and we wanted to do something to show our support,” said Jeff Bacon, The Chamber’s executive director. The Friends of the Hailey Public Library’s mission is to bring people together to promote goodwill in the community, fundraise to support the library, and stimulate public awareness of the library and library patrons’ needs. These funds will be used to enhance the programs, services and collections of the Hailey Public Library.

Camp Rainbow Gold Loses Appeal On Camp Relocation

Earlier in January, the Blaine County Board of County Commissioners denied an appeal by Camp Rainbow Gold regarding the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission decision to locate the camp out East Fork, in Blaine County. An appeal hearing was held on Dec. 5, 2017. Previous public hearings occurred in February, March and April of 2017. A majority of the board found that the nature of use, number of participants and number of facilities associated with CRG would overwhelm the low-density, low-impact use consistent with rural areas within the RR-40 zoning. RR-40 calls for low density and limited development. Going forward, CRG may seek a text amendment to the Blaine County code requesting that summer camps be listed as permitted or conditional use in the RR-40 zoning district.

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PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT

WOULD MY DOG MAKE A GOOD SERVICE DOG?

THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR JANUARY 17 - 23, FROM PICABO ANGLER

here is the winter?? Picabo received its first significant snowfall from the recent storm last Thursday but, overall, this winter has been mild and dry. Some precipitation is in the forecast for the weekend, so think about fishing during the upcoming low-pressure system. Flows on the Big Lost River below Mackay Dam have come down to about 200 CFS, allowing for easier wading and concentrating fish in winter holding areas. Nymph fishing on the river should be productive provided that flows remain relatively stable, and midges will appear on select afternoons. When nymphing, concentrate your efforts on slower pockets and runs. Effective flies include Rainbow Warriors, Copper Johns, Zebra Midges, and San Juan Worms. Hint – a bit of orange or red on your nymphs is a very good idea. Baetis activity in the afternoons will ramp up in late February, extending through April. This can be some of the finest angling of the year on the lower Lost. Trail Creek Road is closed for the winter, but fishing the lower Lost in February and March is well worth the longer drive. Keep in mind that as March approaches, there will be significant spawning activity on the river; be aware of fish on redds and let them do their thing! Given the mild weather we’ve had this winter, Silver Creek continues to fish well, particularly with streamers. The old adage of “bright day, bright fly; dark day, dark fly” is a great rule of thumb to follow when streamer fishing the Creek in the winter. Flies need not be large or gaudy; small buggers, zonkers, and leech patterns are among the most productive. Remember, Silver Creek is open north of Highway 20 until the end of February, and duck hunting season remains open until January 26. Fishing on the Big Wood River generally remains good. Lots of productive water is accessible, and anglers are having success nymphing and fishing sculpin patterns. Look for midge activity to pick up during snow events. Griffith’s Gnats, Trailing Shuck Midges, Sprout Midges, and Zebra Midges should all be in your Big Wood winter fly box. The South Fork of the Boise continues to fish fairly well with stable flows. Flies used on the Big Lost and Big Wood are equally as effective on the South Fork. Be prepared for any weather if you make the drive. Happy fishing, everyone!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

t seems everyone wants to make their dog a service dog, for many reasons. Some have a legitimate disability that a dog can be trained to help with, and some people just want to take their dog everywhere they go. First, it is important to know the difference between a service dog and an emotional support dog. Both types of dogs must have exceptional, impeccable manners in public. This is the definition of a service dog according to the Americans with Disabilities Act: “Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.” Also, the ADA says, “Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.” Service dogs are allowed anywhere the public is allowed. Emotional support dogs do not have the same rights of access. Even certified pet therapy dogs are not service dogs and are not afforded the rights of access to public places that a service dog has. I am continually asked to “certify” someone’s pet as a service dog. In almost all cases, a pet does not have the temperament or training to be a service dog. Service work is extremely stressful. If I were to go pick a dog from the shelter for service work, on the average, it takes evaluating 250 dogs before one is the right temperament for service work and to go into public. That does not mean that shelter dogs are not the

best pets on the planet! What it does mean is that the work of a service dog is very difficult and not many dogs have “the right stuff.” Some of the attributes I look for in a service dog are that the dog should be spayed or neutered, or there should be plans for such. A service dog must be confident, but not overbold. A dog should be highly trainable and not extremely willful or overexcited about seeing people or other dogs. The dog should want to please you more than chase squirrels, balls, or any other animal the dog might see while working. A service dog is calm in every circumstance, and does not “posses” you around people or other dogs. If a service dog is put into an unknown environment, the dog must approach it calmly and confidently, and must be a problem solver. Service work takes years of training; I expect at least two years of consistent training. A service dog must learn perfect public manners and be always easily controllable, no matter what. He must be desensitized to highly unusual things in life. And, he must learn specific tasks to help his owner’s disability. Buying a vest, or registering your dog with an “official registry,” does not a service dog make. Emotional support dogs should have a minimum of a Canine Good Citizen certification from the American Kennel Club to show the dog has good manners and controllability. But, emotional support dogs have limited areas where they can go. They are not service dogs.

Baewulf was in training for two years before he was placed with a deaf woman as her hearing-assistance dog. His manners were impeccable in public, with perfect obedience. Photo courtesy of Fran Jewell

If you think your dog would be a good service dog and you have an ADA-recognized disability, talk to someone experienced in evaluating and training service dogs. A dog improperly trained or an inappropriate dog can create a huge liability for you. 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

now fell last night. Finally! The morning woke to a world of soft shapes, the crescent moon casting a white glow over the newly fallen snow. As the sun rose, the clouds took on a yellow tint, bathing the landscape in a golden hue. Slowly, clouds set in, but bits of blue sky remained along some of the mountain ridges. The clouds formed wispy edges around the blue. I saw a soft-edged heart over one ridge and what appeared to be musical notes over another. Perhaps it was the magical quality of the day that influenced my whimsical musings. The Boulders were shrouded by low cloud cover, the light value of the snow-covered face blending so well with the cumulus clouds that there was no discernible difference between mountain and sky. The clouds were so light they melded with the whitest of the white snow on the slopes. When the blue sky managed to peek through, the sky maintained a deeper value than the light value of the fresh snow. The values continued to shift back and forth throughout the day. At times, the snow was the lightest value. Clouds reformed and there would be scattered light over the mountains, setting some ridges in shade and others in light. Comparative values of the mountain and the sky adjusted accordingly, causing the shadowed areas of snow

FINALLY SNOW!

Leslie Rego, “Snow-filled Day,” nib pen and ink, watercolor.

to transform into a darker value than the sky. The sunlit areas of the slopes would continue as the lightest value. The mountain ridges looked like a patchwork of darks and lights alternating back and forth, creating a dance

between land and sky. Usually I think new snow engenders a quiet and peaceful repose, but on this snow-filled day the atmosphere pulsated with the vibrations of constantly shifting light.

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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KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNERS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17 6-7PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. Find Ketchum Community Dinners on Facebook for more information and weekly menu updates.

BROOKS HARTELL WED JAN 17-SAT JAN 20 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Enjoy piano music by New York City-based Brooks Hartell at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

SNOWSHOE WITH A RANGER

THURSDAY JANUARY 18 11AM / GALENA LODGE / KETCHUM Experience the magical winter landscape and learn about the fascinating history of the area with an informative and free forest ranger-led tour of the Galena Lodge area. Join in the adventure every Thursday at 11 a.m. on the porch at Galena Lodge. Tours will depart at 11:05 a.m., last approximately 90 minutes and cover 1-2 miles. Because of the nature of this tour, please leave pets at home. Snowshoe rentals are available at Galena Lodge. Dress warmly in layers, wear insulated boots, gloves, hat and sunglasses. Bring water and a snack. For more information call the SNRA at (208) 727-5000 or Galena Lodge at (208) 726-4010.

STANLEY LIBRARY’S BIRTHDAY THURSDAY JANUARY 18 2-4PM / STANLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Stanley Community Library will host a birthday party to celebrate five years in its new facility. All are welcome to come enjoy champagne, cake and reminiscing. According to library director Jane Somerville, the library started as an Astronomy/Missing Civilizations Club in 1977. Efforts to find books and materials for club projects led to the formation of the Stanley Community Volunteer Library on Jan. 18, 1979. Volunteers operated the library from the Mountain Village Lodge lobby, and later moved it across the street to the Stanley Steamer Building. From 1983 to November 1999 the library was located in the Community Building on Highway 21. In May 1998, the community of Stanley voted to form a library taxing district and moved the library again, to a small rented house on Ace of Diamonds Street. After an extensive fundraising campaign, the library moved into its new, custom-designed facility in Stanley Town Square in January 2013. The building and property were entirely paid for with private funds from many generous donors in the Sawtooth Valley, Wood River Valley and beyond. For more information about the library and this event, contact Jane Somerville at (208) 774-2470.

TNT THURSDAYS – AGES 10+ THURSDAY JANUARY 18 4-5PM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY TNT for teens is held weekly from 4-5 p.m. Here, kids ages 10 and up meet to play video games. Visit haileypubliclibrary.org to learn more.

TYLER RAMSEY THURSDAY JANUARY 18 7PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY Singer/songwriter and folk rock multi-instrumentalist Tyler Ramsey will perform at the Sun Valley Opera House, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ 2017– 2018 Performing Arts Series. Ramsey is best known as a talented fingerstyle guitarist and a skilled singer/songwriter with Band of Horses. His latest album will be released early this year. For more information and to purchase tickets for this and other events in the 2017–2018 Performing Arts Series, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

BY ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER

t is extremely important that the community has the correct information on treatment of sexual assault victims at St. Luke’s Wood River. Please read on to learn about what we provide and why: 1) St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR) offers to perform an evidentiary exam to victims of sexual assault using the Idaho state rape kits. Our nurses receive yearly training on these exams. Patients are presented with the option to go to an organization in Boise, Faces of Hope Victim Center (FACES)*, which we feel provides a more comprehensive service by providers who are certified SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) providers. This is a higher level of service than what we can offer at SLWR. The patient is offered free transportation to Boise if they choose this option. If they choose to have the testing/ exam performed here, it will be executed with professionalism, compassion and every effort to provide the patient with the best possible outcome and best possible experience. 2) Every patient who comes to the Emergency Department is provided a medical evaluation and necessary follow-up treatment. 3) SLWR believes that sending patients to a regional partner that has a trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a better alternative. The decision to not continue to have SANE providers at SLWR was not an easy one and was arrived at with the best interests of all patients, including sexual assault victims, in mind. a. There is a difference between a forensic examination provided by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-certified nurse and one completed by a non-specialized physician or nurse who possibly has only performed one or two exams in their careers. b. SANE-certified nurses are highly educated in the proper collection and handling of evidence. c. Research has shown that exams conducted by trained SANE nurses take less time, offer better care to victims, result in the most thorough collection of forensic evidence and, in turn, lead to greater prosecution rates (as cited in an article in 2016 by CNN) Katherine M. Iritani, director of the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Health Care team. d. Over the years, we have had some trained SANE providers at SLWR. However, they did not feel the number of cases kept them at the same level of proficiency as the professionals at FACES in Boise. In order to provide a 24/7 service, we would need at least 3-4 SANE specialists taking call. In a typical year, we have less than five victims of sexual assault who present to the ED. This low volume of patients is not enough to maintain several trained

individuals’ skill sets nor is it enough to provide training and proctoring opportunities for local nurses interested in obtaining SANE certification. e. The environment of the ED does not allow for the best possible atmosphere for the victim, particularly given the exam can take four or more hours. f. Due to staffing levels at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH), such as SLWR, the gender of the person to administer the test may be uncomfortable for the patient. We do attempt to find providers of the gender acceptable to the patient when possible. g. Once the exam has begun, the patient cannot be left unattended as the evidence must be collected under strict chain of custody rules. Given the length of the procedure, the exam may have to wait until enough providers are present to ensure the exam can be completed in its entirety and without interruption. 4) When patients present at the ED, they are prioritized based on their condition. Dr. Deb Robertson, SLWR Emergency Department medical director, explains: “Every ED utilizes a triage process to be sure that the most injured or sick patient is treated ahead of others who are less sick or injured.” 5) One way to explain this is to think of other patients we transport because we do not provide a service here at SLWR. As far as Critical Access Hospitals go, SLWR provides many services and many levels of services most CAHs do not. A limiting factor in providing those services in a CAH/rural environment may be the ability to recruit/ retain qualified providers and staff; for example, heart attack victims. We do not have a CATH lab and cardiologist; therefore, we stabilize the patient and transport to a facility that does. 6) SLWR has had several meetings and discussions with our community partners, including law enforcement and The Advocates, regarding our process when a sexual assault victim presents at the Emergency Department. It is our desire to continue to work with our partners to achieve greater understanding of our decision to not have SANE providers here at SLWR and to present the victim with a collaborative, supportive effort to provide them with choices for the best possible care, including addressing their emotional needs. *Learn more about Faces of Hope Victim Center in Boise at www. facesofhopevictimcenter.org

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE TYLOR & THE TRAIN ROBBERS FRIDAY JANUARY 19

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC SUNDAY JANUARY 21

9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE

2:30-5:30PM / WARM SPRINGS LODGE / KETCHUM

Enjoy live music this and every Friday night at the Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue. This week, groove to tunes by Tylor & The Train Robbers.

Hit the slopes and then decompress with tunes from the Andrew Sheppard Band at Warm Springs Lodge in Ketchum.

SV SUNS HOCKEY FRI JAN 19 & SAT JAN 20

JOE FOS SUN JAN 21-TUES JAN 23

7PM / CAMPION ICE HOUSE / HAILEY

7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY

See the Sun Valley Suns take on the East Coast Guttersnipers. All Suns home games in Hailey begin at 7 p.m. with three 20-minute periods. Games last two-and-a-half hours. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children and free for kids 10 and under accompanied by a paying adult. Only cash or checks are accepted; no credit cards. Call (208) 720-5076 for details.

Joe Fos entertains with timeless piano music at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m..

SOUPER SUPPER

5:30-6:30PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. St. Charles Catholic Church is located at 313 1st Ave. S., Hailey.

SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL TUESDAY JANUARY 23 2:15-4PM / ALTURAS ELEMENTARY / HAILEY

SLEIGH RIDES FRI JAN 19-SUN JAN 21 11AM TO 2PM / SUN VALLEY RESORT

The Environmental Resource Center will offer a sixweek outdoor after-school science program for fourthand fifth-grade students, Science After School, at Alturas Elementary School on Tuesdays. The program runs from 2:15-4 p.m. This session, participants will work on projects related to the local winter landscape. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For more information on this program or to register a student, contact Alisa McGowan, ERC program director, at alisa@ercsv.org or (208) 726-4333.

The one-hour sleigh ride passes by historic sites, such as the Hemingway Memorial and Trail Creek Cabin. All sleigh rides start and end at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. Tickets—$30 for adults and $15 for children 18 and under—may be purchased at the Sun Valley Nordic Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with departures every hour.

2018 WOMEN’S MARCH SATURDAY JANUARY 20 10AM / TOWN SQUARE / KETCHUM

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On Jan. 20, the Wood River Valley community will celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Women’s March and launch a collective 2018 agenda called #PowerToThePolls. The Women’s March in Ketchum is organized by a coalition comprised of representatives from The Advocates, Indivisible Blaine County and Valley residents. The event will start at 10 a.m. at Ketchum Town Square and will feature speakers, the march and music. Participants are encouraged to bring message signs to carry. Representatives from a wide variety of groups and organizations will be present with information on how to get involved in important causes. Voter registration will be available onsite. Recent events in the country illustrate the power of voting and speaking up about injustice. Together, Ketchum locals can show people in power that women are not backing down. The purpose of the Women’s March is to harness the political power of diverse women, supportive men and their communities to create transformative social change. This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. Contact Darrel Harris at darrel@theadvocatesorg.org or (208) 788-4191 for more information.

The Community Library will host a free English class for adults every Tuesday from Jan. 23 to April 3. For more information call Jenny at (208) 726-3493.

6-8PM / EN LA BIBLIOTECA EN KETCHUM The Community Library todos los martes 23 de enero al 3 de abril. Para más información, llama a Jenny en la biblioteca: (208) 726-3493.

ASTRONOMY IN THE GARDEN

TUESDAY JANUARY 23

7PM / SAWTOOTH BOTANICAL GARDEN / KETCHUM The Sawtooth Botanical Garden will present a four-part astronomy series in January, May, August and November of 2018. Each evening Tim Frazier, president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will give an hour-long lecture on a particular topic before moving outdoors for an hour of telescope viewing and constellation lore, weather permitting. Each evening starts at 7 p.m. Topics include: Jan. 23 – “Finding your way with telescopes, binoculars and spotting scopes”; May 22 – “Shoot the night sky with your camera or cellphone”; Aug. 12 – “Family night with the Perseids at Croy Canyon”; and Nov. 13 – “Winter Constellations: The horse, the maiden and the queen.” Preregistration is required. For more information and to register, visit sbgarden.org or call (208) 726-9358.

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY JANUARY 20 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN / KETCHUM Hit the slopes and then decompress with tunes from Jonathan Warren and The Billy Goats at River Run Lodge in Ketchum.

JPC AFTER HOURS SATURDAY JANUARY 20 8-10PM / THE CENTER / KETCHUM The Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ Junior Patrons Circle will hold a JPC After Hours: Après-Pop Edition, for one night only as The Center is transformed into a retro, après-ski celebration of the Pop art movement. The first JPC After Hours event of 2018 will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, and will feature themed cocktails, music and a variety of interactive art experiences. Guests will enjoy complimentary Pop-art-inspired cocktails and craft beers from Warfield Distillery & Brewery, as well as après-appetizers catered by The Haven. Note, all JPC After Hours events are strictly for guests 21 and over. Tickets for JPC After Hours: Après-Pop Edition are $28 per person. Drinks, appetizers and tax are included in the ticket price, but applicable ticketing fees apply. Ticket purchases will support The Center’s year-round arts programming in the Wood River Valley. For more information and to purchase tickets for the event, visit sunvalleycenter.org, stop by The Center’s box office in Ketchum or call (208) 726-9491.

MIA EDSALL TUESDAY JANUARY 23 6-9PM / KB’S / HAILEY Singer/songwriter Mia Edsall will perform with her band from 6-9 p.m. at KB’s at 121 N. Main St., in Hailey.

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