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n Monday, Dec. 18, the International Dark-Sky Association bestowed formal approval of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first of its kind in the U.S. and one of just 12 such reserves worldwide.

The reserve stretches from the upper Wood River Valley, encompassing Ketchum and Sun Valley, to Stanley and the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. The total area of the reserve is 1,416 square miles, making it the third largest in the world.

“The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve was created not just for locals, but for all Idahoans and visitors from across the world who can come here and experience the primeval wonder of the starry night sky,” said Steve Botti, the mayor of Stanley and longtime advocate of the reserve.

According to the International Dark-Sky Association, the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve’s chief draw is its wilderness quality and lack of development, along with significant visitor services. It remains among a shrinking number of places in the contiguous U.S. where visitors can have an off-grid experience.

The International Dark-Sky Association’s reserve designation requires public and private lands to possess an exceptional or distinguished quality of night sky, view of the stars and nocturnal environment. Reserves can only be formed through partnerships of multiple land managers who have recognized the value of quality nighttime environment through regulation and long-term planning.

“Today’s creation of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve is a milestone in the history of IDA’s International Dark Sky Places Program,” said Scott Feierabend, the executive director of IDA. “That such truly dark nighttime environments still exist in the United States is remarkable, but even more impressive is the effort undertaken to protect them in this case. We congratulate everyone involved in this concerted and monumental achievement.”

The other reserves are located in Aoraki Mackenzie, New Zealand; Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales; Exmoor National Park, England; Mont-Mégantic, Quebec; Moore’s Reserve, England; NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia; Pic du Midi, France; Rhön Biosphere Reserve, Germany; Snowdonia National Park, Wales; and Westhavelland, Germany.

The new designation will be celebrated in Ketchum’s Town Square on the solstice, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21. There will be complimentary refreshments, live music with Nothing But Heroes, and much more. tws

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Greater Sage-grouse Among Endangered Species Decisions Undercut By Politics

A new report, “Suppressed: How Politics Drowned out Science for Ten Endangered Species,” shows that science about imperiled plant and wildlife isn’t always followed, despite the requirements of the Endangered Species Act. Special interests often unduly influence these decisions, undermining science and wildlife conservation, according to the Endangered Species Coalition.

The report highlights 10 imperiled fish, plant and wildlife conservation decisions over the last decade in which the science was either ignored or suppressed as a result of intense special-interest lobbying and influence.

Greater sage-grouse are featured in the report because they are threatened by fossil fuel development, livestock grazing, road construction, wind farms, and transmission line projects. Greater sage-grouse require vast tracts of undeveloped sagebrush habitat to survive, and their protection is the key to protecting more than 350 other species of Western plants and wildlife, from elk and pronghorns to burrowing owls and pygmy rabbits.

“Western Watersheds Project nominated the greater sagegrouse for the report because the federal sage-grouse plans used to justify the denial of Endangered Species protections were undermined by state and industry influence, resulting in loopholes and lax protections that allow incompatible commercial uses into the most sensitive habitats designated for sage-grouse conservation,” said Erik Molvar, a wildlife biologist and executive director with Western Watersheds Project. “These heavily-compromised plans are now under attack by the Trump administration, which appears hell-bent on eliminating even the shaky protections that exist today.”

The Endangered Species Coalition produces a “Top 10” report annually, focusing on a different theme each year.

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FIVE-MONTH INVESTIGATION NETS ARRESTS IN BLAINE COUNTY

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ast week, members of the Blaine County Narcotics Enforcement Team arrested six suspects associated with the sale and trafficking of controlled substances in Blaine County. Five of the suspects were indicted by a Blaine County Grand Jury after a fivemonth-long investigation by the Blaine County NET. Shauna L. Wilson, 47, of Ketchum, was indicted on one felony count of delivery of methamphetamine. Wilson was released on a $25,000 bond. She pled not guilty at her arraignment on Monday. A trial is scheduled for May 8.

Timothy J. Little, 66, of Hailey, was indicted on a total of seven felony charges consisting of three felony counts of delivery of methamphetamine, two felony counts of aid and abet trafficking in methamphetamine, one felony count of trafficking in heroin, and one felony count of aid and abet trafficking in methamphetamine. Little was held in the Blaine County Detention Center on a $200,000 bond. He pled not guilty during an arraignment on Monday.

Tracey A. Garnica, 46, of Hailey, was indicted on a to-

tal of four felony charges consisting of two felony counts of delivery of heroin, one felony count of aid and abet delivery in methamphetamine, and one felony count of aid and abet delivery of heroin.

She was held in the Blaine County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond, and pled not guilty during an arraignment on Monday.

“At this time, we’re not inclined to give any more information,” Will Fruehling Blaine County chief deputy George B. Ross III, 57, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., was indicted on two felony counts of trafficking in methamphetamine. Ross was arrested on a Blaine County warrant in Arizona by the Havasu City Police Department. Ross is being held on a $300,000 bond and will be extradited to Blaine County.

George H. Brown, 35, of Ketchum, was indicted on a total of seven felony charges consisting of two felony

counts of delivery of heroin and five felony counts of delivery of methamphetamine. Brown was held in the Blaine County Detention Center on a $50,000 bond.

Jock S. Bell, 73, of Ketchum, was arrested on two felony counts of delivery of marijuana, a controlled substance, plus one count of possession with intent to deliver. His situation differs from the others, and he drew interest a year ago, and was the subject of a separate investigation.

The Blaine County NET is a set group of officers who go through an application process to be a part of the team, explained Will Fruehling, Blaine County chief deputy.

Bell was being held in the Blaine County Detention Center. He was arraigned on Thursday.

“At this time, we’re not inclined to give any more information,” said Fruehling, in response to questions about further outcomes from these arrests.

Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins, himself a former officer with NET, did not respond to requests for comment. tws

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Students work with the Environmental Resource Center on the organization’s PUP program. Photo courtesy of WOW: The Generosity Project

WOW HELPS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH GENEROSITY AND INVOLVEMENT

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f asked to name 42 nonprofit organizations in Blaine County, even a longtime resident would struggle. But that’s exactly the number of nonprofits Wow: The Generosity Project has worked with to ensure the younger generation will have a wider breadth of knowledge of the local efforts to give back. The project has reached more than 10,000 students at each of the public and private schools in the county.

Founded by longtime Sun Valley resident Morley Golden, in 2010, Wow is a unique organization in that it is a nonprofit designed to help other nonprofits. But at its core, it is about community and engagement.

Wow support makes the county’s generosity go even further. When students participate in a Wow project, Wow donates $25 on behalf of each student to the nonprofit that will be putting on the project. Not only does this add up but the teamwork of Wow leaders, teachers and nonprofits creates a sense of community.

Alissa McGowan, program director at the Environmental Resource Center in Ketchum, feels that Wow brings that extra bit of support to the organization.

“Most of our projects are outside, which includes the Pick Up for the Planet program with dog waste collection sites at 17 trailheads Valleywide,” McGowan said.

“It is not just the monetary support; Wow leaders pop in to ongoing projects to help, and we keep them updated of all our progress along the way.”

Once a nonprofit gets an idea for a community-based project, proposals go up on wow-students.org where teachers can go to flip through projects to see what aligns with their curriculum, or even to let the students choose what nonprofit stirs their interest. Wow provides a community giving board where the help of students is sought and found.

Projects vary from environmental efforts, art, food, and athletic projects. Wow is nondiscriminatory; if it is of benefit to the community and the community could benefit from the ingenuity of the imaginative youth of the Valley, Wow wants to see it thrive.

Christl Holzl, development director at Camp Rainbow Gold, has been grateful for the help that has reached them through Wow. “I believe that having the kids learn about our programs and who/why we serve gives them the opportu-

nity to reflect on why it is good to help others in need,” Holzl said. “Almost everyone has been affected by cancer in some way, shape or form, and seeing them get excited to decorate and do projects for these kids that are their same age or younger is inspiring.”

Golden helped start Wow in 2010 with the desire to expand on the already incredibly generous Wood River Valley.

“Focusing on the K-12 students in the Valley and showing them that they can make a difference in the community is at the heart of it,” Golden said.

He sees an increased awareness of Wow as well as all the other nonprofits in the county as the important topic of the day. Elizabeth Herrick, who is part of the management team of Wow, encourages parents to ask their children about what projects they’re doing in school, and how they might be helping change the community for the better.

This holiday season Wow offers Generosity Gift Cards, which are good for a donation to a participating local nonprofit. To learn more or to purchase a gift card, visit wow-students.org. tws

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he Sun Valley Summer Symphony has appointed a new executive director, Derek L. Dean, of San Francisco, to begin in early spring 2018. The announcement was made today

by SVSS board of directors president Susan Monson, on behalf of the board and music director Alasdair Neale.

Dean is currently chief operating officer of the San Francisco Symphony, where he has served since June 2015. During his time with the San Francisco Symphony, Dean spearheaded new audience development initiatives, invested in signature artistic projects, fostered strong collaboration across the organization, and served as acting executive director twice, overseeing all Symphony operations.

Prior to joining the SFS staff as COO, Dean served on the Symphony’s board of governors, chairing the facilities committee and participating on the executive committee and marketing committee. He first subscribed to the San Francisco Symphony in 1988, has played classical piano since age 4, and counts the San Francisco Symphony’s own principal keyboard Robin Sutherland among his favorite piano teachers.

Previously, Dean spent more than 20 years with the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company, leading the firm’s global semiconductor practice for a decade, and serving as the managing partner of McKinsey’s San Francisco office. He also spent two years as a partner with The Exetor Group, coaching senior executives and leading leadership development programs. Dean holds a B.A. in American studies from Carleton College, and an M.B.A. from the Stanford University School of Business.

“I am very excited and honored to join the Sun Valley Summer Symphony as its next executive director,” Dean said. “I have tremendous respect for the organization, its philosophy and values, and the quality of its music-making. I am particularly happy that I will continue to interact with many musicians from the San

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Francisco Symphony, who make their home with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony during the annual free music festival. I look forward to working closely with Susan Monson, Alasdair Neale, the musicians, staff, and board of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony to continue and build upon the amazing impact this organization has had on its community and the broader world of visitors who enjoy great music in the wonderful setting of Sun Valley, Idaho. My wife and two sons are also looking forward to moving to the Wood River Valley and building relationships with the local community.”

Neale, music director of the Marin Symphony and of SVSS for 23 years, said he is “thrilled to welcome Derek Dean as our new executive director. He is an immensely intelligent, articulate and thoughtful man, with a genuine passion for music. His wide experience in a variety of roles, at the highest level, signals that he is uniquely qualified to lead our organization. In the all-important area of strategic thinking, he is exceptionally gifted, and I look forward greatly to working with him as we plan the next exciting steps in the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s evolution.”

SVSS is the largest privately funded, free-admission orchestra in the U.S. Its free orchestral festival is held each year in late July and early August, though its many educational programs continue through the winter. tws

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BARREL ROLL INTO WINTER WME’s 68th film comes to Sun Valley

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reak out the woolly hat, mittens and hot chocolate. It’s time for another raucous ski season.

In preparation for shredding massive powder, skiers and snowboarders can enjoy Warren Miller Entertainment’s 68th film, “Line of Descent,” at the Sun Valley Opera House at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22 and Friday, Dec. 29.

The newest installment in WME’s action sports cinematography pays homage to 68 years of mountain culture and adventure filmmaking. WME dates back to before skis had edges, and the company strives to concur every edge of winter wonderlands within and without of reach.

This year, watch premiere athletes Tommy Moe, Kalen Thorien, Collin Collins, Lexi duPont, Marcus Caston, Seth Wescott and more as they travel the globe, by land, air and sea, exploring the ties that bind ski culture. Ride along on a stunning cinematic journey traveling near and far, descending some of North America’s deepest lines in Jackson Hole, Montana, Silverton, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Steamboat.

“This season, we explore how skiers are shaped by picking up a pair of skis for the first time,” said Josh Haskins, the film’s producer. “More often than not, it’s family who introduces us to the sport or steers us on the path toward an ongoing passion—be it a ski-bum lifestyle, a professional career or simply the desire to pass on the same feeling to the next generation. There is a kinship unlike any other in the ski community, and Warren Miller is the elder, bringing generations of skiers and riders together for 68 years, and this year is no different.”

“Showing the Warren Miller movie is an ongoing tradition at the Opera House,” said Samuel Mollner, the film’s produc-

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tion supervisor. “Warren Miller has a long history with Sun Valley.”

In 1949, Warren Miller started his modest ski film company with a rucksack, an 8mm camera, a voice and a dream. He moved to Sun Valley with some friends, and lived in a trailer in the parking lot of the ski resort. Miller decided to capitalize on his hobbies and passions by collecting action-packed ski footage to create movies, and he narrated the films himself. He

created Warren Miller Entertainment, which would produce one documentary per year.

As time has progressed, the sport has moved forward.

“This sport has changed so much,” said heli-skier Chris Anthony. “I mean, look at the last 68 years of the Warren Miller movie. It used to be a big expedition just to get you out there and take a photo of these mountains. Now, we are dropping

in on top of them.”

“Nothing gets people more excited for winter then seeing a Warren Miller film on the big screen,” Mollner said. “There is no better way to get your stoke on for the winter season.”

“If you don’t do it this year, you will be one year older when you do,” Miller once famously said. tws

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his year, at Community School in Sun Valley, senior Walter Lafky created an agriculturally based, educational program called “CS Produce.” Designed to combine profit, education, donations and agriculture, CS Produce used the school’s infrastructure and Lafky’s background in farming to grow 6,000 onions in its inaugural year.

The company is headed by Lafky, a native of Bend, Ore., who wanted to give himself and other students the opportunity to pursue an agricultural education while attending Community School.

Lafky came to Community School as a sophomore boarding student to pursue ski racing. He lived in the school’s dormitory for two years, but now attends as a day student. In 2013, Lafky started his own company, JDR Ranch Produce, run off his family’s land in northern Oregon. What originally started as a small farm with a few plants and vegetables is now a commercial tomato operation.

The company grossed an estimated $20,000 in 2017 and is contracted for an estimated $100,000 in gross product.

Lafky’s passion for agricultural sustainability, desire to help pay for skiing, and decision to attend Community School motivated him to start his original company. Now that he has retired from skiing, Lafky sees his farm as an amazing business experience.

“It’s extremely satisfying for me to have a company where I am learning more than I ever could in a classroom,” Lafky said. “I’m basically running a business where we’re reinvesting all our profits and

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learning to increase revenue—at this point in the experience, it’s all learning.”

In addition to spearheading CS Produce with Community School, Lafky hopes to incorporate his farming background into his future. He aspires to attend California Polytechnic in San Luis Obispo in the fall to study business and plant science.

As for CS Produce, the goal is to have a sustainable company in three years where all profits are donated back to the school. Until then, the company wants to reinvest profits to better infrastructure and revenue growth, through increasing revenue stream, leveling out company infrastructure, investing in hydroponic systems, and using Community School’s own campus resources and greenhouse for growing.

Lafky wants to incorporate as much education into the program as possible. This year, CS Produce paired with the eighth grade, with Lafky working with the class on how to grow, sell, and market their goods.

After Lafky graduates, he wishes to continue this educational component with a student manager running the company each year. The intent is for the manager to receive 10 percent of the company’s profits toward a scholarship fund.

“I wanted to explore the opportunity of having an agricultural education at Community School for other people and give them the same opportunity I had,” said Lafky. “I got it started in hopes of creating a meaningful program where people can learn about agriculture at Community School because of the great resources we already have in place.” tws

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Idaho GOP Has New Director Longtime Florida GOP official and consultant Frank Terraferma was named executive director of the Republican Party of Idaho.

Terraferma began in his new role November 13.

Terraferma was a key player in Florida’s lengthy congressional redistricting lawsuit, where the court ruled, in 2015, that maps drawn by the GOP-led Legislature were a product of unconstitutional political gerrymandering.

“I am excited by the opportunity to serve as executive director of the Idaho Republican Party where my role is to assist chairman Jonathan Parker in running the day-to-day operations of the party while preparing to support the Republican nominees in the 2018 general election,” Terraferma wrote in an op-ed in the Twin Falls Times-News.

“With Idahoans electing a new governor, lieutenant governor and member of Congress, as well as scores of other state and local officials, 2018 is truly a once-in-a-generation election that will determine the direction of our state for many years to come.”

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While there’s no shortage of conversation about healthcare costs, many remain in the dark regarding the cost of turning on the lights and keeping them on at healthcare facilities.

“In addition to the power bills, I have someone up on a ladder every day replacing a bulb or ballast as the building and fixtures” approach year 18, said Lance Parish, manager of St. Luke’s plant and maintenance.

Parish looked into the cost and associated savings of converting to LED lighting when Harry Griffith and Baird Gourlay, of Energy Management and Consulting Group (E=MC2), proposed some changes. They’d noticed that the lights in the parking lot were starting to fail and explained that switching from 150-watt bulbs to 45-watt LED bulbs would use a lot less energy and

would be virtually maintenance free for at least 80,000 hours, if they were on 24/7. The parking lot lights come on when it’s dark, so they should last longer than the projected 10 years.

The light the LEDs give off is brighter and translates to increased safety for patients, visitors and staff. The substantial decrease in maintenance also reduces the need to hire a lift, clip a person into it and perform a task that might put them at risk, particularly in winter months.

The conversion is also beneficial to the environment; Griffith estimates 300,000 pounds less carbon on an annual basis. The LED lights last longer, so there’s less to dispose of, made even more significant by the absence of mercury. The LED lights give off less heat, which should lower the air conditioning

bill in the summer.

Advanced Data and Electric provided the licensed electricians to perform the actual installation and conversion in just two weeks while taking measures not to interfere with patient care.

Phase III will commence next year and include the Physicians’ Office Annex, the two-story building just north of the hospital, while phase IV will convert the Hailey Clinic and parking lot sometime after.

“We’re glad that local companies could perform the work and that the cost savings and environmental benefits align with St. Luke’s mission to improve the well-being of the communities they serve,” said Cody Langbehn, St. Luke’s Wood River administrator.

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BY DANA DUGAN

ue to extensive damage, and a concern for public safety, the bridge that crosses the Big Wood River into Colorado Gulch has been deemed a safety hazard and will be removed.

The area is popular with recreationists as an access point from Colorado Gulch Road into the canyon itself.

The bridge is approximately 40 years old, according to Steve Thompson, Blaine County Road and Bridge manager. It was structurally compromised during the severe spring flooding of 2017.

A Blaine County Board of County Commissioners hearing was held Monday morning to discuss obtaining a stream alteration permit, because the county owns the bridge, though the Wood River Land Trust owns the land around it.

“The county has to work through its own process for itself and the state to take that bridge out,” said Patti Lousen, WRLT project manager. “It has to follow its own protocol to remove the bridge.”

“Besides the bridge failing, the flooding also washed out a third of a mile of the vehicular access road,” Lousen continued. “The county has to file for bridge removal with the state, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Steve Thompson is dealing with those specifics. Everyone at the meeting Monday agreed [the bridge] was a safety hazard and it needed to be removed despite the temporary lack of access to the gulch.”

Ultimately, a new bridge may not go in in the same spot. Lousen said that 1.7 miles of sinuosity has been

lost due to river entrenchments.

“The Land Trust will commission an analysis to see what happens to the river and floodplain once the abutments and bridge are removed,” Lousen said. “It will change the river pattern down there, as you can imagine. The bridge was a huge constraint; the river didn’t have enough room, which is why we had flooding farther down. It needed a wider span.”

Thompson said the existing bridge is a railroad car bed, with added steel, making it extremely heavy.

“That’s part of the problem, and it’s a choke point in the river,” Thompson said. “Maybe it wasn’t put in the right spot to begin with. We’re hoping to remove it the first or second week of January. My concern is public safety. It’s been moving all summer; we’ve been watching it. It’s gone on a long time and I wish we’d had it out of there in the fall.

“We need to find funding for a replacement. We’re replacing the Adams Gulch bridge and that’s been a five-year process. And that was a grant-funded bridge.

The goal is to get this one out for public safety.”

Lousen said finding the right location for a new bridge and determining what kind of bridge is of utmost importance to the Land Trust.

“We bought that property for two reason,” she said.

“We want to provide permanent public access, and find places on the river” that aren’t developed. “The connectivity on our lands is so important. The public doesn’t want to lose access to that important canyon, nor does the Land Trust.” tws

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Aspiring chef Cooper Evans won the Ketchum Kitchens grand prize. He was thrilled to begin on the road to his dream career with a 7-piece set of All-Clad cookware. Courtesy photo by Marilyn Dunne Donofrio

The Wood River High School all-girls Colla Voce group, under the directi cheer at various locations throughout the Valley. Courtesy photo by Ma

Bellevue Elementary School’s fifth-grade students show off their “The Bellevue Bears Fifth-Grade Holiday Guide,” which they produced as a special writing project before winter break and was published in the December 13 issue of The Weekly Sun. Photo courtesy of Blaine County School District

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Chicago Nonstop Flight Will Arrive To Celebration

The inaugural United Airlines nonstop flight from Chicago, Ill., to Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey will arrive at 11:50 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23. A celebration is planned with a ribbon-cutting, refreshments and welcome bags filled with goodies from area merchants for the full flight of passengers and crew. The public is invited to attend and participate in the festivities. Partners involved in planning and hosting the flight celebration include Fly Sun Valley Alliance, Friedman Memorial Airport, Sun Valley Resort, Visit Sun Valley, and The Chamber.

The new United Airlines flight from Chicago’s O’Hare airport (ORD) to Friedman (SUN) will run weekly, on Saturdays, for the winter season, with a break in service during January and early February. Specific flight dates are Dec. 23, 30, Jan. 6, Feb. 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, leaving Chicago at 8:55 a.m. and arriving at 11:50 a.m., and departing Friedman at 12:30 p.m. and arriving in Chicago at 4:50 p.m. The aircraft will be a 76-seat E175 regional jet.

Fly Sun Valley Alliance, Sun Valley Resort and Friedman Memorial Airport worked in partnership to secure this new Chicago service, which will be the seventh nonstop for the Sun Valley market.

This increases the total to four new nonstop cities with service to SUN added in the past three years—San Francisco, Denver and Portland, and now Chicago. Other cities with nonstop flight service to SUN include Salt Lake City, Seattle and Los Angeles.

The new ORD-SUN winter flights are now available for booking at united.com.

See full winter flight schedule at flysunvalleyalliance.com.

Majernikova, a lyric mezzo-soprano, started her vocal study at the Conservatory of Music in her home city of Bratislava, Slovakia.

Later, she studied voice at the Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Bratislava, where she earned an artist certificate, “Interpretation of the Musical Song.”

In 2013, Majernikova became an Opera Idaho resident company artist, and in February 2014, she performed the role of Mercedes as her Opera Idaho debut in the production of “Carmen.” Since then, Anna portrayed the role of Giovanna and covered the role of Maddalena in “Rigoletto” (2014), as well as performed the role of Larina in the production of “Eugene Onegin” (2015) with Opera Idaho.

Majernikova currently teaches private voice lessons in the Sun Valley area. Since 2011, she has been teaching in the piano and voice department at the Summer Music Institute as well as offering yoga for singers’ classes.

BLK MKT To Hold Community Events

On Friday, Dec. 22, the Hotel Ketchum, owned by HayMax Hotels, will partially open with 33 rooms Knob Hill Inn, a European-style boutique hotel located in on North Main Street in Ketchum, appointed Timothy Mott as general manager. A lifelong Ketchum. At the same resident of Sun Valley, Mott started at Knob Hill Inn in 2013 and time, there will be a party has since risen through the ranks, filling key roles in operations at BLK MKT (pronounced and management. As general manager, he will oversee all hotel Black Market), just around operations and staff. the corner on North Main “I’ve been a part of the Knob Hill team for almost five years and Street in Ketchum. DJ can confidently say we offer a guest experience that is truly first Luke McNees will spin in class,” Mott said. “Our staff pride themselves on being local Sun tunes for the event.

Valley experts: we know this town, and the best in skiing, hiking, The BLK MKT concept dining and more.” emerged as an outlet to Before arriving at Knob Hill Inn, Mott served as assistant gener- connect artisans directly al manager at The Club at Big Bear Village, in Big Bear Lake, Calif., with consumers while at in 2010. the same time providing an avenue to bring “Tim has been an essential member of the team since coming like-minded people together. to Knob Hill Inn,” said John Oppenheimer, co-owner of Knob Hill Inn and founder and CEO of Columbia Hospitality. “As a premier Originally conceived by the guys at ROAM (Research. Orientlodging destination in the Sun Valley area, it’s important that ed. Around. Movement), BLK MKT is a concept and culmination those in management are fully committed to creating raving fans, of creative individuals who work together to bring art, ideas and both among guests and team members. With Tim’s background culture to a community in a unique collaboration. Many of the arin the hospitality industry and proven leadership skills, we’re con- tisans have direct Idaho and Wood River Valley connections; they fident that he will excel in his new role and continue to provide are Heathen and Blamo, Dax Savage, ROAM, N.I.C.E. Collective, unforgettable experiences.”

Daturamod, Jan Hilmer, Jungle Tribe and Dust and Beau.

Mott currently resides in Sun Valley with his wife and two sons, “We kind of travel as a tribe,” said Shane Maratea, of Heathen ages 12 and 16. He enjoys all that Idaho has to offer and spends and Blamo. his free time skiing, golfing, fishing, camping and cheering on the In fact, the artisans collectively did a pop-up last season at HoChicago Cubs. tel Aspen, also owned by HayMax. The owners were so impressed they said any time BLK MKT wanted to recreate the pop-up, it was welcome to, Maratea said.

BLK MKT will also hold an open mic with young local performers on Wednesday, Dec. 27. And on Friday, Feb. 29, there will be an event benefiting the Flourish Foundation.

Despite the fact that he’s a felon and, as such, ineligible to vote, one of the anti-government militants who occupied the HayMax Hotels also owns the Tamarack Lodge on Sun Valley Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in 2016 is running for Congress Road in Ketchum. in Arizona.

Jon Ritzheimer, 34, of Phoenix, was recently sentenced to 13 months in federal prison to begin Feb. 15 for his part in the armed takeover in Oregon. Ritzheimer served two tours of Marine Corps As part of its strategic plan, the board of directors of the NaReserve duty in Iraq. He was convicted for his leadership and tional Alliance on Mental Illness-Wood River Valley (NAMI-WRV) “aggravating’” role in the occupation. has new leadership and an expanded board.

Part of Ritzheimer’s responsibilities during the 41-day takeover Christina Cernansky is the new executive director. Cernansky was to head up an infantry unit for the “constitutional defense spent the past year as a consultant to NAMI-WRV, helping to grow forces” and a rapid response team. He has been treated for PTSD the budget and launch new initiatives to make NAMI a more efand apologized at his sentencing for his role in the “entire mess.” fective advocate for individuals with mental health challenges and This week, Ritzheimer filed paperwork to run in the special a better partner with the community. election to replace U.S. Rep. Trent Franks, R-Arizona, who reBefore moving to Idaho two years ago, Cernansky worked adsigned following revelations he asked staffers to be surrogate vocating for mental wellness among veterans, pushed for broader mothers for his children. acceptance of animal therapy among the mental-health-provider Ritzheimer has also become known for his anti-Islam senticommunity, and was a tireless advocate for many nonprofit orgaments. He planned a protest at a Phoenix mosque in May 2015. nizations.

He sold T-shirts printed with obscene attacks on the religion. The “Over the last year, our regional campaign to break down the FBI had been tracking Ritzheimer before he arrived at Malheur barriers of stigma in the Valley has been met with a great deal of National Wildlife Refuge. optimism,” Cernansky said. “I plan to continue to increase awareness among our community that individuals suffering from mental health conditions contribute great value to their peers and the On Friday, Dec. 22 at 5:30 p.m., Handel’s Messiah will be prelocal economy.” sented at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, in Ketchum, NAMI-WRV board members are Tamara Barnes, Ketchum City with special professional soloists and the Silhouette String EnsemCouncilman ble.

Michael David, Gary Hoffman, Daniel Hansen, Bellevue The soloists will be soprano Joyce E. Greene, contralto Anna Majernikova, tenor Mayor Chris Koch, Claudia Mohr, Neil Morrow, Elaine Niedrich and Tamra Thrall-Kaplan.

Jonathan Hill of Opera Idaho, and bass Robert Newman. Dean Comley will be featured on trumpet.

Knob Hill Inn Appoints New GM

Former Malheur Militant Files To Run In Arizona

NAMI-WRV Unveils New Executive Director And Board Members

Messiah Will Feature Professional Soloists

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DECEMBER 20 - 26, 2017

PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT

HOLIDAY SAFETY AND THE FEARFUL DOG

THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR DECEMBER 20 - 26 FROM PICABO ANGLER With not much snow, and slightly warmer days, the rivers are a great place to be right now.

We should begin to see some of the first nice-sized Midge hatches this week. Keep an eye on the Lower Lost River and the Big Wood for early winter dryfly action.

Nymphing is going to produce decent numbers of fish and the Streamer fishing should produce fewer fish—but bigger fish!

Silver Creek is closed to fishing upstream from the Highway 20 bridge, but the river is starting to go off-color, which is excellent, as that is the exact conditions we hope for this time of year. With a little color to the water, the fish stay out in the open, and they hunt for scarce food. If you get a Streamer in front of them, they are going to eat it. Fish black and olive Buggers or Sparkle Minnows. Mini Zonkers can also be deadly this time of year.

The Big Wood should see a few more anglers in the next few weeks, but there has been so little pressure that this shouldn’t matter. The fish are hungry and are gathering in their winter zones right now. Expect to find fish grouped up in thigh-deep, slow-moving water. If you catch one, stay put, as you are likely to catch several out of the same area. If the fish are rising, try a Griffiths Gnat and Trailing Shuck Midge. If they are not rising, try Brassies and Zebra Midges under a strike indicator. If you only want to target bigger fish, try an olive-colored Streamer.

Anglers willing to make the drive will find the Lower Lost River a great place to be in the winter. There are few anglers, and the fish act pretty much like the Big Wood fish do; the same flies, techniques and holding water are all in play. Watch the weather if you go.

Mackay is also a great place for a multiple-day excursion.

Check out the Bear Bottom Inn and the Wagon Wheel Motel.

Grab a friend or loved one and make an adventure out of it!

The South Fork of the Boise is also a great place to be this time of year. Again, the same flies, techniques and holding water as the Big Wood and Lost rivers apply. It can be a bit more hit and miss in the winter, but on the right day, the fishing can be fantastic!

Happy fishing and Merry Christmas everyone!

Hwy 20 in Picabo info@picaboangler.com (208)788.3536 www.picaboangler.com

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BY FRAN JEWELL

Boscoe’s only line of defense. Dogs are right at eye level with children, which tends to make dogs more nervous and feel less inhibited. In the dog world, the higher you are, the higher you are in social status. Since children are short, that puts them at risk for a bite from a nervous or fearful dog.

It is important to teach visiting children that when Boscoe is in his crate, it is like his bedroom and he should be left alone. It is so important for the dog to feel safe and have time out from the hustle. It is not mean or cruel to the dog.

Try not to make the festivities of the holidays a training or socialization time for the fearful dog, unless you have already made a very reasonable and unthreatening game plan and are willing to stick to it. Most of us get involved in the holiday cheer and sometimes forget we are also watching a nervous dog. That is when accidents happen, such as Boscoe running out the door and down the street in fear, or accidentally getting backed into a corner by an overly-friendly visitor who wants to conquer Boscoe’s fears too quickly.

Visitors should be well advised in advance that your dog may be fearful. Encourage guests to just let Boscoe approach in his own time, and without any pressure.

Prevention is always the best policy when a fearful dog is involved. Prevent intimidating situations from occurring by using good management. After the holidays will usually be a better time for a desensitization program that is supervised by a professional.

his time of year is so full—full of fun, friends, family, decorations, shopping, visiting, meal preparation, and so much more! Sometimes our dog’s needs get put on the back burner. When we own a fearful or nervous dog, the holidays can create so much tension for your dog. Even the never-seen-before decorations can cause stress for the suspicious or nervous dog. Here are a few tips to help Boscoe get through the holidays safely and you and your guests comfortably.

Remember that what seems totally normal for you may not be in Boscoe’s world.

If he has trouble greeting new people, having guests can be very traumatic. To make that easier, try putting Boscoe on a leash and having him lie nicely next to a family member with treats when you expect someone to come to the door. The leash can be his “connection” to the family and help ease his concern. With dogs that are deeply concerned about new people, giving Boscoe some private time in a crate or bedroom can be a relief for him as opposed to going through the greeting process. Another way is to teach Boscoe ahead of time how to greet strangers at the door before the rush of new holiday visitors, especially those that may stay for several days. Some dogs that are extremely apprehensive of visitors could be boarded in a safe boarding facility.

When there are child visitors involved, and Boscoe has never been around children, special caution should be taken. When children are overly friendly or affectionate with a fearful dog that has never had experience Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club with children, many times a bite can become award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified

Kalidor wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season! Courtesy photo by Fran Jewell

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.

ACTIVE ART COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

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BY LESLIE REGO

A CHRISTMAS MOMENT

have hiked and sketched well beyond the normal autumn season. The weather has been sunny and there is little snow on the ground. Much of what I have observed is a continuation from the fall, but different phenomena is also present.

I have seen ice floes clinging to the stream banks, so thin that the water current is easily visible under the crystals. The hillsides look as if they are snow-free but, upon closer inspection, I see white patches between the grass and the sagebrush.

The brilliant colors of summer and autumn have disappeared.

I am experiencing low chroma.

The mountains are predominately beige, taupe, fawn, oatmeal, ecru, and buff, with the occasional pop of a leftover red berry that has not yet fallen off the bush. My sketches are neutral in tone. It is an exercise in restraint.

There is little undergrowth.

I perceive geometric relationships amongst the many trees.

I spot a triangle made by three evergreens along the path. Others form a circle. Several aspens come close to making a hexagon.

And the comparisons go on and on.

The pines are surrounded by the skeletal remains of wildflowers, chokecherries and other

Leslie Rego, “A Christmas Moment,” pastel.

summer vegetation. They look particularly green in contrast to the dry grass. My imagination sees them as unadorned Christmas trees, nestled into the hillsides. Christmas memories begin to run through my thoughts.

The assumption that one sees with the eye alone is incomplete.

One also sees with the mind.

There are infinite ways to inter-

pret and to respond to the natural world. There is an eternal beauty in nature, but at the same time, a fleeting quality. There is solidity and fragility.

My desire when I create a drawing is to prolong my visual moment. I am compelled to hang onto the moment, and I hope that my viewers also want to linger before the image. I hope

they will be moved by the instant portrayed, to reflect on it well beyond the time spent viewing the sketch.

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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COLUMN LIVING WELL UI-BLAINE EXTENSION TIPS

BRUSSELS SPROUTS

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BY SARAH BUSDON

russels sprouts are a member of the Brassicaceae family of vegetables and closely related to kale, cauliflower and mustard greens.

Brussels sprouts boast high levels of many nutrients and are very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. Here are five reasons why you should add Brussels sprouts to your diet: • High in Nutrients and Minerals – Brussels sprouts are low in calories but high in nutrients and minerals. Brussels sprouts contain vitamin A, B6, C and vitamin K. Brussels sprouts also contain potassium, thiamine, magnesium, potassium, folate and phosphorus, as well as copper, calcium, and iron.

• Rich in Antioxidants – Eating Brussels sprouts as part of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help supply the antioxidants your body needs to promote good health. Brussels sprouts contain kaempferol, an antioxidant that decreases inflammation and promotes heart health.

• High in Fiber – Just half a cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains 2 grams of fiber. Fiber is an important part of health and it is recommended women eat 25 grams of fiber per day. Combining Brussels sprouts with other sources of fiber, like nuts, whole grains and vegetables, can help you meet your daily fiber needs.

• Contain ALA Omega-3 Fatty Acids – Brussels sprouts are one of the best plant sources of

omega-3 fatty acids. Including a few servings of Brussels sprouts in your diet each week can help you meet your omega-3 fatty acid needs, with a half cup providing 12 percent of the daily requirement for women.

• Easy to Add to Your Diet – Brussels sprouts are simple to prepare and you can cook them in a variety of ways: roasted, boiled, sautéed or baked. You can enjoy them as a side dish or main course and they are a healthy addition to any diet.

Brussels sprouts will easily keep in your refrigerator for a few weeks and, given their easy preparation and nutrient benefits, there are no excuses for not adding this tasty vegetable to your diet.

Sarah Busdon is an administrative assistant with University of Idaho’s Blaine County Extension office. For more information, visit extension. uidaho.edu/blaine or call (208) 788-5585.

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

Geminids meteor shower in Northern Hemisphere accessed via wikimedia.

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BY HANNES THUM

ast week, the night sky offered us a reminder that we, as denizens of this planet, are moving very quickly through this universe. For a few days, Earth went through the process of careening through a cloud of rocky debris which was hanging like a drapery across its path, creating a meteor light show in the upper atmosphere.

The Geminids are a meteor shower that visits us (or do we visit it?) every year around this time, and when the conditions are right (clear sky, little or no moon to dilute the searing tracks of the rapid fire of shooting stars flying across the sky throughout the week), it always reminds me of what a friend calls “Star Wars-ing.”

He uses Star Wars-ing (a verb) to describe driving on a mountain road at night when it is snowing so hard that, as the headlights illuminate the falling snow, it becomes hard for the driver to see anything but brilliant streaks of white blazing to-

ward and around the windshield against the black background of night. A precise sense of speed becomes vague as one feels increasingly disoriented. But, if you squint your eyes a bit, the car can seem like it is approaching interstellar travel.

So, as I lay on my back in the grass in the dark last week, I tried to squint my eyes and let the cascade of meteors radiating outwards across the night sky make me feel like I was on a spaceship.

But, of course, we are on a spaceship. It is easy to forget how fast Earth (the name of our ship) is spinning around its axis, how fast Earth is orbiting around the Sun, how fast the solar system is twisting and orbiting around other bodies, and how fast we are all rocketing through space every day.

Through these voyages, the length of our days and nights vary throughout the year because Earth has a (wobbling) tilt to it relative to the plane on which we orbit around the Sun. So, we in this hemisphere have

times when we are pointed more toward the Sun, and times when we are pointed more away from the Sun. In our looping journeys through this solar system, the longest night of our annual circuit arrives each year on the winter solstice, which will be on December 21.

When the sun rises that morning, it will do so for the shortest day of the year. From that day forward, through springtime, the Northern Hemisphere will gradually come back around to face the Sun. The Sun’s path through the sky will slowly climb higher each day (from a low angle of around 23 degrees above the horizon to a high of nearly 70 degrees in June). The shadows will shorten, the days will lengthen, and we will continue our plunge through the universe.

Hannes Thum is a Wood River Valley native and has spent most of his life exploring what our local ecosystems have to offer.

He currently teaches science at Community School.

Houston Hennefer. Courtesy photo by Kathy Whitworth

HOUSTON HENNEFER

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

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ouston Hennefer, a senior at Carey High School, divides his time between school activities, sports and a family that shares his interests.

As senior class president, Hennefer is spending a great deal of time on activities involving this last year, appreciating the friends he has grown up with as a native of Carey.

Academically, he is concentrating on his studies.

“I am working to improve my current GPA of 3.2,” he said. “In my first couple of years of high school, I goofed around a bit, but now I am doing better and especially enjoying English and history.”

Hennefer has gained skills in writing, which he plans to continue doing.

“I’d love to write about sports,” he said. “Last year, I took Mr. Smith’s publications class, and we worked on the school newspaper. I was able to write some sports articles, which really inspired me. I love learning all about sports statistics and think this will help me later in life if I can be a sports reporter. Playing football and basketball has helped me understand these games, so it seems natural to pursue my dream.”

Hennefer has played both football and basketball this year, winning the title of Offensive Player of the Year as a quarterback on the Carey team, which won the 1A Division II state championship. He is currently a guard on the basketball team.

“I think it is a bit early in the season to evaluate how well we will do, but I feel at this stage that we can be really strong,”

Hennefer said. “I have been lucky to play for four years in a community that, while small, is very sports-centered. Our players feel such support at all of our games. That is why I feel our small student body has excelled in competition with larger pools of athletes.”

Hennefer’s family is active in sports. His uncle is a high school basketball coach in Logan, Utah, where Hennefer hopes to attend college.

“I plan to do my first two years at CSI and then attend Utah State University. I like the environment there,” he said. “One of my mentors is typical of the people who support us. My grandpa, Dean Brown, has attended every one of my games.”

Hennefer’s family ties are strong. He has a brother, 11, and a sister, 3, and enjoys the outdoors with his family.

“My father is a guide, and often around football season we hunt elk and deer,” he said. “My grandparents have a cabin in Island Park in eastern Idaho. We also camp a lot in Stanley, which is such a beautiful part of Idaho.

“My family means the most to me. When I was only 10, we experienced a major tragedy; it was devastating and terribly sad, but my friends and family helped motivate me to get through it, cherish every day and live my life to the fullest.”

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 JoEllen Collins at joellencollins1@gmail.com. tws

This Student Spotlight brought to you by the Blaine County School District

Our mission is to inspire, engage, educate, and empower every student.

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SPONSORED HEALTH BEAT

DEMENTIA AND THE HOLIDAYS

BY ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER

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he holidays can be challenging for people who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Parties, dinners, and other disruptions to their routine can make them anxious. Not knowing what’s going on around them may frighten them. Crowds, flashing lights, and loud noises can overwhelm them. Being left alone or left out may leave them feeling lonely or depressed.

“Finding the right time and place for the person with dementia to interact with family and friends during the holidays can reduce stress for everyone,” says Dr. Steve Montamat, a geriatric specialist with St. Luke’s. “It’s also more likely to bring out the joy of being lovingly connected.”

If you have a family member or friend with dementia, finding new joy and meaning in the holiday season may mean adjusting your expectations, simplifying your plans, and including your loved one in ways that suit him or her best.

Here are a few tips: • •

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Keep gatherings small and in a familiar setting.

Schedule visits at your loved one’s best time of day, typically morning or lunchtime.

Encourage children and other family members to interact with the person with dementia. They can do simple, familiar activities together, such as setting the table or looking through a book or magazine.

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Listen to music your loved one enjoys or look through photo albums together.

Avoid crowded church services, performances, and other events.

Minimize holiday baking, shopping, decorating, and gift giving.

Watch for signs your loved one is becoming anxious or fatigued.

Remind each other to be patient with your loved one.

Find ways to show your love. Even if your loved one forgets your name, he or she can still feel your love and kindness.

Please note special urgentcare clinic hours over the holidays: Tuesday, Dec. 26 -Sunday, Dec. 31, 10-6 weekdays, 12-6 Saturday -Sunday, located in the Physician’s Office Annex at 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum.

Clinics will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Jan. 1. St. Luke’s Wood River Family Medicine in Hailey will be open regular hours Dec. 26 – Dec. 30. Call for an appointment, (208) 788-3434.

In the case of emergent medical needs, please visit the Emergency Department at 100 Hospital Drive.

Have a healthy and happy holiday season!

It’s your life.

We help you live it.

NEWS IN BRIEF

St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation Welcomes New Board Members The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation has three new board members: Megan Edwards, Dr. Matt Kopplin and Bob Reniers.

“We are thrilled to welcome these exceptional leaders to our board.

Each one brings a diverse set of skills and experiences that will greatly enhance our efforts to improve the health and care of our community,” said Megan Tanous, St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation chief development officer.

Edwards is the co-owner of M Design and Interiors, a full-service design firm specializing in both building consultation and interior design services, in Ketchum. She has worked on small- and large-scale residential and commercial properties in Chicago, Sun Valley, Los Angeles and Hawaii. She received a post-graduate degree from the New York School of Design. Edwards previously served on the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation board and has been active in efforts to fund a Pediatric Endowment.

Kopplin joined St. Luke’s in May 2016 and brings a practice with a sub-specialty focus on hip and knee replacement surgery. Kopplin performs direct anterior hip replacements; revision and complex primary hip arthroplasties; total, partial, and revision knee replacements; and arthroscopic hip and knee surgeries.

Reniers spent most of his career building and managing a large fruit production operation in the San Joaquin Valley of California. He serves on his companies’ boards as well as several California water district boards. He recently joined the Wood River Valley Hospice board and previously served on The Valley Club board and finance committee.

The mission of St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation is to accelerate the advancement of innovative programs and services that fundamentally improve healthcare experiences in our community.

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Sunday, Dec. 24, head to the Sun Valley outdoor skating rink for the annual Holiday Ice Show, featuring solo performances by Erin Reed and other professional skaters. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Resort

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Festive events for the entire community

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ith the holidays upon us, it’s time to jump into the festivities feet first. Events throughout the week promise to provide entertainment, community enrichment and memories.

On Wednesday, Dec. 20, catch a free screening of “Sun Valley Serenade” (1941) in the iconic Sun Valley Opera House at 2:30 p.m. Along with fabulous music from the Glen Miller Orchestra, Sonja Henie, John Payne and Milton Berle star in this madcap musical that takes place on and off the mountain.

On Thursday, Dec. 21, there will be two great community events, the Winter Solstice Celebration and the 10th Annual Classic Christmas Concert. The City of Ketchum will celebrate the solstice as well as news that Ketchum has been certified an “International Dark Sky Community,” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will take place at Ketchum Town Square and the Visitors Center.

There will be bonfires throughout Town Square, the band Nothing But Heros, stargazing with Dr. Steven Pauley, also known as Dr. Dark, along with complimentary beer, wine, cocktails and appetizers.

“Thanks to the collective efforts of local residents and business owners, Ketchum has been progressive in preserving our glorious night skies,” said Nina Jonas, Ketchum mayor. “Please come join us on the winter solstice at Town Square to celebrate the recent international recognition of Ketchum’s pristine twinkling

night skies.”

Later in the evening, head to the 10th Annual Classic Christmas Concert at the Sun Valley Opera House. The event will feature music, singing and storytelling from Courtney and Ward Loving, John Mauldin, David Janeski, Aly Wepplo and Joe Fos, and is hosted by Melodie Taylor-Mauldin. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert commences at 7 p.m. Admission is $25, and free for children 2 years old and younger. Tickets are on sale at the Sun Valley Guest Information Center or at sunvalley.ticketfly.com.

On Sunday, Dec. 24, head to the Sun Valley outdoor ice rink for the annual Holiday Ice Show and Dollar Torchlight Parade. It is recommended to go early, especially if you have young children, as the event gets very crowded. Carolers will take the stage at 5:30 p.m. and serenade the audience into the evening around the Sun Valley Village. The ice show, “Skating in a Winter Wonderland,” will feature solo performances by Erin Reed and other professional skaters. The Sun Valley Figure Skating Club, as well as visiting guests, will perform group numbers in modern renditions of classic holiday music.

Ice show seating is available on the bleachers (some will be reserved for hotel guests and less mobile visitors) and on the Lodge Terrace. Free hot cocoa and cookies will be served.

The Dollar Torchlight Parade and fireworks will follow the ice show. Finally, Santa will arrive to hear any last-minute Christmas wishes and to meet the children at the end of the evening. To learn more about

Join Sonja Henie, John Payne and Milton Berle for a madcap musical adventure on and off the mountain in “Sun Valley Serenade.” Public domain photo, accessed via Wikimedia Commons.

any of these holiday events, call (208) 622-2135 or email info@ sunvalley.com.

Later on Christmas Eve, the singing group “A Few Good Men,” including R.L. Rowsey, Dick Brightman, Dawson Howard and Tim Eagan, will perform at the 9 p.m. service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

The group will sing before the service begins, during the service, and a “postlude” song at the conclusion of the service. All are invited to attend. Emmanuel Episcopal Church is located at 101 2nd Avenue South in Hailey. tws

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE UGLY SWEATER ADOPTION EVENT

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20

4-6PM / ANIMAL SHELTER / HAILEY Join the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley for a special adoption event to help get more pets home for the holidays. Adoptions are free when attendees sport an ugly sweater (or scarf) of choice. Enjoy beer from the Sawtooth Brewery and other fun seasonal beverages while mixing and mingling with some seriously cute adoptables. Visit animalshelterwrv.org/ ugly-sweater-adoption-event for more information.

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5:30PM / ST. THOMAS CHURCH / SUN VALLEY Taizé services consist of quiet prayer and simple chants. It is a candlelight service that begins and ends in silence. The service lasts about 35 minutes and all are welcome. Call (208) 309-5075 to learn more.

KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNERS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20 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 DEC 20-SAT DEC 23 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Enjoy music by Brooks Hartell at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

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VARIOUS TIMES / COMMUNITY SCHOOL / SUN VALLEY The return of the holiday season marks the arrival of “A Christmas Carol the Musical,” presented by Laughing Stock Theatre Company and Sun Valley Performing Arts. This Wood River Valley tradition, wrought with song, humor and suspense, warms the coldest Scrooge’s heart and brings smiles to the smallest of faces. Performances run Dec. 20 and 22-23 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 24 at 2 p.m. Because of the new performance space being built on Main Street in Ketchum, this year’s show will take place at the Community School Theatre in Sun Valley.

Originally publish by Charles Dickens in 1843, “A Christmas Carol” follows a greedy miser’s redemption through the intervention of several suspicious spirits. The classic holiday tale has since become the most adapted Christmas story of all time. The cast includes 32 children and 15 adults, several of whom are professional actors. General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Reserved seating is $35. Traditionally, the event is a sellout. To reserve or purchase tickets, visit laughingstocktheater.com or call (208) 726-9124.

LARRY HARSHBARGER WED DEC 20-TUES DEC 26 6-9PM / RAM RESTAURANT / SUN VALLEY INN Hear soft piano melodies by Larry Harshbarger at the Ram Restaurant from 6-9 p.m. nightly.

‘STRIKING 12’ WED DEC 20-SAT DEC 30 VARIOUS TIMES / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY Company of Fools’ 22nd season continues with “Striking 12”—an un-holiday holiday musical by Brendan Millburn, Rachel Sheinkin and Valeria Vigoda. Directed by Company of Fools’ Interim Artistic Director Ilana Becker with music direction by R.L. Rowsey and Grant Carey, this magical New Year’s-themed concert-theatre hybrid will run through Dec. 30 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, followed by a special New Year’s Eve fundraiser performance and celebration on Dec. 31.

Inspired in part by Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl,” “Striking 12” spins the story of a lovelorn New Yorker, The Man, who has resolved to spend New Year’s Eve alone, when an unexpected visitor brings much-needed hope and cheer.

“Striking 12” is recommended for ages 10 and up. Tickets may be purchased online at sunvalleycenter.org, by phone at (208) 578-9122 or at the Liberty Theatre box office starting one hour before curtain.

Company of Fools’ box office is located at the Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main Street in Hailey, with hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All seats are reserved.

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Land Trust Honors Board Members And Hires A Deputy Director

The Wood River Land Trust recently honored the efforts of two former board of directors and announced the hiring of a new deputy director.

“We are excited to be adding Amy Trujillo to our team, as her experience will allow us to embrace all the opportunities and challenges we will have in the coming years,” said Scott Boettger, Wood River Land Trust executive director. “We’re also proud to honor two former board members who have had positive impacts on our community and organization. We are successful because of the efforts and support of impassioned locals like Jack and Steve. We always need more people like them.”

Jack Kueneman and Steve Strandberg are the recipients of the Land Trust’s annual Founder’s Award, given to those who have advanced the Land Trust’s mission and demonstrated a long-term commitment to protecting important land, water, wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities in and around the Wood River Valley.

Kueneman served on the Land Trust board for 12 years after a successful career in real estate and continues to volunteer his time and knowledge to the organization.

“I hope my participation and support have made a positive difference for future generations who will visit and live in the Wood River Valley,” Kueneman said.

Strandberg also served on the Land Trust board for over a dozen years and holds the honor as the longest-serving board member in the Land Trust’s 23-year history. The founder of WestBridge Ventures in San Francisco, Strandberg is also a trustee on the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Foundation.

“I am fortunate for the opportunity to contribute directly to land conservation through financial consulting to help the Land Trust raise funds to protect open space and ensure healthy waters now and for the future,” said Strandberg.

Trujillo was the first official employee of the Palouse Land Trust in Moscow, Idaho, after serving as its executive director for the past six years.

Trujillo is proud of the work she was a part of there, such as the recent addition of 62 more protected acres to the Palouse prairie.

“I think that’s what I’m most proud of—just being able to work with so many great people and see how it makes the organization thrive and grow,” Trujillo said. “It’s just a tremendous opportunity for me and my family.”

For any questions, contact the Wood River Land Trust at (208) 7883947.

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CHRISTMAS SOUPER SUPPER MONDAY DECEMBER 25 5:30-6:30PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY

Experience serenity and sunny skies on a magical sleigh ride through the Sun Valley trails.

The one-hour sleigh ride passes by historic sites, such as 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 half hour.

This Christmas, in honor of their parents, grandparents, great-grandparents and the traditions they grew up with, the Nikolaisons family wanted to do something special.

The whole family is excited to host a special Souper Supper at the St. Charles Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hailey, where weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. St. Charles Catholic Church is located at 313 1st Ave. S., Hailey.

Questions? Call Cathy Nikolaisons at (208) 309-0342.

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC TUESDAY DECEMBER 26 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN / KETCHUM Hit the slopes and then decompress with tunes from Bread & Circus at River Run Lodge in Ketchum.

TNT THURSDAYS – AGES 10+ THURSDAY DECEMBER 21 4-5PM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

‘RANCHO DELUXE’ TUESDAY DECEMBER 26 6-7:30PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM

TNT for teens happens every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Here, kids ages 10 and up meet to play video games. Visit haileypubliclibrary.org to learn more.

During the holidays, The Com mu n it y Library will offer a series of films in the evenings to help locals de-stress.

The series will feature classics, cult classics and docu ment aries. In “Rancho Deluxe,” two drifters—Jeff Bridges and Sam Waterson—of widely varying backgrounds, rustle cattle and try to avoid being caught in contemporary Montana in this 1975 Western cult classic written by Tom McGuane. BYOS (bring your own snacks) and visit comlib.org to learn more.

‘GALAPAGOS’ THURSDAY DECEMBER 21 6PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM Locals and visitors alike are invited to a special screening of “Galapagos” with producer Anthony Geffen. Watch Liz Bonnin and a team of scientists embark on a mission to an active volcano in search of the elusive pink iguana. A submersible then takes them on the deepest dive ever carried out in the Galapagos Islands in search of new species and, finally, they see how new science is helping to unlock the mystery of how the marine iguanas are adapting to survive. An audience Q&A with Geffen will follow the screening. Visit comlib.org for more information.

MIKE MURPHY TUES DEC 26-WED DEC 27 5:30-7PM / WHISKEY JACQUES’ / KETCHUM

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN / KETCHUM

Undoubtedly one of the most recognized people in the Wood River Valley, Mike Murphy has been bringing smiles to the faces of skiers for the past 30 years with his world-class comedy show. He has appeared with Jerry Seinfeld, the Smothers Brothers and Tom Jones, to name a few, and has entertained some of the largest corporations in America, including Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft and Boeing.

Mike Murphy will perform live upstairs at Whiskey Jacques’. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the show running from 5:30-7 p.m. Full bar and a limited food menu will be available. Purchase tickets for $12 in advance online or for $15 the day of show (if still available).

Hit the slopes and then decompress with tunes from High Mountain Heard at River Run Lodge in Ketchum.

HOLIDAY STORYTELLING FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 3:30-5:30PM / SUNROOM / SUN VALLEY LODGE Sun Valley Resort and The Community Library have teamed up to bring holiday storytelling for children to Sun Valley. Several different stories will be read over the two hours, so children can drop in at their leisure. Each child will receive a little holiday treat bag when they leave. All are welcome. Visit comlib.org to learn more.

OLD DEATH WHISPER FRIDAY DECEMBER 22 9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE Enjoy live music this and every Friday night at the Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue.

This week, groove to tunes by Old Death Whisper.

WHO’S BAD THURSDAY DECEMBER 28 9-11:30PM / WHISKEY JACQUES’ / KETCHUM

SV SUNS HOCKEY SATURDAY DECEMBER 23 7PM / CAMPION ICE HOUSE / HAILEY

Who’s Bad (The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute) will perform live at Whiskey Jacques’.

The live Who’s Bad performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. The group’s power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see. As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly 50 venues in the United Kingdom including London’s O2 in December of 2010, the venue where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with a 50-show “This Is It” concert series.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance online or $35 the day of show/ behind the bar. For more info on Who’s Bad go to whosbadmusic.com.

See the Sun Valley Suns take on the Future Suns. All Suns home games in Hailey begin at 7 p.m. with three 20-minute periods. Games last two-anda-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 SUN DEC 24-TUES DEC 26 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Joe Fos entertains with timeless piano music at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

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