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Airport News Get To Know The Airport’s New Manager

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Education News School Board To Hear IB Replacement Proposal

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THE WEEKLY SUN CONTENTS

Monday, July 11 Opening Night “Neil Diamond, Solitary Man”

Don’t miss this wonderful evening about a shy Jewish boy from Brooklyn, New York, who goes through a lifelong quest to discover himself through his music.

See six of the Valley’s most vivacious gardens on July 16 during the Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s 21st annual Garden Tour. For a story, see page 12. Photo courtesy of Mary Wilson

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ON THE COVER

A honeybee enjoys a dandelion snack on Sunday in Bellevue.

Dandelions are a very important source of food for honeybees, according to The Barefoot Bee (www.thebarefootbee.com).

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Monday, July 18 Double Feature “Oskar & Jack”

The fascinating story of Oskar Stohr and Jack Yufe, identical twins, separated shortly after birth. Oskar was raised in Germany in the Nazi Youth. Jack grew up as a Jew in Trinidad. This is their story.

“Shooting for Home”

Kevin Bradshaw was the greatest basketball player never known. Overlooked and not recognized for his talents, he was forced to sleep in alleys. Until thousands of miles from home, he fell in love with an Israeli woman who showed him the value of his life.

Wednesday, July 20 “Remember”

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NEWS AIRPORT

City of Ketchum Meetings Open to the Public - July 14 and 15 City representatives and Ketchum FireFighters Local #4758 begin contract negotiations on Thursday, July 14, and Friday, July 15, both taking place from 9 a.m.-noon at Ketchum City Hall.

City Council • Planning and Zoning July 18 – City Council Meeting Agenda items include a request from Warm Springs Ranch for an 8-year extension and a discussion on the proposed city budget for FY2016-17.

July 25 – Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Public comment is closed for the Bracken gas station application.

The commission is expected to make its decision at this meeting.

LED Performing Arts/Dance Group - July 15 City of Ketchum Arts Commission brings LED to nexStage Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Tickets available at door. Donations of $20 for adults and $10 for children under 16 suggested.

FREE Summer Concert Series Jazz in the Park - Sunday, July 17, 6-8 p.m. at Rotary Park Boise’s Sally Tibbs and Kevin Kirk return with their band playing your favorite jazz tunes. Bring low-back chairs and picnics.

Ketch’em Alive - Tuesday, July 12, 7-9 p.m. at Forest Service Park Matthew Hartz Band with national fiddle champion, Matt, playing great bluegrass and Americana music. Food and drink available.

New City Jobs Available City is seeking a Director of Finance and Internal Services, and an Administrative Assistant. Visit ketchumidaho.org/jobs for job descriptions and application process.

Public Meetings CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday • July 18 • 5:30 pm • City Hall PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • July 25 • 5:30 pm • City Hall

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NEW AIRPORT MANAGER TESTS HIS WINGS

Chris Pomeroy brings wealth of experience

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BY MARIA PREKEGES

riedman Memorial Airport has a new general manager. With nearly 22 years in the airport and aviation business, Chris Pomeroy was the choice for the airport.

A Colorado native, Pomeroy has most recently worked in airport consulting as a senior aviation planner and project manager for the major international Denver-based engineering, planning and consulting firm CH2M. Prior to that, he was the planning services leader for T-O Engineers, and also held positions with the Colorado Division of Aeronautics and in airport operations at Centennial Airport in Denver.

Pomeroy jumped in with both feet on his first official day a week ago.

“My official first day on the job was this past Tuesday, July 5,” he said. “It came on the heels of the July 4th holiday activity and the start of our busiest week of the year. I wasn’t sure what to expect starting during this event.

But while it’s been a busy past several days, I have loved every minute of it. Moving forward from my first week, I believe I have a solid understanding of the airport and issues and together with our great staff I will have a good handle on whatever comes my way.”

Chris Pomeroy stands outside his office at Friedman Memorial Airport next to a Cessna Citation. Photo courtesy of Mandy Pomeroy

simple. choice to accept this position.

“The primary goal for myself “This position offers the perand our great staff is to ensure the fect combination of a long-term airport is managed in a manner career move at one of the most ensures a safe, efficient and unique and successful airports in While it’s been a that fiscally responsible facility, for Idaho, an unbeatable geographic busy past several users and the community. Main- location in Idaho and, of course, days, I have loved every taining and improving our excel- one of the best communities in lent air services is a critical piece Idaho. It was an easy decision minute of it.” of this puzzle and I look forward and a dream come true.”

Pomeroy, and wife Mandy, an Chris Pomeroy, to working with our partner, Fly Airport manager Sun Valley Alliance, and other Idaho native, moved to Boise in key tenants and stakeholders, to February of 2007. They now live Friedman Memorial Airport ensure this continues.” in Hailey.

Chairman of the Board Ron FairPomeroy said it was an easy tws fax said Pomeroy mentioned his experience with airports, and is familiar with the current airport staff.

“He’s very enthusiastic about the job and the Wood River Valley. What more could we ask for?” Fairfax said.

Contracts and finance administrator Lisa Emerick echoed his enthusiasm.

“I believe he is going to not only be a positive for the airport, but he and his wife Mandy want to be involved in the community as well,” Emerick said.

“The staff is elated with this selection and he has hit the ground running and the transition curve will be small. His first day of work was the first day of our large event and if he didn’t tell people, you would have thought he was a seasoned Friedman Memorial Airport manager.”

Pomeroy’s primary goals are Chris and Mandy Pomeroy. Photo courtesy of Heidi Bourget

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BELL MOUNTAIN UPS ITS CRED IN NEW SURVEY Nursing facility in Bellevue keeps improving

tered health information technician, said. “The survey doesn’t ull up to Bell Mountain take that into account.”

Village and Care CenThree surveyors were at Bell ter in the northeast cor- Mountain from May 9 to May ner of Bellevue and you’ll think 13 following staff around. you’ve arrived at a progressive “It’s challenging,” said Hulelementary school, minus the bert. “They dig as deep as they young children. The three build- want to go. There’s not another ings—Hemingway, Galena, nursing home like this in IdaEdelweiss—are separated into ho, with the three buildings, no skilled-nursing and assisted-liv- shared rooms and the ability ing facilities, and administration. to group people together who It’s surrounded by pastureland, are more appropriate together. and has lovely We’re also natural landlearning as scape.

Our goal is to be we go,” beRun by it’s a a five-star facility cause Safe Haven, new facility. and former- within five years.”

The surly known as veyors told Rob DeLoach, DeLoach that Blaine Manor, Bell Mountain administrator they liked the each of Bell M o u n t a i n’s p r og r e s s i ve buildings has facility. a central kitchen and gathering “We have some organizaarea with high windows. Res- tional challenges on staffing idential rooms are around the but people feel better,” he said. perimeter of the buildings. The “They’re not just stored in an facility also includes a therapy institutional facility. It looks center with a warm treadmill-ex- great and functions great. We ercise pool. It’s a nice, tidy, pret- still have to get used to it. The ty location but there have been state of Idaho holds us to a stanissues in the move, and with new dard where it’s more homelike.” staff.

Bell Mountain did receive 11 Occupied since March 2015, federal tags to clean up some Bell Mountain had its annual au- fairly benign infractions last dit for re-licensure in May. year, DeLoach said.

“This was a stellar survey for “They’re considered no jeopus,” Rob DeLoach, Bell Moun- ardy and no harm, like a wheeltain administrator, said. “We chair parked in front of an elecknew it when we wrote up our trical circuit. They’re easy to plan of correction. Our goal is to fix.” be a five-star facility within five One “severe” tag was given years.” when they failed to include the All nursing homes are subject phone number for Medicaid on to state surveys for re-licensing. their posters.

The facilities are tested on com“We look at it as having anpliance with the rules and regu- other pair of eyes,” Hulbert lations according to the Depart- said. “It’s different every year. ment of Health and Welfare, and They’ll find something. It’s a Centers for Medicaid and Medi- good learning experience.” care Services.

Parker felt that May’s survey Each “tagged” item was quick- highlighted the level of teamly corrected but the score affects work and care given the resiits overall rating. dents. Bell Mountain received “The percentages get thrown five out of five stars for nursing. off because we’re such a small facility,” Ursula Hulbert, registws

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International Baccalaureate demise will save funds for School District

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Trustees to hear new proposal in November

By Jean Jacques Bohl

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he Blaine County School District 2016-17 budget, approved by the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, June 14, eliminates funding for the International Baccalaureate program. The IB program was a key element of the Strategic Plan adopted by the School District in 2008. The District’s website describes IB as an “innovative educational program for students in grades 6-10 that encompasses project-based learning, 21st-century skills, and Common Core State Standards, while encouraging inquiry, collaboration and critical thinking.”

Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes and Director of Curriculum Angie Martinez said that the District plans to replace IB with another program to be conceived by a committee of administrators, teachers and community members.

Those plans will be presented to the Board of Trustees in November.

Holmes said that IB was “a framework,” but that curricula and exit standards for each class were written by the specific departments at Wood River Middle School and High School. Carey High School and Silver Creek High School didn’t participate in the IB program.

Some community members voiced their disapproval of the IB

demise in Town Hall and at School Board meetings. Trustees Cami Bustos and Liz Corker voted against the cut. More than 300 people signed an online petition requesting, among other things, reinstatement of the IB funding. Middle School IB Coordinator Jane Walther said that the decision to drop IB was based “on anecdotal research,” and that parents had seemed supportive of the program.

Students at the Middle School and High School won’t notice any changes in their classes when they return to school in August. The changes made for IB, such as the introduction of World Languages in sixth grade, and the Personal Project, will stay in place. A $160,000 cut in funding eliminates the position of the IB coordinator and IB dues and membership.

Holmes and Martinez also indicated that the new plan would not alter the amount of credits required for graduation. They believe that it will be even more rigorous than the current IB framework. About 60 percent of graduates have taken at least one Advanced Placement class. The goal is to increase the amount of AP classes taken under the new proposal. The administrators say they will be responsible for ensuring that teachers implement the desired practices. tws

The Sun Valley Jewish Film Festival showed its first film Monday at the Community School auditorium. Seating was completely full.

Because the doors to the theater were closed at 5:45 p.m., approximately 50 people were unable to be seated and view the film. People are urged to come at least 15 minutes early to ensure they have a seat. Admission is free.

The next screening will be at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18. This will be a double feature, beginning with “Oskar & Jack,” a fascinating story of identical twins separated shortly after birth; one was raised in Germany as a Nazi Youth while the other grew up a Jew in Trinidad. The second film, “Shooting for Home,” is the true story of Kevin Bradshaw, an overlooked professional basketball player who discovered a new life in Israel.

For more information, visit www.sunvalleyjewishfilmfestival.org

Highway work in south county to begin Monday

A 10-mile-long paving project paired with two culvert replacements and bridge rehabilitation work begins Monday, July 18 along State Highway 75 in southern Blaine County.

The pavement-preservation project will extend the life of the existing roadway and the Richfield Canal bridge.

The initial phase of the project will replace a storm water culvert and rebuild the roadway at another culvert near milepost 100 about two miles south of the U.S. 20 intersection at Timmerman Junction. At both existing culvert crossings, the roadway foundation has settled, resulting in cracking and a dip.

Repairs and rehabilitation will also take place on the bridge over the Richfield Canal and the driving surface.

During the first phase of the project, traffic will be reduced to one lane at each location with temporary traffic signals controlling the

Blaine CounTy Road and BRidge will ConduCT Chip-seal pRojeCTs on Tuesday July 26, 2016.

The project includes the following streets: Broadway Run, Greenhorn Road, Golden Eagle Road, Foothill Drive, Hospital Drive and Timber Way The public is asked to do the following: • Do not park or store items in the right of way • Use caution on loose chips • Follow all traffic control direction Any questions or concerns may be directed to Andrea Walton with Administrative Services at 208-788-5543.

flow of traffic through the work zones. Drivers can expect minor delays up to five minutes long at each location.

Following bridge and culvert work, an asphalt overlay will be placed over the entire stretch of Highway 75 between the Richfield Canal and the U.S. 20 intersection. The project will improve roadway smoothness and protect against additional roadway cracking.

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the active work area of the construction zone. Drivers should watch for flaggers and expect delays of up to 15 minutes. A pilot car will be in operation and a 15-foot width limit will be in effect.

All paving should be completed by the end of August. A seal coat will be applied to the roadway in 2017.

The $1.75 million project is under contract with Idaho Materials and Construction, of Twin Falls.

49th Figure Skating Competition boasts record number of participants

Attracting top-level skaters from all over the country, 42 different figure skating clubs in 12 states and 30 Sun Valley Figure Skating Club members will compete at the 49th Summer Competition in Sun Valley, Thursday, July 21 through Sunday, July 24.

The program will include four days of competitive figure skating, with events for female and male skaters ranging from 4 years to adults. The final day, Sunday, July 24, will feature “showcase” events on the outdoor rink. Skaters’ programs are judged based on their entertainment value. As such, the events are very fun to watch and make for great photo opportunities. Additionally, this is the first year that solo dance events will be included as part of the USFS National Solo Dance Series. Admission to all events is free.

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Vive Le Bastille Day!

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French Revolution started on this day 227 years ago

By Jean Jacques Bohl

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omorrow, July 14, is the French National Holiday. All over France, from Paris to the smallest villages, there will be fireworks, parades and public revelry. The French will celebrate an event that took place in Paris 227 years previously: the storming and subsequent capture of the Bastille Saint-Antoine, a medieval fortress being used as a prison. At the time of the riots, there were just seven inmates.

In July 1789, the Kingdom of France was bankrupt. The existing social order exempted the aristocracy and clergy, who owned most of France’s wealth, from paying taxes.

This left the rest of the population known as the Third Estate to finance the state’s expenses. The lavish lifestyle of King Louis XVI, Queen Marie Antoinette and the Court in Versailles had drained the treasury.

Also contributing to the unrest was simple hunger. The 1788 harvest was very poor. The rising bourgeoisie was critical of an archaic political order. Many drew inspiration from the American Revolution. In May, to find a solution to the fiscal crisis, the king called for a meeting of the General Estates, an advising body with representatives from the three social orders, in Versailles.

Finance minister Jacques Necker and Third Estate delegates pressed for reforms, while the aristocracy and clergy refused all compromises. The Third Estate group, led

by Honoré-Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau, pledged to give France a constitution and started to hold separate meetings, which the king forbade. Beginning in July, rumors started to fly that the delegates would be arrested and the king’s Swiss and German Guards would march on Paris.

On July 13, at the urging of influential journalist Camille Desmoulins, the Parisians seized guns and artillery pieces from arsenals but found themselves short of powder and ordnance. The latter were stored in the

The storming of the Bastille, July 14, 1789. Photo from Photos.com/Thinkstock

Bastille, a symbol of the king’s power for more than 400 years.

July 14 was a very hot day. Many Parisians were in the streets, talking in small groups while quenching their thirst. By early afternoon a crowd stood in front of the Bastille asking the prison governor Bernard Jordan, Marquis de Launay, to surrender the fortress and hand over the stored powder and ammunition. When he proved evasive, gunfire erupted and the crowd stormed the outer courtyard. Mutinous soldiers and officers from the French Guards reinforced the attackers, bringing a few cannons.

Having a garrison of less than a hundred men, de Launay surrendered by 5 p.m. in order to avoid more carnage. The French Revolution had begun and the world would change

with it.

Sensing the gravity of the situation, and to offer a gesture of goodwill, Louis XVI came to Paris on July 17. The Marquis de LaFayette, hero of the American Revolution, greeted him and affixed a cockade, blue, white and red, on his hat. The blue and red were the colors of Paris, the white, the color of the king’s flag.

Demolished by order of the Revolutionary government, the Bastille prison was replaced by the Place de Bastille, with a monument to revolution known as Colonne de Juillet.

In 1790, LaFayette sent the Bastille key to George Washington. It is still displayed at Mount Vernon. In 1880, July 14 became the official French National Holiday. tws

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Many questioned whether Ketchum needs another gas station, while others expressed concern about the development’s visual impact at Ketchum’s northern entry, as well as the health, safety and general welfare of the community.

According to people who attended, it was very contentious meeting. Steve Cook, chair of the Ketchum P&Z, recused himself, since he is the architect of record for the Bracken Station, and presented on behalf of the developers.

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Daughter of the Valley is 14th old

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he year 1905 serves as a touchstone for a period of time that was swiftly changing.

Teddy Roosevelt was President; Norway officially became an independent country; the abortive 1905 Russian Revolution brewed; mutiny broke out on the Russian battleship Potemkin; the title ‘prime minister’ was officially recognized by King Edward VII of the United Kingdom; and Alfred Einstein published four important papers, including one on the theory of special relativity –1905 is regarded as his “miracle year.”

On June 28, Chrystal Leola Uhrig Harper was born at Stanton Crossing, roughly 10 miles south of Bellevue. There is no longer a community there, though there is a rest stop at the blinking light and a campground a short distance to the west. If one drives through the campground up the hill, the house where Will and Lizzy Fowler Uhrig lived and raised their six children still stands. The three girls and three boys – Fred, Hazel, Benton, Delsie, Chrystal and Bill – rode their horses across the Big Wood River to the schoolhouse at Stanton Crossing. They ventured north to Bellevue about twice a year for supplies in a horsedrawn wagon.

Chrystal’s father, to whom she was very close, was born in Illinois, while her mother was from Indiana.

Now living at Bell Mountain Village & Care Center in Bellevue, Chrystal Harper, 111, is the 14th oldest person in the United States. Along with three inflated 1s hanging in her room, there is a card from the New England Centenarian Study congratulating her on living this

long without ever suffering from a serious age-related illness.

Despite her happy childhood on the ranch, Harper’s father moved his brood (their mother died in 1910) to Boise, where Chrystal met and married Missourian Ed Harper when she was 19. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Long Beach, Calif., looking for work. They eventually opened a dry-cleaning business.

But in 1943, with the onslaught of World War II and the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles between American servicemen and Mexican-American youths, the Harpers returned to the Wood River Valley of Idaho. One of the places they farmed was a pasture in the northeast corner of Bellevue, then considered “out of town.” Harper’s view from her room in the Hemingway House at Bell Mountain Village looks right onto that pasture today.

In 1946, Chrystal and Ed permanently settled in Bellevue in a log cabin that still stands.

Along with the cabin’s lot, Chrystal also owns a second house next door, and another open lot next to that.

In 1945, she became a member of Mayflower Rebekah Lodge. Sadly, in 1959, her husband Ed died after suffering a heart attack. They had no children. Chrystal never remarried and always carried a torch for Eddie. Until she retired at the age of 88, she worked first as a maid, and then in the laundry at the now-defunct Christiania hotel on Sun Valley Road, in Ketchum.

Sharon and Bruce Schrock, of Bellevue, met Chrystal in 1974 after moving to Bellevue from Pocatello. Bruce built on a lot next to Chrystal’s cabin on Main Street, and in the evenings after work she’d sit on a bench and watch the goings-on next door.

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Head-on accident occurs near Timmerman

A head-on collision on State Highway 75 landed two people in area hospitals. At approximately 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, multiple deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash near milepost 97, approximately 13 miles south of Bellevue and three miles south of Timmerman Hill.

Geraldine Helm, 49, of Twin Falls, driving a black 2014 Volkswagen Passat, was traveling south. Daniel Jerke, 28, of Kimberly, driving a red 1995 Ford Explorer, was traveling north. Helm and Jerke collided head on.

Photo: Head-on collision was cause of delayed rushThere were no fatalities and no other hour traffic.Courtesy photo passengers in either vehicle. Both drivers received injuries. Jerke was transported to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls by Wood River Ambulance. Helm was transported by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.

State Highway 75 was completely closed for approximately two hours during rush-hour traffic while first responders from Wood River Fire and Rescue extricated Helm from her vehicle. Traffic was diverted to Highway 20.

The vehicles collided on the pavement but came to rest off the west shoulder of Highway 75. Both vehicles had extensive front-end damage and airbag deployment. This crash is still under investigation and no citations have been issued at this time.

ITD will hold meeting on Timmerman Junction

The Idaho Transportation Department will hold a community advisory committee meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14 to gather additional input about potential future safety improvements for U.S. 20 and Idaho 75 at the Timmerman Junction intersection. Comments from the meeting will be used to further develop safety alternatives for the project.

The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Blaine County Courthouse in Hailey. ITD will present and gather input on potential safety improvements being studied for Timmerman Junction.

“ITD is committed to involving the community in enhancing safety at this critical intersection,” said project manager Bruce Christensen. “The advisory committee is an opportunity for our technical team to work hand in hand with community members.”

This will be the second meeting of the Timmerman Junction study advisory committee. ITD introduced the study and alternatives at the first advisory meeting in April. A third advisory committee meeting will be held this fall. All meetings are open to the public.

The Timmerman Junction study will allow ITD to identify, evaluate and recommend safety improvement concepts for the intersection. The study will build upon previous improvements and planning efforts, and consider recommendations from previous federal, state and local planning efforts.

Kittelson & Associates, Inc., of Boise, is leading the study in close coordination with staff from ITD District 4 and Blaine County. For more information, visit http://itd.idaho.gov/projects/d4/US20_ID75_IntersectionStudy/.

thing,’” Sharon said. “She has a stro ality, and is an advocate for animals the cops on the rodeo (run for a lo her nephew, Ted Uhrig) because give the cows enough water. One t way to work in Ketchum, she saw h a pasture, not moving. She approac an in the house, who turned out to large woman. Chrystal said, ‘I kno whoop me if you want to, but why i tied up and not moving?’ The wo was ‘being punished.’ ‘Well,’ Chrys

A double picture of Ed and Chrystal Ha at the Schrocks’ home in Bellevue. Pho of Shrock family

Chrystal Uhrig Harper at 111. Photo by Dana DuGan

Finally they connected, and have remained not just friends, but extended family, ever since.

Chrystal, though tiny at 5-foot-1, was fierce and independent. But she rolled her car at age 93, breaking her back, “but totally recovered,” Sharon said. “Then she wrecked another car driving into the police station in Hailey when she was there to get her license renewed. She was indignant that there were cops there!”

“She decided enough was enough,” Bruce said.

“She said, ‘God’s trying to tell me some-

I see that horse there on my way ba ing straight to the police!’”

When Harper was 102, she slippe in Bellevue and the next year fell an hip in her house.

In 2015, Sharon Schrock, who ha attorney for Chrystal, agreed, due and health, that Chrystal shouldn’ in her house any longer. Though Ch longer talkative, Sharon is convince “mad at her” for moving her to Bel Village.

“Medicaid pays for her stay the said. “She saved money but not eno care. She didn’t expect to live this l the Uhrigs lived a long time. ’Cour be because she mowed the grass on her lots, and kept working all those Many times Chrystal asked Shar just couldn’t go. Sharon told her on God doesn’t know what to do with y tal frowned, and then laughed, sayi

Insurance award benefits Crisis Hotline

Wood River Insurance has earned a “Make More Happen Award” – and $4,000 for the Crisis Hotline – from Safeco Insurance, a member of Liberty Mutual Group, based in Seattle. The Hailey insurance company’s mission includes a mandate to give back to the community, making it stronger in a way that benefits us all.

Wood River Insurance was selected for the award because of its volunteer work with the Crisis Hotline. The award includes a $4,000 donation from Safeco to the Crisis Hotline.

WRI now needs help increasing that donation. If just 50 different individuals go to www.safeco.com and leave a comment, the Crisis Hotline will be awarded an additional $1,000.

The project with the Crisis Hotline included Wood River Insurance representatives, to right, Shawn Myers, Felicity Roberts volunteering with their Teen Outreach ProYork, Kat Theobald. Photo courtesy of W gram, and handing out educational informaInsurance tion at the high schools and middle schools.

Safeco will name 66 “Make More Happen Award” winners this year. To find out more ways to be involved with the Crisis Hotli www.thecrisishotline.org.

Chip sealing to take place

Blaine County Road and Bridge will conduct chip-seal projects on Tuesday, July 2 project includes the following streets: Broadway Run, Greenhorn Gulch Road, Golden Eagle Road, Foothill Drive, Hospi and Timber Way. The public is asked to do the following:

• Do not park or store items in the right-of-way

• Use caution on loose chips

• Follow all traffic control directions Questions may be directed to Andrea Walton with Administrative Services at (20 5543.

Couple struck by car in Ketchum

Two pedestrians were struck by a gold 1983 Mercedes 300 at 2 a.m. Sunday, July Ketchum. The couple was standing on Main Street in front of Whiskey Jacques’ at th the accident. Officers from the Ketchum Police Department were dispatched to the cle-versus-pedestrian crash at 211 N. Main Street. The female was transported to S Medical Center with multiple broken bones and internal injuries. She was later tran by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. The male was t the scene and released.

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Harper spent Halloweens at the Schrock house, and the neighborhood children would come year after year to show Chrystal their costumes. She also spent Christmas with the Schrock family every year. She was a wicked jigsaw-puzzle player and until recently read voraciously, and crocheted.

“She wished she’d been a boy – she liked all that stuff,” said Bruce, who owned the Mr. Garage Door Co. in Bellevue. “She’d order shelves from Sears and put them together. But I’d have to put them up for her. She’s a neat gal. Tough little thing.”

His wife said their families were very close.

“She’d always say about Bruce’s dad, who was five years younger than her, ‘I just love that little old man.’ She’s just part of our family.”

The Schrocks began holding annual openhouse birthday parties for Chrystal when she turned 88, and commemorative scrapbooks filled with cards and photos.

One note reads: “Every single thing about you is special. I well remember you and Eddie together in those good days; I remember your sweet smile and your always helping hands; I remember your strong faithfulness… but most of all, I just like to see you in your little car, in the store, at lodge, and at home – just because you are a dear and special friend and sister. My fondest love, Bert.” (aka Roberta McKercher, longtime reporter with the former Wood River Journal).

For several years Harper was a case study by Boston University’s New England Centenarian Study. In fact, hanging on her wall in her room at Bell Mountain is a happy birthday note from the organization, which studied people who

have aged without signs of heart disease, dementia, stroke or Alzheimer’s.

A decade ago, at age 101, Chrystal was asked to represent Bellevue in the annual Blaine County Heritage Court. The court is made up of local women who have participated in their communities for 50 years or longer. No one deserved the honor more or enjoyed her time riding in parades in a horse-drawn carriage more.

After all, Chrystal began life with horses and buggies. tws

Wood River High School rising senior Amy Cantrell. Photo courtesy of Amy Cantrell

Fighting for Human Rights

By Jonathan Kane

A The tiny wedding dress of Chrystal’s mother, Lizzie Fowler Uhrig, is displayed at the Bellevue Museum.

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When the investigating officer spoke to the driver of the Mercedes, Megan E. Jones, 21, of Hailey, they noticed “…the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her person. Her speech was slurred and her eyes were glassy and bloodshot,” said Ketchum Police Chief Dave Kassner in a press release.

As part of the on-scene investigation, Jones performed standard field sobriety tests. She was unable to pass those tests and was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, then transported to the Blaine County Public Safety Facility for testing. Jones’ breath samples registered .23/.22, which is well above the legal limit of .08.

Jones was arrested for aggravated DUI and was arraigned on Monday, July 11.

Fundraising golf tourney to celebrate 40 years and new ED

The Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament will celebrate its 40th anniversary Aug. 17-20. Founded in 1976

by Hall of Fame baseball legend and Idaho native Harmon Killebrew and Idaho Congressman Ralph Harding, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial has become one of the leading fundraisers of its kind for cancer research. Killebrew wanted to honor his former Minnesota Twins teammate, Danny Thompson, who died of leukemia at the age of 29.

The KTM tournament also announces its new executive director, Hannah Stauts, and event coordinator, Stephanie Carlson. Stauts, a former mayor of Stanley, served as the KTM tournament event coordinator for the past two years.

“I’m so pleased and honored to assume the position of executive director for KTM, especially during a milestone year celebrating 40 years of raising funds for cancer research,” Stauts said.

Hannah Stauts. Courtesy photo The KTM has raised more than $14 million for cancer research since its inception, and in 2015 broke records raising $950,000 that was donated to the event’s two beneficiaries, St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute in Boise and the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

For nearly four decades, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament has gathered celebrities, members of Congress and large corporate sponsors in Sun Valley to enjoy four days of activities that benefit advancements in cancer research. Funds donated to MSTI and the University of Minnesota are leveraged nearly fivefold with federal and other grant programs helping to increase the KTM contribution to the million-dollar level annually.

For more information visit www.killebrewthompsonmemorial.com.

Clarification

A story titled “The Making Of An Arts Community: Gail Severn Gallery Celebrates 40 Years In Business” in the Sun Valley Gallery Association’s Gallery Walk Edition –published Wednesday, July 6 – unclearly stated how Gail Severn acquired her gallery. Her parents gave her a loan, not an inheritance. Also, Severn attended the University of Idaho and the University of Hawaii on an exchange program, receiving a B.A. from the University of Idaho. Severn participated in graduate extension classes for the Rhode Island School of Design in fiber arts/weaving and restoration.

my Cantrell, a rising senior at Wood River High School carrying a 3.9 grade point average and a member of National Honor Society, is all about finding solutions to global issues.

At Wood River, Cantrell is a member of the track team, the Water Club, Model United Nations, the Family Career Community Leaders of America and plays the violin in the orchestra.

She also excelled in Advanced Placement Statistics, U.S. History, Language, Calculus A&B, Micro and Macro Economics, Psychology and Government.

But after taking U.S. History and being a part of the Model UN, she found her interests gravitating toward working for human rights and a possible future in government and politics.

“Model UN was a real eye-opener,” Cantrell said in an interview. “It was my second year doing it and I really loved being involved.” There were 20 members on the Wood River team. “You basically represent one country’s standpoint and then you collaborate with all the other countries to find a solution.

“At first it was just fun, but I have a passion for helping others and I started to develop my involvement from that standpoint.”

The conference took place in Berkeley, Calif., and Wood River played the role of Argentina.

“The issue we attacked was sex trafficking. Argentina has serious problems so we favored more regulation. We created a resolution and then you have to

work with 200 other people in the room and everyone has a lot of ideas and there is so much economics involved. What I learned is that time is very valuable and that when you are caucusing. you have to use it very wisely.”

Cantrell is passionate on the subject.

“Basically, it’s a belief that everyone should be treated equally and that everyone should have access to basic human rights. I became interested by watching documentaries and did a lot of research on human rights and environmental topics.

“I learned that it’s really hard to make progress because there are so many cultural aspects and there are different ideals involved and some that we would consider inappropriate. It made me work harder to become more involved and to do whatever we can to make progress.”

In pursuit of her education, Cantrell attended a one-week government camp in Boise along with 300 other students.

“We basically created a state government with elections and parties and platforms. We split into groups and mine worked on ensuring equality and eliminating discrimination and to promote the protection of every person. It was passed by the general assembly.

“I learned a lot about government at the state level. It also gave me a lot of opportunities like going to the State Capitol and I got the chance to visit the Department of Environmental Quality and met with the directors for the whole day. It was just a great experience.” tws

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My Dog is an Alpha Dog

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ishing season is in full swing and we are reaping the benefits of a 100 percent snowpack! The rivers are full of water and the fish and bugs are benefitting the most.

Some area rivers are just coming into fishable shape while others are already into the second round of summertime hatches.

Silver Creek is a great place to be, as the Trico activity is fast and furious. Try to catch this spinner fall as soon as the air temps hit 70 degrees. The big secret right now is the early morning activity, taking place prior to the Trico. Prairie Caddis and Callibaetis Spinners are putting on a crack-of-dawn show for those anglers who can drag themselves from summer slumber. Baetis are following the Trico and by afternoon Callibaetis, Damsels and Hoppers take the stage, with Baby Hoppers on the windy days and Damsels on the calm days. In the evening, the PMDs are the main players and at night it is mousing time!

The Big Wood is fishing well with a variety of small attractors like Royal Trudes and Olive Stimulators. Baby Hoppers are also on the scene here. The last of the Green Drakes should be around this week. Nymphing and Streamer fishing is very productive right now. Prince Nymphs and Sparkle Minnows are all you need.

The Upper Big Lost River is fishing well with big dry flies, but the volume still dictates fishing with someone, tight wading belts and no dogs. The East Fork and the North Fork are at a very reasonable volume right now and very fishable for anglers of all skill levels. Fish Royal Stimulators and Irresistible Adams.

The Lower Big Lost is still running very high. A few fishable spots can provide a few hours of fishing, but the mobility on the Lower Lost is limited until the fall.

The South Fork of the Boise is moving from spring hatches like Stone Flies and Salmon Flies to summer bugs like Pink Alberts and Grasshoppers. Drift-boat flows are still the norm, with some limited wading opportunities.

The Little Wood is fishing well with nymphs. The Mosquitos remain prolific in this area, but if the wind and the heat come up, this may be worth exploring for an afternoon.

The best part of fishing right now is that anglers can choose what they like to do best and go do it. It feels a bit like the starter’s gun has gone off and now it’s time to fish it all!

Happy fishing, everyone!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

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uite honestly, dog “pack” behavior and “social rank” have become politically incorrect topics to even discuss. There are many people that believe that dogs are no longer “pack animals” because of domestication. Dogs DO understand “social rank.” ALL mammals understand social rank, meaning that there are those higher in social rank than others. Our human gut reaction is to discredit social rank because we want our dogs to be equals, or more humanlike.

We treat them just like we treat our children, even going so far as to call them “fur babies” or “fur kids.”

If we have more than one dog, they all have the same beds, same collars, and we would never considering taking one dog on a walk without the other. We treat them almost as many people treat twin babies, dressing them the same, and so on.

I was driving home from Boise one day and saw a group of turkey vultures near a deer carcass.

What a disgusting thing to witness, frankly. But, one vulture was clearly going to eat the carcass by using intimidating behavior to keep the others away.

This vulture was clearly higher in social rank than the other vultures. Even bird owners will admit social ranking among their domesticated birds.

Those that can accept social rank may still not understand what that means for dogs. And, unfortunately, many use the term “alpha dog” to describe and minimize aggressive behavior.

As Brinx (the black-and-red shepherd) is the high-ranking dog in my household, he will discipline the insubordinate youngster (black Kalidor), but he is always fair. Brinx is not an alpha dog, meaning higher ranking than the other dogs. Photo by Fran Jewell

I can clearly state that there are very few true “alpha dogs.” Alpha dogs are like Generals in the military; there are very few and everyone respects them automatically. Generals don’t have to fight to prove their rank; it’s clear for everyone to see by their “uniform.” A true alpha dog can walk into a huge group of other dogs and every dog knows that dog is an alpha. Those dogs that are confused about their rank might challenge the higher-ranking dog, but the alpha dog will have little to do with them and usually diffuses the situation through very keen, skillful and very clear behaviors, or “commands,” to

the challenger.

Not all higher-ranking dogs are alpha dogs, but they are higher ranking than others. I visualize it much like the military.

Like a pyramid of ranks – most dogs are at the bottom, or the enlisted men. As you go up the pyramid of rank, there are fewer and fewer dogs in each rank, until you get to the General, or alpha dog. Dogs with good social skills will recognize the rank of another dog and respect that. If he is higher than the others, he respects that. If he is lower, he respects the higher-ranking dog.

It’s all about respect, and fighting does not always gain respect.

We dog owners can teach dogs respect and foster good social skills to encourage better behaviors with each other. If you are not sure how to go about this, a good place to start is contacting a certified dog behavior consultant.

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 www.positivepuppy.com or call (208) 5781565.

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The Verdant World of Thimbleberry

BY LESLIE REGO

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he climate and landscape in the Wood River Valley tends to be quite arid and so it is always a delight to find a plant that looks tropical. The lower part of the trail to Mill Lake is full of thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus) in full bloom right now. Thimbleberry grows in large clumps propagating through underground horizontal stems or rhizomes. What feels tropical to me are the alternate, extremely large maple-like leaves that can grow to as much as 8 inches across. The leaves are downy on both sides, adding another layer of richness to the look of the plant.

As my husband, Alfredo, and I hike along the trail, we see many thimbleberry growing up the mountainside, adding dense foliage to the forest floor. The size of the leaves, the deep green color and the sheer abundance of the plant all contribute to giving the forest a tropical feel. But I would say it is primarily the size of the leaves that makes thimbleberry appear so lush. Peering out from the tropical green leaves are startlingly white blooms, about 1 inch across, with five petals and many pale yellow stamens. The flowers, after pollination, ripen to a bright red fruit, which is so sweet and delicious that thimbleberry is sometimes referred to as the “queen of the berries.” Unlike other berry plants, thimbleberry does not have prickles – another characteristic that adds to its royal title!

We are hiking to Mill Lake very early in the morning and the light is beautiful. The sunlight is streaming through the forest, glinting

Leslie Rego, “Thimbleberry,” nib pen and sumi ink, watercolor.

off the white flowers and turning the deep green of the leaves into an even more jungly green. The sunlight hits the leaves, but does not easily pass through to the ground. The forest floor is alive with this dappled sunlight, reminding me of the light that manages to push through the thick canopy of a jungle.

The oversized leaves are still wet from the recent rains, creating a verdant world. Look-

ing up the mountainside, through the trees, it is easy to believe I am traipsing through a tropical rainforest.

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

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letter to the editor GwenCarol Holmes

School District Ensures Public Records Access

The Blaine County School District is committed to making records available to the public. On our website, under Finance Department, you will find every budget, contract, payroll record and monthly expense report produced since 2011.

You will also find our Public Records request page on our website at w ww.blaineschools.org under the Board of Trustees page under Request for Public Records or at http://www.blaineschools. org/pages/Blaine_County_School_District/Board/Request_for_ Public_ Records.

The website contains both the requests and the responses to 98 public records requests in the past year. Eighty­four of the requests have been from members of the Coalition. This represents a large number of hours of staff time ensuring that the public has access to every public record that falls within the scope of Idaho law.

If you have any difficulty finding the records you are looking for, please contact us.

GwenCarol Holmes Superintendent

letter to the editor Pamela Plowman

BCSD Lawsuit Ruling Favors Open Government

On July 5, Blaine County District Court Judge Robert Elgee heard arguments regarding Plowman, Browning, and Coalition For Blaine County School District Accountability (CoalitionBCSD) vs. Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes and BCSD. On all three of this lawsuit’s components, Judge Elgee ruled in favor of open government and CoalitionBCSD. Although we are heartened by the court›s quick, decisive rulings, CoalitionBCSD can’t help but be disappointed that BCSD’s administrators, board trustees, and school district attorney Adam King didn’t, at any earlier stage, choose to simply release the requested public records. Such earlier action would have consumed little time and a fraction of this unlawful obstruction’s still-mounting cost.

Administrators and board trustees serve critical roles in facilitating the public’s wishes. Without access to public information, however, citizens cannot adequately monitor and direct their public institutions. CoalitionBCSD hopes that these recent rulings bring about a more cooperative attitude amongst district officials (regarding the public’s right to such records).

With respect to our administration’s practice of demanding prohibitively high fees for public information, we are encouraged that Judge Elgee has directed BCSD to find a more cost-effective method in producing these records.

Regarding district officials’ refusal to supply the phone call details of Superintendent Holmes, we continue to wonder why Holmes, Board Chair Shawn Bennion, Assistant Superintendent John Blackman, recently retired Business Manager/Treasurer Mike Chatterton, and King chose to so expensively defend such a seemingly indefensible position, especially over something so apparently uncontroversial as phone call details.

Citizens seek public records mostly due to other red flags. Resistance to such access – obviously a problem in and of itself – creates a catalyst for even deeper public worry. Indeed, obstruction to public records access often indicates greater underlying problems.

On the other hand, a public institution that always serves the public’s best interest has nothing to hide from its constituents.

Pamela Plowman Hailey resident & Coalition BCSD member Editor’s Note: The Weekly Sun welcomes and encourages submissions of letters to the editor. Letters do not necessarily express the opinion of The Weekly Sun or Idaho Sunshine Media, LLC. Letters are not selected based on opinion; the goal is to build an open forum for the exchange of ideas in 5B. Email letters to editor@theweeklysun.com.

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Q&A: Harry Griffith Sun Valley Economic Development

BY JEFF BACON

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ormed in 2010 with the mission of creating a thriving, diversified economy for the Sun Valley region, Sun Valley Economic Development has been spearheading projects designed to attract new businesses, educate the community about critical business issues and enhance the economic impact of existing assets.

Sounds like a tall order.

Last week, The Chamber sat down with executive director Harry Griffith to learn more about some of the projects he and his team are working on and what the challenges are facing the business community in the Wood River Valley.

TC: Economic development organizations exist in many regions in the U.S., to facilitate recruitment of new businesses to an area. What do you say to convince companies looking to relocate or entrepreneurs looking to start a business, that this area is the best place to move?

HG: Our area is unique in many ways. The companies we’ll have the most success with recruiting tend to be more technology based, location-neutral industries and not necessarily manufacturing oriented. We developed a term several years ago and we like to say we have quality of place.

Quality of life can mean different things to different people, but it all starts with quality of place.

For us, quality of place is the nex-

us of having enough office space or sufficient utilities or broadband along with the social and cultural opportunities to broaden your mind or participate in things that are of interest to you on a personal level.

TC: Are there other communities that you can show as a model of having created the environment you’re hoping to achieve here?

HG: Five years ago I would have said yes. Unfortunately, some of these early models didn’t address some of the issues we’re seeing now and the result has been the creation of exclusive communities. Boulder, Colorado, is a great example. Their median home price has nearly doubled in the last five years and that leads to a loss of diversity and a loss of youth. In this type of environment, your workforce tends to live outside the area, which means the paychecks leave the area. Our school system is not at capacity, our hospital is not at capacity and our workforce is being forced to move to communities outside of the Valley. If this continues, we’ll find ourselves in a similar situation.

TC: Middle-income housing is a hot topic right now. What’s the answer to helping solve this issue?

HG: The reality is that there’s no single answer. Whether it’s creative mixed-use projects or fast-tracking the approvals, one of the key factors will be the need for municipalities to work with developers to make it make sense

for everyone. On the zoning side, cities will need to take a look at their densities and height restrictions and find creative ways to help developers build projects that are win-win. One of the emerging trends is smaller, so-called “tiny houses.” We’re not suggesting that yet, but zoning changes to allow starter-sized single-family or duplex units would provide reduced housing costs at lower densities.

TC: As a “backbone” organization, you work with many different groups by helping them all see the big picture. What piece of the overall puzzle is not being addressed?

HG: We have a great group of organizations that are coming together on a regular basis to address many of the issues, but event incubation and support is needed. Events bring visitors to town to support our tourist-based economy and add a much-needed vibrancy. I would like to see The Chamber expand its role in helping the many events in our Valley attract even more visitors and to also assist fledgling events develop into some of the Valley’s next annual traditions.

Jeff Bacon is the Hailey Chamber of Commerce’s membership director. For more information, visit www.haileyidaho.com or call the Chamber at (208) 7883484.

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‘Free State of Jones’ South versus South

BY JONATHAN KANE

“Free State of Jones,” a new Civil War drama, turns out to be a false step in the renaissance of the career of actor Matthew McConaughey.

Wildly overambitious and too long, the film never seems to gel and tie plot elements together, enabling it to rise to worthy heights and move an audience.

The film is directed and written by Gary Ross (“Seabiscuit”) and tells the true story of Newton Knight, a Unionist from Jones County, Miss., who led a rebellion

of poor Southerners and ex-slaves against the Confederate Army and took control of five counties.

Supposedly, the story was painstakingly researched by Ross and, even though it’s ostensibly true, it was still difficult to understand why the Confederate Army, in the last stages of a losing cause, would care to muster men and energies to stop a ragtag army of 500 insurgents. The movie never explains why satisfactorily.

It opens with McConaughey as an army medic who deserts after a nephew is killed and it dawns on him that poor Southerners are dy-

ing for a cause that rich plantation owners are profiting from but not contributing their lives to.

When he returns home, he finds Confederate troops ransacking the homes of his brethren in an attempt to survive the war. Retreating to a swamp with a band of ex-slaves, Knight builds a movement to fight back against the Confederacy that soon attracts more disenfranchised Mississippians. He also falls in love with a slave, which adds another plot line to the story.

Ross also complicates things with unnecessary flash forwards

to 1949 when Knight’s descendant is on trial for relations with a white woman. As Knight’s great-grandson, the question is revolving on whether or not he is black.

The story finally tackles Reconstruction, with Knight doing battle with the KKK and new laws that enslave blacks. McConaughey gives it his best try, but that’s just not good enough in this lifeless film. tws

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The Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s 21st annual Garden Tour will take place Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at six gardens north of Ketchum. Photo courtesy of Mary Wilson

BOTANICAL BEAUTIES ABOUND SBG’s 21st Garden Tour

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iffuse knapweed is a very common noxious weed that will take over any area that has the right conditions for it. The seeds are dispersed through agriculture, by wind and along waterways, and will attach to wildlife and pets. Diffuse knapweed can also be known as Centaurea diffusa.

It prefers semi-arid and arid environments, light, dry, porous soil, and is intolerant of shade.

Here are some facts on diffuse knapweed and its biological control agent.

Diffuse knapweed is a biennial, or short-lived perennial, reproducing entirely by seed and producing up to 18,000 seeds per plant. Flowers occur singly or in clusters; bloom July to September; and may be white, pink or lavender. The bracts of the flower heads are tipped with a long, slender spine fringed with smaller spines. Seeds are blackish-brown with vertical brown and grey stripes and about .1 inch long. Stems are usually 6 inches to 2 feet tall with deeply divided leaves. This plant is common along roadsides, in disturbed areas, and in abandoned sites. To date, 13 biological control agents have been approved for release for the knapweed complex, which includes diffuse knapweed.

Our solution to the knapweed problem is seed-head weevils.

Larinus minutus, also known as the lesser knapweed flower weevil, or LA, is an abundant biocontrol agent that can utilize spotted, diffuse and squarrose knapweeds. LA weevils overwinter as adults that emerge in the spring when they begin to feed on the foliage. Females produce between 28 and 130 eggs that they lay in clusters in open flower heads. Eggs hatch into larvae, which feed on seeds and receptacle tissue for about a month. Larvae construct cocoons within the seed heads using pappus hairs and pupate.

Emerging adults chew a characteristic round hole in the top of the cocoon that is visible when viewed from above.

If you have seen diffuse knapweed in an area that has no grazing, mowing, cultivation or spraying, be sure to give us a call at (209) 316-0355. Thank you for helping us control Idaho’s noxious weeds!

isit six of the Wood River Valley’s most spectacular gardens during the Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s 21st annual Garden Tour. This botanical event will take place on Saturday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at six gardens north of Ketchum.

“Garden tours are a typical fundraiser that botanical gardens do for their organization,” explained Mary Wilson, chair of this year’s Garden Tour. “We want to connect the gardens to the community and allow people to see what others do in their gardens and to become inspired by what they see.”

This year’s gardens include The Matthiesen Garden (20 Moose Lane), The Dawson Garden (13505 Hwy. 75), The Flanigan Garden (105 Old Ranch Road), The Klahr & Melly Garden (105 Black Bear Road), The Griffith Garden (225 Eagle Creek Loop) and The Harlig Garden (13366 Hwy. 75).

Wilson is extremely excited about the diversity of gardens in this year’s tour.

“We have some small gardens, large gardens, vegetable gardens, ponds, beautiful vistas, plus some unique details in each garden,” she said. “I can’t wait for people to see what can be done in probably the most challenging section of the Wood River Valley.”

Each garden and home will have knowledgeable plant experts on hand to discuss the botany, as well as painters and musicians. Artists that will be onsite include Ue Coe, Gabe

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Each home and garden will have knowledgeable plant experts on hand to discuss the botany. Photo courtesy of Mary Wilson

Embler, Kim Howard, Maureen Jenner, Michael Olenick, Kathryn Riedinger and Susan Stanek Winget. Featured musicians include Dr. Thomas Archie, Heidi Bynum & Friends, Minette Broschofsky & Friends, Mila Lyon, Sue Mendelsohn, Taul Paul & the Hip Replacements and Jim Watkinson.

“The musicians and artists add a whole other dimension to the experience,” Wilson said. “It’s nice to be wandering through a garden and hear live music, and also to see an artist creating a piece of art from the garden. It makes the day very alive.”

Additionally, this year the Garden Tour will have a KB’s food truck available for attendees to grab a quick lunch. Refreshments will also be provided at each location.

“For the first time,” said Wilson, “this year we have Bellissimo, Sun Valley Garden Center and Ketchum Kitchens doing table settings in each of the gardens to add a little something extra.”

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any of the gardens. Those picking up pre-purchased tickets at will call, or those who are buying tickets the day of the event with a credit card, are required to start the day at Garden A: The Matthiesen Garden (20 Moose Lane). Those paying with cash or check can begin their tour at any of the six gardens.

“One of the things we are extremely grateful for is that these homeowners open their homes to the people of the community and really make this a community event,” Wilson said. “If you are from out of town, this event is really fun because you get to feel the community spirit. Come and have fun; it’s going to be a blast!”

Advanced ticket sales end July 14; $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Day-of sales will increase to $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For more information about the Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s 21st annual Garden Tour visit www. sbgarden.org or call (208) 7269358. tws

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ‘GREY GARDENS’ WED JULY 13-SUN JULY 20 VARIOUS TIMES / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY Company of Fools will open its 21st season with the complex and haunting musical “Grey Gardens,” running through July 20 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. The first musical to be based on a documentary, “Grey Gardens” tells the story of Big Edie and Little Edie Bouvier Beale, the eccentric aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. With Doug Wright’s intelligent book, intricate music by Scott Frankel and witty lyrics by Michael Korie, the stranger-than-fiction story of the Bouviers is brought to life.

Tickets for “Grey Gardens” are $35 for full price, $30 for seniors and Center members and $15 for students (18 and under). Tickets may be purchased online at sunvalleycenter.org, by phone at (208) 578-9122 or at the Liberty Theatre box office starting one hour prior to 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.

HAILEY FARMERS’ MARKET THURSDAY JULY 14 2-6PM / MAIN STREET / HAILEY Everyone loves a farmers’ market and the Wood River Valley Hailey Farmers’ Market is one of the best. The market is full of local and regional producers selling organic fruits, vegetables and flowers (seasonally available), honey, cheese, eggs, meats, baked goods, artisan breads, pies and other desserts, jams, jellies, sauces and dressings.

The market also features local artisan crafts including jewelry, pottery, handmade wood products, cutting boards, dog bowls and more. Don’t forget to bring an outdoor market basket along, or buy one there. The Wood River Valley Hailey Farmers’ Market is located on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets in the lot just north of Sturtos Hailey. Visit www.wrfarmersmarket.org to learn more.

BAH IN KETCHUM THURSDAY JULY 14 5-7PM / KETCHUM TOWN SQUARE July 14, join the community in Ketchum Town Square for The Chamber’s first Business After Hours in the city of Ketchum. Come meet with local business owners and managers for this networking opportunity and learn about some of the programs and projects that are happening around the Valley. Food will be provided by Grumpy’s Restaurant, and Sawtooth Brewery will bring the beer!

‘MUSIC FOR LIFE’

THURSDAY JULY 14

7-9PM / OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS / SUN VALLEY Join Sean Forrest and the Inecks on Thursday at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church for the first stop on the ‘Music for Life’ tour to finish a much-needed clinic in the villages of Duverger and Dandann, Haiti. The clinic will allow women to give birth in a safe environment instead of alone and will be able to perform small procedures, blood work, dental care, eye exams and take X-rays. This clinic will save countless lives and give the villagers a place closer to home for treatment instead of having to walk for many hours to find help.

Through individuals, Haiti180 has been able to raise $140,000 toward constructing the clinic but is still in need of another $100,000 to finish the project. In order to reach this goal in a timely manner, Haiti180 founder Sean Forrest will be embarking on the Music for Life Tour. The goal of the tour is for Sean to perform 10 concerts in 10 months, with each concert raising at least $10,000. Sean’s two-hour acoustic performance is full of music and stories that are both moving and entertaining.

Tickets for the concert may be purchased online at musicforlife.yapsody.com or at the door. Those planning to purchase tickets using a credit card are encouraged to use the website. Minimum donation per ticket for individuals is $20, and for families of 5 or more, $15 per ticket. For more information call (860) 428-7688 or visit www.Haiti180.com.

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he Wood River Farmers’ Market is your goto place for fresh, local, nutritious and handmade products. Direct purchase from our vendors builds our local economy. Get to know where your food comes from. The produce is fresh picked that day or the day before it comes to you at the markets.

We believe in providing nutritionally complete food that tastes fresh and sweet. Our products provide more value as they last longer than products shipped often thousands of miles before customer purchase.

The markets take place Tuesday in Ketchum on Fourth Street and Thursday in Hailey on Main Street next to Sturtos – both are open from 2-6 p.m. through October 13. Come see us!

Waterwheel Gardens is a family-owned and operated farm in Emmett. They farm about 20 acres and produce many varieties of fresh fruits, berries and vegetables. The Williams also make many products, including jams, pickles, dried fruit and more. Their products can also be found at NourishMe in Ketchum and the Wood River Sustainabil-

ity Center in Hailey.

Nonna’s, created by Carolina Stevens, is an old family tradition of simple, great-tasting Italian food. Please swing by and pick up a jar of delicious, nutritious and ready-to-go signature sauces – marinara, puttanesca, vodka cream – available all year long.

Look for their seasonal specialties – tomato and eggplant sauce, turkey and Italian sausage sauce, pasta primavera and more. They will also have frozen prepared dinners of stuffed shells, spinach-stuffed shells and lasagna for those busy nights when there just isn’t time to cook.

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dible education is at the heart of the Edible Schoolyard Academy (ESY) in Berkeley, California. ESY and Berkeley’s public school system have revolutionized school food culture and have pioneered kitchen and garden education programs.

To my delight, ESY holds trainings to teach people how to fish. They aim to keep the wave of their work rippling out to benefit other communities, and teach pragmatic, heartfelt ways to do this. With the enthusiasm of a kid at a water park, I hopped on a plane to get a glimpse of greener pastures.

What is edible education? Are we just teaching kids how to garden or eat the right foods? This past week I came to understand that the answer is no; it is so much more!

First of all, students actually want to be a part of ESY. Fewer students miss class on days they’re scheduled to work in the garden or have kitchen classes.

Interactive classrooms still teach academic subjects. The key here is that students become engaged and challenged in different ways than in a traditional classroom setting.

Classes are centered around self-discovery, imagination, independence and creativity. They teach in a way that is culturally

diverse and inclusive, and this spurs curiosity in students toward the world at large.

Students feel empowered.

They relish the accomplishments of learning life skills, helping seeds grow into vegetables and preparing delicious meals. They become the teachers, for each other and for their families.

Megan Schooley, a garden educator and herbalist behind Wild Freckle Lotions, also works with The Hunger Coalition’s Hope Garden and Edible by Design landscaping. Last week, she attended ESY as part of a joint team from the Wood River Valley and Salmon River Valley. Local Food Alliance and Salmon School Garden Project organized and coordinated the funding and logistics for this cross-community collaboration. The Local Food Alliance is a nonprofit whose mission is to create a vibrant local food system in the Wood River Valley. For more information, visit www.localfoodalliance.org.

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ‘BEAVER – LIVE CRITTERS!’

FRIDAY JULY 15

5PM / STANLEY MUSEUM The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association (Sawtooth Association) will continue its 9th annual Forum and Lecture Series on Friday, July 15, at 5 p.m. at the Stanley Museum in Stanley. This summer the Sawtooth Association’s Forum and Lecture Series is themed “Water in Idaho.” This week, David Skinner presents “Beaver – Live Critters!”

The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association is a nonprofit, member-based organization. All programs are free of charge, but donations are gladly accepted. For more information on programs and membership, visit www.discoversawtooth.org or email Terry Clark at tclark@discoversawtooth.org.

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AGING IN PLACE

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erhaps you have heard the remarkable quote from an anonymous author: “Do not regret growing older. It’s a privilege denied to many.”

There are so many things to be considered in the healthy aging process. Most of us are familiar with health issues such as blood pressure, weight, diabetes and fall prevention. One less obvious component imperative to healthy aging is socialization – connection to other people.

“Humans are tribal beings,” says Teresa Beahen Lipman, executive director for The Connection. “Isolation can affect people no longer working, who have children living far away, or with limited mobility and transportation,” she adds. The Connection designs its programming, in part, to mitigate isolation and add a layer of socialization and joy to the lives of older adults.

Imagine getting up in the morning and having the whole day ahead of you without the “burden” of work or chores – a daily gift if you are able-bodied with the means to do what you must do and. better yet, enjoy to do.

At some point in our lives it is possible that we will lose our ability to fully maneuver and perform tasks such as meal preparation, going to the grocery store, or taking a bath and getting dressed. Who wants to go grocery shopping anyway? You don’t stop shopping because you get old, you get old because you stop shopping. Suit up and show up for the day and you could add

years to your life!

If for some reason you are not capable of doing that, make sure someone comes to see you! The Connection offers a Meals on Wheels program that serves as a source of good food, but also a friendly visit. As we age, our circle of friends usually becomes smaller. Make growing your circle as much a priority as a visit to the doctor and exercise.

A recent AARP article focused on a study in the American Journal of Public Health. The researchers reported that older women who maintained large social networks reduced their risk of dementia and delayed or prevented cognitive impairment.

“The results showed that women with the larger social networks were 26 percent less likely to develop dementia than those with smaller social networks. And women who had daily contact with friends and family cut their risk of dementia by almost half,” the article says.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the average life expectancy in the United States for women is 81.2 years and 76.4 years for men.

One thing that is consistent in research is that the greater number of frequent social activities, the higher the odds of positive self-perceived health and the lower the odds of loneliness and life dissatisfaction. Get out there!

Please call 788-3468 for more information on how you can get involved and connected with others at The Connection.

The city of Ketchum will host a fundraiser for the Ketchum Arts Commission featuring a performance by the Boise-based performing arts and dance group LED. The group will present excerpts from its new work, “This Way to the Egress,” which will premiere at the Morrison Center in Boise in October.

“This Way to the Egress” is a multimedia work that draws inspiration from the Boise Zoo’s founding. In 1916, a circus traveled through Mountain Home and stopped briefly. During the stop, a monkey escaped from captivity and was eventually found in the desert near Mountain Home. This monkey was discovered several months later, taken to Boise, and became the animal that founded the Boise Zoo. Using this story as the underlying metaphor for aging, “This Way to the Egress” will use circus, desert and zoo as the landscape for a work that unfolds from childhood through old age.

Exploring themes of isolation, the degeneration of the body, voyeurism and reflection, the collaborative work will involve artists from several different mediums.

Proceeds will be used to support future performance arts events as well as visual arts initiatives.

Tickets will be available at the door, and a donation of $20 for adults and $10 for children under 16 is suggested. The event is also supported by a grant from the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

In the week leading up to the event, LED performers will conduct a workshop for local dancers hosted

by Footlight Dance Centre. Workshop attendees will also perform at nexStage. Call (208) 578-5462 or visit www.footlightdancecentre.com for more information about the workshop.

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

SATURDAY JULY 16

5PM / TRAIL CREEK PAVILION / SUN VALLEY Join in the fun at the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley’s annual fundraiser, Dog Days of Summer! A benefit and auction supporting the work of the local nonprofit, this event is always popular and memorable. This year’s event will feature unique silent and live auction items, a birdhouse festival and live music. The live auction includes a one-of-a-kind African safari offered by Natural Migrations, the ultimate golf getaway at The Breakers in Palm Beach, the 2016 Dog Days original artwork by Jennifer Bellinger, and much more. To learn more and purchase tickets visit www.animalshelterwrv.org or call (208) 788-4351.

SUN VALLEY SINGLE FLY

SAT JULY 16 & SUN 17

VARIOUS TIMES / VARIOUS LOCATIONS Trout Unlimited and the Wood River Land Trust are happy to announce the 3rd Annual Sun Valley Single Fly fundraiser is back with a new name and a few exciting new changes.

Formerly known as the “Big Wood Single Fly,” the annual fly-fishing tournament and fundraiser is open to anyone who’d like to help the Big Wood River and its wild trout fishery.

Twenty teams of two anglers will compete for bragging rights while having fun and helping our beloved river.

Besides the new name, this year’s tournament will include a few new “secret” rules that will be unveiled right before anglers hit the water, including a “Keep ’Em Wet” theme.

The format for the tournament, which takes place Sunday, July 17, is rather simple. Teams of two randomly draw two fishing beats on the Big Wood, as a well as a judge to accompany the team. Each angler is allowed to use only one fly and points are scored for each fish safely landed.

This year’s Welcome Dinner, fundraiser and silent auction on Saturday night, July 16, is open to anyone interested in attending. The cost is $30 for those not participating in the tournament. All fees for the dinner, tournament and donations are tax deductible. Proceeds from the Sun Valley Single Fly will help fund the Home Rivers Initiative, a program by Trout Unlimited and the Wood River Land Trust, with the money being “put on the ground” to protect, restore, reconnect and sustain the Big Wood River. For more information or to sign up or make a donation, visit tu.org or contact Chad Chorney at (208) 4204096 or cchorney@tu.org.

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6-8PM / ROTARY PARK / KETCHUM Jazz reigns supreme on Sundays 6-8 p.m. through the end of July. Ketchum’s free concert series, Jazz in the Park, sees many of Idaho’s best jazz musicians. Join the community for a picnic-style evening filled with tunes from the jazz canon, all in the midst of Idaho’s glorious mountain landscape. Concerts take place at the riverside Rotary Park, located at the cross section of Warm Springs Road and Saddle Road. This is more of a mellow music option – more for listening than dancing. To be fully prepared, grab a blanket, a bottle of wine and some friends. This week, Jazz in the Park brings back Boise’s Sally Tibbs and Kevin Kirk, along with their band, playing some of jazz’s favorite tunes.

FREE FAMILY CONCERT MONDAY JULY 18 6:30PM / PAVILION LAWN / SUN VALLEY Sun Valley Opera will host a free family concert on the pavilion lawn this Monday. Families will be able to hear four young professional stars in a program featuring popular songs from Broadway and opera. Attendees are encouraged to bring low-back lawn chairs and picnics.

The concert starts at 6:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to expose children to the classical voice and is part of Sun Valley Opera’s 15th Anniversary theme “Opera is for Everyone.” Shelley Traverse (soprano), Lucy Weber (mezzo-soprano), Paul Gauger (baritone) and Aaron Shanks (tenor) will be directed by baritone Erich Parce and accompanied by pianist Sean Rogers. All the singers are equally at home in

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KETCHUM FARMERS’ MARKET TUESDAY JULY 19 2-6PM / DOWNTOWN KETCHUM The Wood River Farmers’ Markets offer seasonally available and locally grown and raised fruits, vegetables, eggs, sheep, goat, and cow cheeses, organic cuts of beef, chicken and lamb, fresh herbs, plant starts for the garden, prepared foods, jewelry, wood products and so much more.

Live music is scheduled weekly and kids activities are available onsite. Come join in the fun, meet the farmers and artists who sell the homemade and homegrown products and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the open-air markets.

The Ketchum Farmers’ Market can be found in downtown Ketchum at the intersection of East Avenue and Fourth Street, just east of Atkinsons’ Market and Giacobbi Square. Look for the tents. Visit wrfarmersmarket.org to learn more.

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