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For the June event, we will hear from former Army Staff Sergeant George Nickel. George will share the story of how post-traumatic stress, alcohol abuse, and a mission to find his dog led to an armed standoff with the Boise Police Department. The lethal force encounter would have ended differently if not for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training provided to law enforcement. NAMIWRV, with grants from the Wood River Women’s Foundation, has trained several first responders and other key figures in the CIT program in the Wood River Valley. Come hear George’s story, as well as his work within the Veterans community in Idaho. The program will start with a welcome message, the video Private Combat: Police Intervention for Veterans in Crisis, followed by George’s presentation and questions. R.S.V.P. is appreciated but not mandatory to namiwrv@gmail.com or leave a message at (208) 481-0686, and let us know how many are in your party and what item of food you will be bringing to share. Thanks! Parking is available. The Community Campus has a no alcohol and no smoking policy on its premises, including inside the campus, outside the campus, and in the parking lot.
SUN VALLEY NATIVE TO SING IN PRAGUE Louisa Waycott rises in the rarified world of opera
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he can sing in four languages: French, Italian English and French. And in her line of work this is not unusual. Louisa Waycott, who graduated from Community School less than a decade ago, is a mezzo-soprano. This summer she will sing in Prague with the Prague Summer Nights Young Artists Music Festival, which runs June 26-July 10. The festival’s staff includes Joseph Špaček of the Czech Philharmonic and Walter Seyfarth of the Berlin Philharmonic. It will feature a production of “Gianni Schicchi” with Waycott in the lead as Zita, and four fully-staged productions of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” at the historic Estates Theatre, where it premiered in 1787. The Estates is the only theater remaining in the world where Mozart conducted. “Doing ‘Don Giovanni’ where it actually premiered is going to be pretty neat,” Waycott said. She will cover the lead, or understudy, the role of Donna Elvira. Waycott came to opera circuitously. She was a cello player in high school, though she did sing with the Caritas Chorale, studied at the Sun Valley School of Music and participated in St. Thomas Playhouse. She was also a youth board member for Camp Little Laugh and performed in Sun Valley Shakespeare Co. But it wasn’t until she interned for a couple of months at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City that she changed her tune, and headed to the University of Mississippi, more commonly referred to as Ole Miss. “I wanted to play cello in a pit, but then I heard opera. That was it,” she said. “Dick Brown was a mentor of mine and he knew a good voice teacher at Ole Miss. It’s rare to find opera as an undergraduate. It was amazing. I was getting roles and experience.” After graduation, she moved to New York City for three years and worked for the Gotham Chamber Opera, sang for a lot of companies and churches and took lessons with different teachers to see if opera was where she should be. “It’s grueling,” she said. “I needed to see if it was worth it for me. I did some back stage work and other administration stuff but wanted to continue performing.” Waycott studied with Opera in the Ozarks where she performed Despina in “Cosi Fan Tutte,” The International Lyric Academy, The American Institute of Musical Studies, The Neil Semer Vocal Institute, and Songfest. She eventually moved to Washington, D.C., where she attended graduate school at the Maryland Opera
Louisa Waycott is a rising mezzo-soprano opera star. Photo courtesy of Prague Summer Nights Young Artists Music Festival
Community School graduate Louisa Waycott will perform this summer in Prague at the historic Estates Theatre. Photo by Eixo, accessed via Wikimedia Commons
Studio, which has strong ties with the Kennedy Center. “It’s very intense. I just graduated a week ago with a Master’s in Music,” she said. “My head vocal coach recommended I apply to Prague Summer Nights. I sent an audio audition and then they select people they want to hear live.” This is where the four languages come in. All applicants must send audio tapes of themselves singing arias in the above-mentioned languages. Waycott said singers translate entire operas so they actually know what they are singing but that they use the International Phonetic Alphabet. Opera singers study it for years learning diction and sounds specific in each language.
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SENSITIVE ISSUES SURFACE AT TRUSTEE TOWN HALL MEETING
ONLINE PETITION CHALLENGES PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET Citizen group wants reinstatement of Hispanic and special services liaisons
Patrons question board access, budget cuts, administrator benefits BY JEAN JAcQUES BOHL
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Parnes went on to mention what he called "the elephant in the room, the benefits for administrators,” that are in excess to benefits available to teachers. “You are balancing the budget on the backs of the low-on-the-totempole,” Parnes said. Clayton replied that the board will look at the topics of benefits for administrators, as well as a possible revised schedule this fall. There were numerous comments regarding a proposed $1.3 million cut in the 2016-17 school year budget. The elimination of the Latino and Special Services Parent Liaison is very controversial with some patrons. Parnes suggested that the board “compromises.” ”You might not get the $1.3 million this year,” Parnes said. Clayton asserted that the driving rationale was to maintain the existing student/teacher ratio. Ketchum resident Jeremy Fryberger raised the issue of the board's rapport with the public. "The public has lost control of the policy narrative,” Fryberger said. “We must return the narrative to the public. We need an open public process. We must return to a collective decision-making. The board sets the culture for the district." Lampl reminded Clayton that the “the administration reports to the board. You are the watchdog. The administration sees policy as its domain." Clayton replied that "public meet-
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ings are a step in the right direction." There were also several comments from the audience mentioning that often employees are reluctant to go on record or attend meetings for fear of negative impact on their careers. Because of that, some employees feel that they do not have a voice with the school board or administration. Even though the discussion was heated at times, the consensus among participants was that meetings like that are productive and should be continued. The full school board’s next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, June 14, when the proposed budget for the coming school year will be considered for possible approval.
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new group of Wood River Valley residents, using the name BCSD Students First, has started an online petition asking the Blaine County School District Board of Trustees to reject the district’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2017. The school board is scheduled to consider the proposed budget for adoption at its next regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 14. The petition further asks the board to reinstate funding for the Latino Parents Liaison and Special Services Liaison positions and to fund the International Baccalaureate program, summer school, after-school programs and Mountain Rides Transportation Authority subsidies for student and staff bus rides. The petition also “demands” the elimination of the district’s Communications Department and a reduction in some administrative benefits and salaries. In an interview, Susie Quesnel, a member of the fledgling organization, said the group was started following a town hall meeting held on May 23 by Trustee Cami Bustos. “We are a growing community who wants to be heard,” Quesnel said. “We want the board to look at making cuts that are as far as possible removed from students." Quesnel said further that BCSD Students First does not have a set structure and there are no formal meetings. Most communications within the group are made via telephone calls and emails. The petition is hosted at www.change.org. The petition went online on Friday, June 3, and by Monday afternoon had received 133 signatures. Each time someone signs the petition, Clerk of the Board Amanda LaChance is notified by email. Quesnel said the new organization is pleased by the initial response, but does not have a goal for the number of signatures desired.
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Teresa Bergin was named to the 2016 Heritage Court by Friends of the Howard Preserve. Photo courtesy of Teresa Bergin
LIFETIME RESIDENT NAMED TO HERITAGE COURT Bergin’s great-grandparents came to Valley in mining boom BY JONATHAN KANE
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riends of the Howard Preserve have selected Teresa Bergin, a lifetime resident of the Wood River Valley whose great-grandparents came here during the 1880s mining boom, as the organization’s choice for the 2016 Heritage Court. Born in Hailey, Bergin has lived for 68 years in Bellevue where she and her husband Joe Bergin raised six children while being active in the community. Teresa Bergin has served as a member of the Bellevue Common Council, the Bellevue Library Board, the Bellevue Tree Committee, the Bellevue Historical Society and the St. Charles Catholic Church Parish. Teresa Bergin's grandmother, a school teacher in Mackay, was one of the first women in her family to exercise the right to vote and Bergin said her example established a practice of women voting and having a say in public matters. She now always votes and insists her family does as well. Bergin also has an adventurous side. She traveled to China a few years ago just to watch her granddaughter play basketball for New Zealand in the Beijing Olympics. Now a spry 87 years old, Bergin has always called the Wood River Valley home. “I really appreciate being named,” she said of her selection to the Heritage Court. “It’s a special honor,” although, she added with a laugh, “I have no idea why they named me.” Her memories of being a child in Hailey are special. “It was a great place to grow up and there were a lot of things to do in wintertime,” she said. “Sun Valley didn’t exist then so we would ski out Muldoon Canyon. “Of course, it was much smaller then. There was more unity and my family had come to the Valley in 1884 to be miners. My great-grandparents from both sides were miners. It was a heck of a hard job.”
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Bergin noted that in 1885 a family member was killed in a mining accident in Bullion Gulch. “Frankly, it was a horrible life because of the cave-ins and my dad’s health was really impacted,” Bergin said. “It was also a wild town with all the saloons and whorehouses. We used to say ‘Don’t go to River Street!’” When Bergin married, she moved to Bellevue, where her husband started an auto mechanic business where Guffy’s [now Oasis] is today. “Bellevue has certainly progressed but it hasn’t grown too much,” she said. “In 1936 Sun Valley Company came in and things really changed up north. The mines were still running then but not as heavily. We used to drive up once a week and see how they were progressing on the lifts and the lodge.” Looking back on her life here, Bergin said, “I like a small town a lot. There has been a lot of independence, for one thing. And I was always involved with the city council, the library and the schools. I was happy doing it and the friends that I made. I also helped out on a lot of important things. “Of course, it’s changed a lot but for the most part the changes have been positive. Sun Valley, of course, was the biggest change. All the affluence and the jobs established have been positive things for the city.” tws
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Two of the Wood River Valley’s own were inducted into the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame on Saturday at a ceremony at the Red Lion Hotel Canyon Springs in Twin Falls. Longtime residents David Stoecklein, a photographer who was inducted posthumously, and former rodeo performer Kelly Wardell (left, back row) were among 10 inductees honored at the event. Mary Stoecklein (left, front row) accepted the honor on behalf of her late husband. The Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame was formed to honor and preserve for future generations the legacy of rodeo and the individuals who participated in rodeo, their history, heritage, Western traditions and Western way of life. This was the 16th year of inductions. Photo courtesy of ASH Photography
This is the fourth of a four-part series about the four women selected this year for the Blaine County Historical Museum Heritage Court. Now in its 13th year, the Heritage Court was founded to honor women for their contributions to the history and heritage of Blaine County. A coronation ceremony for this year’s honorees is set for 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.
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KETCHUM MAN CHARGED WITH ANIMAL ‘TORTURE’
Defendant allegedly dragged puppy behind bicycle placing him under arrest. The dog was taken to a local 46-year-old Ketchum veterinarian but died later from man has been charged injuries. with misdemeanor anPolice reported that Muer said imal cruelty for allegedly drag- he owned the animal but was not ging an English bulldog puppy aware that the dog had stopped behind a bicycle, leading to the following behind and was being death of the animal. dragged instead. Matthew Michael Muer was Police further reported that arrested shortly before noon on there were indications that Muer Saturday near the intersection of was intoxicated. Warm Springs Road and LewAbout an hour before Muer is Street on was arrested, Idaho crimihe crashed nal charge 25on his bicyThe crime is punishable in 3505, which is cle near the Idaho by up to six months titled “Carry/ Mountain in jail and a fine of up to Torture-In a Rides Trans$5,000. Cruel Manportation ner-Animals.” Authorit y The crime is bus stop on punishable in the south Idaho by up to six months in jail side of Warm Springs Road near and a fine of up to $5,000. its intersection with Lewis Street. Muer was released from custo- He was slow to get up after the dy later after posting bond. crash, but said he was not injured. Ketchum police reported that Muer was not carrying the they were alerted to the incident dog when he crashed but it was by a woman who saw Muer walk- brought to him a few minutes lating his bike with the dog being er by a man he said was his son. dragged behind. Police, who were Muer left the scene pushing his directing traffic because of con- bicycle, and carrying the dog in struction in the area, contacted his arms. Muer and questioned him before tws
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ITD ANNOUNCES SIGNAL UPGRADES IN HAILEY
The Idaho Transportation Department announced on Tuesday that work on several traffic signals in Hailey will take place over the coming weeks as part of a large project to “improve overall safety and efficiency of the traffic system through the city.” Signals to be worked are those on state Highway 75 at its intersections with Countryside Boulevard, Fox Acres Road, Airport Way, Bullion Street and McKercher Boulevard. Work will begin with the Bullion Street signal, followed by Airport Way. Work on the other signals will follow as the schedule allows. Drivers are reminded to watch for short-term traffic control measures while work is underway. Flaggers and stop signs will be used in some instances where signals are completely shut down. The work is being done by Balanced Rock Electric, of Twin Falls, as part of a $540,694 project to work on 22 signals through the Magic and Wood River valleys. Work is expected to be completed this summer.
LOCAL CAGE FIGHTER REMAINS UNDEFEATED
Known as “the Irish Mexican,” Storm Anderson, trained at the USA Grappling Academy in Bellevue, remains undefeated in cage fighting following his successful professional debut at the King of the Cage event in Boise in May.
Storm Anderson, known as “the Lee Anderson, a former proIrish Mexican,” remains undefeated fessional cage fighter, Storm Anfollowing a successful professional derson’s father and the owner of debut in the King of the Cage event USA Grappling Academy, reporton May 21. Photo courtesy of USA Grappling Academy ed in a press release that his son won his May 21 fight in the third round with a “near naked choke submission.” Lee Anderson further reported that Storm Anderson “is a hot prospect, looking to continue his unbeaten streak,” with fights again in August and November.
CORRECTION A story in the June 1 issue titled “Arts Movement Underway in Bellevue” incorrectly reported the founders of the Wood River Valley Studio Tour. The tour was founded by Brooke Bonner and Suzanne Hazlett.
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Dee Jay McMurdo enjoys living on the family ranch near Richfield. Photo courtesy of Amber McMurdo
DEE JAY MCMURDO Passionate about ranching and heavy machinery BY JONATHAN KANE
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ee Jay McMurdo, a senior at Wood River High School, lives just south of Bellevue but spends a lot of time on the family ranch in Richfield. He also excels for the Wolverine football team and is going to state for rodeo steer wrestling, his first year on the Wood River Rodeo Team. It’s at the ranch and at Glendale Construction, a company owned and run by his mother’s side of the family, that Dee Jay gets to operate large machinery. “It’s my passion,” McMurdo said in an interview. “I really want to study diesel mechanics. Next year I’m going to Western Idaho in Caldwell and will be part of a program where you learn to work on heavy equipment like loaders, backhoes and tractors, and rebuild engines and learn all about them.” Glendale Construction specializes in crushing rock for gravel and pouring concrete. “I grew up around it and it really got me interested in the business,” McMurdo said. “The size of the machinery fascinates me. Ever since I was 10, I’ve been operating them and learning how they work. “My mom taught me how to use a front-end loader at 10 and I loaded trucks with gravel and she taught me how to drive a big dump truck at 13. We also use them a lot on the ranch for loading hay but last summer I had a great time working in the mechanic’s shop at Glendale with my uncle. I got a chance to drive and work on a Volvo 180 loader, which is the biggest vehicle I’ve ever driven.” McMurdo said most of his time
is spent at the family ranch with his brother and parents. “It’s 200 acres and family run and we’ve had it for eight years,” he said. “Before that, my parents bred horses. We have 40 head of Texas Longhorn cattle, 10 pigs, five horses and seven dogs. “The cattle are really colorful and have long horns. They are really good eating because we grass feed them and the meat is leaner than Angus. The burgers taste like nice burgers,” McMurdo said with a laugh. At about age 8 Dee Jay and his brother started raising pigs. They started with three sows and a boar but lost them in a tragic fire that also took a litter. “We started over and went to Canada and bought Hereford pigs,” he said. “No one had them around here. My brother and I run the business and we try to sell them to 4-H kids to raise. “I love the ranch life and couldn’t imagine anything else. It’s a lot of work but it’s really rewarding. Like it’s really rewarding to see the pigs grow up from something you can hold in one hand to a really large animal. Also, you know you are doing something for a greater good. “It’s also great working with family and it can make you closer,” he said. Sometimes I get angry with my brother, but in the end, you know he’s there for you and trying to help you out. “I’ll probably end up at the ranch. It’s the family business and I like that there is not set hours. Sometimes you are up all night and sometimes you make your free time by working and getting everything done.” tws
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Bode Price landed this large brown trout on Silver Creek. Photo courtesy of Frank Smith
FISHING: LOTS OF FUN AND GOOD FOR THE LOCAL ECONO
Angling brings summer visitors galore to Wood River BY MARIA PREKEGES
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hile summer does not officially arrive until June 21, summer activities in the Wood River Valley are already in full swing. A favorite Valley pastime is fishing; however, with high water in many locations, good fishing may have to wait until the water drops and clears. Nonetheless, a love of fishing appeals to both locals and to numerous tourists the activity brings to the area. Bill Collins, a staffer at the Sun Valley Visitor Information Center in downtown Ketchum, says that nearly half of the people that come in to the center in the summer ask about fishing. “At least four out of 10 people that come in want to know about fishing,” Collins said. “It’s a lot of families with young kids that really want their kids to catch a fish.” And that’s where the Idaho Department of Fish and Game helps out, stocking local waters throughout the summer so families can have that experience of catching rainbow trout. “Fishing is big here, and even though it might not be the hobby that people will do forever, they want to at least try it,” Collins said. “And many will end up loving the sport and coming back year after year to enjoy the waters around our Valley.”
Chris Willich enjoys a Sunday afternoon fishing on Silver Creek. Photo courtesy of Taite Pearson
A love of the sport has created a strong economic impact for the Wood River Valley and the state of Idaho. Mike Keckler, chief of communications for Fish and Game, provided information from a 2011 national survey put together by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the impact of fishing on the state. “The total retail sales in the state generated by fishing from the survey was $548 million,” Keckler said. “This also accounts for about $229 million in salary and wages, and 7,200 jobs. This includes anybody and everybody in fishing, from people at Fish and Game, to store owners and outfitters, just to name a few.” Keckler said further that the survey estimated fishing generates $49.5 million
in state and local tax reve $54 million in federal tax “It’s been an important Valley history since the resort,” said Terry Ring ver Creek Outfitters in K founded the resort based o quality of fishing and hun ondary benefit. So, as the and people started visiting er Valley, they spent a lot “I came here for the stayed for the summer, an mer is much busier for us,” an economic driver for no River Valley, but the state In addition to econom other more esoteric reas including getting exercis and mind. “The places fishing tak ty special,” said Frank S of Lost River Outfitters i almost like a form of m you’re on the river, you’re anything else. Even tyin concentrating on that, y thing else out, you don’t pointments or what’s go life. When you’re on the mesmerized by it all. It’s out from your hectic life.”
FREE FISHING DAY
Saturday, June 11, is Idaho’s annual Free Fishing Day, when resident and non-resident ang Idaho waters without a fishing license. Free Fishing Day is also a great day to learn, as Idaho Department of Fish and Game perso and volunteers are setting up several free events at local fishing waters throughout the state first-timers discover the joys of fishing. “How-to” clinics, with questions answered and skill d ment opportunities, will be available at the following locations: Hagerman—Hagerman Fish Hatchery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Murtaugh—Rocky’s Pond, 8 a.m. to noon Picabo—Hayspur Fish Hatchery, 8 a.m. to noon
Contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game regional office for more information at (2 4359. Even though fishing is free, anglers are reminded that all other fishing rules and regula effect. A free regulation guide with detailed rules is now available at most sporting goods st
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SUN VALLEY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER NEW MUNICIPAL WELL
The Sun Valley City Council has scheduled a public hearing for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, in consideration of a proposed new municipal well and pump station on property at 12640 Highway 75 in Sun Valley. The application was made by the Sun Valley Water and Sewer District, which is requesting a rezone of the property from a tax lot to an open space zoning district. The city council invites anyone interested in the issue to appear at the hearing to provide testimony. Comments and questions prior to the hearing should be directed to Jae Hill at the City of Sun Valley Community Development Department, at P.O. Box 416, Sun Valley, ID 83353. Comments and questions may also be emailed at jhill@svidaho.org or faxed to (208) 622-3401. Plans and supporting documents for the proposal are on file for inspection during normal business hours at the Community Development Office located at Sun Valley City Hall, 81 Elkhorn Road.
DEADLINE IS JUNE 27 TO APPEAL PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS
Tax assessment notices have now been sent out and the Blaine County Assessor’s Office reminds property owners that they have until Monday, June 27, to appeal. Completed appeal assessment letters must be received at the Assessor’s Office no later than 6 p.m. on June 27. Anyone with questions about their assessment should contact the Assessor’s Office at (208) 788-5535.
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The U.S. Army famed 2nd Infantry Division, also known as the “Arrowhead” Division, advises former members that it will hold its annual national reunion in Springfield, Mo., on Sept. 20-24. The division association is searching for anyone who served in the division at any time. For information about the association and its 95th annual reunion, contact secretary-treasurer Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net or (224) 225-1202 or visit www.2ida.org.
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FISH AND GAME OFFERS BOW HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE
Idaho Department of Fish and Game trained volunteers will be offering a four-day instructor-led bow hunter education course July 12, 13, 14 and 16. Fish and Game reported in a press release that the course is now required for all bow hunters born after Jan. 1, 1975, unless hunters can prove they have an archery validation from Idaho or from another state. The course will be lead by bow hunters who will discuss ethics, safety, history and strategies gleaned from their years of experience in the field. The first three days of the course will be taught from 6-10 p.m. at High Desert Sports in Hailey. The final day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a Saturday, will be held at a location announced in class. The fee is “less than $10.” Advance registration is required at fishandgame. idaho.gov. Follow the bow hunter options under “education” on the website. John Vladimiroff is the contact person for the class. He can be reached at (208) 788-4773.
CRISIS HOTLINE HOLDS ‘LET THE SUN SHINE IN’
National trauma expert Cory Chambers will be the featured speaker at The Crisis Hotline “Let the Sun Shine In” benefit on Saturday, June 25. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden on Highway 75 south of Ketchum. Chalmers is host of the award-winning television show “The Hoarders,” which is a study of the hoarding disorder and how it can be devastating to hoarders and their families. In addition to the keynote address by Chalmers, The Crisis Hotline benefit will include a live and silent auction with items contributed by local businesses that include spa packages, a Sun Valley Resort season ski pass, a Boise “getaway,” and much more. Additional information on the benefit is available at The Crisis Hotline business office at (208) 788-0735. The Crisis Hotline has served the Wood River Valley for 28 years and provides support for people whose lives are in crisis. The Crisis Hotline emergency number is (208) 788-3596.
HAILEY SEEKS FUNDS FOR PARADE AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY
As the City of Hailey, assisted by the Hailey Chamber of Commerce, makes preparations for this year’s Fourth of July celebration, the organizations are requesting support. Fundraising efforts now underway include solicitation of business sponsors and resident solicitation. “The fireworks display and parade alone cost approximately $25,000 to $30,000 a year to produce,” said Hailey Operations Manager Pat Bowton. “This budget is primarily funded with donations, business sponsorships and support from the City of Hailey.” The city reported in a press release that sponsors will receive “various promotional benefits, including parade signage, announcements and increased presence in all marketing efforts, keeping this annual event totally free to the public.” New this year is the opportunity for the public to donate at participating businesses, including Atkinsons’ and Albertsons. In return for a donation of $5, $10 or $20, shoppers will receive a sticker, which reads “I Support Fireworks.” Donations can also be made online at haileyidaho.com. Look for the fireworks logo on the home page.
ORIENTATION SCHEDULED FOR CSI IN HAILEY ON JUNE 16
The College of Southern Idaho Blaine County Center, located at the Community Campus in east Hailey, will offer its now-required orientation program on June 16. The Student Orientation, Advising and Registration program, referred to as SOAR, is now required for all new CSI students and those returning to school after a two-year absence. Students must attend a SOAR session in order to register for fall classes. SOAR events are also available at the CSI Twin Falls campus. The cost is $25 per student. Online registration is required to attend a SOAR session. Registration can be accomplished at www.csil.edu/soar. For additional information, contact the CSI Blaine County Office at (208) 788-2033 or the Office of Admissions at (208) 732-6221.
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Sass to drunk drivers. Call a cab, phone a friend, or walk! Just don’t drive. Kudos to each graduate from our great local schools this year. Kudos to all teachers and staff who are retiring this year. You will be missed.
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Pet Column no bones about it THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR JUNE 8 FROM PICABO ANGLER
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he Brown Drake hatch has wrapped up for the season on Silver Creek. It was not the best year for the Drake. We had a lot of anglers ask, why? The Drake is a two-year growth for the nymph. Two years ago we had massive hail storms after the Drake had hatched, but before it could lay eggs. This hit the reset switch on much of the lower water. Next year should be great again, as last year’s Drake event was massive. Stay tuned! Currently on the Creek, the PMD action has been phenomenal – one of the best early-season PMD years we’ve had in some time. Callibaetis is showing on occasion as well as some Baetis Spinners. Ants and Beetles remain great flies, with Flying Ants already becoming a mainstay on the river. Looking ahead a week or two, be sure you have Damsel Fly and Green Drake patterns in your fly box before heading to The Nature Conservancy waters. One of the few other fishable areas is the South Fork of the Boise. The reservoir is full, so the flows continue to increase, as they need to let the water out. The Cicadas are hatching and the volume of their chirping is growing. This is a great dry-fly choice until we get reports of the Salmon Fly. The river is high and really best fished from a boat. If you get down there and can’t find a hatch, you can still catch fish with Salmon Fly Nymphs, Black Copper Johns and Lightning Bugs. The Big Wood continues to see runoff, but as soon as the water clears to a glacial green color it will be game on. The Green Drake Nymphs under the rocks are plentiful and this hatch should get really good, really soon. If you find some soft water and clear enough water, especially upstream of Ketchum, try fishing the Picabo Stimulator with a dropper, like Prince Nymphs or Copper Johns. When the Green Drake hatch goes into full swing on Silver Creek and the Big Wood, be sure to have the Colorado Green Drake pattern as well as the Green Drake Film Critic. The Little Wood and Upper Lost should also begin to fish soon. Green Drakes and Stoneflies are the name of the game when these rivers get to fishable clarity and flows. The next few weeks should be really fun if the rivers will clear some. Happy fishing, everyone!
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Protective, Aggressive behavior in dogs
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BY FRAN JEWELL
was at a park a few years ago and watched a woman sitting at a bench next to a picnic table with a little dog on her lap. As she ate her lunch, she occasionally gave the little fellow a nibble of her sandwich. Along came a couple of little girls about 7 or 8 years old, minding their own business with some dolls in their arms walking over to the big toy. As they approached the woman with her little dog, the dog watched intently. When the girls got closer, the dog jumped up, standing on its owner, barking and snarling fiercely. The owner quickly patted the dog, telling him it was okay. As the girls left, the woman went back to her sandwich and giving her dog nibbles. To many people, I have heard this behavior described as the dog being protective. As a certified dog behavior consultant, I call this behavior “possessive.” The difference between the behaviors is distinctive and very important. As an owner of German shepherds, knowing the difference is significant because true protective behavior is the standard for the shepherd. Possessive behavior is a character flaw that denotes a fearful dog. German shepherds should not be fearful. A dog that is “protective” can discern the intentions of others –
are they friendly or do they mean harm? A truly protective dog will not display aggressive behavior unless the owner is truly threatened. Children walking by the owner are not a threat. Protective dogs are confident and friendly when introduced to new people or are in new situations. But, if there is a real threat to the owner, they know the difference. Truly protective dogs recognize and respect their owner as their leader. A dog that is possessive sees almost anyone as a threat to taking away their possession, whether it is food, a bed, the car, their person or their home. Possessive dogs see their owners as someone THEY own. In the case I observed at the park, the dog clearly possessed the owner as well as the food they were sharing. Then the owner positively reinforced the bad behavior by trying to soothe him with petting and telling him it was “okay.” Possessive behavior can also come from fear; the dog FEARS someone will take away its possession. Even someone walking by them while they sit on their owner’s lap can be seen as something to fear and defend. The dog makes it clear “THIS IS MINE!” and then uses growling, barking or bite threats to defend it. Big dogs can be possessive, too. They can actually try to hold the owner by leaning on them, sleeping on them and maybe even
It can be very hard to read a dog to know if it’s really displaying protective or possessive behavior. In this case, it is neither! This is Brinx wanting me to throw his stick. Behavior can be very hard to read.
growling if the owner moves. Possessive behavior is not an acceptable behavior. It is dangerous to anyone that the dog decides could be a threat. It doesn’t matter if the dog is small or large. Many times people think it is cute when a little dog acts so strong and possessive. It is not. It is just as dangerous, if not more so for little dogs to behave this way because they are so quick and their body signals are sometimes harder to read. Dogs that are possessive and
fearful need their owners to be good leaders in a manner that the dog understands. And an ounce of prevention is always better than a pound of cure! 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 208-578-1565.
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, THE WESTERN PEONY BY LESLIE REGO
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hen we are out hiking, my handsome husband Alfredo always asks me, “How do you see these things?” That especially holds true for the Western peony, a flower very difficult to spot. What I find myself doing when I am in the mountains is to scan the ground around me. I look for shapes or colors that do not conform with the general surroundings. If I am seeing a lot of linear grasses and suddenly a dipping curve comes into view, Leslie Rego, “Western Peony Revealed,” dip pen and sumi ink, watercolor. I stop to investigate. That is how I found the In the springtime there are very showy surround lemony yellow stamens which in leopard lily amongst a flowers like the lupine and arrowleaf balsam- turn surround thick pistils that eventually ton of lupine. root and a few quiet beauties. The Western become pods. The flower exudes a combinaThe other evening we were hiking in Fox peony is one of the most lovely of the “qui- tion of linear strength coupled with curvilinCreek when I scanned the ground and diset beauties.” You really need to get intimate ear pods and cup-like sepals and petals, all of covered a bluish-green color, different from with the flower, kneeling right down into the which combine to make an artist’s paradise. all of the neighboring greens. I approached ground, to peer into its head. Only then do and found a grouping of deeply segmentyou get the full impact of its charm. Looking Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club ed leaves and a few thick stems. The stems at just the outer sepals, the bloom appears award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine were bent over until they practically brushed green and blends into the leaves. But when County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, the dirt. Upon closer inspection, I observed the flower is turned over, rich red and bright visit www.leslierego.com. a heavily rounded flower on the ends of the stems: the Western peony, also know as the yellow colors reveal themselves. The petals are red, tinged with a yellow green. They wild peony (Paeonia brownii ).
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Letter To The Editor Lara Stone
Kudos To Trustees For Hosting Community Conversations
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’d like to thank the two Blaine County School District trustees who recently hosted Community Conversations. I attended the one at Hemingway on June 2, and found the casual format conducive to asking questions and discussing issues with the trustee, administrators, and other participants. I was interested in hearing different perspectives, and appreciated the attendance by residents across zones. The past few weeks, most teachers, administrators, trustees, and parents I’ve spoken with have only been willing to talk about the district “off the record,” even though I’m just a parent trying to understand better how to support our schools. I’m very concerned that each of them was reluctant to speak up for fear of some kind of reprisal. Only minutes into Thursday’s Conversation, I began to understand why. The palpably hostile environment dismayed me. Attendees were jabbing fingers, using derisive tones, and couching questions in accusations. Several shushed me when I asked for more information. One accused me of signing the trustee recall petition, rather than asking why I did. I found it difficult to hear what attendees were saying, because their rudeness overwhelmed their point. Nonetheless, there were mo-
ments that made the meeting worthwhile: when people listened to one another and asked thoughtful questions; when they thanked our trustee for his time and the opportunity to talk. Best of all was the long, courteous discussion I had afterwards sharing concerns and experiences with a few attendees after being at odds earlier. We all have the same goal: to provide a quality education for our students. Our school district and community are deep resources of knowledge, experience and ideas. Granted, every idea can’t be implemented and compromises must be made, but we will be most successful if everyone has a voice. The public elects the board of trustees to oversee the administration, which oversees the teachers and district staff. I challenge the public to set an example from the top: encourage everyone to participate in the discussion by treating them with courtesy and respect. Encourage ongoing rational, respectful, and constructive conversations by emailing the BCSD Board of Trustees at AmandaLaChance@blaineschools.org. Join the conversation. Your voice matters. Lara Stone Blaine County resident
Letter To The Editor Elizabeth Corker
Interested Community Members Should Share Opinions With Trustees
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ecently, this paper printed a letter from Ms. Lara Stone stating that two School Board members were proposing a budget that would “reduce administrators’ salaries and benefits by 45 percent immediately.” Presumably I was one of the Board members to which Ms. Stone was referring. While I appreciate Ms. Stone’s interest in the district budget, I would like to correct some misstatements. At no time have I, or any other Board member, proposed a budget that would “reduce administrators’ salaries and benefits by 45 percent immediately.” However, it is true that I have questioned BCSD district administrators’ pay packages. Specifically, I have stated that I understand that our cost of living is higher here than throughout the state. While I have no problem with teachers earning about 61 percent more than the state average, I have questioned why some district administrators get paid much more—71 percent higher for Superintendent, 121 percent higher for Business Manager and 151 percent higher for Buildings and Grounds Director. In addition, I have questioned why district
administrators get significant benefits that teachers don’t get, including health insurance for family members, additional 9.02 percent of salary as deferred compensation, life insurance, disability insurance and, in some cases, use of cars, cellphones and computers. Our Board has heard from many community members who would like the Board to prioritize spending in areas that benefit children, such as Hispanic Parent Liaison, Mountain Rides, Special Needs Students Parent Liaison, International Baccalaureate. On the other hand, community members, including many teachers, would like to see other areas “on the table” for discussion, such as some district administrators’ benefits and the $250,000 Communications Department. I urge community members with opinions about budget priorities to email all Board members at amandalachance@ blaineschools.org. The Board has until June 28 to submit budget to state.
Elizabeth Corker Hailey resident and Blaine County School District trustee
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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arrison Insurance has been serving the Wood River Valley since 1988 and for owner Kathy Harrison, she couldn’t imagine being any place else. “We love living in the Wood River Valley,” Kathy notes. “Whether it’s the skiing in the winter or the camping and waterskiing in the summer, we’re always out enjoying everything that southern Idaho has to offer. Knowing that the great outdoors is waiting for us after work is Kathleen Harrison poses in her office at Harrison Insurance in Hailey. Photo quite a company perk.” Being a longtime Valley courtesy of Hailey Chamber of Commerce business, Kathy knows that it Last year Harrison Insurance started donating takes a high-level of service to retain her clients, cash to The Advocates for every new client they especially in the insurance industry. “Insurance sign up for a policy. “We’re really excited about this isn’t one of those things that people necessarily new program,” Kathy said. “Last year we had 100 like dealing with,” Kathy said during a recent in- new clients and that gave us a great first-year donaterview. “For most of us, we just want to know it’s tion for The Advocates. Our clients like knowing there and will work if we ever need it and that’s that in addition to getting the insurance coverage where my team comes in.” they need, they’re also helping the community. It’s So how does Kathy get people to talk about in- a great win-win.” surance? “It all starts by breaking it down into its In addition to her work with The Advocates, simplest pieces,” Kathy notes. “We usually start by Kathy has been president of the Blaine County looking at the types of coverages people have and School District Education Fund and served on the compare that to what they need. Too often we’ve Chamber board. “I’ve met so many people through had clients that have purchased different types of my work with the Chamber and other organizainsurance at different times and they’re ultimately tions in the Valley,” Kathy adds. “I am encouragnot getting the best deals for the right coverage. ing my team to get involved in the great work that Sometimes just translating it into simple English the Chamber is doing. It’s important that Chamber is all they need.” members take advantage of all the great networkAnd insurance in the Wood River Valley can ing opportunities that are available.” mean a lot of different things. “We work with many different carriers so we can offer a full suite of inJeff Bacon is the Hailey Chamber of Commerce’s surance types,” Kathy says. “In addition to all the membership director. For more information, visexpected policies, we also have specialty insurance it www.haileyidaho.com or call the Chamber at for more unique categories like log homes, equine (208) 788-3484. and small farms.”
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BY Sarah Busdon
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ardening off my lettuce plants was easier said than done. After several years of living in the Wood River Valley, one would think that I’d have learned our springtime can be quite irregular and unpredictable. We had hail and endless rain with an occasional spot of sunshine, which made the morel hunters quite happy, but for my little seedlings, it wasn’t exactly ideal weather. Over the last month and a half I steadily increased the amount of time I placed my seedling tray outdoors and got them used to the wind, sun and rain. I thought I would take it easy on myself and opted to try container gardening. I purchased a 20-inch-wide-by-24-inch-long-by-10-inch-high raised bed that sits on wheels. The container came with a self-contained watering system and aeration screen, water reservoir, fill tube and overflow holes. All that jazz in one container made growing my own food sound pretty easy. A friend of mine makes her own nutrient-rich soil and offered to fill my planter. Having the proper soil is essential to growing healthy plants (that could be an entire article on its own).
Now that I had my soil, I was ready to transplant my plants. The pods I used to start my seedlings made it easy for transplanting. I created my rows and tallied up how many plants I could plant next to each other without overcrowding. I covered my soil with a protective cover that was included with the planter. Then I cut X’s into the soil cover where the plants would be placed. The next step was to loosen up the pods’ netting and to gingerly plant them in their designated spots. I didn’t pack the soil down but gently covered the pods up to the base of the lettuce. I added enough water, per the instructions, for it to begin to trickle out of the overflow holes in the container. Once that was done all I had to do was let it grow. The intermittent weather caused me to worry a bit, but I covered my lettuce planter with a sheet of plastic during the few cold days and nights that we had. I’ve been able to see the plants grow in size over the past two weeks, which has been so rewarding and a bit of a relief to know that I haven’t killed them yet. Sarah Busdon in an administrative assistant with University of Idaho’s Blaine County Extension office. For more information, visit extension.uidaho.edu/blaine or call 208-7885585.
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patients. If you have a personal history of non-melanoma skin cancer, being seen by a dermatologist at least once a year is recommended due to an increased risk that another non-melanoma skin cancer may appear. If you have had pre-cancers, called actinic keratoses, this is also recommended. If you have a family history of melanoma in a first-degree family member, it is also recommended to have a wholebody skin exam, as this is one of the risk factors for melanoma. Finally, if you have a history of melanoma, it is recommended to have skin examinations every 3-12 months depending on several factors, including how recent this was diagnosed. None of these should replace monthly self-examinations at home, which allow you to become more familiar with your skin and help raise awareness to changing lesions. To make an appointment with Matthew Reeck, M.D., Steven Karassik, M.D., or Caroline Hobbs, N.P., at St. Luke’s Clinic - Dermatology, call (208) 725-2171.
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ith summer just around the corner, several local establishments will offer an array of free concerts throughout the coming months. From Bellevue to Ketchum, options abound for a relaxing evening filled with music that meanders through the mountains. Many locals’ favorite, Ketch’em Alive, returns this summer with concerts every Tuesday evening, June 14 through August 9, from 7-9 p.m. Located at Forest Service Park in downtown Ketchum, across from the nexStage Theatre, Ketch’em Alive is full of dancing, music and community vibes. Picnics are encouraged, though food and drink will be sold in the park as well. The free concert series continues to be a pillar of local summer life. “It’s all about the community getting together to make every summer night count,” explained Will Caldwell, organizer for Ketch’em Alive and Jazz in the Park. Nationally touring bands as well as Idaho natives play a variety of genres throughout the summer including: rock, reggae, world beat, Americana, folk and more. The lineup of concerts for 2016 kicks off with Tylor & the Train Robbers. “Tylor & the Train Robbers have created a unique blend of gritty Americana and outlaw honkytonk that has struck a chord within the Northwest music scene,” states the band’s website. “In their short time
The Louis Romanos Quartet from Boise will play at Ketchum’s Jazz in the Park on June 26. Photo courtesy of Louis Romanos Quartet press kit
playing together, they have been fortunate enough to share the stage with many of Tylor’s favorite bands and heroes such as Micky & the Motorcars, Chris Knight, Ray Wylie Hubbard, American Aquarium, Jeff Crosby & the Refugees, Dale Watson, Shinyribs and many more.” Jazz reigns supreme on Sundays 6-8 p.m., June 26 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 wilderness. 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. “Rotary Park is an ideal spot for jazz,” Caldwell said. “Bring a low-back chair, a picnic and enjoy the best jazz bands Idaho has to offer.” The Louis Romanos Quartet from Boise will play Jazz in the Park on June 26.
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“Mr. Romanos’s compositions interweave Latin, Middle and Far Eastern influences within an American jazz framework,” states the quartet’s website. “New Orleans street-beat rhythms meet globally inspired melodies to create a playful, rhyth-mically driven vehicle for improvisation.” In Hailey, The Wicked Spud offers music on Wednesday nights starting June 15, usually commencing between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. “Every Wednesday we have live music and do a raffle for a charity such as Relay For Life or the library,” said employee Kristy Dayley. In Bellevue, Mahoney’s Bar & Grill serves up live music on Thursday nights beginning June 16 and commencing between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. “It’s a fun, family-friendly environment,” said employee Morgan Brunker. “We’re right on the river, so it’s a really great atmosphere.” Enjoy all the music the Wood River Valley has to offer by checking out these local joints throughout the summer. tws
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9:30AM to 1PM / Adams Gulch / Ketchum
The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is kicking off another year of its popular Hikin’ Buddies program out Adams Gulch! All are welcome to join in throughout the summer, weather permitting. Meet at the Adams Gulch trailhead from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. At Hikin’ Buddies, attendees can take a Shelter dog for a hike or hang out and socialize some of the smaller dogs and puppies. It is a great opportunity to meet some of the Shelter’s adoptable dogs as well as to learn more about the organization. No appointment is necessary. Also, the Shelter will now be doing adoptions at Adams Gulch during Hikin’ Buddies. Call (208) 788-4351 to learn more about the program.
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New Moms Group Wednesday June 8 Noon to 1:30PM / St. Luke’s / Ketchum This group provides newborn and breastfeeding support and an opportunity to ask questions and learn the basics of raising babies. The presence of professionals, as well as other new parents, makes this group a comfortable and valuable experience. Bring a lunch if desired. The group meets in St. Luke’s, River Run Rooms, 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at (208) 727-8733.
Water-Wise Series Wednesday June 8 7-8:30PM / Hailey City Hall The Wood River Land Trust is teaming up with the cities of Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley to offer this year’s free Water-Wise Landscape Series. The series includes four workshops this spring and early summer, and is part of both the Land Trust’s Trout Friendly Program as well as the City of Hailey’s new “Water Smarty” rebate program. The goal of the annual Water-Wise Series is to have industry experts share tips, tools and design ideas that will help locals create beautiful landscapes that save water. This week, enjoy “7 Steps of Xeriscape Design” with Sharon Browder and Steven Paulson. Learn how to design an attractive landscape that embraces xeriscape ideas for all types of plants and garden styles. Additionally, find out about native and drought-tolerant plants appropriate for the region. All the workshops are free, open to the public and include light refreshments. For more information about the workshops or programs, or to save a seat, check out woodriverlandtrust.org/events or call (208) 788-3947.
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12:15-1:15PM / St. Luke’s / Ketchum St. Luke’s Center for Community Health will present a Brown Bag Health Talk titled “Total Joint Replacement.” Science and medicine have brought amazing surgical techniques to replace injured or damaged joints. Alison Kinsler, M.D., orthopedic surgeon, will discuss the anatomy and physiology of a joint and what conditions might warrant replacement surgery. Dr. Kinsler will also explain total joint replacement procedures, risks and benefits, and healing and recovery. All Brown Bag lectures are free and no pre-registration is required. The talk will take place at St. Luke’s, River Run Rooms, 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at (208) 727-8733.
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A fly over by two World War II Vintage P-51 Mustang and Curtiss P-40 from the Trailhead / Mid-Valley 9 AM to Noon / Greenhorn Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho. The Wood River Land Trust and U.S. Forest Service will present the third seminar in this year’s MasFire Restoration seminar Friday June 10
ter Naturalist Idaho Series, “Fire Restoration and Ecology.” Deb Taylor and Josh Switzer of the Forest Service’s Ketchum Ranger District will lead the talk about recent fire events in the Wood River Valley and their restoration projects. Meet at the Greenhorn trailhead in mid-valley. For more information, call Keri York with the Wood River Land Trust at (208) 788-3947 or Deb Taylor with the Ketchum Ranger District at (208) 622-5371.
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Galena Lodge Opening Day Saturday June 11 11AM to 2PM / Galena Lodge / Ketchum Join in the fun at the 14th annual Galena and the Trails Summer BBQ, a special event to celebrate Galena and kick off the summer season! Enjoy a delicious BBQ prepared by chef Don Shepler including smoked chicken, Idaho burgers grilled to order, homemade salads, freshly baked desserts and nonalcoholic drinks. Check out the 13 miles of newly constructed Galena Summer Trails and get a taste of what’s in store for construction this summer and next. Finally, take a free bike tour of the new trails at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. with guide Jen Biondi (some mountain bike experience necessary). Cost is $20 per adult and $20 per child; all proceeds help to sustain Galena Lodge and the North Valley Trails. Contact Galena Lodge at (208) 726-4010 for more information.
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oday, our article features Dalmatian toadflax, but, since it’s a new season, first we would like to introduce our new crew. Our returning supervisor is Eric McHan. This is Eric’s eighth year working in beautiful Blaine County. Our returning workers are Carmen and Giovanna Leslie. Our new crew workers include Maydin Resz, Kylie Churchill, Ross Churchill and Brady Power. As The Blaine County Bug Crew, it is our job to monitor noxious weed sites; monitor the insects that kill the noxious weeds at those sites; make presentations to the public on noxious weed control; manage a booth at the Blaine County Fair; provide public awareness of noxious weed issues (much like this article); partner with state and local agencies to build, maintain and collect insects from statewide insectaries; and be a presence at the Fourth of July parade to remind all of Blaine County to be aware of our noxious weed issues. Our early spring helped Dalmatian toadflax begin its lifecycle several weeks ahead of its normal appearance. Dalmatian toadflax is a pe-
The Community Library is pleased to start its free annual Summer Reading Programs for Children and Teens. The program, “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read!” is open for registration through Friday, July 1. Students entering grades K–6 in the fall are encouraged to register, read and then log their minutes during the summer months. Students who read 1,000 minutes will be entered into a drawing for some great prizes including a bike, a GoPro camera or a Toy Store gift card. This year, additional reading logs may be completed for another chance at great prizes. To kick off summer reading, the library will host a sports-themed party with drop-in games and activities on Saturday, June 11 at the Children’s Library. The library’s summer reading program runs through Friday, July 29. Teens entering grades 7–12 are also encouraged to visit the library and register for the 2016 Teen Summer Reading Challenge. Teens who complete a bingo card by reading, volunteering, attending a library program, etc., will also be eligible to win great prizes consisting of gift cards to local businesses. This year, The Community Library is excited to extend its summer reading program by taking it on the road. The BLOOM food-and-bookmobile is a collaborative effort with The Hunger Coalition. Each weekday, the traveling library and children’s library staff members will visit outlying neighborhoods to encourage participation in the summer reading program among children who may have a harder time visiting The Community Library on a regular basis. For more information call (208) 726-3493 ext. 116 or email DeAnn Campbell at dcampbell@comlib. org.
Relay For Life Saturday June 11 2PM to Midnight / WRHS / Hailey rennial. Its plants flower from midsummer to fall. Seeds are produced in a 1/2-inch pod. A single plant may produce up to 500,000 seeds in a season, which may remain viable in the soil for up to 10 years. This plant also reproduces vegetatively by stems that develop from adventitious buds on primary and creeping lateral roots. It is usually associated with sparsely vegetated areas and is found in most counties in Idaho. This invasive plant and other Linaria species are reportedly toxic to livestock. Understanding the noxious weeds we deal with is only half of the equation. Matching each noxious weed to its natural predator is the other half, and doing so takes time and patience. Read part two of this series next week to learn how we control Dalmatian toadflax with a bug called Mecinus janthiformus. For more information on The Blaine County Bug Crew, call (208) 3160355.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the largest not-for-profit fundraising event in the world to fight back against cancer. The community is invited to join in celebrating cancer survivors and caregivers and remembering lost loved ones. Come out to help take a stand against cancer at Wood River High School. Enjoy food, entertainment and so much more. For more info or to form a free friends and family/business team, search Relay For Life of Blaine County online.
Heritage Court Coronation Sunday June 12 3-5PM / Liberty Theatre / Hailey The public is invited to the annual Heritage Court Coronation Ceremony to honor newly inducted, remarkable ladies from Blaine County into the Heritage Court. This is a free event.
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10:30-11:15AM / Community Library / Ketchum Miss Carolyn tells stories, sings songs and provides a fun craft or activity as part of her weekly story time. Suitable for ages 3 and up, story time with Miss Carolyn is held every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Visit comlib.org or call (208) 726-3493 to learn more.
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Local naturalist Ann Christensen hosts Science Time every Tuesday at 11 a.m. Come and learn about animals and their habitats. Sometimes, furry, scaly or feathered creatures make a visit! Visit comlib.org or call (208) 726-3493 to learn more.
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Wood River Farmers’ Market Tuesday June 14
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 4th Street, just east of Atkinsons’ Market and Giacobbi Square. Look for the tents. Visit wrfarmersmarket.org to learn more.
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