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Together Again! - before Ms. O’Hara’s 1st solo appearance at Carnegie Hall

Kelli O’Hara

in Association with Thomas S. Perakos (The Perakos Family Cares Foundation)

Nathan Gunn

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Community News Neighbors React To Affordable Housing Unit

“I can’t control the wind but I can adjust the sail.”

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Sailboats jockey for position at the start of one of four races in the Puff the Magic Regatta held last Saturday and Sunday at Magic Reservoir. Hosting about 20 boats, the event was part of the Southern Idaho Sailing Association’s summer schedule of races. Other regattas this summer were held at CJ Strike Reservoir, Cascade, Payette and Lowell lakes... For more information about this photo, see “On The Cover” on page 4. Photo by Dana DuGan

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Together Again!

2015 Tony Award Winner for “The King and I”

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Six-Time Tony Nominee

Kelli O’Hara

A Salute to Broadway Under the Stars!

Grammy Award Winner

Nathan Gunn

with Craig Jessop and the American Festival Orchestra

Individual Sponsors: Gary & Patricia Darman • Steve & Cheryl Crowe Sun Valley Opera is a 501(c)(3) organization. A percentage of all ticket sales for this concert to benefit the Sun Valley Opera.

T H E W E E K LY S U N • A U G U S T 17 - 23, 2016

THE WEEKLY SUN CONTENTS

City of Ketchum Public Workshop – Idaho Power Redundant Line IDAHO POWER HAILEY TO KETCHUM TRANSMISSION LINE Attend this workshop on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 1-3 p.m. at The Community Library to learn about the Hailey to Ketchum transmission line proposed by Idaho Power. Ketchum and Sun Valley City Councils, Blaine County Commissioners and citizen committees will be present to comment and answer questions from the public. PARKING ORDINANCE This workshop takes place at Ketchum City hall on Friday, Aug. 26, at noon. The purpose is to gain input from local business owners and the community on current and future off-street parking standards.

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The Spot will present “Hand to God” Aug. 24 through Sept. 3 in Ketchum. The Spot is one of the first theaters in the world to produce this Broadway smashhit. For a story, see page 15. Photo by Kevin Wade

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Wastewater Maintenance Worker – ketchumidaho.org/jobs Design/Build Post Tension Tennis Courts – ketchumidaho.org/rfp

Public Notices NOTICE FOR REEVALUATION OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: The difference in the use of the Lift Tower Lodge from its original use, short-term rental of hotel rooms, is being reevaluated according to conditions present in current permitted use, long-term rental hotel rooms, at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Aug. 22 at 5:30 p.m. NOTICE FOR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDING: Permit application by D.L. Evans Bank for demolition of 50-year-old structure at 260 East River Street (Ketchum Lot 2, Block 82, 10’ x 110’ of alley). NOTICE OF CONSIDERATION: City-initiated text amendment to streamline current sign regulations and comply with recent legislation by removing regulations on sign content. Ketchum Municipal Code, Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 17.12, Establishment of Districts and Zoning Matrices, and Chapter 17.127, Signage. City Council, Sep. 6, at 5:30 p.m. NOTICE FOR DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDING: Permit application by Michael and Kristen Spachman for demolition of 50-year-old structure at 451 East River Street (Ketchum Lot 5 Block 21). Send comments to participate@ketchumidaho.org.

Public Meetings PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • Aug. 22 • 5:30 pm • City Hall

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NEWS COMMUNITY

GATHERING IN STANLEY TO BE HELD FOR ANIMAL SANCTUARY

BY DANA DUGAN

rom bake sales, yard sales and raffles, an animal sanctuary is being born. Tirzah Stuart, a veterinary technician, moved to Custer County in 2013, and before long noticed a scarcity of resources for the many stray, abused and unwanted domesticated animals, including horses, in that area. So she did what any animal lover with imagination would do. She gathered up a group of like-minded folks in Challis and started raising money, became a nonprofit, and bought 10 acres on which to build the Heart of Idaho Animal Sanctuary. The organization’s mission is to “rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for animals in need of refuge.” To be located about a mile north of Challis on Highway 93, the shelter will hold 22 dogs, about twice as many cats, and “hopefully, as we grow, we’ll take horses and larger animals,” said board president Becky Morgan. “We follow guidelines set out by ASPCA and OSHA.” So far, the board of directors has raised $300,000 toward its building fund. But it needs $250,000 more to complete the project and outfit the facility. Last Friday they

Sandra Willingham’s donkeys peer into the new location for the sanctuary with board members and volunteers, from left to right, Becky Morgan, Willingham, Nancy White, Bonnie Maynard, Kelly Banyai, Mary Fowler and Elizabeth Grossborough, with Charlie, the dog. Photo courtesy of Heart of Idaho Animal Sanctuary

received their building permit and plan to start building within the next couple of weeks. To continue with outreach, the

501c(3) organization will host a Thursday, Aug. 25, on the lawn at www.heartofthevalleyrescue.com. meet-and-greet in Stanley for in- Danner Cabins, 1 Wall Street, in formation sharing, wine, beer, Stanley. and hors d’oeuvres, from 5-7 p.m. For more information, visit

SUN VALLEY SUMMER SYMPHONY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE 2016 SUN VALLEY SUMMER SYMPHONY SEASON! From all of the members of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony family to all of our donors, advertisers, housing hosts, volunteers, in-kind donors, and media sponsors thank you for your continued support, and thank you for allowing us the chance to fill the valley with classical music. We appreciate you!

THURSDAY AT 6:00 P.M. – Note early start time

Final Concert of the 2016 Season Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 in D Minor Performed in its entirety (92 minutes), Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 is a massive endeavor, “…the world in 90 minutes,” as Mahler expressed it. Mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung and two separate choruses, the Women of the American Festival Chorus and the Sun Valley Summer Symphony Youth Chorus, will accompany the full orchestra in this spectacular piece. This is a must-see. Free concert.

Special Thanks to Our Community Partners Sun Valley Resort The City of Sun Valley Blaine County Schools Community Campus Community School Community Library Mountain Rides Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood

SAVE THE DATES 2017 In Focus Series: : July 23 to July 28 Orchestra Concerts: July 30 to Aug. 17

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NEWS COMMUNITY

Judy Whitmyre

An Uber app on your phone keeps transportation at your fingertips.

UBER TO START SERVICE IN THE VALLEY THIS FALL Uber operates in 66 countries and over 450 cities worldwide

Idaho Morning - 10” x 10”

BY JEAN JACQUES BOHL

WOOD RIVER VALLEY STUDIO TOUR Judy Whitmyre, Ketchum artist, invites you to visit her studio August 20th - 21st from 10am to 5pm Maps for this self-guided tour are available online at http://wrvstudiotour.org jwhitmyre1@gmail.com • judywhitmyre.com

SUSAN P. PERIN

ber, which offers alternatives to cab rides, will soon start operations in the Wood River Valley, as early as September. The announcement was made at an Uber information meeting held at the Ketchum Innovation Center on Tuesday, Aug. 9. About 25 prospective local drivers were in attendance.

to establish a financial profile with a credit card, as there is no cash payment with Uber drivers. Uber drivers need to be 21, pass a background check and have a local driver’s license that’s at least one year old. They must drive a 2006 or newer fourdoor vehicle and go through a 19- point inspection. The vehicles must also have safety belts for each rider. Riders needing bigger vehicles to haul winter

“A critical mass of about 20 to 30 drivers would be necessary for Uber to be successful in the Valley.”

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Sun Valley Economic Development Executive Director Harry Griffith facilitated the meeting in the absence of the Uber presenter, grounded by the Delta Airlines computer glitches. Griffith said having an Uber presence was important, and “will give more options for our tourists.” Local Realtor Dick Fenton seconded that opinion and said, “Ketchum Mayor Nina Jonas was extremely supportive of the idea.” Uber will also help locals looking for Valley rides outside the regular Mountain Rides hours of operation. “A critical mass of about 20 to 30 drivers would be necessary for Uber to be successful in the Valley,” Griffith said. Uber was started in San Francisco in 2009 and currently operates in 66 countries and more than 450 cities worldwide. It provides an app, which connects riders and drivers. Riders need

gear will pay a supplement. Uber pays their drivers – 75 percent of the fare – once a week through direct deposit. All drivers are provided with a $1 million liability insurance. The minimum fare is $6.50 but Uber will establish rates for fares between the North Valley and Friedman Memorial Airport. Rides to the Boise airport or even Salt Lake City will also be considered. All fares will be fixed and published so riders will have no surprises. “I am very familiar with Uber,” said Hailey resident Eli McNees. “I stand 200 percent behind it. It will be a cheaper option to get home from Ketchum on event nights. I’ll use the service often.” Uber hopes to start service in the Valley around Labor Day and might offer a free trial period for a limited time. Interested drivers or riders can find more information on Uber’s web site: www.uber.com tws

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T H E W E E K LY S U N • A U G U S T 17-23, 2016

NEWS EDUCATION

STUDENTS AND ADULTS IN CONTINUING EDUCATION HAVE PLENTY OF CHOICES CSI to offer new classes this fall BY JEAN JACQUES BOHL

his fall, the College of Southern Idaho will offer new classes at the Blaine County Campus located at the Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, in Hailey. Most classes will start the week beginning Monday, Aug. 22. “Prospective students will need to register before that date,” Hallie Starr, director of CSI Blaine County, said. The course catalog will be available to the public on Thursday, Aug. 18. For the first time since the Great Recession hit the Valley in 2008, CSI will offer a comprehensive plumber apprenticeship program. The program takes four years to complete. Enrolled students will take 72 hours of theoretical instruction per semester and will need to accrue 8,000 hours of work time in order to take the state licensing exam and become journeymen. Classes will start Sept. 6. There is also a four-year electrician program available that follows the same guidelines. Thanks to a grant from St. Luke’s Wood River, two new biology classes will be added to the course catalog: an anatomy class and a human physiology class. “These two classes will be prerequisites for anyone wanting to pursue a career in higher level health professions,” Starr said. Last semester, about 200 college students enrolled in credit classes. CSI offers an associate degree in liberal arts at the Blaine County Campus. High school students can also take two college-level English classes. “The State of Idaho has a $4,125 purse for students in grades 7 through 12 to take college classes while in high school,” Starr said. “This is for Advanced Placement classes and fees. Wood River High School offers a number of dual credit classes.” The funds are available. Dual credit classes are taught at the high school by high school

Hallie Starr, director of the College of Southern Idaho Blaine County Campus. Photo by Jean Jacques Bohl

teachers who have been approved by CSI. Credit classes are also free for senior citizens not pursuing a degree. CSI will also have new classes in the noncredit enrichment offerings, including a new class called Developing Intercultural Competency. It will explore how to communicate with other cultures and appreciate the differences, and will be offered on Oct. 18. A four-week class called Entrepreneurship – Building And Telling Your Business Story will provide the tools needed to make effective business presentations to prospective interested parties. Conversational language classes in French and Spanish will be available along with a class teaching sign language. Another class will compare the three monotheistic religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism. The class has a reading list. CSI will continue to offer free English-as-a-Second-Language classes. There will be two levels. Adult students thinking about taking college-credit classes can also enroll in the College Readiness program. It will help students overcome deficiencies in English and math and prepare them to become successful when taking credit classes. The program is free. For more information call (208) 788-2033, (800) 680-0274 (Idaho and Nevada) or info@csi. edu.

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Farm to Table to support Trailing of the Sheep The Trailing of the Sheep Festival will host a Farm to Table Dinner fundraiser at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, at the Wood River Sustainability Center in Hailey. Chef Jim Roberts will present a four-course meal paired with wines from Sawtooth Estate Winery. Dinner will feature an Idaho Garden Salad, Curried Coconut Shepherd’s Pie, Smoked Lamb Chops and Chilled Peach Soup for dessert. Space is limited and filling up, so register early. The five-day Festival, Oct. 5-9, includes nonstop activities in multiple venues – history, folk and traditional arts, a Sheep Folklife Fair, a Wool Festival with classes and workshops, culinary events, music, dance, storytelling, the Championship Sheepdog Trials and the Big Sheep Parade on Main Street in Ketchum. This Festival honors the colorful history, heritage and cultures of Idaho and the West. For information and a detailed schedule of ever-changing events, visit www.trailingofthesheep.org.

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NEWS COMMUNITY

AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT DISTURBS NEIGHBORS BCHA and ARCH meet neighborhood resistance

BY DICK DORWORTH

arlier this year, a one-story grey home was moved onto a lot near Agave Place at the north end of Buttercup Road in the county between Hailey and Ketchum. Agave Place was developed in 2005 as 12 units of deed-restricted housing built in exchange for a developer’s receiving increased density on the adjacent market-rate Village Green subdivision. The home was originally built by Advocates for Real Community Housing (ARCH) in conjunction with Blaine County Housing Authority (BCHA) as part of both groups’ efforts to provide badly needed affordable housing in the Wood River Valley. “The mission of ARCH Community Housing Trust is to develop safe, permanently affordable housing for persons of low to moderate income and to work with all interested public and private parties toward this objective,” says its website. “BCHA’s primary goal is to promote various methods for providing housing at affordable sales prices and rental rates to people comprising the ‘working population,’” says its website. “These individuals and families are unable to purchase or rent reasonable quality housing within Blaine County due to market-rate housing price levels.” Some Buttercup Road neighbors are not pleased with the home. In an Aug. 5 email to ARCH and the Blaine County Commissioners, Kimberly Rogers wrote, “I am writing this letter

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to let you know that I am disappointed in the affordable housing unit that was put at the north end of Buttercup Road, and the responses and also the lack thereof to my written disappointment. I believe promises were made to all of us… that have not been fulfilled. Not one of us fought this conversion of This home’s look is concerning homeowners near Agave Place... ...while the existing Agave Place has an entirely different open space… being look. The Weekly Sun photos turned into affordable housing unit, posed,” Rogers wrote. “I am also Tidwell provided The Weekly ty Prosecuting Attorney’s office. because we were told to ‘trust’ worried that since our concerns Sun with the April 26 minutes He is the Commissioners’ desigthe County and the organiza- are not taken into consideration, of the Blaine County Board of nated legal counsel. What I will tions they chose to develop this that word shall get out and fu- Commissioners, which includ- say is that the County considers vacant land in a fashion that ture affordable housing will be ed: “Blaine County Housing affordable housing to be in the was similar to the Agave Place fought against, to prevent the Authority (BCHA) Regular public interest.” development and do right by the very thing that has happened Meeting—Schoen. Tidwell told The Weekly Sun neighbors and neighborhood. here... a substandard house “The BCC received a letter that no attorney was retained. “We did trust, and it turns out placed within an area of greater from a Zinc Spur resident re“Tidwell and the others have we should not have.” value, even though promises to questing a BCC public hear- raised legitimate questions The neighbors were told there the contrary were made to the ing to discuss the Agave Place about the home not looking like would be a landscaping berm area owners.” affordable housing unit. The others in Agave Place, but the that would match the one at AgaIn early August, Kiki Tidwell BCHA said everything is being county acted within the law,” ve. There are new trees planted wrote a letter to BCHA request- done as outlined in the project said County Commissioner Larbut there is only a small mound ing that ARCH be relieved of proposal; and suggested a BCC ry Schoen. “I don’t know where above the ground. The neigh- its project management duties hearing would give credence to this will lead, but I hope the bors also worked closely with because of what she views as a NIMBY complaints intended to matter can reach an amicable the developers of Agave Place range of inadequacies. harass the project.” solution for all parties without to ensure the project would in“It may be a nice house for When asked to comment, damaging the county’s creditegrate into the neighborhood. some neighborhoods but it is Commissioner Jacob Green- bility or the process of providThey claim that not to do so not what was agreed to in public berg responded, “Ms. Tidwell ing more affordable housing in would risk bringing down the meetings and agreements,” Tid- has submitted several emails to Blaine County.” property values. well said. the County. The County DepThe home was sold to what “This is a legitimate appreOther Buttercup Road neigh- uty Prosecuting Attorney, the Michelle Griffith, executive dihension that existing property bors, including Woody Fried- Land Use Department and the rector of ARCH, described as “a owners have when affordable lander, Don Sammis and Larry Commissioners have respond- lovely young, working family,” housing is proposed in one’s Lloyd, have also expressed sim- ed. The latest emails included with strong and longstanding neighborhood, where the sur- ilar concerns and complaints to distribution to an attorney, and ties to the community. rounding properties have sig- the agencies. As evidence that until I am sure that one has not “It is settled,” she said. nificantly greater value than her concerns are not being giv- been retained, all correspontws the affordable housing unit pro- en their due by Blaine County, dence will go through the Depu-

SPEAKING FOR THE TREES PART, 2 Both cities and citizens watch out for their trees, with some professional help BY DICK DORWORTH

This is the second of a threepart series on the trees of the Wood River Valley.

hen Jen Smith was a college student working in the woods as a forestry assistant, she worked with trees 90 percent of the time and with people 10 percent of the time. Today, Smith is the longtime director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Ketchum, a position that includes being city arborist. Now she works with trees 10 percent of the time and with people 90 percent of the time. Smith says of her job, “I manage the city’s policies and procedures related to trees, both public and private, approve public tree removals, coordinate with the city’s communications team on education and outreach, manage the city’s tree inventory, make recommendations regarding planting public trees, offer expertise related to tree and veg-

etation planting for new private developments, manage the city’s Arbor Day celebration, and offer neighbor dispute assistance and consultation on behalf of the city. “The city does not regulate private trees unless a pest issue or risk to the public exists, but I’m able to point people in the right direction if they need assistance. I often let folks know who the local commercial arborists are and what their specialties are for whatever reason. For example, if a resident has a concern about risk, I will let them know who holds the tree risk assessment certification locally.” The City of Ketchum bids on a three-year rotation with ArborCare Resources, Inc., of Hailey, to be the city’s Plant Health Care contractor. Jeff Beacham, who has been a member of the Hailey Tree Committee since 2010 and served as its chairman since January 2016, has worked as a commercial arborist for ArborCare since 2003. “I have been an International

Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist since 2005 and became ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified in 2011,” Beacham said. “I am still a climbing arborist, but currently my main roles are general operations management, supervisor of our Integrated Pest Management programs for trees and turf, performing regular inspections of our Plant Health Care clients, and general sales. “I spend the majority of my time in the field doing inspections and interacting with customers and two to 3three hours a day in the office making calls and dealing with scheduling and paperwork. From my perspective, plans and proactive inspections are the best form of management, but IPM programs are many times client-derived and based on their budget and aesthetic preferences.” Beacham and the other members of the Hailey Tree Committee – Bill Josey, Tom Ward, Jeff Heinecke, Juerg Stauffacher and Matt Phillips – in 2013 compiled

Jen Smith, Ketchum’s director of parks and recreation. Photo courtesy of City of Ketchum

the first Wood River Valley Tree Guide. This guide is available on both the Ketchum and Hailey city websites and is consulted extensively by private property owners, businesses and local

municipalities for guidance on, as it states in the introduction, “…helping you make better choices when preparing to select, plant and maintain trees.” tws

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The Ketchum-based nonprofit Wild Gift provides unconventional support to individuals with entrepreneurial ideas that are geared at creating positive change. The latest class of fellows is part of the inaugural Climate Change Collective. Working on four continents, each one of the fellows is in the early stage of launching social ventures aimed at tackling a critical impact. The fellows are Bryce Andrews, whose Montana-based The Ranch Project is an educational program that teaches sustainable ranching practices with a curriculum that includes land Wild Gift Fellows show off their new jackets. From left: Bryce Andrews, stewardship, writing, ecology Arun Gupta, Alexander Wankel, Sam Teicher and Tsechu Dolma. and ethics; and Tsechu Dolma, whose Mountain Resiliency Project in her native Nepal seeks to strengthen mountain communities with a holistic approach. Arun Gupta’s Texas-based Skyven Technologies develops solar thermal projects; and Sam Teicher is co-founder of Coral Vita that works to restore the world’s dying and damaged coral reefs. Alexander Wankel of Pachakuti Foods, in Peru, sources rare Andean superfoods directly from farmers to create unique products for a healthier life and a better world. Raj Vable, a Wild Gift alumni and founder of Young Mountain Tea, and Sun Valley Trekking co-owner Joe St. Onge, are guiding the group through the Smoky, Boulder and White Cloud ranges, across seven mountain passes. When they return from their 20 days in the wilderness, Wild Gift will host a gathering from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Ketchum Town Square. From 3-5 p.m. they will meet with local students and nonprofits; from 5-6 p.m. mingle with the fellows and enjoy the live music of Doublewide; and from 6-7 p.m. hear the fellows pitch their social ventures. For more information, visit www.wildgift.org.

Ketchum chooses poster artist

Ketchum photographer Nina Fox has been selected as the poster artist for Wagon Days 2016, Ketchum’s annual Labor Day celebration, for the second time. Her photograph of the late historian, Ivan Swaner, was selected as the 2011 Wagon Days poster. The 2016 Wagon Days poster is a “collage” of colorful and vibrant images from Ketchum and earlier Wagon Days parades, including the iconic ore wagons, the Sun Valley red barn and the horse with the painted hand, an Eh-Capa bareback rider’s horse, that are typically painted with traditional Native American symbols. “By submitting artwork for the Wagon Days poster, I am hoping to give back a little something to the community,” Fox said. “I am honored to have been chosen. Along with the lifestyle, friendly people and beautiful landscapes, Ketchum continuously surprises and inspires. There is a feeling you are someplace very special. Those who live and vacation here are active individuals and families who enjoy and appreciate the great outdoors and the many activities, such as Wagon Days, that Ketchum has to offer.” Copies of this year’s poster will be on sale at the Wagon Days headquarters in the Ore Wagon Museum, 500 East Avenue, starting Aug. 22. Posters signed by the artist will be available for $30 and unsigned for $25. Fox’s art is also part of the city’s Cover Art project – vinyl images of original art wrapped around utility boxes – and can be seen at the corner of Warm Springs Road and Lewis Street, in Ketchum.

Clarification Amber Castle’s “Party for Life” event was well attended Sunday, August 14. Appreciation is expressed for all who made it possible. In last week’s sponsored article, titled “A ‘Party For Life’ Focuses On Suicide And Depression” on the event, there was a misunderstanding. Amber’s mother died of natural causes. The author apologizes for upsetting her family and friends for that lack of clarity.

BY DANA DUGAN

roadway survives on evocative storytelling, effective directing and acting skills, and music you can sing along to well after the curtain has come down. Broadway is a haven for the best talents in performing arts. And then there are the divas – Broadway songstresses with acting chops who rule the boards for decades. Think: Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, Chita Rivera, Pearl Bailey, Elaine Stritch, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, Idina Menzel, Donna Murphy, Sutton Foster, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth, and Kelli O’Hara – just to name a few – with a score of Tony and Obie nominations and wins between them. The Wood River Valley community was entertained with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s recent gala featuring Chenoweth, so it is fitting that her fellow Oklahoman, Kelli O’Hara, will grace Sun Valley’s Holding Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2. Co-produced by Sun Valley Opera and the Thomas S. Perakos Family Cares Foundation, “A Salute to Broadway Under the Stars” will feature O’Hara and operatic baritone Nathan Gunn under the direction of Craig Jessop, with arrangements by Salt Lake City-based composer Kurt Bestor. “Tom came to us with the idea,” Mary Jo Helmeke, Sun Valley Opera board president, said. “It’s been a crazy year. We had a big fundraiser in July with the Midtown Men. This is a huge, huge step for us. “We’re the organization that tends toward the classically trained voices, which Kelli and Nathan both possess. It’s a broad display of talent. We have two amazing singers, a renowned music director, and the arranger, Kurt Bestor. It doesn’t get much better.” O’Hara’s credits include the 2015 Tony Award for “The King and I” (winning over her friend, Chenoweth) and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Circle nominations for “The Light in the Piazza” (2005), “The Pajama Game” (2006), “South Pacific” (2008), “Nice Work If You Can Get It” (2012) and “The Bridges of Madison County.” She is, quite simply, one of the biggest stars on Broadway today who will follow up her performance in the Valley with a solo performance at Carnegie Hall slated for Oct. 29. She also has numerous film and television credits. In 2013, O’Hara and Gunn co-starred in a memorable five-night run of “Carousel” with the New York Philharmonic. In its review, The New York Times wrote, “To watch Nathan Gunn and Kelli O’Hara interact vocally and dramatically was to encounter the ultimate embodiment of the romantic myth that sustained the Broadway musical during its golden years.” Gunn, the winner of the first annual Beverly Sills Artist Award in 2006, has appeared in many of the world’s well-known opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, the San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Houston Grand Opera, The Dallas Opera, Seattle Opera, the Santa Fe Opera, The Royal Opera in London, the Paris Opera, the Bavarian State Opera in Munich, Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Teatro Real in Madrid and Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie in Brussels. He has also appeared at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera near London, the Ravinia Festival near Chicago and the Mostly Mozart Festival in New York City. In 2011, Gunn was featured as a guest star in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s annual Christmas concert before an audience of 80,000 in Salt Lake City, under the direction of Jessop. Jessop is now head of the Music Department at Utah State University, in Logan. He also was named director of the American Festival Chorus, a new 270-member choir headquartered in Logan. In a review, The New York Times wrote, “Nathan Gunn commands an operatic baritone whose mighty heft and richness confer an outsize authority on everything he touches.” Bringing this talent together is Valley part-time resident of 30-plus years, Broadway enthusiast and producer Tom Perakos. “It’s a huge benefit for the community,” Perakos said. At the event, it will be announced that a new

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Services. He sold it in 2001 but continued working there for another five years. During the last year of his employment obligations and commitments, he became involved in his first love, Broadway. “On one level or another, I’ve been involved in the production of more than 20 shows,” he said. “When I go to the theater, I leave all my cares and everything outside. I get an education, and a musical experience. I try to see almost everything.” In the meantime, he stared donating to both the Sun Valley Summer Symphony and to Sun Valley Opera. “I want to give as much back to this community as I can,” he said. “And I am tenacious.” It was while trying to figure out how and with whom he could bring O’Hara here that he approached Sun Valley Opera. Perakos is driven by a feeling that he can be of service in the place he first came to in 1973 to ski. “I want to engage the spiritual candle in every child through the arts. God is running this show, not me,” he laughed. Perakos is also a spirited storyteller. One of his favorite tales revolves around a performance at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, with Renée Fleming and Placido Domingo, this past March at the Los Angeles Opera’s 30th anniversary gala celebration. Fleming, one of the great American sopranos of our time, rained accolades on O’Hara before singing “The King and I” number “Shall We Dance.” She then urged the rapt audience to see the revival as soon as possible. O’Hara and Gunn performed with Fleming in “The Merry Widow” for the Metropolitan Opera in 2014. “You’d have to go to Lincoln Center or Royal Opera House in Covent Garden to see a show of this quality,” Perakos said. “Another surprise is that we’ll have 18 children, in a chorus, whose staging is inspired by the Vienna Boys’ Choir.” Valley artists Dorinda Rendahl and Sara Gorby, of St. Thomas Playhouse, are coaching St. Thomas’ young artists who will sing with O’Hara and Gunn. “We will pay tribute to the Holding family with Kelli and Nathan singing the ageless ‘Climb Every Mountain,’ which was the late Sun Valley Company owner Earl Holding’s favorite song, Perakos said. “We all owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the Holding family.” The concert is a fundraiser for the Sun Valley Opera to expand its programming and reach a broader audience. General admission tickets for the two concerts are available by calling Sun Valley Resort at (208) 622-2135 or (888) 622-2108 or www.sunvalley.ticketfly.com. For special events tickets, which include a private dinner with O’Hara and Gunn and a pre-concert party, call Sun Valley Opera at (208) 726-0991 or www.sunvalleyopera.com. tws

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PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR AUG 17- 23 FROM PICABO ANGLER

he heat is returning to the Valley and with it comes some of the season’s best Callibaetis action on Silver Creek. This lunchtime hatch of the “Speckled Dun” can be found throughout the stillwater reaches of the Creek. The Callibaetis is a decent-sized bug and a size 16 Hackle Stacker or a Film Critic will get the job done. Fish with 6X and don’t be put off by the wind. They will hatch despite the wind; just watch close to the banks for rising fish if it is up. Damselfly action on the Creek remains really good, and the Hopper action is getting better by the day. Pink bodies still seem to be out-fishing the rest of the spectrum, and foam is the way to go. When you fish a Hopper on the Creek, you want to be close to the banks to catch the biggest fish. They will be tucked just under the bank, so allowing them to HEAR your fly land on the water with a SPLAT can be the most important part of the presentation. At the very least, they will know there is a target and food for the taking! The Big Wood continues to see the morning occurrence of tiny Trico, which is showing up in large Spinner Falls. The Wood is also fishing well with Hopper Droppers, small Nymph rigs, and Elk Hair Caddis in the evening or early morning hours. Take the previous paragraph and insert Upper Lost River and you’ll have the report for this section of river as well. If you want to head to the Lower Lost, have your Crane Flies and skate them after the morning Trico action has subsided. Be aware the flows are still high enough to make wading tricky. Use caution when getting in these currents. The Little Wood continues to fish well above the reservoir, and with the worst of the mosquitos behind us, this fishery is providing beginners and anyone looking for a small-stream experience an excellent opportunity. Small attractors are the way to go, with Caddis in the evenings being the best hatch of the day. The South Fork of the Boise and Salmon rivers continue to provide late-season drift-boat opportunities. Hoppers are the first choice for most anglers when fishing from a boat. A dropper system or even two dry flies will increase your strikes through the course of the day. Happy fishing, everyone!

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A ‘GO BAG’ FOR YOUR DOG

BY FRAN JEWELL

o! It’s not a carry-along poop bag, although having poop bags is a very good idea. A “Go Bag” for your dog is a bag that you can put all of your dog-related training and first-aid equipment in. It should be monitored regularly to be sure you have what you need so you are never anxiously looking for something AFTER you have left the house. I have “Go Bags” for different types of training. I have a general obedience bag that many of you have seen when I do lessons that includes different leashes, collars, chewing objects, and a muzzle. I have another that just has tracking equipment. I have one that has all the Canine Good Citizen goodies I need to do evaluations. And, I have another that stays in the car all the time with some very general first-aid items. You might consider a “Go Bag” for water sports if you take your dog with you when you go to the lake or river. Items in that bag might include: 1) a life vest that has a handle on it; 2) a long line that is at least 15 to 20 feet and a short leash about 6 feet long so your dog can remain in control on a public beach requiring a leash; 3) a towel to dry off a wet or dirty dog before getting back in the car or a boat; 4) dog sun block if you have a white dog with pink skin. Some come in sprays or lotion and may require re-application if your dog swims; 5) a Swiss bell for your dog’s collar that should be worn by any dog that may be in a wooded or wilderness area to help you find your dog and to keep other animals away from your dog; 6) POOP BAGS! If you hike with your dog regularly, you might have just a general bag, which could even be a doggie backpack that stays in your vehicle. That bag should have: 1) a long leash or retractable leash, especially if you have a

When we hike, Kalidor carries his own water, a leash, a simple first-aid kit, and poop bags. I also find that when he carries a pack, he stays closer and on the trail. Photo by Fran Jewell

small dog, to keep him close and safe from overhead predators such as eagles and some hawks. Even if you have a big dog, a 6-foot leash is high on my recommendation list and required in national forests during the summer. 2) First-aid items such as an ACE bandage, cotton gauze pads and vet wrap to hold it on, Benadryl in the event of a sting or allergic reaction (ask your vet about dosage), a gentle pain reliever such as T-Relief, which is a homeopathic, and Rescue Remedy for stress or trauma. Ask your veterinarian for other items that would be helpful to carry; 3) Carry training treats and maybe a sample of unopened dog food in the event you are unable to get home on time. I take dry treats or kibble that can last a while in your pack; 4) a Swiss Bell for your dog’s collar; 5) Keep a selection of collars that work best for your

hiking; and 5) POOP BAGS! Be courteous and RESPONSIBLE. There is nothing more repelling and disgusting than to see dog poop everywhere you hike. Don’t be a part of the disgust for someone else. Just as you would prepare for yourself for your hikes or outings, prepare for your dog, too. Having a Go Bag is truly essential to having a great outdoor experience or training event! 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.

ACTIVE ART COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

GENTIAN SEASON

BY LESLIE REGO

ugust brings gentian season. Gentians might be easy to pass by during your hikes, but they are lovely flowers and, upon closer inspection, have much to offer. Gentian favors stream banks or very wet meadows. Perhaps the most noticeable in the gentian family is the star gentian, also known as swertia. Star gentian grows with several blooms to a stem. They are opposite one another, the pairs spiraling around the delicate stem. I have found star gentian around 6 inches tall in high mountain meadows where the conditions are more harsh, and over a foot tall at lower elevations. The flower comprises five petals forming a star, as its name would imply. The color ranges from a soft lavender to a deep, almost black, purple. Many of the flowers have strong, very noticeable vertical lines which travel up the petals. Another flower in the gentian family is the explorer’s gentian. Explorer’s gentian, also known as mountain or bog gentian, lies low to the ground and springs from a bed of round leaves which travel up the stem in opposite formation. The flowers have five petals which form into a tube-like shape. The petals are a deep purple on the outside and a light lavender on the inside. Bees love explorer’s gentian and will dip way down into the throat of the flower to gather pollen. They surface “drunk” from the experience! The third flower is the fringed gentian. This is a tiny flower with a bloom only a quarter of an inch in size. The vivid blue/ purple color makes it stand out, although the plant is buried deep within the grasses of a moist meadow. These flowers are also tubu-

Leslie Rego, “A Selection Of Gentians,” nib pen and sumi ink, watercolor.

lar with four petals. The stem grows from a rosette of ovate-shaped leaves. Pairs of opposite-placed leaves continue up the stalk. On the top is perched the tiny but intensely colored flower. In our high alpine meadows, the fringed gentian only grows 3 to 5 inches tall. Gentian can bloom well into August and even into September. The low-lying flowers can even survive freezing temperatures because they are able to partake of the residual heat still held within the earth from the sun. I have found gentian in the meadows at Galena

and also in the meadows alongside Fourth of July Lake. When I am hiking, I like to poke around and see what I can find hidden in the tall grasses of August. One can always find tiny but beautiful late-summer treasures.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR ELIZABETH CORKER

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS MUST REPRESENT PUBLIC INTEREST

ccording to the Center for Public Education, “School boards are the education watchdogs for their communities, ensuring that students get the best education possible for the tax dollars spent.” Ms. Lara Stone’s guest opinion, printed in the Express on August 10, 2016, criticizing my efforts as a Blaine County School District trustee, shows that she has a different opinion about the role of a school board trustee. Let me be clear. I will always prioritize the needs of children in every dollar spent. Recently, the community was able to see exactly where the district administrations priorities lie, when the superintendent released her proposed budget in April. Ms. Stone, who aligns herself with the superintendent, was a supporter of that budget, which cut the Hispanic and Special Needs Parent Liaisons. Those positions benefitted some of the highest needs students. The superintendent’s budget also eliminated the world-renowned International Baccalaureate program that benefited over 1,000 children in grades 6 through 10. The budget was just as noteworthy for what it didn’t cut. It preserved district administrators’ generous salaries, and extra benefits that teachers don’t enjoy, such as 9.02 percent deferred compensation, family medical benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, cellphones, and for some district administrators, the free use of a district vehicle. The superintendent herself earns $173,880, the highest salary in the state and about twice as much as the highest paid teacher. In addition, this year she will receive an extra $31,281 in retirement contributions, $15,684 deferred compensation, family health benefits, $250,000 life insurance, disability insurance, cellphone and free use of a district car. Aside from the retirement contribution, BCSD teachers receive none of these extra benefits. The message was clear: there would be no shared pain by district administrators. In May, I proposed an alternative budget that would have reinstated Hispanic and Special Needs Liaisons and the IB program. To pay for this, I proposed cutting some district administrators’ extra benefits and the $200,000 Communications Department. That department has been a sore point with many teachers and community members since it was created by former Superintendent Lonnie Barber in 2011. This alternative budget received overwhelming community support: over 300 community members signed a petition urging the board to “put students first” and reject and redo the superintendent’s budget. Despite this, the superintendent’s budget narrowly passed by a 3-2 vote at the annual budget hearing in June. The board member who cast the swing vote resigned the next day. Now that swing seat is open. Because I have questioned the superintendent on budget and other important matters, district administrators, aided by Ms. Stone, have continually harassed me. Most regrettably, this harassment has included a failed attempt to recall me, conducted in large part by district office staff. Ms. Stone’s latest personal campaign to discredit me refers to BCSDCoalition emails. She fails to say the entire board received most of these emails from citizens as far back as 2014 and implies that something nefarious was being communicated. That’s intentionally misleading. The open board seat represents a tipping point. On one side will be many community members who think the district should be accountable, transparent and prioritize needs of children. On the other side will be a few, like Ms. Stone, who continually lobby for the financial and other interests of the district administration. It is my hope that a well-qualified person, who will represent the priorities and values of the community, will be appointed. What priorities and values do you think the new board member should represent? Please let the board know by emailing Board Clerk Amanda LaChance at amandalachance@blaineschools.org. Elizabeth Corker Blaine County School District Trustee

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COLUMN ON LIFE’S TERMS

THE SPELL OF KINDNESS BY JOELLEN COLLINS

uring the onslaught of inflammatory rhetoric, the abuse of the Internet for hateful slander and bullying, and all the vicious attacks that fill our television screens daily, I struggle to maintain my optimism about the environment in which my grandchildren will mature. It is almost a cliché to bemoan the hateful world we inhabit, but I am trying another approach to avoid losing my sense of peace and my desire to keep joy in my life and in others’. I have been accused of having a bleeding heart, wasting time on the sad emotions of others. Of course, I was lucky to be adopted by affectionate, loving, and empathetic parents who embodied kindness. I was admonished never to say anything about anyone unless it was positive. Although I have occasionally faltered in this behavior by engaging in petty gossip, I have worked on not hurting others most of my life. Unfortunately, the storyteller in me often pops up to satisfy an

urge to entertain or get a wry response to my words. I apologize. The Dalai Lama said, “My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.” Recently, I noted two examples of this blessed belief. I fell flat down (again) behind Starbucks several days ago. However, the kindness displayed by the people enjoying morning coffee was an immediate step to healing. Apparently my blood pressure was extremely high, and I was shaking, but drinks of water, ice cubes wrapped to put on my head, and offers of help by four or five lovely patrons was a reminder of the joys of being surrounded by the kind of people who are attracted to the Wood River Valley. So glad I live here! I also witnessed the kindness of strangers when I saw the miraculous recovery of a woman trapped in her car during the sudden flooding in Ellicott, Maryland. Some brave souls made a human chain to get her out. Although the first man near her was swept away, he returned to help the other heroes. Just yesterday I was working

with a friend on some editing. I admire and respect this woman for her generous and welcome soul. As we discussed changes to a piece, I realized that I was enjoying the process, although “business,” especially because we treat each other with kindness. This rare ingredient, not hostility, helps create joy at work and other places. I have come to understand that kindness is an essential element of the success of our daily encounters with our fellows. I am not going to feel excessive anymore when I sincerely compliment someone. I hope all of us who want to facilitate a better world can learn from Mark Twain, who said, “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” I desire to use my voice and my behavior in a kindly manner. Although practicing kindness might seem futile in these turbulent times, perhaps our small corner of the universe can be even a small part of a better world. tws

COLUMN MOVIE REVIEW

‘FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS’ The Voice

BY JONATHAN KANE

eryl Streep is so good and makes it look so easy that it is becoming ridiculous. She is sure to get her 20th Oscar nomination for her tremendous portrayal of the sweetly delusional philanthropist Florence Foster Jenkins in the terrifically entertaining new movie “Florence Foster Jenkins.” Jenkins, a New York socialite and lover of music, achieved infamy when, in 1944, the last year of her life at the age of 76, she rented Carnegie Hall for a one-night appearance to bolster the morale of America’s fighting men. Armed with an atrocious singing voice, the rest, as they say, is history. Ace British director Stephen

Frears has now taken the story and has brought out the rich humor in the situation as well as a touching portrait of the woman’s courage. As Jenkins, the 67-yearold Streep transforms into a matronly heiress as only she can as well as does the impossible job of singing so poorly so brilliantly. The movie roughly follows the last year of Jenkins’ life and the complex and touching common law marriage to her second husband, Hugh Grant – delivering his best work in years. Her first husband gave her syphilis as a teenager, ending her promising career as a pianist and forcing her to live a life at death’s door ever since. Although living with a mistress, the film beautifully shows Grant’s deep love for Jenkins and

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the protective role he plays in encouraging her performing while working tirelessly to shield her from mockery. Rounding out the cast in a fine performance is television’s “The Big Bang Theory” Simon Helberg as her accompanist. His reaction to her singing is priceless, as is the beautifully moving scene in his apartment where he joins her on the piano for Chopin. The movie couldn’t have come along at a better time in a long summer. It’s a treat at any time of the year.

NEWS IN BRIEF Groups challenge EPA to act on heat-driven salmon kills

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In response to rising water temperatures and inaction by federal agencies, Pacific Northwest groups are filing to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to take action and prevent massive, heat-driven fish kills. “For over 15 years the federal government sat on its hands instead of meeting its obligations to protect Idaho’s endangered salmon and steelhead,” Kevin Lewis, Idaho Rivers United executive director, said. “We’re giving them 60 days to start the process, or we’re going to take them to court.” Last year scientists recorded the warmest year on record, and hot water killed 250,000 adult sockeye salmon in the Columbia and Snake rivers. The groups, including Columbia Riverkeeper, Snake River Waterkeeper, Idaho Rivers United, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association and the Institute for Fisheries Resources, said that can’t happen again. They filed a notice of intent to sue the EPA on Monday, Aug. 15. If the agency doesn’t finalize a pollution budget – called a Total Maximum Daily Load, under the Clean Water Act – within 60 days or agree to a settlement, the groups will seek a court order compelling the agency to issue the pollution budget in order to protect salmon from hot water. In 2003, the EPA was nearing completion of a plan when dam operators pressured the agency to abandon the effort.    “Our members’ livelihoods depend on healthy salmon runs,” said Glen Spain, Northwest regional director of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations and the Institute for Fisheries Resources. “It’s simply unacceptable to let hot water kill otherwise-healthy adult salmon before they can spawn.”   The public interest law firm Advocates for the West (www.advocateswest.org) represents these groups pro bono. Advocates for the West litigates to protect Western public lands, waters, and wildlife. For more information visit www.columbiariverkeeper.org, www.snakeriverwaterkeeper.org, www. idahorivers.org, www.pcffa.org, and www.ifrfish.org.

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SPONSORED FEATURE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

HYPERBARICS OF SUN VALLEY OFFERS ALTERNATIVES FOR HEALING

THROUGH A LENS

BY JEFF BACON

f I could patent a pill that reduced inflammation, helped speed healing from an injury, cured migraines, increased stem cell production in the body and helped with anxiety and mood disorders, I’d be a billionaire by now,” said Phil Rainey, owner and operator of Hyperbarics of Sun Valley during a recent interview. “Unfortunately, I can’t patent this technology and it’s a little more involved than just taking a pill.” Rainey started Hyperbarics of Sun Valley in 2012 to fill a need he found after a great deal of research into the use of high-pressure and pure oxygen to treat injuries, traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress in veterans and help relieve some of the side effects of some cancers. “I was a diver for the military for 11 years, so I was surrounded by this equipment as a treatment for the bends, which can be a life-threatening condition brought on when a diver surfaces too quickly,” Phil notes. “The fact that it has become a form of medical treatment is pretty amazing since most of the research into its abilities has really only been done in the last 10 to 15 years.” For Phil and his team, some of the most remarkable uses of the technology has been its ability to help veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress. “We’re working with many veterans and have had great success treating them with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy,” notes

Hyperbarics of Sun Valley owner Phil Rainey poses in his studio with one of the chambers used in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Photo by The Chamber

Phil. “The human body responds very well to the combination of breathing pure oxygen in a high-pressure environment.” The technology originally started in the 1700s before pure oxygen was understood. Doctors would use the increased pressure to help cure inflammation and speed healing. In the 1950s, hospitals frequently used entire operating rooms built to withstand the increased pressure to help during thoracic surgeries. “The doctors using these operating rooms in the ‘50s also noticed improvements in other areas as well, but it wasn’t until 2005 that the first studies regarding its effect on stem-cell production really brought the technology to where it is today,” said Phil. “Before that, hyperbarics was used by athletes to help them overoxygenate their bodies before competition and in horse racing to help horses recover faster after races.”

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Today, Hyperbarics of Sun Valley is the only stand-alone facility in Idaho, with most of the hyperbaric chambers being located in hospitals nationwide. “We’re a pharmaceutically driven society,” Phil explains. “Unfortunately, most pharmaceuticals treat the symptoms and don’t cure the real problem. That type of program will forever maintain a person’s dependency on the drug. When I chose to bring hyperbarics to the Wood River Valley, one of the reasons was that people of this Valley have a better understanding of a more holistic approach to health. Hyperbarics is non-addictive and drug-free, and if it helps cure the body, shouldn’t that be the best place to start?” Jeff Bacon is The Chamber’s membership director. For more information, visit www.haileyidaho.com or call The Chamber at (208) 788-3484.

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SIX REASONS TO VISIT A FARMERS’ MARKET BY SARAH BUSDON

othing beats fresh produce, and nothing beats the produce from the farmers’ market. By attending your local farmers’ market, you are not only supporting the health of your own family, but you are supporting Idaho farmers, local vendors and the community as a whole. 1. The best flavor and quality. You get the highest quality food fresh from the farm. There is hardly a commute unlike that from a grocery store. 2. Buying local supports the local economy. Spending money with local Idaho vendors supports Idaho communities. It comes full cir-

cle. 3. Children learn where food comes from. What better way to educate your kids about good food than a hands-on experience with the people who grew it. 4. You get fresh air, exercise and a community experience while you shop. Vitamin D is amazing for your health. You get it for free at the farmers’ market any time the sun is out. 5. Many accept cash, card or SNAP benefits. We generally advise the public to bring cash over a credit card, but many vendors take it all. Look into your local market to see what benefits are accepted.

6. Idaho farmers and vendors know their stuff. Not sure what to do with a certain vegetable? Ask the vendor what they recommend. You might walk away with a new favorite recipe. Not sure where the closest market is to you? Here is a schedule of farmers’ markets throughout Idaho. www.tinyurl. com/tws-markets. Article courtesy of Eat Smart Idaho, University of Idaho Extension. Sarah Busdon is an administrative assistant with University of Idaho’s Blaine County Extension office. For more information, visit extension.uidaho.edu/ blaine or call (208) 788-5585.

Wood River High School rising senior Leo Corrales. Photo courtesy of Leo Corrales

BY JONATHAN KANE

eo Corrales, entering his senior year at Wood River High School, is both an avid skier and a talented photographer who combines the two passions in his art. As a member of the Compassionate Young Leaders program, Corrales recently returned from a service trip to Ladok, India. At Wood River, he is a member of the Model United Nations and last year was captain of the mountain biking team. Corrales’ passion in life is “discovering the unknown, whether it be within the natural world, different cultures or even within myself,” he said. “For instance, I backcountry ski and I love to find different routes up and lines down. “In another way, my photographic endeavors take me where I wouldn’t go otherwise. I have also discovered things within myself, like in a lot of ways our lives are centered on our vicinity, but I really want to understand and uncover my thoughts and ideals and what drives me to do the things that can enrich my life.” Part of that desire was played out on his recent trip to India for three and a half weeks. “When you go to a place where the culture is really so different, you learn that your way of life isn’t necessarily the right way, but one of many. “In Ladok, people live a simpler life and they are not as addicted to technology as much as we are. They surround themselves with peers and family and tend to find the positive highlights in life rather than the negative.” Corrales started in photography four years ago when he was given a digital camera as a Christmas gift.

“I started by primarily focusing on landscapes. I did portraits, but was more attracted to landscapes,” he said. “My favorite subject is the Sawtooth Mountains. They are so special, primarily because they are big and rugged and a little bit intimidating. I would go up north, find a road and get out there. “A lot of what I do is selftaught but I’ve also been so fortunate to attend workshops through a scholarship from the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. I’ve learned in a week what I’d have learned in six months while attending.” Today, Corrales loves to photograph skiers (primarily on Dollar Mountain, in Sun Valley) and skateboarders. “Mostly, it’s good friends in the terrain park and a lot of the same people at the skate park,” he said. “I love to ski and I’ve been doing it since I was two years old. There is a freedom in the sport that is unparalleled and you are able to get completely connected to the immediate environment around you. I also have more of an eye for skiing photos because I do it.” As to the future, Corrales wants to use what he knows about photography to “help people realize what’s out there. Like when I went to India, I took my camera to show people that India is really beautiful and not like what a lot of people think.” You can see Corrales’ photography and video work at www.leocorralesmedia.com. Anyone who would like to recommend a Blaine County School District student for The Weekly Sun’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact Jonathan Kane at jkjonkane@gmail.com. tws

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AUGUST 17 - 23, 2016

SUN CALENDAR THE WEEKLY

EVENT FEATURE

Director Natalie Battistone plays Jessica and Kevin Wade portrays Jason/ Tyrone in this dark comedy. Photo by Alec England

Left to right, Yanna Lantz, Brett Moellenberg, Kevin Wade, Peter Burke and Natalie Battistone star in The Spot’s newest production, “Hand to God.” Photo by Kayla Hanson

GOING TO HELL IN A HAND PUPPET The Spot presents ‘Hand to God’

BY SUN STAFF

yrone, a fearsome, foul-mouthed puppet, will take over The Spot wed. Aug. 24 through Sat Sept. 3 for 10 sidesplitting performances. “Hand to God” comes to the Wood River Valley fresh off Broadway, with The Spot being one of the first theaters in the world to tackle playwright Robert Askins’ newest work.

“Hand to God” is set in Askins’ hometown, Cypress, Texas, in a quaint church basement. The touching, absolutely irreverent, hysterical, dark comedy revolves around five characters and, of course, Tyrone. A recently widowed woman, Margery, finds solace in teaching puppet-making classes to a Christian youth group within her parish. Her only students are Jason, her teenage son, Jessica,

the nerdy girl he’s got a crush on, and Timmy, the bad boy who is only in the building because his mom is attending AA meetings. Jason (the only one who has finished his hand puppet) and his creation Tyrone are inseparable. When Pastor Greg, who deeply desires Margery’s love, encourages the group to perform at the following Sunday’s service, all hell breaks loose. No one can tell which way is up (or out) as

Tyrone single-handedly dismantles everything around them. Only the devil tells the truth. The cast stars The Spot founders Kevin Wade as Jason/Tyrone, Yanna Lantz as Margery, Peter Burke as Timmy, Natalie Battistone as Jessica/Jolene and Brett Moellenberg as Pastor Greg. “All of our past productions have showcased local talent outside of our nexus but for this one we wanted to stay really small,” said Director Battistone, who also acts in the show. “We’ve just come back from an exceptionally long process of approval with the City of Ketchum and this 90-minute piece of theater is our triumphal march. It’s the ﬁve of us taking a breath from the countless other things we do to remind the community of the art The Spot has set out to create and share.” In addition to the cast, the team for this show includes movement coach Alec England, vocal/dialect coach Kayla Hanson and lighting designer Samuel Mollner. “Hand to God” contains explicit language and adult themes, and is recommended for ages 17 and older. The play explores the divided human soul and its base

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Live Music with Singer/ Songwriter Brianne Lynn at KB’s on Main Street in Hailey on August 4th from 5:30 to 8:30pm! Come enjoy some great music over dinner on the patio! www. briannelynnmusic.com

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impulses – sexual, self-destructive, and even violent – through the catalyst of Tyrone. “I think what is scary about this show, and most of our shows, is the possible audience response to it,” Moellenberg said. “The piece tackles issues that can be sensitive and deals with them in a transgressive and sometimes unfathomable way. What I’ve learned, though, is that our audience really craves the challenge we put forth in our work. This is a smart and engaged audience that seems to trust us, and I couldn’t be more grateful to the support we have.” Performances of “Hand to God” run at The Spot Wednesday, Aug. 24 through Saturday, Aug. 27 at 8 p.m., with a Happy Hour matinee Saturday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m., with an additional Happy Hour matinee Saturday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. There are only 50 seats per performance, and tickets are selling rapidly, so reservations are highly recommended. Purchase a $20 ticket at www. spotsunvalley.com or call (208) 928-6241. The Spot is located at 220 Lewis Street, #2, in Ketchum. tws

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NEWS IN BRIEF Grant application deadline approaches

The Little Black Dress Club of the Wood River Valley seeks applications from nonprofit organizations located in and serving Blaine County for the upcoming 2016 grant cycle. The grant application form, qualifying criteria and guidance can be found on the organization’s website www.lbdcwr.org. The application deadline is Sept.15. Any qualifying nonprofit with a budget of $1 million or less can apply even if it received a grant in the past 12-month cycle. Finalists in the grant application process will be invited to make a five-minute presentation to an Oct. 6 membership meeting. Final grant decisions will be made in the next two weeks by a vote of the membership, and final award winners will be celebrated at the Grant Awards Presentation on Nov. 3. Officially organized in 2009, the Little Black Dress Club is a women’s philanthropic giving circle created to support nonprofits. LBDC-WR is a Donor Advised Fund of the Idaho Community Foundation, and since its inception has provided $94,806 to organizations as diverse as the Blaine County Education Foundation, Kiwanis Club, Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Girls on the Run, and Kids Mountain Fund.

AUGUST 17 - 23, 2016

EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HIKIN’ BUDDIES

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17

9:30AM TO 1PM/ ADAMS GULCH / KETCHUM The Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley is continuing 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.

LAKE STREET DIVE & GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17 7PM / RIVER RUN LODGE / KETCHUM The Sun Valley Center for the Arts welcomes the multi-genre band Lake Street Dive and singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov for the third and final concert in The Center’s 2016 Summer Concert Series. Four students – Rachael Price, Mike “McDuck” Olson, Bridget Kearney and Mike Calabrese – founded Lake Street Dive in 2004 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. All four band members were either singing or playing musical instruments by the time they were in third grade, and each in their own way had migrated to jazz by the time they met, influenced by the music their parents were playing at home. Over the years, the band members have evolved, moved to Brooklyn and now tour nationally in support of their four studio albums and wildly popular YouTube covers. With trumpet, guitar, upright bass, drums and a killer lead vocalist – Rachael Price – the group wants “it to sound like the Beatles and Motown had a party together,” and critics say it’s like “Motown meets the Brill Building in jazzy, soulful, woulda-been Sixties chart toppers.” “Lake Street Dive and Gregory Alan Isakov are bands that we’ve wanted to bring to the Valley for a while here at The Center because we think they are the perfect fit for our audience,” said Kristine Bretall, The Center’s Director of Performing Arts. “Rachael Price’s voice is simply ethereal and not only that, all members of Lake Street Dive are people with heart and passion and excitement about performing that you can see and feel on stage. Audiences are buoyed by their soulful live shows that will get you up and dancing.” Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov immigrated to the United States as a child and was raised in Philadelphia, Pa., where he began touring with a band at the age of 16. Music has been a constant force throughout his life, and his lyrical songwriting is a reflection of the many landscapes he has encountered during a lifetime of travels. His musical style is a blend of indie and folk, featuring guitar and mandolin. Influenced by the music of Leonard Cohen and Bruce Springsteen, Isakov has recorded four albums and plays at music festivals across the United States, Canada and Europe. Tickets for Lake Street Dive & Gregory Alan Isakov are as follows: regular entry is $40 for Center members and $50 for nonmembers; early entry (entry 15 minutes prior to general admission) is $70 for members and $80 for nonmembers and VIP seating is $125 for Center members and $135 for nonmembers. For more information and to reserve tickets visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

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AUGUST 17 - 23, 2016

EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE WOOD RIVER VALLEY STUDIO TOUR WED AUG 17-SUN AUG 21 VARIOUS TIMES / VARIOUS LOCATIONS For one weekend each summer over 50 artists in the Sun Valley area open their studios to give visitors a glimpse of their creative spaces and to share their stories, inspirations and techniques. The Wood River Valley Studio Tour (WRVST) is a free-admission, self-guided tour that allows visitors the opportunity to learn the methods behind the magic, see works in progress, meet the artists personally and enjoy a rare art-immersion experience. Visitors are given a map of all the participating studios and can stroll, cycle or drive through the Wood River Valley and enjoy the spectacular mountain views as they move at their own pace to their selected studio visits. The studios in Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21, and artists will be present to answer questions and offer insight into their works. As part of the annual event, there will be a group exhibition of artwork from all 52 of this year’s studio tour artists, an artists’ reception and a presentation – all of which are free and open to the public. “It has been truly rewarding to witness the Wood River Valley Studio Tour develop into a sustainable annual event to which our local and regional neighbors and out-of-state visitors look forward and mark their calendars for each coming year,” says co-founder and president Suzanne Hazlett. “The most gratifying aspect for the WRVST board and our corps of volunteers is our success in making art accessible to all interests, ages and abilities. With our programs that take place during the days leading up to the Tour weekend, we create unique art-based experiences for the elderly, for children and for those with cognitive or physical challenges. We’ve been told we are creating, ‘first in a lifetime experiences’ for these members of our community. That’s what makes us smile.” In addition to the open studio tour, the WRVST offers an expanded program of free events during the days leading up to the tour. For a complete list of events and to view the map, visit www.wrvstudiotour. org.

4th ANNUAL WOOD RIVER VALLEY STUDIO TOUR “How to Incorporate Art Into Your Home Decor” Thursday, Aug 18th · 3pm - 4pm nexStage Theatre Presentation & Refreshments by: Sarah Latham, LEED, AP, Latham Interiors Email info@wrvstudiotour.org for details.

THE MAIN EVENT: TOUR THE STUDIOS OF 52 ARTISTS

WRVST GROUP EXHIBITION Daily, Aug 16th – 21st · 10am – 5pm nexStage Theatre RECEPTION WITH THE ARTISTS Fri. Aug 19th · 5pm – 8pm nexStage Theatre Festive reception for the entire community to meet and mingle with the artists and fellow art lovers. Plot your Studio Tour course for the weekend!

SAT. & SUN. AUG. 20-21 10am - 5pm Self-guided tour of art studios from Bellevue to Ketchum and all points in between.

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AN AFTERNOON WITH TIM KAINE THURSDAY AUGUST 18 NOON TO 2PM / PRIVATE HOME / KETCHUM Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine will be in town for a lunch reception on Thursday, Aug. 18 at the home of Alta and Stan Barer. The event will include a lunch reception with remarks from Senator Kaine and then a Q&A for guests. Also included will be an opportunity for a photo with Tim Kaine. Co-hosts will greet Tim in a small gathering before the reception and have photos taken. Participation levels are as follows: co-host for $33,400 per person; enjoy lunch and the photo reception for $5,000 per person; or attend lunch, remarks and Q&A for $2,700 per person. For supporters who would like to attend the event but for whom $2,700 is beyond budget, there are a limited number of spaces for supporters contributing $1,000. To attend, go to hillaryclinton.com/events/tickets/XMWHCQVEUFZ4PJEQ/?raiser=247954.

HAILEY FARMERS’ MARKET THURSDAY AUGUST 18 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.

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