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“Constellations” will run from Feb. 15 through March 4 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. For a story, see page 12. Photo by Kirsten Shultz

THIS WEEK F E B R U A R Y 8 - 1 4 , 2017 | VOL. 10 NO. 6

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A small herd of pronghorn runs southward last week on the Wood River Trail between Fox Acres Road and Countryside Boulevard. Courtesy photo by Tim Levitan

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NEWS ARTS

City of Ketchum NexStage Theatre Reconstruction The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider an application to demolish the existing NexStage Theatre and reconstruct a new theater building at 120 S. Main St. and 111 S. Leadville Ave. Application includes text amendment to eliminate parking requirement for places of assembly. Site visit takes place on Monday, Feb. 27, at 5:00 p.m.

Request for Proposal – Solar Installation The city is seeking a design/build firm to install a rooftop photovoltaic system on the recreation building at Atkinson Park.

Visit ketchumidaho.org/rfp for details. Contact Micah Austin at maustin@ketchumidaho.org or 727-5084 with questions.

Public Notice STAFF PROPOSAL TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL: Consideration of minor changes to Design Review and Floodplain to allow for administrative approval of : • Additions and accessory structures under 1200 square feet • . Floodplain and riparian projects • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Design Review and Floodplain chapters of the municipal zoning code chapter 17.96. P&Z, Monday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m.

APPLICATION FOR LIVE-WORK STUDIO IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 2 AREA: 491 East 10th Street (Tenth Street Light Industrial Complex, Building A Unit 1). P&Z, Monday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m.

Public Meetings PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • Feb. 13 • 5:30 pm • City Hall CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday • Feb. 21 • 5:30 pm • City Hall

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OPERA IDAHO TO PRESENT ‘TOSCA’ PLUS A FEW SURPRISES

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pera Idaho was founded as the Boise Opera Workshop in 1971. Its first production was Pietro Mascagni’s one-act “Cavalleria rusticana.”

The organization has come a long way. In fact, there is a concerted effort to increase the exposure of opera to a wider and younger audience, and outside of city centers.

Presented by Sun Valley Opera on Saturday, Feb. 18, Opera Idaho will bring Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca” to the Church of the Big Wood in Ketchum for a partially staged production. As well, there will be some surprises for community members during the day.

Keep your eyes and ears open.

Puccini’s three-act melodrama, based on a play by Victorien Sardou, about a volatile singer, a sadistic cop, and an idealistic artist, has offended and thrilled audiences since its debut in Rome in 1900. It contains some of Puccini’s best-known lyrical arias.

Mark Junkert, Opera Idaho’s general director since 2011, feels it’s a particularly exciting time in opera.

“There’s a new wave of opera,” he said.

Junkert came to Boise in 2008 from St. Paul, Minn., where he’d been managing director of Skylark Opera. Concurrently, he served as executive director of the Martina Arroyo Foundation, a New York-based organization dedicated to training young opera singers.

“We’re a small opera company,” Junkert said. “We can get younger singers at the beginning of their careers. For ‘Tosca,’ we have Greek soprano Eleni Calenos, who was a folk singer in Greece before turning to opera and training in New York.”

She will be joined by tenor Robert Breault as Mario Cavaradossi and baritone Kyu Won Han as Baron Scarpia.

A native of Seoul, South Korea, Kyu Won Han last appeared with Opera Idaho in 2014 in “Carmen.” His numerous awards include the Belvedere Competition, the Mario Lanza Competition, the Oratorio Society of New York Competition, the Licia Albanese-Puccini Competition, the Dicapo Opera Competition and the Connecticut Opera Guild Competition.

Making his Opera Idaho debut, Breault has sung with Edmonton Opera, Utah Opera, Chautauqua Opera, Opéra de Montréal, and

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Kyu Won Han, baritone, will sing the part of Baron Scarpia. Photo courtesy of Opera Idaho

Soprano Eleni Calenos will sing the part of Floria Tosca. Photo courtesy of Opera Idaho

Santa Fe Opera, among others.

He’s also recorded Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass with the Choeur St-Laurent and Montréal Symphony, DeMars’ An American Requiem with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, Berlioz’s Requiem with the Jerusalem Symphony and Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and three volumes of Pachelbel Organ Works as the cantor with organist Marilyn Mason. His performance with the Utah Symphony and Mormon Tabernacle Choir of Vaughan Williams’ Hodie with Keith Lockhart was broadcast nationally on PBS. “Tosca will be exactly the same productions as at the Morrison Center in Boise the following week, with a few exceptions,” Junkert said. “There’s no set and no orchestra. There is just piano accompaniment but the actors will be in costume with props. “It has love, betrayal, passion, murder—everything you want in an opera. Puccini was writing about real life, real people, in a realistic style known as ‘verismo.’ He is arguably the most popular opera composer of all time with a beautiful, recognizable aria in each of his 12 operas.”

Board member Carol Nie of Sun Valley echoed Junkert’s sentiment.

“These are tunes that when you walk out you are humming them,” she said. “They stick with you.”

Nie is also a longtime board member and supporter of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony.

“I want to help Opera Idaho grow as an organization,” said Nie. “We’re poised for some big growth. I see the future of Opera Idaho having substantial growth artistically. Boise is booming, bringing in sophisticated and

talented individuals. They’re coming from cities where they’re used to having cultural choices and they love it here. Opera Idaho is the jewel in the crown of Boise culture.”

To back up this assertion, Nie cites other artistic organizations that bring in cultural tourism, including the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Boise Arts Museum and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.

Another organization that falls into this category is the Treefort Music Fest in Boise that also includes film, literature, technology, comedy and visual art.

“Opera Idaho is so professional and everything you would want out of opera,” said Nie, who recently joined the board.

Junkert, now the longest serving director of Idaho Opera, announced he will stay for another five years to help take the organization to the next level.

“Part of what’s attracting a younger clientele is the use of alternative venues and making use of technology and video in new operas,” Junkert said.

Last year, Opera Idaho presented “Glory Denied,” by American composer Tom Chipulo, in an airport hangar, to much acclaim.

Furthermore, opera singers are being cast not just for their exquisite vocal-chord abilities but for looks and acting chops.

In October, Opera Idaho will present Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love” with Rupert, Idaho, native and up-and-coming opera diva, Cecilia Violetta López.

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Arkoosh Cup to run

Rotarun Ski Area in Hailey will host the 48th Annual Arkoosh Cup ski race starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, followed by a barbecue lunch. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. and run until 9:45 a.m. Begun in 1966, the race is named for the Arkoosh family who donated the land to develop the Rotarun Ski Area.

This is a perfect opportunity for kids age 2 to 12, of any level, to experience the thrill and competition of skiing on a racecourse.

The categories for the race will be children 4 and under, kids ages 5 to 6, and divisions for Ski Team and Non-Ski Team youth ages 7 to 8, 9 to 10 and 11 to 12. There will be three courses set. Kids ages 9 through 12 will compete on a longer, steeper racecourse starting at the top of the hill. Younger children ages 5 to 8 will race on a course starting halfway up the hill. The youngest racers will start lower down on the hill.

Rotarun will crown the overall fastest girl and boy with their names placed on the Arkoosh Cup along with past winners, such as future Olympian Picabo Street. Trophies will also be given to the top five finishing girls and boys in each age category.

There will be a small course set for the kids to practice on before the race. The event entry fee is $15 for all racers and that includes a lift ticket. For this event, friends and family members without a season pass will be able to purchase a lift ticket for $10. Tubing tickets for all race participants and friends and family members will be $5. Preregistration for racers is available online at rotarunskiarea.org.

For more information, including a race registration form, visit rotarunskiarea.org or at facebook.com/RotarunSkiArea; or call (208) 788-6204.

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Local family protects land along Warm Springs Creek

One of the last remaining undeveloped parcels in Ketchum has recently been officially preserved as open space and wildlife habitat for generations to come.

Thanks to the generosity of the James and Barbara Cimino Foundation, nearly 10 acres of valuable pasture, forest and riparian areas along Warm Springs Creek, adjacent to the Ketchum city limits and U.S. Forest Service lands, has been placed under a conservation easement.

“It’s a gorgeous place and an important wildlife corridor,” said David Cimino about the property his family has owned for over 40 years. “We wanted to make sure the land stayed undeveloped.”

The property was once owned by Sun Valley physician Dr. John Moritz. In 1975, Moritz wanted to sell the property, but the only interested buyers were developers who wanted to build 42 units on the property. That’s when Cimino’s father, the late Jim Cimino, stepped in to help out. He bought the property and promised Dr. Moritz it would never be developed.

Thanks to Cimino and his siblings, with some help and guidance from the Wood River Land Trust staff, that promise is now forever guaranteed. The property will remain free of development and open to agricultural uses and wildlife habitat in perpetuity.

“It was very important to my dad that we save this land. It’s a breathtaking spot that most people don’t even know exists, but the animals sure do,” David said, explaining that he regularly sees elk, deer, moose, black bears, raccoons, all kinds of birds and even the occasional bobcat on the property.

“You’ve got to be extremely creative to make something like this happen and the Land Trust was very helpful,” Cimino said. “You have to take some of the financial incentives off the property and then you can see it for what it really is. It’s an opportunity to counteract some of the negative impacts that have happened here, like cutting down trees and overdevelopment.”

Historically used as a horse pasture, the Warm Springs easement will continue to be used for equestrian purposes and therefore is not open for public access. There are also goals to team up with local 4-H organization to use the property to help teach children about the importance of stewardship of the land.

For more information, contact Chad Stoesz, stewardship coordinator for the Wood River Land Trust, at (208) 788-3947, or cstoesz@woodriverlandtrust.org.

Flights bring more new visitors to Sun Valley in 2016

Increased air service to Sun Valley continued to generate more visitors and economic impact for the community, according to the results of the recently completed 2016 air passenger survey at Friedman Memorial Airport by Fly Sun Valley Alliance. The flights brought in an estimated 15,200 new first-time visitors, resulting in more than $21 million in estimated direct-spend economic impact to the area from those first-time visitors. The total estimated direct-spend economic impact from all visitor and part-time resident air travelers to Sun Valley was $113 million in 2016.

The full survey report can be found at flysunvalleyalliance.com/ sun-stats-economic-impact.

The seasonal SUN air passenger surveys are done each winter and summer-fall season by Fly Sun Valley Alliance in conjunction with RRC Associates research consulting firm, and in partnership with Friedman Memorial Airport.

“This data shows that our strategic community air service development plan is working well and producing strong, positive results,” said Carol Waller, director of the nonprofit Fly Sun Valley Alliance.

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Winter weather alert issued

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has expanded a Flood Watch to include a portion of central Idaho, including the following areas: Big and Little Wood River Region and Lost River-Pahsimeroi, including the cities of Hailey, Ketchum, Bellevue, Arco, Challis and Mackay.

Snow levels will rise Wednesday night and Thursday to near 8,000 feet elevation. Precipitation that is expected during the day Thursday will likely turn to rain and increase the rate of snowmelt. Standing water on road dips will be hazardous to motorists. Flooding may occur well after rainfall has ended. A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Highway 86 was closed due to flooding at the intersection of Raft River and the Snake River on Tuesday. Call 511 for updates on road conditions.

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NEWS BLAINE COUNTY

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amp Rainbow Gold will present on Thursday, Feb. 9, an application to the Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission to seek approval for a conditional use permit to operate Camp Rainbow Gold on a 260-acre parcel on East Fork Road. The presentation will take place at 6 p.m. at the Community Campus in Hailey.

For neighbors, zoning issues, the size of the facility, traffic, and the condition and width of the roads are the top concerns.

The area is zoned for Rural Remote 40 (RR-40), meaning one house per 40 acres. The camp proposes building some 29 structures totaling more than 50,000 square feet.

The opposition—about 100 East Fork residents, known as the Coalition of Concerned Citizens of the Wood River Valley— is represented by Hailey-based attorney Fritz Haemmerle. The coalition feels the nature of the proposal is the antithesis of this zoning, which allows for, according to Blaine County Code 9-6A-1, “very low density due to such factors as access problems, slope, soil characteristics, distance from and ability to provide services at a reasonable cost, and presence of sensitive natural materials.”

As well, there is a neighboring home, within sight of the proposed camp, which would be impacted by the construction, buildings and ongoing activities at the camp.

“Every public comment and letter is about supporting the kids,” Haemmerle said. “Everyone is in favor of supporting the kids, but the letters don’t address anything relevant, such as the zoning. The question is, is it harmonious with the existing neighborhood, which calls for one house per 40 acres.”

Camp Rainbow Gold’s staff and board members look forward to addressing these issues.

“We have a great team in place,” said Elizabeth Lizberg, Camp Rainbow Gold executive director. “And we’ve worked on the standards of evaluation as defined by the county to get a conditional use permit.”

Camp Rainbow Gold began 34 years ago when Dr. Dave McClusky, a Twin Falls oncologist, originated the camp for children diagnosed with cancer unable to attend summer camp due to their medical needs. Now held at Cathedral Pines Baptist Camp north of Ketchum each year, the camp has proven to make an enormous difference in the lives of these Idaho youngsters and their families.

The organization spends $100,000 a year in rental fees to Cathedral Pines and has outgrown not just the facilities but the time available at the site.

“We’re also at maximum capacity,” Lizberg said. “Cathedral Pines has no more room for us, and it’s not set up for medical needs. We bring everything in.

Photos courtesy of Camp Rainbow Gold

We started looking into a permanent home site 15 years ago, looking at options, talking to other camps, turning over every rock to see if we could do something else.”

What the nonprofit organization, based in Boise, eventually turned up were some available pieces of land in the Wood River Valley. The board and staff looked at more than 50 locations on paper, from Bellevue to Stanley, and personally visited 20. Finally, they narrowed it down to one property on East Fork Road that meets their needs, has utilities and proximity to medical care while staying in the Valley, which “has been our home for over 25 years,” Lizberg said.

“It helps that half is being donated by one of our donors,” she added. “It’s not the deciding factor, but it helped.”

The camp has held two neighborhood meetings for East Fork residents, and last week staff and board members spent several days contacting as many East Fork residents as possible to discuss the situation.

“I learned today people in East Fork thought we owned Cathedral Pines, and we just were choosing to move,” Lizberg said.

“We’ve tried to accommodate and answer concerns. We have an extensive fire safety plan, and we’ve addressed traffic issues.”

The property—located seven miles past Triumph, a small, unincorporated community with very little traffic on the East Fork of the Big Wood River—would host the camp from May to October. Originally, the camp said it would hold a winter camp, but has abandoned that plan due to opposition.

Traffic and road conditions are other concerns for the coalition.

Plans include bringing the kids in buses when they arrive; they would remain on the property for each weeklong camp. Camp

Rainbow Gold says it would require volunteers to carpool and have passenger vans for service providers such as dance and art teachers who would visit for several hours per day.

“At Cathedral, we loaded the kids up in buses all the time due to lack of amenities,” Lizberg said. “Once campers are there, they won’t be leaving from the East Fork site. We will use the facility for no more than 150 days a year. That’s total. Other like-minded medical organizations might rent it out as well, but only during the May-to-October period.”

The coalition points out that fire protection ordinance calls for roads to be no less than 20 feet wide, and in several places the road, including through Triumph itself, is only 16 feet in width.

“At the end of the day, it’s the safety of the children,” said Whitney Werth Slade, Camp Rainbow Gold PR consultant.

“The campers are the utmost importance. We wouldn’t send our child to a piece of property that wasn’t fully vetted for safety.”

The project manager is Doug Fowler, of LeNir, Ltd., in Boise, whose background is in land use.

Fowler handles Harris Ranch in Boise, and has worked with the board for more than a year to secure a permanent home for Camp Rainbow Gold.

“We will also have to do a wetlands hearing,” Lizberg said.

“We need the permit before final purchase. The land is under contract. In the meantime, I encourage people to come to the hearing, see pictures and see the vision.”

For more information on the camp, visit camprainbowgold. org. To see an agenda and packet for the meeting, visit tinyurl. com/tws-rainbow.

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NEWS MUNICIPAL

Randy Patterson

‘YOURS IN SUCCESS’ 2016 Was A Big Year For Carey

BY DICK DORWORTH

This is the fifth in a series of stories on the state of the cities in Blaine County.

Randy Patterson is the mayor, and a third-generation citizen, of Carey, 41 miles south of Sun Valley. In 2010, he ran for the Idaho State Senate seat for District 26 as a member of the paleoconservative Constitution Party and lost to incumbent Sen. Michelle Stennett by a wide margin.

Mayor since 2009, Patterson is serving his second and, he said, last term. He and his wife Julie are the owners of an online mail order business called Time & Money, which sells a wide range of health supplements, essential oils, foods, and business and cleaning and educational products. Patterson closes his e-mail correspondence with “Yours in success!”

When asked about the highlights of 2016 for the City of Carey, Patterson listed number one as the 13 building permits that were issued during the year, closely followed by the sale of 15 properties—both all-time high numbers for a year. These are signs of success that Carey is filling the needs Patterson outlined a couple of years ago: “More business growth and more opportunity for new business and economic revitalization… including better Internet access.”

Carey is working with Sun Valley Economic Development to get leeds look listen, a highend design, engineering and

manufacturing company, which spells its name in all lower-case letters, to move its headquarters to Carey. The company is currently located in upstate New York. Idaho Economic Advisory Council approved leeds to receive a Tax Reimbursement Incentive of 18 percent for a term of nine years, and the company plans to create up to 73 jobs in the area. Leeds already has a shop on Walnut Avenue in Ketchum.

In December, Harry Griffith, executive director of Sun Valley Economic Development, told Area Development magazine, “Sun Valley Economic Development welcomes leeds to Blaine County as a unique opportunity to increase our manufacturing base and provide new employment opportunities. We hope that leeds will be able to leverage the Sun Valley brand to become a global player in the international high-tech audio marketplace.”

Patterson also pointed out that in 2016 Carey began a new project of getting the city’s roads up to standard, including crack sealing four miles of roads, the patching of potholes, and chip sealing two miles of roads. The city is also working with the Blaine County Commissioners to acquire ownership of the Carey Community Park and then to make improvements to playground equipment and build a third volleyball court and horseshoe pit.

Patterson concluded his list of the highlights for the city in 2016, saying, “The annual community picnic was a huge success.”

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In Las Vegas, the federal conspiracy trials against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and his followers began on Monday, with jury selection for the trial of six of Bundy’s supporters.

The cases, stemming from a 2014 armed standoff against federal agents over cattle grazing on federal land in Nevada, will unfold in several stages. The first phase involves six of Bundy’s followers— from Idaho, Arizona and Oklahoma—who were characterized as the “least culpable” among the 19 men arrested a year ago. Eric Parker and Steven Stewart from Hailey are two of those defendants. Defense attorney Jess Marchese, of Las Vegas, represents them.

Cliven Bundy and sons Ammon and Ryan Bundy are due to stand trial with two other men as a second group, after the first trial is over.

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BY JILL PALMER

dam Porth, the Blaine County School District Chess Club advisor, Silver Creek High School science teacher, freshman advisor and Idaho Chess Association president, was invited to direct portions of the Super Nationals tournament from May 10 through May 15 in Nashville, Tenn.

“This is a great honor,” Porth said.

He looks forward to “working with and learning from some of the best tournament directors in the country.”

There is a very active and vibrant chess community in the Wood River Valley. Several local players have competed in various tournaments provided by the Idaho Chess Association and the Blaine County School District Chess Club.

Since Porth joined Silver Creek as an advisor, he has encouraged all the students to learn how to play chess and it has become the school’s number one sport. Because Silver Creek doesn’t have athletics, students who wish to participate join the Wood River High School sports programs.

This past month, several Silver Creek students visited The Senior Connection to play the older adults.

Porth was thrilled to see students working with the older generation.

“I have always wanted to learn how to play chess, but never had the chance to learn,” said one 88-yearold senior player.

This next week, seven players from the Wood River Valley and Porth will compete in the 2017 Idaho

Adam Porth sets a board. Photo courtesy of Adam Porth

Closed, which is a three-day event held in Twin Falls at the Shilo Inn. Games at this tournament typically last six hours engaging players in mental battle for six rounds. The tournament will be held Feb. 18-20 and is an Idaho Chess Association event.

The “Blitz” chess champion for 2016 was crowned recently for the BCSD Chess Club after several rounds of intense and rapid chess play. Games were 10 minutes long and, after the 22 players competed, seventh-grader River Shepard emerged victorious with 7.0 wins. A chess variant where chess players work together as a team also produced River Shepard and Porth’s daughter, Dylan Porth, as 2016 Bughouse Champions.

Porth encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to play chess.

“Chess is a great way to keep your brain healthy and prevent aging and degeneration,” he said.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Youth demonstration project to mimic drunk driving experience

The Blaine County Community Drug Coalition was awarded a minigrant of $2,178 from the Idaho State Liquor Division to support “Community Education and Changing the Environment.” The funds will be used to purchase two Drunk Buster pedal karts, impairment goggles and educational materials.

“These interactive tools put kids in the driver’s seat in a safe and controlled environment,” said Amber Larna, Drug Coalition executive director. “Hopefully the experience leaves them with a lasting impression of what it means to drive while impaired by alcohol.”

The Drug Coalition will partner with local law enforcement, schools, and other organizations on this youth demonstration project.

Additionally, to learn more about how you can safely lock up and dispose of your prescription drugs, visit thedrugcoaltion.org

Local musher places fourth

Julia Larsen, a Wood River Valley student and dogsled musher, recently took fourth place out of a very competitive field of 11 mushers (both men and women) in the Eukanuba 8-Dog Classic on Friday, Jan. 27. Larsen was the youngest competitor.

Larsen reported that in Jackson Hole, Wyo., thousands of people lined Main Street to watch and be a part of the event.

The trail consisted of switchbacks, steep climbs and challenging corners, as well as an incredible view of the Tetons. There was a total of about 5,000 vertical feet.

“I finished the 32 miles at Driggs in 2 hours and 45 minutes,” Larsen said. “After the race ended for that stage, we drove into the town of Driggs for a meet and greet. After that, we drove to Alpine, Wyo., for a mushers meeting and dinner.

“Early Sunday, the Alpine stage took place. This stage was beautiful, as well. This stage offered more of a flat terrain verses the major climbing at Driggs. The trail followed up the Greys River. I finished the 28 miles of Alpine in 2 hours and 19 minutes.”

For the two days combined, Larsen finished fourth overall.

“I am so grateful and honored to have been able to compete in this race,” she said. “Although I did not take first, I am beyond happy with how my dogs performed and how well we did in the field of extreme competition. It was an amazing experience that I will remember forever.”

Larsen thanked her supporters and parents, along with her sponsors, Windy City Arts, KLIM, Medicine Mama’s Sweet Bee Magic, Club Ride Apparel and Alaska Fur Gallery.

Martin Blank works on “Crystal Reveal” in the Friesen Gallery. Photo courtesy of Friesen Gallery

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BY DANA DUGAN

here’s a tree in Ketchum. You can sort of see through it, and it stands, all by itself—an empty forest for the gazer—in the Friesen Gallery.

“Crystal Reveal” is a 10-foot glass tree trunk made of 40 separate pieces and created by Martin Blank, a Seattle-based glass artist. Blank is considered one of the foremost glass artists working today.

After graduating from Rhode Island School of Design, Blank studied and worked with Dale Chihuly, the foremost glass artist in the country. Within a year, he was creating and selling his own work while working as an instructor at the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington.

Blank’s 15-foot-high, 210-foot-long in-

stallation “Fluent Steps,” located at the Museum of Glass, in Tacoma, Wash., has 754 individually hand-sculpted pieces of glass, and required a team of over 40 artists, architects and engineers to create and install. Last fall, he installed the commissioned “Steam Portrait,” two massive glass fountains near the World Trade Center campus, at 99 Church Street, in New York City.

Blank’s work can also be seen in Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, Seattle, and at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

Andria Friesen, who has known Blank for years and displayed his work prior to the commission for the Museum of Glass, was thrilled when he contacted her about showing “Crystal Reveal.” Because it took three years to accomplish “Fluent Steps,”

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of “Crystal Reveal”. Photo courtesy of Friesen Gallery

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studio work was on hold. Blank o one of 76 featured artists in the iesen composed eight years ago, for the Trees.” ’s work has the flow of nature that ded into his DNA early through in the woods of New England, e grew up, and, in particular, playlarge oak tree in his front yard. s make me feel good,” he said. eing a figurative sculptor from day growing bonsai trees, nature is a n of my life. I create things that their own. never hope to copy nature. You mpete with it. You’ll always lose. can do is be inspired by it, make nce of it, or capture a gesture of a form.

“Nature is the perfect teacher for a sense of form, flow and wonderment.”

“Crystal Reveal” was created three years ago and has been exhibited only once before, at the Chesterwood Museum, in Stockbridge, Mass. This—its first solo gallery show—will remain up at Friesen through mid-March.

Blank, a lively, talkative presence, moves around the piece like the old friend it is. He and his team at his hot studio in Seattle made each piece of the glass bark.

Hot molten glass is poured onto a flat surface and then made the tactile surface by using a huge stamp of real bark. These were laid over a long metal pole to allow for bending, then quickly removed to a 900-degree cooling room.

On the finished tree, each piece over-

laps. The viewer can look into the piece and see the beautiful fractal pattern and its rib cage. Under the lights in the Friesen Gallery, it glows from within, as though the tree has actual blood running through it.

“That color is the vascular system, with the crystal skin on the outside,” Blank said.

“I’m drawn to working with glass, the way it passes light. It still has ash in it—the DNA of the wood in there. It’s a metaphor for human beings. We are so strong, but we’re so easily broken. As humans, we’re so cavalier, blasting through life. There’s this huge wake behind us.

“It’s conceptual but not the concept. One can never hope to compete with nature, one can only glorify its essence.” tws

arilyn P. (Kennedy) Kasputys, 80, of Lincoln, Mass., and Sun Valley, Idaho, formerly of Concord, Mass., died peacefully, surrounded by her husband and daughters, on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2017 at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, in Burlington, Mass. Marilyn was the devoted and loving wife for 62 years of Joseph E. Kasputys.

Born in New York, N.Y., on March 11, 1936, Marilyn was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary (Thompson) Kennedy. During her youth, she attended Dominican High School in the City and subsequently continued her studies at St. John’s University, also in New York City.

As a Navy wife for 22 years, Marilyn proudly supported her husband’s career and service. Throughout this time, they resided in several different areas of the country, including Washington, D.C., Boston, Georgia, San Diego, Honolulu and New York City. An accomplished ballroom dancer, Marilyn loved the memory of dancing in the White House when her husband was a political appointee.

One of Marilyn’s passions was ice dancing. She performed in numerous shows and participated in many competitions with Joe as her partner, especially at the Skating Club of Boston. With her husband, for 10 years, she ran the robust ice dance program at this well-known club. She was particularly fond of working with coaches and Joe to create numbers with fun and challenging choreography, including lifts, spins and footwork. Skating also took her annually to St. Moritz, Switzerland, where she enjoyed ice skating, ballroom dancing and skiing.

Marlyn’s passion for skating brought her to Sun Valley in 1987, where she and Joe made their second home. She loved skating at Sun Valley’s world-famous outdoor ice rink and being a part of the skating community there, which includes a number of national and Olympic champions.

Marilyn was also an enthusiastic skier, and enjoyed many trips to the slopes in Europe, New England and the Rockies.

Marilyn was a woman of grace, style and elegance. She had a flare for fashion and interior decorating. A talented seamstress, she often created her own skating costumes and ball gowns.

Above all, Marilyn considered her family to be her life’s biggest accomplishment. Despite her many hobbies and activities, her favorite thing to do was enjoy quality time with her husband, children and grandchildren. Her steadfast love and support to her family is irreplaceable, and will be greatly missed.

In addition to her husband, her life and memory will be cherished by her daughters: Clare Victoria Kasputys, of Rockville, Md.; Patricia Jeanne Kaczorowski and husband William, of Baltimore, Md.; Jacqueline Ann Albrecht and husband David, of Natick, Mass.; and Veronica Joy Prudek and husband Jack, of Sun Valley; her six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her niece, Barbara Doran, her brother-inlaw, Thomas M. Kasputys, and her sister-in-law Adrienne, who was married to the late Herbert Joseph Kennedy.

Visiting hours for Marilyn are on Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 7-9 p.m. at Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford St., Concord Center, Concord, Mass.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 142 Lincoln Road, Lincoln, Mass. Burial will follow in the Lincoln Cemetery.

A celebration of Marilyn’s life is planned for Aug. 13, 2017, in Sun Valley.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marlyn’s memory may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st St., Ste. 800, Miami, Fla. 33131 (www.parkinson.org) or to The Advocates, P.O. Box 3216, Hailey, Idaho 83333 (www. theadvocatesorg.org).

To share a remembrance or to send a condolence in Marilyn’s online guestbook, please visit www.deefuneralhome.com.

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PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 8-14 FROM PICABO ANGLER

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very slow melt has begun near Sun Valley. This should really get the fish on the bite and turn our local fly fishing into something special as we head toward spring. The warming water may get a few fish even thinking about the spawning season. Midge hatches should really pick up and the Little Black Stonefly may make an earlier-than-normal appearance.

Silver Creek remains open for catch-and-release fishing below the Highway 20 Bridge.

Streamers are the way to go, and non-weighted is your best bet.

Fish with olive and black colors, or a Sparkle Minnow. The Creek has received very little pressure this winter and the next three weeks could be very good.

If the warming days begin to tint the rivers, don’t be discouraged. The fish are aggressive in the late winter and early spring, so even though the water may be off-color, that doesn’t mean the bite won’t be on.

Nymph fishing on the Big Wood is very good right now with a combination of Copper Johns and Midge imitations like Zebras Nymphs, Brassies and Hare’s Ears. Fish these at oneand-a-half times the water depth of the area you are fishing. The New Zealand Strike Indicator is a great tool for quick depth adjustments. This Strike Indicator setup moves up and down the line freely and quickly, without having to take the Indicator off and then back on again. It floats really well and anglers won’t notice it when they are casting, as it is nearly imperceptible on the line.

The Streamer fishing is also very good on the Big Wood these days. The Wood River sculpin is the target for these fish and most Streamers fished in an olive color will get the biggest fish in the system chasing. If you haven’t tried Streamer fishing the Wood, this is a great time to get out there and do it, and also a great time to learn Streamer fishing if you have never done it.

Finally, the dry-fly fishing on the Big Wood, the Lost and the South Fork of the Boise should begin to really perk up. Expect these hatches to continue growing through the month of March.

It’s a great time to be out there right now, as many techniques are catching fish and the weather is warm enough for things to be very comfortable winter fishing.

Happy fishing, everyone!

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10 MINUTES PER DAY TO A BETTER DOG

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BY FRAN JEWELL

here are some very simple things you can do if you incorporate them into your daily routine with your dog that will help your dog feel less anxiety, help her to be less demanding, improve her obeying commands and, in general, make your lives together much more harmonious.

If we start asking our dog to sit at the door before going through, soon she will learn that darting through the door doesn’t get her much. Sitting at the door can save her life if she likes to dart out and run to the street! She also learns that we control the door and her good behavior is the key to the door opening.

This is a foundation to building respect.

When we feed regular meals, instead of free feeding our dog, she learns that we also control the food. This is a huge foundation for building respect and a relationship.

The other positive aspect to this is that you will know immediately if your dog is sick.

When we place food down for our dog and she doesn’t eat, we know there is a problem NOW that should be addressed. With a freefed dog, you might not know she is not eating for some time while the illness gets worse.

During feeding, we can include a “sit” before eating. This will enhance your sit command at other times, too. Once you say “Alright,” then she can have her food.

If we initiate play games, then we become the leader. Dogs that constantly pester us to play ball, or throw toys for them in the house, are dogs that very likely will become anxious in other situations. Why? Because they believe they are the leader and you are not.

Most dogs are not natural leaders, and they need your leadership to feel safe in stressful situations. While it might be fun for them to be the leader or initiator in a game situation, it is not fun for them to be anxious about someone new coming to the door, or being afraid of simple situations in life. Our dog needs to count on us to provide her with the comfort and security of our leadership.

Mariah, my youngest, learned the first week she was home that she must sit at the door to go outside to play. Now, she sits immediately for anything! Photo by Fran Jewell

One of the hardest things to accomplish is to watch things our dog has access to, particularly furniture. Dogs are very literal. When she is allowed to be higher than we are (such as on the sofa or other piece of furniture), she will believe she is higher in social status than we are. The higher you are, the higher you are in social status. Most dogs are not natural leaders and being higher can actually cause more anxiety. While we want our dog to feel comfortable and a part of the family, giving too many privileges can increase anxiety and even aggression in other situations. A better alternative is a nice fluffy bed you can place on the floor next to your bed or in your living room. A treat for lying on her bed can make that transition a comfortable habit very quickly. Oh yes, we can still snuggle, but it

should be done on your invitation.

Simple activities you incorporate throughout your day can make incredible changes in your dog in terms of listening to you when you ask her to do something, or even help reduce generalized anxiety. We all love our dogs enormously, but letting them know they are safe because we are there to protect them is imperative for a happy dog and one you can live with.

Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley. For more information, visit positivepuppy.com or call (208) 578-1565.

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BY LESLIE REGO

unning water in the wintertime is beautiful to see. During any season, walking by a creek or a stream is captivating. The sound of the water and the light glinting off of the surface is always soothing and enjoyable. In winter, with the snow surrounding the stream, the value of the water turns very dark.

The evolving shape of the creek and the snow becomes like a notan. Notan is a Japanese word meaning darklight. A notan is a compositional tool to build pleasing positive and negative spaces within a design. When I look at a stream running through the snow, I always think, what a perfect notan this makes, with all of the interesting negative shapes (the dark stream) against a pristine white. The natural twists and turns of running water supply all of the schematic diagrams to make the negative areas appealing.

A meandering creek naturally forges an S-like form. Often a trail will follow the banks of the stream, wending its way through snow-covered open fields or through the woods. The sun hits the water, creating a thousand mirrors reflecting every which way. The light bounces, cavorts and dances off the surrounding snow.

The winter season is a time of hibernation. Many animals retreat. Plants and trees are dormant. But water continues its journey. The sounds and movements of the flowing streams pass through otherwise tranquil and contemplative scenes. Thoreau links winter not with death, but with a gentle dormancy through Leslie Rego, “A Winter Stream,” charcoal. which burns “a subterranean fire in nature which never goes out, and which no cold can chill.”

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

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COLUMN ON LIFE’S TERMS

SPONSORED CHAMBER CORNER

COSTLY THEATER JOYS?

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

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lover of the theater, I moved to the Wood River Valley in 1982 and immediately volunteered to manage props for a Laughing Stock Theatre Company production of “Cowboy,” a musical about Charles Russell. Although the job entailed hefting numerous saddles in frigid, snowy weather, out behind the Sun Valley Opera House, I became connected with the theater world in this magical place. Since then I have appeared in or supported in other ways shows for such groups as Laughing Stock, Royal Larkspur Players, Company of Fools, our newest group, The Spot, and have sung in choruses in the continuing series of musicals from St. Thomas Playhouse.

So many arts events, even in this small town, have filled me with joy. However, as I travel to and contemplate possible theater attendance in San Francisco, I have especially renewed my delight in the abundance and quality of the performing arts in the Wood River Valley. Certainly, at an- JoEllen Collins—a longtime other time I shall chronicle my enthusiasm resident of the Wood River for dance and music, in which we partici- Valley— is an Idaho Press pate, either as members of an audience or Club award-winning columas students or performers. How fortunate nist, a teacher, writer, fabric artist, choir member and I am! unabashedly proud grandma Last week I checked ticket availability known as “Bibi Jo.” and prices for “Hamilton,” coming in early March to the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco. Without the latest information in a changing scenario, I discovered that not only had most of the seats already been sold for the six-month duration of the show, but prices ranged anywhere from over $500 for the farthest seat in the balcony, to $1,685 each for prime orchestra seats. Perhaps there are ways some patrons can get last-minute, inexpensive tickets, but my cousin informed me that her son had tried and was put on a list of 23,000 previous callers.

Now I love the idea of “Hamilton” and wish I could see it, but if I spent even part of the necessary money for one ticket (let’s say $1000) and instead used it supporting and attending our local performing arts productions, I could experience a lengthy and soul-satisfying period of sheer joy with the excellent talent right here at home.

I enjoy volunteering for productions by ushering or sewing costumes or curtains, and I receive further satisfaction as an audience participant by being a small part of making available inexpensive, meaningful and, yes, even professional works of art. However, I don’t even have to volunteer to afford attending the wealth of performances in the Wood River Valley. The Sun Valley Symphony is free; most plays cost around $30; sometimes there is a bargain like the $22 I just spent to see a play at The Spot; or I can occasionally splurge for higher-priced offerings.

I am most delighted to say that this area is now attracting many dedicated younger professionals and highly gifted amateur performers to participate in music, dance and theater, something I could not have imagined as my hair has turned white, along with the many other coiffures of aging audience members here. Hurrah for new blood and new spirit where we already have such a wealth of creativity.

HUCK & PADDLE OFFERS UNIQUE DESIGNS IN HOME ACCESSORIES

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BY JEFF BACON

he dictionary defines the word Huck as a term usually used when skiing and usually to jump off something, unaware of the consequences; for Brandy Herold, owner and operator of Huck & Paddle in Ketchum, the irony isn’t lost on her.

“When I started Huck & Paddle, it was very much a leap of faith,” she explained during a recent interview. “I knew I wanted to have a small shop that offered fun and inspired things for the home, but that’s about as far as I got before jumping in with both feet.”

Brandy’s shop, Huck & Paddle, has been on Sun Valley Road in Ketchum for two and a half years and has evolved into a must-see for visitors looking for unique items for their home.

“The shop kind of came about from my experience making and selling candles at the Farmers’ Markets,” Brandy remembers. “I was able to speak with

the people that were buying the candles and that led me to want to open a small shop that would give me an opportunity to expand our offers and make it a year-round thing. It’s fun to see how everyone has their niche in the Valley and I like that ours has become a great way for people to be able to bring the outdoors into their homes through the items we carry.”

And the candles are still a top seller.

“We make 25 different scents for the Huck & Paddle candles,” Brandy explains. “All of our candles are soy based, so they burn clean; are scented with skin oils, so they’re easy on the nose; and hand-poured in Ketchum in a whiskey tumbler, so they’re easy to repurpose. We make them the way we’d want to have them in our home.”

“I really love the community we have here in Ketchum,” Brandy adds. “When we first moved into the area, and took over this space, there was so

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much to be done, but we worked with the city and contractors and were able to turn this around pretty quickly. It’s been great to see how we’ve been welcomed by the business community. It definitely makes you feel like you’re part of a team.”

And Brandy is always looking for ways to enhance her customer’s experience.

“Once a quarter, we usually try to flip the store around and add new items to keep it fresh,” Brandy notes. “We work with a lot of artisans that are using glass and wood and metal. It gives us a chance to offer our customers a small trinket from their trip to the Wood River Valley that they will have in their home for many years to come.”

Jeff Bacon is The Chamber’s executive director. For more information, visit haileyidaho. com or call The Chamber at (208) 788-3484.

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SPONSORED FEATURE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

OWEN GIFFORD

Love of travel and football propels student into future

BY JONATHAN KANE

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ood River High School senior Owen Gifford has a passion for sports and adventure. Carrying a 4.1 grade point average, Gifford also plays three varsity sports—football (which he’ll also play in college), basketball and baseball.

At WRHS, he takes Advanced Placement Calculus A&B and B&C, Micro and Macro Economics, Government, Language

and Composition, and Physics.

Next year he will be traveling to Maine to attend Bowdoin College near Portland.

Gifford is a lover of travel adventure. Among the many places he has traveled are Costa Rica, Spain, Italy, France and around the U.S., including Hawaii.

“My favorite place was Barcelona, Spain,” Gifford said, where he went when he was 13 years old, for two weeks. “I really liked the culture and the people, and

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especially the architecture and the churches.

“I’ve been going with my family since as young as I can remember,” he said. “It’s all about hiking and being outdoors.”

Another standout was Costa Rica.

“It was the most exotic place I had ever been, especially hiking in the rainforests. We went over winter break and the standout was the amazing zip lines that we rode. It’s a really simple place with tons of animals and biodiversity and really nice people. We went on a lot of hikes, climbed volcanoes and hung out with monkeys on the beach.”

Gifford says it’s about exploring new worlds.

“I like to gain new experiences and new perspectives. The more you have, the more open you are to the world.”

Here at home, Gifford loves to play football, at which he excels.

He will play Division III ball next fall at Bowdoin. He plays wide receiver and defensive back.

“Speed is mainly my game because I’m one of the smallest on the field,” he said.

Last year he made first-team

All State and first-team All Conference.

The two positions he plays offer different challenges.

“As a receiver, I like scoring touchdowns,” Gifford said. “It’s always a good feeling when the crowd cheers for you. Because I’m on the smaller side, I have to use my speed, vision and smarts to get open and catch the ball.

“As a defensive back, every week is a challenge, as I’m asked to cover the best receiver on the other team.”

Gifford hadn’t allowed a touchdown in 28 straight games.

“I allowed one this year, but it really doesn’t haunt me,” he said.

What makes him so good?

“I think I’m smart and study a lot of game film until I know their tendencies and tells,” he said. “Also, because you don’t know what the receiver will do, reaction time is critical. I also love to hit. Football is a gladiator game. It’s not like any other sport because you get to hit people.”

Soon, Gifford will be taking that skill to the next level. tws

Owen Gifford hiking in Costa Rica.

Photo courtesy of Justin Benttinen

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Jim Mara attends the Fit and Fall Proof class three times per week to help with his balance and keeping his heart strong. Photo courtesy of The Senior Connection

GIFTS FROM THE HEART

BY THE SENIOR CONNECTION

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appy Valentine’s Day! Next week we’ll celebrate this romantic holiday with the customary flowers, chocolates and bling that symbolize our affection for one another. Another great gift? The gift of health—for yourself—by taking steps to ensure your heart will be as healthy as possible in the years to come, enabling you to live a long, productive and healthy life. Some recommendations from the American Heart Association: • Manage blood pressure/ reduce processed salt: There is salt and sodium in most things we eat and salt retains fluids. This can raise blood pressure, increasing your risk of heart disease and stroke.

When your blood pressure stays within healthy ranges, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries and kidneys.

Be sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.

• Butt out: Smoking leads to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and is one of the most controllable risk factors.

Quitting smoking will benefit all parts of your body. There are programs available to help you quit and give your heart a break.

• Get active: Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself and those you love.

Daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life. The Senior Connection offers a program called Fit and Fall Proof three times a week. We have a weight room with exercise equipment, too.

Membership is only $50 per year.

• Eat better/lose weight: A healthy diet is one of your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. By eating a heart-healthy diet, you improve your chances of feeling good and staying healthy—for life. When you shed extra fat and unnecessary pounds, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton. You give yourself the gift of active living. Good news: dark chocolate provides antioxidants and flavanols that are heart-friendly.

• Reduce blood sugar: Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose (blood sugar) that our bodies use for energy. Over time, high levels of blood sugar can lead to diabetes, which can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Exercise and diet can help control blood sugar.

• Control cholesterol: High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart disease and stroke. When you control your bad cholesterol, you give your arteries their best chance to remain clear of blockages.

• Socialize: Come to The Senior Connection, where you can have a delicious lunch with friends and participate in activities and games.

Round up some of your funnier friends for a night out and have a good belly laugh.

Laughing out loud is good for your heart!

Teresa Beahen Lipman, executive director of The Senior Connection, would like to remind everyone to seek advice from a health professional before making changes in your diet or exercise regimens.

There is great information online, as well. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day!

Neil Brookshire and Cassandra Bissell star in Company of Fools’ mesmerizing production. Photo by Kirsten Shultz

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE COF to present ‘Constellations’

BY YANNA LANTZ

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ompany of Fools will present the spellbinding, romantic play “Constellations,” by Nick Payne, Wednesday, Feb. 15 through Saturday, March 4, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

“Constellations” is a new, critically acclaimed play fresh from Broadway that explores love, friendship, quantum multiverse theory and free will. The production is directed by Denise Simone and stars Cassandra Bissell, last seen at COF in “Proof,” and Neil Brookshire, seen in “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Proof,” “Enchanted April” and “The Woman in Black.”

“When I first read ‘Constellations,’ I knew at once that it was a play we had to share with our Valley,” Simone said. “It is mesmerizing in its storytelling and without a doubt one of the most beautiful plays on love that I have seen in quite a while. It is a play that reminds us all that love is the only thing worth exploring across countless universes.”

‘Constellations’ begins with a simple encounter between a man and a woman that spirals into an exploration of multiverses and String Theory.

“The play is a love story between Roland and Marianne, played out in both a sophisticated and simple way,” said Brookshire, who plays Roland. “Simply, they meet, they have a first date, etc. …but the play takes place in this multiverse format.

Multiverse is essentially the simultaneous happening of many versions of the same thing. So many things repeat up to a point and then go in an entirely different direction. It’s a great exploration of ‘what if’?”

Roland is an extremely passionate beekeeper, specifically focused on honeybees and their

Nick Payne’s “Constellations” is a relationship play, exploring how humans connect with other humans. Photo by Kirsten Shultz

incredibly orderly system. Marianne is a theoretical physicist.

She, on a mundane level, is doing data entry that tells scientists what might have happened at the very beginning of the universe.

“When the author speaks about writing this play, he talks about being interested in beginnings and endings,” Bissell said.

“He picked the moments over the course of a relationship that are beginnings and endings to incorporate, so an audience is going to see things that remind them of themselves and things they can relate to, even if they are not theoretical physicists.”

On a basic level ‘Constellations’ is a relationship play, exploring how humans connect with other humans.

“Every moment of your life is a potential splitting-off point,” Bissell said. “Every choice you make, no matter how small, is going to have a ripple effect in one direction. String Theory is proposing that at the same time you are making one choice, there is another version of you

making the other choice, so the outcomes exist simultaneously.”

Bissell said it was a reminder to her that we all have myriad choices every day of our lives; “hopefully that is exciting and empowering,” she added.

“So many times in my life, I look back and think, ‘if only I had said such and such,’ maybe that would have changed the outcome or not, but it certainly would have been a different moment,” Brookshire said. “This play gives you that opportunity to explore that notion of ‘what if.’”

Tickets for “Constellations” are $35 for full price, $30 for seniors and Center members and $15 for students (18 and under).

Tickets may be purchased online at sunvalleycenter.org, by phone at (208) 578-9122 or at the Liberty Theatre box office starting one hour prior to curtain.

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BROWN BAG HEALTH TALK WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8 12:15-1:15PM / ST. LUKE’S CLINIC / HAILEY St. Luke’s Center for Community Health will present a Brown Bag Health Talk titled “Teens Talk about Healthy Relationships.” Heidi Cook and Darrel Harris, social change coordinators from The Advocates, will bring a panel of local teenagers to offer an honest and realistic look at the peaks and pitfalls of relationships during the high school years. Factbased information will be used to provide strategies and tips to help adults talk to young people about dating, sex, consent and relationships, and to help parents know how they can offer the most meaningful support.

This Brown Bag Health Talk will take place at St. Luke’s Hailey Clinic, Carbonate Rooms, 1450 Aviation Drive, Hailey. All Brown Bag lectures are free and no preregistration is required. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at (208) 727-8733.

FAMILY OF WOMAN FILM SCREENINGS WED FEB 8 & THURS FEB 9 7PM / MAGIC LANTERN CINEMA / KETCHUM The 10th annual Family of Woman Film Festival will present two dramatic film screenings as a special added attraction and prelude to this year’s festival.

On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the Festival will screen the French-Turkish film “Mustang,” about lives of five young orphaned sisters and the challenges they face growing up in a conservative society. The movie was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.

On Thursday, Feb. 9, “Where Do We Go Now?” by Lebanese director Nadine Labaki, takes place in an isolated mountain village, where Muslim and Christian women join forces, employ various ruses and make certain sacrifices to stop their men folk from killing one another.

Tickets will be available at the Magic Lantern Cinemas box office.

SNOWSHOE WITH A RANGER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9 11AM / GALENA LODGE / KETCHUM The locals’ favorite snowshoe adventure is back!

Experience the magical winter landscape and learn about the fascinating history of the area with an informative and free Forest Ranger-led tour of the Galena Lodge area. Join in the adventure every Thursday at 11 a.m. on the porch at Galena Lodge. Tours will depart at 11:05 a.m., last approximately 1.5 hours and cover 1-2 miles. Because of the nature of this tour, attendees are asked to leave pets at home.

Snowshoe rentals are available at Galena Lodge.

Dress warmly in layers, wear insulated boots, gloves, hat and sunglasses. Bring water and a snack.

For more information call the SNRA at (208) 727-5000 or Galena Lodge at (208) 726-4010.

LECTURE SERIES: AUTHOR P.W. SINGER THURSDAY FEBRUARY 9 6:30PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM The Sun Valley Center for the Arts 2016-2017 Lecture Series continues Thursday, Feb. 9, with award-winning author P.W. Singer. The author of multiple award-winning books, P.W. Singer is a contributing editor at Popular Science magazine. His 2009 book “Wired for War” examines the implications of robotics and other new technologies for war, politics, ethics and law in the 21st century. Described as “awesome” by Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show,” “Wired for War” made The New York Times nonfiction best-seller list in its first week of release.

“P.W. Singer admits he was a bit of an odd kid,” said Katelyn Foley, Director of Education and Humanities at the Sun Valley Center for the Arts. “Instead of being interested in dinosaurs, Singer had encyclopedic knowledge of war. So why a book about war and robots, you might ask? Singer answers this question in his author’s note: ‘Because robots are freakin’ cool.’ He will share with us his journey into learning about the relationship between technology and war, which will be both fascinating and frightening.”

Tickets are $25 for members of The Center, $35 for nonmembers, and $15 for students and educators. To purchase tickets, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call The Center’s box office at (208) 726-9491.

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For Valentine’s Day, Spa Beleza will offer its Signature Sublime Facial for just $175 (regularly $235). This includes black-light skin analysis; dual exfoliation, both physical and chemical; and extractions and roulage massage, which breaks up glycation in the skin and plumps the skin, diminishing lines and wrinkles. The customer will also enjoy Active Lift Kobido, an anti-aging massage on the neck, back, chest, face and scalp. This is followed by the application of concentrated rich serums that build collagen and a soothing finish mask. At the same time, the customer receives hands and feet massage.

The session takes about an hour and a half.

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Welcoming and effective, Spa Beleza radiates with a sense of harmony and care.

This is primarily due to the experience of the three estheticians—Rainey, 36 years, with 33 of those here in the Valley; Shanon Christensen, 10 years; and cosmetologist Kristi Sutton, 28 years.

Besides the seven facial treatments available, Spa Beleza offers waxing, cosmetic tattooing, micro-needling, phototherapy and tinting.

For an appointment or a Valentine’s Special gift certificate, available for purchase from Feb. 8-14, text to Collette at (208) 720-3727; Kristi at (208) 309-1273; or Shanon at (208) 720-4965, or visit spabeleza.com. Spa Beleza is located in the Pine Street Station at 400 S. Main St., Hailey.

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hocolates, candy and wine—consumables have forever been the hallmark of Valentine’s Day. This year, share the love not just with your beloveds, but also with our talented local chefs and business owners—purchase locally made libations and confections, or reserve a table at one of our Valley’s special purveyors of fresh local foods.

Sweettooths in search of more sophisticated fare than the usual processed treats loaded with artificial ingredients might appreciate classic chocolate macaroons, Good Bites coconut balls and killer chocolate-avocado pudding. These unique items are all available at NourishMe in Ketchum, where you can always rely on the purest of ingredients and a plethora of local specialties.

Looking for a table for two? Callie and Mamie of Rasberrys (208-726-0606) in Ketchum will have two seatings for Valentine’s dinner (5:30 and 7 p.m.), featuring local, grass-fed prime rib and Moroccan-style eggplant.

Or, surprise your sweetheart with Rasberrys handcrafted confections like conversation heart cookies or a heartshaped coconut cream cake.

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Or, share your celebration at a family-style table for eight at The Haven Inside (503-3490035) in Ketchum. Chef/owner Kellee Havens will serve up fennel-cabbage salad with Meyer lemon dressing, seared strip sirloin, and a butterscotch budino for dessert.

Wherever you decide to eat, compliment your Valentine meal with Snake River Valley’s Cinder Winery— they have crafted a sensuously deep red Merlot-Cabernet-Malbec blend; if you prefer white, their Dry Viognier is unexpectedly different and delightful!

So double down this Valentine’s Day by treating your sweetheart to homegrown and homemade with local love!

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE LOVE A FURRY FRIEND SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11 10AM TO 3PM / ANIMAL SHELTER / HAILEY In honor of Valentine’s Day, NAMI-WRV and the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley invite the community to “Share Your Love with a Furry Friend.” On Saturday, visit the Shelter and spend some time with the animals there. Walk a dog, read to a cat or learn about the many ways to shower fourlegged Shelter friends with affection. The Shelter is located at 100 Croy Creek Rd., Hailey. Call (208) 788-4351 for more information about the event.

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Also, injuries and post-op inflammation are conditions we treat quite often, greatly reducing recovery time.

Patients usually notice a decrease in pain and increased range of motion even after the first treatment. Quite often, the pain we feel is due to inflammation. Pain and inflammation trigger more inflammation. This starts a cascade effect that destroys tissue, creates toxins and hinders the healing process.

“The really cool thing about HBOT is it is a full-body treatment.”

For more information, contact Hyperbarics of Sun Valley at (208) 928-7477

The Environmental Resource Center and longtime Wood River Valley resident and tracker extraordinaire Ann Christensen invite the community to join them for the final Winter Tracking Workshop of the season. Winter Tracking Workshops investigate the activities of local winter residents.

Christensen will begin the program at the ERC office, 471 Washington Ave. N., in Ketchum, at 11 a.m., introducing participants to the local winter animals, their life histories, habitats and winter adaptations, while laying out some basics about animal tracking. Participants will then head outside on a snowshoe tracking adventure through the fields and woods north of Ketchum. Christensen, who studied with famous tracker and author James Halfpenny, has been introducing Valley residents to the secret stories left in the snow for decades. Novice and experienced trackers of all ages are welcome to participate.

Bring snowshoes, warm clothes and water. There is a suggested donation of $10/ERC members and $20/nonmembers. Space is limited, so preregistration is encouraged. For more information or to register call (208) 726-4333, email alisa@ercsv.org or visit ercsv.org.

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11AM TO 5PM / THE HAVEN / KETCHUM Stop by the Pop-Up Art Show on Warm Springs Rd. and Seventh St. in Ketchum to peruse treats, trinkets and treasures from seven local vendors. Participants include Mary Jones of The Chocolate Moose, Liz Haggerty Designs, Lisa Horton, Elise Stelling, Billie Leigh and Debra Thomas, Narda Pitkethly: Glassy Globes, and Lori Williams. The Haven will have lunch available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Sun Valley Opera is excited to announce that Chilean tenor Leon de la Guardia will perform a concert of Italian and Spanish love songs in a concert at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, in Sun Valley. De la Guardia was born in Chile where he received his formative training before traveling to Europe to study under internationally respected masters in Barcelona and Berlin, and in Vienna, where he now resides. The Chilean tenor recently performed at a mass-attendance concert in Santiago de Chile alongside the distinguished Chilean soprano Cristina Gallardo Domas. He is currently preparing his portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth in the world premiere of the “Via Crucis,” a work by the young Spanish composer Arturo Diez Boscovich.

Tickets are available at sunvalleyopera.com or by calling (208) 726-0991. Ticket prices are $45 for general seating or $65 for preferred seating.

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INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14 7PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY The Sun Valley Center for the Arts is thrilled to announce that International Guitar Night will pause in the Wood River Valley for a few days during its 2017 North American concert tour to perform a concert and work with local students. The tour is taking the musicians of International Guitar Night from Saskatchewan to Baton Rouge, and the acoustic guitar extravaganza will make a stop in Idaho at the Sun Valley Opera House at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14.

“The Center has wanted to bring International Guitar Night to the Wood River Valley for years,” said Kristine Bretall, Director of Performing Arts at The Center. “Our community is always deeply enthusiastic about guitar concerts, but having four master guitarists from four different traditions was more than we could pass up. Those who attend will be awed by the skill these musicians display—and then be further wowed by the way they play together. The event makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your ears, and maybe your sweetheart.”

Tickets for International Guitar Night are now on sale. Standard seating is $25 for members of The Center and $35 for nonmembers. Premium seating is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers (not including tax or ticketing fees). Tickets may be purchased online at sunvalleycenter.org, by calling (208) 726-9491, or at The Center box office at 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum.

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OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS WED FEB 15 & 16 7PM / MAGIC LANTERN CINEMAS / KETCHUM Over the course of four evenings in February, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts will screen all of the short films nominated for Academy Awards in 2016. The Oscar Shorts screenings will take place at the Magic Lantern Cinemas at 7 p.m., Feb. 15-16 and 22-23.

The first two nights of screenings are dedicated to the 2016 Oscar-nominated short films in the animated and “live-action” (fictional content featuring actors) categories. The second two screenings include two different lineups of Oscar-nominated short documentary films. The animated shorts screened Feb. 16 may not necessarily be appropriate for children; patrons are advised to contact The Center for more information about age-appropriate content.

“These screenings have become an annual pre-Oscars tradition for the Wood River Valley community,” said Kristine Bretall, Director of Performing Arts at The Center. “Our patrons love having the chance to watch films that most Oscar viewers never get to see. The event gives local moviegoers a leg up in the Oscar ballots, and it also gives them an opportunity to see incredible short films, many of which are from budding filmmakers who are cutting their teeth by making short films.”

Tickets for each night of the screenings are $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers and may be purchased in advance through The Center’s box office or website. For more information about the Oscar Shorts and other upcoming events at The Center, visit sunvalleycenter.org, call (208) 726-9491, or visit The Center’s box office at 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum.

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