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Community News Resort Ups Its Game For 82nd Winter Season

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Environment News Climate Summit Tackles ‘Extreme Weather’ Issues

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For information about this artwork, see “On The Cover” on page 3. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Gilman Contemporary, located at 661 Sun Valley Road, in Ketchum.

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Gear up for Thanksgiving with numerous festive events throughout Blaine County. See The Weekly Sun’s “Thanksgiving Roundup” story on page 14.

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ON THE COVER Peter Clark, “Gobbledy Gook,” original hand collage, 38 inches by 35 inches. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Gilman Contemporary, located at 661 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum.

Local artists & photographers interested in seeing their art on our cover page should email submissions to: mandi@ theweeklysun.com (photos should be high resolution and include caption info such as who or what is in the photo, date and location).

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City of Ketchum Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Santa arrives at 5 p.m on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at Town Square to hear holiday wishes from the children. Enjoy free hot chocolate, cider, cookies, surprise from Santa, and hot toddies for the rest of the crowd.

After the thanksgiving holiday, letters to Santa can be dropped off in the mailbox at Town Square. Be sure to include a return address so Santa can write back!

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Two refurbished paid parking lots are open to the public – Washington Ave. between 1st and 2nd Streets and 6th and Leadville. The Washington Ave. lot will allow overnight parking this winter.

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Public Notice MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT: On Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m., the P&Z Commission will hold a Public Hearing on proposed zoning amendments 16.04 and 17.124, Ketchum Municipal Code, concerning avalanche design standards and development of standards for commercial snow storage The public is invited to comment through Dec. 11, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

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IDAHO’S SALMON HURT BY HATCHERY SETBACK

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BY DANA DUGAN

he Idaho Department of Fish and Game revealed last week that young sockeye salmon from its new $14 million Springfield Hatchery in southern Idaho are dying upon entry into Redfish Lake.

Information released by Fish and Game said water chemistry at the four-year-old Springfield Hatchery about 30 miles northwest of Pocatello is so different from that in the central region that the young fish, called smolts, were unable to survive in the wild. The fish were found to have elevated cortisol in their systems, a stress hormone that may have contributed to their deaths.

Fish are raised from eggs at Springfield Hatchery and released into Redfish Lake Creek near Stanley. The differences in chemistry between the two waters may be adding stress to fish that are already stressed from “smoltification”—when they migrate downstream while transiting from freshwater to saltwater.

The water at Springfield comes from wells with a water hardness of about 200 milligrams per liter of calcium carbonate, compared with Redfish Lake Creek, at less than 20 milligrams per liter, said Fish and Game’s Assistant Fisheries Chief Paul Kline. Redfish Lake Creek is “almost like distilled water” while Springfield’s water is typical for southeastern Idaho.

“Be that what it may, this multimillion-dollar setback underscores the glaring fallacy of trying to build our way out of the salmon problem,” said Kevin Lewis, executive director of Idaho Rivers United. “Fish and Game biologists are to be commended for saving sockeye salmon from the brink of extinction, but increased focus on hatchery

production is failing. Until we address main-stem survival, we’re missing the biggest opportunity for these amazing fish.”

Many scientists believe the four dams on the Lower Snake River are the primary cause of salmon decline over the years.

Sockeye salmon have one of the poorest life-cycle survival rates of any of Idaho’s anadromous fish. Since dam construction on the Lower Snake, less than 1 percent of sockeye salmon leaving Idaho waters will ever return. Until that number approaches 4 percent, sockeye salmon will still be in trouble.

For 20 years, Idaho biologists followed guidance from hatcheries in Canada and Alaska to establish rearing and fish-health protocols, which may have saved Idaho’s sockeye from extinction.

Meanwhile, the federal government has spent $16 billion at a rate of about $1 billion per year on salmon recovery measures.

“For the past 10 years Idaho has been sitting back and letting the federal government dictate salmon policy,” Lewis said. “This is yet further evidence that federal policy is failing Idaho fish and Idaho people. It’s time for Idaho to regain its unfettered voice for its fish and move toward meaningful salmon recovery.”

The Springfield Hatchery was paid for by the Bonneville Power Administration as part of federally required mitigation to replace fish killed by hydroelectric projects that provide power to the region.

“We are confident that this hatchery is still viable and that our partners will find a solution,” said David Wilson, spokesman for Bonneville Power Administration.

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Construction Academy students are joined in accepting donated checks by instructors Greg Urbany, left, in red hard hat, and Gregg Carlson, rear right, in the green baseball cap. Photo courtesy of Blaine County School District

VALLEY INVESTS IN ITS STUDENTS

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n Friday, on a vacant lot on the corner of Winterhaven and Woodside Boulevard in Hailey, Sue Woodyard presented the Blaine County Education Foundation with three checks to be used toward the residential construction programs at Carey and Wood River High School, and toward scholarships for students wishing to continue their education in the field beyond high school. The lot will soon see a flurry of activity as students from WRHS begin to build yet another house through the program.

“The object of today is to show the school district there is a huge support behind this program, not only in the number of kids who are asking to be in the classes but support by community individuals and by professionals in the field that often give their time and energy to come in and perhaps teach a class or bring the students onto their jobsite for a tour,” Woodyard said.

The hands-on residential construction program was the vision of Woodyard’s late husband Jim, and then Blaine County School District Superintendent Jim Lewis, who collaborated on the idea in 1999. A pilot program was introduced in Carey in 2001 and expanded to WRHS shortly thereafter. Tragically, Jim Woodyard died in 2003 in an airplane crash near the summit of Lookout Mountain, southeast of Bellevue.

“These kids are working side by side with plumbers, electricians, all the trades, so they’re learning everything from the ground up,” said Kristy Heitzman, executive director of the Blaine County Education Foundation.

Woodyard’s background is in education and she is passionate about the opportunity the program presents for students.

An anonymous donation in the amount of $10,000 will be used to fund the Wilson-Woodyard Construction Scholarship. Each year, $1,000 will be dedicated to one or more students who desire to continue their education in the field of construction, whether it’s through a two-year college, trade school, apprenticeship or bachelor’s degree in construction management at a university.

Another check in the amount of $10,000 is the culmination of the efforts of Jenny Lynch of Franklin Building Supply who raised money and brought awareness to the program through two events. The first was a ladies night at Franklin Building Supply in which women created wineand-coffee-mug racks from old pallets. The second was a ladies-only golf tournament held at Bigwood Golf Course in Ketchum in September. Supplies and golf holes were sponsored by Valley-based contractors.

“Women from all across the Valley participated together in a cause that some knew about, and others didn’t,” Woodyard said. “By the end, they were all enthusiastic about supporting this program. It was wonderful.”

These funds will be put toward tools and supplies the students need in the program and managed by the Blaine County Education Foundation.

A third check in the amount of $1,000 was raised in one evening at a meeting of the Building Contractors Association of the Wood River Valley.

“The professionals in this Valley are totally behind this program because, let’s face it, there is a shortage of skilled workers,” Woodyard said.

The houses built by the students are sold and the proceeds are put back into the residential construction program. tws

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n Thursday, Nov. 23, Sun Valley will open for its 82nd winter season with some changes at the resort and on Dollar and Bald mountains.

With improved air service and upgrades at Sun Valley Lodge and on the mountains, visitors responded with a big thumbs-up.

For the second time in three years, the SKI Magazine Readers Poll named Sun Valley Resort the No. 2 ski resort in the U.S. after Utah’s Deer Valley. The resort also scored high in various categories, including first in Lifts, second in Grooming, second in Service, second in Character, third in Lodging, fourth in Dining and fourth in AprèsSki. Dollar Mountain, in Sun Valley, was reshaped to create Dollar Live, with seven new flow-style terrain parks with progressive features to thrill all levels of skiers and riders. The superpipe was removed for this season.

Meanwhile, over on Baldy, there are 70 new Rubis EVO snow guns for more efficient snowmaking.

The 2018 U.S. Alpine Championships will take place in Sun Valley for one week starting Monday, March 19. The event was last staged at the resort two years ago. This go-round, the country’s top skiers will have recently competed at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Skiers will compete in the super-G, from top to bottom, on Friday, March 23.

To open for the 2018-2019 season, Sun Valley Co. will replace the last of the original lifts, the two-seater Cold Springs chair on Baldy, with a high-speed quad that will expand the skiable terrain another 380 acres. Lower Broadway, with a similar width and gradient as the existing ski run, will be extended about 3,400 feet to the new lift tower terminal.

This season, advanced skiers—though no snowboarders—will be able to take tours into the proposed Cold Springs Canyon area.

Avid shredders can earn a 100-Day Pin given as recognition for those who hit the slopes at least 100 days each season at Sun Valley.

In the Sun Valley Village, renovations are also underway, including at the historic Sun Valley Inn, which will have about 25 of its rooms renovated by mid-December, with the remaining 80 rooms slated for improvements in fall of 2018.

“It’s bringing that building up to modern amenities,” Kelli Lusk, Sun Valley spokeswoman, said. “It’s such an iconic hotel.”

The rest of the project will be completed beginning late next summer. The new Village Station replaced Bald Mountain Pizza, with a rotating menu of craft beers, wine, pizza, sandwiches, take-out and other options. Village Station will open on Saturday, Dec. 16, the same day as the Christmas tree-lighting and accompanying festivities.

The historic Ram restaurant also has been updated with a new exhibition kitchen, while at the new Ram Bar there will be new wooden floors, a fireplace, new seating and the latest large-screen televisions.

The Ram Meeting Room will also get a fresh look, with a reconfigured floor plan, a new boardroom, and updated restrooms.

For more information about ski passes, renovations, significant dates and more, visit sunvalley.com.

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For some, the season of giving began last week. On Thursday, Nov. 16, Frank and Karen Willey and Bill Griffin and his son Billy, who all represented the Our Lady of the Snows Foundation, gave away 30 turkeys and eight chickens at Souper Supper, held weekly at St. Charles Parish Hall in Hailey.

Last year, Sun Valley’s Catholic church, Our Lady of the Snows, initiated a foundation designed to promote the Catholic faith through a “more aggressive and robust outreach,” Frank Willey said. “We want to make our presence more obvious and visible.” To that end, the foundation has raised a third of its goal of $1 million.

“We want to do outreach during special days of the year,” Willey continued. “This was our inaugural event and we plan on having a turkey drive every year to accomplish those goals. We contacted Lynn Flickinger, of Souper Supper, for this year’s donation and next year we want to make it significantly larger. We’d like to reach a larger cross section of the community, and expand the reach to more families.”

Souper Supper serves meals to anyone who comes to the dining room at St. Charles Parish Hall at 5:30 p.m. weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.

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Hunger Coalition And Volunteers Help Ensure Holiday Is Filling

On Monday, The Hunger Coalition distributed more than 300 Thanksgiving baskets to Wood River families. The baskets were filled with turkey, trimmings and homemade pies made by Pioneer Montessori School; The Sage School led by Starr Weekes; and Syringa Mountain School.

“The afternoon was all made possible by community generosity,” said Kristin McMahon, The Hunger Coalition’s communications and development supervisor.

The Sage School coordinated the Thanksgiving food drive, collecting and delivering all the food.

Contributors to the food drive included Sun Valley Co., POWER Engineers, Rocky Mountain Hardware, and Sotheby’s Real Estate. Albertsons donated 160 Thanksgiving meals with funds raised by the community, and Higher Ground Sun Valley’s entire staff volunteered and delivered 390 turkeys.

Giving opportunities continue with the Turkey Trot food drive, upcoming gallery Giving Walk, holiday luminaries, shopping at Ketchum Kitchens, the Caritas Chorale concert, or through the year-end appeal where donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to $20,000 through Dec. 31.

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IDAHO CLIMATE SUMMIT STARTS ESSENTIAL CONVERSATION ON THE STATE’S FUTURE

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BY DANA DUGAN

he two-day Idaho Climate Summit, “Safeguarding Idaho’s Economy in a Changing Climate,” took place last Thursday and Friday in Boise. The statewide summit was held at Boise State University and broadcast live to locations across the state, including the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho State University in Pocatello, and the Henry’s Fork Foundation office in Ashton. All of these were linked, and the summit was streamed online, as well.

Participating in talks, panels and lectures were Idaho businesses, resource and land managers, tribes and tribal organizations, researchers and topical experts, public-interest organizations, community members and government officials.

Many speakers focused on

wildfire prevention, creek restoration, coldwater replacement and other mitigation techniques to tackle Idaho’s major environmental issues.

The keynote speech, “From Risk to Return: Challenges and Opportunities for Idaho in Adapting to a Changing Climate,” was presented by Kate Gordon, a senior advisor at the Paulson Institute, where she provides strategic support on issues related to sustainable economic growth.

“The Idaho Climate Summit was about action across agriculture, energy, healthy wildlife and ecosystems, for quality of place now and in the future,” said Aimée Christensen, executive director of the Sun Valley Institute. “This was a powerful event, and exciting for our state’s future.”

In Boise, the five breakout sessions covered forests and wildfires; health and qual-

ity of life; recreation, fish and wildlife; agriculture and rangeland; and infrastructure and built environment.

In Moscow, where a satellite summit was held, participants covered the same topics, while Pocatello’s summit covered forests, wildlife and recreation, infrastructure and built environment, and agriculture and rangeland.

Discussions addressed the impacts of the changing climate on these issues, and how the state will respond in terms of health and quality of life.

“You don’t have to believe in climate change,” said Larry Schoen, a Blaine County commissioner, and grower, who participated in the summit. “It’s a fact. The world is changing around us. How are we going to respond and stay ahead of the curve?

Right now, we’re not ahead of the curve.

“Heat, air quality and water quality all affect people.

Climate change is an important topic,” Schoen continued.

“How do you attract people?

And make it resonate so that it doesn’t turn people off. I accept the reliably scientific phenomena that climate change is occurring and humans are contributing substantially to it. Carbon is rising at both greenhouse and atmospheric levels.”

The Moscow-Pullman Daily News reported that Steve Pew, environmental health director at the Southeastern Idaho Public Health District, discussed his “struggle using the term ‘climate change’ in southern Idaho and recalled tension he witnessed when a colleague attempted to discuss the topic.

Pew said he now uses the term ‘extreme weather’ to describe the environmental issues Idaho faces.”

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But climate change was exactly what was discussed, and representatives of the major Idaho corporations, including Simplot, Boise Cascade, Idaho Power, Hewlett-Packard and Micron, attended. As well, attendees and participants included representatives of the Nez Perce tribe, many outfitting concerns, sustainability groups, forestry, agriculture and educational organizations, and nonprofits like The Nature Conservancy and Trout Unlimited.

“It was a broad representation of people who are important to the future of Idaho,” Schoen said. “The important takeaway from the whole summit is that the changing climate is affecting Idaho’s economy and environment.

The exporters want Idaho corporations to behave sustainably and proactively. Our customers care about a changing climate.”

In fact, just this week it was reported that Idaho exports are up 12 percent in 2017. Officials say Idaho dairy products accounted for 22 percent of that total export value.

According to Schoen, Blaine County is actually ahead of the state in many areas.

“There was a gentleman who owns a home-building company talking about how his homes are net-positive-energy producers that give back to the grid. But there’s zero progress in Idaho to set better standards,” Schoen said.

“Blaine County’s building codes exceed state codes; has reduced energy consumption; and we have a grant to do upgrades. The biggest causes of carbon emission are cars and buildings.

“We have to recognize that we need to reduce our carbon footprint. We care about outdoor recreation, forest health, and we have a stream protection program.”

Schoen went on to say that Blaine County is taking steps to deal with the extreme-weather-related snow runoff and flooding that the county experienced earlier this year.

As well, he said that Idaho Power will revisit the redundant transmission line in Blaine County.

Last spring, voters rejected an additional power line based mainly on aesthetics, but the Idaho Public Utilities Commission “deemed it to be essential infrastructure, and will come back and work with us to reconfigure it,” Schoen said. “Idaho Power will make a big investment in the transmission capacity, so why not incorporate the latest smartgrid technology to make us more resilient and energy efficient?”

“This conversation is not over, and I understand the importance of this from this summit,” Schoen said. “We need a clear conversation about what’s possible.” tws

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Porter Mecham runs the ball as teammate Hilario Ruiz holds back a Tri-Valley Titan.

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he Carey Panthers football team brought home the State 1A Division II Championships last Saturday in Middleton with a win over the Tri-Valley Titans from Cambridge, a small town north of Boise. The final score in the Idaho High School Activities Association’s 2017 Milk Bowl was 50-42.

Both teams went into the finals undefeated, and though Carey was ranked number one, they were up against an eight-man team with a size advantage of nine players listed over 190 pounds. However, Carey’s physical conditioning, speed and mental toughness proved to be no match for their opponents.

“There’s no one more deserving than this group of boys,” Lane Kirkland, Carey’s head coach, said after the game.

It was an interesting start, with an offsides penalty right off the bat against Tri-Valley, who kicked off. A second kickoff attempt resulted in a touchdown.

In the first play, quarterback senior Houston Hennefer delivered a perfect pass to junior Porter Mecham, who would be a standout the entire game, for a gain of 20 yards. The very next play Mecham tore down the field with what the crowd was sure to be a touchdown, but officials called him out of bounds at about the 30-yard line. The Titans’ defensive line was able to hold back the Panthers and was the first to score, though was unable to obtain the two-point conversion. On Carey’s next possession, Mecham got his chance and ran for over 60 yards to score Carey’s first touchdown, though it wouldn’t be Mecham’s longest. Hennefer executed the two-point conversion, placing Carey in the lead, 8-6.

The Titans scored again on their next possession in the first quarter to lead 12-8. Unable to execute the two-point conversion again, it would be their last lead.

“Porter Mecham had an impressive game,” Kirkland said. “He imposed his will.”

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Hennefer executed big plays under the pressure of the Titans, who came after him with a force. It was obvious Hennefer trusted his guards, taking his time, waiting for the perfect moment to pass to receiver Kaden Koudelka, as teammates held back and blocked boys who outsized them.

Carey’s defense was strong, with hard hits from Hilario Ruiz, DJ Parke and Porter Larna, forcing four turnovers, one fumble and three interceptions.

It seemed like all 604 residents of Carey showed up in Middleton to support their home team. Ticket sales were more than 1,000 to the IHSAA Milk Bowl.

This was the Panthers’ first championship since 2010, though they’ve come close in past years. Saturday was a perfect ending for the eight seniors on the team: Houston Hennefer, Kaden Koudelka, Hilario Ruiz, Hayden Wayment, Tanner Mecham, Trevor Kirkland, DJ Parke and Raymond Peck.

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Michael Coleman, “Moose,” oil on board, 20 inches by 34 inches. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Broschofsky Galleries, located at 360 East Avenue in Ketchum.

John Moyers, “The Snow Trackers,” oil on board, 30 inches by 40 inches. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Wood River Fine Arts, located at 360 East Avenue #2 in Ketchum.

Jeffrey H. Lubeck, “Snowyside Sunrise,” available in th or 40 inches by 60 inches). Artwork courtesy of and o Ketchum.

Gustavo Acosta, “A Distant Sound,” acrylic on canvas. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Frederic Boloix Fine Arts, located in the Galleria Building atrium at the intersection of Leadville Avenue North and Fourth Street in Ketchum.

Holly Andres, “Keyhole, Ezra Pound House,” 2017. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Sun Valley Center for the Arts, located at 191 5th Street East in Ketchum.

Peter Clark, “Terrier King,” unique print with collage, 28 inches by 28 inches.

Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Gilman Contemporary, located at 661 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum.

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Kevin Syms, “Sawtooth Homestead,” resin-coated metallic print, ed. of 150, 28 inches by 44 inches. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Kneeland Gallery, located at 271 1st Avenue North in Ketchum.

Susan Russell Hall, “Abundance,” hand-stained rice paper with tea bags, carbon and fire, 33.5 inches by 25.5 inches, 2013. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Friesen Gallery, located at 320 1st Avenue North in Ketchum.

GALLERY WALK IN KETCHUM A Gallery Walk will take place in Ketchum on Friday, November 24, from 4-6 p.m. For more information, see pages 14 and 16.

Kiki Smith, “Guide 7/10,” Jacquard Tapestry, 115 inches by 75 inches. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Gail Severn Gallery, located at 400 1st Avenue North in Ketchum.

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appy Thanksgiving from all of us at Picabo Angler!

Looking back at the past season, it is easy to find many things to give thanks for. First and foremost, thank you to all of you fly anglers out there that help keep our doors open and allow us the opportunity to serve the fly-fishing community in the Sun Valley and Picabo areas.

Without you and your support, we don’t exist.

A big thanks for all the water we received this year that put our rivers back on track for the time being. Hopefully, the skiers will get their prayers for snow answered this winter so we can have an equally good water year next summer.

I’d personally like to thank the Purdy family here in Picabo for all the support they have shown for our beloved river, Silver Creek, and our outfitting business, Picabo Angler.

Without their love of fly fishing, wing shooting and the Creek, we wouldn’t have been able to serve our community the past five years.

Lastly, thank you to Silver Creek itself. This magical body of water has gripped imaginations tight for many generations.

The meandering nature of the river, the trout, the bug life, the birds, the moose, the dirt roads under our tires, the soft light, and so much more, all contribute to the magic of this place.

With that said, we would like to again let our fellow anglers know we are here for you. Picabo Angler is not a fly shop holding “secrets” we dole out… instead, we strive to be a group of anglers and guides that want to support everyone in our sport, no matter the skill level, age, gender, or race. If you are a fly angler, or just love Picabo, nature and the quietude of Silver Creek, then you are part of our family and we have your back.

If you plan to fish this week, be ready with your Nymph and Streamer boxes. We are still a month or two away from the winter dry-fly season. In the meantime, all our local rivers should fish well with Prince Nymphs, Zebra Midges, and olive-colored Streamers. Please note that Silver Creek closes at the end of November upstream of the Highway 20 bridge. The river remains open downstream from the Highway 20 bridge until the end of February. Looking ahead, Silver Creek will fish best using your favorite Streamer patterns.

Happy Thanksgiving and happy fishing, everyone!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

OLD DOGS, NEW TRICKS

he age of a dog can sneak up on us and many times we start seeing behaviors we have never seen before, or we only saw when our beloved friend was a puppy. The aging dog can come on suddenly when we are in the midst of our everyday lives. We don’t often notice subtle changes until they become pretty big or inconvenient changes.

The senior dog may start losing hearing, which can make off-leash walking actually dangerous. Even if you have taken the time to teach your dog hand signals, when this day comes, you still need to have your dog’s attention in order for your dog to see and respond to the hand signals. Hunting dogs or dogs that have always been driven by scent may find a scent that is so overwhelmingly delightful that they won’t ever look up to see where you are. Very quickly, a dog with hearing loss can become lost and in trouble. Add some loss of vision because of cataracts and a lost dog may become disoriented and not able to find its way back to you.

Most dogs lose their sense of smell last, so this ability be-

comes very significant to the dog to continue enjoying life.

Safety becomes paramount with the deaf dog or a dog that has lost vision. I certainly don’t give up walks, but I teach my old dogs new tricks to keep them happy and engaged. I usually start putting my deaf dogs on a leash, long line or Flexi, so they cannot get farther than a safe distance from me. I also increase food on walks so they are motivated to stay near. Once in a while, when I have time, I will leave my dog in the car, then walk ahead on the trail and toss a few treats for him to find along our journey.

I add new games at home. Lots of toys stuffed with good treats hidden out in the yard will give your senior dog lots of scenting pleasure, even when walks seem like too much. But, be sure to back off on your daily ration at meals or your older canine can become overweight very fast.

Lots of weight on a senior dog is not good at all.

While many people rant about how terrible electronic collars are, they can be a lifesaver for the deaf or vision-impaired dog.

If your dog is trained to look at you and come when it feels the vibration mode on some collars,

Snow on the muzzle doesn’t mean there isn’t a warm fire inside! Baewulf 10 1/2 years old.

it’s a wonderful tool. The vibration can become a positive thing when paired with food reward, making it an invaluable marker or attention getter. This can be especially helpful with the dog that has lost some senses but still has a ton of energy to burn off.

Keeping your dog’s life enriched as it grows older can be a challenge for both of you. Looking outside the box to find new and exciting activities to do safely can be a way to help your dog keep its zest for life. Leaving old

strategies behind might be necessary, but new exercises and new training techniques can be so much fun for both of you!

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

CRESCENT MOON

he soft white of an early morning moon is something I have always loved. Often I will wake up and gaze out the window to see if I can find the gentle orb.

Sometimes I have to crane my neck, for it is fairly high and almost out of the window frame. At times it is so thin that it is close to invisible. The past few days I have watched the moon change from a gibbous moon, when the illuminated part is greater than a semicircle and less than a circle, to a sliver. In wideopen spaces, even a sliver of a moon confers light to the landscape.

Friday morning, as I peer through the window, the sky at the horizon is an autumn willow yellow. As day breaks, the yellow disperses into cerulean blue. The moon follows these subtle transitions and morphs from polar white to pewter white until it fades altogether.

First sighting of the moon anchors me for the day to come. The night skies have come and gone, but the moon is lingering to greet the dawn. According to a legend, the initial time I see the crescent during the moon’s cycle, I should take all my spare coins out of my pocket and put them in my other pocket.

Apparently this will ensure good luck for the next month. Since I rarely have coins on me these days, this legend seems quite old-fashioned.

The crescent shape on view today is a beautiful form. It is an oft-repeated design in nature. It appears as the edge of a leaf or a petal. Branches mimic the gentle curve as they arc from the tree trunk. When the wind blows, the tree doubles down into a semicircle. The grass becomes a permanent arc throughout the winter season, bent over from the cold and weight of the snow. A lake’s shore repeats the curvature, as do the rolling sagebrush hills. We see crescents everywhere.

This serene shape, the crescent moon, is a familiar presence in my life. It awakens my

Leslie Rego, “Crescent Moon,” black and white charcoal on toned laid paper.

visual acuity for shapes to come throughout Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club the day. It is a gentle reminder that portions award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine of the whole are just as beautiful as the whole. County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com

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TURKEY TIPS

It is not recommended to rinse your turkey, as it can spread harmful bacteria in your kitchen due to the splatte If you choose to rinse, clean your sink and the surrounding countertop with cleanser and sanitizer. Remember remove the bag of giblets before cooking.

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Thawing Time in Refrigerator before Size of Turkey Approximately 30 minutes per (40F) Approximately 24 hours per Storing leftovers. De-bone turkey and refrigerate all leftovers in shallow containers pound (whole turkey) 5 pounds (whole turkey) within two hours of cooking. Use leftover turkey and stuffing within three to four Change water every half hour days, gravy within one to two days, or freeze food in dated containers. For best quality, 8-12 pounds 2-3 days 4-6 hours use frozen stuffing, turkey or gravy within four months. Thoroughly reheat refriger12-16 pounds 3-4 days 6-8 hours ated or frozen leftovers to a temperature of 165°F. Bones can be refrigerated or frozen 16-20 pounds 4-5 days 8-10 hours and used to make broth for soup.

20-24 pounds 5-6 days 10-12 hours It is not recommended to rinse your turkey, as it can spread harmful bacteria in your kitchen due to the splatter. If you choose to rinse, clean your sink and the surrounding countertop with cleanser and sanitizer. Remember to remove the bag of giblets before cooking.

Roast! Place your turkey in a shallow roasting pan. Add one inch of water to the pan and cover with aluminum foil. Roast in 325°F oven. Add more water if needed while cooking.

Kali Gardiner, RDN, LD, is the Northern District Eat Smart Idaho program coordinator. Kali oversees day-to-day operations, including monitoring program delivery and data collection compliance, supervision and training of Eat Smart Idaho staff, as well as assisting in building and enriching partnerships with agencies. Kali received her B.S. in Food & Nutrition: Dietetics from the University of Idaho, and is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She has been with the University of Idaho since 1997. Area counties in the Northern District include: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Clearwater, Idaho, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Shoshone. For more information visit It is not recommended to rinse your turkey, as it can spread harmful bacteria in your kitchen due to the splatter. uidaho.edu/extension/our-people/f-h/kali-gardiner.

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The animal flashing through the thick brush and into my peripheral vision turned out to be a mountain lion (Puma concolor) and its body, stretched out longer than my own and taking 10-meter bounds with the kind of grace that no other animal has yet figured out, cut across the space in front of me. Less than50 meters away, I watched the turning of shoulder muscle under fur. And then, it was gone.

What most of us in this region call a mountain lion actually has a wide variety of names, all of which refer to the same species. Puma, cougar, catamount and panther are all names used by different people to describe the same animal, which has an enormous range from Canada down into the Andes of South America (these cats are broken, to some geographic degree, into subspecies, but are still genetically similar enough across the Americas to be considered one species throughout).

For a creature that has survived in remarkably high numbers despite so much persecution (particularly in the early 1900s), and so much habitat loss, these cats are testament to their stealth and reclusiveness. On the other notoriously hard to spot. There are people who walk the hand, the fact that they have been documented, as recentmountains and creeks of this Valley for years without ly as last week, within the city limits of places like San seeing one, although we occasionally have noteworthy Francisco and Los Angeles, is testament to their adapt(and newsworthy) encounters with them right in our ability and flexibility. Precisely how or why they move backyards: in January of 2015, a mountain lion was through their spaces is largely a mystery. seen attacking a dog in Hailey; in December of 2016 a The core requirement of studying the ecology of any mountain lion that had apparently attacked two dogs was species is that we observe it—the more we can watch a captured and relocated from Gimlet to the hills south of species, the more we will understand it. In the case of Twin Falls; and, this past January, a mountain lion was Puma concolor, there is much we don’t know. The mounseen on private property near Bellevue and soon shot. tain lion remains a reminder of the mystery still moving But, mostly, they move undetected through this Val- through our ecosystems and places, lest we are tempted ley. The fact that we know they exist in relatively strong to think we have these things all figured out. density in this area, but that we hardly ever see them, is Photos accessed via Wikimedia Commons

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Nourishing Brain & Body Go Hand In Hand

community of people who care about education, health, and locally sourced foods gathered at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden to celebrate Syringa Mountain School at the Fall Garden Party last Saturday. The evening was a gentle reminder to all that attended that nourishing the brain and body go hand and hand, while also raising funds for Blaine County’s only K-6 public charter school.

Nourishing not only children’s brains with education but also healthy, locally sourced foods was the theme of the evening. Integrative nutritionist and Syringa parent Jamie Truppi orchestrated a complex menu creation that adhered to Syringa’s essence and the Farm and Garden theme. Hors d’oeuvres were created by Rasberrys Catering and Bistro, and were based upon food grown at Syringa’s garden and donated by local farms. Farm and Garden teacher Miles Teitge pioneered efforts at the school with about half of Syringa’s students, as well as other teachers and parent volunteers.

Some of the delicious creations included pasture-raised slow roast with onion marmalade on kindergarten crostini, micro-green pesto hummus with baked Idaho Famous Potato chips, and reduced apple cider donuts.

Guests reveled in the hors d’oeuvres and the craft cocktail—Warfield gin and local

ginger brew; deliberated over silent auction bids; and seeded their donations in the handmade “Gift Garden,” a replica of Syringa’s outdoor garden and play space. School director Nigel Whittington spoke about how the power of play fosters children with great interpersonal skills, a love of learning, and a connection with their own life’s path. He encouraged everyone to visualize the profound effects of child-focused education on individuals and on the greater world.

Under the warm lights in the atrium, select Syringa students and alumni performed song and orchestra. Revered guest speaker Julie Cajune followed with an academic speech about reciprocity, the act of returning one positive action with another.

All efforts of this intimate, inspiring evening helped raise nearly $20,000 toward Syringa’s 2017/2018 operating budget. Thank you to all of our teachers, staff, students, volunteers, guests and donors for making this event a success.

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tHanksgiving eve interFaitH serviCe Wednesday, november 22, 2017 6:00 Pm Hosting FaitH Communities Emmanuel Episcopal Church Light on the Mountains Center for Spiritual Living Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood St. Thomas Episcopal Church Wood River Inclusive Catholic Community Wood River Jewish Community

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Location: Light on the Mountains 12446 State Highway 75, just north of Gimlet Rd. A collection will be made to support the Interfaith Relief Fund which gives one-time donations to residents of the Wood River Valley who are in acute need.

Please also bring nonperishable food for donations to the Hunger Coalition.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with the family at the Sun Valley Gallery Association après-ski Giving Walk on Friday, Nov. 24. Artwork courtesy of Wood River Fine Arts

THANKSGIVING ROUNDUP

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Served with Salad, California roll, and Garlic Rice Lunch: 11am-3pm Monday-Friday Dinner: 3-10pm 7 Days a Week NOW OPEN AT 310 MAIN STREET IN HAILEY Hailey: (208) 928-7111

NEWS IN BRIEF Youth Basketball Registration To Begin Monday

Registration for the Blaine County Recreation District Youth Basketball League will open on Monday, Nov. 27. Open to all boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade, the popular program emphasizes skill development, sportsmanship and fun.

The season will begin Wednesday, Jan. 17 for the seventh- and eighth-grade program; Monday, Jan. 22 for the third-through-sixth-grade programs; Monday, Jan. 29 for the first- and second-grade programs; and Tuesday, Jan. 30 for the kindergarten program.

Volunteer coaches are vital to this program. Registration fee is waived for coaches’ children. Those interested in coaching should contact the BCRD for more information prior to registering a child.

Online registration fees are $50 for kindergarten and $60 for grades 1-8. Early registration is encouraged in order to form teams and prepare schedules. A $15 late fee will be added for registrations between Jan. 7-12. For full program information, visit bcrd.org or call (208) 578-2273.

Correction: The sculpture “LOVE” pictured in the “Student Spotlight” on Wednesday, Oct. 25, was misidentified. This famous sculpture, widely exhibited, is by artist Robert Indiana. As well, Indiana’s “LOVE” print, first created for the Museum of Modern Art’s Christmas card in 1965, was the basis for the widely distributed 1973 United States Postal Service “LOVE” stamp.

Hearty, festive & local events

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ver the Thanksgiving weekend, the Wood River Valley will host abundant events including opening day on Bald Mountain, the Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run and Walk, the Sun Valley Gallery Association Giving Walk, local music and Drag Queens at the Limelight Hotel.

Both Baldy, on the River Run side, and Dollar Mountain will open on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23. To find out about daily conditions and open trails, visit sunvalley.com/mountain-snow-report. DJN8 will perform at River Run Lodge in Ketchum from 1–4 p.m. on opening day. Give thanks, and rock out with the community.

Dylan Jacobsen will play from 2:30–5 p.m. Friday at River Run Lodge. Pianists Joe Fos and Alan Pennay will play from 7–10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, respectively, at the Duchin Lounge in Sun Valley.

The classic film “Sun Valley Serenade” will be shown from 2:30–4 p.m. Friday at the Sun Valley Opera House.

One of the best Thanksgiving traditions in the Valley is the annual Turkey Trot in Hailey. The 5K fun run and walk will celebrate its 14th year on Thanksgiving Day. The late-morning event is extremely popular. Nearly 600 folks are expected to enjoy trotting along the Big Wood River and through the Draper Wood River Preserve. Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register online at haileyidaho.com or in person at The Chamber in Hailey. The event will start at 10 a.m. at Sturdevants on West Carbonate Street in Hailey.

The Sun Valley Gallery Association will get in the spirit of giving with an après-ski Giving Walk. This special Gallery Walk will be held from 5–8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, throughout Ketchum.

The Giving Walk will offer

Sun Valley will celebrate its 82nd winter season on Thursday, with Opening Day on Bald Mountain. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Company

a unique opportunity to engage with world-class visual art while supporting local nonprofit organizations that make a vital difference to the Wood River Valley.

Enjoy a glass of wine or bubbly while perusing the galleries’ new exhibitions. To learn more about the Sun Valley Gallery Association, their member galleries and this event, visit svgalleries.org.

Local favorites Old Death Whisper will rock the Hot Water Inn in Ketchum at 8:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 24 with special guests. Old Death Whisper offers a danceable cocktail of dirty Western roots music and country-tinged parlor tunes.

The band loves good old country and folk music of early America. Sea shanties, spaghetti Westerns, railroad songs, road movies, pulp, noir, punk, and rock and roll are among some of their influences. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and the show

will start around 9:30 p.m. Head to olddeathwhisper.com to find out more about the band.

Hosted by Spyke Naugahyde, dive into “Drag Queen Bingo” at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25.

“This isn’t your grandma’s bingo” is the event’s tagline.

“We push the envelope with bingo and it’s not for the faint of heart,” said co-producer Justin Buckles. “Spyke is a brilliant host and she’s full of one-liners and fun.”

This event is 21+ only and the mimosas and bloody Marys will be flowing. Tickets are $10 and include a game pack of five games. Each additional game pack will be $2.

Then, later on Saturday, “Charley’s Angels Drag Show” will play two shows at the Limelight, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

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6-7PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. Find Ketchum Community Dinners on Facebook for more information and weekly menu updates.

‘DROP EVERYTHING’

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22

7-9:30PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY Matchstick Productions is proud to introduce the funniest, most action-packed ski movie of 2017: “Drop Everything,” presented by Under Armour. Following an artful, narrative-driven 2016 film release, the team at Matchstick took a decidedly more lighthearted approach that returns the focus to the featured athletes and world-class action.

“Drop Everything” features the world’s preeminent freeskiers along with quick-hitting comedy, stunning locations, a potent soundtrack, and stellar cinematography.

This new ski flick is an unexpected, fun-filled adventure through the world of freeskiing. Join Matchstick Productions for the ride along with Mark Abma, Markus Eder, Eric Hjorleifson, Michelle Parker, Sammy Carlson, Cody Townsend, Elyse Saugstad, Tanner Rainville, Chris Rubens, Aaron Blunck, Sander Hadley, Connery Lundin and more. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of show. Visit sunvalley.ticketfly.com.

SOFA KING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 22 9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE Party with the locals at the Silver Dollar Saloon’s pre-Thanksgiving music event. Two Gun Rig will open for Sofa King on this special Wednesday night concert.

THANKSGIVING EVENTS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 VARIOUS TIMES / VARIOUS LOCATIONS Be sure to check out our featured Thanksgiving events in the Calendar Section’s Thanksgiving Roundup on page 14.

THANKSGIVING AT THE SAWTOOTH CLUB THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 2-7PM / SAWTOOTH CLUB / KETCHUM The Sawtooth Club will be open from 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, serving a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Reservations can be made at (208) 726-5233.

SUN VALLEY THANKSGIVING BUFFET THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 2-8PM / LIMELIGHT ROOM / SUN VALLEY Enjoy a buffet Sun Valley style with all the traditional Thanksgiving fixings with turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, salads and desserts. Tickets for adults are $75 with advanced purchase and $95 at the door plus taxes. Children 12 and under are $45 with advanced purchase and $60 at the door plus taxes. Prices do not include alcohol. Tickets may be purchased online at sunvalley.com or at the Sun Valley Guest Information Center.

For reservations call (208) 622-2135.

GIVING WALK THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 4-6PM / VARIOUS LOCATIONS / KETCHUM Gallery visitors are invited to bring nonperishable food items to any Sun Valley Gallery Association gallery to give to The Hunger Coalition. Stop by the galleries for an early evening gathering to see new exhibitions and support a great local nonprofit.

Zach Olenick. Photo courtesy of Michael Olenick

ZACH OLENICK

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

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ach Olenick, a senior at Wood River High School who lives in Hailey, spent his junior year abroad, studying as an exchange student with American Field Services in the southern part of Russia.

After graduation, Olenick intends on meeting with military recruiters in order to join the National Guard while attending college.

He enjoys anything related to history.

“History is a mirror for mankind to remind ourselves of the mistakes and successes that have happened,” Olenick said. “History tends to repeat itself; if we are ignorant of the past, we will be ignorant of the future.”

“I would like to be a history teacher as a way of serving the land that I love,” Olenick continued. “Teachers improve this country, guiding future politicians, presidents and others to better our society.”

Olenick participates in track as a hurdler, which helps him “focus on tackling a tough challenge, trying to improve my mind and body, and knowing my own interests and abilities,” he said.

Among his extracurricular activities, Olenick volunteers occasionally with Company of Fools.

His time in Russia “changed my outlook about the world and, while I was more aware of other cultures around me in my home there near the border of Armenia and Georgia, I

found myself more patriotic and satisfied with my own homeland,” he said.

“As I lived with a poor family still suffering the aftereffects of the Soviet Union, I now understand more fully the economic privileges we have in America.”

Other differences, such as language and behavior unfamiliar to the healthy lives he grew up seeing, were evident but manageable.

“I’m determined, and often surprise my friends and family with my choices,” he said.

To that end, Olenick plans on becoming a traveler because he feels he can “better understand different cultures and peoples and apply my knowledge of history.”

When he was in Russia, Olenick was dismayed by the amount of smoking, even among his classmates, that he witnessed, and the excessive drinking countrywide.

“Also, occasionally people burned the American flag and used offensive names for our leaders, but the friends that knew me were happy I was there and treated me like a son or brother,” he said.

“People told me I was not my government and even related more to me because my last name sounded Russian.

“I wish everyone could seek to broaden their world views this way,” Olenick said. “It requires discipline and effort, but it is worth it. I gained different perspectives about that country and the world.” tws

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Los exámenes médicos anuales ofrecen la oportunidad de enfocarse en cómo prevenir enfermedades y fomentar la buena salud. También proveen una base para desarrollar la relación entre el médico y el paciente. Los médicos usan estos exámenes preventivos para evaluar el funcionamiento del cuerpo. Un examen preventivo promedio puede incluir, pero no está limitado a lo siguiente: • Exámen comprensivo específico considerando edad, género y factores de riesgo • Monitoreo de signos vitales que usualmente incluye: presión, latidos del corazón, nivel de oxigenación y chequeo de la temperatura, talla y peso.

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antígeno prostático específico (solo hombres), panel de tiroides y análisis de orina.

• Evaluación de la piel para mantener la salud dermatológica.

• Actualización de historial médico.

• Evaluación del desarrollo, del comportamiento y/o de la salud mental.

Pruebas diferenciales adicionales pueden ser ordenadas para hombres o mujeres.

Para prevenir enfermedades crónicas el cuidado preventivo debe ser incluido en todos los aspectos de la vida incluyendo donde vive, trabaja, estudia, juega y crece. Además los exámenes preventivos anuales son beneficiosos para contestar preguntas que pacientes puedan tener acerca de su salud y su estilo de vida y a la vez ayudarlos a elegir una opción saludable. Cuando saque una cita para un examen preventivo usted está tomando una decisión importante para hacerse responsable de su salud y calidad de vida. ¿No tiene médico? Llame al Center for Community Health (Centro de Salud de la Comunidad) al (208) 727-8733 para ayudarlo a encontrar al médico apropiado para usted.

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Idaho Power recently completed work on the last phase of its King to Wood River 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line rebuild utilizing new steel structures and larger wire.

The 59-mile-long line runs from the King Substation in Hagerman to the Wood River Substation just north of Hailey.

“This line is the older one of only two transmission lines that serve the Wood River Valley; the other is the Midpoint to Wood River 138-kV line,” Tom Barber, engineering and construction project manager, said. “That means if one loses power or needs to be turned off for a scheduled maintenance outage, the other would be the sole source to serve customers. In peak electric load conditions, the King to Wood River line could not handle serving all the customers in the Wood River Valley by itself.

“Another benefit of the rebuild is that the new steel poles are not susceptible to fire, so there will be no need for our crews to cause ground and habitat disturbance rebuilding downed structures,” Barber continued.

The King to Wood River project originated as part of the Wood River Electric Plan created by a local community advisory committee in 2007.

Find more information about ongoing Idaho Power reliability efforts at idahopower.com/projects.

NOVEMEBER 22 - 28, 2017

EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ‘SUN VALLEY SERENADE’ FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 2:30-4PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY Catch a free screening of the winter classic “Sun Valley Serenade” at the Sun Valley Opera House. All tickets are free, and the show will begin promptly at 2:30 p.m.

LIVE APRÈS-SKI MUSIC THURS NOV 24 & FRI NOV 25 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN LODGE / KETCHUM Join DJN8 on Thursday, and Dylan Jacobsen on Friday, for live après-ski music.

JOE FOS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Enjoy live jazz piano by Joe Fos at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

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9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE Enjoy live music this and every Friday night at the Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue. This week, groove to tunes by The Kim Stocking Band.

‘GEAR, GRIT & GOOD ATTITUDES’ SATURDAY NOVEMBER 25 5-9PM / MESH GALLERY / KETCHUM For one night only, MESH will transform the gallery space into six exhibitions to showcase its backcountry photos. Traversing the Sawtooth Mountain range, encompassing 350 miles of trail dotted with over 400 lakes surrounded by countless jagged peaks, photographer Jeff Lubeck’s dedication to the shot is unparalleled.

Hosted by gallery owners Jeff and Kyle Lubeck, along with Sawtooth Mountain Guides Chris and Sarah Lundy, those in attendance will be treated to behind-the-scenes adventure tales. Hear about the logistics, gear, perseverance and good attitude it takes to get majestic images in remote-photo-shoot locations. See first-hand the gear used on the expeditions, from backpacks and custom camera bags to tents and rafts.

The exhibition will feature multiple images of various sizes along with maps of the MESH Gallery photo shoot tours in the Sawtooth Mountains, including a winter traverse of the Sawtooths, skiing the Goat Creek drainage in winter, a 21-lake tour and more. Enjoy images taken of Warbonnet Peak, Thompson Peak, Lake Kathryn, the last sunset of winter, and the first sunrise of spring. MESH Gallery is located at 420 4th St. E. in Ketchum. Call (208) 309-3200 or visit meshart.net.

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11AM, 7PM & 9:30PM / LIMELIGHT HOTEL / KETCHUM The Drag Troupe Charley’s Angels will appear for a full day of drag adventures hosted by Spyke Naugahyde. Drag Bingo will run from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Both drag shows will be completely different and are 21+. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the first show at 7 p.m., and at 9 p.m. for the second show. Tickets are $15 advance and $20 at the door. Purchase tickets at justinbucklesproductions.com.

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Chess Club Changes Name And Location

Formerly known as the Blaine County School District Chess Club, the Wood River Chess Club is now a community club, allowing all ages to participate.

The club meets every Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Natural Grocers in Hailey.

“Our new hosts are quite enthusiastic and supportive, and we love our new venue,” Adam Porth, club advisor, said. “We are nonprofit and have less bureaucracy now, which makes it easier to host events.”

WRCC members regularly compete against other schools and clubs with players of all ages.

“All skills and abilities are welcome for open play and instruction at our events,” Porth said. “It’s my hope that more people will participate. Our tournament last week attracted only six players, but it was still fun, with River Shepard, 8, winning a turkey during the annual tournament, the Turkey Shoot.”

For more information, email woodriverchessclub@gmail.com.

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8:30PM / HOT WATER INN / WARM SPRINGS Enjoy live music at the Hot Water Inn at the base of Bald Mountain. This week, groove to tunes generated by a popular regional band, Old Death Whisper, with special guests.

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VARIOUS TIMES / CAREY LDS CHURCH The Carey LDS Church will present a display of about 100 nativities from around the world with live music, light refreshments, a children’s play area and a free gift.

Everyone is welcome. The church will be open from 3-9 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 1, and 1-8 p.m. on Dec. 2. The Carey LDS Church is located at 20494 N. Main St., in Carey. Call (208) 721-0043 for more information.

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The play moves in and out of reality, wrestling with unresolved loss, the nature of true friendship and finding selfworth when you are steeped in despair, mired in guilt, wildly out of control and addicted to “love” for all the wrong reasons. Set in Moscow, Idaho, this piece will leave audiences deep in thought, laughing and crying. “Dido of Idaho” is suitable for ages 17+ due to language, heavy themes and violence. Tickets are available at spotsunvalley.com.

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NOVEMEBER 22 - 28, 2017

NEWS IN BRIEF Downtown Parking Lots To Open

Be A Blaine County “Educator For A Day” The Blaine County School District invites interested community members to become an “Educator for a Day,” Friday, Dec. 1.

This event presents an opportunity to find out what it’s like to be a teacher, principal, or support professional, while being guided by a host educator. As the “guest educator,” participants will perform duties such as teaching class, lunch and hall duty, and supervising recess. The day will begin when the first bell rings, and end after lunch.

To join teachers in Blaine County for a day, contact Heather Crocker at (208) 5785005 or visit blaineschools.org for more information.

The City of Ketchum has converted two off-street parking lots to paid parking.

This includes the Washington Avenue lot that was refurbished and expanded to better accommodate residents, visitors and employees downtown.

The expansion increased capacity from 26 spaces to 65, including three handicapped stalls. With the recent opening of the Limelight Hotel across the street, and construction underway on a new theatre and hotel within two blocks, the new lot will offer additional convenience to patrons and businesses in the area.

The project is built on land the city rents from the Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency. The agency contributed $75,000 for land improvements and capital costs of the expansion. City officials began enforcement of paid parking on Monday.

The city also turned 26 spaces on a separate off-street lot located at Sixth Street and Leadville Avenue to paid parking. Doing so is expected to create more parking opportunities for customers of nearby shops and businesses, including the renovated hotel plaza across the street.

Both lots have been equipped with electronic payment systems. The new meters are touch screen, accept credit/debit cards and contactless payments, but cannot accept cash or coins. Payment can also be made using two mobile apps: CallToPark, which is a Web-based application, or WayToPark, which can be downloaded to mobile devices from Apple or Google accounts.

Rates for both lots are $1.50 per hour, with a one-hour minimum and 24-hour maximum time. On a trial basis, Ketchum will allow overnight parking at the Washington Avenue lot this winter.

Sawtooth Society Engaged Volunteers

The Sawtooth Society’s volunteer stewardship program conducted 31 maintenance and construction projects, with 277 volunteers providing over 2,900 hours of labor this past summer on key projects within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

As a part of the Society’s Austin Kraal Memorial Volunteer Program, volunteer groups often included urban and at-risk youth to assist with projects on the ground, building self-esteem and an understanding of nature, while trading technology for the traditional tools necessary in wilderness areas.

Other groups that participated in trail maintenance, highway and campsite cleanup and log-fence construction for sensitive areas included The College of Idaho, the Limelight Hotel Ketchum, Boise Young Professionals members, Cherry Gulch School, Sawtooth Brewery, blueFire Wilderness Therapy, Flourish Foundation and The Sage School.

Volunteers used crosscut saws, axes, pruners and shovels to safely clear trails and improve drainage while practicing Leave No Trace hiking and camping principles. It was the first summer the Society led backpacking trail maintenance trips.

“As federal budgets continue to be reduced and stretched among many priorities, volunteers are essential to accomplish critical work, including maintaining trails and recreational facilities,” said Kirk Flannigan, Sawtooth NRA area ranger.

For more information about the Sawtooth Society’s volunteer program, suggest a 2018 project or volunteer as an individual or connect an organization with the program, contact stewardship coordinator Greg Travelstead at greg@sawtoothsociety.org.

Valley Of Peace Lutheran Church Hires New Outreach Director

Hailey resident Joel Ripke recently joined the ministry team at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church as director of Youth and Outreach.

“Our congregation needs to reach out to children and young families,” said Pastor Jerry Reinke. “The church’s mission is to reach the whole world with the Gospel of Christ. We intend to start here in our own community.”

Ripke comes to Valley of Peace with several years of experience in youth and camp ministry, most recently with Trinity Lutheran Church in Memphis, Tenn.

He also worked at several summer camps, including Camp Perkins, Luther Haven Ministries in Coeur d’Alene, and Lutheran Valley Retreat in Woodland Park, Colo. He attended Concordia University in Nebraska.

Ripke sees his future in ministry. His strategy at Valley of Peace will be to reach out to existing church families and to involve youth in activities, such as service projects, in addition to Sunday worship.

A native of Layfayette, Ind., Ripke is married to Nicole Ripke, program director at Camp Perkins.

For more information, contact Reinke at (208) 221-4114.

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The students and staff of the Wood River Middle School would like to thank all those who helped to make this year’s book fair a wonderful success including Idaho Book Fairs, the Papoose Club, our many parent volunteers, and all those who supported us by visiting the library during the book fair and purchasing books. Not only did you help us raise money and purchase books for the school library, but you helped expand the classroom libraries of many of our teachers.

What a generous community you are! Again, thank you.

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