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FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Leslie Rego Natural Elegance TexTile - PainT - STiTch - arTwork Show dates: Through February 27, 2016

Come Join Us For gallery walk Friday, Feb. 12th from 5:00-7:30pm.

Part of Leslie Rego’s “Natural Elegance” show at Gary Lipton’s Fine Art Gallery.

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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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Leslie Rego, “Four Seasons,” detail, Sun Valley Lodge, Silk Tapestry

My work reflects the passing of time in Nature. I particularly love the transitions between the seasons finding them to be metaphors for our own lives. I start with white silk fabric and through many dye techniques and surface manipulations create my pieces.

For a studio tour please email Leslie@LeslieRego.com

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T H E W E E K LY S U N • F E B R U A R Y 10, 2016

NEWS INVESTIGATIVE

City of Ketchum CITY HALL TOURS Want to know why a new City Hall is on the Tuesday, Feb. 16 agenda? Join Police Chief Dave Kassner and Fire Capt.

Tom McLean for a tour at 480 East Ave. North. To attend, email participate@ketchumidaho.org or call 726-7803.

UPCOMING TOURS Wed. • Feb. 10 • noon Thurs. • Feb. 11 • 4:00 Wed. • Feb. 17 • 5:00 Thurs. • Feb. 18 • noon

FAQs Q. How long have new police, fire and city hall facilities been evaluated?

A. The city determined there was a need for new facilities in 2001. Studies were prepared in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2016. All concluded that the existing 1974 building is substandard and becoming structurally unsafe for police, fire and city administrative functions. In the FY2014/15 budget, the Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency provided the city funding to conduct a new space study. Since 2001, the conditions have worsened and the cost has nearly doubled.

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The Idaho Water Resource Board has awarded grants to the City of Hailey and a coalition in Elkhorn to demonstrate water savings.

GRANTS AWARDED FOR LANDSCAPING WATER CONSERVATION Water Board provides funds for Hailey and Elkhorn projects

Public Meetings CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday • Feb. 16 • 5:30 pm • City Hall New police, fire and city hall facilities bond measure and payment scenarios will be discussed, along with a proposed in-lieu housing fee increase.

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • Feb. 22 • 5:30 pm • City Hall

Keep Up With City News Visit ketchumidaho.org to sign up for email notifications, the City eNewsletter and to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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AT&T REPORTS PHONE SERVICE RESTORED

AT&T reported Monday evening that wireless telephone service in the area has now been restored. According to Boise Weekly, service, affecting mostly outgoing calls from AT&T customers, was repaired “mid-evening Monday.”

Boise Weekly reported further that AT&T officials blamed “regional routing issues” for the problem. Reports of service disruption Monday afternoon and into the evening came from southern and eastern Idaho and from western Wyoming.

AT&T customers in the Wood River Valley reported inconsistent telephone service with text messages and incoming calls going through and outgoing calls not going through.

WARM SPRINGS ROAD REOPENED FOLLOWING AVALANCHES

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office reported shortly after 12 p.m. on Tuesday that Warm Springs Road west of Ketchum had been reopened following its closure Monday afternoon from two avalanches.

Reopening of the road followed clearing of snow and debris

by Blaine County Road and Bridge crews. The blockages occurred along Warm Springs Road just west of its intersection with West Fork Road.

Announcements regarding the avalanches were made by the sheriff’s office on its website and Facebook page.

The Sawtooth Avalanche Center reported Tuesday that warm, sunny temperatures, which have been forecast through Thursday, will increase the possibility of avalanches on steep, rocky, sunny slopes. The avalanche danger was listed as moderate.

The sheriff’s office further advised that the week’s warmer temperatures also increase the risk of stream flooding, and residents of the area were advised to remain alert for both potential dangers.

LEGISLATORS TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS

Legislators representing District 26, Sen. Michelle Stennett, Rep. Donna Pence and Rep. Steve Miller, will hold a series of town hall meetings this week, with stops scheduled in Ketchum and Bellevue.

The Ketchum meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, at Ketchum City Hall. The Bellevue meeting is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Bellevue General Store.

In the Magic Valley, meetings were scheduled for later Saturday, with sessions starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Shoshone Community Center, at 12 p.m. at Zeppes Pizza in Gooding, at 2 p.m. at Wendell City Hall and at 4 p.m. at Hagerman City Hall.

“We encourage residents of District 26 to attend one of these meetings to hear from their representatives in the Statehouse about the 2016 legislative session, ask questions or raise concerns on issues of interest to them,” the legislators stated in a press release.

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he Idaho Water Resource Board has awarded grants to the City of Hailey and a coalition in Elkhorn to demonstrate water conservation in landscaping projects.

The City of Hailey was awarded $18,000 and the Elkhorn coalition $12,212. The Elkhorn coalition consists of the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, the Sun Valley Elkhorn Association and the Sun Valley Water and Sewer District.

Both grants require recipients to match funds by two to one for the projects.

The Hailey grant will be used for rebates of up to $2,000 to landowners for removing and replacing landscaping with materials requiring little or no water.

The Elkhorn grant will be used for a pilot project to demonstrate “smart water” systems for saving water in landscaping at the Harker Center on Morning Star Road in Elkhorn.

The two grants are the first awarded by the Idaho Water Resource Board from a $200,000 allocation to be used statewide for programs intended to conserve groundwater. Award of the grants was announced in late January.

“These proposals were very complete, and they’re an excellent kickoff to this grant program,” Water Resource Board member Jeff Raybould, of St. Anthony, stated in a press release.

Hailey project The Hailey project is intended to demonstrate water savings in landscaping, which currently accounts for about 70 percent of the water consumption in the city.

With the grant and its matching funding, the city will provide a minimum of 20 rebates of up to $2,000 each to landowners who replace lawns and other landscaping areas with materials requiring little or no water consumption, including drought-tolerant plants and xeriscaping. The overall goal of the program is to demonstrate irrigation water savings.

Rebates on water bills will be provided for up to half of the total cost landowners spend on landscaping replacement. Interested landowners need an approved application from the city to qualify for a rebate.

Elkhorn project The Elkhorn project is a pilot program intended to show that up to 600,000 gallons of water per year can be saved at the Harker Center with the use of “smart water” technology, which relies on control systems to deliver just enough water to keep plants healthy and to reduce waste through runoff or pooling.

Project consultant John Balint, who helped design the system, described the project as “increasing the distribution uniformity of irrigation systems through proper head spacing and

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“We are very excited about the potential for this pilot project,” Chuck Williamson, general manager for the Sun Valley Elkhorn Association, stated in a press release. “If implemented by all of the 1,630 homeowners within the 13 subdivisions and 24 condominium or townhome associations of SVEA, we could save over 70 million gallons of landscape irrigation water per year.”

Pat McMahon, general manager of the Sun Valley Water and Sewer District, said the project “fits well with our conservation goals.”

Aimee Christensen, executive director of the Sun Valley Institute for Resilience, said the project is in line with the institute’s goal to “protect and enhance” the “area’s ability to bounce back from harm, whether from wildfires, poor snowfall of global economic conditions.”

“In our high-desert ecosystem, water is a valuable and scarce resource, and inefficient water use threatens the availability of groundwater in Blaine County and beyond,” Christensen said. “The use of smart water irrigation systems is one way our community can increase our resilience to the drought conditions we have seen and are likely to continue to see.” tws 106 S. Main, Hailey 208.788.0848 janesartifacts@cox.net www.iteminfo.com

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“Needle Lace,” by Leslie Rego, silk tapestry with dye, paint and thread embroidery, 42” x 30”, 2015. Viewable at Lipton Fine Arts in Ketchum. The gallery will be open during Gallery Walk on Friday, Feb. 12, from 5-7 p.m.

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ward-winning and nationally recognized fiber artist Leslie Rego is currently presenting an exhibition titled “Natural Elegance” at Lipton Fine Arts in Ketchum. The show will be on exhibit through Feb. 27 and will be open during Gallery Walk in Ketchum on Friday, Feb. 12, from 5-7 p.m.

“The talent and creative ingenuity that Leslie presents in her fiber art is mesmerizing,” said Lipton Fine Arts owner Gary Lipton. “Leslie’s art conveys a passion for nature as much as it does for her creative process, which is a gift and talent only Leslie can do.”

“Natural Elegance” includes new works and is accompanied by botanical sketches, which Rego has created to illustrate her process and inspiration for this show. Rego’s award-winning fiber art has been juried into numerous national and international exhibitions. In addition, her works are part of private collections across the nation and have been featured in numerous publications locally, regionally and internationally. Rego has also contributed to several quilting publications and given presentations on her process throughout the West as well as at her alma mater, Oberlin College, in Ohio.

What separates Rego from many artists is her multifaceted process to create her designs and art as well as her gifted mechanical skills. She is influenced by her surroundings, from the Sawtooth National Forest to Guatemala. While living with her family in Antigua, Guatemala,

with her family, Rego noticed and studied the joyful and unusual color combinations used in the Mayan-Indian weavings. She believes her time in Guatemala gave her a fearless approach to color. These unconventional color combinations are very apparent in “Natural Elegance.”

“Nature’s most beautiful moments are in constant flux,” said Rego. “I find the muted browns of late autumn to be lovely and rich and the very last faded blooms of the flowers in summer to be gentle and tender.”

In Rego’s latest works, color and texture work off one another to create a multitude of patterns.

These patterns, integrated with light and shadow, create layers of depth. Machine and hand embroidery applied to the surface of her pieces add additional depth while also serving as focal points within the compositions.

Rego dyes all her textiles using a variety of methods including soy-wax resist, low-immersion dye baths, over-dyeing, screen printing and painting with textile paints. All of her work begins with white fabric and through many layers of surface design become her finished pieces.

“I use line and shape in my work to create a balanced composition,” Rego said. “I’m constantly adjusting the design to maintain an equilibrium between harmony and chaos.”

Lipton Fine Arts is located at 411 N. Leadville Ave. in Ketchum (next to the Coffee Grinder). For more information, call Gary Lipton at 248.561-5120 or visit liptonfinearts.com.

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The Blaine County School District had a high school graduation rate of 87.5 in 2015.

GRADUATION RATE IMPROVES BY 3.5 PERCENT Substance abuse listed as leading cause for non-graduation

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he high school graduation rate in the Blaine County School District in 2015 was 87.5 percent, a 3.5 percent increase over the 84 percent graduation rate for 2014.

Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes reported in a Feb. 2 memorandum to the district board of trustees that 25 students failed to graduate in 2015, compared to 32 the previous year.

Holmes listed the largest contributing factor to non-graduation as “known substance abuse issues,” affecting 16 of the non-graduating students in 2015 and 20 of the non-graduating students in 2014.

The district developed a plan for addressing substance abuse issues in early 2015 but the plan has not yet been implemented, having been criticized by several experts in juvenile drug abuse as being too punitive and not adequately addressing the causes of substance abuse.

A state graduation average for 2015 was not yet available from the Idaho State Department of Education. However, the department earlier reported that the state average for graduation was 77.3 percent for 2014. The national average for high school graduation in 2014 was listed at 81 percent by the National Center for Education Statistics.

Improving the graduation rate was named as a major priority for Holmes when she was hired as district superintendent in 2014. She reported in the Feb. 2 memorandum to the board that the importance of graduation is shown by numerous studies that

have found that “students who do not obtain a high school diploma have a much higher rate of unemployment and earn fewer wages than students who obtain a high school diploma.”

The graduation rates for 2015 and 2014 are not comparable to earlier rates because the Idaho State Department of Education adopted a new graduation rate calculation methodology that became effective for 2014.

Improving the graduation rate was named as a major priority for Holmes when she was hired as district superintendent in 2014.

Under the older system, a school district calculated its graduation rate using the number of students who started their senior year compared to the number of students who graduated.

The new methodology, referred to as an “adjusted cohort” graduation rate, considers the number of students who entered high school as ninth graders and compares that to the number who receive their diplomas. The number is adjusted throughout the four years of high school by adding the number of students who moved into a district and subtracting the number of students who moved out of a district or died.

The new methodology counts as non-graduates students who take more than four years to

graduate, students who receive a General Education Development equivalent credential, commonly known as a GED, or special education students who earn a diploma under special guidelines adapted to their abilities.

According to the Holmes Feb. 2 memorandum, of the 25 students who did not graduate in 2015, three received a GED, eight are still in school working on a diploma, one was expelled, six dropped out and one student is a participant in VOICE II, a program for special education students that extends beyond their four years in high school.

The reason for non-graduation by six of the students is listed as unknown.

On a school basis, Carey School had a graduation rate of 94.1 percent in 2015, down from 100 percent in 2014. Wood River High School had a 2015 graduation rate of 88.9 percent, up from 87 percent for the previous year.

Silver Creek High School, the district’s alternative school, had a graduation rate of 58.3 percent in 2015, down from 62.1 percent in 2014.

Holmes reported in her memorandum that for 2015, 15 of the non-graduates were male and 10 were female. Further, she reported that four of the non-graduates were white and 18 were Hispanic. The race of three of the students was not listed.

Holmes does not list any reasons or provide explanations of the 3.5 percent improvement in her memorandum. She was out of the office earlier this week and not available for comment. tws

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A symposium is scheduled for Feb. 22 in Idaho Falls to address water concerns for farmland.

SYMPOSIUM SET FOR FEB. 22 TO ADDRESS WATER CRISIS

Water group wants to prevent farmland from going idle for lack of water groundwater resources.

The cost of the seminar is symposium to address a $40 if registered before Feb. 16 water crisis in Idaho is set and $60 after that. Cost includes for Feb. 22 in Idaho Falls buffet luncheon. Registration with the purpose of “preventing can be accomplished online at farmland from becoming idle” rechargeddevelopment.com / and finding “an alternative meth- symposium/ or by telephone at od to meet water needs.”

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The Executive Summary has been completed for a Blaine County Community Food Assessment.

STUDY FINDS 14.1 PERCENT OF COUNTY INSECURE ABOUT FOOD Hunger Coalition assesses food access systems in Wood River Valley

BY MARIA PREKEGES

A study completed by the The Hunger Coalition determined in 2015 that 14.1 percent of the population in Blaine County was “insecure” about food, while another 5 percent was found to be “marginally food insecure.”

Information on food security and other food issues is available in a recently completed Executive Summary of a Blaine County Community Food Assessment compiled by The Hunger Coalition. The study also considered food production, consumption patterns and food waste and recovery. The Hunger Coalition expects that the full report will be completed for release later this month.

“The Hunger Coalition felt this study was important for two reasons: for our organization to better understand food insecurity in our communities and adapt programming accordingly, and for the collaborative potential across the food system to work with other organizations and individuals,” said Lynea Petty, community food assessment manager for The Hunger Coalition. “Food access is all about systems thinking.”

The Hunger Coalition reported in a press release that the report “provides a critical tool for community members pursuing opportunities to localize the food system: it can support grant applications, be used as baseline information to continue research, and it provides recommendations to get the ball rolling on projects.”

The report was generated by surveys and interviews from a variety of individuals and organizations in the Wood River Valley. A survey, which had more than 1,100 responses, was conducted and focus groups were held with senior citizens, mem-

bers of families in need and residents of Carey. Local farmers and county commissioners were also interviewed, as were people involved in waste collection and food waste recovery operations.

Key findings of the study include: • Food production—farmers and ranchers are interested in growing food that can be sold in Blaine County markets. The majority of agricultural products currently travel outside of the county immediately after harvest to commodity markets.

• Food consumption—affordable, healthy, tasty food are the highest-ranking food values, and “organic” foods were ranked lowest in value. Most people identified “local” food as foods grown and raised in southern Idaho.

• Food waste and recovery— commercial recovery options currently exist in Blaine County. A disposal service and commercial compost company are piloting a food waste recovery program together.

• Food security—the food insecurity rate for Blaine County is 14.1 percent, with a plus-orminus 2.9 percent margin of error, and an additional 5 percent of the county population is marginally food insecure. Fixed costs of living, such as rent, are relatively high, creating a household income dynamic that squeezes variable costs including food, potentially contributing to food insecurity.

Petty said the study “brought back a fair amount of surprising results, and challenged the group’s expectations. Moving forward, a steering committee is networking and identifying goals informed by this research, and sub-groups are heading up on-the-ground work to achieve those goals.”

Food Insecurity Rate By Residence (Data from The Hunger Coalition)

Proponents of a recall drive against Blaine County School District Trustee Elizabeth Corker have two months to gather almost 500 signatures in order to force a recall election.

An initiating petition with the required 20 signatures was filed by Hailey resident Darlene Dyer with the Blaine County Clerk’s Office on Jan. 25.

By Idaho law, Dyer and her supporters must obtain the signatures of 20 percent of the registered voters within the district’s Zone 5, which Corker represents, within 75 days of the filing of the initiating petition.

According to the clerk’s office, 489 signatures are needed from Zone 5 residents. Zone 5 encompasses the east Ketchum and Sun Valley areas and extends south into northeast Hailey.

Dyer claims in the petition initiating the recall drive that Corker, who voted against a new three-year contract for district Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes in January, “is unwilling to accept board majority decisions” Elizabeth Corker and has focused on “self-serving agendas instead of students’ needs and constituents’ priorities.” Dyer further claims that Corker’s “ill-chosen decisions defy the sense of school, community and pride and are causing harm to the children and community she serves.”

Corker has declined to comment on the matter.

Corker, who also serves as the school board vice chair, was appointed to the board in 2013 to replace former Zone 5 Trustee Don Nurge who resigned in June of that year. Corker was unopposed for election in 2015.

SUMMER SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES GALA BENEFIT STAR Tickets go on sale on March 17 for the Sun Valley Summer Symphony Aug. 7 gala benefit featuring Emmy and Tony award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth.

Gala prices range from $75 to $1,000. The $250, $500 and $1,000 tickets include a pre-concert cocktail reception, while the $1,000 sponsor tickets also include a post-concert dinner with an opportunity to meet Chenoweth.

Lawn tickets are available for $75, and the “big screen” video will broadcast the performance.

“Chenoweth is an amazingly talented performer,” said Summer Symphony Interim Executive Director David Hyslop. “And we want to give more people the opportunity to hear her. This is an opportunity for them to show their support for the symphony and to be part of the benefit.”

Chenoweth has appeared in several television series, including “The West Wing,” “Glee” and “Pushing Daisies,” for which she received an Emmy Award. She is best known by Broadway fans for her role as Glinda the Good Kristen Chenoweth Witch in “Wicked” and for her Tony Award-winning performance in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

Tickets to the gala benefit may be purchased online at www.svsummersymphony.org or by calling 208.622.5607. The $1,000 tickets are only available by telephone, while the lawn tickets are only available online.

The Summer Symphony will present concerts this year from July 24 through Aug. 18 at the Sun Valley Pavilion. With the exception of the gala benefit, all concerts are free.

FUNDING ACQUIRED FOR NEW ATKINSON PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT The Hemingway Playground Committee announced on Feb. 5 that it has now received adequate funding to purchase and install new playground equipment at Atkinson Park in west Ketchum. However, the committee reported that additional funding is still being sought so that the equipment can be installed on new synthetic grass.

The committee reported in a press release that the $220,000 raised thus far guarantees that the new equipment can be installed this summer. An additional $140,000, if raised by April 1, would allow the equipment to be installed on synthetic grass, replacing the wood chips now placed around equipment.

The donations included funds given by individuals, companies, municipalities and foundations and inkind and financial contributions from the Blaine County School District.

The committee reported further that the installation of synthetic grass would allow compliance with ADA requirements because the grass would provide wheelchair access to the equipment. Additionally, the synthetic grass, guaranteed to not pose health risks, would be visually pleasing, would reduce maintenance costs and would provide that children would “not have to take off their shoes to dump out the wood chips after they use the playground.”

Committee Chair Laura Gvozdas extended her “deep gratitude to the community for their support in making this vision a reality for students, park participants, community families and visitors to the area.”

To donate to the project, contact Gvozdas at hemingwayplay@gmai.com.

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Carter Corbin Carter Corbin is a local artist who paints in oil on canvas with a representational and impressionist approach. Her goal is to create meaningful and emotive works of art that speak to people.

Elizabeth Perkins Elizabeth opened Elizabeth Perkins Photography in 2010 to display her keen eye and share her passion for black and white photography. Her landscape art beautifully represents the vision she sees through the lens.

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Sue Dumke Sue spent a year in Paris photographing every day. One of the collections that came out of that year was “Hemingway’s Paris.” Upon her return, Dumke was inspired to make a photo mosaic of Hemingway (shown) from 10,000 of the images she took that year.

George Gund The images presented by George Gund are not drawn with light, but painted with the contrasts of heat and cold.

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“The theme we’re incorporating for this exhibition, along with Valentine’s Day, is the colors of spring, freshness and new beginnings,” said office manager Levie Smith.

Starting in 1986, Sheehan created the Sun Valley Sun Sculpture, carved out of ice, every December, and has continued to do so for the past 30 years. Just recently, he has left this job to dedicate himself fully to his art.

“I have enjoyed it and it has been fun, but I will no longer be working there after this season,” the artist said. “I am exhilarated and rejuvenated to be able to focus full time on my art.”

Sheehan is a metalworker and will be

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Starting in 1986, Mark Sheehan created the Sun Valley Sun Sculpture, every December, and has continued to do so for the past 30 years. Just recently, he has left this job to dedicate himself fully to his metalwork.

displaying his Venus consisting of hamm female torsos with fo artist says his heart i “I love making t only the objects I cr and jigs to make it h tant media. It isn’t a or paint. It requires to persuade it to be tiful.”

Warjone is explor ic medium using pa and gloss to create th “It’s fun to try som said. “I really love p ed to highlight beaut On display will be ries. She also hopes summer series later “I think there’s so want to explore thin are softer in color,” joy the muted colors works are ethereal an rest and your brain c Dumke is showcas tion: a fun, colorful the artist’s mind.

“Barbie I use as a getting bored or stuc “I pick her up and w ventures together an great vehicle for crea playfulness, which I of in our lives. It’s selves so seriously.”

Also on display is Monet Collection, c tion capturing.

“My process is a tation; I may have or 30 times before t perfect,” she said. “ and it’s all about th the camera.”

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ring a new photographanels, specialized paper he finished project. mething different,” she photography and I wanttiful, local nature.” e her winter nature ses to develop spring and this year. o much beauty here, I ngs from the valley that ” Warjone said. “I ens because the resulting nd restful. Your eye can can rest.” sing her Barbie Collecand playful look inside

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Caroline Woodham Caroline’s style is emotive and inspirational whether shooting HD or stills. After an art history and studio art education, she jumped straight into David Stoecklein’s boutique business helping with modeling, styling, production and editing. Caroline now owns and operates a boutique stock photo agency with a partner.

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Marybeth Flower and Joe Bauwens Marybeth Flower and Joe Bauwens, a husband and wife photography team, originally learned photography to create a coffee table book – and in the process fell in love with creating fine art photography.

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Sue Dumke, “Buddha in Paris.”

medium of choice.

“I never felt the connection with other mediums as I do with photography,” she said. “Camera lenses are tools for my perceived reality. I am always composing.”

Woodham has created several collections that are vastly different, but the Draft Horse series (to be displayed) is a tribute to the magnificent creatures gracing the gateway to Ketchum in the Reinheimer fields.

“The collection, as a whole, I think is about space, shapes and that long historical attraction to the horse,” Woodham said.

Drop into Silvercreek Art to see the work from these and other magnificent, local artists. Learn more at silvercreekart.com or by tws calling 208.720.4093.

Mark Sheehan Mark has been working with metal for the past 40 years.

He began producing forgedsteel sculptures and copper and steel wall hangings, including his “Venus” series of hammered copper bas-relief female torsos with forged-steel frames “to keep things fresh.”

Filip Vogelpohl

Judy Pittman Judy’s work brings about a moment – of expression or in time – in which life’s meaning can be wrapped up all in one glance of the eye. “Much of my art includes dog portraiture, but there are also a few paintings of familiar images from new and interesting angles,” Pittman says.

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Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation freeskier Jed Waters, 14, gets some air on Dollar Mountain on Sunday at the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association’s (USASA) ”Big Mountain West Series.” Waters placed first in the “Halfpipe, Men’s 13-15” category and plans to represent the Sun Valley Ski Team at the USASA’s “Aspen Snowmass Open” next week in Aspen, Colo.

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Hailey Chamber of Commerce representatives and award recipients pose at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Thursday at the Senior Center in Hailey. From left to right: Hailey Chamber Membership Director Jeff Bacon, City of Hailey Street Division staff member Terry Turner, Power House owners Billy and Tanya Olson, L.L. Green’s representative Mark Green, Friedman Memorial Airport Operations Chief Pete Kramer, Airport Contract and Finance Administrator Lisa Emerick, Hailey Ice President Dr. Ron Fairfax, Hailey Chamber President Richard Stahl. For more information, see “Chamber Corner” on page 16.

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LEVY ADVISORY BOARD SELECTS 2016 OFFICERS

The Blaine County Land, Water and Wildlife Program Levy Advisory Board has selected new officers for 2016. Jim Phillips is now chair, Alan Reynolds vice chair and Bruce Collier secretary.

Other members of the board are Allison Marks, Will Miller, Rob Santa, Lili Simpson and Ben Sinnamon, who served as board chair the past two years.

The advisory board, known as the LAB, is comprised of volunteer citizens who advise the Blaine County Commissioners on “projects that meet the program’s criteria and achieve optimal conservation value” for using funds from a land, water and wildlife $3.4 million property tax levy approved by Blaine County voters in 2008.

Among its accomplishments to date, the program has provided partial funding for six conservation easements totaling 3,091 acres of productive agricultural lands, critical water resources and important wildlife habit and has helped fund two environmental restoration projects.

Additional information on the program, including the application process for program funding, is available from program coordinator Clare Swanger at 208.309.0960 or c.swanger@me.com.

DISTRICT CONDUCTS ‘SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY’

The Blaine County School District is seeking parent input on “school-level performance” in a new School Climate Survey.

Blank surveys have been emailed to parents on the district distribution list or can be accessed at local schools or at the district website at www.blaineschools.org.

The survey closes on Monday, Feb. 22.

“Inspiring, engaging, educating and empowering every student requires the support of our entire community,” said district Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes.

“This survey helps us learn how parents feel about how well our schools are doing.

This feedback is important for continuously improving our schools.”

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CORRECTION

A story in the Feb. 3 edition, titled “School district prepared for security threats,” contained two errors.

First, the report of someone possibly with a weapon was made by a district employee at District Support Services, which is housed in the same building as Silver Creek High School; and the second, Wood River High School, Silver Creek High School and the Community Campus were placed in “lockdown,” while other district schools were placed in “lockout.”

A lockdown is initiated when there is a possible threat or hazard inside of a building, while a lockout is initiated when there is a possible threat or hazard outside of a building.

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arm days are upon us and the nighttime temperatures are not very low, either. This means fish will feel the changing water temperatures and you can count on the fact that they will begin to act like pre-spawning fish the moment they do. What this means to the angler is a voracious bite while the temperatures remain warm. This is not to say the fish will dig spawning beds or anything like that. The warm pre-spawn simply means the fish will begin to recognize that spring is right around the corner and they will want to put down as many calories as they can before they begin to think less about food and more about reproduction!

Nothing will change for the angler as far as flies and tactics go. Continue to use Brassies, Zebra Nymphs, Hare’s Ears, Griffith’s Gnats, Tie-Down Midges and Buggers. Continue to fish the same winter water type. Do expect a longer fishing window as well as a higher catch rate.

If you are a beginner, this is a great time of year to get out and learn. There are fewer anglers, the fish are ready to eat your fly, and you can get away with a few more mistakes. The fact that you will get so much opportunity to hook fish means you will have more opportunity to learn how to hook, fight and release fish. You can do this without worrying if you lose one because you’ll be able to hook another soon!

Warm days also make this a great time to travel to our more distant rivers, like the Big Lost around Mackay and the South Fork of the Boise closer to Mountain Home. Excellent driving conditions and clear roads are an invitation to fish out and about.

Silver Creek is an excellent place to fish on warm winter days, as well. The temperatures are supposed to remain in the low 40s during the day.

This means a little tint to the water and, therefore, excellent Streamer fishing. Fishing remains open this month downstream of Highway 20 and it is all catch and release. Access points are the highway, Silver Creek East, Silver Creek West and the Picabo bridge. Fish dark-colored Streamers if the water gets really tinted. If there is some clarity, try brighter flies like Sparkle Minnows and White Buggers.

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BY FRAN JEWELL

I LOVE TO HUG MY DOG!

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he truth of the matter is, most dogs do not enjoy being hugged, and hugging can be a reason for a dog to return the affection with a bite. This is one reason so many children are bitten by dogs every year. To a child, a dog is not much different from a stuffed toy – something to cuddle and squeeze. The reality is that dogs see children much like another dog – not a small human, like we do. When the dog is offended with a hug, the dog many times replies with a nip. Unfortunately, to a child, even a nip can have devastating results.

These are hard words to swallow, I know. First of all, we have to understand that dogs are a different species than we are. They are not furry humans. There are certain behaviors that, to them, mean entirely different things than what we think they mean.

In the dog world, when a dog puts it head over the shoulders of another dog, it is a challenge to social status. Sometimes it is innocent, as in a puppy exploring to find his place in the social ranking with other dogs. A fair dog may simply move away from the puppy. This can actually be a very healthy way for a puppy to develop a relationship with other dogs as long as the puppy

respects the response of the older dog. A dog that is a little unsure of itself may turn and nip the puppy.

With other dogs, putting their head over the neck of another dog is a direct challenge to a fight.

Another important thing to consider is the breed of the dog.

Herding dogs are very sensitive to personal space; they need more. Space sensitivity is what helps them do their intended job – herding livestock. Dogs in that group might include border collies, Australian shepherds, German shepherds, cow dogs, etc. A herding dog is far more likely to respond negatively to a hug that reaches or bends over its shoulder. Many hunting breeds have no personal space concerns and most of the time are oblivious to invading the personal space of herding dogs.

Where people are concerned, whether a dog accepts your hug or not has a lot to do with the relationship you have with the dog. I was in a pet store one day when someone from out of town came into the store with their golden retriever and the clerk ran out from behind the counter and quickly hugged the dog right over its head and shoulders. The dog in turn growled at her. The clerk was sure that the dog was growling at another loose dog in

Photo by Fran Jewell

Even with my own dogs, you can see Baewulf will tolerate, but is not COMFORTABLE with, me hugging him over his shoulder. It took me forever to get his head up; otherwise, he wanted to dip his head lower than me.

the store. As I watched, I thought to myself that it was a wonder that this dog did not bite the clerk for her lack of sensitivity to the needs of this dog, which she had no relationship with.

In general, hugging a dog is NOT something the dog understands or thinks is affection.

Once in a while a dog will tolerate hugs from someone they have a trusting relationship with.

However, if you want to show

affection to your dog, it will be much better taken if you scratch his butt instead of hugging him over the shoulders.

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

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A WINTER ‘MONDRIAN’ MAGPIE

BY LESLIE REGO

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have always found the black-and-white geometric pattern of the black-billed magpie, also known as the American magpie, to be striking. I could write about the bird’s penchant for road kill, since magpies particularly enjoy picking at maggots found in carrion.

I could focus on the fact that they steal meat from the kills of other animals. Or, I could point out how they like to land atop large mammals, such as moose or elk, and collect ticks (and if I could, in newspaper parlance, I would attach a smiley face here). Instead, I would like to focus on the magpie’s graceful movements and striking black-and-white contrasts, which I find particularly arresting in the wintertime.

The magpie is black with white shoulders and a white belly. The bird has a long black tail, which makes up a good portion of its body. The wingspan is large. When the magpie is flying, the front feathers of the spread wings reveal themselves as white edged in black.

This notable contrast is quite spectacular against the many grays and whites of winter. The bird flits in and out of the landscape, blending in with the white coloring of his body and then reappearing with the black coloring.

On a sunny, western blue-sky winter day, the lines and shapes of the black-and-white coloring form a bold pattern. There is such a vivid distinction between the outlines of the one against the other that it reminds me of a Piet Mondrian painting. Mondrian’s later works are characterized by strong fields of primary colors, separated by thick black lines and sections of white.

In his paintings, the black lines break up the space and that is exactly what I think the black of the magpie does. It breaks up the winter blue skies with a startling and crisp accent, highlighted with the addition of pure white. So, while the magpie might be a “common” bird, I believe that it has a lot of beauty to share with us.

Leslie Rego is an artist and Blaine County resident.

See her current exhibit “Natural Elegance” at Lipton Fine Arts, located at 411 N. Leadville Ave. in Ketchum (next to the Coffee Grinder). For more information, visit www.leslierego.com.

Leslie Rego, “A ‘Mondrian’ Magpie,” nib pen and brush with sumi ink, watercolor.

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BY JOELLEN COLLINS

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hristina Baker Kline, in “Orphan Train,” writes: “I’ve come to think that’s what heaven is – a place in the memory of others where our best selves live on.” This quote stirred me especially as I have seen too many good friends pass away recently. Thus, I have been thinking a lot about what my remaining time on this earth means.

Just this week, while cleaning out closets, I found an ancient tintype I decided to restore. I took it to F-Stop and, through the wonders of technology, received two copies of the image. My grandfather sits in a fancy carriage with my grandmother, who is holding her first baby, my mother. The photo brought back a flood of

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memories, all of them centered on the marvelous stories about these important figures in my life. Grandfather Johanson (who originally had stowed away on a ship sailing from Sweden to San Francisco) became the captain of a ship which traveled regularly from San Francisco Bay to the South Seas. I have verified how they met: he rescued Valborg, my Swedish grandmother, during the 1906 earthquake. This image was taken in 1907 after they were married and had their first child right away. Often, when he returned from his nine-month stints at sea, another baby had been born, creating four Johanson children. My mother used to tell me what a glamorous figure he was, taking her on the ship to meet his sailors, punishing one for letting her climb

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ut of a survey of 400 local teens, 78 percent said they know a teenager who has experienced dating violence and 69 percent said they know of a teenager who has experienced sexual assault in the Wood River Valley. Nationally, one in three teen is in an abusive relationship. This abuse can be physical, emotional or verbal.

These numbers are alarming and a big reason why The Advocates and their group of youth activists dedicate time and resources to discussions and lessons on healthy relationships, as well as talking about the signs of abuse all year long. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month and each year The Advocates’ Every Teen has a Choice teen interns, the ETCs, plan events and projects to raise awareness about this important issue. This year the ETCs are hosting an open house on Feb. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Silvercreek Art Gallery. The theme this year is "Love Shouldn't Hurt" and features art and performances by local teen artists and musicians and highlights personal relationships and how they define what is and is not love.

The ETCs spend a lot of time in classrooms talking to their peers because research shows the more information teens have and the more

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up a rope and then shimmy down, causing rope burns, and showing up unannounced at their Sunday School, stating that all of the children needed not to recite the Bible this morning; instead, he walked them all to the local ice cream parlor, where he treated them to the kind of treat we now take for granted, sharing giggles instead of proverbs.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT IT they openly talk about relationships with one another and adults, the less likely they are to end up in an abusive relationship. And preventing teens from ending up in an abusive relationship significantly reduces their chances of being in one in the future.

Statistics show that if a teenager does disclose an abusive relationship or a sexual assault, nine out of 10 times they will tell another teen. Creating the conversation in school workshops, talking with peers, and awareness campaigns are all ways the ETCs help create a community that supports and helps one another. Whether it is encouraging teens to be in respectful, equal partnerships, helping them transition away from unhealthy relationships, or simply letting their voices be heard, The Advocates’ ETC's are here for their peers.

This article was written by Every Teen has a Choice (ETC) teen interns and activists for The Advocates – a Hailey-based nonprofit whose mission is to teach people of all ages how to build and maintain healthy relationships. For more information, visit theadvocatesorg.org or call 208.788.4191.

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What a brave soul she must have been! She reminds me of Lucinda Matlock, who, in Edgar Lee Master’s “Spoon River Anthology,” utters another memorable phrase, “It takes life to love life.”

So those long-deceased may still shine in the memories of those who follow. Sometimes I wonder if that is why I write: to preserve for my family words and pictures portraying so many precious human beings. My mother died just a year before my first daughter was born. She never enjoyed their sweet intelligence, nor did they feel her generous love. But at least I can record their best and brightest sides, a kind of immortality which has nothing to do with my concept of eternity. tws

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Wood River High School junior Joseph Anderson is passionate about cars.

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oseph Anderson, a junior at Wood River High School, has an aesthetic eye for de-

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“I care about how things look and how they work,” Anderson said. “Mostly it’s mechanical things and how they function.

“I’ve been interested my whole life. My parents are architects and I think I got my eye for design from them. I can look at things and say that’s a good or a bad design.”

Anderson is considering a future in engineering or design.

But it is cars that are his real passion.

“I’ve spent my whole life working on cars and I’ve been going to car shows since I was a little kid,” he said. “I’ve also been out in the garage with my dad since I was old enough to hold a wrench.

“I think I love cars because they integrate the way they look with how they work and there is so much intricate mechanical elements to them. There is also so much aesthetic design elements; it’s like a blank slate for the team that created it.”

Anderson said his favorite vehicles are 4x4 trucks.

“Everything has to be beefier, with more articulation and more space for things,” he said.”

For the last five years Anderson’s passion project has been to restore and modify a 1951 Willys Wagon.

“I bought mine out of a farmer’s field in Oregon on Craigslist for $850,” Anderson said. “It was the body only – no interior or drive chain.

“I thought, ‘This is going to be a big project.’ There were two paths to approach the job. I could restore it to stock condition or

modify it and improve it. Since this was going to be my daily drive and I needed it to go down the highway, I chose to modify it.

“So I got the engine and the drive train from a 2001 Chevy Silverado and the seats from a Mazda mini-van,” he said.

“Hopefully, the rest will be stockish.

“When it’s done, the feeling will be hard to describe. It’s been hanging over my head so long in a good way that it will be really exciting and ecstatic to have it done.

“Hopefully, it will be done in May.” Anderson also has a car project in his Advanced Placement Physics class. The students are working on a 1996 Ford Econoline van and making it remote control, “so we can drive it into a telephone pole,” Anderson said.

“It came about during road construction when the poles were so close to the road, and then we had a personal interest in what happens when the car hits. We will be doing all the calculations in class and determine what will happen beforehand, so there is real educational value to the whole exercise.”

In addition to cars, Anderson is serious about his education and currently has a 4.0 grade point average. Further, he is a member of the singing group The B-Tones, a member of National Honor Society, belongs to the WRHS Student Union, runs cross-country and track, and is a member of the school robotics team. tws Editor’s note: Anyone who would like to recommend a local student for The Weekly Sun’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact Jonathan Kane at jkjonkane@gmail.com.

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ou can tell a lot about a community by the way its citizens participate in helping raise everyone’s standard of living. Here in the Wood River Valley we are supremely fortunate, for in a county that is one of the least populated in the Pacific Northwest, we regularly have access to a great number of events, entertainment and culture that many cities – much more populated than ours – still only dream of.

The number of nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping those in our community that need it are a testament to a Valley-wide spirit of goodwill.

The Valley businesses that are regularly busy and have come through tough times even stronger should be a model for all business owners in the future.

It is in this spirit that the Hailey Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner and community awards on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. Awards were presented to individuals or businesses for Outstanding Customer Service, Outstanding Community Service and Best Business of the Year. More importantly, the awards represent an opportunity for the community to recognize, celebrate and award those that continue to lead by example and remain dedicated to raising

everyone’s experience in the Wood River Valley.

The Outstanding Customer Service award was given to L.L Green’s Hardware in Hailey for their continued commitment to customer service. “You could easily use the L.L. Green’s staff as a model for customer service in any part of the country,” says Chamber board president Richard Stahl. “Their store is consistently clean and well-staffed with knowledgeable and helpful salespeople.”

Dr. Ron Fairfax was given the Outstanding Customer Service award for his 15-year-long vision and dedication to seeing Hailey Ice House become a reality. “Dr. Fairfax has tirelessly been a voice for the potential of what Hailey Ice could be for the community,” Stahl adds. “It really is amazing to consider the impact this facility has had on our community in just two months.”

“Longtime Valley residents Billy and Tanya Olson have always been huge supporters of our community,” said Chamber operations director Pat Bowton. “Their recent renovation of a dilapidated building on Main Street into one of the must-visits when you’re in Hailey was one of the highlights for our Main Street last year.” Power House in Hailey was awarded the Best Business of the Year

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Billy and Tanya Olson of Power House accept Business of the Year Award from Chamber president Richard Stahl.

for their continued leadership by example and for raising the expectations of the quality of experience for consumers in the Valley.

The Chamber’s annual award winners were chosen from a group of businesses and individuals that were nominated by the community. “It was great to see such a high level of participation by our community,” adds Bowton. “The community awards will continue to be a part of our annual dinner from here on out and this first year was a great success.”

Jeff Bacon is the membership director for the Hailey Chamber of Commerce. For more information, visit haileyidaho. com or call the Chamber at 208.788.3484.

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‘The Finest Hours’ Lost at sea

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he Walt Disney Company has had a knack lately for making terrifically entertaining, live-action feature films that stay true to their history. They have hit the bull’seye again with their new action film, “The Finest Hours,” directed by Craig Gillespie, who gave us another great Disney movie, “Million Dollar Arm.” The true story of one of the most heroic sea rescues in recent memory takes place on Feb. 18, 1952 as a brutal Nor’easter hits the coast of Massachusetts. On that night, with 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds, two oil tankers split in half. While everyone rushed to the rescue of one, the 30 crew members on board the SS Pendleton were left to fend for themselves – that is, until a 36-foot lifeboat from the U.S. Coast Guard in Chatham, Mass., with a crew of four, did the impossible task of coming to their aid, saving all

but one life.

The crew of the Pendleton is held together by the stoic Casey Affleck, in another terrific performance by the actor, who plays the chief engineer thrust into the role of captain. Chris Pine plays the Coast Guard skipper in his best performance to date. Despite being totally by the book, Pine bucks orders on the impossible mission to find the freighter without a compass in suicidal conditions.

Of course, you know the endCourtesy photo ing but that doesn’t do anything to hurt the sheer entertainment Jonathan Kane is a graduate of the value of the movie. Aided by a University of Michigan. terrific score from Carter Burwell, the special effects are excellent and seamless. Gillespie expertly weaves three stories Jon rated this movie together: the fight for survival on the tanker; Pine’s insane rescue mission; and the people back home awaiting news of the outcome.

“The Finest Hours” is a great time at the movies. tws

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his winter, join Company of Fools for a magical night of theatre.

“Almost, Maine,” by playwright John Cariani, is the final show of the company’s 20th anniversary season. The romantic comedy runs Feb. 17 through March 5 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

With over 2,500 productions in the United States and over a dozen international productions, “Almost, Maine” is one of the most frequently produced plays of the last decade. Company of Fools hosted a reading of the play in January of 2015 and the response was phenomenal.

“One hundred and fifty people came to the reading last year,” director Denise Simone beamed. “The play seemed like the perfect way to end our 20th season as a thank you to the community. When you reach a 20th in a small town, you realize there’s no logical reason you should have reached that marker except for the community that supports and embraces you; that’s the only reason we are celebrating 20 years! So in return, we want to give back the perfect Valentine: a play that is magical, ponderous and just lovely.”

Led by Simone, the cast features four talented young thespians: Fools newcomer and New York-based Matthew Mitchell, Seattle-based actress Sharon Barto Gourtan, Seattle-based actor Christopher Carwithen and Richmond, Va.-based actress Russell Simone Wilson.

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All four cast members are proud to be leading a life in the theatre.

“I’ve grown up in theatre and with Company of Fools, which has been amazing,” Simone Wilson said. “I love how community driven theatre can be, which I think is so beautiful. It’s a participatory thing; it creates a safe space to experience new things, sometimes unsettling things, in a way that is really embracive.”

“I don’t think there’s any better gift than having the opportunity to tell a story,” added Barto Gourtan.

“Almost, Maine” is set in northern Maine in a small town on a cold, clear, slightly surreal Friday night. Nine different vignettes, or short stories, illustrate the play.

“The play is about love,” Mitchell explained. “Every story we tell in the play has to do with love: loss of love, gaining love, moving on from love, finding love in unexpected places…

I think love is the one thing that binds all the stories together.”

“I was really attracted to this piece because every single vignette ends in the pause of possibility – the moment before the next moment begins,” Simone said. “There is an ocean of universe in that moment, and it could go any way; I love how the author settles us on this cliff.”

“When I go to see theatre, my favorite part is when the emotional reveal happens and you get the full-hearted shivers,” Mitchell said. “Usually, there’s a buildup and that beautiful mo-

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ment happens once. In this show, you have nine different stories that each has their own special climax. As an audience member, it’s just really satisfying.”

Tickets for “Almost, Maine” are $35 for full price, $25 for seniors and Center members and $15 for students (18 and under).

These ticket prices do not include the “Pay What You Feel” preview (Feb. 17), 10 for $10 and Educators Day (Feb. 21). 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. The Liberty Theatre is located at 110 N. Main Street in Hailey. tws

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BROWN BAG HEALTH TALK WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10

12:15-1:15PM / ST. LUKE’S CLINIC / HAILEY

St. Luke’s Center for Community Health presents a Brown Bag Health Talk titled “Winter Sports: Maintaining Mobility, Stability, and Strength.” The winter sports we love can bring about unique musculoskeletal demands. Anna Hirnyck, physical therapist and Level 2 certified alpine instructor, will demonstrate the use of the Functional Movement Screen for Performance Assessment as a tool to identify movement patterns that may be associated with increased risk of injury, and when additional strength, flexibility and symmetry may be beneficial.

All Brown Bag lectures are free and no pre-registration is required. The talk will take place at St. Luke’s Clinic, Carbonate Rooms, Hailey. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at 208.727.8733.

OSCAR-NOMINATED SHORT FILMS WED FEB 10 & THURS FEB 11 7PM / MAGIC LANTERN CINEMAS / KETCHUM For the fourth year in a row, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Magic Lantern Cinemas present all the 2016 Oscar-nominated short films in the categories of Live Action and Animation. This is a rare chance to see these films! See the Live Action Shorts Wednesday night, followed by the Animation Shorts on Thursday. All films will be screened at 7 p.m. at Magic Lantern Cinemas.

PLAY READING – ‘RED’ THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11

6:30PM / NEXSTAGE THEATRE / KETCHUM

nexStage Theatre is excited to announce the next installment in its ongoing play-reading series: “Red”

by John Logan, winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Play. The reading is free of charge and complimentary wine and cookies will be served. The outstanding cast features Scott Creighton and David Janeski, and is directed by Jon Kane. Running time will be 90 minutes.

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5-7PM / VARIOUS LOCATIONS / KETCHUM SPONSORED LOCAL FOOD FOR THOUGHT

THE ‘ORGANIC’ CONUNDRUM

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Since 1997, Clarence and Tona Stilwill of Fair Mountain Farm have produced fresh vegetables, beans, and herbs using nothing more than pure mountain water and sunshine. They have never used synthetic fertilizers or pesticides on their seven acres at the base of Soldier Mountain in Fairfield. Yet, they cannot legally claim that their food is “organic.”

The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990 prohibits non-USDA certified producers who earn more than $5,000 a year from marketing their food as “organic.” OFPA regulations were created to set uniform national standards for organic growers – to help ensure quality control and clean, safe food. But many small independent farmers cannot afford the heavy cost – money, time, energy – of certification. Application paperwork alone often requires retaining an additional employee, since most farmers must tend their crops and animals.

While the USDA Certified Organic label may offer reassurance that no noxious chemicals and GMOs have been used in production, it doesn’t always ensure the highest quality. Some farmers and consumer groups complain that big businesses have lowered the standards – a 2006 amendment, for example, created a list of allowable non-organic ingredients. Many

also question the legitimacy of inspections done by third-party certifiers, especially in foreign countries.

Bottom line: Eating food that has been produced without harmful chemicals is extremely important for our health, soil and future crops, water and air quality, and much more. Fortunately, in our special, close-knit community, we don’t actually need the USDA Certified Organic label to know our food is clean. We have an extraordinary farming community here in the Wood River Valley area. If we get to know our farmers and producers – and make the effort to learn about their practices – we can choose with confidence the food that is healthiest for ourselves and families, our community and the planet.

Stacy Whitman is the communications director for The Local Food Alliance, a nonprofit that aspires to create a healthy local food system and establish food security in the Wood River Valley. For more information, visit www.localfoodalliance.org.

Each year, the Sun Valley Gallery Association hosts seven gallery walks (exhibition openings for all SVGA galleries), which are eagerly anticipated and free to the public. Locals and visitors alike take in thought-provoking exhibitions of newly installed art, enjoy wine, mingle with friends and often meet the artists. For more information e-mail info@svgalleries.org or call 208.726.5512.

Galleries not associated with SVGA also participate in Gallery Walk. Be sure to check out “We’re Still Alive, Images of New Orleans” at Silvercreek Art (331 Leadville Ave., Ketchum). In this exhibition, photographer David N. Seelig explores life since Hurricane Katrina. Contact David at 208.720.9368 or david@davidseelig.com for more information on the exhibit.

NIGHT SKI RACING UNDER THE LIGHTS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12

7PM / ROTARUN SKI AREA / HAILEY

Nighttime racing is at Rotarun Ski Area in Hailey for the month of February. This race series is open to all ages, abilities and equipment. Come out and race as an individual, a family or get your friends together and make it a team race.

The race format is a “dual” course, letting two racers compete head-to-head. Then head back up the mountain, switch courses and race again. The combined fastest time wins!

Rotarun also tracks times to determine overall winners for each night. The course is described as a modified slalom, meaning that it is not as fast as a real giant slalom and you don’t need special slalom race gear. The racing series runs every Friday night for four weeks through Feb. 26.

The price is especially affordable this year with just a $5 entry fee per participant for both adults and children. If you do not have a season pass, you will also need to purchase a lift ticket, which is $10 for children and $20 for adults.

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STAND-UP COMEDY – MARC PRICE

FRI FEB 12 & SAT FEB 13

VARIOUS TIMES / VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Marc Price may still be remembered as Skippy from the hugely popular ’80’s NBC sitcom “Family Ties,” starring Michael J. Fox. As a stand-up comic, Price has opened for Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld.

He’s starred in movies, hosted late-night talk shows and, more recently, he’s been behind the cameras writing and producing for E!, TBS, Disney Channel, Animal Planet, GSN, Showtime and more. Enjoy live stand-up comedy from Marc Price on Friday, Feb. 12, at 9 p.m. at the Stanley Club. Tickets are $10 and available at mountainvillage.com/upcoming-event-tickets/ or at the door for ages 21 and over.

Catch Marc Price at the Sun Valley Opera House on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. with special guest Kaz Gable, winner of Boise’s Funniest Person. Tickets are available at the Sun Valley Recreation Center for $20 each. Call 208.622.2135 for more information.

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FRI FEB 12 & SAT FEB 13

7:30PM / THE SPOT / KETCHUM The Spot is stoked to host two incredible Celtic musicians, Chistopher Layer and Angel Gienart, for two different concerts this Valentine’s weekend. If you’re looking for a great date or just interested in broadening your musical and cultural horizons, come check them out! Friday, hear the music of “Rabbie” Burns and the American tradition. Saturday, enjoy songs of love and nature. General seating is $35. Reserve tickets in advance at spotsunvalley.com.

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The comedian will captivate the audience with his good humor and charm, while attendees enjoy wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres. VIP tables are $1,000 and seat 8 people; call the Swiftsure Ranch office for your table. General admission tickets are $40, and can be purchased online at swiftsureranch.org.

Call 208.578.9111 to learn more.

‘ADOPT YOUR VALENTINE’ CAT ADOPTION SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 NOON TO 3PM / BARKIN’ BASEMENT / HAILEY Join the Barkin’ Basement for the first annual ‘Adopt Your Valentine’ cat adoption event.

There will be plenty of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes for you to “speed date” and pick your purrrfect Valentine. All cat adoption fees will be waived and come with a gift bag with fun items for you and your newly adopted Valentine.

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‘LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT’ SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13

4-6PM / SILVERCREEK ART / KETCHUM

The Advocates’ teen interns, the ETCs (Every Teen has a Choice), are hosting an open house promoting the “Love Shouldn’t Hurt” campaign carried out as part of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month during February. The event features art and performances by local teen artists and musicians and highlights teens’ personal relationships and how they define what is and is not love.

High school students from Wood River High School, The Sage School, Silver Creek and Community School submitted art projects and volunteered their musical talents for this event. All community members are invited to eat, drink, mingle and listen to music and view art and support local teens. Contact Heidi Cook at heidi@theadvocatesorg.org or 208.788.4191 for more information.

FLY FISHING FILM TOUR TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16

The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing the best in fly fishing cinema. 2016 marks The F3T’s 10th lap around North America and this year’s lineup of films is without question the best the Tour has ever presented. From Bolivia to the Seychelles, British Columbia and Patagonia, from Saskatchewan to Zambia and Virginia to Montana, the notable characters, unique storylines and unparalleled fishing in these films will lead you on an adventure around the globe! For more details, visit flyfilmtour.com.

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2475 2475 Woodside Woodside Blvd.

Blvd.

SOLD SOLD

Car Car Garage Garage 2BR/2.5BA 2 2 1,286/sf 1,286/sf 2BR/2.5BA

Car Garage 2BR/2.5BA 1,286/sf SOLD 2475 Woodside Blvd.

Car Car Garage Garage 2BR/2.5BA 22 2 1,326/sf 1,326/sf 2BR/2.5BA $199,000.00 2477 2477 Woodside Woodside Blvd.

Blvd. $199,000.00 $199,000.00 2477 Woodside Blvd. $189,000.00 2479 2479 Woodside Woodside Blvd.

Blvd. $189,000.00 $189,000.00 2479 Woodside Blvd.

Pending Sale Sale 2481 2481 Woodside Woodside Blvd.

Blvd. Pending

1,326/sf 1,280/sf 1,280/sf 1,280/sf 1,232/sf 1,232/sf

2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA

Car Garage 22 2 Car Car Garage Garage Car Garage 22 2 Car Car Garage Garage

Sale 2481 Woodside Blvd.

SOLD SOLD 2483 2483 Woodside Woodside Blvd.

Blvd. Pending SOLD 2483 Woodside Blvd. Pending Pending Sale Sale 2527 2527 Grange Grange Way Way

1,232/sf 1,334/sf 1,334/sf 1,334/sf 1,903/sf 1,903/sf

2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA 2BR/2.5BA 3BR/2.5BA 3BR/2.5BA

Car Garage 22 2 Car Car Garage Garage Car Garage 32 3 Car Car Garage Garage

Townhomes For Sale

2527 Grange Way 2529 2529 Grange Grange Way Way 2529 Grange Way

Car Garage 3BR/2.5BA 1,903/sf Pending Sale 1,748/sf Car Car Garage Garage 3BR/2.5BA 33 3 1,748/sf 3BR/2.5BA SOLD SOLD 3 Car Garage 1,748/sf 3BR/2.5BA SOLD

KAREN KARENPROVINCE PROVINCE& SUE & SUERADFORD, RADFORD, REALTORS REALTORS KAREN PROVINCE & SUE RADFORD, REALTORS TheTheRealty RealtyAdvisors Advisors ofofSunSunValley Valley The Realty Advisors of- Hailey, Sun Valley 870 870 Maple Maple Leaf Leaf Drive Drive - Hailey, IDID 870 Maple Leaf Drive - Hailey,IDIDID 511 511 Leadville Leadville Ave. Ave. - Ketchum, - Ketchum, 511 Leadville Ave. - Ketchum, ID (208) (208) 788-2164 788-2164 • www.trasv.com • www.trasv.com (208) 788-2164 • www.trasv.com sales@trasv.com sales@trasv.com sales@trasv.com

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