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Earth Day Activities To Take Place

Myrtle Street Path Design Workshop To Be Held

Over a billion people participate in Earth Day globally, making it the largest civic-focused day in the world. Leading up to and surrounding Earth Day–Sunday, April 22–there are many ways to be involved and celebrate the planet. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 21, the Earth Day Seed and Plant Exchange will be held at the Upper Big Wood River Grange Hall, at 609 S. 3rd Avenue, in Hailey. Syringa Mountain School will sell vegetable plant starts as a fundraiser, which will include greens, herbs, and tomato starts that were sown in a handcrafted, biodynamic-inspired potting soil. The Wood River Seed Library will have locally sourced seeds and starts, along with donations by many community gardeners. From 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, April 22, the Environmental Resource Center and Sun Valley’s Konditorei Bakery & Café will feature plant-based food specials and buildyour-own Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Complimentary bags of the restaurant’s used coffee grounds, “Grounds for Gardens,” will be available for composting, as well as complimentary seed packets. Fun and educational kid-friendly activities will be included, as well. Ten percent of all proceeds will go back to the ERC. For more information on these events, visit ercsv.org; (208) 7264333 or hadley@ercsv.org. If you are interested in gardening and seed saving, you may sign up for a free series of blended-learning gardening classes given this spring, including a series of online videos and face-to-face events. Register by contacting Sarah Busdon, University of Idaho Extension, at (208) 788-5585, sarahb@uidaho.edu, or at 302 S. 1st Avenue in Hailey, Monday to Thursday.

The City of Hailey’s Pathways for People levy will construct a separated, shared-use path along the north side of Myrtle Street in east Hailey, connecting the Wood River Trails bike path to Main Street. The project is now under design and will be constructed in 2019. Last week, the City of Hailey entered into a contract with Galena Engineering to design the project. The first step in this work is to seek public input for the design. A public workshop for that purpose is scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, at Hailey City Hall. During the workshop, engineers and city staff will be present to show diagrams of a conceptual path layout on an aerial photograph, highlighting some key components and areas of the projects, such as a retaining wall area on the Myrtle Street slope between 4th and 3rd avenues, the area from Main Street to the first alley where the pathway will serve the business area, including Subway and Base Camp, the Main Street pedestrian crossing, and a typical section of the path alignment, including roadside drainage and landscaping. Within an informal workshop setting, engineers and city staff will present an overview of the project to be delivered to the entire group, with breakout groups taking comments at large whiteboards depicting areas of the project. The public is invited to share ideas to enable the City of Hailey to design the best project possible for our community needs, including the needs of businesses, residents, and students walking or biking to and from the Wood River Middle School.

‘Idaho Gives’ 2018 Gears Up To Raise Funds

New Environmental Group To Launch Campaign On Coal

Nonprofits across the state of Idaho are gearing up for Idaho Gives, a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, scheduled for Thursday, May 3. The event, which happens concurrently all over the country (though on different days the same week), is designed to bring the people together while raising money and awareness for various nonprofits. IdahoGives.org provides an easy-to-use platform for donors to search, support and donate to Idaho nonprofits.

Idaho Conservation League’s Emerging Leaders for Idaho’s Environment (ELIE), a new initiative comprised of active community members between the ages of 25 to 39, will focus its attention on a coal-free Idaho. As one of the only states in the nation that imports all of coal-based energy, Idaho is in a unique position to transition from coal to more reliable, sustainable, and affordable forms of energy. Hosted by the ELIE, there will be a free screening of

“From the Ashes,” a National Geographic film that goes beyond the war on coal, at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. For more information, contact Emily Williams at emskisv@gmail.com.

Heritage Court Announces Nominees For 2018

The Heritage Court, a program of the Blaine County Historical Museum, announced the four women who will be celebrated in the 15th year of the Court. Every year community groups are asked to honor women who have lived here for at least 30 years and have contributed to the history and heritage of the Valley. JoAnn Levy, named to the Court by The Gold Mine thrift store, has been active in the public and recreational life of the Valley for decades. April MacLeod was chosen by the Hailey Public Library for her work with that institution and the Friends of the Hailey Public Library Garden Tour and numerous other events and boards. LaVon Olsen was named to the Court by the Carey Senior Citizen Fit and Fall-Proof Class for her involvement in many civic organizations, including the Carey Economic Revitalization Group, whose main project was the building of the Boyd Stocking Pavilion, a major community asset. Faye Hatch Barker, of Bellevue, was selected by the Heritage Court Committee for her long involvement in Valley life. Born in the Hailey hospital, Barker graduated from the Bellevue school in a class of 11 students in 1962, the year before the school was consolidated into Wood River High School. The Heritage Court festivities will begin with a formal, invitation-only tea, hosted by The Community Library. And then, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, the Heritage Court will hold its gala Coronation at the Liberty Theatre. The Court will ride in a horse-drawn carriage driven by Shelby Peterson in several parades over the course of the summer season. The Heritage Court is a program of the Blaine County Historical Museum, whose mission is to preserve and share the history and heritage of the area. Pictures and information about former ladies of the Court can be found at bchistoricalmuseum.org.

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he nonprofit Community Library, at more than 42 years old, is in the beginning stages of a $12.5 million expansion and renovation. After a major fund drive, which has raised $9.6 million, the work has begun and anyone who is a frequent visitor can attest to the activity therein. The stacks have all been moved temporarily into the Regional History room, and new bathrooms were built. Further construction continues apace. The Community Library is more than just a place filled with books; it hosts lectures and artists, events and book clubs. It’s also the owner of the Museum of History and the Hemingway House. Approximately $2 million of the capital campaign will be used specifically for programming and some structural renovation of the Hemingway House. A studio apartment was created in what was the garage for artist and writer residencies. Designed by Humphries Poli Architects, in Denver, Colo., which specializes in library renovations and expansions, The Community Library’s renovation and modest expansion will be constructed in multiple phases. The 27,000-square-foot building was constructed in three different periods, initially in 1976 and then expanded in 1986 and 1996. After about four years of public input, the new concept will deal with several aspects as specified by the community, including better access, natural lighting, workspace and lecture room enhancements. “As the board and staff gathered the input, the architect offered multiple options,” Jenny Emery Davidson, the library’s executive director, said. “Some were very expansive; some were completely minimalistic. A task force of staff and board worked through those and we landed somewhere in the middle, with an aspirational but almost modest plan for how the library can grow and serve the community for decades to come. A key element of this project is to activate outdoor spaces so the indoors feels more connected.” But, as happens, the building was not up to code, and had significant structural issues which had to be dealt with. Notably, the site has a 15-foot drop from the northeast corner to the southeast corner, affecting drainage and sewer. The roof needs upgrading and the floor wasn’t up to seismic code requirements for the area. “We have big book shelves and the floor isn’t up to carrying a load as heavy as it is,” Emery Davidson said. “We need concrete footings. We are an anchor institution, and it needs to be anchored down. “Things are simply rundown and need to be replaced,” she continued. “The board realized it was significant, and wanted to align it with strategic planning so that it enhances our programming, increases safety and accessibility, and brings it up to current standards that make it an even more welcoming space.” The initial improvements began this past winter with new gender-neutral restrooms with sustainable elements. A new circulation desk will be located where the original restrooms were, thus opening up the main Spruce Street entryway. As well, there will be a wider sidewalk around that entrance. Inside, the existing fireplace will stay, and there will be an indoor/outdoor fireplace in the entry. “The front is the community’s front porch,” Emery Davidson said. “It’s a gesture to that idea of community gathering. It will be more generous and welcoming. “We absolutely respect the bones of the building; the big ceiling beams will remain, and the soaring roofline will be more evident than ever.” Emery Davidson said the library was able to salvage old redwood from an unused wooden water tank in Sun Valley, which will be used throughout the project, including as benches. Throughout, the building’s floor-to-ceiling windows will open up views of the mountains and bring in more natural light, and the the Reference and Regional History rooms will have new seating options and workspace. Improved technology will be installed throughout the building, especially in the slightly expanded lecture room, making for improved audio and visual capabilities. Seating in the the lecture room will increase to accommodate about 185 people. As well, there will be new entrances to the lecture room, including one that leads to a hardscaped patio between the room and the

A new patio and garden will replace the small parking area on the west side of The Community Library. Humphries Poli Architects rendering, courtesy of The Community Library

administration area. One of the new areas to be constructed and completed by the end of this summer is a new space between the Children’s Library and the main room. Presently, this is a hallway, but a new area will be built off the north side with south-facing windows. Created for and by young adults, it will have a versatile technological space and look out onto a rock garden, one of the three new landscaped areas. The other garden space, to be called the Guitar Circle, will be on the south side, on Fourth Street, between the Reference Library and the Regional History room. A fire pit will ground the space and can be used for small programs and groups. The Children’s Library will be upgraded in several areas, including seating, lighting and carpeting, and a “maker space” with a sink and vinyl tiles for projects, and a reading room for story time. More improvements will be undertaken in the next phase of the renovation in 2019. In the lower level, under the Children’s Library, the unfinished basement will be completely outfitted as a professional, climate-controlled archival space that greatly expands the capacity of the library for taking care of a wide range of historical artifacts— from photographs, maps, and books, to artwork, ski medals, and Hemingway’s traveling trunks. In addition, the downstairs will have a workspace for library staff to curate materials. There also is a program studio where small gatherings can be held, such as book group discussions and ESL classes. “The library will be completely outfitted with LED lighting, with suspended fixtures, making it more energy efficient,” Emery Davidson said. “That’s an important part of our decision-making process.” The stacks will be fine-tuned to make the most of the main library’s space and orientation. “The renovation is an attempt to bring coherence to a well-used and well-loved institution,” Emery Davidson said. “We’ll do it in one set time period rather than piecemeal over 10 years. It’s a puzzle; we have to relocate materials and service. Things are fluid.” Emery Davidson is quick to tout the work of the librarians, who, with some volunteer help, moved the entire book collection into the Regional History room. “The librarians are in it to make it work,” she said. As for the exterior, the aforementioned gardens and patios, and leveling the south side with landscaping will enhance the building’s appeal for casual gatherings. “The library as a whole is a beacon for the community,” Emery Davidson said. “We have a wonderful collection and talented people, so let’s make sure the building exemplifies that and isn’t tired and worn out. The exterior can do a lot more to proclaim that and enhance the community core.” To that end, the small parking lot next to the Children’s Library entrance will be turned into a community garden and patio. “There are safety issues with the parking lot, and it will be a safer approach,” Emery Davidson said. “I think it will be an exciting enhancement to downtown Ketchum.” The library is still in the major gifts portion of its fundraising, but will shortly embark on the public portion of the campaign. “Hopefully, everyone will want to make an investment in the library,” Emery Davidson said. tws

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Spot Studio Series to produce ‘Touch’ that a story has many layers the story of the human experi- but why they are doing it.” as productions often sell out. that add depth and sense to the ence at an emotional level, and “Touch” is suitable for ages Tickets are $10 and can be purhe Spot Studio Series, a overarching theme of the story. not a physical one. It’s not about 17 and over and reserved seat- chased online at spotsunvalley. new level of program- This story is unique in that it is what the characters are doing ing is highly recommended, com. tws ming at the intimate Ketchum theater, will launch with a production of “Touch” by Toni Press-Coffman. The full-length drama will run at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, and Thursday through Saturday, April 26-28, at The Spot, 220 Lewis Street, #2, in Ketchum “The Studio Series is a new concept we are starting, where we produce a fully staged production with minimal resources,” Director Brett Moellenberg said. “It will allow us to offer even more accessible ticket pricing and put the focus on acting. It will also serve as a bridge for college-aged actors to get an opportunity to get some professional credits, and for them to work on more Assistant Director Annabelle Lewis and Director Brett MoKagen Albright and Anik Zarkos star in “Touch,” running at The Spot. Courtesy photo challenging pieces with adult ellenberg coach the actors in rehearsal. Courtesy photo by by Natalie Battistone Natalie Battistone actors.” “Touch” tells the tale of Kyle Kalke, an astronomer since childhood and professed science nerd, who falls in love with the flamboyant, outspoken, openhearted Zoe. When she is kidnapped and murdered, Kyle barricades himself by devoting himself more feverishly to the cosmos and losing himself in loveless sex. “At its heart and core ‘Touch’ is about the struggle to keep the memory of someone lost alive and the lengths one man is willing to go to in order to re-establish the feeling that she gave him in life,” said local actor Kagen Albright, who plays Kyle. “In Zoe, Kyle found the romantic catharsis of love at first sight. He found himWhy pay for your home longer than you have to? A Zions Bank Home Refinance Loan could self in his complete opposite and she opened him up to the help take years off your mortgage — and lock you into a great low rate. Plus, it offers you the world. Now that she is gone, freedom to cash out part of your home’s equity to use any way you like. he is searching for that feeling again.” Press-Coffman’s writing of• Various fixed rate terms • Fast approval process • No closing costs ten breaks ‘the fourth wall,’ so the characters can speak directly to the audience. To learn more or apply, visit www.zionsbank.com/refinance “One of things that makes or your nearest Zions Bank. this show unique is the writing,” said Samuel Mollner, the technical director. “The piece as a whole is really introspective and allows the main character to tell his story in a personal way. I think the monologues in the piece make it stand out from other shows that the Valley has seen in the past few years.” In addition to Albright, the production stars Community School senior Anik Zarkos as Kathleen, and Spot co-founders Moellenberg and Yanna Lantz as Bennie and Serena, respectively. Behind the scenes, Wood River High School senior Annabelle Lewis assistant directs, with technical design by Mollner and Community School senior Annabel Webster. “It’s been such a collaborative process and it feels like all of our opinions are vital to the success of the show,” Zarkos said. “We’re also learning that The Spot does not clean and paint itself.” A division of ZB, N.A. Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender NMLS# 467014 “Having worked with Brett, Yanna and Sam as a student for *Loans subject to credit approval; terms and conditions apply. See bank for details. over five years, it’s humbling to work with them as peers,” Zarkos continued. “I’ve learned

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Richard Whitelaw Receives Recognition At State Conference Community School Director of Athletics Richard Whitelaw was named the state’s 1A-D2 Athletic Director of the Year by the Idaho Athletic Administrators Association. The award was presented at the recent 28th Annual Idaho Athletic Administrators Association Conference in Boise and is based on nomination and votes among IAAA members. Whitelaw was also recognized in 2016. “I am once again humbled by this honor,” said Whitleaw. “It is truly a team effort. I receive great support from the administration, coaches and faculty. Above all, I work with talented and dedicated student-athletes, and, in the end, I am thankful for the opportunity to represent our wonderful school.” Whitelaw is a “wonderful ambassador for the school within the IHSSA, and he is a great representative of our school within the Valley and the state,” said Ben Pettit, head of school at Community School. “His genuine love of sports and other co-curricular activities is contagious. He is a committed leader of and a strong advocate for our Cutthroat athletic activities programs, for which we are grateful.” Whitelaw is now in his seventh year as Community School’s athletic director and his 26th as the school’s head boys’ varsity soccer coach. Earlier this year, he was named “Small School Coach of the Year” by the Idaho High School Soccer Coaches Association, which commended his overall record of 312-129 in his 26 years at the Cutthroat helm. He also serves as president for the Northside Conference for 1A-Division 2 and also is the representative for District 4 on the State Sportsmanship Committee.

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sic reward,” Bingham said. “I particularly enjoy working with kids who may not perform well in mainstream sports; who may be out of the cool social groups. These are the kids who can gain lifetime self-confidence by gaining skills in alternative, individual sports like Nordic skiing.” Bingham coaches both the North and South Valley SVSEF Cross-Country Devo Teams. “My goal as a coach is to start by accepting kids as they are, and showing, through my own love of the outdoors in general, and Nordic skiing in particular, a way to feel good by facing challenge, learning skills and having fun with peers,” Bingham said. “Even though we are a Nordic ski team, I see our role as coaches more as role models of life values—diving in and doing the hard work—rather than looking for an easier way.” Bingham plays a “major role in developing the cross-country athletes who grow up through our program,” said Julia Seyferth with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. “We are very grateful to have Dave as part of our program, and we are so happy for Dave for receiving this recognition.”

Dave Bingham and student athletes train in cross-country. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation

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Annual Arborfest & Mud Run Celebration To Be Held In May

The City of Hailey will celebrate Arbor Day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Hop Porter Park in Hailey. The celebration is about trees, community and earth. There will be free tree seedlings, a kids’ bouncy forest, food, drinks, local vendors, live music, the Mud Run and craft booths. Event partners include National Alliance on Mental Illness-Wood River Valley (NAMI-WRV) hosting its annual Biking for Mental Wellness ride, the Blaine County Recreation District, Sawtooth Wood Products, Les Schwab Tire Center and The Chamber of Hailey & the Wood River Valley. The city is still accepting applications to be a vendor at the event. For more information, contact The Chamber at (208) 788-3484 or at valleychamber.org. For event information, contact Stephanie Cook at Hailey City Hall, (208) 788-4221.

Richard Whitelaw. Photo by Guy Oliver, courtesy of Community School

Dave Bingham Named Positive Coach Of The Year Dick Fosbury To Also Receive Award Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation coach Dave Bingham will receive the Idaho Youth Sport Commission Positive Coach of the Year for 2018 in Boise on April 21. The featured speaker and Pac 12 coach of the year will be Trent Johnson. At the same event, Wood River Valley resident and sports legend Dick Fosbury will receive the “WE” award for Lifetime Contribution to Youth Sports. Earlier this year, Fosbury was selected as one of 12 individuals for the 2018 class of the National High School Hall of Fame administered by the National Federation of State High School Associations. A coach for SVSEF from 1984 to 1994, and from 2004 to present, Bingham has been making a positive impact on the Wood River Valley’s cross-country community for 24 years. “I really like kids to begin with, and I especially enjoy being part of young kids’ early impressions of outdoor sport, passing on my belief in the relationship between working hard and intrin-

Kelly Wardell, of Bellevue, was named Rocky Mountain Region Coach of the Year after his College of Southern Idaho team rode to first place of the regional National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. The women’s team also scored high, finishing in second place. Wardell, a professional rodeo rider for 30 years, has been with CSI for three years. “It’s awesome,” he said. “They won the nationals once and won the region several times, but this is the first that men’s and women’s teams are both going to the College National finals in Casper, Wyo., starting June 10. “Steve Birni is head coach and I’m rough-stock coach—bucking horses and bulls; I coach those kids. It’s really fun and it’s exciting to be able to give them a route that’s faster than the one I took. I didn’t have a coach; I figured it out on my own.” tws

Kelly Wardell. Courtesy photo by Kirstie Lambert

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wo of the Wood River Valley’s nonprofits, The Drug Coalition and National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), will combine efforts beginning this fall. Often times, an addiction or substance abuse problem is in conjunction with a mental health condition. The nonprofits have teamed up to offer support and services at a central location—the Community Campus in Hailey. Currently, The Drug Coalition is focused on prescription drug abuse with prescription take-back boxes located at Atkinsons’ Market in Hailey, Luke’s Family Pharmacy, Valley Apothecary, St. Luke’s Wood River and the Ketchum Police, Hailey Police and Blaine County Sheriff’s Department. Visit any of those locations to return unused prescription medications and ensure safe disposal. The Drug Coalition will support NAMI in the month of May for Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI will host the “Journey to Wellness” Art Show on Thursday, May 3, and a “Biking for Mental Health Wellness” event held on Saturday, May 12. The Journey to Wellness Art Show calls for all artisans and craftspersons to enter

a piece of artwork from any medium and display it at the art show. Art submission dropoffs will be held at the Senior Connection from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, and at the Kirk Anderson Studio in Ketchum from 12–4 p.m. Friday, April 20. The art will be displayed on NAMI’s website and a silent auction will take place from 5–8 p.m. at the old post office in Ketchum on Thursday, May 3. “NAMI’s goal is to educate the community on how we can be more accepting, compassionate and understanding with those individuals that are going through a challenging time with a mental health condition or dual diagnosis,” said Christina Cernansky, NAMI’s executive director. A dual diagnosis could consist of a mental health condition along with an addiction. The two are often discovered together. The Drug Coalition works to educate youth about the risks involved in underage drinking, supports them to make their own healthy choices, and designs programs to keep youth engaged in activities, according to Emilee Struss, program coordinator. Due to the Wood River Valley’s status as a resort area, with recreational options for youth, there is a low perceived risk of underage drinking. The Drug Coalition

works to change that perception. Youth who engage in underage drinking have a 40 percent higher chance of developing a serious addiction as an adult. Blaine County also sees very high rates of DUIs and individuals needing assistance to break addiction. The Drug Coalition and NAMI will share an office beginning in the fall of 2018 to better serve Blaine County as a team, and will seek new ways to partner with the already impactful efforts of nonprofits in the community. NAMI and The Drug Coalition both have programs at Wood River Middle School and Wood River High School. Cernansky and Struss plan to merge these programs and partner on events as much as possible. The Drug Coalition hosts the Idaho Drug-Free Youth (IDFY) program and NAMI hosts the Bluebirds, a youth program focused on reducing the stigma around mental illness. The IDFY middle school group will be at the Journey to Wellness show with its own creative work displaying wellness. The IDFY high school group is currently running an Intro to Boxing class, or “Friday Fight Night,” for 15-18 year olds. Professional boxers Julie Daniels and Lee An-

derson of USA Grappling in Bellevue are volunteering their time to train youth in the artful skill of boxing and self-defense from 6–7 p.m. every Friday for the month of April, in the studio gym at the Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD), located at the Community Campus in Hailey. The IDFY middle school group will also attend NAMI’s Biking for Mental Health event, which has two start locations, the YMCA in Ketchum and the BCRD in Hailey. The event finishes at St. Luke’s Health Center, mid-Valley. Festivities will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 12, with various food trucks. “Once we can normalize the conversation about our own story, we can allow others the space to come out of the shadows of their own despair and seek treatment and help,” said Cernansky. To learn more about NAMI, visit nami-wrv.org and attend upcoming events. To learn more about The Drug Coalition, visit thedrugcoalition.org, get involved in programs and attend the Sun Valley Road Rally July 20-21. The Sun Valley Road Rally is The Drug Coalition’s main fundraiser. Spectator tickets and driver registration are currently available on the website. tws

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BCRD Summer Camp Registration Opens

Registration is now open for the Blaine County Recreation District’s popular camp proms offered to rising first through sixth graders throughout the summer. Day Camp is an week-long recreation-based program that runs Monday through Friday, June 11- Aug. Campers participate in sports, outdoor adventures, biking, swimming, cooperative mes, and STEAM-based projects in an encouraging and friendly environment based out the Community Campus in Hailey. The cost for the entire 11-week summer day-camp ogram is $1,350, or a weekly session is $130. A full-day option is $35. Field trips offered every Friday are filled with hiking, fishing, swimming and exploring. ldren will venture to places such as 1,000 Springs Resort, Craters of the Moon, Redfish ke and others to experience all that our region has to offer. Field trips are included with rollment in the full summer program or can be added on to the daily or weekly session e for an additional $20. BCRD’s Theater Camp at the Community Campus’s Performing Arts Theater will be ered from 12-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 9-Aug. 2. The Theater Camp will minate in a performance of “Journey Back to Oz.” Theater Camp costs $175 or can be ded on to the full summer or weekly session rate for an additional $100. For more information or to register, visit bcrd.org or call the BCRD at (208) 578-2273.

Sage Students Compete At National History Day State Competition

The Sage School eighth- and ninth-grade students competed in the National History Day te competition on Saturday, April 14, on the College of Idaho campus in Caldwell. Willa Laski earned fourth place out of 54 entries in the Junior Division Individual Exhibit egory for her project on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. A group of Marcella Fisher, na Vorm, and Penelope Weekes placed second in the Senior Division Group Perfornce for their project on Glen Canyon Dam. The group has now qualified to advance to National NHD competition in June at the University of Maryland. This same group also won the Boise State University History Prize, awarded to one nior division project for “demonstrating outstanding in-depth research.” Finally, Nathan Kolar won the Teacher of the Year Award for the Junior Division in the te of Idaho. He is also the Idaho high school teacher nominee for the 2018 Harris Hisy Teacher of the Year Award, awarded to one middle and one high school teacher each ar.

Family Day Of Bees To Be Held At The Center

From 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 12, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts will host free, e-inspired Family Day activities as part of its current BIG IDEA project, Bees, at the Cenin Ketchum. Bees and other pollinator species play a vital role in maintaining the vitality of our food pply and ecosystems. Family Day at The Center is an opportunity for all members of family to learn about the importance of bees and have fun creating art together. The ent will include art projects, a self-guided tour and a variety of hands-on “makerspace” tivities. For more information about Family Day and other upcoming events associated with The nter’s current BIG IDEA project, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

Rep. Paulette Jordan To Visit All 44 Idaho Counties

State House Representative Paulette Jordan, who is running for governor of Idaho, kicked off her North Idaho tour last week, with a commitment to visit all 44 counties around the state by the May 15 primary election day. “I love every corner of this state and I believe every region and town is important and deserves to have their voices heard,” Jordan said. “As governor, I am committed to representing every Idahoan, which is why it is so important for me to get out there and hear directly about the issues that they care about most.” The North Idaho county tour kicked off on Wednesday, April 11, in Idaho County, with a meet and greet at the Crema Café in Grangeville. Jordan then held public events in Lewis, Clearwater, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone, Benewah, Valley and Adams counties.

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Sawtooth Society To Hold Restoration Projects

The Sawtooth Society’s volunteer and stewardship program conducts more than 20 restoration projects each year with more than 200 volunteers. The nonprofit’s Austin Kraal Memorial Volunteer Program, involving urban and at-risk youth, partners with other groups to accomplish its goals. Any interested group should contact the Society to discuss helping advance the work to preserve, protect and enhance the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. “This year, we’ve planned for more extensive trips with training and certifications for members of the public who would like to participate,” Greg Travelstead, executive director, said. “If you ever wanted to put your boots on the ground and learn more about what the Sawtooth Society does, the public volunteer trail work programs planned for this summer are some of the best we offer. Space is limited, so sign up early.” For 2018, the Sawtooth Society has planned for several outings throughout the summer within the Sawtooth Valley. Main volunteer projects include trail clearing and maintenance, stream-bank restoration, removal of wildlife-unfriendly fencing, installation of wildlife-friendly fencing to protect riparian areas, restoration of campgrounds, and much more. For details and a schedule of trips, visit sawtoothsociety.org or contact Greg Travelstead (208) 721-7665 or email greg@sawtoothsociety.org.

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COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR APRIL 18 - 24, FROM PICABO ANGLER

he latter part of April signals a time of transition on our local fisheries. Silver Creek, the Big Wood River and the South Fork Boise River below Anderson Ranch remain closed and re-open on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. The lower Big Lost River is open all year, but it won’t be long before flows increase to “summer levels” and render the river unfishable for several months. Steelhead season on the Salmon River is winding down (closing at the end of April), and fish are concentrating on spawning areas on the upper river around Stanley. While the fishing in local rivers wanes, our area stillwaters come into their own, providing a great change of pace and some outstanding fishing opportunities. Magic Reservoir can yield some incredible fishing. Now is the time to check out areas like Myrtle Point, the Narrows, Hot Springs Landing, and the bay at the dam. Don’t forget your leech patterns! The Big Lost River below Mackay Reservoir remains open to fishing but flows during the last week have fluctuated considerably, ranging from a low of roughly 120 CFS to a high of just under 400 CFS. As of this writing, flows have dropped again and are at 308 CFS. If flows remain stable, fishing should continue to be excellent. Nymphing on the Big Lost will likely be the most productive technique, and with higher flows, consider using larger, flashy nymphs in order to entice the river’s rainbows. Midges and Blue-Winged Olives will appear, given the appropriate conditions, particularly in the afternoons on calm, overcast days. Before you head over to the Lost, check out the flows here: https://waterdata. usgs.gov/id/nwis/current/?type=flow Now is a great time to go through your gear in preparation for Opening Day on Silver Creek. Don’t neglect your fly lines, leaders, tippet, etc. Taking the time now to replace old or damaged gear will ensure that you don’t lose the brown trout of a lifetime during the Brown Drake hatch! Here at Picabo Angler, new product arrives daily. Give us a call or stop by the shop to check out what’s new, or to stock up on your favorite flies and gear. Remember, keep an eye on our blog and social media for upcoming information on the Opening Day festivities at Picabo Angler on May 25 and 26. You won’t want to miss it! Happy fishing, everyone!

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CLOUD’S PUPPY DIARY – WEEK 3 BY FRAN JEWELL

loud has learned his basic manners. He has not jumped on anyone because I began early training with the entire litter the minute jumping started. I will not pet him or give him any reward for jumping up, EVER. He sits politely to go in or out a door, including his crate. He has also stopped running through my legs. He almost tripped me many times. Imagine what would have happened had I allowed that behavior and he weighed 65 pounds! He would have knocked me over. I stopped the running between my legs by just gently squeezing my legs together so he couldn’t pass through. This week we are focusing on childproofing Cloud. The one thing to remember is that no puppy or dog is ever child proof. Dogs and puppies are living beings, and while we can do lots of things to make them understand they must be tolerant and gentle, they are still dogs and make mistakes. The first part of this is to teach all children to respect dogs and puppies and to handle them with care. I will never leave a puppy and a child together unattended or allow rough play. My rule of thumb is that I am as close to the dog/puppy and child as one foot for every year of age the child is. So, if Cloud is with a 4-year-old, I am never farther away than 4 feet. Cloud is learning that good things come from a hand near his bowl, toy or bone. I do this by putting an empty bowl down with one kibble in it. I let him eat that. Then, I put a few kibbles in my hand with a closed fist and hold my hand in the bowl. When Cloud tries to nibble my hand to get the food, I just keep my hand closed. When he backs away, especially if he sits, I drop the kibble in the bowl

COLUMN MOVIE REVIEW

BY JONATHAN KANE

hat better praise can you give a film, like Wes Anderson’s new, magnificent movie, Isle of Dogs, which I just saw two days ago, than I can’t wait to see it again! Fans of Anderson’s work will need no encouragement, but Dogs is a must-see for everyone, and not just dog lovers—of whom there are quite a few in the Wood River Valley. That’s because there is an argument to be made that the wholly original American filmmaker has produced his finest work. Creatively, it is unsurpassed in its vision, inventiveness and sheer audacity. Using stop-motion animation (in a big leap from his Fantastic Mr. Fox), and employing an array of superstar voices, the ideas just keep coming at a breakneck pace beginning with the film’s setting and chief aesthetic—Japan. You don’t have to worship at the throne of the Japanese master Akira Kurosawa to get it, but the references to his masterpieces are appreciated—least of all that the villain of the piece is modeled on the great Toshiro Mifune. That villain is the mayor of Megasaki 20 years in the future. A cat lover, he has sought to destroy the canine population with snout fever and dog flu, and has banished the dogs to a foreboding Trash Island. The first dog exiled happens to belong to his ward,

When Kalidor was this age, 4-year-old Isabella was petting him while her older sister gave Kalidor treats for staying in the down position. No jumping, no biting—and Kalidor learned that children are very nice to be around! Cloud visited 2-year-old Ben yesterday and we did the same thing. Photo by Fran Jewell

and let him have it. Many people try to take the food away, and then give it back. This can be a recipe for disaster and can teach food aggression. We are also working on keeping a down stay for petting from children. Cloud needs that skill first before I introduce children. If Cloud has some basic commands, it is very fun for children to give the command and then give him a treat. Children need to learn to give a puppy a treat with a flat hand, just like feeding a horse. When children learn how to give commands to a puppy that has

skills, it sets them both up for a relationship of respect. As Cloud gets older, he can learn parlor tricks so children are interested in interacting with him. 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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12-year-old Atari Kobayashi, who sets out on an epic mission to the island to rescue Spots. There, he teams up with a straggly bunch, voiced beautifully by Bryan Cranston, Bill Murray, Bob Balaban, Edward Norton and Jeff Goldblum. Cranston is most affecting as Chief, a stray that bites and harbors an extreme distrust of a human master. Back in Japan, students are organizing to reveal the mayor’s evil plot and Anderson has fun with a look at the power of the press and the current state of American politics.

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The thunderous Taiko drum score by Alexandre Desplat beautifully augments the visuals. And what visuals they are! The framing, art direction and colors are beyond first rate. And then there are the dogs. The stop-motion animation is used to devastating effect as every hair seems to have a life of its own. Anderson has really raised the Photo accessed via Fox Searchlight/20th Century Fox bar.

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GUEST OPINION STEVE MILLER

up all night telling stories and laughing till our sides ached. Over the years, we have always seen f we are lucky enough to become older, we also each other with delight, and her funny emails with have to say goodbye to many friends, family almost daily silly, giggle-producing texts or carand acquaintances, some of them younger than toons, brightened my life. Judy was also a gifted we are. In the past several weeks, I have learned of teacher and intellect and always concerned with the passing of four women I admire and the hos- the larger world and what could help humankind. pitalization of one with severe Alzheimer’s. I was I adored Judy, one of those friends I didn’t see away when three of them died, and often but kept close to my heart. I didn’t know about the sad news She leaves a huge hole in my until I returned. life. When in mid-March I took a When I was in San Francisco, I bus, BART and a train to Davis, finally took some time and effort I didn’t know it would be our last to visit in Davis a dear friend with visit. We reminisced and laughed kidney failure, undergoing dialbut also shared her discomfort ysis. I can use her name here, as with an acceptance of reality. anything I say is known to others. I went back to the city full of I met Judy at UCLA eons ago, happiness and gratitude for all and we both went, though a year our times together. She died last apart, on Project India, a diverse week, and I am more grief-strickgroup of 14 students who were foren than I would have imagined, tunate enough to travel to India. even though I knew that she had We spoke to over 17,000 students JoEllen Collins—a longtime acknowledged this limited time across India, living modestly near resident of the Wood River left, having experienced such love Valley— is an Idaho Press their colleges. and fullness in life. Club award-winning columA predecessor to the Peace nist, a teacher, writer, fabric How do I fill this hole? Well, I Corps, Project India created for us artist, choir member and suspect I can try, as my mother a life-changing experience. Since unabashedly proud grandma hoped I would, and with continthen, over decades, most of us from known as “Bibi Jo.” ued love, to leave the world even a our team and many other teams tad better for having been here, as maintained our contacts with what we saw as bril- did these women. liant, committed and idealistic “PI” friends, many Most of all, I get to spend time with this new of whom achieved elevated positions in life or of and marvelous generation through teaching and service to others—another story entirely. interviewing them for the weekly “Student SpotJudy was one of the best of us all. She had, un- light.” They remind me of the possibilities in life doubtedly, the very sharpest sense of humor I have and love. Committed and kind, they fill my soul ever encountered. At one Project India reunion, at with joy. How lucky I am! Lake Arrowhead, we shared a room and stayed

Idaho voters deserve the truth about the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) tax conformity and tax reduction bill H463 that the Idaho Legislature approved this year. House Bill 463 conforms Idaho income tax code to changes recently made to the IRC by Congress. Most states largely conform to IRC to simplify state tax filings for taxpayers. If the state filings differed from federal filings, there would be two sets of calculations to file state and federal taxes. The change to the IRC caused a net increase of $118.8 million to Idaho taxpayers. If the legislature had taken no action, Idaho taxpayers would have paid $118.8 million more taxes. Individuals would have paid an additional $97.4 million and businesses would have paid an additional $21.4 million. H463 accomplished two important things: #1, it conformed the Idaho tax code to federal tax code; and #2, it reduced Idaho tax rates. Individual and corporate tax rates were reduced from 7.4 percent to 6.85 percent. Those reductions amount to $144.5 million for individuals and $15.1 million for corporate filings. The federal changes hit Idaho families hard, so H463 included a child tax credit of $42.3 million. It was later found that larger families were still going to pay more taxes, so H675 was passed that included another $25 million of child tax credit. The intent of the legislature was that Idaho taxpayers would see tax reductions or, at least, be kept whole so as not to pay a tax increase. The net effect of these changes saved Idaho’s taxpayers $226.9 million (federal tax changes plus state reductions) and reduced Idaho’s general fund revenue by $129.5 million. There are two very important benefits arising from these bills. You, the Idaho taxpayer, have more money to save or spend according to your wishes, and businesses looking at Idaho as a potential location will see lower income tax rates for their businesses and for their employees. A recent attack ad targeting me implied that tax cuts for those at the very top precluded funding for public education, repairing our roads and bridges and the healthcare gap. That is false.

FILLING IN THE HOLES

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

A LEKKING WE WILL GO BY HARRY WEEKES

t is just before 6 a.m. and I am headed to school with my youngest daughter to meet her classmates to go on our annual pilgrimage to see sage-grouse. Students in various stages of wakefulness move between the vehicles and the building in all of the disorder and with all of the energy you can imagine in a group of 30 eighth and ninth graders working to get onto buses by 6:15 a.m. to watch chicken-like birds dance in the sagebrush. Binoculars are handed out. Attendance lists are checked, cross-checked, confirmed and re-confirmed before the group collapses into vehicles, and heads are counted a final time. Loaded up, the drive begins, and snippets of conversation drift forward: “Excited?! More like ecstatic!” “I’m surviving… and thriving.” “Wait. You have shoes, right?” While the focus of our morning is grouse, we are hitting little birding (and mammalian) gems in our area—raptor alley all the way to Fairfield and beyond, Highway 46 toward Gooding, and the Centennial Marsh. Without even trying, we see Sandhill cranes and long-billed curlews and Western meadowlarks. There are raptors, ducks, gobs of blackbirds, and herds of elk and antelope. And, wonderfully, greater sage-grouse. Pushing 8 pounds, the mottled color of sage, and with a propensity to gather on ceremonial breeding grounds, these are iconic birds of the Sagebrush Sea, and they are obligate lekkers. Lek comes to us from Swedish, where it means “to play.” In this case, the lek is both the physical space and the activity—where the birds gather annually to strut their stuff. This is the males’

Steve Miller responds to attack ads

• Education – I have worked on education budgets for six years and have focused on not only increasing those budgets but making sure that all those dollars are spent effectively. I have supported the teacher salary ladder, literacy proficiency, mastery-based systems, technology and professional development and increased discretionary spending for districts. K-12 education received a 5.9 percent increase of $100 million this year. The lion’s share of $42 million went to the salary ladder. • Roads and Bridges – I supported legislation that will have put over $160 million of excess revenue into roads and bridges by the end of fiscal year 2019. • Healthcare Gap – I voted for H464, the Idaho Healthcare Plan. The cost of the plan was included in the Governor’s budget along with H463 tax reductions. • Tax Cuts – I voted for a flat-rate 0.55 percent tax reduction (everyone gets the same percentage cut) for individuals and corporations that lowered individual taxes $114.4 million and corporations $15.1 million. Legislation may be viewed at https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2018/legislation/minidata/

Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) with its gular sacs inflated to attract mates during courtship display. Accessed via Wikimadia, public domain image.

yearly chance to continue their biological legacy, and they take the job seriously, splaying great spiked tail fans, inflating huge gular sacs that expose yellowish patches of skin, and pulsing air in such a way that has been called bubbling and which looks like a giant, jelly-filled belly jumping up and down. It’s probably this behavior that gives rise to one collective name of the grouse—a grumbling. And everyone is enthralled— deeply, mesmerizingly enrapt. Did I mention I was with 30 13-, 14- and 15-year-olds? By Fairfield, both of my coat pockets are filled with phones. Kids strive to stay in the cars, reluctantly use their binoculars, and begrudgingly make their way to the spotting scopes. They are cold, hungry, tired, many are poorly dressed, and most struggle to find beauty in four specs bobbing around in a distant field. And it is awesome. The students giggle and laugh and pose on rocks. They move into and out of small groups, and move in and out of focus as we talk about everything from the

grouse’s two types of droppings, to the complexity of land use and ownership in the West, to the behavioral ecology of this large bird. And, yes, we also talk about Jumanji and the powers of social media. We got back to school by 10 a.m., where the students had just done what fewer and fewer people ever do—get outside, and get outside to watch a species that is steadily declining toward extinction, and about which, after nearly 100 years of study, we are just learning the very basics. And if for even a moment, or two, the students thought about birds— great big sage-colored birds… lekking. Playing. Distilled down, the fundamental conservation goal for sage-grouse is to keep play alive. That, I think, is a biological legacy we can all strive for. Harry Weekes is the founder and Head of School at The Sage School in Hailey. He has lived in the Wood River Valley and within five miles of the same mountain for the last 46 years.

I’m proud to serve the voters of Legislative District 26 and Idaho with honesty and integrity. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to set the record straight. Steve Miller Idaho State Representative

LETTER TO THE EDITOR MAYA BURRELL

Vote For Schoen

Commissioner Larry Schoen has proven his worth. Larry has proven his integrity as a public servant. He has proven his ability to get things done. Larry Schoen is a reliable advocate for building the incredible quality of life we enjoy here in Blaine County. My experience with Larry Schoen as Commissioner happened when he took the lead in shepherding a Blaine County ban on traveling animal circuses. During public debate on the issue, Mr. Schoen’s questions to our students revealed in-depth research of the issue above and beyond our presentation materials. He fairly considered all sides of the debate. The unanimous vote by the Commissioners made Blaine County the first county in the entire Rocky Mountain Region to pass the ban on wild animal circuses. This is taking a leadership role in doing what is right! Currently, in our world, we are seeing the effects of change simply for change’s sake. This kind of change can create chaos and destruction. I am concerned about the State of Idaho’s push to take on more radioactive waste from other states’ nuclear programs. We need Commissioner Larry Schoen’s dedicated experience now more than ever for this fight to protect our health and natural resources. I trust people not from what they say but by what they do. Larry Schoen is proven. He holds the same values we all do for a quality of life that makes Blaine County the best jewel in the Gem State. Maya Burrell Hailey resident

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