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DECEMBER 24 - 30, 2019

WEEKLY SUN DOG CONTENTS

Nathaniel Hackmann, a Broadway performer, will take the stage at The Argyros, Dec. 28. For more on events this week and New Year’s Eve, see story on page 8. Photo credit: Sun Valley Center for the Arts

THIS WEEK

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News In Brief

‘Dirty’ Project: Students Design Signs For Playground

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Award-Winning Columns, Student Spotlight, Fishing Report Stay In The Loop On Where To Be

ON THE COVER

A bald eagle perches in Ketchum searching the winter landscape for food. Photo credit: Michael Kane Merry Christmas, folks!

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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DECEMBER 24 - 30, 2019

NEWS WILDLIFE

LOCAL HOUND USED TO TRACK DOWN COUGAR

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BY ERIC VALENTINE

og owners in the Valley can breathe a little bit easier, thanks to the use of a local hound whose owner was called on by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) for assistance in locating the mountain lion believed to be the culprit of four fatal attacks on local canines.

According to Fish and Game officials, the dog located the lion hiding under the deck of a home in Ketchum directly across the street from the most recent attack. Officers euthanized the lion to ensure public safety.

“The mountain lions living within our local communities seem to be growing more accustomed to hunting in and around neighborhoods,” Clark Shackelford, IDFG senior conservation officer, said. “The large number of resident deer and elk are bringing the lions into town, and then the lions, which normally feed on these animals, are also finding that there are other things to prey upon which, unfortunately, can include local residents’ pets.”

Fish and Game officers received two reports of fatal mountain lion attacks on dogs early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. These were the third and fourth mountain lion attacks on dogs in the area over a period of five days, two of which took place over the prior weekend, causing alarm to many residents with pets who spend a lot of time outdoors. On Sunday evening, Dec. 15, a domestic dog was killed in Gimlet, south of Ketchum. According to Fish and Game officers, the lion was in a fenced backyard when it killed the homeowner’s dog, a pudelpointer.

“Decisions regarding what to do with wildlife involved in conflict situations are determined on a case-by-case basis,” said Terry Thompson, IDFG spokesperson in a statement to the press. “Each situation is unique. Once the facts are known and evaluated, a decision is then made about the required course of action.”

Although one lion has been killed, it doesn’t mean dog owners and their pets are out of the woods, yet.

“Winter is just beginning, and we anticipate that mountain lions will continue to move into the valley over the coming months, due to the availability of prey,” Shackelford said.

The mountain lion is classified as a big game species in Idaho. Photo credit: Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Safety Tips If you walk your dog, especially in the early morning or in the evening, keep your pet on a leash, officials say. Other tips include: • Feed pets indoors if possible. Pet food left outdoors may attract mountain lions or • lion prey, such as raccoons.

• Manage garbage to avoid attracting lion prey.

Don’t leave garbage out at night. Use cans with tight-fitting lids.

If you encounter a mountain lion, there are key strategies to remember: • Never run • Back away from the lion slowly • Make as much noise as possible If you have a significant encounter with a mountain lion, please call the IDFG Magic Valley Regional Office or local law enforcement immediately: • Magic Valley Regional Office: (208) 324-4359 • Blaine County Sheriff: 911 or (208) 788-5555

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Chewy.com Helps Hailey School Kids Help Themselves

Teacher Katie Bean took on a “dirty” project with fourth- and fifth-grade students at Hailey Elementary School recently. The teacher asked students to design signs for their playground area encouraging people not to let their dogs poop or asking them to scoop it up.

“Unfortunately, we’ve been dealing with kids stepping in doo-doo at recess and then bringing it into the school on their shoes,” Principal Toni Boush explained. “This prompted us to do something to help keep our playground healthy for us to play. The signs are adorable and we will be putting them up around our campus.”

Additionally, Chewy.com got involved in the effort. They donated 2,700 poop bags to have available for responsible dog owners to pick up after their pets.

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Brooke Vegias—Dog with Grass Characters, fourth grade. Photo credit: Katie Bean

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NEWS HEALTH

DECEMBER 24 - 30, 2019

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TWO BIG DONATIONS PUT AIR INTO OXYGEN THERAPY

At least 25 veterans per year now able to access hyperbaric treatment

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BY ERIC VALENTINE

ustin Bieber believes in it. So does Tiger Woods. And Tim Tebow uses it, too.

It’s called hyperbaric oxygen therapy—a way to super-oxygenate your lungs, allowing your blood to carry three times the normal amount of oxygen through your body. It involves being placed in a pressurized chamber or tube or room, and it’s a well-established method for treating a slew of ailments and conditions, from burns and carbon monoxide poisoning to radiation and skin injury.

Thanks to two major donations from philanthropic organizations, more than two dozen veterans in the Valley and around Idaho suffering from issues like traumatic brain injury will be able to receive treatment at Hyperbarics of Sun Valley in Hailey.

“The VA is slowly adapting to the idea that this works for brain injuries, but right now there are many veterans who don’t meet all the conditions to get hyperbaric treatment covered,” explains Bas Verheijen, executive director of the Hyperbaric Health & Wellness Foundation (HHWF)—the nonprofit arm of Hyperbarics of Sun Valley.

The foundation was launched at the beginning of the year to try and raise funds that would cover veterans, especially those suffering from traumatic brain injury and issues with mood swings, anxiety, and sleep.

Raise funds it did. In the spring, the Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation provided the HHWF with a $350,000 donation. And just this week, the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation partnered with the HHWF with a $50,000 donation earmarked to help cover hyperbaric treatment for veterans.

Verheijen said if treatments are shown to be successful, it could trigger an additional $50,000 from the Albertson Family Foundation in 2020 and an additional $150,000 per year for four years from the Rosen Foundation.

“We have momentum now,” Verheijen said.

One person feeling the benefit of that momentum is U.S. Army veteran Brian Jenkins, a combat medic who served three tours of duty and endured an IED (improvised explosive device) explosion as well as an accident involving a collision between a 500-pound door and his head. A slew of conditions followed for Jenkins, from depression and anxiety to nightmares and brain fog.

Jenkins just wrapped up the last of his 40 sessions around Thanksgiving. And he’s grateful.

“The difference is night and day. I’ve been telling all my battle buddies they have to try it,” Jenkins said. “I didn’t even know I had brain fog before. Now I can write out a to-do list and get it done in 10 minutes, when before I would have struggled with it for probably two to three days.”

Jenkins also said the nightmares have stopped.

So how come this dream treatment isn’t the method of choice by the VA? “It’s still considered sort of off-label,” explains Phil Rainey, the certified hyperbaric technician and emergency medical technician who owns and operates the Hailey-based treatment center.

Although the medical community acknowledges oxygen therapy’s effectiveness along a whole range of conditions and illnesses, there are nearly two dozen it does not. Brain injury and depression are two of those. Coupled with the expense of the treatment, the VA considers it a therapy of last resort.

Bas Verheijen, left, and Phil Rainey hold the ceremonial check from the Arlene and Michael Rosen Foundation that will help dozens of veterans receive hyperbaric therapy in the Valley. Photo credit: Jennifer Simpson, 208 Images + Media

“Unfortunately, their decision doesn’t have much to do with how well it works,” Rainey said.

In the meantime, Rainey takes solace in the success of his fledgling foundation and the fact that roughly two dozen veterans from Idaho and other nearby states can now afford this cutting-edge therapy.

SPONSORED COFFEE CHATS WITH KIKI

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BY KIKI TIDWELL

WE ARE A COMMUNITY

have spent the majority of my life in Blaine County, gave birth to my daughter at the hospital back when it was in Sun Valley, and have participated in making this a community, even though I moved here to be in a ski town.

I have opened and run a small business here. I am deeply aware of what it is like to operate here in a seasonal economy; I have met payroll for employees in slack with the cash coming from my personal savings. I have worked for builders, and restaurants, and for an exceptional nonprofit that undertook the scientific research to ensure the survival of large carnivores, including the Siberian tiger.

I have volunteered my time to serve on nonprofit boards from the Animal Shelter to the Idaho Community Foundation, from the Governor’s Council on Families & Children to the Foster Parents Support

group.

I am continually amazed at the amounts people give financially to support all of our arts, our environment, and social services, but also I am overwhelmed by those who give of their personal time and talents to this community in so many ways.

Bege, Sue, Sonya and Lou Ann are just a few of the many great examples of people giving of themselves; I am deeply grateful to Bege Reynolds who gave La Leche League one-on-one nursing support to me as a new mother, which saved my premature baby and my sanity. I am grateful to Sue Woodyard and her late husband Jim who started the Construction Academies in the high schools, which give our teenagers opportunities for real-life apprentice skill learning; Sue continues to serve on the board. I am grateful to Sonya Wilander who has volunteered for the past five years at the Blaine County Drug Court. I am grateful to Lou Ann Terry

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who has given years and years of her time volunteering on the St. Luke’s hospital board to help make it the excellent facility it is today.

We are all blessed here in the Wood River Valley to currently live under blue skies and clean air—something that has been protected by many individuals giving of their time and energy over many years. But at this time, we have a 100-year decision facing us—to spend $65 million on old technology to remain dependent on coal-fired power here at the edge of the grid, or to deploy technology that is being deployed right now the world over to provide true energy security so that citizens and visitors can survive the next power outage caused by fire or ice storm.

I have a vision that we do not have to remain vulnerable but instead can provide for our own future ourselves. We have great solar and geothermal resources and we have world-renowned technology experts who can help us; Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and POWER Engineers. This is not really difficult to do. We just need the will of our elected Commissioners to ask these experts to help us.

We also need the Commissioners to tell Idaho Power what works for us— and, really, for all Idaho ratepayers. Not a $65-million gold-plated transmission line project—lucrative for the utility but that actually doesn’t help if no power gets to Hailey again—but a real solution of backup batteries at our power substations, repair of our existing transmission line, and a solar farm at Ohio Gulch.

I believe that we can all not only survive, but thrive together in the new climate reality that has been unfolding; solar power can be cheaper power for residents!

I would like to serve my county with my time and talents at this time as Blaine County Commissioner in order for the county to seize the opportunity of a clean energy future with a good and affordable future for all residents.

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In 1981, when I first moved here, I remember being at the Pioneer bar and seeing Clint Eastwood happily chatting with a lift operator who was rocking it as a ski bum. That’s the community I wanted to live in—where skiers who were living the authentic life were just as equally valued (or more so, if they were really good skiers) as celebrities. I have a vision for this county that all residents can live well here and each can be a treasured member of the community, whether they are young families or early retirees, longtime residents or new arrivals, part-time residents or fulltime workers, and also including our wildlife residents. Because we are more than a ski town, we are a community of people who give back and care for each other.

Paid For By Citizens For Kiki Tidwell, Cindy Mann Treasurer.

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COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR DECEMBER 24 - 30 FROM PICABO ANGLER

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e’ve seen a return of some milder winter weather here lately, and the fishing has picked up. Now is the time to head to Silver Creek and swing small black leech patterns; woolly buggers, squirrel leeches and zonkers are all effective. Swinging these imitations along deep undercut banks and troughs can produce some exceptional fish.

Fishing on the Big Wood River generally remains good. Lots of productive water is accessible, and anglers are having success nymphing and fishing sculpin patterns.

Look for midge activity to pick up during snow events.

Griffiths Gnats, Trailing Shuck Midges, Sprout Midges and Zebra Midges should all be in your Big Wood winter fly box.

Flows on the Big Lost River below Mackay Dam remain stable at just below 150 CFS, and fish are no doubt stacked up in their typical winter holding areas. Nymph fishing will be most productive, and midges will appear given the right conditions.

When nymphing, concentrate your efforts on slower pockets and runs. Effective flies include Rainbow Warriors, Copper Johns, Zebra Midges and San Juan Worms.

The South Fork of the Boise continues to fish fairly well with stable flows. Flies used on the Big Lost and Big Wood are equally as effective on the South Fork. Be prepared for any weather if you make the drive and take the necessary safety equipment.

All of us at Picabo Angler want to wish you and your friends and families a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season. If you’re in need of any last-minute gift ideas, check out our sales at the shop or give us a call at (208) 788-3536.

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DOG MUGGING, NOT HUGGING!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

ecently, I was working with a young puppy in town. We were practicing friendly greetings with people, with no jumping.

Along came two HUGE male dogs at least twice the size of the puppy. They were off leash, but with electronic collars, so I assume the owner of the two huge dogs felt he had control of them.

The two huge dogs surrounded the puppy, sniffing and putting their heads over the pup’s shoulder. The puppy, clearly terrified and unsure of what to do, tried to back away and hide. The two huge dogs did not bite, growl or sneer at the puppy, but clearly terrified the pup. I asked the owner to please call his dogs. The owners seemed insulted that I would ask. I tried to explain that the puppy was clearly not having fun.

Contrary to popular belief, this was not a “friendly” greeting on the part of the huge dogs. Mugging is when one dog emotionally or physically creates trauma for another dog. It does not necessarily mean a fight or bite. This incident was a mugging.

A “mugger” has been allowed to do such behaviors in the name of being “social.” What would have been proper social protocol would be for the owner of the huge dogs to ask if it was all right for his dogs to “socialize” with the puppy (or other adult dog), giving the puppy owner a choice.

Fortunately, in this particular case, the puppy is very social, and quite confident. It did not appear that there would be long-lasting effects from this interaction.

HOWEVER, had this puppy been going through one of the first-

year fear periods, this could have emotionally damaged the puppy forever. If the puppy had been a fear-aggressive adult dog, on a leash, this could have turned into a terrible fight. And, given the size and breed of these two male dogs, I am afraid it could have ended very ugly.

Had this puppy been a service dog or service-dog-in-training, the actions of the two huge dogs would have been against the law, interfering with the work of a service dog.

Socialization is a great thing. Kind, friendly dogs are wonderful.

But allowing any dog to mug another dog is potentially dangerous to everyone, even the human passersby.

Proper social greeting is to have your dog under control enough that you can ask them to sit near you when you see another dog or person. Ask first if it is okay for your dog(s) to socialize or greet the other dog. Then, be respectful of the owner’s response. It is no dog’s God-given right to approach anyone—dog or human—without the other’s permission. As a dog owner, this is simple respect. It doesn’t matter if your dog is a rescue, or purpose bred, if you are new to town, or if you are hiking in the woods. Please, just be respectful and PREVENT muggings. It’s the kind, caring thing to do.

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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WINTER IMAGERY

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BY LESLIE REGO

he American naturalist, Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), wrote in his journal on December 26, 1853, “The effect of snow is to press down the forest, confound it with the grasses, and create a new surface to the earth above, shutting us in with it, and we go along somewhat like moles through our galleries.”

Two years later, on December 26, 1855, Thoreau penned in his journal, “The ice is from an eighth to a quarter of an inch thick about the twigs and pine needles. Their heads are bowed; their plumes and needles are stiff, as if preserved under glass for the inspection of posterity… their drooping boughs being wrapped about them like the folds of a cloak or a shawl. The crust is already strewn with bits of the green needles which have been broken off. Frequently the whole top stands up bare, while the middle and lower branches are drooping and massed together.”

Year after year Thoreau was besotted with the snowy landscape. Winter after winter he documented his surroundings. Thoreau continually created new sentences to illustrate the cold season, but often was convinced he fell hopelessly short in his descriptions.

He loved the ice-encased trees and thought of them as crystal palaces. Snow looked like “bread that had spewed out and baked alongside the pan.” He believed the landscape looked like a white linen napkin “with many folds and dimples.” Snow that gathered on the ends of pine branches was similar to “fans or the webbed feet of birds.”

Thoreau’s descriptions flit through my mind as I sketch fallen snow. Instead of webbed feet, I think the snow-filled boughs are comparable to the claws on a dragon.

Rather than bread spewing out of a pan, I like to imagine a snowy landscape resembling my sourdough that has climbed up and over its container and has descended down onto the counter, a series of lumps just like the clumps of snow that cascade after a storm. The indentations between the snow-covered pine needles are evocative of a series of fjords.

Images are powerful. They help to enliven our view of the world. I find it useful to employ a metaphor when I have trouble sketching a scene. I stretch my internal vocabulary to add spice to my external vision.

After 3,400 words attempting to describe a snowfall, Thoreau wrote, “I doubt if I can

Leslie Rego, “A Snowy Pine,” charcoal and pastel on laid toned paper.

convey an idea of the appearance of the Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club woods yesterday, as you stood in their midst award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine and looked round on their boughs and twigs County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, laden with snow.” visit leslierego.com.

A winter landscape is magical. Maybe there will never be enough words or combinations of words to truly bring it alive!

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DECEMBER 24 - 30, 2019

COLUMN ON LIFE’S TERMS

SERENITY ALWAYS

most essential quality of a successful, loving, creative, or other kind of life we would choose. am preparing my house for some guests by For example, I have maintained that having a cleaning out closets, an activity that does not sense of humor is the prime requisite for a happy contribute to serenity. I thought about the word marriage. If I truly believe that, then of course I while finding some items in a space where I keep would find a person whose other values reflectmy fabrics, writing, teaching, art materials, and ed my selections, and in order to achieve that, I anything else I can cram in. would be with someone with similar life skills, I came across a coverlet I made able to laugh with each other from many years ago during a difficult our shared viewpoints. time. Probably because my mothWriting them down and then er always used her hands sewing talking to someone else about or knitting, or even darning socks the words we choose might pro(a lost, frugal practice), I modeled vide a beautiful and meaningher admonition, “Idle hands are the ful exchange. For example, in devil’s playthings.” In order to start studying my list now as an older healing from that particular trauma, woman, some words were not in I began sewing some counted crossmy earlier list that I might wish stitch images of spring flowers. to include: Honesty or Integrity, Each time I finished one, I looked at or Compassion and Generosity. I the bright blooms and thought about am wondering which ones I would how vibrant colors gave me joy. I dereplace: I can’t imagine any exciJoEllen Collins—a longtime cided to add a positive noun stitched resident of the Wood River sion. I do have one thought. My on the bottom of each one. Serenity Valley— is an Idaho Press “new words” may reflect some on was the result. my living a life where I have enClub award-winning columNow I studied my choice of words nist, a teacher, writer, fabric countered a few betrayals, hence then and was surprised that I prob- artist, choir member and the first two words, and the last ably would choose the same nouns unabashedly proud grandma two are words I have come to adif I created this piece today. Here known as “Bibi Jo.” mire more and more as I live in a are the 16 words that reflect my concommunity that, blessedly, for the sideration of the most important forces in life: most part, embodies those ideals.

Imagination, Light, Courage, Grace, Loyalty, As a writer, I have always tried for the use of Friendship, Love, Passion, Adventure, Serenity, strong nouns and verbs. Perhaps it is time for Simplicity, Freedom, Wisdom, Laughter, Beau- me to think once again about how certain verbal ty and Hope. If I asked my friends to list theirs, combinations of letters (ah, the poet in me) have it would be interesting to see which of them we proven useful in trying to live my life by their share, which ones are unique to that individual’s meanings and connotations. life and experience, in which order of importance I’d love to see your lists. we would place them, and which one defines the

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BY HANNES THUM

cience gets a bad rap, sometimes. It has a reputation for being full of facts and figures and tables and terms that seem organized to be shoved down the throats of frightened, overwhelmed students until they want to barf.

I have heard it, repeatedly: science is too serious, too hard, and too complicated. That it’s intimidating, that only “science-y” people can understand it, and the rest of us are doomed to be excluded from some inner circle of scientific knowledge (in this way, it reminds me of Western music theory).

Why memorize the periodic table? Because you are supposed to. Why learn what the endoplasmic reticulum does? Because it’ll be on a test. Why do the math to find the apogee of a planet’s orbit? Because you might need it one day (if you work for NASA).

The truth is that science is way more about asking questions than having answers.

And, I like it best when it reminds me of Calvin’s adventures from the incomparable Calvin and Hobbes comics. Remember when he used to go to Mars?

When he built his Transmogrifier? His Cerebral Enhance-oTron? The Invisible Cretinizer?

Being a teacher of young students must be one of the greatest Invisible Perspective Enhancers in all of science. It reminds me, daily, that science starts with imagination and curiosity. If it also needs tedious legwork to get anything done, all of that should come after the question-asking.

A couple of weeks ago, scientists published the latest round of data and papers from the Parker Solar Probe that is currently

Naturally formed snowflakes differ from one another through happenstance of formation. The characteristic six branches is related with the crystal structure of ice. Photo credit: Charles Schmitt, public domain photo, accessed via Wikimedia

flying at screaming speeds (the fastest ever for a spacecraft) toward and around the Sun. There is some really weird stuff that goes on when you get close to the sun, it turns out. Calvin would be proud of whomever dreamt this mission up.

Are no two snowflakes alike?

We’ve been told that, over and over. So, is it true? Probably, I gather—most scientists figure that the chances are more or less infinitely small that two snowflakes could be alike, molecule for molecule. But, that hasn’t stopped a scientist or two from trying to grow identical snowflakes in a lab. And here’s what I find fascinating: why on Earth would we need to know the answer to this question? There’s not a realistic reason, I’d argue, other than to answer a question that tickles our imagination.

Again, Calvin would be proud.

I don’t want to be dismissive of those scientists who have put in their years of laborious and technical work to use the periodic tables and their knowledge of apogees (and, maybe, endoplasmic reticula) to uncover mysteries of the universe. They have given us the gifts of things like photos from Hubble and vaccines and computers to connect us. We should be grateful.

But, I hope we cannot lose sight of where science came from. It came from asking questions, about everything from the Sun to snowflakes. And everybody can do that.

Hannes Thum is a Wood River Valley native and has spent most of his life exploring what our local ecosystems have to offer. He currently teaches science at Sun Valley Community School.

WRHS senior Sascha Leidecker. Photo credit: Julia Seyferth

SASCHA LEIDECKER Finding her truth

BY ERIC VALENTINE

“If I could change one thing about the world, I think I would teach people to be more accepting and to be tolerant,” says Wood River High School senior Sascha Leidecker.

That lesson would be befitting to come from the product of an architect mom from the Midwest and a mountain-guide dad from Northern California who saw past regional differences and fell in love at an East Coast Ivy League school.

“So much violence, disrespect and negativity stems from people’s inability to accept and respect people who are different than them. I think that if everyone accepted each other a little bit more, the world would be a much better place to live in,” Leidecker adds.

Leidecker is a lifelong resident of the Valley who enjoys the outdoors, even when it comes to her involvement in WRHS sports, from cross-country and track to Nordic skiing.

“I love being outside and I always feel calmer and happier after I’ve worked out outside,” Leidecker said. “I also love getting to do these sports with my friends. It is such a fun environment.”

Leidecker has garnered a 4.12 weighted GPA over the years, and continues challenging herself in A.P. Psychology, A.P. Literature, A.P. Statistics, A.P. Government, debate, and sociology. In addition, she’s involved in Model UN and does peer tutoring for several students in the high school. She plans to take these skills into law school one day, but is still undecided on which university she wants to attend.

“I would love to attend a good law school and become a lawyer,” Leidecker explained. “My ultimate goal is to become a partner at a successful law firm.”

Wherever she goes, Leidecker says she’ll look back fondly at her experience living in the Valley.

“My favorite thing about the Valley is the community and the environment that the community fosters, especially for students. There are so many amazing opportunities for students, and the community is so supportive,” Leidecker observed. wsd

Editor’s Note: Anyone who would like to recommend a Blaine County School District student for The Weekly Sun’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact The Weekly Sun at news@theweeklysun.com.

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ver the past year, mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point. This is a great driver for homeownership, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three of them: Refinance: If you already own a home, you may want to decide if you’re going to re-finance. It’s one way to lock in a lower monthly payment and save substantially over time, but it also means paying up-front closing costs, too. You have to answer the question: Should I refinance my home?

Move-up or Downsize: Another option is to consider moving into a new home, putting the equity you’ve likely gained in your current house toward a down payment on a new one that better meets your needs—something that’s truly a perfect fit for your family.

Become a First-Time Homebuyer: There are many financial and non-financial bene-fits to owning a home, and the most important thing is to first decide when the time is right for you. You have to determine that on your own, but know that now is a great time to buy if you’re considering it. Just take a look at the cost of renting vs. buy-ing: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/upshot/ buy-rent-calculator.html Why 2019 Was a Great Year for Homeownership Last year at this time, mortgage rates were 4.63 percent (substantially higher than they are today). If you’re one who waited for a better time to make a move, market condi-tions have improved significantly. Today’s low mortgage rates combined with increas-ing wages are making homes much more affordable than they were just one year ago, so it’s a great time to get more for your money and consider a new home.

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The Bubbly Bash brings out the best in everyone. Don some festive attire and join the fun. Photo credit: Sun Valley Center for the Arts

WELCOME 2020 IN STYLE

Parties and events to flourish Valley-wide

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BY DANA DUGAN

hether you are a party hound, or a fireside, early-to-bed celebrant, there’s a myriad of choices for how to spend the last night of the decade, while ushering in 2020.

One big event will occur at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. Presented by Sun Valley Opera, this special holiday show, Diamonds in the Snow – A Holiday Soiree, will feature singer Nathaniel Hackmann.

Hackmann has appeared with the ohn Wilson Orchestra in the acclaimed production of “Oklahoma”; in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”; and “Les Miserables” on Broadway, as well as in “Jekyll and Hyde” and “The Hunchback of Norte Dame.” He also toured across the country in “Beauty and the Beast.” For more information and tickets, call (208) 726-0991 or visit theargyros.org.

On New Year’s Eve, the whole family can venture outdoors from 5 to 9 p.m. with a New Years’ Night Skiing Party at Dollar Mountain. Participants can take some night turns on the slopes, listen to music under the stars, and enjoy fireworks.

Admission includes skiing and riding on Quarter Dollar, face painting, New Year’s Eve party-hat decorating, photo booth, bouncy twister and so much more. For information and tickets, visit sunvalley.com or call (208) 622-2135.

Another family-friendly option will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Rotarun in Hailey, with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. There will be free skiing and riding all evening, a bonfire and KB’s food truck for noshing. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (208) 726-4129.

The Cellar Pub in Ketchum will ring in the New Year with Champagne and drink specials from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. There is no cover—just the usual array of fun, games and friends.

Make the scene at the Sawtooth Club, for the fourth annual 5B Bash where a portion of proceeds will benefit Higher Ground Sun Valley. The bash includes dinner until 8 p.m., followed by DJ Alien and Doc Rock. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Sawtooth Club, in Ketchum.

The Boho Lounge, in Ketchum, will celebrate a year in business this New Year’s Eve. The theme of the party will be Roaring Twenties. It will begin at 8 p.m. At 9:30 p.m. sharp, the Boho will present a Burlesque performance by the Red Light Variety Show. Guests are encouraged to dress to the ’20s theme. There will be late-night DJs to keep the dancing going through the complimentary 2020 Champagne toast. This will be a 21-and-over event. ID is required at the door to redeem your ticket. VIP booths will be available in the Lounge.

Light bites and sweet snacks will be passed all night. For tickets, visit theboholounge.com.

Presented by the Junior Patrons’ Circle of the Sun Valley Center, the annual Bubbly Bash will begin at 9 p.m. at River Run Lodge. The New Year’s Eve bash will benefit the Center’s programming and mission.

“The Bubbly Bash is the epitome of Sun Valley and après-ski culture,” said Peter Burke, special event manager at The Center. “Good music and great friends gathering together to ring in the New

Ben Braden and Nick Sadler, of Strange Hotels, will perform at the Sun Valley Center’s annual Bubbly Bash. Photo credit: Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Year at the base of our beloved Bald Mountain, all in support of art and culture.”

Music will be provided by Portland-based duo Ben Braden and Nick Sadler, of Strange Hotels, who are known for their explosive live shows, R&B pop and retro grooves. Closing out the night will be DJs Madeline O’Moore, Cara Stricker and Leigh Peterson of the Los Angeles-based female collective, PET COOL. Tickets are available through SunValleyCenter.org.

At The Argyros, the legendary band Three Dog Night will ring in 2020 with a nostalgic night of rock and roll. The band will perform a set of top40 hits such as “Mama Told Me (Not To Come),” “Joy to the World,” “Black and White,” “Shambala” and many other chart-topping songs. Formed in 1967 by Danny Hutton, the late Cory Wells and Chuck Negro, they were later joined by Jimmy Greenspoon (keyboards), Joe Schermie (bass), Michael Allsup (guitar), and Floyd Sneed (drums).

For tickets, contact theargyros.com or call (208) 726-7872.

The Limelight Hotel will ring in the New Year, from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with music by the New York Connection. The band, longtime friends and bandmates of the late Idaho pianist and performer Paul Tillotson, consists of Mike Merritt (bass), James Wormworth (drums), Hugh Pool (guitar), and special guest Justin Neilsen (piano). There will be a light buffet, a midnight toast, party favors and a photo booth. This is a 21-and-over event; ID will be required. For tickets, visit Eventbrite.

Whiskey Jacques’ will present the Social Animals, the indie-rock quartet from Duluth Minn., and The Jacks from Los Angeles, performing live downstairs. Upstairs will be the Boulder-based band SoDown, performing live, as well as guest DJ Diva. There will be a Champagne toast at midnight and tons of party favors.

No matter how you decide to “take a cup o’ kindness,” do it with style and love.

Happy New Year to all. wsd

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CHRISTMAS DAY Valley-Wide

Enjoy a day of celebration and fun. Banks, post offices and most businesses will be closed for the holiday.

WED DEC 25

CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

10:30AM-1PM / Sun Valley Clubhouse / Sun Valley Enjoy brunch with a view on Christmas Day. $59 for adults, $29 for children. Reservations are available at (208) 622-2919.

WED DEC 25

APRÈS-SKI

2:30-5:30PM / River Run Lodge / Ketchum Baldy will still be buzzing with activity on Christmas Day. Après-ski music will be Red Light Challenge, a pop rock band made up of two high-energy, multi-instrumental brothers from Hawaii. No cover, everyone is welcome, whether you were on the slopes or not.

THU DEC 26-SUN DEC 29

‘MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY’ 7:30PM / Liberty Theatre / Hailey

Join the Darcys’ extended family for the holidays when Company of Fools presents “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” through Dec. 29. This charmingly imagined sequel to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” will charm audiences (10+). For tickets, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 578-9122.

THU DEC 26-SAT DEC 28

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ith 2020 just around the corner, we are undergoing the development of a regenerative and nourishing food-system vision for southern Idaho. Communities and ecosystems across our region are on the front lines of rapid changes from population growth, a shifting climate and damaging land-use practices harming our soil, water, air, fisheries, and undermining our rural communities’ health and economies.

Rapid population growth and sprawl have put our farmers on notice: Our farmlands are at risk. Across the nation, we lose three acres of farmland each minute. We must come together to reverse this trajectory and build a resilient and nourishing future for all southern Idahoans.

An agricultural system that produces regeneratively grown food and fiber will provide quality jobs, protect our land, air, water and wildlife, and promote equity and opportunity across rural, suburban and urban communities. This future will only be possible with the development of scale-appropriate infrastructure, including production, processing, storage, distribution and waste, partnered with policy

and innovations developed to ensure regenerative land-use practices while protecting our farmland.

Farmers in southern Idaho can transition their growing practices to meet the increasing demand of consumers who want transparent and traceable food sources for their families.

Together, with farmers and ranchers, food entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators and community advocates, we are opening the doors to new opportunities in our agricultural economy.

With our community’s collaboration, we will ensure a regenerative, nourishing and thriving future for southern Idaho.

If you would like to learn more about our developing Food Vision, or share your ideas, feedback or thoughts, please email Amy Mattias at Amy@sunvalleyinstitute.org.

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Music at Whiskey’s will include DJ Z-TRIP, Thursday; Scott Pemberton Band, Friday; Who’s Bad (Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience), 8 p.m. Saturday. For more information, facebook.com/whiskeyjacquesidaho.

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts will continue its popular Look, Play, Create! classes in the new year to give young children and their caregivers more opportunities to get creative together. These free classes are offered at The Center in Ketchum on the second Thursday of every month—Jan. 9, Feb. 13, March 12, April 9, and May 14, 2020—from 10 to 11 a.m.

Look, Play, Create! introduces young children (ages 1–5) to art through a series of “looking” activities and age-appropriate “messy fun” art projects. Patrons are encouraged to check The Center’s website for monthly project themes and class updates.

“Our goal is to engage young families and connect them to the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, where they can learn and have fun together through playful art experiences,” said Susie Quinn Fortner, teacher and Visual Arts Education program coordinator at The Center.

In addition to its Look, Play, Create! program, The Center also hosts three free Family Day events over the course of the year. These events, which are associated with The Center’s BIG IDEA projects, provide opportunities for multiple generations to explore art and ideas together.

For more information about family arts programming at The Center, visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

9PM / Whiskey Jacques’ / Ketchum

THU DEC 26-MON DEC 30

LIMELIGHT MUSIC

6PM / Limelight Hotel / Ketchum In the Lounge, enjoy free live musical entertainment. The family-friendly Lounge also offers a play room for families to enjoy. Kevin Ware will play on Thursday; Carl Massaro will play Friday; Aaron Golay will take the stage Saturday; Kevin Ware will entertain on Sunday; Mia Edsall will play on Monday, and on New Year’s Eve, The New York Connection will entertain; tickets for this show are available at Eventbrite.

THU DEC 26

JOHN KERRY

2:30, 3:30 & 6PM / Community Library and The Argyros / Ketchum Former Secretary of State John Kerry will speak at three different events: Presented in collaboration with the Hailey Climate Action Coalition and the Environmental Resource Center, at 2:30 p.m. Kerry will speak to youth climate activists at the library, and at 3:30 p.m., Kerry will be in the Lecture Hall to discuss climate change and the World War Zero initiative, moderated by Sun Valley Community School teacher Scott Runkel. This is a first-come, first served program.

At 6 p.m., the Blaine County Democrats will present Kerry at the Argyros Performing Arts Center. There will be a VIP reception at 5 p.m., with a short Q&A to follow. VIP tickets include light hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and a meet-and-greet with Kerry. Contact theargyros.org for tickets.

Free Art Classes To Continue In 2020

Injury Crash Blocks U.S. 30 Traffic For Three Hours On Tuesday, Dec.17, at approximately 8:06 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated a crash at U.S. 30 and N. 3400 E., in Twin Falls County, west of Kimberly.

Payton Goff, 19, of Kimberly, was driving a red 2007 Chevrolet Colorado southbound on N. 3400 E. and stopped at the stop sign at U.S. 30. Kristian Turner, 33, of Hansen, was driving a red 2001 Ford Expedition, west on U.S. 30. Goff pulled out in front of Turner and was struck on the driver’s side.

Goff had one juvenile passenger, and they were both wearing seatbelts. Turner had two juvenile passengers, and all three were wearing seatbelts.

Goff was transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls.

The road was blocked for approximately three hours. Idaho State Police was assisted by the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Officer Magic Valley Paramedics, Rock Creek Fire Department and Air St. Luke’s.

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LIGHT THE MENORAH

5-6PM / Town Square / Ketchum Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho will host a Menorah Lighting and Chanukah celebration with dignitaries, community leaders and the public, as well as songs, latkes and donuts. For more information, call (208) 853-9200.

THU DEC 26

‘WILD BORNEO’ SCREENING

6-7:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum The documentary “Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure” will be screened in the Lecture Hall. Dench takes a wild adventure to Borneo to explore one of the oldest and most spectacular rainforests, meet its enchanting animals and get a vivid insight into the importance of this rainforest to life on Earth The screening will be followed with a Q&A with British Academy Award and Emmy winning filmmaker Anthony Geffen, who produced the film.

FRI DEC 27

WARREN MILLER’S ‘TIMELESS’

2PM / SV Opera House / Sun Valley It’s time to get your winter stoke on with “Timeless,” featuring ski legends like Glen Plake alongside newcomers Caite Zeliff, Jaelin Kauf and Baker Boyd. Road trip with rippers from Arlberg to the Matterhorn, be immersed in the hometown hill of Eldora, and discover a different side of Jackson Hole, plus much more.

FRI DEC 27

WINTER BIRDING WORKSHOP

10:30AM-1:30PM / ERC / Ketchum Birding expert and artist Poo Wright-Pulliam will host Discovering Winter Birds of Ketchum. The workshop will begin at the Environmental Resource Center office, at 415 Spruce Ave., for a short presentation. This will be followed by a walk around Ketchum to investigate these species. Participants are encouraged to take part in both portions of the program. Bring water, snacks, warm clothes, and snowshoes for tracking. For each program, there is a suggested donation of $10/ERC members and $20/ nonmembers. Space is limited, so preregistration is strongly encouraged. For more information or to register for the holiday-week programs, call (208) 726-4333 or visit ercsv.org.

FRI DEC 27

CUTTHROAT ALUM PARTY

4-6PM / Limelight Hotel / Ketchum Calling all Cutthroat alumni! Sun Valley Community School will host its annual Holiday Party for alumni and their families. There will be drinks, appetizers, and holiday cheer. For more information, contact Liz Kantor, lkantor@communityschool. org or communityschool.org/news/events.

SAT DEC 28

WINTER TRACKING WORKSHOP 11AM-2PM / ERC / Ketchum

The Environmental Resource Center and longtime Wood River Valley resident and tracking extraordinaire Ann Christensen will offer a Winter Tracking Workshop. It will begin at the ERC office. Participants will then head outside on a snowshoe tracking adventure north of Ketchum.

More information on birding and tracking programs in January, February` and March is available at ercsv. org.

SAT DEC 28

SV SUNS HOCKEY

7PM / Campion Ice House / Hailey The Suns will take on the “future” Suns for a night of hometown hockey. Always a big time, there will be refreshments available for purchase.

SAT DEC 28 & SUN DEC 29

APRÈS-SKI

2:30-5PM / River Run Lodge / Ketchum After a lively day on the mountain, enjoy the music of Bread & Circus on Saturday and The Pisten Bullys on Sunday. There is no cover and everyone is welcome.

SUN DEC 29

LIBRARY OPENING & SCREENING

12-5PM / Community Library / Ketchum The library will be available for special oncea-month openings on the last Sunday of each month. All regular library services for adults and children will be available. At 2 p.m: “Ulysses Cylinders” exhibition and docent tour and at 3 p.m. film screening in the Lecture Hall of “Chihuly Short Cuts.”

FRI DEC 27

FRIDAY FLICKS

4PM / Hailey Library / Hailey The Hailey Public Library will offer free Friday Flicks throughout December. All movies are family-friendly. Free popcorn will be available; seating is limited. For more information, visit haileypubliclibrary.org.

FRI DEC 27

GALLERY WALK

5-8PM / Various / Ketchum The Sun Valley Gallery Association will host its monthly art walk, through various galleries. Grab some friends, drink some wine and enjoy diverse art exhibitions with an array of genres and styles. Some artists in attendance. For more information, see the Gallery Walk special section in this issue.

FRI DEC 27

LIVE MUSIC

9:30PM / Silver Dollar Saloon / Bellevue The Magic Reservoir Dogs will play at the iconic saloon at 9:30 p.m. There is never a cover charge and there’s a free shuttle home for those who need it.

FRI DEC 27

MICKY & THE MOTORCARS 9:30PM / The Mint / Hailey

The Austin-based rockers will set The Mint on fire. The band formed in Stanley, and is the brother band to Reckless Kelly. They have released nine albums, including two live albums. Tickets are available at themint.com or Eventbrite.

MON DEC 30

STORY TIME

10:30-11AM / Community Library / Ketchum Story Time, held weekly in the Children’s Library, features themed story time with high-quality children’s books, songs, and a fun craft or activity. Story Time is suitable for ages 3 and up. For more information, visit comlib.org.

MON DEC 30

BABY TIME

12-12:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey Baby Time will be held weekly for caregivers whose babies are aged 0-18 months.

The drop-in program incorporates nursery rhymes, tickling and gestures to help parents teach babies language and motor skills. A registered nurse will be on hand the third Monday of each month. Details at haileypubliclibrary. org.

TUE DEC 31

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Happy 2020 to everyone from all of us at The Weekly Sun. For events, see story on page 8.

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W E E K LY S U N D O G •

DECEMBER 24 - 30, 2019

Atkinsons’ Wine Discount — Mix or MAtch

10% Discount with Purchase of 6-11 Bottles |15% Discount with Purchase of 12 or More Every day

Holiday Sparklers

HOLIDAY STOCK-UP

Veuve

Piper

Clicquot Heidsieck Ice Jacket Cuvee 1785 CELEBRATE! Price $35.27 Mix 12 -$5.29

Jacob’s Creek

Selections Price $5.51 Mix 12 -$.82

4.69

14.49

29.98

Woodbridge

Schramsberg

Adami

Blanc De Blanc Prosecco Price $37.62 Price $15.27 Mix 12 -$5.64 Mix 12 -$2.29

31.98

12.98

Block Nine

Rombauer

Perrier Jouet

GH Mumm

Grand Brut Price $58.80 Mix 12 -$8.82

Price $47.03 Mix 12 -$7.05

39.98

49.98

Mumm Napa

Brut Rosé Price $22.32 Mix 12 -$3.34

18.98

Valdo

Prosecco Price $15.87 Mix 12 -$2.38

13.49

1.5 Liter Price $11.74 Mix 12 -$1.76

9.98

Silverado

Cabernet Price $42.32 Mix 12 -$6.34

35.98

Black Box

House Wine

16.98

13.98

3 Liters Price $19.98 Mix 12 -$3.00

Gruet

Brut or Brut Rosé Price $17.04 Mix 12 -$2.55

Morgan

Pinot Noir Price $29.38 Mix 12 -$4.40

24.98

Pinot Noir Price $15.98 Mix 12 -$3.23

12.75

Sauvignon Blanc Price $23.50 Mix 12 -$3.52

J Lohr

Merlot Price $15.87 Mix 12 -$2.38

19.98

13.49

Talley

Arroyo Grande Chardonnay Price $23.98 Mix 12 -$3.59

20.39

Duckhorn Decoy

Red Wine Selections Price $22.98 Mix 12 -$3.44

19.54

3 Liter Box Price $16.44 Mix 12 -$2.46

Price Effective Dec 26th - 31st

Clementine French Rosé Price $18.80 Mix 12 -$2.82

15.98

Ketchum: Giacobbi Square 208.726.5668

Riff

Bookwalter

Pinot Grigio Readers Merlot Price $11.74 Price $19.98 Mix 12 -$1.76 Mix 12 -$3.00

9.98

16.98

Replica

Cabernet Price $12.91 Mix 12 -$1.93

10.98

Raymond R Cabernet, Chardonnay, Red Blend Price $12.91 Mix 12 -$1.93

10.98

Hailey: Alturas Plaza 208.788.2294

Ramey

Sonoma Chardonnay Price $32.91 Mix 12 -$4.93

27.98

Adelsheim Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Price $24.98 Mix 12 -$3.74

21.24

Willamette Valley

Whole Cluster Pinot Noir Price $21.15 Mix 12 -$3.17

17.98

Bellevue: Valley Market 208.788.7788