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Environment News Electric Car Program Revs Up In Valley

Municipal News Mayors In Blaine County Discuss ‘Welcome’ Status

Environment News Protection Of Bull Trout Is Key To Lawsuit

“Through almost all of human existence, huntable land and huntable wildlife have preceded the hunter. They caused the hunter. But in the future this must be reversed.

It is the hunter who must cause huntable land and wildlife.”

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A still from the film “The Eagle Huntress” (2016), which will screen on Friday as part of the 10th annual Family of Woman Film Festival… For more information about this image, see “On The Cover” on page 3. Image courtesy of Family of Woman Film Festival

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THE WEEKLY SUN CONTENTS

Monday, February 27

Friday, March 3

Sedika Mojadidi presents her film, “Motherland Afghanistan” 6:00 PM, The Community Library, Ketchum Free to the public

“The Eagle Huntress” (documentary, Mongolia) 7:00 PM, Sun Valley Opera House, and discussion with producer Stacey Reiss

Filmmaker Retrospective

Film

* From March 8-18, The Spot in Ketchum will produce two musicals in repertory: “A New Brain” and “35mm: A Musical Exhibition.” For a story, see page 12. Courtesy photo by Peter Burke

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Sports News Hailey Ice Students Compete in Sun Valley

The Weekly Sun’s Calendar Stay In The Loop On Where To Be

Community Bulletin Board Find A Job, Buy & Sell Stuff, Odds & Ends

ON THE COVER

Continued from page 1: …The film has been sold out, a record for the festival, but there will be many others for attendees to watch. For more information on the festival, visit familyofwomanfilmfestival.org. Photo courtesy of Family of Woman Film Festival 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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Tuesday, February 28 Bonni Curran Memorial Lecture for the Health and Dignity of Women

Film

“No Le Digas a Nadie” (Don’t Tell Anyone) (documentary, US) 2:00 PM, Sun Valley Opera House, and discussion with film subject Angy Rivera and filmmaker Mikaela Shwer

Delivered by Sarah Costa, Executive Director Women’s Refugee Commission 6:30 PM, nexStage Theatre, Ketchum womensrefugeecommission.org Free to the public

Thursday, March 2

Saturday, March 4

Opening Film

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“Motley’s Law” (documentary, Afghanistan) 7:00 PM, Sun Valley Opera House, and discussion with film subject Kimberley Motley

Special Sneak Preview “The Apology” (documentary, China, Korea, Philippines, Japan) 7:00 PM, Sun Valley Opera House, and discussion with filmmaker Tiffany Hsiung

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NEWS ENVIRONMENT

City of Ketchum

PLUG IT IN; REV IT UP

Special City Council Meeting The Ketchum City Council will hold a special meeting for executive session on Thursday, Mar. 2, at noon in City Hall.

Revised Request For Proposal – Solar Installation Visit ketchumidaho.org/rfp for revised RFP requesting creative, innovative and attractive solutions throughout Atkinson Park. Contact maustin@ketchumidaho.org or 727-5084 with questions.

Public Notice DARK SKY ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: City efforts toward becoming an International Dark Sky Community include amendments: establishing standards for holiday lighting, establishing a dark sky lighting curfew and establishing lighting color temperature and photometric standards. On Monday Mar. 13, at 5:30 p.m., the Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a text amendment to Ordinance 1135, Title 17 Zoning Code, Chapter 17.132 “Dark Skies” Section 17.132.010 “General Provision” and Section 17.132.020“Criteria” at a public hearing. NEW TWO-STORY BUILDING PROPOSED: The Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday, Mar. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in Ketchum City Hall will consider design review approval for a new two-story residential/commercial use building at 231 Sun Valley Road ( Lot 8 Remainder , Block 17 , Section 18 , Township 4). ANGEL WINGS RETAIL ADDITION: The Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday, Mar. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in Ketchum City Hall will consider design review approval for commercial addition to the building that houses PK’s at 320 N. Leadville Ave.(Ketchum Lot 2, Block 24) MINOR CHANGES TO THE DESIGN REVIEW AND FLOODPLAIN CHAPTERS OF THE MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE: The City Council on Monday, Mar. 20, at 5:30 p.m. in Ketchum City Hall will consider minor changes to Chapter 17.96, Design Review, and Chapter 17.88, Floodplain Management Overlay Zoning District of the City of Ketchum Municipal Code, Title 17.

Public Meetings CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday • Mar. 6 • 5:30 pm • City Hall PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • Mar. 13 • 5:30 pm • City Hall

The Nissan Leaf is a fully electric vehicle. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Institute

New program seeks to bring electric cars to Valley

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BY DANA DUGAN

un Valley Institute’s Energy Program Manager Katie Bray already proved her mettle with the Solarize Blaine program last year in which more than 40 households installed solarize systems. These were part of a group discount offered by Solarize Blaine. This month SVI and Bray will help launch Rev Up Blaine, an electric car group purchase program, very similar to a successful program pioneered two years ago in Boulder County, Colo. SVI has worked to bring this program to fruition for about nine months. “We’re excited to be the first in Idaho,” Bray said. The program will launch next week and be open to applicants through May. The group program will encourage the purchase of electric vehicles in Blaine County through three Boise car dealerships—Dennis Dillon Nissan, Peterson Chevrolet and Audi Boise. Nissan will sell its EV Leaf with a $9,800 discount. The four-door Leaf, which normally sells for about $30,000, is 100 percent electric, does not use a single drop of gas, has no tailpipe, no fumes and zero emissions. It has a range of 107 miles, making it a fun little commuter car. “We’re working with Idaho Power and the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to install EV charging stations to extend the range of how far people can drive,” Bray said. Bray said that while she and Aimee Christensen, the executive director of SVI, were in talks with Nissan regarding the Leaf, Chevrolet announced it was releasing the EV Bolt. Named Motor Trend magazine’s 2017 Car of the Year, the Bolt has a range of 238 miles on a fully charged battery, which is more than any others, including the Tesla EV. While the Bolt is not available in Idaho yet, the Rev Up Blaine program was able to negotiate a deal with Peterson Chevrolet to specially order the cars from California. “The downside on the Bolt is that there is no discount while the upside is the incredible range,” Bray said. However, applicants will be able to obtain a significant discount on the Chevy Volt through the program. The Volt is a plug-in hybrid, using both gas and electric. It has a range of up to 53 pure electric

miles and up to 420 miles with a full charge and a full tank of gas. The discount for the Volt will vary by model. “We’ll offer the hatchback Audi A3 e-tron,” Bray said. “It’s obviously at the higher end, but that should do well in this market. It’s a plug-in hybrid like the Volt. The dealership will offer us about a 6 percent discount off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price.” Nissan has participated in other locations, including San Francisco, northern California, Quebec, and in Minnesota, but “they gave us the biggest discount,” Bray said. Audi has never been involved in anything like the Rev Up Blaine program. “The norm here is a big SUV and four-wheel drive, and there will be people who want that,” Bray said. “An EV won’t replace that, but it’s a different product. In Boulder, 70 percent of people who bought the Leaf through the program hadn’t even considered buying a new car, but it was such a good deal. The environmental consciousness of the Blaine County community is incredible.” Bray added that she and Christensen both believe that the program will be record-breaking despite the relatively small population of the county. “Sometimes the smaller, the better; that was the pattern with Solarize,” Bray said. “We got a grant from INL to run the Rev Up program because a third of their work in Idaho Falls is in alternative energy. They’re deep into it.” There will be several public EV 101 meetings scheduled in the Valley to discuss the program for those interested, just as there were for the Solarize Blaine program. These will be coupled with test-drive days. The meetings will explain how the programs and the cars work, how the charging stations work and about the tax credits one can receive for owning an EV. “Everyone says they’re so fun to drive,” Bray said. “And they’re much easier to maintain.” As for electric use versus gasoline, Bray said because much of Idaho is hydroelectric, it’s actually a good state for EVs. “The benefits with an EV is that it saves you money on gas, they’re better for the environment, easier and simpler to drive,” she said. “It’s a winwin; there’s not a lot of controversies or drawbacks on this one.” For more information and to sign up for the program, visit revupblaine.org. tws

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KETCHUM BECOMES 'WELCOMING CITY'

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n Tuesday, Feb. 21, Ketchum officially became a “welcoming city” to all immigrants and refugees. The Ketchum City Council unanimously approved the resolution a day after the Trump administration announced that it will hire 5,000 new border patrol agents and 10,000 additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to accelerate the deportation of illegal immigrants from America. It became the second Idaho city to officially declare itself welcoming, following Boise’s January declaration. Part of Ketchum’s resolution reads, “...since the founding of Ketchum, the community has welcomed miners, sheepherders and ski enthusiasts from all over the world… foreign-born Ketchum residents are a vital part of our community, bringing fresh perspectives and new ideas, starting businesses, and contributing to the vibrant, diverse community that we all value.” A welcoming city is one that serves everyone equally, regardless of their immigration status, while a “sanctuary city” offers protection from persecution despite violating federal immigration laws through illegal status. A welcoming city is the lowest category of three policies a city can adopt. The other two are called “Don’t Ask,” where public officials don’t inquire legal status, and “Don’t Tell,” where public officials don’t disclose it, which violates U.S. law. The term ‘sanctuary city’ does not have a precise legal definition, but in late January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order promising to withhold federal funds from what the order terms ‘sanctuary jurisdiction.’ According to Martin Kaste of National Public Radio, “What’s not clear is which cities and counties qualify for this punishment, and whether this kind of federal pressure is even legal.” What is clear is that the Trump administration is not in favor of sanctuary cities or welcoming cities, but the legal and economic consequences to those cities are as yet undetermined. The Weekly Sun asked the mayors of the other local cities for their thoughts and perspectives on Ketchum’s resolution to officially become a welcoming city to all immigrants and refugees. “Everyone is welcome in Carey so long as they are legal and not breaking the law,” Carey Mayor Randy Patterson said. “Illegal immigrants have not gone through the process to become residents, and everyone must abide by law. That said, I’d like to see the process made easier for people to become legal.” According to Patterson, Carey has no plans to become an official welcoming city. Hailey Mayor Fritz Haemmerle, whose father, Florian, was a legal German immigrant to America in the 1930s, said that the official welcoming city designation is more symbolic than political reality and that there are no plans for Hailey to join Ketchum in that way. Haemmerle said Hailey puts its energy into making itself welcoming to residents and visitors through having a healthy infrastructure, a thriving business environment and a cultural and social community with a spirit of inclusiveness. Sun Valley Mayor Peter Hendricks said he had “no comment on another government’s resolutions or ordinances that don’t directly affect our city or its citizens.” “I have always thought of Bellevue as a welcoming community into the Wood River Valley,” said Bellevue Mayor Chris Koch. “We’re a very open town.” On Monday, two Bellevue citizens brought the welcome city proposal to the attention of the city council, which plans on putting it on the agenda for the next city council meeting.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Drinking water compromised by dairy pollution

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4-Brothers Dairy, a southcentral Idaho dairy, has been accused of pumping manure into a canal in Shoshone. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Idaho State Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency are investigating. Tap water from 20 homes is being tested. According to the Times-News, Casey Kelley, fire chief with the Shoshone City Rural Fire Protection District, said he took water samples Wednesday at the district’s fire station in the area of concern. “It came out positive for e-coli bacteria and coliform,” Kelley said. “The water has a definite light-green color and a definite smell. We’ve never had the smell or color before.” About 40 domestic wells are in the area of concern that extends into eastern Gooding County, said Rebecca Wood, Lincoln County commissioner. Owned by Andrew Fitzgerald and his brothers, the 10,000-cow dairy has had other infractions in the past, including a safety citation from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration in 2007 and misuse of a drug on an animal that was then offered for sale in 2005.

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Pushing the Limits Arctic Drift by Clive Cusler

A moderated discussion with Paul Zimmerman and Marcia Azorsky, and an accompanying video interview with the author.

March 9th, 4 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library 7 W. Croy Street, Hailey, Idaho For more information call 788-2036 Or see our website @ haileypubliclibrary.org Pushing the limits is a reading, viewing and discussion program for adults in communities served by rural libraries, made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

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NEWS ENVIRONMENT

Bull trout are illegal to fish. Photo courtesy of USDA.Gov

SUIT FORCES FEDS TO CONSULT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES

BY DANA DUGAN

n Monday, a federal judge, Marco A. Hernandez, of Oregon, dismissed an Endangered Species Act lawsuit over 26 Northwest dams and their potential impacts on the threatened bull trout. The Alliance for the Wild Rockies nonprofit, based in Helena, Mont., filed a complaint in July 2016 against federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and Bonneville Power Administration, that operate the dams in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. The lawsuit alleged a procedural violation of the Endangered Species Act when the agencies failed to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service after bull trout critical habitat was designated throughout the Columbia River Basin in 2010. The designation requires federal agencies to reinitiate consultation on the operation and maintenance of their hydroelectric dams to determine any impacts on bull trout, which were listed as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act by the federal government in 1998. The lawsuit was dismissed after the agencies reinitiated required consultation. “We’re thrilled,” said Mike Garrity, executive director of the Alliance for the Wild Rockies. “They have to consult to make sure that what they doing is not adverse to the bull trout critical habitat. Our next step will be to review the consulta-

tion to make sure they did it on the best available science and they can operate these dams without harming bull trout or bull trout critical habitat.” Garrity explained that the Alliance for the Wild Rockies has sued the federal government several times over the years. “It took eight lawsuits to get the bull trout listed, and another four or five to get its habitat designated,” he said. “It’s constant vigilance to get the federal government to follow the law. Bull trout, which is illegal to fish, need very clean water to survive. Clean water is not only important to bull trout, but it is for us, too. If they don’t have it, we don’t have it. If you catch one accidently, don’t pull it out of the water.” Bull trout are already extinct in California, inhabit only one stream system in Nevada, and are “at high risk of extinction in Oregon, Washington and parts of Idaho,” according to the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, which also found “Montana bull trout are considered secure in only 2 percent of the stream segments they inhabit.” The affected dams are Libby, Dworshak, Lower Granite, Little Goose, Lower Monumental, Ice Harbor, McNary, John Day, The Dalles, Hungry Horse, Albeni Falls, Grand Coulee, Chief Joseph, Bonneville, Cougar, Dexter, Lookout Point, Hills Creek, and Blue River in the Columbia River Basin. tws

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Lane restrictions begin Thursday night on Big Wood River bridge

As work resumes on the Big Wood River bridge, just south of Ketchum, after a three-month winter shutdown, crews will take the first step toward completing the project by setting eight concrete girders on the east side of the bridge. The bridge will be reduced to a single lane beginning at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 2 during the operation. Flaggers will be at the intersection of Idaho 75 and Serenade Lane, where trucks carrying the girders will turn around. The girders replacement should be complete before the morning commute on Friday. Construction of the new bridge began in January 2016 with the southbound lanes of the bridge, which was completed last summer. The bridge project should be completed by August. Earlier this week, crews exposed bridge piers installed last fall. The girders are to be set first so the crane pad can be removed before high water in the river channel later this spring. Remaining work includes placement of abutments, wildlife passage, bridge deck, and adjacent roadway for the northbound lanes of the structure. When complete, the new Big Wood River bridge will facilitate four lanes of traffic with eight-foot shoulders and a four-foot median. In addition to being wider, the new bridge also is longer to facilitate additional wildlife passage along the river. Concrete Placing Company Inc., of Boise, is the contractor for the $5.48 million bridge replacement.

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Gary Black, Jr., 75, the longtime publisher of Ski Racing International, died Saturday at his home in Sun Valley. A native of Baltimore, Md., Black purchased Ski Racing magazine in 1984. In his tenure as publisher, he grew Ski Racing to become the global voice of alpine ski racing, evolving from a newspaper to a modern digital source of ski racing news today. His family was the owners of the Baltimore Sun. Black served for nearly 20 years on the International Ski Federation’s PR and Mass Media Committee and, more recently, as a representative on the FIS Alpine World Cup Committee. A lifetime skier and avid outdoorsman, Black served on the National Ski Patrol at Oregon Ridge, Wisp, Squaw Valley and Portillo. He was also a member of Ski Club Arlberg for over 40 years. He played a key role as a trustee for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Foundation, and served on the board of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation and was instrumental in the initiation of the Sun Valley Ski Academy. Black received numerous awards for his achievements in journalism and contribution to sport, including the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s Julius Blegen Award, its highest honor for service to the sport. He also received the USSA’s John Clair Award for his support of the U.S. Ski Team and the USSA Russell Wilder Award for contribution to youth in 2005. During the recent FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in St. Moritz, Black was recognized by the Association of International Ski Journalists with a lifetime achievement award. He will be recognized this April by the International Skiing History Association with a similar lifetime achievement honor. He was also honored by the International Ski Federation with the FIS Journalist Award in 2007. Black is survived by his wife, Heather, his three daughters, Amanda Rising Black, Serena Black Martin and Alexandra Kathleen Black, as well as three grandchildren, Alexander Byers Martin III, Adair Jackson Martin and Harrison Van Lear Black. He is also survived by a sister, Catharine Wilder Peterson. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider a donation in his honor to the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation or the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Foundation. A memorial service will be held in the spring.

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A 1996 red-and-grey Dodge 2500 pickup truck was reported stolen Saturday, Feb 25. The truck had been parked overnight in a Ketchum residence driveway. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys were inside. The license plate is 5B 35638. The truck has not been recovered and Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins said the case was under investigation, and it would be entered into a stolen vehicle database. Anyone with information should contact the sheriff’s department at (208) 788-5555 or police dispatch. While cars are not stolen frequently, Harkins said, “We do get them, but it’s not an everyday occurrence.” Harkins said people should lock their cars even in their own driveways.

Crisis Hotline announces 2017 Crisis Intervention Training

The Crisis Hotline, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free, anonymous and confidential crisis intervention, education and referral services, will hold its annual five-week comprehensive training for volunteers from March 28 to April 27. The Crisis Hotline is the only service of its kind in Idaho. Trained professionals have hundreds of resources at their fingertips to help people, whether they are experiencing abuse, suicidal tendencies, depression, unemployment or homelessness. In addition to its community outreach, the Crisis Hotline works to lessen teen suicide through the “My Life Matters Program.” The Teen Suicide and Awareness education presentations provide students with real-life intervention strategies. This year, the program will reach more than 1,200 students. All classes are taught by professional healthcare specialists. Participants will learn about the organizations in the community that offer services and support, such as The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, National Alliance for Mental Illness-Wood River Valley (NAMI-WRV), Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley, The Hunger Coalition, 911 and others. Participation in the training is open to anyone. The Crisis Hotline office is located at 221 S. River St., 1st floor, Ste. 1a, in Hailey. For more information or to sign up, call (208) 788-0735.

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Hello Dear! This baby is one of four that have been making themselves at home with their parents in the Valley Club area. Courtesy photo by Damian Ava Ellis

Phoebe, a 13-month-old golden retriever, ponders her smaller, wild neighbor, the fox. Courtesy photo by Les Hinzman.

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Hailey Ice Students Bring Home Medals Hailey Ice’s Learn to Skate program was represented at competition for the first time Saturday at the Sun Valley Winter Games competition at the Sun Valley Skating Center. Competitors were, from left to right, Jessie McKinnon in Snowplow Sam, Hadley Hodges in Basic 2, and Emma Georgiades in Basic 1. The skaters placed first in each of their divisions.

ROBOTI

BY DANA DUGAN

EX Robotics Competitions use robot challenges to build science and technology skills in schools and other organizations. It is overseen by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, a nonprofit that provides structure for teams all over the world, from scoring to software and rules. Three teams from Wood River High School recently competed in the Idaho championships held at the Community Campus in Hailey. There were 28 teams from all over southern Idaho, including from Caldwell, Weiser, Ridgevue High School, Pocatello, West Ada County, Burley and Vallivue High School. Wood River High School engineering and architecture teacher Kevin Lupton coaches the teams from Wood River. “It’s our eighth year,” Lupton said. “We were the only one in the state for the first couple of years. We had to compete in Utah. By the third year, more teams had been formed in Idaho.” In the Wood River Valley, the competition is so popular that there are now also teams at Wood River Middle School and Bellevue Elementary. The Wood River High School team of Cameron Maxwell, Dawson Hicks, Carson Smith and Drew Merrick were Idaho state champions last year, and repeated that accomplishment again this year. “I have fantastic kids who are dedicated,” Lupton said. “The same team won as sophomores and again as juniors. They work at it. There’s an attention to detail.” Lupton said the students begin building the robots in the beginning of the school year, when the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation announces the new rules and games. They work through their class, as well as after school and on weekends. “They don’t settle for something that just works,” Lupton said. “They know when something just works, it’s not good enough; it’s got to work really, really well to win. We go on to Worlds in Louisville, Kentucky, in April. My students were there last year, so they know the robot they used on Friday won’t cut it there. They want to do better by improving the gear ratios and mechanism. And make it lighter and quicker.”

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prepared, anything can happen during competition. “They’re robots—they will break on occasion,” Lupton said. “In the quarterfinals, the Wayne Enterprises team were the second seed after losing in the first round to the eighth seed. They took a time out, then won the next two rounds. In the next round, they shared an axel with the other team and didn’t have another time out to swap it out. But their opponent called a time out, so Cameron Maxwell said, ‘We’ll do a NASCAR axel change.’ On the fly. They got back in the nick of time, and won that match, which allowed them to get to finals.” Caldwell High School also qualified for the world championships after winning the excellence award. tws

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PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR MARCH 1-7 FROM PICABO ANGLER

ilver Creek is officially closed to all fishing on March 1 as the fish begin their spawning. It will reopen on Opening Day, which is May 27, 2017 this season. Mark your calendars, as the Opening Day celebration at Picabo Angler has become a tradition! The Big Wood River remains open to catch-and-release fishing through the end of March. The South Fork of the Boise also remains open, and the Lost River is now open all year. With that said, it is time to start watching the CFS for each of these rivers. This is an unusual year in the fluctuation of temperatures and precipitation—meaning, flows will vary based on several factors. On our freestone streams, we may not have a March fishery. We will have to wait a bit and see. Currently, the lower Lost River is moving along at 400 CFS as they try to make room in Mackay Reservoir for the spring runoff. This is about 100 CFS too much for safe wade fishing. The South Fork of the Boise is still in fishable shape at 300 CFS and, if flows do increase, some boating may be an option, depending on snowfall and road conditions. March is historically a great dry-fly month on all our area waters and it is also the month of the Little Black Stoneflies (think Prince Nymph). The fish will go into pre-spawn mode this month and, as the water slowly creeps up to higher levels, the trout will begin to eat with abandon. This means they are easier to catch, but they also must be handled delicately or not handled at all, as they get ready to produce a new season of trout fry. Have your Midges ready, as this is still the hatch the fish will key on. You may throw your favorite Baetis (BWO) patterns in your pocket, as well. With warming days coming, there is a small chance to see some Baetis activity on the surface. Not so much on the Big Wood above the reservoir, but perhaps in the tailwater below Magic or the South Fork, or the Lost, should it become wadeable. It’s also not too early to begin thinking about steelhead flies and gear. The early season on the Salmon may be the best, as the unpredictability of the runoff could have adverse effects on the late season, as the waters rise and become tinted. Happy fishing, everyone!

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LIVING WITH A HERDING DOG

BY FRAN JEWELL

any people have herding dogs in their lives, but didn’t really understand what that meant until they spent some time living with them. Herding dogs are extremely popular here in the Wood River Valley, maybe because of the influence of the sheepherders that come through town twice a year. There is an endless stream of border collies and Aussies, especially. We find many mixes with these breeds in the Shelter and many breeders nearby. The herding dogs are also very popular among the competitive agility people. The attraction is that these dogs are gorgeous. Many have long, lovely coats. They have sweet faces and many have soft, floppy ears that are very engaging for us humans. They are extraordinarily intelligent, and herding dogs possesses loyalty like no other breed. The praises of the herding dog are unmatched by many other breeds. Living with an extremely intelligent, high-energy dog filled with “prey drive” means that these dogs require a lot from their owners/handlers. It is not enough to run them every day; they become bored. When they are bored, they will make up doggie games that may or may not necessarily be acceptable in human society. Since many of the herding breeds are also naturally protective, they tend to use that protective instinct to guide them in the

games they will make up. Many times they become territorial, chasing cars or recreationalists (on bikes or skis, etc.), protecting/ guarding the house or the car, or even their owner if the owner does not demonstrate that the owner is the decision-maker and provides more socially acceptable “games” for the herding dog to engage in. Many of us are attracted to the herding breeds for all of those above reasons, but sometimes many dog owners are not natural leaders. The human owner must be a leader to the herding dog or the dog will find other ways, particularly influenced by instinctual behaviors, to amuse itself. Because these dogs are so intelligent, they will simply think to you, “Well, if you won’t make the decision about who comes in the house, I will! Now our beloved herding dog gets into trouble making decisions from the doggie point of view instead of the human-society-acceptable point of view! Another extremely difficult behavior to deal with is the herding dog’s desire to chase things, or engage in “prey drive.” Dogs that chase cars, people on skis, wildlife, bikes or horses frequently do not have as strong of a “food drive” as they do “prey drive.” When that happens, you could hang a pork chop around your neck and your dog WILL NOT COME BACK! Then, often totally positive reinforcement training will not work with this type of dog, either. Border collies and Australian shepherds are not the only breeds to be instinctually

Herding dogs often have more “prey drive” than they have “food drive.” Photo by Fran Jewell

programmed to behave this way. German shepherds, Shelties, Corgis, collies, Tervurens, cattledogs/heelers, bearded collies, Polish Lowland sheepdogs are some of the other popular herding breeds in our area. These are all wonderfuL breeds and among my favorites but, before you bring a herding dog home, be sure you have the energy, skill and abilities at leadership to have a happy relationship and few behavior problems. 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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Idaho Legislature considers bill regarding state lands

The Wilderness Society and Idaho Conservation League research shows that there has been widespread violations of the Idaho constitutional limit on how muwch land the State Land Board can sell to private parties. The new findings further deflate claims by public land takeover advocates that Idaho citizens won’t be locked out of their forests and recreation lands if they are given to the state. The sales in question span nearly a century, from statehood in 1890 until sales in the 1980s. “Every day Idahoans lose when the lands they use for hunting, snowmobiling, camping and hiking are sold off and locked up,” said Jonathan Oppenheimer, ICL’s director of government relations. “Now it appears that the state of Idaho has a history of breaking its own Constitution to hand public land to private ownership.” A review of requested public records revealed 300 separate instances where individuals, businesses and corporations appear to have exceeded the constitutional limit of 320 acres and 160 acres for buying up state-owned “public school” lands and stateowned “university school” lands, respectively. These limits were put in place at statehood to keep land barons and other powerful interests from taking advantage of Idaho land and people. The Idaho Legislature is also considering a measure (Senate Bill 1065), from Sen. Steve Vick, R-Dalton Gardens, which requires all state agencies to prioritize privatization of state lands. “Public lands and the access they provide to Idahoans every day is what makes our state so incredible,” said Brad Brooks, TWS’s deputy director. “History shows that, given the chance, local politicians and bureaucrats have proven happy to sell off Idaho’s lands, even dodging the Constitution to do so.” Unlike public lands like national forests, state lands are managed by constitutional mandate for maximum revenue generation. The State Land Board, composed of five elected officials, has the authority to sell state lands, without a public involvement process, to achieve that constitutional mandate to maximize revenue. “The history of the West is rife with examples of powerful people playing fast and loose with the law to get their hands on land,” said John Freemuth, executive director of the Andrus Center for Public Policy and professor of public policy and administration at Boise State University. “Without constant public vigilance, it’s clear to see that Idahoans might lose their national forests, refuges and other prime places to hunt, fish and camp. History tells us that it’s easy to lose public lands and much harder to get them back.”

‘HEART & MUSIC’

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n the depths of winter, The Spot will produce two vastly different musical productions: William Finn’s “A New Brain” and Ryan Scott Oliver’s “35mm: A Musical Exhibition.” “A New Brain” will run March 8-18, and The Spot Young Company will present “35mm” March 12-14. All performances will commence at 7:30 p.m. Finn’s beautiful and quirky autobiographical musical, “A New Brain,” is a medical tragedy as seen through the iris of a Looney Tunes short. After struggling composer Gordon Michael Schwinn collapses at the piano, he is diagnosed with a brain tumor and forced to come to terms with his creative ambitions and the people in his life: an overbearing mother, a ruthless kiddie-show host and a boyfriend who’d “rather be sailing.” “Thematically, the musical explores some of our basic fears; the big one—fear of death, the fear of not fulfilling our potential, fear of not being creative, fear of not connecting…” explained cast member Karen Nelsen, who plays Mimi Schwinn. “On the opposite side, it glorifies and celebrates our imagination.” “The show explores different themes in nearly every song, but one of my favorite themes is time,” added Spot co-founder and director Brett Moellenberg. “Nearly every character is able to re-discover the gift of time they have and to use it not just for good, but for life in its boldest sense.” “A New Brain” boasts some of Finn’s best-loved songs, such as “I’d Rather Be Sailing,” “And They’re Off” and “Heart and Music.”

Anik Zarkos sings “The Party Goes With You” in Ryan Scott Oliver’s “35mm: A Musical Exhibition.” Photo by Yanna Lantz

“I love the music and lyrics of Bill Finn,” said Spot co-founder Kevin Wade, who plays Gordon Schwinn. “I’ve always been drawn to his bizarre and quirky melodies and ambling, idiosyncratic way with words. His distinctive personality shines through in each show that he writes, and I have always connected with him very deeply.” “The Spot produces theatre that is intimate and daring; ‘A New Brain’ is no exception,” said cast member Grant Carey, who plays Roger. “This is a beautiful, funny story with a powerful, quirky, and uplifting score… I think it’s the kind of show you just wanna get lost in.” Running in repertory with “A New Brain” is The Spot Youth Company’s presentation of “35mm: A Musical Exhibition.” A picture is worth a thousand words—what about a song? In “35mm,” each projected photo inspires a unique song. A stunning new multimedia musical created by Ryan Scott Oliver and Matthew Murphy, this intricately woven collection of stories told through song re-imag-

ines what the modern American musical can be. “35mm” features a cast and technical team of Wood River Valley students, including William Carney, Samuel Fauth, Oliver Guy, Chloe Khosrowshahi, Annabelle Lewis, Spenser Pfau, Bronwyn Reagan, Mattieu Stern, Beck Vontver, Keegan Webber, Annabel Webster and Anik Zarkos. “The best part of working on this musical, for me, is the people,” Zarkos said. “Everyone’s talent and dedication to the project is really inspiring. Being around peers and mentors who have the same passion as I do is really unparalleled.” Both musicals are suitable for ages 13 and older. Tickets for “A New Brain” are $25 for adults and $20 for those under 18. Tickets for “35mm: A Musical Exhibition” are $15 for adults and $10 for those under 18. The Spot is located at 220 Lewis St., #2, Ketchum. Visit spotsunvalley.com to reserve seats and to learn more. tws

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE BROWN BAG HEALTH TALK WEDNESDAY MARCH 1 12:15-1:15PM / ST. LUKE’S CLINIC / HAILEY St. Luke’s Center for Community Health will present “As We Age: When is it Time for More Care?” Lisa Wild, executive director of Hospice and Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley, will explore the balance of empowerment, self-determination and health and safety as humans face the issues of aging. Understanding when more care is appropriate and learning how to make a thoughtful plan for potential needs can be invaluable. This talk will take place at St. Luke’s Hailey Clinic in the Carbonate Rooms. All lectures are free and no preregistration is required. For more information on this or other programs at (208) 727-8733.

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6:30PM / NEXSTAGE THEATRE / KETCHUM nexStage Theatre will present a free play reading of the uproarious comedy “The New Century” by one of America’s funniest playwrights: Paul Rudnick. The reading, about love and acceptance, will be held at the theater at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1. The running time will be 70 minutes and complimentary wine and cookies will be served. The cast consists of Claudia McCain, Steve D’Smith, Will Hemmings, Courtney Loving and Annabel Webster, with direction by Jon Kane. “The one-liners fly like rockFor more information about nexStage’s free play reading series call (208) 726-9124.

‘CONSTELLATIONS’

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VARIOUS TIMES / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY Company of Fools’ production of “Constellations” by Nick Payne continues March 1-4 at the Liberty Theatre. Directed by Denise Simone, the production features Cassandra Bissell, last seen at COF in “Proof,” and Neil Brookshire, seen in “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “Proof,” “Enchanted April” and “The Woman in Black.” Tickets for “Constellations” are $35 for full price, $30 for seniors and Center members and $15 for students (18 and under). Tickets may be purchased online at sunvalleycenter.org, by phone at (208) 578-9122 or at the Liberty Theatre box office starting one hour prior to curtain.

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Valley nonprofit receives certification in D.C.

‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN JR.’ WEDNESDAY MARCH 1 VARIOUS TIMES / WRHS THEATER / HAILEY Wood River High School and Middle School drama students will perform “Singin’ in the Rain Jr,” Wednesday through Saturday, March 1-4 at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater at the Community Campus. The show takes place in Hollywood during the last days of the silent movie era. The story follows Don Lockwood, one half of the blockbuster celebrity silent movie star “couple” Lockwood and Lamont, and the extreme measures taken when his co-star’s high-pitched and nasal voice threatens the duo’s successful transition into talking pictures. “Through their production, these students are learning about the golden age of musicals, a very important period in America’s cultural history,” says Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International. “And while they are performing songs and a story that we know and love, they are also exploring some significant ideas, including the different sides of celebrity, the importance of adapting to change, the various ways society categorizes success, and the realities behind pursuing one’s dreams.” Performances will run 6 p.m., March 1-2, 7 p.m. March 3, and 1 p.m. March 4. Tickets range from $1 to $8 and may be purchased at the door. For more information call or email Karl Nordstrom, (208) 578-5020 ext. 2228 or KNordstrom@blaineschools.org.

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10AM TO 6PM / KENTWOOD LODGE / KETCHUM The gemstone show continues at Kentwood Lodge in Ketchum from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Kentwood Lodge is located at 180 N. Main St., Ketchum.

‘WILLY WONKA’ SCREENING THURSDAY MARCH 2 3PM / COMMUNITY SCHOOL / SUN VALLEY Community School’s second grade will host a free movie screening to benefit the Valley’s Senior Connection in Hailey, as part of the class’s annual Wow-Students project. “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” will be shown at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in the Community School Theatre. “For the fifth straight year, the second-grade class will raise funds for their Wow-Students project partner,” said Janet Salvoni, CS elementary school head. “This year’s project with The Senior Connection provides a wonderful opportunity, not only for our students to engage in service learning, but also to build cross-generational relationships, which are so valuable to both the children and the seniors.” Doors open at 2:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Students will sell popcorn and water with proceeds supporting The Senior Connection. Donations will be gladly accepted.

The Blaine County Drug Coalition was one of 171 community coalitions honored during a graduation ceremony at the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum, just outside of Washington, D.C., on Feb. 7. The certificate is for completing a rigorous training program designed to increase the effectiveness of community drug prevention leaders by the CADCA’s National Coalition Academy. “We are so proud of our coalition for investing the time and resources to take advantage of the best community coalition training in the world,” said Amber Larna, TDC executive director. “To graduate from this year-long, intensive course is no small feat and The Drug Coalition is more prepared today to be an effective, sustainable coalition because of this training. We look forward to applying our knowledge and strategies to ensure the youth in our community live drug-free.” The Forum brings together approximately 3,000 attendees representing coalitions from all regions of the country and internationally, government leaders, youth, prevention specialists, addiction treatment professionals, addiction recovery advocates, researchers, educators, law enforcement professionals and faithbased leaders. It’s the largest training event for the drug-prevention field.

TEDx to screen Sun Valley talks

TEDxSunValley will host a viewing party from 5-9 p.m. March 6 at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. The public is invited to this free event to enjoy the inspiring and informative talks that were presented at the inaugural TEDxSunValley on Nov. 30, 2016 at the Sun Valley Opera House. All 13 original TEDxSunValley talks will be screened, as well as the captivating musical performance by Murray Hidary. Drinks and food will be available for purchase before the event and throughout the evening. The organizers of TEDxSunValley also announced that the next TEDxSunValley will take place on Sept. 23, 2017. The team will announce a call for speakers later this spring, with the summer provided for speaker preparation for the special event. TEDxSunValley is an independently organized event, licensed by TED, which features original TEDx talks by people from and connected to the Sun Valley community as well as official TED Talk videos and a musical performance. Several themes emerged from the speakers, including: the rise of millennials, tapping into and taming technology, innovative approaches to social impact, and the power of story to inspire. The curation team, consisting of local volunteers, was thrilled to see the response of applicants looking to share their thoughts, inspirations, and stories with the TEDx community.

Sun Valley Film Festival, March 15-19

The Sixth Annual Sun Valley Film Festival, presented by Zions Bank, will run Wednesday, March 15 through Sunday, March 19. The Festival will feature a curated slate of more than 60 indie films and TV premieres, Coffee Talks with top industry insiders, parties and panels, a Screenwriters Lab led by award-winning writers, and the final SVFF Awards Bash. Film venues will be in Hailey at the Liberty Theatre, Ketchum at various locales, including the nexStage Theatre and in Sun Valley at the Opera House. The combination of innovative programming and bona-fide insider access in a fun, relaxed atmosphere is making the Sun Valley Film Festival a rising star in the world of destination festivals. This March, filmmakers from around the world will bring their vision to the Sun Valley Film Festival, and movie lovers are invited to watch it come into focus. A variety of Festival passes and individual film tickets are available.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Coalition of Northwest groups sues EPA to prevent heat-driven salmon kills Columbia Riverkeeper, Snake River Waterkeeper, Idaho Rivers United, Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations, and the Institute for Fisheries Resources filed suit last week under the Clean Water Act to compel the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to create a temperature pollution budget, also known as a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), for the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon and Washington. Scott Pruitt, President Trump’s newly confirmed EPA Administrator, has questioned the need to fight climate change. This lawsuit would compel EPA to write a TMDL—a plan to keep the rivers cool enough for salmon and steelhead in the face of global warming. Dams on the Columbia and Snake create large, slow-moving reservoirs that cause high water temperatures. Warm summer water temperatures pose increasingly severe threats to salmon and steelhead. In 2015, warm water killed roughly 250,000 adult sockeye salmon migrating up the rivers. In response to the 2015 fish kills, EPA stated that “the need to lower water temperatures becomes more critical as the Pacific Northwest Region continues to address … climate change.” “Water temperatures in the Columbia mean life or death to salmon. Our members’ livelihoods depend on healthy salmon runs,” said Glen Spain, Northwest Regional director of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations and the Institute for Fisheries Resources. “It’s simply unacceptable to let hot water kill otherwise-healthy adult salmon before they can spawn.” Plaintiffs are represented by Bryan Hurlbutt, an attorney at Advocates for the West, a public interest nonprofit environmental law firm based in Boise. Richard Smith, attorney at Smith and Lowney PLLC in Seattle, also represents the plaintiffs.

Diana Krall to perform at Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s Gala Grammy Award-winning jazz-crossover artist Diana Krall will perform at the 2017 Sun Valley Summer Symphony Gala concert, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 30 at the R.E. Holding Sun Valley Pavilion. The performance is part of a world tour in support of Krall’s highly anticipated new album, “Turn Up The Quiet,” which celebrates jazz and the Great American Songbook and is a reunion with Grammy Award-winning producer Tommy LiPuma. Touted as one of the most acclaimed artists of our time, Krall’s unique style has garnered the singer, songwriter and producer numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards and eight Juno Awards. She’s the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of billboard-jazz charts. “Musically sophisticated, Diana Krall has been on our short list for several years,” said Jenny Krueger, SVSS executive director. “We’re excited to bring her jazzy, generation-defying talent and song list to our community. It’s important to members of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony that we showcase not only the symphony but also high-caliber artists that not only attract new potential symphony attendees but also satisfy our longtime listeners.” Krall’s classical-music roots, instrumental prowess and knack for composition mirror the overall focus of the symphony’s 2017 season, which will showcase guest artists such as Lang Lang and Angela Meade and debut two new works commissioned by the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. Tickets go on sale April 5, and may be purchased at svsummersymphony.org or (208) 622-5607.

Dietrich student receives sentence John Howard, a 19-year-old former student at Dietrich High School, was sentenced Friday for his part in an assault on a fellow student last fall. Howard was accused of a raping a mentally-disabled black student with a hanger in the Dietrich High School locker room. A judge handed down a withheld judgment and sentenced Howard to three years of probation and 300 hours of community service. Two other Dietrich High School football players were also charged as juveniles in the attack, but lawyers for the victim’s family described Howard as the ringleader in the abuse. The victim, who’d been adopted by a Dietrich family, had been bullied during the school year with racial slurs for months before the assault. Prosecutors argued that the incident wasn’t a sexual assault. Howard, whose uncle is the Dietrich High School’s basketball coach, was sent to Idaho from Keller, Texas, to live with family members because of behavioral issues, according to the lawsuit. Howard took a plea deal in December that will allow him to avoid prison time. He has since moved back to Texas.

EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 2 6-7PM / ICL OFFICE / KETCHUM Join the Environmental Resource Center and Idaho Conservation League on Thursday at the ICL Office (110 W. 5th St., # 201, Ketchum) for the first bimonthly Environmental Advocates Alliance meeting. This month’s program will focus on public lands. For the first 30 minutes of the program, participants will learn about local, state and national legislation focused on public lands. Participants will then have the opportunity to learn which tools are available to them and what actions they can take to make their voices heard on issues that are important to them. Time and materials will be provided during the second half of the program for participants to take immediate action should they choose. All community members are welcome to attend. For more information on this program, contact ERC’s Hadley DeBree at (208) 726-4333 or ICL’s Betsy Mizell at (208) 726-7485.

FAMILY OF WOMAN FILM FESTIVAL THURS MAR 2-SUN MAR 5 VARIOUS TIMES / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY The 10th Annual Family of Woman Film Festival centers on “Celebrating Women Who Inspire Change.” A special sneak preview of the documentary film “The Apology” will kick off the 2017 Festival at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2. Director Tiffany Hsiung follows three former “comfort women” who were among the 200,000 girls and young women kidnapped and forced into military sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. The Family of Woman Film Festival is currently sold out for the screening of “The Eagle Huntress” on Friday. Available tickets will be released at 6:45 p.m. before the screening. On Saturday, March 4, “No Le Digas a Nadie” will be screened at 2 p.m., followed by “Motley’s Law” at 7 p.m. The Festival will conclude on Sunday, March 5, with “Sonita” at 2 p.m. All films at the Festival are $15 and $60 for the entire film series. Tickets are available at the door and at Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum. For a complete schedule of events, visit familyofwomanfilmfestival.org.

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FRIDAY MARCH 3

7PM / LIGHT ON THE MOUNTAINS / KETCHUM Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center will host a public talk with Anam Thubten, a renowned Buddhist teacher from the Bay Area. Anam Thubten grew up in Tibet and, at an early age, began to practice in the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is the founder and spiritual advisor of the Dharmata Foundation in Point Richmond, Calif. He travels extensively in the U.S. and occasionally abroad, teaching in fluent English and offering in a direct experiential manner the essence of the timeless, nonconceptual wisdom teachings of the Buddha. These teachings, free of any sect, point directly to one’s true nature as boundless love and wisdom. In his teachings and presence with others, Anam Thubten invites the heart-opening, mind-emptying awakening to one’s true nature that is already enlightened. The transformative power of these teachings that flow from the wisdom mind of the Buddha through teachers such as Anam Thubten is apparent in the lives of many who have embraced them. The cost is $15, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

SUN VALLEY SUNS HOCKEY FRI MAR 3-SAT MAR 4 7PM / CAMPION ICE HOUSE / HAILEY The Sun Valley Suns will play two back-to-back nights of hockey hoopla. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 11-18 and kids 10 & under can enter for free if accompanied by a paying adult.

LEARNING GARDEN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY MARCH 4 10AM TO 1PM / THE LEARNING GARDEN / HAILEY The Learning Garden School invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, March 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The school is now enrolling 2½ to 5-year-old children for the 2017-2018 school year and boasts organic brunch provided daily, 12 students maximum per day and before- and after-school care. RSVP to Beth or Darcy at (208) 788-5474.

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3-5PM / THE CENTER / KETCHUM The Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ new BIG IDEA project is “Rayguns, Robots, Drones: Technology’s Peril & Promise.” Family Days at The Center provide special opportunities for multiple generations to explore art and ideas together. As an extension of the current BIG IDEA project, participants in the upcoming Family Day will tour the visual arts exhibition, tinker with circuit components to create light-up sketches, create robot masks that reflect their own personality and channel their inner robot by inventing robotic dance moves. “Rayguns, Robots, Drones” will be on view at The Center through March 25. For more information about The Center’s Family Day activities and other upcoming events associated with this BIG IDEA project, visit sunvalleycenter.org, call (208) 726-9491, or visit The Center’s box office at 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum.

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