22 August 2018 by The Weekly Sun

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Sports News Blaine County Rec. District Works On Revitalizing Pool

Agriculture News Two Nonprofits Join Forces To Encourage Harmony In The Wild

Nonprofit News Community Library Will Put On Its Dancing Shoes

“Who’s the more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him?” ~Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

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National Suicide Prevention Week During National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 9 through Sept. 15, the theme will be “#BeThe1To”. The message will help spread the word about actions everyone can all take to prevent suicide. The Hailey-based Crisis Hotline and its partners work to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help, and give hope. Ask: Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation. Keep Them Safe: A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline. Be There: Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal, less overwhelmed, and more hopeful after speaking to someone who listens without judgment. Help Them Stay Connected: Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness. Follow Up: Studies have also shown that brief, lowcost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care services. The Crisis Hotline is available 24/7 to provide a compassionate ear, encouragement and hope. It offers free confidential services through crisis intervention, for any type of crisis, suicide prevention, and referrals. For anyone needing information/materials about suicide, call the Crisis Hotline at (208) 788-0735 or visit thecrisishotline.org. For 24/7 confidential support, call the Crisis Hotline at (208) 788-3596.

Girls On The Run Seeks Volunteers For Fall Program Girls on the Run is a physical activity-based, positive youth development program that inspires girls in third through fifth grade to be joyful, healthy and confident. The 10-week program teaches critical life skills, encourages personal development and fosters team building

and community service. Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley serves girls at five sites in Blaine County and is in need of dozens of coaches to ensure that more than 80 girls will have an opportunity to participate in this transformative program this season. “It was a 10 weeks well spent, especially in a time where we truly need to come together and empower and love others,” said Hannah Bauthues, a GOTR coach. “I am so proud of the girls who I coached and who finished their 5K goal. You truly can do anything you put your mind to.” Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons to small teams of girls who typically meet after school twice a week for 75-90 minutes. The program culminates with all teams participating in a celebratory 5K event. Individuals must be 18 years old to serve as an assistant coach or 21 years old to serve as a head coach. Volunteer coaches don’t need to be runners but must complete a background check and participate in online and in-person training. Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley’s spring coach registration is now open. For more information or to sign up to coach, visit girlsontherunwrv.org/ coaching. New coach training is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29.

NAMI-WRV Announces Swing Fore Recovery Golf Tournament

great prizes for the best overall score, best hole, and other competitions. “This is our third annual golf tournament,” said Chris Koch, president of the NAMI-WRV board. “We are humbled by the ongoing support from the community, not only from the returning golfers but also the sponsors. “This year, we will sell raffle tickets at both Wood River Farmers’ Markets to continue to spread the word on the NAMI effect. We can share information on our four ongoing support groups, engage with the community and answer questions while we are at the farmers’ markets.” The tournament will include a raffle and reception. Funds raised will support NAMI’s free programs in the community. Entry cost for the tournament is $500 for a foursome and $50 for the reception. Sponsorship opportunities and tee box signs are available, as well as in-memoriam tee box signs honoring those we have lost to a mental health condition. Raffle tickets will be on sale at the NAMI office located at the Community Campus in Hailey, and at the Farmers’ Market in Ketchum on Tuesday, and Hailey Farmers’ Market on Thursdays through Sept. 20, and online at nami-wrv.org/golf. Each ticket is $10 or three for $20. Prizes include a Sun Valley Challenger ski pass (a $2,200 value), a BCRD Nordic ski pass (a $259 value), or one of two $250 Atkinsons’ Market gift cards.

Chamber Gift Certificates To Expire

The Wood River Valley affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host its annual golf tournament to raise awareness about mental health conditions and support its ongoing community programs, in September, Suicide Prevention Month. Check-in starts at noon for a shotgun start at 1 p.m. at Elkhorn Golf Club on Friday, Sept. 21. Rain or shine, teams will play in a scramble format and compete for

As Visit Sun Valley nears the end of its fiscal year, the organization wishes to remind you about the changes in the gift certificate program. The Chamber of Hailey and the Wood River Valley took over facilitation of the program entirely, with sales of the VSV gift certificates ending on Oct. 1, 2017. As of Sept. 30, 2018, any outstanding Visit Sun Valley gift certificates will expire. Businesses may not accept these from patrons after that point—they will not be reimbursed for these going forward. If you are sitting on a stack to send in for reimbursement, send them now to The Chamber, P.O. Box 100, Hailey, ID 83333. Washington Federal sells only The Chamber’s version of the program.

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The annual Sawtooth Salmon Festival will take place on Saturday, Aug. 25, in Stanley. For a story, see page 12. Public domain photo, accessed via Pixabay

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ON THE COVER On Sunday, the Sun Valley Summer Symphony treated its audience to a simulcast screening of the original 1977 “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” as the orchestra played every note and special effect in the score. For more images, see pages 8-9. Photo by Nils Ribi, courtesy of Sun Valley Summer Symphony 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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Work will continue on the public pool in Hailey. Photo by Dev Khalsa Photography, courtesy of Blaine County Recreation District

REC DISTRICT WADES INTO POOL PHASE

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he Blaine County Recreation District is in the process of wading into phase two of the restoration of its aquatic center in Hailey. The BCRD will work on design documents over the next six months. Plans will address three decades of pool use by a growing community, the declining interior of the 33-year-old pool, and the addition of a whirlpool and a zero-depth-entry leisure pool. Last season’s 21,000 visits reflect the revitalization needs. “During the summer, there isn’t a five-minute period when the pool is not in use,” said Jenna Vagais, BCRD communications manager. The project depends on timing and financing in conjunction with BCRD allocated funds, grants, private donations and the generosity of community members. The Rec District has raised $1.1 million of the anticipated $2.5 million cost for a complete aquatic center overhaul. Funds raised include phase one renovations of the BCRD-funded $500,000 pool bathhouse. This component was completed in the fall of 2017. The remodel included complete up-to-date facilities with ADA accessibility. Other funds include $340,000 in awarded grants and $200,000 BCRD matching funds. Over the next six months, design and construction outlines will unfold for phase two, restructure and additional pools. The gradual slope of the additional

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pool will provide a play-friendly, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant swim area that also meets the needs of toddlers through lap swimmers. The BCRD is hopeful to put the plan into action by the fall of 2019. The Rec District’s goal is to keep the pool open during this progression. The Wood River Women’s Foundation recently provided a $25,000 grant (included in the $1.1 million raised), which will aid in the planning venture. This year’s official season will end on Sunday, Aug. 26. Activities include youth swim school, Mommy and Me, Dolphin Swim Team, open lap swim, open swim and aquarobics. Many participants grow through the curriculum and become lifeguards in their high school and college years, Vagais said. Though this season’s total visits have not yet been calculated officially, the use includes 400 students, 800 swimming lessons and 90 members on the swim team. “The upgrades have the potential to double attendees and grow lessons by fifty percent,” Vagais said. The dog days of summer are here and the last plunge of the season combines family fun and a “doggy swim” designed to beat the heat with canine friends. Bring your pup and splash out the season while waiting for subsequent waves. For more information on BCRD programs, visit bcrd.org tws or call (208) 788-2144.

Smoke Is Still Coming In To Valley

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Though Blaine County is not the site of an active fire any longer, it is still hazy most days. The Sharps Fire, just east of Hailey and Bellevue, is 90 percent contained, with some mopup still underway, but the smoke from fires as far north as British Columbia keep enveloping all of Idaho in either a hazy sky or severely unhealthy smoke. While air quality readings are coming in at “moderate” in southwest and south-central Idaho, it is much worse up north, where it is rated as “unhealthy.” The winds in the northern part of the state have uncharacteristically shifted and are bringing smoke down to Idaho from Canada. The Coeur d’Alene area is particularly smoky and residents report being unable to see across its lake. As well, much of southern Idaho continues to see smoke transported from the southwest. The western portion of southern Idaho will be hit harder than the eastern portion. Residents can expect higher smoke readings in the morning and evening while lifting is expected during the late afternoon before settling in again in the evening.

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Team members of the Wood River Wolf Project attach a camera to a tree. Photo courtesy of Wood River Wolf Project

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‘CORRIDORS FOR COEXISTENCE’

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Lava Lake Institute and Wood River Wolf Project work to promote nonlethal solutions for predators

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uch of the state of Idaho is dedicated to the raising of livestock, making the relationship between ranchers and their livelihoods and the predators that threaten that livelihood of immense importance. In 2004, Lava Lake Lamb, Inc., created the Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation, a nonprofit organization that serves as a permanent institution dedicated to conservation of the landscape. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Lava Lake Institute relies on charitable contributions, including a recent grant of $23,120 from the Wood River Women’s Foundation, for “Corridors for Coexistence.” The Institute serves as the fiscal agent for the Wood River Wolf Project, a collaborator on the “Corridors for Coexistence” program. It seeks to promote the use of nonlethal measures to protect sheep, such as increased human presence, guard dogs, Foxlights, noisemakers, and ropes with colored flags attached to the top of fence lines, known as fladry. Since the Wood River Wolf Project’s inception, in 2008, documented sheep losses to wolves in central Idaho have been 90 percent lower than the rest of Idaho, based on the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service. This new project is an extension of the Wolf Project’s current game camera trapping program, which monitors wolves in the area. The project’s goal is to expand existing efforts fivefold from the current 12 cameras across the project area—a 1,200-kilometer square area in the Wood River Valley—to 60 cameras. “The goal of the project is first to increase our ability to hopefully monitor predator movements, particularly wolves, and, secondly, to get a better understanding of wildlife abundance and movement patterns,” said project coordinator Greg Hill. “We hope to gain a better understanding of

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A bull elk is caught on camera in the woods. Photo courtesy of Wood River Wolf Project

how increased human activity in the area is impacting these movements.” Understanding predator movement, as seen from the data collected by these cameras, is one of the first steps to preventing wildlife conflict, whether with pets or livestock. “Knowing those movements can better prepare people to implement effective deterrent strategies or avoid potential conflict altogether,” Hill said. Flat Top Sheep Company owner John Peavey agrees. “Knowing where the wolves are would be a real plus,” he said. Another motivator in understanding predator movements in the area were the number of mountain lion attacks on dogs this past winter. Many dogs were attacked and mountains lions had to be killed. “This is another answer to the question of avoiding human/ wildlife conflict,” Hill said. “The first step is understanding how the animals move and in which areas certain species are going to be most abundant, and then being able to have good information on how to avoid those conflicts or mitigate potential problems before they start.” Wolf reports last year increased during late August and

early September, which gave the Wood River Wolf Project incentive to get this new program up and running in time for this busier season. “One of the ultimate goals is to provide livestock producers with a toolkit or guide based on the data we collect for how they can avoid areas where they might run into potential problems,” said Hill. The project is currently in its beginning stages, with 15 cameras in the field. Hill predicts that the full 60 cameras will be deployed by early September. The funds from the Wood River Women’s Foundation will go primarily to the purchase of each $160 camera and the staff time for putting the cameras in place, checking them, and organizing data. Cameras are typically checked on a biweekly to monthly basis. Currently, baseline data being collected will be analyzed in collaboration with Boise State University assistant professor Neil Carter, at BSU’s College of Innovation and Design, along with graduate student Edward Trout. For more information on the Corridors for Coexistence project, visit woodriverwolfproject. org or lavalakeinstitute.org. tws

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ImPact Baseline Testing To Be Done On Students To Assess Head Injuries

St. Luke’s Wood River, in conjunction with Wood River Middle School, will offer free non-mandatory ImPact baseline testing for students of any local middle school, age 12 and older. The test is highly recommended for students who compete in sports and/or participate in organized clubs. ImPact baseline tests are valid for two years if the student has not sustained a head injury during that time. ImPact testing is a computerized assessment of an athlete’s short-term and long-term memory, as well as their reaction time. This tool assists doctors and trainers in diagnosing head injuries and determining when it is safe to return to a sport. In accordance with Idaho state law, student athletes sustaining a head injury are not eligible to return to practice and competition until cleared by a medical doctor. Testing will be conducted at the Wood River Middle School according to the following schedule, during regular football, volleyball and soccer practice times: From 3–4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, for volleyball players and other club sports/activity participants; 3–4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, for soccer and other club sports/activity participants. For more information, contact Jonah Torseth, Wood River Middle School athletic director, at (208) 578-5030, ext. 2336, or Jesse Foster, St. Luke’s Wood River contact at (208) 727-8282.

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LITHOP EVENT TO FEATURE RENOVATION PROGRESS AT COMMUNITY LIBRARY

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he Community Library in Ketchum will celebrate its ongoing campaign and renovation with LitHop, a free dance party and festival open to the public from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. All of the Wood River Valley is invited to “Rock the Library” while it’s under construction and see the changes underway. The evening will include dancing, literary trivia, food trucks, and other exciting activities. For one night only, the Children’s Library, currently under construction, will become a dance club. There will be a Kids Dance from 5-6 p.m., a Salsa Hour from 6-7 p.m., and from 7-9 p.m., DJ Diva will spin tunes for a Community Dance Party. “The Library hopes everyone will come to stomp their feet and twist and shout in a space normally reserved for Story Time and Science Time and quiet reading,” said Jenny Emery Davidson, executive director of the Library. As well, food trucks will be parked on Fourth Street between Spruce and Walnut, which will be closed to traffic. Delicious bites and meals will be available for purchase from Smoke Over Baldy and Taqueria Al Pastor. Beer and wine will be available from Sawtooth Brewery. In the Lecture Hall, local authors including Charlie Brandt, Judith Freeman and Nick Neely will host rounds of literary trivia with prizes from 5-7 p.m. In the Library’s new Link, guests will be able to “leave their mark” for future generations by writing messages on the unfinished floors and walls of this Young Adult library and hangout space. A photo booth will be on hand and, downstairs, Regional History-themed games will be played in the

new Programs Studio space. The Bloom bookmobile will be stationed on Fourth Street for kids to explore. Additionally, a Hemingway-themed raffle will give away three impressive packages: 1) a gift certificate to dine at the Hemingway Table at Michel’s Christiania; a round at the Sun Valley Gun Club; a stay in the Hemingway Suite at the Sun Valley Lodge; and a private visit to the Hemingway House. 2) A full-day guided fishing tour from Silver Creek Outfitters and dinner at the Pioneer Saloon. 3) A season ski pass from Sun Valley Resort. A silent auction also will be held for an exceptional literary cocktail party hosted at a private residence. All the festivities are meant to highlight the many improvements made possible by the Renew your Library! campaign, which began in 2014. To date, $9 million has been raised for the comprehensive renovation of the facility and its grounds. The new Lecture Hall opened in July, with the Link and Children’s Library to follow this fall. Construction will progress in phases through 2019. “LitHop will be a great time for the community to see what’s going on here at the Library,” said Carter Hedberg, director of Philanthropy. “We’re in the final phase of the campaign, and we’re hoping to raise the last $1.5 million by the end of the year.” The Community Library is the “living room of the community,” Davidson has said. A privately funded, privately governed public institution that receives no dedicated tax dollars, the Library was founded in 1955 and moved to its current location in 1976. The major renovation is the first to be undertaken in 20 years. For more about the Library and its campaign, visit comlib.org. tws

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Candidate For Lt. Governor Continues Touring Idaho

Kristin Collum, a candidate for Idaho lieutenant governor, will visit and meet with people at a “Coffee Talk with Kristin” event from 12–1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, at Peaks and Perks coffee shop on Highway 21 in Stanley. Collum is an Army veteran who served as a signal officer platoon leader in an infantry division. Before earning her commission, Collum spent two years at the Pentagon working for Gen. Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Collum is traveling around the state meeting with citizens at various small venues. For more information, visit facebook.com/ CollumforLtGovernor or collum4idaho.org.

The Bloom bookmobile will be stationed on Fourth Street for kids to explore. Photo by Dana DuGan

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Idaho Philanthropy Day

Nominations for the Idaho Philanthropy Day awards are now open. Nonprofit organizations, foundations, businesses, and individuals recognized will encompass the spirit of philanthropy including time, talent, treasure, and involvement in the community. Idaho local communities will nominate organizations and individuals in the following categories: • Outstanding Philanthropic Company/Foundation • Outstanding Nonprofit • Outstanding Adult Philanthropist (excluding presidents, CEOs and/or executive directors) • Outstanding Youth Philanthropist (excluding presidents, CEOs and/or executive directors) Local awards will be presented at the 2018 Idaho Philanthropy Day celebrations throughout Idaho: Pocatello, Thursday, Nov. 1; Boise, Tuesday, Nov. 6; and Coeur d’Alene, Thursday, Nov. 8. Idaho Philanthropy Day is presented in partnership with the Idaho Association of

Fundraising Professionals, Idaho Community Foundation, Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation, and Idaho Nonprofit Center. For more information, visit idahononprofits.org.

Fatal Crash Occurs Near Timmerman Junction

On Sunday, Aug. 19, at approximately 7:13 p.m., deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Highway 75 near milepost 101 just south of Timmerman Rest Area. Kaytlyn A. Graefe, 20, of Shoshone, was traveling south in a white 2013 Chevrolet Sonic when her vehicle struck a black 1989 Jeep Wrangler traveling north and driven by Javier Ubence, 45, and his wife, Georgina Ubence, 37, of Bellevue. Graefe allegedly crossed the centerline into the northbound lane when her vehicle struck the passenger side of Ubence’s vehicle. Both Javier and Georgina Ubence were ejected from their vehicle. Georgina Ubence died at the scene. Highway 75 was closed for three hours to allow first responders to access the scene. Javier Ubence was transported by ambulance to St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center in Ketchum. Graefe was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. All occupants were wearing seatbelts. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. The crash remains under investigation.

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Costumed actors strolled through the enthusiastic capacity crowd at the end of the symphony on Sunday night at the Sun Valley Pavilion. Directed by George Alasdair Neale, the musical director and Lucas, “Star Wars Episode IV - A New Life” was a legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga. Photo by Nils Ribi, courtesy of Sun Valley Summer Sunday night in a Darth Vader costume, Symphony

GOP members and supporters break bread at the 2018 annual Blaine County Republican picnic, which serves as a fundraiser for republicans running for office in Idaho, on Saturday, Aug. 18, at River Sa Photo courtesy of Blaine County Republicans

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SPONSORED FEATURE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Sean Sheehan. Photo courtesy of Sean Sheehan

SEAN SHEEHAN Student Finds His Voice

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NEWS ARTS

COUNTRY SINGER MARTINA MCBRIDE TO PLAY THE PAVILION

BY DANA DUGAN

hile the Sinclair Corporation meets over the following week, there will be a special concert with country singer Martina McBride at the Sun Valley Pavilion, on Monday, Aug. 27. The concert is open to the public; lawn access will be determined by sale of Pavilion seats. McBride has sold more than 18 million albums to date, including 20 Top 10 singles and six No. 1 hits. Also, she has earned more than 15 major music awards, including four wins for Female Vocalist of the Year from the Country Music Association and three Academy of Country Music awards for Top Female Vocalist. She has 14 gold records, nine platinum honors, three double-platinum records, and two triple-platinum awards. In 1988, she married studio engineer John McBride, who eventually worked on Garth Brooks’ tour crew. McBride, a fledgling singer, would head out on the road, with the band and crew, sometimes selling Brooks’ souvenir merchandise. Brooks promised McBride she could open for him if she ever got that sought-after record deal. In 1991, McBride signed with RCA Nashville, Brooks kept his word, and she opened for him throughout the early 1990s. McBride released a honky-tonk-influenced debut album, “The Time Has Come,” in 1992. Over time, she developed a pop-styled crossover sound. Her third album, “Wild Angels,” earned McBride her first No. 1 song. Her songs “Independence

Martina McBride has a huge voice and a striking stage presence. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Company

Day” and “A Broken Wing” became rallying cries for victims of domestic violence. Due to her tireless advocacy on behalf of domestic violence, McBride was awarded the Covenant House Beacon of Hope Award and Music Business Association’s prestigious 2015 Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award. Recently, McBride authored her second cookbook, “Martina’s Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life.” She will release her second Christmas album, “The Joy of Christmas,” later this fall. Tickets for the show are available at the Sun Valley Recreation Center and sunvalley.ticketfly.com. Ticket prices are $45 to tws $100.

BY JONATHAN KANE

ean Sheenan, a senior at Wood River High School who describes himself as a “nerd” with a hearty laugh, has discovered a new passion in life— theater. Actually, Sheehan’s interest in theater began a year ago when he realized he has a great singing voice. “It started when I got a car and started singing along to the radio and I realized I might be able to do this,” he said. “Then my good friend suggested I join the B-Tones, Wood River’s all-male singing group.” The group has about 20 members and there are no auditions. “I showed up for the first rehearsal and was hooked,” Sheehan said. “I wasn’t really nervous and they were very welcoming.” As to music, Sheehan says, “I love a little bit of everything,” but lately he has shifted his interest to musicals, like “Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hansen.” “I also have a lot of fun in my car singing along to ’80s and ’90s pop and rock—especially Queen,” he said. Before the B-Tones, Sheehan first sang publicly with the school’s Drama Club. “Everybody got a song to perform and mine was ‘Luck Be A Lady,’ from ‘Guys and Dolls’,” he said. “I liked it, but at first didn’t know what to do. It had a super-low pitch. My teacher helped when he changed it to a higher pitch.” The performance was a big success. “I was really surprised because I was nervous because some of

the women in Colla Voce, the girls’ choir at Wood River, performed right before me. Everyone thought it was great and I really surprised them. “It’s funny, because I’m fine in front of 500 people, but in front of 10, it can be a little nerve-wracking.” Last year, Sheehan was urged by a friend to try out for drama class. “I arrived late and they were sitting around reading the script for their next show,” Sheehan recalled. “I walked in, sat down and they gave me a script and asked that I read. I had no idea what I was getting into and didn’t take it very seriously. But it went great and I joined.” Sheehan said he was nervous at first, but quickly got over it. “I’m super-introverted and super-shy, so I never saw myself performing in front of an audience. I thought building robots and computers would be my future, but not anymore, as I’m hooked on music and acting.” That year, Sheehan entered a drama competition against other high schools in a piece written by a friend. “I played the devil sitting on someone’s shoulder and, of course, I freaked out. It was one minute, but it went pretty well. “I got the bug and there’s no stopping me now,” Sheehan said. tws

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Fishing R epoRt

COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR AUGUST 22 - 28, FROM PICABO ANGLER

ooler nights have given us a hint that fall is coming. The local trout population sure knows it. The brown trout have started their upstream migration into ideal spawning areas and both browns and rainbows are packing on the calories. The nighttime temps have certainly cooled the water and the fish are acting accordingly. Silver Creek is fishing well as the day progresses. The Trico and Baetis in the morning have been less than spectacular, but the Hopper fishing when it’s windy in the afternoon, and the Callibaetis when it’s not windy, have been off-the-charts great! Anglers staying until dark will find great fishing as the sun sets. Hoppers are very effective under low light and the Mouse fishing will continue to get better and better as fall approaches. The Upper Lost and Big Wood remain strong fisheries. This should continue and even improve as we move closer to fall. Be sure you have the Western Red Quill in your fly box in the coming weeks, as this hatch is the next big one. In the meantime, keep fishing Hoppers and small attractors like Parachute Adams. The Streamer fishing is also good, as the fish in these systems also try to pack on some weight before the true cold sets in. The Lower Lost River is fishing pretty well. Flows still make moving about a bit of a challenge, but the Trico action in the a.m. can be great if you are in the right water type. Mainly, the flatter the water, the better! Crane Flies are active as well as a variety of Baetis. If nothing is going on surface-wise, then try nymphs like Copper Johns and Zebra Midges. Fish these in red and black colors and be sure to move slowly looking for sight Nymphing opportunities. The fall is also a great time to get out on Magic Reservoir. This fishery really lights up as we move toward cooler days and nights. If you’ve had enough river fishing this summer, Magic is a great break from the norm. The South Fork of the Boise, although busy most days, still has good Hopper and Pink Alberts fishing throughout the day. The flows remain at driftboat levels and this should remain the case for the rest of the month and most of September as the summer heat continues. Have fun out there, and don’t forget—the Picabo Angler Shooting Preserve is now open for you bird-hunting enthusiasts out there! Happy fishing, everyone!

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DO YOU HANDLE A LEASH CORRECTLY?

BY FRAN JEWELL

same way. Proper leash handling begins with our attitude of acceptance of who our dog is. Then, it takes practice PRIOR to meeting dogs in public areas so your dog understands what a low, loose leash is and you are comfortable in doing this in a moment of confrontation and anxiety. Teaching a dog to walk on a loose leash and practicing our own skills takes time and should be done well before we expose our dog to any dogto-dog experiences. Teaching your dog a strong focus or watch command so she/he will pay attention to you even in the most distractive situations becomes another important skill and trust-building exercise. This helps let your dog know you are the leader and will protect him so he doesn’t have to worry or panic. If your dog turns away from an approaching dog to look at you, almost invariably it will stop any confrontation. This, however, is very difficult to do without a leash. The leash becomes your “connection” to your dog and can actually give your dog a sense of safety in contrast to being off-leash where he has to rely on his own and sometimes inappropriate dog-greeting skills. If your dog is good with other dogs, you need to be respectful that some dogs are not and ask if your dog may approach. Letting your dog run up to another dog without permission is not only irresponsible dog ownership, but increases the likelihood that your dog will eventually be attacked by another dog that is afraid. Learn how to use a leash properly and please, learn to respect those whose dogs are trying to enjoy the outdoors in a safe manner.

here is a false feeling that a dog offleash is safer than a dog on-leash when other dogs approach. What the real issue is is that most people do not handle a leash correctly. In fact, the appropriate handling of the leash is imperative to helping a dog stay safe. There are many components to safe leash handling, but for this discussion I am going to focus on approaching off-leash dogs. If we own a dog that reacts strongly to other dogs, our first instinct is to pull our dog closer. When doing so, it just so happens that most of the time we pull upwards. As this happens, it forces the dog’s head upward and exposes the chest, especially if we have a harness on the dog. In dog language, a head moving upward and a chest out is a sign of challenge, even if our dog is trying to tell the other dog to go away, out of fearful reactive feelings. The approaching dog, depending on who he is, may feel threatened or challenged. Now we have set the stage for a confrontation, maybe one that is very aggressive and hostile, when that is not our intension or our dog’s intention. This brings us to the false belief that off-leash meetings are better. When we produce off-leash greetings, it can leave our reactive, fearful dog without a “leader” and set the stage for an even stronger reaction, and one we cannot control because now we have no way to stop it without a leash. The proper way to handle the leash becomes a whole new lesson for us dog owners who want our dogs to just love every dog they meet. Part of this entire equation is that we must accept that not all dogs like other dogs. Just like we humans, we don’t Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club like every human we meet. Some of us are award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified even rather reclusive. Some dogs are the dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified

Cloud learns at an early age, in a large group of other dogs, to look at me, not the other dogs. Notice he is on a long line with no pressure on his leash, but he is safe in my control. Photo courtesy of Fran Jewell

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COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

MY HIKE TO TITUS LAKE: BURLS

BY LESLIE REGO

have done the hike to Titus Lake countless times and every time I see or explore something new. The trail to the lake is full of myriad external views of the Boulder Mountains and internal views of trees, stumps, wildflowers and lichen. Last week I wrote about Alexander von Humboldt (1769–1859), a naturalist scientist, and his vision of the unity of nature, which he called Naturgemälde. Humboldt described nature as a giant web of life. Once again, this became apparent to me as I studied different burls on pine trees throughout the hike. The first view of the lake is looking down into a valley. The lake appears before me as a precious emerald. Just as I see this view, I like to pay homage to an old burnt tree, which I have kept an eye on for years. I think about how the tree is still standing, winter after winter, how it has not toppled even though it died years ago from fire or a lightning strike. I study the weathered trunk and see the beauty in the age. This time I scrutinized one burl toward the top of the trunk, following its sinuous curves and the voluptuous convex shapes. This burl has survived years of storms—the wind and snow smoothing its surfaces, giving it a mixture of deep grooves and silky outer forms. The burl epitomizes complexity, which comes with age and wisdom for having withstood time. An image flashed through my mind of similar burls I had seen in the Melbourne Botanical Garden in Australia. In the garden were many old eucalyptus trees, known popularly as gum trees. The trees had the largest burls I had ever seen. They were intricate, with smaller burls composed within the larger

Leslie Rego, “Titus Lake Tree,” watercolor, nib pen and ink, pencil.

ones. On some trees, they were so large it seemed like the tree would topple over from the uneven weight. Burls are formed by the abnormal development of cells. They are composed of twisted, compacted wood that is generally tougher than the wood of the rest of the tree. Burls are caused by disease, bacteria, fungi or viruses. These intrusions trigger cells to grow at the same rate as normal cells, but in chaotic directions. Instead of the straight direction trees favor, the burl takes on a curly, contorted shape. Fire, flood, constant wind, or wounds from animals, such as a bear scratch, can also produce burls. Basically,

anything that harms the normal growth of the tree can be a factor. I continue to appreciate the sagacity of Humboldt all those many years ago. Burls exist in trees throughout the world, forming a tangled web that stretches from Melbourne, Australia, to our national forests here in Idaho. Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com.

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AUGUST 22 - 28, 2018

COLUMN ON LIFE’S TERMS

THE ABUNDANT LIFE

a “bad hair day” to the market or post office, or to the safety I appreciate as a single older womoday I will be getting ready to attend the an walking anywhere at almost any time without bluegrass fest at River Run. I love blue- fear. Also abounding are intellectual sources of grass, but it isn’t merely the exciting sounds nourishment, a vital arts scene, amazing facilithat I anticipate. I will be laughing and enjoying ties for maintaining my health, and the rare gift each minute I have with my two daughters, my of teaching teenagers, even at my age, plus so son-in-law from San Francisco, his delightful much I have covered before as a grateful citizen parents, my two grandchildren, and a close friend of this part of the world. with whom I have traveled to many Indeed, I have been so happlaces in the world. py lately that I worry that my I can’t think of any better way to rose-colored glasses fool me into a spend my birthday than sitting in false sense of security. Are things the gentle bowl of the ski run and too good? After a spectacular conlodge, surrounded by family and so cert of Shostakovich at the Pavilmany people I care for and know in ion, I attended a small gathering of this Valley. I remember once being local and symphony musicians and in the Acropolis alone and watchfriends, telling someone how foring Irene Pappas, the great Greek tunate I am in my later life. Within actress, perform Medea, and wishseconds, I experienced strange, iring I could be sharing the experirational and fearsome scripts racence with someone close. Aloneing through my mind, and left the ness may be healthy, but this kind JoEllen Collins—a longtime party, even forgetting where I was. resident of the Wood River of togetherness is miraculous. Although I now feel fine, of course I live an abundant life, being re- Valley— is an Idaho Press I am going to see a physician. It minded of that with my happiness Club award-winning colum- was a shock to my complacency, a nist, a teacher, writer, fabric at meeting relatives in my birth artist, choir member and reminder that existence is ephemfamily while also treasuring my unabashedly proud grandma eral. Being positive and wanting to adoptive family. Just last week, known as “Bibi Jo.” share one’s delight is not a guaranhowever, I was also reminded of the tee against unexpected disasters, transitory nature of experience. both personally and for my family, friends, comI do not possess financial abundance (though, munity and the larger world. in comparison to most of the world’s population, I Reality check aside, I will continue to live a live in unimagined comfort). Nonetheless, I can- life of abundance—not only economically, but not say that I am less than blessed with where I intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually, and live. I have access to the gift of beautiful, natural truly savor the good, even though I am not exlandscapes, to dozens of cultural events, to the empt from the downsides of age or things out of availability of spiritual nurture right at hand, to my control. knowing so many locals that I’d better not go on

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

Land devastated by fire recovers remarkably quickly. Within days, green shoots will appear. Courtesy photo

BY HANNES THUM

SUCCESSION

cological succession is the term biologists use to describe the way a landscape and the ecosystem upon it recover after a disturbance. Succession is what happens after a huge landslide, a lava flow, a wildfire. The way the plants recolonize, the order in which things return to normal. The Latin roots of the word succession mean “to follow after.” What follows after the Sharps Fire will be, in time, regrowth. As soon as next spring, there will be new green growth within the burn perimeter. It will be small at first, and will be concentrated in places that did not burn as intensely, but it will be there. Within just a few years, much of the landscape that burned will be productive enough to play much the same role in the ecosystem that it did before the fire: the biomass of plant growth upon the land will again be enough to feed the animals that depend on it. It can happen surprisingly fast.

Succession will happen slower in other places. Areas that burned exceptionally hot, such as the gulches where heat radiated back and forth on itself between tight canyon walls like an oven, or places where the wind whipped the shrub fires up enough to torch the conifers, will take longer to recover. Blackened tree trunks will stand in place for many years to come and the soil itself will need time to recover and let the seeds buried within it germinate. That’s the nature of these things. Biologists talk about mosaic landscapes or patchwork-quilt landscapes after a fire, and the diversity of the land recovering more like individual puzzle pieces instead of like a monotone blanket ends up being the healthy thing for the ecosystem in the long run. Other problems will show themselves, to be sure. Anybody who was around during the Beaver Creek Fire will remember the massive erosional events that occured in our Valley when the first big rain storms after-

wards hit the blackened, weakened soil. Creeks will be choked with black runoff. Invasive species such as cheatgrass that can take advantage of disturbance to outcrowd native species will be a problem. Folks that live and work in the Little Wood drainage are already impacted in significant ways. The firefighting efforts themselves are going to cost an enormous sum of money when the team finally gets to take a break from fighting the fires in order to add everything up. So, we can only take fire for what it is. The ecosystems will be impacted, as least for a little while, but not for good. As it always has, the land will recover. One thing follows the thing before it. 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 Community School.

GUEST COMMENTARY CINDY WILSON

Partnerships Are Essential To Future School Safety Measures

About 10 years ago, I started beginning my school year watching safety videos before the first day of class. It’s part of a teacher’s preparation for the year, along with lesson planning and syllabus preparation. I’ll never forget the first time I watched a video that included a new role for teachers. Prepared by the police department, it showed a teacher doing everything she could to protect her students from an attacker—she quickly led them outside and they all ran to safety. I felt sick to my stomach. I knew the responsibility I had to protect “my kids,” the students in my classroom, should the unthinkable ever happen at my school. Years later, I’m now a bit more comfortable with what I’m watching, but it is still frightening. The responsibility that teachers feel to ensure their students’ safety weighs heavily on their minds. School safety should not be taken lightly—and it hasn’t been in Idaho. It’s a serious matter that affects all educators, students, parents, and everyone in the community, which makes it especially important to manage our resources wisely. If we approach school safety like we are reinventing the wheel, then we will surely see redundancies, short-sighted spending, and miscommunication—or worse, no communication at all—with key stakeholders. Two of those important stakeholders can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise about school safety. First is Idaho’s Office of School Safety and Security, created in 2016 to assist school districts in ensuring student safety precautions. Second is our local public safety officials from the county sheriff’s department or the city police department, who are well-trained to confront violent threats. These groups are also well aware of the needs of each community and how they should customize their responses. Any plan that is considered for Idaho must include a partnership of these two areas, as well as those who are most closely involved with the students— teachers and administrators, which of course would include groups like the Idaho School Boards Association, the Idaho Association of School Administrators, and the Idaho Education Association. But most importantly, in addition to ensuring we have safe buildings and prepared responders, we need to focus on the reason behind the violence. Violence in schools is a symptom of what’s happening with our young people today: feelings of isolation, depression, anxiety, thoughts of suicide, and mental illness generally. Many have had traumatic experiences in their young lives, which can affect their mental health. No measure of school safety will be complete without addressing these student needs. And how do we do that? Schools must create a culture of community where everyone is nurtured, where individual needs are met so students can feel successful and learn how to communicate with one another in a civil way. Students should have access to highly trained counselors, and families should know that expert help is available from partners who care about their kids. Children should be taught to care for one another and feel empowered to act on these lessons. And of course, they should learn to notify adults whenever they see something out of sorts or when they have concerns for a classmate’s well-being. Adding the civic dispositions of kindness, respect for one another’s differences, respect for the law, compassion, honesty, courage, negotiation and compromise to the culture of a classroom, school, and district can help eliminate early signs of bullying, and yes, even help protect students from violence at school. But it takes everyone working together, everyone on the same page, and everyone having the same goal in mind: protect our children. As this new school year begins, let’s all make a pledge to work as partners in ensuring our students’ safety and healthy development. We must focus on the root causes of school violence and not just cover it with a bandage. After all, Idaho’s public schools are not just about securing the fort during the school day; they are also about partnering with communities to coach our kids into lives of meaning, respect and dignity. Cindy Wilson Candidate for state Superintendent of Public Instruction

NEWS IN BRIEF

511 Traveler Services Will Be Unavailable For Two Days

The 511 Traveler Services web page, phone line and app will be unavailable for four hours on two consecutive nights (Aug. 22 and Aug. 23) for technology maintenance. From 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, the web page, phone line and app won’t offer current driving conditions on highway routes. Those who have the app installed on their smartphones may see a map if they access the app, but it won’t display information. Drivers interested in conditions on highway routes are encouraged to call between 9:30 p.m. and 9:50 p.m. on those evenings, or visit the app or web page at the same time to get current driving conditions. The 511 Traveler Information platform offers current driving conditions on Idaho highways, and cameras that illustrate sections of highway routes. It is available by calling 5-1-1 or visiting 511. Idaho.gov.

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