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SCHOOL BOARD VOIDS NEW SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT Trustees want opinion from district staff prior to contract decision

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BY TERRY SMITH

he future of Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes with the Blaine County School District remains in limbo following action by the district board of trustees on Dec. 8 to void a new contract offer and to continue discussion of the matter for another month.

Voidance of the new contract followed issuance of a notice of Idaho Open Meeting Law violations filed with the board by Blaine County Prosecuting Attorney Jim Thomas regarding a closed executive session the school board held on Nov. 17 to discuss a new three-year contract for Holmes.

Under Dr. Holmes’ leadership, the district has made significant progress in meeting student achievement goals.”

John Blackman Assistant Superintendent Following the Nov. 17 executive session, the board met in open session and voted 4-0 to extend a new contract. Board Vice Chair Elizabeth Corker was not present at the meeting.

Holmes, who was hired as superintendent in 2014, has an existing contract with the district that expires on June 30, 2016.

A new contract for Holmes was the subject of more than 30 public comments at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Dec. 8. The majority of comments, many from school district administrators and teachers, attested to Holmes’ positive value as superintendent and urged the board to renew its offer to Holmes. However, other commenters, while not necessarily opposed to Holmes as superintendent, criticized the Nov. 17 executive session for violating Idaho Open Meeting Law requirements.

The board did not vote on whether or not to extend a new contract to Holmes following an 80-minute executive session toward the end of the Dec. 8 meeting, which lasted more than five hours and didn’t end until shortly before midnight.

Instead, the board voted 4-1 in favor of a motion by Corker to conduct a staff survey of Holmes’ performance as superintendent and to meet in another executive session on Jan. 6, 2016 to further discuss a new contract. Board Chair Shawn Bennion voted against the Corker motion.

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ing notice only stated that the board would discuss an employee evaluation.

Thomas further found that a second violation occurred because the board did not amend its meeting agenda after it convened into open session to include a vote on the Holmes contract.

Public comment at the Dec. 8 meeting against extending the contract characterized the earlier board action as illegally excluding the public from the process.

Ketchum resident Jeremy Fryberger, a founder of the community organization Coalition for Blaine County School District Accountability, said he was in “shock and disbelief” over the board’s action on Nov. 17 approving the new contract for Holmes.

“The details of this meeting were in such a shaded nature,” Fryberger said. “There was something wrong about what happened. Something un-American happened in that meeting.

If you undermine the rule of law, then you undermine everything else that makes this country what it is.”

Hailey resident Pamela Plowman accused the board of violating its own code of ethics, explaining that trustees had taken an oath to uphold the law.

Something un-American happened in that meeting.”

Jeremy Fryberger Founder, Coalition BCSD Ketchum attorney Andrew Parnes said the board should not act on a new contract for Holmes until an employee evaluation is completed. He also noted the fact that the school board has declined to state why it made a decision regarding the contract on Nov. 17, when the board had earlier stated that a decision would not be made until early 2016.

“The community is entitled to know the truth about that,” Parnes said.

Blaine County resident Barbara Browning not only questioned the board’s actions on Nov. 17, but also criticized Holmes’ performance.

“We thought she would rein in spending and bring in a new era of fiscal prudence; we thought she would bring in a new era of transparency; but that has not happened,” Browning said.

“You members of the board have been manipulated. You’ve been pushed to make a decision about a contract without any homework.”

Supporting Holmes was Ketchum resident Lyman Drake, who suggested that the critics of the new Holmes contract found a loophole in the law to have the new contract offer voided.

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munity,” Drake said. “We have a very excellent superintendent.”

District administrators and teachers were also adamant in their support for Holmes.

Business Manager Mike Chatterton described those opposed to the contract as a “small vocal group” using a “propaganda machine.”

“Dr. Holmes deserves the support of all of you,” Chatterton said.

Assistant Superintendent John Blackman read a letter to the board from Carey School Principal John Peck.

“I’ve come to appreciate her in her leadership of the school district,” the Peck letter stated.

“She is a true leader, handling every situation with true integrity. In my opinion, Dr. Holmes is the right person for the job.”

Blackman also spoke in favor of the contract.

“Under Dr. Holmes’ leadership, the district has made significant progress in meeting student achievement goals,” Blackman said.

Wood River High School arts and performing arts teacher Max Stimac said Holmes has demonstrated that she cares about district students.

“The last superintendent, I never saw in my room,” Stimac said. “I have seen Dr. Holmes in my room three times this year.

That means she cares about what’s going on in the classroom.”

“She’s been more visible in the classroom than any teacher I’ve known for 30 years,” said Wood River Middle School Principal Fritz Peters.

In an email to The Weekly Sun on Tuesday, Fryberger, on behalf of the Coalition for Blaine County School District Accountability, wrote that the organization was pleased with the board’s decision to void the Nov. 17 contract offer, but was disappointed with suggestions from some administrators that the contract offer remain intact.

“A number of these administrators are school principals or vice principals; they are their respective school building’s top officials, chief tone-setters and head role models,” Fryberger stated. “How does their disregard for the public process influence our community’s perception of BCSD?” tws

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PROSECUTOR EXPLAINS SEX CRIME DISMISSAL

Grand jury declines to indict former Community School teacher

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he dismissal of a “sexual abuse against a minor” felony charge earlier in December against a former teacher at Community School in Sun Valley occurred because a Blaine County grand jury could not substantiate that the man knew he was dealing with a 13-year-old boy before sending the boy nude photos of himself by cellphone.

Dismissal of the case against 23-year-old Kevin Carter Donaldson was explained by Blaine County Prosecuting Attorney Jim Thomas in an email to The Weekly Sun after press deadline on Dec. 8.

“Following a forensic analysis by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, it was determined that Donaldson texted nude ‘selfie’ photographs of himself to a minor child at a time when he believed the child was 18 years of age,” Thomas wrote. “Donaldson later learned the victim was a minor under the age of 18, but continued to have brief sexually explicit communications with the minor before blocking the communications on his phone.

“The completed investigation was unable to provide sufficient evidence to prove that Donaldson knew, at the time he was engaged in these activities, that the victim was in fact a minor child under the age of 16 as required

by Idaho sexual abuse statutes,” Thomas stated. “This fact, along with Donaldson’s cessation of communication with the victim, made it very unlikely the state could prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Donaldson, who was hired in August of this year, taught sev-

enth grade at Community School prior to his termination and arrest on the charge in September.

The alleged victim in the case was a Community School seventh-grader, who is no longer enrolled at the school.

According to police reports, Donaldson started communications with the boy through Grindr, an Internet and cellphone application used by gay men to find sex partners. Use of Grindr does not require verification of identify or age.

Community School Head of School Ben Pettit issued the following statement on Dec. 11 to The Weekly Sun: “As we shared with our school community earlier this week, we remain focused on offering the best possible educational experience to our students, while providing for the ongoing care of students, families, faculty and our greater school community.

“While we are not privy to the confidential deliberations of the grand jury, we honor their service to our community in this challenging circumstance and respect the criminal legal process,” Pettit continued. “The Blaine County prosecutor reached out to family most directly involved and to our school attorney after the conclusion of the grand jury’s deliberations, which we appreciated.

“Again, we want to thank our school and valley communities for their strength, care and support as we continue to work through the challenges we have faced this fall,” Pettit stated. “I am inspired by the way in which our community continues to respond, and I am proud to be a part of Community School.” tws

BLAINE COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH CHILD PORNOGRAPHY 19-year-old defendant faces nine felony counts

BY TERRY SMITH

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19-year-old Blaine County man has been charged with nine felony counts of possession of child pornography following his arrest on Thursday, Dec. 10, in a joint operation by the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in Boise.

Charles Walden Hine was formally charged with the crimes at an initial court appearance on Dec. 11 in Blaine County Magistrate Court. The Roark Law Firm of Hailey was appointed as public defender and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for Dec. 23 before Magistrate Judge Jennifer L.K. Haemmerle.

Hine was released from custody following the court appearance after posting $45,000 bond.

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The sheriff’s office reported in a press release that the arrest followed the service of search warrants at two locations, 601 North 3rd Street in Bellevue and 2820 Glenbrook Drive in Hailey, seizing “computers and media devices” at both residences, “which will undergo expert analysis at a later date.”

Possession of child pornography, officially referred to in statute as “sexual exploitation of a child,” is punishable in Idaho by up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.

The sheriff’s office declined to release additional information, explaining that the case remains under investigation.

The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is an interagency organization comprised of federal, state and local law enforcement and agencies. tws

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WOMAN’S FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FILM LINEUP Event theme is ‘Women Thinking Globally and Acting Locally’

BY MARIA PREKEGES

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he Ninth Annual Family of Woman Film Festival, scheduled Feb. 2228, 2016, at the Sun Valley Opera House, will feature international filmmakers, film subjects and speakers with the intention of raising awareness of the difficulties women and girls face throughout the world to gain access to basic healthcare, education and human rights.

The theme for the 2016 festival is “Women Thinking Globally and Acting Locally.”

The festival will include film and movie screenings, talks and “point of view” breakfasts with guest speakers.

Screening highlights include: “The Sound of Torture,” directed by Keren Shayo; “The Hunting Ground,” produced by Amy Zeiring; “Dreamcatcher,” directed

by Kim Longinotto; “India’s Daughter,” directed by Leslee Udwin; and “Speed Sisters,” sponsored by Marcia and Donald Liebech and directed by Amber Fares.

Another highlight is the The Bonni Curran Memorial Lecture for the Health and Dignity of Women, a free public event, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sun Valley. The lecture will be by Christy Turlington-Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making pregnancy and childbirth safe for every mother.

Peggy Goldwyn, who founded the festival in 2008, explained how the event came to fruition: “In 2004, I became a member of the Board of Friend of UNFPA, in support of The United Nations Population Fund, which is the largest agency in the

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The Hunting Ground, produced by Amy Zeiring, is an exposé of sexual predators on U.S. college campuses, institutional cover-ups and the toll taken on victims.

world providing reproductive health—including such things as lowering maternal mortality and providing AIDS education and prevention.

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KETCHUM KITCHENS is UP FOR SALE

Owners waiting for right offer to sell longtime local business

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fter more than 20 years in business, Ketchum Kitchens at Giacobbi Square in Ketchum is up for sale.

Co-owner and co-manager Don Leonard told The Weekly Sun that he and his partners are waiting for the right offer before selling the business. Other owners are Leonard’s life and business partner Kathy Mallane and Gene Steiner and Keith Anderson.

“It’s been a great run,” Leonard said. “The locals are great and we will miss them.”

Leonard has been in some aspect of the retail business for 56 years, and he said it’s time to “do a little traveling,” adding that he and Mallane intend to visit her two favorite destination countries, Italy and Switzerland. Prior to opening Ketchum Kitchens, Leonard owned and managed Chateau Drug.

Ketchum Kitchens opened in 1994 and then expanded in 2000 into the space previously occupied by Jane’s Paper Place.

Leonard described the business now as “probably the best and most completely provisioned kitchen store in the Northwest.”

He also pointed out that

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Shown here are longtime Ketchum Kitchens employees Rita Heaney, left, and Carol Van Bramer. Heaney has worked at the store for more than 18 years and Bramer for more than 16 years.

Ketchum Kitchens has a good reputation for customer service.

“We have always emphasized the customer,” he said. “All we have to offer is customer service and a selection of products. We have to keep a large inventory in stock because many of our items can’t be shipped to Ketchum quickly, and there’s always a loyal customer who is having a Friday night dinner party and comes in Friday afternoon looking for a new set of dishes or silverware.

And we have it.”

A review on the product and service website Yelp describes Ketchum Kitchens as “the finest place in Ketchum to shop for anything. What a gas it is to wander through this store; if they don’t have it in this store, it probably isn’t made. There’s aisle after aisle of stuff. There’s a wall of stuff that has darned near every kitchen gadget ever made, and two or three different styles of each one.

“As an added bonus,” the review continues, “everyone who

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After more than 20 years in business, Ketchum Kitchens is up for sale.

works here is uber-friendly. They can’t do enough for you.”

Leonard described the business employees as “loyal and dedicated,” two of whom have worked there for more than 15 years.

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The reputation hasn’t gone unnoticed elsewhere, either. Earlier this month, Toothman was selected as a second-team linebacker for the 2015 4A All-Idaho Football Team. He has also been selected twice as first-team all-conference linebacker.

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I just lobbed it up there and he caught it.”

When the hitting started at tackle football, Toothman said he took to it naturally.

“I really liked it getting physical,” he said. “I’ve played linebacker since I was a kid. But I used to be a lot smaller. In third grade I got sick and missed school for five months. Then I grew 6 inches and put on 30 pounds and I was right up there with everyone.”

Toothman said he prefers playing defense.

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Wood River High School junior Jubal Toothman has been selected for the 2015 4A All-Idaho Football Team.

“It’s the mental thing, I guess,” he said. “For one thing, you don’t know where they are going to go and it’s more physical. Basically, you look at all the positions and you know your reads and you stop it. When you are in the right place, it’s such a good feeling.”

Toothman has been an integral part of recent Wolverine success.

In 2015 the team went 6-4 and made it to the playoffs for the second year in a row. It was the first time the team had gone to the playoffs in back-to-back years.

“I had a really good season,” Toothman said. “The person that keeps track of the stats recorded me leading the conference with 100 tackles. I was really happy with it.

“My class has been pretty successful. We never lost a game in seventh, eighth and ninth grade.”

Toothman said his outlook for next year is bright.

“I think we are going to be really good,” he said. “We are losing our quarterback, but we have a really good one coming in.

“We’re not losing a lot of starters, and the sophomore class is on the small side, but they’ll grow and they are athletic. The freshman class has some pretty big lineman. I think we’ll go to the playoffs.”

In addition to hard hitting on the football field, Toothman also hits the books hard and currently has a 3.9 grade point average.

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Undulating Snow Shapes

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erated by the constantly falling snow, so we will never know.

Even now, nestled within the cave-like structures, they could be waiting out the storm.

I look around and see other trees that have also redefined their shapes. It is a world of stooped trees, the branches sweeping the ground. Tree limbs that were once reaching upward toward the sky are now curved downward, creating a conduit between snow-laden earth and snow-laden sky. The landscape is transformed into accumulated masses, with funny humps and bulges, all round and soft, one running into the other.

The world is much more silent during a snowstorm because air is caught between the individual snowflakes, trapping the sound waves and dampening their vibrations. But the world is also more curvilinear, one shape after another transforming the vista, from one of angles to one of undulations.

esterday, the snow fell gently all day long. I did not have to be anywhere, so I was able to sit at home, with my broken toe, which is why I was not out skiing.

Throughout the day, the world shifted from recognizable shapes to soft mounds and interconnected shapes. What were once individual forms became large groupings, fused together with masses of white.

My weeping birch tree, which I know so well, took on a completely new outline, with soft clumps of snow melding together, making the branches look like puzzle pieces. These new configurations were completely reinventing the tree.

A world that was once clearly defined became a landscape of undulating snow shapes.

The laden branches, bowing with the weight of snow, fashioned tunnels and caves.

My fancy takes flight at these hidden chambers and the possible treasures they could hold.

Leslie Rego is an artist and How many winter animals have Blaine County resident. To scurried underneath to take view more of Rego’s art, visit refuge from the winter storm? www.leslierego.com.

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A group of fat tire bike riders celebrate the opening of Big Wood Fat Bike Park on Saturday afternoon. The park is located at the intersection of Saddle Road and Highway 75 in Ketchum. Daily and season trail passes are available; for more information call 208.726.4024. Courtesy photo

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Left to Right: Hemingway Elementary playground committee chair Laura Gvozdas, St. Luke’s Wood River community board chair Cynthia Murphy, St. Luke’s Wood River CEO Cody Langbehn, Hemingway Elementary Principal Don Haisley and Ketchum Mayor Nina Jonas present checks totaling $2,500 for new playground equipment for Hemingway Elementary. Jonas raised $1,000 for the equipment by participating in a walking challenge for mayors in October. St. Luke’s Wood River contributed an additional $1,500 for the equipment to keep kids in the region healthy and to fight obesity and prevent diabetes. Photo courtesy of St. Luke’s Wood River

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SYRINGA CONTINUES ‘FARM-TO-SCHOOL’ LUNCH PROGRAM

In a program started last school year, students at Syringa Mountain School in south Hailey n continue to eat nutritious lunches made from locally grown food through a partnership th the Wood River Sustainability Center and the Local Food Alliance.

The meals are prepared by the Sustainability Center and brought to the school for lunch. is year, the students are able to eat food produced in their own garden and harvested this l, including carrots and Swiss chard.

“Connecting kids to the source of their food—and explaining why it matters—empowers em to make choices that are healthy for their bodies, their communities and their planet,” e Local Food Alliance explains on its website.

Founded in 2014, Syringa Mountain School, for grades K-6, is Blaine County’s only ate-funded charter school.

Syringa Operations Director Svea Grover said the food program will continue to expand.

“We plan on increasing the amount of food we produce, harvest and then process each ar to be used by the Sustainability Center in our lunch program,” Grover said. “We’re curntly applying for a grant to help increase our garden space, build a greenhouse and help with rastructure to accomplish this.

“We also had the eighth-grade class from the Community School come and visit recently, as ey are thinking of starting a school lunch program, as well,” Grover said. “We hope to be an cubator for this type of program creation, and are so happy to be partnering with the Local od Alliance and Wood River Sustainability Center.”

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ithout rubbing anyone else’s nose in the existence of joy in life, I must take a few minutes at this season to note my recent good fortune. (I hear you saying, “There goes Pollyanna again!”) So please bear with me as I record the latest bounty of love I have received, in spite of evident sadness. I will record only the events of a week or so before you read this. By the way, my rationale for being overtly personal is that my column is not one of fiery debate or political elucidation but, rather, as the title of my ramblings indicates, living “On Life’s Terms,” recalling the experiences of a now laterthan-middle-aged resident of this glorious Valley.

I returned Tuesday from a love-filled Thanksgiving with my family in the Bay Area, confirmed in my belief that the relationships we keep are those we nurture and are nurtured by. I am healthy and feel loved by them, something I hoped for but was not guaranteed.

Then, on Wednesday, I resumed my poetry class at The Community LiCourtesy photo brary in Ketchum, JoEllen Collins—a longtime surprised this night resident of the Wood River by the presence of Valley—is a teacher, writer, 14 poetry lovers, a fabric artist, choir member blissful mix of men and unabashedly proud and women. What grandma known as “Bibi Jo.” amazed me was that all of the participants shared poems they had written, daring personal conclusions with the other people around the table. It is hard for me not to be TOO sappy when I say that this fiveweek class has meant so much to me: I learn from teaching (even now) and am privileged to indulge in my passion for the poetic voice and its characteristics and then perhaps stimulate the inner poet that many people have. My joy is almost uncontainable, a natural high that means I have a tough time going to sleep when I get home after class!

Following that magical night, I prepared for and participated in some Christmas music presentations with the Caritas Chorale on Saturday evening, joined by hundreds of singers in a community audience, voices celebrating music. The sounds filled the corners of St. Thomas’ every nook. On Sunday, I read from the Old Testament Adam-Eve-and-the-serpent passage and another poem, and then joined with leads of the “Children of Eden” cast in the singing of a major song from the recent Ketchum production. It shouldn’t diminish the experience to say that the music and the sense of community may have resulted in tears... of JOY. In the midst of the hateful worldwide and barbaric chaos we know and our own individual fears and reactions, I can take some solace and comfort in the joy we receive from interacting with those we respect and love. I only hope my grandchildren will be able to do what I have, after years of negative experiences and relationships: find the joy in those and what you love. So, perhaps futilely, I wish you cheer – somewhere – this season. May you find someone to hug. tws

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There has been no shortage of snow and low-pressure systems thus far this winter – meaning that all the great things that come with a big winter include fishing!

It’s a great thing living in a mountain town where 2 feet of the white stuff can make people smile from ear to ear.

Plow operators are making money, skiers are enjoying fresh tracks, and anglers are also making them.

One of the best parts of a big storm is not only the lack of anglers on the water when you want to be there, but also the snowy banks make it perfectly clear whether or not anyone has been where you are headed since the last big storm.

Finding these long stretches of water and river where there are no tracks for days and weeks after the storms adds a lot to the mindset of anglers. It is a clear indication of water where fish have been enjoying their winter hatches with no pressure on them. This translates to successful fishing more often than not. Couple this with the glorious beauty of the river corridor and it’s hard to find something more enjoyable to do on a winter’s day.

If you decide to fish this week, have your dry f lies, nymphs and streamers ready.

If you are fishing Silver Creek (open below the Highway 20 bridge), fish streamers on heavy tippet. When you select your f ly, just remember: bright f lies on bright days and clear water and dark f lies on dark days and darker water.

If you are fishing the Big Wood, Brassies and Zebra nymphs are all you need. Have them in copper, red and black colors. Fish them in tandem underneath a strike indicator.

Put the big f lies on first and then tie a smaller nymph into the hook shank of the “lead” f ly.

Big Wood anglers should also have dry f lies. A Griffith’s Gnat and Tie-Down Midge are all one needs when the fish pod up on Midges.

Fish them together on 6X tippets about 18 inches apart. Use a large Griffith’s Gnat as the lead f ly to silhouette against the gray f lat light. If the fish are “Midging” on the surface, use plenty of stealth when approaching them, but get as close as you can in order to get a great visual on your f lies.

Enjoy the glorious experience of winter fishing. Be safe, be warm and have fun!

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NO! NO! BAD DOG!!

BY FRAN JEWELL

“NO!” What a great word that just rolls off our tongue with any dog that tends to get into mischief, especially puppies.

What is important is to understand how dogs think. Dogs are very literal. They need precise meanings to words we teach them. We also have to understand that we teach them English.

They are not preprogrammed to understand the meaning of our verbalization. Consequently, the best thing we can do is to have very clear meanings in our vocabulary of what a term/command means. If we do not have a very clear visualization of what a word means, we will have a very hard time teaching it to our dog.

“No” is a very ambiguous term, which in essence means it has many meanings – take your mouth off of that, leave that alone, come here, stop doing what you are doing, look at me, and so on. For a dog, that is very complex for them to understand.

Secondly, the term “no” gives the dog “no” information about what you WANT him to do.

When we find ourselves wanting to say “no,” we need to ask ourselves what it is we WANT the dog to do. So, for instance, your dog is chewing the Oriental rug in the living room. Instead of “NO!” we say “Leave

it!” Ahead of time, we teach the dog that “Leave it” means take your mouth off and turn and come back to me. Once the dog is taught this ahead of time with food, then gradually adding toys for the dog to leave, the dog can have a clear understanding of what it is we would rather he do.

The command is DIRECTIVE instead of a negative that has an ambiguous meaning.

Jokingly, I see T-shirts in the dog community that have dirty dog paws on them or a cute puppy with the caption that says, “My name is no, no?!” The next time you find yourself saying to your dog, “No!”, think about what you would like your dog to do, instead. Then, think about or get help in teaching what it is you would LIKE your dog to do. If your dog jumps on people at the front door, teach your dog another behavior that is just as much fun; sit, go to a bed, etc. Now you have a tool (command) to do when there is a behavior you don’t like instead of just saying “no,” which tells the dog nothing.

I had a dog years ago that didn’t jump but she was a HORRIBLE licker! UGH! No one could stand it! So, I taught her that when the doorbell rang, it was the cue to go to her bed, where she was lavished with cookies. As long as she stayed there, she got more cookies. How heavenly was

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“You are a GOOD boy, Baewulf!”

that!? If she got off her bed, I just took her back to the bed.

With some forethought and early training, you can effectively put “No! No!” away, and end up building a more trusting relationship with your dog where your dog actually understands you.

You will find that everyone is

less frustrated.

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

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BY GRACE HOFFMAN AND KATIE PETERS

GENDER STEREOTYPES

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ender stereotypes are an ubiquitous occurrence in the modern world.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines the word ‘stereotype’ as “a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.”

The majority of the time, gender stereotypes are associated with females and are seen to not affect the male population. Examples of this are things such as females being connected with staying at home instead of having a career, belonging in the kitchen, or being extremely dependent on males.

Gender stereotypes are commonly seen as harmless when in reality they can cause detrimental effects. Female stereotypes can cause women to feel powerless, small and unimportant. The modern world is taking steps to improve these stereotypes, but it is still a common issue. It is important and necessary to encourage young girls to grow into the person they want to be, not into the person society tells them to be.

Although gender stereotypes seem to be a female-related issue, men and boys suffer just as much (or sometimes even more) from these preconceived notions of who and what they should be.

Teaching boys that they must be

This image displays stereotypical “masculinity” and “femininity.”

strong and powerful can lead to feelings of isolation and selfdoubt. Males are traditionally seen as the breadwinners for the family and are expected have the ability to handle any situation with ease. Commonly used terms such as “Man up!” and “Be a man!” are actually male stereotypes, and professionals in the field of gender see these phrases as deleterious to growing boys’ and girls’ health. Nowadays, more and more women are likely to voice their opinion about the stereotypes made about them, but men are still suffering under the radar.

Men and boys are often pressured into conforming to a cer-

tain gender and feel forced to follow a career path that they are not interested in. In fact, some professionals state that hyper-masculinity is a leading cause of bullying, gender-related violence (such as rape) and, in extreme cases, mass shootings.

Organizations in our Valley (such as The Advocates) are combatting this issue. To do this, they are trying to educate our community to not glorify hyper-masculinity or force boys to conform to society’s idea of what being a man is. Although this is a small start, we believe that every step counts toward creating a society in which gender stereotypes are virtually nonexistent. We hope

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that our community takes the initiative to educate others on the effects on gender norms, and be the change that we wish to see.

Grace Hoffman and Katie Peters are Every Teen has a Choice (ETC) teen interns and activists for The Advocates – a Hailey-based nonprofit whose mission is to teach people of all ages how to build and maintain healthy relationships. For more information, visit theadvocatesorg.org or call 208-788-4191.

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uilt in 1998, the Wood River Inn has been serving visitors to the area as if they’re all one big family, and general manager Jackie Shafer thinks that’s a great thing.

“My favorite part of working here has always been the interaction with our guests,” Jackie told me during a recent meeting. “We have many guests that stay with us so regularly they become like family, and I always like taking care of family.”

Jackie has literally worked her way up with the Wood River Inn. “When I started here 10 years ago, I worked the night shift. At one time or another, I’ve worked every shift in every department,” she notes. That kind of background makes Jackie uniquely qualified to also act as an ambas-

sador for the many great things the Wood River Valley has to offer. “I like Hailey because everyone is friendly and down to earth,” Jackie says. “Add to that all of the events and services that we have in town and why would you need to be anywhere else?”

Like many in the Valley, Jackie is excited about the new Campion Ice House and what that means for the local economy. “The Ice House is such a gem for Hailey. I’m very much looking forward to seeing how the community will use such a world-class facility,” she notes.

“The potential impact that building has for the city of Hailey, specifically, but even the Valley as a whole, is very exciting.”

Jackie notes that while the Wood River Inn has been on Main Street for nearly 18 years, the hotel’s owners understand the value of maintaining the property

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and keeping it up to date. “We’re always looking for ways to enhance our guests’ experience – whether it’s the free bicycles or snowshoes available for use or the large rooms with comfy beds, our guests tell us that Wood River Inn is the perfect spot to call home base when they go out to explore our outdoor wonderland,” said Jackie. “Recently, we updated all of our lighting to LED. We use real glass for the drinking cups in the guest rooms and meeting space and we have a robust recycling program. We know it’s important to do what we can to operate as efficiently as possible, and while our guests appreciate these efforts, we actually are doing it

more for our community.”

When it comes to her staff, Jackie can’t say enough. “We have such a great team here at Wood River Inn. I’m lucky to work with a group of people that

I can honestly say I cherish,” she notes. “You can have all the nicest beds and amenities in the world, but a great staff is what makes a great hotel and we believe ours is second to none.”

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KETCHUM SEEKS ARTISTS FOR ART PROJECTS The City of Ketchum invites artists to submit qualifications for its ninth annual “Art on Fourth” outdoor sculpture exhibition and its utility box “Cover Art” project. Works for both projects will be installed in the spring of 2016.

The Art on Fourth sculptures will be featured along the Fourth Street Heritage Corridor which, according to the city, “has evolved into a significant attraction during the city’s summer tourist season.” The deadline for submissions is March 4, 2016. Artists may submit up to three works for consideration. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $1,000.

The utility box Cover Art project, now in its third installment, features vinyl images of original art that are applied to selected utility boxes throughout the city. There are currently 19 boxes displaying artwork. The city expects that six more boxes will be covered during the upcoming installation. According to a press release, the purpose of the project is to “create vitality throughout the city by transforming otherwise mundane infrastructure into engaging works of art.

Artists commissioned for the utility box project will receive a $1,000 stipend per utility box.

The deadline for initial submissions is Feb. 12, 2016.

Both projects are organized and curated by the Ketchum Arts Commission. Detailed information on the submission process is available at ketchumidaho.org/arts from Sharon Arms, arts and events coordinator, at 208-726-7820 or sarms@ketchumidaho.org.

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OLIVER STONE TO BE HONORED AT FILM FESTIVAL Academy Award-winning writer and director Oliver Stone will be honored with a Lifetime Vision Award at the 2016 Sun Valley Film Festival, March 2-6, 2016.

The Lifetime Vision Award pays tribute to individuals who have provided the “keen insight, influence and initiative to fulfill a creative vision,” the Film Festival stated in a press release. Last year, the festival honored Clint Eastwood with the award.

“We’re honored to have industry visionaries like Oliver and Clint be part of our new festival,” the press release states. “Our focus on quality content and unique programming is definitely making an impact.”

Stone will be presented with the award on Saturday, March 5, at Sun Valley Resort’s Roundhouse on Bald Mountain. He will also be featured in the Coffee Talks series hosted by Zions Bank.

“I have heard great things about the Sun Valley Film Festival and am excited and honored to participate this year,” Stone said.

Brotherly love – gangster style Unable to withstand Reggie’s charm, she eventually succumbs to the monster within.

Chief to the film’s success is the terrific recreation of London when it was the center of the universe. Tom Conroy’s art direction is superb and hits all the right notes, as does the score from the inimitable Carter Burwell. The film is based on John Pearson’s novel “The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins.”

Captivating, mesmerizing and boasting the best performance of the year, this one is can’t-miss cinema. tws

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’ve always been a sucker for dramas about brothers, as well as gangland classics, so I was prone to like the brilliant new film “Legend” that tells the story of twin brothers Ronald and Reginald Kray who ruled London’s underworld at the height of the swinging sixties.

What I wasn’t prepared for was the electrifying performance by Tom Hardy as the brothers. Hardy is soon to become a superstar and, if as rumored, he becomes the next James Bond, it will be official. If there is any justice in Hollywood, he will receive two Jon rated this movie Oscars for the film but, unbelievably, he was not even nominated for a Golden Globe this week.

Reminiscent of Jeremy Irons in David Cronenberg’s “Dead Ringers,” Hardy, with the help of amazing technology, has created two complete characters that derive chemistry from each other.

Reggie was the charmer who led the brothers to the top of London society and infamy. Ronald, an open homosexual and the more psychopathic of the two, suffered from schizophrenia and was the dark yang to his brother’s yin.

The film is written and directed by Brian Helgeland, who penned the scripts for Mystic River and L.A. Confidential.

Courtesy photo Smartly, he has told the story through the teen eyes of Reggie’s Jonathan Kane is a graduate of the wife, played by Emily Browning. University of Michigan.

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news Brief SOLDIER MOUNTAIN OPENS EARLIER THAN PLANNED Last weekend’s abundant snowfall allowed the new owners of Soldier Mountain Ski Area north of Fairfield to open the resort almost a week earlier than planned.

“Forty-two inches on top and no lift lines,” Matt and Diane McFerran, who Courtesy photo purchased the resort earlier this fall, New owner Matt McFerran measures snow reported Sunday on depth at Soldier Mountain Ski Resort on Sunday.

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The McFerrans originally hoped to have the resort open for skiing on Dec. 18. Instead, they had the magic carpet and one chair lift going on Saturday, Dec. 12. They plan to have the second lift in operation for the coming weekend.

Some of the details are still being worked out, and the McFerrans are working to update the Soldier Mountain website, but they reported that hours are “typically 9-4.” Additional information is available at the resort office at 208-764-2526.

In addition to skiing, the McFerrans reported that the rental shop, bar and restaurant are also open, providing “four great reasons to come up and enjoy a beautiful day up here.”

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Experience “A Christmas Carol the Musical” at nexStage Theatre and enjoy a beautiful, heartwarming night of theatre with the community. To reserve or purchase tickets, call 208-726-4TKS or visit nexstagetheatre.org.

he return of the holiday season marks the arrival of “A Christmas Carol the Musical” at nexStage Theatre. This Wood River Valley tradition, wrought with song, humor and suspense, warms the coldest Scrooge’s heart and brings smiles to the smallest of faces.

Performances run Dec. 1820 and Dec. 22-24 with 7 p.m. shows every night, except Sunday and Thursday, which have 2 p.m. matinees instead.

Originally published by Charles Dickens in 1843, “A Christmas Carol” follows a greedy miser’s redemption through the intervention of several suspicious spirits. The classic holiday tale has since become the most adapted Christmas story of all time.

“We have both always been huge fans of Charles Dickens,” said directors Patsy Wygle and Keith Moore. “And, in our opinion, there is no better way to get into the holiday spirit than experiencing the joy of this timeless tale of despair, hope and redemption; Scrooge has to journey through his past, present and future to discover the importance of friendship, family and love… something we all could be reminded of during the holidays.”

Steve d’Smith returns to play the protagonist, Scrooge, after several years away from the project.

“Steve is able to embody the character’s complete arc; starting as a crusty, bitter man, having his eyes opened and transforming into the appreciative, loving soul we see in the final

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Directors Patsy Wygle and Keith Moore see this project as their own Christmas gift. “We love every moment of working on this play,” they said. “In the classic Dickens’ sense, the gift we receive from the cast and community is beyond any amount of Scrooge’s gold.”

scenes,” explained Wygle and Moore. “We are very grateful to have such a consummate actor because Scrooge really carries the show!”

Several group numbers promise to rock the house. “‘Guess Who Kicked the Bucket Last Night’ occurs when everyone finds out that Scrooge is dead,” beamed the directors.

“With Megan Mahoney’s playful choreography, we think the number will stop the show. Another standout is ‘Fezziwig’s Annual Christmas Ball.’ This is a number for the whole cast to shine – particularly the kids.

They get to sing, dance and act up a storm.”

In the season of giving, the directors hope that audiences come away with a gift of their own.

“We hope the audience walks away realizing that happiness has very little to do with wealth,” they said. “Happiness

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is about the love you give and get in return; it’s about friends and family. We love every moment of working on this play. In the classic Dickens’ sense, the gift we receive from the cast and community is beyond any amount of Scrooge’s gold.”

Experience “A Christmas Carol the Musical” at nexStage Theatre and enjoy a beautiful, heartwarming night of theatre with the community. General tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students.

Reserved seating is $35 for adults, $30 for seniors and $25 for students. nexStage Theatre is very excited to announce its new Vendini ticket service for “A Christmas Carol the Musical,” allowing patrons to choose their seating. Traditionally, the event is a sellout. To reserve or purchase tickets, call 208-7264TKS or visit nexstagetheatre. org. tws

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7PM / Liberty Theatre / Hailey As part of its 20th season, Company of Fools is delighted to bring back the Valley’s two favorite amphibians home for the holidays – Frog & Toad!

Last performed in 2010 the Valley has sent a constant plea to return this favorite for a whole new generation of children.

The play remains true to the spirit of the original stories as it follows two great friends – the cheerful and popular Frog and the rather naive Toad – through four, fun-filled seasons. Waking from hibernation in the spring, the two proceed to plant gardens, swim, rake leaves and go sledding, learning life lessons along the way, including a most important one about friendship and rejoicing in the attributes that make each of us different and special.

“Anyone who cherishes musical theatre and can beg or borrow a child from four up might be well advised to make a beeline in search of tickets for ‘A Year With Frog And Toad,’” says The New York Times.

The running time for “A Year with Frog and Toad” is 2 hours and 10 minutes, including one intermission. Tickets are $35 for full price, $30 for seniors (62 and over) and Center members and $15 for students (18 and under). These ticket prices do not include the “Pay What You Feel” preview (Dec. 16), 10 for $10 and Educator Night (Dec. 19). Visit sunvalleycenter.org to reserve tickets or call 208-726-9491.

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‘Havana Motor Club’ thursday december 17 4:30PM & 7PM / Magic Lantern Cinemas / Ketchum The Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Magic Lantern Cinemas will present the award-winning documentary film “Havana Motor Club” for two screenings, with filmmaker Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt present at each screening.

“Havana Motor Club” tells a personal, character-driven story about Cuba’s vibrant community of underground drag racers and their quest to hold Cuba’s first official car race since shortly after the 1959 Revolution. It tackles how Cuba’s recent reforms – the owning of property, allowance of small businesses and greater exchange between Cubans, Cuban Americans, tourists and other foreigners – have affected the lives of these racers and their families.

“Cars are the vehicle for the film,” Perlmutt said. “When the hood of a car is lifted up, a mixture all eras of Cuban history and beyond are revealed. Cuba is a diverse and dynamic place, which is always evolving.”

Through the experiences of these racers and their community, “Havana Motor Club” explores how Cuba is changing today and what its future holds in light of the Obama Administration’s recent move to normalize relations with the island nation.

“Everyone knows about cars in Cuba,” Perlmutt said. “They don’t know about what is behind the cars and people in Cuba.”

Tickets for “Havana Motor Club” are $10 for Center members and $12 for nonmembers. To purchase your seats in advance, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call 208-726-9491.

‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door’

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6PM / Community Library / Ketchum The Royal Larkspur Players are performing the intellectual comedy “Knocking On Heaven’s Door” at The Community Library. There will only be one performance. Get all your Bible and Heaven questions cheerfully answered! Admission is free, and donations to the Library are always welcome.

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news Briefs COUNTY OFFERS EXTRA DAY FOR TAX PAYMENTS The Blaine County Treasurer’s Office is providing an extra day for 2015 property tax payments.

The county explained in a press release that payments would normally be due on Dec. 20, but since Dec. 20 is a Sunday, payments can be made, without penalty, as late as Monday, Dec. 21.

Payments received after Dec. 21 are subject to penalty.

The county further announced that the Treasurer’s Office will be open to receive payments on Friday, Dec. 18, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. The office is normally closed on Fridays.

Inquiries can be directed to the Treasurer’s Office at 208-7885530.

‘GIRLS ON THE RUN’ PROVIDES FREE GIFT WRAPPING Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley is offering complimentary gift wrapping from 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19-20, at the Sun Valley Signatures gift shop in Sun Valley Village.

“Shop in the mall at Sun Valley or bring your gifts from home to be decorated in Sun Valley’s beautiful gift wrap,” states a press release for the “Wrap n’ Run” event.

Donations to Girls on the Run will be accepted.

Girls on the Run is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping girls achieve self-awareness and confidence through physical training, group sessions and adult role models.

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Shakewell friday december 18

9-11:30PM / Whiskey Jacques’ / Ketchum Can you feel the rumbling from the Rockies?

No, it’s not the Yellowstone Supervolcano, but it has the amplitude to make bodies shake and dance floors quake. Shakewell is tearing down venues with tectonic dance grooves radiating from their epicenter in Missoula, Montana. A funk brotherhood of lifelong friends and collaborators, Shakewell thumps out funk, neosoul and rock ’n’ roll. The resulting five-piece release will toss you around with original songs and imaginative mashups, cranking the Richter scale up to 11. Keep eyes on the seismograph and ears to the ground, ’cause Shakewell is comin’ to throw down in Ketchum.

There will be a $5 entry and doors open at 9 p.m. For more information on Shakewell, go to shakewell. band. Visit whiskeyjacques.com for more about the event.

Après-Ski Music

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2:30-5:30PM / Bald Mountain Lodges / Ketchum The Barking Owls perform twice for the après-ski crowd in Ketchum this week. After a killer day on Bald Mountain, relax with good vibes at River Run Lodge on Dec. 18 and Warm Springs Lodge on Dec. 20. The Barking Owls play an original blend of music, drawing from pop, folk, rock, country and bluegrass. The band’s diversity of styles is reflected in the variety of instruments used to support their literate hooks and vocal harmonies, including acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, upright and electric bass, harmonica, various percussive instruments and the occasional kazoo. Check out thebarkingowls.com to learn more about the band.

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Established in 2008 by Ketchum’s Liz Roquet, Lizzy’s Fresh Coffee (lizzysfreshcoffee.com) will delight java lovers. A 12-ounce bag of Holiday Blend is $14.95, and for $2 extra, upload a photo for a custom label.

Try a new twist on the hot toddy with Waterwheel Garden’s Fresh Pressed Apple Cider ($9 per jug; Wood River Sustainability Center or NourishMe). Simmer with a cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice and orange rind and – voila! – a hotspiced beverage everyone can enjoy!

For friends who enjoy crunchy fare, Neecy’s Homemade Granola (about $4.50 for 7 ounces or $8.50 for 14 ounces; Wood River Sustainability Center or Atkinsons’ Markets) is “mostly organic” and deliciously wholesome.

With just five simple ingredients, including local cream and butter, the Dark Secret Fudge Sauce from Fair Mountain Farm in Fairfield ($7.50 at NourishMe) is to die for. Or, head to the Bellevue General Store (401 S. Main Street) for Julie’s Homemade Cinnamon Rolls ($2.36 each)—be sure to ask about Julie’s other homemade goodies, sauces and pre18

Join Brenda Powell for a fundraiser for The Hunger Coalition. This will be a gently heated class to celebrate the winter solstice and is a great time to renew and revitalize during the busy holiday season.

Non-members welcome! $20 suggested donation. The class will take place in the Yoga Studio.

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served foods. Need a hostess gift? Bring a bottle of Cinder Wines’ 2013 Syrah (cinderwines.com or Atkinsons’ Markets), named one of the “50 Best Wines of 2015” by The Seattle Times—and produced in the Boise area.

Introduce friends, family and co-workers to local food or support their addiction with an Idaho’s Bounty Gift Certificate ($10, $25 or $50; idahosbounty.coop).

For last-minute gifts, don’t miss Wood River Farmers’ Market’s Winter Holiday Market on Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 1- 4 p.m. in the Walnut Avenue Plaza behind Mountain West Bank in Ketchum. Shop for locally-made edibles including prepared foods and pasta sauces, holiday sweets, beer, wine and more.

Ali Long is executive director of the Local Food Alliance and Stacy Whitman is the organization’s spokesperson. The Local Food Alliance is a nonprofit that aspires to create a healthy local food system and establish food security in the Wood River Valley. For more information, visit localfoodalliance.org.

Better than ever, this iconic celebration will feature Santa, the Sun Valley Carolers, live holiday music, ice-carving demonstrations, free cookies and hot cocoa, free “wrap-n-run” gift wrapping at Signatures (2–8 p.m.) and more. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and the tree lighting takes place at 6 p.m.

Leslie Rego At Lipton Fine Arts

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Fri. & Sat, 11AM to 4:30PM / 411 N. Leadville Ave. Ste. 3 / Ketchum Award-winning and nationally recognized fiber artist Leslie Rego will present an exhibition, “Natural Elegance,” at Lipton Fine Arts Saturday, Dec. 19, through Saturday, Feb. 27. Rego will be in attendance for Gallery Walk on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 5-8:30 p.m. at Lipton Fine Arts.

“The talent and creative ingenuity that Leslie presents in her fiber art is mesmerizing,” said Lipton Fine Arts owner Gary Lipton.

“Leslie’s art conveys a passion for nature as much as it does for her creative process, which is a gift and talent only Leslie can do.”

“Natural Elegance” will include new works and will be accompanied by botanical sketches, which Rego has created to illustrate her process and inspiration for this show. Rego’s award-winning fiber art has been juried into numerous national and international exhibitions. In addition, her works are part of private collections across the nation and have been featured in numerous publications locally, regionally and internationally.

In Rego’s latest works, color and texture work off one another to create a multitude of patterns. These patterns, integrated with light and shadow, create layers of depth. Machine and hand embroidery applied to the surface of her pieces add additional depth while also serving as focal points within the compositions.

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

For more information call Gary Lipton at 248-561-5120. Learn more about the artist at leslierego.com.

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events calendar ‘Christmas Unplugged For Orphans’ SUNday december 20 7PM / Church of the Big Wood / Ketchum Sondance and Give Hope for Life, in conjunction with the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, are hosting their annual evening of Christmas music and caroling. “Christmas Unplugged for Orphans” will feature the Jens Kuross Trio and Kim Stocking and Family as musical guests.

Christmas Unplugged serves as a benefit for the orphans of the Mapalo Care Center in Ndola, Zambia, a mission spearheaded by local Pete DeBaun and long supported by the Wood River Valley. A silent auction will be held before, during and after the performance, and all proceeds from admission (tickets are $5 each) and the silent auction will go toward the support of these children.

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7PM / Various Locations Light up the holiday spirit with the Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus and Footlight Dance in their annual free celebration of Christmas with song and dance. Guaranteeing fun for the whole family, pianist Bill Tewson will conduct a live band along with a blend of traditional sing-along holiday music, contemporary favorites and hand-clapping gospel songs. Since their recent performance, opening the Sun Valley Jazz Festival this past October, The Chorus, led by local Patty Parsons Tewson, has been rehearsing to prepare a moving repertoire of songs for Christmas.

Hillarie Neely’s young Footlight dancers always add grace and enchantment to the evening.

“Never has there been a more important time to embrace hope, love and gratitude,” Parsons Tewson said. “My wish is that someone else out there will find some healing in our song. This is our way of giving back to the community we love so much.”

The Sun Valley Hallelujah Chorus will perform its annual free Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Community Campus Theater in Hailey and on Monday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Wine and snacks will be available and donations are welcome.

Storytelling Session & Book Signing monday december 21

11AM to Noon / Zenergy Lobby / Ketchum Outdoor enthusiast, Zenergy yogi and now best-selling and award-winning author Kathryn Kemp Guylay will hold a storytelling session this week at Zenergy.

Guylay’s book, “Mountain Mantras: Wellness and Life Lessons from the Slopes,” is described as “expert guidance with wisdom, experience and humor on abundant display.”

Twenty percent of the book’s proceeds will benefit worthy causes or nonprofit organizations promoting health, wellness and the outdoors.

Ketchum Holiday Market

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Enjoy the festivities and handmade gifts at the Ketchum Holiday Market on Tuesday, from 1-4 p.m.

The Holiday Market will be in the Walnut shopping area parking lot next to Zinc, on Walnut Ave., between Sun Valley Road and Second Street. Visit wrfarmersmarket.org to learn more.

tuesday december 22

6:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum

The chamber orchestra steps into the spotlight as Sun Valley Summer Symphony Music Director Alasdair Neale talks about the 2016 In Focus Series and its use of the chamber orchestra. Titled “Good Things, Small Packages: The Evolution of the Chamber Orchestra,” the event is free and takes place in the Lecture Room, but seating is limited. To reserve a seat, call the Symphony office at 208-622-5607.

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EDUCATION FOUNDATION AWARDS TEACHER GRANTS The Blaine County Education Foundation has awarded 13 grants to teachers at Alturas Elementary School, Bellevue Elementary School, Carey School, Wood River Middle School and Silver Creek High School. The “Teacher Mini Grant” program provides financial support of up to $500 to local teachers through a semi-annual competitive application process.

The foundation reported in a press release that the grants provide classroom materials to teachers in the Blaine County School District to “inspire, engage, empower and educate students. The classroom materials that were granted include yearly subscriptions to Science World; art supplies for Monoprint Exploration to explore texture, color mixing and layering; and stability balls to help kids stay focused during lessons.”

The foundation further reported that the grant funds also allow educators to collaborate with other community organizations, such as the Wood River Community YMCA, to offer youngsters new experiences such as kayaking, rock climbing and weightlifting.

“We are seeing very innovative and worthy requests coming forth, and we are thrilled that more and more teachers are applying for grants,” said foundation Executive Director Kristy Heitzman.

The Blaine County Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting students and educators in the school district. For additional information, contact Heitzman at 208-578-5449 or visit the foundation website at www.supportbcef.org.

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The Sun Valley Bridge Club reported in a Dec. 10 press release that club member “Chris Turner has returned from the North American Bridge Championships in Denver with four first places, two second places and one fourth place in various events.”

Turner and her partner Daniel Thomas, of Egan, S.D., also tied for number six and number seven on the list of top-scoring new and intermediate players.

The club further reported that other local bridge players also fared well at the tournament. Partners Judy Baer and Mary Jo Rutherford won one first-place award and one third-place award.

In addition, they placed fourth in team event, playing with Joe Murray and Marilyn Nesbit. Murray and Nesbit placed in three other events.

The club holds four duplicate bridge games each week, with two of them geared to newer players. For information about the games or bridge lessons, contact Murray at 208-720-1501 or at jo@sunvalleybridge.com.

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The Hailey Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2016 Annual Community and Business Awards. Categories include Business of the Year, Customer Service and Community Service.

Nominations must be submitted to the chamber office on or before Jan. 15, 2016. Nomination forms are available at the chamber website at www.haileyidaho.com.

The chamber reported that the purpose of the awards is to “recognize businesses and individuals who make our Valley great.

Nominations can be submitted by any chamber member or community resident. Self-nominations are encouraged.

The nominees will be judged by an awards committee, chaired by businesswoman Jane Drussel. Committee members are not themselves eligible.

The awards will be presented at the chamber’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Feb. 4, 2016.

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MAN INJURED IN WARM SPRINGS AVALANCHE The Sawtooth Avalanche Center reported Monday that a man “was seriously injured but was not killed” in an avalanche that morning in the Warm Springs Creek drainage area west of Ketchum.

The name, age and address of the man were not released.

The Avalanche Center reported that the accident occurred at about 11:35 a.m. in the “Baldy out of bounds” area, which is adjacent to but outside of the Bald Mountain ski area.

According to the report, the avalanche carried the man about 450 feet. During the slide, he struck a tree and “sustained serious chest and internal injuries.” He was buried in about 2 feet of snow but was quickly located and excavated by his skiing partner, who notified emergency personnel.

The Avalanche Center reported that the avalanche occurred on a northwest-facing hillside with a 38-43 degree slope near 8,800 feet in elevation. The avalanche, rated as D2 in size, was about 120 feet wide and traveled approximately 1,300 vertical feet.

“The avalanche was likely triggered by either the victim—

even though he was over 1,000 feet below the crown—or an unknown party skiing above him.”

The Avalanche Center reminds the public that avalanche danger remains high in the Wood River Valley and surrounding areas.

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Photograph shows where an avalanche occurred Monday in the Warm Springs area, seriously injuring a skier.

ARTS CENTER APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER The Sun Valley Center for the Arts announced Monday that it has promoted Christine Davis-Jeffers to the position of chief operating officer.

Davis-Jeffers previously served three years as the Center’s special events fundraising manager and wine auction director.

“Christine has been an integral part of our staff, and has provided key leadership in fundraising and managing our major annual events,” said Tim Wolff, president of the Sun Valley Center board of directors. Christine Davis-Jeffers

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December 16, 2015