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TOWN HALL MEETING Wednesday • May 11 • 5 pm • City Hall Presentation by Mayor Nina Jonas, Police Chief Dave Kassner and Fire Chief Mike Elle on the upcoming special election for a general obligation bond to fund essential services facilities. Q&A and building tour will follow.

CITY HALL TOURS Police Chief Dave Kassner and Fire Capt. Tom McLean lead tours through City Hall. To attend, call 726-7803 or email participate@ketchumidaho.org.

UPCOMING TOURS May 4, 5 pm • May 11, after Town Hall • May 12, noon

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEAVES SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Clayton to continue serving as school district trustee

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BY TERRY SMITH

he Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation reported Tuesday that Executive Director Rob Clayton has “moved on from his position” with the foundation.

SVSEF reported in a press release that Clayton’s departure became effective Saturday, April 30. The foundation further reported that Clayton and his family will continue to live in the Wood River Valley and that Clayton will retain his position as a trustee with the Blaine County School District.

Clayton has served as the district’s Zone 4 trustee since December of 2014, having been appointed to the post by the school board to fill a vacancy from the earlier resignation of former Trustee Richard “Rick” Roberts.

Clayton’s term of office extends through June of 2017.

Clayton had served as the foundation’s executive director since 2013, replacing former Executive Director Don Wise-

man. Prior to that, he was head of school at the Winter Sports School in Park City, Utah, for 11 years. He worked as head coach for the Park City Ski Education Foundation from 1997-2002.

SVSEF reported that in his tenure with the organization, “Clayton presided over significant organizational improvements,” including remodeling of the Engl Training Center “into one of the most modern and sophisticated ski training centers in the nation.”

Enrollment also increased during Clayton’s tenure, growing this past ski season to include 585 young athletes.

SVSEF further reported that the foundation’s partnership with the Blaine County School District, Community School and The Sage School was strengthened under Clayton’s leadership “to provide excellent training in conjunction with the best possible education for all its students.”

“Rob elevated our organization to a new level, leaving us

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well positioned in attaining our vision of becoming the best junior winter snow sports program in the country,” said foundation Board President Sam Adicoff.

“We thank him for his hard work and wish him well in his future endeavors.”

SVSEF reported that Adicoff will serve as interim executive director while a nationwide search is conducted for a new executive director.

Clayton could not be reached on Tuesday for comment. tws

MURDER TRIAL MOVED TO MINIDOKA COUNTY

Change of venue follows earlier ruling of mistrial either the defense or prosecution. In requesting the mistrial, ifth District Court Public Defender Keith Roark Judge Jonathan P. Bro- claimed that the information, dy ordered Tuesday concerning an allegation that that a trial in the second-degree Blankenship tried to break into murder case against Keith Eric a neighbor’s house in the Deer Blankenship be Creek Road moved to Miniarea, was prejdoka County.

With the change of venue, udicial to his The trial, ex- the trial will now be held in client. pected to last up Brody’s home court.

Blankento three weeks, ship, 51, is is now schedcharged in the uled to begin shooting death before Brody in on or about Rupert on Sept. 27.

Jan. 15, 2014, of his neighbor, The change of venue follows 47-year-old Steven Michael Rodeclaration of a mistrial by Bro- manchuk, in a dispute over mondy in Blaine County 5th District ey. Blankenship has remained Court in Hailey on April 14. incarcerated on $500,000 bond The mistrial was declared on since his arrest in May of 2014. the first day of testimony when He is also charged with a seca prosecution witness divulged ond felony of concealment of information before the jury that evidence. was not previously known by With the change of venue, the

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NEWS THE SUN

IDAHO PRESS CLUB HONORS THE WEEKLY SUN FOR 2015

‘Sketchbook Hiking’ column wins, paper receives increased news reporting recognition

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FEDERAL AGENCIES RE-LAUNCH ‘ADOPT-A-TRAIL’

The Ketchum Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office announced plans in a joint press release April 27 to “reinvigorate” the area’s Adopt-A-Trail program.

The agencies explained that the program has been “on hold” for the past several years because of “wildfires and other pressing priorities.”

The agencies will be working with the Blaine County Recreation District to implement the program, and BCRD Wood River Valley Trail Coordinator Chris Leman has been appointed to coordinate the program.

Leman said that trails in the area are in need of work.

“Budgets for trail maintenance have been slashed year after year, and with the fires we’ve had, land managers have fallen further behind in their ability to keep our trail routes in good repair,” Leman said. “Yes, our most popular trails need attention.”

Parties wanting more information or that would like to adopt a trail should contact Leman at (208) 720-7713 or at cleman@bcrd.org.

Parties adopting a trail will be expected to provide ongoing maintenance of their trail and to stay in close communication with Leman. The federal agencies stated that “work will include the cleaning out and maintenance of drainage structures, keeping the trail brushed back and free of downed wood, and other regular maintenance chores required to keep the trails functioning well.”

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to the City of Ketchum for placing second in the “Public Relations – Newsletter – External” category for the city’s email newsletter. Ketchum placed second for its letter titled “First it Sleeps, Then it Creeps and Then it Leaps” — published on October 19, 2015.

Publisher’s Note: 2015 was great! And we simply keep growing here at The Weekly Sun as both a top-quality news source for Blaine County readers and a results-based public relations platform for our advertising clients.

We’re hoping to submit more entries in the 2016 Idaho Press Club contest, and each entry costs about $40. The money

Terry Smith, The Weekly Sun’s news editor, received news reporting awards in the “Crime / Courts – Weekly Print” and “Agricultural Reporting – Weekly Print” categories.

does fund advocacy for First Amendment rights in Idaho, so The Weekly Sun is always proud to host its top contributors to an entry. We do have a limited

Idaho Press Club award-winning columnists JoEllen Collins, left, and Leslie Rego, right, hold up their prizes with Brennan Rego, The Weekly Sun’s publisher, at the club’s “Best of 2015 Awards Banquet” in Boise on Saturday night. Photo by F. Alfredo Rego

budget, so if you’d like to help us bring in even more Idaho Press Club booty next year, become our patron on Patreon. Simply visit patreon.com/theweeklysun

and pledge however much you’d like each time we publish an issue of The Weekly Sun (most patrons pledge about $1 per issue). tws

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he Weekly Sun received several awards from the Idaho Press Club at the association’s annual awards banquet in Boise on Saturday night, including increased recognition in the news reporting categories and continued top placement for columns.

At the “Best of 2015 Awards Banquet” at the Owyhee Hotel, Sun News Editor Terry Smith took second in the “Agricultural Reporting – Weekly Print” category for a news story titled “Cloud-Seeding Operation Expanding in Wood River Basin.”

Smith also brought home second- and third-place prizes in the “Crime / Courts Reporting – Weekly Print” category for news stories titled, respectively, “Accused Murderer Escaped Shooting Rampage in 1977” and “Camas Murder Case Transferred to Blaine County.”

A first-place award was bestowed by the judges on Leslie Rego for her art column “Sketchbook Hiking” in the “Specialty Column – Weekly Print” category.

In the “General Column – Weekly Print” category, JoEllen Collins and Dick Dorworth placed second and third, respectively, for Collins’ column “On Life’s Terms” and Dorworth’s column “Peaks & Valleys.”

The Idaho Press Club is a statewide association of working journalists from all media, including retired journalists and journalism students. The club’s members also include teachers and public relations professionals. Its mission is to promote freedom of expression and information and to improve the practice of journalism in Idaho.

To see the full list of the club’s 2015 awards, including all media categories, visit www.ida-

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NEWS HOLIDAY FEATURE

CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATES VICTORY AGAINST THE FRENCH French occupation occurred because of Mexico's outstanding debt

BY JEAN JACQUES BOHL

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hursday is Cinco de Mayo, an ethnic holiday celebrated in the United States, but not widely observed in Mexico, except in the State of Puebla.

Some people assume, wrongly, that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s independence day. However, that event is commemorated on September 16. Instead, Cinco de Mayo remembers a battle fought on May 5, 1862, in Puebla, by the Mexican Army against the French.

A military conflict between France and Mexico might seem like an unlikely historical event, since the countries do not share a common border and are separated by the Atlantic Ocean. Nonetheless, it happened.

The chain of events which led to a French intervention in Mexico and subsequent occupation started in 1861. After years of civil strife, Benito Juarez had just been elected president of Mexico. He ran on a secular platform advocating the confiscation of the considerable properties owned by the Catholic Church.

Due to Mexico's dire financial situation, Juarez decided to suspend all foreign debts owed to the European powers of England, France and Spain. France decided to collect the debt, regardless.

France, at the time, was ruled by a mediocre leader, Emper-

or Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon I, and did inherit his uncle's genius for strategy and administration. Leading a very active private life, he had much to be forgiven for by his wife, the devout Catholic Spanish Princess Eugenie de Montijo. She repeatedly asked him to help ease the plight of the Catholic Church in Mexico.

The chain of events which led to a French intervention in Mexico and subsequent occupation started in 1861.

Napoleon III made the decision to invade Mexico and install a puppet regime that would undo Juarez' policies and serve French interests. Although such an enterprise would go against the Monroe Doctrine, the French leader believed he could get away with it since the United States was embroiled in the American Civil War and was in no position to interfere. So, in late 1861, a French fleet set sail for Mexico and landed a 6,000-man-strong expeditionary force at Vera Cruz.

However, the French expedition did not go according to plan. After seizing Vera Cruz, the French forces marched north

toward Mexico City, but hit a snag on May 5, 1862, in Puebla.

A Mexican army corps under the command of General Zaragoza stopped and defeated the French advance. Stunned, the French retreated back to Vera Cruz to lick their wounds and ask for reinforcements. The outcome of the battle created a great sense of pride and national unity in Mexico; hence, the Cinco de Mayo fiesta.

In 1863 the French resumed their march toward Mexico City and this time they meant business. Their army, now 30,000 strong, won the second battle of Puebla on May 16, 1863, giving the French an open road to Mexico City.

Once capturing the city, the French installed their handpicked ruler, Maximilian I, younger brother of Austrian emperor, Franz Josef I. Following that, the followers of Juarez fought a guerilla-type war, with their numbers ever increasing.

The American Civil War having ended in 1865, the U.S. government provided military assistance to Juarez and made it clear to Napoleon III that the United States did not rule out military intervention. Taking the threat seriously, the French began withdrawing from Mexico in 1866, leaving Maximilian out to dry.

He was captured and executed in 1867 and Juarez resumed his presidency.

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Benito Juarez, president of Mexico, on May 5, 1862. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikimedia Commons

There are several events planned in the Wood River Valley to help commemorate Cinco de Mayo. KB’s Burritos in Hailey will have a party from 5-8:30 p.m. with the band Cherry Creek 3. Featured will be lobster tacos and burritos and Margaritas.

On Saturday, May 7, starting at 11 a.m., St. Charles Catholic Church in Hailey will host traditional Hispanic dance groups.

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LEVY FUNDS TO BE USED FOR SCHOOL MAINTENANCE Board of trustees approves expenditures for five-year plan

BY TERRY SMITH

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he Blaine County School District Board of Trustees has approved spending funds from its plant facilities levy to pay for a five-year maintenance plan.

The amount to be used was not specified but was estimated at about $3 million. In a plan proposal submitted to the board, district Buildings and Grounds Director Howard Royal wrote that the plan will be in a “constant state of flux as new items enter into the scope.”

Approval to use levy funds for the plan came from the school board at its regular monthly meeting on April 19. The vote was 4-0. Trustee Rob Clayton was not present.

Approval of the measure was recommended to the board by the district’s Finance Committee, which consists of district officials and members of the public.

The plant facilities levy, approved by Blaine County voters in 2009, provides for collecting $59.8 million in property taxes over a 10-year period for building improvements, energy system replacements and technology and security upgrades.

The levy also provided about $14 million for a new district ele-

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mentary school. That money has not yet been spent or committed because student enrollment numbers have been mainly steady over the past several years.

Using plant facilities funding for a five-year maintenance plan is not specified in the language of the levy proposal as put to the voters; however, the proposal does mention “maintenance” as a possible use for the money.

Royal wrote in his five-year maintenance proposal that items needing repairs or replacement include roofs, heating systems, carpet and flooring. Specific roofing sections that need to be addressed are at Carey School and at Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum. Heating system repair or replacement needs are at Wood River Middle School.

The proposal also states that safety improvements are also required at some facilities by the Idaho Department of Building Safety and the Hailey Fire Department. The proposal also mentions the need for irrigation improvements, athletic track resurfacing and surface repairs at the Wood River High School tennis courts.

Further school board approval will be required if contracts are to be awarded for the work.

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Eight students from the USA Grappling Academy in Bellevue competed April 22-23 at the Northwest Submission Challenge in Boise.

Five-year-old Maddison Hoskins took second place in the kids white-belt division, earning a silver medal. Sixyear-old Carlos Martinez took second place in the kids whitebelt division also earning a silver medal. Seven-year-old May Vargas won fourth place in the kids yellow-belt division.

Earning a gold medal with a first place win in the kids white-belt division was 8-yearEight-year-old Meredith Hoskins old Meredith Hoskins.

Nine-year-old Christian Var- took first place in the kids whitegas took fourth place in the belt division, earning a gold medal kids yellow-belt division and at the Northwest Submission Chal11-year-old Jose Martinez lenge in Boise. Courtesy photo. took third place in the kids white-belt division, earning a bronze medal.

In the adult white-belt division, Greg Knoepfel finished in the top five. In the adult blue-belt division, Dustin Levesser also finished in the top five.

All eight local competitors train under second-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt Lee Anderson, a former professional cage fighter.

Grappling is a fighting form using various techniques to force an opponent to submit without striking the opponent.

Help us welcome Kari Gier!

We are excited to announce the newest member of our WRI team, Kari Gier. Kari has 16 years of experience in the insurance industry and will be working at our new branch office in Twin Falls.

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP HONORS LEGENDARY BUD PURDY

Hailey Rotary creates new fund for students pursuing careers in agriculture

BY MARIA PREKEGES

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ailey Rotary has created the new “Bud Purdy Farm and Ranch Scholarship” for its scholarship program to help local youth and to honor longtime Blaine County farmer and rancher, the late Bud Purdy.

The Bud Purdy Scholarship will go to graduating high school students who are intent on pursuing training in the agricultural sciences field. Any Blaine County senior wishing to pursue a secondary education leading to work in agriculture or related fields is eligible.

The scholarship honors Purdy, who is recognized as a leader and legend in the ranching and farming community of not only Blaine County but also the state of Idaho.

Purdy’s legacy as a farmer and rancher goes back to 1928 when he began working on the family ranch at Picabo. After graduating from Washington State University with a business degree in 1938, Purdy returned to the ranch. Eventually, he acquired the ranch from his family and it is now known as Picabo Land and Livestock Company.

Purdy was known as a strong advocate of education. His son, Scott Purdy, commented on what his father might have thought about a scholarship being created in his name.

“He was a big supporter of education and of the livestock industry,” Scott Purdy said.

“The two really fit together and I know he’d be very pleased about this scholarship. Dad was a big supporter of CSI and the Univer-

sity of Idaho and I want to continue his legacy, so it’s great to have this scholarship.”

Wendell Cayton, a member of the board of directors of Hailey Rotary and a resident of south Blaine County, spearheaded creation of the scholarship and explained how it came about: “Last year I was raising money for Rotary and, being fairly new to the area, I thought I should talk to south-county residents for their participation and donating money,” Cayton said. “In the course of doing this, I had conversations with a number of south-county residents and they wanted to help out with kids that want to study agriculture and the trades. I took this idea to the Rotary club in Hailey and contacted Nick Purdy and he was very supportive of the idea and naming the scholarship after his dad.”

Hailey Rotary introduced the scholarship to Blaine County high schools in January.

“They were very responsive,” Cayton said. “We didn’t have much time, and scholarship applications came in quickly, as we had a deadline. We were fortunate to have four really good applicants apply.”

This year, Hailey Rotary has funding for one Bud Purdy scholarship. The scholarship has been awarded to a student but a public announcement has not yet been made.

Cayton said he continues with fundraising and building an endowment fund so Hailey Rotary has permanent money for the A familiar sight was to see Bud Purdy with a horse. Hailey Rotary has a new scholarship in scholarship. tws

Purdy’s name to honor the longtime Valley resident. Courtesy photo by David Stoecklein

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ood River High School senior Janelle Meyers wants to pursue a future in athletics as a trainer.

A standout pitcher on the Wood River softball team, Meyers is currently studying college algebra, American government, economics and college English, and takes part in the zero-hour workout class.

But, she says her real passion is being down on the field doing what a trainer does – assessing injuries, taping and re-taping ankles and wrists, cleaning up blood and checking the athletes when they go down on the field.

“I watch and study the team trainer,” said Meyers, who has worked as a trainer for two football seasons. “I’m not allowed to do rehab. At Wood River, I’ve taken two years of athletic training from David Allred – the school’s trainer.

“In that class we studied anatomy and learned how to assess injuries,” Meyers said. “Basically, there are different tests for different body parts to see what is wrong. Then we learned the different rehab exercises for each part. Anatomy really comes into play in this part, which helps in on-field assessments. If you hurt your head or neck, you need to know how to precisely put them [the injured] on a stretcher or backboard.”

“Once we played a team that didn’t have a trainer and one of their players went down with a concussion,” Meyers said. “We then had to see what the issue was and get him off the field.

“A lot of things come into play with a possible concussion.

First, you need to check if they are responsive. Then you check their eyes, which can get super big with a concussion. Then you see if they can follow your finger when you move it in front of their eyes, and then a memory test, where you ask them to repeat four numbers. Also, nausea is a sign.

“Of course, we take concussions very seriously and we take them [the player] out of the game until we can administer an impact test,” Meyers said. “At the beginning of the year, everyone takes a baseline test for your memory reaction and then when you have a concussion you take it again. If you go below the baseline, you have a problem.

The first time I dealt with a concussion I had only been doing it for two weeks, so it was pretty scary.”

Meyers said she finds working football games the most interesting aspect of being a trainer.

“I like being on the sideline and re-taping and bandaging,” she said. “If you roll your ankle, it’s really prone to happen again, so taping is really important.

There is a system so joints won’t move from side to side, which is also important for wrists.

“I love sports and helping people, so this gives me a chance to do both,” Meyers said. “Also, I really enjoy being close to the games, and because it was physical, the whole thing just clicked for me.” tws Editor’s note: Anyone who would like to recommend a local student for The Weekly Sun’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact Jonathan Kane at jkjonkane@gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY CHEST TAKES OVER SV ROAD RALLY

Sun Valley Community Chest, a new organization dedicated to organizing local events to support youth programs and to provide local business stability and growth, has taken ownership of the Sun Valley Road Rally, an annual fundraising event previously owned by the Blaine County Community Drug Coalition. This year’s Road Rally is scheduled for July 22-23.

Community Chest reported in a press release that new ownership will allow for continued success of the Road Rally and will allow the Drug Coalition to focus on its mission of fighting substance abuse by young people in the Wood River Valley.

Community Chest was founded by Dave Stone, owner of Sun Valley Auto Club and one of the founders of the Sun Valley Road Rally. Now in its eighth year, the Road Rally was first held in 2009.

Stone is now president of Sun Valley Community Chest. In addition to Stone, the board of directors includes Mark Williams, Dave Stevens, Hal Lindquist, Peggy Baker and David Concannon. Staff includes Maya Blix as executive director and Whitney Werth Slade as director of development and communications.

Community Chest reported in the press release that the organization’s “mission extends beyond just generating financial donations. It is committed to fostering local talent by working with creative professionals who bring a fresh perspective to event production and community engagement. Sun Valley Community Chest also believes strongly in stability and growth of the Blaine County business community.”

“As a business owner, I know how often local businesses are approached for donations, product sponsorships, etc.,” Stone said. “Sun Valley Community Chest would like to support our local entrepreneurs. In fact, we promise to source locally first and not to solicit locally owned businesses for sponsorships. We want to work with the community and hope that local businesses see our organization as a partner in their endeavors.”

The Sun Valley Road Rally is held north of Ketchum on a 3.2-mile section of State Highway 75. In the event, the road is temporarily closed and racers are allowed to drive as fast as possible, often reaching speeds of over 200 miles per hour. The event has grown in popularity over the years and had an attendance last year of over 7,000 people. The event also includes the Ketchum Cruise & Car Show.

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SYRINGA MOUNTAIN SCHOOL SELECTS NEW DIRECTOR

Syringa Mountain School, Blaine County’s only state-funded charter school, announced April 27 that Christine Fonner has been selected as the school’s new director. Fonner replaces co-directors Mende Coblentz and Svea Grover, who will be leaving the school prior to the start of the coming school year.

Syringa reported in a press release that Fonner is now working at the school with Coblentz and Grover to “ensure a seamless and effective transition.”

“I’m excited for the opportunity to inherit the legacy and culture of Syringa Mountain School and to lead the school into the 2016-2017 school year,” Fonner said. “Syringa creates the space for students to balance the Waldorf philosophy with the pragmatics of public education. It’s a space for students to explore, create and develop. For me to be an integral part of this experience will be a privilege. I very much look forward to the coming year.”

Fonner holds a Master of Science degree in School Building Leadership and Administration from St. John’s University in Jamaica, N.Y., and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education and Bilingual (Spanish) Education from Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Wash.

Syringa reported that Fonner “has served as the English/Language Arts Director for Alliance Schools with specific emphasis in providing professional development and mentoring for teachers.” She was also the English as a Second Language and International Language program director and instructor for the Ross School. She has worked for the National Sports Academy, at the Hillside Children’s Center mentoring incarcerated high school students and as an elementary teacher and curriculum director at Charles J. Fox Elementary School.

“The Syringa board is thrilled to welcome Ms. Fonner to our school,” said Syringa Board Chair Greg Bloomfield. “As we begin our third year of operation, her skilled leadership will bring many opportunities for our students, staff and community at large.”

Syringa invites the public to contact Fonner at (208) 806-2880 or at cfonner@syringamountainschool.org.

Kat Cannell celebrates the end of a horse trek from the Wood River Valley to Truckee, Calif., on Lipton, seeking adventure and to raise money and awareness for Bellevue resident Devon Pete planned to ride with Cannell as far as the Idaho-Oregon border, but was injured during the rid more than $6,000 for Peterson and added that the trek’s Facebook page, “Ride Idaho For Devo journeys. Courtesy photo by Kat Cannell

ORIENTATION REQUIRED FOR NEW CSI STUDENTS

The College of Southern Idaho announced this week that student orientation, advising and registration, a program referred to as SOAR, is now required for all new degree-seeking students or for students returning to CSI after a two-year absence. Those students must attend a SOAR session in order to register for fall 2016 classes.

The CSI Blaine County Center in Hailey will offer Soar sessions on Wednesday, May 18, and Thursday, June 16. SOAR sessions are also available weekly at the CSI Twin Falls campus.

The Blaine County Center sessions will run from 1-5 p.m. The cost per student is $25.

Students must apply to CSI online before registering for a SOAR. CSI reported in a press release that “students are strongly encouraged to participate in SOAR as soon as possible as classes for fall will fill quickly.”

During SOAR sessions, students will be provided with information on their rights and responsibilities, learn about CSI resources, meet with an advisor and register for classes.

Additional information on SOAR is available from the Blaine County Center at (208) 7882033 and at the CSI Office of Admissions at (208) 732-6221. Information for new students and their families is also available at www.csi.edu/soar.

HAILEY GARDEN TOUR SET FOR JULY 9

Friends of the Hailey Public Library announced on April 28 that after a four-year hiatus, the Hailey Garden Tour will return this year on Saturday, July 9. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will be used to benefit the Hailey Public Library.

Friends of the Hailey Library reported in a press release that the tour will feature 12 gardens in the city. Included are The Hunger Coalition’s Hope Garden and Webb Nursery on Main Street. Featured will be “the best of Hailey’s hidden gems, from established perennial beds to amazing garden vegetables.”

“The Hailey Public Library has a funding need, so we brought back the garden tour,” said tour organizer Robin Crotty. “This is a great fundraiser for the library and allows access to some of Hailey’s most beautiful gardens. We look forward to a great day of learning, music, art and, of course, wonderful plants.”

Tickets for the tour are $20 and will be available in June at Webb Nursery. To volunteer, or to learn more about the tour, contact Crotty at (208) 721-2368 or at crotty@live.com.

Another angle of the incredible lupine and arrowleaf balsamroot out Democrat Gulch, west o Photo by Jennifer Simpson, 208 Images & Media.

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Ketchum Mayor Nina Jonas celebrates “Everyone Matters Day” with kids from the city’s after-school program at Atkinson Park in Ketchum on April 12. More than 60 mayors from across the U.S., Canada, UK and other locations across the world affirmed every resident’s unique contribution to their city’s vitality on the third annual observance of the day. Photo courtesy of the City of Ketchum.

n Monday, April 25. Cannell left the Valley on March 25 with fellow rider Missy erson, 12, who was recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Lipton had de before reaching her planned destination. Lipton said she and Cannell helped raise on,” will live on as a platform for anyone who would like to share stories of outdoor

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Spirit N’ Motion Athletic School’s All-Star Cheer Teams (Silver Stars and Black Diamonds) traveled to Anaheim, Calif., late last month to compete in the American Showcase National Competition at the Anaheim Convention Center. “Their hard work and enthusiasm for their sport lead them to respectable finishes competing against teams from all over the country!” states a news release from the Hailey-based school. “This marks the end of the 2015-2016 season and the cheerleaders should be so proud of their fantastic year!” Photo courtesy of Spirit N’ Motion Athletic School

Four Wood River Valley residents – Melissa Young and her son Colin Young, Bert Gillette and Eric Newman – tested this past weekend for their black belt in Soo Bahk Do in the Limelight Room at the Sun Valley Inn on Saturday. The testing board included 8th-degree black belt Master Jeff Moonitz from Aspen, and his student, 7th-degree black belt Master Oliver Whitcomb, owner of Sawtooth Martial Arts in Hailey. The black belt hopefuls will find out whether their moves passed muster in about a week.

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he sunny side of spring is upon us! This means big, muddy waters, dangerous currents, and limited fishing.

The good news is the rivers are getting a long overdue scrubbing from bottom to top. The elevated waters should go a long way toward removing more of the ash from the fires in our recent past.

Reservoir fishing remains strong and anglers heading to Magic, the Little Wood and Anderson reservoirs will find some nice-sized fish willing to eat flies. Be sure to watch the weather for the wind forecast so you don’t get caught in the wrong place in your float tube or small craft. Evenings on the reservoirs should be getting really productive, really soon.

The mountain lakes have iced off on the valley floors. Stanley Lake and Redfish hold a few nice-sized fish for anglers willing to play the war of attrition; you never catch a lot of fish in these lakes but, if you work hard, you can catch some big ones.

The higher lakes aren’t open yet, as most of the trails are still being used by backcountry skiers instead of day hikers.

Once the trails get mostly open, it will be time to have a peek. At the rate we are going, that could be mid-June!

The Lost River remains open for fishing, although the flows have been cranked up. They may come right back down to decent levels for fishing, but keep an eye on the gauge. Go to the water data portion of the USGS website for up-to-the-minute flow graphs.

When all the rivers reopen, keep in mind that spring runoff should still be occurring. Make your opening weekend plans in advance and plan on fishing Silver Creek, the South Fork of the Boise from a boat, or maybe the Lost River, depending on flows. Spring creeks and tailwaters should be your focus as the month moves forward.

If you are looking for something to do the night before opening day, Picabo Angler will be showing Hank Patterson’s latest movie, “Mystery of the Cuttyrainbrown Trout” at the shop May 27th at 8:30 p.m.

Bring your beach chair for viewing and your tent for crashing on the banks of Silver Creek after the event! Tickets are $5 at the door.

We are only three weeks away from opening day of the general fishing season in Idaho. It will go fast, so make sure you are ready for it.

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Teaching Your Dog to ‘Come’

BY FRAN JEWELL

“Come” is probably the most difficult of all commands to teach a dog. Many of us expect a dog to understand the command with little or no training. Some of us use the word “come” for almost anything – get in the car, get out of the car, eat dinner, walk with me, to leave something, and so on. We understand the ambiguousness of the word, but dogs don’t. So for them, it becomes this convoluted word.

Dogs must have a specific behavior attached to one command.

When I teach my clients about the command “come,” it has ONE meaning only; that meaning is “wherever you are at, turn around and come sit in front of me.” It doesn’t mean drive-by, or come to the general vicinity.

It doesn’t mean get in the car. It doesn’t mean leave it. It means SIT IN FRONT OF ME. When dogs are first learning the command, “come” must be used as a description. Whenever the dog is in the process of coming toward you, saying “come” helps the dog to understand. If we use the command BEFORE the dog is coming, he will associate it with whatever behavior he is doing, even if it is playing with another dog. Of course, when the dog comes, he must be rewarded with something meaningful to him. That is another long discussion.

Once the dog will do the behavior frequently, we can begin using it as a command in low-distraction areas, like in your house.

Gradually, increase the distrac-

tions by then going to the backyard and practicing. Once your dog is reliable in low-distraction environments, gradually go to higher-distraction environments like on a long line walking down a little used road or trail.

One of the hardest things is to not let the dog fail at performing his command. If he fails because he was distracted by another dog or a bunny running, then the distraction now becomes the reward for NOT coming when he is called.

So, once you begin using the word “come” as a command, you must set the dog up for success and be able to control the environment, or control the dog with a long leash (30 feet or longer), so he always succeeds.

“Come” should never be the end of a good time for the dog.

Always practice “come” while on walks or hikes. You should aim for 20 times during a hike.

Call your dog, reward him, and then let him go play again. If you wait until the end of your walk to call the dog to get in the car, soon the dog knows that “come” means the end of a good time. If you do the same thing while he is in play with another dog and end the play, soon he also learns “come” means the end of a good time. Instead, let him play. Call him, then let him go back to play.

Do this multiple times each time he sees another dog.

The hardest thing for humans to understand is that dogs are controlled by “drive.” If a dog’s prey drive is higher than his food drive, you could hang a steak

When we are out on walks, I practice “come” with Kalidor at least 20 times. It’s a fun game for him and the other dogs! Photo by Fran Jewell

around your neck and the dog won’t come if he is chasing a bunny. Understanding who your dog is and what his “drives” are (there are at least five) will help you to understand how to best train your dog to “come.”

Teaching “come” is a life-saving tool. Each dog learns differently and is motivated by his drives. Understanding your particular dog and being intently clear about what your definition

of “come” is is critical to teaching this life-saving command.

Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley. For more information, visit www.positivepuppy.com or call (208) 5781565.

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One Year This Week!

BY LESLIE REGO

A year ago, when I wrote my first Sketchbook Hiking article for The Weekly Sun, I thought I might do a few articles during the summer and that would most likely be the extent of what I had to say. The summer flowed into the autumn and I still had lots of ideas and lots of sketches to do. I thought surely autumn would be the end and then I would take a break. But autumn stretched right into winter and here I am again in the spring, still sketching and writing!

The other night my husband, my son and I were witness to an unusual event suffered by a female mallard duck. She had some kind of trauma and was lying belly up on the ground outside our house. Her male partner was swimming in the pond nearby, confused, as the female quacked weakly from her prone position. We wondered if we should do something, but decided to give the duck a bit of time, as she seemed to be recovering.

The three of us checked on her every so often. Somehow she managed to turn over, and took a few hesitant steps. Then the duck came to a rest, sitting placidly in the grass, as her partner forlornly continued to paddle in the pond.

Eventually, the two reunited. The female mallard seemed to be able to paddle and swim without problem. The next day she was walking about, getting into and out of the pond with ease.

When I started the Sketchbook Hiking column, I was worried I would not be able to write something fresh every week. I thought

Leslie Rego, ”In Harmony,” nib pen and brush, sumi ink.

I might go “belly up” sooner, rather than later. But time proved me wrong and, with hesitant step after hesitant step, I have come to be able to see an ever-expanding vision of the world.

I am in awe of the mundane detail as well as the vast vistas. My drawing has improved.

I sit down and write more easily. Most im-

portantly, I seem to always see something exciting to be able to share with my readers.

Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit www.leslierego.com.

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How Does My Garden Grow?

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ow tasty were the green beans from our Victory Garden when my mother and most households grew our own food to save resources for the “boys’’ fighting in WWII! We would pick them from the plot near our clothesline, cook and cool them and then snack on the fresh treats.

My mother was an inveterate gardener: when we moved from relative affluence in San Francisco to a small tract house in Burbank, Calif., she spent weeks converting a dirt and weed-filled backyard into a sanctuary. Next to a terraced stretch filled with roses, Birds of Paradise, elephant ears, morning glories, gardenias and jasmine, my parents constructed a covered outdoor space with creeping vines, lounge chairs and a flagstone floor meant to be used as a retreat for our family. Our annual Mother’s Day gift for her was invariably a new rose bush.

I have tried to be the gardener she was, without success. I planted layers of vegetables on a hill in Malibu, only to have my neighbor’s terrific little boy pull up the plants thinking he was JoEllen Collins—a longtime helping me weed. I harresident of the Wood River vested only a plethora of Valley— is an Idaho Press zucchinis and pumpkins.

Club award-winning columA few years ago I nist, a teacher, writer, fabric looked at houses in Haiartist, choir member and unabashedly proud grandma ley, hoping for a fenced yard for doggie pleasure known as “Bibi Jo.” and the prospect of a small plot for my own garden. I finally found a place in Ketchum I didn’t imagine buying at first. My new condo not only didn’t have a yard, but the outdoor area consisted of a very small deck. I remember being sad that I couldn’t test my green thumb as I had hoped.

One of the lessons I have learned with maturity is that often things we think we need may not be necessary. In my case, the massive banks of flowers and the succulent vegetables I hoped to grow have instead translated into the very small but inordinately pleasing spot that I fill in summer with as many flowers as I can, leaving just enough space for a deck chair and a barbecue. My hours spent reading among the blaze of flowers is sufficient for my summer joy.

I have realized that I can be very comfortable in this small space and actually have time left over to tackle my book list instead of acquire sore knees bending over the vegetables I crave. In “retirement” I seem to have less time for this hobby, so my transition is appropriate. Besides, my friends don’t want to eat versions of zucchini soup, bread and other permutations of the excessive fruits of my efforts.

Sometimes life provides us the gift of smaller places and new challenges. I occupy less space anyway, as I no longer have needs for the areas children occupy. At least I can still smell the flowers blooming by Highway 75 in my special nook. I may try for a pot of tomatoes if I can find the space. Even Mom would approve!

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ARTS LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE SET FOR AUG. 7-9

For the third year in a row, Americans for the Arts, a national organization committed to the arts and arts education, will hold its annual Leadership Roundtable in Sun Valley. The event is scheduled for Aug. 7-9.

The organization reported in a press release that the roundtable will “bring together a select group of approximately 30 distinguished artists, philanthropists, corporate and thought leaders in a proactive dialogue exploring how the arts can be utilized as a positive force for change.” The theme of this year’s event is ‘Creative Problem Solving: The Arts, Business and Innovative Ideas.”

Local organizations involved in organizing the event include Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Sun Valley Gallery Association, Ketchum Arts Commission and Wood River Valley Studio Tour.

Additional information is available from Inga Vitols at Americans for the Arts at (202) 371-2830 or locally from Trina Peters at (208) 440-5561.

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o say Kevin Jones and Paul Holle have been a little busy lately may be understating it a bit. As owners of Sawtooth Brewery, 2016 has started at the same speed that 2015 left. Having opened their Public House in Ketchum in February, the men are looking forward to their next big project, the finishing of their brewing facility, tap room and corporate office in Hailey.

“We figured it would be easier to just not have a life for awhile,” Kevin joked during a recent interview. “The pace of everyday life has definitely increased over the last few months.”

Kevin and Paul started Sawtooth Brewery in 2011 after they were introduced through a mutual friend. “Our friend knew we were both interested in good beer and maybe one day opening a brewery,” Kevin remembers.

“It started relatively simple enough; it’s been quite a ride for the last five years.”

For Kevin and Paul, they’re pretty excited about having facilities in both Ketchum and Hailey. “We’re really grateful to be able to have our offices in Hailey,” Kevin notes. “People are telling us they’re glad we’re building this, so it’s been a great experience.”

The new brewing facility and tap room will hopefully open around Memorial Day weekend, as the team is actually a little ahead of schedule. Initially, the beer will continue to be put in kegs and bottled in the company’s 22-ounce bottles. A canning line will give Sawtooth Brewery the capacity to can their beers, as well. “The new canning line is a great addition to the way we offer our beer to the consumer,” Kevin said. “We’ve had good success with our bottled beers but a canning line really does make it convenient to take our beers more places.

It’s going to be great.”

Unlike the Public House in Ketchum, the new tap room in Hailey will not offer a full menu. “The tap room is about having a place to brew our beers and share them

Sawtooth Brewery co-owner Kevin Jones at the brewery’s Public House in Ketchum. Hailey Chamber of Commerce photo

with the public,” Kevin notes. “We will have outdoor seating and some live entertainment and a place where people can be with their dogs.” In addition to their regular beers on tap, the tap room will also have draft wines from several different vintners.

Keep your head up for an official opening date because it’s right around the corner and just in time for the warmer weather. “We’re really looking forward to this opening,” Kevin said. “We’ve had a commitment to the community since day one. Being able to have a business and work in a place like the Valley is something pretty special and we’d like to thank the community for their support through all of this.”

Jeff Bacon is the Hailey Chamber of Commerce’s membership director. For more information, visit haileyidaho.com or call the Chamber at 208.788.3484.

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‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’ Kipling Comes Alive

BY JONATHAN KANE

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he Walt Disney Company has another monster hit on its hands with its outstanding live-action remake of their 1967 animated classic “The Jungle Book,” based faithfully on Rudyard Kipling’s stories. Unlike the lightheartedness of the 1967 movie, this one has some bite, literally, and frankly seems to be too scary and intense for young audiences, but it also has great humor that will make it endearing to everyone.

This latest ‘Jungle Book’ also may be the best computer-generated animation film ever made and a lot of the credit goes to director Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”) and two digital companies, MPC and Weta Digital, that made it all happen. Just imagine the amazing digital bear of “The Revenant” and extend it to two hours of talking animals and a realistic jungle. It makes you optimistic for the future of a medium that until now we have been saddled with.

The story is a classic and Favreau has woven in timeless themes of protecting the planet and the child’s journey to adulthood. The lead character, a young boy, Mowgli, played passably by Neel Sethi (although, to be fair, he plays the whole movie to a green screen), has been raised by wolves. His father was killed by the Bengal tiger that rules the jungle, but who was also disfigured by the man wielding fire. That tiger now wants the boy for revenge.

So begins his journey out of the jungle with the panther that saved him as a baby. Of course, things don’t go well and there are a lot of adventures afoot, culminating in the finale showdown between the boy and tiger.

The voice work and casting are what make the movie truly special – especially Bill Murray, who absolutely steals the movie, playing Baloo, the con-artist bear that befriends the child. Murray sets the tone and it’s a winning one. tws

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Jonathan Kane is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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NAMI ANNOUNCES NEW STAFF FOR MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING The National Alliance for Mental Illness Wood River Valley (NAMI-WRV) announced April 27 the appointment of Christina Cernansky to help the organization with marketing and fundraising activities.

“NAMI-WRV is excited to have Christina join the team,” said Tom Hanson, president of NAMI Wood River Valley. “She started volunteering over the holidays for our annual bell-ringing fundraiser, and we saw her dedication and hard work. We think she will bring a lot to the table and we are thrilled to start implementing some of her ideas.”

Cernansky moved to the Wood River Valley from Washington, D.C., in 2015. NAMI-WRV reported in a press release that Cernansky has 15 years’ experience with local, national and international nonprofits and has worked on numerous “issue-based campaigns.”

NAMI-WRV reported that Cernansky’s first tasks will be to help the organization with “May is Mental Illness Month” activities and the Idaho Gives campaign on May 5. She will also be coordinating the organization’s “Biking for NAMI in the Wood River Valley” fundraiser this coming fall.

SILVER CREEK GIRLS COMPETE AT NATIONAL CHESS TOURNAMENT

Silver Creek High School students Dylan Porth and Yayee Tongsiri competed the weekend of April 22 at the Kasparov All-Girls National chess tournament in Chicago. Joining Porth and Tongsiri in representing Idaho at the competition was Carmen Pemsler, a senior at Eagle High School.

Silver Creek chess team coach Adam Porth reported in a press release that “Yayee’s and Dylan’s combined score allowed the Silver Creek High School students the opportunity to earn a large, national trophy.”

The competition included six rounds of games that could last up to three hours. Porth and Tongsiri also competed in Blitz, or fast chess, and Bughouse, a team-oriented variation of chess.

“All the girls worked together and created a very memorable experience,” Adam Porth said. “This is a tremendous feat.”

ENVIRONMENTALISTS SEEK TO PROTECT ‘SACAJAWEA’S BITTEROOT’

Three environmental groups filed an opening brief in federal court on April 26 in a lawsuit intended to halt mining exploration in central Idaho that the groups claim could harm Sacajawea’s bitterroot, a “critically imperiled” plant.

The three groups, Idaho Conservation League, Idaho Rivers United and Golden Eagle Audubon Society, also argue that the effects on water quality at the headwaters of the Boise River have not been adequately assessed.

The planned mining activities include the building of an extensive road network and the drilling of up to 259 underground exploration holes in the Boise National Forest about 14 miles north of Idaho City. The U.S. Forest Service approved the plan, submitted by mining company Idaho CuMo Corporation, in 2011. However, work has been stopped since 2012 after a federal judge ruled that the Forest Service had failed to adequately address water quality impacts in approving the plan.

In the lawsuit, the environmental groups are asking the court to overturn project approval.

According to the opening brief, the proposed mining activities would take place on land that is critical to the survival of Sacajawea’s bitterroot, which is found only in central Idaho near the headwaters of the Boise River.

“Sacajawea’s bitterroot is already in a perilous situation due to previous drilling and a recent wildfire at the exploration site,” said Bryan Hurlbutt, an attorney with Advocates for the West, which is representing the environmental groups. “The Forest Service must make sure that building roads and constructing drilling pads doesn’t push this rare plant closer to extinction.”

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From left are NAMI resource person Sallie Hanson, NAMI volunteer leader Roger Olson and newly hired staff member Christina Cernansky. Courtesy photo from NAMI Wood River Valley)

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As part of the transition process, the Hailey Chamber of Commerce is offering all current Bellevue Chamber members a one-time introductory membership of $60.

“We’re hoping the Bellevue business community will take advantage of this great deal and learn about all the benefits a chamber membership brings their business,” stated Hailey Chamber Membership Director Jeff Bacon. “Our goal is to help build a vibrant business environment in all our communities.”

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AMI Wood River Valley (NAMI-WRV) invites you to come together for fellowship and education on Monday, May 9, at the Community Campus in Hailey.

Please come, even if you’ll be late.

We will eat first at 6 p.m. and, at 6:30 p.m., will feature guest speakers, including presentations from NAMI-WRV on our programs and support groups offered in the Valley; Region 5 Behavioral Health of the Department of Health & Welfare on their services; Mental Health First-Aid; and other community partners serving those seeking mental wellness.

At 7:45 p.m., a Mental Health Fair will take place inside and outside of the Minnie Moore Room, with materials and resources provided by local mental health professionals, nonprofit organizations, St. Luke’s Wood River, and the Department of Health & Welfare. If you have specific questions for the presenters and their services, this would be the time to get them answered.

We will provide the paper plates, bowls, napkins, cups, utensils, and assorted beverages for the potluck supper, and ask each attendee to bring one item of food to share from the following options: meat; main dish casserole; hot side dish or vegetable; salad – either green salad with dressing, potato salad, coleslaw, or other vegetable-based salad; any other cold side dish; bread and butter; or some type of dessert.

Parking is available. The Community Campus has a no-alcohol and no-smoking policy on its premises, including inside the campus, outside the campus, and in the parking lot.

RSVP by noon on Monday, May 9 to NAMI-WRV at namiwrv@gmail.com or call (208) 481-0686.

EVENT FEATURE

“I can’t stress enough the value of body language, both in reading a predator’s body language and in communicating back to them with your body language,” Buck Wilde said. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

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SPONSORED USA GRAPPLING ACADEMY

SA Grappling Academy is the only athletic facility of its kind in the Wood River Valley.

In February, owner and head Instructor Lee Anderson received his second-degree black belt in Jiu-Jitsu from Master Fabio Santos. Santos is one of the highest ranked Jiu-Jitsu masters in the world.

The Academy offers a wide variety of classes, including kickboxing for women, adult MMA [Mixed Martial Arts] classes, as well as Jiu-Jitsu classes for adults and children.

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way to learn a martial art while at the same time learning to defend yourself in a safe, team environment. The children’s Jiu-Jitsu class is a fun way for children to learn a martial art while learning respect, cooperation and teamwork.

USA Grappling Academy is located at 713 N. Main Street, Unit A, in Bellevue.

Lee Anderson can be reached at (208) 720-3519.

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ildlife naturalist and filmmaker Buck Wilde returns to the Wood River Valley to give a new presentation titled “Faceto-Face with Bears and Wolves.”

The night will benefit Idaho Rivers United and will take place Wednesday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. inside Whiskey Jacques’ in Ketchum.

Come and learn practical methods to avoid close encounters and how to mitigate risks, should a bear or wolf get near.

The night will begin with an introduction by Idaho Rivers United and follow with Wilde’s 40-minute presentation. Afterwards, a Q&A will give attendees an opportunity to ask the expert about specific concerns.

Wilde has 25 years of experience with bears and wolves. A wilderness guide and filmmaker, he regularly deals with large predators, primarily in Alaska and Canada.

The night’s audience will experience true first-hand accounts with video from Wilde’s two most recent films: “Great Bear Stakeout” (BBC, Discovery) and “Grizzly Empire” (National Geographic Wild).

“It just so happens that in ‘Great Bear Stakeout’ and ‘Grizzly Empire,’ I had some very close calls, both of which

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are captured on film,” Wilde explained. “I just about had my head taken off when I was filming for National Geographic.

Footage from that program is going to be one of the centerpieces of the night. It’s a hard look at what I did wrong, what I did right and what motivated me to deliver a message to the public about predator encounters.”

One of the main bullet points of Wilde’s presentation is a recent scientific study released in February of this year from the scientific journal “Nature,” titled “Human behavior can trigger large carnivore attacks.”

“The author is a man I have a lot of respect for on the topic, Stephen Herrero,” Wilde said.

“We’ve been working in this field for the same amount of time, but he is an academic and looks at this subject statistically and I am a boots-on-the-ground filmmaking guy.”

Also covered in the presentation is what to do in the case of a close encounter with a large predator. Although the expert’s ability to communicate with animals parallels Dr. Dolittle, his face-to-face negotiations are based on the science of body language.

“I can’t stress enough the value of body language, both in reading a predator’s body language and in communicating back to them with your body language,”

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Buck Wilde has 25 years of experience with bears and wolves. A wilderness guide and filmmaker, he regularly deals with large predators. Courtesy of Cassandra Hermer and buckwildepresents.com

Wilde said. “The outtakes from the films I’ll show give real-life examples for people to see the body language on both ends, in terms of animals and in terms of filmmakers.”

The expert looks forward to his upcoming presentation and the chance to share his vast knowledge with locals.

“I really look forward to getting back to the Valley and sharing this new program with a lot of friends and hopefully some newcomers,” Wilde concluded.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program will run until approximately 8 p.m. A $10 donation benefits Idaho Rivers United.

Whiskey Jacques’ is located at 251 N. Main Street, Ketchum.

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SPONSORED ERC

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS WEDNESDAY MAY 4

1-3PM / HAILEY POST OFFICE

St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center will be offering free blood pressure checks at the Hailey Post Office the first Wednesday of the month through October. The blood pressure check is free and no appointment is necessary. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health at (208) 727-8733 for information on this or other community health programs.

ERC HOSTS ‘WEATHER IN IDAHO’ WEDNESDAY MAY 4

5PM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Environmental Resource Center (ERC) is thrilled to host the Spring Science Series with the Hailey Public Library, bringing scientists to the Wood River Valley and providing fun, free presentations for all ages. On Wednesday, enjoy a presentation by Travis Wyatt and Alex DeSmet of the National Weather Service titled “Weather in Idaho.”

This program will cover what the National Weather Service is and what it does.

Participants will learn why we have different weather through a discussion of high and low pressure with fun experiments including cans and balloons. Participants will learn about normal weather patterns as well as this year’s El Niño pattern and the corresponding season outlook.

For more information call the ERC at (208) 726-4333, visit ercsv.org or email emailemily@ercsv.org.

‘SEASONAL ALLERGY SURVIVAL’ – TALK THURSDAY MAY 5

12:15-1:15PM / ST. LUKE’S / KETCHUM

St. Luke’s Center for Community Health will present a Brown Bag Health Talk titled “Seasonal Allergy Survival.” Locals don’t have to move away to survive allergy season, but they may want to learn more about common local pollen, how to prepare for spring allergies and how to keep their symptoms manageable. Tom Archie, M.D., family medicine, will draw from his expertise in Eastern and Western medical practice to explain why people have allergies and how they can get through the season with fewer symptoms.

All Brown Bag lectures are free and no pre-registration is required. This talk will take place at St. Luke’s, River Run Rooms, located at 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at (208) 727-8733.

VOICELINE BENEFIT CONCERT FRIDAY MAY 6 7PM / COMMUNITY SCHOOL THEATER / SUN VALLEY VoiceLine, Utah Valley University’s first ever all-male contemporary a cappella group, is coming to the Wood River Valley. These singers will be donating a benefit concert to help sixth-grade student Devon Peterson and her family raise funds to alleviate their medical expenses as she continues to fight against leukemia. With tight harmonies, killer vocal percussion and an awesome lineup featuring hits of today, as well as some classics, this is a show the whole family can enjoy. Seating is limited; reserve tickets before the concert by emailing jpulleiro@blaineschools.org. Adult tickets are $12 and student/ kid tickets are $10.

FIDDLERS SHOW & COMPETITION FRI MAY 6 & SAT MAY 7 VARIOUS TIMES / COMMUNITY CAMPUS THEATER / HAILEY The Fiddlers of Idaho Entertainment Night will bring several nationally known musicians to the Community Campus Performing Arts Theater in Hailey on Friday, May 6 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Radio celebrity Vern Lattin will emcee the concert that features the group Betty Jane and fiddlers Tim Hodgson of Bar J Wranglers, Matt Renner, Makaela and Lani Shippy, Sharlee Anderson, Jesse Maw and Bob Erickson. Fiddlers Inc. will provide pre-show entertainment. Tickets to the event are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $7 for youth, and children ages 6 and under can enter for free.

Proceeds from the concert will go to support the annual Fiddle Championship.

Entertainment Night accompanies the Fiddlers of Idaho State Championship that will be held on Saturday, May 7, also at the Performing Arts Theater, located at 1050 Fox Acres Road in Hailey. The competition takes place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and there is no admission charge for the public. For more information on the Entertainment Night concert or the Fiddlers of Idaho State Championship, visit FiddlersofIdaho.org or call (208) 260-0364.

ERC TO CELEBRATE 22ND ANNUAL ‘CLEAN SWEEP’ Event will take place Saturday, May 7

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n the first Saturday in May since 1994, hundreds of volunteers of all ages have come together to clean up our cities, neighborhoods and trails after the long winter.

This year, Clean Sweep falls on Saturday, May 7.

Participation is free and easy.

Meet at one of the following locations at 9 a.m. to register and grab garbage bags and gloves: the ERC office in Ketchum (471 Washington Ave.), KB’s in Hailey (121 N. Main St.), or Memorial Park in Bellevue (between Cedar and Elm). Complimentary breakfast snacks and coffee will be available. Fan out to pick up trash in your chosen area until 11:30 a.m. and then come back together with fellow participants to celebrate your good work with a free lunch provided by KB’s.

There will be raff le drawings and team and individual prizes. If you’ve filled multiple bags and kept your eye out for any “Weirdest Items,” you or your team might win an award (costumes count, too!). Youth groups and businesses are encouraged to participate.

New to the event this year is the incorporation a dog waste pick-up effort at ERC-sponsored trailheads as

well as a Croy Creek Road cleanup effort with the local National Interscholastic Cycling Association Team and the Wood River Bike Coalition.

In addition to the ERC’s Clean Sweep, there are two complimentary recycling events. On Friday, May 6 from 12-3 p.m., Cox Communications will provide free small electronics recycling (no TVs) and document shredding at the Cox Solutions Store (340 Lewis St., Ketchum). Blaine County and Southern Idaho Solid Waste’s “Clean Sweep Week” kicks off on Saturday, May 7, where community members can drop off appliances, wood waste and tires at no charge until May 14 at the Ohio Gulch and Carey transfer stations. For more details, contact the Ohio Gulch Transfer Station at (208) 788-2351.

This year marks Clean Sweep’s 22nd year and is slated to be our best yet! Celebrate the ERC’s longest running program while making our community even more beautiful!

For more information call (208) 726-4333, email hadley@ercsv.org or visit www. ercsv.org.

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SPONSORED WEED OF THE WEEK

LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA)

BY ANDREA WALTON

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eafy spurge is a perennial weed with roots often exceeding 20 feet in depth. Plants develop from pinkish root buds from any depth. Leaves are narrow and up to 4 inches long. Stems grow up to 3 feet in height, and in midsummer are tipped by several pairs of showy, yellowish-green, heart-shaped bracts (each up to 1/3 inch across), which enclose a small flower. Ripe seed capsules rupture when touched, throwing seeds as far as 15 feet.

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Protection is needed when handling leafy spurge. It spreads both by seed and creeping roots and grows in many environmental conditions.

Warnings about noxious weeds may seem trivial until you look at their damages based on numbers: $300 million annually in losses to our economy; $20 million to fight noxious weeds on the ground; and more than 8 million acres of land and water infested by noxious weeds. (Resource: Idaho Weed Awareness.org).

Noxious weeds are a serious matter and you can help us fight them. The Blaine County Noxious Weed Department, along with the Blaine

County Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA), would like to assist you in identifying the 67 noxious weeds in the state of Idaho.

The Blaine County Noxious Weed Department is a great resource for property owners (remember, property owners are obligated by law to control all noxious weeds on their property) and can assist with weed identification, management plans, tools, and general information. For more information, call (208) 788-5543 or visit www.blainecounty.org.

Andrea Walton is an administrative specialist with Blaine County.

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BUG ZOO UNIVERSITY SATURDAY MAY 7 11AM TO 3PM / SAWTOOTH BOTANICAL GARDEN / KETCHUM There’s something new at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s popular Bug Zoo! On Saturday, bring the whole family to Bug Zoo University, a terrific opportunity to dive deep into the world of bugs, bees, lizards, tarantulas and more.

Kids of all ages will learn more about these fascinating critters from storytellers, animal handlers, beekeepers and others.

The cost to attend Bug Zoo University is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children, and kids under 4 can enter for free. Bug Zoo, featuring Pollination Superheroes, runs through May 12 at the Garden, 4.5 miles south of Ketchum. Visit sbgarden.org for a complete schedule of events.

SPRING ZUMBATHON SATURDAY MAY 7

VARIOUS TIMES / WR MIDDLE SCHOOL / HAILEY Directly from San Francisco, Carla Ayarza will host the first Spring Zumbathon in the Wood River Valley.

Enjoy great music and marvelous guest instructors like Natalia Zaitseva from the Wood River YMCA. Two sessions will take place over the course of the day, one from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the second from 4-5:30 p.m. The cost for one session is $20 and the cost for both is $30. For more information about Spring Zumbathon contact (208) 721-0001 or email calabazita13@gmail.com.

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FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY, VOTE FOR KAZ ON MAY 17

’m running for County Commissioner, and I ask for your vote on May 17!

I’ve lived in the Wood River Valley for 20 years. I love this community and, since arriving, have provided vision for lasting solutions to community needs and desires. My husband is Kurt Nelson, a Forest Service district ranger in Ketchum, and our son, Kai, is in seventh grade at Community School. As County Commissioner, I will be a voice for the sustainability of our food system, active modes of transportation, and solar energy production, among other priorities. I have a proven track record with effective leadership in programs that reach a broad spectrum of our community.

For 12 years, I’ve managed the Wood River Farmers’ Markets, which have thrived during that time. My passion for wholesome, nutritious, sustainably produced food led me to co-found Idaho’s Bounty, a year-round online local food market to expand the local food movement. Local food systems stimulate economies, preserve rural livelihoods and farmland, reduce our carbon footprint, support healthy families and communities, protect our natural re-

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sources, and increase access to ultra-fresh, nutritious food that tastes better.

As bike-ped coordinator for Mountain Rides, I work with all jurisdictions to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. A connected, safe network of pathways to enhance quality of life, community vitality and fiscal benefits (tourist revenue, increased property value, retail sales) is important to attract diverse business entrepreneurs.

Increased local energy production with rooftop and community solar projects will add to our Valley’s energy independence and resilience; provide diversification to our economy through the creation of green jobs; and is a secure investment (since clean energy from the sun remains free).

Most important, solar energy decreases the amount of carbon produced from fossil fuels.

All Blaine County residents can vote for County Commissioners. It’s an open election; early voting has begun. Vote Kaz Thea on May 17!

Editor’s note: Any candidate who would like to submit a letter to the editor for publication consideration should send a request to publisher@ theweeklysun.com.

Letters should be 250 words.

Miss Carolyn tells stories, sings songs and provides a fun craft or activity as part of her weekly story time. Suitable for ages 3 and up, story time with Miss Carolyn is held every Monday at 10:30 a.m. Visit comlib.org or call (208) 7263493 to learn more.

‘SOUND OF MUSIC’ AUDITIONS MON MAY 9 & WED MAY 11

VARIOUS TIMES / ST. THOMAS CHURCH / SUN VALLEY

Auditions for “The Sound Of Music,” St. Thomas Playhouse’s fall family main stage production, are coming up!

Anyone ages 5-105 is invited to audition.

Rehearsals for principal characters will start August 22 and start Sept. 12 for the ensemble cast. Performances will take place at nexStage Theatre Oct. 20-23, 7 p.m. nightly and 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Auditions will be held Monday and Wednesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church from 4-5 p.m. for adults and 5-6 p.m. for children. To prepare for the audition, pick and learn a piece of music from the show: children and those auditioning for Maria will sing “Do-Re-Mi,” adult males will sing “Edelweiss,” adult females can sing “Sound of Music” or “Climb Every Mountain” and those auditioning for Liesel and Rolf will sing “Sixteen Going On Seventeen.” Children will not be asked to read at these auditions, but adults will read scenes that will be provided at auditions. Callbacks may or may not be held. For more information visit stthomasplayhouse.org or call (208) 726-5349 ext. 16.

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EVENTS CALENDAR WAKE UP HAILEY TUESDAY MAY 10

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9-10AM / WOOD RIVER LAND TRUST / HAILEY Join the Hailey Chamber of Commerce and the Wood River Land Trust for May’s Wake Up Hailey. This is a great networking event and a chance to catch up with neighbors and the business community. Hear about what is new at the Chamber and upcoming plans for the Wood River Land Trust. There will be a light breakfast served as well as a chance to win raffle prizes, so be sure to bring business cards! The Wood River Land Trust is located at 119 E. Bullion in Hailey. Email members@haileyidaho.com or call (208) 788-3484 to learn more.

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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP TUESDAY MAY 10

5:30-6:30PM / ST. LUKE’S / HAILEY

This group provides a connection with others that have been diagnosed with breast cancer for information and support. Call prior to attending for the first time. The support group meets at St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, located at 1450 Aviation Drive, Suite 200, in Hailey. Call (208) 727-8733 to learn more.

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MAHLER’S SYMPHONY – DISCUSSION TUESDAY MAY 10

6:30PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM

Sun Valley Summer Symphony Music Director Alasdair Neale will give an inside look at Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 on Tuesday. The Symphony will present the work at this year’s closing performance on Aug. 18. It lasts a whopping 92 minutes and will be the longest single work ever performed by the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. There will be 106 orchestra members, plus a women’s chorus and a youth chorus with 30 members each. The soloist will be internationally renowned mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung, holder of two Grammy awards.

“Perhaps more than any of Mahler’s nine symphonies, the third embodies his dictum that ‘the symphony must be like the world: It must embrace everything,’” Neale said.

“It’s an immersive experience that takes us on an incredible journey. I doubt anyone listening to it for the first time will emerge unchanged.”

The talk, part of the “Upbeat with Alasdair” series, is free but reservations are recommended. Email info@svsummersymphony.org or call the symphony office at (208) 622-5607 to reserve a spot.

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“I am so angry with myself because I cannot do what I should like to do, and at such a moment one feels as if one were lying bound hand and foot at the boƩom of a deep dark well, uƩerly helpless.”

May 3, 2016 Mental Health Month Proclamation Ceremony 9:00 am Blaine County Courthouse, Main Mee�ng Room, Hailey Blaine County Commissioners will proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month in Blaine County. Individuals and organiza�ons are encouraged to a�end to show their support for mental wellness in our community. Public comment will be taken.

“How much sadness there is in life! Nevertheless one must not become melancholy. One must seek distracƟon in other things, and the right thing is to work.”

May 4, 2016 Free NAMI-WRV Support Groups 6:00 pm—7:30pm NAMI Wood River Valley office, 141 Cita�on Way #9 (2nd oor), Hailey Connec�on Recovery Support Group for adults living with a mental illness led by two facilitators who are living well in recovery from their mental illnesses (this group meets every Wednesday); Family Support Group for adult family members, friends, co‐workers, and caregivers of individuals living with a mental illness led by two facilitators who are family members of individuals living with mental illnesses (this group meets the rst Wednesday of each month). Each group is conden�al, and you may share as much or as li�le as you want.

May 5, 2016 Idaho Gives Day 12:00am—11:59pm Visit: hƩps://idahogives.razoo.com/giving_events/id16/home You are invited to par�cipate in the Idaho Nonprot Center’s Idaho Gives Day on Thursday, May 5, which also happens to be Na�onal Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This is the one-�me each year you can donate online to several of your favorite Idaho nonpro ts.

“Let us keep courage and try to be paƟent and gentle. And not mind being eccentric, and make disƟncƟon between good and evil.”

May 9, 2016 Community Potluck Supper & Mental Health Fair 6:00 pm—9:00 pm Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey Hosted by NAMI Wood River Valley; please call (208) 481‐0686 to register prior to 12:00 noon on Monday, May 9, and bring a dish to share. Features presenta�ons on services offered in the Wood River Valley for those affected by mental illness as well as materials and resources provided by local mental health professionals, local nonprot organiza�ons, St. Luke’s Wood River, and Region 5 Behavioral Health of the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare.

May 20, 2016 Bike to Work & Bike to School Day 6:00 am—9:30 am Hosted by Mountain Rides & Blaine County Recrea�on District Exercise is a terric coping mechanism in living with a mental illness! Over 20 sponsor sta�ons will be set up along the bike path from Cedar Street in Bellevue to the Post Office in Ketchum, providing refreshments and/or giveaways.

May 23-27, 2016 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Academy CIT is a na�onally‐recognized, law enforcement led program that trains law enforcement and rst responders on mental health issues. NAMI Wood River Valley received grant funds from the Wood River Women’s Founda�on to par�ally-fund this 40‐hour POST‐cer�ed training academy in Hailey, specically for law enforcement and rst responders serving the community of Blaine County.

Van Gogh’s most direct and honest account of his emo�onal turmoil comes from the le�ers to his brother Theo, originally published in 1937 as “Dear Theo: The Autobiography of Vincent van Gogh” and later excerpted in “My Life & Love Are One.”

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ONE in FIVE people have a diagnosable mental disorder. MAY is MENTAL HEALTH MONTH. Please help us celebrate our achievements in mental health by a�ending the following events:

Month of May Free Mental Health & Depression Screenings St. Luke’s Clinic Mental Health Services If you think you may be suffering from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or post-trauma�c stress, call for a conden�al, free, half‐hour screening with their licensed mental health counselor.

This screening program provides increased awareness of the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, and will help you connect with available mental health resources in the community.

Available for adults and older adolescents, in English or with Spanish interpreta�on. For an appointment and informa�on, call (208) 727‐8733.

May 25, 2016 Mental Health Discussion: Myths vs. Facts 7:00 pm—9:00 pm Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey This free community event is co‐hosted by Region 5 Behavioral Health of the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare and NAMI Wood River Valley, and is open to the public. Please call (208) 481‐0686 to register prior to 12:00 noon on Friday, May 20, so we can ensure enough handouts, sea�ng, and light refreshments. Features a two‐member panel discussion and adequate �me for ques�ons and answers.

May 29, 2016 Cracked But Not Broken 11:15 am—12:30 pm Sun Valley Wellness Fes�val, Con�nental Room Kevin Hines is a mental health advocate, global speaker, best‐selling author, documentary lmmaker and entrepreneur who reaches audiences all over the world with his story of an unlikely survival and his strong will to live. Two years a�er he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (at 19 years of age), he a�empted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. He is one of only 34 (less than 1%) to survive the fall and he is the only Golden Gate Bridge jump survivor who is ac�vely spreading the message of living mentally healthy around the globe. A�er the presenta�on, a panel of mental health professionals will discuss mental wellness and answer ques�ons from audience members. Admission: Fes�val Pass or Individual Speaker Ticket ($40 each), visit: hƩps://www.sunvalleywellness.org for a full program or to purchase �ckets.

For addi�onal informa�on or ques�ons, or to sign‐up for our next 10‐session/5‐week recovery‐ based NAMI Peer‐to‐Peer Class for adults living with a mental illness, please contact:

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