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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

Questions About Upcoming Election? Visit with Mayor Jonas for more information on the election. SCHEDULE Wednesday • May 4 • 6-7 pm at Atkinson’s Market Thursday • May 12 • 4-5 pm at Atkinson’s Market Friday • May 13 • 9-10 am at Ketchum Post Office Monday • May 16 • 12-1 pm at Ketchum Post Office

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Public Meetings SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Thursday • May 5 • 9 am • City Hall Discussion on amendment to fee schedule resolution and policies for collecting fees. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • May 9 • 5:30 pm • City Hall CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday • May 16 • 5:30 pm • City Hall

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEAVES SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Clayton to continue serving as school district trustee

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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M AY 4, 2016

NEWS THE SUN

IDAHO PRESS CLUB HONORS THE WEEKLY SUN FOR 2015

‘Sketchbook Hiking’ column wins, paper receives increased news reporting recognition BY WEEKLY SUN STAFF

NEWS IN BRIEF

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

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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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T H E W E E K LY S U N • M AY 4, 2016

NEWS HOLIDAY FEATURE

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

BY JEAN JACQUES BOHL

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. Mexican food will be available for purchase. tws

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NEWS EDUCATION

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

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.

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NEW SCHOLARSHIP HONORS LEGENDARY BUD PURDY

Hailey Rotary creates new fund for students pursuing careers in agriculture BY MARIA PREKEGES

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. Happy fishing, everyone!

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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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