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Welcome in 2018 with locals and visitors alike at celebratory events throughout the Wood River Valley. For a story, see page 12. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Center for the Arts

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The Sun Valley Gallery Association will host a Gallery Walk on Friday from 5-8 p.m. For more information, see the Gallery Walk Edition insert in this week’s issue of The Weekly Sun. Artwork courtesy of and on exhibit at Gilman Contemporary, located at 661 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum Local artists & photographers interested in seeing their art on our cover page should email submissions to: mandi@ theweeklysun.com (photos should be high resolution and include caption info such as who or what is in the photo, date and location).

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Sun Valley Opera Announces Winter Festival Talent

Sun Valley Opera will present a musical buffet from January to March. The 5th Annual Winter Festival kicks off with a concert, ”Casablanca to La La Land,” starring Matthew Kacergis.

Kacergis was critically acclaimed as Prince Eric in the national tour of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and has performed in theatres throughout the country. The concert will be held Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Community School Theatre in Sun Valley.

The Costa Jackson Sisters close out January in a concert also at the Community School Theatre on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

Semi-staged “Madama Butterfly” will be brought to the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood by Opera Idaho in association with Sun Valley Opera on Feb. 10.

New Zealand-born Hadleigh Adams, now a U.S.based baritone, will present two concerts, titled “90 Minutes and 2 Martinis Later,” in March, both at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum.

All tickets for Sun Valley Opera events are available by calling (208) 726-0991 or sunvalleyopera.com.General admission tickets are $45 and preferred tickets are $65. Diva tickets for March 1 are $175 and include a cocktail party before the concert.

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Sun Valley Film Festival To Host Special Academy Screening

The Sun Valley Film Festival will hold a special SVFF Academy Screening at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Sun Valley Opera House, featuring the recently released and acclaimed film, “The Florida Project.”

Sean Baker, the film’s writer, director and a SVFF alumnus, will join for a Q&A immediately following the film screening. In 2013, Baker was honored with one of SVFF’s top awards for his film “Starlet.” Two years later, he released the highly acclaimed “Tangerine.”

Baker’s new film offers a moving and poignant look at childhood through 6-year-old Moonee, growing up in the shadow of Disney World. It gives voice to a community rarely seen on screen and is a spellbinding and transformative portrait of contemporary lives in the margins. Actor Willem Dafoe was nominated for a Best Actor Golden Globe for his performance.

The SVFF Academy Screening is by invitation only for Festival Patrons and supporters. To become a Sun Valley Film Festival Patron, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

Voting members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who would like to attend the screening should contact invites@sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

Wood River Chess Holds Blitz

Dylan Porth won the Christmas Blitzkrieg chess tournament held on Thursday, Dec. 21, at Natural Grocers in Hailey, to become the Wood River Chess Club Blitz Champion. Blitz is fast chess in which games with time controls are played in less than 15 minutes. In this tournament, each player completed his or her moves within just five minutes.

There were 12 players in total. Porth took nine of 10 games. Wesley Brimstein placed second, and River Shepard took third. Each player won valuable chess pieces to add to their collection.

The 11th annual Family of Woman Film Festival will be held Tuesday, Feb. 27, to Sunday, March 4.

Its theme will be “Women on the Margins.”

“A person is marginalized by society if they have a handicap, are elderly, are a member of a minority or are a refugee, to name a few instances,” said Peggy Elliott Goldwyn, founder and CEO of Family of Woman Film Festival. “Their circumstances become much more onerous if they are also a woman.”

The Festival will begin with the annual Bonni Curran Memorial Lecture on the Health and Dignity of Women, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 27, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Ketchum.

The annual Filmmaker Retrospective at The Community Library in Ketchum will follow it the next night, with a screening of the Academy Award-nominated “Sun Come Up” with filmmaker Jennifer Redfearn. Redfearn will also present her latest documentary, shot in Cuba, “Tocando La Luz,” at the Sun Valley Opera House on Friday, March 2.

The opening-night film at the Sun Valley Opera House will be “Mama Colonel” from the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Girls’ War” is by filmmaker Mylene Sauloy, who embedded herself with Kurdish women soldiers who have proven themselves in the fight against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. In “Poetry,” a feature film from South Korea, actress Jeong-hie Yung came out of retirement to take the role of an aging woman developing Alzheimer’s. A drama set in Sweden, “Sami Blood” is based on the life of the grandmother of filmmaker Amanda Kernell. “In Syria” (Insyriated) won the Audience Award at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival Tickets will go on sale Thursday, Feb. 1, at Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum, and will also be for sale at the box office at the Sun Valley Opera House on screening days. Tickets are $15 each or $60 for all films. Special packages, including advance tickets and special Festival events, can be purchased at familyofwomanfilmfestival.org Boise State University, a Platinum Festival sponsor, will present “Mama Colonel” at the Morrison Center Recital Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 27, and “In Syria” on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Films start at 6:30 p.m. and are free to the public.

Snow Shovel Brigade To Form

Residents of Hailey (or elsewhere) are encouraged to join the snow shovel brigade, a referral list to help those who might be unable to do their own snow shoveling. Callers receive the list and make arrangements themselves. To sign up, call (208) 788-9830, ext. 20.

Improvements To Be Made At Blaine County DMV

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and Blaine County Assessor’s Office have announced that there will be improved customer experience through procedures that will streamline the process for customers and staff.

Historically, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office had one Drivers Services staff to issue all drivers’ licenses, identification cards, and concealed weapons permits. The DMV had three staff to issue all vehicle registrations, license plates, and vehicle titles. In an effort to better serve customers, the Drivers Services and DMV staff will work together as one unit to serve all customers regardless of the services.

Shoshone Falls Flows Again

Shoshone Falls, which boasted some of the heaviest water flows in years this past spring, is roaring again.Located at the edge of Twin Falls, Shoshone Falls is a natural beauty on the Snake River. At 212 feet, the falls are higher than Niagara Falls.

Higher flows of more than 7,000 cubic feet per second over the 212-foot waterfall are being released from Milner Dam, upstream of Shoshone, and will continue for the rest of this month, according to the Bureau of Reclamation.

Generally, in the winter, most of the water is held back and released in April for summer irrigation.

But this year the Upper Snake River reservoirs are full.

The falls are about an-hour-and-a-half south of the Wood River Valley. Take Highway 75/93 south, and turn left on Falls Avenue in Twin Falls, and then left again on Champlin Road.

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MAJOR ENERGY DEAL SPARKED AT 2017 SUN VALLEY FORUM ON RESILIENCE

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BY SUN STAFF

he Sun Valley Institute’s annual Sun Valley Forum on Resilience last July sparked a partnership resulting in a major investment and much-needed job creation in new-energy solutions.

On Friday, Dec. 15, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin joined EnerBlu, Kentucky Congressman Hal Rogers, Pikeville Mayor James Carter and other dignitaries in Pikeville, Ky., to announce a more than $400 million investment to build a lithium-titanate battery manufacturing facility in Pikeville and relocation of their corporate headquarters to Lexington.

The one-million-square-foot facility in Pikeville will create 875 jobs in an area known as “America’s Energy Capital.� The area has been hit hard by declining employment opportunities in the coal industry.

The 2017 Sun Valley Forum on Resilience’s theme was “Resilient Prosperity: the Power of Nature, Technology & Community in a Changing World.�

At the Forum this year, EnerBlu constructed a fully functioning stand-alone solar storage microgrid in Forest Service Park in Ketchum.

Impressed, a speaker at the Forum, Jonathan Webb, founder and CEO of AppHarvest, approached EnerBlu, resulting in an introductory call between its chair Michael Weber and the Kentucky governor. “This deal accelerates the development and deployment of new-energy technologies that

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strengthen resilience, benefiting the environment, security and economy,â€? said AimĂŠe Christensen, founder of the Sun Valley Institute and the Sun Valley Forum. “The Forum attracts leaders from around the world who are looking to share strategies, find partners and build resilient prosperity.â€?

Christensen said this was the Forum’s most “successful match to date.�

She founded the Forum in 2015 to “accelerate the transformation of communities, towns and cities to more sustainable, equitable, secure, and resilient places to live and work,� she said. “Energy is central to this transition and globally is quickly moving to a more decentralized system, tapping into local resources and electric transportation.�

Weber said the Forum is the “ideal place to test game-changing ideas and bring our transformational power generation systems and innovative clean vehicles.� “We were thrilled by the reception we received at this year’s Forum and cannot wait until next year,� Weber said.

The 2018 Sun Valley Forum on Resilience will take place July 30-August 1 at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. Each year the Forum gathers approximately 250 national and international leaders and innovators from investment, policy, business, nonprofits, sports, entertainment and academia, as well as local leaders, visitors and residents with a goal of building greater understanding about resilience opportunities and accelerating the implementation of resilience solutions. For more information, visit sunvalleyforum.com. tws

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Idaho Volunteers To Be Named At Brightest Stars Ceremony

Volunteers across Idaho will be honored at the Idaho Brightest Stars award ceremony Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Simplot Ballroom at Boise State University’s Student Union Building. Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, will hand out awards in seven categories to honor Idahoans who volunteered in 2017. The ceremony, open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m.

Fellow Idahoans nominated awardees throughout the state and a panel of community reviewers made the final selections.

The award categories for outstanding volunteer service are individual, business, student, senior citizen, teacher/professor, nonprofit/public organization and veteran. “We are humbled to have so many Idahoans who are committed to making life better for others,� said Lt. Gov. Brad Little. “Their leadership, vision, time and determination immensely benefit not only their communities but our entire state. Their volunteerism and service impact all of us.�

Transportation Department Launches Annual Winter-Safety Campaign

The Idaho Transportation Department is implementing its annual winter-safety campaign to help drivers stay safe during the winter months.

The “ITD Winter Safety Campaign� offers information via Facebook, Twitter, videos and press releases that helps drivers safely arrive at their destinations.

ITD’s Facebook page is facebook.com/IdahoTransportationDepartment, and the transportation department’s Twitter account is @IdahoITD. “Short videos will present information on how to use Idaho’s 511 Traveler Services system, how to safely share the road with snowplows, maintain your vehicle during the winter months and drive safely in winter conditions,� said Adam Rush, the public involvement coordinator for ITD. “New videos will be posted to Facebook and Twitter, approximately every other week,� Rush added.

Additional winter-safety information can be found at itd. idaho.gov/road-mtce.

The winter-safety campaign helps drivers plan and prepare for challenging driving conditions by providing them with helpful tips.

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Verizon Responds To Complaints About Service

After receiving numerous complaints about its service in the area, the Verizon network team said it was working to add capacity to a cell tower site that serves Hailey. During the work, a slight adjustment was made to the antennas, which might have impacted service for some customers in and around the area.

According to Meagan Dorsch, Verizon corporate communications representative, teams worked last week to “ensure customers are no longer experiencing any issues and have not been able to replicate any of the reported issues. We are hopeful our customers’ service is back to normal.”

Complaints ranged from dropped calls to inability to post or send photos.

Dorsch said that Verizon will continue to monitor and work one-on-one with customers if they continue to experience issues. Customers are encouraged to contact the Verizon customer care department at (800) 922-0204 to file a network complaint if needed.

WATER PARK BECOMES PERMANENT ASSET IN HAILEY

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n 2009, Jimmy’s Garden, a pocket water park at the corner of South Second Avenue and Croy Street in old Hailey, opened and has remained popular with residents and visitors ever since.

In mid-November, the City of Hailey was able to purchase Jimmy’s Garden with the help of the Seagraves Foundation, which contributed a grant of $175,000 toward the $200,000 purchase.

The park has low-flow water fountains, a climbing wall, benches and trees, and was named in honor of Jimmy Gelskey, iconic Hailey resident and gardener, who passed away in 2002. Gelskey lived in the large white house that used to stand at the site of the new park.

The property had previously been leased by the City of Hailey from the late Chris Pilaro, and his former wife, Phoebe Pilaro, who lived next door and owned the land. Phoebe Pilaro sold that home earlier this year.

In 2007, the Pilaros, along with the Hailey Parks Founda-

tion, fundraised the money initially needed to build the park.

Together, they were able to build all elements of the park, with approximately $100,000 of donated money, much of which the Pilaros had themselves contributed.

Penny Parker, legal counsel at the Seagraves Family Foundation, Inc., in Twin Falls, contacted Hailey Mayor Fritz Haemmerle in September to inquire about any grant needs the city might have.

“I mentioned that we needed to purchase Jimmy’s Garden in order not to lose that asset,” Haemmerle said. “Everything just fell into place.”

The Foundation has also supported other Wood River Valley projects, including Rotarun ski hill and the Blaine County Senior Connection.

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NEWS CRIME & COURTS

BUNDY MISTRIAL HAS CONSEQUENCES FOR HAILEY RESIDENT

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mistrial was declared on Wednesday, Dec. 20, in the Bunkerville standoff case, ending for now the government’s case against Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, his family and various defendants, including Hailey resident Eric Parker and Challis resident Scott Drexler.

Earlier in December, defense attorneys in the case received a memo written by Bureau of Land Management investigator Larry Wooten outlining sweeping allegations of misconduct by federal investigators and prosecutors.

Judge Gloria Navarro cited suppressed evidence in her decision to declare a mistrial.

The numerous defendants were first separated into three stages. Some defendants with lesser charges, such as Parker, were lumped in with the Bundys after

the first trial failed to result in a verdict on his charges. Over the course of the three trials, which began last spring, there were multiple delays due to the handling of evidence by the Nevada U.S. Attorney’s Office. The mass shooting in Las Vegas on Oct. 1 also forced a postponement.

Bundy, two of his sons, Ammon and Ryan, and co-defendant Ryan Payne of Montana may face a new trial early next year. There will be a hearing Jan. 8 regarding a new trial, with a possible start date of Feb. 26.

The defendants were charged with 15 felonies, including conspiracy, obstruction of justice, extortion, using firearms in the commission of crimes, assault and threatening federal officers. The standoff was a result of the BLM gathering Bundy’s cattle after he failed to pay grazing fees over the course of two decades.

According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Judge Gloria Navarro said video surveillance, maps and FBI interview information were “willfully withheld by the prosecution in violation of due process required by the U.S. Constitution.”

“Failure to turn over such evidence violates due process,” Navarro said. “A fair trial at this point is impossible.”

This development is the latest in a chain of failures by Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada Steven Myhre, and federal prosecutors, who were unable to secure clear victories against the Bundys and their supporters during three trials, or in the 41-day Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation in 2016. Ammon Bundy, Ryan Bundy and Payne were found not guilty in that trial, that was also about challenging federal control of public lands.

Before the third trial, Parker and Drexler both pled guilty to a charge of misdemeanor obstruction. In the second trial, Judge Navarro had booted Parker off the stand during his testimony. Also, in the second trial, Hailey resident Steven Stewart was found not guilty on all charges.

“The prosecution lying was what caused me to be thrown off the stand,” Parker said. “I have a constitutional right to speak for myself; they took that away based on Myhre’s lies.”

Chief among those lies for Parker was the existence of snipers both on the mesa at Bunkerville and behind BLM trucks in the wash at the site of the cattle gathering. Parker said when he heard that there were what looked to be federal snipers at Bundy’s ranch, he was incited to go to Nevada.

While in Bunkerville, Parker was photographed with his gun behind

a concrete barrier on the highway.

He said he could see the snipers but they were too far out of his line of fire.

“When I brought that up at the first trial, they denied there were ever snipers,” he said.

Wooten’s memo states that not only were there federal snipers surrounding the Bundy ranch but that excessive and inappropriate force had been used, and that the feds had spied on the Bundys and their supporters both before the standoff and while they were in jail.

Parker and Drexler will be sentenced Feb. 4. The prosecution will argue for probation, but the charges could also be dropped.

They are also considering a lawsuit against Myhre.

The judge said it was ‘willful misconduct,’” Parker said. “We have the option to go after Steve tws Myhre.”

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KIC To Host Holiday Party

The Ketchum Innovation Center will host an après-ski gathering at the KIC with light snacks, hot chocolate and adult beverages from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28. Children are welcome; there will be holiday movies screening in the conference room. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate and celebrate our beautiful mountain lifestyle.

KIC is located at 311 1st Ave. N., in Ketchum.

Medicare Supplement Rule Amended For Beneficiaries Under Age 65

Medicare beneficiaries under the age of 65 are eligible for a six-month open enrollment period and may now purchase a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policy as early as Jan. 1. Medigap coverage can help pay some, or all, of the healthcare costs that original Medicare does not cover, such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. During an open enrollment period, the beneficiary cannot be turned down for coverage. Beneficiaries under age 65 who already have a Medigap policy are also eligible for the open enrollment period, and may change policies without underwriting or denial.

Although the Medicare Annual Election Period ended Dec. 7, the Medicare Advantage (MA) Disenrollment Period, which is Jan. 1–Feb. 14, may be an option for those wishing to leave their Medicare Advantage plan and purchase a Medigap policy. During the MA Disenrollment Period, eligible beneficiaries switching from an MA plan to original Medicare will also have an opportunity to purchase a Part D plan by Feb. 14.

The Idaho Department of Insurance’s Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) counselors are available to answer questions and provide information to all Idahoans who are eligible for Medicare coverage. Consumers are also encouraged to consult with a licensed insurance agent before purchasing coverage.

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he Community Library in Ketchum will host photographer Tina Barney and writer Judith Freeman for a public conversation about their work and careers from 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30.

“This is an exciting event because it pairs two preeminent American artists to speak about their respective crafts,” Scott Burton, Community Library program director, said.

Barney was born in 1945 in New York City and is well known for creating large-format, colorful photographs of her wealthy East Coast family. The images straddle the line between candid and tableau photography.

“Tina takes photographs of the bourgeoisie,” Burton said. “I’m interested in art that examines this socioeconomic group.”

Barney was introduced to photography by her grandfather when she was a child. As a teenager, she studied art history at The Spence School in Manhattan and, at the age of 19, she lived in Italy for a time, where she was able to further study art.

After moving to Sun Valley in 1973, she started to take photography classes as a hobby. While in Idaho, she studied at the (then) Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Humanities from 1976 to 1979.

“I would describe Tina’s history as distinguished; she had a mid-career exhibit at MOMA [Museum of Modern Art in New York City]. That’s special,” Burton said. “I think her photography is highly personal, intimate, revealing and, at times, extraterrestrial and erotic.”

Recently, Barney’s work has been shown at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, The Barbican Centre in London, Museum Folkwang in Essen, Germany, Museum der Moderne Salzburg in Austria, and others. She was the recipient of a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship in 1991 and a Lucie Award for Achievement in Portraiture in 2010. Her monographs include “Theater of Manners,” “The Europeans,” “Players,” and her new retrospective, “Tina Barney.” Signed copies of “Tina Barney” will be on sale at Chapter One Bookstore, in Ketchum, at the event.

Judith Freeman is an American novelist, critic and essayist who frequently deals with West-

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Tina Barney’s “Ada’s Hammock” (1982). Photo by Tina Barney courtesy of The Community Library

ern and Mormon themes. She lives in Fairfield, Idaho, and Los Angeles, Calif., with her husband, photographer Anthony Hernandez.

“Judith’s history is prolific; she’s a fascinating woman,” Burton said. “She has written some of the most important Western novels of our time, in my opinion. I think her writing has a down-toearthness and moral clarity. [The] Girl also knows how to sling a sentence.”

Freeman’s newest book is “The Latter Days,” a memoir. Her first book, a collection of short stories, was “Family Attractions.” Her novels include “The Chinchilla Farm,” “Set For Life,” “A Desert of Pure Feeling” and “Red Water.” She is also the author of the nonfiction work, “The Long Embrace: Raymond Chandler and the Woman He Loved.”

Freeman received a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship in 1997 and won the Western Heritage Award for her novel “Set For Life” in 1992. Her essays and articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune.

“I hope that attendees to this program leave it feeling like they want to take more chances in their lives,” Burton said.

Visit comlib.org or call (208) 726-3493 to learn more. tws

CRASHES MAR HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

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BY DANA DUGAN

hile the snow has yet to disturb traffic in the Wood River Valley, icy streets and inattentive driving remain a bad mix as evidenced by car crashes occurring regularly throughout the Valley.

On Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 4:14 p.m., a three-car accident snarled traffic on Highway 75 just south of Ketchum. A southbound Mazda driven by Javier Cervantes-Ibarra, 28, was hit by a northbound Toyota, driven by Martin Selig, 80, which then jumped the opposite sidewalk, hitting an electrical box and a parked Audi, owned by Alpine Property Managment, in the Sockeye Square parking lot.

A witness said she saw the Toyota come across the centerline and the Mazda tried to avoid it but

was hit in the back and spun counterclockwise around.

There were minor injuries, and the Toyota was severely damaged.

According to the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, the Toyota was traveling at 25 miles per hour, and both drivers were wearing seatbelts. The driver of the Toyota was cited for failure to maintain his proper lane.

At 10:49 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, at Woodside and Countryside Boulevards south of Hailey, a two-car accident occurred. Both cars were towed from the site. The accident blocked both lanes of traffic. One driver was transported to St. Luke’s Wood River. An electrical light also was knocked down in the accident. tws

Valley Of Peace To Host Financial Peace University

Valley of Peace Lutheran Church in Hailey will host a nineweek class with Dave Ramsey, Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 16.

What if you knew where all of your money was going each month? What if you were debt-free, investing and making wise spending decisions? With Ramsey’s class, Financial Peace University, you can take control of your money and start planning your future.

To register, visit fpu.com/1052855. Contact Joel Ripke at (208) 806-1516 or joelripke@gmail.com for more information.

After colliding into a Mazda SUV on state Highway 75 on Wednesday, just before 5 p.m., a Toyota SUV slammed into a parked Audi sedan at Sockeye Square in Ketchum. Photo by Brennan Rego

An officer interviews witnesses on Christmas Day at about 11 p.m. after a three-car accident occurred near the intersection of Woodside Boulevard and Countryside Boulevard in Hailey. Photo by Brennan Rego

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DECEMBER 27 - JANUARY 2, 2018

PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR DEC 27 - JAN 2, FROM PICABO ANGLER

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appy New Year from Picabo Angler!

Cold days are upon us, but the fishing is great. With little snow to speak of, fly-fishing our local waters is a great fallback in the Sun Valley area.

The rivers are open to catch-andrelease fishing and the anglers that have taken advantage of this are catching some nice-sized fish.

The Big Wood is a wonderful winter fishery. The fish have begun rising to winter Midge hatches and the biggest fish are coming to Streamers and Nymph rigs with regularity. Expect fishing windows to last from about 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Find the slow-moving water and watch the heaviest foam lines and back eddies. The rising fish are found in thigh-deep water where they gather and slowly move their way toward shallower lies as the hatches progress.

Fish Streamers virtually anywhere, with a focus on water without heavy currents. The same can be said for Nymph setups. Fish double Nymph rigs under strike indicators and keep on the move until you start hooking up. If you find one, you’ll find several, as they are much less solitary in the winter and tolerate each other a lot more.

Silver Creek remains virtually untouched so far this winter.

The Streamer fishing here can be great and can often produce an angler’s biggest fish of the season. If you head down here toward Picabo, keep in mind that the river is only open downstream of the Highway 20 Bridge and only open to catchand-release fishing.

Large Streamers fished on the swing will take a few fish. Try to target fish with bright colors on bright days and darker colors on darker days. No weight is necessary as the fish will happily chase your Streamer just under the surface and the visuals when fishing here can be really exciting. Anglers will often see the wake and the take when the fish strikes.

The Lower Lost is a bit of a drive away, but with the current conditions, storms and drifting snow don’t seem to be a factor.

Make this trip around through Picabo and we can show you the flies and even send you down the road with lunch in hand!

The lack of snow and easy winter driving also make the South Fork of the Boise an attractive place to fish until the first big storms arrive. Use all the same flies you would fish on local rivers. Zebra Midges, Streamers, Brassies and TieDown Midges are all excellent choices.

Happy fishing, everyone!

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TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG

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BY FRAN JEWELL

his time of year finds many of us traveling to various places to visit family and friends. Bringing your dog along is often times a part of the plan. There are several things you can do to make the traveling easier for your dog.

Above all, don’t get stressed about traveling with your dog yourself. When you are stressed, your dog will think there is something wrong and may become stressed as well.

Prepare your dog with a few simple things.

No matter how you plan to travel—by air, either in the cabin or in cargo, or by car— be sure your dog is comfortable in a crate. A crate is the safest place for your dog, however you travel. In a vehicle, if your dog is not in a crate and you are in an accident, or even just need to stop fast, your dog can be thrown through the windshield or out of the car. An open car window for a dog to stick his head out can mean something gets in his eye and blinds him. Yes, just last week someone told me about a dog that actually lost his eye because a bee had flown in it while he had his head out the window. I had a dog that stepped on the electric window control and choked herself.

Recent safety testing has shown that pet booster seats and seat belts are not effective ways to protect your dog in an accident.

Crate training is one of the most valuable things you can teach your dog, and traveling is one very good example of why. If you fly, you must have your dog in a crate. It is illegal and dangerous to try to pass your untrained dog off as a service dog so he can ride in the cabin without a crate. The stress for an untrained dog is enormous and may lead to unexpected aggression and a lawsuit or legal charges.

Dogs that are used to crates and are com-

portable crate inside so your dog doesn’t bark at night or if you want to go visit the weight room. Charges for damage to a room can be astronomical.

Once you get to your destination, especially if you are visiting someone, a crate becomes a wonderful place for your dog to have peaceful down time away from all the hustle of new people and a new place. It gives your dog the reassurance of familiarity, and a safe place to be. In unusual circumstances, your dog might not feel comfortable around unfamiliar children or another dog.

I travel with crates in my van. I don’t worry A well-trained dog in a crate will be comabout what my dogs might be doing and can fortable when you leave for an outing or spekeep my mind focused on my driving! cial family dinner.

With planning ahead and a little extra fortable in them very seldom need medica- training, traveling can be easy for your dog tion from a veterinarian for stress associated instead of the stress so many experience. with traveling. A crate-trained dog prevents chewing or destruction in your vehicle.

Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club Dogs should learn to potty on a leash, award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified whether you fly or drive. A stop is miserable dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified for you and your dog if your dog is unable to instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive relieve himself on a leash, no matter where. Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley.

If you are driving and need to stop at a For more information, visit positivepuppy. motel for the night, it is so easy to bring a com or call (208) 578-1565.

Publisher’s Note: Let’s Help Fran

In July, Fran Jewell—a longtime contributor to The Weekly Sun’s Commentary section with her dearly loved “No Bones About It” dog-training column—suffered a heart attack.

She has since been on the road to recovery and is doing much better, but has had to miss a lot of work time to go to rehab in Twin Falls several times per week. She needs a little help.

I have set up a GoFundMe account for Fran and am asking our readers to contribute however they can. To help Fran with medical and living expenses, visit tinyurl.com/ fran-medical.

Fran sends her love to all her readers and will continue offering her wisdom to the community every week in The Weekly Sun. Brennan Rego Publisher

ACTIVE ART COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

RING (SKETCH) IN THE NEW YEAR III: A NEW DAWN, A NEW DAY, A NEW YEAR

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BY LESLIE REGO

y New Year’s resolution is easy: Get out and draw!

No matter how often I hike and sketch, I always feel like I could have done more. So every year I renew my pledge to take (and use!) pencil and paper during my hours spent in the field. This year I am adding an emphasis to sketch more in the winter, to brave the cold for enough time to get the skeleton of a drawing completed. I can then finish it from memory in front of the fire at home.

I like to experiment with different mediums: pen and ink, charcoal, pencil, watercolor, and oil. Part of sketching outdoors is to allow myself the freedom to play a bit. It is a sketch, after all. I am not pursuing a finished piece but, rather, endeavoring to record information. I am cataloguing an impression and my attempt can be clumsy. By giving myself the leeway to be a little messy, I end up with many more studies of the local scenery. Later, I can refine the drawing.

I write this article on the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

Dawn is late to break, but when the sun does finally come up and over the mountain, the meeting point of the sky and the ridge is a soft, warm yellow. The sun enfolds the top of the mountain and embraces the slopes. The morning sky transitions from baby blue to royal blue. A new day begins, as though there has been a single ring of a bell, which has broken the dawn silence. Immediately following, there is a vibration that I feel to my core.

And the reverberation continues, the echo lingering in my mind.

Resonance comes from the hours I spend observing nature.

Seeing is not enough. Attempting to duplicate what I see is also not enough. I need to immerse myself. I return again and again to a site, year after year.

I sit and listen to the “bells,” to the sounds of gurgling water, to the sounds of rustling leaves, to the sounds of swaying leaves, to the break of a new day, and a satisfying sense of completeness surrounds me.

Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine County res- Leslie Rego, “Dawn in the Mountains (study),” oil on canvas. ident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com

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SPONSORED FEATURE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

For one thing, every single student I have interviewed has been truly polite to me and grateful t this season, my glad tidings are not nec- for the chance to be heard. Each student has coessarily associated with the holidays but operated fully with me in terms of schedules and rather with something that has become a time, has shown up when expected, and has been renewed source of joy to me. open to talking about often-difficult questions.

I imagine most of us have received a new asOne truth about current students is that they signment in our work or personal lives with some have to learn so much more than I did. Many of trepidation, not knowing if it would them are studying math and science be what we imagined, be the cause courses way beyond the expectaof too much work, or be unsuitable tions I had and taking AP classes: for our particular skills. This was they say they enjoy the challenge. my fear when I was given the new I am also impressed with the writing task of interviewing Blaine time they spend on sports and the County School District students for outdoors, in extracurricular activThe Weekly Sun’s feature called ities and, more notably, by volunStudent Spotlight. In addition to teering for many of the nonprofits the new demands of my time, I was that pepper our Valley. Whether following in the footsteps of a writby walking Shelter dogs, tutoring er who has worked this “beat” for younger kids, or working at fundmany years. I wasn’t sure if I could raisers, most want to take what fill his shoes. they have already learned and use However, after some wasted time JoEllen Collins—a longtime the skills to improve their world and stumbles, I have discovered resident of the Wood River after graduation. They are more that this is an almost ideal task for Valley— is an Idaho Press likely optimists and idealists rather Club award-winning columme. The time I spend talking with nist, a teacher, writer, fabric than pessimists and cynics. They students for the feature is one of the artist, choir member and choose to seek meaningful lives. most pleasant times of my current unabashedly proud grandma By the way, I did not find any life. I have always had faith in the known as “Bibi Jo.” of my subjects tied unduly to their students over my teaching career, phones or to technological gadgets. but now that I am not involved with them on a Rather, they are excited about this rapidly changfull-time basis, I am appreciating the chance to ing world and are grateful for the good start they maintain my optimism about this generation. have had in our nurturing Valley.

Each encounter with a student (usually a seIf you are depressed about the state of the world, nior) at Wood River or Carey High School is an take a few minutes to sit down with a local teenagunexpected adventure in learning of the rich lives er. You will be impressed and more positive about and goals of high-schoolers, often the subjects of what lies ahead. derision or misunderstanding by the larger world ignorant of the reality of teenagers these days.

Emily Thayer bungee jumping in Queensland, New Zealand. Courtesy photo by AJ Hackett

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BY JOELLEN COLLINS

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

THE MEADOW MOUSE

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BY HARRY WEEKES

ver the past couple of weeks, I started to wonder, “What happened to all the mammals?” After a fall rife with deer, a plucky skunk or two, and my new buddy, the jackrabbit, there has been a decided lack of wild mammals in my life.

As though this thought was some kind of incantation, my headlights flashed across a vole bolting from one side of my driveway to the other. About the size of a nice baked potato and a little bit darker, the vole was all business—blurry legs churning to get it to cover because, while our most common vole is also known as a meadow mouse, its broader ecological designation is “prey.”

The first house we rented in Indian Creek had a daylit basement with a big sliding glass door. I used to bring any awake kids down there to play, keeping our noise from the other slumberers.

One morning, a white flash caught my eye—an ermine coming out of one snowbank, cutting in front of the window, and disappearing into a hole on the other side. I stared into that hole for about 30 seconds and was rewarded by the weasel’s return.

She popped out of the tube carrying a vole. (If you want to simulate the scene, put a huge down mitten in your mouth and take a look at yourself in the mirror.)

No sooner had I shrieked my delight than the weasel and its larder were gone.

Now, periodically, I see one of our cats nuzzling the firewood, or poking into a corner, or otherwise acting all predatory—ears

Meadow vole or mouse (Microtus pennsylvanicus). Photo by John J. Mosesso, accessed via Wikimedia Commons

pricked and facing forward, pupils totally dilated, tail snapping back and forth. Then, I start looking for voles… inside the house.

The firewood gloves are my favorite capture tool. What they lack in dexterity they more than make up for in safety, although, truthfully, I have yet to have a vole bite me. Each one is a good handful of mammal, what I imagine is equivalent to a small Christmas goose for our cats. Or a weasel. Or the pair of coyotes working the fields. Or any number of the other animals that rely on voles for food.

Each vole I capture in the house gets a reprieve. I shut myself outside from the cats and, rather unceremoniously, fling the rodent into the sage. The hefty thump of its arrival there reminds me of a story from the

naturalist Loren Eiseley, who recounted walking down a beach and finding thousands of starfish washed up on the sand. He started frisbeeing the sea stars back into the water, at which point a passerby said something akin to, “Look how many there are, what difference does it make?” His response: “It makes a difference to this one.”

So I imagine my little meadow mouse, momentarily disoriented, before heading into the relative familiarity and comfort of its low tunnels, where it will continue to run the gauntlet of winter.

Harry Weekes is the founder and Head of School at The Sage School in Hailey. He has lived in the Wood River Valley and within five miles of the same mountain for the last 46 years.

EMILY THAYER

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

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cademics, adventure and altruism are three interests of Wood River High School senior Emily Thayer.

Thayer is a member of National Honor Society and has a GPA of 3.94.

“I love school,” Thayer said. “I have especially enjoyed English and science and my AP classes, beginning with AP U.S. History in my sophomore year, which was fascinating and taught me so much. I’ve had many other AP classes, including AP Language and Composition (English), Economics, and Biology. I took AP Spanish last year and now I’m taking the second year of AP Calculus, which is quite difficult but rewarding. I am fortunate to have had these courses, as I feel they have prepared me for the rigors of college.”

Thayer is also pleased with her parents’ decision to enroll her in kindergarten in the dual immersion program in Spanish, which enabled her to become fluent in a language. She hopes this will provide a lifelong way to connect with a variety of people and countries.

“I love to travel and hope to spend much of my life seeing and spending quality time with other cultures,” she said. “I can envision myself joining the Peace Corps or other programs that allow me to spend a major block of time learning about and serving people in another country, rather than just passing through.”

In the future, Thayer hopes to learn Italian and other languages to facilitate her travel.

She already has the travel bug, and enjoyed spending time in Switzerland and backpacking in many other places with her family.

“I just returned from a magical

trip to New Zealand, where my brother Hayden is in a semester-abroad program through Cal Poly San Luis Obispo,” Thayer said. “I hope that whatever college accepts me will have a similar program.”

Although she played basketball for fun as a freshman and sophomore, Thayer’s passion in sports is in soccer. She was named an all-conference player for both of the past three years, second team two years in a row and then first team this year.

Thayer considers herself a kind person. Most of her extracurricular activities involve volunteering for nonprofits and community agencies, which are helpful to others.

“I am in the Amnesty International club at school; this helps me maintain a worldview, not just sit in a comfortable little bubble in the small town I love,” she said. “I have walked dogs at the Animal Shelter and worked with middle schoolers as a counselor in their fall environmental camp. I am also lucky to be a student representative to the Blaine County School Board, where I can speak on behalf of my fellow students and get feedback on issues of importance to us.”

“All in all, I have been very fortunate to grow up in a nurturing environment and to have parents who encourage me to take on new challenges. They are supportive in every way. I intend to live up to all the gifts I have been given.”

Editor’s Note: Anyone who would like to recommend a Blaine County School District student for The Weekly Sun’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact JoEllen Collins at joellencollins1@gmail.com. tws

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Join the Senior Connection for bingo on Tuesday, Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. to ring in the New Year and maybe win a few bucks. Photo courtesy of Senior Connection

FAREWELL TO 2017

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an you believe that we have only a few days left in 2017? Where has the time gone? For many of us, it was a real mix of joy and sadness, gains and losses. We probably have learned by now that in the years to come, we’ll remember the good times most.

The year-end holidays are a great time to build some new and happy memories, and there is still time to create lovely family experiences.

The Wood River Valley will be filled with many options for spending New Year’s Eve. Some of you will be fortunate to have friends or relatives who have visited and are staying for the fun. There are many activities that can be enjoyed by folks of all ages, grandparents and grandchildren alike. Since children are out of school until January, they can expend more energy, stay up later and sleep late the next day. Grandparents and seniors, we hope you can do the same.

Sun Valley is offering a wide variety of fun things to do.

For more specific information, please call the Sun Valley Concierge at (208) 622-2097.

Here are a few of their New Year’s Eve activities: • Try family bowling in the beautiful new alley downstairs in the Lodge. There is a café there with pizza and burgers.

The alley is open from 11 a.m.11 p.m.

• On New Year’s Eve Day, enjoy sleigh rides at the Nordic Center. They will be offered every half-hour from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Watch college bowl games in either the new Village Station (formerly Bald Mountain Pizza) or the bowling alley. There will be lots of screens showing the

games.

• Catch some live music après-ski at Warm Springs Lodge from 2:30-5:30 p.m.

• Enjoy night skiing and boarding on Quarter Dollar Mountain from 4-9 p.m. The New Year’s Eve party there will include face painting, a hat-decorating contest, photo booth, Bouncy Twister, and fireworks at 9 p.m.

• Skate the evening away on the ice rink, where a DJ will perform from 5-8 p.m.

• Take a sleigh ride (or wagon, depending on the snow) to Trail Creek Cabin for a memorable dinner.

• Ride the gondola to The Roundhouse on Bald Mountain.

The Resort is providing a six-course prix-fixe dinner, including the ride up and down.

• Dine at The Ram, also with a six-course prix-fixe dinner and live music.

• Dance in the New Year in the Duchin Lounge at the Sun Valley Lodge, with live music from 7-12:30 p.m.

There will be New Year’s Eve parties throughout the Valley, and many of them will take place in restaurants.

Look through The Weekly Sun, where you’ll find ads for dinners and parties in its pages.

Reservations will be required almost everywhere.

Teresa Beahen Lipman, executive director of the Senior Connection, reminds everyone that ice and snow are everywhere. Please be careful, stay safe and keep warm in these cold months ahead.

Resolve to be the best person you can be in 2018, and when given the choice to be right or be kind, always choose kind.

Happy New Year to all!

“The Center’s Bubbly Bash has become one of the most anticipated events of the winter season,” said Callan Miranda, special events fundraising manager at The Center. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Center for the Arts

CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR Celebratory events for all ages

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BY YANNA LANTZ

t’s time to ring in 2018 alongside friends and family at any one of the festive events to be held throughout the Wood River Valley.

On New Year’s Eve, Ochi Gallery in Ketchum will be open from 6-9 p.m. for the opening of “Does It Make A Sound,” a group exhibition featuring works exploring the subject of landscape by artists living and working in Los Angeles, Calif.

Additionally, Los Angeles performance artist Lara Salmon will present “Running Out of Time” during the opening reception.

“On the eve of 2018, enjoy a Elizabeth Huey’s “For Whom The Bell Tolls (Gelhorn)” will be on display at performance for the ageless,” the group exhibition “Does It Make A Sound” inside Ochi Gallery. Photo Paul Ochi, gallery director, courtesy of Ochi Gallery and Elizabeth Huey explained about Salmon’s work.

“For 365 minutes, linear (de) most popular celebrations, as live music featuring Casey progression marks time. The evidenced by its sold-out status. Kristofferson and Friends. The woman, who inevitably matures The event will benefit the Sun cost is $50 and includes pizza to sweet delicious, begins to Valley Center for the Arts and is and late-night bites, champagne overripen, all alit by little blazes co-hosted by Sun Valley Resort toast at midnight and party of white light.” and The Center’s Junior Patrons favors There are limited VIP An RSVP is required for the Circle. The Bubbly Bash begins tables available that includes event. Visit ochigallery.com at 9 p.m. at River Run Lodge in reserved seating and one bottle to learn more and RSVP to Ketchum. of Veuve Clicquot for the table. gallery@ochigallery.com.

The Sawtooth Club will Call (208) 726-0888 or stop by a special host the second annual New the Limelight Hotel front desk Enjoy New Year’s Eve fundraiser Year’s Eve 5B Bash, starting to reserve tickets or book a VIP performance of Company of after dinner at 9:30 p.m., and table.

Fools’ holiday musical “Striking running to 1 a.m. There will Then, on New Year’s Day, 12” at 8 p.m. at the Liberty be music and dancing in the Galena Lodge will host a FullTheatre in Hailey, accompanied bar with DJ Doc Rock, a fire Moon Dinner. The event will by treats and surprises— permit on our upstairs deck feature a night of food, fun including a Liberty ball drop (weather permitting), and party and skiing or snowshoeing. and countdown to midnight favors and champagne toast at Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and (East Coast time). midnight. Tickets are $40 in attendees are asked to arrive by “I’m thrilled to share my advance, $50 at the door, and the 6-6:15 p.m. personal holiday tradition and charitable beneficiary this year “Seating is communal style, one of my favorite shows with will be the Animal Shelter of the so be prepared to make some the Wood River Valley,” said Wood River Valley. Tickets can new friends,” said Erin Zell, Ilana Becker, interim artistic be purchased by stopping in any co-concessionaire with Don director at Company of Fools. day after 4:30 p.m., or by calling Shepler, of Galena Lodge. “‘Striking 12’ is a perfectly (208) 726-5233.

Zell asked that diners let them structured, charmingly funny, Hot Water Inn, at the base know in advance if there are any interwoven rock concert-theatre of Bald Mountain in Warm dietary issues. hybrid about what it is to open Springs, will host a New Year’s Dinner is a prix-fix, fourup and find your people, your party with three bands: Idaho course menu, with a choice of safe spaces, your community, in Vacation, Nothing But Heroes, entrées for $45 a person, not a sometimes lonely, often messy and Boise-based band Thick including drinks, tax or gratuity. world.”

Business. The fun will begin at Reservations are recommended; Tickets are $65 for adults and 8 p.m. and will include cheap call (208) 726-4010 or visit $25 for students (18 and under). beers and a champagne toast at galenalodge.com to learn more.

Visit sunvalleycenter.org or call midnight. There is a $30 cover .

(208) 578-9122 to reverse seats. charge.

The New Year’s Eve Bubbly The Limelight Hotel will Bash is one of the Valley’s open at 9 p.m. for a party with tws

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MIKE MURPHY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27 5:30-7PM / WHISKEY JACQUES’ / KETCHUM Stand-up comic Mike Murphy has entertained in the Valley for the past 30 years in his unique comedy show. He has appeared with Jerry Seinfeld, the Smothers Brothers and Tom Jones, to name a few, and has entertained some of the largest corporations in the U.S., including Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Microsoft and Boeing.

Murphy will perform live upstairs at Whiskey Jacques’. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the show running from 5:30-7 p.m. Full bar and a limited food menu will be available. Purchase tickets for $12 in advance online or for $15 the day of show (if still available).

‘SUN VALLEY SERENADE’ WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27 2:30PM / SUN VALLEY OPERA HOUSE / KETCHUM One of the treats of a Sun Valley visit is a free, big-screen viewing of the classic 1941 film, “Sun Valley Serenade.” The film sports skiing, music by the Glen Miller Orchestra, as well as performances by skater Sonja Henie, Milton Berle and John Payne. The movie was made just five years after Sun Valley opened so it looks quite different than today. The film is highly recommended as a way to spend a chilly afternoon!

BROOKS HARTELL WED DEC 27-SAT DEC 30 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Enjoy the dulcet renderings by New York City-based jazz pianist Brooks Hartell at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

SLEIGH RIDES

WED DEC 27-SUN DEC 31

11AM TO 2PM / SUN VALLEY RESORT Experience the magic of a sleigh ride on the gorgeous Sun Valley trails. The one-hour sleigh ride passes by historic sites, such as Hemingway Memorial and Trail Creek Cabin.

All sleigh rides start and end at the Sun Valley Nordic Center.

Tickets, $30 for adults and $15 for children 18 and under, may be purchased at the Sun Valley Nordic Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with departures every halfhour.

LARRY HARSHBARGER WED DEC 20-TUES DEC 26 6-9PM / RAM RESTAURANT / SUN VALLEY INN Enjoy standards and holiday piano music by longtime Ram entertainer Larry Harshbarger from 6-9 p.m. nightly.

‘STRIKING 12’ WED DEC 27-SUN DEC 31 VARIOUS TIMES / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY Company of Fools’ 22nd season continues with “Striking 12”—an un-holiday holiday musical by Brendan Millburn, Rachel Sheinkin and Valeria Vigoda. Directed by Company of Fools’ Interim Artistic Director Ilana Becker with music direction by R.L. Rowsey and Grant Carey, this magical New Year’s-themed concert-theatre hybrid will run through Dec. 30 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey, followed by a special New Year’s Eve fundraiser performance and celebration on Dec. 31.

Inspired in part by Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Match Girl,” “Striking 12” spins the story of a lovelorn New Yorker, The Man, who has resolved to spend New Year’s Eve alone, when an unexpected visitor brings much-needed hope and cheer.

“Striking 12” is recommended for ages 10 and up. Tickets are available at sunvalleycenter.org, (208) 578-9122 or at the Liberty Theatre box office starting one hour before curtain. The Liberty Theatre, is located at 110 N. Main Street in Hailey, with hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. All seats are reserved.

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LFA’S 2017 IMPACT

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ocal Food Alliance (LFA) is pleased to share our 2017 impact.

We nailed our goals to initiate, facilitate and coordinate measurable impact in our three target areas: children/schools, community solutions, and outreach/awareness.

This year, LFA initiatives brought 13,440 meals— regionally sourced, sustainably produced and locally made— to students at three schools (Syringa Mountain School, The Sage School and Community School), a win for our kids, farmers, and environment.

Five of five Blaine County School District board members approved a food service audit to value engineer its school meal program. Three local food system educators attended Alice Waters’ prestigious Edible Schoolyard Farm to School Intensive in Berkeley, California, to learn best practices in school food service and edible education. And more than 98 local students learned about the impact of our food system on our health, communities, economies and the environment.

FarmRai$er, a fundraiser introduced to Hemingway STEAM School by LFA in 2014, generated $13,000 for local food businesses. Our Wood River Farmers’ MarketYMCA Incentive program awarded more than 150 Free Day passes to shoppers. And

LFA played an integral role on the Blaine County Food Council—10 community leaders making headway toward better school food and increased local sourcing in restaurants.

At LFA’s third annual Wood River Valley HarvestFest, 13 Hailey restaurants served up 1,050 pounds of food from 15 regional farms to 400 community members just three days after harvest. As a backbone organization, LFA collaborated with 25 local businesses and organizations toward a robust local food shed and economy.

Our work is far from done, and we won’t rest until our mission of a resilient local/ regional food system is achieved! Please support our efforts with a donation to our parent organization, Sun Valley Institute. Together, we will bring more fresh, locally grown food to our tables.

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ‘WONDER’ THURSDAY DECEMBER 28 2PM / MAGIC LANTERN CINEMAS / KETCHUM

GALLERY WALK FRIDAY DECEMBER 29 5-8PM / VARIOUS LOCATIONS / KETCHUM

Magic Lantern Cinemas will hold an Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nomination screening for Lionsgate Films’ movie “Wonder” starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay.

There is limited seating for the public. Academy members will be given priority.

Based on The New York Times bestseller, “Wonder” tells the story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters a new school. For more details email Magic Lantern Cinemas at ricky@sunvalley.net.

Enjoy exhibitions of newly installed art, sip wine, mingle with friends and meet some artists. In addition to the members of the Sun Valley Gallery Association, several other galleries and organizations in Ketchum will be open during Gallery Walk. Head to the Environmental Resource Center to see local photographer Kat Cannell’s exhibit titled “Large Landscapes with a Micro Focus.” For more information, check out the Sun Valley Gallery Association’s Gallery Walk Edition insert in this issue of The Weekly Sun.

FLAT BLAK POP-UP

5-8PM / KIC / KETCHUM

TRUNK SHOW THURSDAY DECEMBER 28 1-6PM / SUN VALLEY LODGE GIFT SHOP

Artist and Portland, Ore., gallery owner Rudi Broschofsky will present a one-night-only, pop-up gallery at the Ketchum Innovation Center at 311 First Ave. N. Focusing on urban contemporary art, Flat Blak will have an array of works on display, including street artist Ben Eine, who has an entire street in London dedicated to his alphabet lettering and is part of Barack Obama’s personal art collection; mural painters from Australia and London; and New York’s Elizabeth Waggett, who adds a twist to her monochromatic palette by adorning each work with a not-so-subtle hint of gold leaf. The eclectic art show will also have libations for visitors to enjoy.

“Bling on the New Year” with exclusive new jewelry designs and personal styling with internationally renowned artist/designer Christina Healy, whose work has been featured in Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom.

‘SOCIAL STUDIES’

FRIDAY DECEMBER 29

THURSDAY DECEMBER 28

6-7PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM During the holidays, The Community Library is offering a series of films, including classics, cult classics and documentaries. Photographer Tina Barney is profiled in the documentary “Social Studies,” which follows her on a project to capture the lives of Europe’s aristocrats. Barney will be in conversation at the library with writer Judith Freeman on Dec. 30. BYOS (bring your own snacks) and visit comlib.org to learn more.

LIVE AT HOT WATER FRIDAY DECEMBER 29 8PM / HOT WATER INN / WARM SPRINGS The bands Hurdy Gurdy Girls, Boise Nick Delffs, and Boise Finn Riggins. Cover charge $10. Hot Water Inn is located at the base of Bald Mountain in Warm Springs.

JUKEBOX WIDOWMAKERS FRIDAY DECEMBER 29 9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE

WHO’S BAD THURSDAY DECEMBER 28 9-11:30PM / WHISKEY JACQUES’ / KETCHUM

Enjoy live music this and every Friday night at the Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue.

This week, groove to tunes by Jukebox Widowmakers.

Who’s Bad (The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute) will perform live at Whiskey Jacques’ The band’s live performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music’s one true King. Who’s Bad’s power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see.

As the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute band, and the only one to predate his untimely passing, Who’s Bad has awed even the skeptics, selling out nearly 50 venues in the U.K. including London’s O2 in December of 2010, the venue where the King of Pop was slated to end his career with a 50-show concert series.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance online or $35 the day of show/ behind the bar. For more info on Who’s Bad go to whosbadmusic.com.

SV SUNS HOCKEY SATURDAY DECEMBER 30 7PM / CAMPION ICE HOUSE / HAILEY See the Sun Valley Suns take on the Jackson Hole Moose. All Suns home games in Hailey begin at 7 p.m. with three 20-minute periods. Games last two-and-a-half hours. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children and free for kids 10 and under accompanied by a paying adult. Only cash or checks are accepted; no credit cards.

Call (208) 720-5076 for details.

ERC WINTER TRACKING SATURDAY DECEMBER 30 11AM TO 2PM / ERC OFFICE / KETCHUM Join the Environmental Resource Center and longtime Wood River Valley resident and tracking extraordinaire, Ann Christensen, for the first Winter Tracking Workshop of the season on Saturday, Dec. 30. The program will begin with an intro talk at 11 a.m. at the ERC office, 471 Washington Ave. North, followed by a tromp through the fields and woods north of Ketchum. Novice and experienced trackers of all ages are welcome to participate.

Additional ERC Winter Tracking Workshops will be held on Saturday, Jan. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring snowshoes, warm clothes and water.

There is a suggested donation of $10/ERC members and $20/nonmembers. Space is limited, so pre-registration is encouraged. For more information or to register call (208) 726-4333, email hadley@ercsv.org or visit ercsv.org.

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY DECEMBER 29 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN / KETCHUM Hit the slopes and then decompress with tunes from Jack Mosbacher at River Run Lodge in Ketchum.

‘LINE OF DESCENT’

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY DECEMBER 30 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN / KETCHUM

FRIDAY DECEMBER 29

Hit the slopes and then decompress with tunes from Social Animals at River Run Lodge in Ketchum.

2:30PM / SUN VALLEY OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY For its 68th installment, “Line of Descent,” Warren Miller Entertainment follows athletes Tommy Moe, Kalen Thorien, Collin Collins, Lexi duPont, Marcus Caston, Seth Wescott and more as they travel the globe, by land, air and sea, exploring the ties that bind ski culture. Every fall, snow riders come together to cheer on the official kickoff to winter. And this year is no different. Find out more at warrenmiller.com. $5.50 admission.

JOE FOS SUN DEC 31-TUES JAN 2 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Joe Fos entertains with timeless piano music at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

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