18 January 2017 by The Weekly Sun

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Health News Educational Series To Focus On Brain Health

“Imagination is the soul’s happiest retreat.”

Education News School Board Readjusts Again

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BLAINE COUNTY’S NEWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOICE

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THE WEEKLY SUN CONTENTS

fly SUN in the air

BUSY WINTER – MORE FLIGHTS, MORE PASSENGERS, MORE BUSINESS This winter our air service has continued to increase with a new nonstop flight from Portland (2x week), additional flights from Seattle, and a new Delta flight from Los Angeles – 20% more seats than last winter! And the good news is that the additional flights are also filling up nicely, and the fares continue to be competitive. Don’t forget to check SUN fares first when making your travel plans!

Sun Valley Opera will host its 4th Annual Winter Festival from Jan. 23 through March 14. For a story, see page 12. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Opera

And about all the snow…

THIS WEEK

We have had many epic snow days so far this winter, but with that comes weather challenges affecting flights and passengers. Fortunately, we have a unique and successful diversion busing program in place to ensure air travelers make it to their destination when weather prevents flights from operating at SUN. Unfortunately there are still unforeseen circumstances that can disrupt travel plans, even with the busing, but we want you to know that the SUN airlines, airport and bus company staff are working as hard as they can, every single day, to make things flow as smoothly as possible.

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If flying out of SUN, please make sure you check your airline’s SUN weather hotline 4-6 hours in advance of your scheduled departure for flight/busing information: Alaska: 208.788.1281, Prompt #4 (6 hours advance) United & Delta: 208.788.4887 (4 hours advance) Weather diversion information details can be found at www.flysunvalleyalliance.com and www.iflysun.com Sign up here for airfare deal alerts and news too!

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Having been in the commercial real estate business for the past 28 years, and experiencing, through our tenants, the ebbs and ﬂows of our business cycles and local economy, the implementation of the local option tax to further the Fly Sun Valley Alliance, and FSVA’s tremendous stewardship of those funds in marketing and expanding air service to SUN, has been the single most impactful “economic development” initiative generated within our community over the past decade. The added ﬂights make it easier for us to leave, our children to get home, as well as improve our visitor numbers, and their experience! Hopefully, the snowball’s just beginning to roll down hill and pick up steam!

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FROM SUN AIR PASSENGERS

Community Bulletin Board Find A Job, Buy & Sell Stuff, Odds & Ends Two kinds of wildlife enjoy the same area in Croy Canyon. Photo by Mary Clare Griffin.

Arts News Nonprofit Film Festival Celebrates 10 years

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NEWS MUNICIPAL

City of Ketchum Small Town, Big Life

Welcome Colorado Association of Ski Towns Visitors from Aspen, Avon, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Dillon, Durango, Frisco, Gunnison County, Jackson, Snowmass, Steamboat Springs, Telluride, Teton Village, Winter Park and Vail arrive this week. They are attending the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST) Conference Jan. 18-20, hosted by the City of Ketchum.

Snow Business How You Can Help • Snow removed from driveways and walkways on private property must be placed elsewhere on your property or trucked away. • It is your responsibility to remove berms left across your driveway. • Remove vehicles from streets from 2 to 7 a.m. • Do not allow children to play in snow piles created by snow removal operations. Equipment operators may not see them. • Clear ice and snow from adjacent walkways or sidewalks the same day of snow fall or within first six hours of daylight the following day. • Clear snow from nearby fire hydrants if possible.

Public Meetings CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday • Feb. 6 • 5:30 pm • City Hall PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • Feb. 13 • 5:30 pm • City Hall

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BELLEVUE MAYOR STAYS BUSY WITH GROWING COMMUNITY BY DICK DORWORTH

This is the second in a series of articles on the state of the cities in Blaine County

hen asked how the community is doing, what were some of the highlights of 2016 and what is anticipated for 2017, Bellevue’s gregarious mayor Chris Koch responded with a long list. Among the more significant items were the approval of the design for the new Silver Creek Hotel in 2016 and the anticipated opening of that hotel in May 2017. “The excitement this project has brought to our small business community is palpable,” Koch said. “Our restaurants and retail stores anticipate a jump in sales because of the hotel opening.” The new hotel, at 720 N. Main St., will be just less than 28,000 square feet with three stories and 57 rooms. According to Koch, the hotel will be a boon to Silver Creek and Big Wood fishermen, as well as the annual skijoring event in February, and rodeo and hockey participants and spectators visiting the Wood River Valley. A noteworthy demographic statistic that Koch highlighted is that “between 2000 and 2013, persons of Latino origin increased 19 percent and they now

represent 29 percent of Bellevue’s population.” In 2000, the town’s total population was 1,876 and in 2013 it was 2,286—nearly 700 of them persons of Latino origin. The hiring of a new community development director and assigning the city clerk to provide assistance to that director in 2016 underscores the significance and immediacy of Bellevue’s growth. Last February, Diane Shay, the city’s planning and zoning administrator from 2001 to 2007 and who later worked in similar positions for Hailey, Sun Valley and Blaine County, became community development director. In March, Amanda Karst was named deputy city clerk with additional duties of providing administrative support to Shay. In October, Karst was promoted to city clerk. This month, the city council will begin to review the comprehensive plan. “Our hope is that it can be completed in three to four months,” Koch said. Last May, the five-year-old Bellevue Chamber of Commerce disbanded, even though it had organized several successful events and was financially supported by local businesses. “Unfortunately, even though the businesses support us financially and help us out with memberships and donations to different things, the number of

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Bellevue Mayor Chris Koch. Photo by Dana DuGan

volunteers that we have is just nonexistent,” Jana Orchard, Bellevue Chamber treasurer told KMVT News. “The same five people seem to be the same people over and over doing the same jobs. So, we all got a little worn out.” The Bellevue Chamber of Commerce is not part of the official city government, but Koch looks forward to a revival of the Chamber in 2017. He also anticipates “…a very busy building season in Bellevue.” tws

LOVE IS LOUDER!

Brain Health Summit comes to Sun Valley BY MARY CLARE GRIFFIN

nexStage Theatre THREE NIGHTS Fri, Feb 3rd Sat, Feb 4th Mon, Feb 6th Doors open 6pm Films at 7pm

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timely series of talks on brain health and mental health wellness will be offered to the community at various venues Monday through Thursday, Jan. 23-26. Led by nationally recognized mental health advocates Kevin and Margaret Hines, the “Love is Louder! Improving Your Brain Health” event is open to all. The Hineses and their team of professional mental health educators will promote awareness around mental health, brain wellness, suicide prevention and positive choices for the community. According to the Suicide Prevention Action Network of Idaho, suicide rates in Idaho are 46 percent higher than the national average, with Idaho ranked ninth in the country for suicide deaths. Blaine County residents have mourned many a beloved life lost to the final hopelessness concomitant with suicide. “January can be a difficult time of year for people struggling with a mood disorder or suicidal thoughts, given the short daylight hours, cloudy days and cold weather, all of which can exacerbate isolation and feelings of loneliness and depression,” said licensed clinical professional counselor Shelly Vegwert. CNQR, the nonprofit organization founded by Hines and his wife, stands for Courage,

Normalize, Question, Recovery. The organization aims to disrupt negative patterns in the current landscape of mental health, brain health and suicide prevention in the U.S. and globally, while promoting hope, recovery and wellness. During the three-day series, CNQR teams will offer presentations to middle and high school students, the public, and customized workshops to parents, caregivers, mental health professionals and first responders. A teaching curriculum on brain health will also be provided to Valley educators. Hines is an award-winning national speaker, bestselling author, documentary filmmaker and suicide prevention and mental health advocate who has reached millions with his compelling story as an unlikely suicide survivor. While in high school, Hines was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and his self-described “epic brain pain” led him to jump from the Golden Gate Bridge at age 19 in September 2000. Remarkably, he survived, giving him a rare second chance where 99 percent of other such bridge leaps result in death. Hines regretted the jump instantly, he recalls in his documentary, “Suicide: The Ripple Effect.” “The will to live was louder than the brain pain and voices inside,” he said. “It is an art to be

Kevin Hines survived a suicide attempt after jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Photo courtesy KevinHinesStory.org

well.” Hines will share his story during the upcoming series. “Reverse hopelessness,” Hines said. “Tell the truth about your pain. Your life matters.” The Love is Louder! series is sponsored by St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, Community School, Blaine County Recreation District, Flourish Foundation, Wood River Community YMCA, Sun Valley Wellness Institute and private donations. Information and schedule for the series can be found at slwrf. org. For immediate assistance call the Crisis Hotline at (208) 7883596 or the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255. tws

T H E W E E K LY S U N • J A N U A R Y 18 - 24, 2017

NEWS ARTS

CELEBRATE WOMEN AT THE FAMILY OF WOMAN FILM FESTIVAL Festival to celebrate 10-year anniversary

BY DANA DUGAN

“Celebrating Women Who Inspire Change” is the theme of the 10th annual Family of Woman Film Festival, to be held Feb. 27-March 5 in Sun Valley and Ketchum. The festival supports the work of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Among the various festival events is the Bonni Curran Memorial Lecture for the Health and Dignity of Women. The lecture will feature the executive director of the Women’s Refugee Commission, Sarah Costa, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the nexStage Theatre in Ketchum. Costa has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of women’s rights, reproductive health, gender and youth development, and global philanthropy. Her work with the Women’s Refugee Commission has expanded its ability

to ensure refugees’ right to sexual and reproductive healthcare, to safety from gender-based violence, and to economic and social empowerment. The lecture is free and open to the public with a post-lecture reception. The nexStage Theatre was the original site for the Family of Woman Film Festival and 10 years later it will return home. “It’s wonderful to be coming ‘home’ to the nexStage as part of our 10th anniversary,” Peggy Elliott Goldwyn, founder and co-director of the Family of Woman Film Festival, said. “The first year of the festival, we wondered if we put on a show would anyone come. Kathy Wygle (managing director of the nexStage) was a wonderful mentor every step of the Continued FAMILY OF WOMAN FILM FESTIVAL Page 8

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T H E W E E K LY S U N • J A N U A R Y 18 - 24, 2017

NEWS SPORTS

WINTER MAKES BIRDING A SNOW ACTIVITY

BY CRYSTAL THURSTON

ost folks assume birding is a fair-weather activity, but Hailey resident Poo Wright-Pulliam begs to differ. Wright-Pulliam has been leading bird walks for the Environmental Resource Center to The Nature Conservancy’s Silver Creek Preserve for more than a decade, summer and winter. In a Nature Conservancy newsletter, Wright-Pulliam said, “In the winter, there are more waterfowl than in the summer because it’s the only spring-fed open water in the area. So you can see a lot of species in the winter.” According to the National Audubon Society, the plains and canyons along waterways such as Silver Creek and the Snake River are renowned for their concentrations of birds of prey, making Idaho a mecca for raptor biologists and birders from around the world who are drawn to the state’s hawks, eagles and falcons, and hundreds of other bird species. In fact, the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise is the headquarters for The Peregrine Fund, an international nonprofit organization founded in 1970 that conserves endangered raptors around the world. Last week, birders on the ERC walk spotted 27 different bird species on the way to Silver Creek Preserve and, while onsite, noted a Northern shrike, a

trumpeter swan, a prairie falcon, a kestrel, two bald eagles, a Wilson’s snipe, a great blue heron, a belted kingfisher, a red-tailed hawk and many more. “I love it when attendees don’t just want to see the bird in the scope but want to learn what identifying marks make each bird what it is,” Wright-Pulliam said. “The bird books come out and we get to do comparisons firsthand. I get to live vicariously through the new birders, seeing each species again with fresh eyes.” A juvenile bald eagle looked completely different than the white-headed adult that was perched nearby. The snowywhite head and tail feathers are something that happens as an eagle matures, Wright-Pulliam explained. “The Nature Conservancy owns 851 acres of high-desert, spring-fed creek habitat along Silver Creek,” said Sunny Healey, Silver Creek Preserve manager. “As many as 150 species of birds have been identified along the self-guided nature trail.” Silver Creek is also a renowned fishing destination and was made a preserve in 1976 with the help of Jack Hemingway, the eldest son of author Ernest Hemingway, who loved the area. Today, Silver Creek Preserve is covered in snow; intrepid birders donned snowshoes in freezing-cold weather and trudged up a nearby small hill to look down on a beautiful view of Silver Creek

A red-tailed hawk was spotted at Silver Creek. Photo courtesy of Ernie Patricelli

and the preserve. Birds dotted the entire valley. Wright-Pulliam set up the scope, which gives close-up views of birds in the distance. The first siting was of the elegant trumpeter swan. With its graceful white neck and pitchblack beak, it’s the largest species of waterfowl, with a wingspan that can exceed 10 feet.

Snowshoeing farther on, birders spotted a myriad of different types of ducks. “I was completely mystified by all the waterfowl and how they seemed unfazed by the biting cold,” said Alisa McGowan, ERC program director. “Wildlife have some amazing adaptations. I loved learning how to differen-

tiate the six different species of ducks we spotted in the remaining unfrozen water at the preserve.” The next winter bird walk is Saturday, Feb. 4. To preregister call (208) 726-4333 or email alisa@ercsv.org. tws

BLAINE COUNTY’S NEWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOICE

Hemingway School Plans to Expand to Grades 6-8 Parents and students in the Wood River Valley have a new choice for students advancing to 6th grade. Hemingway School plans to expand to grades 6-8 with a focus on STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math - integrated across subjects and throughout the learning experience. Come learn about both Wood River Middle School and Hemingway School at informational meetings. Meet the principals from each school and learn more about the exciting choices for middle school in Blaine County!

Informational Meetings: Everyone Welcome Wednesday, January 18 Bellevue Elementary - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meeting held in English Alturas Elementary - 7:00-8:00 p.m. Meeting held in English and Spanish Thursday, January 19 Hailey Elementary - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting held in English and Spanish Tuesday, January 24 Hemingway School - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting held in English and Spanish Blaine County School District #61

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Drivers advised to watch for potholes, roadway breakup

During times of high moisture and multiple freeze-thaw cycles, much like has been experienced throughout many parts of Idaho in recent weeks, older sections of roadway often show signs of stress, with potholes and broken pavement. Potholes and areas of major breakup develop as water seeps into cracks and saturates the base material below the roadway surface. Ice expands in the cracks and base material, loosens the road surface, and it collapses as it melts and traffic drives over the top. “There is usually enough time during most winter storms for our road maintenance crews to complete repairs,” Kimbol Allen, ITD chief highway engineer, said. “So far this winter season, however, crews have had little time between storms to do much more than prepare for the next storm to hit.” Potholes are a common problem in older or stressed roadways, generally seen during late winter as temperatures begin to rise above freezing. However, the abundant moisture coupled with a wide range of temperatures has created similar conditions and widespread roadway breakup. During winter storms, the first priority of ITD crews will be to clear snow and ice from the roadways. Attention to potholes is a secondary duty for crews to fill them with temporary patching material, but continued moisture quickly loosens and breaks the patches. Only after the potholes are able to dry completely can a more durable patching material be used and be expected to last.

Romeo and Juliet next up for Met Live

When Diana Damrau and Vittorio Grigolo starred opposite each other in “Manon” at the Met in 2015, The New York Times said, “The temperature rises nearly to boiling every time Damrau and Grigolo are on stage together.” Now they’re back as opera’s classic lovers, in Gounod’s lush Shakespeare adaptation. The production, by director Bartlett Sher, has already won acclaim for its vivid 18th-century milieu and stunning costumes during runs at Salzburg and La Scala. Gianandrea Noseda conducts the sumptuous score.

“Roméo et Juliette” by Charles Gounod and based on “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare, was first performed in Paris in 1867. This opera is notable for the series of four duets for the main characters, and the soprano waltz "Je Veux Vivre."

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSES Elementary School, Grades K-5 Friday, January 20, 8:30 a.m. Parents welcome

Early Childhood Center & Kindergarten Saturday, January 21, 10 a.m.-Noon Parents and children welcome

Please join us to learn more about our student-centered approach that defines our Elementary School experience. Generous Scholarship Opportunities

RSVP TO KATIE ROBINS, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS krobins@communityschool.org • 208.622.3960 ext. 117 • www.communityschool.org

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Tickets are $16 and can be purchased at the theatre at any time. Students and teachers are guests of Sun Valley Opera at (208) 726-0991 and must call Sun Valley Opera in advance if they plan to attend. The opera’s running time is 3 hours 22 minutes.

Citizens4Hagerman appeals gun training facility’s special use permits

Due to their concerns for safety, noise and lowering property values, and about excessive nuisance noise, a local citizens group has formed to appeal the issuance of two Gooding County special use permits to Shaw Shooting, Inc. The permits allow for “Special Use” operation of an “outdoor firearms training facility,” located just outside the Hagerman city limits. Citizens4Hagerman is comprised of more than 200 concerned citizens who are unified in their opposition to the location of the Shaw Shooting facility. The group believes the permitted special use location is wrong, and that its operation has excessive nuisance noise and poses an undue safety risk to anyone in the “range of fire” area of the shooting range. The group believes the potential safety risk involves anyone in a 360-degree “range of fire” circle, which impacts most of the town of Hagerman and its residents, Hagerman schools, much of the Salmon Dam recreation area and the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument.

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The citizens group also objects to the unrelenting noise. During the nine to 10 months of operation, the citizens group believes that their quality of life is at stake as they endure a constant and unrelenting shooting noise that is akin to living next to a military war-training zone. The Gooding County Commissioners have scheduled the appeals hearing for 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. The meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit Citizens4Hagerman.com, or call (208) 731-4522.

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NEWS EDUCATION

SCHOOL BOARD COPES WITH FREQUENT TURNOVER BY JEAN JACQUES BOHL AND DANA DUGAN

nce again, the Blaine County School District Board of Trustees has a vacant seat due to the resignation last week of Elizabeth Corker, who had served as vice chairperson. Trustees are elected for a four-year term from five separate zones. Current school board members are Shawn Bennion, Zone 1; Cami Bustos, Zone 2; Ellen Mandeville, Zone 3; and Rob Clayton, Zone 4. There are also three student representatives on the school board: Tyson Spelling, of Silver Creek High School; Carol Hoffman, of Wood River High School; and Kenneth Reay, representing Carey School. In the past eight years, the revolving door of the school board has been in nearly constant motion. Below is a history of the school board’s members since 2009. School Board Timeline 2009: In May, board chairperson Alex Sundali loses the election for Zone 4 to Paul Bates. Kim Nilsen loses the election to Steve Guthrie for Zone 2. In June, the board hires Lonnie Barber to replace retiring Superintendent Jim Lewis. 2010: In July, Mari Beth Matthews resigns after moving to California, though she continues attending meetings by phone for a time. In October, the board appoints Kathryn Graves to replace Matthews for Zone 3. 2011: In May, Don Nurge is elected to fill Julie Dahlgren’s Zone 5 seat when Dahlgren, after many years, opts not to seek reelection. Shawn Bennion (who is currently the chairperson) is also elected, representing Zone 1. 2013: In March, the board votes unanimously to extend Barber’s contract through July 2016. In June, vice-chairperson Don Nurge resigns, citing family reasons. In July, the board appoints Elizabeth Corker to represent Zone 5. In September, the board votes unanimously to approve a separation agreement with Barber, despite there being three years left in his contract. The board unanimously approves a $600,000 settlement with Barber. The board appoints John Blackman, assistant superintendent and director of human resources, as interim superintendent. 2014: In January, Paul Bates, now board chairperson, resigns after a parent alleges that underage drinking took place at his home on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2013.

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In April, the board hires GwenCarol Holmes as superintendent, replacing Blackman. In May, the board appoints Rick Roberts to replace Bates for Zone 4. In October, Roberts resigns after an accusation about an altercation with a teen at a concert. The board appoints Rob Clayton to replace Roberts for Zone 4. In December, Roberts pleads guilty to misdemeanor battery. 2015: In February, Kathryn Graves opts not to seek reelection. In May, Bennion is reelected unopposed, and is currently the longest serving member of the school board (he’s been on the board since 2011). Corker is reelected unopposed, as well. Carole Freund is elected unopposed for Zone 3, replacing Graves. In July, Kathy Baker resigns after questions arise regarding her actual place of residency. She, too, had been attending meetings by phone. In September, Cami Bustos is appointed to fill Baker’s Zone 2 seat. 2016: In May, an unsuccessful recall campaign against Corker never makes it to the ballot due to a lack of signatures. In June, Freund resigns, citing health reasons. Prior to her resignation, she casts the deciding vote to approve the fiscal year 2017-2018 school district budget, breaking a 2-2 tie. In November, after a lengthy process, the board appoints Ellen Mandeville to replace Freund. 2017: In January, Corker resigns, citing concerns over “significant” policy and budgetary decisions. “In 2014, the board did its best to hire a superintendent who would reflect the community’s priorities and values in policy and spending decisions, and put children first,” Corker said in an interview after her resignation. “Within a short period of time, the majority of feedback from the community was that the leader we had chosen was not the right fit. “If there’s one thing that I regret most, it’s that I wasn’t able to put in place a leader that had the vision of the majority of the citizens of our community,” added Corker. Bennion offered a different perspective. “I appreciate how Dr. Holmes has reached out and involved the entire community,” he said on Tuesday. “In doing so, you will garner a lot of feedback. The important part is to look for trends across the majority. In looking at the data, I feel she has done a tremendous job with the information gathered. Not everyone gets what they want, but the data backs up the majority and informs the board as one piece in their decision-making process.” tws

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Maya Hollister, a junior at Wood River High School carrying a 4.1 grade point average, likes to throw herself into community service. At WRHS, Maya is a member of National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. She also plays varsity volleyball and participates in track and field. Having grown up in Carlsbad, Calif., she moved to the Wood River Valley when she was 6 years old. “I love community service and giving back,” Maya said. “My real hope is to go somewhere like Costa Rica my senior year for a humanitarian trip.” Maya traces her interest in helping others back to kindergarten when a tsunami hit Sri Lanka. “My sister and I stood outside holding posters and we raised $3,200,” she said. “I love helping others, and as I grew up, I realized how fortunate I was to be able to do what I wanted to do and that I have clothes and food. “My mom told us about the situation in Sri Lanka because she wanted us to understand that there are things going on outside our perfect world. I remember responding that they don’t have food or any resources. “I feel good to know that I’m doing my part to help other people in the world and to help them eat and have a roof over their heads.” Locally, Maya is an officer in the Key Club at WRHS, which partners with the Kiwanis Club on community service projects. There are 20 students in the club. “We get together every Wednesday to discuss service opportunities,” she said. “Some of the things we have done is read to children at the Community Campus, help with the food drive for The Hunger Coalition, babysit on school-sponsored nights like parent-teacher conferences, and help mothers with prenatal problems by raising money.” Maya’s favorite activity, though, is walking dogs at the Animal Shelter. “It’s so much fun—and so much fun for them. I love seeing how excited they get when they get a chance to run because they’ve been cooped up all day.” Maya’s personal project her sophomore year was all about service; it was a 5k Walk For Water. “In Africa, there is no pure water in the villages. As a result, women and children walk about four miles twice a day in the broiling sun to get water, so there is no schooling for the kids and it’s very dangerous. “I wanted people to understand this, so I put a twist on the event and created a water challenge and got a bunch of buckets from Idaho Lumber. People were asked to carry a bucket one and half miles to the river, fill it with water and then carry it back. We had 20 people participate, with a lot of kids, and five did the challenge.” The event raised $950, which went to a village in Kenya. The money goes to sanitation projects and making a sand dam in the village. “Of course, it made me feel really good. I feel like I’m doing my part to help people in the world.” tws

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ow pressure shows up again in the Wood River Valley today, bringing more snow, clouds and excellent fishing with it. There is a lot of ice accumulation on all our area waters, but with the snow should come some warmer temperatures. It may take a day or two to move out some of the ice flows, but eager anglers should be able to find some open water to fish. The hatches continue to be Midges, although anglers can also fish deeper with bigger Stonefly patterns like Girdle Bugs, Montana Stones and Kauffman Stoneflies. All these flies will get to the bottom quick, so fish them in the deepest runs. The thigh- to hip-deep riffles can be fished with Stonefly patterns, too, but go a little smaller and fish imitations like Prince Nymphs or Zug Bugs on the swing. Simply cast slightly upstream with a bit of weight above the fly. Let the fly sink as it comes by you in the current, then simply mend the line upstream, drop your rod tip to the water and follow the line as it comes across the current and feel for the strike. When the line comes tight and starts to swing, the fly will lift from the bottom of the river and any fish that is in the vicinity that sees this is programmed to attack it. Give this tried-andtrue technique a go; you may be shocked at the increased volume and size of your catch. This technique is especially important when just nothing else seems to be working. One thing to consider if you are home and dying to fish through all this cold weather: start planning a tropical trip for next winter. It will help scratch the fishing itch this year as you plan and look for the best places for your interests, and next winter, when it is turning cold, you’ll be applying sunscreen and casting 8 weights at fast fish! If you need help, or suggestions for places to go based on your skill set and interests, give John Huber a call at Picabo Angler. John has fished all over the world and continues to take fly anglers on hosted adventures. Regardless of whether you’re looking for a hosted trip, a DIY trip or a lodge stay, John is happy to help with any of it. He can help find a price point that fits your travel budget and send you on the adventure of a lifetime. john@picaboangler.com Happy fishing, everyone!

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WHEN SOCIALIZATION IS NOT APPROPRIATE

BY FRAN JEWELL

t has long been thought that if a dog is shy or even fearful, you should get that dog out and expose it to more social situations. If your dog is afraid of people, it should see more people. If your dog is afraid of dogs, it should be exposed to more dogs. The proper time for socialization is very early in a puppy’s life. The best time is up to about 16, maybe 18, weeks. During that time we imprint events and good behaviors. (This is one reason it is so critical to do training, too, at this time and not wait until the puppy is 6 months old.) Notice what I said: we imprint events during that time. So if your puppy is exposed to an extremely bad event, such as a dog attack or someone that kicks your puppy, your puppy will most likely remember that event the rest of its life. How your puppy responds to that event is influenced a great deal by what your puppy’s genetic temperament is. A puppy with a strong and stable temperament probably is not going to be too heavily influenced. I see puppies all the time that have had horrible beginnings, but come out smelling like a rose. A puppy with a little less confidence can be devastated by a bad event. And sometimes, if you have an older puppy that is fearful, it is hard to know if the puppy has a genetic fearful behavior or one that was influenced by a bad event at a crucial time. During this critical time, it is important to be very selective about where you take your puppy and who your pup is exposed to, both human and canine. Socialization is critical, but it is also critical that you do not expose your puppy to a bad situation. You must make decisions about who your puppy plays with and where it goes. This is not the time to be cavalier about socialization. The second most important time to avoid socialization is when an older dog has nipped or bitten. It has long been thought that if a

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dog is afraid and has attempted to bite or has nipped, exposure to more of those things will help your dog to overcome their fear. Instead, what is imperative is that your dog not be continually exposed and feel the constant rush of hormones released during an event that scares it. Many of those hormones stay in your dog’s body for many weeks. If your dog continues to be exposed and continues to be afraid, it becomes an overload of hormones in your dog’s system. This can only continue a vicious cycle of more fear. It is also important to consider that if a dog has used its mouth to nip or bite initially, not only is that dog a danger to other people and dogs, it is likely that the more this dog is exposed, the more it will practice that behavior and begin to rely on that behavior to solve a problem. Dogs that are afraid and even threaten

to bite or nip need to learn new skills first, and then gradually be exposed during a controlled desensitization period that has successful outcomes. This is best to do with a trained and experienced professional. Before you jump into any behavior modification programs, please, get advice from someone that is qualified. Information on the Internet will be conflicting and not necessarily accurate for your dog. And remember that socialization is not always the cure! 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 positivepuppy.com or call (208) 578-1565.

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he snow sits on the outer branches of the pine tree in odd-shaped pyramids. The weight of the snow pushes the branches down into concave and convex curves. The side of the snow, as it clings to the needles, forms a jagged edge. Shadows are formed between the gullies of the smaller branches jutting out from the mother branch. Some of the pine needles have just a scattering of snow. Other needles carry a heavy layer. Branches that were once separated are now one big shape as the snow, clinging from one branch to another, “glues” the areas together. The interior of the pine tree recedes into deep darks, as this one big sweeping snow-shape becomes the focal point. The tree no long resembles the outline of a traditional pine tree. The branches are melded together with lumps of snow. The more lumps, the more the tree morphs into a new shape. If our brain did not tell us that this is a pine tree, what would we think of this unusual form in the landscape? Would we see it as a being, with all kinds of soft and pointed edges, all kinds of odd configurations, the ends of which are feathered out into fjord-like formations? The wonder of landscape is that it changes with the elements. One day we see a traditional pine tree and the next there is an entirely new shape, which we must process. The landscape is truly a constantly evolving phenomena. Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com.

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Snow Loads and Roof Stability

Recent heavy snow and warmer weather may affect the stability of roofs through Blaine County. Because of the conditions, there are concerns about snow loads and structural stability of roofs in the county. Older manufactured homes need to have regular snow removal, but there are compliant building codes depending on the house location. If you are concerned with the structural stability of your roof, remove the snow or consult a professional. If windows and doors aren’t working, remove as much snow as possible from the roof. Roof live snow load requirements for all structures are site specific, including newly sited manufactured homes, in unincorporated areas of Blaine County and shall be as follows: Carey valley, south and east – 50 pounds roof live load per sq. ft. Picabo to south of Bellevue – 65 pounds roof live load per sq. ft. North of Bellevue to south of Ketchum – 100 pounds roof live load per sq. ft. East of Triumph – 125 pounds roof live load per sq. ft. West of Ketchum to western end of platted Lower Board Ranch – 110 pounds roof live load per sq. ft. North of Ketchum to North Fork – 125 pounds roof live load per sq. ft. North Fork to Smiley Creek – 150 pounds roof live load per sq. ft.

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Ski the Rails by day, celebrate Galena by night

Celebrate the Wood River Valley’s Nordic skiing community at the 21st Annual Galena & the Trails Winter Benefit, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 in the Limelight Room of the Sun Valley Inn. Earlier that day, Ski the Rails, a free Nordic ski tour down the Blaine County Recreation District Wood River Trail, will kick off at 10 a.m. at Serenade Lane in Ketchum. There will be shuttle buses for return to Ketchum and aid stations along the route. The finish is at Myrtle Street in Hailey, with lunch available at the Sun Valley Brewery, with musical entertainment. The benefit, including cocktails, dinner, music and dancing, helps to raise crucial funds for Galena Lodge and the surrounding trail system. Guests will be able to show their support though a silent auction, live auction and the “Stand for Galena.” Exciting items for bidders in the live auction will include a stay at a chateau for six in France, a private dinner and wine for 16 at Galena Lodge, and more. Join the BCRD in celebration of Galena & the Trails and the Wood River Trail this Saturday, Jan. 28. For more information, visit bcrd.org or call (208) 578-2273.

“Zero Days” to screen

As part of its current BIG IDEA project, Rayguns, Robots, Drones: Technology’s Peril and Promise,” the Sun Valley Center for the Arts will screen the documentary thriller “Zero Days” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Magic Lantern Cinemas in Ketchum. Released in 2016 and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney, “Zero Days” deals with the frightening— and very real—world of cyberwarfare. “As we were developing our BIG IDEA project, ‘Rayguns, Robot, Drones: Technology’s Peril and Promise,’ Alex Gibney was about to release his latest film,” said Kristine Bretall, director of Performing Arts at The Center. “The timing of the release of this film meshed perfectly with the project and the concept behind it. The idea that a computer program designed to take down nuclear facilities ended up backfiring with unforeseen consequences no longer is the stuff of fiction. While chilling, the film gives us insight into what can happen when we set loose new technologies.” Tickets for “Zero Days” are $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers and may be purchased in advance through The Center’s box office at (208)726-9491, sunvalleycenter.org or visit The Center at 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum.

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As a parent with two kids in the Blaine County School District, I have disagreed with resigned school board trustee Elizabeth Corker on many of her endeavors this past year, especially the costly ones, like adding Syringa Mountain School to the district, the coalition’s lawsuit against the district, and administrator salary negotiations. However, my primary concern has been her view that the school board’s top priority should be “to hold it accountable to the owners of the district—taxpayers and citizens” when, in fact, it is to inspire, engage, educate and empower every student. I am heartened to see that, in her departure letter last week, Ms. Corker called for the board to put student-centered priorities first once again. I am confident that the new board will be more constructive and effective, focused once again on student achievement I believe Ms. Corker’s most beneficial contribution to our district was her decision to hire Superintendent Holmes; Dr. Holmes’ professionalism and delivery on school board goals has been a testament to her integrity and hard work. Ms. Corker has always promoted asking the difficult questions and doing in-depth research. I am eager to see the new board continue to do both in a non-polarizing, collaborative environment for the betterment of our district. Lara Stone Ketchum

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poultry, black beans, or lentils instead of red meat. Consider Meatless Mondays. 6. Don’t eliminate fat, but try avocados, nuts and nut butter, or olive oil instead of animal-based fats like butter. 7. Hydrate! Water is incredibly important, especially at high elevations. Aim for 6-8 glasses per day. Refillable water bottles are great for tracking intake. Add frozen berries or sliced oranges to water instead of drinking sugar-sweetened beverages. 8. Physical activity: The recommendation for adults is 30 minutes, 5 days a week. If it’s been awhile since you were active, start small and increase slowly. Break it up throughout the day: take the stairs at work, hula hoop with the kids, take the dog for a walk, etc. It doesn’t matter what you do, just GET MOVING! Exercise should be enjoyable and FUN! 9. Accountability is the key to success. Keep a journal and track your progress. 10. Making healthy changes takes time. Don’t deprive yourself of your favorite foods; be mindful and consume less healthy choices in moderation.

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What makes Puccini’s operas so popular?

The Community Library in Ketchum will present Opera Idaho General Director Mark Junkert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 as part of its lecture series. Junkert will discuss Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini, with video and audio examples of his operas with special emphasis on Tosca. In association with Sun Valley Opera, Opera Idaho will perform “Tosca” in a semi-staged version at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood, in Ketchum. Other operas considered will include “Madama Butterfly” and “La Bohème” which, along with “Tosca,” are three of the top 10 most performed operas in the world. Junkert will also touch on lesser-known operas such as “Turandot,” “La Fanciulla del West” and “La Rondine.” For tickets, visit sunvalleyopera.com.

“North of Known” to screen

Gavin McClurg’s and Dave Turner’s film “North of Known” will screen at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. The documentary shows the Ketchum-based athletes attempting a full, unsupported traverse of the Alaska Range by foot and paraglider. The team faced endless challenges. McClurg completed the expedition, solo, after 37 days, becoming the first person to traverse the range by paraglider. Tickets are available at Zenergy and the Limelight Hotel. All proceeds will benefit the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.

EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE THE GHOSTLIGHT PROJECT THURSDAY JANUARY 19 5:30PM / LIBERTY THEATRE & THE SPOT / HAILEY & KETCHUM On Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m., the Sun Valley Center for the Arts and Company of Fools, and The Spot, will join members of the national theater community—from Broadway to regional theaters to high schools and colleges and community theaters across the country—to launch The Ghostlight Project. Gathering outside of theaters on the eve of the Presidential Inauguration, people will join in a collective, simultaneous action, together creating “light” for challenging times ahead. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a “ghostlight” on in a darkened theater, artists and communities will make or renew a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation and compassion for everyone—regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation. This is not a substitution for protests or direct action, but rather a pledge for continued vigilance and increased advocacy. Spread love. Spread light. “At this moment, when the country reaffirms our democracy, it’s appropriate to underscore the essential role that art plays in our society,” said Kristin Poole, SVCA artistic director. “Not only do the arts provide a way for us to connect to ourselves and our world, but they also help us shed light on the stories and perspectives of others.” Attendees are invited to share a quote or personal reflection that speaks to the arts’ role in our society. The event will conclude with a candle-lighting ceremony. Participants are asked to bring a light source with them (a flashlight, lantern or cellphone) but have it off when they arrive. For more information on the national Ghostlight Project, visit theghostlightproject.com.

‘FROZEN’ THURSDAY JANUARY 19 7PM / NEXSTAGE THEATRE / KETCHUM nexStage Theatre will present a free playreading of “Frozen” by Bryony Lavery featuring Claudia McCain, Courtney Loving and Steve D’Smith. The running time will be 100 minutes and complimentary wine and cookies will be served. When 10-year-old Rhona goes missing, her mother Nancy retreats into a state of frozen hope. Agnetha, an American academic, comes to England to research a thesis: “Serial Killing—A Forgivable Act?” Then there’s Ralph, a loner who’s looking for some distraction. Drawn together by horrific circumstances, these three embark on a long, dark journey that finally curves upward into the light. Angry, humane and compassionate, “Frozen” is an extraordinary play that entwines the lives of a murderer, the mother of one of his victims and his psychologist to explore the capacity for forgiveness, remorse and change after an act that would seem to rule them out entirely.

GRANGE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING THURSDAY JANUARY 19 7:45-9PM / GRANGE HALL / HAILEY On Jan. 19, The Upper Big Wood River Grange is having a membership drive meeting to kick off 2017. The meeting is open to the public and to potential members passionate about the local food/local agricultural system and community service. Membership dues are $28 for the calendar year. For more information send an email to upperbigwoodriverid192@grange.org.

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10:30AM / SUN VALLEY NORDIC CENTER The Billy Goat Loppet will be held at Sun Valley Nordic this year. The course will incorporate the Boundary loop, and the event will be a 10km freestyle (skate) race with a mass start. Men will start first, with women leaving 3 minutes later. The entry fee is $10, but those 18 years and under can race for free. Registration will take place at the Sun Valley Nordic Center from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a race start at 10:30 a.m. Questions? Contact organizers Ted Angle at (208) 788-9458 or Jenny Busdon at (208) 720-2540.

WOMEN’S MARCH SATURDAY JANUARY 21 10AM TO NOON / KETCHUM TOWN SQUARE On Saturday, millions will gather to march in Washington, D.C., and in hundreds of cities around the world (including seven cities in Idaho). In Ketchum, locals will march in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington. All who value democracy, community, diversity, justice, peace and human rights and dignity are invited to join. Stand together for the protection of rights and values, safety, health and send a bold message to the world that women’s rights are human rights. This is an inclusive, nonpartisan event, and anyone who supports the march’s goals is welcome to join this peaceful gathering beginning at 10 a.m. in Ketchum Town Square, followed by the march and words and songs. Contact Lisa Stelck at lstelck@me.com or (208) 720-4667 for more infor-

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‘AN EVENING WITH BRETT DENNEN’ TUESDAY JANUARY 24 7PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY The Sun Valley Center for the Arts Winter Performing Arts Series continues with a concert by celebrated singer-songwriter Brett Dennen. His performance of upbeat folk/pop originals will be held at the Sun Valley Opera House and starts at 7 p.m. Dennen is a nationally known musician and songwriter. His songs are carefully crafted and often woven through with wry humor, reflecting his experience of being homeschooled and given free creative rein by his parents. In addition to his formidable skills as a musician, Dennen is also a philanthropist, environmentalist and avid skier. His stop in Sun Valley is part of his “Ski Town” tour, which combines his love of skiing with a deep concern about the environment and the future of resort towns in the face of climate change. Individual tickets for Dennen’s Jan. 24 concert are on sale now. Standard seating is $25 for members of The Center and $35 for nonmembers. Premium seating is $55 for members and $65 for nonmembers (prices do not include tax or ticketing fees). Tickets may be purchased online at sunvalleycenter.org, by calling (208) 726-9491, or at The Center box office at 191 Fifth St. E. in Ketchum.

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It’s raining at The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey and not in a good way. The interpretive center’s roof is leaking and creating waterfalls inside the Center. In response to the disaster, The Peregrine Fund launched a special online fundraiser. “Fortunately, the situation isn’t dangerous,” said Tate Mason, director of The Peregrine Fund’s education program. “No one has been injured and the birds are safe, but we can’t open to the public while our walls and floor are saturated and the roof is still questionable.” A disaster relief crew is working on the cleanup process to remove the snow from the roof and assess the extent of the damage inside the building, which is still unknown. “Maybe this is a sign that it’s time to reimagine our space,” said Mason. “What if we could rebuild so that we’re presenting birds of prey against the backdrop of the Owyhee range? From our back door we can see where one of the densest populations of raptors in North America comes to nest. We’d love to make that more accessible to the public. “The organization needs to cover at least $25,000 in unplanned repairs, and we’re appealing to the public for help. Every day we’re closed for repairs is affecting our ability to achieve our mission.” More than 40,000 people visit the Center each year, with the busiest season beginning in March when area students arrive for field trips to learn about birds of prey, endangered species, and conservation. It is urgent to make the necessary repairs in time to prepare for welcoming Boise’s children and future conservationists this spring. To make a tax-deductible donation, visit peregrinefund.org/repairs.

On Sunday, Jan. 22, Blaine County Recreation District will offer free skiing and snowshoeing all day on the BCRD Nordic trails, including Galena Lodge trails, the Harriman Trail, Prairie Creek, Billy’s Bridge, North Fork and Durrance Loops, Lake Creek and Croy Nordic. Conditions are excellent everywhere and the BCRD encourages everyone to get outside and go skiing. BCRD and Galena Lodge snowshoe trails are also offered free of charge. For more information, call or email Janelle Conners at (208) 578-5453 or jconners@bcrd.org.

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Higher Ground Sun Valley will host the second annual Supper Club, Thursday Feb. 2, at Elkhorn Springs restaurant. The goal of the evening is to bring awareness to the community about the programs Higher Ground provides to support our local children, teens and adults with disabilities. Cocktails will be served at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner by local chefs Becky and Steve Ludwig, and dessert by Jane Mason. Artwork by Dakota Ratcliffe with Uniquely Autistic Photography will be on display. Emceeing the evening will be Idaho Paralympic gold medalist, overall World Cup champion and Hall of Fame athlete Muffy Davis. Seats are limited. To buy a table or individual seats, contact Higher Ground at (208) 726-9298.

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