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LASAR SEASON BEGINS AT ROTARUN

City of Ketchum No Private Snow in Public Rights-of-Way Let it snow, and please haul your snow away so the city can avoid spending taxpayer dollars to remove it. Some streets have become so narrow that two vehicles can’t pass one another and many cannot accommodate emergency vehicles. Help by following the new regulations prohibiting private snow in city rights-of-way. For ordinance and violation information, email participate@ketchumidaho.org.

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Public Meetings CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday • Jan. 19 • *CANCELLED* A special meeting has been scheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, at 5:30 pm in Ketchum City Hall. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING Monday • Jan. 25 • *CANCELLED* Due to the Special City Council Meeting on Jan. 25, this meeting has been cancelled.

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SVSEF assumes leadership of youth skier instruction program BY DICK DORWORTH

he 2016 LASAR after-school ski program at Rotarun Ski Area west of Hailey began on Jan. 6 under the new leadership of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. LASAR, an acronym for Learn-to-Alpine-Ski-And-Race, provides ski instruction to children of all abilities between the ages of 5 and 11 every Wednesday and Friday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. through February. The program was started 10 years ago by longtime local ski coaches Adele and Pat Savaria to provide skiing opportunities for youngsters in the south Wood River Valley who could not afford the cost or organize the logistics of getting to Bald Mountain or Dollar Mountain ski areas after school. “With the newly-formed partnership between Rotarun and the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, the LASAR program is going to be even better than ever,” Foster said. “Kids who attend school in the south Valley are going to get outstanding and consistent coaching, all with the convenience and safety of skiing at Rotarun after school.” Scott McGrew, the foundation’s alpine program director, said: “I’m really excited to be partnering with Rotarun Mountain to help deliver this program to our community. Having a place for kids to go after school, and to be learning from our incredible devo [developmental] team staff, is a great opportunity. My hope

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Equipment list for Alpine Devo and LASAR team members.

is that kids will emerge from this program with a deeper love for the outdoors and the sport of alpine skiing.” The foundation currently has an all-time-high enrollment of 558 athletes, 50 of them in LASAR. In a letter to LASAR participants and parents, McGrew describes the Wood River Valley as an “incredible place to be a child, and spending time on skis is something that we, at the SVSEF, believe to be definitive, empowering, fun,

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and truly adventurous. It is an activity that connects us to this place, adds excitement to the cold winter, and brings us together as a community of mountain folks. “Rotarun is the perfect backdrop for the experience and provides us an amazing classroom to teach the fundamental skills that will help your children cultivate the confidence and joy that the sport affords,” McGrew stated. tws

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SCHOOL SUPERINTENDNT AWARDED NEW CONTRACT Holmes’ tenure extended for another three years

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BY TERRY SMITH

GwenCarol Holmes has been awarded a new three-year contract as superintendent of the Blaine County School District. The contract extends her tenure through June 30, 2019. The decision to award the new contract came by the district board of trustees on Wednesday, Jan. 6, following a lengthy executive session held at the Community Campus in Hailey. The vote was 3-2. Board Chair Shawn Bennion and Trustees Robert Clayton and Carole Freund voted for the measure, while Board Vice Chair Elizabeth Corker and Trustee Cami Bustos voted against it. Neither Corker nor Bustos have publicly stated their reasons for opposing the new contract. Regardless of the split vote, Bennion is quoted in a district press release issued Monday that “the current board has the utmost faith and confidence in Dr. Holmes’ ability to lead our district.” The press release states further that a provision of the contract allows that “the contract can be terminated without cause with a maximum one-year salary payout without benefits.” Holmes was hired as district superintendent in 2014 with a two-year fixed contract that expires on June 30 of this year. Her annual salary is now $173,880. The Jan. 6 action was the second time the board has approved a new three-year contract for Holmes. On Nov. 17, 2015 the board voted 4-0—Corker was not present at the meeting—to award the contract. However, that decision was voided on Dec. 8 following notice by the Blaine County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office that the Nov. 17 meeting was in violation of the Idaho Open Meeting Law because a meeting notice and agenda did not state that the superintendent’s contract would be discussed or acted upon. The Jan. 6 decision followed a “staff engagement survey” that

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was initiated by the board following the Dec. 8 vote to void the new contract award. The district has declined to release the results of the survey, claiming that the information is of a “personnel” nature and not subject to public disclosure by state law. In the Monday press release, Bennion described the survey results as showing “overall appreciation for Dr. Holmes’ leadership and numerous accomplishments.” “Data decision-making, clear vision for the future of the district, and trusting information that comes from the superintendent were some of the strongest points on the staff survey,” Bennion stated. CoalitionBCSD, a community organization opposed to the new contract, has criticized the board decision to not release results of the survey. “CoalitionBCSD is disappointed that the board suddenly changed its position on releasing results for the most recent staff engagement survey, especially since results from the prior staff engagement surveys have always been released to the public,” Ketchum resident Jeremy Fryberger, a founder of CoalitionBCSD, wrote in a statement to The Weekly Sun. “One might assume, therefore, that the decision to keep these results private is because they indicate declining support for Holmes.” tws

COMMUNITY SCHOOL AWARDS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Community School announced on Monday, Jan. 11, that it has selected Ketchum-based Elias Construction to convert the Smith Sport Optics building the school recently purchased into a residential facility to house out-of-area Community School students. “Elias Construction brings great expertise and professionalism to this project, and we are thrilled to work with them,” said Ben Pettit, head of the private school in Sun Valley. “They will provide pre-construction and construction services to help us complete the retrofit of the Smith Sport Optics building to the highest of standards, while being responsive to our budget.” Community School purchased the building on Northwood Way in Ketchum in October 2015 for $2.4 million. The school, with the assistance of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation, is now trying to raise $8 million to cover the purchase price and renovation of the facility into a dormitory and skier training facility. Located in the light industrial zone, Community School is currently working with the City of Ketchum for final approval of the building’s new use. Community School anticipates that the facility will house up to 40 out-of-area students who attend the school for academic or athletic purposes.

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SKI FOR AIR SERVICE DAY TO RETURN

HAILEY FIRE CHIEF HONORED BY STATE GRANGE

Hailey Fire Chief Craig Aberbach has received the first-place award as Fireman of the Year from the Idaho State Grange. Aberbach was nominated for the award by the Upper Big Wood River Grange. “We are honored to have Craig serving our community,” the Upper Big Wood River Grange stated in a press release. Aberbach has served as Hailey’s fire chief since October of 2013. Since coming to Hailey from Coral Gables, Fla., Aberbach has been active in community affairs, currently serving on the board of directors of The Senior Connection. He is chair of the Do The Right Thing program, a member of Hailey Rotary and is active with the America Red Cross and Relay For Life. Aberbach serves on the Blaine County Local Emergency Planning and Technical Advisory committees and has assisted the Blaine County School District in developing emergency plans. Aberbach is the City of Hailey’s emergency manager and is an assistant fire chief with Wood River Fire and Rescue.

VISIT SUN VALLEY SEEKS ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS

Visit Sun Valley, a nonprofit organization that promotes tourism in the Wood River Valley, is seeking community members to serve on its advisory committee. The organization is currently accepting nominations to serve as representatives in four categories: retail/recreation/conservation, a post now held by Rob Rosso, of The Elephant’s Perch; restaurant/bar, now held by Tom Nickel, of The Sawtooth Club; arts/ culture, now held by Gail Severn, of Gail Severn Gallery; and business/nonprofit/education, now held by Rob Cronin, of Keller Williams Realty. Visit Sun Valley advised in a press release that any member in good standing, defined as “those who have paid their 2015/19 dues,” is eligible to nominate someone, including themselves and current committee members. Nominations will be accepted until Jan. 28. They should be made to Arlene Schieven, Visit Sun Valley president and chief managing officer, at 208.725.2110 or ASchieven@visitsunvalley.com. Voting will take place during the first two weeks of February.

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IDAHO’S BOUNTY ACCEPTING BOARD NOMINATIONS

Idaho’s Bounty Cooperative announced last week that it is accepting nominations for the organization’s board of directors. Four positions on the board are up for election. The Cooperative announced in a press release that its 2016 annual meeting and election will be held at an unspecified date and location in February. According to the press release: “Any IBC member in good standing may nominate themselves and run for election. Please contact Mike Sommer if you would like to be nominated or if you have a potential candidate.” Sommer, a current board member, can be contacted at sommermw@yahoo.com. Idaho’s Bounty Cooperative, headquartered in Garden City, describes itself as “a vibrant, sustainable, regional food network in southern Idaho,” with a mission to “develop and promote a local, sustainable food system for the communities in southern Idaho that ensures safe, consistent, fresh and ethically produced” food items are delivered direct from the producers. The organization serves Ada, Blaine, Camas, Canyon, Elmore, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln and Twin Falls counties. 6

BY MARIA PREKEGES

or the fifth year, Fly Sun Valley Alliance and Sun Valley Resort have teamed up for Ski for Air Service Day on Sunday, Jan. 24, when $40 lift tickets to ski or snowboard on Bald or Dollar mountains will be sold, with all proceeds going to support air services to the Wood River Valley. Carol Waller, director of Fly Sun Valley Alliance, said Ski for Air Service Day was “launched as a fun, creative way to raise money to support air service, and it’s been very successful.” “The funds raised support the air service development efforts,” Waller said. “It is an important source of revenue for these efforts. This day brings both awareness for Fly Sun Valley Alliance as well as fun for everyone on the mountain. “People really look forward to this day,” she said. “It’s a fun day on the mountain with the whole community, and lots of regional people as well. It also helps raise awareness about the importance of what good air service means to our entire community.” A limited number of discounted tickets for Ski for Air Service Day are available for purchase from local ski shops from Jan. 13-23. Fly

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On January 24, skiers and snowboarders can ski on Bald or Dollar mountains for only $40, with proceeds going to Fly Sun Valley Alliance to support air services to Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey.

Sun Valley Alliance reported that tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold on Jan. 24. Several local ski shops will also offer 50 percent off demos and rentals for Jan. 24. Also, Sun Valley Resort and several other area lodging facilities will offer 50 percent off on nightly room rates. “We expect tickets will sell fast, and we usually sell out each year,

so people should get their tickets as soon as possible when sales start Wednesday,” Waller said. “Those from out of town can call some of the ski shops, who will take phone orders.” Additional information and a list of participating merchants can be found on the Fly Sun Valley Alliance website at www.flysunvalleyalliance.com.

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HAILEY CHAMBER SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS

The Hailey Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 2016 Annual Community and Business Awards. Nominations may be made by any Chamber member or community resident. Award categories include business of the year, customer service and community service. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting and awards dinner on Feb. 4.

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Community group claims October meeting was ‘illegally’ recorded BY TERRY SMITH

wo local law enforcement agencies have declined to investigate a complaint by a community group alleging that a meeting held last October involving Blaine County School District officials was recorded in violation of Idaho criminal law. Both the Hailey Police Department and the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office have declined to investigate, citing conflicts of interest, the complaint filed by CoalitionBCSD, an organization that has been critical of several recent school district actions. The Hailey Police Department receives funding from the School District for resource officers at Wood River High School and Wood River Middle School. And the Sheriff’s Office has frequent interaction with many of the parties involved. Both agencies agreed that the case would best be investigated by an agency outside of Blaine County. The Blaine County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has also declined to become involved, explaining that any investigation needs to be initiated by a local law enforcement agency. CoalitionBCSD claims that an informal meeting at the district office in Hailey on Oct. 29, 2015, was audio recorded allegedly by someone with

the district office staff without any of the seven people who attended the meeting giving prior permission. The Idaho Security Communications Law requires that a meeting can only be legally recorded by permission of one of the parties involved. The law provides that an offense can be charged as a felony. Ketchum resident Jeremy Fryberger, a founder of CoalitionBCSD, said Monday that he is not giving up on having the matter investigated because the alleged illegal recording is indicative of several recent actions by the school board or district that CoalitionBCSD believes are unethical or illegal. “This issue is still alive,” Fryberger said. “It’s just winding its way through the process. I would say that the issue seems currently in the process of connecting with an unbiased regional public investigative agency.” The school district has declined to comment on the matter. The meeting in question was held the morning of Oct. 29, 2015, in a small second-story meeting room at the district office. Attending the meeting were Fryberger, Hailey Elementary School PTA President Jennifer Schwartz and her husband Larry Schwartz, School Board Vice Chair Elizabeth Corker, Trustee Carole Freund, District Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes and District

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Business Manager Mike Chatterton. The meeting was called to discuss a CoalitionBCSD request that the district treasurer’s position be contracted to an outside accountant rather than remain with Chatterton, who currently holds the post. The district did not come to an agreement with CoalitionBCSD and the school board voted on Nov. 17, 2015 to retain Chatterton as treasurer. An audio recording of the meeting, with portions deleted that concerned personnel or student issues, has now become available to the public through a public records request filed with the district by CoalitionBCSD. The recording can be accessed at the district website under the “Request for Public Records” tab, which can be accessed through the “About Us” tab on the district home page. tws

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THE ABUSED DOG

er the past 18 years I have worked with countless number of dogs with fear isues that have resulted in separation anxaggression and biting, lack of ability to ple or other dogs, and even a form of -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This ays seems to tug at our heartstrings. So, m about to say may seem a bit controecause it is so close to our hearts. times we make the assumption that this been abused in his previous home. We ely want to “love” his fear away. We l he needs is understanding, a warm d whenever he wants it and our unditention. It has become incredibly easy believe that we can change this dog’s

our hearts are in the right place, studow showing that temperament, includulness, is genetic. That comes as quite to many of us. This means that a dog ers desperate fear or shyness may not to our efforts to love the fear away or, if espond, the response is minimal after a al of effort on our part. here is the exception. I have also seen t we knew for a fact came from an abu-

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WINTER GREAT BLUE HERON

tober, I wrote about a great blue herat has been residing in the ponds near e I live. I mentioned that the heron is able the winter in the north even with snow zing water, but I never really thought continue to see him once the weathcold and snowy. day, I did see the bird at the edge of the d I was so excited! I almost missed him the coloring of the feathers was so close olors of the surrounding landscape. The notorious for being able to stand comtill for long periods of time, another why I almost missed the bird. But there n was, at the edge of the water, standing eg, so very quiet, blending into the surgs. eron was as majestic as I remembered autumn. There is something so ethereal e quiet fortitude of the bird. I stood there ng time just looking. The heron never

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shifted, did not even put his other foot down. His ability to stand so still for long moments adds to his otherworldliness. The soft hues of the heron melded with the winter colors. The striations and patterns of the feathers looked like a continuation of the winter twigs, barren of leaves, poking out of the snow alongside the bird. The snow itself reflected different shades of blue and gray, mirroring the shades of blue and gray on the feathers of the heron. The bird stood so tall, balancing perfectly on one long slender leg, a soft shadow of his body extending up the slope of the land leading from the pond. The great blue heron can indeed weather the cold and personifies a gentle and dignified presence amongst the winter scene. Leslie Rego is an artist and Blaine County resident. See her current exhibit “Natural Elegance” Leslie Rego, “Great Blue Heron Amongst the Ice”, nib pen at Lipton Fine Arts, located at 411 N. Leadville and brush, sumi ink, watercolor Ave. in Ketchum (next to the Coffee Grinder). For more information, visit www.leslierego.com.

‘SPOTLIGHT’

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The Power of the Press BY JONATHAN KANE

new investigative reporting thriller “Spotlight” sily earns a place alongside “All The President’s en” as one of the best journalism films of recent

ovie is the true story of how a team of four Boston porters – called the Spotlight – earned a Pulitzer their reporting in 2002 that exposed a widespread ia scandal among Boston’s priests and brought the Church’s hierarchy to its knees. ct that it took place in Boston is key to the film’s . Boston, in many ways, is a small village, with olic Church at its center. In “Spotlight,” it takes a -hating Jewish editor from Miami, played beautiLiev Schreiber, to start to peel away the layers of dy. the layers were peeled, the reporters discovered 90 ad been involved in the scandal and had been relo

cated by the Church or had their cases settled out of court. In the end, it toppled the career of Cardinal Bernard Law and left a Catholic city in shatters. The movie is also a love poem to journalism. Directed and co-written by Tom McCarthy, “Spotlight” shows, like “All The President’s Men,” the unique power of the press in an era where newspapers are dying. At the Globe, the Spotlight team had sometimes a year to focus on a story, something that doesn’t seem to be financially feasible today. The film is riveting in its description of the pieces that need to be meticulously put together to crack a case like the pedophilia scandal. The movie also boasts terrific performances, including those by Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams as two of the reporters, and Michael Keaton as their boss – himself a Boston-raised Catholic and a member of the old boys network. “Spotlight” is great history and great entertainment. Jonathan Kane is a graduate of the

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sive situation, and, after a short rehabilitation, did recover. This is because their basic temperament is genetically solid in the first place. While there are indeed dogs that have been abused in a previous situation, we must understand that if the dog has a genetically sound temperament, he can recover. We must also understand and accept that just because a dog is fearful or shy, this does not mean the dog has been abused, but, rather, this characteristic is genetic in nature and most likely cannot be changed significantly, even with love and rehabilitation. It is who the dog is. How do you know the difference? You don’t always, until you put some time and effort into the dog. The important thing to remember is that “abuse” should not be an excuse for fearful or shy behavior. Behavior is most likely genetic and prone to continue. As I said, the dog with a solid temperament can suffer through abuse and still be sound, happy and well adjusted.

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he return of low pressure this week should make for outstanding fishing throughout the Sun Valley area. Light snowfall should signal excellent dry-fly opportunities, and Nymphing along with Streamer fishing should easily fill in the gaps when the fish aren’t looking to devour Midges off of the surface! The Big Wood should be on fire this week with perfect conditions for big Midge hatches. Flies consist of the usual winter assortment; have Zebra Nymphs, Tie-Down Midges, Griffiths Gnats and your favorite Streamers, even if that is a simple olive-colored Bugger. Driving conditions have improved enough that a trip to the South Fork of the Boise is possible – just keep an eye on weather conditions before you leave. It’s all the same bugs on the South Fork that you would use on the Big Wood. There have been plenty of anglers down there, so a midweek excursion would be your best bet. The Lower Big Lost River is another winter gem worth making an effort to get to. The difference on the Lost is you have the town of Mackay and a great opportunity to stay a night and fish multiple days. Mackay has a few nice little hotels and enough places to eat and supply that the Lower Lost is actually very, very user-friendly in the winter. If you want a little break from Sun Valley, this is a quick easy trip, with all the same flies you’d use on the Big Wood. Finally, we still have an active yet untouched fishery on Silver Creek these days. Perfect conditions exist in the open water below Highway 20 and no one has been ripping Streamers through this water! Non-weighted Streamers are the fly of choice. A small bead is plenty of weight. Fish midday and start near the highway. Work your way downstream over the course of the day, both walking and driving to access points. You should end up near the Picabo bridge before the day is over. If you see a lot of cars near the Point of Rocks parking lot or Silver Creek East, don’t fret, as these are mostly trucks for duck hunters. Please give these guys a wide berth if you see them. Most weekdays you won’t see anyone. The waterfowl season closes on the 29th of this month, which gives us yet another month on the Creek where fishing is the only activity. The Creek remains open below Highway 20 for catchand-release fishing until the end of February. Happy fishing, everyone!

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Junior Nathan Stouffer enjoys computer programming, debate and numerous other activities at Wood River High School.

“They are both similar in that they use logic and problem-solving to come up with an answer,” Stouffer said. “And I like the fact that there is always a definitive answer.” Another of Stouffer’s major interests is debate, and this is his third year on the debate team. “My freshman year a lot of friends recommended it because they really liked it and so far it’s been great,” Stouffer said. “The first year I won a couple of tournaments and my partner and I finished fifth at state. My sophomore year I almost qualified for the nationals in extemporaneous speaking, which is taking 30 minutes to prepare for a seven-minute speech on a current event. “This year I plan to attend the nationals in Salt Lake City even if I don’t qualify in extemporaneous speaking or actual debate.” Stouffer’s family moved to the Wood River Valley when he was only a year old, and said he has “loved every minute of it.” “You can’t top all of the outdoor activities as well as the educational opportunities,” he said. Wood River offers the most A.P. classes in the state. “I also love living in a small town. I love the feel of it because everyone knows each other and everyone is really nice to one another.”

ounded in 1939, in Boise, Albertsons has been one of Idaho’s largest employers and continues to expand its operations with supermarkets now in 33 states, plus the District of Columbia. According to Donnie Green, general manager of the Hailey location, “Albertsons saw a lot of potential in the Wood River Valley when it built this store in 2001. We have about 130 team members, most of whom live here in the Wood River Valley. We’re proud to be an Idaho-based company and work hard every day to not only create a great experience for our customers but to be a good neighbor in our community.” One of the ways that the Hailey location is being a good neighbor is their commitment to reducing waste and using less energy. “When the original attempt to ban plastic bags was organized here in the Valley, we decided to find a way to do our

part and reduce the amount of waste the store sent to the landfill,” Donnie notes. “We’ve made huge strides in developing programs that have removed large amounts of waste. In the past, our large compacting dumpster might need to be emptied every other week. Now we’re down to every other month and looking at ways to reduce that frequency even more.” As you walk through the store, it’s not difficult to see the commitment to recycling. Bins in every department and office collect all of the usual suspects – cardboard, plastic, paper and glass – but it’s the larger-scale recycling made possible by working with Winn’s Compost in Ohio Gulch and several local pig farmers that has made the biggest difference. “We pull dated products within three days of their sell-by dates and donate them to The Hunger Coalition and several senior centers,” Donnie said during a recent interview. “It’s been great

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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS BY JOELLEN COLLINS

y fantasy life includes a vision of accepting a statuette for some fabulous skill, and one of my favorite television shows is the annual awarding of the Kennedy Center Honors. I invariably cry at the noted achievements. This year’s production left me a soggy wreck as each of the artists meant something especially moving to me. I also, of course, realize that my lifetime has not included the kind of talent endeavor, skill and perspicacity of these pillars of the arts. All I can acknowledge is that I have tried Editor’s note: Anyone who to live honorably and with a passion for each stage would like to recommend a loof my existence. My novels won’t get a Pulitzer, cal student for The Weekly Sun’s but at least my daughters will understand from my “Student Spotlight” feature writing the experiences of a woman who lived the should contact Jonathan Kane at majority of her life in the latter half of the twentijkjonkane@gmail.com. eth century. tws So be it. The artists given the Kennedy Center accolades this year were Carole King, George Lucas, Rita Moreno, Cicely Tyson and Seiji Ozawa. I believe most of these people share the truth that their achievements go beyond shallow pursuits and have changed fundamental notions about their particular fields. In addition, all seem to fiercely love their daily work and possess an idealistic instinct to live as though what one does is positive and relevant. Our Mission: Although I clap inwardly for all of these honorTo be a world-class, student focused, community of ees, three touched me in unique ways during my teaching and learning. lifetime. I was fortunate to see my first Broadway play in New York on the initial leg of a trip with my fellow UCLA students to India. As the plane time took 48 hours, we spent a night there and then anFor the latest news and happenings “Like” us on Facebook and sign up for at BCSD sign up to receive our BCSD RSS Feeds from our home page and other day in Geneva. Even at standing room only, Weekly Update on our website: each school’s home page too. Go to I was mesmerized by Rita Moreno’s performance www.blaineschools.org “News” at www.blaineschools.org as the feisty best friend of Maria in “West Side 8 T h e W e e k ly S u n • j a n u a r y 13, 2016

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to watch the culture within the store change as we’ve adopted more ways for our team members to do their part. It would be a lot easier to just throw away all of our waste, but we want to do this for our community. It’s the right thing to do.” Showing its commitment to the area, Albertsons recently completed a major remodel of the Hailey location. This February, an additional remodel will expand the location’s produce department and pharmacy. “Corporate-wide, produce will usually represent about 10-12 percent of a store’s total sales,” Donnie explains. “We’re fortunate to live in an area that values a fresher diet. Produce sales in the Hailey location are closer to 18 percent and this new remodel will help us service that segment even better.” Look for some construction inside the Hailey location next month. Donnie promises there will even be a few surprises.

Story.” What a way to start the most memorable adventure of my life and to have my love of theater so reinforced! I adored watching Cecily Tyson as I grew into a fervent fan of the performing arts. To see her in her early nineties looking out at the hundreds of applauding members of the stellar audience was breathtaking. She proved that a black woman could thrive in an industry that, when she was young, was guilty of both racial and gender prejudice. Loud claps for her gift to me and uncountable other devotees. Finally, living in the Wood River, I can’t say enough Courtesy photo about Carole King. JoEllen Collins—a longtime She has aged as resident of the Wood River a natural woman, Valley—is a teacher, writer, contributed to our fabric artist, choir member local arts scene, and and unabashedly proud walks with grace grandma known as “Bibi Jo.” and quiet dignity through the unwanted attention of strangers. (As a young mother in Malibu, it was tempting to acknowledge my fandom sitting behind Cary Grant and his daughter in the local movie theater. I didn’t.) I will never forget Carole King and James Taylor performing together at the River Run venue (nor Taylor’s earlier appearance just a few days after 9/11, when the audience hugged each other in community and grief.) She has given us a shared sense of joy with her music, talent and spirit. tws

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“We’re going to make Our Lady of the Snows rumble with beautiful music,” said Artistic Director R.L. Rowsey. “The space is just right for this piece and the acoustics are fantastic.” Find out more about the free concert by visiting caritaschorale.org or by calling 208.726.4846.

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Caritas Chorale presents a free winter concert on Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. inside Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Sun Valley. Join 60 chorus members, three soloists and an ensemble of 15 musicians for “Gloria,” by Antonio Vivaldi. Founded in 2000 to present free, classical and traditional concerts to the community, Caritas Chorale performs throughout the Wood River Valley and Idaho. Artistic Director R.L. Rowsey is thrilled to tackle “Gloria.” “This is on most people’s top 10 of choral works,” he beamed. “It is delightfully accessible and magnificently beautiful; Vivaldi at his finest.” Vivaldi composed this particular “Gloria” (one of three) amongst the gondolas of Venice. The musical masterpiece was made for the choir of the Ospedale della Pieta, an orphanage for girls which prided itself on the quality of its musical education. “There are 12 movements and each one is its own special nugget,” Rowsey explained. “The movements range from beautifully simple and calm to complex, layered and intricate works. This really is a great piece to bring younger audience members to, because it is really accessible.” “The wonderful sunny nature of ‘Gloria,’ with its distinctive melodies and rhythms, is characteristic of all of Vivaldi’s music, giving it immediate and universal appeal,” states a press release from Caritas Chorale. Three soloists will appear in the concert: Dr. Diana Living

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Louisa Waycott, a mezzo-soprano, returns to her hometown as a soloist in “Gloria.” Over the summers she has performed with Miami Summer Music Festival, Opera in the Ozarks, the International Lyric Academy, the American Institute of Musical Studies, the Neil Semer Vocal Institute and Songfest

ston Friedley, Leslie Mauldin and Louisa Waycott. “The solo moments are rich and spectacular,” Rowsey said. “It’s such pure, great choral music writing, yet fun and beautiful at the same time.” Dr. Friedley has worked with multiple operatic companies in New York City and has performed around the globe in various roles. Currently, she is based in Pocatello where she is Assistant Professor of Voice at Idaho State University. Mauldin, operatically trained, has performed in opera, oratorio and concert roles at varying venues. Waycott grew up in Ketchum. She graduated from the University of Mississippi and is now living in the Washington, D.C., area, performing and working toward her master’s at the University of Maryland in the Opera Studio. “We are so lucky to have these

lovely ladies as part of the concert,” said Rowsey with a smile. The soloists will each share a couple pieces before the choir starts Vivaldi, the main attraction of the night. The entire concert is expected to run approximately one hour. “We’re going to make Our Lady of the Snows rumble with beautiful music,” Rowsey said. “The space is just right for this piece and the acoustics are fantastic.” Enjoy an exceptional evening out with Caritas Chorale and the community. Find out more about the free concert by visiting caritaschorale.org or by calling 208.726.4846. Although the concert is free, donations are greatly appreciated. Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church is located at 206 Sun Valley Road in Sun Valley.

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BY STACY WHITMAN

or many, the New Year brings a laundry list of foods to avoid. We prefer a more positive approach! In our Valley, “local food” means ultra-fresh, nutritious and responsibly produced. It also means supporting our farmers, chefs, restaurants and retailers – our local economy. So here’s our list of 10 Local Foods to Eat in 2016! 1. Eggs. Choose eggs from a nearby farm with pastured chickens. We love Noble Eggs from Angel Earth Farm (Bellevue) in the hot-pink container! 2. Leafy greens. The Sage School’s (Hailey) and Onsen Farm’s (Buhl) greenhouses provide fresh, nutrient-packed mixed greens and kale throughout the winter. 3. Dried beans and lentils. These inexpensive, high-quality sources of protein are grown regionally by Sunset Butte Organics (Buhl), Purcell Mountain Farm (Moyie Springs) and Zürsun (Twin Falls). 4. Apples. Compare an Idaho or Washington apple to one from South America—the taste, nutrition and eco-friendliness of the regionally grown fruit is clearly superior. Cold storage keeps Waterwheel Gardens (Emmett) and Cabalo’s Orchard (Kuna) apples deliciously fresh. 5. Squash. Inexpensive and versatile, local squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and delicata) make delicious soups, side dishes, and salad ingredients.

brands. 7. Yogurt. Fresh yogurt or kefir—from the Wood River Sustainability Center (Hailey), NourishMe (Ketchum) or homemade—is filled with protein, calcium and beneficial bacteria that promote better digestion and immune function. 8. Grass-fed meat. Happy, healthy, 100 percent grass-fed proteins from local ranches— like Wood River Ranch beef (Bellevue), Double Springs Ranch (Pahsimeroi Valley) and Lava Lake Lamb (Hailey)—are incredibly nutritious and tasty, and better for the earth. 9. Bone broth. Homemade or from NourishMe, this is a highly nourishing, flavor-rich base for soups. 10. Kombucha. Opt for WRSC’s or NourishMe’s housemade versions of this fermented “fizzy” green or black tea rather than oversweet commercial brands. Purchase these delicious foods through Idaho’s Bounty Co-op, WRSC, NourishMe and Atkinsons’ Markets—and ENJOY! Stacy Whitman is the spokesperson for the Local Food Alliance, a nonprofit that aspires to create a healthy local food system and establish food security in the Wood River Valley. For more information, visit www.localfoodalliance.org.

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Start 2016 with healthy nutritional goals. Sarah Seppa, registered dietitian, will address different nutritional goals and make sense of how to improve your eating habits. Whether you are managing health issues, want to gain or lose weight or just want to maintain good health, this talk will help you understand how to make healthier food choices. This Brown Bag lecture is free and no pre-registration is required. St. Luke’s is located at 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at 208.727.8733.

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St. Luke’s Center for Community Health is providing newborn and breastfeeding support and an opportunity to ask questions and learn the basics of raising babies. The presence of professionals, as well as other new parents, makes this group a comfortable and valuable experience. Bring your lunch if you wish, and your baby, every Wednesday. St. Luke’s is located at 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum. Call 208.727.8733 for details.

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This January, The Spot produces Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon “Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches.” Performances will run for three weekends, Jan. 14-30. Praised as “one of the most important pieces of theater to come out of the late 20th century” by Metro Weekly, and one of “the most thrilling American plays in years” by The New York Times, “Angels in America” explores national themes such as politics, ethics, race, homosexuality and stasis verses change. The cast stars locals Peter Burke, Kevin Wade, Debra Leeds, Tim Eagan, Natalie Battistone and Yanna Lantz and welcomes Spot newcomers Patrick Mazzella, Thaddeus McCants and Jud Harmon. Brett Moellenberg and Freddie Harris co-direct the drama, which features an original score by Grant Carey. Thursday performances are at 8 p.m. and all other shows start at 7 p.m. There are only 50 seats each night to maintain an intimate audience experience. Reserve tickets at spotsunvalley.com or by calling 208.928.6241. The Spot is located at 220 Lewis St, #2, Ketchum.

SQUARE DANCING SATURDAY JANUARY 16 5:30-9PM / GRANGE HALL / HAILEY The Hokum Hi-Flyers are coming to Hailey again to “call” an old-time square dance. Based in Boise, Idaho, the Hokum Hi-Flyers play old-time mountain music and other forms of unplugged American roots music on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass and harmonica. They will be leading dancers into a variety of old-time dances including square dance, big circle dances (as in contra-dance), waltzes and swing. Square dancing is a family activity for all ages. Accompanied kids 12 and under dance for free. First and foremost, the event is about socializing, sharing food (potluck style), dancing, enjoying music and having fun. Singles and beginners are welcome. All the steps will be taught, and no partner is necessary. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an optional potluck dinner. Every guest is invited to bring wholesome food to share, as well as their own plate, fork and water bottle. Dancing will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for Grange members and $10 for teens. Adult tickets are on sale at the Wood River Sustainability Center, Bellevue General Store and at NourishMe. Other tickets will be sold at the door; call Manon at 208.788.3876 for reservations.

Interested In Local Conservation? Here’s a great opportunity to make a difference! Blaine County is seeking persons interested in serving on the Levy Advisory Board for the Land, Water and Wildlife Program (LWWP). The “LAB” advises and recommends projects to the Blaine County Commissioners. Half of the $3.4 million citizen-approved levy remains to protect land, water and wildlife throughout Blaine County. Exciting projects are being considered by the LAB which meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of every month. To apply, please visit www.wix.com/processblaine/blainelwwp or contact Clare Swanger, Program Coordinator, 208-309-0960, c.swanger@ me.com, for the position description and application form. The application deadline for this 2-year, voluntary position is Monday February 11, 2016.

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‘CASA VALENTINA’ SATURDAY JANUARY 16 6:30PM / THE LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY

Company of Fools (COF) and The Sun Valley Center for the Arts will present an evening reading of the play “Casa Valentina,” from fourtime Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. The reading is part of The Center’s BIG IDEA multidisciplinary project, “Role Play: Changing Ideas About Gender.” The play is based on the true story of Casa Susanna – a little-known refuge for heterosexual transvestites in the 1950s and early 1960s in the Catskills of New York. Infused with Fierstein’s trademark wit, this moving, insightful and delightfully entertaining work offers a glimpse into the lives of a group of unforgettable characters as they search for acceptance and happiness in their very own Garden of Eden. Denise Simone directs an outstanding cast featuring Andrew Alburger, Scott Creighton, John Glenn, David Janeski, Keith Moore, Cameron Needham, Joel Vilinsky and Patsy Wygle. Admission to the play reading is free with a suggested $10 donation. For more information and to reserve a seat, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491.

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Spectators are encouraged to watch more than 30 teams from five states compete in the 9th Annual Idaho Pond Hockey Classic. The event is sponsored by the City of Ketchum and is held at the Christina Potters Outdoor Ice Rink at Atkinson Park. Cost is $180 for each six-person team, and players must be at least 18. The beginner and intermediate divisions start Saturday at 9 a.m. and the advanced division plays Sunday at 10 a.m. Spots are still open in the advanced division, although the Saturday division is full. Food and beverages will be available throughout the competition. “Come and watch hockey the way it originally was played – outdoors in the mountains,” said John Kearney, city recreation supervisor. Registration closes today, Jan. 13, at ketchumidaho.org/registration. For additional information, contact Kearney at jkearney@ketchumidaho.org or 208.726.7820, ext. 100.

6TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS EVENT SUNDAY JANUARY 17

To help raise awareness and funds to combat hunger locally, Boulder Mountain Clayworks, The Hunger Coalition and the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood are hosting the 6th Annual Empty Bowls event. During this unique community event, attendees purchase a one-ofa-kind ceramic bowl for $20, then fill the bowl with delicious soups, salads, chili, bread and dessert – all donated by local chefs and caterers. Thanks to Boulder Mountain Clayworks, there will be more than 300 handcrafted and hand-painted bowls from professional and amateur artisans to select from this year. Proceeds will benefit the thousands of Blaine County residents who receive food assistance and related support from The Hunger Coalition every year. For the cost of one bowl, The Hunger Coalition can provide more than a day’s worth of healthy, nourishing meals for a family of three. Empty Bowls takes place in the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood’s cafeteria. The Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood is located at 100 Saddle Road, across from the YMCA in Ketchum. All are welcome. Admission price is the purchase of a $20 bowl. For details contact The Hunger Coalition at 208.788.0121.

ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK SERIES TUESDAY JANUARY 19 6-7:30PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM Join the ERC and Community Library every third Tuesday of the month for an Environmental Book Series. Each month, participants will read a classic or contemporary book on a selected environmental topic. Hadley DeBree of the ERC will then facilitate an interactive discussion of the book at The Community Library. In addition to these monthly discussions, supplemental programs such as lectures and film showings will be offered on the environmental topics explored throughout the book series. This series is free and open to the public and participants are welcome to drop in each month. In January, participants will explore connection to place through reading Aldo Leopold’s “Sand County Almanac.” For more information on this series, visit ercsv.org or contact 208.726.4333.

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Visit Sun Valley, a nonprofit organization that promotes tourism in the Wood River Valley, reports that hotel room nights sold were up 10 percent for December of 2015 – compared to the same period last year. Occupancy rates were up by 15 percent compared to December 2014. According to Visit Sun Valley, there were 23,898 room nights sold in December 2015 and 21,639 in December 2014. There were 19,366 room nights sold in December 2013. The occupancy rate for December 2015 was listed at 55 percent. That compares to a 54 percent occupancy rate in December 2014 and a 43 percent occupancy rate in December 2013.

LAND TRUST SECURES ELLIS RANCH EASEMENT

The Wood River Land Trust announced on Jan. 8 that it has obtained a conservation easement for Ellis Ranch, a 487-acre property on the Salmon River between Challis and Salmon. “Thanks to the donor’s generosity, the property will now be preserved for farming, ranching and fish and wildlife habitat,” the Land Trust reported in a press release. “Working with the landowners, we were able to protect the property’s important conservation values forever. “Ellis Ranch covers nearly two miles of river frontage, which provides valuable habitat for big game animals like deer, elk and antelope and is also home to upland game birds and waterfowl,” the Land Trust stated. “The easement will also help protect floodplain and stream bank habitat, which is good news for the Salmon River’s famous fish species.” The Land Trust reported that the area has several public access points for fishing and hunting that are managed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The property will continue to serve as a working cattle ranch.

CHUMS EXPANDS OPERATIONS IN KETCHUM

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Chums, Inc., a manufacturer of eyewear retainers and outdoor accessories headquartered in Salt Lake City, announced on Jan. 8 that will move a portion of its sales, marketing and product development personnel to its offices in Ketchum. The company currently has a satellite office in Ketchum for sales and marketing executives. Chums reported Monday that the number of jobs the expansion will bring to the area has not been determined, but that “two-three new hires” for the expansion have already occurred this year.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE VICTORIES WE SAW IN 2015 BY BRADY DELGADILLO

hile many tumultuous situations occurred in 2015, we certainly saw many social justice victories as well: Marriage Equality On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States made history in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges. In a 5-4 vote, the court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide. After the ruling, Justice Anthony Kennedy said, “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family.” Granting this civil right was one of the biggest steps forward our country has seen for the LGBT community.

Combat Roles Opening Up To Women Last month, the Pentagon formally released a statement declar-

ing that women will now be allowed to serve in all combat posts, including the Army and Marines. Defense Secretary Ash Carter upheld this decision by saying that the United States will be able to draw from “the broadest possible pool of talent” by including women.

the people have significant potential to make change. People came together to save our Earth and did not keep silent until our governments took action. We hope the same can occur in 2016 with issues extending from racism to transrights to improving our education system. This year, remember that we Climate Change Compromises don’t have to do everything, but Though the ETCs do not work everyone must do something. with environmental issues, we believe climate change activists Brady Delgadillo is an Every saw many victories in 2015 that Teen has a Choice (ETC) teen were worthy of discussing. When intern and activist for The Adhundreds of world leaders come vocates. The Advocates is a Haitogether to discuss an issue, the ley-based nonprofit whose mission expectations of achieving any- is to teach people of all ages how thing tend to be low. However, to build and maintain healthy rethe COP21 Conference, in Paris, lationships. For more information, France, resulted in approximate- visit theadvocatesorg.org or call ly 200 nations agreeing on a plan 208.788.4191. to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius. Aside from so many nations being able to reach a consensus on a single issue, the COP21 Conference was inspiring to us because it is evidence that we

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