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Community News Schools & Airports Receive Hoax Bomb Threat

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Community News Volunteering Ramps Up For Holiday Season

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Business News Space Station Astronauts Outfitted With Beanies Made In Hailey

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing, but of reflection.” ~Winston Churchill

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A HOLIDAY TREAT WHOLE FAMILY! FEATURING A STELLAR CAST:

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2019 Open Enrollment Key Individual & Family Open Enrollment Dates • Open Enrollment period ends December 15, 2018.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Wood River Orchestra To Perform 2018 Holiday Concert Wood River Orchestra will perform its annual Holiday Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the new Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum.

The concert, which is free to the public, celebrates the magic of the holiday season and the music that makes it special. In keeping with tradition, the concert program features a variety of holiday classics that capture the joy, anticipation and fellowship that define the season.

For more information about upcoming events or supporting the orchestra, visit wrcorchestra.org.

Bellevue Artist Alliance Presents Holiday Bazaar & Christmas Tree Lighting The Bellevue Artist Alliance announced its first-ever Bellevue Holiday Bazaar & Christmas Tree Lighting event, hosted in part by the alliance, nonprofit Building Balanced Communities in Idaho and Studio 213.

The craft/art show will be held at Studio 213 on Main Street from 4-8 p.m. on Dec. 14, with the tree lighting at 6 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 15.

Santa will make a special appearance at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Seasonal Closures Begin On Sawtooth National Forest Rhiana Macaya Mitchell Health and Life Agent

A press release from the U.S. Forest Service announced seasonal closures are now in effect for certain roads and trails.

The closures are intended to protect roads and trails from being harmed by vehicle traffic while they are wet and to protect winter wildlife habitat. It also helps to keep the public from going into areas that are snow covered and dangerous if their vehicle becomes stuck.

The public is also urged to stay away from wildlife wintering in the forest.

Consult the Sawtooth National Forest Winter Visitor Maps, which are available at any Sawtooth Forest office, to learn about the closures.

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Wood River Orchestra P R ES E N TS T H E 20 1 8 Sawtooth Productions will present a reading of “The Year of Magical Thinking,”

by Joan Didion, on Saturday, Dec. 8, at The Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. For a story, see page 12.

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ON THE COVER Holiday lights cheer up the scene and cut through the darkness in downtown Hailey on Sunday, Dec. 2.

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15 W. Carbonate, Hailey • (208)721-7091 NEWS IN BRIEF

Beaver Dams Assist With Post-Fire Restoration

Trout Unlimited announced it has begun building some manmade beaver dams to help restore the watershed compromised by last summer’s Sharps Fire.

The organization said in a press release the goal is to build over 100 “large woody-debris structures” along five miles of Baugh Creek east of Hailey.

Beaver dams have proven to be very helpful for improving water quality as well as increasing groundwater quantity.

Evidence of the benefit of beaver dam complexes can be seen in the upper sections of Baugh Creek. There, the creek and riparian vegetation were wet enough to escape burning during the fire. That habitat is now an oasis for the area’s wild inhabitants and a source of seed and nutrients for regeneration. The woody-debris structures in a waterway encourage desirable erosion and stream sinuosity, help the river reach the floodplain during high runoff, recharge groundwater and assist in sediment transport and deposition.

Several agencies and organizations rallied to plan and construct these instream features to help with erosion control that is expected when spring runoff inundates the watershed. Agencies with an interest in fish, wildlife, rangelands and water quality partnered to get the work done. Contributors included Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission, the Governor’s Office of Species Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy, Trout Unlimited, private landowners and volunteers. From the private sector, Anabranch Solutions, from Logan, Utah, was hired to design and help implement the restoration project.

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NATIONWIDE THREAT DEEMED A HOAX

Low-level bomb threat made to schools and airports

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BY HAYDEN SEDER

aw enforcement agencies across the state of Idaho received notice last week of a nationwide bomb threat made to schools and airports. While the threat was unsupported, and both citizens and students in Blaine County were never in any real danger, many parents have expressed concern that they were not notified of the presence of a threat.

Because of the lack of validity to the threat, local law enforcement did not share information of the threat directly with the schools. The threat proved to be a hoax, but the initial warning had been that devices across the nation would detonate at 1:05 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27.

The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office received notification of the threat through an agency called the Idaho Criminal Intelligence Center, according to Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins. When the office receives memos of this nature, the policy is to push them out to staff immediately.

“Even though the memo said it was an unsupported bomb threat, we still take the threat seriously,” said Harkins in an interview. “We put out extra patrols and encouraged people to come forward if they saw something suspicious or unusual.”

Harkins said that extra police presence was positioned at the schools and the airport throughout the day on Nov. 27 and also on the following day.

Blaine County School District spokesperson Heather Crocker said in an interview that the district was not notified officially by local law enforcement, but learned of the threat through Dave Stellars, the district’s supervisor of student safety. As retired assistant police chief for the City of Hailey, where he served for 28 years in law enforcement, Stellars is in regular contact with local law enforcement and was made aware of the threat unofficially.

“In the view of many law enforcement agencies, the threat lacked credibility, so it was not something the local law enforcement shared directly with the schools,” Crocker said. “Local law enforcement did not contact the schools and we did not notify anyone.”

Crocker added that the district always remains vigilant in terms of safety. When the school district receives information, a threat assessment is performed according to protocol and then schools and other local agencies act accordingly.

“Parents interested in our safety measures can visit the Blaine County School District website,” she said. “We have various communication practices to notify parents of pertinent information through text, email and voicemail. Parents should always keep contact information up to date so we can reach them. If they need help, they should contact their school secretaries.”

At Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, the Hailey Police Department patrols the perimeter and the terminal on a regular basis, which airport authorities deemed enough security in the face of the low-level threat. Additionally, the airport has Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, as well.

“It turned out to be an unsubstantiated threat, but we communicated with local law enforcement,” said Steve Guthrie, security manager of the airport. “We take security very seriously on a daily basis.”

Statewide, various law enforcement agencies made their own decisions whether to notify schools or not and how to enact protocol.

When asked for a comment about the statewide threat, a spokesperson for Governor Butch Otter’s office said, “We looked into it and talked to other agencies involved and they didn’t believe it was a credible threat so we are not going to treat it as one and dignify it with a comment.” tws

NEWS IN BRIEF

Spirit N’ Motion To Host 2nd Annual “Christmas Classic In Sun Valley” Gymnastics Meet

Spirit N’ Motion Athletic School (SMAS) is set to host the second annual “Christmas Classic In Sun Valley” regional gymnastics meet.

This two-day event will take place Dec. 15-16 at the Wood River High School gymnasium in Hailey. Around 300 athletes from all over Idaho and Utah are registered to compete. Everyone from the community is invited to attend.

Spirit N’ Motion is home to several of the top-ranked gymnasts in the state and region (Region 2).

In March 2019, SMAS will also be hosting the Xcel Idaho State Championship, which will bring over 500 athletes to Hailey.

To learn more about Spirit N’ Motion and its upcoming gymnastics meets, visit spiritnmotion.com.

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he spirit of giving and spreading cheer lights up like a Christmas tree during the holiday season, prompting many to give the gift of volunteering in Blaine County.

“I personally think people volunteer over the holidays because, regardless of what we hear about the commercialization of the season, and that does exist, people still understand and are passionate about the core of the holidays, which is to give and to share,” Rachel Shinn, volunteer and program manager for the Blaine County Hunger Coalition, said.

There are many reasons people choose to volunteer, including having time off to explore something new, wanting to make a difference, or making a new family tradition.

“I have had calls from California letting me know they are coming to the Sun Valley area and want to help,” Shinn said.

The coalition’s needs are highest October through March, with the highest number of people to feed during the holidays. Through Dec. 31, all donations made to The Hunger Coalition will be matched by the Boswell Family Foundation, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000.

“Last year, we fed 19 percent of Blaine County,” Shinn said. “We move thousands of pounds of food each week and this takes many hands. Our biggest volunteer need during the holidays is transporting food-drive items and helping to sort and shelve them so that we will have a nice stock through the winter—our busiest months.”

Shinn is always shocked by the generous community for getting them through the busiest part of the year. Community food drives and fundraising are the reason local families will enjoy a happy, healthy holiday.

“I feel very lucky to be part of such an amazing community,” Shinn said.

Some other places that could benefit from the generosity surge include St. Luke’s Wood River, The Senior Connection’s Meals-on-Wheels program or, for animal lovers, Mountain Humane.

“We will have our Christmas tree going up next week and anyone is welcome to bring in goodies for the animals,” Jenny Gardenswartz, Mountain Humane volunteer coordinator, said.

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Sharing the joy of volunteering. Photo courtesy of The Hunger Coalition

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Volunteering is a great way to find out about organizations, connect with the community, and a great way to set an example for children. When you help others, great bonds are formed, especially during the giving season.

Another way to approach volunteering is by supporting established volunteers this holiday.

Spread cheer with cookies, cards or drop by an organization and say thank you. A simple kindness grows all year.

Though holidays are a natural time to think about volunteering, not everyone has a clear schedule, and because it is such a popular time to lend a hand, many organizations’ enlistment needs are full. Don’t let that be discouraging.

Volunteering comes in many forms, from fulfilling a wish on a star from a giving tree to lending time and talent to a personal cause. tws

NEWS IN BRIEF

St. Luke’s Family Medicine Increases Same-Day Appointment Availability

In order to accommodate more same-day appointments, St. Luke’s Wood River’s Family Medicine Clinic announced new hours.

New clinic hours for the Wood River Family Medicine Clinic in Hailey will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday.

Bebe Yoder, manager of St. Luke’s Clinic Family Medicine, explains, “The change allows the clinic to significantly increase same-day appointment availability.”

In addition, Dr. Katie Quayle, who recently joined as a fulltime pediatrician, will offer evening appointments until 7 p.m. on Mondays, and Dr. J.P. Prouty, family medicine and OB physician, will offer evening appointments until 7 p.m. on Tuesdays.

On Saturdays, a walk-in clinic for urgent-care needs is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ketchum at 100 Hospital Drive, Suite 201.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the St. Luke’s Wood River Family Medicine Clinic at (208) 788-3434.

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LOCAL HAT COMPANY JYTTE OUTFITS ASTRONAUTS

BY HAYDEN SEDER

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ocal hat maker Jytte (pronounced “you-tay”) Mau has been making her signature Merino-wool beanies for 20 years for local organizations and events like Sun Valley Company, City of Ketchum, Hailey Turkey Trot, Boulder Mountain Tour, sports teams, wedding parties, and heli-ski companies.

But she is likewise well known outside the Wood River Valley for making hats for National Geographic expeditions, Arctic explorers and, most recently, Expedition 48, an expedition of astronauts departing from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station.

The Canadian hat designer, who has lived in the Valley for 46 years and is known by her first name, almost dismissed the opportunity to work in space as a joke email.

“But then I got a phone call a few days later from Houston and thought, ‘Maybe I’d better answer this’,” she said.

The call was from the email’s author, American astronaut Anne McClain, who had worn the beanies while working as an instructor for the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

Now, she was interested in custom hats for herself and her fellow astronauts, personalized with their home country’s flag.

McClain, who is originally from Sandpoint, will be joined on the expedition by Canadian astronaut David Saint Jacques and Russian astronaut Oleg Kononenko.

Today, each crew member of Expedition 48 and their families have been outfitted with JYTTE custom hats.

Born in Denmark before immigrating to Canada with her family as a little girl, Jytte grew up in a strict European family where “work ethic was ingrained, manners were not questioned and knitting was a rite of passage.”

Jytte knit in her free time growing up and would continue to knit even as she started backcountry and heli-skiing in British Columbia and then became a professional skier featured in many of Dick Barrymore’s ski movies.

From her experience in the ski industry, Jytte shifted into designing and developing product for companies like Salomon, Swix, Descente, Demetre, Burton, Wigwam, Marmot and Mountain Hardware. While working for Wigwam socks and traveling from Hailey to Wisconsin, Jytte utilized the opportunity to make her previously handsewn hats with some commercial machines.

“I realized I didn’t want to work as a consultant anymore in the corporate world,” Jytte said.

She decided to make a go of it in Hailey, building a 5,000-square-foot factory in 1998 in what is now The Hunger Coalition building. She purchased several European CNC knitting machines, sourced the finest Merino wool out of Australia, worked with domestic dye houses and created the only knitting mill in the state of Idaho.

During the 10 years she was in her first factory, Jytte put energy into the retail market, going to trade shows, creating product catalogues and employing 15 people. But after moving into her new facility in the Hailey airport industrial park, she decided to pull back a bit.

Expedition 48’s astronauts wearing custom-made JYTTE hats. Photo courtesy of Anne McClain

“I moved away from retail and focused entirely on the custom program,” Jytte said.

“We have such a big following already.”

Jytte now has only two part-time employees who help her hand-finish each hat in her 3,500-square-foot factory.

Staying local and true to the original values of the company are evident in every step of Jytte’s company. From using domestic spinning and dye houses to recycling fabric scraps to simply being involved and speaking to every customer, JYTTE is a company creating a positive impact through and through.

“The carbon footprint is really important to me,” Jytte said. “I’ve had companies try to take me offshore but I won’t do it. We’re always trying to think of ways to make a positive impact on our mountain community and the environment at all stages of production.”

The excess remnants in the factory are remade into cat and dog beds and donated to rescue shelters and clinics across the country. Fabric remnants are often repurposed as cat toys or original limited-run products like teddy bears, pouches or fingerless mittens. Jytte says that her factory only throws out about half a bag of garbage a week.

From concept to design, Jytte prides herself on creating a special product that will last forever and comes from the heart.

“There is no other company where you can talk to the person who actually is designing your product,” Jytte said. “Every one of these hats has an amazing story to them.” tws

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HUMANITY IS SHOWN THROUGH TOY’S JOURNEY Company of Fools to present 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane'

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or its final show of the year, the theatrical wing of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, Company of Fools, will present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.”

Based on Kate DiCamillo’s beloved novel of the same name, the play has a small ensemble of veteran actors who play some 35 characters.

A journey through many different locations and emotions, it’s simple enough to appeal to the very young and yet has enough insight to catch adults’ attention, too. In fact, it’s an ideal holiday production for being the kind of play that takes the audience on a journey of sentiment, as well.

“Once in a house on Egypt Street,” it begins. Denise Simone, as the narrator, gets the show rolling in a time-honored fashion. David Janeski provides guitar accompaniment and also plays—or shadows and voices—Edward Tulane, a rather self-important toy rabbit.

From Egypt Street, Edward’s journey “truly is magical.” Adored by his little girl, Abilene, and living in a fine house, Edward—and the abandoned theatre in which the storytelling takes place—transform throughout the show.

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Edward Tulane. He shuttles from the mansion to a seaward ship—from which Edward falls overboard—to the bottom of the sea, to a fishing village, and onward.

Edward lives with, and is bestowed with humanity, by those who happen into his life and need him most. He becomes both a receptacle and a kind of security blanket for an array of struggling souls, both young and old.

“We had to come up with a concept to suit the breadth of the story,” said Natalie Battistone, the director, who can usually be found at The Spot, of which she is a co-founder. “It’s a book you read aloud, and it’s visceral and engaging. The abandoned space will be made magical through the actors and stories.”

There are, in fact, only four actors playing all the roles.

“The narrator is a classic storyteller, keeping the story on its arc, the little engine,” Simone said. “I also get to play 10 different roles that are delicious, especially the grandmother of Abilene, who may or may not have some magic to her. Scott and I play a couple scamps—” “—little heathens,” her fellow cast members interrupted, chuckling.

Aly Wepplo, who plays Abilene, among others, said it feels like “discovering a classic,” though it was only published in the last decade.

“I get to play two children who have a total love for a toy,” she said. “That’s fun to remember and explore. It’s warm and joyful.”

Scott Creighton plays, among others. the fisherman and the main boy, Bryce.

“How often do you get to play a child, a fisherman, a hobo, a dad, and a doll-mender?” he said. “The journey is fun. The rabbit is the connection to all these scenes.

We just add in the characters for this rabbit.”

Janeski, the actor, never interacts with the other characters as Edward.

“I provide his thoughts and spirit,” he said. “I play him as a doll infused with life. He doesn’t know about the world. He’s very self-important, but through these meetings he learns to open his heart. It’s a human journey that he’s on. He has no concern about being real. He’s about himself and slowly that changes.”

Battistone, who was asked to direct the play, but had

The cast at work, from left to right, Denise Simone, David Janeski, Aly Wepplo and Scott Creighton. Photo by Kirsten Shultz, courtesy of Company of Fools

never read the book, said she’s “come to see why it’s so popular with children. The play presents many interesting challenges for the actors,” she continued. “They must interact with the doll like children do.”

These actors have been shocked at how fast the story seemed to go.

“There’s so much movement and changing costumes, and it’s really like cracking open a storybook,” Battistone said.

“It’s making a point that the best magic comes out of simplicity,” Wepplo added.

That ease pulls in the audience. After all, who hasn’t loved a stuffed animal as though it was real and imbued in with feelings and a voice?

The show will be seen not just by holiday theatregoers in the evening, but by 1,488 students, from first through eighth grades, during the sold-out matinees.

Finally, the audience, and Edward, are shown that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.

“It’s profound on lots of levels,” Simone said. “It’s about coming home, realizing that home is not a place but a state of being.” tws

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Idaho Power Warns Against Utility Scams

In a recent press release from Idaho Power, the company wants to remind customers to be vigilant of scams year-round, but especially at the holidays. The busiest shopping time of the year is often the busiest time for consumer scams, including those involving Idaho Power.

Be aware of these common scams: • cammers call customers demanding immediate payment to prevent shutoff. They ask for payment using Green Dot Cards, or other prepaid methods.

Idaho Power does not request payment through prepaid cards.

• Scammers ask for up-front cash payments for Smart Meter installation.

Idaho Power does not bill customers for meters of any kind.

• Scammers posing as Idaho Power inspectors request access to customers’ homes to check on wiring, heating units, meters, etc. They claim the item needs to be fixed and paid for right away.

• Scammers post shutoff notices on customers’ front doors and demand immediate payment over the phone to prevent a disconnect. Idaho Power will always attempt to contact you via phone and mail before posting shutoff notices and never demands immediate payment over the phone.

Always ask to see Idaho Power identification and, when in doubt, close the door or hang up, and call Idaho Power Customer Service immediately at (208) 388-2323.

Zions Bank Giving Tree Supports Blaine County Families

Zions Bank has teamed up with Sun Valley Realtors’ Give Foundation to collect holiday toy donations for children. According to a press release from Zions Bank, these gifts will support the Holiday Baskets program, which provides donations to Blaine County families in need during the holidays.

A Giving Tree is now up at Zions Bank’s branch at 311 N. Main St. in Ketchum and is covered with angel tags that list toy requests for children. The public is invited to select tags, shop for the listed items and return the new, unwrapped gifts to Zions Bank by Friday, Dec. 7.

In past years, hundreds of families have been served by the Holiday Baskets program, thanks to the local community’s generosity.

Girls On The Run, The Hunger Coalition And NAMI Awarded Grants From SelectHealth

Three local nonprofits were awarded grants from SelectHealth for their work in the Wood River Valley, according to a press release from NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness]-Wood River Valley.

The Select 25 grant program supports organizations that promote health and wellness, assist individuals with special needs, create safe environments, and build strong communities.

Each year, grants are awarded for $2,500 to 25 deserving organizations. To further their missions, these organizations are also provided a public service announcement (PSA) to share on their important work.

These grants help organizations make a healthy difference in their communities.

For Girls on the Run, the SelectHealth grant will be used to make sure all girls have access to the Girls on the Run program, regardless of financial need. Each year Girls on the Run provides nearly 50 percent of the program participants with scholarships to take part in this life-changing program. The Girls on the Run PSA highlighted the ways the program makes an impact and prepares girls to pursue their limitless potential.

As part of their StigmaFree campaign, NAMI-WRV used their PSA to highlight the important contributions of the Blue Birds

Support Groups for middle and high school students. The teen support groups allow for peer-led discussions on everyday challenges, and seek to address the stigma and shame of sharing about the trials and tribulations we all face.

The Hunter Coalition’s SelectHealth grant will be used to ensure continued access to good food for all by providing essential tools and food needed to fuel innovative programs. The Hunger Coalition’s PSA highlighted several of their programs designed to expand access to healthy food, including the Bloom Mobile Market and children’s Bloom Truck.

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Fly Sun Valley Alliance Announces New Winter Flight Schedule

Fly Sun Valley Alliance announced several new additions to the winter flight schedule.

Daily flights to Seattle will start Dec. 13 and the full winter flight schedule kicks in on Dec. 19.

The daily Los Angeles flight will now be offered by United Airlines this year instead of Alaska Airlines. Delta will have three daily flights to Salt Lake City all winter with additional nonstop flights to Los Angeles daily during holidays and Saturdays from January through March.

Delta’s Salt Lake City morning flight departure time has changed to 6:50 a.m.

For more information, visit flysunvalleyalliance.com.

Sun Valley Summer Symphony Releases Upcoming Winter Festival Details

The Sun Valley Summer Symphony announced its first-ever Winter Festival, Feb. 19-23 at the new Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum.

The Festival begins with an invitation-only “Friends and Family Night” on Thursday, Feb. 21. Public performances will be presented on Friday and Saturday night. The same program will be performed each evening.

Aside from the performances, the Festival will also include several educational events.

Musicians and guest artists will spend time with students from the Symphony’s School of Music throughout the week, including classroom visits in Hailey. Additional student events on Friday and Saturday afternoons include a private concert and discussion, and a session focused on the technology behind the Festival.

While admission is free for the public performances, capacity will be limited; reservations are therefore strongly encouraged.

Reservations may be made online at svsummersymphony.org beginning at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec.17. There is a limit of two seats per household.

Georgetown University Report Finds No Significant Improvement In Idaho Kids Coverage

In a press release from Idahoans For Healthcare, it was announced that the number of uninsured children nationwide increased by about 276,000 children last year, the first significant increase in a decade, according to a new report released by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.

An estimated 3.9 million children were uninsured nationwide in 2017. Three-quarters of the children who lost coverage between 2016 and 2017 live in states that have not expanded Medicaid. In Idaho, an estimated 22,000, or 4.6 percent, of kids are uninsured.

Medicaid expansion helps to get health insurance to more parents who had no coverage options before. When parents have health coverage, kids are more likely to, as well. Access to health coverage helps kids get and stay healthy so they can enter school ready to learn and succeed in life.

This is the eighth annual report on uninsured children published by the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families.

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THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR DECEMBER 5 - 11, FROM PICABO ANGLER

dentifying winter water is the biggest key to catching a lot of trout when snow is on the ground. In the winter, the fish tend to gather up and winter over in certain sections of river that offer them a few advantages to getting past the long, cold months. You can save yourself some prospecting time by keying in on the places where fish want to be.

Food source is certainly a driving factor for these fish when it’s cold. The winter months really only provide the fish with one insect to eat; that is the Midge. Although this insect can be found all year, it becomes prevalent in the winter and the main food source for trout, outside of eating other fish.

Midge water normally consists of slow-moving water.

It may be a smooth surface, a riffled surface or even a foamfilled back eddy. These are places where fish can easily sip Midges from the surface. Oftentimes, finding these areas is as simple as looking at the snowy banks and looking for the bug peppering the bankside snow. If you see this, watch the nearby water closely for rising fish! This normally happens between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Water depth is also a key component to finding winter holding water. Try to find areas that are from thigh- to waist-deep water.

Avoid the thinnest water at the head of the pools, unless the Midge activity is off the charts.

Then you may find fish moving into skinny water. Mostly, though, watch the middle of the pools. Avoid going super-deep, unless there are no bugs and its super-cold outside. Runs that have boulders and other structures are often great places to watch for rising fish. Slow water is among the most important attributes to finding winter fish.

Fishing can be broken down into the simplest math. Fish will not spend more calories to take in food than they are expending.

This means a fish will not sit in fast water when there is no available food source, or not enough food to make up the calorie exchange.

Finding water where a fish can fin easily in the current or lack thereof is huge. The fish need water slow enough to see the tiniest Midge, but fast enough to keep their gills pumping oxygen.

A good rule: If the water is difficult to wade or cross, it is too fast!

Happy winter fishing, everyone!

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new owner that has no idea about canine husbandry. The recipient that feels the pressure to keep an unwelcome pet can find this a very difficult situation, trying to not hurt the feelings of the gift giver.

Puppies need time to adjust to a new environment with positive support and lots of love and affection, and the family showing the pup “the ropes” in terms of what the rules are and how to behave. During this critical imprinting age, a confusing, fast-paced plethora of overwhelming temptations can produce many unwanted behaviors. These behaviors can become long-term problems that are harder and harder to stop with each day that passes.

Puppies grow up very quickly. They often do not stay adorable for very long! Little problems become big ones if not addressed very early on.

Bringing a new puppy into your home should be something you and your entire family have discussed at great length. A decision to bring a puppy into your home is a decision for the next 12 to 15 years, or the life of the dog. Puppies are not something you can return when they grow too big, or are unruly because they have not been trained.

Give a box with a card in it that says, “We will go find our perfect puppy after Christmas!” Then, enjoy the time the family spends together finding that special new member of the family when the holiday is over and the house is cleared of all the decorations, candies and presents. A puppy is a lifetime member of your family!

BY FRAN JEWELL

t is the first week of December and the holidays are fast approaching. Many folks consider giving a puppy as a gift. From a trainer’s point of view, this is an incredibly difficult time to bring a puppy home. It is also not always a good idea to give a gift of an animal unless the recipient is involved in the “getting” process.

The holidays are very busy for all of us and coming and going can be extremely difficult with a puppy at home that is trying to learn about housetraining and the usual schedule of the family. The number of guests that come to the home, the commotion, and especially the decorations overwhelms many puppies. It is a teething extravaganza for a young pup that doesn’t yet know the rules.

Gifts can be destroyed. Parties can be stopped by unwanted poop in the living room, and trees can be pulled over by the playful and not-closely-supervised pup. Dangerously, pups can find candy on the floor dropped by small children or even cookie crumbs that contain chocolate or the deadly Xylitol. Yes, both of these holiday ingredients can mean an emergency trip to the vet and even death for a puppy or adult dog. Festive poinsettias are also poisonous. Unless you are totally committed to strict supervision, crate training and housetraining, this can be an incredibly frustrating and dangerous time to bring a small puppy into your home.

Choosing a puppy should be something that the recipient has a part in. An unwanted puppy will find its way to the shelter very quickly after the holidays and, in some cases, Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club inadvertently neglected by a well-intentioned award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified

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BY LESLIE REGO

t was early in the morning and cold outside. The streets were deserted. My husband and I were in our car looking for an open coffee spot when I happened to notice a dark movement. I turned my head and spied a raven perched on a garbage can peering deep into the recess. The raven, a dark mass, was silhouetted against the early morning light.

Candace Savage narrates a story about the raven’s plumage in her book, “Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies and Jays.” Savage writes, “In the olden days, the raven and the peacock were close friends who lived on a plantation.

One day, the two birds decided to amuse themselves by painting each other’s feathers. The raven set willingly to work and so surpassed itself that the peacock became, as it is today, one of the most beautiful birds on earth.

Unwilling to share its glory even with its friend, the mean-spirited peacock painted the raven plain black.”

In the myth, the raven might be described as plain black, but this morning the feathers glistened.

He stretched his head inside the can and pulled out a paper bag with the detritus of someone’s dinner. The bird hopped to the street, the heavy bag grasped in his powerful beak. The beak tore and ripped the bag. The claws grabbed onto the edge, anchor-

If a new puppy is something you want to bless your family with, please consider making it a family decision AFTER the holidays, when everyone can devote time and training. Photo

by Fran Jewell

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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Leslie Rego, “The Ravens,” watercolor.

ing the sack, to facilitate with the despoiling. The food fell out and the raven began to feast.

More movement and I saw two other ravens arrive. They chased off the first raven and continued to shred the bag, enjoying the remnants. The first raven returned, trying to defend his “catch.” He flew low and I could clearly see the wedge-shaped tail that identifies a raven in comparison to the fan-shaped tail of a crow.

The raven circled, anxious to get his food. The other ravens gave chase. In the air, they hovered over one another, claws extended. The wingspan was huge and I could spot the lone feathers at the wingtips. The wings extended flat, not in the V-shape of the crow. The birds somersaulted around one another. It was quite the display of power and squatting rights.

I watched the unfolding drama in awe. The raven might not

have the bright plumage of the peacock, but the bird certainly has theatricality. The spectacle of the ravens flying and tumbling through the sky seemed to be poetry in motion.

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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HOW TO BECOME AN CLARA HARDING debate team member IDAHO MASTER GARDENER Outstanding has sights on East Coast

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o become a University of Idaho Extension Master Gardener volunteer, federal standards require a minimum of 40 hours of classroom training, and 40 hours of volunteer service hours; however, fees, training times and volunteer requirements vary by county. Check out our class schedule or contact your county’s University of Idaho Extension office for an application and information about the next and nearest volunteer training. Some counties have waiting lists.

University of Idaho Extension Master Gardener volunteer training and laboratories are taught by University of Idaho Extension educators and in your community. Field trips and readings from your copy of the comprehensive Idaho Master Gardener Handbook will fill out your instructional program.

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You can even earn University of Idaho credits for your Master Gardener course.

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A REAL BIRD

BY HARRY WEEKES

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inter represents a kind of a bird drought—a time when the great torrents of spring and summer turn into the drips and drops of a snow-covered landscape.

As with all declarative biological statements, there are lots of asterisks to this. For instance, head down to Hagerman this time of year and you might find yourself saying things like this: “There were so many ducks, I could have walked across the water on their backs.” Or that’s how my brother-in-law put it when he showed up for Thanksgiving at my dad’s house. And, sure enough, if the ducks on that portion of the Snake River were stones, it would have been easy to walk across the river without even lengthening your stride.

In general, though, there are fewer birds. This makes seeing a golden eagle even more dramatic. An impressive bird at any time of the year, there is something about an absence of things that magnifies what remains.

Highway 46 is 58 miles long and connects Wendell (Hub City of Magic Valley) to Highway 20 outside of Fairfield. As importantly, it connects me to my dad’s house outside of Buhl where my family spent Thanksgiving. Driving home, it was overcast and snowing lightly; the entire landscape turned into one those great Bev Doolittle paintings.

Just shy of the magical geological section north of Gooding, we flushed a bunch of crows close to the road. And an eagle—a golden eagle—a giant bird whose wings easily eclipsed even the view of the other birds and whose great shaggy legs looked like feathered chaps.

In one of those miraculous features of our vision, there

Golden eagles are readily distinguished by their brown plumage, paler than most other eagles, and pale nape patch. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikimedia Commons

were two or three snapshots that froze in my mind as we zipped through the desert. The first words I managed were “Now that’s a bird,” by which I meant, “That is a beautiful, huge, powerful, crazy, graceful animal.” The closest I can come to the emotion I felt is “WHOOOOOOOOOO AAAAAAHHHHHHH!” In an attempt to learn another language, I have converted as much of my peripheral world to Spanish as possible: I listen to News in Slow Spanish podcasts, read about world events on BBC Mundo, and use Kenn Kaufman’s Guía de campo a las aves de norteamérica to help me with birds. There is something powerful about other languages; they invariably provide diverse perspectives on the world. I am sure a linguist could use different languages and their various expressions for the same experiences to map out the many ways humans work to distill our interactions—interactions that are always sieved through the colander of emotion.

My purposes are more blunt,

my products less elegant than a crosscultural ethnographic map.

As part of my study, when I see a new bird, I write the date, location, and its Spanish name.

My Thanksgiving visit to the Snake introduced me to the trumpeter swan (cisne trompetero), snow goose (ganso blanco), American coot (focha Americana), and the canvasback (porrón coacoxtle). The snow goose is obvious; the canvasback intriguing. In relation to the golden eagle, though, I think I sense a different, more common emotional experience.

Golden eagle—águila real.

Real eagle. Yep, that is an experience we’ve all had. This giant bird launching into the air.

A pause, eyebrows raise. “Now that was a bird. A real bird.”

Harry Weekes is the founder and head of school at The Sage School in Hailey. This is his 47th year in the Wood River Valley, where he lives with his wife Hilary and their three kids—Georgia, Penelope and Simon—a nice little flock.

ood River High School debate team captain Clara Harding would argue her mental muscle is worked as hard as any athlete’s physical one.

“Debate isn’t viewed like a sport,” the senior said, “but we put just as much time in as athletes do.”

Harding and her debate partner recently won a debate tournament hosted by Centennial High School in Boise. She has participated in debate since her freshman year and attributes a large portion of her interest in politics and debate to her parents.

“My parents are both really active in politics,” Harding said.

“And when I joined debate in high school, I started to form my own opinions.”

Harding has also placed in her participation as a member of Model UN, a club where students model the United Nations in solving diplomatic disputes.

She received honorable mention for the best delegate when representing the United Kingdom while discussing privacy in the digital age and businesses’ role in reinforcing human rights.

Harding also was an instrumental member in starting Idaho’s first Next Generation Politics chapter; was elected as the junior leader for National Honor Society last year; and is the debate team captain this year. She is also involved in Amnesty International, W.A.T.E.R. club and Model United Nations.

This semester, Harding is taking A.P. Government, A.P. Literature, Debate, A.P. Statistics, Introduction to Art, and A.P. World History. Her GPA, which she knew to its exact point from sharing it during a college interview earlier with Hamilton University in New York City, is 4.17.

She hopes to attend Hamilton University and pursue a degree based on the social sciences or English.

“I really enjoy literature,” Harding said, “even though it’s my most challenging subject.”

She also enjoys creative writing, which was the inspiration behind her personal project in school. Personal projects are a graduation requirement designed by the student to display an area of interest.

Harding chose to write a 90,000-word urban fantasy novel. The premise of the book is

Clara Harding. Photo courtesy of Clara Harding

centered on human-like people that have specific powers to manipulate the world. These creatures are discriminated against in the storyline by the government.

“They’re basically punished for what they can do and it mimics how I view discrimination in our world,” Harding said.

Harding also enjoys reading young-adult fiction novels written by authors such as J.K. Rowling and Cassandra Clare, both New York Times best-selling authors.

“I’m inspired by J.K. Rowling because she went from starving to being really rich just by writing,” Harding said.

As her years at WRHS come to a close, Harding hopes to discover a new urban lifestyle with greater publishing opportunities on the East Coast.

She counted her parents and their atypical gender roles (dad works from home and mom outside of it) among her greatest assets.

“They’re such a good team— both leading with compassion and kindness,” Harding said.

“It’s really amazing and inspiring to watch.” tws

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

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STARS AMONG US: BETTY GRANT

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orn in Minnesota, Betty Grant grew up on an 80-acre farm that was quite isolated.

Betty, her brother and two sisters (she lost a year-and-a-half-old sister in an accidental fire) attended a one-room schoolhouse through grammar school (16-18 total students, only four in her grade).

When she graduated, in 1953, from Long Prairie High School, Betty headed for Yellowstone National Park. She remembers the train ride and her first view of real mountains.

After that summer, Betty enrolled at the University of Minnesota but, ultimately, chose nursing school, where she obtained her LPN degree.

Betty started working at the Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis but, after six months, she got a job offer from Sun Valley and headed west. Sun Valley Company provided a railway pass and she and her friends took advantage of the pass during “slack season” to travel. They went to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. On one trip, Betty and her roommate flew from Juárez to Mexico City and then traveled by bus to Cuernavaca/Taxco and on to Acapulco, where they spent some time.

Taking a break, in 1957, Betty went to Seattle, where she worked a summer for Northwest Airlines. Then it was back to Sun Valley, with interim stints in Minnesota, a two-week ski trip to Europe with her ski club and, ultimately, back to Sun Valley when she received a letter from Bill Grant (whom she had met previously), informing her about a job at the hospital where she could use her LPN degree.

Betty and her sister Joanie got in their 1953 Ford and drove across the country, where they first moved into a rental house owned by Bill. Clearly, Bill had ulterior motives to get Betty back to Sun Valley, for in November 1963 they were married.

Bill was a hard worker, an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing, and a kind person who never failed to help others. As Betty says, life with Bill was “busy, exciting” and they “worked like crazy.” Because of Betty’s love for people, she became a Welcome Wagon hostess.

Betty and Bill started a business called The Opportunity Shop, selling new and used furniture. They also started the first Sears, Roebuck & Company catalog store on Main Street in Hailey, which Bill remodeled from the original post office.

Bill worked for Blaine County in Health & Welfare, spent weekends scrounging for used furniture, became a probate judge, and when lower courts were eliminated, was appointed a magistrate.

Betty and Bill would buy old homes, fix them up and sell them.

Besides working at The Opportunity Shop and the Sears store, taking orders, Betty became a realtor, as well as a Mary Kay skin care and cosmetics consultant (which she still does today). And this was all while raising six daughters and moving 13 times!

Betty laughs when she recalls times Bill would come home and say, “Clean out the refrigerator because I just sold the house!”

In the midst of all these activities, Betty was named a winner of the Jaycees Outstanding Women in America award for her involvement in the community, schools and St. Charles Catholic Church.

Betty and Bill also found time to travel—with and without the girls—to Minnesota to visit sisters; to wonderful places in this country like Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Lake Havasu, Hawaii and New Orleans; and overseas to Spain, France, Switzerland, Russia, the Czech Republic and Africa.

In 1999 Bill had a terrible ski accident, leaving him physically impaired. Betty took loving care of him until he passed away last year. She misses him so much.

Betty is fortunate to have two daughters (Pam and Angela) living here, another daughter (Mary) in Tiburon, Calif., Kathleen in Los Angeles and Theresa, who alternates between Boise and Africa, where she works with her nonprofit raising money to teach orphans. Sadly, one daughter (Julie) died in a car accident when she was 18. Happily, the remaining girls have given Betty six grandchildren—five grandsons and one granddaughter.

Betty loves the Senior Connection, where she has been involved for over 20 years. She first began going when her mother came to live permanently in 1986. She says the best things about the Senior Connection are the food, trips, and the camaraderie. She recalls days when they had an open mic where people could read poems and share stories and experiences, and hopes that tradition can be revived and added to the numerous activities available.

“We have a quality of life here—,” Betty says, “the hiking, skiing and beauty of our surroundings.” A positive and active person, Betty shares, “I say thanks to God every day. I have a wonderful life.”

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‘THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING’ Sawtooth Productions To Present Free Reading

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oan Didion is indisputably one of America’s great living authors and considered its premier essayist. Starting at Vogue magazine when she was 22, Didion has chronicled her times in such memorable books as “The White Album” and her first seminal work, “Slouching Towards Bethlehem.”

Her life was then changed forever when she lost both her husband, the writer John Gregory Dunne, and her daughter, Quintana, within the space of 18 months, in 2003. With nowhere to turn, and in an effort to deal with the unimaginable grief, she found her voice again in her art.

The result was the memoir “The Year of Magical Thinking.” It obviously struck a deep nerve, as it went on to become an international bestseller and is considered today to be the iconic meditation on the subject of grief and loss.

On Saturday, Dec. 8, Sawtooth Productions, in association with Laughing Stock Theater Co., will present a free reading of the theatrical adaptation, written by Didion, of “The Year of Magical Thinking,” at The Argyros theater, starring Claudia McCain and directed

by Clove Galilee. Running time is approximately 75 minutes and the show will be followed by a short Q&A. Also, complimentary wine will be served in the lobby before the show.

“This will be a first for us in many ways,” said the show’s producer, Jon Kane. “It will be the first theatrical presentation at The Argyros. It will be the first time we have brought in a director for a reading—the very talented Clove Galilee from New York City. And it will be the first time we will be utilizing sound and light for a reading. Since everything at the new facility is state of the art, we thought we’d kick the tires and take her for a test run,” Kane said with a laugh.

For McCain, the piece is extremely touching because “I’ve suffered a great deal of loss over the last 15 years. As artists, we have the amazing opportunity to channel our experiences and feelings through our work.

For Didion, writing was a coping mechanism. It enabled her to find structure that worked for her and she used the ability to express herself through that structure to survive.”

Galilee is thrilled to be coming to Sun Valley and felt deep relevance through the piece due to the loss of her mother five years ago. She has theater in her blood, literally, as her father is the visionary director, Lee Breuer, and her late mother, the legendary actress Ruth Maleczech. Today, with her wife Jenny Rogers, Galilee creates critically acclaimed performance

New York City resident Clove Galilee is the director of an upcoming reading in Ketchum of Joan Didion’s “The Year of Magical Thinking.” Photo courtesy of Sawtooth Productions

Claudia McCain will star in the reading as Joan Didion. Photo by Kirsten Shultz, courtesy of Sawtooth Productions

pieces that have been presented in New York City and internationally.

“The play is essentially pieces of Didion’s book set onstage,” Galilee said. “It is not a traditional play with easily defined emotional arcs. So my approach to directing it will necessitate a collaborative process that finds the moments of tension and release for the actor as well as the audience.”

Galilee added, “The book was recommended to me when my mother died in 2013. I tried

to read it but the grief I felt in the wake of my mother’s death was too great and the emotional truthfulness of Didion’s writing took me too far down the Rabbit’s Hole.

“When I finally read it, I was very moved by the emotional honesty and vulnerability Didion described. It was if she had been there with me through my own grief years before.”

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE STORY TIME WED DEC 5 & FRI DEC 7 10:30-11:30AM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time is held Wednesdays and Fridays weekly. Books and crafts designed for children ages 2-4 will be available during Story Time. All ages are welcome. For details, visit haileypubliclibrary.org.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5 4:30PM / TOWN SQUARE / KETCHUM The community will rally for the annual Ketchum tree lighting featuring a visit from Santa, live holiday music, free cookies and hot cocoa. The event will take place at Town Square, 360 East Avenue.

TAIZÉ SERVICE WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5 5:30PM / ST. THOMAS / SUN VALLEY Taizé services will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church through February. These are ecumenical, and offer quiet prayer, candlelight, meditation and chants. For details, visit stthomassunvalley.org, mjwoyster@msn.com, or call (360) 481-3492.

KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNERS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5 6-7PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM Weekly free hot dinners are provided to everyone. Find Ketchum Community Dinners on Facebook for more information and weekly menu updates.

TRIVIA & COCKTAILS WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5 7-9PM / HOTEL KETCHUM / KETCHUM There will be two games a night every Wednesday night through the season, along with drink specials and prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners. There is no entry free. Bring yourself and your friends, because you deserve a night of games and specialty cocktails!

Hotel Ketchum is located at 151 Main St. South.

‘A BEHANDING IN SPOKANE’ WED DEC 5 & SAT DEC 8 7:30PM / THE SPOT / KETCHUM “A Behanding in Spokane,” a black comedy by Academy Award-winning writer Martin McDonagh, will run through Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 adult or $13 for those under 30. Must be 17+ due to language and adult content. For details, visit thespot.org.

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Multiple resources are available within our community to help us address mental health conditions. St. Luke’s Center for Community Health, with support from the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, has published “Get Help! A mental health resource guide for the Wood River Valley,” which is available in English and Spanish. The booklet is in magazine racks at the hospital, the Hailey Clinic, at local post offices and in grocery stores. A downloadable PDF is also available by visiting www.stlukesonline. org/gethelp.

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LUNAFEST THURSDAY DECEMBER 6 5:30-10PM / ARGYROS CENTER / KETCHUM The annual LUNAFEST reception, silent auction and film screenings, to benefit Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Argyros Performing Arts Center.

The LUNAFEST short films—by, for and about women—will begin screening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 adult and $20 student/senior general admission, or at the door. For details girlsonthewrunwrv.org/ lunafest.

EXHIBITION TOUR THURSDAY DECEMBER 6 5:30PM / SUN VALLEY CENTER / KETCHUM There will be a free evening exhibition tour of The Center’s BIG IDEA Project, “We the People: Protest and Patriotism,” with curators and wine. The exhibition investigates the role of civic participation within American democracy, from the simple act of voting to running for office, from voicing dissent to flying the flag. How are each of these actions expressions of patriotism? How do they help ensure the vitality of the democratic process?

This is the final evening exhibition tour, as the exhibition will close Friday, Dec. 14.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Sawtooth Society Executive Director Greg Travelstead Steps Down The Sawtooth Society announced in a recent press release that executive director Greg Travelstead has resigned to pursue other interests. A search is underway for his replacement.

“During his tenure, Greg was responsible for a 52 percent increase in volunteer labor in 2018, and led the organization, with its 4,443 volunteer hours, to perform and/or fund most of the trail maintenance in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area,” said Sawtooth Society President Wayne Hughes.

Under Travelstead’s leadership, the Austin Kraal Memorial Volunteer Program maintained 110 miles of trails and trailhead access roads, representing a 59 percent increase over 2017.

“An added benefit is that our established trail stewardship teams include at-risk youth,” Hughes said. “It’s a critical part of the Society’s mission.”

The extent of this work and the increase is most welcome to the U.S. Forest Service in its ongoing effort to keep up with annual winter trail damage.

“The work of the Sawtooth Society on trails and backcountry access is essential, and the inclusion of youth in the work is a bonus to be celebrated,” said Travelstead.

Formed in 1997, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Sawtooth Society is the only organization dedicated exclusively to protecting, preserving and enhancing the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ‘THE DAWN WALL’ THURSDAY DECEMBER 6 WINTER WONDERLAND SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 6-8PM / YMCA / KETCHUM

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A free screening of climbing documentary “The Dawn Wall” will be shown courtesy of Red Bull and Roy A. Hunt Foundation. In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb the Dawn Wall of El Capitan, a seemingly impossible 3,000-foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, Calif.

The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention. But for Caldwell, The Dawn Wall was much more than just a climb. It was the culmination of a lifetime defined by overcoming obstacles. At the age of 22, the climbing prodigy was taken hostage by rebels in Kyrgyzstan.

Sun Valley’s kick-off celebration and locals party for the holiday season will feature Santa, the kids’ train, live holiday music, seasonal food offerings, kids’ gingerbread/ cookie decorating and face painting event ($7 per child) in the Boiler Room.

‘FACE OF WINTER’ SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 2PM / SV OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY “Face of Winter,” the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment, presented by Volkswagen, will bring new and veteran athletes alike together to pay tribute to the man who started it all. Watch as the world’s best skiers and riders cover ground in some of the most legendary destinations to honor a face that launched a thousand quips and got us all started on this long, crazy ride. Visit some of Warren’s favorite locations from Switzerland to Chamonix, British Columbia to Alaska, Chile, Iceland, New Zealand and more.

MS OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY DECEMBER 6 5:30PM / SV COMMUNITY SCHOOL / SUN VALLEY

CYPRESS SPRING CONCERT SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 9PM / WHISKEY JACQUES’ / KETCHUM

Sun Valley Community School will host a Middle School Open House for parents and students—entering grades 6-8—with faculty, administrators and current Middle School students. Tours will also be offered Dec. 12, Jan. 16 and 30, and Feb. 13 and 27.

For more information, contact Director of Admissions Katie Robins at admissions@communityschool.org or call (208) 622-3960.

Country-rap group Cypress Spring, from Vernon, Fla., will play at the Ketchum nightclub. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 entry at the door.

HAILEY HOLIDAY MARKET FRI DEC 7 & SAT DEC 8

Experts from The Elephant’s Perch and Backwoods Mountain Sports and other Nordic product representatives will be onsite with ski demos available to try out for free from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Galena Lodge will be offering free “Learn to Ski” clinics from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the hour.

These 30-minute lessons are designed for beginning skiers to get a head start on their Nordic technique. There will be complimentary equipment available during the lessons. New this year, you can skip the driving and catch the Mountain Rides Ride n’ Glide bus for free on Dec. 8 and 9. Running 44 days throughout the season, the Ride n’ Glide bus route connects Ketchum to Galena Lodge and points in between. For details, call (208) 726-4010 or visit galenalodge.com.

NORDIC DEMO DAY SATURDAY DECEMBER 8 10AM-3PM / GALENA LODGE AND BCRD TRAILS

VARIOUS / COMMUNITY CAMPUS / HAILEY The Holiday Market will have 22 vendors offering a beautiful selection of edibles, wearables and decorative items.

The Holiday Market will be inside the Community Campus, at 1050 Fox Acres Road, in Hailey. Hours will be 3-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. For details, call (208) 721-1798.

APRÈS-SKI LIVE MUSIC FRI DEC 7 & SAT DEC 8 2:30-5:30PM / RIVER RUN LODGE / KETCHUM

HOLIDAY CONCERT SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 4PM / ARGYROS CENTER / KETCHUM

Enjoy après-ski after riding Bald Mountain or just come by to socialize to music by the Andrew Sheppard Band on Friday and Pisten Bullies on Sunday. Weekly après-ski music is always free.

Wood River Orchestra will present its free 2018 Holiday Concert at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum.

For details, contact Wood River Orchestra at (619) 507-9513.

JOE FOS ON PIANO FRIDAY DECEMBER 7 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Enjoy the ambiance at the Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge while listening to the inimitable Joe Fos tickle the ivories. Weekly through the season.

SOUPER SUPPER MONDAY DECEMBER 10 5:30-6:30PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY DECEMBER 7 9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE

Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. St. Charles Catholic Church is located at 313 1st Ave. S., Hailey.

The Silver Dollar Saloon will feature two live bands: Jurassic Rock from 6-8 p.m. and Tylor & the Train Robbers from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY DECEMBER 7 8PM / THE MINT / HAILEY

HOW NOT TO FLUNK RETIREMENT TUESDAY DECEMBER 11 6-7:30PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM

Portland rock troubadour and legendary songwriter Jerry Joseph and his band The Jackmormons will take the stage at The Mint at 9 p.m. For tickets and information visit, haileymint.com/music

“How NOT To Flunk Retirement,” with Dr. Pierce Scranton, is a blueprint for success that creates the strategies in transitioning from your profession to a new life.

This lecture will focus on three areas: What are the psychological and practical aspects in determining the right time to step down? What are the financial requirements for preparing for retirement? And transitioning to life after a busy career.

SUN VALLEY SUNS SAT DEC 8 & SUN DEC 9 7–9PM / CAMPION ICE HOUSE / HAILEY The Sun Valley Suns hockey team will take on the Austin Wolves this weekend. Ticket prices are $10 adults, $5 for children, or free for kids 10 and under accompanied with a paying adult. Only cash or checks are accepted, no credit cards.

Parking is limited. Campion Ice House is located at 771 South Main Street. For details, visit haileyice.org/sun-valley-sunshockey or call (208) 928-4905.

‘EDWARD TULANE’ WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 VARIOUS / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY Adapted by Dwayne Hartford from the book by Kate DiCamillo, and directed by Natalie Battistone, “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” is the dramatic story of a very well-traveled china rabbit. The play will run Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., to Sunday, Dec. 30 at 9 p.m., at the Liberty Theatre, 110 N. Main St., in Hailey.

For audiences of all ages. Contact sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491 for tickets. Depending on day of performance, various prices will apply. For more information, see story on page 7.

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Sun Valley Resort announced that the Warm Springs side of Bald Mountain is opening with the Challenger lift running at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8.

Skiers and riders can expect fresh tracks that morning on Flying Squirrel, Lower Picabo and Lower Warm Springs. Restrooms and ticketing services will be available until the Warm Springs Day Lodge reopens at 8 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 15.

The public is invited to attend the official grand reopening celebration of the Warm Springs Day Lodge at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, for the ribbon-cutting and chocolate chip cookies.

Improvements include expanded seating, an enhanced layout, and a mountain-view bar with 18 stools and regional craft beers on tap. A new Konditorei Warm Springs will serve the organically-grown, locally-roasted coffee and house-made pastries that are local favorites.

Dollar Mountain is also opening for the season at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, with the three terrain parks, three lifts and seven runs. Carol’s Dollar Mountain Lodge opens at 8 a.m. with breakfast, snacks, lunch and beverages.

Sun Valley Center For The Arts To Present LED Dance Performance & Workshops

Sun Valley Center for the Arts will present a performance by LED, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum.

LED is a ground-breaking, Boise-based arts nonprofit that combines dance, original music and film into cinematic experiences. LED’s performance at The Argyros

will feature three Sun Valley premieres: “Flight Instructions,” “Intergalactic Mixtape” and “Artificial Flowers.”

“Flight Instructions” is a long-form solo featuring Nell Josephine that is set to a brand-new original composition by creative director and composer Andrew Stensaas. This piece had its world premiere at Boise’s Egyptian Theatre in September 2018.

While LED is in the Valley, the company will teach two dance workshops at Footlight Dance Centre in Hailey on Friday, Dec. 28. From 4-5:15 p.m., LED will teach contemporary dance for students ages 12-18. The class is suited for intermediate and advanced dance students and will focus on learning excerpts from LED repertoire and improvisation.

The second class, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., will be a movement-focused class for adults 18 and over of all ability levels. There will be a simple warmup and exercises that encourage discovery and improvisation.

Each class is $10, and preregistration through the Sun Valley Center is encouraged. Depending on space, walk-ins may be accepted.

To sign up, contact The Center. Tickets for LED’s performance on Dec. 29 are $40 regular seating/$50 premium seating for members; $65 regular seating/$75 premium seating for nonmembers; and $20 regular seating/$32.50 premium seating for students 18 and under.

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