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Mountain Rides Transportation Authority has landed $1,768,500 in grant funds administered by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The award, funded by the VW Environmental Mitigation Trust and earned by Mountain Rides via a competitive grant process, will underwrite Mountain Rides’ investment in advanced clean transportation vehicles, including battery-electric, zero-emissions transit buses, and related infrastructure.

Key upshots of that investment will be reduced tailpipe emissions from Mountain Rides’ fleet of transit vehicles, resulting in a cleaner environment in the Wood River Valley, as well as lowered fleet operating costs as Mountain Rides transitions from internal combustion engines to battery-electric drive trains.

“The DEQ award puts low- or no-emissions transit buses directly in our community’s future,” said Wally Morgus, executive director of Mountain Rides.

The grant funding supports the Idaho DEQ’s efforts to reduce noxious tailpipe emissions and promote clean-air practices throughout the state. Mountain Rides’ engagement in these statewide efforts squares with the Federal Transit Administration’s drive, funded via its Low- or No-Emissions Vehicle Grant Program, which awards to state and local governmental authorities funds for acquiring low- and zero-emission transit buses, to move the nation’s transit fleet toward the least-polluting and most energy-efficient vehicles on the road.

Measles Outbreak Makes Its Way To Idaho

State health authorities announced today that it has received confirmation of a case of measles in Idaho—specifically, a Latah County resident. It is the first confirmed case of measles in Idaho since 2001.

The Idaho North Central District is collaborating with Gritman Medical Center and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to respond.

Health officials state that measles is preventable and the way to prevent an outbreak is to ensure that all children and adults, who can be vaccinated, do get vaccinated. Across the country and in Blaine County, healthcare providers have struggled at times to maximize vaccinations as many parents have questioned vaccine safety and efficacy.

Leslie Manookian, a board member of Health Freedom Idaho and a producer of an award-winning documentary on vaccines called “The Greater Good,” is one such parent. Manookian says she is not anti-vaccine, but rather pro-vaccine safety.

“These outlets report that in recent outbreaks such as that at Disneyland several years ago, 38 percent of cases were in recently vaccinated individuals. To clarify, they contracted vaccine strain measles from the vaccine itself,” Manookian said in a statement to The Weekly Sun. Health officials advise that if you think you have been exposed and you are not vaccinated, to stay at home and contact Health & Welfare. If you have questions about your vaccination status, contact your healthcare provider.

Below is the location of potential exposure to the public of this measles case in Latah County before the measles diagnosis was made. The individual with measles was in the following public location while contagious: May 31, 2019, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Gritman Medical Center, Laboratory & Imaging Waiting Area Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease. It mainly spreads through the air after a person with measles coughs or sneezes. Measles symptoms (fever, cough, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash) begin seven to 21 days after exposure. Measles is contagious from approximately four days before the rash appears through four days after the rash appears. People can spread measles before they have the characteristic measles rash.

Local Theatre Joins National Ranks

Company of Fools (COF) has become the first theater in Idaho to join the ranks of the country’s most prestigious supporters of new theatrical work—the National New Play Network (NNPN).

COF joins American Shakespeare Center, San Francisco Playhouse, Skylight Theatre Company and roughly another 50 internationally recognized theatres across the United States as one of NNPN’s associate members. Membership in NNPN will help COF expand its longstanding commitment to supporting new plays and commissioning new theatrical work.

As a member of NNPN, COF will have access to a powerful and influential network of theatres as well as NNPN’s grants and funding programs.

“NNPN is an amazing organization, supporting hundreds of playwrights every year, and exposing hundreds of thousands of theatre patrons to the very best of new playwriting every year,” said Scott Palmer, producing artistic director at Company of Fools. “Our entire team is excited to support that mission and bring incredible new theatre to our community with NNPN’s help.”

Farmers’ Market Purchase Can Earn You A Pass At The Y

A continued partnership between Wood River Community YMCA (Wood River Y), Wood River Farmers’ Market (WRFM) and Local Food Alliance (LFA) provides a healthy incentive to purchase fresh, nutritious, locally-grown food.

Now through Oct. 10, shoppers who purchase $15 or more of unprepared food at the Ketchum or Hailey Wood River Farmers’ Markets will be rewarded with a free day pass (or additional guest pass for active members) to the Wood River Y. Vouchers (limit one per customer) can be picked up at the red WRFM tent with valid proof of purchase (you can simply show your purchase) and redeemed at the Wood River Y (101 Saddle Road in Ketchum) within one year.

Wood River Farmers’ Market operates Tuesdays in the lower parking lot of River Run (base of Bald Mountain in west Ketchum) and Thursdays in Hailey (grassy lot north of Sturtevants off Main Street and across the street from Sun Valley Brewery) through Oct. 10. Market hours are 2 to 6 p.m.

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Fill The Summer Afternoons With Art

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts is excited to announce a new program for families to get creative during the summer months. The Center will offer two sessions of Afternoon Art to give kids and their caregivers special opportunities to enjoy art-making together. The program will be held at The Center in Ketchum, and participation is free.

Designed for families with kids who are 5 to 12 years of age, Afternoon Art will be offered on select Wednesdays during the summer. All art projects will connect to the visual arts exhibition, “Mirage: Energy and Water in the Great Basin,” on view at the museum.

Participants and their caregivers can drop in any time between 3 and 5 p.m. to make art, spend time in The Center’s maker space and view the exhibition together. Art project themes include: Session 1 • June 12—Wet on Wet Watercolor • June 19—Nature Mandalas • June 26—A Bird’s-Eye View: Mixed Media Landscape Children from around the Valley enjoy one of many art programs at The Center. Photo credit: Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Session 2 • July 31—Sandpaper Collage • Aug. 7—Fantasy Collage • Aug. 14—Stick Initials

For more information on this program or upcoming programs, please contact the Sun Valley Center for the Arts at (208) 726-9491, information@sunvalleycenter.org, or visit sunvalleycenter.org.

So Much To See At SIHA

The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association’s (SIHA’s) summer season is now under way.

The association has many events and activities all summer, including its Forum Lecture Series, which begins on July 15 with talks every Friday at the Stanley Museum through August 30.

“This year’s Forum Lecture Series presents a range of experts and naturalists who will talk on the current state of salmon and wolves, to an education on Idaho’s trails and its birds of prey,” said Sarah Cawley, SIHA executive director. “It’s a lineup that will offer education and interest for everyone who loves the nature and wild of the Sawtooth Valley to those on summer vacation.”

The Stanley Museum will feature its “Tool Shed” exhibit along with the continuation of gathering area oral histories as well as planning for structural upgrades and a new building at the Stanley Museum. Support for these projects, “Your Path to Sawtooth Valley History,” will be valued with a name, the name of a loved one or inspiring words inscribed on a commemorative brick to be installed in museum walkways. In addition, the Redfish Visitor Center and Gallery bookstore will have many new titles, as well as useful guidebooks and maps for the area. The Redfish Lake Visitor Center is a short, scenic walk from Redfish Lake Lodge.

For more information on programs and membership, visit www.discoversawtooth.org or email info@discoversawtooth.org.

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n out-of-state commercial real estate developer will have a major role in refining a part of Ketchum that sits between Bald Mountain and the heart of downtown.

Utah-based commercial real estate development firm PEG has announced plans to build a boutique hotel in Ketchum’s Gateway District, with the goal of breaking ground in the spring of 2020. Given the importance of the location, the firm has created a digital survey for Valley residents to submit their input on the project.

“Boutique hotels are designed and curated specifically for each geographical area in which they enter,” said Nick Blayden, development manager and project lead for PEG. “No two boutique hotels are alike, and we think this unique opportunity is a perfect fit for Ketchum.”

A project that PEG, one of Utah’s leading maintains the charm development firms since 2003, is currently working with the City and character of Ketchum is of Ketchum to obtain a building central to our vision for the permit that would approve the city, and community input construction of a full-service boutique hotel on a vacant par- is essential in this process.” cel located where the west side Neil Bradshaw of Main Street meets East River Ketchum Mayor Street.

Ketchum and the surrounding area have been home to many other recent high-profile developments such as the Limelight Hotel and the Argyros Performing Arts Center on Main Street, and many other construction projects continue to change the face of this ski resort town.

Unlike those other projects, though, PEG is uniquely surveying the community for input before launching into construction. The 10-question survey asks participants to weigh in on development priorities and design preferences as well as provides open fields where people can ask questions and express concerns. Questions include residential status (whether you live in Ketchum or a neighboring area), a scale of general feelings toward the project, ranking development priorities, and more.

“Because we believe that successful projects require collaboration with the communities we enter, we facilitate some form of a public input period on all of our projects, but it isn’t always a survey,” said Blayden in reference to the proposed hotel. “Make no mistake, the survey is not the only way PEG plans on gathering community feedback, but it is at least an effective way to start.”

Results from the survey will be analyzed and individual participants may be contacted for input clarification whereupon any recurring themes in the feedback will be worked into the hotel’s plans as much as possible. Blayden explains that the hotel is meant to be a gathering place that embodies the unique cultural and geographical elements of Ketchum, not a place that detracts from it.

“Who understands how to support that vibe better than the very people who live there?” Blayden said.

Mayor Neil Bradshaw is on board, both with the hotel and their approach to getting community input.

“I am delighted that PEG has chosen to invest in Ketchum, and I am encouraged by their planned community outreach program,” Bradshaw said. “A project that maintains the charm and character of Ketchum is central to our vision for the city, and community input is essential in this process. I hope many stakeholders participate in the survey.”

PEG has developed in the city before, building the 39,000-squarefoot Frenchman’s Place mixed-use development in 2005, giving the company a sense of the area and what its residents are looking for.

“Having developed in Ketchum before, we understand how uniquely invested residents are in the preservation of their beautiful city,” said Cameron Gunter, chief executive officer at PEG. “As a company, we aim to design a hotel that blends seamlessly with Ketchum’s cultural and geographical landscape and to add value to the community. That is why we are asking people to share their priorities and concerns with us through the survey.”

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ith a grassroots petition demanding school board trustees terminate Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes now surpassing its goal of at least 1,000 signatures, summer does not figure to be easygoing at Blaine County School District.

The group of concerned parents, teachers and residents who organized the petition were preparing to present the document to trustees at their regular monthly meeting June 11, after Tuesday’s press deadline. Online signatures reached 1,025 as of Tuesday afternoon. K-12 enrollment across the district is just under 3,500.

Frustration in the district regarding a number of personnel and policy issues climaxed last week when a group called I-Care (Idaho Citizens for Accountable, Responsible Education) held a forum to air their complaints in front of state and county leaders, including Lt. Governor Janice McGeachin. At that session, the effort to petition the school board for the firing of Holmes was announced.

Whether trustees will heed the call of a faction of dissatisfied citizens remains to be seen, but what’s clear is that it will be a litmus test for a number of voters this November when three school board seats are up for re-election. Those seats belong to trustees Kevin Garrison, Ellen Mandeville and Ryan Degn.

Board chair Rob Clayton and trustee Kelly Green won’t see their seats expire until 2021.

“We need some adults in the room to come in and clean up this mess,” said Will Gardenswartz, a BCSD parent and a chief organizer of I-Care, which has been rallying against Holmes since last year. “I’m not a candidate, but I know there are grown-ups in town that are considering it.”

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denswartz and another I-Care proponent, Barbara Browning, if any particular candidates were being recruited to run for office.

Both remained tight-lipped on specifics, but confirmed that a number of conversations with individuals are ongoing.

“There are several people involved who are trying to find a good, strong candidate,” Browning said. “But I’m not personally involved in the recruiting effort.”

Attempts to contact Garrison and Mandeville to determine if they would be seeking re-election were not returned before press deadline Tuesday. Degn confirmed he would be seeking re-election.

A simple majority vote of the trustees can oust a sitting superintendent, but three trustees are likely to vote in lockstep with the superintendent and one another, Gardenswartz and others in the district believe, given their stances on past issues.

“We’re really just one vote away,” said Gardenswartz.

While district parents and teachers are at odds with district officials over a variety of personnel and policy matters, another lingering dispute involves how money is being spent.

Concerned parents, teachers and residents describe the school district as a top-heavy juggernaut with rising administrative costs and salaries not translating into improved student performance. District officials point to decreased overall spending over the last four years, a $2.5 million reduction two years ago, and the third year in a row with a balanced budget.

“They’re parsing words,” said Browning. “Overall spending may be down but administrative costs are up.”

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Blaine County School District is providing free lunches at two locations for the 2019 Idaho Summer Food Service Program.

They are: Balmoral Playfield—Lunch will be served Monday through Thursday, June 17 to Aug. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day (closed July 4th). Lunch in the Park will be held at Balmoral Playfield.

All children ages 1 to 18 are welcome to come for a free lunch.

Adults can purchase lunch for $1. Lunch in the Park is a partnership with The Hunger Coalition, Blaine County School District, and volunteers from the community. The Balmoral Playfield is located at 851 Shenandoah Drive in Hailey Bellevue Elementary—From Monday, June 24, to Friday, July 26 (closed July 4th), breakfast and lunch will be served at Bellevue Elementary School. Any child age 1 to 18 is welcome to come for free breakfast from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and free lunch from 12 to 1 p.m. Adults can purchase breakfast for $2.10 or lunch for $3.75.

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Hailey Library Talk To Explain The Name Behind Della Mountain

Some people know that Della Mountain outside Hailey was named after Carrie Adell Strahorn, but who was she? Learn the answer at a free talk at the Hailey Public Library on Thursday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m.

As the wife of Robert E. Strahorn, publicist for Union Pacific Railroad, Carrie not only helped establish the town of Hailey, but was a popular writer and adventurous pioneer herself. She was the first woman to tour Glacier Park, Rocky Mountain Park, and the first to tour all 400 miles of Yellowstone Park and describe its scenery. In 1925, her 700-page memoir, “Fifteen Thousand Miles

by Stagecoach,” became a bestseller and was reprinted three times.

“We’ve been astonished by the popularity of our history lectures celebrating our centennial,” said library director LeAnn Gelskey. “Carrie Adell Strahorn was a remarkable woman of her time and this talk features many surprises.”

Presenter Florence Blanchard is a freelance writer and historical researcher, and served as director of the College of Southern Idaho in Hailey from 1982-90. A resident of Bellevue since 1976, Blanchard edited both the Bellevue and Hailey Centennial publications and has a lifetime interest in history. She will be assisted

by Sue Bailey, longtime journalist and English instructor in the Valley.

The program features a special guest appearance by Carrie Adell Strahorn herself and tasty bites from Café Della.

Future history talks include: • June 26 – John Lundin speaking about Robert Strahorn, Hailey founder and visionary builder of the Pacific Northwest.

• Midsummer – Tom Blanchard speaking about the history of water and power generation in the Wood River Valley.

For more information about the historic Hailey and other talks, call (208) 788-2036 or visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org.

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The Hailey route runs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hailey route serves Woodside, the Community Campus, Airport Way, the Hailey Clinic, Friedman airport, and River Street to Albertsons.

samples and a souvenir pint glass for the first 1,200 people. Proceeds go to the Ketchum/Sun Valather’s Day is this coming weekend and for ley Rotary Club, which uses the money over the those unsure of how best to celebrate, two lo- course of the year to donate to local organizations cal events offer good times for a good cause: and nonprofits like The Hunger Coalition, The Adthe 5B Father’s Day Bash & Chili Cook-Off and vocates and Holiday Baskets. the Sun Valley Brewfest. Both events are famiAttendees to Brewfest on Saturday, June 15, can ly-friendly and all proceeds benefit local organiza- spend the hours of 12 to 6 p.m. exploring the 37 tions. brewers, including locals Sawtooth Brewery, Warfield Distillery & Brewery, Sun Valley Brewing 5B Father’s Day Bash & Chili Cook-Off Co. and Hayden Beverage. Several award-winPut on by the Hailey Fire Department with help ning brewers from this year’s International Beer from The Chamber – Hailey & the Wood River Awards—hosted by the North American Brewers Valley, this annual event pairs delicious eats with Association—will be in attendance, including fundraising for a good cause. On Sunday, June 16, gold medal winner Bella Brewing from Garden from noon to 4 p.m., on Carbonate Street next to City, silver medal winner Mad Swede Brewing the Sun Valley Brewery, come decide who makes Co. from Boise, silver and bronze medal winners the best chili and also enjoy beer from Sun Valley Payette Brewing Co. from Boise, and more.

Brewing Co. “Brewers come from all over the region, but the Tickets to this event are $10 and include eating majority are Idaho brewers,” said Holden Morall the chili you want. This gan, Brewfest chairman and year, the fee to enter the conThis is a great family- Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotartest is being waived so contesfriendly, community- ian. “Brewers come from tants can spend that money on focused event. It’s the Montana, Jackson Hole, east making more chili, as many Idaho, Idaho Falls, Victor, cooks have run out of chili in perfect way to celebrate Utah, Oregon; it’s really kind Father’s Day.” previous years. of a Northwest sampling of There are a number of categreat breweries.”

Mike McKenna gories for chili, including GenMorgan says they expect Executive Director of The Chamber about 1,600 people this year, eral Public, Restaurant, and – Hailey & the Wood River Valley a huge increase since the Public Safety. When attendees purchase a ticket, they will reroughly 500 that showed up ceive a tasting wristband and tickets to vote for to the first Brewfest six years ago. He estimates various categories. Chili cook-off winners receive that over $150,000 has been raised for local charitrophies as well as bragging rights for the year. ties over the lifetime of the event.

Attendees can also buy a pint glass (an additionAside from just great beer, attendees of the event al purchase to ticket price), which comes with a can expect food from the food trucks of KB’s Burfree beer. All the money from this event will be ritos, Sawtooth Brewery, The Smokey Bone BBQ, split between the Hailey Fire Department and the and Diavola, and the Mason family’s pizza truck.

Hailey Fourth of July celebration. Music will be There will be water stations, ice cream at Leroy’s provided by Michaela French. stand, a DJ, and fun games like cornhole, giant “This is a great family-friendly, community-fo- Jenga and Hammerschlagen. cused event,” said Mike McKenna, executive di“We’re really proud we’re able to do this,” Morrector of The Chamber – Hailey & the Wood River gan said. “It’s getting to be one of the really imValley. “It’s the perfect way to celebrate Father’s portant festivals for the local area. Our mantra is: Day—cold beer and hot chili in the beautiful back- We’re not only a ski town, we’re a beer town.” drop of downtown Hailey and all to support the New this year is the opportunity to buy tickets two great causes of the Hailey Fire Department to Brewfest online before the event, which will auand the Fourth of July celebration.” tomatically enter the ticket buyer into a raffle. Two winners will be announced during Brewfest with Sun Valley Brewfest a first prize of a 2019-2020 Sun Valley ski pass, Now in its sixth year, the annual Sun Valley courtesy of Sun Valley Resort, and a second prize Brewfest is Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotary’s biggest of a free two-night stay for the 2020 Sun Valley fundraiser. Held at Town Square in Ketchum, the Brewfest, courtesy of Alpine Lodging. $25 admission price gets attendees unlimited beer tws

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Sun Valley’s actual tax receipts versus what it had budgeted for. Image credit: City of Sun Valley

A TAX OF TWO CITIES

Heavy snowfall in 2019 reins in more sales tax revenue for Ketchum, Sun Valley

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ll those times your car got stuck in the snow this past winter, all the shoveling and snowblowing of walkways you had to do, it has a silver lining to it—at least as far as city budgets are concerned.

Sales tax receipts for both Sun Valley and Ketchum show an increase in revenue from last year, specifically for the month of March, shortly after near-record snowfalls dumped on those resort towns. In a valley that relies heavily on the so-called local option tax placed largely on tourism dollars, this is fondly welcomed news.

‘WONKY’ DETAIL ALERT: A local option tax (LOT) is a sales tax levied by a city. It is often used as a means of raising funds for specific local or area projects, such as improving area streets and roads, or refurbishing a community’s downtown area. Retail shops, lodging and liquor sales are industries that contribute to these revenues. Receipts totaled in, say, February, represent spending that occured in January.

Ketchum’s Coffers From February 2019 through April 2019, Ketchum took in nearly $60,000 more in sales revenue when compared to 2018. Over the entire winter season (roughly December through March), the city took in just shy of $938,000. With the exception of January, each month from October 2018 through May 2019 saw an increase in sales tax revenue compared to its 2017-18 counterpart.

In late May, Ketchum announced a $771,000 budget shortfall due in large part to increased expenses, the city has said, in employee salaries and benefits as well as the cost of its Sustainability Advisory Committee—an effort that scrutinizes city projects to determine the most environment-friendly way to carry them out. So data about the historically high sales tax revenue comes at the right time.

Ketchum City Council will be meeting throughout this month to craft its next year’s budget. Typically, city budgets are adopted in August and implemented by September.

Sun Valley’s Pot O’ Gold Month by month, Sun Valley’s LOT numbers were a little more mix and match. However, for March, there was a 43 percent increase in the sales tax. Specifically, March 2019 saw a revenue of $205,103—more than any prior year and more than double the totals from just five years ago. Lodging for 2018-19 saw a 79 percent spike compared to 2017-18.

Perhaps more important than dollar counting is how accurately a city predicts its revenue for each upcoming year. In a nutshell, cities want to be as spot on as possible, but if they’re wrong, they want to underestimate their revenue expectations. On this metric, Sun Valley is having a banner year. From October 2018 through March 2019, the city was rarely off by far. And when they were, their actuals trumped their expectations.

For instance, in December, Sun Valley took in roughly $225,000.

They projected just around $160,000. In March, they took in north of $200,000. They projected south of $140,000. tws

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Idaho Power Offers $1,500 Energy Efficiency Incentive For New Residential Construction

Idaho Power is offering an energy efficiency incentive for residential new construction projects.

The Residential New Construction Pilot Program offers builders a $1,500 incentive to build energy-efficient, all-electric homes using heat-pump technology.

These homes meet strict requirements to make them at least 20 percent more energy efficient than homes built to standard state energy code.

Residential New Construction Pilot Program homes feature: • High-performance heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems • High-efficiency windows • Increased insulation values • Tighter building shells Customers living in energy-efficient electric homes will benefit from a safe, comfortable and environmentally friendly living environment. Visit idahopower.com/newhomes to learn more.

Farm to Table Dinner Series To Benefit Local Food Alliance

The annual fundraiser focused on the local food community and getting good food to those in need is serving up farm-to-table dinners again this summer. On July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 12, the dinner series, termed The Elevated Table, will combine the freshest local food with the talent of local chefs.

The Elevated Table dinner series is a fundraiser for Local Food Alliance. The dinners implement mission-critical strategies: enhancing access to fresh, seasonal, locally grown food while demonstrating the taste and quality of food produced in the foodshed here while raising awareness about the stories of local farmers.

Chef Sean Temple, accompanied by Sarah Lipton of Hank & Sylvie’s, prepare five courses using seasonal ingredients. Each course is paired with a different regional wine. Upon arrival, guests will enjoy appetizers made with locally grown ingredients complimented by cocktails made with local spirits, seasonal fruit and fresh herbs, local beer and regional wine.

Guests will then hear from host farmers and, depending on the event location, take a short tour of the farm before sitting down at one long table for a four-course, family-style dinner.

Ingredients for The Elevated Table are sourced from local producers, including, but not limited to, Squash Blossom Farm, Silver Spring Ranch, Hillside Grain, Agrarian Harvest, Lava Lake Lamb, Waterwheel Gardens, and King’s Crown Organic.

All proceeds benefit Local Food Alliance’s efforts to create a resilient local and regional food system for the Wood River Valley. Tickets to The Elevated Table can be purchased at theelevatedtable.org.

Take A Pic, Win A Prize

Southern Idaho Tourism is offering three cash prizes for photos taken of Idaho by Idahoans. Photos are being accepted between June 1 and Sept. 1, 2019. Your photo will be judged by the Magic Valley Arts Council and the Magic Valley Photography Association.

If your photo is chosen, you could win up to $800. Plus, the winning photo will be featured on the cover of Outdoor Idaho magazine and will be featured in the Twin Falls Stay & Play Guide. Second place receives $500, third place $150.

For details, got to visitsouthidaho.com/hiddengems.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Sawtooth Botanical Garden Announces Free Educational Offerings

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden invites lovers of flowers and learning for two free and ongoing opportunities this week: Discovery Club and Wildflower Walks. Donations to the Garden are always gratefully accepted.

Discovery Club is a one-hour, drop-in session for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their adult. Each week will feature a different theme, such as Worms, Fruits & Seeds, and Brave & Curious, to be accompanied by stories, activities, and exploration of the Garden. Discovery Club will run on Wednesdays beginning today, June 12, from 10 to 11 a.m.

SBG’s popular Wildflower Walks continue this week on Thursday, June 13. Participants are asked to meet at the Garden at 9:30 a.m. then carpool to the trailhead chosen by our Bloom Beta experts. You can anticipate returning to the Garden by 3 p.m.

Wildflower Walks are also free and open to the public and no registration is required. Bring appropriate outerwear, sturdy walking shoes, water, sunscreen, hat and lunch. Some walks are appropriate for children age 7 years and older accompanied by an adult, but please leave your dog at home.

For more information, visit sbgarden.org or call (208) 7269358. SBG is located at 11 Gimlet Road, four miles south of Ketchum.

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Sawtooth Area Landslide Impacts Camping, Driving

On Wednesday, June 3, a landslide closed the road to Grandjean Campground, trailhead and dispersed camping areas beyond the Sawtooth Lodge. This was the result of heavy spring rains on slopes that were burned in the Wapiti Fire last fall. Due to saturated soils, repair work has been delayed. The Sawtooth National Forest Construction and Maintenance Crew will begin working on clearing the road.

Due to the sheer amount of debris, it is estimated that it will take two weeks to open the road.

The Sawtooth National Forest will utilize the Forest Facebook page to advise the public when the road is open.

In addition, the Boise National Forest Facebook page will be updating the public in the same manner.

If you have any questions, contact the Stanley Ranger Station at (208) 774-3000.

Above & below: Local fire crews were kept busy last week keeping a small East Fork wildfire from becoming a large wildfire. Pho

Free Art Therapy Available

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts is launching a free museum-based art therapy program, called “Stepping Out of the Frame,” designed especially for adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

During the six-week program, which will be held 1:30– 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays between July 23 and Aug. 29, participants will explore The Center’s summer visual arts exhibition, “Mirage: Energy, Water and Creativity in the Great Basin,” through therapeutic art experiences both inside and outside the museum.

The experiences will expose participants to and engage them with visual artworks and visual arts directives that are specifically designed to promote individual, social and educational goals for transformation. The program builds upon The Center’s mission of enriching the community through transformational arts and educational experiences.

Participants should plan to commit to all weekly sessions in order to gain the maximum educational and therapeutic benefit.

Fatal Crash On Blue Lakes Boulevard

On June 7, at approximately 6 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a multiple-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Blue Lakes Boulevard and Heyburn Avenue, in Twin Falls.

Cedric Mitchell, 34, of Twin Falls, was driving westbound on Heyburn Avenue, in a 2007 GMC Sierra 1500. Dwayne Steiner, 59, and his passenger, Maryann Steiner, 60, of Twin Falls, were stopped westbound on Heyburn Avenue at the intersection of Blue Lakes Boulevard, in a 1997 Dodge 1500.

Arturo Leon Avila, 58, of Twin Falls, was driving northbound on Blue Lakes Boulevard in a 2016 Nissan Frontier, with passenger Lilia Leon-Vega, 51, of Twin Falls, as well as two juveniles. Harley Gridley, 25, of Belgrade, Mont., and passenger Michael Fischkelta, 27, of Jerome, were also driving southbound in a 2005 Ford Mustang.

Mitchell rear-ended the Dodge 1500, which was pushed into the intersection where it struck the Nissan Frontier. All three vehicles collided with the Ford Mustang.

Mitchell was transported via air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. Dwayne and Maryann Steiner, as well as Arturo Avila, Lilia Leon-Vega and one juvenile, were transported by ground ambulance to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center in Twin Falls.

Maryann Steiner succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.

All lanes of travel were blocked for approximately four hours. Idaho State Police was assisted by Twin Falls Police Department, Twin Falls Fire Department and Magic Valley Paramedics.

Maggi Ferris and Lynn Peterson of the Blaine County Republican Women continued a 15-year tradition last month cleaning up t credit: Blaine County Republican Women

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Evening wear enthusiasts gather in Ketchum for Grumpy’s Prom earlier this month. Photo credit: Hayden Seder

Soo Bahk Do practitioners received their Cho Dan belts June 4 at Sawtooth Martial Arts. (From l to r) Ayden Ching, Tracey Baer, Master Lee Dong Jyu, and Jack Tierney. Jyu is a ninth-degree black belt visiting the school from Korea. Photo credit: Nicole Ching

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COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR JUNE 12 - 18, FROM PICABO ANGLER

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he brown drakes have arrived!

On Saturday, we saw the first real emergence of the brown drake hatch. The big bugs appeared throughout lower Silver Creek from the Highway 20 bridge downstream to the bridge at North Picabo Road. In particular, the drakes were heavy that afternoon, with 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. being prime time.

Waves of bugs appeared throughout the afternoon and evening, and the trout responded. With the warmer weather happening now, expect to see brown drakes the next several days, and there should be heavy spinner falls. Don’t forget your headlamps and bug spray when fishing the evening spinner falls, and don’t leave the water too early. It would also be a good idea to blind fish drake patterns during the mornings the next few days, as the fish are looking for them.

Silver Creek remains the best game in town and, in addition to the brown drakes, mayflies such as Blue-Winged Olives, PMDs and Callibaetis are found throughout the system.

With warmer weather in the forecast, expect mornings and evenings to fish particularly well. When nothing is hatching, fish terrestrial patterns such as small parachute ants in black or brown, black foam beetles, olive damsel nymphs, and small leech patterns.

Keep in mind that Silver Creek sees an uptick in angler traffic this time of year, given the presence of the brown drakes and the high water found on other rivers. Remember to be kind, stay kind!

Our freestone rivers and tailwaters remain too high to fish, and the snowmelt and runoff will continue this week as warmer temperatures return to the Valley. We’re still a few weeks away from fishing the Big Wood River and the upper Big Lost system, and the lower Big Lost will not be fishable until later this summer. The South Fork Boise River below Anderson Ranch Dam is the exception.

Flows are hovering around 3800 CFS, which limits wading but allows for excellent float fishing.

Large black foam patterns that imitate cicadas, stoneflies, and Mormon crickets are a good choice, as are your favorite big, buggy nymphs; we suggest Prince Nymphs, Rubber Legs, Girdle Bugs, and 20-Inchers.

Look for softer seams, eddies, pockets, and side channels to find feeding fish.

Happy fishing, everyone!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

very day I am approached by dog owners whose dogs have practically pulled their arm out of the socket, or jumped on them and knocked them down, or stolen an expensive turkey off the counter. In one incident years ago, I had a client whose dog actually pulled him over and broke his face, requiring three reconstructive surgeries! Then the dog pulled over his wife, who ended up having to go to physical therapy for six months for her back.

This was the epitome of the worst case I have ever seen. The work to make this dog safe was on the highest level of difficulty because the puppy was not taught respect and leadership early on.

Usually, we think of a dangerous dog as one that is likely to bite or threatens someone. A dangerous dog is also one that threatens someone’s health or is a danger to the dog itself.

When I see these things happening, I have to make it perfectly clear to the owner that this is not acceptable and must be changed.

It is not just a phase a young dog is going through that he will grow out of. It is the dog’s lack of respect for his owner that we have actually taught him, perhaps inadvertently.

The answers are not always

simple. First and foremost, the dog owner must believe that these behaviors are indeed dangerous to himself and to the dog.

There are many ways to approach dangerous behaviors. Prevention is always the best cure, in my book. That means when you bring a puppy home, you start training the minute the puppy comes in the door. Thinking a puppy should be given special privileges because it is young is very old-school thinking. Some still believe that obedience training should not start until the puppy is SIX MONTHS OLD! We know that puppies are learning machines and that there is a critical imprinting period up to 16 weeks old. What you allow is teaching them behavior they will do for the rest of their lives.

My tiny puppies learn how to “sit,” “down,” their name, “leave it,” “off,” wait for their meal and sit at the door to go out, and how to “watch me,” before they go to their new homes. This means how young you start a dog in training is no longer restricted to half a year old. In many cases, allowing or encouraging jumping and pulling on the leash at a tender age is a life sentence to living with a disrespectful, dangerous dog as he gets older, bigger and stronger.

It is very hard to stop once a puppy practices it for several months.

When trying to work with an older dog that is unruly, it is imperative to try different methods of training to determine which one works best for that dog and for you. One training method, as you might find on the Internet, may not fit your dog and stop unruly behaviors. One of my most disliked online training recommendations is to see jumping as “attention seeking,” then recommending turning your back to the dog to ignore it. It is not attention seeking. It is the dog or puppy exploring to see who you are as a leader. In the dog world, the higher you are, the higher you are in social status. Turning your back on the dog is actually YOU submitting to the dog, who is seeking to know social status. Walking into the dog reclaims your personal space and is usually much more effective.

The point here is that first you must see unruly behaviors as dangerous to your own health, especially when winter comes and you add ice to the mixture. It is dangerous for the dog that might get pancreatitis from eating inappropriate food or running into the street in front of a car. Focus on prevention early on if you have a puppy. If you have an older rescue, explore ALL the training methods or seek a trainer experienced in many methods to help

It is such a delight to live with a well-behaved dog! Photo credit: Fran Jewell

determine what will work best to help everyone stay happy and healthy. It is such a delight to live with a well-behaved dog!

Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley. For more information, visit positivepuppy. com or call (208) 578-1565.

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BY LESLIE REGO

THE COOT NEST

round this time last year I saw American coots at the Camas Prairie Centennial Marsh.

This year I am observing Eurasian coots along the Silea River in the Veneto region of Italy.

The two birds closely resemble one another. They are similar in size, habitat and breeding characteristics.

Coots are often mistaken for ducks, but there are distinct differences. Coots have feet like chickens.

Running along the sides of each toe are scalloped, web-like lobes. To facilitate movement on dry land, the toes fold back, but as I watched the coots walk, I noticed that often one toe got caught underneath another, which caused the bird to stumble in an ungainly fashion. The birds are reluctant to fly. Most of the time I would see the coots “run” across the water surface when they wanted to cover some distance.

The American coot is commonly called a mud hen. The Eurasian coot is referred to as the common coot. Both species are black, except for a white tear-shaped section that runs from the forehead to the beak. This white area is the origin of the expression “bald as a coot,” which was used as early as the 1400s!

During my daily walks along the Silea River I discovered several coot nests, each one about a foot in diameter. The construction is messy and the birds were constantly rearranging and renovating the structure. The bird sitting on the nest would shift a few twigs. Often I saw the partner bring new reeds in its beak to add to the perimeter.

Each nest was built with easy access for a quick entrance and exit. Several times I saw the bird scuttle down these exit ramps, swim around a bit to wash and preen itself, then the coot would reenter the nest, turn around several times, preen a bit more, and eventually resettle on the eggs. I was astonished that the bird left the six cream-colored eggs unprotected for a long time, although I did see the partner rush at other birds when they got too close.

I walked along the river every day for 12 days. I would have liked to have seen the chicks hatch, but on my last day the coot was still patiently sitting on the nest.

Leslie Rego, “Coot Nest,” watercolor.

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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COLUMN ON LIFE’S TERMS

IN THE MIDST

In addition to these events, I was nursing a dog recovering from surgery and then heard the news “In the midst of grief, one can find joy.” that my other dog requires surgery. I also did not I have often heard this sentiment and agreed get a job I had hoped for. These relatively minor with its essence, often substituting “peace” for occurrences, of course, are just part of living. “joy.” This past week, however, it has been espeSo, in all, it was a time that made me work cially hard for our community and, yes, even for on ways to get through my angst and yet honor me, the omnipresent Pollyanna, to the reasons for the emotions I was find some solace during the several feeling. A couple of things I had horrific events we have witnessed no control over helped: news that recently.

I had finally contacted a lost cousAs a larger society, we have in, and that she knew I had been hardly been able to avoid ever more trying, and, as far as my dogs go, accounts of man’s inhumanity to a successful recovery for one and man: senseless shootings, ego-fed a better diagnosis than feared for assaults on others, the tragedies the other. I held on to these small of war, poverty and indifference. victories.

However, we have truly been hit Something else buoyed my hard locally by the sad accident that spirits: I found the kind of activitook the lives of three wonderful ty which may also comfort those people in our community, passwho deal with unavoidable sadJoEllen Collins—a longtime ings that seem especially pathetic resident of the Wood River ness: I was gifted with being able because of the closeness many of Valley— is an Idaho Press to sing with the Caritas Chorale’s us felt to these people and because Club award-winning colum- community presentation on June 1, of the violent car crash that caused nist, a teacher, writer, fabric a “Day of Hope and Light.” There them. WHY? We may ask but will artist, choir member and is nothing quite like joining with unabashedly proud grandma others (with the new generation never know.

On a personal level, I had a more known as “Bibi Jo.” represented by Wood River High difficult than usual week emotionSchool singers) in music that sends ally, certainly not to the depth of those families a reminder of the beauty of sound, of hope, of opsaying goodbye to such beautiful lives. Howev- timism, and of the extraordinary sense of exhilaer, in my own way, I felt the loss of two people I ration in being with other singers and a receptive knew and admired: a wonderful member of my audience. It was magic, and it soothed, I think, church whose memorial service I attended (the most of us there. playing of “Taps” nearly did me in) and a longWhat a gift we have as people who can share time friend who shared with me our toddlers’ our feelings together, even in the midst of grief, early lives, a love of literature, and a mysterious connecting in this way with family, friends and connection over great distances, the kind most of community. us have experienced with faraway soulmates.

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ast week, another cohort of students that I have taught was going through their high school graduation ceremonies. It was a beautiful day, although some dark, thunderstorm-looking clouds were building dramatically to the east (as has been common in the afternoons these last couple of weeks). There were some fine speakers on hand to lend some thought and perspective to the day, and the latest group of graduates sat in their chairs with that interesting and unique energy particular to this exact kind of event: anxiousness to be out in the world mixed with the nostalgic sadness to be crossing a threshold where their entire lives were about to change.

Certainly, this is an event that yearly captivates me with its threshold-ness. But, even we teachers can let our minds wander from time to time (it’s not just the students, I assure you, that can get lost in thought while looking out a classroom window during school).

Because I was sitting with my colleagues onstage looking east toward the back of the event and the open sky beyond, and because the crowd in attendance was sitting in their seats looking toward the stage and the graduates that they were there to support, I found myself somewhat distracted by a few things that I could see that they could not yet see.

Firstly, out over the heads of the audience, I could see the aforementioned thunderheads. I had been, as best I could without shifting in my seat too much, paying attention to their location and direction of travel. By noticing the distant mountain ridges beneath the clouds and when they were darkening, and by triangulating somewhat between one side of a canyon and the other, I could gather that the storm was indeed moving our way—but not, it seemed, so fast that it would impact graduation too much.

Secondly, I could see some strong gusts of outflow wind from those same thunderheads coming our way, as evidenced by some trees in that direction suddenly blowing sideways. And along with that wind came great clouds of cottonwood fluff.

One of the great hallmarks of this time of year—the cottonwood fluff—was headed our way. Great waves of it. And when the clouds of the white cotton blew into the ceremony, and when the wind that had been distant was abruptly right upon us, a collective intaking of breath

Willa Beriker is a highly involved Wood River High School senior who is attending the University of Kansas for pre-nursing next fall. Photo credit: Justine Beriker

WILLA ROSE BERIKER

Fosters forever friendships at WRHS

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very class at Wood River High School needs its class leaders.

As students get to know their way around the school and learn more about their own strengths, naturally, leaders will emerge.

There is a high potential that Wood River High School senior Willa Beriker is one of those students for her class.

Beriker joined the WRHS leadership team during her sophomore year, even though she found the position very intimidating.

“Most of the leadership kids were older than me, so it was intimidating at first,” Beriker said. “But I quickly got into the swing of things and it was an amazing opportunity for me.”

Through leadership, Beriker grew in public speaking, learning to take on leadership roles and trying new things.

“It helped me get more involved,” Beriker said.

She remained in leadership throughout her senior year. During that time, she says that working with nonprofits and planning the school dances were her favorite events. Beriker is also a committed volleyball player. She started playing volleyball in the fifth grade and joined varsity her senior year.

In the summertime, Beriker works at The Valley Club pool café where she receives orders and serves people poolside. Next year, she will attend the University of Kansas for pre-nursing.

“My mom went to the U of K and I’ve always wanted to go there,” Beriker said.

She hopes to be a pediatric nurse and help children who have cancer.

“I’ve always wanted to help people and put a smile on kids’ faces,” Beriker said.

She is excited to move to Kansas, but she is very thankful for her upbringing in the Valley. Her favorite memories growing up here include camping at Redfish Lake and playing in her family’s camper.

“I like how small the Valley is—it gave me a chance to meet my ‘forever friends’,” Beriker said.

She refers to her “forever friends” as the ones who will always be around for her, and her for them, no matter how far apart they may be in distance. tws

A storm moves into the Wood River Valley from the Sawtooth Mountains. Photo credit: T.P. Brown

occurred in the crowd as people marveled at how much of the stuff was, instantaneously, airborne amongst us.

Oh, these signs of summer’s beginning. The cottonwood cotton (which, by the way, carries inside of it the seeds of the trees) blowing around town and, even, piling up in drifts reminiscent of snow. The thunderstorms building in the afternoons. And more: the river filling its banks for a while longer; kestrels, summer migrants, on the powerlines near town; the warmer days. The graduates and their smiles.

Hannes Thum is a Wood River Valley native and has spent most of his life exploring what our local ecosystems have to offer. He currently teaches science at Sun Valley Community School.

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Local Theatre Company Readies For Season 24

Company of Fools (COF) will kick off its 24th theatre season with a production of Crimes of the Heart—the 1981 Tony Award nominee for best play and Pulitzer Prize winner for drama. Written by celebrated playwright Beth Henley and directed by Scott Palmer, the production will run June 26–July 13 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.

The theme of COF’s 24th season, “Welcome to the Family,” is reflected in a special collection of plays that capture the beauty and complexity of the contemporary world and consider what family means: the family we are born into, the family we make, the family we find, and the family we choose. The season also exemplifies COF’s longstanding commitment to telling the stories of the human heart.

Praised by the New York Post for its “heart, wit and a surprisingly zany passion that must carry all before it,” Crimes of the Heart is an exploration of “the family we are born into.” It relates the story of the three Magrath sisters—Babe, Lenny and Meg—who reunite at their Old Granddaddy’s home in Mississippi in the wake of a family crisis. Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play brings a twangy Southern style to a story that is equal parts comedy, tragedy and family redemption.

“Because Crimes of the Heart deals with family, conflict and forgiveness in a really wonderful way, the play is a brilliant vehicle to start our 24th season,” said Scott Palmer, who joined COF in March 2019 as producing artistic director. “Beth Henley’s play is funny, charming, moving, emotionally powerful, and one of the most heartfelt explorations of family in American drama.”

The cast of Crimes of the Heart features COF veterans Audra Honaker (Lenny), Sharon Barto (Meg), Aly Wepplo (Babe), David Janeski (Barnette) and Tess McKenna (Chick), along with Tim Gouran (Doc), who is making his COF debut with this production.

The crew includes K.O. Ogilvie (stage management), Joe Lavigne (scenic design) and Melissa Heller, a professional costume designer from Portland, Ore., who worked with director Scott Palmer for more than 10 years at Bag&Baggage Productions.

Price Decreases Take Effect For Most Idaho Power Customers

For the second year in a row, many Idaho Power customers will benefit from a price decrease. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved Idaho Power’s four spring cost adjustments, resulting in an overall savings for Idaho residential and irrigation customers and most business customers. The cuts took effect June 1.

This year’s price changes include the annual Power Cost Adjustment and Fixed Cost Adjustment as well as an adjustment to recover costs related to the company’s planned exit from the North Valmy power plant and a downward adjustment to the Idaho Energy Efficiency Rider.

In total, residential customers will see a slight decrease (0.65 percent) on their monthly bill, while large power (7.06 percent), large general service (5.55 percent) and irrigation customers (5.13 percent) will experience even larger decreases.

Overall, Idaho Power’s residential prices are about 20 percent lower than the national average, while business prices are about 30 percent lower.

Grizzly Deaths Spur Bear Baiting Challenge In Idaho, Wyoming

Wildlife advocates are challenging in federal court a U.S. Forest Service policy granting states authority to allow black bear baiting in national forests, despite knowing that such practices have resulted in the deaths of threatened grizzly bears. Hunters have killed threatened grizzlies attracted to bait stations, typically stocked with human food intended to lure black bears.

Currently, only Idaho and Wyoming allow bear baiting in national forests. The challenge comes as Congress considers a bill to enact expanded protections for threatened grizzlies.

“Bear baiting not only violates ‘fair chase’ hunting ethics, it has caused deaths of iconic grizzlies,” said Lindsay Larris of WildEarth Guardians. “Federal agencies are bound by the law to recover threatened grizzlies, and knowingly allowing bear baiting flagrantly violates that duty.”

Until 1992, the Forest Service required hunters and guides to obtain a special use permit to use bait to hunt black bears in national forests. After the Forest Service allowed states alone to decide whether bait could be used, the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem increased. Since 1995, at least eight grizzly bears have been shot and killed at black bear bait stations in national forests in Idaho and Wyoming, and more have been killed at bait stations on other public and private lands.

The groups involved in the case want the Forest Service to consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service to re-evaluate whether bear baiting decisions should be up to states, and whether baiting is too harmful to threatened grizzly bears.

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TUNE UP FOR LIVE MUSIC

Ketch’em Alive and Jazz in the Park will begin

BY DANA DUGAN

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ne of the most quintessential activities in the Wood River Valley is the weekly event known as Ketch’em Alive. Held Tuesdays throughout the summer at Ketchum’s Forest Service Park, the free concert series will celebrate its 20 anniversary with an array of musical flavors.

The weekly event is sponsored by the City of Ketchum and a variety of supporting businesses.

The dance party is something of a local tradition, in which partiers of all ages mix it up, dancing and socializing. Artist Will Caldwell, the longtime producer of the event, creates a lineup he hopes will appeal to everyone, featuring visiting musicians and some local favorites.

“Twenty years ago, in order to book bands, I had to have them send me a CD,” Caldwell said, referring to an old-fashioned mode of music known as a compact disc. “We also didn’t have e-mail, either.

The Internet wasn’t even mainstream. Now I’m listening to bands online, and seeing their videos, which is helpful.”

There was no advertising budget or word of mouth back in 1999, either.

“I used to go live on the radio to get people to come out,” Caldwell said, laughing. “We started with local bands. A couple of bands from Boise and Twin Falls came early, too. They were all Idaho bands, mostly. The Heaters had taken a hiatus, and then they reunited for the show and now play every year.”

Some changes over the years include the addition of an opening band. Generally, youth bands or singing groups take the stage at 6:30 p.m., with the headliner coming on at about 7:30 p.m. Early vendors cooked onsite and sold beer and wine. Now, Washington Street is closed between the Limelight Hotel and Forest Service Park for food trucks and full bars. The size of the crowd has increased over the years, too.

“It was a small group at first,” Caldwell said.

“Young people didn’t catch on right away, then they’d hang on the street but not come in. Now, all ages are mixed in. Kids and parents are dancing together. I put that on the poster, and that says where we are now. It’s the dynamic that’s unique to Ketch’em Alive.”

Caldwell is always excited about the lineups he creates for the season. This year he mentioned Kuinka.

“They really have high energy, great for dancing, and they play original music,” Caldwell said.

“The Gene Avaro Band comes highly recommended. Scott Pemperton is a really good band from Portland. That’s big. Tumbling Dice is this year’s tribute show [local musicians who pick a different band each year to master] made up of Johnny Valenzuela, Chip Booth and Paul Gregory.”

Ketch’em Alive is only one of Caldwell’s projects, though; he also produces Jazz in the Park, held at Rotary Park alongside the Big Wood River in Ketchum.

Ketch’em Alive, one of the many live music events in the Wood River Valley, celebrates summer with music outdoors. Painting credit: Will Caldwell

Jazz in the Park will begin Sunday, June 23, at Rotary Park in Ketchum. Photo credit: Will Caldwell

Each week will feature another jazz band, usually from Boise or the Valley. On July 14, jazz singer Darynn Dean, from Los Angeles, will perform.

“One of our supporters who lives in L.A. is helping to bring her here,” Caldwell said. “That’ll be a treat.”

Caldwell has yet another project being introduced this season. In association with Mitzi Meacham of Music & Me, he will facilitate a jam session at the Hailey music studio on Bullion Street.

“We’ll jam with live chords and loops,” he said.

“It’s an experiential guided jam session, and instructional for any age. People can bring their own instruments or use the keyboards and drums provided. It’ll be fun music on the streets of Hailey.”

The Guided Improv Jam will be held every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. It starts this week on Thursday, June 13. tws

Ketch’em Alive, Tuesdays

June 18 June 25 July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Aug. 6 Aug. 13

Pandas and People, from Boise, with Hurdy Gurdy Girls Tumbling Dice — Rolling Stones tribute band Swagger — Irish rock from Salt Lake City Scott Pemberton Band — electric guitar virtuoso, from Portland, Ore. Kuinka — modern Americana/electronic, from Southern California Pixie and the Partygrass Boys — joyous folk pop, from Salt Lake City Gene Avaro Band — soul, funk, electronic, from Arizona Lukewarm — Lost River Disco The Heaters — classic rock dance party

June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28

Alan Pennay and friends Frim Fram Four, from Boise Nicole Christensen Group, from Boise Darynn Dean, from Los Angeles Mitchell-Gregory Project Idaho Falls Big Band

Jazz in the Park, Sundays

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10:30-11:30AM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time is held weekly every Wednesday and Friday at the Hailey Public Library. All ages are welcome. Parents should plan on staying at the library with their children.

For more information, call (208) 788-2036.

YOGA WITH ALYSHA WED JUNE 12 & MON JUNE 17

12-1PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY

Pure Body Bliss studio owner and director Alysha Oclassen will conduct an hour-long yoga class at Penny’s Barn, weekly. A handful of mats will be available, but if you have your own mat, bring it. Fee is $20/drop-in or $160/10-class punch card. For more information, contact (208) 788-4351 or mountainhumane.org.

ALLERGY TALK

WED JUNE 12

5:30PM / HAILEY LIBRARY / KETCHUM ‘It’s in the Air: Problems with Pollen’ will be hosted in partnership with Natural Grocers. This is the first in a series of talks on nutrition and health. For more information, visit haileypubliclibrary.org, or call (208) 788-2036.

HIKEN’ BUDDIES

WED JUNE 12

9:30AM-1PM / ADAMS GULCH / KETCHUM Sponsored by Mountain Humane, Hikin’ Buddies allows hikers to take a shelter dog for a hike, or hang out and socialize some of the smaller dogs.

Meet at Adams Gulch trailhead to pick out a buddy. No appointment necessary; just bring your family and friends to have a good time with some dogs that would love to meet you. Dogs available on a first-come, first-served basis. Also, Mountain Humane will now be doing adoptions at Adams Gulch during Hikin’ Buddies. To get to Adams Gulch, take Hwy. 75 north through the city of Ketchum, turn left at Adams Gulch (across from Bigwood Golf). Follow this road as it winds toward the hill. At the T in the road, go left, and follow to the parking lot and Mountain Humane’s station.

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he Sun Valley Institute’s fifth annual Sun Valley Forum, July 23-26, will gather trailblazers and change-makers from across the globe for three days to accelerate the transformation to sustainable, equitable, and secure economies and communities. In the face of our rapidly changing world, we are excited to welcome leaders and innovators to Sun Valley.

The 2019 Forum theme, “The Future We Want: Transforming Leadership, Accelerating Innovation and Unlocking Imagination,” is a call to action. The World Economic Forum’s 2019 Global Risks report, “Out of Control,” named the top two risks facing our world—extreme weather events and the failure of humanity to act to address or adapt to climate change.

A new partner this year, the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation has helped to build powerful initiatives globally for our planet and people, to uplift those most in need and to protect our most special places.

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culture, the Forum’s solutions are opportunities for our local community, as well.

Over the past decade Justin has helped Leonardo DiCaprio to shape his approach to philanthropy and activism. The Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the long-term health and wellbeing of all Earth’s inhabitants by building climate resiliency, protecting vulnerable wildlife and restoring balance to threatened ecosystems and communities. Using innovative funding, implementation and communications strategies, Justin has successfully built LDF’s global grantmaking program, awarding over $100 million to over 200 high-impact projects in 50 countries around the world since 2010.

We are fortunate to have global leaders and innovators such as Justin with us and hope you will join us, too. The Forum offers discounted nonprofit, education and government rates as well as full scholarships at www.sunvalleyforum. com.

The Wood River Farmers’ Markets bring together consumers with regional farmers. The Hailey Farmers’ Market takes place weekly on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets and offers fresh produce, crafts, and other items. Opening day, join us for the “inaugural day” of the Ketchum Farmers’ Market at its NEW location in the lower River Run parking lot.

HISTORY TALK

THU JUNE 13

5:30PM / HAILEY LIBRARY / HAILEY

‘Who Was Carrie Adell Strahorn?’ will be the subject of a free talk by historian Florence Blanchard and Sue Bailey. Strahorn, a popular writer and adventurous pioneer of the 1880s, helped found Hailey. There will be a special “guest appearance” by Carrie Adell Strahorn herself, and tasty bites from Café Della. For more information, visit haileypubliclibrary.org, or call (208) 788-2036.

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Sawtooth Botanical Garden Announces Interpretive Tours

The Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s interpretive tours program is now open.

MAHONEY’S LIVE THU JUNE 13 6:30PM / MAHONEY’S / BELLEVUE The legendary Kip Attaway will play on the deck at Mahoney’s Bar & Grill, weather permitting.

The shows are always free, and family-friendly. Mahoney’s is on Main Street in beautiful downtown Bellevue.

Interpretive tours are led by SBG’s AmeriCorps assistant educator, Kim Chaplin, who has an incredible breadth of knowledge relative to native and cultivated plants.

Tours are available to groups by request of any of the Garden’s outstanding features, including the Garden of Infinite Compassion, which showcases a Tibetan prayer wheel that was personally blessed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama during his visit in 2005.

Organized group tours by request are free of charge, though donations are encouraged. Visitors to the Sawtooth Botanical Garden pay a nominal admission fee. Admission is free to SBG members and those participating in a private or SBG event and those attending SBG’s educational classes and workshops.

For more information, visit sbgarden.org or call (208) 7269358. Sawtooth Botanical Garden is located at 11 Gimlet Road, four miles south of Ketchum.

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE GUIDED IMPROV JAM THU JUNE 13 FILM: ‘THE ATAXIAN’ SAT JUNE 15 6:30PM / MUSIC & ME / HAILEY 6PM / THE ARGYROS / KETCHUM In front of Music & Me, on East Bullion Street, there will be a weekly instructional all-inclusive improv session with Will Caldwell and Mitzi Meacham. Bring refreshments, your instruments or use the drums and keyboards provided.

“The Ataxian” is a feature-length documentary film, featuring Friedreich’s ataxia national spokesman Kyle Bryant’s legendary trike ride across America in just nine days. The screening will be preceded on June 15 by a VIP cocktail reception followed by a Q&A featuring Bryant and Sean Baumstark, both of whom suffer from FA. To reserve a seat for the screening, visit theargyros.org.

SUN VALLEY BREWFEST SAT JUNE 15 12–6PM / TOWN SQUARE / KETCHUM Brewers from Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Montana, Wyoming and even Canada will be represented at this sixth annual event. Entry fees include a Sun Valley Brewfest commemorative pint glass and unlimited tasting. A wide variety of food and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from local restaurants. Music, fun and games will be provided. If you purchase your ticket online, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a 2019-2020 Sun Valley ski pass. Tickets are $25 online or $30 at the door. For information and tickets, contact sunvalleybrewfest.com.

PINOT & PLANNING THU JUNE 13 5:30PM / MOUNTAIN HUMANE / HAILEY This will be a wine and panel discussion tailored to professionals, parents and grandparents, or anyone interested in learning more about charitable planning. Panelists will include Patti Zebrowski of the Wood River Women’s Foundation; estate planning attorney Sandra Clapp; therapist Cate Cox; and certified financial planner Suzanne Hazlett. Topics will include raising a charitably-minded family, designing a giving and volunteering plan, and making a difference with effective effort and maximum impact. To RSVP, visit mountainhumane.org/event/pinot-and-planning.

MUSIC ON THE DECK SAT JUNE 15 & SUN JUNE 16 6-9PM / LEFTY’S / KETCHUM

SPRING BLOOM WALK FRI JUNE 14 8:15AM-3PM / PARK & RIDE / HAILEY

Music on Lefty’s sunny deck will continue all summer. On Saturday, Spike Coggins will entertain, and on Sunday, Matt Cifrese will play. Lefty’s is located at 231 6th Street, in Ketchum.

The Wood River Chapter of the Idaho Native Plant Society will host a Spring Bloom field trip to a surprise destination. The hike will be moderate, with some uneven terrain. Participants should meet the group at the Hailey Park & Ride lot at the corner of Bullion and River streets for carpooling to leave at 8:30 a.m. Participants should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for seasonal weather. Bring sufficient water, insect repellent, lunch, sunscreen, and hiking poles if you use them. No dogs. This program is open to all, at no charge, although memberships in the local INPS chapter are encouraged. For more information, call Kristin at (208) 721-2583.

PK’S BIKE RIDES SUN JUNE 16 6:15PM / PK’S BIKE SHOP / KETCHUM Starting this week, and every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday through the summer, PK’s will host a shop ride, in association with Warfield Brewery for après-bike-ride discounts. For more information, call (208) 726-7474.

SOUPER SUPPER MON JUNE 17 5:30-6:30PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY

DANCE SERIES FRI JUNE 14

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

6:30-7:30PM / STUDIO MOVE / KETCHUM

SCIENCE TIME TUE JUNE 18

Dancezen holds a series of 60-minute classes, from easy movement and some dance moves, to line dances and a final dance party. No complex choreography—just the sheer joy of moving to great music. This is not a partner dancing class series, so no partner or dance experience needed. Studio Move is located at 231 Northwood Way, B-600, in Ketchum. For more information and to register with Peggy Bates, visit danczen@gmail.com or call (208) 720-3350.

11AM-12PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM Ann Christensen will lead Science Time in the children’s library for preschool-age children and older. Sometimes feathered, furry or scaled animals will make an appearance as part of her talks on animals, their habitats and nature. This free event is held weekly. For more information, visit comlib.org.

LIVE MUSIC FRI JUNE 14 & SAT JUNE 15 9:30PM / VELVET FALLS / STANLEY

WOMEN’S SHOP RIDE TUE JUNE 18 5:30-7PM / STURTEVANTS / KETCHUM

Velvet Falls will present Manzy Lowry, live, for two nights. For more information and schedule of events, visit mountainvillage.com/velvet-falls-dance-hall.

Led by professional guides, this week’s ride will be TBD. There will be a skills and mechanical clinic before the ride. All levels welcome. Meet at Sturtevants in Ketchum. Rides that require a shuttle will include a free ride in a Sturtevants van. For more information, visit sturtevants-sv.com or call (208)

PARADE SEED PACKING SAT JUNE 15 10AM / GRANGE HALL / HAILEY The Wood River Seed Library will package seed harvest into envelopes for distribution during the Fourth of July parade in Hailey. All gardeners at heart are welcome to join to pack these precious, locally-grown seeds. This event is also an opportunity to learn about seed saving and growing, and chat with other like-minded gardeners. By saving and distributing seeds for free to local gardeners, we contribute to the precious biodiversity of our seed-shed.

KETCHUM FARMERS’ MARKET TUE JUNE 18 2-6PM / RIVER RUN / KETCHUM The Wood River Farmers’ Markets bring together consumers with regional farmers. The Ketchum Farmers’ Market takes place weekly at its new location in the lower lot at scenic River Run. Along with fresh produce and crafts, there will be live music, food trucks and more.

GUNS & HOSES SOFTBALL SAT JUNE 15 11AM / O’DONNELL PARK / BELLEVUE The Guns and Hoses softball tournament is an annual nonprofit event made up of firefighters and law enforcement coming together to raise money to support local youth. This year the primary sponsor is Boise Mobile Equipment. Concession-stand food will be donated by Atkinsons’ Market and all proceeds will go to fund future youth programs. Spectators can support their local firefighters and law enforcement while they play a friendly game.

ART OF SELLING TUE JUNE 18 5:15-6:30PM / KIC / KETCHUM Brad Mathews will discuss the foundation and applications of sales. This class is suitable for those already in sales as well as non-salespeople who could use sales skills in other aspects of their business or professional life. This class will help take away the fears and misconceptions. For more information, visit ketchuminnovationcenter. org.

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hen you talk to LeAnn Gelskey about reading, she tends to use the word “joy” a lot.

Our local librarian knows all about the happiness and health benefits of reading. That’s why she and her welcoming team at the Hailey Public Library work hard to make sure they can find everyone a good book.

“We are trying to inspire the joy of reading,” LeAnn said.

With school now out for the season, LeAnn passed along some tips on keeping kids reading during the summer.

LeAnn suggested ideas like reading along to audio books while in the car or having kids reading aloud to parents or siblings. It’s also important for parents to model good reading behavior and LeAnn mentioned that kids with home libraries tend to be better readers.

“You’re trying to help the students build a joy of reading,” LeAnn said. “When kids say, ‘I don’t like to read,’ I say to them, ‘You haven’t found the right book yet.”

The Hailey Public Library offers school summer reading lists and LeAnn noted that if students can read six books during the summer break, they can maintain their abilities. The good news is that popular books like graphic novels count. The bad news is that many local students aren’t reading proficiently at grade level.

But the library is trying to help by offering a variety of programs as well as a safe, clean place to find a good book, magazine or even a snack for kids who need them. The recently completed

remodels have really turned the library into a bright and inviting place.

The Hailey Public Library is doing all it can to help folks of all ages find the joy of reading.

Here’s a rundown of a few summer reading highlights.

The HPL Turns 100!

The Centennial Celebration for the Hailey Public Library (HPL) will be held on Friday, July 19. The fun-filled event will include live music, kids’ activities, food vendors and even a locally-brewed Centennial beer.

It’s sure to be the type of fun the “Legion Loonies of 1927” had in mind when they raised funds through a variety of shows to re-reopen the library after it had been destroyed by fire.

eBranch Excellence The eBranch of the HPL literally puts the world at your fingertips and you don’t even have to leave home to access it. From food and recipes to travel, audio books and educational prep programs, to the largest database about Idaho you can find, the eBranch is pretty impressive.

And all you need to access it is a library card.

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