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Crime & Courts News Bowe Bergdahl Receives Sentence, Army Appeals Court To Review Case

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BERGDAHL SENTENCED BY MILITARY JUDGE Dishonorable Discharge For Hailey Native

BY DANA DUGAN

ailey native Bowe Bergdahl was sentenced last Friday morning by military judge Col. Jeffrey Nance. Bergdahl will receive no prison time for the desertion of his post in 2009, but is required to pay a $1,000-per-month fine from his salary for the next 10 months and has been dishonorably discharged with a demotion to E-1 private. However, the punitive discharge triggers an automatic appellate court review for the case. Bergdahl won’t be discharged from duty until the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals completes its review, which is not expected to begin for several months. Bergdahl’s lawyer said his client would most likely remain in the Army on leave until that time. Bergdahl’s sentence has long-term effects. He is not eligible for any resources, such as medical care and education benefits, from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Further, a dishonorable discharge is socially stigmatizing. The lack of medical care will affect Bergdahl’s current and future situation the most, as he was diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder, has significant physical disabilities and post-traumatic stress disorder. He is considered a suicide risk. A source who was present at all of the hearings and the sentencing said there was no “direct line” from President Trump’s negative statements to the sentencing, but rather it was Bergdahl’s years in captivity and the horrid conditions he endured that were taken into account.

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Experts testified at his sentencing hearing that Bergdahl had supplied them with important intelligence regarding his years held captive by the Haqqani network. According to those experts, his experience will help the military train troops on how to avoid and escape capture, captors’ tactics and methods of detainment. Hailey Mayor Fritz Haemmerle said in a press release on Friday that the City of Hailey has “continued to conduct its business of providing for the health, safety and general welfare of its community, while the processes pertaining to Bowe Bergdahl have taken place under the authority of the United States government.” The letter went on to state that the City of Hailey takes no position on this matter. “The City of Hailey has moved on, and this is our last press release regarding Bowe Bergdahl,” the release stated. On June 2, 2014, the City of Hailey announced that it was pleased with the release of Bergdahl from captivity. In 2015, the City of Hailey issued a statement saying, “For the sake of the best interest of the nation, the City firmly believes that the United States military has rules that it must enforce. Those serving in the military are expected to follow these rules. As with any alleged violations of law, the military has a duty to investigate these matters. The City trusts that our military courts will deal fairly with the situation.”

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KDPI INTRODUCES YOUTH RADIO INITIATIVE

City of Ketchum Ketchum Earns “Dark Sky Community” Designation The City of Ketchum has officially been designated as an “International Dark Sky Community” by the international organization dedicated to reducing light pollution and preserving night skies. The International Dark-Sky Association announced its decision on Oct. 31 to certify Ketchum, capping several years of efforts by city leaders, dark-sky advocates, business leaders and citizens to reduce the impact urban light can have on Ketchum’s night sky. Ketchum is the first Idaho city to earn the designation and joins the Craters of the Moon as the only places in Idaho recognizedby IDA for its amazing window to the universe.

Miniature Golf Course Congratulations to Mayor Jonas for finishing third out of a field of 42 Idaho mayors in an annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge held in October. Nina’s efforts earned Hemingway students a contest prize of $1000 towards any children’s physical activity. By a landslide of votes, the students elected to have the prize money put towards a Miniature Golf Course in Ketchum.

6th & Leadville Development RFP - EXTENDED The deadline for the city’s request for proposals for a development project at the corner of 6th and Leadville has been extended to Friday, Dec. 29, at 5 p.m. This project could consist of rental community housing and public parking or a public parking structure. Visit ketchumidaho.org/rfp for full description.

Public Notice MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT AMENDMENT: On Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m., the P&Z Commission will hold a Public Hearing on proposed zoning amendments 16.04 and 17.124, Ketchum Municipal Code, concerning avalanche design standards and development standards for commercial off-site snow storage The public is invited to comment through Nov. 13, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

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Speed Limit Raised On Big Wood River Bridge

Following reconstruction of the Big Wood River Bridge, and an engineering traffic study of the new section of road, the speed limit has increased by 10 mph from between Hospital Drive and Elkhorn Road on Highway 75. The speed limit will remain 35 mph from near Elkhorn Road north into Ketchum. The engineering traffic study was conducted following construction of the new bridge. Reconstruction of the bridge was completed in September and numerous requests for an increased speed limit soon followed. The new section of roadway improved roadway safety with the addition of a second lane in each direction and wider shoulders. In accordance with federal guidelines, the ITD uses the 85th percentile speed of free-flowing traffic for determining a safe and reasonable speed for a majority of drivers and to assist Idaho law enforcement. The engineering study results and recommendations were reviewed by law enforcement prior to approval. The average daily traffic for the section of road varies from 8,000 to 15,000 vehicles per day, with volumes peaking in the summer.

POWER Engineers Foundation Fuels Girl Scouts Of Silver Sage STEM Program

Boise-based Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the POWER Foundation, the giving arm of POWER Engineers, a global consulting engineering firm based in Hailey. Funds will be used to provide extracurricular STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs and handson activities to K-12 girls throughout southern Idaho. For the past three years, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council has provided hundreds of girls with early and positive exposure to STEM with a goal to increase the number of Idaho girls that pursue STEM in college and careers. The POWER Foundation joins a list of tech companies and organizations that support the Girl Scouts’ efforts, including Micron, AT&T, Idaho STEM Action Center, MetaGeek, Boise State University, and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, among others.

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ust in time for Halloween, the Wood River Valley’s community radio station KDPI started a new project, the Youth Radio Initiative. The project’s inaugural event was a Ghost Writing Competition that drew participants from each of the area’s schools. In total, 60 students participated in the competition. This was the “kickoff event for Youth Radio Initiative,” said Ellie Newman, radio show host of “That Got Me Thinking” and the volunteer program coordinator. The Ghost Writing Competition was open to students ages 10 to 18. Each story began with the line, “It was a dark and stormy night...” The winners hailed from each of the area’s schools. “The stories were so great we invited them to come read their ghost stories on air,” Newman said. A party was held at the Ketchum Innovation Center, where KDPI is located, on Friday, Oct. 27. Iconoclast Books donated gift certificates to the 15 winners. Rasberrys Bistro & Catering sold food, and Warfield Distillery handled the beverages. Warfield later donated its proceeds to KDPI. As well, the Youth Radio Initiative has an association with the Wood River Middle School’s advanced Spanish class, in collaboration with the nonprofit Wow- Students. There are 80 students who participated, most of them from the dual immersion program. The students wrote and recorded public service announcements in Spanish and English at the station in Ketchum. Newman spent a day with the students, teaching them interview skills and storybuilding. They also interviewed the Ketchum mayoral candidates, in both languages, a show that aired on the show “Voices of the Valley,” which typically airs on Wednesday at 10 a.m. “We’re working with them throughout the year,” Newman said. “We’re also working with Sage School kids on podcasting skills. They’re coming for a field trip soon. And Silver Creek High School is helping create PSAs in their studio.” KDPI, a nonprofit founded in 2013, now airs 19 programs, the majority of which are locally produced by volunteer DJs. As well, the station airs syndicated shows such as “Radio Deluxe” out of New York City, Harry Shearer’s “Le Show,” and the news program, “Democracy Now.”

Henry Wehner reads from his Ghost Story on the air at KDPI. Photo courtesy of KDPI

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Forest Service Reviewing Sage-Grouse Habitat Management

The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing how it manages habitat for greater sage-grouse, which impacts three regions of the Forest Service, including the Intermountain Region. This effort is parallel to work being done by the Bureau of Land Management. One reason for the review is to see how Forest Service plans can be more in line with state and BLM plans. Because the USFS and BLM have different missions, rules, regulations and planning tools, each agency is working together but doing separate reviews to address each of their unique issues. The Forest Service is a cooperating agency on the BLM’s review and will be consistent with changes wherever possible. The BLM recently finished the review of their plans and published a Notice of Intent calling for public input about the scope and extent of changes that people and states may want to make to the current sage-grouse plans. The USFS plans to publish a similar NOI once its review is complete. The BLM will host a number of open house style meetings around in states with greater sage-grouse habitat. While work on the reviews continues, it is important to note that the USFS will not modify any grazing permits during 2017.

Wood River High To Hold Meetings For Parents

There will be two informational meetings held for parents regarding Personal Projects at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 14 and 15, in the Distance Learning Lab at Wood River High School in Hailey. This meeting is open to all parents/guardians of current sophomore students at Wood River High School who are currently going through Personal Projects. On Tuesday a Spanish interpreter will be provided.

YMCA To Host Skills Lecture

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LOCAL TAXES SHOW BUSY SUMMER

BY BRENNAN REGO

ocal-Option-Tax (LOT) receipts showed significant increases during the summer of 2017 over past years in the three cities in Blaine County that employ a local tax—Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. Looking at LOT receipts is one way to get a pulse on the economies of those cities. Also, since the three cities began collecting an additional 1 percent to their LOTs on Jan. 1, 2014—specifically earmarked for increasing air service to and from Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey (and marketing the extra flights)—the three cities have together generated more than two million dollars per year, money that has helped the Wood River Valley become more accessible to visitors. The City of Hailey charges LOT for rental vehicles (4%); hotel room, motel room and shortterm rentals of 30 days or less (4%); sales of alcohol-by-thedrink (2%) and sales of restaurant food (1%). In Hailey, LOT receipts have climbed steadily each summer since 2015. In 2017, the city raised $46,100 in July, $88,038 in August and $82,912 in September (reflecting business activity in June, July and August, respectively), up from $44,763, $84,770 and $73,374 in 2016 and $37,867, $71,705 and $65,496 in 2015 for the same months. Last year, Hailey “made a push” to include more short-term rentals in its LOT collections, said Becky Stokes, Hailey city treasurer. “That plays into the increase,” she said. The City of Ketchum charges LOT for hotel room, motel room and short-term rentals (3%); sales of liquor-by-the-drink (3%); and retail sales, including building materials—groceries and motor vehicles are exempt (2%). In Ketchum, LOT receipts showed a significant increase between the summer of 2017 and the two summers before, though 2016 and 2015 were comparable. In 2017, the city received $165,712 in July, $220,897 in August and $227,738 in September (reflecting business activity in June, July and August, respectively). The city raised $149,481, $210,033 and $203,775 in 2016 and $148,215, $210,374 and $205,562 for the same months. “We took a little survey of the businesses in Ketchum, and the ones that responded reported a very strong summer across all sectors,” said Scott Fortner, the executive director of Visit Sun Valley. Visit Sun Valley (VSV) is a marketing entity financially supported by all three cities’ LOTs to promote the air service increases made possible by the extra 1 percent addition to the LOTs. Ketchum, Sun Valley, Idaho Travel Council and local

member businesses throughout the Wood River Valley also financially support VSV to bring more visitors to the area. The City of Sun Valley charges LOT for hotel room, motel room and short-term rentals (4%); sales of restaurant food and beverages (4%); alcohol-by-the-drink (4%); recreation memberships (4%); tangible property rentals—such as golf clubs, golf carts, tennis rackets and bicycles (4%); event admissions (4%); building materials (1%); ski lift tickets and season ski passes (2%); and all other retail sales not specifically listed previously (3%). In Sun Valley, significant increases were tallied this year over the past couple summers. The LOT brought in $163,205 in July, $309,141 in August and $255,041 in September (reflecting business activity in June, July and August, respectively). In 2016, the city received $130,584, $270,974 and $244,252 for the same months and in 2015, the numbers were $122,567, $275,874 and $199,076, also for the same months. For June activity alone, that shows a 25 percent uptick between 2017 and 2016 and for July and August, a 14 percent and 4 percent rise, respectively. “We were nonstop this year,” said Kelli Lusk, Sun Valley Company’s spokesperson. Fortner added that there wasn’t just “one thing” that raised the numbers this year. “It’s a multitude of things,” he said. “A lot of people moved events to June and July due to fears about smoke, and enplanements were up.” Carol Waller, executive director of Fly Sun Valley Alliance (FSVA), said the 1 percent addition to the LOT has been instrumental in improving air service. “The increase in flights has led to a large increase in travelers and more visitors, which has directly impacted our local economy in a significant way,” Waller said. FSVA is a nonprofit whose mission is to increase air service to and from Hailey. Visitors pay an estimated 80 percent of the LOT, according to FSVA, with the funds being administered by the Sun Valley Air Service Board (SVASB). Both FSVA and Visit Sun Valley have contract agreements with the SVASB. FSVA manages the air service development programs and airline contracts while VSV manages the air service marketing programs. Fortner also mentioned there was an increase in economic bustle during the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, but then activity “fell like a stone,” due to smoke from fires in several Western states and with schools starting relatively early this year. All LOTs are charged on top of a 6 percent Idaho sales tax. tws

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Mountain West Banks Display Uniforms And Memorabilia

The Ketchum and Hailey Mountain West Bank offices both have Wood River Valley military uniforms and historical memorabilia on display. The Hailey office on Main Street has current service member items on display as well as a signed photo from a SEAL Team 6 member. Among the uniforms in Hailey is one belonging to helicopter pilot and Army photojournalist, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Autumn Haskell, U.S. Army. Deployed to Iraq in 2003, Haskell received numerous medals and decorations for her time with the Army. She now lives in Hailey. The Ketchum office on Sun Valley Road is displaying retired military uniforms from as far back as World War I.

Construction Accident Occurs Monday

Three years after a serious construction accident took the life of one man, an accident occurred in the same construction area, the White Cloud Residences, in Sun Valley. The accident occurred at approximately 1 p.m. when an exterior wall waiting to be installed fell over hitting two workers, 25 and 35 years old. Both men were transported to St. Luke’s Wood River in stable condition. One man has an isolated leg injury, while the other has multiple serious injuries, according to Mike Elle of the Ketchum Fire Department. The victims both work for Magleby Construction of Ketchum.

WOOD RIVER SWIM TEAM ENDS FIRST FULLY SANCTIONED YEAR NEAR TOP

BY MARIA PREKEGES

he Wood River High School swim team ended its first fully sanctioned year at the state tournament in Boise this past weekend. The full Wood River roster qualified for state, whether in individual or relay events. “This was a phenomenal first sanctioned year for swimming,” said coach Ben Parker. “Having the entire team qualify for state is more than any coach can ask for.” To make it to the state tournament, all swimmers must have previously qualified during the year to compete at the state meet. The state tournament was a twoday meet, with the first day being preliminary events and the second day being finals. It takes time and dedication to get the kids ready. They wake up before 5:30 a.m. to attend practice before school during the week, and compete on Saturdays for swim meets. They also balanced the sport with schoolwork, Parker said. “The dedication these kids have to the sport of swimming is truly beyond belief,” he said. “I could not have asked for a better group of kids.” This was the first year that swimming was a sanctioned high school sport and not a club sport. The WRHS swim team is now part of the Association of Idaho High School Swimming. “The AIHSS has been on the front lines for countless years and has done some amazing things in an effort to sanction the sport,” Parker said. “When the AIHSS finally voted swimming as a recognized high school sport, this validated everything that the AIHSS had been fighting for and will finally give these athletes the high school recognition that they deserve.” “Club sports are geared a lot more toward the individual,” Parker said. “While you still practice and often travel as a team, it is really left to the individual to determine what they will do. With the high school team, the team has the opportunity to actually win or lose together.” Team points are gained for every event, and it’s critical that every member participates for the best possible

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The Wood River High School swim team participates in the Parade of Teams as part of opening ceremonies for the state finals. Team co-captain Zach Deal is far left, holding the banner, while team co-captain Faye Prekeges is far right.

results. Parker said the program gives a great opportunity to those kids who may not have the time for a yearround program, but would still like to compete with some of the most elite athletes in the state. “What an exciting year for the first-ever Wood River High School sanctioned swim team,” said Margaret Kraft, a mother of two of the swim team members and director of aquatics at the Wood River Community YMCA. “Parker brought the team together with his enthusiasm for the sport and his commitment to making the individual swimmers feel a part of a hardworking team,” said Kraft. “As a mother of two of the swimmers, I have to say a special thank you to Brian Gallagher, SV5B, Ed Flores, and the coaches for the Wood River Dolphins, all of whom have been committed and passionate about the sport for years. The individuals got to where they are thanks to their coaching abilities, commitment and passion they have for the sport.” The tournament in Boise brought together teams from around the state. The WRHS boys were able to bring home the trophy for fourth-place team in Division 4A. The girls’ team also did well, ending the tournament with a sixth-place finish overall in the 4A standings. The full Wood River roster qualified for state, in individual or relay events. Five of the girls competed in individual events; two boys competed in individual events; two girls moved on to finals; and two boys moved on to finals. Zach Deal placed in two events—200 Individual Medley (third) and 100 Breaststroke (first)—both breaking his previous school records and only 1.63 seconds off the state record in his 100 Breaststroke. Other finalists were Kew Clayton (200 IM and 100 Fly), Maggie Deal (500 Free), and Owen Ruggeri (500 Free). tws

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NOVEMBER 23, 2017 A shelter dog awaits adoption at the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley. Photo courtesy of Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley

ANIMAL SHELTER REVEALS NEW GOALS FOR FUTURE

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he Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley held its board of directors’ annual strategic planning session last weekend, and committed to two goals for the future. The first goal is to encourage Idaho to be a “no-kill” animal shelter state by 2025. “While in Blaine County we’ve made great strides in animal welfare, much of our state is still struggling, with thousands of adoptable animals being euthanized every year,” Jan Main, Animal Shelter board president, said. “We have the opportunity to make a huge difference.” Organizations do euthanize animals that are irremediably suffering and a veterinarian has determined the animal has no chance of recovering an acceptable quality of life, or the animal’s behavior doesn’t allow him/her to be a candidate for rehabilitation. It does not kill pets as a means of population control. In 1999, the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley became the first shelter in the state of Idaho to adopt no-kill policies, though, due to medical and behavioral issues, it has made exceptions. After hiring a full-time veterinarian in 2006 and a certified

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trainer in 2009, the shelter was able to get above the 90-percent benchmark, finally reaching 96 percent in 2011 and staying at or above that point every year since. To date, in 2017, the Animal Shelter has euthanized eight dogs for dangerous or aggressive behavior and three dogs and four cats for untreatable illness out of the 488 available for placement, putting the organization on track to achieve a 97-percent save rate again this year. The other organizational goal adopted by the Animal Shelter’s board of directors is meant to support the goal of making Idaho a more humane state. “The new animal adoption and education center we are building will enable us to be an amazing resource for our community, the state, and beyond,” said veterinarian Dr. Jo-Anne Dixon, who is the shelter’s executive director and medical director. “This is a critical step to making Idaho a no-kill state, while being a tremendous asset for Blaine County, bringing people from all over to enjoy our local community.” For more details about the shelter’s policies, including its position on euthanasia, visit animalshelterwrv.org. To learn more about the animal adoption and education center under construction, visit wagthefuture.org. tws

Trailing Of The Sheep Festival Honored By Society Of American Travel Writers

At its recent annual convention, the Society of American Travel Writers announced the winners of the 2017 Phoenix Awards that recognize outstanding conservation and preservation efforts in tourism. The two Phoenix Awards were presented to The Trailing of the Sheep Festival in the Wood River Valley and the Shorefast Foundation and Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland, Canada. “Excellence doesn’t often come on the first try. It is a process that often involves failing and learning from that failure. That’s what makes these honorees such a source of inspiration: Their passion compels them, and their desire propels them. Thank you for standing up and standing out as examples of excellence,” said SATW President Catharine Hamm, travel editor of The Los Angeles Times.

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Sun Valley Center Scholarship Open To Applicants

Applications for the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ 2018 Scholarship Program will be available online beginning Friday, Dec. 1; the deadline for submission is February 21, 2018. Now in its 20th year, The Center’s scholarship program is an important part of the organization’s mission of enriching the education of students and educators through transformational arts experiences. For more information, visit sunvalleycenter.org.

Donations To Be Collected For Area Shelters

A group called Stella’s Shelter Fund will collect donations through the month of November for the West Valley Shelter in Caldwell. Sought are several necessities, food and cleaning supplies. Monetary donations will also be accepted at High Altitude Fitness in Ketchum or can be mailed to P.O. Box 1048, Ketchum, Idaho 83340. For more information contact HollyMora1969@gmail.com or jenniferterra@hotmail.com.

Hailey Mayor On The Mend

On Oct. 18, Hailey Mayor Fritz Haemmerle was on a biking trip in Utah with a friend when his front tire blew out, causing a crash. Haemmerle was hospitalized with a broken pelvis and other fractures. He is currently in rehabilitation in St. George, Utah, and should return to the Valley in mid-November. In his absence, City Council President Don Keirn is acting mayor.

Concussions: How To Avoid Them And Recover More Quickly

Dr. Maria Maricich will hold a discussion on concussions and sports from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Ketchum Innovation Center. Maricich specializes in Functional Neurology and has practiced Functional Medicine and Network Chiropractic for more than 25 years. You or your child may have minor functional brain imbalances that can increase the likelihood of concussion, or slow recovery. For more information and to RSVP, text 442-22, or visit drmariamaricich.com.

Two Crashes Involve Attempts To Flee Police

At approximately 11:28 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, a Blaine County Sheriff’s deputy traveling southbound on Highway 75 north of Ketchum passed a 2012 Chevy Malibu speeding on Highway 75, heading north. By the time the deputy had turned around in pursuit, the vehicle had crashed into a tree near Lake Creek Road. Aaron E. McLaughlin, 36, of Ketchum, with a Utah driver’s license, was driving without privileges. He sustained injuries, including broken ribs and a collapsed lung. He was transported to St. Luke’s Wood River and has now been released. Further charges are pending. At approximately 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, a Blaine County Sheriff’s deputy traveling northbound passed a vehicle traveling at 89 miles per hour on Gannett Road. The deputy turned around in pursuit of the white Ford F250, which had accelerated to 96 miles per hour. By the time the deputy had caught up with the vehicle, the vehicle had crashed off the road into a barbed-wire fence and struck an irrigation pivot, which landed on top of the truck. The use of alcohol is suspected. The driver, Antolina A. Santos, 62, of Hailey, was in and out of consciousness. An Emergency Medical Service extraction unit was called. Santos was transported to St. Luke’s Wood River and later transported by air ambulance to St. Alphonsus Trauma Center in Boise. The sheriff’s office drew blood and is awaiting the results, prior to filing charges.

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A mountain is reflected in a pond in the mid-Valley last weekend. Courtesy photo by Carol Waller

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IS YOUR DOG AN OBNOXIOUS GREETER?

THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 8 - 14 FROM PICABO ANGLER

inter has arrived in the Sun Valley area, and with that comes winter fishing. We are blessed to have some of the best winter fishing in the West. We will slowly transition to full-blown Midge season, and with that comes all our winter dry-fly opportunity. In the meantime, though, get your strike indicators out, your double Nymph rigs and your Streamer box as well! Silver Creek remains open to fishing upstream of Highway 20 until the end of November. Anglers may continue to see a few rising fish on Baetis hatches in the middle of the day, if the day gets warm enough. The brown trout should be mostly done spawning, and although they may be thin, they should be looking to put some fat stores away as fast as they can this month. The river downstream of Highway 20 remains open until the end of November. This water is best fished with Streamers between now and the end of the season. The Big Wood is always a steady fishery this time of year. The rainbows feel the water cooling and they will eat with a little less caution than they have been the past few months. Fish Nymphs or Streamers throughout the system. Copper Johns, Prince Nymphs and most olive-colored Streamers will bring plenty of fish to the net. The South Fork of the Boise is another decent early-winter fishery where a Nymph rig fished in the deeper runs and holes will produce some nice-sized fish. Use caution when driving down the hill to the river in inclement weather. If it snows, don’t go without tire chains. The Lower Lost River is also a fun place for early-winter fishing. Double Nymph rigs fished with a heavy fly paired with a small Midge pattern can be very effective. Red or black Zebra Midges are an excellent choice when fished under a Beadhead Prince Nymph, Hares Ear, Pheasant Tail or Copper John. Keep an eye on the weather in the next few days and weeks. Pay special attention to the day-after change—the second of two consecutive sunny days or the second of two consecutive cloudy days is the time to be fishing. Not to beat a dead mule here, but also please remember a change of warm, dry clothes when you fish, charge your cellphone and be ready for a cold-weather emergency! Happy fishing, everyone!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

“He’s friendly!” is the common chant among those who do not seem to recognize that their dog is about to offend another dog. All dogs have the need for personal space, just like people do. Some need more space than others—that can be driven by breed or the individual dog. Goldens and Labradors often have no concern at all for anyone’s personal space—dog or human. On the other hand, many of the herding breeds do have concern, especially border collies and German shepherds. When the two breeds collide, it can cause a conflict, sometimes more severe than others. When a Labrador invades the personal space of another dog by jumping up in the dog’s face or putting his head over another dog’s shoulder, the other dog may respond with a growl or snap, or worse. Most of the time we humans then blame the growler and call the dog aggressive, when in fact the invader was not being friendly but would be considered an obnoxious greeter. Put yourself in their paws. If you were sitting on a park bench and some stranger came along, sat right next to you, touching you, then put his/her arm around you or on your leg, you would be offended. How would you react?

Do you allow it or do you respond in a negative manner? We all, including our dogs, have a right to personal space. This becomes especially important when an adult obnoxious greeter offends a shy puppy, pushing that puppy to defend itself with a bite or nip. That now sets the puppy up for behaving like that for the rest of its life when it is offended by another dog. It may even be difficult for that puppy to have safe and carefree relationships with other dogs forever. If you have an obnoxious greeter, it is extremely important that you do not accept this behavior as acceptable, “friendly” or just saying “hello”, especially with young puppies. It is not any dog’s right to greet in this manner. Teaching your dog to wait for permission from you to greet another dog is imperative. Ask another dog’s owner if the greeting is okay. Stop the interaction if your dog becomes too pushy with another dog, or if you see the other dog is afraid, showing hackles, dipping its head, closed mouth, or tail tucked. Your dog’s behavior in public is your responsibility. Be respectful. If you are unsure if your dog is an obnoxious greeter or how to change that behavior, consult with a qualified professional dog-behavior instructor.

Obnoxious greeters can quickly get themselves into trouble with other dogs. This little girl learned quickly that jumping on a senior male was not appropriate. Photo by Fran Jewell

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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NOVEMBER ETCHINGS

BY LESLIE REGO

ovember is the time for seeing lines in nature. Occasionally, when out walking, I can find a remaining berry on a bush, or a leaf or two on a tree, but generally the leaves have turned color and have drifted down to the ground and the berries have either been eaten or have shriveled up and fallen. What is left are beautiful reminders of a bountiful spring, summer and autumn. I step into a meadow and I see vestiges of a world that until recently was gilded and luxuriant. Under the November sky, this world becomes a mesh of straight and curved lines. These lines intersect randomly, creating shadows and depths of color that flit across the landscape. What was once hidden with leaves becomes exposed and new forms open up. I see knotholes in trees where birds nested in the springtime. I admire the twisting of branches. The rise and fall of the hillsides, like crumpled pieces of paper, charms me and is now unencumbered with flowers. From time to time I stumble upon a hollow where the silvered aspens still have a covering of gold leaves. The water underneath mirrors the deep blue sky. The leaves, appearing like gold nuggets, float on the wind-ruffled surface, dispersing the reflected light. Scattered amongst the tree trunks are seed heads, the dried remains of oncebright blooms. The leaves on the stalks twist and curl around the tall, graceful stems. The wind pushes random clouds and butts against the dried plants with a whooshing and a whistling sound. This is our November, I think, a mixture of slashes, dashes and strokes, as if someone has gone crazy with a nib pen and ink and is making continual gesture marks across the land. Some marks are thick and dark, others are filmy and dreamy, hardly registering at all. But all belong to our world, a world rapidly reshaping itself from the plethora of summer to the pared-down beauty of winter. Thoreau says, “There is just as much beauty visible to us in the landscape as we are prepared to appreciate—not a grain more.” This late-autumn day I am prepared to see the sere branches of trees etched into the November sky as if an artist had dropped his nib pen Leslie Rego, “Tree Trunks and Seed Heads”, nib pen, brush and ink, pencil. and instead had taken up a burin to incise the barren boughs into the overhead disc. This newly sparse world is as beautiful as the embelLeslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, lished one of past months. This new world filled with engraved lines will be our reality for days to come, a talisman to honor, as we pass artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com through the winter months.

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HOW TO PRUNE DECIDUOUS LANDSCAPE TREES BY W.M. COLT, R.R. TRIPEPI, R.L. MAHONEY

Planting Time A tree may first require pruning when planted. Leave most branches on the tree to provide maximum leaf surface and buds for manufacturing the food and plant hormones that promote rooting. At planting time, remove broken or damaged limbs and branches attached to the trunk at a 45-degree angle or less to avoid development of weak crotches. Eliminate branches that cross over each other or grow toward the center of the tree. For bare-root trees, remove broken or damaged roots before planting. Maintenance Pruning For established trees, prune routinely every five to seven years. Make inspections and take corrective action, if needed. Proper timing for pruning is important. When to prune depends on the reason for pruning. For example, you can do light pruning, such as removing diseased or injured plant parts and dead wood, year-round. Prune most deciduous trees during the dormant season (late fall to early spring). Avoid pruning when decay fungi are sporulating, usually during warm, moist weather in early fall. Avoid pruning when the plant tissue is frozen in winter. Frozen wood becomes brittle and may break or crack, causing an undesirable wound. Pruning during the dormant season minimizes

cleanup and reduces the chance of spreading disease organisms. If you complete pruning before the leaves develop in early spring, new plant tissue (callus) will start to cover the wounds during this period of most rapid tree growth. Some trees, such as birch, elm, maple, walnut, and sycamore, exude clear sap from pruning wounds. This sap flow does not harm the tree but is often unsightly. Prune these trees in late fall or early winter to minimize the sap flow. Avoid moderate to severe pruning for all trees (removing many branches, especially those greater than 3 inches in diameter) in late summer or early fall to avoid stimulating new growth. If this growth fails to harden off before a heavy frost, new stems or branches can be killed. Prune flowering trees whose blossoms form on the previous year’s wood, such as dogwood and crabapple, after they flower; otherwise, you will lose a year’s flower production by pruning in fall or spring. Keep in mind that pruning immediately after flowering removes fruits for summer or fall. For trees that bloom in summer, such as golden rain tree and little-leaf linden, flowers form on new wood. You can prune these trees from late fall to early spring without reducing the number of flowers. For more information, contact University of Idaho Blaine County Extension office at extension.uidaho.edu/blaine or call (208) 788-5585.

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THE CHICKADEE IN THE STORM

BY HANNES THUM

his time of year, with the whims of the weather, a sunny day can turn into a squall. When the sky turns dark at midday and when a breeze builds by gusts into a stout wind, most of us animals seek a quick shelter from the storm. Winter reminds the so-called “warm-blooded” species among us that our internal chemistry, almost by definition, relies on certain conditions of core temperature. Keeping the metabolic fires within us stoked enough to keep the cold at bay becomes vital. Life fades quickly when those fires fail to keep up with the heat lost to the environment. Huddling against a storm, far from proper shelter, beneath the drooping branches of a large Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii, after the Scottish botanist Archibald Menzies, although the common name honors another Scottish botanist, David Douglas), I recently had the cause and the time to ponder the challenge that winter poses to most animals. None of them, it appeared, were out in this weather. Suddenly, movement: a mountain chickadee (Poecile gambeli, in honor of a naturalist by the name of William Gambel, who lived a short but remarkably rich life studying biology, most notably in California). This tiny bird, smaller than my palm and less than half an ounce in mass, flitted in a lively manner from branch to branch around my head, searching for tiny bits of food—seeds, perhaps, or stray insects—while the storm settled into the Valley. Tiny creatures, generally speaking, are the most vulner-

able to cold. That this small sphere of life, with so much surface area exposed to the unforgiving wind and with so little volume to protect the inner core’s warmth, can dart around in weather like this always impresses me. That this creature can survive and thrive through the entirety of winter stuns me. The geometry of how exposed their body is to winter just doesn’t add up. Biologists have tried to make sense of creatures like this in the framework of how many calories a creature like a chickadee must consume, hourly or daily or seasonally, to fuel their metabolic fires enough to stave

off the cold. In a winter world where the smallest unit of energy can mean the difference between life and death, the math is, needless to say, high-stakes. From tree to tree, heedless of (or, rather, because of) the cold wind and the blowing snow. It will scratch together enough calories to keep its metabolic fires warm enough to survive. Or, perhaps, it won’t. But, flying so boldly in the face of an environment that seems so perfectly designed to snuff out the fire within its tiny, exposed body is this species’ chosen path and one that it has embraced. So, the chickadee proceeds.

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istorically, people felt the need to seek medical attention when they were ill, felt under the weather, or near death. A prevailing medical strategy was, “If it is not broken, don’t fix it.” Fortunately, the annual wellness exam has become a common practice for people who are hoping to head off health problems before it is too late. The annual wellness examination is an opportunity to focus on disease prevention and health promotion. Examinations provide a stepping stone for the development of a relationship between the provider and patient. Medical providers use the wellness exam to evaluate how the body is performing. An average wellness exam may include but is not limited to the following components: • Comprehensive exam specific to age, gender, and risk factors • Vital sign monitoring that typically includes blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, as well as temperature, height, and weight • Medication management (risk vs. benefit) • Chronic disease care • Laboratory tests which may include a complete blood count, chemistry panel, lipid panel

(cholesterol test), prostatespecific antigen (men only), thyroid panel, and urinalysis. •Skin evaluation for dermatological health • Updated health history • Developmental, behavior, and/or psychologic health evaluation Additional differential screening tests for men and women may be requested. Preventive care to offset chronic disease should be woven into all aspects of life, including where we live, work, learn, play and grow. Apart from disease screenings, the annual wellness exam is beneficial to answer patient questions about health and lifestyle choices while presenting an opportunity to steer patients in a healthy direction. When scheduling an annual wellness exam, you are making an important decision to take responsibility for your health and quality of life. Don’t have a physician? Call the Center for Community Health (208) 727-8733 for help finding the right provider for you.

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Sawtooth Society Longtime Director To Retire

Gary O’Malley, the executive director of the Sawtooth Society, will retire at the end of the year. O’Malley has been pivotal in the growth and the many successes of the Sawtooth Society since his arrival. His accomplishments include launching the successful Austin Kraal Memorial Volunteer Program, overseeing more than 100 recreation enhancement projects through the Society’s grant program, serving as a tireless advocate for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, and leading the Society’s efforts to secure Wilderness protection for the Boulder-White Cloud Mountains. “Gary leaves behind some big shoes to fill,” said Sawtooth Society president Wayne Hughes. “He was the face of the Sawtooth Society to the Forest Service, the public, donors, members and other organizations that assist the Sawtooth Society in its mission. We will immediately begin a search for a new executive director.” O’Malley will still be involved in the nonprofit organization. “The beauty of the Sawtooth NRA is what you don’t see, and it remains as a true success story in Western conservation,” O’Malley said. “The Society’s founders’ wisdom and mission to ‘preserve, protect and enhance’ continues to remain the focal point of the Sawtooth Society.”

Work Underway On U.S. 93 Widening Safety Project

Drivers on U.S. 93 can expect closures to 400 South Road approximately four miles north of Twin Falls in each direction beginning this week and continuing for six to eight weeks, with relocation of two irrigation ditches and associated piping taking place. West of U.S. 93, work will also include lowering the elevation of the road as it approaches the intersection. The project is said to improve safety at the 400 South Road intersection, which is considered a high-accident location, in addition to meeting future needs for roadway capacity. Along U.S. 93, a reduced speed limit to 35 mph and a 14-foot width restriction will be in effect. One lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained throughout the project, but there will be traffic delays and flagging during parts of construction. Work will continue as weather allows through the remainder of fall and during the winter months, but is expected to extend into the summer of 2018.

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Featuring orchestral music that celebrates the glorious experience of living in the West, the fall concert program includes pieces inspired by nature. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikimedia Commons

MOUNTAINOUS SOUNDSCAPES Wood River Orchestra to present annual fall concert

BY YANNA LANTZ

he Wood River Orchestra will perform its annual fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 12. The concert, dedicated to Sue Mendelsohn, will commence at 4 p.m. in the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater at the Community Campus in Hailey. This event is free to the public. Founded in 2007 to enrich the lives of area residents by providing opportunities to perform and enjoy orchestral music, Wood River Orchestra is composed of about 40 musicians of varying ages and abilities. The orchestra performs three concerts each year and plays at multiple community events across the Wood River Valley. At the centerpiece of this season’s program is “Music of the Mountains.” Featuring orchestral music that celebrates the glorious experience of living in the West, the program includes pieces inspired by nature, such as “Rocky Mountain Majesty” by Jerry Brubaker, “Tahoe” by Gary Robert Buchanan, “Redwoods” by Ric Flauding and “Where Else But Idaho?” by Carl Eberl, the founder and first conductor of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony. “I saw the Grand Canyon for the first time this past spring,” said Brad Hershey, conductor of the Wood River Orchestra. “On a separate trip in September, I went on a backpacking trip across a portion of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and also explored Capitol Reef National Park. On my adventures, I couldn’t help but think of some of the music that has been inspired by nature—and the West in particular. ‘Grand Canyon Suite’ as well as Copland’s ‘Rodeo’

Brad Hershey will conduct the Wood River Orchestra, currently comprised of 35 members. Photo courtesy of Wood River Orchestra

come to mind while exploring this part of the country. I thought it might be fun to explore music of this genre so I sought out similar compositions for our fall program. Nature can be an excellent muse.” The concert is dedicated to the memory of Sue Mendelsohn, a beloved founding member of the Wood River Orchestra and a pillar of the community who passed away in September. Mendelsohn’s lifelong passion for teaching and performing music made a positive and powerful impact on the lives of innumerable children and adults. “Sue leaves behind a legacy of great breadth,” Hershey said. “She changed the culture in the Wood River Valley for the better while inspiring musicians of all ages and backgrounds to play music. She was relentlessly persistent and tough as nails all the way to the end—the kind of hero we all can aspire to be.” Wood River Orchestra is always looking for new

members and is open to anyone with enough proficiency to keep up; no audition is necessary. “Our orchestra is very inclusive, with a wide range of experience and skill,” said Hershey. “We are proud that we have created this opportunity for aspiring musicians in this Valley. A musician interested in playing with the orchestra can find contact info on our website wrcorchestra.com. We’ll invite interested people to come check out a rehearsal to see if it is for them.” Hershey hopes that audiences leave inspired and humming a melody from one of the presented pieces. Witness Wood River Orchestra’s fall concert “Music of the Mountains” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, in the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater. For more information about joining or supporting the orchestra, visit wrcorchestra.org. tws

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE DONKEY BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8 6PM / WRHS GYM / HAILEY Donkey basketball is exactly what it sounds like—a variation on the standard game of basketball, played on a standard basketball court, but with the players riding donkeys. Teams include teachers, first responders and two student teams. Advanced tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students, and tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Children under 5 get in for free and all proceeds will help support the WRHS Senior Bash. Questions? Contact Chris Koch at (208) 720-4042.

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KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNERS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 8 6-7PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. Find Ketchum Community Dinners on Facebook for more information and weekly menu updates.

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UPDATES ON PROSTATE HEALTH THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9 12:15-1:15PM / ST. LUKE’S / KETCHUM St. Luke’s Center for Community Health will present a talk titled “Updates on Prostate Health.” Urologist Dr. Robert Jackson will share his expertise on the functions of the prostate gland and help attendees understand its impact on the reproductive and urinary systems. Learn how to maintain prostate health through lifestyle choices and preventive care, how to recognize signs and symptoms of problems, and what treatments are available. This talk will take place at St. Luke’s Wood River in the River Run Rooms. This lecture is free and no preregistration is required. Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs at (208) 727-8733.

TNT THURSDAYS – AGES 10+ THURSDAY NOVEMBER 9 4-5PM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY TNT for teens happens every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. Here, kids ages 10 and up meet to play video games. Visit haileypubliclibrary.org to learn more.

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6-8PM / SUN VALLEY BREWERY / HAILEY As a natural follow-on to its two October storytelling workshops for adults and teens, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts will partner with Idaho BaseCamp—a local educational nonprofit—to present a public storytelling evening at Sun Valley Brewing Co. on Main Street in Hailey. This special event is associated with The Center’s current BIG IDEA project, “The Unreliable Narrator,” which explores the power of the storyteller. Workshop participants and members of the community are encouraged to take part in this special evening, as the community gathers to share in one of humanity’s oldest traditions—storytelling. Stories will be limited to 5 minutes each. Those who want to tell a story that night should arrive before 5:50 p.m. to register and the storytelling order will be random. The evening’s stories will be hosted by Mat Gershater, founder of Idaho BaseCamp and co-founder of The Humming Bull, am annual storytelling competition. Admission to the public storytelling event at Sun Valley Brewery on Main Street in Hailey is $10 for members of The Center and $12 for nonmembers. All ages are welcome. For more information about upcoming events associated with “The Unreliable Narrator” BIG IDEA project, visit sunvalleycenter. org or call The Center’s box office at (208) 726-9491.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Political Documentary To Rescreen

“Waking the Sleeping Giant,” a political documentary of the 2017 election, co-produced by Wood River Valley resident Kathryn Goldman, will be rescreened at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Community Campus in the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater in Hailey. There will be a Q&A following the free screening. After the screening, Goldman will head to Virginia, Missouri and Canada for screenings at the Alexandria Film Festival on Nov. 10, and the St. Louis International Film Festival and the Hamilton Film Festival, in Hamilton, Ontario, on Nov. 11. For more information, visit wakingthesleepinggiant.com.

Idaho Democrats Hire New Executive Director

Idaho Democratic Party Chair Bert Marley announced the State Party has hired Boise native Elle Casner to serve as executive director heading into the 2018 election cycle. Casner has served as the chief financial officer for the State Party since 2015. “Elle’s experience in the fundraising and political sector will serve the organization well as we lay the groundwork and strategy to expand our programming in 2018,” said Marley. “We look forward to having her leadership and knowledge of the Idaho political landscape to take our mission to the next level. We have a tailwind and we must take advantage of it.” Of Basque heritage, Casner is a third-generation Idahoan who earned her B.B.A. degree in accounting and finance from Boise State University. Casner formerly served as the deputy finance director for the Balukoff for Idaho campaign and as the lead fundraiser for the Marley for Lieutenant Governor campaign. Casner also led the fundraising efforts for Mayor Dave Bieter’s 2015 reelection campaign. During that time, she expanded and diversified the State Party’s fundraising capabilities. Casner directed the fundraising efforts for the party’s marquee event, the Frank & Bethine Church Gala, and quadrupled profits since taking over the team in 2015. “I’m excited to lead the Idaho Democratic Party into the 2018 midterms,” Casner said. “This is one of the toughest states for Democrats, but we’ve responded to adversity by growing, getting stronger, and gaining momentum. We know that when more Idahoans hear about the Idaho Democratic Party’s values and solutions, more Idahoans inevitably understand that we are truly the Party that fights for the best interests of Idaho’s workers, families, businesses, and communities.”

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INNOVATION DAY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 1:30-3:30PM / COMMUNITY SCHOOL / SUN VALLEY

D.L. Evans Bank branches are currently collecting nonperishable food items for the annual Veterans Day Food Drive. The collected items will be donated to the two Veterans Homes in Idaho. The food drive will conclude on Friday, Nov. 10. The bank will also hold a Veterans Day open house on Nov. 10 at all local branches.

Community School will host “Innovation Day,” an opportunity for all Blaine County students in grades four through seven to visit the school’s Trail Creek Campus to create, innovate and engage. Community School faculty members will host a variety of sessions in Hagenbuch Hall for the Creative Arts and Middle School from 1:303:30 p.m. to share unique learning opportunities and fun STEAM-focused projects. Register in advance at www.communityschool.org/admissions to save a place for this free offering. Contact Director of Admissions Katie Robins at krobins@communityschool.org with any questions.

HOMEGROWN FILM FESTIVAL FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 7PM / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY The Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, with title sponsor Black Diamond Equipment, will present “Homegrown,” a night of film, fun, food and suds in memory of Chris Peterson, who was a founding member of the local backcountry skiing community and passed away in an avalanche in 2016. The evening will benefit the Sawtooth Avalanche Center and celebrate the best of local filmmakers and athletes at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. The event Courtesy photo by Ray Gadd will feature videos from the guys at Stellar Media—Spencer Cordovano, Chase Cleveland, Wyatt Caldwell and Yancy Caldwell—Axel Peterson, McKenna Peterson, Banks Gilberti, Jake Strassman, Lexi duPont, Collin Collins, Karl Fostvedt and Wing Tai Barrymore. The Haven food truck will start serving at 5 p.m., and Sawtooth Brewery will sponsor beer. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the films will start at 7 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $10 for Blaine County students and $15 for adults. Tickets are on sale at Backwoods Mountain Sports, The Elephant’s Perch and Ski Tek in Ketchum and Sturtevants in Hailey. The evening will also feature a raffle for a Sun Valley Co. Ski pass ($20 per ticket, available only at the event, with the winner drawn at the event). Lastly, Friends of the Sawtooth Avalanche Center is also currently raffling a 2013 Polaris 600 PRO snowmobile. Only 100 tickets will be sold for $100 each at Mahoney’s Bar & Grill and Woodside Motor Sports in Bellevue, Sturtevants in Hailey and Backwoods Mountain Sports in Ketchum. The drawing for the snowmobile will be held once all the tickets are sold.

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10AM TO 4PM / SUN VALLEY BALLET / HAILEY Guest artists Elizabeth Keller and Phyllis Rothwell Affrunti will offer master classes at Sun Valley Ballet School for ages nine and up from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit sunvalleyballet.com for pricing information and the full schedule of offerings. Call (208) 806-1441 or email sunvalleyballet@gmail.com for more information or to register.

ORIENTEERING EVENT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12 10AM / LAKE CREEK TRAILHEAD

SQUARE & CONTRA DANCE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 7-9PM / GRANGE HALL / HAILEY Community School’s wilderness navigation class will host an orienteering event at Lake Creek trailhead on Sunday. This public event is open to all levels of experience. Orienteering challenges participants to find points on a map in a set amount of time. The event will offer both a beginner and advanced course, and can be run in teams or individually. Registration will be held at the trailhead from 9:15-9:45 a.m. the day of the event and the cost is $5 per person. Children under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

This dance event is a family-friendly activity for all ages where singles and beginners are welcome. All the steps will be taught, and no partner is necessary. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an optional potluck dinner. Gluten-free or other food-sensitive eaters are welcome. Dishes should be labeled accordingly. Bring wholesome food to share, as well as a plate, fork and water bottle. Dancing will begin at 7 p.m. Pay at the door: $10 for adults, $15 for a family and $5 for Grange members. This event is free for young kids and attendance is limited to 70 people. Wear clean shoes that will not mark the floor. Call (208) 788-3876 to learn more.

‘REMEMBRANCES & TRADITION’ SUNDAY NOVEMBER 12

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Enjoy live music this and every Friday night at the Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue. This week, groove to tunes by Loaded Crow.

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL FRI NOV 10-SAT NOV 11 VARIOUS TIMES / COMMUNITY SCHOOL / SUN VALLEY Community School’s Middle School Masque will present the 16th annual One-Act Play Festival at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 in the Community School Theatre. This year’s evening of comedy, “Mischief and Mayhem,” features madcap short skits about how mischief and mayhem can pop up in the most ordinary situations. Each play is about 10 minutes long. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door. The festival is a true collaborative and creative effort between more than 80 Middle and Upper School students and faculty. Produced by seventh-grade teacher and drama coach Joel Vilinsky, the skits are performed by Middle School thespians and directed by Middle and Upper School students. This year’s festival will feature three student-written plays: “The Room,” by seventh-grader Agnes Kind, “Toothbrush,” by seventh-grader Parker Turck, and “00-Kevin,” by ninth-grader Julia Ott, who is debuting her second student-written play. Dozens more students are participating behind the scenes, operating lights and the sound booth, creating costumes, acting as stage crew and creating publicity through poster design.

Join Ellen Sanders for a cello recital titled “Remembrances & Tradition” and hear works by Albinoni and Cello Suite No. 5, J.S. Bach. Sanders, a longtime member of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony, recently relocated to the Wood River Valley from the San Francisco area. She holds degrees from Oberlin Conservatory and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Call (208) 726-5349 to learn more.

SOUPER SUPPER MONDAY NOVEMBER 13 5:30-6:30PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. St. Charles Catholic Church is located at 313 1st Ave. S., Hailey.

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