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f elected as Bellevue’s next mayor, Wisconsin-native Jared Murphy, 26, hopes to make the city more sustainable by bringing in new revenue to improve the town’s infrastructure. Murphy has lived in the Wood River Valley since March and is currently a parole officer for the Hailey Police Department. “I’m a quick learner,” Murphy said. “And I’m excited to jump feet first in by running for mayor.” Murphy said that, upon entering the Valley, he was astonished by the mountains and how connected he felt to this place. Since March, he has been taking note of how well the community stands together in support of one another and hopes to enhance the connections within Bellevue by hosting an open forum and getting not only city employees engaged, but citizens as well. During an interview, Murphy touched on some hot topics in the Valley, including the housing market and the long line of cars headed north every morning to work. He pointed out that, due to a lack of affordable housing here, people are living outside of the community and paying registration fees to their counties while adding wear and tear on roads entering Bellevue. “We need to build the tax base in Bellevue,” he opined. “And improve the poorly constructed roads, like Pine Street.” This issue, Murphy said, is a major motivation to improve the housing market locally so more people can live where they work. Bellevue may not know Murphy well yet, but Murphy said he knows Bellevue. He was raised in a similar small rural town of hardworking people in Chamberlain, Wisc. Murphy said that he has always been intrigued by the law and interested in politics, and got his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He ran for, but lost, a write-in campaign to be a municipal judge in his hometown before graduating and serving six years in the U.S. Army. Murphy then worked as a police officer in South Dakota and had eyes on the sheriff’s position; however, he got a job offer in Hailey and chose to move to Idaho. With his political science background and military training, Murphy believes that he has the skills to effectively listen to the public and build confidence in the region. “The biggest thing I want to work on here is community engagement,” Murphy said. “Citizens don’t [currently] believe in the city council and that is crucial for success. “Give me two years, and see what I can do,” Murphy said. “And if the people of Bellevue don’t like my leadership, then they can vote me out, but all I ask is they just give me two years.” tws

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he 2018 midterm elections are Tuesday, Nov. 6, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Blaine County. Idaho offers same-day voter registration at the polls with a valid identification and proof of residency. Voting is available at Hemingway Elementary School in Ketchum, Sun Valley City Hall, the Community Campus in Hailey, the Bellevue Elementary School gym, Carey City Hall, and Silver Creek Convenience Store in Picabo. To find your nearest polling opportunity, visit co.blaine.id.us. Two proposed initiatives will be on this ballet. Idaho Proposition 1 regards authorizing betting on historical horse races. A yes vote for this measure is a vote in favor of legalizing the use of video terminals at venues with live horse racing for betting on historical horse races (also known as instant racing). Idaho Proposition 2 regards Medicaid expansion. A yes vote is a vote in favor of expanding Medicaid eligibility to more low-income adults who are not eligible for other state insurance coverage.

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WOOD RIVER VALLEY WELCOMES PEDIATRICIAN DR. KATIE QUAYLE

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ediatrician Katie Quayle, M.D., joined the staff of St. Luke’s Family Medicine Clinic in Hailey on Oct. 22. This is the first time in more than 10 years that St. Luke’s Wood River has had a full-time pediatrician in the Wood River Valley. In addition to seeing her patients, Quayle will also be available on a consultative basis with the family medicine providers. She will also serve the needs of pediatric inpatients at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center. In addition to Quayle’s pediatric services, Dr. Nancy Mann will continue to provide developmental pediatric services on a weekly basis. Adding Dr. Quayle to the roster at St. Luke’s is one of several efforts that the organization has made in the past St. Luke’s new pediatrician Dr. Katie year to expand its capacity and Quayle. Photo courtesy of St. Luke’s capabilities. Dr. Quayle is a pediatrician with a special interest in preventative care, mental health, and working with adolescents. She received her undergraduate education at Williams College and earned her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. After taking a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) course in Wyoming when she was younger, Dr. Quayle developed a love of the outdoors. Quayle moved west for her residency at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, then joined Southridge Pediatrics as a general practitioner in Riverton, Utah. “My husband Forrest and I are both thrilled to be in Sun Valley,” Quayle said. “We both love being outside in the mountains, camping, hiking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing and cross-country skiing. I love long-distance trail running as well and am excited for the many trails surrounding the Valley. Forrest is an avid whitewater kayaker who is happy to be a little closer to rivers than he was in Salt Lake City.” Dr. Quayle approaches pediatrics in a holistic manner, taking where a child lives, his or her family, diet, and interests into account when assessing a child’s health. Getting to know each patient both in-depth and for the long-term is important to Dr. Quayle. “My philosophy as a pediatrician is to take care of the whole child,” Quayle said. “As more and more children are struggling with mental health, pediatricians have an important role in taking care of kids’ emotional health, too.” After a month of orientation, Dr. Quayle began seeing her first patients on Monday, Oct. 29. “My first day was great!” Quayle said. “I had a couple of patients scheduled, which was awesome, and everyone was really helpful and friendly. I loved having longer time with my patients than I did in Salt Lake, where I worked at a pretty busy clinic with a lot of kids. Here, things will be slower and give me more time to get to know my families and spend time with them.” For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (208) 788-3434 or visit stlukesonline.org.

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Blaine County School District Board of Trustees Seeks Proposals For Food Service Management

The Blaine County School District is requesting proposals to enter into a fixed-price contract with a food service management company. Trustees are looking for a food service management company to provide nutritious, high-quality meals to all students, including those who participate in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program and Summer Food Service Program. During the school year, 279,000 meals are served in the Blaine County School District. In an open public meeting in October, Trustees approved a Request for Proposal that was previously vetted and approved by the State Department of Education. The Request for Proposal for food service management will be publicly noticed according to a timeline and process approved by the board of trustees. The Request for Proposal can be viewed on the district website at blaineschools.org under the Finance Department and Request for Proposals. The proposals will be evaluated by a committee following a rubric that is outlined in the Request for Proposal. The deadline for submission of sealed proposals is Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at 2 p.m. The board will consider proposals at the regular Feb. 12, 2019, meeting and the anticipated contract award date for the food service management company will be on Feb. 15, 2019.

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The Sawtooth Botanical Garden and Southern Idaho Master Gardeners will offer a Master Gardener class from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays at the Garden from Feb. 6 through April 17, 2019. The class will be held at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden’s visitor center. Join the Southern Idaho Master Gardeners for an interactive learning experience designed to teach the many aspects of horticulture through 40 hours of class instruction. Receive your Master Gardener certification by honing your knowledge and skills while serving in your local community. The course covers basic botany, soils and composting, insect and disease management, landscape design, fruit and vegetable production, tree and shrub identification and care, water conservation and much more. Early-bird registration (before Dec.14) is $200 for an individual and $275 for a couple. After Dec. 14, the fee increases to $250 individual/$325 couple. To register, contact Andy West at Twin Falls County Extension, (208) 734-9590 or andywest@uidaho.edu . For more information, visit sbgarden.org.

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T H E W E E K LY S U N • O C T O B E R 31 - N O V E M B E R 6, 2018 local control for our public schools. MILLER Representative Steve Miller is highly qualified to be re-elected. He’s for the preservation of Idaho’s lands and unique heritage. Please join me in re-electing Rep. Steve Miller, District 26A.

Setting The Record Straight

A letter to the editor on Oct. 25 accused me of lying to a fifth-grader in response to a question posed at the Hailey Pizza & Politics debate about using a Bible in school. The recent letter stated that I “voted in favor of Senate Bill 1342 allowing the use of the Bible as a public school textbook…” I sincerely apologize to the fifth-grader for not understanding her question. The correct answer to her question is that, no, I didn’t vote for the Bible being used as a textbook in school. S1342 provided that the Bible could be used for reference purposes and “no student will be required to use any religious texts for reference purposes if the student or parents of the student object.” I did vote for S1342 and would do so again. S1342 Statement of Purpose – This legislation relieves any fear or anxiety for students, teachers, and parents who desire to use religious texts, including the Bible, for reference purposes in public schools by codifying a practice already allowed. No one is required to use religious texts. Steve Miller, R-Fairfield Idaho House of Representatives

LETTER TO THE EDITOR CAROL HOLMAN

Miller Is Honest, Hardworking & Reliable

We have an important election coming up, and we should all think carefully and clearly about how we vote, for whom we vote, and why we are voting for a candidate. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity of spending time with Steve Miller, who is a candidate for re-election in District 26 for State Representative. Steve has done a fine job in Boise representing our district since 2012, and he is an honest, hardworking and reliable man. Our district includes counties that are rural and heavily involved in agriculture. Steve has lived in Camas County his entire life and is a farmer, so he understands the needs of our local farming community. His knowledge of water issues is considerable. Steve has often been wrongly described as not strongly supporting education—not true! He is a strong advocate of community colleges and career-technical education and supports increasing teachers’ salaries as well as all funding for education. The subject of Proposition 2 is extremely complicated. Although at first glance it sounds like something that, of course, should be passed, it is a financial issue and needs to be soundly written and shaped so that Idaho does not end up in fiscal chaos by agreeing to pay too much for too many. Steve supports this approach. It is important to note that Steve has NEVER voted to sell public lands. It has never even come up for a vote in the House. The greatest loss to Idahoans is from wildfire. The ecological damage to our resources in terms of erosion, fish and wildlife habitat, timber harvest, grazing and recreation are tremendous. The economic impact to our Valley was severe. Idaho management of federal lands can and will reduce wildfires and provide economic benefit. Carol Holman Ketchum resident

LETTER TO THE EDITOR JOAN F. DAVIES

Roger B. Harris—Judge For Fifth Judicial District

Election date is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Citizens of Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Jerome, Twin Falls, Cassia, Minidoka and Lincoln counties, all members of the Fifth Judicial District of the State of Idaho, are asked to vote and select a new Fifth District judge. Magistrate Roger B. Harris is the candidate of choice based on his 12 years of experience as a magistrate judge. He also was a practicing lawyer in Twin Falls for 15 years prior to becoming judge. His background in civil and criminal law will be the same issues that will come before him as district judge—a firm foundation for the position. A recent Idaho State Bar survey based on personal and professional experience of the candidates ranked Harris “exceeding expectations” for the position. Four categories—integrity and independence, knowledge and understanding of the law, judicial temperament and demeanor, and legal ability and experience—were used as guidelines. This is an exceptional ranking for a judgeship and a vote for Roger B. Harris has much merit. Joan F. Davies Hailey resident

LETTER TO THE EDITOR LORA SILVER

Vote For Steve Miller

Steve Miller is 100 percent for Idaho, representing Blaine, Camas, Gooding and Lincoln counties. As a fourth-generation Idahoan, he values keeping ‘Public Lands in Public Hands’ for all to enjoy! As a fourth-generation Idahoan, Steve Miller is 100 percent for Idaho! I’m sorry to say that Muffy’s backers are misrepresenting and mixing up what Steve stands for. The truth is Steve works for the public to have access to public lands. Steve is well-liked, honest and has integrity. As our State Representative, Steve has served District 26A for the past six years and holds a position on the Joint Finance Committee for the State of Idaho. As a small business owner, Steve ranches and markets wholesale-retail organic food. Steve’s lifetime record of accomplishments run true to his good character and record. He has held positions on many local, state and national conservation boards. Steve’s score with the NRA is an ‘A’ for Second Amendment rights. He supports keeping the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) headquarters in Shoshone, which accounts for many local jobs. Representative Miller has negotiated at the state and local levels for the Hagerman Bike Path. His passion is for students to be literate by third grade. He supports more

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR JACK VARIN

Re-elect Steve Miller

I support Representative Steve Miller in his effort to retain his seat in Idaho’s Legislature. I support Steve because I have known him for many years and know he has a heart for those families that are struggling. He regularly picks my thoughts from my experience as a juvenile court judge in the district he serves. Idaho’s struggling families face huge challenges and many of those challenges come from our own state policies and systems. The challenge is how can our state’s policies and systems encourage the help and support these families need rather than harm them. We’ve discussed many ideas centering on identifying the families that are struggling and what new and fresh policies might support them. Policies that: 1. support a mental health system that recognizes trauma as a core issue; 2. early intervention in families that have a history of involvement in state systems; 3. encourage communities to come together to support families who are struggling with addiction and mental health problems; and, 4. build collaborative relationships between private nonprofits and state agencies to help struggling families. These new policies will take leadership to develop and implement. Steve is well positioned within the Legislature to undertake this effort because of his membership on the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee and his legislative experience. Idaho, in my view, is at a critical junction. Will the same old policies that haven’t worked continue, or will new innovative policies that encourage our families to become more resilient and successful come into existence? At least I know Representative Miller is engaged in the difficult task of working for new innovative policies. Vote for Steve Miller for District 26 Seat A Representative. Jack Varin Fairfield resident

LETTER TO THE EDITOR STEPHEN HARTGEN

Miller Is A Real Asset In The State House

I am writing today in support of Idaho House member, Rep. Steven Miller, who is running for re-election in District 26, representing Camas, Blaine, Gooding and Lincoln counties. Rep. Miller has been a real asset in the House, where he serves on several committees, including the Joint Committee on Finance & Appropriations (JFAC), where he is very watchful of the many issues affecting the district. This is a premier committee assignment and Rep. Miller is a leader in finding ways for funding Idaho’s needs within the state’s financial resources. Rep. Miller understands the uses of public lands as a major recreational asset to the state. Contrary to the claims of some, he supports expansion of access to public lands. He does not support sale or transfer of federal lands to either the state or to outside parties. That is the official policy of the state (SCR 126, 2015 Session) despite what some may claim. On the personal level, Rep. Miller has the ability to relate to people from many walks of life. He has been a fine legislator with whom I have been consistently proud to serve. I would urge voters in District 26 to return him without hesitation to the Idaho House. Stephen Hartgen, R-Twin Falls Commerce & Human Resources Committee Chairman Idaho House of Representatives

LETTER TO THE EDITOR TIMMI RYERSON

Vote For Julie Lynn

I am writing in support of Julie Lynn, who is a candidate for the Senate in Idaho’s 26th District. I have known Julie to be a community volunteer, a veteran, having served in the Army, and believe she will represent the people of Blaine, Camas, Gooding and Lincoln counties with distinction. As a conservative, Julie is dedicated to finding ways to help Idahoans thrive with the lightest government touch. As a journalist, she is skilled in listening, researching ideas, understanding the pros and cons of legislation, and will seek practical, sensible solutions to problems. Under good Republican leadership, Idaho is the fastest growing state in the nation. Growth brings many challenges to our state government. One of the main issues in front of Idahoans now is finding a workable solution to health insurance for all Idahoans. Julie is painfully aware that the current system is broken. Some families are having to pay $2500 per month for insurance and their deductible is $10,000. The individual insurance market is not sustainable for families. Medicaid expansion would only address those who are in the gap between qualifying for Medicaid and obtaining subsidies in Idaho’s exchange, leaving about 500,000 in the individual market, which is unsustainable. Julie Lynn will fight for our public lands to be open to all. She supports clearing debris and maintaining roads for better management of wildfires. We all are interested in providing the best possible public education for Idaho’s children. Julie believes we are on the right path with higher scores in reading and math. She supports more college prep and career/technical training for our students. Julie Lynn believes in liberty, our Constitution and inalienable rights for all citizens. She will bring sensible, common sense governance to the Idaho State Senate. Timmi Ryerson Ketchum resident

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR JULIE LYNN

Steve Miller Is The Best Choice

Over the past few months of campaigning, I’ve noticed some stark differences between Republican Steve Miller and Democrat Muffy Davis, in their actions and what they support. I’ve known Rep. Steve Miller his entire tenure in office, and I have always respected his vote. We do not agree on everything, but he has the best interests of Idaho at heart. Both Steve and Davis say they know the importance of education and healthcare. But in looking at Davis’ website, she has no specific plan to make progress for Idaho. Steve, on the other hand, has the experience in the legislature to make these priorities a reality. He has worked on legislation to expand STEM and Career Technical Education in Idaho, and has supported increased teacher pay. He understands, and has worked on addressing, the needs of our education and healthcare system. Steve has a plan of how to make Idaho a better state. Most of all, I’ve noticed the false attacks that have been levied against Steve from his Democrat opponent and others. When it comes to things like public lands, hunting, fishing and water rights, the attacks being thrown at Steve are absolutely false. I have talked to him, and I know that he would never vote to deny us access to public lands. He is a hunter and fisherman himself, and knows the importance of those activities to Idaho. And he understands how critical water rights are to our economy. The attacks against Steve are absolutely false, and those spreading them need to stop. This is an important election year. I’ll be voting on November 6. Will you? Julie Lynn Ketchum resident Candidate for State Senate, District 26

LETTER TO THE EDITOR FLORENCE MARY SANDY

Support Steve Miller For House

I am 95 years old and have voted in every election since 1943. I have subscribed to local newspapers for my entire adult life and look forward to reading them from front to back every morning. I remember when Democrats and Republicans treated each other with respect, even having different political views. I am conservative and believe in freedom to raise a family, own a business and attend church as I choose without overreach of the federal government. I am very proud to support Representative Steve Miller as a man of integrity, honesty and wisdom in doing what is right. He has served in our Idaho House of Representatives for six years and has worked hard to support the values of keeping Idaho strong in education, jobs, healthcare and protecting and conserving our natural resources. As a third-generation farmer and rancher, Steve continues to be a good steward in order to pass down to future generations the lands in Idaho we so enjoy. I must say, I am very disappointed in the false advertising the Democrats have distributed over the past several months concerning Steve Miller. Steve would never support the sale of our public lands. He didn’t vote to block various ways to provide affordable healthcare for all Idahoans. He doesn’t block access for hunters and fishermen on public lands, as the negative ads have declared. As a private landowner, he regularly allows people to hunt on his property. These are all attempts to keep Representative Miller from serving the diverse nature of Camas, Lincoln, Gooding and Blaine counties. Although his opponent is accomplished in sports and a cordial lady, she needs to run on her own merit instead of making up nonsense about Representative Miller. All the money spent by her supporters attempting to smear his good name would be far better spent on good causes to help out the many needs of our area. Representative Miller brings a voice of reason, leadership and experience to help meet the needs and challenges facing all Idahoans. I am voting to re-elect Steve Miller to represent District 26A in the House of Representatives. He is the best choice. Florence Mary Sandy Hagerman resident

NEWS IN BRIEF

Sun Valley Community School’s Middle School Masque Presents 17th Annual One-Act Play Festival

Sun Valley Community School’s Middle School Masque will present its 17th annual One-Act Play Festival at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 9, and 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Sun Valley Community School Theatre. This year’s evening of comedy, Harebrained Lunacy and Other Oddities of the Adolescent Mind, features 11 hilarious skits, six of which are student-written. Each play is about 10 minutes long. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door. One of the hallmarks of the festival is the amount of student involvement. Though produced by seventh-grade teacher and drama coach Joel Vilinsky, the actors, the stage and lighting crew, the costume and poster design, and an astounding six skits are all student-led or student-based. This year’s lineup includes both returning and new playwrights who put their “adolescent minds” and pens to paper to entertain audiences with everyday situations that take a hilarious turn: “Stacked Lineup” by seventh-grader Walker Pate, “Mixed Mania” and “Taking a Dive” by eighth-grader Matthew Letourneau, “Detention” by 10th-grader Julia Ott, who is debuting her third One-Act, “Alarm,” by sixth-grader Sawyer Vogel, and “Hotline,” by eighth-grader Parker Turck, who is debuting her second One-Act production on stage.

DMV To Offer Mail-In Renewals For Driver’s Licenses That Expire In November And December

In an effort to alleviate long lines in county Division of Motor Vehicle driver’s licensing offices, the Idaho Transportation Department will provide citizens with licenses that expire in November and December an option to renew driver’s licenses and identification cards by mail. The Idaho Transportation Department has been exploring potential solutions to assist county DMV offices after vendor technological issues forced statewide driver’s license offices to close for nearly a week in August. Offices reopened in late August, but long lines of customers seeking driver’s license services continue in many counties. The DMV will send all citizens with licenses expiring in November and December a form so they can opt to renew by mail, instead of going to physical offices. Mail-in renewals also will be available in county offices that process and provide driver’s license services. The Idaho Transportation Department will track the number of mail-in renewals and work with the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association to decide whether or not there’s a need to extend this process past the end of the year. Since an Idaho Transportation Department interim solution was implemented after that multi-day outage, the system is stable. Transaction times, however, have been slower, contributing to longer lines in some offices. For more information, citizens are encouraged to call the ITD DMV Customer Care Center at (208) 334-8736.

Astronomy At The Garden – ‘The Horse, The Maiden, And The Queen’

Dr. Tim Frazier, astronomy buff and president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will end his lectures and night-sky viewing in 2018 on Nov. 13 with “The Horse, the Maiden and the Queen.” Participants will start inside at 7 p.m. with the featured lecture. Then, weather permitting, participants will move outside at 8 p.m. to observe deep-sky objects and other celestial wonders. Dress for the weather and night temperatures. If you have them, bring binoculars or spotting scopes. Space is limited to 35 participants and preregistration with payment is required. Cost is $10 for Sawtooth Botanical Garden members and $12 for non-members. Children under 16 are free. Call (208) 726-9358 to confirm your spot. Registration is also available at sbgarden.org.

GUEST OPINION M. SANDVIG

Expanding Medicaid Would Improve Health Outcomes, Save Money

s president of an organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with mental illness, I see the devastating consequences that being uninsured has on the people of our state. Sadly, we know what happens when people with a mental illness don’t have access to healthcare; they end up in hospital emergency rooms, in jail, or on the streets, with worse long-term outcomes and at greater cost to the state and local government. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, we have the unique opportunity to take action for about 62,000 Idahoans who don’t have access to healthcare because they fall into what’s called the “coverage gap”—they earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford coverage through Idaho’s health insurance exchange. Proposition 2 would fix that problem by providing Idahoans making less than $17,000 a year or a family of three making less than $29,000 a year access to health coverage through Medicaid. Prop 2 provides us an opportunity to not only improve health outcomes for Idahoans but also bring significant economic benefits to the state. By expanding Medicaid, the burden is shifted away from hospital and clinic uncompensated care to the federal government. The federal government will pay at least 90 percent of the cost of Medicaid expansion, which means for every $1 we spend on Medicaid, the federal government will pay $9. We know that 33 other states have already opted to insure their working poor and it’s time for our federal tax dollars to stay here in Idaho. It is estimated that Prop 2 would bring nearly $400 million of our federal tax dollars back to Idaho—money that other states have been getting for years. Those funds would help pay for the expansion, create jobs, and boost our economy. Furthermore, a recent study by University of Idaho professor and economist Steven Peterson found that Medicaid expansion would create more than 5,000 new jobs in Idaho and generate more than $20 million in new tax revenue annually. This money can be used for education, infrastructure, and other important policy priorities. Prop 2 has been endorsed by a variety of leaders in the Idaho business, patient, and medical communities such as the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, the Idaho Education Association and the Boise Metro Chamber. We all benefit if more of us have access to healthcare and life-saving coverage. Uninsured patients cost all of us, as hospitals shift the costs of those unable to pay their bills onto other patients. Vote for Prop 2 on Nov. 6 or by in-person absentee voting to ensure we bring our tax money home from Washington, D.C., to help Idaho families get healthcare and boost our local economy. Michael Sandvig, President NAMI Idaho (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

NEWS IN BRIEF

Autonomous And Connected Vehicles Report Recommendations Meeting Nov. 1

The Idaho Transportation Department will host a final vote on the Report to the Governor developed as part of Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s Executive Committee focused on the study of autonomous and connected vehicles in Idaho. The committee is comprised of industry leaders and members from multiple state agencies. With the Committee’s approval, the first report of findings and recommendations will be submitted to the Governor’s Office immediately following this final meeting. The meeting is hosted by Idaho Transportation Department Director Brian Ness, and the public is welcome to attend in person or join in via phone. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m., Nov. 1, at the Idaho Transportation Department District 3 Large Conference Room.

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Fishing R epoRt

COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 6, FROM PICABO ANGLER

ere comes the cold! A significant change in our weather patterns means temperatures should be dropping about 10 degrees less than what we’ve been experiencing. This could mean the beginning of the end of the dry-fly season in the Sun Valley area. The heat of the day could produce some small dry-fly windows, especially if it is calm out. Think late afternoons if you want to try to fish the surface. Silver Creek has a few more hatches left. The Fall Baetis here can sometimes last until Thanksgiving, but that fishing window could shrink down to an hour or two of decent rises. The brown trout will be coming off the spawn soon. This means a lot of big hungry trout are going to be out hunting and looking to pack on the calories before winter sets in. This means Streamer fishing, and especially on cloudy days and low-light periods. The Creek can be a spectacular place in the late fall; just watch the weather and try to find some nice, fair days to go fish. The Big Wood will still fish surprisingly well with some large attractors in the fall. Consider large Royal Wulffs, H and L Variants and even some Orange or Royal Stimulators. The Midge activity in the early evening is also a nice precursor and warm-up for this winter’s Midge hatches. If nothing seems to be working, get out an Olive Bugger and fish a lot of water. You will find some nice fish with the proper Streamer techniques. Now if all else fails, fish a Prince Nymph/Red Copper John tandem under a strike indicator! The Lower Lost River is still a great place to be in the fall. Manageable flows and hungry fish mean anglers are finding good success. Nymphing is the norm and a variety of Midge patterns and small Baetis patterns will do the trick. OK, it is time to pay closer attention to the weather before you travel to fish. We would suggest taking time this week and putting together a winter fishing/travel kit. Fill a bag with a dry change of warm clothes. Pack some food and water, and throw a good sleeping bag in the truck, as well. Freak storms, muddy or snowy roads and short daylight hours mean we all need to take precautions as we enter the winter fishing season. Be safe and have fun! Happy fishing, everyone!

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PREVENTING DOG BITES

BY FRAN JEWELL

he first step to preventing dog bites is to realize that all dogs have the potential to bite, given the right situation. For us to believe that our dog will never bite, no matter what, is unrealistic. Even the most docile, sweet golden retriever can decide to nip a youngster lying on its sore, arthritic hip. Once we understand that dogs are living beings, regardless of how wonderful they are, we know there can be a time with the right set of circumstances that our lovely friend may nip or bite. Here are some simple things you can do to prevent bites from happening in the first place. An ounce of prevention is always worth a pound of cure. • Leash your dog when someone comes near. It’s just common courtesy to understand that not everyone will adore your dog like you do. Then, ask if your dog can approach in a controlled manner. Teaching your dog respectful greeting habits is imperative. This also gives your dog a sense of security—that you will handle things, thus reducing stress that can contribute to biting or nipping. A leash is your connection to your dog. • Socialize your dog. That doesn’t mean just play dates with other dogs; it means lots of different experiences where you control the outcome to be a positive one. It does not mean leaving the situation for your dog to decide how to respond. Set your dog up for success! • Have a secure place in your home for your dog. That might mean a fenced-in yard, away from nearby walkways or streets. Dogs that are allowed too close to public walkways are in danger of harassment from strangers that don’t mean well. Be sure to lock gates and only allow landscapers in when you unlock the gate. • Lock your front door. For myself, on three different occasions over the years, I have had people start to open my front door, thinking my house belonged to their friend

who actually lived next door. I was fortunate that my door was locked. Startled dogs in your home are much more likely to become naturally protective. • Be sure that if you have a dog that lives in chronic pain (and this can be hard to know for sure, so check with your veterinarian), their pain is being controlled. Dogs in pain from arthritis, joint disease, cancer, or other problems, can become easily irritated and resort to biting or nipping to protect themselves. Other health issues can cause dogs to be more reactive, including loss of hearing or vision. Again, health issues should be diagnosed by your veterinarian with regular checkups. • Teach small children to be respectful of dogs—every dog. Children should never sit on, pull hair or ears, or be allowed to put their hands in or go near dogs’ food bowls. Children should not be allowed to take a dog’s toy from it either. No matter how tolerant the dog may seem, there might come a day when your dog feels off, or more stressed, and then may decide to defend its food or toy. Remember, dogs are dogs and living beings, which means they are not always predictable, no matter how sweet they have been in the past. • Get early training for your puppy. When puppies learn about bite inhibition and proper personal restraint before they are 16 weeks of age, it greatly reduces the risk of that puppy biting or nipping when it gets older. • Never get down to a dog’s head level. This can be very threatening to some dogs and cause them to bite right in your face. • Don’t hug a dog you do not have a very good relationship with. This is especially true for children. A fearful dog may retaliate with a growl or bite. • Never stare at a dog you don’t know. Staring is a challenge to fight in dog language. Turn sideways and ignore new dogs instead of greeting them like another human. While this list does not encompass every situation, it will help you get on the road to

Having a great dog means work on your part. They don’t just come that way. Photo by Fran Jewell

preventing nipping and biting. Once a dog bites, it becomes very difficult to reverse that behavior If you are bitten, please take out your cellphone and photograph the dog, the owner and the bite immediately and call the police or sheriff. Do not let this dog bite another person! It is time that we start making people responsible for the behavior of their dogs. 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.

COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

SUNSET AND MOONRISE

BY LESLIE REGO

t was not just a beautiful sunset, but also a lovely moonrise. A couple of days before the full moon, my husband and I drove to Stanley Basin in hopes of locating a spot where we could see the sun set in the west over the Sawtooth mountains and simultaneously catch the first view of the moon exactly opposite in the east. We discovered a beautiful site, just before entering Custer County. Pulling over, we began to watch both sides of the highway. At 6:15 p.m., the moon emerged. We looked across the highway to the west and saw the last rays of the sun as it disappeared in a dip between two summits. Swinging our heads back and forth, we took in the double grandeur. This was nature at her finest and my heart swelled with the emotion of the moment. As the light slowly diminished, the moon continued its climb. The sky shifted colors, the cerulean blue turning into a rich cobalt blue. Rose-colored streaks suffused the blue, making some areas lavender. The illumination in the sky cast a warm glow to the sphere, defining the irregularities on the surface. We began our journey home, watching the moon dance and tease, playing the coquette, as it disappeared and reappeared through the trees. By the time we arrived at Galena Summit, the sky was radiant with color. Turquoise blue f loated over

Leslie Rego, “Moon over Boulder Mountains,” watercolor.

the Boulder Mountains. Next came alizarin crimson, which surrounded the moon. The highest band of color was a lavender blue. The slopes of the mountains blushed, basking in a sultry glow. The orb continued its inexorable climb. Stars appeared. The night skies f loated over the mountains, the blues deepening and deepening

until they turned to black. The pilgrimage ended in silence, both of us awed by the majesty of the dual forces at play. 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

APPRECIATING SMALL THINGS

I realized how wonderful it felt to walk on both feet, equally distributing my weight. How much usually focus on bigger items facing someone simpler it was to get my morning coffee from the in my position: my family and friends and my counter to the table without fear of spilling; how use of time physically, emotionally, creative- much easier to get dressed, to put on sock without ly, intellectually and spiritually. In short, I aim to having to change dressings, or even to sit in my keep positive in this complex and often negative office chair and write this column without having time, so I was surprised when the to prop up my healing limb! idea for this column hit me at 8 this I know that these newly apprecimorning. ated delights will fall back into the Early today, the small grey mundanities of everyday-life event, which I had not experienced routines and I will probably not for a while, was taking my two make such a big deal out of these small dogs outside, an occasion that simple pleasures. brought me more joy than I could However, I hope that I will alhave imagined. For six weeks I ways remember to understand othhave relied upon the help of friends ers who have obstacles to enjoying and a professional dog-walker to some of these little rewards: those allow my doggies to have regular with disabilities that impede walkwalks and exercise without pulling ing or seeing or hearing as easily me and my walker or cane down as I can. I especially think about with me, potentially negating the Courtesy photo those with pain that doesn’t go surgery done on my foot and my JoEllen Collins—a longtime away with a Tylenol or Ibuprofen, six-week recovery from a painful resident of the Wood River or even with the best of healthy acbut not life-threatening procedure. Valley—is a teacher, writer, tivities like working with a physiDuring this time I have height- fabric artist, choir member cal therapist or using healing skills ened my empathetic view about my and unabashedly proud like meditation and contemplation fellows who live with much more grandma known as “Bibi Jo.” The intense but brief pain I enserious concerns, people I certaindured in only a small part of my ly have tried to keep at the forebody reminded me to be thankful front of my mind most of my life. However, this every day that it is gone and that, God willing, particular experience has given me pause to be my age, accident, or any unexpected injury does thankful for the more simple things I can enjoy. not cause me the kind of unremitting pain I know The first morning after learning that I no longer others experience without relief. need a cane, I reveled in a long shower, not feelI am grateful today that my medicine drawing guilty about the time under water since it had er remains unopened, a slight but blessed small been so long since I had felt those warm drops thing. on my back. My next happy moments came when