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Event News Solar Eclipse WOWs Valley

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This image is a composite of a sequence of photos of a total solar eclipse that occurred on Monday morning, Aug. 21, viewable from Blaine County. Totality occurred at about 11:30 a.m. and was visible from just north of East Fork Road (just under one minute of totality), peaking just south of Stanley (just over two minutes of totality). The photos were taken from Murphy Bridge, about 10 miles north of Ketchum on the Harriman Trail. “With the Sherpa assistance of my wonderful wife, Patricia Brolin-Ribi, I was able to capture this with two…” For more information about this image, see “On The Cover” on page 3. Courtesy photo by Nils Ribi (NilsRibiPhotography.com)

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ON THE COVER Continued from page 1: …cameras,” said photographer and Sun Valley resident Nils Ribi. “{I took} the partial phases with a Nikon D700 and a 400mm lens and the inner corona of the totality phase with a D800 and a 200mm lens and a 1.7x teleconverter.” Ribi told The Weekly Sun he’s been training for the last three months so he could get the perfect shot. Courtesy photo by Nils Ribi (NilsRibiPhotography.com)

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City of Ketchum Thank You! Thank you to all who joined the celebration of the solar eclipse at Festival Meadow. There are still more summer activities to come. Wagon Days festivities begin Friday, September 1. Headquarters is open now and every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the wagons are on display. Visit wagondays.com for the schedule of events. See you there!

Declaration of Candidacy Opens Aug. 28 Declarations of Candidacy must be filed with the Ketchum City Clerk at City Hall, 480 East Ave. N. beginning on August 28 and ending on September 8, 2017 at 5 p.m. Positions of mayor and two city council members are up for election on November 7, 2017,l each serving a 4-year term. Please visit ketchumidaho.org/electionfor information and forms.

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n Monday morning, as the moonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shadow crossed into Idaho, it traversed the Snake River Plain and slipped its dark cloak over endless mountainous terrain. Idaho had exceptionally clear, warm weather for eclipse viewing, and a healthy but not overwhelming visitor presence. The centerline of the path of totality crossed over Borah Peak, the highest peak in the state at 12,688 feet. Regions near it experienced almost two and a half minutes of totality, and a stunning 360-degree sunset under the dark skies. The prospect of watching the eclipse from one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic ski mountains, Bald Mountain, drew visitors from near and far. While the traffic concerns never came to pass, all occupancy rates were very high in the Wood River Valley, with many visitors extending their visits into the week. People traveled all over the region to watch the eclipse in its path of totality. Groups of friends and lots of family gathered for brunches on trails, ridges, on top of buildings, mountains and passes. At the moment of the eclipse, people whooped and hollered, whistled, laughed and even shed tears. Engagements did ensue, and in at least one case a marriage was held. A community party was held at Festival Meadows between Sun Valley and Ketchum. It began in the morning with â&#x20AC;&#x153;yoga, and music and relaxing energy,â&#x20AC;? said Ketchum Mayor Nina Jonas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were lots of new visitors,â&#x20AC;? Jonas said. University of California, Berkeley, astronomer Dr. Jeff Silverman spoke about the event as well. At the moment of totality, Jonas said she could hear the entire town cheering, from Dollar Mountain to Penny Hill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was blown away,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was magnificent.â&#x20AC;? Featured in Episcopal News Service on Monday afternoon was a photo of The Rev. Ken Brannon, of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Ketchum,

watching the eclipse with his wife and son on a ridge near their home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just gorgeous,â&#x20AC;? Brannon told ENS by phone. Keith Howell, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d driven from San Francisco on Saturday, was equally moved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the most amazing thing Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen,â&#x20AC;? he said. The eclipse coincided with Howellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 76th birthday. Fellow campers at a site in the Big Lost River Valley sang â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Birthdayâ&#x20AC;? to Howell at the moment the moon seemed to rest in between the sun and the earth. Restaurant owners in the Wood River Valley said they saw very little uptick from visitors over the weekend. However, jets were stacked up at Friedman Memorial Airport, reminding residents of Allen & Co. plane parking. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We anticipated a lot more people, but it was a regular summer weekend,â&#x20AC;? said Judy Wallace, Stanley government office assistant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happy with Channel 7 (KTVB) out of Boise, which said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to Stanley; it will be too busy.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Wallace added that the police said it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;very mellowâ&#x20AC;? all weekend with people abiding by the law, parked in the turnouts only, with their lawn chairs on the road. In Blaine County, there were â&#x20AC;&#x153;no problems,â&#x20AC;? said Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Idaho just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see the visitors that we expected,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was quiet all over.â&#x20AC;? The Great American Eclipse, as it was dubbed by marketing concerns countrywide, was the first in 99 years to traverse the U.S. It traveled in just 90 minutes from the coast of Oregon to the Atlantic coast off South Carolina. What started as a tiny nibble on the edge of the sun turned into a perfectly stunning eclipse in region after region, ending in South Carolina about 3 p.m. EST. For more photos, see The Weekly Scene on pages 8-9. tws

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AUGUST 23 - 29, 2017

NEWS CRIME & COURTS

HAILEY MEN AWAIT VERDICT IN BUNDY RETRIAL

BY DANA DUGAN

federal jury in Las Vegas continued deliberating on Tuesday in the retrial of four men accused of conspiracy, and weapon-wielding assault charges against federal agents in a 2014 standoff near the Bunkerville, Nev., ranch belonging to Cliven Bundy. Two of the men, Eric Parker and Steven Stewart, are both from Hailey. Scott Drexler is from Challis. Ricky Lovelien is from Oklahoma and Montana. The four men are facing a second trial after members of another jury declared in April that they were deadlocked on all counts against them. Parker’s attorney, Jess Marchese, said the government pared down “their case compared to last time.” Two other defendants in the first trial, Gregory Burleson and Todd Engel, were found guilty during the first trial. The defendants maintain they drove to southern Nevada from Idaho and Montana after seeing social media posts about the Bundy ranch, and scuffles between Bundy family members and Bureau of Land Management agents. They claim they’d never met Bundy family members. No shots were ever fired at the standoff. On Thursday, Aug. 10, Parker and

NEWS IN BRIEF

Bergdahl Chooses A Judge Over Jury

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will be tried by a judge—not a military jury—on charges of desertion and endangering comrades by walking off his post in Afghanistan, according to an AP story. The latter charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison. Bergdahl’s trial is scheduled for late October at Fort Bragg, in North Carolina. Defense attorneys declined to comment on the decision, but they previously questioned whether Bergdahl could get a fair trial by jury because of negative comments President Donald Trump made on the campaign trail. The Taliban captured Bergdahl, a Hailey native, shortly after he left his remote post in 2009. He has said that he intended to cause alarm and draw attention to what he saw as problems with his unit. Bergdahl was freed from captivity in 2014 in exchange for five Taliban prisoners.

Flourish Foundation Compassionate Leaders Program

The Compassionate Leaders Program is now accepting applications from high school juniors for the 2017-2018 school year. This program engages participants in weekly meetings that focus on benevolent social action, personal wellbeing, and environmental stewardship, with developing healthy habits of mind through contemplative practice. Along with becoming more involved locally, students will participate in global service projects in Asia, Africa, and North America. If you are interested in transforming yourself and the world around you through Compassionate Leadership, go to flourishfoundation.org to fill out an application before Oct. 1. All applications and questions should be sent to noah@flourishfoundation.org or faxed to (208) 7889777.

Drexler testified, although Judge Gloria Navarro ordered Parker to vacate the stand and for the jury to disregard his testimony, saying he broke rules of evidence that had been set before trial. The defendants were instructed to only testify as to what they saw and did during the confrontation, not what they felt or why they acted. In testimony, Parker mentioned what he could see from the roadway above the wash where BLM agents and protestors were gathered. He seemed to be referencing the same area where he believed a sniper had been positioned. As well, defense attorneys were prohibited from referencing constitutional rights to freely assemble and to bear arms, or from mentioning alleged misconduct or use of excessive force by law enforcement. Marchese called the situation in the courtroom “restrictive and difficult.” According to Parker’s wife, Andrea Parker, one juror, a woman, lied on her questionnaire about being the victim of a gun crime; in fact, she had had a gun Supporters outside the Clark County Courthouse in Las Vegas protest the silencing of Hailey pointed at her. Another juror has sent resident Eric Parker while testifying in his own defense. Photo courtesy of Andrea Parker. messages to the judge several times. Both Breaking News of these issues have led Andrea Parker to Right at press deadline on Tuesday, Andrea Parker announced on Facebook that believe another hung jury might be imsome of the defendants will be released or moved to a halfway house. For more minent. information on this breaking news, visit facebook.com/theweeklysun. tws

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Devon Peterson just wants to ride bareback in the woods. Courtesy photo from the Petersons

SHE WILL FIND ONE AND IT WILL WORK

BY DANA DUGAN

very three minutes, an American is diagnosed with a blood cancer. One of those Americans is a young girl in the Wood River Valley. On Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26 and 27, a Swab Party will be held at the Meriwether Building courtyard, outside Iconoclast Books & Gifts, in Hailey. The event will be held to hopefully find a bone-marrow match for Bellevue resident Devon Peterson, who is suffering from acute myeloma leukemia. The daughter of Tyler Peterson and Jennifer Liebrum, and the twin sister of Gracie, Devon, 13, an eighth grader at Wood River Middle School, is in her second round of treatment at St Luke’s Children’s Hospital in Boise. Doctors believe the best chance Devon has for recovery is a bone-marrow transplant. She was in hospital isolation last year from January to July. Devon’s parents are trying to relieve each other every few days at the hospital in Boise. Devon just wants to be able to live her life fully again. “I want to run around, play with my animals and friends,”

she said Tuesday. “I want to help other people slow down and understand kindness is mandatory every day and in every way, especially in middle school. Stop being mean over stupid stuff. You will regret the time you wasted hating and fighting. And, I want to ride a horse through the forest bareback, like Merida” (from the movie “Brave”). “It’s not an easy task for donor or transplant, but we all have to be brave to make things better for everyone,” Devon said. The Swab Party will be held during Iconoclast business hours: Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Everyone between the ages of 18-55 is eligible. In order to find a match, swab kits will be used to ascertain matches. A matching volunteer donor might either donate blood or bone marrow to Devon. DKMS will test the cheek swabs for matches for human leukocyte antigens (HLA) tissue markers. These have characteristics of human white blood cells. These protein ‘markers’ are found on most cells in your body. There is a great diversity of HLA and the cheek swab is currently tested for up to 12 characteristics.

Your immune system uses HLA markers to determine which cells belong in your body and which do not. DKMS, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancer and blood disorders, has offices in Germany, where it was founded, the United Kingdom and New York City. “When a match is found, we likely will go straight to the transplant hospital, probably Salt Lake, Portland or Seattle, but we are open to advice,” said Liebrum. “We have been told to prepare for at least 100 days in the hospital from the transplant. Honestly, the clock starts with the harvest.” The Swab Party’s motto is ‘She Will Find One And It Will Work.’ To volunteer or to donate monetarily to help cover the costs of the test kits, contact Sarah Hedrick at Iconoclast Books at (208) 726-1564, or visit dkms. org. Iconoclast is located at 111 N. 1st Ave., in Hailey. Additionally, friends of the Peterson's have set up a gofundme.com account, which can be accessed at gofundme.com/ghjf3h78.

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Keith Saks Seeks Re-Election Sun Valley City Council President Keith Saks announced his intention to seek re-election to another term in the Nov. 7, 2017 election. Saks is nearing the end of his first four-year term serving the people of Sun Valley as City Council president. Prior to his current position, Saks served for a year and a half as Sun Valley Planning & Zoning commissioner. He was elected in 2013 and began his service during a tumultuous time for Sun Valley government. Over the course of the last four years, the City Council coalesced into a collegial governing body, exercising healthy and vigorous debate, but always in a respectful manner. During Saks’ tenure, Sun Valley has finalized the Comprehensive Plan, implemented 24/7 EMT service, completed sleeping quarters in the Elkhorn Fire Station to house the on-duty EMTs, selected a new city attorney and completed four annual city budgets providing no city tax increases. According to a press release, Saks has worked closely with Mayor Peter Hendricks to keep the Council focused on the best interests of this diverse city, in a totally independent manner, without catering to special interests. “I look forward to serving a second term,” Saks said. “I am dedicated to continuing to work on behalf of the interests of both the full-time and part-time residents of Sun Valley.”

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NEWS IN BRIEF

NAMI-WRV To Hold Recovery Golf Tournament

The Wood River Valley affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host its annual golf tournament to raise awareness about mental health conditions, support ongoing community programs, and to have fun, for Suicide Prevention Month on Friday, Sept. 22 at Elkhorn Golf Club. Rain or shine, teams will play in a scramble format and compete for great prizes for best overall score, best hole, and other competitions. “The annual golf tournament is a lot of work, but there really is no better way to get outdoors, work on your game, be with friends all while supporting a great cause,” said Chris Koch, president of the NAMI-WRV board. This year, a raffle and dinner will accompany the tournament. Funds raised will go to support NAMI’s free programs for the community. Entry cost for the tournament is $500 for a foursome, $150 for single players (dinner included), or $50 for dinner only. In-memoriam and sponsor signage can also be purchased for $100. Raffle tickets will be on sale at Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum and Iconoclast Books in Hailey, and at nami-wrv.org/golf. Ticket prices are $10 each or three for $20. Prizes include a Sun Valley Challenger ski pass or one of two $250 Atkinsons’ Market gift cards.

Papoose Club's Pancake Breakfast

Wagon Days weekend always begins with the Papoose Club’s pancake breakfast at Ketchum Town Square. The Papoose Pancake Breakfast is a locals’ tradition that dates back to 1977. It will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, and  Sunday, Sept. 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The full breakfast, including eggs, juice and coffee, costs $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and youth, with kids under 3 years old admitted free. Founded in 1954, the Papoose Club is a local charitable organization that helps fund youth programs in the Wood River Valley. The annual Pancake Breakfast is one of the nonprofit organization’s most important fundraising events. New volunteers and supporters are always welcome. For more information about the Papoose Club’s upcoming events or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please visit papooseclub.org. The event is co-sponsored by Sun Valley Insurance, Blaine County Title, Les Schwab Tire Center, Marketron, St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, Donahue McNamara Steel Erectors, Gwen VanDooren, D.C., Starbucks, D.L. Evans Bank, Wood River Land Trust and Idaho Lumber.

AUGUST 23 - 29, 2017

Drive-Sober-or-Get-Pulled-Over Campaign Begins

Idaho’s summer travel season should be busy to the very end. In an effort to reduce drunk driving crashes and to save lives, the Idaho Transportation Department is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies across Idaho for a high-visibility mobilization. The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, begins this week and runs through the Labor Day weekend holiday. During this period, local law enforcement will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. “Our goal is to have zero traffic-related deaths in Idaho,” said Ken Corder from the Office of Highway Safety. “Seeing more officers on the roads during this busy time of year will serve as a reminder to drivers that we all need to do our part to keep our roads safe.” According to NHTSA, 10,265 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in 2015—approximately one person died every 51 minutes as a result of drunk driving. During the mobilization, officers will have a zero-tolerance stance on drunk driving. “Between the eclipse and Labor Day, we expect to see more people out enjoying the last few weekends of summer,” Corder said. “We want people to enjoy these events safely—if you plan to drink, use a designated driver, call a taxi, use a ride-sharing app or call a friend or family member. There’s no reason to get behind the wheel if you choose to drink.” ITD and NHTSA are reminding citizens of the many resources available to get them home safely. “Drunk driving is not acceptable behavior,” said John Tomlinson, Idaho highway safety manager. “It is essential to plan a sober ride home before you ever leave for the party. That’s why, from the eclipse through the Labor Day holiday, we will make zero exceptions for drunk driving. There are just no excuses.”

Solidarity Rally To Be Held

The Hailey chapter of Solidarity Sundays and the Immigration Alliance of Idaho have organized a Solidarity Gathering Against Racism to be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at Hop Porter Park in Hailey. The peaceful gathering will be held to show support for the victims of the violent attacks in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 19. Organizers ask that participants bring signs and wear purple to honor the young woman, Heather Heyer, who was killed at the Charlottesville rally, and her memory.

Idaho July Unemployment Rate Declines To 3 Percent

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July fell to its lowest levels since mid-2008 while businesses led the nation in over-the-month job growth at 0.6 percent. According to department analysts, July’s unemployment rate decrease to 3 percent is due to the combined effect of people exiting and entering the workforce and the number of unemployed dropping by 745 to 24,598. Month over month, Idaho’s labor force remained steady at 818,310 with a slight labor force loss of 335 people. Total employment climbed 410 to 793,712. Nonfarm jobs grew by 4,300—pushing Idaho’s total payrolls to 713,100. Eight of the state’s 11 industry sectors shared the increase. Trade, transportation and utilities added the most jobs in July at 1,700, while leisure and hospitality jobs grew the fastest at 1.4 percent. Idaho’s nonfarm jobs have shown steady annual growth for nearly eight years since the trough of the past recession in January 2010. Year over year, the state’s nonfarm payroll jobs were up 2.3 percent with a net gain of 15,700 jobs. Education and healthcare services grew the fastest at 4.2 percent. Strong job gains also occurred in construction, information, manufacturing and leisure and hospitality. The state’s labor force participation rate—the percentage of people 16 years and older with jobs or looking for work—has steadily declined since February of this year, dropping to 63 percent, the lowest participation rate since May of 1976. Department analysts classified 5,344 of Idaho’s 23,500 online job postings for July as hard-to-fill. Healthcare jobs—physicians, surgeons, psychiatrists, occupational and physical therapists and support positions—accounted for 27 percent of all hard-to-fill jobs. Ads for registered nurses, retail salespersons and tractor-trailer drivers were the most numerous, at 914 combined. Nationally, unemployment is down one-tenth of a percent from June, while the country’s labor force increased by 0.2 percent and the participation rate rose slightly to 63 percent. Annually, unemployment insurance benefit payments were down nearly 16 percent—from $1.4 million a year ago to $1.2 million in July 2017. The number of claimants decreased by nearly 15 percent from a weekly average of 4,900 a year ago to 4,200.

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NAMI RECOVERY SUPPORT

Connection Recovery Support Group is back! Ongoing support group for people living with mental challenge; share coping strategies, offer encouragement, receive support. Every Thursday.

5:30-7 p.m. Sun Club (North Room), 731 N 1st Ave, Hailey. Info: 208-481-0686

CLASE DE INGLÉS PARA ADULTOS

¡Gratis! En la bilblioteca en Ketchum The Community Library Todos de los martes 5 de septiembre al 21 de noviembre 6:00 a 8:00 de la tarde Dirección: 415 Spruce Avenue North Para más información, llama a Jenny en la biblioteca: 208-726-3493. ¡Nos vemos en la biblioteca!

ENGLISH CLASS FOR ADULTS

Free! At the library in Ketchum The Community Library Every Tuesday Sept. 5 to November 21 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Address: 415 Spruce Avenue North For more information, call Jenny at 208-726-3493. Join us at the library!

HELP WANTED

Public Services Specialist wanted.Hailey Public Library is seeking a customer service librarian whose focus is connecting citizens of all ages with information in a variety of formats. Includes relationship building, reader’s advisory services, and passion for books and media. Comfort with technology a must. Please provide a cover letter, resume and completed application to the library director. First review of applications September 5, 2017. Open until filled. www.haileypubliclibrary.org EOE

PRICING

Text (up to 25 words): $5 Additional Text: 20¢ per word Photos: $5 per image • Logo: $10 Deadline: Monday at 1 p.m Space reservations: bulletin@theweeklysun.com

HOUSEKEEPING

Responsible, experienced & great references, housekeeper now accepting new clients. Free estimates available for: homes, condos & offices. beatrizq2003@hotmail.com, 208-720-5973

HELP WANTED

Join Our Team Of Talented Wordsmiths. The Weekly Sun currently seeks part-time news reporters to produce highquality, responsible local journalism. • Flexible Hours • Improve Your Craft • Grow Your Income • Photojournalism • Professional + Fun Company Culture. To apply, email a résumé to: Publisher & Editor Brennan Rego at publisher@theweeklysun.com

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HELP WANTED

Farm Manager. Duties include management of 50 acre hay and horse farm in Bellevue, daily feeding and care of 20+ boarded horses, upkeep of horse boarding facilities (including daily manure clean up). Must have drivers license, references, be able to lift hay bales and love hard physical work. Housing included (optional). Position available September 1st. Pay DOE. Email resumes to heathermcmahan@gmail.com

PIANO FOR SALE

Antique 1895 piano needs a loving home. Can email picture. Needs some restoration. $500.00 Call 208-7207000

RECORDING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Recording equipment for sell. Mixers, speakers, amps, microphones, digital piano, racks, etc. Prices range from $75. to $800. Call Chad Stuart if interested and leave message. 208-788-4050

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Unique 47+ acres in Soldier Mt. foothills. 1 hr. from SV. Year-round creek, 900 sq ft slab, 1000 gal underground propane tank, septic, well, wind, solar. 208-481-2016.

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T H E W E E K LY S U N â&#x20AC;˘ A U G U S T 23 - 29, 2017

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Schoolchildren, above and below, at Hemingway Elementary in Ketchum, enjoyed the eclipse-viewing event on Monday morning. Photos courtesy of Blaine County School District

Spectators enjoy the eclipse from the top of Big Mamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bowl, out Warm Springs Can

The eclipse, as seen from the mountains in the Big Lost River Valley. Photo by Ken Ferris

Keith Howell, of San Francisco, celebrated his birthday high in the Idaho mountains o totality, is a faint outline of Borah Peak. Photo by Dana DuGan

KLY SCENE

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The Community Library held its second annual LitWalk in Ketchum Friday night. Live and local music accompanied walkers near the Main Library and Gold Mine Thrift Store, which supports the library’s mission. Photo by Dana DuGan

nyon, with Bald Mountain in the background. Courtesy photo by F. Alfredo Rego

on the day of the Great American Eclipse. In the background, during the path of

The Bloom Garden produce and library truck showed off its wares at the LitWalk Friday evening. Photo by Dana DuGan

The Children’s Library hosted a children’s fair Friday with games and treats as part of LitWalk. Photo by Dana DuGan

COMME N TA RY

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Fishing R epoRt

PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR AUGUST 23 - 29 FROM PICABO ANGLER

hat an incredible summer of fishing we have had! The best part is, the fall fishing in the Sun Valley area is normally the best fishing. This means the best is yet to come. We still have several hatches left this season, like the October Caddis, Western Red Quill and Mahogany Duns. Before we get to them, though, we have to finish out the summer season, which remains incredible. Silver Creek continues to produce, with Grasshoppers, Damsels, Tricos, Baetis and now the summer Callibaetis. If you haven’t been to the Creek around 2 or 3 p.m., then you are missing the best action of the day. The Callibaetis are dominating the rivers and sloughs most afternoons and the fish are on them. With Hoppers and Damsels in the mix, there is no better place to fish in the afternoon right now. The Big Wood continues to impress as the Hopper season has the river’s biggest fish looking to the surface. Hoppers and Hopper/Dropper combos are very effective right now. Anglers are also picking up fish on a variety of Adams with smaller droppers below them. Streamer fishing is very effective as well when the surface action is just not happening. The Upper Lost River is a gem right now, and should continue to fish very well as the weather cools and changes. The flows are finally manageable and a combination of Streamers and Hopper fishing is bringing a lot of fish to the net, including some true monsters. The Lower Lost continues to fish and, once again, the Hopper is a great choice. There is some decent Nymphing with Copper Johns and Prince Nymphs and even a few sight-Nymphing opportunities if you have good eyes and move slow enough up the river. The Crane Fly action is also very good and very fun. Skating big Crane Fly imitations will bring a smile to any angler’s face, especially when they see how the fish try to catch their bug! The South Fork of the Boise is still fishing and still at boatable flows. Hoppers and Pink Alberts are the name of the game if you head into the canyon. The Little Wood is finally fishing and at a reasonable flow above the reservoir. This is a great place to take a kid or firsttime angler. Standard attractors fished on the surface are all one needs. Think Parachute Adams and Royal Trudes! Happy fishing, everyone!

Hwy 20 in Picabo info@picaboangler.com (208)788.3536 www.picaboangler.com

CANINE PEACEMAKERS BY FRAN JEWELL

ogs display so many behaviors that are simply enchanting to watch. I spend every day watching dog behavior because it is so fascinating to me. I see their feelings, their hierarchy, and their distinct personalities. As an instructor and trainer, this is critical to helping dog owners understand their own dogs. I also spend a lot of time photographing these behaviors. One of my favorite behaviors is called “splitting.” It is done by the “peacemaker” of a group of dogs. It is usually the dog that is neither high nor low in social rank; the peacemaker is usually right in the middle. There are many that do not believe in social rank in the dog world, but to understand how dogs think, one must accept that in every species on the planet there is a social rank, even among dogs. To understand splitting, that acceptance of social rank is important. I re-discovered this photograph recently and realized what a wonderful capture it is, especially looking at the dogs involved. On the left is my Brinx. He is what I call the “high-ranking male.” He is rather passive, clear, decisive, and every new dog that comes to my house will try to establish a relationship with him first. They will test his authority. They will see if he is playful or serious. As I see it, this is the new dogs’ attempt to figure out where they are socially in the group. Brinx doesn’t need to fight. It’s like he has a general uniform on that all dogs recognize. Sometimes, just a lip curl is all he needs to establish himself with a visitor. And sometimes he just stands up when a puppy tries to mount him. He is a benevolent leader. A true high-ranking dog does not need to fight to establish position. Kalidor, my black, long-coat German shepherd, tried his best when he turned a year old to challenge Brinx, to see if he could climb the social ladder. In the photo here, he is trying to be the dog that wins the toy. Winning a possession is important to young male dogs trying to establish themselves higher in social rank. What is interesting is that Baewulf, the black-and-red, long-coat German shepherd, barges between Brinx and Kalidor, hoping to

Photo by Fran Jewell

force the interaction to stop. This behavior is called splitting. In this particular case, Baewulf did not stop the interaction, but he did make clear his discontent with the struggle. It further told me the determination of Brinx and Kalidor, and just how strong and confident each of their personalities was. To this day, Brinx and Kalidor have a mutual respect for each other, and Baewulf keeps an eye on their interactions, ready to intrude if needed. He is the peacemaker in my group. And without him, Brinx and Kalidor could have more challenges with each other. Baewulf’s role is imperative to the peace and contentment of my pack of 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.

A PUBLISHER’S NOTE FOR OUR COMMUNITY Let’s Help Fran Jewell In Her Time Of Need

Dear readers, Early on Monday morning, July 17, Fran Jewell—a longtime contributor to The Weekly Sun’s Commentary section with her dearly loved “No Bones About It” dog-training column—suffered a heart attack and was flown to

St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls. Fran is on the road to recovery, and needs our help. I have always considered Fran’s column to be a true gift to our community; now it’s time for us, as a community, to return the favor, in whatever way we can. I

have set up a GoFundMe account ers and to all those who have conto help with her medical and liv- tributed. ing expenses. In just a few weeks, Let’s come together now to help we as a community raised over Fran in her time of need, $6,000 for Fran. Let’s keep it goBrennan Rego ing! To contribute, visit gofundme. Publisher com/fran-jewells-medical-fund. Fran sends her love to her read-

ACTIVE ART COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

BY LESLIE REGO

can understand why people become eclipse followers. I can also understand why someone might drive hours to get more time in totality. All I can say is, WOW! I watched the eclipse in my backyard, which happened to be within the band of totality. Throughout the event, I quickly sketched many drawings, trying to capture the different sequences of the moon passing in front of the sun. I also tried to focus on all that was happening around me, but the time passed so swiftly that it was hard to take in all that was occurring. It definitely got colder as the sun became more and more covered by the moon—and, of course, it got darker. But what really intrigued me was how the light interacted with our aspen trees. The open spaces between the aspen leaves functioned like a pinhole projection box one can make to view the eclipse. I was gathered with my family in our yard and we all noticed how little crescent shapes appeared through the leaves, creat-

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ing shadows upon the stones of our deck and upon the bark of the trees. The crescents shifted and swayed slightly with the gentle breeze. The shapes were white and looked like crescent moons, but of course this time they were crescent suns. In some areas the crescents were stacked together—as many as eight or nine together. In other sections there was one lone crescent; it all depended on the positions of the leaves and how they let the pinprick of light go through. No matter how many crescents might be stacked together, at some point the circular shape of the moon peeked through, making it obvious that the moon was passing in front of the sun. Before totality, the crescents pointed in one direction, and then after totality they shifted and pointed in the opposite direction. It made me realize that there really is an endless variety of shapes which come from an endless variety of sources. Throughout my life I have, of course, seen many different moon shapes, but now I was seeing sun shapes. The sun crescents are similar to

Leslie Rego, “Very Quick Sketches of Sun Crescents,” charcoal, colored pencil.

the moon crescents, but since the sun is larger than the moon, the crescents surround and curve more deeply around the dark center. There was so much to visualize. I am glad I made so many little drawings. Each drawing was very quick, without a lot of detail, but they are a visual reminder of the precious moments

that passed. The eclipse literally and figuratively was all over in just a minute. 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

DOUBLE DIP HEALING

against the lovely skyline of the mountain horizon. oming north over the top of Timmerman Finally I settled down for a rare moment of Hill, heading toward the Wood River Val- an absence of human chatter at the magnificent ley, visitors suddenly view a surprise: the Garden of Infinite Compassion, which features expanse of mountains and the rich stretch of land the stunning Tibetan Prayer Wheel blessed by below. Many of us who now live the Dalai Lama, created for prayer, here experienced that same delight meditation or solitude while conand stayed to be surrounded by the necting to spiritual power. One can unique beauty of this part of Idaho. even simply sit and read in this free There is certainly a healing effect, and easily available resource. That when one ventures into this landday I felt healed from some perscape, a place to calm down and ensistent stress. joy the peace and serenity of nature Then I found more healing, this so close by. time in a sound-filled venue surAlthough I may not always sucrounded by hundreds of people, ceed, I aspire to nourish my mind, where I felt an almost palpable, my soul and my body each day, in mutual sense of solace through the order to reinforce the positive enbrilliant, and also free, gift of muergy around me and feel a sense of sic from the Sun Valley Summer joy, even in low times. Certainly JoEllen Collins—a longtime Symphony. While all the concerts just walking with my dogs, talking resident of the Wood River were magical in a variety of ways, Valley— is an Idaho Press with friends and family, singing Club award-winning colum- the last, a presentation of Verdi’s with a choir, working on my craft, nist, a teacher, writer, fabric “Requiem,” was almost unmatchteaching when I can, reading, and artist, choir member and able in its power and in the way it indulging in or attending a pleth- unabashedly proud grandma touched the hearts and souls of so ora of visual and performing arts known as “Bibi Jo.” many fortunate enough to be there. are all immediate sources of conI caught myself so absorbed in the tentment. voices and instruments of this gift of music that I A couple of weeks ago, however, and then just almost forgot where I was, enthralled by the force last night (as I write this), I was reminded of two of emotions all around me. of the magical venues in our Valley for healing Anyone who sits near me will often hear me available to inhabitants and guests. marvel at the myriad of events we experience at At the Sawtooth Botanical Garden, before I lis- home in our unique Valley. I usually say, “Boy, tened to a talk on the eclipse by a noted astrono- are we so lucky to have this.” While I was blessmer, I strolled along the paths between artfully ed by just two recent times of healing, so many placed boulders and rocks, and streams gurgling opportunities abound in our daily lives. Indeed, I soothing water music, and then reveled in the vi- take comfort from the words of an old, sweet spirsions of flowers, bushes and a variety of plants set itual, “There is a balm in Gilead” (or right here).