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Sports News Baldy Banked Slalom To Take Place Saturday

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Business News POWER Engineers Wins Award For Geothermal Plant In Turkey

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T H E W E E K LY S U N • J A N U A R Y 16 - 22, 2019

NEWS SPORTS

SNOWBOARDERS TO RACE IN 7TH ANNUAL BALDY BANKED SLALOM

ow in its seventh year, the annual Baldy Banked Slalom will take place Saturday, Jan. 19, at the top of Warm Springs run.

The event will go on all day, with runs on the slalom course divided into brackets depending on age and gender, as well as an open class for people seeking to qualify for a spot in the future Mt. Baker Banked Slalom in Washington.

The cost to participate is the Baldy event is $45, which includes an event T-shirt.

Participants’ scores will be tallied from the best of two runs. The slalom course will run the length of the Warm Springs run and end just before I-80.

This fun, family-friendly event draws a large crowd with more than 100 participants each year and even more spectators.

“It’s the only snowboard-specific event in Sun Valley and the only one that I

know of that has gone on seven years consecutively,” said founder and event organizer Cody Smith. “It’s a great event because it’s friendly for everyone and it’s a good time.”

Competitors who are pointing their skis to the Mt. Baker Banked Slalom in February, in Glacier, Wash., should put on a great show of skill.

“It’s like the Super Bowl of banked slaloms,” Smith said. “It’s really hard to get a spot, so people come to our event in hopes of winning the spot. It’s a tough competition.”

Only one man and one woman from the Baldy Banked Slalom event will go on to compete at this year’s 32nd Mt. Baker Banked Slalom in February.

Registration for the slalom is available at the event’s website as well as at The Cellar Pub in Ketchum from 5-8 p.m. FriContinued BALDY BANKED SLALOM Page 7

This year’s Baldy Banked Slalom will take place on Saturday, Jan. 19. Image courtesy of Cory Smith

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School Board and Public Work Session on the 2019-2020 Budget Thursday, January 17, 6:00 p.m.

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hile the City of Hailey, population 8,282, continues to grow at an exponentially faster rate than Ketchum, 2,763, or Bellevue, 2,362, Hailey leaders are concerned about their centrally located city lacking a central location to host events.

Deciding on a location to host the Hailey Town Square has been one of the major topics discussed at City Hall meetings since 2015.

Two workshops were held in November 2018 to discuss 12 different potential sites chosen by community members.

Among popular locations to host the town square are the original pop-up Holiday Market located adjacent to City Hall, near the intersection of Croy and Main Street, and the parcel on Carbonate Street adjacent to Sun Valley Brewing Company, near the intersection of Carbonate and Main Street.

The conversations are nearing a close and a decision will be made soon on the matter.

Water conservation is another pressing topic in the Wood River Valley, and Hailey is doing its part with the Water Smarty program. The program is designed to reduce water waste by offering rebates to Hailey property owners who replace turf with hardscape and drought-tolerant planting material.

The Water Smarty program also includes irrigation control and moisture sensor kit rebates to support property owners who would like to water their landscapes more efficiently without a total renovation.

Mayor of Hailey, Fritz Haemmerle, is focused on the “unseen” items, such as life-safety matters.

In 2018, Haemmerle is most notably proud of resolving the scooter/skateboard conflict at

the Hailey Skatepark, and the induction of Pathways for People, which creates safer connections between key streets in Hailey.

The skatepark is just outside of Campion Ice House in Hailey.

Skaters and scooters with varying skills became an issue when practicing in the same bowls.

There is now a system in place for scooters to practice in one area until they can pass a skills test, which allows them to practice in the same bowls as the skaters.

Pathways for People brought the advisory bike lane on 2nd Avenue and Croy Street.

“We are grateful for the voters who passed a levy to allow these projects,” Haemmerle said.

The City of Hailey also boasted its position as the first city that air travelers see by posting a welcome sign on Airport Way onto Aviation Drive. Friedman Memorial Airport, which displays “SUN” on the tickets referring to Sun Valley, can be confusing for visitors when they land in Hailey and not Sun Valley. With increased and improved signage, it helps visitors reach their desired destinations in the Valley.

The sign, created by Andy Hawley, of Hawley Graphics in Hailey, is a rustic metal sign cut to match the curves of Carbonate Mountain in Hailey.

Along with the desired development of a central meeting place in Hailey, the City of Hailey also expanded housing opportunities in 2018 by amending the zoning ordinance. By doing so, it will allow denser housing in the center of Hailey, while still protecting the historic charm of downtown Hailey.

To get involved with the City of Hailey and its untapped development, visit haileycityhall. org for meeting places and times.

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POWER ENGINEERS WINS DESIGN AWARD FOR GEOTHERMAL PLANT IN TURKEY

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he American Council of Engineering Companies of Idaho recently granted POWER Engineers a 2019 Engineering Excellence Award for its work on the Kizildere-III geothermal plant owned and operated by Zorlu Energy in Turkey.

Geothermal plants use steam and water found in the ground, making it a clean, renewable form of power, while most plants use some sort of fuel to run turbines, which spin and generate power. Geofluid energy content and gas content are different for every geothermal project, meaning designs for each plant have to be customized for each installation.

The team working on the plant was based out of POWER Engineers’ offices in Hailey and Boise.

POWER Engineers began working in Turkey on large-flash geothermal plant designs in mid/late 2002, according to Dwight Cole, senior project manager at POWER. POWER completed a first geothermal plant, for Zorlu, in 2015. For the Kizildere-III plant, POWER conducted an initial project evaluation study and concept design, and then provided detailed plant and separator station design, including civil, architectural, mechanical, structural, electrical and controls disciplines. They also assisted with equipment and materials procurement, construction, startup and commissioning activities.

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requires a unique solution,” Cole said of the project. “There are a lot of factors involved in plant design.”

The result was Kizildere-III, Turkey’s largest geothermal power plant and one of the world’s only triple-flash, plus combined-cycle-configuration geothermal plants, an arrangement that combines two well-known types of technology to increase efficiency.

With the addition of this plant to Turkey’s other geothermal plants, the country hopes to further reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels. The plant has also created numerous new jobs during development, construction and operation, and contributes to free district heating, greenhouse cultivation and thermal tourism.

Educational tours are being conducted at the new plant for student and industry groups to learn more about the benefits of geothermal power and to inspire the next generation of engineers in their local communities.

Hailey-based POWER Engineers has completed projects in every state and across the world.

POWER Engineers has 45 offices (three of which are international) and more than 2,500 employees.

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The director and producer of the winning work-in-progress film will receive travel, lodging and insider access during the Sun Valley Film Festival, where their film will be screen-tested. Then the filmmakers will take a two-city tour to screen-test the film in front of select audiences before completing the picture with Los Angeles-based post-production company The Farm Group, which will provide up to $185,000 in services.

Filmmakers can submit work-in-progress films in the final stages of post-production. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 22. Full details regarding submissions, requirements and deadlines, visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org/experiences/film-lab.

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T H E W E E K LY S U N • J A N U A R Y 16 - 22, 2019

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Summer Symphony To Celebrate 35th Season

The Sun Valley Summer Symphony will celebrate its 35th season this year from July 29 to Aug. 22. Featured will be three guest artists-in-residence, an exploration of chamber orchestra masterpieces, evenings of French music and Gershwin favorites, education programs, and full symphonies, including Mahler’s mighty Symphony No. 2, “Resurrection.”

Season highlights include residencies and solo performances by violinist Ray Chen, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, and cellist Gautier Capuçon.

Pops Night, on Aug. 17, will feature Broadway singer Morgan James presenting an evening of George Gershwin favorites.

“For this major anniversary season, I’m delighted to be able to bring so many outstanding guest artists to Sun Valley for our audiences,” said Alasdair Neale, SVSS music director.

This season will also be the 22nd year of the Symphony’s Music Institute Summer Programs, which will run July 29 through Aug. 10. The Institute offers one-week programs for all abilities in piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion, and a two-week Advanced Chamber Music Program for college undergraduates and exceptional high school students. All programs are tuition-free, with only minimal costs for registration and materials.

The application deadline is April 1 for the Advanced Chamber Music Program and May 1 for the one-week programs. Registration and more information on the 2019 season is available at svsummersymphony.org.

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HIGH-CALIBER VOICES TO PERFORM IN OPERA WINTER FEST

BY AIMEE DURAND

pera talent from around the world—including Michael Fabiano, Emmett O’Hanlon and Emily Fons—will perform with the Sun Valley Opera Winter Festival in Ketchum from Feb. 2 through March 12.

Sun Valley Opera (SVO) held its first concert at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Ketchum 18 years ago, launching a standard of showcasing high-quality singers.

“As it was sold out, music lovers told others about it and it gradually grew, due to community interest and support,” said Frank Meyer, Sun Valley Opera’s co-founder and board president, in a recent interview with The Weekly Sun. “We have continued to present a mix during the year, having something for everyone, with the constant being high-caliber vocal artists,” Meyer said.

Those artists perform familiar arias, non-classical tunes, Broadway tunes and popular songs.

SVO now presents a four-day Winter Festival, a Summer Benefit Concert at the Sun Valley Pavilion, patron Diva Parties and a Signature Salon Series, where attendees can meet the vocalists in a cozy setting.

Winter Festival Schedule On Feb. 2 at 6 p.m., a Diva Party will precede a concert featuring tenor Michael Fabiano with his versatile vocals. The doors of the Argyros Performing Arts Center will open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Fabiano has performed around the world at venues including the San Francisco Opera, Metropolitan Opera in New York City, Paris Opera, Canadian Opera Company in Toronto and Teatro Real in Madrid.

Fabiano not only soars vocally, but this tenor takes to the skies with his hobby as a pilot. He is also a co-founder of ArtSmart, which brings free

weekly lessons in voice to high school kids.

“This man is the most famous young tenor in the world,” Meyer said. “He plays everywhere.”

On Feb. 18, Irish-American baritone Emmett O’Hanlon, lead singer for Celtic Thunder, will perform a Cabaret Concert at The Argyros in Ketchum at 7:30 p.m.

Opera singers must have a voice that can reach 2,000 people in a hall and be heard over an orchestra, without a microphone, Meyer said.

“You have to have a voice that is very different,” he said. “For people who like a really good voice, O’Hanlon has a voice that works both ways.”

Ending the festival on March 12 at 7 p.m. will be a Signature Salon Concert presenting Emily Fons, which will be held in a private home to be announced. This concert will be classical—more opera and a little Broadway.

Fons, an American mezzo-soprano, was named as one of America’s top 25 rising stars by “Opera News” magazine. Her dramatic vocals have been included in venues such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Santa Fe Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, the International Händel Festspiele and the Cleveland Orchestra, to name a few.

“This is for people interested in a more intimate setting,” said Meyer.

SVO also participates in the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, shown at local movie theaters. This program provides live feed from operas with quality sound and a clear HD image.

“This has been going on for 11 years around the world,” Meyer said. “You feel like you are in a five-hundred-dollar ticketed seat. It is a wonderful gateway for someone that may want to go to an opera live.”

For more information about the Sun Valley Opera Winter Festival and other events, visit sunval- Tenor—and flying enthusiast—Michael Fabiano will propel his vocal career in Sun Valley Opera’s upcoming Winter Festival. Photo by James Weber, leyopera.com. tws courtesy of Sun Valley Opera

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Baldy Banked Slalom To Take Place This Weekend

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day, Jan.18. Practice runs in the slalom course will also be available that Friday from 2-4 p.m.

On Saturday, Jan. 19, the day of the event, registration will take place from 8-9 a.m. at Warm Springs Base Lodge where contestants will pick up their waivers and bib/chips.

Practice will take place on the course from 9-10 a.m. with the race itself starting at 10 a.m. An awards ceremony will take place at Apple’s Bar & Grill from 4-5 p.m. and will include free beer and sausage as well as prizes from event sponsors Fat Tire, Traeger Grills, Idarado Media, Sun Valley Resort, Smith Optics, Board Bin, MTN Approach and Olympia Provisions, as well as prizes from Patagonia, Yeti Coolers and others.

After the awards ceremony, there will be an after party (21 and older) at the Hot Water Inn with live music, food and drinks.

For participants and spectators interested in real-time run times, download the app Its Your Race to your phone.

The app is also used for timekeepers to upload times so those at home can see who is winning in real time.

Discounted $50 event lift tickets will be available to registered racers. Those coming from out of town can utilize Sun Valley Resort’s “Stay and Ski Free” pricing of $162 per night.

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This year’s Baldy Banked Slalom will take place on Saturday, Jan. 19. Photo courtesy of Cory Smith

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COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR JANUARY 16 - 22, FROM PICABO ANGLER

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ow pressure returns to the Sun Valley / Picabo area this week. That is great news for winter anglers.

The cloud cover and darker sky should make the fish brave and get the biggest ones on the bite.

The low pressure should also help spur on the winter Midge hatches, giving dry-fly anglers a wonderful opportunity.

Silver Creek has been fishing really well with Streamers when the sun isn’t bright in the sky.

The lower Creek is your best bet as the water is slightly warmer in the lower reaches and the fish will move into those temps. If you are fishing Streamers on Silver Creek, don’t get caught up in only fishing the deepest water you can find. The fish in the Creek are predisposed to shallow water and, when things turn cold, the trout like to hang out in the shallows adjacent to deeper water. These shallow areas carry radiant heat to the fish and they will sit in one spot all day, warming and waiting for a bite to eat. So, if you Streamer fish the Creek, wade quietly and fish everything!

The low pressure should really make the Big Wood fish great as the Midge hatches are always the biggest on stormy days. The fishing has been great mid-valley where the runs and riffles get some depth and the speed slows. Look for the water that is slow enough you can see the Midges on the surface and is knee deep or deeper. Also watch the back eddies and foam lines when things start percolating.

The bigger the hatch, the more the fish will spread out from their winter holds.

Once again, there has been very little fishing pressure and very few reports about the South Fork of the Boise and the Big Lost rivers. This means you should definitely go fish them!

The lack of pressure is a report in and of itself. With that said, the winter driving conditions do come into play and these fisheries are probably best fished with a travel buddy.

Streamers for the winter include Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow and Olive Buggers.

Nymph boxes should have Zebra Midges, Prince Nymphs, Girdle Bugs and Brassies. If you are fishing dry flies, be sure to have a Griffith’s Gnat and a Trailing Shuck Midge. One of the best things about winter fishing is it is not fly or gear intensive. Just grab a handful and have fun!

Happy fishing, everyone!

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

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BY FRAN JEWELL

JUMPING ON PEOPLE

dog jumping on people is probably one of the easiest things to stop, unless you wait too long. It is a huge problem in my book because it is dangerous—yes, dangerous! If someone has a hidden disability, such as being on blood thinners, having balance issues, or is afraid of dogs, any dog, large or small, can hurt someone badly.

If your jumping dog does hurt someone, you are the responsible party. Jumping is not friendly; it is not attention seeking; it is not cute, as some might think.

Many call jumping an “attention-seeking” behavior. It is not. Dogs are literalists. In the dog world, it’s very simple—the higher you are, the higher you are in social status. Puppies, in particular, are seeking understanding about where they fit in the social structure. It is not meant as anything malicious. It is just a way for a pup to find out who he is in relationship to every person and dog he meets. When we pet our dog for jumping, we are literally saying to them that they are the same as we are in social status.

Why is that a problem? Because it reinforces lack of respect from the dog for people. In the dog world, a higher-ranking dog will correct a youngster or a dog that is disrespectful by growling, lifting a lip, standing up, or even walking away. When a dog does not respect people, it leads to nipping, biting, more jumping, pulling on the leash, separation anxiety, and even aggression.

Every species on the planet has a social structure or hierarchy. For us to

truly adore our dogs, we need to teach them to respect people in a manner that they understand. This is important for them to fit into our society.

I hear over and over that people will turn their back on a jumping dog. I find this information on the Internet ineffective. Does one dog do that to another to stop it? A submissive dog may turn its back. Let’s be honest. It never stops the jumping behavior. If you look at this the way a dog does, it says to that dog that you are submitting to him. Turning your back on a dog sends him a totally inappropriate message and encourages more jumping.

The proper way to address jumping is to walk into the jumping dog until he turns his back toward you and walks away. It says to the jumper that you are reclaiming your personal space and that he should respect you. It is nonviolent, but speaks to the dog in a manner that he understands.

The second part of this is to reinforce no jumping as good behavior with petting or treats and a very proud voice.

The non-jumping dog is a joy to live with and your friends and those you meet on the trail will deeply appreciate it.

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.

Ozzie learning at a very young age to sit for petting. Ozzie is now a working mobility service dog. Photo by Fran Jewell

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BY LESLIE REGO

WINTER SKETCHING

t is sunny and 25 degrees outside. I am dressed to the hilt in my winter garb because I am attempting to sketch a scene in my back meadow. I have a hat, a neck gator, gloves with holes for the fingers to peek out, long johns, several layers of sweaters, woolen vest, coat, warm boots, and two layers of wool socks. I tend to get cold and I am trying to last as long as possible in the snowy field.

For several days I have trudged through the snow, which is now above my knees, studying the snow-covered trees. Particles of snow cling to the bark of the trunks, cover the branches, and fill the intersections between the branches. There is a lot of information, which I need to whittle down. It is way too much to draw in the cold. I notice which side of the tree the snow gathers (the north side.) I see how the snow attaches to the “eyebrows” above the eyes of the aspens, making them appear like an old man’s shaggy brow.

Winter grass is bravely poking out of the snow. Considering there are millions of blades of grass in the meadow, the few that extend through the white fluff are miraculous. They are the valiant ones, the ones that refuse to be laid low by inclement weather.

And yet they have another challenge to best. The snow has built up on the delicate stems and over

Leslie Rego, “Aspens in Winter,” charcoal.

the leaves. These thin stalks carry two to three inches of snow, but are stalwart in their endeavors to face the winter world and not succumb to the wintry tomb under the mounds of flakes.

In cold weather, I like to use charcoal as my chosen medium because it is quick, painterly, and does not freeze or become troublesome with extreme conditions. I etch in some lines. I study

the outlines of the trees and capture them with a few strokes.

Then I take out my pencil and jot down some notes of the direction of the sun and the different values for the lights and darks. I can refer to these later when I am inside.

In total, I have sketched about 30 minutes on this drawing. I put this paper away and begin another. By the time the sun has left

the meadow, I have lasted about 50 minutes. It is time to return to the warmth of the house. The scenes are imprinted in my memory and I can finish them leisurely in front of the fire.

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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SPONSORED CHAMBER CORNER

A STRONG CHAMBER MEANS A STRONG COMMUNITY

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SPONSORED FEATURE STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

BY MIKE MCKENNA

e’ve all got this much in common: We live here because we love this place.

We love watching the sunrise across our cozy nook in the Northern Rockies. We love grabbing coffee from familiar and friendly faces.

We love seeing old friends on the trails. We love having après-adventure drinks at Grumpy’s or the Power House or a friend’s house. We love watching the sunset over Baldy.

It’s the common love of this place, and the realization that it’s not always an easy place to live or make a living, that ultimately unites us. It’s what makes us a community.

And a strong Chamber of Commerce is the hallmark of a strong community.

The strength of our community is on display at The Chamber – Hailey & The Wood River Valley.

The Chamber—much like our community in many ways—has never been stronger. More than 350 members representing small businesses, nonprofits, government organizations and some of the largest and most successful enterprises in our region make The Chamber strong. These places employ thousands of locals—your friends, neighbors and family members.

That’s why we appreciate all of our Chamber members and especially appreciate when you support them.

Every membership helps make a positive impact.

Every time you support a local Chamber businesses or event, you are helping and we are thankful.

I am part of The Chamber because I believe in it.

I believe in this community. I believe in the business owners in Bellevue, in Hailey, in Ketchum and Sun Valley. I believe in our community and in doing my part to keep it special.

Valdi Pace, center, celebrates her retirement as Blaine County assessor with her family. Pace retired after serving four terms and has been a longtime supporter of The Chamber.

Our goal at The Chamber is really pretty simple: Do what we can to help make our community as great as it can be for businesses, for events, for locals and for visitors.

We’ve got some pretty darned good things going on around here this winter. The Wood River Valley offers a top-notch ice rink in Hailey, a new stateof-the-art theater in Ketchum, America’s first destination ski resort has recently been remodeled—oh, and some of the best skiing on the planet is taking place on Baldy, the Harriman Trail and in the local backcountry right now.

No wonder Idaho was the fastest growing state in the country in 2017 and came in second to Nevada last year.

As we all know, the Wood River Valley is something special. It’s our job as members of this community to keep it that way. Thanks for your help.

Mike McKenna is the executive director of The Chamber – Hailey & The Wood River Valley. To find out more about The Chamber, please come to the Wood River Business Expo at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum on Thursday, Jan. 17th from 5-8 p.m. It’s free and the public is encouraged to attend.

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

BADGER VOLCANOES

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BY HARRY WEEKES

018 was dubbed “The Year of the Bird,” a designation I converted into a challenge in the form of dedicating my observations to our avian companions over the last 12 months. I successfully sent in 25 observations, which, depending on how you count an entry on ducks, touched on between 25 and 50 species of birds; less than 7 percent of North America’s over 750.

Another way to look at that number is, at my current pace, I could write about birds for the next 30 years and never repeat myself. There is a certain comfort in this, to which I will no doubt return, even as I dedicate this entry to a natural happening of the mammalian kind.

There is a flat field at the mouth of Indian Creek. After Thanksgiving, this field was an unruffled blanket of white, until… toward the end of December, I noticed a volcano of dirt, complete with a central crater, piled in the snow. Looking around, there were three of these volcanoes. In some ways, I felt like I was flying into Portland, with Mount Hood pushing through a blanket of clouds. Then, I noticed the tracks.

Across the field, distinct tracks moved from the sagebrush perimeter, mostly directly, to each crater. Then, a familiar creeping “Oooohhhh” went through my mind. These were badger volcanoes.

Or, more accurately, badger mines.

If you come to this same field in the spring and summer, you will find an increasingly rare sight in the valley—ground squirrels. These little squeakers pop up early, and can be seen romping around the fields, chasing one another in tight little circles, and standing entirely upright, “surveying the scene.” My favorites are those that climb up onto fenceposts for an even more expansive view. Earlier in the summer than you would think, they disappear, heading into their underground burrows, where they will spend an enormous amount of time hibernating, curled up in little balls waiting out the long winter.

Unfortunately, many predators don’t sleep.

OK, they sleep, but not for months on end. Anyone who has come across a badger in the winter

An adult female (sow) American badger. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikipedia

learns at least two things very quickly: one, that they are active; and two, that they can dig like mad. While these shufflers (someone once described their appearance as “a carpet being carried by ants”) eat all sorts of things, like worms and insects, they also have a bit of a badger-tooth for ground squirrel. And so, they shuffle along the snow, and through one of those small acts that is as miraculous as it is mysterious, they sniff out ground squirrels like some sort of predatorial witching stick. They cruise across a field and the dousing stick that is their nose turns down. And then, they dig.

While I can think of no worse way to wake up during a long winter’s nap, there is a powerful story in these badger-made nunataks and track patterns. This story is about rhythms and life and an ongoing energy constantly moving around us.

The strength of these stories is as much in what they directly tell us as in the world they create in our minds, because even as all of the above evidence has been covered up, the narrative lives on.

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

Wood River High School senior Stacey Pedraza is attending Boise State University next year with a plan to major in psychology. Courtesy photo

by Anna Leone

STACEY PEDRAZA

Shares on teachers inspiring her to find her voice

BY EMILEE MAE STRUSS

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ood River High School senior Stacey Pedraza says that the Wood River Valley and the people she has met growing up here have given her the confidence to be herself.

During her four years at WRHS, Pedraza has noticed many changes in her hopes and dreams for post-graduation. One of those things is her desired career path.

“I thought I always wanted to go into culinary,” Pedraza said.

“But then I learned more about the human brain and realized how amazing it is—it’s like our motherboard.”

Pedraza is currently enrolled in art, college English, math, government and culinary.

“I still love culinary,” Pedraza said. “I enjoy making food for other people and seeing the expression on their faces when they eat the food I make.”

She has taken culinary courses since she was a freshman and for her personal project she made her own cookbook. A personal

project is a graduation requirement at WRHS displaying an in-depth look at a specific area of interest.

“One of my highlights from high school is becoming someone I didn’t know that I could become,” Pedraza said. “I was a quiet kid and now I know how to voice my own opinions.”

Pedraza says that her teachers are to thank for helping her find her voice.

“My teachers encouraged me to speak my voice,” Pedraza said.

“And told me I have good opinions.”

Next year Pedraza is attending Boise State University with a plan to major in psychology.

“I appreciate a lot of things growing up here,” Pedraza said.

“I continue to meet amazing people and I just think, like, how can you be so happy? It’s awesome.” tws

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

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Standoff Perpetrator Returned To Blaine County Dillon Dugger, 29, of Twin Falls, was transferred Thursday, Jan. 10, into the custody of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office on three felony warrants out of Blaine County.

These warrants stemmed from an armed standoff that occurred with Dugger and Blaine County Sheriff’s deputies on Nov. 16, 2018, near the Picabo Angler store in Picabo. The incident began when Dugger and a 34-year-old female were involved in a reported domestic violence situation. Deputies immediately responded. When Dugger, who was armed, failed to comply with officers, the incident turned into a standoff that lasted for nearly four hours.

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The standoff eventually ended peacefully and Dugger was taken into custody. He is incarcerated at the Blaine County Detention Facility on three felony charges: Aggravated Assault, Attempted Strangulation, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. The total bond amount for Dugger’s Blaine County charges is set at $200,000.

“This was a very dangerous and volatile incident,” said Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins. “Yet, from a law enforcement perspective, it was a successful incident on many levels. Blaine County Sheriff’s deputies and assisting officers worked hard to ensure public safety, subject safety, and officer safety.”

Wood River Student Paired With Volunteer Mentors

The cast of “The Revolutionists” includes, from left to right, Yanna Lantz, Ingrid Werner, Savina Barini and, on the floor, Aly Wepplo. Photo courtesy of The Spot

LIBERTÉ, ÉGALITÉ, SORORITÉ The Spot will stage ‘The Revolutionists’

BY DANA DUGAN

Hailey resident Calvin Geissler, a junior at Wood River High School, was accepted by the New York Academy of Sciences’ Global STEM Alliance and United Technologies into their global STEM-U mentoring program. Geissler’s computer science teacher, Rebecca Borhnhoft Duncan, referred him to the program.

“He was a perfect fit for the New York Academy of Sciences’ and United Technologies’ STEM-U program,” Duncan said.

The New York Academy of Sciences collaborates with UTC to match STEM-interested high school students from around the world with volunteer mentors. In 2019, the GSA accepted 541 students from 70 countries, who’ll be paired with scientists, engineers, post-doctoral fellows and other STEM professionals dedicated to inspiring and motivating the next generation of STEM talent. Mentor-student matches are assigned based on location and mutual areas of STEM interest.

Participants receive one-on-one coaching and coursework emphasizing college readiness, leadership, communication and critical thinking. Students from around the globe will also network with a dynamic group of STEM professionals through social message boards, events and activities, all through a dedicated online platform.

Applications To Be Accepted For Sawtooth Interpretive Association The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association seeks naturalists and others to join its team in 2019.

The nonprofit, member-based organization works in cooperation with the Sawtooth and Salmon-Challis national forests.

“It’s an incredible opportunity to spend a summer in the Sawtooth Mountains and meet people from around the world while doing something you love in a beautiful place,” said Sarah Cawley, SIHA executive director.

To inquire about positions by January 15, email info@discoversawtooth.org.

Second Annual Women’s March To Be Held In conjunction with Women’s Marches of solidarity to be held in Washington, D.C., Boise and other cities, the second annual global Women’s March will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19.

The local gathering will begin at Ketchum Town Square.

There will be a march, speakers and live music. Speakers will include Idaho State Rep. Muffy Davis and Idaho State Sen. Michelle Stennett.

Everyone is invited to partake in the march and associated events at Town Square.

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istorical plays with only women as the protagonists is a rare thing to find on stage, even today. But The Spot, the alternative theatre company in Ketchum, has never shied away from the rare or the novel. Penned by playwright Lauren Gunderson and directed

by Natalie Battistone, “The Revolutionists” will be staged from Thursday, Jan. 24, to Sunday, Feb. 2, at The Spot in Ketchum.

The play brings together three iconic French feminists, playwright Olympe de Gouges, deposed queen Marie Antoinette, and assassin Charlotte Corday.

Joining these ladies is an imagined activist, Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle.

“Marianne is a composite of a lot of revolutionaries of the time,” said Savina Barini, who plays her. “The Haitian revolution is tied to the French revolution. But even within Haiti, what women were doing was not well documented. She is a composite of all that was happening at the same time.”

The action takes place in 1793 during the Reign of Terror, a bloody time when French revolutionaries arrested not just the royal family, but political activists, such as these women, who were sent to the guillotine.

For many, the story of this time is told through the names and lives of the famous men involved, from Robespierre and Danton to Marat, who Corday assassinated. But women were instrumental throughout the revolution, and many lost their lives for speaking out.

Gunderson describes her play as a “a moment in history where the rich and poor were light-years apart in lifestyle, the country was in multiple wars, the debt was huge, the workers

overtaxed, trust in the government was nil, the leaders were corrupt, and greed, racism, sexism, poverty, violence, extremism… the only difference between them and us is the year and the continent.”

“The Revolutionists” is a comedy, though a brutal one.

“The characters do not know they’re in a comedy,” Battistone said. “The stakes are too high to even wait for the punchline.”

Gunderson has said that being amused while being scared is a powerful thing.

Power also comes in the form of the imprisoned Marie Antoinette, played by Yanna Lantz.

There is such a “plethora of information to dive into, it’s a real gift,” Battistone said. “Marie is truly a legend, and I hope to do her justice.”

Indeed, the play presents the overexposed queen in new and inspiring ways.

The women knew about each other peripherally, but in reality never met. Indeed, the premise of the play is that four brave women had a lot to say, especially to each other.

“The play is constructed in a unique way,” Battistone explained.

Though it begins with an execution, the characters carry on, ghostlike.

“The characters are so compelling; these different women in one space at the same time,” she said. “I love contrast and it’s beyond contrast. There’s the inevitability of their circumstance.

They are aware of who they are.”

Ingrid Werner, a Norwegian actor from Oslo, plays Olympe de Gouges. It’s in her perspective the audience finds itself.

As a political activist, women’s rights advocate and playwright, Olympe may be seen as a stand-in for Gunderson, who over the past few years has built

a national reputation with works that center on women’s stories.

“It’s a dream fugue— Olympe is into her head space, creating these characters,” Werner said.

“It reads as very modern, which opens it up to a broader audience and makes it more accessible.

You leave here feeling something.”

Other aspects that make the play feel contemporary are its colloquial language as well as the deconstructed costumes: Ceci n’est pas un hoop skirt (this is not a hoop skirt).

“This play feels so now,” said Aly Wepplo, who plays Charlotte Corday. “It’s not like plays we’ve seen before. It’s funny and thought-provoking and heartbreaking all at once.”

Wepplo’s character is radical.

Only 25, Corday stabbed inflammatory writer Marat in his bath in July 1793. At the time, Corday said she’d killed “one man to save 100,000.”

“It’s intimidating,” Wepplo said. “Some audience members have never heard of these characters. But it’s important to me to show that these figures were real people who fought to protect what they believe in.”

Battistone, who is herself gaining a reputation in the Valley for directing compelling productions, cites author Brené Brown on the intersectionality of people; how coming together with all our imperfections and differences, whether in protest or theatre, can bring us to hope and unity.

“This play is a send-up to those who met the guillotine,” Battistone said. “We’re honoring them in a way. Maybe even sending them love.”

For tickets to “The Revolutionists,” visit thespotsunvalley. com. tws

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE STORY TIME WED JAN 16 & FRI JAN 18 10:30-11:30AM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time will be held Wednesdays and Fridays each week. Books and crafts designed for children ages 2-4 will be available during Story Time. All ages are welcome. For details, visit haileypubliclibrary.org.

TAIZÉ SERVICE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16 5:30PM / ST. THOMAS / SUN VALLEY Taizé services will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church through February. These are ecumenical and offer quiet prayer, candlelight, meditation and chants. For details, visit stthomassunvalley.org, mjwoyster@msn.com, or call (360) 481-3492.

CREATIVE JUMP-IN WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16 5:30PM / THE CENTER / KETCHUM The Center will present Creative Jump-In: Sketching Kitchen Memories with Bob Dix, inspired by the artwork of Joan Linder. Participants will learn the basics of observational drawing by studying beloved kitchen objects. Local artist and instructor Bob Dix will introduce students to different drawing materials and techniques. The class will begin with a short tour of the museum exhibition. Students can enjoy a glass of wine while developing their drawing skills and making artwork inspired by their memories of the kitchen in a fun and relaxed environment.

For more information, call (208) 726-9491, or sunvalleycenter.org.

KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNERS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16 6-7PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM Free hot dinners are provided weekly to everyone. Find Ketchum Community Dinners on Facebook for more information and weekly menu updates.

TRIVIA & COCKTAILS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 16 7-9PM / HOTEL KETCHUM / KETCHUM There will be two games per night every Wednesday night through the season, along with drink specials and prizes for place winners. There is no entry free. Bring yourself and your friends, because you deserve a night of games and specialty cocktails!

Hotel Ketchum is located at 151 S. Main St.

WOOD RIVER BUSINESS EXPO THURSDAY JANUARY 17 4-7PM/ LIMELIGHT HOTEL / KETCHUM The Chamber – Hailey & the Wood River Valley, and co-sponsors Sun Valley Economic Development and Davis Embroidery, will host the annual Wood River Business Expo at the Limelight Hotel.

Participants can take advantage of networking and relationship building, consumer education and exposure of businesses products and services to a mix of consumers and fellow businesses of the Wood River Valley.

To register or for more information on the Expo, contact Stefany Mahoney at (208) 788-3484 or at valleychambersales@gmail.com.

‘SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN’ THURSDAY JANUARY 17 4:30 & 7PM/ MAGIC LANTERN / KETCHUM Magic Lantern Cinemas will present a series of award-winning musicals during a series called Musical Magic at the Magic Lantern. The series will begin with a screening of the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain” starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds.

‘HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE’ THURSDAY JANUARY 17 6:30PM / THE ARGYROS / KETCHUM Sawtooth Productions will present a free reading of Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘How I Learned to Drive’ as part of its ongoing series. Free wine and cookies will be served. Jon Kane will direct the cast, featuring Courtney Loving, Richard Rush, Page Klune, Chris Carwithen and Rika Pere, and the reading.

The play premiered on March 16, 1997, Off-Broadway at the Vineyard Theatre. Vogel received the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the work.

‘LESSONS FOR THE BIG WOOD’ THURSDAY JANUARY 17 5:30-6:30PM / HAILEY LIBRARY / HAILEY The Wood River Land Trust will host a free talk with Hannah Sanger, Science and Environment Division administrator for the City of Pocatello. Titled “What we can learn from Pocatello’s Portneuf River – Lessons for the Big Wood,” will explore the history of flood control efforts on the Portneuf River, and how the Pocatello community works to undo some of those past actions.

After her presentation, Sanger and Scott Boettger, executive director of WRLT, will field questions from the audience.

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SPONSORED HEALTH BEAT

HPV VACCINE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

BY DR. JULIE LYONS, ST. LUKE’S FAMILY MEDICINE HAILEY

C

ervical cancer affects nearly half a million women each year. It is thought to be caused, in 90 percent of cases, by specific high-risk strains of the HPV (human papilloma) virus. The HPV virus is acquired through sexual contact. Pap smears have traditionally been our screening test to look for cancer and precancerous changes on the cervix. An abnormal Pap smear and the detection of the HPV virus triggers a targeted evaluation to help prevent pre-cancer from becoming cancer. Since the HPV virus is the cause of so many abnormal Pap smears and pre-cancer and cancerous changes on the cervix, a better goal would be to prevent the transmission of the virus altogether—and, hence, the development of the HPV vaccine came into being. The initial vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix) were introduced in 2006 and 2009, respectively.

Gardasil provides protection against four prominent strains of the HPV virus, while Cervarix provides protection against two prominent strains of the virus. In 2015, Gardasil 9 was released. This vaccine targets nine different types of HPV virus and has replaced the original Gardasil vaccine.

The available vaccines have demonstrated effectiveness at prevention of cervical cancer and pre-cancer, as well as anogenital warts, anal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, vulvar and vaginal cancer, and penile cancer. We now have over 10 years of data from several large, randomized, controlled trials indicating that the vaccines are indeed working in both men and women. In fact, the data is so promising that the recommended age for obtaining the shot has been increased to age 45!

The optimal time to receive the vaccine is before exposure to the virus even occurs (i.e., before the onset of sexual activity), hence the targeted age is to start between ages 11-12 years old. In fact, if given before age 15, the patient only needs to receive two vaccines, rather than three. When initiated before exposure occurs, the vaccine is 97-100 percent effective at preventing serious precancerous lesions on the cervix. This is one of the most effective vaccines out there!

“Are they safe?” Vaccine safety data are available from

both trials and in post-licensure safety surveillance systems.

All of the major medical organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Cancer Society, and World Health Organization endorse their use.

The most common reported side effect is pain, swelling, and redness at the injection site. The other most common reaction is fainting, so we always like to watch patients for 15 minutes after the shot to make sure they are doing OK. Anecdotal case reports of more serious reactions, like blood clots, anaphylaxis and demyelinating diseases like MS, have not been validated in studies of over 4 million patients.

The major problem in the U.S. is that many families are declining these shots. For a vaccine to be most effective to a population, more than 70 percent of the population needs to receive it. St. Luke’s Wood River is lucky to be part of a state and national grant through the American Cancer Society to help increase vaccination rates in children ages 11-12. Our community’s vaccination rate for HPV is among the lowest in the St. Luke’s system, and is very low compared to national vaccination rates, as well.

When helping a family decide whether to start the HPV vaccine, I usually explain that each day I diagnose 1-2 cases of HPV-related disease from routine Pap smears. This diagnosis is extremely stressful to patients and requires testing, treatment and close follow-up for years. It is a highly contagious virus that is present in 80 percent of sexually active people, so it’s so important to get the shots before exposure ever occurs.

It is strongly encouraged to discuss this and other important vaccines with your physician. Need a doctor? Call St. Luke’s Center for Community Health at (208) 727-8733 for help finding the right provider for you.

For more information on this topic see: http://www.cdc.gov/ vaccinesafety/Vaccines/HPV/ Index.html https://www.who.int/biologicals/vaccines/human_papillomavirus_HPV/en/

It’s your life.

We help you live it.

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7PM / THE ARGYROS / KETCHUM

Designed for families with kids who are 5-12 years of age, Après Art classes will be offered Fridays from Jan. 18 to March 22. Participants and their adult caregivers can drop in anytime between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to warm up with a mug of hot chocolate after a day on the slopes and make a winter art project to take home.

For more information about family arts programming at The Center, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 7269491.

The Argyros will present a Jerry Herman Legacy Concert with a cast of seasoned performers performing songs and stories. Herman was a legendary composer/lyricist of the American musical theater and one of Broadway’s most beloved icons whose hits include “Hello Dolly,” “Mame” and “La Cage aux Folles.”

For information and tickets, visit theargryos.org, which is continuously updated with new information and events. Or call (208) 726-7872.

SACRED SPACE SUNDAY JANUARY 20 5:30PM / ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH / KETCHUM Sacred Space takes place on Sunday evenings from Jan. 13-March 17. All are welcome. For more information, call (208) 726-5349.

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12-2PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM The Hunger Coalition will host and benefit from the annual Empty Bowls event on Sunday. Participants can purchase a beautifully crafted ceramic bowl from sponsor Boulder Mountain Clayworks for $20 to fill with generous helpings of soup, chili, salad, bread and dessert from local chefs. $10 for kids 10 and under.

Direct from Idaho Falls, the band Close to Midnight will play at the iconic Bellevue saloon. There’s never a cover and patrons have access to a free shuttle home if needed.

JOE FOS ON PIANO FRIDAY JANUARY 18 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY Enjoy the ambiance at the Duchin Lounge in the Sun Valley Lodge while listening to the inimitable Joe Fos tickle the ivories. Weekly through the season.

BILLY GOAT LOPPET SATURDAY JANUARY 19 9AM / SV NORDIC CENTER/ SUN VALLEY

SCIENCE TIME MONDAY JANUARY 21 11AM TO NOON / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM

Backwoods Mountain Sports will host the Sun Valley Ski Club Nordic event at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. The Billy Goat Loppet will encompass the Proctor Loop and Trail Creek trails for the 10km freestyle skate race. Also, there will be a 5km race on the Trail Creek Loop trail. The Billy Goat Loppet is a great warmup race before the Boulder Mountain Tour or Half Boulder two weeks from now. It can also be just a fun and low-key event for those wanting to test their racing skills.

Backwoods Mountain Sports has always been generous in providing some wonderful raffle prizes.

Register inside the Sun Valley Club/Nordic Center between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. The entry fee is $10. Members of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation may ski the race free.

For more information, contact Jenny Busdon at (208) 720-2540 or Ted Angle at (208) 788-9458.

Science Time is geared toward preschool-age children in the newly refurbished Children’s Library. For details, visit comlib.org.

SOUPER SUPPER MONDAY JANUARY 21 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.

SAWTOOTH TRIVIA TUESDAY JANUARY 22 7:30PM / SAWTOOTH BREWERY / KETCHUM

WINTER TRACKING WORKSHOP SATURDAY JANUARY 19 11AM-2PM / ERC/ KETCHUM

Sawtooth Brewery presents free trivia games for the season. Games start at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and all ages are welcome. Sawtooth Brewery Public House is located at 631 Warm Springs Road. For details, visit sawtoothbrewery.com.

The Environmental Resource Center and longtime Wood River Valley resident and tracking extraordinaire, Ann Christensen, will hold a Winter Tracking Workshop beginning at the ERC office at 471 Washington Ave., Ketchum.

After introducing participants to some basics about animal tracking, participants will head outside on a snowshoe tracking adventure through the fields and woods north of Ketchum.

Novice and experienced trackers of all ages are welcome to participate.

Bring snowshoes, warm clothes and water. Suggested donation is $10/ERC members and $20/nonmembers. Space is limited, so preregistration is encouraged. For more information and to register, call (208) 726-4333 or visit alisa@ercsv.org or ercsv.org.

FOOTLIGHT LECTURE DEMS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23 VARIOUS / AREA SCHOOLS / WOOD RIVER VALLEY Footlight Dance Centre will present its annual lecture demonstrations titled “Hope – Family & Community,” Jan. 23-Feb.11 at Sun Valley Community School, Hemingway School, Carey School, Alturas Elementary, Hailey Elementary, Bellevue Elementary, and Wood River High School. The Sage School, Silver Creek High School and Syringa Mountain School students will also attend performances at the WRHS Performing Arts Theater. The public is invited to attend any of the performances. A narration will discuss how the arts bring emotional response and a forum to discuss issues with a creative voice.

POND HOCKEY SAT JAN 19 & SUN JAN 20 9AM & 10AM / POTTERS ICE RINK / KETCHUM Sponsored by the City of Ketchum and various Valley-based businesses, the 12th annual Pond Hockey Classic will be held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 19, and will continue 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Christina Potters Outdoor Ice Rink at Atkinson Park.

There will be two divisions playing, starting Saturday with the beginner/intermediate teams and finishing up Sunday with the advanced-level teams. Teams can register until Wednesday, Jan. 16, for $50 a team with a maximum of six players. Players must be at least 18.

The event is free for spectators and Mahoney’s Bar and Grill will serve brats and nonalcoholic beverages.

For more information and to register, visit ketchumidaho.org/registration or call (208) 726-7820, ext. 100.

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Zions Bank has signed on as the first corporate sponsor for the Wood River Women’s Foundation through a $2,500 donation that will bolster the WRWF’s support of nonprofit organizations in Blaine County and help create a broader culture of philanthropy.

Since 2006, the WRWF has awarded more than 100 grants totaling nearly $2 million to fund education needs, mental health, social services, recreation, arts programs and the environment. To continue both its community impact and its education efforts to expand members’ philanthropic skills, the WRWF recently created a corporate sponsorship program, with Zions Bank as its first member.

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