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ON THE COVER At the third annual Sawtooth Valley Gathering in Stanley last weekend, musician-at-large Allie Kral, right, joined the Northern California-based band, Dead Winter Carpenters, with Jenni Charles, left, also on fiddle. Kral, who often plays with Yonder Mountain String Band, sat in with many bands. The Brothers Comatose headlined the festival. Photo by Dana DuGan Local artists & photographers interested in seeing their art on our cover page should email submissions to: mandi@theweeklysun.com (photos should be high resolution and include caption info such as who or what is in the photo, date and location).

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City of Ketchum Special Meetings SOLAR ECLIPSE COMMUNITY MEETING: Wednesday, August 9, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Community Library, hear the cities of Ketchum and Sun Valley, St. Luke’s Hospital, Blaine County Disaster Service, U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Tourism, Idaho Office of Emergency Management and emergency services personnel provide information on preparations for the total solar eclipse taking place on August 21. RSVP to participate@ketchumidaho.org or 727-5077 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: The City Council meeting scheduled for August 21, 2017 has been changed to Thursday, August 17, 2017. The meeting will take place at Ketchum City Hall and will begin at 5:30 p.m. The date and time of this meeting was changed from that sent out on the tax assessment notice.

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Public Notice FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT OVERLAY: Public Hearing will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. in Ketchum City Hall. The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the recommendation of permanent adoption of text amendments to Chapter 17.88, Floodplain Management Overlay, which City Council enacted in April 2017. DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATIONS: Planning and Zoning Commission on August 14, at 5:30 p.m. in Ketchum City Hall will consider a Design Review application for a new coffee shop proposed for 620 N. Main, a Mountain Overlay Design Review application for an addition to a single-family home located at 207 Jade Street, and Mountain Overlay Pre-Application Design Review for a new single-family home proposed for 124 Sage Road.

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t’s happening all over Idaho, where the path of totality of the solar eclipse will fall, yet in-service days for teachers are slated to begin the same day, on Monday, Aug. 21. While groans have been heard by The Weekly Sun from teachers in the Blaine County School District about the timing, they have no choice but to be at work the morning of the solar eclipse, unless they use one of their socalled “personal days.” By contract, all teachers have to report to work one week prior to the first day of school, with no exception, even for a rare, oncein-a-lifetime occurrence. The district has left it to each school administrator to sponsor staff activities during the eclipse. Some teachers have offered to work the Friday before in hopes they could be with their families during the solar eclipse without using a personal day. However, the administration has, thus far, declined those requests. The south Valley, where four of the eight public schools in the district are located, is on the southern edge of the path of totality. Teachers from Wood River Middle School will travel to Baker Lake, north of Ketchum, and Wood River High School principal John Pearce said the science teachers will also be on an outdoor field trip. Other teachers have volunteered to assist with a related event at Ernest Hemingway Elementary. This eclipse is a very rare occasion. The last total eclipse that passed across the entire U.S. was in February of 1979, with the next one not coming this way until April 8, 2024. The eclipse will be visible throughout the 48 contiguous states, from Oregon to South Carolina. The eclipse will pass across the Sawtooth Mountains and northern Blaine County at 11:29 a.m. Blaine County School District does plan on providing some op-

portunities and associated activities for schoolchildren, including distributing 5,000 safety glasses through its partners: Wood River Community YMCA, Blaine County Recreation District and The Hunger Coalition. Each pair will come with an explanation of the eclipse phenomenon and advice for safe viewing. The newly formed Hemingway STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) middle school in Ketchum will hold a variety of learning projects to celebrate the eclipse as a “kickoff” event. “The eclipse is a perfect opportunity to bring our Hemingway families together to celebrate the opening of our new school,” said Trish Short, Hemingway Elementary’s new principal. On the day of the eclipse, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Hemingway staff will lead hands-on activities centered around the STEAM curriculum for students and their parents. The school’s Star Lab will be open to the public and a lunch will be provided for all participants. District school buses will pick up families and students at The Meadows, Sun Tree Hollow and North Fork trailer parks. Parking space will be limited around Hemingway, so biking and walking is highly encouraged. “It is going to be a lot of fun,” said a third-grade teacher, who wanted to remain anonymous. “We will have tables appropriate for each grade level. The thirdgrade table will conduct a simulation to explain the event. Some higher grades will deal with eclipses in the fields of art, poetry and mathematics. It will not be a structured event, however. Eight high school teachers will be here to help. Some teachers have been preparing their students all through last year. We had class presentations.” Another elementary school teacher mentioned the change in the culture in the school district. "The experience of teachers is not valued as much as it used to

be," she said. "We used to feel we were working together for the good of the children." There was a National Science Teachers Association conference last school year and the eclipse was a big topic. At that event, teachers learned about how the solar eclipse could spark an interest in science for some students. According to U.S. News & World Report, many of the science teachers at Twin Falls High School have said they won't be at school on Monday, Aug. 21. The College of Southern Idaho plans to hold classes the first day of fall semester on Aug. 2l. Boise State University changed its schedule to start classes at 1 p.m. on Aug. 21. West Ada School District, in Meridian, took the eclipse into account when developing its calendar last year for this school year, according to spokesperson Eric Exline. They will start school after the eclipse, but their teachers will also start their in-service days before the eclipse, on Aug. 18. “We were aware that there’s this big event,” Exline said. “So we set our start of school after the event, on Aug. 23. However, our staff have personal days, so if they want to use one to watch the eclipse, that’s they’re choice.” Blaine County School District will do the same. “Teachers negotiate work days with the school district board of trustees,” said Heather Crocker, Blaine County School District spokesperson. “They have signed contracts for 185 work days, plus five paid holidays; additionally, they have anywhere from three to five personal days that they can request. They can request a personal day for the eclipse. We have eight schools. Two are taking their staff north of Ketchum to view the eclipse. Two other schools are involved in viewing the eclipse through the Hemingway STEAM kickoff.” tws

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Girls On The Run Seeks Volunteers For Fall

Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley is a 10-week program that teaches critical life skills, encourages personal development and fosters team building and community service. Volunteer coaches are needed to ensure that more than 80 girls will have an opportunity to participate in this transformative program each season. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons to small teams of girls who typically meet after school twice a week for 75-90 minutes. The program culminates with all teams participating in a celebratory 5k event. Individuals must be 18 years old to serve as an assistant coach or 21 years old to serve as a head coach. Volunteer coaches don’t need to be runners but must complete a background check and participate in online and in-person training. For more information or to sign up to coach, visit girlsontherunwrv.org/coaching.

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Come work for free at the Ketchum Innovation Center every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout August. KIC is both a home for startup businesses and a hub of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The public is invited to come check out the open work space and high-speed fiber Internet. KIC is located on the corner of First Avenue and Sun Valley Road, in downtown Ketchum. Visit ketchuminnovationcenter.com for information on upcoming events or email jon.duval@ketchuminnovationcenter.com.

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The Big Wood River ran at record highs in May and June. Photo by Dana Dugan

VALLEY WATER LEVELS ARE HIGHER THAN NORMAL BY DICK DORWORTH

s all Wood River Valley residents know, the 201617 winter snowfall in the Valley and surrounding mountains was epic. Not only did the depth of the snowfall break existing records, the water content of the snow was nearly double that of a normal year. Unlike snow of the much colder winters of central Idaho’s past, the snows of 2016-17 were more akin to the heavier downfalls traditional in the Sierra Nevada and Oregon and Washington. The additional water content of last winter’s snows has been a welcome relief to the summer water levels of the Wood River Valley and elsewhere. According to Kevin Lakey, watermaster of District 37 of the Idaho Department of Water Resources in Shoshone, which covers the Big and Little Wood

drainages, including groundwater, “Water supply is much better this year. Normally, by this time of year, we have turned off water to the younger water rights users. We’ll have to wait and see, but so far we’re ahead of schedule.” Clinton Barnes, of the Southern Regional Office of the IDWR in Twin Falls, says that there has been no activity in well-drilling permits in the Wood River Valley this summer. Whenever the water table drops, requests for well-drilling permits rise. This is a marked change from 2015 in the Wood River Valley when on March 24 Blaine County Commissioners requested and received a ‘Drought Emergency Declaration for Blaine County’ from the IDWR. At the time, the Big Wood River Basin snow water equivalent was 72 percent of median, and precipitation was at 82 percent of median. In the Little Wood

River Basin, the numbers were even worse, at 65 percent and 72 percent, respectively. Magic Reservoir’s water level was at 36 percent of capacity. The commissioners predicted there were just 60 days of irrigation available. What a difference a year makes. Lamar Waters, waterways program coordinator for Blaine County, reports that local large bodies of water like Pettit Lake, Alturas Lake and Magic Reservoir were refreshed by last spring’s runoff and will have “a good carryover” until next winter. The future of Wood River Valley water will be largely determined by whether or not last winter’s snowfall was an anomaly or a precursor of the local effects of global climate change. tws

As part of Ballet Sun Valley at the Sun Valley Pavilion, Aug. 2224, Sun Valley native and principal with the American Ballet Theatre, Isabella Boylston, will host a free talk at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. Hear how one of the world’s most celebrated dancers went from Sun Valley to the ABT. This is a free event but space is limited. Participants must register online at balletsunvalley.com/education. Ballet Sun Valley will feature performances by 23 of the world’s finest dancers, including Misty Copeland, Tiler Peck and Maria Kochetkova, from acclaimed international ballet companies. Tickets for the two evening performances, each featuring entirely different programs, on Aug. 22 and Aug. 24 are still available. The festival also includes a Day for Dance Education on Wednesday, Aug. 23. For tickets, visit balletsunvalley.com or sunvalley.ticketfly.com.

The Chamber Names New Vice President

Idaho native Todd Hunter, owner and operator of Idaho Lumber in Hailey, will join The Chamber’s board of directors as vice president, and lead the organization in 2018 as its next president. Attorney Jon Volyn, who is leaving the Wood River Valley, recently vacated the vice president’s position. “We’re excited to have Todd take the helm, as The Chamber is becoming a valley-wide resource for local businesses,” said Richard Stahl, The Chamber’s current president. “Todd’s commitment to the community is visible in everything he has done since moving to the area and we’re looking forward to his enthusiasm and leadership during this important time for our organization.” “My wife and I were very much looking forward to moving back to Idaho for several years and chose the Wood River Valley for the beauty of the area and its people,” Hunter said. “It’s been a significant life change for our family, but everyone has been so welcoming and supportive, we truly love being a part of this community.”

Volunteers Sought For Trailing Of The Sheep Festival

Organizers for the 21st Annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival, running Oct. 4-8, seek volunteers for all five days of the Festival. Tasks include assisting at headquarters, at the Sheepdog Trials, at the Fair, for the Sheep Tales Gathering, the Sheepherders’ Ball, and more. It takes more than 200 volunteers to execute this annual nonprofit Festival. If you are interested in having fun while helping out, contact volunteer coordinator Geegee Lowe at volunteers@trailingofthesheep.org or (208) 720-0585.

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Nicholas Kontaxis holds one of his large-scale paintings, with “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” at an art show in Los Angeles. Photo courtesy of the Kontaxis family

SUN IS SHINING FOR YOUNG ARTIST

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or one night only, people will have the chance to see the artwork of 21-year-old Nicholas Kontaxis, at Gilman Contemporary, in Ketchum, on Wednesday, Aug. 16. This special showing of this modern artist’s work will be start at noon. An artist party and reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Food and wine will be donated by Zou 75 and Valley Apothecary. There will be more than 25 of Kontaxis’s pieces available to view and purchase. The proceeds of sales will go to Camp Rainbow Gold, an oncology camp just north of Ketchum, for Idaho children diagnosed with cancer, and their families. Kontaxis is an alumni of Camp Rainbow Gold, and he and his family have been involved with the camp ever since. The family lives in Southern California, and also has a home in Sun Valley. This extraordinary show, Sun is Shining, will showcase the work of a young man who has encountered many struggles in his life. Kontaxis was diagnosed with a brain tumor when he was 15 months old after having a seizure. This resulted in intractable seizures, autism, and developmental delay. “He seizes on average between three to seven times a day, for over 20 years,” said Krisann

Kontaxis, Nicholas’s mother. His parents estimate that he has endured more than 40,000 seizures in his short life, and multiple surgeries, as well. “He has had close to 40,000 seizures,” said Krisann. “Even with all of these seizures and challenges, he found painting, and his artwork is now selling to a wide variety of people.” Kontaxis started exploring art in high school. “One of the classes we could modify for him was art, so I arranged to have his equipment brought in and we started to have him experiment, and he really enjoyed it,” Krisann said. His parents also tried to find work for him. “When it came time to do a work program, his options were limited,” his mother said. “He couldn’t help at the animal shelter due to allergies. He couldn’t work at the store and fold and sort because of his seizures and right-sided weakness. About two years ago he began to really take off in terms of his art, especially when he started using a palette knife and began producing large and small works that everyone wanted to buy, so I focused on that and here we are.” In April, Kontaxis had his first solo show at De Re Gallery in Los Angeles. His show attracted 850 people in one night, and was covered extensively by me-

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dia outlets as appearing in an episode of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” It was an overwhelming turnout that Kontaxis’s family was not expecting. The artist party will be a chance to see art from an extraordinary young man. “People should expect a joyful event,” Krisann said. “Nicky really tends to rally the troops with his art. Everyone tends to get infected by it. It’s really a celebration of his overcoming a great number of obstacles. People should come to see and enjoy the art, support Camp Rainbow Gold, and support the artist, of course.” Nicholas’s father, Dr. Euthym Kontaxis, is the medical director of the Emergency Department at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. He is also a deacon at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Palm Desert. “What is a great surprise is that he loves it when people look and enjoy his paintings,” Kontaxis said. “His medical expenses are significant, along with needing someone to attend him at all times due to the seizures and autism. So the fact that he can sell some of the paintings and partially support himself is overwhelming.” Nicholas’s work has also been displayed in the Heath Gallery in Palm Springs, where he received strongly favorable notices. tws

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Known as roving rabbis, Rabbi Schneur Druk, left, and Rabbi Mendel Hertz, right, visited the Wood River Valley during the month of July. Photo by Dana DuGan

ROVING RABBIS REACH OUT TO REMOTE JEWS

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he Roving Rabbis returned to the Wood River Valley this past month during a trip through Idaho. Rabbi Mendel Hertz, of Chicago, and Rabbi Schneur Druk, of Detroit, are both ordained rabbi students at the Central Chabad Yeshiva, in Brooklyn, New York. They are a central part of the Chabad mission, which is to connect with Jews in isolated, smaller communities that may not have a Jewish community nearby. Roving Rabbis is one of the oldest and longest-running social outreach programs in Judaism, since its founding. “It’s about personal connection to God,” Druk said. “It doesn’t have to be limited to a large community or city.” Druk, like his rabbinical partner Hertz, is young, bearded and dressed in black pants and longsleeved white shirts, despite the heat. The Chabad-Lubavitch movement was founded 250 years ago in Belarus, and at its core is the attempt to keep the spirit of Judaism alive. With this in mind, 350 students have spent the summer all over the world—as far away as Cambodia, the Ukraine, South America and the islands—talking to fellow Jews, discussing how to grow the community, and stressing the need for education. “This education is pivotal in the life of a child,” Hertz said. “They should ask the four questions. We are always asking questions.” Hertz is referring to the four questions asked by the youngest person at a Passover Seder. For example: Why is this night different from all other nights? “It’s about understanding of the religion,” Druk said. “There’s always so much more to learn; the Torah never ends.” The current Chabad movement

began in the 1940s as an educational and social service arm of the movement. “We reach out to all different Jewish people,” Hertz said. “We schmooze a little. The idea is that Chabad is not about how you practice, or traditions. Its inspiration was our leader, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. He sought to see the potential in every person as a person. It is the ritual of observance, to connect to God.” In their pursuits, the two young men have traveled all over Idaho. Last year, they spend a month in Wyoming doing the same things—chatting, greeting, giving out gifts, doing charity and good deeds—mitzvahs—smiling, and being representatives of their world. “What’s most important is to grow the community,” Hertz said. “We’ve met a lot of nonJews, and we hear about people who we would like to meet. In Pocatello, we hosted a Shabbat dinner for 12 people. We went to Coeur d’Alene and Hayden. People were more welcoming that we ever expected in the north. In Idaho, people are very open. You know, for Abraham (considered the patriarch of Judaism), none of the guys on his block were Jews either.” The rabbinical student visitation program is an essential part of the Chabad mission training. “We always want to learn and grow and understand something we didn’t before,” Hertz said, and then laughed. In Boise, the Chabad mission rabbis have a mentor in Rabbi Mendel Lifschitz. “What makes this community beautiful is there’s a helping hand,” Hertz said. “People are nice to each other.” Then they gave me Shabbat candles so I, too, could do a mitzvah, which I will do on Friday at sunset. tws

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ill Grant, of Hailey, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones, on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He died from injuries caused by a tragic accident. Bill was born in Nampa, Idaho, on Feb. 20, 1932, to Clarence and Chlora Grant. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. He graduated from the College of Idaho in 1958 with a degree in zoology. After graduating, he became a social worker for the State of Idaho, covering four counties: Blaine, Camas, Lincoln and Gooding. While working in Blaine County, Bill met his wife, Betty Sticha, who worked at the Sun Valley Resort. They married in 1963. Soon thereafter, Bill became an entrepreneur, starting several small businesses while Betty was a nurse at Moritz Community Hospital in Sun Valley. Two of the businesses were: The Opportunity Shop and the Sears catalog store on Main Street in Hailey. Bill loved this area and made many real estate investments throughout the Wood River Valley. He became part-owner of the Hiawatha Hotel in Hailey, where he enjoyed seeing his children and others take their swim lessons in the natural hot-springs pool. Bill felt strongly about serving his community. He was a probate judge for Blaine County and eventually was appointed by the State of Idaho as the first magistrate judge for Blaine County. During his time as a judge, he married many couples, performed many adoptions and was known for giving sentences of community service in lieu of jail in an effort to improve both the lives of the inmates and our community. Bill was an example of a man who could think outside of the box. He went against the grain of the cliché adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” He was always evolving and often changed his job and taught himself anew to better provide for his family in an ever-expanding Valley. Beyond his work accomplishments, Bill was perhaps best known for happily raising six spirited daughters, keeping an open and loving house for any friends the girls brought home, quietly providing jobs and shelter for many homeless in our Valley, taking his daughters and friends on numerous adventures and vacations, pulling them on the sled behind his pink Jeep, “Old Willy,” and making his famous crepes for breakfast for his daughters and any of their friends that stayed over. Bill was an honorable man, a devoted father and husband—an Idaho boy who loved to fly fish, bird hunt with his friends and play a rare game of golf. He was a champion of the spirit and believed that people could always improve, no matter what their circumstances. Most admirably, rather than becoming grumpier or more entitled as he grew older, Bill thought in a more open-minded way, became kinder, gave more hugs, listened more intently and said “I love you” often.

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Many people in our community have supported our family and Bill. Among those are Sagebrush Arena (now Swiftsure Ranch), where Bill received equine therapy; Higher Ground, where he was able to experience one last run down Dollar Mountain on his 80th birthday; and many caregivers who all allowed Betty and Bill to enjoy a normal life despite his injuries. Bill’s family is grateful for the extent of support these last 18 years. We would especially like to thank Wood River Fire and Rescue for bringing our father home so that he could die on his terms. Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Grant, and his daughters: Pamela Grant of Sun Valley, Idaho; Mary Grant and her son, Jackson Coster, of Larkspur, Calif.; Kathleen Grant Khosrowshahi and her children, Chloe and Alexander Khosrowshahi, of Sun Valley, Idaho; Angela Grant and her sons, Emmet and Weylin Kettleband, of Hailey, Idaho; Theresa Grant Narasimhan, her husband Vivek Narasimhan, and their son Henry, of the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania and Boise, Idaho; adopted daughter Danielle Klein, her husband Eric Klein and their daughter Emri, of Whidbey Island, Wash.; and the numerous friends who called our house home. Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Grant, who passed away in 1989. A memorial for Bill will take place from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden. All are welcome to attend and celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Bill and Julie Grant Education Scholarship Fund, Make A Difference, Inc., P.O. Box 172, Hailey, ID 83333.

ield bindweed is a very common noxious weed, especially when it shows up in alfalfa fields. It is very important to take care of it as soon as you see it. So if you stumble upon a weed that is vine-like and has a white to pale-pink flower on the tips with a yellow center, that is a noxious weed that needs to be taken care of before the seeds spread. Good thing you have us to educate you. Field bindweed is a creeping perennial vine native to Eurasia. It can grow from 0.3 to 2 m in length and often forms dense infestations consisting of one or more clones. Leaves are round to arrow-shaped, 2.5 to 5.7 cm long, and alternate along a prostrate stem. Flowering occurs in the midsummer, when white to pale-pink, funnel-shaped flowers develop, and continues into early fall. Flowers are typically 1.9-2.5 cm in diameter and are subtended by small bracts. Seed pods are pointed and approximately 5 mm long. Each pod contains four rough, pear-shaped seeds, which can remain viable in the soil for up to 10 years and up to 50 years under the right conditions. Field bindweed is thought to have been introduced into North America as a contaminant in crop seed as early as 1739. Plants tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions and elevations—from cultivated fields to waste areas. This invasive is present in all 48 contiguous states and Hawai‘i. ACMA is a gall-forming Eriophyid mite that stunts, reduces plant density, and reduces flowering in field bindweed. Galls are typically found on the leaves or stem buds. The stems form compact clusters of stunted leaves

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valgoers enjoy the sunset while listening to one of the more than 30 bands that played at the annual Sawtooth Valley Gathering, a music festival held last weekend in Stanley. James Fowler his Nothing But Love, Inc., present the event. Among the folks enjoying music and each other at the Sawtooth Valley Gathering are Hannah Curran, left, of Ketchum, and Brenna Cavanaugh, owner of The Movable Boutique (MoBo) of Boise, and the road. Photo by Dana DuGan

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Hailey Woman Killed In Crash

ennifer R. Baker Lemley, of Hailey, was killed in a car crash Monday night about 20 miles h of Mountain Home. emley, 31, was driving east on U.S. 20 near milepost 119 toward the Wood River Valley n her 2014 Jeep Compass went off the right shoulder of the road and rolled, according to o State Police. She died at the scene. She was not wearing a seat belt, according to ISP. bound traffic on U.S. 20 was delayed for almost three hours, ISP reports.

Back-To-School Immunizations offered Through St. Luke’s Family Medicine Clinic

ugust is Immunization Awareness Month. St. Luke’s Wood River Family Medicine Clinic, at 0 Aviation Drive in Hailey, will offer a “Back-to-School Immunization Week,” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 7-11, for all children of school age who currently see a St. Luke’s Health System provider. a Well Child Check is due, a staff member at the clinic will assist in scheduling one at the of immunizations. Immunizations can be scheduled by calling (208) 788-3434. Walk-ins ng the designated hours are also welcome. The Vaccines for Children program will cover s for school immunizations. There may be an administrative fee, which may be covered nsurance. A parent or legal guardian must come with children to the appointment, bringa yellow immunization card if possible. o read about vaccines for every stage of life, visit nphic.org.

Blaine County Housing Authority Hires New Director

fter a national search and selection process, the Blaine County Housing Authority Board ommissioners hired Nathan Harvill as its executive director. We are very happy to have him on board and it’s a privilege to have someone with Na’s experience and talent join BCHA,” said board chair Sabina Gilbert. or 16 years, Harvill has worked with governments and nonprofits in the interpretation application of federal, state and local housing policies. While his approach to housing cy is analytical and data-driven, Harvill’s past work has focused on developing policies ordinances in a way that is inclusive and beneficial to the entire community. arvill received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government, International Relations, from Roberts University, and a Juris Doctorate from the Dickenson School of Law at Penn e University. He also holds a certificate in Global Arbitration Law and Practice from the en Mary School of Law in London, UK. I’m very excited to join the Blaine County Housing Authority and add to its work of ting safe, appealing, and affordable housing options for the residents of the Wood River ey,” Harvill said. “I also look forward to getting to know the staff at BCHA and the people he community.”

Ketchum To Host Meetings On Eclipse Preparedness

he City of Ketchum will host a pair of community meetings next week to provide resis and business owners with information essential to being prepared for the total solar pse event. he meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. at The munity Library in Ketchum. nvited speakers include representatives from Blaine County Disaster Services, U.S. Forest ice, Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Office of Emergency Management, St. Luke’s od River Medical Center, Mountain Rides and Ketchum emergency personnel. At the meeting, the city will make available pamphlets for residents and for business ers to share with customers and visitors during the eclipse. The pamphlets will provide cal information, from important contact information and telephone numbers to locations

Ketchum residents Michelle and Tyler Ferris, with Jeff Mintz, right, enjoy a weekend in Stanley at the Sawtooth Valley Gathering. Photo by Dana DuGan

of public bathrooms and parking. With so many people expected in town for the eclipse, the city plans to do whatever possible to help residents and business owners and their customers be prepared for a variety of needs and circumstances. For more information about the eclipse and events surrounding the rare phenomenon, visit ketchumsunvalleyeclipse2017.com

Swiftsure Hires Executive Director

Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center’s new executive director, Meg Stamper, actually once lived at Swiftsure Ranch. At the ranch, located just south of Bellevue, Stamper played an integral role in hosting large, multi-faceted events there, including recruiting and organizing volunteers, hiring vendors and entertainers, and overseeing caterers. Stamper has an MBA from Columbia University, in New York City, and ran her own catering company, Madison Catering. After designing and launching marketing campaigns, planning strategic partnerships, developing Web-based enterprise software, and creating business plans, Stamper launched Propelle, a nonprofit aimed at advancing women in business and politics. Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center follows the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship standards for equine-assisted activities and therapies, encouraging the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of children and adults with disabilities.

Kristy Pigeon Named To California Tennis Hall Of Fame

Hailey resident Kristy Pigeon, a native of Danville, Calif., was recently named to the California Tennis Hall of Fame. By the time she was 16, Pigeon had won the 16 Sectionals and been a finalist at the 16 Nationals. In 1968, she won the 18 Sectionals and became the National 18 champion in both singles and doubles partnering with Denise Carter Triolo from Northern California. Pigeon won the Girls Singles Championships at Wimbledon in July 1968, the Welsh Open Championships, and the Pennsylvania Lawn Tennis Championships in Haverford in August that same year. Shortly, with the number one world ranking in the 21-and-under category, Pigeon turned pro before she’d even graduated high school. Pigeon attended Mills College and spent half of the year in studies and the other half playing on the tour. She is considered the “Original Nine,” a group of women who worked and competed while raising the level of women in the tennis field. The other nine include American pros Billie Jean King, Rosemary Casals, Nancy Richey, Peaches Bartkowicz, Valerie Ziegenfuss, Julie Heldman, and Australians Kerry Melville Reid and Judy Tegard Dalton. Pigeon played on the tour until the mid-1970s when she relocated to Sun Valley, and directed the John Gardiner Tennis Camps. Shortly after, she founded the Elkhorn Tennis School. She later founded the Sagebrush Equine Training Center for the Handicapped (SETCH), which continues today as Swiftsure Ranch.

Fires In Neighboring States Bring In Smoke

An abundance of smoke in the Wood River Valley has people concerned. Craig Aberbach, fire chief of Hailey Fire and Wood River Fire and Rescue said the smoke is most likely due to fires up north and in California. The extreme heat is holding the smoke in the Valley. The largest fire creating this smoke is likely the 61,730-acre fire burning in northern Modoc National Forest, in northeastern California just over the southwestern corner of Idaho. There are also several fires in northern Idaho, including one in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. For more information, refer to inciweb.nwcg.gov or the Fire Finder app, which can pinpoint where active fires are located.

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ACTIVE ART COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR AUGUST 2 - 8 FROM PICABO ANGLER

hen everything is fishing well, it’s easy to get spread out, and the past week on the local waters showed that. Great fishing is happening in so many areas right now that angler numbers in any one area have dropped dramatically. Anglers are exploring all the new runs on all the rivers that were “rebuilt” during this year’s epic spring runoff. Anglers are beginning to boat as the water drops during a time of year when rivers are normally becoming too low to float! The end result is great fishing with fewer anglers. Silver Creek continues to impress as the Trico spinner falls continue to build and move upstream. When the wind stays down in the morning, the show has been starting around 8 a.m. The Baetis and Callibaetis are on the water in the morning as well. This action has been lasting until almost lunchtime. Anglers that are willing to go back after lunch are finding days of epic Damselfly activity. The Hopper action is building quickly. It’s Adams season on the Big Wood these days. A complete line of Adams flies can take an angler through a day or week of fishing on the Big Wood right now. Parachute Adams, Adams Irresistible and Standard Adams are producing fish. The Irresistible Adams fished in large sizes is a great searching pattern, while the Parachute and Standard Adams in a variety of sizes work wonderfully on rising fish. If things get slow, hang a Prince Nymph from a Royal Stimulator and search all the water you can. The upper Lost continues to come into shape. Large dry flies, Streamers and Nymph rigs are all working throughout the system, but with the falling water, anglers have a great chance to cast large, bushy dry flies to big fish. The flows on the main Lost are still high enough to be dangerous, so be careful on the main. The flows in the tributaries are reasonable and wade-able. The South Fork of the Boise is Hopper Central these days, with some Cicadas and Pink Alberts in the mix as well. Anglers staying late are seeing a nice evening rise, as many fish are refusing to play in the bright sun. The river is still at boating levels and things have changed some, so if you haven’t floated this year, be hyperaware of these changes. With another hot week upon us, expect the fishing to remain hot as well. Happy fishing, everyone!

Leslie Rego, “The Big and Small Woven Together,” nib pen and ink, watercolor.

THE BIG, THE SMALL, AND THE CONNECTIVITY OF EVERYTHING

BY LESLIE REGO

ohn Muir believed in the connectivity of everything in nature. Muir was convinced that the greatest achievement of his first summer in Yosemite was the “lesson of unity and inter-relation.” Muir felt that the big and the small were woven together. This was made very apparent to me during a recent hike in the White Clouds. Right now the mountain heather is blooming profusely. My husband and I found them all along the trail and also in the damp areas around the mountain lakes. There are two types of heather; one has white blooms and the other has pink blooms. They are both low, evergreen shrubs, with small needle-like leaves. Pink mountain heather, as suggested by its name, has pink petals, which roll outward at the end. Merten’s mountain heather has white petals, with just a slight curve on the end. Both types of heather grow near one another and bloom shortly after

the snows have melted. The flowers are tiny— one-half inch or less across. Generally growing near mountain heather one can find alpine laurel. Like mountain heather, alpine laurel also prefers wet mountain meadows or mountain-lake shores, and blooms shortly after the snowmelt. My husband and I found all three growing next to one another on our outing. The alpine laurel plant is only a few inches tall. The leaves are more rounded than the needle-like leaves of the heather. The flowers, a deeper pink, are slightly larger and more open than the flowers of the mountain heather. Looking at these tiny flowers with the overwhelming backdrop of the White Cloud Mountains, Muir’s belief that the big and the small are woven together really comes to life. Muir once counted 165,913 flowers blooming together in one square yard under the “glowing arch of sky!” I am pretty sure we did not count so many flowers growing alongside the lake, but there

were a lot and they were all happily blooming under a deep blue canopy of sky. The mountains rose steeply behind them, exaggerating the “smallness” of the flowers—or should I write the “bigness” of the mountains? At that moment, they were both woven together, a symbolic relationship, illustrating nature’s reverence to all things natural, be they small or large. I have always loved mountain heather. Just the idea of an evergreen shrub blooming is wonderful to me. Heathers are native to Ireland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Russia, and northern North America. Our heather is a close relative of the Scottish heather. John Muir’s belief in the connectivity of everything in nature holds true with heather! 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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A PUBLISHER’S NOTE FOR OUR COMMUNITY, PART II Let’s Help Fran Jewell In Her Time Of Need

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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 to help with her medical and living expenses. In just one week, we as a community raised over $2,000 for Fran. Let’s keep it going! To contribute, visit gofundme. com/fran-jewells-medical-fund. Fran sends her love to her read-

ers and to all those who have contributed. She’ll keep writing, but not quite yet. Let’s come together now to help Fran in her time of need, Brennan Rego Publisher

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COLUMN LIVING WELL UI-BLAINE EXTENSION TIPS

VITAMIN D

BY SARAH BUSDON

nown as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is produced by the body in response to skin being exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in very few foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Some examples of foods high in vitamin D include fish, fish liver oils, egg yolks, and fortified dairy and grain products. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, promoting calcium absorption in the gut, and determining how your body uses calcium. Vitamin D also plays a role in cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation. If you avoid the sun, suffer from milk allergies, or stick to a strict vegan diet, you may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Bone pain and muscle weakness, increased blood pressure, and depression can be an indicator of a vitamin D deficiency. For many people, symptoms are subtle; however, not enough vitamin D can pose health risks. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are several diseases and conditions linked to vitamin D deficiency: rickets (bone weakening in children), kidney disease, osteomalacia (bone softening in adults), psoriasis, thyroid conditions, dental cavities, cancers, osteoporosis, dementia, heart disease, and more. The National Institute of Health and the Food and Nutrition Board recommend a dietary allowance of 600 International Units per day. Some researchers suggest 5-30 minutes of sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at least twice a week to the face, arms, legs or back, without sunscreen, usually leads to the sufficient amount of vitamin

D that your body needs. Season, time of day, length of day, cloud cover, smog, skin melanin content, and sunscreen are among factors that affect UV radiation exposure and vitamin D absorption. On days that you can’t get enough sun exposure, taking a supplement is an effective way to get the vitamin D your body needs. It is also a good way to get vitamin D if you’re worried about too much sun exposure on your skin. The safe upper-limit dose of vitamin D, according to the Endocrine Society, is 1500-2000 IU per day and, according to the Vitamin D Council, they state you can take up to 5000 IU per day. As always, consult your physician to determine what is right for you. Sarah Busdon is an administrative assistant with University of Idaho’s Blaine County Extension office. For more information, visit extension. uidaho.edu/blaine or call (208) 788-5585. References: 1. Vitamindcouncil.org, How do I get the vitamin D my body needs? www.vitamindcouncil. org/about-vitamin-d/how-do-i-get-the-vitamind-my-body-needs/ 2. National Institute of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, Vitamin D, Fact Sheet for Health Professionals, http://.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/ vitamin-HealthProfessional/ 3. MedlinePlus.gov, https://medlineplus.gov/ ency/article/002405.htm 4. Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/ drugs-supplements/vitamin-d/evidence/hrb20060400

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

Grizzly bear sow and two cubs. Photo by Traveler100 via Wikimedia Commons

PONDERING DELISTING

BY HANNES THUM

hen Lewis and Clark and their men first encountered an enormous, fearsome bear in the spring of 1805, their experience was extraordinary. The journal entries that they later wrote concerning the grizzly bears represent some of the most exciting moments of the entire expedition, with men running for their lives, leaping off cliffs into rivers, and firing at the bears repeatedly to finally kill them, in awe at the power of these creatures. The naturalists back home had no choice, based on the journal entries, to give this animal a name to induce dread and, thus, it’s full scientific name came to be Ursus arctos horribilis. These bears were initially granted Endangered Species Act protections back in 1975 as biologists came to realize that the bears faced a very real possibility of extinction in the Lower 48 due to habitat loss and extreme overhunting. Recently, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced its plans to remove these pro-

tections from one of the core populations of grizzly bears in the West, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population. This group of grizzlies, centered around Yellowstone National Park but inhabiting all of the lands around the park in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, as well, includes something on the order of 700 grizzlies. They also represent some of the most visible and well-known grizzlies on the planet. This developing story of the Department of the Interior’s decision to “delist” the grizzlies now is going to be worth following in the weeks to come, as the many faces of the West are about to show themselves in full force. The grizzly will be a lightning rod for policy arguments, especially when one considers that this move would open the door to legal hunting of grizzlies. If you lived in Idaho when grey wolves were reintroduced to the West in the 1990s, or when they were delisted several years back, you know what it means for an animal to be in these kinds of headlines. It’s the kind of thing that can quickly

trigger a flood of legal actions, if not a barroom brawl. For many, the delisting of any species a success story—an act analogous to having a patient move out of the emergency room after a great trauma and head down the hall to a less urgent form of medicine. For others, this decision will be seen as premature and as cause to mobilize some of the strongest and fiercest conservation clout our region has to offer, and you can bet that there are already reams of paper being stacked in preparation to fight this move in court. The grizzly bear, whatever your view, has long been an iconic symbol of the West. As you listen to how people will take sides in this fresh delisting battle, remember that the way one perceives an animal like the grizzly is dramatically affected by how one views ecology in general, and by how we envision our own role. The grizzly has been and will clearly continue to be a symbolic creature around which we will center our arguments for what the West means to us.

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SOLAR ECLIPSE PLANNING: SAFETY ON TRAILS, HILLSIDES AND IN THE BACKCOUNTRY BY DR. DEBORAH ROBERTSON, ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

lanning and preparedness for the total solar eclipse and the anticipated large influx of people are well underway. Numerous events are planned and public safety agencies are coordinating their efforts to provide services and information to help businesses, residents and visitors enjoy this rare phenomenon. As Director of Emergency Medicine for St. Luke’s Wood River, I and my colleagues have treated a number of injuries related to activities in the backcountry. While some are minor, others have been serious, and several have required a backcountry rescue. You do not need to be very far from home to be injured and find yourself in need of rescue. Whether you venture out to find the perfect spot to view the eclipse or go out for a hike, bike or activity on one of our area’s magnificent trails or backcountry locations, ASSUME YOU WILL HAVE NO CELL SERVICE and we suggest you prepare for the unanticipated, including overnight shelter and provisions. • Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to be back, regardless if you’re going solo or going with others. • Bring a map and a compass and keep track of your location. Many trails can be confusing. Do not rely solely on your cellphone for maps or communication. • Stay found. If you are lost, do not continue on in hopes of finding your way. Retrace your route back toward the trailhead until you pick up the trail or find someone who knows the area. If you cannot retrace your

route, stay put, conserve energy and water, make yourself visible and await rescue. If possible, stay together in case of problems. Discuss your situation calmly and make a plan to improve it. Let someone know of your plans. • Bring plenty of water and extra high-energy food. In case you end up lost or injured, these items will come in handy. • Bring clothing for changes in the weather. Our mountain climate can be unpredictable, with sudden storms producing rain, hail and temperatures that drop quickly. Nighttime temperatures drop significantly. Don’t venture into remote areas with nothing but a T-shirt and shorts. Carry a windbreaker, sunscreen, sunglasses, extra warm clothing. A tarp can give you wind and rain protection. • Watch out for lightning. If you see lightning approaching, take cover in a vehicle or crouch in a low, dry spot. Avoid metal objects and never take shelter under a lone tree, at the base of a cliff, or in a shallow cave. • Bring a first-aid kit, matches or a lighter. Even duct tape and safety pins can go a long way to fix a number of issues. • Sign up for Air St. Luke’s membership! At $60/year, it is a bargain compared to the cost without membership. There’s a 72-hour waiting period, so sign up today. https://sites.slhs.org/ specialties_and_services/ASL/ membership.php Planning ahead for the unexpected will help you enjoy our beautiful surroundings.

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POPS NIGHT WITH TIME FOR THREE THURSDAY AUGUST 3 6:30PM / SUN VALLEY PAVILION The final performance of Project Tf3 promises to be one of the highlights of the season. Included in this concert will be the world premiere of Time for Three’s newest work, commissioned by Sun Valley Summer Symphony, the celebratory “Songs of Joy.” This free concert is part of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony Orchestra Festival. Visit svsummersymphony.org to learn more.

TONY HOLLIDAY & THE VELVETONES THURSDAY AUGUST 3 6:30PM / MAHONEY’S / BELLEVUE Enjoy free music at Mahoney’s Bar & Grill this and every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. This week, jam with Tony Holliday & The Velvetones.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Seal Coats To Be Applied To Area Highways Drivers will be impacted on several area highways over the next five weeks, with reduced speeds and delays, as crews apply a seal coat to various road surfaces. Key areas where drivers will encounter road work in the coming weeks will be on Interstate 84 in Gooding County, U.S. 93 north of the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls County and Idaho Highway 75 at two locations in Blaine County. Several routes in Cassia County also will be impacted. Work areas and estimated work dates include: • • ID 75 – Richfield Canal to U.S. 20, July 31-Aug.4 • • ID 27 – Oakley to Burley, Aug. 4-13 • • ID 77 – Connor Summit to Albion, Aug. 4-13 • • ID 81 – Malta to Idahome, Aug. 4-13 • • I-84 – Bliss to west of Wendell, Aug. 7-12 • • ID 81 – Cotterel to Declo, Aug. 14-18 • • U.S. 93 – Perrine Bridge to I-84 and Exit 173 on- and off-ramps, Aug. 15-18 • • ID 75 – East Fork Road to Big Wood River Bridge, Aug. 15-18 • • U.S. 30 – Bickel Viaduct to Murtaugh, Aug. 21-24 On two-lane sections of highway, the road will be reduced to one lane with a pilot car. Drivers should watch for flaggers throughout construction zones. In areas of four lanes or more, there will be alternating lane closures and flaggers controlling traffic in various locations. Drivers should be prepared for delays of up to 15 minutes in flagger-controlled work zones, with work generally affecting traffic 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. A 35-mph speed limit will be in effect through the completion of work. Observing posted speed limits and increasing following distance will reduce the risk of windshield damage caused by loose gravel. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes if available to reduce traffic congestion.

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE KHENTRUL RINPOCHE

THURSDAY AUGUST 3 7-9PM / LIGHT ON THE MOUNTAINS / KETCHUM

6:30PM / SUN VALLEY PAVILION

Renowned Buddhist master Khentrul Rinpoche will be in Ketchum to give a public talk at Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center, 12446 Hwy. 75. Rinpoche will also lead a weekend retreat Aug. 4-6. Rinpoche is a Rimé master, meaning “master of all traditions,” and is currently on a world teaching tour. On this visit, Rinpoche will address “Training the Mind’s Capacity for Love, Peace and Happiness.” The cost for the public talk is $15, and weekend retreat costs $175; financial aid is available. For more information or to register, contact Mary Ann at m80@cox.net or Amy at ahbingham@gmail.com.

Brahms was a seasoned 43 year old when he finally found the confidence to take on the symphonic form so closely associated with the masterful Beethoven, but the dramatic score he produced was well worth the wait. This free concert is part of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony Orchestra Festival. Visit svsummersymphony.org to learn more.

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GALLERY WALK FRIDAY AUGUST 4

JOE FOS SUN AUG 6-TUES AUG 8 7-10PM / DUCHIN LOUNGE / SUN VALLEY

5-8PM / VARIOUS LOCATIONS / KETCHUM Join locals and visitors alike and take in thought-provoking exhibitions of newly installed art, enjoy wine, mingle with friends and meet some of the artists. In addition to members of the Sun Valley Gallery Association, several other galleries in Ketchum will be open during Gallery Walk including Silvercreek Art, Stone Art Gallery and MESH Gallery. For more information check out the Sun Valley Gallery Association’s Gallery Walk Edition insert in this issue of The Weekly Sun.

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Joe Fos entertains with timeless piano music at the Duchin Lounge from 7-10 p.m.

RIVER HYDROLOGY PRESENTATION MONDAY AUGUST 7 5:45-8:30PM / VARIOUS LOCATIONS / HAILEY Ryan Colyer, a fluvial morphologist and primary author of the Big Wood Watershed Assessment Study, will discuss the geomorphology of the Big Wood River and watershed hydrology in anticipation of restoration and floodplain management recommendations for the river through the Hailey Greenway. At 5:45 p.m., catch the Hailey City Council presentation at Hailey City Hall. From 7-8:30 p.m. there will be a community presentation on the Hailey Greenway, including Hydrology with Ryan Colyer, in the Minnie Moore Room at the Community Campus in Hailey.

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5PM / STANLEY MUSEUM

Join an open working session to develop master-plan concepts to guide current and future development and restoration work in the Hailey Greenway. Public participation will be encouraged at Hailey City Hall from 1-5 p.m. Emailed comments will be accepted at haileygreenway@harmonydesigninc.com. For additional questions call Patti Lousen, project coordinator for the Wood River Land Trust, at (208) 788-3947.

The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association’s 10th annual Forum and Lecture Series will continue at the Stanley Museum. The “Fins, Feathers and Features of Idaho” lecture series will present Ray Vizgirdas from Boise State University who will present “Getting Intimate with the Sawtooth Butterflies and Other Insect Pollinators.” The Sawtooth Interpretive & Historical Association is a nonprofit, member-based organization. All programs are free of charge, but donations are gladly accepted. For more information on programs and membership, visit discoversawtooth.org.

KETCHUM FARMERS’ MARKET TUESDAY AUGUST 8 2-6PM / TOWN SQUARE / KETCHUM The Ketchum Farmers’ Market can be found in downtown Ketchum at the intersection of East Avenue and Fourth Street, just east of Atkinsons’ Market and Giacobbi Square. Shop from local farmers, food producers and craftspeople, Tuesdays through Oct. 10.

UP A CREEK FRIDAY AUGUST 4 9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE

GERALD ARRINGTON TUESDAY AUGUST 8 5PM / BOULDER MOUNTAIN CLAYWORKS / KETCHUM

Head to the Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue for free music shows every Friday night. This week, catch Up A Creek at 9:30 p.m.

In this Sun Valley Center for the Arts lecture, Gerald Arrington will speak about his inspiration and his techniques for creating one-of-a-kind stoneware ceramics. Arrington begins his process by throwing a closed form on the wheel. While the piece is still on the wheel, he adds colored slips to create stratification. After a period of drying, he begins the altering process by paddling the form until it takes on the shape and characteristics of a river stone worn smooth by water. After creating several stones in a variety of shapes and sizes, Arrington further refines his art into sculptures for the table, home and garden. His work will be on view Aug. 11-13 at the 2017 Sun Valley Center Arts & Crafts Festival. For more information about upcoming events at The Center visit sunvalleycenter.org.

ARTISANS INVITATIONAL SHOW FRI AUG 4-SUN AUG 6 VARIOUS TIMES / 4TH & EAST AVENUE / KETCHUM Enjoy the Artisans Invitational 6th annual show of unique and diverse art forms on Fourth Street between East Avenue and Walnut Avenue in Ketchum. Peruse fine art, jewelry, clothing, florals, ceramics and more. Artists will donate 10 percent of their sales to Swiftsure Ranch Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.

EHNES & ELGAR TUESDAY AUGUST 8 6:30PM / SUN VALLEY PAVILION

BORAH BASIN GRAND OPENING SATURDAY AUGUST 5 1-4PM / 4921 TRAIL CREEK ROAD / MACKAY

Much-sought-after violinist James Ehnes will visit Sun Valley to perform Elgar’s passionate concerto. Ehnes’s celebrated recording of the piece has been interpreted as a “jaw-dropping delicacy” and called “thrillingly combustible” and “immediately rapturous.” This free concert is part of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony Orchestra Festival. Visit svsummersymphony.org to learn more.

Ketchum-based nonprofit Idaho Basecamp, a resource for outdoor adventure education, will hold a grand opening of its Borah Basin Building, named and underwritten by the Elaine P. Wynn and Family Foundation. The wilderness retreat facility, located over Trail Creek Summit, is the first public facility built from hemp in the country. IBC will have music and sample offerings as well as serve as a thank you for the many hands and donations that went into making this building a reality. Check out idahobasecamp.org to find out more about the building.

KETCH’EM ALIVE TUESDAY AUGUST 8 7-9PM / FOREST SERVICE PARK / KETCHUM Live, free and very social, Ketch’em Alive concerts are held every Tuesday evening throughout the summer in Ketchum’s Forest Service Park. There are vendors on site, but picnics are more than welcome. This week will be the final Tuesday of Ketch’em Alive. End the season on a high note with Pixie and the Partygrass Boys, featuring favorite covers.

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he Wood River Women’s Foundation held its annual meeting and luncheon under the big tent at Trail Creek Cabin in Sun Valley on Monday, July 31. After 12 years of charitable giving, the organization, which has more than 300 members, has established an endowment fund, the mark of a sustainable organization. To date, WRWF has given more than $2 million to Valley-based 501(c)(3) organizations. The first order of business each year is the handing over of past board members to the new ones. When Joanne Wetherell announced that Peggy Grove would be the new president of the board, Wetherell gifted her a gavel, just for fun. The other new board members are Sandra Flattery, Heather Horton, Sandy McCullough and Sylvia Miller. Karen Bilowith, CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation, was the keynote speaker. Grants in the amount of $25,000 were given to The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Representing Swiftsure Ranch are new executive director Meg Stamper, left, and board member Jeffra Syms. Swiftsure just received a grant from the Wood River Women’s Foundation. Photo by Dana DuGan

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Hunger Coalition for its Blooming Youth project. Other grants include $22,565 for the Wood River Land Trust’s Hailey Greenway improvements connecting the Draper Wood River Preserve and Colorado Gulch along the Big Wood River; $19,840 to the Sun Valley Summer Symphony’s Elementary Strings programs; and $14,898 to the Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation’s Wood River Wolf Project. Grants of $10,000 were given to three organizations: Hailey Ice for kids programming and free skate nights; Kiwanis Club of Hailey and Wood River Balmoral Park; and Rotarun Ski Area for snowmaking equipment. Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley was granted $8,200 for volunteer coach training and support initiatives, and the Valley’s community radio station, KDPI—a first-time grantee—was given $1,286 to help upgrade equipment. Lava Lake and Kiwanis Club were granted funds in the organizations’ first years as applicants.

Outgoing Wood River Women’s Foundation board member Leslie Silva, left, who is also a volunteer with the Senior Connection, with Teresa Beahen Lipman, the Connection’s executive director, at the WRWF annual meeting Monday. Photo by Dana DuGan

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