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Sports News ‘Bonspiel’ Curling Tournament To Take Place In Stanley

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7TH ANNUAL STANLEY CURLING TOURNAMENT TO SWEEP INTO ACTION

BY AIMEE DURAND

ixty-four curlers from eight states will hit the ice in a 32-game, triple-elimination event in Stanley as part of the 7th Annual Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel (SOB), Jan. 25-27, hosted by Boise Curling Club. This event consists of 16 four-player teams, with participants from Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin all ready to compete. Curling is a 500-year-old sport in which two teams of four players each slide 42-pound granite stones down a sheet of ice toward a target at the other end. Each shot is fine-tuned by a broomstick used like a hockey stick, which is swept in front of the moving stones. Curling started in Scotland, where they would curl on the lochs, or lakes, when they froze over in the winter. The sport involves strategy, communication and teamwork to finish each end with the most stones in a scoring position. The tradition of curling comes with its own etiquette, including friendly competition, teams shaking hands before and after a match, and the winners buying the losers the first round. “Our curling tournament is one of the few outdoor curling tournaments in North America, and I think in the world,” said Jared Belsher, chairman of the SOB. “I think that’s what makes people want to travel so far. They want to try curling outdoors, which is how curling got started.” The play starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and continues to Sunday morning, through a

Curlers compete in last year’s Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel. Photo courtesy of Boise Curling Club

series of draws over four simultaneous games. The championship draw begins at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday. Spectators are welcome. There is a heated tent area, warm beverages, and at noon on Saturday, BCC members invite everyone onto the ice to learn the basics of this age-old tradition and try curling for free.

The attraction to this high-stamina activity goes beyond the Olympics and extends to all walks of life. “It’s an addictive sport,” Belsher said. “Any type of person, any age, can curl. That’s what is so cool about it. It’s a good time, and you work together... teamwork, strategy and skill,” he said. Boise Curling Club is a 501(c)(3) non-

profit organization that presents league curling in Boise and conducts several Learn to Curl events each year. For more information about Boise Curling Club, visit www.boisecurlingclub.org, and for more information about the SOB event, visit www.sobidaho.com.

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Volunteers For Ski Week Sought

Blaine County students are enjoying what is known as “ski week,” which provides outdoor experiences to many students who would not otherwise learn how to ski, snowboard, snowshoe or ice skate. The program is organized by dedicated teachers and relies on volunteers and donations to ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate. Each of the elementary schools needs volunteers. Volunteers can help as many days as they would like. Volunteers go through a simple and quick background check and attend a meeting at the school where they are volunteering. Each school has a ski week coordinator; visit blaineschools.org for more information.

Sun Valley Community School students and cross-country skiers—seniors Sophia Mazzoni and Bentley Walker-Broose, along with juniors Johnny Hagenbuch and Sydney Palmer-Leger—all qualified to compete at the FIS Nordic Junior World Ski Championships now being held in Lahti, Finland, through Jan. 27. All four students are members of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation cross-country team and Sun Valley Community School’s Sun Valley Ski Academy. Mazzoni, Palmer-Leger and Hagenbuch each qualified based on their results at the U.S. Nationals held in Craftsbury, Vt., in early January. “Qualifying for this international competition as representatives of the U.S. is an extraordinarily huge achievement,” said Anneliese Turck, Community School’s communications associate. Walker-Broose, who is Australian, met his qualifications based on Australian criteria. “For the last three years I have been coming to Sun Valley for the winter season to train with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Ski team and to be a part of the Sun Valley Ski Academy,” said Walker-Broose. “This move has helped me improve both as a person and as an athlete. The school has been amazing—incredibly helpful and supportive as they helped me reach my goals.”

Hailey Girl Scouts Shine At Inaugural Ball

Girls Scouts from Troop 349 helped serve refreshments at Idaho’s 48th Inaugural Ball as part of their community service. Giving back is a Girl Scouting tradition. The opportunity to be part of the inaugural festivities was a community service opportunity filled with fun. “The girls were honored and very excited to be seven of the 44 girls who were invited to represent Girl Scouts for the State of Idaho at the inaugural event, and they were thrilled to have the chance to snap a quick photo in front of the Capitol,” said Judy Morgan, troop leader. Most of the girls have been Girl Scouts since first grade and have dedicated themselves to “making the world a better place,” part of scouting’s promise and law. They are planning to complete the Gold Award—Girl Scouting’s highest award, which includes at least 80 hours of planning and execution of a project that helps others. All of the Gold Award plans must be pre-approved by the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council in Boise.

Billy Goat Loppet Results Are Announced

The Billy Goat Loppet cross-country ski race drew nearly 50 Wood River Valley Nordic skiers Saturday, Jan. 19, to a 10km and 5km race course at the Sun Valley Nordic Center. Racers ranged in age from 7 (Thijs Young) to 92 (Charlie French), both pictured in photo. The race was held on the Proctor Loop and Trail Creek Loop for the 10km. The 5km course was the Trail Creek Loop only. Overall winners for the men’s 10km were Bill Nurge, Sam Young and David Knoop, and in the women’s category, Betsy Youngman, Muffy Ritz and Tricia Swartling. Overall winners for the men’s 5km were Chad Ripp, Bailey Kuntz and Dwane Reed, and for the women, Darlene Young, Francette Labatut and Judith Steinbeck.

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utside of Idaho, many won’t likely know where you live if you say Carey, Bellevue, Hailey or Ketchum. Sun Valley is the town in Blaine County with the most name cache, nationally and internationally. To keep up the high standards to meet the expectations of those who choose to reside or own homes in the glamorous little mountain city, Sun Valley Mayor Peter Hendricks said in a recent interview that City Hall will get an updated look. “This place hasn’t been updated in over 20 years,” Hendricks said. “There are five different variations of carpeting in this building.” On a grander scale, Sun Valley passed a $17.5 million bond issue last March for road and pathway improvements. Last summer, the city completed the redesign of the Wildflower path and some portions of the Elkhorn bike path. This summer, the city will continue working on this project, which will impact the Twin Creeks area, Independence Creek, Parker Gulch, Syringa, Fireweed, Elkhorn Road and path, Hard Rock and Proctor. “A lot of people drive Elkhorn Road if only to take a more scenic route,” Hendricks said. “We apologize profusely beforehand because it will be disruptive [due to construction].” Along with the construction, the city continues the dialogue over controlling noxious weeds and chemical usage in reference to being environmen-

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tally conscious. “We are acutely aware of the care and stewardship of the environment in our city and we are continually reviewing what we’ve done and seeing if we can do it better,” the mayor said. This summer, travelers on Elkhorn Road may not only see orange construction signs but also e-bike usage. Sun Valley passed an ordinance that will allow electrically-powered bikes to be ridden on the bike path with a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour. “This ordinance will be reviewable within the first year,” Hendricks said. “We like to encourage our citizens, with the average age of 59 in the City of Sun Valley, to be active and get outside.” The city is also partnering with neighboring Ketchum to potentially consolidate fire and police departments. “We are coming up with a plan to use our tax dollars more effectively,” Hendricks said. A group meets weekly to discuss this topic and both city councils will vote on the matter in the coming months. “Our council is very parsimonious as to how we spend money,” Hendricks said. “We take the charge that we spend taxpayer money with accountability and, as with all of the discussions we’ve had, the most detailed one is always the budget, and—in my opinion—as it should be.” To learn more about the City of Sun Valley, visit sunvalleyidaho.gov.

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On Sunday, Jan. 20, a skier and snowboarder were skiing out of bounds on Bald Mountain when they triggered, and were caught in, an avalanche. The two were carried about 100-150 yards in the Warm Springs Creek drainage, an area also known as Bruce’s Shoot. The skier was fully buried, but dug himself out of the debris in approximately 25 minutes. The snowboarder was partially buried, with his head and torso beneath the snow. He also extricated himself. Neither rider was injured. The crown, or start of the slide, was at about 8,000 feet, northwesterly facing, and at least 150 feet wide, said Ethan Davis, Sawtooth Avalanche Center avalanche specialist. “These individuals are fortunate they were not seriously injured or killed,” Davis said. “Safely riding in backcountry avalanche terrain—including areas right outside ski area boundaries—requires specialized education, equipment and experience. Avalanches big enough to bury and kill people will remain likely while the weak layers of snow near the ground adjust to the weight of all the new snow that has fallen in January.” For more information and forecasts, visit sawtoothavalanche.com.

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Talk To Be Held On Marsy’s Law For Idaho

Marsy’s Law for Idaho organizers will hold a talk with Pamela Lasseter Cathey at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Hailey Public Library. Cathey is the founder and president for the Institute for the Prevention of Relationship Violence, an author of two books on relationship violence, and an expert on the healing process for victims. She is also the director of advocacy and research for Marsy’s Law for Idaho. Marsy’s Law for Idaho is a proposed constitutional amendment that would require victim notification when an offender escapes or absconds from probation and parole, give victims the right to confer with prosecutors and put victims’ rights on equal standing with those accused or convicted of offenses. “There is a real need to take victims’ rights in Idaho to the next level and Pamela Cathey understands the benefits of giving victims a better sense of safety and involvement in our legal system,” said Sara Westbrook, state director for Marsy’s Law for Idaho. “This event will provide valuable information and tools to victims of crime, those who advocate for victims, and anyone interested in supporting stronger victims’ rights in our state.” The event is free and open to the public.

Girl Scout Cookie Sales To Help Those In Need

Idaho dairy farm families have partnered with the Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council for the Cookies from the Heart program. For every box of cookies sold, Idaho dairy farmers will donate $1. A $5 purchase will provide a box of Girl Scout cookies and help purchase milk by The Idaho Foodbank to help fight hunger in Idaho. Over the previous three years of this program, 23,621 boxes of cookies and more than $33,000 worth of milk were donated to The Idaho Foodbank. “Milk is one of the most requested, but least available, items at foodbanks,” Cindy Miller, with Dairy West, said. “Dollar for dollar, it’s one of the most nutrient-packed items a family can have on the table, providing protein, calcium and eight other key nutrients.” In addition to traditional sales, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council are also participating in the Digital Cookie Program, which allows girls to sell online. These customers will also be able to take advantage of this double-donation opportunity. All Girl Scout cookie purchases support girls and the mission of Girl Scouts, which is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. Visit girlscouts-ssc. org for more information and to find where you can purchase a box of Cookies from the Heart.

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Lily Brunelle, a Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Nordic skier since second grade, will continue skiing at Harvard University next year. Courtesy photo by Hallie Kathryn

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SVSEF Nordic skier takes it to the Ivy League BY EMILEE MAE STRUSS

ood River High School senior Lily Brunelle has only known ski towns—she was born in Big Sky, Mont., and then moved to the Wood River Valley with her family when she was seven years old. The ski-town life has contributed to Brunelle being a great competitive Nordic skier—a skill she will take with her to Boston next year while attending Harvard University. Brunelle started skiing with the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation in second grade. In the off-season, she enjoys staying in shape by mountain biking in the fall and playing tennis in the spring. “I switched from soccer to mountain biking my junior year,” Brunelle said. “And it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” Brunelle joined the Wood River Mountain Biking Team and discovered it to be not only a great way to stay in shape but also a great way to explore more of the vast wilderness surrounding the Valley. “Growing up here,” Brunelle said, “it has been really nice to have the ability to drive max 20 minutes and you’re in the mountains with the freedom to explore.”

Post-graduation, Brunelle will have a completely new landscape to enjoy while skiing with the team at Harvard. “I am definitely ready for a change,” Brunelle said. “I’m also a little nervous about the lack of rocky mountains, but looking forward to a more urban area.” Brunelle isn’t sure of a specific area of study yet, but is leaning heavily toward majors in math and science—possibly engineering. “I am more logistical and find math and science more interesting,” Brunelle said. “I also love studying the environment.” This year, Brunelle is taking A.P. Calculus II, American Government, Ceramics, A.P. Physics II, A.P. Statistics and College English. She is also involved in Next Generation Politics (NGP), a club offered at WRHS. “NGP surrounds me with a crew of people who I am not typically around,” Brunelle said. “And it helps me form different ways of thinking.” 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.

‘HOPE – FAMILY & COMMUNITY’

Footlight Dance Centre to perform an educational tour looking toward our future. “With our country and the world in a state “HOPE – Family & Community” is this year’s of turmoil, it seems fitting that our 2019 dance school enrichment tour program being offered by performance would discuss ‘HOPE’ from the Footlight Dance Centre from Jan. 23 through Feb. understanding of this word in the context of our 11. families and community to help us work through These free shows will take place at the Sun our day-to-day stress and the anxiety around us,” Valley Community School, Hemingway School, Neely said. Carey School, Alturas Elementary, Hailey EleBy choosing a theme for each year’s educationmentary, Bellevue Elementary and Wood River al tour, Neely aspires to fit that theme with what’s High School. The Sage School, Silver Creek High pertinent in the school district’s curriculum that School and Syringa Mountain School students year. Bringing the different types of dance of the will also attend performances at the WRHS Per- Western world—ballet, modern, jazz, tap and forming Arts Theater. hip-hop—teaches students that there is more than Fifteen company dancers one type of dance form. from WRHS and The Sage Neely was exposed to the With our country and School, under the artistic dibatik art of Kattenbraker this the world in a state of rection of Footlight Dance summer at the Sun Valley CenCentre’s Hilarie Neely, will turmoil, it seems fitting that ter for the Arts arts and crafts use a combination of ballet, our 2019 dance performance fair in August. modern, jazz, hip-hop and would discuss ‘HOPE’ from “Her images were so engagtap to discuss hope and its ing and vibrant,” Neely said. “I the understanding of this thought they were just so hopeimportance within our famiword in the context of our ful. They spoke to me.” lies and community. Seniors dancing in this families and community to Neely chatted with the artperformance are Bryn help us work through our day- ist about using her images in a Downey, Isabella Cronin, slideshow for dances and KatAbbie Heaphy, Chloe Hen- to-day stress and the anxiety tenbraker immediately agreed derson, Emelia Morgan, So- around us." to collaborate. phia Schoen, Taylor Telford “She approaches her work Hilarie Neely from the basis of family and with Laine Whittier. Director, Footlight Dance Centre the roots that we have in order In addition to dance, the theme of hope will be exto navigate through life,” Neely plored through the vibrant works of profession- said. “Using her images will allow students to al batik artist Lisa Kattenbraker from Olympia, see how the arts collaborate and work together Wash. Her images invoke family, the cycle of life to make images and statements about important and sharing the past and present to ensure a fu- subject matter.” tws ture as one human family. A narration will accompany these images and dance performances to discuss how the arts bring emotional response and a forum to explore issues WRHS Performing Arts Theater: Jan. 23, with a creative voice. The public is welcome to 10:15 a.m. attend any of the performances free of charge if Sage/Silver Creek/Syringa at WRHS Performthey call the school and request to attend. ing Arts Theater: Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m. Neely settled on the theme of “hope” for severSV Community School: Jan. 31, 10:15 a.m. al reasons. Last year’s performance was themed around “diversity” and hope seemed a logical folHemingway School: Feb. 1, 8:45 a.m. low-up. Alturas Elementary: Feb. 5, 1 p.m. “Hope seemed like a perfect follow-up to diBellevue Elementary: Feb. 7, 1:20 p.m. versity with what’s going on in our climate—socially, culturally and politically,” Neely said. “We Hailey Elementary: Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. want everyone to know that the arts are a place Carey School: Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m. that’s safe and can provide a voice of hope and BY HAYDEN SEDER

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Tuesday morning, a misdemeanor domestic battery charge was amended to a felony based upon the discovery of a traumatic injury. On Tuesday, Jan. 8, Blaine County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a domestic battery on Pioneer Drive, west of Hailey. Mauricio Pedraza-Rodriguez, 23, of Hailey, was arrested on misdemeanor charges based upon the victim’s visible injuries. The victim, a 21-year-old female, chose not to be transported for medical evaluation. However, during a follow-up interview the following day, the victim said she had sought medical care for a broken finger and would require surgery. “According to Idaho Code, the existence of a traumatic injury elevates the charge to a felony level,” said Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins.

Ketchum To Host Community Conversations

The City of Ketchum will host two Community Conversations, from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum. The conversations discuss—with residents, business owners, employees and customers—ways to protect and stimulate the uses in the light industrial districts, and provide housing that is affordable for Ketchum workers and families that want to live where they work and play. “Our community’s need for housing is dire,” said Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw. “With help from the citizens of Ketchum, I believe we can reach a solution that preserves the needs of the light industrial area and provides the housing we desperately need.” In October, the Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission approved zoning

changes to the light industrial districts. Information obtained from the community prior to the recommendations going to City Council for approval is valuable in helping city leaders make important decisions for Ketchum. There will be free pizza served.

Ford Motor Co. To Be Sun Valley Film Festival Presenting Sponsor

The Sun Valley Film Festival will have a new presenting sponsor this March for its eighth annual event. Ford Motor Company will be its new presenting sponsor. “We are excited to take on the role of presenting sponsor and build upon Ford’s presence in Sun Valley, which dates back to the 1940s,” said Al Uzielli, head of Ford Global Branded Entertainment. “Over the past seven years, the Sun Valley Film Festival has become a rising star in the world of destination festivals, attracting an audience that is spot-on with our Ford Ranger.” The Ranger, a mid-sized truck, will be used to transport filmmaker and industry guests during the SVFF, including to the Vision Award Dinner and screenings at the new Argyros Performing Arts Center, which will be branded as the Ford Main Street Theater. “Our partnership with Ford not only allows us to take the festival to the next level but gives our industry guests an opportunity to enjoy Sun Valley’s breathtaking outdoor offerings to the fullest, with opportunities to interact and inspire as they quite literally get above it all,” said Teddy Grennan, SVFF executive director. “This year our attendees will not only watch movies, but have new experiences in ways they never imagined.”

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Shelley Man Killed In Car Accident Tuesday Morning

A fatality occurred on U.S. Highway 20 near Carey early Tuesday, Jan. 22. Idaho State Police were called to the two-vehicle crash at milepost 206.8 at about 12:30 a.m. James L. Brannen, 51, of Shelley, was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound on U.S. Highway 20-26-93. Brannen crossed the centerline and struck an empty cattle truck head-on. The cattle truck came to rest on the right shoulder. The Tahoe spun around in the lane of travel, coming to a stop blocking the westbound lanes. The cattle truck was being driven by William Featherston, 64, of Sun River, Mont. Featherston was wearing a seatbelt and was not transported. Brannen succumbed to his injuries at the scene. It is undetermined at this time if he was wearing a seatbelt. The westbound lanes were blocked for approximately four hours. The crash is under investigation by Idaho State Police.

The Argryos Names Tim Mott Executive Director

Douglas Rankin, the current executive director of The Argyros, will leave his position, and Tim Mott will become the new acting executive director. Mott led both the construction of the new Argyros Performing Arts Center and the associated $15 million building and $2 million performance fund campaigns. “We’d like to thank Doug for his valued contributions in helping get the new building operational and we appreciate his offer to consult in the future,” said Bill Lowe, Argyros board president. “At the same time, I very much look forward to working with Tim, the very capable staff, and the engaged board of directors to further establish the new programs at The Argyros.” Mott said he was “eager” to further establish programs at The Argyros that truly befit it. “I am also excited that Greg Phillips, who worked with us as a consultant from inception, will return to work on programming and booking,” he said.

Jiu-Jitsu Master Fabio Santos (front row, center) taught a seminar at USA Grappling fessors on the planet,” said academy owner Lee Anderson (front row, third from le

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g Academy in Bellevue earlier this month. Santos is “one of the best Jiu-Jitsu proeft). Photo courtesy of USA Grappling Academy

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Hailey-based Harrison Insurance demonstrates its offerings during The Chamber – Hailey & The Wood River Valley’s 2019 Business Expo at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum on Thursday. Photo courtesy of The Chamber – Hailey & The Wood River Valley

Cox Communications co-sponsored the Business Expo, along with Davis Embroidery, KECH/KSKI, the Limelight Hotel and Sun Valley Economic Development. Photo courtesy of The Chamber – Hailey & The Wood River Valley

New York Life Insurance Company was one of the larger companies to participate in the Business Expo. Photo courtesy of The Chamber – Hailey & The Wood River Valley

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Fishing R epoRt

COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT

THROUGH THE EYES OF A DOG – I’M SCARED!

THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR JANUARY 23 - 29, FROM PICABO ANGLER

here are so many opportunities and places to fish in the winter near Sun Valley and Picabo, it is surprising so few people take advantage of it. For those who do add fly fishing to their winter sport repertoire, they have learned the joy of the winter quietude. They have also learned just how good winter fishing can be. The week ahead looks like a good one, as sunshine and warmer days combine into a great fishing experience. Silver Creek has a nice tint to the water on the lowest stretches. This is exactly what anglers want to see when the winter Streamer season kicks in. The fishing near Picabo Bridge has been consistent for anglers fishing from the bank. Point of Rocks is also fishing well, although a little more wading is required. The duck-hunting season ends this Friday in Idaho, which will leave the Creek abandoned for the most part. Quiet days are about to become much quieter. If you head to Picabo to fish Streamers, use a heavy 2X tippet setup, please keep your catch in the water and not exposed to the cold air and, most importantly, be safe—the water is cold!!! The Big Wood continues to produce great Midge activity in the afternoons. The warmer the day, the sooner the surface action will start. With the temps this week, lunch to dinnertime will be your best bet. Getting out earlier is fine, just be prepared to Nymph or Streamer fish if you must fish the colder part of the day. In any case, you should catch fish, and if you find one, you should find 12 in the same spot! Trout love to group together in the winter. Find a few of these winter holes and you can be in the fish all day long. The South Fork of the Boise and the lower Lost River are fishing well for those willing to make the trek. Midges still rule the day on both of these rivers, with great opportunities to cast nymphs like Girdle Bugs and Red Copper Johns. This would be a good week as far as weather goes to make the journey. No big storms are on the way and nighttime temps should firm up any muddy roads. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check for changes before you go. The South Fork of the Boise is not where you want to be when it rains in the winter! Have fun and be safe! Happy fishing, everyone!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

(Stretching and yawning). “It’s time to get up! Breakfast! I love breakfast! But wait! The humans are hitting that darned noisy thing again. I hate when they hit that. Are they mad at me? I will hide in the closet until that noise stops. “Now they are heading downstairs. It must mean that breakfast is coming. But, the tall human is putting on their jacket and has my leash. We must be going for a walk first. “Oh no! All I want is my breakfast. I hate those walks. The dog next door is always yelling at me. He hates me! I keep tucking my tail to let him know I mean no harm, but he keeps barking like he’s mean. It scares me. “Oh great. Now here comes another human. They always want to pet me on the top of my head and I hate that. I will hide behind my dad. They walk behind and still try to touch me. Don’t they know I don’t like that? I am trying to tell them by hiding. She scares me. She won’t leave me alone. Now she is bending over me. Oh no! That means I must have done something wrong. I’ll duck my head so she can’t…. Oh no, she touched me! Now I am shaking. “I wish my humans would just let me hang out in the backyard. I really don’t trust people and I get so shaky. I can’t stop shaking. Then my humans say they think they should get me out more. They call it socializing. I want to feel safe. I don’t want to get to know everyone and every dog. So many dogs are not nice and push me around or yell at me. And I really don’t understand the things humans

do. I don’t understand their body language. They treat me like another human, and I just don’t understand that, so it makes me scared. “I just want to hide. Don’t my humans understand how nervous this makes me? I’d rather just sleep in a comfy, warm den. Dens make me feel safe. I don’t want to be social.” So many times we feel that more socialization is good for an insecure or fearful dog. In fact, continually placing the dog in situations he is uncomfortable in can push the dog into using the only means he knows how to use—biting or nipping to protect himself. It is important to learn that not all dogs need to be “social.” Just like people. Some people like big parties and others would rather stay home and read a book. When too much pressure is put on a dog to interact, his fears can actually compound the problem, especially when stress hormones stay in the body and accumulate, making it even harder for the dog to cope. We also need to learn our particular dog’s “threshold,” or what he can tolerate comfortably. In doing so, we must learn dog behavior. Again, truly understanding and respecting dog behavior is the key to helping a fearful dog enjoy his life. Depending on whether the dog’s fear is genetic or learned, this can contribute to how to work with the dog. As with most solutions in life, there are many elements that will contribute to finding a solution. There usually is no “silver bullet,” or one thing that will change a dog’s behavior, if it is changeable at all.

“I really don’t want to play with that dog!” Photo by Fran Jewell

Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley. For more information, visit positivepuppy.com or call (208) 578-1565.

COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON AND PEA SOUP

BY LESLIE REGO

bands of light and dark across the landscape. The moon was shining it its full glory.

he overused phrase, “It was a dark and stormy night,” could certainly have been used to describe last night. I peered into Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, the sky and saw nothing more than pea soup. Could it possibly artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit clear in time to see the full moon, a moon that would manifest itself leslierego.com. as a super blood wolf moon, and also a total lunar eclipse? The full moon in January is often called the Wolf Moon, named for wolf packs that howled near Native American villages. Wolves howl to communicate over great distances, either to say “I am here” or “Beware, danger!” The howl from one wolf might last three to seven seconds, but simultaneous howls from a pack of wolves can last much longer. There is not any real indication that wolves howl directly at the moon, but they do howl with their noses pointed toward the sky. By projecting upward, the sound amplifies and is carried a greater distance across the land. Wolves become much more vocal with the advent of their breeding season, which begins sometime around February. January already brings on louder howls, which is probably why the month is associated with the name of Wolf Moon. A super-moon takes place when the moon, during its elliptical orbit, passes closest to the Earth. The moon appears larger and brighter, but it is hard to distinguish this difference with the naked eye. A lunar eclipse occurs on a full-moon night. The three bodies of the sun, Earth and moon must be aligned, the Earth nestled between the other two. At the height of the eclipse, the moon passes directly behind the Earth and through its shadow. The russet color of the moon is created from the red, orange and yellow wavelengths journeying through the Earth’s atmosphere and beaming upon the moon’s surface, as if a million sunsets and sunrises were casting their light. I checked the sky again and again, hoping it would clear for just a moment, but I could not see even a single star. The minutes ticked by and then the arms on the clock spun through the hours and still not a single break in the cloud cover. I could not even see the mountain. I am not sure if any wolves were howling, but I certainly howled with frustration! Finally, I gave up and went to bed. I woke at five in the morning to a glow over the treetops and long Leslie Rego, “Super Wolf Moon, 5 a.m.” charcoal.

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COLUMN ON LIFE’S TERMS

PC FOR ME AND DISNEY

rental eyes. Certainly they were “Bowdlerized,” very “white,” pedantic, and perhaps stimulated y childhood household was usually fear of the “different” and thoughts of God and polite, absent of offensive language. I patriotism. As a child, I didn’t realize what I thought I was tolerant and broadminded, might now find narrow-minded, somewhat offenuntil I went to college and awakened to excep- sive and certainly not politically correct. tions to my rather naive view of human behavior. My favorite childhood movie was Walt DisNow I am re-examining my youthful presump- ney’s “Dumbo.” I enjoyed the cute black crows tions due to the multiple revelations of disdain- singing on telephone lines, but in today’s culture ful and abusive language by public figures, often that scene is viewed as a racist stereotype. I wonloosely labeled as not “politically” correct. der if the new version, due out soon, will alter or Due to limited space, I will address here only edit out those black “soulful” singers. my struggle in terms of black racial My father’s favorite piano piece stereotypes, though I wish many was “Mississippi Mud,” and we other ethnic pejoratives could vanall joined in singing those jaunty ish, such as wop, chink, gook, dago words. The original lyrics from and injun. 1927 mentioned “darkies” happily I grew up seeing blackface rebeating their feet in the mud. Latvues, listening to “Amos ‘n’ Andy,” er, that label was changed to “peoand finding only one Negro (then an ple,” and the song was performed acceptable term) attending my Burby singers like Lena Horne and bank, California, high school. UnRay Charles, even though most believably, Glendale, our neighbor singers knew it was based on a town, by law forbade “Negroes” false view of slavery. from spending the night. Typically, another Disney I never heard my parents (born in movie, “Song of the South,” also 1908) use a racial slur or refer neg- JoEllen Collins—a longtime showed these “joys” of life in the atively to black Americans, even resident of the Wood River antebellum South. Although I Valley— is an Idaho Press in a very different time from now. Club award-winning colum- am thrilled at the great jazz/soul However, my aunt would admire nist, a teacher, writer, fabric heritage that arose from Afri“colored children—those cute pi- artist, choir member and can-American music, a great gift caninnies,” embarrassing me. unabashedly proud grandma to our country’s culture, I am chaMany of my childhood books known as “Bibi Jo.” grined by those superficial, glossy would now be considered offenimages so prevalent in my youth. sive: I admit to loving “Little Black Sambo” (now We all are subject to unrealized indoctrination: unmentionable) and the tales of Uncle Remus. I in my case, the attitudes of the 20th Century. Our voraciously read “My Book House,” a collection history is a reality even as we try not to repeat its of 13 books beginning with nursery rhymes, pro- transgressions. I hope to be PC in the best sense gressing to book 12, a collection of tales from of understanding what my casual words reflect as Arthurian sagas, Grimm’s Fairy Tales, and other they are uttered. challenging fiction. A few years ago I bought an ancient set and examined its selections from pa-

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

DEFINE DOMESTICATION

BY HANNES THUM

have some friends who, after coming out of an end-ofseason backcountry trip in a nearby national park, found themselves snowed in, stuck, in a parking lot. An October storm had dumped a large enough amount of snow that the roads within the park had all, suddenly, closed, and so the group had nowhere to go. Information was scarce and the outlook for when they’d be able to leave the park was unclear. The buildings and facilities around them were already being boarded up for winter. So, as night descended, they made themselves at home, tossing out folding chairs, a tarp between their trucks, and setting up a cookstove on a tailgate. They hardly had a choice. At some point in the night, a park ranger in one of the law enforcement trucks with red and blue lights on the roof, with a pistol on her hip, pulled up and, politely but firmly, informed them that there was “no camping” in that parking lot. The group of fishing buddies, sprawled out as they were with their circled trucks and their gear, lanterns ablaze in the darkness, wind and snow howling around them, were worried. Where could they go? Certainly the ranger would understand, they felt. But, she wouldn’t budge. She was insistent that they cease their camping in that parking lot, at which point someone said, politely but firmly, “define camping.” This simple but insightful request, borne more

GUEST OPINION MICHELLE STENNETT

Education Has A Big Tent BY SEN. MICHELLE STENNETT, SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADER

Statewide emergencies led to the formation of several task forces in recent years to address very fundamental Idaho values: jobs, opportunity, prosperity, and security for our families. Education, job training, and skilled-based instruction need to reach every corner of the state. I am proud to be part of one of the organizations tasked with spreading opportunity and cultivating talent throughout Idaho—the Workforce Development Council. The Council’s meeting last week was an eye-opener. According to the Department of Labor, Idaho dropped to 44th in the nation in average annual income. As a result, Idaho’s young men and women are leaving the state for better opportunities. They are being replaced by an older population from out of state. The effects of low wages and Sen. Michelle Stennett limited employment opportunity are being felt most severely in the rural areas of the state. As a legislator representing the people of Camas, Gooding, Lincoln and Blaine counties, I am concerned, to say the least. We believe that empowering Idahoans in Twin Falls is just as important as empowering Idahoans in Coeur d’Alene, Pocatello, Burley or Boise. But much more needs to be done. Just this week, the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Action Center issued a report to the legislature showing 6,328 STEM-related jobs went unfilled in Idaho last year, resulting in $412 million in unpaid wages. That pencils out to more than $47,000 an hour—of every hour, of every day of the year. Too often, “education” is linked with four-year degrees or higher. But many of those good-paying STEM jobs can be filled with various trade skills and certifications. Last summer, Idaho State University’s dean of the College of Technology told legislators that ISU could not produce enough skilled welders to meet demand. He also said businesses were calling him on a regular basis, telling him to send as many machinists as he could. Idaho should value carpenters the same way it values architects; value electricians the same way it values engineers; and value skilled workers the same way it values entrepreneurs. Indeed, it would benefit all of us if Idaho fostered a culture where skilled workers and entrepreneurs were one and the same. This week, at the State Capitol, we recognized the Idahoans who prosper from career-technical programs, apprenticeships, and job-training initiatives. All of these people are members of Idaho’s educated workforce and key to our collective future. They represent the best and the brightest Idaho has to offer in a variety of fields. It’s time we adopted policies that grow their numbers rather than inhibit them. If Idaho is to be competitive in the quickly evolving needs of industry, we must concentrate on results. STEM skills and trade apprenticeships are critical to the success of our workers. I want all of my constituents to have a fair shot at this success, no matter where they live. Learning, in all of its forms, is not just a year-round pursuit but a lifetime one. No one should be stuck in a part-time job when they need a full-time job. We seek opportunity for a lifetime of prosperity. A big tent can, and must, cover everyone. Sen. Michelle Stennett is the Senate Democratic Leader and represents Camas, Gooding, Lincoln and Blaine counties.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR IFRW

Thank You, Governor Otter

The bobcat population has seen decline in the American Midwest. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikipedia

out of grasping for straws than a philosophical yearning, ended up stopping the conversation about them leaving the parking lot. Because, fair enough: how would anybody at that scene legally be able to define the difference between, say, “having a picnic” or “just hanging out here by my tailgate” or “making a quick snack here under my tarp” and, truly, “camping.” The ranger let them be, to fend for themselves until the plows did their work. By the next morning, roads had opened and the campers/picnickers were gone. If you’ll excuse the long analogy, I was thinking about this story when I was struggling, lately, to define “domestication.” I have been spending a lot of time looking for bobcats. Their tracks tell tales that keep my nose to the ground, but they themselves are elusive. To me,

bobcats are some of the most wild creatures that inhabit our woods. Back home, in town, I watched a neighbor’s cat stalking something (I have no idea what) down an alley, through the snow. The cat was black, with a pink collar. It was clearly somebody’s pet. Yet, there it was, out of the watchful eye (and the control) of whatever human claimed to “domesticate” it. It was preparing to kill something. Those instincts run deep, even in a housecat. I watched its ears turn forward, its tail gently sway low to the ground, its eyes narrow as it crouched behind a old tire, ready to pounce. Hannes Thum is a Wood River Valley native and has spent most of his life exploring what our local ecosystems have to offer. He currently teaches science at Sun Valley Community School.

We, the undersigned Republican women of Idaho, recognize and thank Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter for his many years of dedicated service to the people of our great state. We acknowledge that some had and have differing views from Governor Otter; nonetheless, we appreciate his commitment and service to the people of Idaho. We personally do not agree with the State Republican Central Committee censure of our retiring governor after his 12 years as governor and 40 years of service to Idaho. Saturday evening, at the dinner honoring our new Governor and First Lady, Governor Batt advised Governor Little “to listen to the women.” That chorus was joined by Governors Kempthorne, Risch and Otter. It was immensely ironic that on that same day there had been an attempt at the State Republican Central Committee meeting to silence the voices of Republican women by removing the president of the Idaho Federation of Republican Women as a voting member of that committee. It is absurd to try to silence the very women who work in campaign offices throughout the state, carry our Republican message door to door, and lead out in our communities as mayors, city council members, education advocates and much, much more. So, through our combined voices as Idaho Republican women, we say thank you, Governor Otter. Sincerely, Kelley Packer, Tracey Wasden, Farhana Hibbert, Linsy Heiner, Theresa Bradford, Kitty Kunz, Eva Gay Yost, Gaye Bennett, Shirley Taylor, Ann Rydalch, Patti Syme, Cec Tyler, Nancy Baxter, Charlene Matheson, Coleen Erickson, Brenda Butikofer, Marsha Bjornn, Maxine Bell, Sara Adams, Kay Bradford, Cheryl Miller, Samantha Parrott , Lois Bauer , Darlene Simpson, Julie Lynn Disclaimer: This is not meant as a representation of all Idaho Federation of Republican Women members’ views, as it was not voted on in any formal meeting.

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