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Feel the Power of Freedom with your local Independent Agency! Mike McKenna, formerly with the Wood River Land Trust, rides in last year’s parade. This year, as executive director of The Chamber, McKenna will be at RiverFest at the Draper Preserve selling raffle tickets to support the Fourth of July. For a story on more holiday weekend festivities, see page 12. Photo credit: Dana DuGan
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KETCHUM FIRE STATION PLANS TAKE SHAPE Sun Valley analyzing new locations for firehouse
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The location for the new firehouse meets all the criteria for effective fire protection, something a recent third-party evaluation said the current facility did not. And the building plan is designed to accommodate any future consolidation with more than double the space of the current facility (from 6,080 square feet to 14,530 square feet). It will be in the city-owned dirt lot adjacent to the Wood River Community YMCA. This area is centralized and provides access to three major arteries (Highway 75, Warm Springs Road and Saddle Road), and the location will reduce response times with easy access to the City of Sun Valley and the Ketchum Rural Fire District. Since the lot is already owned by the city, taxpayers won’t have to pay for the land. The fire station will also only take up half the space initially proposed for affordable housing in the same spot, meaning that the city benefits while the YMCA still has room to expand. At base cost, the new fire station is estimated to hit $10.7 million, an expense that would need to be funded by a voter-approved bond. The bond measure would need 66 percent voter approval to pass, so the city is motivated to educate the public on what the bond would mean. “The city’s job is to educate the voter and the property owner as to what they’re getting for their money,” Bradshaw said. For a roughly $10 million bond, it would cost a property owner $20 per $100,000 of his or her property value. According to Bradshaw, the average property value in Ketchum is $700,000, so the cost to the property owner will be $140 per year for 25 years at a 3.5 percent interest rate.
BY HAYDEN SEDER
n the not-too-distant future, the north Valley’s landscape figures to look a little different and be a little safer, too. That’s due to both the cities of Ketchum and Sun Valley inching closer to funding and building new fire station facilities here.
Ketchum Fire Station The first of several open houses regarding a new Ketchum fire station and the bond it will need for constructing that station was held on June 25. The open house presented to voters what the new fire station would include, how the bond would work, and how steep would be too steep when it comes to paying for it. Getting a new firehouse in Ketchum has been a high priority for a number of years, especially as the current facilities have grown more and more outdated and insufficient. “For the last 25 years, we’ve been talking about a new fire station. The time is now,” said Ketchum Mayor Neil Bradshaw. The last administration attempted to similarly fund a firehouse with a bond, but at $23 million versus the current proposal of $10 million, the previous bond was rejected by voters. That bond also covered a new fire station and city hall. Bradshaw and his administration have already purchased a building at 5th and 2nd streets for city hall and are ready to move in as soon as there is somewhere for the Ketchum firefighters to go. Then the current city hall land will be freed up for an affordable housing development.
The city surveyed people at both last month’s Fair on the Square event and the fire bond open house and found that 68 percent of respondents would be willing to pay for a $10-$12 million bond for a new fire station and 87 percent would support a bond measure (at $10.7 million). Participants at the fire bond open house indicated that they overwhelming support the base cost. Over the course of the next three months, there will be several more open houses and city council meetings to consistently fine-tune and discuss building elements, costs, bond language and amount, deliberation and action. In September, Blaine County will be informed to put the bond measure on the ballot and finalized ballot language will be presented to the community. October will have three more open houses and early voting will begin Oct. 15. Nov. 5 is election day. If the bond is approved, a planning and zoning commission meeting will happen in December 2019, construction will begin May 2020 and will be completed summer 2021. “I’m very hopeful that the bond will pass,” Bradshaw said. Sun Valley Fire Station The City of Sun Valley would also like a new firehouse to replace its current firehouse, which could be improved upon but hasn’t gotten as far as the City of Ketchum in its plans. A budget meeting will take place on July 8 to discuss whether next year’s budget might allocate any funds to a new firehouse, but for the current year, there is $25,000 budgeted to work with architects to analyze several possible sites to put a new firehouse, according to Taan Ro-
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brahn, fire chief for the City of Sun Valley. Initial site analyses are being done to assess size, number of possible bays for fire trucks in a new station, and location. The Idaho Surveying & Rating Bureau (ISRB) requires a 1.5-mile response radius for a firehouse to maintain its insurance ratings, meaning that locations for a new firehouse are limited. “We’ll be looking at response times and access points and also what’s best for volunteers to get to the station quickly,” Robrahn said. “We have to look at access routes.” The current fire station isn’t really a station but a couple of bays at Sun Valley City Hall, which already demonstrates one of the primary problems. “We need more area for storage of apparatus and also the approach in and out in the wintertime gets slippery and icy and slides right into the intersection there,” Robrahn said. “Part of the problem is the safety factor as well as size and lack of facilities.” tws
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game performed a search for the father using sonar and detected what was believed to be a body approximately 55 feet below the surface Friday evening. Divers from Bingham County were dispatched and recovered the body the next morning.
BY ERIC VALENTINE
5-year-old girl and her young father died in a Redfish Lake kayaking accident Friday, sending a stark reminder to Valley residents and travellers that this time of year can see fun times turn traumatic in the blink of an eye. By Sunday afternoon, another tragedy struck. This time, to a Big Wood River rafter who remains in critical condition as of press Please use extreme deadline Tuesday, thanks to hecaution when roic-level efforts by fellow rafswimming or ters and first responders to keep floating any portion of him alive. the Big Wood River. Logs, The kayaking victims were Mountain Home residents strainers, and currents Claire Tanney, 5, and Chrisare extremely dangerous topher Joseph Tanney, 31. The and accidents can happen rafting victim is Hailey resident quickly.” Nicholas Patrick Miller, 74.
Big Wood River On Sunday, June 30, at approximately 12:30 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a report of a rafter stuck on a log near a bridge in the Big Wood River south of Ketchum. Upon arrival, deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office found an inflatable raft partially submerged and lodged against a fallen log in the middle of the river. Two men were attempting to keep the head of the victim, Miller, Steve Harkins Redfish Lake above water and pull him back Blaine County Sheriff Just before 11 a.m. Friday, onto the raft. June 28, the Custer County Miller was eventually freed Sheriff's Office received a reand taken to the shoreline where port of a child pulled from Redfish Lake. Bystand- CPR was initiated. Miller was later transported via ers were performing CPR while Stanley Emergen- air ambulance to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medcy Services, a Custer County deputy and Marine ical Center in Boise and remains in critical condeputy were dispatched to respond along with the dition. Stanley Swift Water rescue team. Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins stated, A kayak was found overturned in the water, and “Please use extreme caution when swimming or a pair of men’s boots were found on the bank. The floating any portion of the Big Wood River. Logs, girl was taken to St. Luke’s Wood River hospital in strainers, and currents are extremely dangerous Ketchum and then flown to Boise for further medi- and accidents can happen quickly.” tws cal care, but did not pull through.
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575-person dent has been made in the Valley’s perpetual need for housing the folks who keep this resort area running. That’s due to the recent completion of Sun Valley Resort’s new employee housing, part of a two-phase development project constructing residential buildings dedicated to employees. And for workers, the best part is: it’s free. With housing in the Sun Valley area becoming even scarcer and more expensive, the so-called Alpine and Aspen buildings couldn’t get here soon enough. Location, Location … and The Place Built by architectural firm Ruscitto Latham Blanton, the two buildings face each other across a courtyard with tables, chairs and grills for residents. The new dorms are a short walk from the Pavilion/ice skating rink area to the southwest corner of a 16-acre parcel next to the Horseman’s Center. The old dorms, located by the tennis courts and Olympic pool, will be torn down in the fall and the land repurposed, the resort said. Also finished this month was the new employee cafeteria and administrative offices, part of the final phase of the Sun Valley Inn remodels that was also recently completed. The wholly renovated employee restaurant, called “The Place,” includes a pizza station,
glass-enclosed cases, salad bar, a made-to-order servery, and new furniture and décor. The administrative spaces include the executive office, finance-accounting department, operations and an internal meeting room. The Aspen Building Completed in December 2018, this dorm-style building has 111 rooms—91 quads and 20 doubles. It can house 348 to 464 employees and features amenities meant to promote a sense of community, which has been a priority for the resort. “One of our focuses has been community development and how can we create more of a community for our seasonal folks and integrate them into the larger community, as well,” said Justin Highhouse, talent and engagement manager for Sun Valley Resort. The three-story building features multiple lounges and areas for residents to engage. On the main floor is the Aspen common room, which has dining tables, couches, two TVs and plays host to events like movie nights on Mondays (complete with free popcorn) and free Sunday night pasta dinners. On the wall is a bulletin board full of signups for group activities like hiking, video games and art. Residents can check out a PS4 or Wii and in the future there will be karaoke and open-mic nights. No cooking is allowed in the building but each
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room has a refrigerator and the common room has microwaves and toasters in addition to the outdoor grills. On the basement level is a fitness center, open to all Sun Valley Resort employees, not just residents. The space is open 24/7. Also on the basement level is a laundry room, free for residents, and ski/snowboard storage with moveable racks on tracks. The second and third floors are home to the residences, with two wings on each floor on either side of a common TV lounge. Each floor also has informational TVs mounted to the walls that A dorm-style room in the new Sun Valley employee housing. Photo credshow events going on that day, it: Sun Valley Resort the menu at the employee dining room (known as “The Place”) and the bus schedule. as a mini-fridge and private bath- 90-percent-efficient condensing room in each room. The building boiler for heating the buildings, The Alpine Building has a laundry room and storage as a 90-percent-efficient condensing The Alpine building’s rooms well, but no fitness center. water heater installed, high-perare set up more like apartments formance LED light fixtures lothan dorms, perfect for married Sustainability cated throughout the buildings, couples, longer-term employees Developers took a number of and stairwell lights that automator those who are looking for a measures to make the project en- ically dim during times of no dequieter living scene than might ergy conservative and as green as tected activity. be found in the dorm-style As- possible. Dorm rooms are equipped with pen building. Completed in June Both buildings comply with vacancy “off” sensors, and exteriof this year, the building has 62 the International Energy Con- or buildings and pathway lighting rooms: 28 couples rooms, 28 dou- servation Code (IECC) for en- are automatically controlled with bles, and four singles, which can ergy performance. Thermally times and sensors. The Aspen accommodate up to 124 employ- insulated low-e windows were building interior lighting exceeds ees. installed, as were interior win- the IECC by 57 percent and exteThe building is set up similar- dow treatments that prevent heat rior lighting by 68 percent and the ly to the Aspen with a common gain or loss. There are high-effi- Alpine building interior lighting space on the main floor and loung- ciency hydronic VRF heating and Continued es on the second and third floors. cooling systems throughout both EMPLOYEE HOUSING All rooms feature either double buildings, variable speed drives Page 8 beds or full couples beds as well on all fan and pump motors, a
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hat used to be the home of the Waldorf Academy north of Bellevue is slated to become the area’s latest after-school facility and eventually a health-and-wellness workshop center, too. The county made it official last week by granting Whitney and Mat Gershater a conditional use permit for the property at 100 Mustang Lane—a nearly 1.5-acre residence that includes a 1,000-square-foot schoolhouse and garden area. The Gershaters are well-known in the Wood River Valley as the owners of Idaho BaseCamp, an educational nonprofit near Mackay specializing in building knowledge of environment, community, and individual impact on nature. The Gershaters would like to bring that same type of education program closer to town and, specifically, to school-aged children in the south Valley. “The program is going to look like a lot of the programs up at BaseCamp,” Whitney said. “We got to thinking about how we can have more of a presence in the Valley and work with students on a regular basis where we can really have an impact using some of our core values that we instill in our organization: respect for all, courage and personal responsibility.” The program will be for up to 35 nine- to 12-yearolds to participate in a range of activities, from hiking and playing on the river to touring local businesses or helping at farms during harvest season. Arts, music and crafting will figure into the mix, too. The Gershaters said it will be called the Idaho BaseCamp Out-of-School Program. Due to budget cuts in the Blaine County School District, less transport was available for students to get to after-school programs. Through Mountain Adventure Tours—which owns the land that houses Idaho BaseCamp—the Gershaters realized they had access to transportation resources that could pick students
The exterior of the current property to be used for the Gershaters’ after-school program. Photo courtesy of Idaho BaseCamp
up from schools in Hailey and Bellevue and provide a mini-mountain adventure tour on a daily basis. “We want the students to be active participants in the daily ins and outs of our community functioning,” Whitney Gershater said of the variety of activities the program has planned. “We want to bring in local musicians. We want local artists for crafting and we want to do a closing circle each day with some mindfulness around being together and transitioning back to home.” The program will start Aug. 19, the beginning of the school year. While many after-school programs cost money—typically up to $10 per day—the Gershaters’ version will run roughly double to cover the costs of such an expanded menu of options. Thanks to a grant from the Wood River Women’s Foundation, the program already has scholarship funding available to help certain families
lower the cost. “We don’t want anyone to feel intimidated about asking, ‘How can we make this work for our family?’” Whitney Gershater said. “I don’t want anyone looking at the price and thinking it’s not worth a phone call. It’s worth it for your kid to have this opportunity.” As it’s the first year, Whitney expects about 20-25 kids in August, all on a first-come, first-served basis. Since the property was previously an academic facility, there’s little that needs to be done to transform it. The schoolhouse itself is already primed and the extensive gardens need to be worked on a bit so that the children in the program can do gardening there. When the after-school program is not in effect, the Gershaters plan to host workshops hosted by professional health-andwellness practitioners. Details are still being worked out with the county. tws
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exceeds the IECC by 70 percent and exterior lighting by 95 percent. Low-activity spaces are equipped with occupancy sensors to decrease the amount of energy when not in use. Low-flow plumbing and fixtures were installed in guest rooms and public spaces. The buildings have also made great use of solar photovoltaic panels, which were installed on both
to optimize the constant sun our area provides. The total system will generate 103,000 kWH per year and the cost savings with the use of solar panels are estimated to save the resort around $7,200 per year at current rates. Sun Valley anticipates the solar panel system paying for itself in nine years. Highhouse estimated that the Aspen building, which is up and running and producing electricity, has produced 1.08 megawatts in the last month. tws
BY ERIC VALENTINE
e’s one of the most experienced trustees on the Blaine County School District’s Board of Trustees, but Kevin Garrison is a rookie when it comes to running in an election, since he was appointed to the board in February 2017 to fill a spot left vacant by the resignation of Elizabeth Corker. It’s with that blend of apolitical innocence and real-world reference that the former Silicon Valley industrial engineer with an MBA in finance hopes to bring the controversy-beleaguered school district into a happier place. Garrison, a five-year per- Kevin Garrison has been a trustee manent Valley resident who since 2017. Photo credit: Blaine Counmanages rental property he ty School District owns here, confirmed in June he would seek re-election to the school board when his term expires at the end of this year. So his name will be on the ballot in November along with trustee Ryan Degn and a yet-to-be-announced number of other candidates seeking to fill three open seats. Trustee Ellen Mandeville has announced she will not seek re-election. So, the obvious question becomes: Why would someone who doesn’t need what comes along with it seek re-election now? “I believe any board needs a combination of enthusiasm, stability and experience,” Garrison said. “I bring that to the table.” What Garrison doesn’t bring to the table is a pro-superintendent versus anti-superintendent approach, something he sees as a sort of false choice. Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes has been the subject of controversy and has a vocal and active group of parents, teachers and residents petitioning the board to terminate her. They have made it clear they will not support any candidate who does not believe it’s time for Holmes to go. “Ten percent will be against anything you do. Ten percent will fall in line. What I have to do is keep my focus on reaching out to the 80 percent in the middle,” Garrison said. To do that, the Boy Scouts scoutmaster said he wants to see the district continue its efforts in closing the achievement gap seen for lower-income students across the district. Roughly 42 percent of BCSD students participate in the free-and-reduced lunch programs, a subgroup that often requires special resources to meet performance benchmarks set by the state. Finding the balance between funding the programs that help reach those goals while also funding the programs for other subgroups, including high achievers, is where the challenge always lies. Garrison believes the district has an effective strategy that involves what he describes as “customized” schools. These are schools such as Ernest Hemingway STEAM School and Alturas Elementary that specialize their educational focus on a particular population of students. “Every child is different,” Garrison said. When it comes to what some call a disparity between the high level of spending on administration and the flattening of student performance, Garrison dissects that a little differently from folks who are critical of the district. “When you look at each subgroup, we are performing above average across the state. It’s when you combine their scores that we start to fall below the average,” Garrison said. Meanwhile, Garrison notes that the overall cost of administrative positions represents 2 percent of the budget. He says the more important financial challenge is how the district will fund the eventual shift to 50 percent of its teachers reaching their maximum salary amount. Currently, Garrison said, the district has 35 percent of its teachers at maximum salary levels. “That’s where my MBA and financial background comes into play,” Garrison said. Garrison is married with three children, all of whom are college graduated or college-bound. His wife is a Merrill Lynch financial advisor still based in San Francisco. Their plan is to retire in the Wood River Valley when she finishes her career there. “After a vacation here seven years ago, we bought some property with the intent to relocate together at some time,” Garrison said. “But I got addicted to the Valley life and it became my forever home a little sooner than anticipated.” tws
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BLAINE COUNTY FLOATS THREE OPTIONS FOR 137,000 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE BY HAYDEN SEDER
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laine County commissioners took advantage last week of a pause in the federal government process for planning how to use roughly 137,000 acres of public open space, by asking locals how they want those lands to be used. The overwhelming takeaway: more motorized trails are not so welcome here. On June 18, county officials held two public meetings in Hailey to get public feedback on projects originally proposed in the now-suspended Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Travel Management Plan for the Wood River Valley. The meetings were intended to find an alternative to a federal plan for the area between Willow Creek in the west and the Little Wood River in the east, between U.S. Highway 20 in the south and the Sawtooth National Forest in the north. As the land is now, there’s currently an existing network of trails, particularly in certain areas like Quigley Canyon, but the county and BLM have recognized a need for additional trails. Johnson said the original intent of the travel plan was to add new trails but also possibly close some trails and roads that were in more sensitive areas. “It’s really about having that balance,” Josh Johnson, an associate of the Central Idaho Conservation League,
said. “Everyone here in the Valley loves to recreate but we don’t want that to triumph over every other concern.” Currently, three plans are being proposed, each skewed slightly to benefit a different demographic. One option is the recreation-heavy plan, the most extreme in terms of roads and trails, which would entail building an additional 120 miles of them. Another alternative has the least amount of roads and trails. It would only add 15 miles of new trails. A final option blends the two, with a slight skew toward recreation in the form of an additional 78 miles of roads and trails. Johnson said most comments focused on restricting further expansion of motorized use. “When the county commissioners summed up at the end of the meeting, it’s fair to say that they recognize that the public doesn’t have a strong appetite for ... the super-recreation-focused one, but more interested in finding some kind of middle ground,” Johnson said.
What’s The Hold-Up? In April, the Department of the Interior directed local offices to stop development on travel management plans nationwide except those mandated by court order. One of the reasons for the Interior Department halting travel plans is that the Trump Administration is pushing for more access—specifically, motorized access—meaning
that plans dictating certain trails not be open to motorized vehicles are not supported by the federal government. “The BLM and the county feel this is unfortunate, but we don’t want to have the mandate completely stop us in our tracks,” Johnson said. “We want to figure out another way to accomplish some of the things in the original plan, just not all.” According to Johnson, a travel management plan is something that both the Forest Service and BLM use on their respective lands to dictate the roads and trails and their uses. The local BLM office has been working on a travel management plan for the area on and off for 10 to 15 years now and has worked to involve the community in various ways, making the stoppage of this work after so much preparation a setback. “Our view is that we can support recreation and support new trails in the right places but we should be thoughtful of how many we’re putting in and where,” Johnson said. “Part of that is recognition that we already have a lot of trails in this area and building new trails and roads can fragment important wildlife habitat. There’s already relatively few areas remaining that don’t have trails. We’d like to see those areas not get fragmented even further.” tws
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Magic Reservoir Nearly Full, Farms Benefitting
The water in Magic Reservoir is currently pushing capacity, as water levels sit at 189,000 acre-feet, thanks to the wetter-than-normal weather in recent weeks and days. Capacity is 191,500 acre-feet, said David Stephenson, general manager of the Big Wood Canal Company. Stephenson’s company manages snowpack and water-level monitoring of the reservoir. Last week the reservoir began overflowing and spilling into the Big Wood—and eventually the Snake River—when flows reached upward of 6,400 cubic feet per second. Within days that rate receded to 4,000 cfs. Stephenson said crews were able to divert roughly 50 percent of the spillage into the canals that irrigate area farms. The water levels are a blessing to farmers, who rely on the irrigation system to grow their crops. “We’re able to deliver 100 percent through the season,” Stephenson said.
Senators Introduce Legislation To Help Small Businesses
U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) have introduced a bipartisan bill they’re calling the Small Business Investment Improvement Act of 2019. If passed, it will create legislation to oversee and facilitate more early stage capital to Idaho’s small businesses. Under current law, the government program lacks statutory timelines for processing applications, which has caused uncertainty when applying for funds to participate in the program and small businesses seeking investor capital. As a result, millions of private dollars are restricted from being invested in America’s small businesses. This legislation will direct the goverment to approve or decline applicants within specific reasonable timelines and require Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background checks on all applicants before they can participate.
Diesel Ward and his dog, Cash. Photo credit: Kory Ward
DIESEL WARD Fueling life with fun
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ncoming Wood River High School freshman Diesel Ward has had quite a year. As he wrapped up his middle-school career, he put it this way: It was the “best time ever.” Ward drew attention with his keynote address during the Wood River Middle School eighth-grade graduation ceremony, a speech that immediately gained local legendary status in the Valley and drew tears from the audience. When reflecting on the speech and his time at WRMS, Ward said he wasn’t nervous. “Everybody just accepted me for who I am,” he said. This was a bright spot for Ward, but both he and his parents, Billy and Kory Ward, are still very aware of the challenges that come with autism, which is a lifelong condition. “I do stuff differently than others,” Ward said. “Sometimes it’s hard for me, because I have autism. For me, sometimes I just need some time to think.” Diesel will be entering the halls of Wood River High School this fall, which will mean a new routine, a new environment, and new opportunities. Some of this can be a little daunting, but Ward is more than up to the challenge. He’s looking forward to continuing classes in math and science, and he’s thrilled about the opportunity to join the B-Tones—an all-male singing group at WRHS. As his keynote speech demonstrated, he’s quite the singer. Difficulties and benefits aside, Ward is certain of one thing: “It’s going to be different.” Regardless of this change and the challenges it will pose, it is difficult to imagine Ward not brightening any environment he is in, as he drops jokes and puns on a dime. Outside of the classroom, Ward keeps himself plenty busy. “I do Bocce ball,” he said. “I do Special Olympics swimming. I do Special Olympics skiing. I just like them all. That’s just me.” Ward’s efforts have certainly paid off, as he has earned two Special Olympics gold medals in skiing. In addition to athletics, Ward stays intellectually stimulated. Right now he is working his way through trivia on the Presidents and Founding Fathers of the United States, memorizing everything from their birthdays to their heights. “He really likes to pick out something that has a lot of facts involved in it,” his mother, Kory Ward, said. “He’s that factual kid. He likes to gather information.” Before starting the next stage of his education at WRHS, Ward will be filling his summer with Higher Ground Camp, a summer camp for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, emphasizing physical activity and social learning. “We’re stressing the life skills,” Kory Ward said. “The academics will come. As he gets older, we just want him to be able to live the best Diesel life. And I think we’re doing that.” 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 The Weekly Sun at news@theweeklysun.com.
Sawtooth Fundraiser Sells Out, Silent Auction Still Open
The Sawtooth Society’s annual fundraiser, the Sagebrush Soiree, has sold out. However, the Sawtooth Society’s Soiree director Gary O’Malley is accepting names for a wait list and encouraging anyone to make absentee bids on an array of auction items. The event happens Saturday, July 27 at 6 p.m., at John and Kris Miller’s ranch in the Sawtooth Valley. This year’s Sagebrush Soiree theme, “Celebrate the Trails of the Sawtooth NRA,” supports the new “Fund-A-Trail” venture to support the Sawtooth NRA trail maintenance, which allows guests to sustain the trail crews and supply the tools they use. “We are delighted that the Soiree is sold out and it is gratifying to see that so many want to help us with the Society’s mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Sawtooth Paul Hill bids at last year’s Sagebush Soiree auction. Photo credit: O’Malley Photographers NRA,” said O’Malley. “Thank you to all our supporters who are coming and to those who have donated auction items for the event. Even if you did not get a ticket to this year’s event, you can still help out by placing an absentee bid or making a contribution.” For the 2019 Soiree auction, the Sawtooth Society offers a wide variety of more than 80 unique gifts in a silent and live auction with all proceeds going to support the core work of the Society and the protection of the Sawtooth NRA. There is always something for everyone: For wait list and absentee bidding, contact the Sawtooth Society’s Soiree director Gary O’Malley at (208) 721-2909 or email gary@sawtoothsociety.org.
Education Financing System Biased, State Report Says
Public school funding varies widely by community, and that has serious implications for the ability of Idaho’s children to reach their full potential, according to a new report from the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy. Twenty-two school districts don’t have any local revenue and the remainder raise anywhere from $119 to $6,818 per student annually. It’s an alarming funding difference and a stark reminder that although K-12 education is free, it’s still not equitable. “These disparities are primarily driven by low state investment and differences in property wealth across districts,” said Sasha Pierson, policy analyst with the Center. The Center’s report found that the same tax rate would generate 13 times more revenue per student in Blaine County School District than in Blackfoot School District due to different levels of property wealth. Overreliance on supplemental levies puts children on an unequal playing field when it comes to educational opportunity and presents obstacles for children of color. In nearly half of all Idaho school districts, 15 percent or more of the students identify as a race or ethnicity that is not white. Residents in these districts would need to vote to raise their property taxes by more than twice the rate necessary for districts with fewer students of color to raise the same amount of revenue per student. Idaho lawmakers looked at different ways to fund education last session, but none of the proposals guaranteed sufficient funding for children regardless of their districts’ property values. Lawmakers will continue developing a formula before next session, giving them the opportunity to join neighboring states that address wealth disparities in their funding formula, like Utah and Wyoming. “Other states have used research to develop formulas containing target funding levels for children of all learning needs,” said Pierson. Meanwhile, Idaho’s public school investment hasn’t kept up with economic growth over the years, the report says. If residents invested the same share of personal income in public schools Idahoans did in 1980, each student would have $2,469 more funding than they do today. The full report is available online, along with an interactive map that shows supplemental funding per-student and levy rates by district here: idahocfp.org/idahos-public-school-investment/.
Animal Shelter Announces Summer Fundraiser Plans
Mountain Humane is putting some soul into its annual fundraiser that helps the organization fund the care and programs strays and other dogs benefit from here. The Party For Paws concert will feature blues and soul singer/songwriter Chris Pierce, July 21 at 6 p.m. Pierce, described by Elmore Magazine as a modern-day Otis Redding, has released seven independent albums worldwide. In addition to headlining road tours, he has performed with and/or opened for industry
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legends such as Seal, B.B. King, Al Green and Aaron Neville. Food trucks from KB’s, Sawtooth Brewery and the Wood River Sustainability Center will be onsite for guests to purchase dinner, in addition to treats from Toni’s Ice Cream’s ice cream bicycle. The food vendors are generously donating 10 percent of their proceeds from the evening back to Mountain Humane. The bar will be stocked with libations donated by Party Animal Vodka and Talley Vineyards and served by the Red Shoe’s bartenders, with 100 percent of bar sales to benefit the animals at Mountain Humane. Party For Paws will become a summer tradition in supporting Mountain Humane to achieve its mission of building a more compassionate community by connecting people and pets, and by teaching children and adults vital lessons about empathy, compassion, and the joy that comes from the human-animal bond. The concert will be on the beautiful events patio at Mountain Humane’s new animal adoption and humane education center at 101 Croy Creek Road, overlooking Hailey and the Draper Wood River Preserve. Regular tickets are $50 and VIP tickets are $75. VIP tickets offer stageside seating and include two drink tickets per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit mountainhumane.org/partyforpaws/
Motorcycle-Versus-Tractor Accident In Carey Turns Fatal
On Saturday, June 29, 2019, at approximately 3:07 p.m., deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle-versus-tractor collision with injuries on Main Street in Carey. The crash scene investigation indicates Richard E. Fox, age 54, of Bagley, Minn., was riding a 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he impacted the left rear tire and rim of a 1969 John Deere tractor while passing. The driver of the tractor, Chance J. Molyneux, age 33, of Carey, was not injured in the collision. Both vehicles were traveling northbound. The accident remains under investigation. Fox was transported by ground by Carey Rural Fire and Rescue in preparation for air ambulance transport; however, he was pronounced deceased at the Carey air- A John Deere tractor was involved in a fatal accident with a motorcyport by Big Wood Fire and Rescue. Fox was cle on Carey’s Main Street. Photo credit: Blaine County Sheriff’s Office wearing a helmet.
US-20 Renamed To Remember Recipients Of Military’s Highest Honor
Idaho Governor Brad Little, Idaho legislators, representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Idaho Transportation Department officially celebrated the renaming of US-20 in Idaho as a Medal of Honor Highway in Caldwell Monday. During the 2019 Idaho legislative session, a bill calling for US-20 in Idaho to be renamed as a Medal of Honor Highway was unanimously approved. “The official renaming of US-20 in Idaho recognizes past, present, and even future Medal of Honor recipients for their great bravery in service to our country,” Governor Little said. “The timing of today’s ceremony couldn’t be more poignant, just days away from Independence Day and the celebration of our freedom, which would not exist without the sacrifices of America’s Medal of Honor recipients and all veterans.” Gov. Brad Little and other officials and veterans unveil the new name The new Medal of Honor signs will be for US-20. Photo credit: Idaho Transportation Department installed in 11 locations across US-20. The area south of Bellevue near the “blinking light” is one of those spots. To earn the Medal of Honor, a member of the Armed Forces had to act “with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty at the risk of life during combat against an enemy of the United States.”
Community Raises Funds For Pediatric Care
The St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation has reached a major benchmark it set for itself, announcing this week the funding of the endowment for pediatric care here. The goal was to raise $1 million in order to help guarantee the specialized care for families and children in perpetuity. More than $1.27 million has been raised by the community. Dr. Katie Quayle joined St. Luke’s Wood River Family Medicine last October to fulfill the need for pediatric care. She has averaged 176 patient visits per month since then. Dr. Quayle is also part of the hospital’s program in the medical/surgical department, providing care to pediatric inpatients. To learn more about St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, visit www.slwrf.org or contact Marsha Edwards, edwardsma@slhs.org, or call (208) 727-8416. To make an appointment with Dr. Quayle, contact (208) 788-3434.
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s a caregiver to my parents, I worry about a lot of things. Recently, I Googled the question of caregiver worry and hit on an ALS site. The site used an excerpt from a book by James R. Sherman, Ph.D., called, “Coping with Caregiver Worries.” Sherman’s book was written in 1998, and in my mind, he nailed the top six things I worry about. Sherman’s list included: 1. I worry about running out of money. Caregiving is expensive. I make my parents’ dinner often, or buy them dinner. I see things they need at the grocery store and buy them things. I leave work to take them to the doctor. I worry about the fact that I can’t afford to quit my job to take care of them. It goes on and on. 2. I worry about losing my care receiver. Anticipatory grief is hard. I lose my mother a little every day as her memories fade with Alzheimer’s disease. With Alzheimer’s disease, we lose them before we lose them. 3. I worry about making a critical caregiving mistake. Medications are complicated. I worry that I will get something wrong with my parents’ medications. Making these mistakes can be life-threatening. Scary stuff. 4. I worry about the effect caregiving is having on my
life. I worry about my mental and physical health. I gain weight, can’t concentrate, feel on edge, and my blood pressure goes up every time my phone rings after 6 at night. I have no time for friends. The house is a mess. Will I even resemble the person I was before when this is over? 5. I worry about criticism from siblings or other family members. I don’t worry too much about what my siblings think. They never help, so I figure they don’t get an opinion. I do worry about my parents’ needs rising. They need more help, and sometimes are critical if I can’t spend the amount of time they think I should spend with them. 6. I worry about being able to provide the care my care receiver really needs. I worry about the day their needs become so excessive, the only solution will be full-term care in a facility, and they refuse to go. The first Tuesday of each month, we have a caregivers support group here at the Senior Connection. We know it is sometimes hard to find alternative care, so we are providing free care on-site here at the center. We also encourage you to be our guests for lunch afterward. Please call us with any questions (208) 788-3468.
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Mosquito Carrying West Nile Virus Found In Twin Falls County
Twin Falls County Pest Abatement District (TFCPAD) has collected at least one mosquito carrying West Nile virus in a trap along the Jerome and Twin Falls county border. South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) joins TFCPAD in warning residents to act now to avoid catching the disease. “Overall, mosquito trap numbers in the county are low,” said Brian Simper, TFCPAD manager. “But this positive serves as a good reminder that West Nile virus is out there, and the public can take steps to reduce mosquito habitat and avoid mosquitoes when they are most active at dusk and dawn.” Public health officials remind residents to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites by: • Using insect repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient like DEET, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes carrying the virus are most active. • Wearing loose-fitting clothes with long sleeves and pants. • Installing screens on all windows and doors. • Checking for, and draining, any standing water around your home every three to six days. This includes clogged rain gutters, pools, bird baths, old tires and other outside water features. “West Nile virus can be nasty and, in some cases, lead to deadly complications,” said Logan Hudson, SCPHD nurse program manager. “When the Pest Abatement District warns us about a trapped mosquito carrying the disease, we know it’s possible West Nile could spread quickly through south-central Idaho. Preventing mosquito bites may be a hassle, but it’s worth it.” Typical symptoms of the virus include fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. People over 50 years old, with serious medical conditions, are at greater risk for serious illness from the virus. More severe infections may involve the central nervous system. More information is available on the CDC [Centers for Disease Control] website at www.cdc.gov/westnile.
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Fourth of July activities will happen across Valley BY DANA DUGAN
The Fourth of July holiday weekend officially begins on Thursday with the celebration of the national holiday, but a host of other activities and events will continue through next week. Nearly every venue will host some entertainment—musical and otherwise—from the Silver Dollar and Mahoney’s in Bellevue and The Wicked Spud and The Mint in Hailey, to Whiskey Jacques’ in Ketchum. First up, Sun Valley Records LLC and Sun Valley Magazine will present Southern rocker Eric Lindell in concert at Ketchum Town Square, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Food and beer will be available at the venue. “The vision is to orchestrate a private and public collaboration, and to create a music experience over the Fourth of July week that amplifies a dynamic city,” said Elizabeth Hendrix, Sun Valley Records co-founder. In Hailey, the Sawtooth Rangers Riding Club’s Days of the Old West Rodeo, featuring some of the best riders and stock in the country, has occurred every year over the Fourth of July holiday since 1947. This year, the rodeo is under the direction of the Idaho Cowboys Association (ICA) and co-approved by the Intermountain Pro Rodeo Association (IMPRA). In addition to the usual high-energy action rodeo events, there is pre-rodeo entertainment with rodeo queen contestants, freestyle reining competition, mutton busting beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the rodeo beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4. There will also be family rodeo entertainment. Tickets are available at the Hailey Visitor Information & Welcome Center on South Main Street, and all three Atkinsons’ Market locations in Hailey, Ketchum and Bellevue. The University of Idaho Extension, Blaine County 4-H families will host a pancake breakfast, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4. There will be homemade pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, and more at the Upper Big Wood River Grange Hall, 609 S. 3rd Ave., in Hailey. Before heading to the parade, there’s a “5k Fun Run, Tutus and Tennis Shoes” event in Hailey. The run will begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at the Meriwether Building, in support of the Sun Valley Ballet Foundation. For more information and to register, visit tutusandtennisshoes5k.com. The Hailey Days of the Old West Parade will head south on Hailey’s Main Street, beginning at noon on Thursday. This year’s parade grand marshal is local community advocate Lynn Campion. To register as an entrant, visit valleychamber.org. The Hailey Rotary Road Apple Roulette is held each year during Hailey’s Fourth of July Parade. Via GPS satellite, the parade route is sectioned off into 10,000 squares that are each designated a number. The funds raised go to a variety of special causes, events and charities through the Hailey Rotary Club. After the parade, the Wood River Land Trust will host the fifth annual RiverFest at the Draper Wood River Preserve and Lions Park. The family-friendly event has local food and craft vendors, free Toni’s Ice Cream (while supplies last) and kids’ activities. The band Up A Creek will play to be followed by Salt Lake City-based band Swagger, as this year’s headliner. The annual Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza will be presented by the City of Hailey and The Chamber. It’s viewable from spots all over Hailey. KECH 95.3 FM will broadcast a soundtrack for the Hailey fireworks. The Hailey Art & Antique Show will be held at Roberta McKercher Gateway Park at the south entrance to town. It annually features regional antique vendors and wares, along with a beer garden and food vendors. The show will run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
San Francisco Ballet dancers Dores Andre and Joseph Walsh perform “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming,” choreographed by Justin Peck. Photo credit: Erik Tomasson for San Francisco Ballet
The Fourth of July Parade in Hailey chugs down Main Street with entries from local organizations and businesses. Photo credit: Dana DuGan
Saturday. The Mint in Hailey will offer a post-parade Patio Party from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, with live music by Powersteering. Jersey Girl throws an annual post-parade party immediately after the parade. On the evening of the Fourth, Mahoney’s Bar & Grill in Bellevue will feature a free, family-friendly special live concert at 6:30 p.m. with Like a Rocket. Starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Mint will also hold an Ida-Hoedown with The Weary Boys, along with line dancing and country swing. Company of Fools theatre company will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Crimes of the Heart,” by Beth Henley, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. For tickets, visit companyoffools.org. Ballet Sun Valley will present the San Francisco Ballet’s Summer Performance on Friday, July 5, and Sunday, July 7, at the Sun Valley Pavilion. Thirty-eight San Francisco Ballet dancers, from 13 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, England, Estonia, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, and the United States) will perform. “We are excited to return to Sun Valley seven years after our first performance there in 2012,” said Helgi Tomasson, San Francisco Ballet artistic director and principal choreographer. “The Sun Valley Pavilion is such a beautiful venue in one of the most natural settings in which we have ever performed.” Friday evening will feature a collection of seven pieces. Included in this performance will be works choreographed by Tomasson; Victor Gsovsky, Russian teacher and dancer; and Yuri Possokhov, San Francisco Ballet choreographer-in-residence, and Danielle Rowe, formerly of Nederlands Dans Theater. The second night will feature a mixed repertory-style performance with three longer ballets, all of which premiered last year in the Unbound Festival. Included in this program will be pieces choreographed by Trey McIntyre, former artistic director of Trey McIntyre Project; Justin Peck, resident choreographer and artistic advisor; and Stanton Welch, artistic director, of the Houston Ballet. tws
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Sponsored by Mountain Humane, Hikin’ Buddies allows hikers to take a shelter dog for a hike, or hang out and socialize some of the smaller dogs. Meet at Adams Gulch trailhead to pick out a buddy. No appointment is necessary. Dogs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Adoptions may be facilitated at Adams Gulch. To get to Adams Gulch, take Hwy. 75 north through Ketchum, then turn left at Adams Gulch (across from Bigwood Golf). At the T in the road, go left and follow to the parking lot.
ERIC LINDELL LIVE IN CONCERT WED JUL 3
5-8PM / TOWN SQUARE / KETCHUM
Sun Valley Records LLC and Sun Valley Magazine present famed musician Eric Lindell live in concert at Ketchum Town Square for a free concert. The vision is to orchestrate a private and public collaboration, and to create a music experience over the Fourth of July week that amplifies a dynamic city. Food and beer will be available from Sawtooth Brewery, Warfield Distillery & Brewery, and the Wood River Sustainability Center.
LIVE MUSIC WED JULY 3
9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR SALOON / BELLEVUE The Dirty Shames will play on Wednesday. DJ B-Rad will play at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, and on Friday, July 5, Jensen Buck will play at 7 p.m., followed by Jukebox Widowmakers at 9:30 p.m.
DISCOVERY CLUB WED JULY 3
10-11AM / BOTANICAL GARDEN / KETCHUM For children ages 2-5 (plus their adult helper), Wednesdays, June 12 through August 21, come to the Sawtooth Botanical Garden for engaging stories, fun activities, and garden exploring and adventuring centering on the theme of caring for the earth and all its flora and fauna! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program is free and does not require preregistration.
STORY TIME WED JULY 3 & FRI JULY 5
10:30-11:30AM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time is held weekly every Wednesday and Friday at the Hailey Public Library. All ages are welcome. Parents should plan on staying at the library with their children. For more information, call (208) 788-2036.
REDFISH LIVE WED, FRI & SUN 6-8PM / REDFISH LODGE / REDFISH LAKE Music from Stanley presents live music on the front lawn every Sunday from 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays from 6-8 p.m.
ARTIST’S POP-UP THU JULY 4- SUN JULY 7
10AM-5PM / 111 S. MAIN ST. / HAILEY
Bellevue Artist Alliance will host a pop-up in the former Barkin’ Basement space on Hailey’s Main Street. There will be paintings, photography, silverwork, sculpture and weaving.
SUN VALLEY ON ICE THU JULY 4
8PM / SV ICE RINK / SUN VALLEY
Sun Valley’s annual summer ice shows kick off July 4 with U.S. national champions Alysa Liu and Ryan Bradley. Enjoy the show from rinkside seating—so close you can feel the cool of the ice—or dine on the decadent buffet from the Terrace of the Sun Valley Lodge, all while taking in the fresh sounds and thrilling action of today’s top skaters. All seating is reserved and advanced reservations are strongly recommended.
MAHONEY’S LIVE THU JULY 4
6:30PM / MAHONEY’S / BELLEVUE Mixing great alt-country and ’70s stoner psychedelia, band Like a Rocket will perform after the parade and fireworks on the Fourth of July. The shows are always free, and family-friendly. Mahoney’s is on Main Street in beautiful downtown Bellevue.
PROVIDING FOR OURSELVES WITH EMERGENCY BACKUP BATTERIES
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BY KIKI TIDWELL
enerations of Idahoans here have traditionally cut wood from the forests in the hot summertime so that there are wood stockpiles during the long cold winter. It is so peaceful here in Idaho in the middle of a very green June, and it is not pleasant to think about catastrophic power outages, but we that’s exactly what we need to do right now; we have to think about how we are going to take care of ourselves with emergency power when we need it in the next ice storm or wildfire—or possibly now, grid attack. It is time that Blaine County government steps up and invests in our future by prioritizing battery backup installations right now itself rather than waiting on a 1950s-era-thinking utility to see the light. The good news is that technology has advanced to the point that we have viable and cost-effective solutions today. Microgrids, with distributed solar and geothermal generation and batteries, can ‘island’ from the main grid and survive. There are 200 microgrids installed today in South Carolina, but not one in Idaho! Through my clean-tech angel investing work, I am introduced to different types of battery technologies and I have recently invested in a syndicate lending Primus Power, which has a flow battery, the Energy Pod, pictured above, that provides fade-free, long-duration power for 4-8 hours at grid scale. But there are several battery options today. I also read quite a bit about other communities, like Nantucket and Westmoreland, N.H., which have deployed battery solutions. https://www.greentechmedia. com/articles/read/eversourcewants-to-back-up-an-entire-rural-town-with-batteries-largeand-s#gs.m1mj5u https://ideas.stantec.com/blog/ microgrids-an-energy-stion-forsmall-towns-with-big-aspirations We also have tremendous renewable energy natural resources here in Idaho, like solar, which
can recharge the batteries. We have Idaho National Laboratory (INL) as the world leader of grid cyber-security. POWER Engineers and Schweitzer Electric have been installing microgrids worldwide for years. The Blaine County Commissioners recently voted that Idaho Power could have a redundant transmission line in our scenic highway corridor only if it was buried. And—crazy!—Idaho Power thinks that Blaine County citizens should be on the hook for this $30-million burying cost beyond the $35-million cost it is already planning to charge ratepayers for this project. With that amount of money, we could have great, long-term batteries at our substations AND bury part of our original transmission line the 4-5 miles that is in difficult terrain. We are vulnerable here in Blaine County at the edge of the grid, where a large portion of our power comes from hundreds of miles away from the states around us. I remember how we were caught completely flat-footed in the power outage of Christmas 2009 with no backup generators at our substations. It is time for us to be self-sufficient here in Blaine County and stockpile our own emergency energy solution, just as other generations of Idahoans have set the example. The New York Times’ “Cyberattacks Put Russian Fingers on the Switch at Power Plants, U.S. Says” (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/15/us/politics/ russia-cyberattacks.html?module=inline) states, “Department of Homeland Security on Thursday made clear that Russian state hackers had the foothold they would have needed to manipulate or shut down power plants.” The President’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council’s “Surviving a Catastrophic Power Outage” (https://www. dhs.gov/publication/niac-catastrophic-power-outage-study) states, “The most successful and impactful response following an emergency is local, but local governments are often not actively engaged in disaster response planning.”
Blaine County Commissioner Candidate
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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE & CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
PK’S BIKE RIDES THU, SUN & TUE 6:15PM / PK’S BIKE SHOP / KETCHUM
SNRA NATURE HIKES & EVENTS FRI, SAT & SUN VARIES / SNRA / KETCHUM
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday through the summer, PK’s will host a shop ride, in association with Warfield Distillery & Brewery, which will offer après-bikeride discounts. For more information, call (208) 726-7474.
The U.S. Forest Service is providing weekly nature hikes and educational events at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) eight miles north of Ketchum. On Friday, come to the “Wilderness and Wildlife” campfire program at the Wood River Campground amphitheatre at 7 p.m. to discuss with a ranger what wilderness is and what it means to you. On Saturday, join a ranger-led nature hike along the Harriman Trail exploring the history of the area and looking for plants, signs of animals and birds. Meet at the SNRA Headquarters Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, visit the SNRA Vistor Center between 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for “Discovery Stations,” hands-on family-oriented learning stations focusing on wildlife and including scats, tracks, furs and skulls.
‘CRIMES OF THE HEART’ THU JUL 4-SAT JUL 13 7:30PM / LIBERTY THEATRE / HAILEY Company of Fools will present the Pulitzer Prize (1981)-winning play, “Crimes of the Heart,” by Beth Henley. The play brings a twangy Southern style to a story that is equal parts comedy, tragedy and family redemption. For tickets, call the COF box office at (208) 5789122.
BALLET TALK SAT JULY 6 10:30-11:30AM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM As part of Ballet Sun Valley’s education program, The Community Library will present Helgi Tómasson, artistic director and principal choreographer of San Francisco Ballet, in conversation with general manager Debra Bernard in a rare opportunity to engage with a world-renowned ballet professional. One of the supreme classical dancers of his generation, Helgi has led San Francisco Ballet for 34 years and is the longest-serving sole artistic director of a major ballet company.
LIVE MUSIC FRI JULY 5
8PM / SV BREWERY / HAILEY Irish Celtic-rock band Swagger will perform outside the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey. No cover.
GALLERY WALK FRI JULY 5
5-8PM / VARIOUS GALLERIES / KETCHUM Each year Sun Valley Gallery Association hosts seven gallery walks (exhibition openings for all SVGA galleries), which are eagerly anticipated and free to the public. Locals and visitors alike take in thought-provoking exhibitions of newly installed art, enjoy wine, mingle with friends, and often meet the artists. For more info, see insert.
MUSIC ON THE DECK SAT JULY 6 & SUN JULY 7 6-9PM / LEFTY’S / KETCHUM Music on Lefty’s sunny deck will continue all summer. On Saturday, Mark Mueller will play, and on Sunday, Mia Edsall. Lefty’s is located at 231 6th Street, in Ketchum.
CITY OF ROCKS EXHIBIT FRI JULY 5 5-8PM / ERC OFFICE / KETCHUM
YOGA AT RIVER RUN SAT JULY 6 9-11:15AM / RIVER RUN PLAZA / KETCHUM
The Environmental Resource Center (ERC) will be open during the Sun Valley Gallery Association’s Gallery Walk on Friday, July 5, for the first local showing of artist Poo Wright-Pulliam’s City of Rocks exhibit. On display will be a range of watercolor paintings from Wright-Pulliam’s experience as the artist-in-residence at City of Rocks National Reserve in 2018. Complimentary beverages will be served at the July 5 event and Wright-Pulliam will be present to share stories behind her work.
Complimentary classes starting with Sunrise Flow at 9 a.m. with Abby Siebert followed by Gentle Flow at 10 a.m. with Katherine Pleasants. Please bring your own mat and sunglasses.
DOCK DOGS FRI JULY 5 & SAT JULY 6 VARIES / FOREST SERVICE PARK / KETCHUM HAILEY FARMERS’ MARKET
Watch local dogs perform in this unique aquatics competition with events including Big Air, Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical, and Iron Dog. Event is 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday followed by music by Tylor & the Train Robbers at 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be available from local vendors.
10-2PM / MAIN ST. / HAILEY
Wood River Farmers’ Markets bring together consumers with regional farmers. The Hailey Farmers’ Market takes place weekly on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets and offers comradery, fresh produce, crafts, and other items.
CONCERTS ON THE CORNER FRI JULY 5 & SUN JULY 7 8PM / WARFIELD / KETCHUM
JAZZ IN THE PARK SUN JULY 7 6-8PM / ROTARY PARK / KETCHUM
Warfield Distillery & Brewery will present Concerts on the Corner every Sunday (and some Fridays) to cap off the weekend. The Pisten Bullys will perform Friday and Army of Pines on Sunday. Enjoy a beer or cocktail on the deck and don’t forget your shades. Warfield is located at the corner of Main Street and Sun Valley Road.
Guests can enjoy a free jazz concert with Boise’s Nicole Christensen and friends. Picnics and low-backed chairs are welcome. Rotary Park is located before the bridge on Warm Springs Road across from the Wood River Community YMCA in Ketchum.
LIVE MUSIC FRI JULY 5 & SAT JULY 6 9:30PM / VELVET FALLS / STANLEY Velvet Falls will present Judson Cole on Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. $5 cover or free with summer music pass. For more information and schedule of events, visit mountainvillage.com/velvet-falls-dance-hall.
BALLET SUN VALLEY FRI JULY 5 & SAT JULY 6 7:30PM / SUN VALLEY PAVILION / KETCHUM Along with Helgi Tómasson, artistic director, 38 San Francisco Ballet dancers from 13 countries will perform at this year’s Ballet Sun Valley. Each night will be an entirely different program. This memorable weekend of dance will also feature an education program, with San Francisco Ballet dancers and San Francisco Ballet School faculty teaching all levels of ballet to young students from around the country. Lawn tickets are $25 and Pavilion tickets range from $50-$500.
LIVE MUSIC MON JULY 8 8PM / SUN VALLEY BREWERY / HAILEY Roots/rasta/reggae band Taj Weekes & Adowa will play outside at the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey. No cover.
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T H E W E E K LY S U N • J U LY 3 - 9, 2019
EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE PHOTOGRAPHING THE GREAT BASIN TUE JULY 9
6PM / THE CENTER / KETCHUM
In conjunction with its visual arts exhibition, Mirage: Energy, Water and Creativity in the Great Basin, the Sun Valley Center for the Arts invites the community to a conversation with internationally known photographers Emmet Gowin and Laura McPhee about their work in the Great Basin—a vast landscape in the American West defined by the fact that all its rivers all drain internally rather than to the ocean. The event is free.
SCIENCE TIME TUE JULY 9
11AM-12PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM Ann Christensen will lead Science Time in the children’s library for preschool-age children and older. Sometimes feathered, furry or scaled animals will make an appearance as part of her talks on animals, their habitats and nature. This free event is held weekly. For more information, visit comlib.org.
WOMEN’S SHOP RIDE TUE JULY 9 5:30-7PM / STURTEVANTS / KETCHUM Led by professional guides, this week’s all-levels ride is to be determined. Meet at Sturtevants in Ketchum. Rides requiring a shuttle will include a free ride in a Sturtevants van. For more information, visit sturtevants-sv.com or call (208) 726-4501.
KETCHUM FARMERS’ MARKET TUE JULY 9 2-6PM / RIVER RUN / KETCHUM Wood River Farmers’ Markets bring together consumers with regional farmers. The Ketchum Farmers’ Market takes place weekly at its new location in the lower permit lot at scenic River Run. Along with fresh produce and crafts, there will be live music, food trucks and more.
KETCH ’EM ALIVE TUE JULY 9 7PM / FOREST SERVICE PARK / KETCHUM
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THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION
BY ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER
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ater is the most essential component of the human body as it provides an important role in the function of cells. Functions of water include transportation of nutrients, elimination of waste products, regulation and maintenance of body temperature through sweating, maintenance of blood circulation and pressure, lubrication of joints and body tissues, and facilitation of digestion. More than half of the human body is composed of water, and it is impossible to sustain life without it. Thirst is a signal that your body is headed toward dehydration. It is important to drink before you feel thirsty and to drink throughout the day. Thirst is not a good indicator of hydration. One way to check your hydration status is to weigh yourself before and after exercise. Over a 1 percent loss in body weight indicates dehydration and over 5 percent indicates serious dehydration. These fluid losses need to be replaced. Dehydration is the loss of fluids and salts essential to maintain normal body function. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. Dehydration can lead to: • Muscle fatigue • Loss of coordination • Inability to regulate body temperature • Heat illness (e.g., cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke) • Decreased energy and athletic performance
BEFORE EXERCISE: Check your hydration status before exercise because there is a wide variability in fluid needs for each person. • Drink 16-20 fluid ounces of water or sports beverage at least four hours before exercise. • Drink 8-12 fluid ounces of water 1015 minutes before exercise. Consuming a beverage with sodium (salt) and/or a small meal helps to stimulate thirst and retain fluids. DURING EXERCISE: Drink 3-8 fluid ounces of water every 15-20 minutes when exercising for less than 60 minutes. • Drink 3-8 fluid ounces of a sports beverage (5-8 percent carbohydrate with electrolytes) every 15-20 minutes when exercising greater than 60 minutes. Do not drink more than one quart/hour during exercise. AFTER EXERCISE: Obtain your body weight and check your urine to estimate your fluid losses. The goal is to correct your losses within two hours after exercise. • Drink 20-24 fluid ounces of water or sports beverage for every one pound lost. Stay hydrated and enjoy warm, sunny days!
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Ketch’em Alive will feature the Scott Pemberton Band, an electric guitar virtuoso, from Portland, Ore. Picnics, low-backed chairs and blankets are welcome; there is also food and drink vendors on site. Celebrating its 20th year, the concert series is always free and open to all.
PING-PONG TUESDAYS TUE JULY 9 7-10PM / THE MINT / HAILEY Bring a friend, eat some dinner, and grab a drink! The action gets hot and tables are always going!
THE ROBERT CRAY BAND TUE JULY 9 7:30PM / THE ARYGROS / KETCHUM Robert Cray, one of the biggest names on the modern blues scene, will perform at the Argyros Performing Arts Center. Tickets range from $45-$150.
SAWTOOTH TRIVIA TUE JULY 9 7:30PM / SAWTOOTH BREWERY / KETCHUM Free trivia games are available for all ages. Sawtooth Brewery Public House is located at 631 Warm Springs Road. On Wednesdays, Trivia is held at the Sawtooth Tap House, on River Street in Hailey. For details, visit sawtoothbrewery.com.
TUE JULY 9 CAT COZY CLUB 11AM-1PM / MOUNTAIN HUMANE / HAILEY Led by volunteer Jen Barth, the Cat Cozy Club will knit cat cozies for the adoptable cats. Yarn is provided and the club will be meeting the second Tuesday of each month. Enjoy a cup of coffee in Christie’s Cat Café, knit some cat cozies, and meet some new friends. For more information, call (208) 788-4351.
NEWS IN BRIEF
Last Chance To Access Certain Special Ed Documents
All public schools, including Blaine County School District, are required to keep confidential special education records for a minimum of five years after a student is disenrolled from the district. Medicaid-related records must be kept for six years. These records may include the following: access logs, contact logs, referral to special education and eligibility reports. The latter include assessment results, Individual Education Program (IEP) documents, progress reports and data sheets, correspondence, medical records that were shared with the district, and other miscellaneous records including Medicaid-related documents. Student records for students with birthdays between Sept. 1, 1995, and Aug. 31, 1996, are due for destruction on Aug. 5. Parents of students with special education needs have been notified by mail that they have until Aug. 5 to contact Susie Reese via email sreese@blaineschools.org, mail at 118 W. Bullion St., Hailey, ID 83333, or phone at (208) 578-5007 to pick up records or request that records be sent to the parent. Parents may also formally object to the destruction of the information.
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T H E W E E K LY S U N • J U LY 3 - 9, 2019
Fishing R epoRt
COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR JULY 3 - 9, FROM PICABO ANGLER
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ith so many rivers coming into shape this week, it is going to be hard to keep track of all the great fishing. Buckle up and get ready to make tough but fun decisions. Silver Creek is coming to life again with the sun. The Damselflies are out, the Callibaetis is ramping up. The Baetis and Green Drakes are putting on a show for those that happen into them. Baby Hoppers have become abundant, with Ants and Beetles remaining important flies. Hotter days will push the fishing toward morning and evening, but the Damsels and Hoppers will keep all-day action a reality. The Big Wood, although high and moving, is producing fish. This is a leave-the-dog-at-home, wear-your-wader-belt-tight fishery right now. Be careful! Anglers can find great areas to fish despite the volume of water— just use caution. Royal Stimulators are a favorite this time of the season. They are great fished alone, or drop a nymph underneath. Epoxy Back Green Drake Nymphs and Prince Nymphs are excellent choices. The lower Lost River is running high and the fishing is spotty. If you go, be prepared to poke around from access to access looking for fishable water. If you find some spots, try Red Copper Johns fished deep. The upper Lost, as always, will follow the action on the Big Wood a week or two later than the Wood. There are places to poke around, and hopefully by the weekend there will be more. The Lost River system is one that may need just a bit more time to show its true colors. The South Fork of the Boise is fishing well. Caddis can be found all up and down the river, with fish sipping them here and there. Salmon Flies are on the lower portions of the river and Cicadas are chirping in the trees and fish are eating these big flies, too. It’s mostly boating water right now, and with the big bugs out, this is the best way to cover water and fish them! The Salmon River is fishing well with a plethora of Stoneflies and Salmon Flies. It is also best fished from a boat, but there are some nice spots to bank fish and wade fish. No matter where you go this week, please use caution around the high flows. Fish with a friend and fish close together. Happy fishing and happy Fourth of July, everyone!
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DO’S AND DON’TS OF OWNING A FEARFUL DOG
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BY FRAN JEWELL
ur hearts go out to the dog that is shy or even fearful about life. We are drawn to the dog in the back of the kennel at the shelter that appears to have had a rough life and is afraid to even come visit you. We instinctually want to nurture this dog back to a happy dog. Or we are drawn to the puppy that crawls into your lap seeking shelter from the other puppies. As humans, we have big hearts and want nothing more than to help. What is hard for us with healing hearts to fathom is that studies are now showing that temperament is genetic. So, when we see the fearful dog, in the past we assumed this little guy had been through some trauma or abuse. But, the reality is that most dogs with solid temperaments can be horribly abused and still come out with happy tails. The key evaluation for any dog that displays fearful behavior is recovery. How fast can a dog recover from a scary event? Within minutes? Hours? Days? Months? The longer the recovery time, the more likely the fear cannot be conquered. There are other factors, as well. How we treat our fearful dog is paramount. If we nurture dependence and coddle the fear, our dog will more than likely sink into deeper fear. Dogs are literalists. If you pet the fear, this dog will see that as reward for that behavior. The dangerous part is that a fearful dog that is dependent upon its owner is most likely to become possessive of its owner. With possessiveness comes aggression. Even a fearful dog that initially retreats when afraid can very likely start using his natural instincts to guard what he thinks is his. When you consider taking a fearful dog
It is a joy to live with a confident dog. However, you can help a fearful dog become more trusting with leadership and direction. Photo credit: Fran Jewell
into your life, one of the biggest questions you should ask yourself is, “Am I a natural leader? Or am I a softie?” If you are a softie, you must then ask yourself, “Am I willing to learn how to be a leader?” Leadership, or providing guidance and boundaries, is the only way that a fearful dog can learn to cope with fearful situations. As an example, a good leader will give their fearful dog a job to do in the face of that fearful situation. Instead of coddling him and petting him, telling him it’s all right, a good leader will refocus the dog and tell him what he should be doing. A leader acts like a leader all day. Treating a fearful dog like a baby or a human is truly a death sentence for this dog. Controlling food, sleeping space, resources and possessions,
height, and yes, even affection, is a must to help a fearful dog become self-confident. I did not say control love! It is a ballet to be compassionate, loving, and yet directive and firm in boundaries. If you have a fearful or shy dog in your life, to truly help him cope, leadership is the kindest and most humane thing you can do for your dog. 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
Leslie Rego, “Ravens,” watercolor, pen and ink.
THE RAVEN DANCE
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nudging and rubbing against the bird. They were a genial bunch, calling to one another and showing off. One by one they took off, spreading their wings, buoyant and graceful in flight, soaring and gliding, riding the thermals. The birds would circle around, land on the branch, nudge one another for a bit and then take flight again. I watched this pattern repeat itself over and over. The ravens sat on two branches that stretched diagonally across the trunk of the aspen tree. The pitch-black bodies were backlit against the sky. There were storm clouds that slipped in and out, the inky feathers making a dark shape against the mottled greys of the clouds. I was able to study the motions of each individual bird. I watched the dipping of the heads, the fluffing of the feathers, the curvature of the beaks as they scrutinized their surroundings. I began to internalize the raven-like dance of the birds. The poses of the ravens became a natural extension of my paintbrush as it hit the paper.
love ravens. I am charmed by their scruffy appearance, especially the shaggy throat feathers that push forward, catching the breeze and the light, glistening and fluttering as the birds make their deep caws. The burly black bodies make the birds effortless to identify. Their raucous calls make them easy to pinpoint. I heard the ravens before I saw them. Loud calls traveled back and forth from the trees along the trail. I searched until I spotted an “unkindness” of ravens perched upon the bare branches of an old gnarly aspen. Unkindness is a fairly obsolete collective word for a group of ravens. Its origin comes from when a flock is driving off or picking on other birds. This particular day I am being “unkind” in using this terminology because the birds were sitting on the branch enjoying one another’s company. It is atypical to find many ravens socializing because generally they pair off. In fact, crows tend to flock together and ravens are more solitary. But on this day there were eight or nine Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, enjoying the company of one another. artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit I watched as the birds flew in and out, joining and leaving the leslierego.com. group. At one point a raven landed on the branch, perching alongside another raven, who immediately scootched over to be closer, gently
T H E W E E K LY S U N • J U LY 3 - 9, 2019
GUEST OPINION JEREMY FRYBERGER
School District Integrity Depends On Board
In late 2015 and throughout 2016, Blaine County School District’s lightning-rod superintendent GwenCarol Holmes was exposed, variously censured, and even considered for contract non-renewal. Yet, by means both fair and foul, she and her supporters suppressed opposition and evidence, further filled the school board with rubber-stamps, and survived. The fact that unhappy citizens are again loudly protesting Holmes and her team’s opaque, self-serving, authoritarian tendencies is no surprise for many. It’s also no wonder that more than 1,000 people (that’s right—1,000-plus!) signed, in short order, a no-confidence petition calling for Holmes’ removal: www.change.org/p/the-bcsd-board-of-trustees-vote-of-no-confidence-for-blaine-county-schooldistrict-superintendent-gwencarol-holmes What is surprising, however, is the collection of former outspoken Holmes defenders and promoters—retired political figures, members of the business community, prominent local education voices—who are now publicly opposed to their one-time hero. Better late than never, I guess, even if one surely must question the judgment of such people. Yet, in this era of extreme polarization, true conversions are rare—and thus, immensely telling. After two decades of ethics-challenged superintendents, other administrators, and various school board members, BCSD seems long overdue for highly ethical, broadly respected leadership. Granted, such an outcome depends largely on the people who constitute our school board; board members choose and supervise the district’s superintendent, who hires and oversees all other district employees; board members also shape governing policy and fill board vacancies. (Unelected, vacancy-filling appointees represent a whopping 60 percent of BCSD’s current board!) Yet, it is us—rank-and-file citizens*—who ultimately put forth, select and supervise our school board members. Said another way: great, well-vetted candidates for school board elections—coming up again in November—and constant, rigorous public oversight are always essential for any school district’s success. (*Note: never again should BCSD’s publicly funded resources and personnel, or the administration’s or boards’ proxies, be used to cultivate and advance board candidates.) Jeremy Fryberger Ketchum resident
COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE
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BY HARRY WEEKES
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rom April through June, a graph of birdsong decibels would follow a bell curve, with the first tentative calls of early spring building gradually before exploding into the cacophony of mid-May, then tapering to the almost nostalgic notes that mark the start of summer. When the birds return, it is an awakening for everyone. When their songs dissipate, though, we are all in a different mood. Around here, our attention turns to summer—the end of school, the opening of trails, the return of long, warm days. I find that my emotional mindset hides the disappearance of urgent singing almost enough to make me forget it was ever there. Fortunately, even as the singing diminishes, the birds keep talking to me, or at me. And talking is probably too subtle—yelling might be more accurate. It is this time of year that I am reminded of just how little birds like me and all of the ways they express it. You see, it’s baby time. For the lucky birds, the songs of spring worked their magic and the fruit of those melodies led to eggs, which led to hatchlings, which led to the powerful genetic tether that now keeps adults tied to one particular area. Mostly, I bumble into these areas just as I bumble into the various alarm calls and the great variety of ways birds say, “Bugger off!” The house wren, pint-sized and pugnacious, hops around rattling and chattering excitedly. The American robin seems to puff out its chest and face me directly, with a cluck-clucking that is sharp and distinct. The violet-green swallow emits worried little peeps, drowned out by the piercing, high-pitched tones of killdeer running around. The red-winged blackbird’s
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Sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). Photo credit: Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, public domain photo, accessed via Wikipedia
complex buzzing is combined with swooping attacks, adding direct physical confrontation to the mix. And on the silent side of the spectrum are the sage grouse, who stand bolt upright 50 yards from my approach, then walk, then speed-walk, then run before exploding into the air, a mass of feathers flapping down the canyon. The calls are a mixed blessing, of course, because while they let me know to keep moving, they also tell me that I am getting warmer, like a naturalist’s version of the old kid’s game. So, I walk away. And wait. And learn that the robin has a nest in the tree to the right of the front door and the wren has built its nest in a seam in my in-laws’ siding, and the violet-green swallows have wedged themselves into a corner of the eaves at school. If you get just the right distance away, you learn other things, too—the distinct nature of the birds, how each species comes and goes a little bit dif-
ferently, and what appears to be a constant conveyor of food from the landscape back to the nest. Moths, butterflies, worms, caterpillars, and a hundred other insects and seeds are moved to waiting mouths, as the flow of energy in and through wild things continues. It is hard not to be humbled and awed by the constancy of this activity. I stand, get yelled at a little more, and wonder what I would need in order to manage my way through this environment. Because I’m a human, it’s not hard to project my inferiority complex into the scoldings of the birds as they alert each other to another blunderer, which is what I feel like as I shuffle away. Harry Weekes is the founder and head of school at The Sage School in Hailey. This is his 47th year in the Wood River Valley, where he lives with his wife Hilary and their three kids—Georgia, Penelope and Simon—a nice little flock.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, which will be held this year at the Sun Valley Resort from Saturday, July 20, to Tuesday, July 23, 2019, has partnered with The Community Library in Ketchum, which will host a free lecture for the local community before the start of the conference. On Thursday, July 18 at 5 p.m., National Book Award-winning novelist and essayist Barry Lopez will speak in the library’s Lecture Hall. Lopez is best known as the author of “Arctic Dreams,” for which he received the National Book Award. Among his other nonfiction books are “About This Life” and “Of Wolves and Men,” which was a National Book Award finalist. He is also the author of several award-winning works of fiction. Lopez’s books, along with his magazine work, reflect a life of travel and cultural inquiry that has taken him to more than 90 countries. His latest release is a memoir titled “Horizon.”
60 Idaho Agencies Team Up For A Safe Fourth Of July
This Fourth of July holiday, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state to remind Idahoans to drive sober or get pulled over. Through July 7, law enforcement officers across Idaho will be on the lookout for impaired drivers. Nearly 60 different agencies will take part in a statewide effort to keep people safe during the holiday. “The Fourth is a really fun time of year, but it can also be very dangerous,” said John Tomlinson, ITD highway safety manager. “If people choose to drink while they’re celebrating, it’s important they’re mindful of the dangers of impaired driving and that they have a plan for a sober ride home.” Between 2013 and 2017, impaired driving was a factor in 38 percent of all fatal crashes in Idaho. With Fourth of July festivities wrapping up in the evening or late at night, more cars will be on the roads. The rate of alcohol impairment among drivers involved in fatal crashes is higher at night—57 percent of all impaired driving crashes in Idaho happen between 6 p.m. and 3 a.m.
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GUEST OPINION JAY HILTON
‘Observing The Mountain Goat’
After years of seeking out and documenting a most noble beast, “Observing The Mountain Goat” premiers on Friday, July 5, 2019, at MESH Gallery at Heritage Hall in Ketchum. Jeffrey H. Lubeck’s images and Nappy Neaman’s narrative for “Observing The Mountain Goat” will be available to all who attend the Sun Valley Gallery Association’s Gallery Walk event. “Jeff and I are presenting something that is years in the making,” says Neaman. “The mountain goat is unique to North America. It lives only in the highest elevations of the Cascade and Rocky Mountain ranges, and the Wood River Valley is its southernmost native habitat.” Lubeck is a longtime admirer of Neaman’s efforts related to the mountain goat. “Nappy presents a compelling story on the topic of mountain goats with unparalleled insight, which engages the audience like no other,” says Lubeck. “Years ago we discussed the idea of attempting to add images that equal the words. While the idea sounds nice, the effort involved to accomplish such a result is exceptionally demanding.” Mountain goats are isolationists; they do not lend themselves to domestication in any form. They also tend to live in the higher and more rugged elevations of their habitat. For those that live in or visit the Wood River Valley, the mountain goat resides only a few miles from the center of town. There are many viewing points that offer the ability to see mountain goats at a distance. Viewing up close without disturbing the mountain goats is an entirely different proposition. Getting up close enough to capture high-quality images involves dealing with a variety of challenges. Some combination of cross-country travel, rock scrambling, climbing, patience, an understanding of the daily habits of a mountain goat, superior photographic gear, the ability to carry up to 50 pounds of photographic gear, the ability to shoot a fast-moving subject, light of day and its angle, is always involved. And then there is the aspect of luck. Over the past number of years, the team of Lubeck, Neaman and Crist Cook have ventured into the backcountry before sunrise or during the last rays of sun in the day to capture images of mountain goats.
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Jeffrey H. Lubeck, “The Next Step Could Be A Doozy.” Photo credit: MESH Gallery
“Perhaps our biggest challenge is that all three of us are lovers of wildlife, and on a photo shoot, I learned from Jeff you need to be an active participant, performing a particular role, and not a fan observing the action,” says Cook. “When spotting with binoculars or a scope, and saying with excitement, Oh my goodness, there is a mom and a one-week-old baby over there, does not help the photographer establish the ‘there’ for an animal that is up to a mile away and on the move.” Because the team can encounter animals anywhere from 50 feet to a mile away, they bring photographic gear for all possible conditions. Lubeck uses a variety of photographic gear. For any wildlife photograph that is close to midrange, and all landscape shots, Lubeck uses Phase One gear. “It sets the standard and has delivered the very best possible results,” says Lubeck. “But this
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Jay Hilton is an aficionado of MESH Gallery and mountain goats.
5B And Proud Of It
Whether you’re new to Blaine County or a longtime local, perhaps you’ve never quite grasped what’s in or out of our remote and meandering boundaries, encompassing 2,661 square miles, even though you’ve hiked, camped, or explored within them. Oh, the riches inside the little red line. If your daily grind doesn’t require extensive knowledge of a Blaine County map, this primer on 5B borders might be of interest. As the crow flies, a bird’s-eye view of that county line begins at the most northern boundary where, running east to west, it intersects Highway 75 about a mile north of the Pettit Lake turnoff. About eight miles southwesterly along the Sawtooth Range, the county includes popular lakes Pettit and Alturas, the more remote Twin Lakes and Alice Lake, and El Capitan and McDonald peaks. Veering south/southeast over the crest of the Soldier Mountains, Vienna, Webfoot and Solace mines at the end of Smiley Creek Road are inside, as well as the headwaters of the Salmon River, according to the map’s blue river line. About a mile south of Titus Peak, we continue in the same direction five miles across the top of the Smoky Mountains to pass by Prairie Lakes, and Big Lost and Baker Lakes. Farther south, our boundary crosses Warm Springs Road 20 miles west of Ketchum, and continues southeast, passing the Deer Creek drainage about 12 miles west of Highway 75. Ten more miles south, we intersect Camp Creek Road, which is a long way out Croy Creek Road west of Hailey. We cross Highway 20 by less than a mile, then head due east, following Camas Creek as it drops into Magic Reservoir. Near Hot Springs Landing, the county line shoots straight south, catching all but a few extensions of Magic Reservoir. Just south of Magic, it’s straight east for 48 miles through the desert. We cross Highway 75, Picabo Desert Road, Highway 26/93 south of Carey, Kimama Desert Road and the Laidlaw Park area, soaring over grazing land and then broken lava beds of Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve. It’s hot out here this time of year.
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gear is big and heavy.” For long range and ultra-long range, Lubeck uses Nikon. “While it is easy to question your sanity while carrying a couple of Nikon 850 cameras attached to a 70200mm and an 800-100mm lens as you gain 3,000 vertical feet before you can take your first shot, it is worth all the strain if you get the shot desired,” said Lubeck. “Our goal of having images to provide visual context alongside the narrative about the life of a mountain goat in their native habitat has been met,” says Neaman. “I have waited 30 years for that condition and what we have to display is exciting.”
From here the county line drops south 36 miles, forming a panhandle averaging 12 miles wide, bringing us to the farthest point south in Blaine County, the edge of Lake Walcott and the Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge, which the beautiful Snake River runs through. If you’ve never seen the shape of our county, stop right now and do a Google image search. You’ll also see just how far south Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve extends. Blaine County boundaries are literally just a couple miles north of I-86 and the town of Raft River. For 12 miles our border runs along Lake Walcott and the Snake River before heading back north. Back at the top of the panhandle, Blaine County juts east, then north, then west, creating a 12-mile square covered by rolling lava beds and a spider web of dirt roads, one of which is the Minidoka to Arco Road. As the line crosses Highway 26, we meander northwest along the crest of the Pioneer Mountains, and whistle right over the tip of Standhope Peak, at 11,700 feet. Summiting Hyndman at 12,078 feet, you could well be straddling Custer and Blaine counties before you drop down into the Devil’s Bedstead at 11,100 feet. Passing over the Salmon-Challis National Forest, we cruise through the Boulder peaks, claiming Boulder City as our own. Two miles north of Galena’s switchback curves, the county line heads due west six miles, closing in on the Beaver Creek Store and including the Smiley Creek landing strip. Straight north for four and a half miles, then turn west and we’re back, just north of the Pettit Lake turnoff. I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. Fortunately, Smiley Creek Lodge is south a few miles. That can mean only one thing—the best chocolate malt inside Blaine County! Get out there, explore, and enjoy! Lori Williams is a Ketchum resident.
SHARON KAYE THOMAS May 27, 1940 – June 19, 2019
haron Kaye Thomas, of Hailey, Idaho, born May 27, 1940, was called home to God on June 19, 2019. Sharon was a loving and helpful wife to her husband of 55 years, Lowell Thomas, and a wonderful mother to their two children, Shana Smith of San Diego, Calif., and Jim Thomas of Hailey, Idaho. Sharon will also be missed by her three grandchildren and many friends. Family members are comforted in knowing she will be departing this earth and will be in Heaven with God and Jesus. Sharon would want those left behind to celebrate her joyful life and will be waiting for them to join her in the future. A celebration of Sharon’s life will be held at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Valley of Peace Lutheran Church, in Hailey, Idaho. The family is requesting that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made in Sharon’s name to the church, 704 Wintergreen Dr., Hailey, ID 83333. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Sharon’s memorial webpage at www.farnsworthmortuary.com.
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he Days of the Old West Fourth of July in Hailey has been called one of the best places in the country to celebrate Independence Day by sources like The Los Angles Times. To help you and friends and family make the most out all that’s going on, here is a Top 10 list of fun stuff happening around the Fourth. 10: Go for a Run! The annual Tutus and Tennis Shoes 5k Fun Run and Walk is a great way to start off the Fourth with some exercise for a good cause—Sun Valley Ballet. 9: Go Shopping Outside! Roberta McKercher Park in Hailey will host an Antique Market that will feature beer, food and live music on July 5 and 6. Meanwhile, the Wood River Farmers’ Market will move to Saturday this week to make room for the Fourth. Lots of local shops in Hailey and Ketchum are also having sidewalk sales all weekend. 8: Eat Some Pancakes! The Hailey Kiwanis Club will once again be kicking off the Fourth in tasty style with their Pancake Breakfast at the Upper Big Wood River Grange Hall on South 3rd Avenue. Eat well and support an organization with the simple goal of making a lasting difference in the lives of children. 7: See the Ice Show! Watch Olympic gold medal winners Alysa Liu and Ryan Bradley celebrate America’s birthday in style by performing during Sun Valley on Ice’s annual Fourth of July show. 6: Enjoy the Views! Every community in the Wood River Valley is blessed with restaurants with great patios. You can’t go wrong—from Mahoney’s Bar & Grill in Bellevue to Power House Pub in Hailey to Grumpy’s in Ketchum or The Ram at the Sun Valley Inn. 5: Dance the Night Away! You can either go see some of the best ballerinas in the world as Ballet Sun Valley hosts the San Francisco Ballet at the Sun Valley Pavilion or you can go dancing yourself: Eric Lindell is playing for free at Ketchum Town Square on July 3rd. Like a Rocket is doing the same at Mahoney’s on July Fourth and
Last year’s parade. Photo credit: Carol Waller / The Chamber
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