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News In Brief Drink Up Hailey, Water Declared Safe

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First Responders News Hailey Names Fire Chief, WRFR Names Chief Finalists

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Education News School Board Trustee Resigns Over DUI

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NEWS IN BRIEF

OCTOBER 23 - 29, 2019 and began her shift toward dance education.

Neely is owner/director of Footlight Dance Centre in Ketchum/Hailey, teaching creative movement, ballet, jazz and tap. For over 35 years she has been presenting education dance lecture-demonstration performances in all Blaine County schools to promote the art of dance.

Ketchum Author’s Book Now A Scorsese Movie

Now a major motion picture directed by Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, “The Irishman” is based on Ketchum resident Charles Brandt’s book, “I Heard You Paint Houses.”

A book signing and talk was held last week at The Hangout in Hotel Ketchum. “The Irishman” will screen locally at the Magic Lantern Cinemas on Nov. 27.

Valley Woman Receives Idaho Dance Teacher Of The Year Award

A longtime dancer and educator in the Valley has been honored for being both.The Idaho Dance Educators Organization (IDEO), the state chapter of the National Dance Educators Organization (NDEO), honored Hilarie Neely, director of Footlight Dance Centre, this past weekend with their annual Dance Teacher of the Year award at their conference held at Brigham Young University-Idaho in Rexburg.

This award honors dance educators who work above and beyond to promote the art of dance and promote best practices in dance education.

“I was very honored to receive this award from our state affiliate, IDEO,” Neely said. “Ten of our company dancers and one faculty member were with me at the Hilarie Neely. Photo credit: state dance conference, so it made it very special.”

Footlight Dance Centre Neely has been involved with national organizations of dance education since the 1980s. She was one of the initial members of NDEO in the early 1990s.

Neely began her dance training at elementary level and studied under the Cecchetti Ballet method and received her BFA in dance from Southern Methodist University with a modern dance performing emphasis. She then joined the Portland Dance Theater, where she performed and taught throughout the West. In 1980 she moved to Idaho and co-founded the Idaho Dance Ensemble that toured throughout Idaho and Wyoming, performing and teaching. It was her contacts with the Idaho Commission on the Arts that got her involved in the Artist-In-Education program

Hailey Declares Public Drinking Water Safe

The City of Hailey announced Saturday its public drinking water is once again safe for consumption. The official word came out less than 72 hours following a water main break that occurred last Wednesday afternoon, triggering a boil-water advisory for the area in Woodside subdivision south of Winterhaven Drive.

Test results from water samples taken after a water main broke were clean. The City Water Department followed Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regulations, taking Crews tend to the city’s water main break last week. several samples of water from Photo credit: City of Hailey the repaired water pressure zone, with at least a 24-hour gap between samples. The samples came back showing no contaminants present from harmful bacteria that can potentially enter a water system when water pressure is suddenly reduced.

The City Water Department and a local excavation contractor worked late into the night on Wednesday, replacing a split 20-foot section of 8-inch pipe buried 6 feet deep. Water service was partially restored on Wednesday evening and completely restored the following morning.

Medicare Workshop To Be Offered In Hailey

A free Medicare workshop for individuals turning 65 and those approaching Medicare eligibility will be held in Hailey on Monday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hailey Public Library, 7 W. Croy Street. Everyone, including caregivers, interested in learning how Medicare works is encouraged to attend.

Medicare workshops are designed to introduce the various parts of Medicare and to share some of the costs and benefits associated with the program. Sessions cover enrollment timeframes for Medigap, Medicare Advantage, prescription drug plans, and how the different parts of Medicare work together.

Staff with the state’s Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program, a unit of the Idaho Department of Insurance, conduct the workshops. To register for the upcoming session, please contact the SHIBA Helpline at 1-800-247-4422.

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Black Bear Shooting Draws Call For Answers

Last week’s shooting of a black bear cub that was wandering the streets of Hailey unleashed across the Valley a mix of sadness for the animal and anger toward the Idaho Department of Fish and Game who killed it. Now, a petition calling for a town hall where Fish and Game officials will be asked to explain—and potentially change—their kill policies has emerged on Change.org.

The petition is seeking 500 signatures. As of press deadline Tuesday, signatures were fast approaching the 400 mark.

“It is time our community get some answers as to why these animals are being killed instead of rescued, relocated or reaching out to other available resources,” the petition states.

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THE WEEKLY SUN CONTENTS

The Hailey Halloween Hoopla will take place on Halloween from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at participating businesses in Hailey. For a complete roundup of upcoming Halloween events, see story on page 8. Photo credit: Carol Waller

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Black Bear Shooting Triggers Petition Drive Award Winning Columns, Letters Student Spotlight, Fishing Report Stay In The Loop On Where To Be

ON THE COVER

The Spot in Ketchum will perform its fourth annual production of the outrageous “Rocky Horror Picture Show” from October 24-26. For more information, see “Get Ready for A Helluva Halloween” story on page 8. Photo credit: The Spot Local artists & photographers interested in seeing their art on our cover page should email submissions to: mandi@ theweeklysun.com (photos should be high resolution and include caption info such as who or what is in the photo, date and location).

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CHILDREN AND THE FLU

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BY KATIE QUAYLE, M.D., ST. LUKE’S CLINIC – PEDIATRICS

t’s flu season! Although everyone can get the flu, it can be especially serious for kids less than five years old and kids with underlying health problems, like asthma or heart disease.

The best way to protect kids from the flu is to get them vaccinated.

All kids over six months old, and especially kids with heart disease, asthma, cystic fibrosis or immune suppression, should be vaccinated.

I also recommend the vaccine for anyone in contact with kids, and all healthcare/childcare workers. Kids who are less than six months of age are too little to get the vaccine—and these are the children who are especially prone to getting hospitalized and seriously ill with influenza. The best way to protect these infants is to vaccinate everyone around them.

This year, there are two ways to immunize kids against the flu: the shot and the nasal mist. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the flu shot as the primary choice for vaccination this year, but in cases where kids refuse shots or who are extremely afraid of needles, then the flu mist might be a good option. Flu mist can only be given to kids older than two, and it is not recommended for kids with some health conditions, such as asthma. For the shot, kids less than eight years of age will need two doses the first time they are being vaccinated against influenza.

The main side effects of the flu vaccine are localized tenderness, redness, low-grade fever (more common in younger kids), and some nausea/vomiting. The vaccine does NOT cause the flu, and many kids will not have any side effects.

Last year, some of my patients were frustrated that their kids got the flu vaccine and still contracted influenza during the winter. The bad news is that this sometimes does happen, but studies have shown that for kids who were vaccinated and still got the flu, their course of illness was much less severe than kids who were not vaccinated.

Generally, they were less likely to be admitted to the hospital or have severe complications from the illness.

If your child does get the flu, there are some medications to treat it, such as Tamiflu, which is an oral antiviral. It is most effective in the first 48 hours of illness, and can reduce symptoms by about 1.5 days or so. Not everyone needs Tamiflu, and generally we consider treating kids with this medication who are considered to be “high risk” to get very sick from the flu, such as kids with asthma, very young infants, or hospitalized kids.

Many kids with influenza will recover well on their own. However, signs that your child may need to be seen by a doctor include if they are very lethargic, are breathing fast or using extra muscles to breath, are not drinking well or if you are worried about them. We are always happy to see kids in our office for an evaluation, especially if parents are concerned.

Pediatrician Katie Quayle, M.D., cares for children of all ages, from babies through teens. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 788-3434.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Health Advisory Lifted For Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir

The South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are lifting the public health advisory for Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir after recent testing showed microtoxins are now at safe levels in the water. This is the second reservoir to see a health advisory lifted this fall. SCPHD lifted the advisory on Magic Reservoir on Oct. 3.

Harmful algal bloom (HAB) health advisories remain for Mormon Reservoir, under advisory since July 25, and Thorn Creek Reservoir, under advisory since Aug. 23.

SCPHD public health program manager Josh Jensen said, “Even though the health advisory is lifted for Magic and Salmon Falls Creek reservoirs, it’s important to stay observant and careful in and around areas where algal blooms are still present.”

HABs are not unusual in warm summer months and typically shrink quickly as the water temperature drops in mid to late fall.

SCPHD will issue another press release when DEQ tests show Thorn Creek and Mormon reservoirs are at safe cyanotoxin levels again.

Two Bellevue Men, Three Meth Felonies

On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office arrested two local men for trafficking in methamphetamine. The arrests stem from a Narcotics Enforcement Team investigation.

Raul Amado-Duarte, age 27, of Bellevue, was arrested at 11:14 a.m. in Hailey and charged with one felony count of Trafficking in Methamphetamine. Marco Antonio Palencia-Gomez, age 39, of Bellevue, was arrested at 11:38 a.m. in Hailey and charged with one count of Trafficking of Methamphetamine and one count of Delivery of Methamphetamine, both felonies.

Amado-Duarte and Palencia-Gomez were arraigned in Magistrate Court on Friday, Oct. 18. Amado-Duarte remains in custody of the Blaine County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond. Palencia-Gomez was released on a $75,000 bond.

Newly appointed Hailey Fire Chief Mike Baledge stands in front of Engine 4. Photo credit: City of Hailey

Hailey names fire chief, WRFR names chief finalists

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BY ERIC VALENTINE

alley fire protection took a couple steps forward in the effort to replace three retiring fire chiefs. The City of Hailey named Mike Baledge its new fire chief and Wood River Fire & Rescue announced the four finalists for its vacant chief post.

Hello To The Chief Baledge, who had currently been serving the city as deputy fire chief and fire marshal, was selected from among 20 candidates solicited from a nationwide search. Baledge is a 24-year firefighting veteran with experience managing a combination fire department which relies significantly on volunteers, or paid-per-call firefighters.

Baledge began his fire services career as a volunteer and moved through the ranks from a paidper-call volunteer to deputy chief, holding various leadership ranks and positions along the way, including serving as an officer for 17 years. In 2002, Baledge was hired by Hailey Fire Department as full-time staff, adding to his training and emergency response duties and taking on the role of fire marshal, under which he performs commercial building plan reviews and inspections. These fire prevention services contribute significantly to an increase in public safety and a decrease in loss of life when there is a fire.

“We look forward to what (Chief Baledge) will accomplish,” Mayor Fritz Haemmerle said.

The City of Hailey advertised for the fire chief position locally, statewide, and through the International Fire Chiefs Association. The recruitment information was exposed to over 8,500 prospective applicants, from which 20 applications were received. Exiting Hailey Fire Chief Craig Aberbach worked with a staff team to review the applications and identify the top five candidates.

Mayor Haemmerle and mayor-elect Martha Burke interviewed three Idaho candidates.

Command transfer between resigning chief Craig Aberbach and incoming chief Mike Baledge occurred at the beginning of October, as it is the duty of the deputy chief to take on the role of acting chief in the absence of an appointed chief. During the past three weeks, as interviews and decisions were made, Baledge led Hailey Fire Department through a structure fire and wildland fire response.

Hello To The Prospective Chiefs When longtime Wood River Fire & Rescue (WRFR) Chief Bart Lassman announced his retirement early in 2019, the WRFR Board of Fire Commissioners elected to engage the services of an executive search firm, Prothman Company, to find his replacement. Prothman received 42 applications from all over the country and conducted an extensive vetting process that included several essay questions, a follow-up telephone interview, and a thorough background investigation.

Now, the community is invited to come and meet the candidates at a public meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Minnie Moore Room at the Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Road, in Hailey. The candidates will

take part in panel interviews the following day, Nov. 20, 2019.

WRFR Board President Jay Bailet said, “We are excited about the work that Prothman has done on behalf of our fire district and want to encourage the public to come join us next month in meeting these finalists.”

Listed alphabetically, the finalists are: • Sean Grinnell has been fire chief for the Bodega Bay Fire Protection District in California since 2002. He has been with the district since 1990, when he began as a part-time firefighter/EMT, and has served the district in a number of roles, including captain and assistant chief, before becoming fire chief.

He was also a shared fire chief between the Bodega Bay and Russian River Fire Protection Districts from 2005-2010. Early in his career he was a volunteer firefighter for 10 years. Mr. Grinnell has a bachelor’s degree in fire administration from Cogswell Polytechnical College and an associate degree in fire science from Santa Rosa Junior College.

• Robert Ladd was most recently deputy chief of training for the Spokane Fire Department in Washington. Prior to that, he was deputy chief of operations and planning for Spokane County Fire District #10, Airway Heights, Washington, from 2009-2015, and he was division chief of training for Spokane County Fire District #8, Valley Ford, Washington, from 2006-2008. Mr. Ladd was also with the Spokane Fire Department from 1989-2006, where he served as a fire lieutenant. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from Eastern Washington University and an associate degree in fire science from Spokane Community College.

• Parker Lathrop is currently deputy fire chief and fire marshal for the Aspen Fire Protection District in Colorado. He has been with the district for 17 years, beginning as a volunteer firefighter, then captain, before being appointed deputy chief and deputy fire marshal in 2012. He was named fire marshal in 2014. Mr. Lathrop has also been shift supervisor, deputy III, field training officer for the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office for several years, and early in his career he was a police officer for the Aspen Police Department. He has a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of Colorado.

• Jack Neiman-Kimel has been a battalion chief with the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department in California since 2011. He started with the department in 1999 as a firefighter/paramedic and was a captain before becoming battalion chief. During his time as battalion chief, he has also served as acting deputy fire chief. Earlier in his career, Mr. Neiman-Kimel was with the Hermosa Cliff Fire Department in Colorado for five years where he served as assistant fire chief for three years. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fort Lewis College and a master’s degree in leadership tws theory from Saint Mary’s College.

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NEWS EDUCATION

BCSD TRUSTEE RESIGNS OVER DUI

Kevin Garrison leaves vacancy on school board 2 weeks before election

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BY ERIC VALENTINE

o one got hurt. He wasn’t driving very far, he says.

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fense.

But Kevin Garrison is taking ultimate responsibility for his Driving Under the Influence arrest last Friday night in Hailey, partly in the hopes of preventing negative light on the school district whose board he had been sitting on until Monday afternoon. That’s when Garrison, who had already rescinded his re-election effort weeks ago, announced his resignation from the Blaine County School District’s Board of Trustees.

Anything that puts the district in any sort of ill repute, I’m not OK with and that’s why I feel the need to resign.”

Kevin Garrison BCSD trustee “Anything that puts the district in any sort of ill repute, I’m not OK with and that’s why I feel the need to resign,” Garrison said in an interview with The Weekly Sun. “I was taught from a very early age that a person in a leadership role or in a position of au-

thority should lead by example,” he added in his resignation letter.

“An instance happened this past weekend which was an example that was completely inappropriate in my current role as Trustee and one that I deeply regret. As such, I am voluntarily stepping aside.”

Garrison, 56, of Hailey, was arrested for DUI around 10 p.m.

Oct. 18 by Hailey police. The school board official was also cited for open container of an alcoholic beverage, a Blaine County Sheriff’s Office report said. Both are misdemeanors.

Garrison announced last month that he would not be seeking re-election for his Zone 5 seat, which covers the northeast region of Blaine County. And only one person, Lara Stone, declared candidacy for that seat which expires in January.

“Trustee Garrison has submitted his resignation to the Board of Trustees,” school district spokesperson Heather Crocker wrote in an email to The Weekly Sun. “Per Statute 33-504, the Board will declare a vacancy at their next meeting and discuss how to fill the vacancy for the next two months.”

That special meeting was slated for Tuesday, Oct. 22.

One possible way to fill the vacancy is by appointing Stone, since she is running unopposed

BCSD Zone 5 trustee Kevin Garrison. Photo credit: Blaine County Sheriff’s Office

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in the upcoming November election and the board is allowed “to appoint to such vacancy a person qualified to serve as trustee of the school district,” the statute states.

Garrison was himself an appointee in 2017.

“We thank him for his 2.5 years of service to our District and his relentless focus on ensuring all of our students are achieving at the highest levels.

He has been a voice for financial accountability, closing the gap, improving graduation across all demographics, and supporting the restructuring of Ernest Hemingway into a STEAM School,” Crocker stated in the same email.

GUEST COMMENTARY SALLY TOONE & JANIE WARD-ENGELKING

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Rural Teachers Need Debt Relief

The average teacher graduating with their bachelor’s degree is taking on over $26,000 in student loan debt. If a teacher decides that they want to go on to pursue a master’s degree, there is significantly more debt. With those levels of student debt, a brand-new Idaho teacher looks at payments between $200-$400 a month. On a salary of around $40,000 a year, Idaho’s educators are often working two or three jobs just to make loan payments on time. It’s no surprise that teachers leave Idaho for better opportunities in other states.

Unfortunately, our rural school districts are feeling the impact the most.

Rural schools make up about 75 percent of all Idaho’s districts and most of them are struggling to fill teaching positions. Rural districts have to get creative to make sure that students have a teacher in the classroom by doing things like allowing unlicensed teachers in the classroom. Parents in rural districts have no choice but to send their kids to schools with teachers who are not certified to teach and may be lacking necessary credentials.

Sally Toone As former teachers, we know the importance of having a quality teacher in every classroom. However, the Idaho legislature’s inaction to address the issue of massive teacher shortage has made it nearly impossible for rural districts to attract the teachers they desperately need. Our rural school districts are in desperate need of a meaningful effort to recruit teachers. If Idaho continues to ignore the growing problem of teacher shortage in rural districts, our students will be showing up to classrooms with no teachers.

For the last several sessions, Idaho Democrats have introduced legislation that would give student loan relief to rural teachers. It hasn’t made it to the desk of the governor because the legislature has refused to make this necessary investment in Idaho’s teachers. We are committed to bringing this legislation back again this year because our rural schools need this option.

Public schools are the cornerstone of Idaho’s rural communities, but they have been left behind by the legislature. It’s unreasonable and shortsighted to keep asking highly educated individuals to work in rural schools when the best we have to offer is the need to work two or three jobs just to make Janie Ward-Engelking ends meet. Many of our teachers have been willing to take this deal because they are so dedicated to educating Idaho’s youth, but it is not sustainable.

Every year, we lose more and more teachers to states that are willing to show educators the appreciation that they deserve.

We cannot have an educated workforce, a thriving economy, or a successful state if we do not provide our students a quality education. Idaho’s teachers and students are our most valuable asset. Our rural communities are counting on us.

Janie Ward-Engelking is an Idaho senator (D-Boise) and Sally Toone is an Idaho representative (D-Gooding).

NEWS IN BRIEF

Sun Valley Center For The Arts Awarded $34K Grant The Sun Valley Center for the Arts has been awarded a $34,113 grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to extend the reach of The Center’s innovative Classroom Enrichment project throughout the state of Idaho. It will do so by creating an Online Teacher Resource Center. The Center’s grant application for this project was one of 449 received by IMLS this year, of which 112 grant requests received funding totaling more than $19 million.

“IMLS grants are extremely competitive and are only awarded to organizations that are making advances in the field,” said Kristin Poole, artistic director at The Center. “We are honored to be among the grantees. Think about all those math and science students who will now be able to grasp complex material through hands-on art projects!”

The Center designed its Classroom Enrichment project to integrate art into core curriculum lessons (math, science, social sciences and humanities) at the secondary level. The program provides regular classroom teachers with new, powerful tools to increase student engagement, deepen understanding of the curriculum and encourage students’ self-expression.

Specifically, The Center will use the funds awarded by IMLS to create videos of eight of its Classroom Enrichment project lessons and develop instructional materials to accompany each lesson. At the same time, The Center will create an Online Teacher Resource Center to serve as a nexus of information on integrating the arts into secondary-level classroom instruction of core subjects.

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Fishing R epoRt

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

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ome gorgeous fall weather is in the forecast for the next week or so, and the local fishing should be great.

Silver Creek shines during autumn. The fall bugs will hatch during the most pleasant part of the day, and the surrounding scenery on the creek is breathtaking.

We’re seeing excellent hatches of small Baetis (size 20–24) on the entirety of Silver Creek.

While the numbers of October Caddis and Mahogany Duns are winding down, fishing these patterns is still productive. In particular, blind fishing an orange or tan Stimulator, Goddard Caddis or Elk-Hair Caddis in size 10–14 can be effective on breezy fall days. Midges are becoming more prominent on the creek as well, and will continue to do so as the season progresses.

Small Griffith Gnats, Parachute Midges and Tie-Down Midges in sizes 18-24 work well on the creek when paired with long, fine leaders.

The resident brown trout are beginning to really key in on spawning, so be aware of redds and spawning fish. Focus your attention on actively feeding fish, and if you’re tossing streamers, look to the deeper slots, undercut banks, and troughs on the creek.

A day spent on the creek this time of year can be magical— ducks are flying, elk are bugling, and moose are on the move. Get out there and enjoy it!

The Big Wood River is another gem. Again, small Baetis and Midges are the ticket on the river right now if you’re in search of some dry-fly fishing. Nymphing is extremely productive this time of year on the Wood, and fishing streamers on the lower river is the way to go when you are in search of big fish. Coffey’s Sparkle Minnow in the sculpin color is a great choice.

Fishing on the lower Big Lost River remains strong, and, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, Baetis, Midges and nymphing will be your best bet.

A big cranefly nymph, rubberlegs, or Hare’s Ear followed by a small zebra Midge or Baetis nymph is a good choice.

If you’re interested in some solitude, amazing scenery, and a couple hours of good fishing, it’s worth hitting the upper Big Lost one last time before the weather shuts it down for the season.

Now is a great time to be an angler in the Valley!

Happy fishing, everyone!

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ESSENTIAL DOG TRAINING

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BY FRAN JEWELL

t’s not just obedience. Essential dog training is teaching a dog the essentials of life and how to live in a family. Very few dogs I work with are professional dogs that live in kennels, only to come out to work. They are all integrated into the family and are treated like family members.

The very basics every dog should have, aside from sit, down, stay and come, include teaching puppies to accept “restraint.” Restraint is holding a puppy snuggly until he relaxes. Only put a puppy down when he is not struggling. If you let the puppy down while he is struggling, he learns that if he struggles, he gets what he wants, which is very dangerous for so many reasons.

A puppy should be comfortable in a crate or kennel. Why? If a dog is afraid or unwilling to allow someone to restrain it, the dog ends up having very unhappy visits to the vet, or you have a nightmare trying to clip toenails, clean ears, or administer some forms of medication. A dog that is afraid or unwilling to be restrained in a crate or kennel will have a terribly hard emotional time if they are sick or injured and have to be confined during the healing process or at the veterinarian’s for diagnosis or after surgery. Restraint is a life skill that, if taught early, is the key to so much less stress in a dog’s life—and yours.

The second incredibly important essential is “yielding.” Yielding is exactly as it sounds. Another term for it could be described as “deferring.” A dog needs to learn to yield to you physically as well as emotionally. Examples would be a dog moving out of your pathway or getting up to move if you want to sit where they are sleeping on the sofa. Waiting for permission to eat or allowing you to take food away is very important. Yielding includes not running between your legs, not jumping on you (respecting your personal space), waiting nicely for permission to go through a door or get out of the car. Yielding can save a dog’s life and can also save your own life. A dog that won’t move out of your way while it is sleeping in a dark hallway could cause you to fall and severely injure both you and the dog. Yielding is a form of respect, just like you and I have for other people and their personal space.

How do I teach yielding? If a puppy is sleeping, I gently shuffle my feet under him until he gets up and moves. If he is awake, I can gently walk into him until he turns and walks the other direction. I can even reward those behaviors by tossing a treat away from me. I can put it on command by saying “away” or “move” as the puppy is going away from me.

The hard thing about yielding or restraint is that we don’t usually “teach” it to puppies until there is a problem—until someone trips

When Kalidor was a puppy, I did a lot of holding to groom him and trim his nails. Now he is so easy to do any type of care with. He even seeks out hugs from me! Photo credit: Fran Jewell

and falls. Some puppies will, by nature, allow restraint and understand yielding. You can even test and select a puppy to see if they naturally understand these important skills. And, a good breeder can teach many of these things to puppies before they go to their new homes.

Many puppies are not naturals. If you wait until you see the problem, it is difficult to go back and undo the problem behaviors the puppy has now made habit. If these things are taught to puppies early in their life, they remember them forever and they are so much happier and you will enjoy them even more.

Look beyond basic obedience to have an anxiety-free and safe relationship with your dog that lasts a lifetime. There is more to dog happiness than “sit” and “down!”

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 www.positivepuppy.com or call (208) 578-1565.

COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

Leslie Rego, “Bear in the Area,” watercolor, pen and ink.

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BY LESLIE REGO

BEAR IN THE AREA

he Japanese printmaker Katsushika Hokusai (c. 1760–1849) noted, “There is a black which is old and a black which is fresh. Lustrous black and dull black, black in sunlight and black in shadow.”

What I am seeing stealthily move through the meadow is a lustrous black, gleaming in the sunlight. I cannot say for sure if the animal is old or young, but I can attest to the richness of its ebony black coat of fur. I watch the quiet approach. What animal is this?

At the start of the hike there is a sign that reads, “Bear in the area!” Oh no, I think. The bear is right here, not 10 feet away from me.

But then I cast a second glance. Yes, the fur is black. Yes, the animal is partially hidden in the tall grass, but as pointed ears appear, I realize it is definitely not a bear.

A long dark tail with a white tip materializes and it hits me. This is a black fox!

The black fox is commonly known as a silver fox. It is a melanistic form of the red fox.

An abundance of dark-colored pigment is developed in the skin, which transforms the fur anywhere from silver to a deep black, essentially the opposite of albinism. The fur can have great variation. It can be bluish-grey, or an ash color, but what I am seeing is a coat of fur that is completely black, except for the last three inches of the tail. The tip of the tail is startlingly white.

Black, during the time of the Old Masters, was made by pulverizing and burning animal bones in a sealed chamber, without oxygen, at temperatures as high as 1,292 degrees. The resulting mixture, referred to as bone char or ivory black, had excellent tinting strength. Today, the terms are interchangeable, but during

the times of Rembrandt and Velasquez, ivory black was made by grinding charred ivory with oil, and bone char was made by using the bones of cow or pig. Today, making ivory black is not possible because any use of ivory poached from animals is illegal.

I take a very limited palette when I am hiking. At most, I have a handful of colors and black is not one of them. I meld ultramarine blue with umber to make a sumptuous blend.

Life is easier. I am not pulverizing bones, nor am I burning them at high temperatures. As a result, I am quickly able to capture this crazy ironic moment of the black bear/black fox on the page of my sketchbook.

Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR GINA LUKE

Jen Smith For Ketchum City Council

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Four candidates are running for Ketchum City Council and just two will prevail.

Earlier this week, I listened to each candidate field questions from an Idaho Mountain Express reporter and area residents. One candidate in particular impressed me with her preparation for the office she seeks.

Jen Smith has lived and worked in Ketchum for around 18 years. She understands the community and the issues it faces as a mountain resort town. Jen listens and seeks out the opinion of others and is a consensus builder. She doesn’t act rashly; instead, she weighs the facts and pursues workable solutions.

Jen is an honest broker who will responsibly carry out the duties and rise to the challenges the council will face. It is time for her fresh approach and perspective to be put to the test.

I will vote for Jen Smith and urge others to do the same.

Gina Luke Ketchum resident

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ROSS DINKELSPIEL

Vote Yes On Ketchum Fire Bond

The time is now! Ketchum’s fire station is beyond its useful life. Originally constructed as a car dealership, the City of Ketchum’s emergency services, fire and EMS are being housed in an outdated, crowded and unhealthy environment.

The existing station is not adequate for today’s needs for the storage of emergency vehicles or firefighting and EMS equipment. While our city has grown, the existing fire station has not kept up with the times. There are health hazards and building hazards that could impede the fine men and women firefighters and EMS responders from doing their jobs effectively.

We have all watched over the past 19 years as the city struggles with giving those professional men and women the building that they need and deserve. The city has had countless studies done by both professionals and community members as to the location and size of the station. The city has now identified a location and has already put together plans for a new station, which would give us a world-class emergency (fire and EMS) facility. We are a world-class city and we deserve a world-class emergency services facility.

Please join me in voting yes on the fire bond for the City of Ketchum!

Ross Dinkelspiel Ketchum resident

COLUMN SCIENCE OF PLACE

TREE CRICKETS

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BY HARRY WEEKES

arly in the fall, during those wonderful days that mark September, the evening air around my house, and across the sage for as far as I can acoustically project, is enveloped in constant and pleasant humming. I would call this chirping, but I associate chirping with higher pitches and more distinct intervals. No, this sound is similar to one you create fluttering your tongue and humming at the same time—there are distinct pulses, but they all run together.

Invariably, there comes a time when this humming goes from distant to near. As in, really near.

As in, inside-the-house near. I walk to the windows and look for the source, which I know will be a smallish brown insect, about an inch long, perched somewhere on a screen or near a window.

I have found there is a certain quality to our minds where random words either pop up, apparently unsolicited, or emerge with the slightest provocation. For the last couple of years, this is how I identified these insects as “green lacewings,” having no real idea if this is what they were or why I would think that.

Another quality of this randomness, for me, is this other little voice that says, “Are you sure?” (when it’s being kind) and “You’re wrong” (when it’s being a little more direct).

So, I took the opportunity to pay more attention this fall and stood and stared at the different lacewings. I also researched them. And I started to notice some things. First, these weren’t green. All of the ones I came across where a really light brown.

Then, the insects on my window were pretty leggy in the back, with long antennae. Not very lacewing-y. Finally, when they “sang,” the “voice” of this insect erupted from its wings, which it held almost perpendicular to its body and which it moved back and forth in a blurry quickness. All of this was very different than what I read about lacewings, which make noise by thumping their abdomens on the ground.

This fall I was introduced to the saying, “Read the map, not your mind.” In navigation, a common mistake is for people to assume they know where they are going and what they are looking for, and then impose those ideas on the map, reading the map how they want to, not as it is.

Green lacewings? No matter how much I tried to make this animal a green lacewing, everything I was seeing and hearing and otherwise experiencing was pointing to something else. And that something else was there all along, since everyone says it: “Did you hear the crickets?”

Snowy Tree Cricket. Photo credit: Calibas, public domain photo, accessed via Wikipedia

Crickets in my house are plump things that creep along the floorboards and make great chaotic jumps every time I try and catch them. They definitely do not cling to the screens. But tree crickets do. In fact, tree crickets in our area can be light brown, they usually start calling in the evening, in the fall, they have long and even oversized back legs, and they sing by stridulation— moving their wings quickly back and forth over one another.

I have found something interesting about “being less wrong”—it opens me to a different kind of interaction. It makes me look a little more at the things that are around me. It opens up a whole lot of discovery.

Now, all I have to figure out is which one of the over 900 species of crickets this is.

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 Hilary and two of their three baby adults—Penelope and Simon. The other member of the flock, Georgia, is currently fledging at Davidson College in North Carolina.

WRHS senior Peter De La Cruz. Photo credit: Fermin De La Cruz

PETER DE LA CRUZ

Crossing science, math, sports and more

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BY ERIC VALENTINE

ranslated from Spanish, “de la cruz” means “of the cross”—a reference to a prominent symbol of faith. For Wood River High School senior Peter De La Cruz, his last name befits one of his long-term goals: to somehow cross his love of science and math so he can become a biologist or engineer one day.

“I am interested in a career in engineering or biology. I am very interested in science and math, and engineering works very well in combining the two,” De La Cruz explained. “Ever since taking a genetics course at Stanford, I have become more interested in studying biology because of its diverse applications.”

Stanford University in California holds special summer sessions with courses such as Science and Engineering Problem-Solving with Matlab, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology, and Introductory Electronics. De La Cruz, who was born and raised in the Wood River Valley, took part in that program last summer. He liked it so much, he’s applying for hopeful entry next fall.

De La Cruz crosses into the extracurricular realm of the high school experience, too. He is involved in Nosotros United, a WRHS club that plans events and programs aimed at blending cultures and inspiring ambition in all students. And he is a multisport athlete, playing soccer and basketball for the school.

“Both sports rely heavily on teamwork,” said De La Cruz. “In soccer, we all have each others’ back. I’ve been playing basketball with the same people for years, which has ultimately created a stronger chemistry within the team.”

It is that bond that De La Cruz says he will miss most after high school.

“I will definitely miss the friendships, and my family. I will also miss our small community and the place that has been my home all my life,” De La Cruz acknowledged.

But the sentiment doesn’t figure to alter De La Cruz’s course in life. He is determined to be a part of the solution—not the chemistry kind—he believes the world needs; specifically, a call to better protect the planet’s ecology.

“I want to find solutions that would decrease everyone’s carbon footprint, specifically focusing on technology that employs renewable energy,” said De La Cruz. 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.

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GET READY FOR A HELLUVA HALLOWEEN

TIME FOR A TOILET UPGRADE

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hether it is a cosmetic or a mechanical reason for upgrading a toilet, you may not know all the choices that are involved to choose the right one for your home. The current toilet may have cracks or leaks in the bowl or tank. It could be the aggravation of constant clogging or inefficient flushing.

Maybe there is damage in the porcelain bowl or built-up mineral deposits that are clogging the inlet holes or syphon tube.

If frequent repairs have you on a first-name basis with the plumber, it may be time to consider replacing the toilet. There are a lot of things to consider and the following list may help you sort through the choices.

• Round, oval or compact oval ... There are two basic shapes of toilets: round and oval. Round bowls require less space and are less expensive. The oval or elongated tend to be more comfortable but require more space from the wall than round ones. Most manufacturers produce a compact oval model also.

• One-piece, two-piece and wall-hung ... Manufacturers make one-piece models that mold the tank and bowl into one unit. These can be a little more expensive, but they take up less space. The two-piece with separate tank and bowl are more common. The wall-hung requires less space and makes the room look larger, but installation will be more expensive.

• Height ... Standard toilet height is 15 inches. An alternative to the standard is a comfort height, which is more like a chair, at 1719 inches tall. This can be an advantage for older and taller people as well as those with a mobility problem.

• Trapway … The trapway is a channel from the bottom of the bowl to the drainpipe that also keeps gas from entering the home from the sewer. While the trapway shows on the outside of most models, there are skirted or concealed models available for a more aesthetic appearance.

• Single-flush or dual-flush ... Single-flush toilets use the same volume of water each time they are flushed. Dual-flush toilets have two options for flushing liquid or solid waste. This gives the user the ability to conserve water when appropriate.

• Water per flush ... In an effort to save water, in 1995 the Department of Energy required toilets to use 1.6 gallons per flush.

Since then, California and Georgia increased the restriction to 1.28 gpf, which saves 20 percent more water.

• Gravity-feed or pressure-assisted … For 400 years, gravity has been used to move the water through a flushable toilet bowl to eliminate the waste. As water restrictions were added, pressure-assisted toilets were introduced to assist the lower volume of water. A sealed cylindrical tank inside the ceramic toilet tank provides the additional pressure. These types of toilets are nosier than conventional flush types.

Once you’ve decided on what features are important, you can shop brands that fit your needs. If you’re curious as to what kind of a job it is to install a toilet, there are lots of videos on YouTube that will show you in detail what to expect. Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional, you’ll understand the process more.

ANNA MATHIEU

Realtor®, Associate Broker, GRI, MBA 2018 Best of the Valley 1st Place Gold; Best Realtor.

Windermere Real Estate/SV, LLC (208) 309-1329 AnnaMathieu@Windermere.com 5b-realestate.com To subscribe to the Better Homeowners newsletter: tinyurl.com/y8koftym

Happy Halloween

Array of events will be held for whole family

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BY DANA DUGAN

ith Halloween falling in the middle of the week, there will be a host of events leading up to the actual All Hallows’ Eve, Thursday, Oct. 31.

In particular, The Spot will reprise its sterling production of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The play is a live shadowcast of the 1975 musical comedy film of the same name, which means the audience gets two outrageous performances in one.

“This production is a hybrid between the traditional movie theatre viewing and stage show,” said Yanna Lantz, director and featured actor in the show. “We sing along live with Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Meatloaf. It’s incredibly fun to sing and act alongside these legendary icons. But the audience and their callbacks are what really make the show. Sometimes even we can’t keep it together when someone is being hilarious.”

Reprising his role as Dr. Frank N. Furter will be Peter Burke.

“I think liberation is always going to be enticing,” Burke said. “For how long now have we fought for freedom to be what and who and how we want to be. That’s what the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ is all about.”

The cast members play multiple roles. Some featured actors include Aly Wepplo as Janet Weiss; Kevin Wade, back again, as Brad Majors; Brett Moellenberg returning as Riff Raff; Lantz as Magenta; along with Kayla Hanson, Rachel Aanestad, Alec England, Kagen Albright and Samuel Mollner as Lighting God. “The entire production is matched to the film as closely as possible,” Lantz said. “Every year we get even closer. This year, Frank’s pearls are on point. As far as audio, it’s the audio from the original movie with us live, timed to match their speaking/singing in unison.”

Audience members are also encouraged to wear costumes and participate in the goings on. “All that we ask is that you respect our actors and have fun,” Lantz said.

Prop bags are included with ticket purchase.

The show will run at various times from Thursday, Oct. 24, to Saturday, Oct. 26. Every night except Saturday at 6:30 p.m. is for 21 years old and over and requires an ID at the door.

For tickets, times and more information, visit spotsunvalley.com/events.

On Friday, Oct. 25, from 4-8 p.m., Swiftsure Ranch will present its Haunted Barn and barbeque. Admission to the Haunted Barn, s’mores, and viewing of 300 glowing pumpkins is all free. Costumes are encouraged. The barbecue and drinks will be available for purchase at the ranch.

In the Sun Valley Village, families can enjoy the Halloween Fall Festival to be held from 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26. There will be trick and treats, a straw maze, pumpkin decorating, lawn games, horse-drawn wagon rides and a free screening of the animated movie “Hotel Transylvania.”

Next up on the Halloween hit parade is the incredible and truly spooky Bellevue Haunted Forest, to be held both Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 26 and 27, from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Howard Preserve in Bellevue. Tickets are nonrefundable and proceeds are still donated to the long-term maintenance of the Howard Preserve and other local causes. For tickets, go to bellevuehauntedforest. com.

Another community event is the annual Nightmare on Main Street in Ketchum to commence at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Festivities will feature DJ Loco and, new this year, DJ Doc Rock and his amazing laser light show. To be entered into the costume contest, participants should be seen on Main Street between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Great prizes will be awarded in the following categories: Scariest, Sexiest, Creative, Group and Best Overall.

Tarantino Terror Night at The Mint in Hailey will be held over two nights, both Saturday, Oct.

The annual production of ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ will feature Peter Burke returning as Dr. Frank N. Furter. Photo credit: The Spot

Nightmare on Main Street will take place this Saturday in downtown Ketchum with music and a huge costume contest. Photo credit: Nightmare on Main Street

26, and Wednesday, Oct. 30. Participants should come as their favorite Quentin Tarantino character, in order to compete in the costume contest.

For more information, call The Mint at (208) 788MINT. On Halloween itself, from 3:30-5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, Hailey will host a free public party for kids with the Hailey Halloween Hoopla. Main Street in Hailey will turn into a safe and fun area for trick or treaters. Sponsored by The Chamber – Hailey & Wood River Valley, and supported by local area merchants, hundreds of kids and families will don creative costumes and parade along Main Street to collect treats from local participating businesses and compete for prizes at the Kiwanis costume contest at the Liberty Theatre. For more information, call (208) 788-3484.

And finishing up the parade of ghouls, space creatures and creepy zombies will be a new event at the BoHo Lounge in Ketchum. The Roaring Spookies will be held from 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, to 2 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. The 1920s haunted evening will be enlivened by music, mystery, and hauntingly delicious Prohibition-style libations.

The music and theatrical performance will be

by St. Terrible (and The Gospel of Nothingness), plus DJ Feral Williams, and Stackhouse, with surprise special guests. Costume will be required for entry. Ages 21 and over will be admitted. For more information and tickets, visit heboholounge.com/ roaring-spookies.

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LUNCHTIME LANGUAGE

12-1PM / Community Library / Ketchum This free high-novice to mid-intermediate class will practice Spanish through conversation, reading and watching authentic materials in Spanish. New vocabulary will be presented, and grammar will be strengthened. For more information, contact instructor Sara Pettit at spettit@csi.edu.

WED OCT 23

SCHOLARSHIP FAIR

4-7PM / Community Library / Ketchum The Blaine County Education Foundation, with support of the Wood River Women’s Foundation and Cox Communications, will host a scholarship fair for middle and high school students and parents.

School clubs will be selling snacks. The BCEF will provide a booklet summarizing college preparation tips, financial aid and local scholarship opportunities. For more information contact BCEF executive director Kristy Heitzman at (208) 578-5449.

WED OCT 23

IDAHO GEOLOGY

5:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey The Hailey Public Library will host a free talk by Don J. Easterbrook, emeritus professor of geology at Western Washington University. Easterbrook will discuss Idaho Geology: From Pre-Cambrian to Cenozoic. For more information, visit haileypubliclibrary.org.

WED OCT 23

SCRIPT READING

6PM / Community Library / Ketchum There will be a script reading of the upcoming feature film, “Breathe In / Breathe Out,” written by Naomi McDougall Jones, a current Hemingway Writer-in-Residence with The Community Library.

Jones is an award-winning actress, writer, producer, and women-in-film activist. Actors will include Andrew Alburger, Melodie Taylor-Mauldin, Juliette Rollins, Denise Simone, Joel Vilinsky and Patsy Wygle, The reading will be followed by a Q&A session.

WED OCT 23

BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES

5:15-6:45PM / Hailey Library / Hailey The Hailey Public Library book discussion “Pushing the Limits” will cover ‘The Marrow Hunters’

by Cherie Dimaline. The library is among 100 rural public libraries nationwide to receive a grant from the National Science Foundation to host the adult discussion series in their community. The next two will be Jan. 15, “Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing, and Feb.19, “The Deer Camp”

by Dean Kuipers. For more information and to register, call Kristin Fletcher at (208) 788-2036 or visit haileypubliclibrary.org.

THU OCT 24

SVCA EVENING TOUR

6PM / SV Center / Ketchum The Sun Valley Center for the Arts will host the final free evening tour of the visual arts exhibition associated with its current BIG IDEA project, Marketplaces: From Open Air to Online. Included is a look at artist Conrad Bakker’s collection of Idaho rocks. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit sunvalleycenter.org.

THU OCT 24

‘ARTIFISHAL’

6PM / Wood River YMCA / Ketchum Patagonia Film will present the free screening of “Artifishal,” a 2019 Tribeca Film Festival winner. The film concerns people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and continued loss of faith in nature. For more information, visit woodriverymca.org.

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‘WHETHER OR NOT’ IS THE WRONG QUESTION

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rothers and authors Dan and Chip Heath, back in 2013, shared some concepts in their book “Decisive” that have really stuck with me.

Whenever a question is framed as “whether or not” At the Alturas Institute Conference, with Dr. to do something, we Caroline Heldman and Dr. David Adler. are actually asking the wrong question.

The Heaths argue that this is a trap of “narrow framing, which means we get stuck in one way of thinking about our dilemma… that we fail to consider other options.”1 We should be thinking about what we really want to solve. An example: a question should not be “whether or not to build a bridge,” but, possibly, “how do we best get education delivered to this isolated population?” and the solution could be fast Wi-Fi rather than an expensive new bridge.

The Heaths further suggest that we “imagine that the option you’re currently leaning toward simply vanished as a feasible alternative.

What else could you do?”2 I have been attending most all of the Blaine County Commissioner meetings each Tuesday and I have seen a pattern emerge over several different situations, whether it is: no-parking signs on private roads in the Flying Heart subdivision, a driveway in Lee’s Gulch being considered as a county road, or the use of a parcel on Buttercup Road deeded as Open Space Recreational Use changed to a nonconforming housing designation without a plat amendment process.

Two of these situations have resulted in the county embroiled in litigation. I believe that litigation could have been avoided with mediated discussion and by identifying what we really want to solve. The question at Flying Heart should not be a legal case as to “whether or not the homeowners have the right to erect no-parking signs,” but “how do we help the public use the access to the river responsibly and lessen the impacts of garbage, feces, vulgar finger flinging to homeowners, and private property trespass on homeowners’ property?”

In Lee’s Gulch, the question should not be a legal process to determine “whether or not a driveway was a historical public mining access road, but “how we locally ensure appropriate public access to BLM lands that works with the public and with the landowners living there who have worked to ensure non-motorized public access for decades rather than have the decisions made in Washington, D.C.?”

On Buttercup, the question should not have devolved to a legal battle on ‘whether or not the county could issue a duplex building permit on Open Space Recreational Use Public Use land without process, nor amending the plat,’ but ‘how do we work within our county subdivision ordinance process and the original plat developers’ intentions, possibly to increase housing?’

In all of these cases, so much angst for Wood River Valley residents could have been avoided if the County Commissioners had met with the neighbors first and heard their concerns. Neighbors live the reality of a situation on a daily basis. They know intimately what solutions are possible to accommodate a range of needs and they will live with the solution for years to come.

In all of these cases, public access and public use are involved, but in none of these situations has anyone suggested that public access be curtailed, with the exception of the county changing a public park on Buttercup to private home ownership.

I believe that local, mediated conversations on appropriate management of public access is the conversation we should be having. I will continue to speak truth to power to find win-wins in our county and Idaho.

1 http://heathbrothers.com/ member-content/six-simple-questions-yield-better-decisions/ 2 Ibid heathbrothers

THU OCT 24-SAT OCT 26

FALL BOOK & BAKE SALE

9AM / Community Campus / Hailey The Friends of the Hailey Public Library will hold its annual Fall Book & Bake Sale, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Queen of the Hills Conference Room. There will be paperback and hardback books, DVDs, books on tape, as well as scrumptious treats. On Saturday there will be the Fantastic Bag Sale for only $7.

Blaine County Commissioner Candidate

www.tidwellcommissionercampaign.com twitter: @kikitidwell

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FRI OCT 25

MON OCT 28

LIVE MUSIC

BABY TIME

9:30PM / Silver Dollar Saloon / Bellevue

12-12:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey

Jukebox Widowmakers will play at the iconic Bellevue saloon. There is never a cover, and a free ride home is available, if needed.

Baby Time will be held weekly for babies aged 0-18 months and caregivers. The drop-in program incorporates nursery rhymes, tickling and gestures to help parents teach babies language and motor skills. A registered nurse will be on hand the third Monday of each month. Details at haileypubliclibrary.org.

FRI OCT 25

SCREENING OF DAVID LEAN EPICS

MON OCT 28

5-8PM / Main Street / Harker Center

CARITAS CHORALE REHEARSALS

6:30-8PM / Our Lady of the Snows Church / Ketchum

Magic Lantern Cinemas will screen director Sir David Lean’s Academy Award-winning epics “Lawrence of Arabia” (1962) and “Doctor Zhivago” (1965).

“Lawrence of Arabia” will continue through Thursday, Oct. 31, and “Doctor Zhivago” will continue through Thursday, Nov. 7. “These are simply not movies meant to be seen anywhere but in a movie theater,” said Rick Kessler, Magic Lantern Cinemas owner. “When I got the booking for the new gangster epic, ‘The Irishman,’ for Thanksgiving weekend, I thought it would be appropriate to screen two of David Lean’s greatest screen epics. Even in 2019, these films still have a great deal of relevancy.” Visit mlcinemas.com for screening times.

Caritas Chorale holds its weekly rehearsals for its Christmas show every Monday.

R.L. Rowsey will conduct. There are no auditions necessary. Soprano, alto, tenor and bass are all welcome.

TUE OCT 29

NEW MOMS GROUP

12-1:30PM / St. Luke’s / Ketchum A support group for new parents helps with the basics of caring for newborns and infants. The presence of professionals makes this group a comfortable and valuable experience. Bring your baby and your lunch, if you wish. Tuesdays, noon–1:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Hailey Clinic, Carbonate Rooms.

TUE OCT 29

TREKHUB FOR TWEENS AND TEENS

FRI OCT 25

3:30-4:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum

FREE FAMILY PROGRAM: AFTERNOON ART

Tuesdays in October in The Community Library Teen Lounge, tech-minded kids will explore and problem solve with various technologies. TREKHub stands for Technology, Resources & Exploration for Kids. Come learn, experiment, and create. Free.

For more information, visit comlib.org.

2:30-4:30PM / The Center / Ketchum

The free Afternoon Art for families continues. Participants and their adult caregivers can drop in anytime from 2:30-4:30 p.m. to play, create, discover and have fun.

New and different activities each session. For more information, call (208) 726-9491.

TUE OCT 29

CAMP RAINBOW GOLD EVENT

SAT OCT 26

MET LIVE ‘MANON’

4-7PM / Limelight Hotel / Ketchum

11AM / Bigwood 4 Cinemas / Hailey

Camp Rainbow Gold will share its vision for the future and the master plan for its new property “Hidden Paradise” on the Camas Prairie. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact kc@camprainbowgold.org.

Sun Valley Opera and Metropolitan Theatres will present ‘Manon,’ the second production of the 2019/2020 Met HD series of live opera broadcasts from the New York Metropolitan Opera.

Soprano Lisette Oropesa, who plays the irresistible title character, is the tragic beauty who yearns for the finer things in life. Tenor Michael Fabiano is the besotted Chevalier des Grieux, whose desperate love for Manon proves their undoing. Maurizio Benini conducts Massenet’s sensual score. Doors open at 10:15 a.m. for coffee, sponsored by Hailey Coffee Company.

TUE OCT 29

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

6-8PM / Community Library / Ketchum Weekly, The Community Library offers English as a Second Language for adults, cada martes. Abierto a todos los idiomas que quieren aprender ingles o mejorar sus habilidades. ¡Gratis! Open to adults of all languages who want to learn English or improve skills. Free.

TUE OCT 29

CRAFT SERIES WORKSHOP

SAT OCT 26

6-9PM / The Center / Hailey

NAMI TOUR

9-10AM / Community Campus / Hailey

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ Craft Series Workshops continue with a two-night ceramics workshop taught by local artist and instructor Bob Dix. The workshop will be held 6-9 p.m. and 6-8 next Tuesday. The workshop is geared toward students with little or no prior experience working with clay. To register, visit sunvalleycenter. org or call (208) 726-9491..

NAMI-WRV [National Alliance on Mental Illness-Wood River Valley] will conduct tours of its office space at the Community Campus (1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey), discuss organization updates, and vote in new board members. You can also renew your membership and provide input to the 2019-2020 board of directors. Coffee and breakfast will be served. Visit NAMI-WRV on Facebook to RSVP.

SUN OCT 27

MOZART RECITAL

3-4:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum

WED OCT 30

FALL OPEN STUDIO: FIGURE DRAWING

Mozart’s Divertimento in E-flat major (K. 563) will be played

by Hemingway Writer-In-Residence Stephen McDougall Graham along with musicians Rudolph Kremer (viola) and Ellen Sanders (cello). Composed in September 1788, Mozart’s Divertimento in E-flat major is celebrated as a pinnacle of chamber music.

6-8PM / The Center / Hailey

The Sun Valley Center for the Arts presents the opportunity to brush up on your figure-drawing skills in a relaxed environment. All skill levels welcome. The Open Studio will also take place Wednesday, Nov. 13. $10 registration. Walk-ups welcome.

For information, visit sunvalleycenter.org.

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There’s an old saying around here that winter starts the day after Halloween. Unfortunately, it appears that Mother Nature forgot the schedule this year and painted our orange and yellow world white last weekend. That’s why The Chamber would like to help make sure everyone knows the schedule for all the fun festivities leading up to Halloween this year!

Friends of the Hailey Library Book & Bake Sale October 24-26 at the Community Campus The popular annual book and bake sale gives you a chance to stock up on some quality winter reading while supporting a great cause. For more information, call (208) 309-1774 or (208) 3091042.

Haunted Barn and BBQ October 25 at Swiftsure Ranch The snow threw a curveball at the Blazing Pumpkins party, but the fun has simply been pushed back a week. Swiftsure Ranch south of Bellevue will offer free admission for their haunted barn and viewing of over 300 glowing pumpkins. A BBQ dinner and drinks will be offered for sale to support the event. For more information, check out Swiftsure Ranch’s Facebook page or call (208) 578-9111.

Halloween Fall Festival October 26 at Sun Valley Resort Trick or treating, movies and more will be offered during the afternoon at the Sun Valley Village. Festivities include live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, a straw maze, pumpkin decorating, lawn games and a kids’ train. For more information, call (208) 622-2135.

Tarantino Terror Night October 26 at The Mint DJ Diva will be spinning the tunes and prizes will go to the best-dressed character from a Quentin Tarantino film. For more information, go to HaileyMint.com.

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Festivities include DJs, a laser show and a costume contest. For more information, check out their Facebook page.

Bellevue Haunted Forest October 26-27 at the Howard Preserve The annual fundraiser for the popular Bellevue nature preserve, the Haunted Forest offers a ghoulish walk that has been happily scaring folks for 11 years now. For more information, check out their Facebook page or go to BellevueHauntedForest.com.

Family Halloween on Ice October 27 at Campion Ice House Hailey Ice is offering free skating, $5 skate rentals and a costume contest during this Sunday afternoon event. For more information, call (208) 928-4905.

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Hailey’s Halloween Hoopla October 31 on Main Street in Hailey Main Street in Hailey is covered with kids in costumes for this popular trick-or-treat event. The Chamber and generous local business owners have put on this family-friendly event for over a decade, which includes a costume contest at the Liberty Theatre sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. For more information, call (208) 788-3848.

Bellevue’s Trunk or Treat October 31 at the Bellevue Public Library As the Hailey Halloween Hoopla comes to a close, the action moves down to Bellevue. The event includes costumes as well as food, drinks and, of course, candy. For more information, call (208) 788-2128.

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Idaho Power Reaches Settlement On Customer Generation

An agreement filed with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will change the compensation structure for residential and small general service customers who produce some of their own energy using on-site generation such as solar panels.

Idaho Power and the staff of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC) have filed a settlement agreement with the IPUC regarding changes to the compensation structure for residential and small general service customers with on-site generation. Participating customers generate some of their own energy—most commonly using rooftop solar panels—through an offering called customer on-site generation (sometimes referred to as net metering).

This settlement is the result of months of collaborative discussions between Idaho Power and several parties, including the IPUC staff, Sierra Club, City of Boise, Idaho Clean Energy Association, Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association and others. One of the main goals of these discussions was to evaluate new compensation structures for customers who export energy to Idaho Power’s electrical system using their own generation, which represents a small but growing segment of Idaho Power’s more than 560,000 customers. Accurate pricing for customer generation will lead to a more equitable and sustainable service offering into the future.

Energy delivered from, or exported to, Idaho Power’s system will now be measured on a net hourly basis, rather than net monthly. This will allow for a more accurate measurement of both the energy delivered from and exported to Idaho Power.

When customers generate more energy than they consume during the hour, they will be credited at a new rate, rather than the full retail rate they are receiving now.

The new rate will initially be set at approximately 8.7 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) for Schedule 6 and 10.2 cents per kWh for Schedule 8, effective January 1, 2020.

Idaho Power believes this settlement will help modernize its compensation structure for customer generation, which will help keep prices fair and affordable for all customers. More detailed information about this case and settlement agreement is available on the IPUC website, puc.idaho.gov.

Hailey Focused On Pre-Winter Clean-Up

The City of Hailey completed its cleanup of flower baskets, planters and outdoor street furniture this week, and urges businesses and residents to do the same. It is important that the public right of way, including streets, alleys and non-motorized easements, be cleared of all obstructions in advance of winter. Personal belongings such as yard debris, utility trailers, recreational vehicles, storage containers, gardening areas and motor vehicles must be removed from the city rights-of-way in the next few weeks.

“Do your part before it snows and before the city tows,” Mayor Fritz Haemmerle said.

Specifically, the following actions are being requested by the City of Hailey: • Remove vehicles and personal belongings from the public right of way adja-

cent to your property (street and/or alley side of property). All vehicles must be removed by Nov 1.

• Remove unpermitted temporary landscaping in the public right of way such as front-yard vegetable gardens that extend beyond the private property line. These temporary, unpermitted features must be removed before winter.

They can impede snow removal, damage city equipment, or be destroyed by city equipment.

• Act on notices requesting removal of belongings or temporary features. Even if you don’t receive a notice, you are responsible for removal of these items.

The city is not responsible for damages which may occur in public rights of way, even if the work you completed was done under a city-issued encroachment permit.

Bellevue Man Arrested For Heroin Trafficking

On Friday, Oct. 18, Koby Slade Sliwicki, 29, of Bellevue, was arrested for felony drug trafficking as a result of a joint investigation between the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Inspector’s Office.

Detectives were alerted on Oct. 7 to a suspicious package by an inspector of the U.S. Postal Service. A search warrant was obtained and the package was opened. On Oct. 18, postal employees allowed the package to be picked up at the Bellevue Post Office by the addressee. Sliwicki was taken into custody immediately after taking possession of the package as he walked out of the post office.

Sliwicki is being charged with one count of Trafficking in Heroin and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance Cocaine, both felonies. He remains in custody pending arraignment in Blaine County Magistrate Court.

Health Officials Urge Residents To Prepare For Cold Temps With Flu Shot

As temperatures drop, residents are expected to spend more time indoors and surrounded by other people. South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urge residents to get their flu shot now before they are exposed to the virus.

“Protection from the flu doesn’t start as soon as you get the vaccine. It can take two weeks for the antibodies to develop,” says Cheryle Becker, public health division administrator. “If you wait until a family member or neighbor has the flu, it’s likely you’ll still catch the disease.”

The CDC says vaccination is especially important for people at high risk for serious flu complications, including children under the age of two, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions, and the elderly. Residents over the age of 65 are encouraged to get the high-dose version of the flu vaccine.

“The high-dose vaccine has been delayed this year for many providers,” Becker said. “If you are over 65 years old, it’s worth it to check with your doctor before getting a standard adult dose. They may want you to wait until the high dose comes in so you are better protected.”

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