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NEW CULINARY INSTITUTE SET TO OPEN SPRING 2019

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BY HAYDEN SEDER

he nonprofit Sun Valley Economic Development and its executive director, Harry Griffith, want to bring a culinary institute to the former Globus restaurant space in Ketchum. Griffith has already appeared before both the Ketchum City Council and the Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency to seek donations to boost his current $750,000 fundraising campaign, which will provide funding for the first five years of the institute’s operation.

While the lease contract for the space is still under negotiation, the project has a letter of intent from the landlord and should meet all of the development deadlines. With minimal work needed to be done to the space, a retrofit is expected to take place between January and March, with a formal opening of the Sun Valley Culinary Institute in April.

“We don’t need to do a lot of remodeling work— the facility has great bones,” Griffith said. Griffith stressed that the next stage is gauging the community’s interest in the institute. “We’ve started a fundraising campaign because the institute will be structured as a nonprofit. It’s going to require charitable support from the community.”

Already the institute has three to four major donors that have committed funds in addition to funds from the City of Ketchum. The institute is also in the process of applying for grants. Griffith said he expects the institute to be profitable by its fourth year with an estimate of bringing in $600,000 in revenue by year five.

The potential benefits for both the community and those utilizing the institute are numerous, Griffith said. The vision is for a cohort of 15 students to attend the institute for a year, participating in a unique educational model where two months are spent in intensive learning modules. The modules include entry-level culinary life skills suitable for those just starting out, or those seeking a career change. The next two months would be dedicated to practical work, before a final four-month paid apprenticeship with a hospitality provider in the Valley.

“The learning intensive periods correspond with slack in the Valley and the apprenticeships correspond with our peak seasons,” Griffith said.

“These students will get real-world experience.”

During the year-long modules, students will be provided housing options depending on their apprenticeship sponsor. Those working with Sun Valley Company would have access to the dorms, while those working for other employers could get help from the Blaine County Housing Authority.

The use of apprenticeships in the institute’s curriculum has benefits that are twofold; students get experience while restaurants in the Valley that struggle to hire and retain staff get trained employees in their kitchens.

“This is a new educational model that doesn’t yet exist in the U.S.,” Griffith said. “The current food education model is broken; students pay four digits for a culinary education on borrowed money, then get out of school in debt and have to start a job that’s at the bottom of the chain. With our program,

Sun Valley Economic Development Executive Director Harry Griffith in front of the future culinary institute space. Photo by Hayden Seder

they get unique experiences and connections in the industry at a much lower cost.”

Griffith envisions adding more mid-level to upper-level courses for chefs that want to take their careers a step further (like from sous chef to executive chef), or for professional chefs that are looking to continue their education.

The other branch of the institute’s educational program will be for food enthusiasts and geared toward locals and tourists interested in new skills in cooking, baking, and drink making. Courses might include pairing food and wine, doing regional cuisine, creating cocktails, and even cooking boot camps for kids.

And while the institute has no plans of becoming a full-functioning restaurant, there will be opportunities to utilize Globus’s liquor license to run a bar with small plates on weekends and during peak season. In addition to serving drinks, there may also be occasional fixed-price meals for small groups prepared by the institute’s chef. The space will also be available for rent for wedding parties and other events.

“We’re looking to provide a mix of creative activities to help with the bottom line,” Griffith said.

“Restaurants struggle in this town because of seasonality and significant staffing costs, so we believe having a more diversified approach to the art and science of food that focuses on education is a really powerful business model.”

For more information about the institute’s fundraising campaign, contact Griffith at harry@sunvalleyeconomy.org or (208) 721-7847. tws

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Single-Vehicle Crash Over Embankment Near Galena Summit

On Friday, Nov. 2, Blaine County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 75 near milepost 157 just south of Galena Summit. First responders discovered a blue 2014 Honda CRV approximately 100 feet down a steep embankment.

The sole vehicle occupant, Jennifer Rose, age 48, of Rosemary Beach, Fla., received medical attention by Ketchum Fire and Ambulance and was then transported to St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation indicates the vehicle went off the roadway and over the edge, and was airborne for approximately 100 feet.

Rose’s vehicle sustained substantial damage and was towed from the scene. The accident remains under investigation. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor.

Workshops To Be Held For Hailey Town Square

The City of Hailey has begun to actively plan for a town square. A few years ago, community workshops were held to identify 12 possible locations. Those sites have been narrowed down to a few primary choices.

The city is hosting two workshops this month to assess and identify the best site. In future months, the city will be working on designing the programs and the specific amenities for the favored site. Lastly, costs will be estimated and funding secured for the project.

Residents and business owners are invited to attend one of the two workshops scheduled to help assess which site is best relative to the surrounding points of interest, traffic circulation and parking patterns, key crossings or intersections, and sun/ shade or other environmental elements. A workshop will be offered at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Hailey Public Library.

Get Ready For The Season At The Pray For Snow Party At River Run On Nov. 10 Skiers and riders can kick-start the winter at Sun Valley Resort during the Pray for Snow party at River Run Day Lodge from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, with live music, a raffle, ski movies, a costume contest, and food drive for The Hunger Coalition.

Sponsored by 10 Barrel Brewing Company, the event will feature the Oregon-based brewery’s beers, along with the ‘Haulin’ the Fallin’ American Brown Ale, a collaboration beer named in honor of the ski area’s ski patrol. Sun Valley Resort and Mountain Collective™ passholders can also pick up their pass during this time at the River Run ticketing counter.

With less than three weeks to go before opening day on Thursday, Nov. 22, the mountain crew is busy preparing the River Run side of Bald Mountain for skiing and riding.

MEADOWS RV PARK MAKES IMPROVEMENTS

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BY HAYDEN SEDER

he new owners of The Meadows RV Park south of Ketchum are rolling out the most significant changes to the property since it was built in the 1960s.

Pacific Current Partners purchased the 43 sites on the east side of Highway 75 two years ago and has been working to get permits to offer more than the standard offerings of summer hookups and showers, WiFi and laundry facilities.

The company owns and operates mobile home parks and RV parks across the country.

Change started with the overall appearance of the property and included bringing in new mobile homes, upgrading internal amenities and launching a redesigned website with new video tours of the property and area.

“We were also able to winterize the RV park,” said Thom Niederkofler, property operations partner with the firm. “It used to be that RVers in the winter couldn’t have water, sewer, and electric hookups. But we’ve winterized all of those utilities so that people can come in the winter. We think there’s a huge market for that.”

Future plans for the park are to put in more premium spaces or modify space to make them bigger.

“When the park was built back in the ’60s, RVs were smaller than they are today,” Niederkofler said. “We get a lot of big, modern RVs that can’t fit in our spaces, or have difficulty.”

While securing the proper permits to finalize the changes, video on the park’s website is available so that RV owners know what to expect in terms of space and layout at the park.

The goal is to minimize surprises that could be-

The Meadows RV Park. Photo courtesy of CampgroundViews.com

come complaints by giving guests more information to plan their stays around.

“The marketing videos are designed to show what the park looks like and demonstrate the overall beauty of the area,” said Mark Koep, founder and CEO of CampgroundViews.com. “It is something that all travelers want—to be able to see the place they will stay—and is a smart initial investment by the company in revitalizing the property.”

The Meadows RV Park is situated in a scenic location with direct access to the popular paved multi-use Wood River Trail, allowing guests to walk, bike or run.

“Once in our park, guests are presented with excellent views of the mountains, including the Seattle Ridge Day Lodge at the top of Sun Valley Mountain Resort,” Niederkofler said.

For more information on The Meadows RV Park, visit meadowsrvpark.com.

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Cut Your Christmas Tree In The Sawtooth National Forest

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The holidays are fast approaching and permits for cutting Christmas trees for personal use in the Sawtooth National Forest will be available beginning Thursday, Nov. 15, and will be valid until Dec. 25. The cost of this year’s permit is $10 for up to a 20-foot-tall tree.

There is a limit of one tree per household or organization.

Permits will be available at the following locations throughout the Sawtooth National Forest and surrounding areas: Ketchum Area Ketchum Ranger District Office – 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday Sawtooth NRA Hdqtrs Office – 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday L.L. Green’s Hardware in Hailey – 8:00 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Saturday Stanley Area Stanley Ranger Station – 8:30 a.m.–Noon and 1–4:30 p.m. Monday–Friday Lower Stanley Country Store 9:00 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday–Saturday Depending on the specific area where people choose to cut their trees, a variety of trees are available. These include lodgepole pine, subalpine fir, Douglas fir and pinyon pine.

There are a few areas that are off limits for cutting Christmas trees. These include campgrounds, administrative sites, ski areas, summer home sites and organization camps.

Additionally, in support of Every Kid in a Park, the Sawtooth National Forest will offer one free Christmas tree permit to fourth graders who present a valid paper or durable Every Kid in a Park pass. The fourth grader must be present at the time the permit is issued and must be picked up before you cut your tree. The free Christmas tree permit will not be available at local vendors, but is available at all Sawtooth National Forest offices in Twin Falls, Burley, Fairfield, Ketchum, Stanley and Sawtooth National Recreation Area Headquarters.

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STERLING URGENT CARE COMING TO HAILEY

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terling Urgent Care, which has walk-in clinics around Idaho, as well as Utah and Wyoming, is opening a clinic at 507 South Main Street in Hailey.

The clinic is set to open on Nov. 28 and will be open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with one provider ready to serve up to 45 patients daily.

The clinic will provide vaccines, urgent care services, pediatric and adult care, screenings and exams, physical exams, occupational medicine and treatment for common illness as well as injuries and trauma.

This will be the third clinic in the state, with the others in Burley and Idaho Falls.

“It’s a really nice benefit for the community,” said Kurt Hathaway, Sterling Urgent Care’s director of business development. “It’s great to give another option to people in the area; it’s really going to give the community affordable access to healthcare.”

The clinic will accept all types of insurance holders and also offer a membership plan. For $50 a month per individual, or $100 for a family of four, members can come to the clinic as many times as needed and be responsible only for X-rays, lab work, or medications, which will be provided at special member rate.

Lab work and X-rays will cost $15 while the clinic’s prepackaged, generic medications will be $10.

Non-member prices at the clinic will be similar to other urgent care facilities or a typical family doctor.

The clinic will also provide an online check-in system, allowing patients to check in from home.

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The clinic will alert the patients to their time slots, avoiding making them wait in line.

The app, which is available on Mac and Android, also allows patients to do an e-visit with a provider. Members can use the app for free while non-members can do an e-visit for $45.

App users simply go on the app and ask for a visit and a provider will reach out to the patient as soon as possible, with a goal of within 15 minutes.

The app also allows patients to see what services the clinic provides and what medications are carried in the clinic.

Sterling Urgent Care is employee-owned.

Hathaway said they also have a full department that deals with workers’ compensation and occupational medicine to help partner with employers to do physicals, drug tests or fit-for-duty physicals.

St. Luke’s Wood River also has been addressing the need for more urgent care in the Valley, said Joy Prudek, communications and PR director for the medical center.

In the past two years, St. Luke’s has increased opportunities for providing quick care through the hiring of additional primary care providers, the hiring of mid-level providers to triage urgent care needs within the family medicine clinic and the opening of a Saturday walk-in clinic next to the hospital, Prudek said.

While urgent care serves a purpose, Prudek added, “St. Luke’s advocates fostering a relationship with your primary care physician and utilizing the resources that St. Luke’s provides, like MyChart and continuity of care.”

For more information on the new Sterling Urgent Care clinic, visit sterlingurgentcare.com. tws

Idaho Power Earns Governor’s Award For Excellence In Energy Efficiency

Idaho Power has been recognized with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency.

Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter stopped by company headquarters in Boise Tuesday, Oct. 30, to present the award to Idaho Power President and CEO Darrel Anderson during the fall meeting of the Energy Efficiency Advisory Group. This award honors a single facility or organization that demonstrates a commitment to energy efficiency at all levels through programming, implementation and promotion.

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espite winter being on our doorstep, the fishing remains pretty good.

A few hours of dry-fly activity are still the norm when the wind is down and the temps are slightly up in the afternoon. Anglers can find fishing all day long using Nymphs and Streamers, but time your dry-fly fix for the hours between lunch and dinner.

Silver Creek is as beautiful as ever with fall coming to a close.

The Baetis hatches are still there and a few hours a day are the norm if weather conditions permit. Fishing brightly colored Baetis in a size 22–24 is your best bet.

The browns are slowly coming off of spawn, and those that are completely finished will be voracious. Streamer fishing the Creek in low light is going to be productive. If you do catch a post-spawn brown trout, try to land it quickly and release it gently as their reserves are pretty well used up when they finish spawning.

The Big Wood continues to show what makes it such an awesome fishery as angler numbers drop and the fish continue to eat and try to pack on the calories before winter. They feel the chill in the water and know food is getting scarce. Some of the harder-to-catch fish are becoming easier by the day. Streamer fishing and Nymphing will get you the most opportunities. Try olive-colored Sculpin patterns when Streamer fishing and try Copper Johns and Hares Ears when you are Nymphing.

The lower Lost River, despite a lot more anglers on the water, is still fishing very well.

Bright-colored rainbows are taking micro-Nymphs and bigger Nymphs fished on the gravel-bar shelves found throughout the river. Try to fish these buckets with just enough weight to quickly take your fly into these drop-off zones the fish love so much.

Baetis on the South Fork of the Boise continues, but these fish are smarter by the day.

Tough dry-fly fishing is the norm right now. Although rewarding, the fish will make you work for a strike. If you are struggling with the Baetis hatches, try some deeper pools with bigger flies like Zug Bugs, Girdle Bugs and Copper Johns. Don’t forget the “cast and blast” opportunities for you chukar hunters out there!

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I LOVE TO HUG MY DOG!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

he truth of the matter is that almost all dogs do not enjoy being hugged and it can be a reason for a dog to return the affection with a bite. This is one reason so many children are bitten by dogs every year. For a child, a dog is not much different from a stuffed toy—something to cuddle and squeeze. The reality is that a dog will see a child much like another dog—not a small human, like we do. When the dog is offended with a hug, the dog many times replies with a nip.

Unfortunately, to a child, even a nip can have devastating results.

Hard words to swallow, I know. First of all, we have to understand that dogs are a different species than we are. They are not furry humans. There are certain behaviors that, to them, mean entirely different things than what we think they mean.

In the dog world, when a dog puts its head over the shoulders of another dog, it is a challenge to social status. Sometimes it is innocent, as in a puppy exploring to find his place in the social ranking with the other dogs. A fair dog may simply move away from the puppy. This can actually be a very healthy way for a puppy to develop a relationship with other dogs, as long as the puppy respects the response of the older dog. A dog that is a little unsure of himself may turn and nip the puppy.

With other dogs, putting their head over the neck of another dog is a direct challenge to a fight.

Another important thing to consider is the breed of the dog. Herding dogs are very sensitive to personal space; they need more. Space sensitivity is what helps them do their intended job—herding livestock.

Dogs in that group might be border collies, Aussies, German shepherds, cattle dogs, etc. A herding dog is far more likely to respond negatively to a hug that reaches or bends over their shoulder. Many hunting breeds have no personal space concerns and most of the time are oblivious to invading the personal space of herding dogs.

When people are involved, whether a dog accepts your hug or not has a lot to do with the relationship you have with the dog. I was in a pet store one day when someone from out of town came into the store with their golden retriever and the clerk ran out from behind the counter and quickly hugged the dog right over its head and shoulders. The dog in turn growled at her. The clerk was sure that the dog was growl-

Even with my own dogs, you can see that Baewulf will tolerate, but is not comfortable with, me hugging him over his shoulder. It took me forever to get his head up; otherwise, he wanted to dip his head lower than me as a show of respect. R.I.P. Baewulf von Kearanen, 8/7/07 to 11/2/18. Photo by Fran Jewell

ing at another loose dog in the store. As I watched, I thought to myself that it was a wonder that this dog did not bite the clerk for her lack of sensitivity to the needs of this dog, which she had no relationship with.

In general, hugging a dog is not something dogs understand or think is affection. Once in a while a dog will tolerate hugs from someone they have a trusting relationship with. However, if you want to show affection to your dog, it will be much better taken if you scratch his butt instead of hugging him over the shoulders.

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.

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BY LESLIE REGO

n 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Works Progress Administration (WPA) that put unemployed men and women to work. A branch of the WPA was the Federal Art Project, which employed over 5000 artists who created a huge output of art, including murals in hospitals and post offices, paintings for libraries and schools, and posters depicting the national parks. The posters celebrated the new park system being built by thousands of Civilian Conservation Corps workers. An additional outcome was that the posters also brought art to the people. In the 1930s hardly anyone had seen an actual oil painting or had visited a museum. The posters created an opportunity for more citizens to learn about art.

In the creation of these posters, the artists explored new silkscreening techniques. Eventually, they were able to utilize five to six different colors and run off as many as 600 posters a day. The artists designed the posters using Abstract, Constructivist and Bauhaus design, the most avant-garde art movements of the time. The artists simplified complex shapes, employed limited color, and manipulated compressed values. The end result was a strong and graphic statement. These designs would not have been welcomed within the business world for they would have been thought as too revolutionary, but as bold designs urging citizens to visit the national parks, they were eye-catching.

The palette exemplified the thirties with neutral tones suggesting earth, water, and sky. Even though the posters had forceful designs, the muted, understated colors spoke to the hardships and seriousness of the time period. Unfortunately, few of these posters have survived.

Many were destroyed when the WPA closed during World War II. Today, the Library of Congress has the largest collection and only a few survive in private collections.

I am intrigued by these impactful art designs. The artists, through bold statements, were able to illustrate the grandeur of the landscape.

The strong graphic content exemplified the majesty of the land.

Last week I wrote about the concurrent sunset and moonrise. This was a grand moment when I saw the noble forces of nature in a duel, Leslie Rego, “Moonrise,” watercolor. the sun shooting out pink streaks in the west and the moon serenely rising in the east. The graphic nature of the WPA posters would have exemplified these natural forces in a restrained yet straightforward Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, manner.

For my “poster,” I chose to show the moon just making an appear- artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit ance over the mountain. I simplified shapes, kept the values close to- leslierego.com. gether, and the colors muted.

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place the squash halves face-down. Bake for 3040 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. *Cooking time will vary a bit depending on the size of the squash. It is done once the hard exterior of the squash is softened.

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BY HARRY WEEKES

turned 50 this past summer and decided it was time to get serious about birds. Or one kind of serious; I started a formal “life list.” Just as it sounds, a life list is a record of every bird species you see. Sort of.

From the start, I committed to definitive identification, meaning that I would not write down any bird I was not totally sure about. In other words, my list is birds I see and know. This has translated into the hundreds of times I see a bird, realize I don’t know what it is, and end up thinking, “bird.” If I’m feeling a bit rascally, I think, “birdy bird.”

An interesting magic emerges from focusing on something.

There is some kind of weird alchemy invoked by simple observation and record keeping mixed with the best pattern recognition software on the planet. For me, it is as much about watching all of the things my mind does as it is about looking for birds.

For example, it has been just over 100 days since my birthday.

In that time, I have recorded 54 birds, with my current bookends being the double-crested cormorant that opened the morning of my 50th bolting across the sky, and the ring-necked ducks that just returned to the Indian Creek Pond for the winter.

Amongst the many questions flitting through my mind are: “Which birds are most common? Which birds do I know the best? Are there any peculiar or rare birds I am likely to see?”

There is also this: I started the list at a specific age, and now I find myself linking birds to various other age milestones from my life. For instance, I graduated high school when I was 17: the American goldfinch. I graduated college when I was

Bird watchers gather. Public domain photo, accessed via Wikipedia.

21: Canada goose. Then there was my age I met Hilary (26), Brewer’s blackbird; when we got married (30), the Western meadowlark; and my various ages when our kids were born (33, 35, and 38), linking Georgia, Penelope and Simon to the American crow, bald eagle, and American oystercatcher, respectively.

Beyond this, my life list book is divided into bird family groups, and I notice how delighted I am to just get one bird per page. As pleasing as this is, I immediately recognize that this organizational system will also direct me at some point in the future to outings designed to see as many birds in a family or on a page as possible, with a grebe vacation definitely in my future.

And if there is any place where I can see albatross, petrels, shearwaters, puffins, and auklets?

Here I come.

I am slowly titrating the idea of a Sandpiper-Curlew Festival and a Wood Warbler-Sparrowpalooza into my family’s mental consciousness.

As exciting as it is to imagine all of these, I find myself just as interested and intrigued by the marginalia of bird watching… the little bird that is always on the corner by the willows. Who is that? What was up with the chickadees last weekend when they were going berserk down by the stream? And where have the great horned owls been?

Needless to say, the list is turning into an ornithological gateway drug.

Ultimately, I am struck by how this smallest level of attention to something natural opens up the world and what it does to my thinking. It doesn’t take long to realize that the mind and nature grew up together.

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.

BY EMILEE MAE STRUSS

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alley-born Wood River High School senior Emily Lizarraga attributes her ambition to the confidence she won on the softball field.

The varsity player has been playing softball since she was 6, and found her home at third base.

She credits a coach for drawing out her strengths.

“My coach, Dale Martin, was really encouraging,” Lizarraga said. “He just really believed in me and saw something in me that I didn’t even see and helped me a lot.”

Martin coached Lizarraga for over four years, and although he has now retired, Lizarraga still lives by his words of encouragement. This influence has not only played out for her on the softball field, but also in academics and all-around life skills.

“He taught me to always put effort into everything I do,” said Lizarraga. “And I have perseverance, so if I fail at something, I will try and try again.”

Academically, Lizarraga is enrolled in AP Psychology, College English, Precalculus, Architecture, Fashion & Sewing, and Graphic & Design. She’s holding her ground with a 3.6 GPA, is a member of National Honor Society, and is part of the envi-

ronmentally conscious WATER club.

For the past two summers, Lizarraga has helped with a sixth-grade adventure camp that travels past Galena Summit and camps overnight. She helps make cheers and ensure that the kids have a good time. She’s a lifeguard with the Wood River YMCA, helps with parent-teacher conferences, and participates in a readers’ group at the Hailey Public Library.

Lizarraga said she enjoyed being raised here with her two siblings, but looks forward to expanding her horizons in college, with University of Idaho in Moscow or somewhere in Oregon in her sights.

“I definitely want to continue my education,” Lizarraga said, “potentially for architectural design or interior design.”

And though she may not play softball post-graduation, one thing is for sure—she will always have the perseverance to continue the game no matter what life may throw her way. tws

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

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JOHN OLSEN, WORLD TRAVELER, FINALLY ‘PARKS IT’ IN HAILEY

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orn near Amarillo, in west Texas, at age 6 John moved with his mother and older sister to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, Because of his mother’s strict religious views, John was only allowed to associate with church members and was prohibited from participating in sports, music and school activities, as well as the normal student body. So, at age 18, when he finished high school, John headed out—first to the University of Oregon for a year, and then to Portland, where he completed barber’s college and obtained his license.

The Vietnam War was raging and John wanted to serve his country but was precluded by eardrums that had ruptured while diving. So, for 3-4 months he managed a men’s hairstyling salon.

Then, two buddies called and off he went to Europe with a Eurail Pass and a backpack While in Rome, John was approached by an agent in the U.S. Embassy in Rome regarding an alternative way to serve his country. There was—in a NOC (non-official cover) position, posing as a tourist.

In those days there was very little satellite/high-altitude surveillance being conducted; the major efforts were primarily “boots on the ground.”

After a condensed training course, John’s perambulations around the Middle East began—Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan. He often met up with another traveler or two, and at one point with a Dutchman, where they got horses and rode through northern Afghanistan.

The two of them were a unique commodity in those parts and, after four days, concerns of safety and food sent them on.

Next was India, Pakistan and Nepal. In Nepal, John contracted dysentery and Hepatitis C, lost a tremendous amount of weight and realized he needed to get back to civilization. He was able to obtain a visa and headed to Uzbekistan and the Soviet Union.

While in Leningrad, John met the owner of “Marimekko,” who invited him to Helsinki to model her clothing.

Over the course of time, John has visited 33 countries.

Around 1970, John returned to Portland, Ore., working first in a new, upscale hairstyling salon, and then becoming a field representative for Redken, traveling for a year through the five Western states. Redken then developed a national seminar called “Challenge of Success” and John joined the group as a contract lecturer, traveling around the nation giving two seminars a month, educating salon owners.

After life on the road, John returned to Portland, managing a salon for a couple of years and then starting his own salon with an “art studio” format. He married and had a son and they all lived on his sailboat, “Neverland,” on Bainbridge Island, in Washington, wintering in Beaver Creek, Ore., where they would housesit.

After he was divorced, John worked for Moore Co and in 1990 headed south to L.A. where for 13 years he was a distributor of high-allergy products. During this time there was a year in Costa Rica and short trips to Colombia, where he met Monica, whom he brought to the U.S. and married. They lived in Tucson, Ariz., until Monica left with her green card.

John then moved, living in Sedona, Ariz., for three years, Los Angeles, Portland and then Reno, Elko and Twin Falls. When he heard of a new facility in Hailey, he moved and decided to “unpack it” and “park it.” That was six years ago.

John is an avid reader, recommending “Sapiens” (which he is reading for the second time), “Everyday Pain Relief for People Over 50” and “Elon Musk.” Despite hip replacements and a painful spine, John lives by four creeds: Keep moving; Read and learn something new every week; Experience something new as often as possible; and Stay healthy.

Husband-and-wife team Michael and Tanya Trotter comprise the soulful R&B band The War and Treaty. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Center for the Arts

THE WAR AND TREATY

Soulful sounds to sweep through Sun Valley

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he War and Treaty, an up-and-coming R&B band led by husbandand-wife team Michael and Tanya Trotter, will storm the Sun Valley Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m.

This show is presented as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ 2018-2019 Winter Performing Arts Series, in conjunction with The Center’s BIG IDEA project, “We the People: Protest and Patriotism.”

“The War and Treaty have been skyrocketing into the spotlight in the last year,” said Kristine Bretall, director of Performing Arts at The Center. “Though they’ve been making music for years, they’ve started to hit it big with performances on big stages like AmericanaFest, where Rolling Stone named them one of the ‘20 Best Things We Saw.’” Known for their soulful sound and powerful vocals, The War and Treaty deliver live shows and records that listeners have said make the hair on the backs of necks stand up. Funky bass lines, keys, lap steel, acoustic strings and barebones percussion create a canvas for the couple’s blended vocals.

“People have compared The War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter to Ike and Tina Turner, and Johnny and June Cash, and rightly so,” Bretall said. “Their powerful performances make that comparison obvious, and their onstage connection leaves no question about their commitment to each other and their craft.”

The War and Treaty have played Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Newport Folk Festival,

Known for their soulful sound and powerful vocals, The War and Treaty deliver live shows and records that are said to make the hair on the backs of necks stand up. Photo courtesy of Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Bonnaroo and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2018 and will be playing New Year’s Eve at the renowned Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

“This fall marks their first headlining tour, and with their unique mix of blues, R&B, rock and soul, quiet ballads and outof-your-chair shouting worthy of a gospel revival, we’ve never seen a band like this in Sun Valley,” Bretall said.

All of the performers appearing in the 2018-2019 Performing Arts Series, including The War and Treaty, will be working in local schools as part of The Center’s Professional Artist Residency Program.

“Not only are The War and Treaty going to bring down the Sun Valley Opera House, they’ll be doing an all-school performance at Wood River Middle School as a part of The Center’s commitment to bring-

ing every performer on the 2018-2019 concert series into our local schools,” Bretall said.

“I’m thrilled to get this band in front of over 700 middle school students. Their positive message and incredible energy will knock the kids’ socks off.”

Tickets to The War and Treaty’s concert are available online, by phone at (208) 726-9491 or in person at The Center’s box office at 191 Fifth Street East in Ketchum. All seats are reserved.

The next concert in The Center’s Winter Performing Arts Series features Bon Débarras, a trio from Quebec who play traditional French Canadian songs mixed with contemporary sounds from around the world.

For more information about this and other upcoming events at The Center, visit sunvalleycenter.org. tws

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KETCHUM COMMUNITY DINNERS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7

6-7PM / CHURCH OF THE BIG WOOD / KETCHUM

Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. Find Ketchum Community Dinners on Facebook for more information and weekly menu updates.

WRMS BOOK FAIR WED NOV 7-FRI NOV 9

VARIOUS TIMES / WRMS LIBRARY / HAILEY The Wood River Middle School Book Fair, with books provided by Idaho Book Fairs, will continue Wednesday through Friday. Hours will be from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and 8-11:30 a.m. on Friday. The Fair will be held in the WRMS library and will offer a wide range of books, especially for tweens and teens but also books and gifts for all ages.

The Book Fair raises funds for the WRMS library, which receives from 30-60 percent of all sales. This year’s goals include expanding the library collection to support all kinds of readers and supporting reading incentive programs such as summer reading and the Young Reader’s Choice Award. Book Fair shoppers can also support WRMS classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the “wish list” program. Parents, students, teachers, families and community members are welcome to participate in this event. Call (208) 578-5030, ext. 2323, for more information.

STORY TIME

WED OCT 7 & FRI NOV 9

10:30AM-11:30AM / HAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY Story Time will be held Wednesdays and Fridays each week. Books and crafts designed for children ages 2-4 will be available during Story Time. All ages are welcome. Visit haileypubliclibrary.org for details.

CALCULATING START-UP COSTS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8

NOON TO 1PM / KIC / KETCHUM

When thinking of starting a business, a start-up costing sheet can help determine how much money is needed to start. It can also help find the right amount of finance and determine how much money is needed from other sources. An overview of this process will be provided to help attendees assess what should be considered when determining initial start-up costs.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8

3-4PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM

The Community Library will host a Genealogy Workshop on Thursday. This basic research class will allow attendees to research their family tree with Donna Voyles, the director of the Family History Center in Hailey.

Genealogy is one of the oldest sciences in the history of humanity. From the Greek, “genos” and “logos” mean “birth” and “science” respectively, so genealogy is the science of birth. The practice seeks to find one’s ancestors and place them in time so as to learn more about one’s ethnic, social and geographical origins. Using known information about ancestors’ births and deaths, maps and public records, attendees can research their family lineage. There is no cost to participate in The Community Library’s Genealogy Workshop. Visit comlib.org for more information.

JACKSON HOLE WILD ON TOUR

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7PM / OPERA HOUSE / SUN VALLEY

The Environmental Resource Center will present Jackson Hole WILD on Tour at the Sun Valley Opera House. This night will showcase Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival favorites and award winners.

Films will bring viewers on a journey to discover fascinating wildlife worldwide and in their own backyards. Films will highlight encouraging stories of stewardship, threats to wildlife and what humanity can do to make a difference.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and films start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10/ERC members and youth, or $15 for nonmembers. ERC members must purchase their tickets at the ERC office, 471 Washington Ave., Ketchum, or at the door to receive the member discount. Nonmembers can purchase tickets at the ERC or at PK’s Ski and Sports, 320 Leadville Ave., Ketchum. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

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If you need to cough or sneeze, do so into the crook of your arm or into a tissue and throw it away. Avoid putting your fingers in your eyes, nose or mouth. Practice safe hand hygiene; germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, like handrails, table tops, or toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands.

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Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. It also may make your illness milder if you do get sick. Getting vaccinated yourself protects people around you, including those who are more vulnerable, like babies and young children, older people, and people with certain chronic health conditions.

When to see your Primary Care Provider or visit the Emergency Department: Colds are viruses and will generally go away on their own with or without treatment from a doctor. Colds and their re-

sidual symptoms (particularly cough) can last as long as 14 days. Some symptoms may indicate something more serious that does require medical attention: 1. If you feel lightheaded or dizzy or feel like you might faint. If you faint, seek immediate medical attention.

2. Persistent or severe vomiting.

3. A cough that stays for 10 days or more or is getting worse. It may indicate an infection that needs further evaluation and treatment with prescription medication.

4. Chest pain or pressure.

Coughing may cause you to be sore, but if pain fluctuates with breathing, you may have pneumonia. Severe chest pain should always be addressed immediately.

5. Prolonged or high fever that does not respond to Tylenol or Ibuprofen.

6. Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Annual Turkey Trot To Take Place Nov. 22

On Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 22, the 15th annual Turkey Trot will take place starting at 10 a.m. at the corner of Carbonate Street and Main Street in front of Sturtevants and Club Ride in Hailey. It is a run, walk or stroll event and will be professionally timed by Vector Timing & Race Management.

The annual event was started by Daryl Fauth of Blaine County Title and taken over by The Chamber of Hailey & The Wood River Valley two years ago. It is a fundraising event for The Chamber and will help with marketing and supporting the needs of visitors, local business and the community.

Last year, more than 700 people participated in the event.

The course will remain the same, proceeding down River Street to the Draper Wood River Preserve and then on through the Della View subdivision, Broadford Road and back along River Street to the finish at Carbonate and Main.

Title sponsors this year are Mountain West Bank and Blaine County Title.

Early registration is available now online at haileyidaho.com or valleychamber.org. Registration until Nov. 14 is $20 for an individual, $10 for youth 10 and under and $50 for a family.

Race-day prices will double for an individual.

Volunteers are needed for the event.

Businesses who want to provide coupons for the kickoff of Christmas shopping season and Shop Small Saturday are invited to participate. For $100, a business can have coupons or advertising flyers put in the participants’ race bags.

Sun Valley Community School To Hold Tiny House Fundraiser

Students in Sun Valley Community School’s “Refugee House” class will be hosting a fundraiser for their Tiny House Project from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at The Community Library in Ketchum.

The class, a combined Multicultural Literature and Environmental Science course, is building an environmentally sustainable “Tiny House” to donate to the Twin Falls Refugee Center.

Funds raised will go toward construction and transport of the home. The event is free and open to the public.

The evening will include a screening of the movie “Warehoused,” and an opportunity to meet with some representatives from the refugee center.

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EVENTS CALENDAR, CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE ORIENTEERING EVENT SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11 ‘WE THE PEOPLE’ THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8 7PM / THE CENTER / KETCHUM 10AM / GREENHORN GULCH TRAILHEAD Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ Junior Patron Circle will host a free evening tour of the current visual arts exhibition, “We the People: Protest and Patriotism,” on Thursday to follow midterm elections. Enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail compliments of Hotel Ketchum pop-up bar as Director of Education and Humanities Katelyn Foley leads attendees through the exhibit.

“We the People: Protest and Patriotism” explores the many ways Americans seeking to affect social and political change can take action. Beyond exercising one’s right to vote, public acts of protest have long shaped America’s history, bringing people together to speak out against things like “taxation without representation,” the institution of slavery or the Vietnam War, and in favor of voting rights for women, expanded protections for workers, or civil rights for African-Americans and members of the LGBTQ community.

The Center’s visual arts exhibition offers historical artifacts and works that illuminate the many ways American citizens participate in the U.S. democracy. The visual arts exhibition will be on view through Dec. 14. For more information visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

Sun Valley Community School’s Wilderness Navigation class will host an orienteering event at the Greenhorn Gulch trailhead on Sunday. Orienteering challenges participants to find points on a map within 90 minutes. This event is open to all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The race can be run in teams or individually. Registration will be held from 9:15–9:45 a.m. at the trailhead, and there will be a suggested donation of $5.

SOUPER SUPPER MONDAY NOVEMBER 5 5:30-6:30PM / ST. CHARLES CHURCH / HAILEY Weekly free hot dinners are provided to anyone who wishes to join. St. Charles Catholic Church is located at 313 1st Ave. S., Hailey.

SCIENCE TIME TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13 11AM TO NOON / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM Science Time teaches children about nature, animals, habitats and the natural world.

Science Time is geared toward preschool-age children and is held every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Check out comlib.org to learn more.

WILD GAME DINNER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 5:30-10:30PM / LIMELIGHT BALLROOM / SUN VALLEY Originally created as a way for ski team families to come together before the start of winter and share the bounty of the fall hunting season, this event has evolved into one of the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation’s largest fundraisers, featuring live and silent auctions, a paddle-up and dinner and dancing.

While the Wild Game Dinner has grown in size and scope, it is still a way for the community to come together and celebrate the advent of the season. Tickets are available at svsef.org.

‘WHO DO WE SERVE’ TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13 6PM / COMMUNITY LIBRARY / KETCHUM As part of its current BIG IDEA project, “We the People: Protest and Patriotism,” the Sun Valley Center for the Arts will present a free panel discussion exploring the various challenges, rewards and compromises involved in service to the country. The special event, titled “Governed by the People: Who Do We Serve?” is presented in conjunction with For Freedoms’ 50 State Initiative.

Citizens of a democracy have both the right and the duty to help shape their nation’s government. Individuals seeking to participate in the democratic process can take a wide range of action, including running for political office, serving in the military and expressing ideas through the arts. Join moderator Courtney Washburn, executive director of Conservation Voters for Idaho, and panelists Amanda Breen, Ketchum City Councilor; Genevieve Chase, U.S. Army veteran; and Mel Ziegler, an artist whose works are featured in the “We the People” visual arts exhibition, for a panel discussion about their unique perspectives on service to our country in its various forms.

The panel discussion is free, but preregistration is recommended. To reserve a seat at the event, visit sunvalleycenter.org or contact The Center’s box office at (208) 7269491.

LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9 9:30PM / SILVER DOLLAR / BELLEVUE The Silver Dollar Saloon in Bellevue hosts live music every Friday night.

ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL FRI NOV 9-SAT NOV 10 VARIOUS TIMES / COMMUNITY SCHOOL / SUN VALLEY Sun Valley Community School’s Middle School Masque will present its 17th annual One-Act Play Festival at 7 p.m. on Friday and at 5 p.m. on Saturday in the Sun Valley Community School Theatre. This year’s evening of comedy, “Harebrained Lunacy and Other Oddities of the Adolescent Mind,” features 11 hilarious skits, six of which are student-written. Each play is about 10 minutes long. Tickets are $5 and will be sold at the door.

PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 14 6-9PM / THE CENTER / HAILEY

NAMI-WRV OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10

Sun Valley Center for the Arts will present the final one-night crafting workshop in their November series on Wednesday. This series explores distinct techniques in the printmaking medium. No prior experience in printmaking is necessary for participation.

In the final installment, attendees will explore Relief Printmaking with Marne Elmore. Relief printing, the oldest form of printmaking, involves the translation of ink from a raised printing surface to paper. This class will serve as a breath of fresh air in the modern world, allowing participants to experience the beauty of a traditional art medium. Students will design an image on a printing block, carve into the block and print with ink on paper using the printing press. Tuition is $35 for members of The Center and $45 for nonmembers. To register for the printmaking workshops, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call the box office at (208) 726-9491.

9-10AM / COMMUNITY CAMPUS / HAILEY NAMI-WRV will host an open house at their new office space in the Community Campus. Attendees can hear about organization updates and participate in a Q&A.

INNOVATION DAY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 1:30-3:30PM / COMMUNITY SCHOOL / SUN VALLEY Sun Valley Community School will host Innovation Day, a free opportunity for all Blaine County students in grades 4-7 to create, innovate and engage, on Saturday.

Sun Valley Community School faculty members will host a variety of sessions in Hagenbuch Hall for the Creative Arts and Middle School from 1:30-3:30 p.m. to share unique learning opportunities and fun STREAM-focused projects, such as building a wooden boat to creating a stop-motion video on an iPad. Register in advance at communityschool.org/admissions/admission-events to save a place for this free offering. Contact Director of Admissions Katie Robins at admissions@communityschool.org or call (208) 622-3960, ext. 117, with any questions.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Sun Valley Resort Announces Reminder About Uphill Policy

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Snowmaking and slope preparation are underway on both Bald and Dollar mountains and uphill traffic for hiking, skinning, dog walking, and general snow play will be prohibited through Friday, Nov. 16, for the public’s safety.

The snowmaking and grooming teams are taking advantage of the ideal weather conditions for slope construction, snowmaking, snowpushing, and cable winching, which are happening day and night.

There may be other circumstances throughout the season requiring a closure, such as special events, maintenance or avalanche mitigation. Every effort is made to allow access to Bald Mountain when it is safe to do so. The River Run and Warm Springs base areas and uphill access points will have signage when closures are needed, reminding and notifying the public of any temporary uphill traffic restrictions.

Uphill traffic will likely be permitted in most areas starting on Saturday, Nov. 17. Users are allowed to hike up before 9 a.m. and after 4 p.m. when uphill restrictions are not in effect. Morning hikers are asked to descend before 9 a.m.

Opening day for Sun Valley’s 83rd winter season is 9 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 22.

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NOW HIRING: Philanthropy Associate The Community Library seeks a full-time Philanthropy Associate to manage the donor database, write and track grants, assist with donor communications, and organize volunteers. A bachelor’s degree, experience with donor management software, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication talents are required.

Application Instructions: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly advantageous. The application period closes on November 28, 2018. For more information, please visit www.comlib.org, click on “about” and then “employment opportunities.”

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My name is Joshua. I am taking new Reiki clients at my new space in the Tranquility wellness center. Call anytime (208) 718-8078 or email me joshuacambrige@gmail.com blessings see you soon.

HOUSEKEEPING

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