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STATE LAUNCHES EFFORT TO STOP DRUNK DRIVERS As ‘100 Deadliest Days’ winds down, extra patrols ramp up

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ess than a week after three young girls from Mountain Home were killed by a drunk driver along Highway 20, the state launched a partnership with dozens of law enforcement agencies across Idaho to get drunk drivers off the road.

The Idaho Transportation Department says the two are unrelated and that the increase in patrol officers comes as Labor Day approaches, marking the end of the summer driving season known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Driving. Historically, between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day, there is a spike in traffic fatalities across the country.

In the Wood River Valley, the foreboding timeframe started May 29 with the death of Piper Reed and Peter and Sally Jarvis who collided head-on along Highway 75. On Aug. 10, Matthew Richard Park, 45, of Fairfield, rear-ended another vehicle along Highway 20 carrying two adults and three young girls. All three girls were killed. Park is facing three felony manslaughter and two aggravated DUI charges.

“Drunk driving is a very dangerous behavior and there is no excuse for it,” John Tomlinson, ITD highway safety manager, said. “We lose too many of our friends and neighbors to these drunk-driving crashes.”

Since the State of Idaho does not conduct sobriety checkpoints, the only way to strategically place more patrol officers on state roads is through efforts like the one the ITD launched Friday, Aug.

16, and will continue through Sept. 4, ITD spokesperson Bill Kotowski said.

“It’s not checkpoints, it’s just a lot more officers on the road,” Kotowski said. “It’s not a reaction to the recent tragedy, it’s something we do yearly.”

According to Kotowski, the ITD is able to fund the effort via a grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which covers the overtime pay doled out to officers placed on patrol.

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,874 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes across the country in 2017. That year, 80 people were killed in impaired-driving crashes in Idaho—28 of those deaths happened during the summer.

“People want to get out and enjoy those last days of summer. Whatever your plans are for the end of summer, please plan to have a sober ride,” Tomlinson said.

Tomlinson had the following recommendations to get home safely: • Remember that it is never OK to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had only one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation, a cab, or a ride-sharing service to get home safely.

• Have a friend who is about to drink and drive?

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Be On The Lookout For Mountain Lions

The City of Sun Valley is warning residents and visitors to be aware of reported mountain lion sightings within the Elkhorn area of Sun Valley, specifically near the Sunburst condominiums.

If you see a mountain lion, do not approach it, and please report it to the police department at (208) 622-5345.

20 Historical Plaques To Be Placed At Hailey’s Historic Buildings

The Hailey Arts & Historic Preservation Committee (HAHPC) has recently completed a Historical Interpretive Plaques project which showcases the rich history of the city through its historical architecture. The HAHPC identified 20 historical buildings in the Hailey downtown area, researched their history, and then worked with local signmaker Andrew Hawley, of Hawley Graphics, to produce and mount the historical plaques.

On Aug. 26 at 4 p.m., the HAHPC and city officials will hold a special ceremony to commemorate the completion of the project. The public is invited to attend the event and take a guided walking tour of a few of the plaques with local resident historians, Joan Davies and Robert Lonning. The ceremony will begin at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on the corner of 2nd Avenue S. and Bullion Street. That intersection is a crossroads upon which four historical buildings are located, one at each corner.

“Honoring and celebrating our history is an important aspect of our community. This commission spent months of volunteer work on this project and we are excited to add another unique asset to the city that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike,” Daniel Hansen, chair of the HAHPC, said.

Signmaker Andrew Hawley of Hawley Graphics hangs an interpretive plaque in downtown Hailey. Photo credit: City of Hailey

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The Shook Twins will headline a new single-day music festival, Summer’s End, in Hailey. For a story, see page 12. Photo credit: Jessie McCall

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Continued from page 1: ...conclude for the summer season with Mahler’s 2nd Symphony on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m.

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On Aug. 19, at approximately 2:47 p.m., deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Boulder City historical area, in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, for a report of a utility task vehicle (UTV) accident.

It was reported that the UTV had rolled on its side approximately five miles up Boulder Creek from Highway 75 north of Ketchum, located near milepost 141. The elderly couple who were operating the UTV we not injured but they needed assistance getting out.

Two Blaine County sheriff’s deputies and a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer responded to the area to assist. The Blaine County Search and Rescue Polaris General UTV was utilized to access the area and the couple was located approximately 4.5 miles up Boulder Creek from Highway 75. The couple was given a ride to their vehicle and have made arrangements with a towing company to remove their damaged UTV. The Blaine County Search and Rescue Polaris UTV was purchased with a grant awarded from the Wood River Women’s Foundation in 2016.

“This valuable piece of equipment has been used many times for rescues and patrol functions,” said Blaine County Sheriff Steve Harkins. “We are thankful for this donation and also the ability to give assistance to this couple in need.”

Redfish Drowning Case Under Investigation By Air Force

The tragic drowning of Christopher Joseph Tanney and his 5-year-old daughter Claire has been sent to the United States Air Force for further investigation, spokespersons for the military confirmed this week. However, officials remained tight-lipped on the reason for the investigation, with one possibility being that the incident was due to a possible suicide.

“It’s still under investigation and we’re waiting on a number of pieces of information from a number of entities,” USAF Commander John Steiner said.

According to Military.com, 325 active-duty members died by suicide in 2018, the highest number since the Defense Department began collecting the data in 2001. Nationwide, the suicide rate has been increasing for civilians, too. The American Psychological Association reports there are 30 percent more suicides yearly now than compared to data from roughly 20 years ago.

Caritas To Celebrate 20 Years With Roaring 20s Party

Community. Compassion. Commitment.

Nostalgic music from the Roaring 20s will be highlighted at Caritas Chorale’s annual benefit dinner on Sept. 8 at the Limelight Hotel, organizers have announced. Festivities will get underway at 4:30 p.m. with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a short concert by Caritas members featuring old favorites, including “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “It’s Ragtime,” “Bye, Bye Blackbird,” and “Anything Goes.” Dinner will be served after the program.

The 20th anniversary gala will also feature a raffle, including the following exciting prizes: a ski pass for the 2019-2020 season donated by Sun Valley Company; a weekend for six at the Perins’ log home in Stanley; a guided fishing trip on the Salmon River donated by Silver Creek Outfitters and guide Verlon Herndon; a fabric art wall hanging donated by Terry Lee of Carbondale, Colo.; a night’s stay with breakfast for two at The Grove Hotel in Boise; and dinner for eight in your private home, catered by Judith McQueen Entertaining. Raffle tickets will be sold at the dinner, as well as at Atkinsons’ Market in Ketchum prior to the event.

Founded in 1999 by Dick Brown, Caritas Chorale is dedicated to bringing the best in classical, traditional and contemporary music to the Wood River Valley. The Chorale is a non-auditioned community chorus of men and women, open to all who love to sing. The group is comprised of approximately 70 singers, many of whom are original chorus members. Any interested singers in the community are invited to join us; no auditions required. New members are welcome.

The tradition continues under the artistic direction of legendary Sun Valley musician R.L. Rowsey. Rowsey is also education programs artistic director for the Sun Valley Music Festival School of Music, a core artist with Company of Fools, musical director for Light on the Mountains Spiritual Center, and director of the B-Tones and Enchante at Wood River High School.

“Join us to celebrate the work that we have done together over the past 20 years. What an honor to offer free choral concerts to this amazing community. We couldn’t do it without the support of our amazing donors,” commented Rowsey.

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Algal blooms at Little Camas Reservoir. Photo credit: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality

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Bodily, public information officer for South Central District Health (SWDH). he hot month of August can lead to several The Idaho Department of Environmental Qualienvironmental problems in the Blaine Coun- ty (DEQ) currently has advisories of harmful algal ty area, from spontaneous wildfires to the blooms in 12 of Idaho’s water sources including forming of algal blooms in local water sources. Magic Reservoir, Hells Canyon Reservoir and What follows is an update on both of these ecologi- Mormon Reservoir (although the DEQ advises cal matters and what officials are doing about them. that only a fraction of all water bodies in Idaho are monitored due to limited physical and monetary Fires resources).

Blaine County has been spared any wildfires A press release regarding a health advisory for this summer—thus far. But fire departments here Hells Canyon Reservoir was issued Aug. 9 by are still making sure they are SWDH and the DEQ, urging resprepared for one to start at any idents to use caution when recreThe big concerns are ating in or near the water. That’s moment in this dry, high-desert climate when temperatures are the discomfort of the because cyanobacteria can be highest. human and for their pets, harmful to people, pets and live“The Sun Valley Fire Departwhich can be much more stock, especially for those with ment has been prepared for the liver or kidney damage. Those wildland fire season since the serious if they get ill from who might have been exposed spring, but it has been relatively an algal bloom.” to cyanotoxin might experience quiet,” said Taan Robrahn, Sun a myriad of symptoms such as Brianna Bodily, rashes, hives, diarrhea, vomiting, Valley Fire Department fire chief.

Public Information Officer for coughing and/or wheezing.

Relatively quiet, however, does South Central District Health not mean firefighters here have “Some people have reported to sat idle. us that they got sick from an al“We recently sent an engine and two firefight- gal bloom,” Bodily said. “For humans, the illness ers to assist with a wildland fire on the Idaho/Ne- is not quite as bad and is usually something like vada border and they just returned from that as- eye irritation or a skin rash and won’t result in an signment,” said Robrahn. “We are continuing our in-stay hospital visit. The big concerns are the dispreparation through weekly training and are hoping comfort of the human and for their pets, which can for an uneventful fire season.” be much more serious if they get ill from an algal bloom.”

Algal Blooms For dogs, contact with blue-green algae can be Several of Idaho’s water sources have been cit- deadly, with symptoms displaying anywhere from ed as containing blue-green algae, a bacteria that minutes after contact to several days. If your pet occurs naturally in freshwater and saltwater. The shows signs of vomiting/diarrhea, or is staggerbacteria “blooms” in the right conditions and cre- ing, or has convulsions after playing in the water, ates densely populated cells in the water, accord- take the animal to your vet right away. Reportedly, ing to Chase Cusack, an Idaho Department of En- three dogs died from contact with blue-green algae vironmental Quality water quality analyst. in North Carolina and Georgia.

“This is concerning because many of the bacte“Dogs are especially prone, as they spend a lot rial species have the potential to produce toxins,” of time in the water drinking, playing, and fetchCusack said. “Toxins are known to harm people ing. Also, the process of cleaning themselves inat higher doses, showing both acute and chronic cludes ingestion of toxins, and therefore they are health issues.” even more prone,” Cusack said.

The algae especially becomes an issue in Much of the blue-green algae can be identified slow-moving water during summer, since the by its namesake color but some isn’t as obvious warm temperatures make for perfect conditions and may simply look like streaks of green surface for bacteria to grow. scum. Stay on the safe side, officials say, and avoid “Algal blooms are fairly common around the any “scummy-looking” water until all advisories state because of high temperatures,” said Brianna have been cleared. tws

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INVENTORY CONTINUES TO BE A CHALLENGE

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n any given market, inventories fluctuate based on supply and demand considering area and price range. The National Association of REALTORS considers a balanced market to be a six-month supply of homes.

If it takes longer than six months to sell, it is thought to be a buyer’s market; if it takes less than six months, a seller’s market.

Nationally, the inventory of existing homes has been reduced to approximately 1.5 million houses, which is 10.3 percent lower than a year ago. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, there is a 5.7-month supply of new homes currently on the market in the U.S. Locally, in February, we had 37 home sales (actual closings) and there were 109 pending contracts (sales with a loan typically take 30-45 days). There were a total of 398 listings in February, of which six were new listings. So, we have 12.8 months of inventory valley-wide over all price points.

Of course, real estate is local, and even within a neighborhood or a price point we find differing levels of inventory and time on market. In certain price points, the existing inventory of homes is at an all-time low in the Wood River Valley.

Inventory has a direct impact on price. When demand is constant but inventory is reduced, price tends to increase because the same number of people are trying to buy a smaller-than-normal number of homes.

If you are thinking of selling this year, consider that we typically see the most listings in June-July-August. If you can get ahead of the masses, you will have less competition. Another thing to consider is that if mortgage rates increase as predicted, the cost to buy is greater and, consequently, buyers can afford less home.

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Sawtooth Society Names New ED

The Sawtooth Society has named Hailey resident Greg Travelstead as executive director. Through this summer, Travelstead will continue to serve as the Sawtooth Society’s interim stewardship coordinator.

Travelstead consults with clients on land and water planning issues, and has worked for the U.S. Forest Service on trail maintenance. He holds a B.S. degree in geology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA degree from the University of Colorado.

The Sawtooth Society was formed in 1997 and has since invested more than $750,000 in more than 190 recreational-related projects throughout the area. It also has been instrumental in preserving open space in the scenic Sawtooth Valley and Stanley Basin.

For more information, visit sawtoothsociety.org or Greg Travelstead at (208) 721-7665 or email greg@sawtoothsociety.org.

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un Valley’s city administrator, Susan Robertson, officially vacated her post on Aug. 2 to take a position in Augusta, Maine.

Robertson’s departure has left the position vacant, with other Sun Valley city staff working double duty to take on the tasks required by the position.

The administrator since January 2013, Robertson was responsible for operations of the municipality and carrying out the decisions of the city council and the mayor. With nearly seven years working for Sun Valley, and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Robertson’s shoes are big ones to fill, and ones that have traversed many regions across the United States.

Maine will be the state “The Janss Pro-Am Classic celebrates ski seventh racing and mountain culture, and has for 21 years,” said Dire where Robertson has taken on civic started her caCommunity Relations Jody Zarkos. Courtesy photo of Sun work.

Valley Robertson Ski Education Foundation reer in Florida, became a public works assistant director soon after in Wisconsin, and then an assistant city manager in Wyoming. She landed her first city manager position in Silverton, Ore., in the early 1990s. Most recently, she was an assistant city manager for more than three years in upstate New York.

The City of Sun Valley has engaged an executive search firm to begin the task of finding Robertson’s replacement. The firm has been visiting the area since Monday to come up with a profile for the position and a description of what the city is looking for as determined

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Hailey Man Rolls Truck Near ‘Blinking Light’

On Sunday, Aug. 18, at approximately 2:46 p.m., deputies from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 75 near milepost 97 south of the Timmerman junction.

Crash scene investigation determined that Jason A. Quintana, 39, of Hailey, was driving a grey 2005 Dodge Ram pickup truck northA single-vehicle rollover accident left a Hailey bound when he failed to negotiate man injured. Photo credit: Blaine County Shera curve in the road, overcorrected, iff’s Office and lost control.

The vehicle went off the road, rolled, and came to rest on its roof in a field on the east side of the highway. Quintana was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello. Quintana, who was wearing his seatbelt, was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Education Volunteers Seek Scholarship Funding

A student, teachers, parents and representatives from the Blaine County Education Foundation are teaming up to put more money in the coffers of scholarships awarded to students yearly. They seek to do this by asking individuals and businesses around the Wood River Valley to consider launching their own annual scholarship award and/or contributing to some of those existing now.

“As a senior at Wood River High School, I am very aware of the rising cost of college tuition. It is my hope to work with businesses and individuals in the Valley to increase the number and amount of scholarships awarded to the class of 2020,” Jake Gorham, student rep and new scholarship development director, said.

In addition, the volunteers said they will be holding a scholarship fair Sept. 23 to

promote the scholarships available to middle and high school students and their families. Printed books describing each scholarship and their specific requirements will be handed out at the fair.

Historically, scholarship amounts have varied from $100 to $2,000. Scholarships can be a one-time award for an incoming freshman, or a four-year scholarship to contribute to a student’s undergraduate college education.

For more information, contact Gorham at (208) 721-2865 or by email at jakegorham88@gmail.com.

ITD To Drivers: Follow These Tips To Keep Kids Safe

With school in session, more kids will be on Valley roads heading to class by foot, bicycle, school bus, or even driving themselves. The Idaho Transportation Department has put forth the following tips to help keep everyone safe.

Be engaged One thing you can always predict with kids is that they can be unpredictable— that’s why it’s important to drive in the moment and free from distraction. Being an engaged driver and aware of what is happening on the road around you will give you a better chance to respond if a child were to dart out into the street.

Plan ahead If your morning commute takes you through a school zone, or if you’re dropping your kids off for their class, be kind and patient. Plan ahead to give yourself time to safely arrive at your destination. Crosswalks, school buses, and parents dropping their kids off could all cause delays to your commute. Give yourself the time you need to make it to your destination on time while keeping school zones safe.

Don’t pass school buses When you see a school bus with the red lights flashing and the stop arm extended, stop your vehicle. Children may dart out if they’re running late. Putting them at risk isn’t worth the few minutes you might save on your drive. The state legislature also doubled the fine to $200 for passing a school bus during the 2019 legislative session. Just don’t do it.

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ow well Blaine County School District is using its resources to improve student performance is under scrutiny this week thanks to the state’s recent release of the so-called school report cards—a compilation of academic and non-academic performance and demographics data aimed at helping school districts focus on what’s being done well and what’s not.

Depending on who you ask and what’s being focused on, BCSD schools are either struggling or outperforming their Idaho counterparts. What follows are some general takeaways from the full report and what key stakeholders are saying about them.

Data Dive A positive metric that stands out for BCSD administrators, spokesperson Heather Crocker said, has to do with the progress of English Language Learners (ELL) and Hispanic students. The new data indicates that BCSD is gaining some traction in closing the student achievement gap that exists for particular populations of students. New practices like co-teaching and explicit instruction in reading and math, Crocker said, are some of the reasons for the improvements.

We need to keep looking at the metrics and find the positives and negatives in there.

Clearly we’re doing some things right and clearly we’re doing some things wrong.”

Rob Clayton BCSD trustee Specifically, English Language Learners in Blaine County are outperforming their statewide counterparts in English proficiency. However, only 6.7 percent are proficient in English, a slight improvement over 2018 when only 5.6 percent of ELL kids were considered proficient. English language proficiency

Data shows how BCSD student performance compare

is considered to be the level of knowledge and sk English language required for academic success.

One indicator seeming counterintuitive—or in significant program issue—involves college read 30 percent of BCSD students are considered prepa ceed at the university level. It’s not much better state, but with nearly 98 percent of students parti the college readiness courses and programs offe the district, stakeholders may be taking more noti “There are several significant data points in the should concern the Board of Trustees. Howeve more information before jumping to conclusions report results and how to best address them,” s Lindberg, who recently announced her Zone 1 can a trustee position in the upcoming November elec “It is clear that teachers are successfully work prove achievement rates for all students. Howe percent-plus difference between white and Hispan is significant, especially after considering that e

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Elevating and improving philanthropic impact is key to the Wood River Women’s Foundation’s (WRWF) mission, so on Aug. 21 the group is offering a unique learning opportunity by presenting a panel of local women influencers and invites the Wood River Valley community to join them.

The forum, “Charitable Giving for Maximum Benefit: Why, How and in What Way” is a group of top-tier professional women who will discuss charitable giving opportunities and impacts. Audience members will have the opportunity to learn about ideas to support nonprofits in the Wood River Valley community in an open, free-ranging discussion. Topics and questions will range from tax laws, financial strategies, and how to assess the impact of giving. Panelists include Suzanne Hazlett, financial advisor; Sandra Clapp, estate and trust attorney; Cate Cox, marriage and family therapist; and Terri Bullock, WRWF president.

“The collective expertise of these women offers a unique opportunity to improve philanthropic efforts throughout the Valley,” said Louisa Moats, WRWF education committee chair. “This forum will help identify the financial and legal strategies available, as well as the personal and psychological benefits of charitable giving.”

The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Community Library Lecture Hall in Ketchum. The event is free and no reservations are required. For more information contact the WRWF office at (208) 309-2530 or online at www.woodriverwomensfoundation. org.

Bald Mountain To Have Temporary Closures Due To Forest Service Work

Sun Valley Resort, the United States Forest Service (USFS), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) are coordinating three forest health projects happening on Bald Mountain as a part of the ongoing Healthy Forests Initiative. The tree-thinning work on Bald Mountain will improve glade skiing, reduce fuels, and maintain long-term forest health and resiliency for future generations.

Work began Aug. 19 on 22 acres in the Cold Springs area. As a part of the Bald Mountain Expansion, the glading will allow for better skiing terrain where the chairlift installation is happening next summer. Closure of the Cold Springs Trail will be in effect for the duration of the project.

The second phase for forest health work, scheduled to begin on Aug. 26, will be 17 acres in the area between the Can-Can and French Dip ski runs. The third phase is also 17 acres and located between the Can-Can and Graduate ski runs, with work to start around Sept.

1. Both areas will take around two weeks to complete.

To accommodate the glading process and for the safety of guests and employees, the Traverse Trail, French Connection and Roundhouse Connector will be restricted for four weeks starting on Aug. 26. The Bald Mountain Trail will also have some reroutes, adding a small amount of mileage to the path that runs from the base of River Run to the top at Lookout.

Alternative routes on Bald Mountain for trail users during this time include the Warm Springs Trail and all of the lift-served mountain biking trails: Lupine, Saddle Up, River Run, Mindbender, and Pale Rider. The Roundhouse Express gondola and Christmas lift are running daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the last day of the summer season on Sunday, Sept. 8.

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Non-Academic Data The full report online dives into far more than the six academic indicators of student performance. There are three socalled non-academic indicators noted in the report cards, too.

They are: teacher workforce, student/parent engagement, and financing. The financial data will be released in January.

“I’m concerned with the nearly 13 percent drop in teacher retention; however, many data points have numerous potential causes that require more research. Recent reports of low teacher morale certainly need to be addressed, as teacher satisfaction is critical to the success of our district,” Lindberg said in a statement regarding the survey.

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f school brought big changes to a beloved Hailey facility. The Blaine on District began construction Aug. 19 on Phase 2 of their Aquatic Center oject. BCRD launched their Aquatic Center Revitalization Project in 2017 d for aquatics by teaching more kids to swim, sustaining an accessible ng an aging facility, and increasing facility capacity in our growing commu-

Revitalization Project was completed in 2017 and included the bathhouse ase 2, the existing pool will be renovated, a new, zero-depth entry leisure , the mechanical systems will be upgraded, and the overall site will be e 2 construction is led by local contractor Conrad Brothers. BCRD plans to Center open for summer 2020. oud to see this project come to fruition. The Aquatic Center Revitalization life into the facility and better serve the members of our community,” executive director of BCRD. of the Aquatic Center Revitalization Project is $2.5 million. This project is ed and BCRD continues to work to meet the remaining funding needed. To p on this community project, please contact Megan Stevenson at msteg or (208) 578-2273.

-depth entry leisure pool will be built on the north side of the Aquatic the BCRD’s pump track. BCRD is currently working with Alpine Bike Parks rack which will be built at the BCRD Trail Park in Quigley Canyon in 2020. estion at Wood River High School and the Community Campus, Conrad ged equipment and materials west of the Fox Barn on BCRD property.

Botanical Garden Hosts ‘Gimlets In The Garden’

ooth Botanical Garden (SBG) and friends for the Garden’s annual summer event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $150 each or a 500. e Garden” provides patrons and supporters of the region’s public botaniportunity to enjoy a delicious meal catered by Rasberrys Food Reverence, t cocktail by Distilled Resources, Inc., hosted bar, and entertainment by DJN8), including disco line dancing led by Dale and Peggy Bates. ning of philanthropy is held exactly where supporters see and experience eir support: at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 11 Gimlet Road, just four tchum on Highway 75. Former executive director Kat Vanden Heuvel will ceremonies and auctioneer for the event. e Garden” also features silent and live auctions. All proceeds help support ns at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden.

COLE REEVES

Revs up by learning new things

BY JESSE COLE

ole Reeves has taken a little bit of the culture from each place he has lived to create a lifestyle brimming with activity and an appreciation for trying new things.

Prior to moving to the Wood River Valley, Reeves lived in Costa Rica and California, culminating in an appreciation for the ocean, land and mountains, and all of the physical challenges that they provide.

As a senior at Wood River High School, Reeves participates in varsity soccer and track, and even tried golf his junior year when he had to take a break from track due to torn cartilage in his knees.

Outside of school, he hones his competitive edge through Nordic skiing and surfing. Each sport has an entirely different appeal for the 17-year-old.

“I love the family aspect of soccer,” Reeves said. “That’s kind of a cliché, but Wood River soccer takes it to a whole other level. We’ve made it, we’ve gone to state, we’ve won state, we’ve lost in finals to get there. We’ve been through it all, so we have really strong bonds by the end of every year. That’s comforting, but it also makes you want to push yourself to be better.”

Meanwhile, surfing provides a counterbalance to competitiveness with calm.

“Surfing is so tranquil,” Reeves said. “The spirituality behind it is unbelievable. I had no idea it would impact me in that way, but everybody out there is in the same boat as you, thinking, ‘this is unbelievable.’ You’re basically being able to ride one of the strongest elements in the world.”

While five sports demand a significant amount of time, Reeves has never considered focusing solely on one.

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Cole Reeves. Photo credit: Emily Stone

about being balanced for me, and being able to learn new things.

There’s definitely a draw to ‘I don’t know how to do this. Show me how and let me try it and figure it out from there.’”

This balance and insatiable drive to try everything is evident in Reeves’ class schedule, as well. In addition to a variety of sports, he is taking a variety of courses with A.P. Psychology, American Government, A.P. Statistics, Business Management, College English, and Introduction to Art. “I’m thinking of going into business, either sales or entrepreneurship,” Reeves said. “I

think being able to make your own business and being able to impact other people, to make a dent somehow, is a pretty cool perspective to have in life.”

Whether it’s making an impact in sports or in business, Reeves will no doubt leave a mark with his simple belief that, “In the end, it’s always about just trying to get better.” 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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AUGUST 21 - 27, 2019

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WHAT IS A ‘DOG-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY?’

THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR AUGUST 21 - 27, FROM PICABO ANGLER

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o, the Hopper fishing is pretty good everywhere.

You can fish Hoppers on the Creek, you can fish Hoppers for fish you seek. You can fish Hoppers on the Wood, you can fish Hoppers in the nude. Fish those Hoppers on the Lost and fish them at all cost. Fish Hoppers on the Salmon River, where the water will make you shiver.

Don’t forget to fish them on the South Forks, and then finish the day popping champagne corks.

Fish a Hopper with a dropper and fish them all day long. Fish them made of foam so they float and bob like a song. Fish those Hoppers in the dark and certainly fish them around Heagle Park.

There is a time to fish a Dave’s and that’s on the Wood where the fish will rave…

OK, so the Hopper fishing is really good this summer.

No amount of rhyming will change that. This is great for anglers new to the game who want to practice fishing without worrying about fly choice. You can literally fish a Hopper from sunup to sundown.

In other insect news, the Trico spinner falls in the morning remain outstanding. There has definitely been a slow upstream push of the Trico as the waters south of Highway 20 are becoming a little more prolific than the north side. When the wind is down, the damselfly action remains very good in certain areas of the river. Finding fish eating damselflies is a matter of hunting for those areas. They are the same every day the wind is down. Find them and put them in your pocket for those days with the right hot/calm conditions.

The South Fork of the Boise remains at 800 CFS and should stay there for a while, we hope.

There is some boating, depending on the size of your boat, and there is some wading, depending on the size of your legs. If you go, a Hopper is an excellent choice (Pink Alberts are good, too).

The Lost is fishing well both above and below the reservoir.

Crane flies and Hoppers are working in the tailwater section, and the freestone areas and the forks are all fishing well with small general attractors like Adams, Stimulators and Trudes.

With summer coming to an end for children, we can expect to see fewer anglers on the rivers. Hunting season is about to take even more anglers off the water—and we haven’t quite gotten to football season!

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BY FRAN JEWELL

was shocked to hear from a client that was training his dog on a long line that other dog owners were bullying him to let his puppy off the leash. He responded that, “My dog is a puppy and won’t come when she is called!” The other dog owners continued to berate and bully my client, saying that the dog should be allowed off-leash.

While this doesn’t happen very frequently, I am appalled that anyone would demean someone else for taking the time to know their dog and do appropriate training. This is not the first time I have heard this.

Having a “dog-friendly” community does not mean we, as dog owners, can be irresponsible with our dogs. This was a case of someone being responsible who was being ridiculed for doing the right thing. Having areas to allow our dogs off-leash does not mean your dog must be off-leash. Being dog friendly means we, as dog owners, are kind and supportive of other dog owners and nondog owners.

If someone that is not a dog person does not want your dog near them, being respectful and kind is one way to be a “dog-friendly community.” Belittling someone that is afraid of dogs, or being angry or insulting to someone that doesn’t like your dog, is not a responsible, kind or friendly way to respond.

Someone who is afraid of dogs does not have to like your dog, even if your dog is friendly.

Call your dog!

If someone has an aggressive dog on-leash and they ask you to keep your dog away, just be respectful and keep your dog away. It doesn’t matter if your dog is friendly when the other dog is not. Everyone has a right to be taking his or her dog for a walk, responsibly. No one should be demeaned for doing

Being kind to other dog owners is as important as being kind to our dogs. Photo credit: Fran Jewell

what is right for the dog, and within the law.

A dog-friendly community means being kind and friendly to people and dogs, but it also means being responsible with your dogs so they don’t bother, hurt or bully other dogs or people. If you don’t like that someone is using a leash, or using another piece of equipment you don’t approve of, it’s really not your place to share that opinion about it unless you have years of experience as a professional and truly understand that piece of equipment and the situation. Even then, an opinion about training should be asked for, not volunteered. There may be extenuating circumstances you are not aware of.

It seems more and more opinions about dogs and dog training are becoming almost ruthless. I hear of increasing confrontations

between people and their dogs on the trails, in the dog park, or even on the streets in town.

Personally, I don’t see that as a description of being “dog friendly.” Dogs and our love of dogs should be a place of commonality, not differences. We meet at a place where we love our dogs. We should share that love, not ridiculing folks that are doing things a little differently, or are being responsible in a different manner. Kindness is always the best!

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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A PERFECT DAY, A PERFECT CREEK!

BY LESLIE REGO

The sounds of the creek are hypnotic. As I walk along Alpine Creek trail, the sounds come from behind me, from beside me, and from ahead of me. The murmurs intermingle. I try to make out the rhythm. Is it the pace of a heartbeat or a bit slower? Are the cascading waters tumbling around the stones like the canter of a Thoroughbred horse?

This late in the season they do not appear to be like a gallop, but maybe a couple of months ago I would have likened the quickness of the water to the high speed of a horse in full throttle.

Each segment of the stream creates a unique utterance. The Alpine Creek hike

climbs only 700 feet. Most of the water runs in a lazy whisper, but there are moments when the creek chortles its way through rushes, willows, and young aspen trees. At times, I come across a boulder-strewn section where waterfalls have formed. The water, threading around stones, crashes and thrashes its way down. This has become a musical walk on the scale of a grand orchestra with the percussion instruments demonstrating their full range of sounds.

I pass through a shady forest and come out into an open meadow. The stream gives moisture to the meadow and there is a lush profusion of bog orchid, penstemon, monkshood, grass of parnassus, and brook saxifrage. Continuing, the stream and I come to

a sandy area. On one side there is the creek, on the other is a tall rocky wall. This wall has been playing peek-a-boo with me during the entire hike. I like how the wall is the giant standing sentinel over the water. I sit and paint. Moss and grass grow along the banks of the stream. The water is so clear I can see all the stones lining the creekbed. The water dances its way through a few stones, splashing here and there, varying currents forming along the way.

A perfect day, a perfect creek!

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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can brag about how our small community is now so gifted with talented young performers. have spent the past several days delighting in Last week, our family was picnicking on the my California family’s visit and seeing my back lawn of the Pavilion where kids can run town from the perspective of my grandchil- freely and toss Frisbees before the orchestra’s dren, Artie, age 10, and Goldie, age 7. I imagine performance. My grandson noticed another boy you are expecting the usual grandmotherly rush of from his camp and, seeing him in a new context, praise and adoration for these two special human said, “Hi! Everyone is here,” to which the 8-yearbeings. old replied, “Of course. It’s Beethoven’s 7th!”

However, that is not the case toMy fellow picnickers looked at day. Instead, I feel the urge to comeach other with awe at this precoment on how many positive surcious statement. I can’t stop thinkprises await those of us who visit or ing about it for many reasons. One live in such rich surroundings. This is that I am happy that Artie is pertime I became intrigued with the forming with a group of kids who experiences of my grandchildren in possess this kind of knowledge, but the St. Thomas Playhouse summer the other is a deep sense of graticamp, where almost a hundred chiltude that I am immersed in a place dren, ranging in age from 3 to 14, that encourages the wonderful gifts learned theater and communication of artistic involvement and feeds a skills and, after only eight days tocuriosity about many things which gether, put on a production of Disother locales aren’t able to access. ney’s “Mulan Jr.” Another happy thought was that JoEllen Collins—a longtime There are so many other terrific resident of the Wood River my grandchildren have had the excamps and activities for kids here, Valley— is an Idaho Press perience of being in a production especially in the summer, where Club award-winning colum- where they don’t have to be stars to the creative talents that locals enjoy nist, a teacher, writer, fabric enjoy the unique fellowship of beyear-round are shared with students artist, choir member and ing with a group of actors, singers visiting from all over the country unabashedly proud grandma or other entertainers and putting known as “Bibi Jo.” and world. that hard work out to share with While this camp was going on, others. It is one of the reasons I also was the Sun Valley Music Festival, with its ways enjoy singing in choirs or being in musical wonderful symphonic offerings, but also with productions where I may “only” be in the ensemthe summer Music Institute, one part of its year- ble, but find a richness of community in those inround activities. tense, collective efforts.

Professional musicians visiting from here and So I am grateful for the talented adult directors, from dozens of other orchestras and cities vol- teachers, volunteers, and the excited and creative unteer to work with students during the Festival kids and their parents, who are introducing them weeks. Young musicians can hone their skills with to some of the pleasures of a wide and welcoming these highly sophisticated and successful adults. I creative world.

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eople tend to be scared of certain animals. Though many of us are far removed from the old days (I’m talking tens of thousands of years ago), when we lived in caves, were pretty low on the food chain, and had a life expectancy in the teens, our brains have not forgotten the dangers posed by creatures that roam the wild just outside of our doors.

Our local hills are full of animals that are nice to view from afar but that could be distressing to encounter up close. Some notable examples from here in the Wood River Valley might, depending on your perspective, include the American black bear, the mountain lion, or even the hulking, lumbering moose.

These are creatures that people have been known to run from and creatures that can certainly be dangerous.

The moose, in particular, is a species that people rightfully give a wide berth to. Moose are pretty neat to observe, and I am regularly impressed by the strange places that I encounter moose in Idaho (like the one I saw meandering through a dry sagebrush hillside at almost 9,000 feet above Wlidhorse Canyon—a high and lonesome place for a creature usually associated with low riparian areas). But, they are exceptionally unpredictable and their way of defending themselves seems to be to charge headlong and somewhat mindlessly into whatever is upsetting them.

I once watched a bull moose charge and crumple the door panels of a parked, unoccupied minivan in a suburban neighbor-

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he profession of farming evokes a rural way of life of the past. With rapid urbanization and sprawl, farming and farmland are at risk, just when we are learning how farming can help us to address and be more resilient to one of our greatest challenges: climate change.

The team at Regenerative International explains that “regenerative agriculture” can build “healthy soil, capable of producing high-quality, nutrient-dense food while simultaneously improving, rather than degrading, land and, ultimately, leading to productive farms and healthy communities and economies.”

Yet, we must overcome the hurdle of who is going to do the farming.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average age of farmers and ranchers is 58 and the vast majority have no plan for succession. We must value our farmers and cultivate excitement for farming.

Natalie Schwartz, 21, an intern at Clark Fork Organics, said, “I think it’s our generation’s responsibility to change the way we farm. Each action is making a positive difference in changing the way we approach one of the biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions.”

The experience of working with small local farms can inspire young people like Natalie to seek opportunity not just in our cities, but on our land.

We are fortunate here in Blaine County to have young innovators building exciting new examples for our future, including Squash Blossom Farm, Lookout Farm, and Brett Stevenson, who led the installation of a mill at her family’s Hillside Ranch, bringing locally-grown and milled flour here for the first time!

You can find these young farmers’ products at the Wood River Farmers’ Markets and local stores and restaurants—from Atkinsons’ to NourishMe; we are lucky to get to eat their incredible products!

We need this new generation to be passionate about farming in order to be the changemakers of the future!

NEWS IN BRIEF

Fourth Annual ‘Swing Fore Recovery Golf Tournament’ Set For September

Shiras’ moose are local to Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. This is the smallest subspecies in North America, weighing about 230 to 344 kg (507 to 758 lb) at maturity. Photo credit: BBernardicius, accessed via Wikimedia, public domain photo

hood. I felt grateful to be across the street, but quickly found myself wishing I was clear across town.

As a side note, many encounters with these critters end in the death of the non-human: you may remember the black bear trapped and killed by Idaho Fish and Game up the North Fork two summers ago after several tense interactions with people in campgrounds (“one of the campers was awakened after feeling pressure on her right foot from the bear’s mouth” was the memorable quote in the newspaper that week, along with, “the sleeping bag was not damaged, but it did leave some saliva on the sleeping bag”).

However, it is fascinating to realize that size alone does not make an animal dangerous. The pine marten, which is smaller than most folks’ house cats, is a terrifying beast to face up close.

The local wolverine, though rarely encountered and maybe a foot and a half (at the most!) tall at the shoulder, is legendary for its temperamental and aggressive reaction to threats—plus, it has giant claws. Lucky for us, most of us will never get close to one.

Then, there’s the ultra-small.

And ultra-dangerous. A fact that many of my students find fascinating: the most deadly creature on the planet as far as numbers of humans killed worldwide per year is the diminutive, pesky mosquito. They carry a lot of infectious and deadly diseases in that tiny little package.

Hannes Thum is a Wood River Valley native and has spent most of his life exploring what our local ecosystems have to offer. He currently teaches science at Sun Valley Community School

The National Alliance on Mental Illness-Wood River Valley affiliate (NAMI-WRV) will host its annual golf tournament on Friday, Sept. 20, to raise funds to expand educational programs, support groups, and trainings. This is the fourth annual golf tournament that honors National Suicide Prevention Month and National Recovery Month, raising funds for cost-free suicide prevention and recovery programs.

The event will take place at the Elkhorn Golf Club, in Sun Valley.

It will include an 18-hole scramble, reception, silent auction and a community-wide raffle. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with tee-off taking place at noon.

The day of golf will be followed by an evening reception starting at 5 p.m. Raffle drawings will take place at 7 p.m. and include prizes such as: a Sun Valley Challenger ski pass, a Blaine County Recreation District Nordic ski pass, and two $250 Atkinsons’ gift cards.

Raffle tickets are available in the following amounts: one for $10; two for $20; and 20 for $100.

Tickets will be sold at the following four locations: Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum, Iconoclast Books in Hailey, both the Ketchum and Hailey Farmers’ Markets through Sept. 19, and online at www.namiwrv.org/golf until 6 p.m. on Sept. 20.

Reno Man Uses Head To Bash Sheriff’s SUV

On Saturday, Aug. 17, at approximately 5:40 p.m., an inmate being transported in custody from the Blaine County Detention Center to the Ada County Jail caused damage to a Blaine County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle.

Deputies stated that while en route on Highway 75 south of milepost 94, Sky TG Thompson, 42, of Reno, Nev., began kicking the right-rear passenger window, hitting his head on the glass, and demandSky TG Thompson of ing to be let out of the vehicle.

Reno. Photo credit: Thompson, who was secured in the Blaine County Sheriff’s vehicle, bent the door frame of the 2015 Office Chevrolet Tahoe by repeatedly kicking it. The right-rear door sustained damages estimated to be over $1,000. Thompson, who was in custody on an Ada County misdemeanor warrant, was returned to the Blaine County Detention Center and remains in custody pending arraignment on the new Blaine County felony charge, Felony Malicious Injury to Property.

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¿QUÉ ESTÁ PASANDO AHORA CON LA ENERGÍA EÓLICA?

¿Sabías que la turbina eólica ahora produce una buena tajada de poder de Estados Unidos y con algunos de la energía eléctrica más barata en el planeta?

Un informe del Departamento de energía de Estados Unidos acaba de publicar notas que “en 2018, la energía eólica aportó 6.5% del suministro de electricidad del país y más del 10% de la generación total de electricidad en catorce Estados y más del 30% en tres de Photo credit: DOE Wind Technologies Market los Estados-Kansas, Report 2018 Iowa, y Oklahoma.”1 pero eso es sólo en los Estados Unidos “Escocia ahora está generando tanta energía de viento, podría poder dos Scotlands. En la primera mitad del año 2019, Escocia generaron suficiente energía de la energía eólica para abastecer sus casas dos veces.”2 Idaho tiene recursos de gran viento natural para producir electricidad con. Invertí en una de las primeras empresas de desarrollo de granja eólica en Idaho, que fue fundada en el año 2000. En esos primeros días, escribí muchas cartas al editor de periódicos de Idaho detallando cómo Idaho podría aprovechar la oportunidad de negocio de esta nueva economía de energía. Todavía podemos.

Como Idaho podemos mantener nuestro cielo azul y tarifas eléctricas bajas, mientras que atraer nuevas energías renovables relacionadas con empresas con grandes trabajos. ¿Sabías que solar y viento puestos de trabajo entre la categoría de más rápido crecimiento de empleos en Estados Unidos?3 China es el país que ha comprendido realmente esta oportunidad por casi durante la noche convirtiéndose en número uno en el mundo de la potencia eólica instalada, doble que de segundo lugar U.S. ‘’ningún país ha puesto a sí mismo en una mejor posición para convertirse en el energías renovables superpotencia mundial que China4 ha tomado la iniciativa de energía renovable y China es ahora el mayor productor mundial, exportador e instalador de paneles solares, turbinas eólicas, las baterías y vehículos eléctricos.”5 mediante la inversión en nuestras propias granjas de viento domésticos y tecnologías renovables, Estados Unidos pueden prever su futuro energético y no ser dependiente de países extranjeros para su energía.

Por último, algunas personas han escuchado que las turbinas de viento son malas para las aves. Algunos de los primeros parques eólicos lamentablemente fueron situados en rutas de migración de aves y los polos eran a veces estructuras atractivas para nidos. Pero estos días, los polacos son sólidos y parques eólicos realizar planeamiento extenso para no entrar en conflicto con los pájaros. Pero ¿Sabe usted lo que mata la mayoría de las aves? Edificios, coches y los gatos. “Miles de millones de aves mueren cada año por los gatos domésticos. Sí, es una b. choques con miles de millones torres de comunicaciones matar a unos 6,5 millones de aves cada año, esto es unas 18 veces más que la tecnología de energía eólica. Electrocuciones mata a unos 5,4 millones.”6 1 U.S. Dept of Energy Wind Technologies Market Report https:// emp.lbl.gov/wind-technologies-market-report 2 https://www.physics-astronomy.org/2019/07/scotland-is-nowgenerating-so-much-wind.html?m=1 3 https://patch.com/us/across-america/solar-wind-jobs-amongfastest-growing-america-report-finds 4 https://www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2019/01/11/china-renewable-energy-superpower/#5f088719745a 5 http://geopoliticsofrenewables.org/report 6 https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/21/wind-power-results-birddeaths-overall/

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The Portland-based band Hillstomp will bring its rockin’-jukebox blues to Lions Park on Saturday, Aug. 24. Photo credit: Hillstomp

HAILEY TO HOST NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL Summer’s End will be held at the Draper Rendezvous in Hailey

BY DANA DUGAN

L

uke Henry grew up knowing how to wrangle. His parents run a dog training and kennel facility south of Bellevue, and handling canines has been part of his life. This ability, and a deep love of live music, set him up well in wrangling his own music festival. Summer’s End will be held from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Draper Rendezvous at Lions Park in Hailey.

First up will be a series of live shows in Hailey known as Road To Summer’s End. Aaron Golay & The Original Sin will play Thursday, Aug. 22, at the Sawtooth Brewery. Chuckie Campbell will play at Whiskey Jacques’ in Ketchum, Friday, Aug. 23.

On Saturday, the lineup includes headliners the Shook Twins, and Hillstomp from Portland, Ore.; Pixie and The Partygrass Boys from Salt Lake City; Lounge on Fire from Boise; The Weary Times, also from Boise; Lost Ox from Portland; the Idaho-based gypsy folk and blues band, The Pan Handles; Andrew Sheppard, a Valley native now based in Nashville, Tenn.; Aaron Golay & The Original Sin; and two Valley-based bands, High Mtn. Heard and Secuestrado.

“Everyone is familiar with the awesome Shook Twins, who are from Idaho originally, but Hillstomp hasn’t been in Idaho in years,” Henry said.

“They’re from Portland and play funk and blues.”

According to the band’s website, the duo digs through the “dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-ityourself hill country blues stomp.”

Musicians at large who may sit in with others, or play solo spots, include Valley-natives Cole Wells, the Blakadaar guitarist; Alyssa Joy Claffey, fiddler player with High Mtn. Heard and founder of Gypsy Music Collective; and Matt Sloan, saxophonist with Cole & The Thornes.

Henry, who helps run the Sawtooth Valley Gathering and was a member of the Northern Rockies Music Festival during its last year, said he’d been working on the idea for a few years.

“It was time to bring a festival back to Hailey,” he said, while looking across the baseball diamond at Lions Park, in west Hailey. “The momentum seemed there.”

The stage will be placed on the diamond, facing southwest, so that seating will be on the lovely grassy outfield beyond. There will be several food and art vendors, and custom water bottles for sale with water fill-up stations around the edges of the field.

“We’re the first no-single-use plastic event in Hailey, so we got good water to put in the bottles, which the Wood River Land Trust—the caretakers of the Draper Wood River Preserve—sponsored,” Henry said.

“It was time to bring a festival back to Hailey,” said producer Luke Henry while looking across the baseball diamond at Lions Park, in west Hailey. Henry has worked hard to pull together a one-day music festival to celebrate the end of the summer. Photo credit: Dana DuGan

No outside food or drink will be allowed into the park, a decision Henry made in order to support the vendors onsite.

“Everyone’s been really cooperative,” he said.

“We have these Road to Summer’s End shows at the Red Shoe and Sawtooth Brewery. There will also be a show at Whiskey’s, and the Sunday service at Mahoney’s.”

For more information and tickets, visit drswanmusicllc.com/summer-s-end, and check the calendar on page 14 for Road to Summer’s End shows.

Music Lineup: 11-11:45 a.m.

12:05-12:55 p.m.

1:15-2:15 p.m.

2:35-3:20 p.m.

3:40-4:25 p.m.

4:45-5:30 p.m.

5:50-6:35 p.m.

6-55-7:40 p.m.

8-9 p.m. p.m.

9:30-11 p.m.

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High Mtn. Heard Lost Ox Pixie and the

Partygrass Boys The Pan Handles Aaron Golay & The Original Sin Andrew Sheppard The Weary Times Lounge on Fire Hillstomp Shook Twins

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HIKIN’ BUDDIES

9:30AM-1PM / Adams Gulch / Ketchum Sponsored by Mountain Humane, Hikin’ Buddies gives hikers an opportunity to take a shelter dog for a hike, or hang out and socialize with the smaller dogs. Just north of Ketchum, turn left at Adams Gulch and follow to trailhead to pick out a buddy. Adoptions are available onsite, as well.

WED AUG 21

WRWF FORUM

5:30-7:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum ‘Forum on Charitable Giving for Maximum Benefit’ will be hosted by the Wood River Women’s Foundation. All those in attendance will receive an early-release copy of ‘The Giving Guide,’ with a mission to elevate and garner exposure for new and established Wood River Valley nonprofits while providing contributors with information about volunteer opportunities, corporate engagement possibilities, and philanthropic insights. The event is free and open to the public. Information about the event can be found at woodriverwomensfoundation.org.

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WED AUG 21

SAVING SEEDS

5:30PM / Hailey Library / Hailey The Hailey Public Library will co-host “Saving Seeds from Your Garden,” along with community partner, the Wood River Seed Library. The class will be taught by Manon Gaudreau, a Master Gardener and WRSL co-director. Participants will learn techniques for harvesting, cleaning and storing both flower and vegetable seeds. The library houses a lending library of locally grown flower, herb and vegetable seeds in partnership with WRSL. Community members are invited to ‘borrow’ seeds for free and plant them in the summer. At the end of the growing season, they can collect seeds and donate some back to the Seed Library. The seed -saving class is free and open to all. For more information, visit haileypubliclibrary.org or call (208) 788-2036.

WED AUG 21, FRI AUG 23, SAT AUG 24

‘COMEDY OF ERRORS’

6:30PM / Forest Service Park / Ketchum The Sun Valley Shakespeare Festival and Laughing Stock Theatre Company will present one of William Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies over seven nights. Audiences may sit in bleachers, or in their own chairs, at the park. Refreshments and picnics are welcome but don’t pop any champagne corks during the show. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. For tickets, call (208) 721-7048 or visit laughingstocktheatre.org.

WED AUG 21, FRI AUG 23, SAT AUG 24

EDDIE IFFT LIVE

8PM & 9:30PM / The Argyros / Ketchum Comedian Eddie Ifft has performed to sold-out crowds in more than 15 countries. He is the host of one of the most successful podcasts in the comedy world, “Talkin’ Sh*t,” released his own 30-minute special for Comedy Central and made numerous television appearances. The content for this show is suitable for adults over age 18. This performance will feature cabaret-table seating in the intimate setting of the Bailey Studio. Space is limited. For tickets, visit theargyros.org or call (208) 726-7872.

THU AUG 22-SUN AUG 25, TUE AUG 27

‘AMERICAN HERO’

7PM / The Spot / Ketchum At a sub franchise in a local mall, three up-and-coming “sandwich artists”—a teenager (Anik Zarkos), a single mom (Vanessa Sterling), and a downsized refugee from corporate banking (Matthew Gorby)—are perfecting the mustard-to-cheese ratio according to the company manual. But when their shot at the American dream is interrupted by a series of strange events, they become unlikely allies in a post-recession world. “This play is enchanting in its humor, wit and heart,” says Yanna Lantz, the director. “This comedy is about life, liberty and the pursuit of sandwiches. I hope the audience [will be] inspired to find positivity and creativity in their own lives. The cast and team for this show is absolutely exceptional. This is Anik Zarkos’ first MainStage show at The Spot, and I couldn’t be prouder of her in this role.” The show also features Kevin Wade as a sub sandwich. The show will continue through Saturday, Aug. 31. For tickets, visit spotsunvalley.com.

D

id you know that wind turbine farms now produce a good slice of America’s power and with some of the cheapest electrical power on the planet?

A U.S. Department of Energy report just released notes that, “in 2018, wind energy contributed 6.5 percent of the nation’s electricity supply and more than 10 percent of total electricity generation in 14 states, and more than 30 percent in three of those states—Kansas, Iowa and Oklahoma.”1 But that is just in the USA. “Scotland is now generating so much wind energy it could power two Scotlands. In the first half of 2019, Scotland generated enough energy from wind power to supply its homes twice over.”2 Idaho has great natural wind resources to produce electricity with.

I invested in one of the first wind farm development companies in Idaho, which was founded in 2000. In those early days, I wrote many letters to the editor of Idaho newspapers detailing how Idaho could seize the business opportunity of this new energy economy.

We still can. We as Idahoans can keep our skies blue and electrical rates low while attracting new renewable-energy-related businesses with great paying jobs. Did you know that solar and wind jobs are among the fastest-growing category of jobs in America?3 China is the country which has really understood this opportunity by almost overnight becoming number one in the world of installed wind-power capacity, double that of second-place U.S. “No country has put itself in a better position to become the world’s renewable-energy superpower than China.”4 “China has taken a lead in renewable energy and is now the world’s largest producer, exporter and installer of solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and electric vehicles.”5 By investing in our own domestic wind farms and renewable technologies, the USA can provide for its energy future and not be dependent on foreign countries again for its energy.

Finally, some people have heard that wind turbines are bad for birds. Some of the first wind farms, unfortunately, were sited in bird migration flyways and the poles sometimes were attractive lattice structures for nests. But these days the poles are solid, and wind farms undertake extensive planning to not conflict with birds. But do you know what kills the majority of birds? Buildings, cars, and cats. “Billions of birds are killed each year by domestic cats. Yes, that’s billions with a b. Collisions with communications towers kill about 6.5 million birds each year; this is about 18 times more than wind-power technology. Electrocutions kill about 5.4 million.”6 Looking at the future of wind energy in Idaho, it really works for Idahoans.

U.S. Dept of Energy Wind Technologies Market Report https:// emp.lbl.gov/wind-technologies-market-report 2 https://www.physics-astronomy.org/2019/07/scotland-is-nowgenerating-so-much-wind.html?m=1 3 https://patch.com/us/across-america/solar-wind-jobs-amongfastest-growing-america-report-finds 4 https://www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2019/01/11/china-renewable-energy-superpower/#5f088719745a 5 http://geopoliticsofrenewables.org/report 6 https://cleantechnica.com/2018/02/21/wind-power-results-birddeaths-overall/ 1

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SAT AUG 24

2-6PM / Main St. / Hailey

9:30AM / SNRA Visitor Center / Ketchum

HAILEY FARMERS’ MARKET

NATURE HIKE

Shop with regional farmers who offer organic and locally grown foods. The Hailey Farmers’ Market takes place on Main Street between Carbonate and Galena streets and offers comradery, fresh produce, crafts, and other items.

There will be a ranger-led nature hike at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center, north of Ketchum, along the Harriman Trail, exploring the history of the area, and looking for plants, signs of animals, and birds. Junior Rangers and families are welcome. For more information, call (208) 727-5000.

THU AUG 22

SAT AUG 24

SV MUSIC FESTIVAL

SUMMER’S END FESTIVAL

6:30PM / SV Pavilion / Sun Valley

11AM-11PM / Lions Park / Hailey

Featuring Mahler’s 2nd, this piece is about life, death, and rebirth. Mahler’s modest ambition to express the totality of the human condition journeys through love, hope, nostalgia, humor, despair, a face-melting shriek of death and, finally, a glorious resurrection. Does it succeed? Alasdair Neale recalls his first hearing at age 13: “It rocked my world—I had never imagined music could have that level of visceral, emotional impact.” This is the finale of the 2019 season.

Presented by Dr. Swan Music, Summer’s End, a live music festival with 10 national, regional and local acts, will take place at the Draper Rendezvous in Lions Park. For more information, see story on page 12, and visit drswanmusicllc.com/summer-s-end.

FRI AUG 23 & SAT AUG 24

RICK MILLER IN BOOM

8PM / The Argyros / Ketchum BOOM documents the music, culture and politics that shaped the Baby Boom. It covers 25 turbulent years of history that gives voice to influential politicians, activists and musicians. The staged production allows the audience to experience the global events as they unfold, from the Cold War to the Summer of Love. For tickets, visit theargyros.org, or call (208) 726-7872.

SAT AUG 24 & & SUN

MUSIC ON THE DECK

6-9PM / Lefty’s / Ketchum

FRI AUG 23

LIVE MUSIC

James Tautkus will perform this Saturday. There is never a cover. Lefty’s is located at 231 6th St. E., in Ketchum.

9:30PM / Silver Dollar Saloon / Bellevue

SUN AUG 25

As part of the Road to Summer’s End, prog rock band Lost Ox out of Portland will play at the iconic Bellevue saloon. There is never a cover, and a free ride home is available should you need it.

CHORAL EVENSONG

5:30PM / St. Thomas / Ketchum Choral Evensong continues with a commemoration of the life of the apostle Bartholomew during this song-based service. Music director Joel Bejot will premiere a set of “Preces and Responses.” For information, contact joel.bejot@stthomassunvalley.org or call (208) 720-1524.

FRI AUG 23-SUN AUG 25

TUE AUG 27

COF INTENSIVES

KETCHUM FARMERS’ MARKET

6PM / Liberty Theatre / Hailey

2-6PM / River Run / Ketchum

Company of Fools Intensives 3-Day Workshop Series: Shakespearean Analysis For Actors will be taught by COF Artistic Director Scott Palmer. Participants will analyze 20 lines of Shakespearean iambic pentameter to mine the Bard’s verse for hints and insights into how to perform Shakespeare. Palmer will use his “10 Approaches To Verse” system, involving learning about scansion, literary and poetic devices, and academic literary analysis to explore how heightened language text can be transformed by the actor in performance. For more information, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

The Ketchum Farmers’ Market takes place weekly at its new location in the lower permit lot at scenic River Run. Along with fresh produce and crafts, there will be live music, food trucks and more.

TUE AUG 27

GIMLETS IN THE GARDEN

5-10PM / Botanical Garden / Ketchum

SAT AUG 24

This fundraising event will support the Garden with live and silent auctions, raffles, entertainment and more. The silent auction package will include a few outstanding experience-based live auction items, and a full season pass for the 2019/2020 snowsports season. Tickets are available by calling (208) 726-9358.

DISCRETE CIRQUE RACE

6PM / Bald Mountain / Ketchum The fifth leg of the Cirque Series, the premier mountain running series in the USA, will start and finish after 9.6 miles at the base of River Run, and will top out on Bald Mountain. Morgan Arritola, a Ketchum local who won the first two Cirque Series events of the season, will be racing. For more information, visit cirqueseries.com/ sunvalley.

TUE AUG 27

BOOK CLUB

5-6:30PM / Mountain Humane / Hailey Mountain Humane’s book club will host guest facilitator Ridley Pearson and his fourth tome set in Kenya, “White Bone.” The thriller concerns special agents who encounter elephant ivory and rhino poachers. This is a free event and refreshments will be served.

TUE AUG 27

NAMI RECOVERY SUPPORT 5:30-7PM / Sun Club / Hailey

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BY MIKE MCKENNA

T

he history of Ketchum and Sun Valley is as rich as the silver-ore stashes that were once scattered throughout the local mountains.

From silver mining and sheep ranching to celebrity skiers and the haunts of one of the world’s best writers, the area has a lot to offer history fans—and the Sun Valley Story Tour shares it all.

The free bus tours are provided by Mountain Rides and depart each Friday at 10:15 a.m. from the Visitor Center on Sun Valley Road in Ketchum.

The tours are offered from July through August as a way to not only get more people to take advantage of the free town bus routes, but also to help share some of the rich Western history Sun Valley is home to.

Jim Jaquet helped found the tours seven years ago. Jaquet is one of a half-dozen different folks who guide the bus trips, which follow the Mountain Rides Blue Route from downtown Ketchum through Sun Valley and Elkhorn, over to Warm Springs and back.

“People get to experience how easy it is to get around Sun Valley and they get a sense of the community,” Jim said. “Folks like it, and it’s great to get to share the really interesting local history.”

Jim said the tours follow the three economies of the area: mining, sheep herding, and tourism.

Mining in the 1880s first drove waves of folks to the Wood River Valley. The tour passes by the site of an old smelter and covers the same history that is relived each Labor Day weekend during the Wagon Days celebration.

Once rivaling Australia in sheep production numbers, sheep herding is still a part of the local culture. The Sun Valley Story Tour passes by the former sheep-shipping hub of the Union Pacific railroad depot. It also shares stories that the annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival celebrates during the second week of each October.

Many of the shepherds gave way to celebrities after Averell Harriman and his public relations guru, Steve Hannagan, created America’s original mountain destination ski resort in 1936. The Sun Valley Resort has gone through some major remodels over the years, but the original walls of

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The Sun Valley Story Tour passes through the area’s rich history. Photo credit: Mike McKenna

the lodge still stand, and the stories never get old.

Sun Valley has managed to keep its charm and unique Idaho character while the Holding family has steadily added and improved all kinds of areas, from the Sun Valley Inn to the Pavilion to the Clubhouse. “They’ve done a first-class job,” Jim said.

Of course, no historical tour of Sun Valley is complete without visiting some of Ernest Hemingway’s haunts. From his grave to his favorite watering hole, the Sun Valley Story Tour offers a healthy serving of Papa’s local lore.

To sign up for the free, hour-long Sun Valley Story Tour, please go to the Sun Valley Visitor’s Center in Ketchum by 10:15 a.m. Fridays through August. For more information about the local bus services, please go to MountainRides.org.

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