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The Power House’s new location at 502 N. Main St. in Hailey welcomes visitors with 20 on-tap varieties of malt beverages. Photo by P.M. Fadden
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omegrown Wood River Valley business, Power House Pub & Bike Fit Studio, has upgraded during the move to its new location at 502 N. Main St., Hailey. The bike shop, beer garden and burgerhaus has expanded shop facilities and extended restaurant floor space while maintaining a casual atmosphere and high quality of service.
“The best part of this move has been the outstanding support from family and friends working beside you,” said Power House owner, Billy Olson. “I’ve had a lot of fun with people in this Valley, which is good for visibility, but it’s also great for sharing in each other’s lives.” An avid enthusiast of bikes, boards and beers, Olson has shaped his local business by blending a sport shop hangout with a beer parlor and casual family dining. What began with a single employ-
ee and guest seating for 25 has grown to indoor/ outdoor seating for 90-plus and a staff of over 40. Indoors is an arcade. Sand bocce ball is found in the side court. A fire pit waits in the back garden. The kitchen, too, has grown, though product quality remains consistent. “You kinda can’t go wrong with a chef whose nickname is ‘Burger,’” Olson added. Brewed beverages include 20 on-tap options continued, Page 10
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daho English/Spanish Bilingual Skills Program seeks a second home in the Wood River Valley. The Boise-based Spanish writing and conversation courses, lead by instructor Guisela Bahruth, offer three distinct levels of alternate language study, including entry-level communicative Spanish, beginner writing and conversation analysis, plus critical literacy for students already of advanced Spanish-speaking abilities. “We learn every day,” said Bahruth. “Whether individually or in groups, we are all continuously learning, and that is essential for mutual understanding.” Bahruth, Guatemalan, is a 26-year Boise resident, holding a B.A. in Spanish language studies and a master’s in literacy from Boise State University. Also an instructor of the written word, Bahruth has taught writing skills at schools and summer camps, while also writing professionally for Log Cabin Literary Center. She has taught second-language studies since 1996. “As people we are both unique and universal,” Bahruth explained, “what a student learns [in second language] builds themselves for life. We accommodate that growth, and the students take it from there.” Each of Bahruth’s courses is based upon skill levels specific to the student, personalizing the learning experience through writing and editing from existing literature. “The class reads, then discusses a particular literary selection,” Bahruth said. “Students next write something of their own, based upon the literary piece, using inborn grammatical sense.”
“Grammar is intuitive,” Bahruth explained. “Students comprehend second-language grammar in the same manner that they come to know their native grammar – it’s a spiral upwards, moving back and forth where students unconsciously correct their own narratives.” Described as “community learning environments,” annual course schedules are held in Boise, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m., late May through October. “This is a schedule that accommodates a busy workday,” Bahruth said. “It creates an environment of long class hours for immersion and an opportunity to play with, and explore, the brain.” Most students learn Spanish in the same fashion that they learned their first language. “We first introduce an activity – i.e., likes/dislikes – [where] students use their already internalized answers to those topics; their only job is to transfer that knowledge to another language,” Bahruth said. “Everything we do is always in a very safe environment, with strength coming from the group,” she continued. “Students are growing trust and courage through their guessing and learning. Through the discovery of inter-relate-ability and understanding, they are moving closer to their own humanity.” Bahruth hopes to transplant that application of knowledge to the Valley with acquisition of “the perfect classroom for student learning and comfort.” Bahruth and supporters are currently seeking such a location. Learn more about written and conversational Spanish online at guiselabahruth. blogspot.com, or phone Bahruth at 208-401-5090. tws
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There have been sightings of a purple toilet around town in several people’s yards. Yes, the purple toilet is real and has been placed there for a reason. It’s all part of a fundraiser for the Relay For Life of Blaine County. The theme of this fundraiser is appropriately named “Flushing Out Cancer.” The idea came to Relay For Life survivor chair, Cindy Karst, and Reli Mansfield, Relay For Life youth chair. They saw the idea on Pinterest as a fundraiser that other Relays had done, so they decided to apply it locally. This is their second year of this particular fundraiser. “Not only does it help to fundraise for our event, but it also spreads the word and makes people aware of our local event,” stated Relay For Life event chair, Janie Swanson. “It was so successful last year that we actually have two toilets floating around this year – coming to a neighborhood near you!” The Blaine County Relay For Life is an organized overnight community fundraising walk. It takes place at the Wood River High School track. Teams of people camp out around the track, and members of each team take turns walking around the track. There is food, games and activities that provide entertainment and build camaraderie. It’s a family-friendly environment for the entire community. “Because it’s a team event, individual participants are not required to be there the entire time,” Swanson added. “But it’s so much fun, you’ll find it hard to leave!” Funds raised from the “Flushing Out Cancer”
fundraiser are attributed to “Team Marketron Sandlot.” The proceeds are recorded under their team name, but do go to the event. “They are very dedicated – out there every night moving the toilet throughout Bellevue and Hailey,” Swanson said. “It is intended to be like a chain letter, but one does not have to choose to send it on: $10 to have the toilet removed, $15 to send it to a friend and $20 for insurance that it will not come back to you. Most people do send it on to an unexpected friend or family member that they think will get a kick out of it and want to help a good cause. “Since not everyone does send the toilet on, if you had a good candidate in mind, you could post your ideas on our Facebook page, Blaine County Relay For Life,” Swanson added. “We also have a team named ‘Smile Angels’ doing a ‘Tired of Cancer’ chain in Ketchum that is like the toilet… same pricing for removal, but it is a purple tire moving around.” Everyone is welcome at the event, whether part of a team, an individual or cheerer. “Cancer survivors should attend,” Swanson said. “Our survivors are a big part of the Relay. We want to honor them through a dinner at 6 p.m. and a celebratory ‘survivor lap’ to kick off our event.” This year’s Relay For Life of Blaine County starts Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. and ends Saturday, June 20 at 7 a.m. The theme is “At the Movies.” To participate, call Cindy Karst at 208-7207678. For more information and to sign up a team, go to relayforlife.org/blainecountyid. tws
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Team Sun Valley CrossFit won last year’s Street Fight. Courtesy photo
guessing.” The Ketchum Street Fight is unique in its format, requiring strategic team formation. Selecting the best strength-to-weight ratio of team members creates a unique dynamic not usually seen in Valley events. “The event is for anyone and everyone,” McLean said. “We’ve had all-women teams, all-high-schoolage teams, fire department teams and teams of friends. You absolutely don’t have to be a firefighter to participate.” Spectators are encouraged to come, watch and cheer on these competitors in this unique event. “Firefighters, in essence,
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are professional athletes,” McLean explained. “We have to be ready for any eventuality, so we stay fit to be prepared for whatever may happen. In essence, we push, pull, carry and drag heavy things to stay in shape, much like the Ketchum Street Fight events. We work out on a shift basis, encouraged by the City of Ketchum in an effort to maintain readiness. Most of the firefighters also work out on their own, skiing, biking, doing yoga, climbing and running, like all members of our community.” For more information and to sign up, visit ketchumfirefighters.com. tws
Participants haul 100-pound section of fire hose during the “Odd Object Mover” portion of the Street Fight. Courtesy photo
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THE MISSION OF BLAINE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER EVERY STUDENT.
NEW GOALS • All students will be Inspired to develop intellectual curiosity by 2020 • All students will be Engaged actively in our learning community by 2020 through relevant and real-life experiences • All students will be Educated by 2020 to develop strong foundational and analytical problem solving skills to graduate ready for postsecondary success • All students will be Empowered by 2020 to make independent positive choices through continued social and emotional development
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The full cast and faculty for “Project DNA” takes the stage. Photo by Yanna Lantz
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NUEVOS OBJETIVOS • Para el 2020 todos los estudiantes serán motivados para desarrollar su curiosidad intelectual • Para el 2020 todos los estudiantes estarán activamente involucrados en nuestra comunidad de aprendizaje por medio tanto de experiencias pertinentes como de experiencias basadas en la vida real. • Para el 2020 se educarán a todos los estudiantes en el desarrollo de habilidades básicas y analíticas en solución de problemas, graduándose listos para tener éxito en estudios superiores. • Para el 2020 por medio de un continuo desarrollo social y emocional todos los estudiantes tendrán las facultades de tomar, de manera independiente, decisiones positivas.
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he Sage School’s sixth- and seventh -grade students will mount an original production titled “Project DNA” on Thursday, May 20. The show will commence at 7 p.m.,at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theatre at the Community Campus, Hailey. “Project DNA” is a self-written play that tours American history and explores The Sage School students’ family history. “We were looking for a way for kids to explore their family history, and then see and feel the connections to U.S. history,” explained Chris McAvoy, 6/7 Team faculty member. “Often, U.S. history is taught through a textbook or lecture, and kids don’t see themselves in it.” This project is in its third biannual run at The Sage School. Each time the project is tackled, it has a different flavor to it. “Project DNA” interweaves an umbrella plot, reminiscent of Lois Lowry’s “The Giver.” “All the kids touch this device, which activates a scene about America’s history,” said Ayden, a student who plays the protagonist in the umbrella play. “It teaches them that uniformity is bad and change is good. By going back in time and seeing how all these people were so different, they discover that it’s not bad to be different.” The students have been working on this project since January and have uncovered interesting facts about their ancestors. “We all researched our family history and called our parents, and we brought that into our play,” explained Jack, student. “We have this rich connection to local history through a Basque connection and also uncovered this connection between the Jamestown and the Mayflower settlements that I didn’t even know about,” McAvoy said. The students were divided into groups to write the play. “We all said, ‘Oh, my grandfather worked on the Brooklyn Bridge,’ ‘My grandfather was in World War II’…stuff like that,” said Liam, student. “The people with relations to certain parts of history would be responsible for those scenes. We put all the scenes together at the end.” In addition to writing and performing their own play, the students were asked to create a slideshow to accompany each scene from history. “A slideshow will be projected on the background during our performance,” explained Gabe, student. “I made a slideshow with Ellis Island slides from the 1900s, including
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sound effects and pictures of people on the docks exiting ships.” “Instead of building a set, we made our own background,” added Sam, student.” Through the project, the kids’ appreciation of history has grown. “Without history, we wouldn’t be us,” said Alex, student. “We get to learn more about our ourselves by getting to act out this play,” added Oliver, student. For many of the students, memorizing lines was the most difficult piece of the puzzle. However, others enjoyed the process. “I thought memorizing lines was fun,” exclaimed Katelyn, student. “I think what’s challenging is getting the emotion right when you’re acting, ‘cause if you don’t put emotion into it, you’re just talking,” said Sara, student. As their opening night approaches, the kids reflect on what they have accomplished so far. “It’s become a play, instead of just paper with words on it,” smiled Liam. “Getting to go onstage and see it come together is awesome!” Don’t miss this unique exploration of American history by The Sage School’s sixth and seventh graders. The Community Campus theatre is located at 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey. For more information, call The Sage School at 208-788-0120.
In The Sage School’s production, children in a dystopian world discover that being different is a great thing. Photo by Yanna Lantz
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McPhee’s artistic photography tells a narrative tale of its subject matter. McPhee has attempted to grasp the strength and beauty of Idaho’s wildlands and its people. Courtesy photo
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he Community Library in Ketchum is currently hosting an exhibit by renowned photographer, Laura McPhee, in its lecture hall. Viewable through June, the display showcases the talents of the New Jersey native, McPhee, in a poetic series of contemporary, humanistic and landscape imagery derived from the wilds of Idaho. An installment to the “Art in the Lecture Room” series, the McPhee exhibit is put on in partnership between The Community Library, Gail Severn Gallery and the artist herself. “Idaho is very picturesque,” McPhee said in a recent interview. “It’s emblematic of what the West looks like in the popular imagination: tall mountains, a valley, a river runs through it.” McPhee is accredited with a Princeton University Bachelor of Arts in Art History and a Rhode Island School of Design Master of Fine Arts in Photography. McPhee was awarded a Fulbright Scholars Fellowship for work in India and Sri Lanka. Her Idaho residency, from the Alturas Foundation, has built upon the legacy of those previous sojourns. McPhee’s additional merits include a New England Foundation for the Arts Fellowship and a John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship. Idaho’s Alturas Foundation approached McPhee with the artistic residency suggestion, a discussion that initially caused trepidation within the photographer. “My concern was that I was going into a world that was well-defined in the work of [previous] artists,” McPhee said. “I wasn’t sure that I would have a lot to add to the dialogue about a place that had already occurred in the history of 19th-century photography.” McPhee’s Community Li
brary exhibit supports artistic exposure within the local population while also promoting the artist’s umbrella enterprise, a publication entitled “River of No Return.” The photographer’s selection of title stems from regional U.S. Forest Service signage, an exposure McPhee benefited from while retracing the former footsteps of her family’s earlier generations. The “River of No Return,” which is also a larger exhibited collection, has appeared previously in several locations, including the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Mo., and is an amended model to the 2006 showing at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, a gala that set record numbers for attendance. To date, McPhee’s photographic catalogue is subject material for a book that shares the collection’s name. McPhee is committed to narrative artistic communication, a dedication visible within her work. She has made her livelihood from photography through the lens of world travel. “Story is first and foremost in my work,” McPhee said. “I look both at the ways that we [humanity] exploit nature and also the ways in which we attempt to preserve it.” Previous McPhee photography has appeared among collections in the New York Metropolitan Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Getty Center, Boston Museum of Fine Arts and San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. On her place within the canon of photographic history, McPhee is reticent to lodge opinion. “We’ve come over the top,” McPhee said, referring to the so-called artistic curve. “The roller coaster is headed in a different direction. Gravity is pulling us.” The Community Library is located at 415 Spruce Ave. N., Ketchum. For more information, call 208-726-3493. tws
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and 18 individual categories of bottles to complement a full menu, with a selection of wines also available. “I personally like unique beers that you can’t find elsewhere,” Olson said. “Basically, we pair that beer interest with our farm-to-table format and match the whole thing with a love for cycle repair. A move to expand on that just made sense.” Power House’s legacy of event involvement/sponsorship also carries on. The peddling, drinking and dining locality is gearing up for Wood River World Cup action, spanning May 27 through June 17. The Sheeptown Drag Race takes place June 25, plus June and July will see installments of Bike Camp – an all-for-one and one-for-all camp raising bike experience for kids. “We’ve got some great stuff ahead,” Olson said. “Add our Crosstober Festival to the mix and it’s a pretty packed schedule.” Community support for the Power House has been consistently strong. “It’s taken on a life of its own,” Olson said. “Community has always been in-
Power House owner Billy Olson. Photo by Brennan Rego
“It’s reverence for what you love.” – Billy Olson Power House owner
What’s Permitted in City Rights of Way? The city of Ketchum invites you to learn about allowed uses of the city right of way, working in the riparian zone near the river, and requirements for working on trees. • What type of work in the right of way requires a permit? • What minor work can be performed without a permit? • What about existing improvements in the right of way? • How do I determine right of way boundaries?
volved. It’s at the heart of what we do.” From its new location, Power House will continue to improve its quality-backed bike shop and restaurant innovations. “We’re just going to focus on how to keep getting better at the things we do,” Olson said. “It’s about moving with the future.” A hopeful future blip on the Power House horizon could take the form of bike
The Power House offers 20 beers on tap. Photo by Brennan Rego
frame building. The smallrun venture would be a labor of love for Olson and his crew, who would like to see an opportunity to create Power House specialty frames – not simply projects made to order but, rather, a frame series the shop could
• When do I need a permit to work in the riparian zone and to work on city trees?
call its own. “You know,” Olson recalled, “I thought I’d be a mechanic guy, occasionally grabbing somebody a beer while they waited. I never thought this would work out the way it has. I guess it’s a soul thing.” tws
Hear the experts answer these questions and more on Thursday, May 28 in City Council chambers at Ketchum City Hall, 480 East Ave., N. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and light refreshments will be served. Reservations are requested but not required for the free workshop. Email participate@ketchumidaho.org or call 726-7801. Speakers • Robyn Mattison, Public Works Director/City Engineer • Rebecca Bundy, Senior Planner/Building and Development Manager • Jennifer Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation and International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist/Municipal Specialist
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The back garden bike shop at Power House makes use of the previous location’s bar top as its new work counter. Photo by P.M. Fadden
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This week’s prime events Dust In The Wind Skank It Up!
The ska band has had eight hits on the UK music charts and four in the United States. Photo by E. Iglesias “Centerpiece,” photographed in 2010 after its completion. On May 21, the sculpture will be set ablaze in a farewell celebration. Photo by Diane Citret
English Beat Takes Over Whiskey’s May 20 at 9 p.m. “Skanking” was coined in Jamaican dance halls to refer to the style of dance found in ska, reggae and punk scenes. Locals will get a chance to “get their skank on” this Wednesday, May 20, when The English Beat performs live at Whiskey Jacques’! Inspired by the original ska greats of the ‘60s – Prince Buster, Desmond Dekker, Fred “Toots” Hibbert and early Bob Marley – The English Beat has quickened the music of their forefathers, resulting in a new wave, reggae sound with a distinctive dance beat. Dave Wakeling leads the band on vocals and guitar, while Matt Morrish wails on the sax, Kevin Lum tackles the keys, Larry Young slaps the bass, Jared Palazzolo jams on the guitar, “King Schaschas” works the toaster and Nucci Cantrell bangs
the drums. The English Beat is known for their tongue-in-cheek lyrics, infectious rhythms and entertaining performances. Wakeling and the gang look forward to their live gigs. “It is one of the most wonderful sensations, not just personal satisfactions, but feeling connected to other people and the value of what people take away from a show,” Wakeling explained. “It makes you kind of feel useful. You feel that mass consciousness and it’s nice to feel that. You ride on top of their energy.” Doors open at 9 p.m. Purchase tickets for $18 online or $20 day of show/behind the bar. Whiskey Jacques’ is located at 251 N. Main St. in Ketchum. For more information on The English Beat, visit englishbeat.net.
Farewell Celebration & Bonfire May 21 at 5 p.m.
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or the past five years, Patrick Dougherty’s sculpture “Centerpiece” has been enjoyed and pondered by locals. The installation will receive a bonfire sendoff on Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m., from its site on The Center lot across from the Ketchum Post Office. Refreshments will be served at this free event, and the entire community is invited to join the farewell celebration. Many Wood River Valley locals and visitors will be sorry to see the Willow Houses go, but Dougherty believes a natural life cycle is a central and necessary element of his work. The world-renowned sculptor uses organic materials, which eventually decay, and doesn’t intend
for his sculptures to be permanent. Over 30 volunteers helped Dougherty harvest truckloads of willow and weave it into “Centerpiece.” “I think that part of my work’s allure is its impermanence,” Dougherty said. “The line between trash and treasure is thin, and the sculptures, like the sticks they are made from, begin to fade after two years. Often the public imagines that a work of art should be made to last, but I believe that a sculpture, like a good flower bed, has its season.” The fire will be lit promptly at 5 p.m. Join The Center and the community for this spectacular sendoff bonfire.
Journey To Healthy Living 18th Sun Valley Wellness Festival May 22-25
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Don’t miss The English Beat’s live performance at Whiskey Jacques’ on Wednesday, May 20, at 9 p.m. Photo by E. Iglesias
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his weekend marks the 18th annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival, one of the most prestigious wellness events in the country. The four-day conference is held at the Sun Valley Resort May 22-25 and features top wellness speakers. Over 30 presentations and workshops will address aspects of body, mind, spirit and environmental wellness. Additionally, the festival also offers movement classes, a Wellness Experience Hall, music, film and more. In the Movement Studio, attendees will find a variety of ongoing classes with a focus on numerous types of movement and yoga practices. The Experience Hall runs throughout weekend and is free and open to the public. It features wellness products and hands-on experiences with wellness practitioners. Attendees can get a massage, reM ay 20, 2015
flexology, have an intuitive reading or get a henna tattoo for summer. Elisabeth Gilbert, best-selling author of “Eat, Pray, Love,” will deliver this year’s keynote address on Friday, May 22. The address will explore “Big Magic: Thoughts on Creative Living” and offer insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. New for the 2015 festival is a dance and music party. The event will take place in the Boiler Room on Saturday night. Cost of admission is included in the keynote ticket. Entry without a keynote ticket is $10 at the door. Find passes and tickets for the Sun Valley Wellness Festival online at sunvalleywellness.org, where a complete schedule of events is available. The Sun Valley Resort is located at 1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley. 11
If you listen closely, you will hear the sounds of zippers being pulled closed on wader bags, float tubes being aired up, click and pawl drags being tested and the sound of fly boxes being snapped shut. Opening day is upon us, Idaho! Silver Creek is the place to be this weekend, as recent rains have blessed this special body of water with a nice cleansing and levels high enough to spread the fish throughout the system. Partly cloudy conditions coupled with warmish temperatures spell great mayfly activity. Expect baetis and PMDs to take center stage, but also be aware the callibaetis has been very strong here on warm days. No matter what, be sure to have beetle and ant patterns! The brown drake is still a week or more away and will most likely appear once we return to a weather pattern of warm sunny days and temperate nights. Keep an eye on the forecast, or do it the fun way and just show up at the Picabo Bridge every evening after the weekend and wait for the first big night. The Big Wood River may fish a little on the weekend -- it really depends on the rain and how hard it is coming down. The clarity seems to be changing day to day and, although the flows aren’t huge, there are probably better places to be for now. The Big Lost River is currently fishable, but again, there are a lot of variables here, both above and below the Mackay dam. Keep an eye on the cfs (cubic feet per second) below the dam; if it doesn’t jump too high, you may find some OK fishing. The upper Lost will fish depending on the clarity. The Little Wood River will have some fishing above and below the Little Wood Reservoir dam. Think big stone and salmon flies. The South Fork of the Boise River is also worth a look, but this river is generally better the later we get into June. All in all, opening day presents a few challenges to finding the best fishing. Pay close attention to the details like cfs and weather before you decide where to be. You can count on Silver Creek fishing and, of course, Picabo Angler and The Nature Conservancy will host our annual opening day parties. Whether you fish or not on the opener, come on down to Picabo and enjoy a wonderful day with friends and all your brothers and sisters of the fly!
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WEDNESDAY, 5.20.15
AA Meeting - 6:30 a.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208721-2989 Core Challenge Wednesdays 8:158:45 am @ the Y: we’re loving this 30 minute core class with Connie Aronson Yoga and Breath with Victoria Roper - 8 to 9:15 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Booty Barre, Intermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Attitude Hour. Airs at 10 am on KDPI. Books and Babies - 10 am at the Bellevue Public Library. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. Info: 788-3468. BOSU Balance Training. Mobility, Stability and Strength - Slow guided movements. Perfect for all ages, some fitness.. Membership Fee at 11 am at Zenergy. Stella’s 30 minute meditation class (beginner level) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. FREE. 726-6274. Hailey Kiwanis Club meeting - 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 New Moms Support Group - 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the River Run Rooms at St. Luke’s Hospital. Info: 727-8733 Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants, YMCA Monday’s & Wednesdays 12:001:00 & 1:30-2:30 BOSU Balance and movement fusion class at the YMCA 12:15 pm. Intermediate bridge lessons, 12:152:15 p.m., Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for Healing. 1 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 3:00 - 4:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 Pilates Mat, All levels with Alysha 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Family Support Group for family and friends of persons living with mental illness - 6 to 7:30pm at the NAMI-WRV office on the SE corner of Main & Maple (lower level) in Hailey. Info: 309-1987. This is a recurring event that occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. Ketchum Community Dinners. Please come and share a Free Meal with us. Dine in or pick up a hot meal for yourself or a friend. Join us each Wednesday 6-7pm in the gym of the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood 100 Saddle Rd. Ketchum, ID 83340 call for more info: 208-622-3510 Kettle Bells, Intermediate/Advanced with Erin 6:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. AA Meeting - 7 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 S Open Mic Night!! at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue.
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Botany & Birds at Centennial Marsh 9 am at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 208-709-5249. Pilates Mat, Beginners with Alysha 8:30 am at Pure Body Pilates. Yoga and the Breath w/Victoria Roper - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the BCRD Fitworks Yoga Studio, Hailey. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 TRX Get Ripped class!! We’ve got more TRX’s coming for a total of 15 spaces
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so we all sweat and have fun together getting strong. All of our instructors are TRX certified! Call the Y to reserve a space. 12:15 at the YMCA. Movie and Popcorn for $1 - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Ketchum. Info: 726-5997 BCSD Chess Club - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rm. C214 at the Wood River High School, Hailey. FREE for all ages. K-12 and adults too. Info: 450-9048. Community Acupuncture with Erin 4 -7 pm at Pure Body Pilates. (Please schedule with Erin 208-309-0484) TNT Thursdays. Youth ages 10 - 18 are invited to game on Wii and XBox each week during Teens and Tweens Thursdays. Bring a friend or come solo. 4 pm at the Hailey Public Library. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall, Hailey. Restorative Yoga, All levels with Jacqui 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. May’s Business After Hours At Zions Bank and The Meriwether Building in Hailey 5 to 7 pm Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 6:00 - 7:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 S Johnny, Patty, & Sean Rockin Blues, Nina’s Nightclub at Taste of Thai Main St. Hailey 6:30 to close AA Meetings 7 pm at the Shoshone Methodist Church, 201 W.C. St. For more info call Frank 208-358-1160.
FRIDAY, 5.22.15
Wake up and Flow Yoga, All levels with Alysha 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.Beginners Welcome! 8:15 am PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 TTT Booty Barre, Intermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Story Time. A free interactive, skill-building story hour for young children. 10 am at The Hailey Public Library. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Viniyoga (Therapeutic spine) with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 727-9622. Alanon Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org Beginning bridge lessons, 12:15-2:15 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Afternoon Bridge - 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Cribbage tournaments double elimination - 6 p.m., location TBA. $20. Call for info: 208-481-0036 T Line DancZen Class - 7 to 8 p.m. at MOVE Studio in Ketchum. $10, no partner required. No experience. RSVP/ Sign Up: Peggy at 720-3350.
SATURDAY, 5.23.15
Kettle Bells, Intermediate/Advanced with Erin 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. All levels pilates with Jen, 9:15 am at Pure Body Pilates. Storytime, 10:30 am at the Children’s Library.
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Gather together to sew colorful skirts and dresses for the girls who live at the facility of the Haiti Micah Project sponsored in part by St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Lunch will be provided. The Bee will be held mid-valley. Please call JoEllen Collins, 622-9417 or 720-4160 or email her at joellencollins1@gmail. com if you intend to come, for info and directions and so she can plan sewing machines and lunch. Basic Flow Yoga, Gentle Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga with breath work and connection linking postures. Music. For all ages and all levels, some fitness. 10:30 am at the YMCA. Idaho Native Plant Society, Wood River Chapter Meeting & Local Fieldtrip 11 am at Sawtooth Botanical Garden, Highway 75 and Gimlet Road, 2 mi south of Ketchum Paws to Read 11:00 am at the Children’s Library. Restorative Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 727-9622. S Johnny, Patty, & Sean Rockin Blues, Nina’s Nightclub at Taste of Thai Main St. Hailey 6:30 to close NA Meeting - 7:15 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org S Karaoke 9 pm at the Silver Dollar.
SUNDAY, 5.24.15
Holy Eucharist, Rite I. 8 am at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with organ and choir. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Sun Valley 9:30 am. All Levels Yoga, with Cathie 4 pm at Pure Body Pilates. O NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Connection Recovery Support Group for persons living with mental illness - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the southeast corner of Main and Maple Streets - lower level, Hailey. Info: 309-1987 Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 5:00 - 6:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 MM S $Night w/DJN8 live at Whiskey Jacques.
MONDAY, 5.25.15
AA Meeting - 6:30 a.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208721-2989 Wake up and Flow Yoga, All levels with Alysha 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. Booty Barre, Intermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Hailey, Idaho Memorial Day Ceremony 2015. This is the 12th annual ceremony. Will honor nearly 400 veterans laid to rest at the Hailey Cemetery and 73 Idahoans who’ve passed away in conflict since 9/11. 11 am at Hailey Cemetery, 511 E. Maple St. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Posture Fitness w/Jessica Kisiel - 11 am at the Wood River YMCA, Ketchum, all abilities welcome. Info: 505-4123132 Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants, YMCA Monday’s & Wednesdays 12:001:00 & 1:30-2:30 Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Ketchum.
Info: 726-5997 Feldenkrais - 3:45 p.m. at BCRD. Comfortable clothing and an inquiring mind are all that is needed to join this non-competitive floor movement class. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. 12-STEP PROGRAM MEMBERS: 5:15 - 6:45 PM. Beginners Welcome! 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: Marie S. 7211662 Yin Restorative Yoga, All levels with Mari 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. NAMI - National Alliance for the Mentally Ill “Connections” Recovery Support Group for persons living with mental illness - 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the NAMI-WRV office on the corner of Main and Maple - lower level, Hailey. Info: 309-1987 Casino 8-Ball Pool Tournament 6:30 pm sign up. tourney starts at 7 pm. At the Casino. $5 entry fee - 100% payout Alanon Meeting - 7 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org Trivia night at Lefty’s Bar & Grill. 8 pm
TUESDAY, 5.26.15
Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 720-6513. Visit Tuesday’s at Syringa Mountain School! Syringa Mountain School, the valley’s first free, public charter school, is offering interested parents a chance to visit and tour our K-6th grade campus! Join us Tuesdays, from 8-10am! Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 8:15 - 9:45 am & 6-7:30 pm 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Pilates Mat, Intermediate level with Alysha 8:30 am at Pure Body Pilates. Science Time, hosted with Ann Christensen.. 11 am at the Children’s Library. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Let’s Grow Together (Wood River Parents Group): Let’s Make Smoothies With Nurture, open tumbling - 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Wood River Community YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 727-9622. FREE to the community AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Rotary Club of Ketchum/Sun Valley meeting - 12 to 1:15 p.m. at Rico’s, Ketchum. Info: Rotary.org BINGO after lunch, 1 to 2 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Sewcial Society open sew - 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fabric Granary, Hailey. Intermediate Bridge Lessons, 3-5 P.m., Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations Required. Jo@Sunvalleybridge.com Or 720-1501. Yoga Flow, Intermediate level with Jacqui 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. Flow Yoga, Intermediate level with Alysha 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. FREE acupuncture clinic for veterans, military and their families 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Cody Acupuncture Clinic, Hailey. Info: 720-7530. NA Meeting - 7 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org S $Night w/DJN8 live at Whiskey Jacques. M
WEDNESDAY, 5.27.15
AA Meeting - 6:30 a.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208721-2989 Core Challenge Wednesdays 8:158:45 am @ the Y: we’re loving this 30 minute core class with Connie Aronson Yoga and Breath with Victoria Roper - 8 to 9:15 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates,
Alturas Plaza, Hailey Booty Barre, Intermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Books and Babies - 10 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Attitude Hour. Airs at 10 am on KDPI. Stella’s 30 minute meditation class (beginner level) - 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. FREE. 726-6274. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection in Hailey. Info: 788-3468. BOSU Balance Training. Mobility, Stability and Strength - Slow guided movements. Perfect for all ages, some fitness.. Membership Fee at 11 am at Zenergy. Hailey Kiwanis Club meeting - 11:30 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants, YMCA Monday’s & Wednesdays 12:001:00 & 1:30-2:30 New Moms Support Group - 12 to 1:30 p.m. in the River Run Rooms at St. Luke’s Hospital. Info: 727-8733 Intermediate bridge lessons, 12:152:15 p.m., Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. Holy Eucharist with Laying on of Hands for Healing. 1 pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Wood River Community YMCA. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 3:00 - 4:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 Pilates Mat, All Levels with Alysha 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness’s Family Support Group for family and friends of persons living with mental illness - 6 to 7:30pm at the NAMI-WRV office on the SE corner of Main & Maple (lower level) in Hailey. Info: 309-1987. This is a recurring event that occurs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. Ketchum Community Dinners. Please come and share a Free Meal with us. Dine in or pick up a hot meal for yourself or a friend. Join us each Wednesday 6-7pm in the gym of the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood 100 Saddle Rd. Ketchum, ID 83340 call for more info: 208-622-3510 Kettle Bells, Intermediate/Advanced with Erin 6:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. AA Meeting - 7 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 T Trivia Night 8 pm at Lefty’s Bar & Grill. S Open Mic Night!! at the Silver Dollar Saloon, Bellevue.
THURSDAY, 5.28.15
Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 208-709-5249. Pilates Mat, Beginners with Alysha 8:30 am at Pure Body Pilates. Yoga and the Breath w/Victoria Roper - 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the BCRD Fitworks Yoga Studio, Hailey. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 TRX Get Ripped class!! We’ve got more TRX’s coming for a total of 15 spaces so we all sweat and have fun togeth-
er getting strong. All of our instructors are TRX certified! Call the Y to reserve a space. 12:15 at the YMCA. Movie and Popcorn for $1 - 1 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Ketchum. Info: 726-5997 BCSD Chess Club - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Rm. C214 at the Wood River High School, Hailey. FREE for all ages. K-12 and adults too. Info: 450-9048. Community Acupuncture with Erin 4 -7 pm at Pure Body Pilates. (Please schedule with Erin 208-309-0484) TNT Thursdays. Youth ages 10 - 18 are invited to game on Wii and XBox each week during Teens and Tweens Thursdays. Bring a friend or come solo. 4 pm at the Hailey Public Library. FREE Souper Supper (meal to those in need) - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish Hall, Hailey. Restorative Yoga, All levels with Jacqui 5:30 pm at Pure Body Pilates. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 6:00 - 7:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 S Johnny, Patty, & Sean Rockin Blues, Nina’s Nightclub at Taste of Thai Main St. Hailey 6:30 to close AA Meetings 7 pm at the Shoshone Methodist Church, 201 W.C. St. For more info call Frank 208-358-1160.
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Wake up and Flow Yoga, All levels with Alysha 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.Beginners Welcome! 8:15 am PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 TT Booty Barre, Intermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Story Time. A free interactive, skill-building story hour for young children. 10 am at The Hailey Public Library. Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Alanon Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org Viniyoga (Therapeutic spine) with Katherine Pleasants - 12 to 1 p.m. at the YMCA, Ketchum. 727-9622. Beginning bridge lessons, 12:15-2:15 p.m., Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Reservations required. jo@ sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Afternoon Bridge - 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. Duplicate bridge for players new to duplicate - 3-5:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church Community Room, Sun Valley. Reservations required, 720-1501 or jo@sunvalleybridge.com. SunValleyBridge.com. Community Acupuncture with Erin 4 -7 pm am at Pure Body Pilates. (Please schedule with Erin 208-309-0484) Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. 5:00 - 6:30 PM. 416 Main Street, North entrance, Hailey. For questions: HansMukh 721-7478 Cribbage tournaments double elimination - 6 p.m., location TBA. $20. Call for info: 208-481-0036 TT Line DancZen Class - 7 to 8 p.m. at MOVE Studio in Ketchum. $10, no partner required. No experience. RSVP/ Sign Up: Peggy at 720-3350. T
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Kettle Bells, Intermediate/Advanced with Erin 8 am at Pure Body Pilates.
Papoose Plant Extravaganza at Webb Garden Centers 9 am SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY. The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is getting ready for a busy 20th anniversary season of visitors and needs your help with projects around the grounds and in the visitor’s center. They will be hosting a family friendly Spring Clean-up Day on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00 a.m. to noon, followed by a free BBQ for volunteers. All levels pilates with Jen, 9:15 am at Pure Body Pilates. T Storytime, 10:30 am at the Children’s Library, Ketchum. Paws to Read 11:00 am at the Children’s Library. Basic Flow Yoga, Gentle Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga with breath work and connection linking postures. Music. For all ages and all levels, some fitness. 10:30 am at the YMCA. T Restorative Yoga with Katherine Pleasants - 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. - YMCA, Ketchum. Info: 727-9622. S Johnny, Patty, & Sean Rockin Blues, Nina’s Nightclub at Taste of Thai Main St. Hailey 6:30 to close Contra-Dance Practice/Lesson. David Quinley will lead a Contra-Dance Practice/Lesson. Open to all. Pay at the door: $10 per person or $15 per family. 7 pm at Grange Hall, 609 S. 3rd Avenue in Hailey NA Meeting - 7:15 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org S Karaoke 9 pm at the Silver Dollar.
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I 8 am at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Holy Eucharist, Rite II with organ and choir. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Sun Valley 9:30 am. All Levels Yoga, with Cathie 4 pm at Pure Body Pilates. O Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Beginners Welcome! 5:00 - 6:30 PM. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 7217478 M S $Night w/DJN8 live at Whiskey Jacques.
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AA Meeting - 6:30 a.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208721-2989 Wake up and Flow Yoga, All levels with Alysha 8 am at Pure Body Pilates. Booty Barre, Intermediate level with Alysha 9:30 a.m. at Pure Body Pilates, Alturas Plaza, Hailey Toddler Story Time - 10:30 a.m. at the Bellevue Public Library. Connection Club - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. Info: 788-3468. Posture Fitness w/Jessica Kisiel - 11 am at the Wood River YMCA, Ketchum, all abilities welcome. Info: 505-4123132 Fit and Fall Proof - 11 a.m. at the Senior Connection, Hailey. 788-3468. AA Meeting - 12 p.m. at The Sun Club, Hailey. Info: thesunclub.org. AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-7212989 Gentle Yoga with Katherine Pleasants, YMCA Monday’s & Wednesdays 12:001:00 & 1:30-2:30 Duplicate Bridge for all skill levels - 3 p.m., in the basement of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Ketchum. Info: 726-5997 Feldenkrais - 3:45 p.m. at BCRD. Comfortable clothing and an inquiring mind are all that is needed to join this non-competitive floor movement class. Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. 12-STEP PROGRAM MEMBERS: 5:15 - 6:45 PM. Beginners Welcome!
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To Fly or To Fall: How Far Do We Go? By Laurel Holland
O A family of fallow deer, our picnicking neighbors, enjoys early morning sun upon high Idaho slopes. Photo by P.M. Fadden
Locals By Any Other Name BY P.M. FADDEN
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veryone’s invited, so settle in. Let’s get to know more of our community friends. Not all of our fellow residents get around on two legs. In fact, several Valley co-dwelling communities are almost never seen among the fair rows of city shops or gracing the tidy venues of area exhibitions. They are representatives of the local wildlife population, and the Valley is their home, too. Visit or live long enough in the lush wilds of the Wood River Valley and acquaintance with the whole of the native populace is assured. The Valley is home to abundant animal life, a fortunate fact as many regions of increased housing development now see hardly any wildlife at all. The ambivalent elk, in herds of varying sizes up on the hillsides, are content to be our acquaintances, though they are understandably dubious of automobiles – to say nothing of hunting. Though unavailable for direct comment, many from the elk contingent have indicated a desire for interaction with their human co-habitants by lingering where Homo sapiens are most commonly found – on roadways. The proud eagle, too, keeps a lofty, watchful eye over us and is more than happy to demonstrate for those below feats of aerial magic. Mule deer, timid despite their numbers, deem human company slightly preferable to, say, that of a hungry mountain lion. And at least a portion of the fox population is pleased as punch to share the Valley, as is apparent by their gleeful chicken raids and purveyance of rubbish bin contents. Even the lumbering black bear is tolerant in sharing its home range and hibernation haunts with its habitually wandersome human neighbors. Here is a Valley easy to appreciate and perhaps even love, not for merely one species, but for all. So there you have it, and now you know. That’s one more degree bringing us closer to home. +One: an introduction to individuals, organizations, businesses, initiatives and ANIMALS present in our community.
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n Saturday, May 16, extreme climber Dean Potter, and his partner, Graham Hunt – both donned in wingsuits – launched off the top of Yosemite’s 7,500-foot Taft Point in a BASE jump attempt when their parachutes failed to deploy and both crashed into the rocks below. When I first heard the story on NPR this weekend, it immediately took me back to the death of Michael Ybarra, the lauded adventure writer and esteemed athlete who fell to his death while soloing the same route three years ago. Ybarra, who chronicled his adventures climbing, kayaking, and hiking for The Wall Street Journal, demanded of himself the same questions those of us not as brave – or, arguably, as crazy – are wont to ask: What is the ‘why’? And what, in the end, is it worth? Here are some passages to contemplate, one from Ybarra’s own writing, and one from mountaineering legend, Fred Beckey, who inspired and influenced him. “Part of the attraction (and no little of the terror) of climbing is problem-solving, figuring out what to do in a situation where there are no great options and no little peril in making a wrong move. Ice climbing, especially, is all about managing fear and pain—which perhaps explains why there aren’t more ice climbers…” – Michael Ybarra, “The Attraction—And Terror—Of Climbing Frozen Waterfalls,” WSJ 3/27/08 “Achievements come from turmoil, and some are worth the price of pain. Men have often been motivated to seek goals that have no remuneration in themselves and that lie outside any obvious path of ‘duty.’ Nowhere is the contrast between apparent peril and actual security more
dramatic than in rock climbing.” – Fred Beckey, as cited on Michael Ybarra’s Facebook profile. For someone who knows what it is to be left picking pieces from the wreckage, my thoughts are with the tribes of Dean Potter and Graham Hunt. The fragments will follow you forever; you’ll never stop collecting.
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The Hard Questions By Brennan Rego
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wrote this poem a few years ago when my interest in news writing began to really take off as a passion. It’s about seeking and reporting the truth while minimizing harm ~ the first tenants in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics. It’s also about loving what you do and about giving back while doing it. Now and again We all must inspect That looking glass. As natural seekers of the naked facts, As students of the real world, We must ask the hard questions And evoke, expose, let flourish The truffle of truth That we each harbor Without watering Often Enough. Musical repetition is Musical, musical, musical, My muse. Let’s chomp on fresh salsa And dance in the rain and sun Till we just can’t stand no more. Decomposers grow best, muse, When we compose our conduct And give more to fellow folk
And again, And again… …Just the once
Than the sleeves of our vests I do, now. And again. T h e W e e k ly S u n •
Will find one soul With two heartbeats. m ay 20, 2015
SPOTS the bright side
on life’s terms
Background Checks BY JOELLEN COLLINS
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A butterfly clings to its perch. Photo by Richard Lindenfelzer
Let It Go BY YANNA LANTZ
I’m learning to let go, Slowly but surely, Letting my blockages fade.
I’m learning to let go, Simply and purely, Seeing the progress I’ve made. Letting go of troubles, Letting go of tensions, Letting it all melt away.
I’m learning to let go, Of the harms of the past, Of the troubles tomorrow may bring. I’m learning to let go – Not learning to be silent – But learning to let my soul sing. It may be a work in progress, But I’m trying, And learning to live and let go.
I’m learning to love myself, Trust myself, teach myself, To just be content with today.
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oes the easier availability of genetic information tempt many of us? A few days ago, I had a conversation with a woman who related to me her experiences looking up a birth mother. She did this on behalf of her mother, who had been adopted in a generation where little information could be obtained about her background. She was able to locate her family and discovered information that her mother, who had wondered about her birth circumstances, had secretly wished to know too. As an adoptee, for many years I wasn’t interested in that quest, as I was told my birth mother had died in childbirth. I adored my mother and father (I always refer to the family who raised me in those terms) and couldn’t imagine being with any other parents. A few years ago, through the Children’s Home Society in California, I learned that my birth mother did not die when I was born. I have not followed up on trying to learn names and locations, as the records are still legally sealed in California. When my first daughter was born, I wanted to see a photo of the 19-year-old who gave me up for adoption. I also wish she knew her decision meant that I had a firm foundation with a lovely and loving family. After seeing some JoEllen Collins—a longfamily photos at the time resident of the Wood recent celebration River Valley—is a teacher, of life services for writer, fabric artist, choir my beloved cousin, I was struck by the member and unabashedly resemblance be- proud grandma known as tween my wonder- “Bibi Jo.” ful mother and me. I have the same figure she did (generally lean, with high hips and fairly long legs). Then, talking with my brother (adopted from a different birth mother six and a half years after I was), I reviewed some coincidences: we two also share some startling similarities. We both love to sing in choirs, though he has a really rich voice and I can just carry a tune. We grew up with different family dynamics but also share a passion for writing, and both of us learned to play the piano; he was self-taught, playing boogie music instinctively on our spinet, much to the delight of my dates, who stayed around to joke with my daddy and enjoy my brother’s music. (Boy, does that sound old-fashioned!) Later in life we both emulated our father, who once had a brilliant career as a radio announcer, by having radio shows of our own. We even wound up in Idaho for a major part of our lives, though our father lives far away up north. Our relationship has occasionally been strained; for example, we are from opposite poles politically. Nonetheless, we have these mysterious likenesses. It almost supports the novel contention that babies choose their adopted parents. A few weeks ago, I was given a “23 and Me” kit to test my DNA history. Though interesting, the results still won’t answer questions about my flaws and strengths nor complete the age-old discussion about nature vs. nurture. Obviously, the issue has not been urgent enough for me to start an expensive and time-consuming search. Still, I wonder. tws
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student spotlight
hometown heroes
Nathan Adamson
Dave Stellers
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BY JONATHAN KANE
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hen it comes to sports, Carey High School senior Nathan Adamson likes to run the show. In basketball, he controls the tempo as the team’s standout point guard, and in football, he’s the quarterback. He is also a standout student with a 3.8 grade point average and is a member of the National Honor Society. Next year, Adamson will be playing basketball at Southern Virginia University – a Division III school. Adamson grew up in Carey, a town with a population of about 600. “Growing up here has been great,” he said. “The whole community feels like an extended family with everyone always helping each other out.” Primarily ranchers and farmers, his family owns an auto shop, where he also works. “My dad and grandfather own the shop and I sell parts, do oil changes, brake jobs, clean and do some simpler stuff,” Adamson explained. “It’s been great to be there and I really enjoy it.” For recreation, he likes to ride dirt bikes, play paintball and, in the winter, snowboard on Baldy. “It’s a little bigger up there in Sun Valley,” Adamson said with a laugh. There are 16 students in his senior class at Carey High School. “We’ve mostly all been together since nursery school and we are all really good friends,” Adamson said. “I love the high school and it’s been a lot of fun growing up with these kids. You know everyone in your class and pretty much everyone in the
Next year, Nathan Adamson will play basketball at Southern Virginia University, in Buena Vista, Va., on an academic scholarship. Courtesy photo
whole school – not like other places where you only have a few friends.” Adamson’s favorite subject is math. “I like to figure stuff out and not just memorize it like other subjects,” he said. Adamson is undecided about what he will major in in college – choosing between math, athletic trainer or automotive technician. “I would love to come back and live in Carey, but it will have to depend on the career that I choose,” he said. Next year, Adamson will play basketball at Southern Virginia University, in Buena Vista, VA, on an academ-
Nathan Adamson is a standout student with a 3.8 grade point average. He is also a member of National Honor Society. Courtesy photo
ic scholarship. “It’s Division III, so there are no athletic scholarships,” he said. “I’m extremely excited and I really like the coach, who I’ve met a few times. I love basketball and it’s great that I’ll be able to play for a few more years.” Adamson started the sport as a little kid and first played organized basketball in third grade. From fifth to eighth grade, he was manager of the varsity squad and had a lot of time to practice. “What I like most about the sport is that you get to work as a team,” Adamson said. “Playing point guard, I get to run the team and be the facilitator, and that’s what I’ve played all through high school. I would rather make a great pass than score.” This year, his team was 24-2 and won state. “It was awesome,” he said. “In eighth grade we won state and then we had some tough years. But we now have some really good underclassmen, so things are looking very good for the next few years.” The same can be said for this young man’s bright future. tws
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Assistant Chief Dave Stellers moved to the Wood River Valley in 1993 and has been working with the Hailey Police Department (HPD) for 23 years. Courtesy photo
Hailey Assistant Chief of Police BY KRISTY HEITZMAN
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t all started as a quest for an adventure. Then, life happens and people grow up, have children and want to make the world a better and safer place for those they love and the place they call home. That’s what inspired Dave Stellers to first start a career in the police force in San Diego, Calif. He moved to the Wood River Valley in 1993 and has been working with the Hailey Police Department (HPD) for 23 years. When Stellers first came to the area, he felt like a fish out of water. But then he started to adjust to the quality of life, the seasons, the mountains, the people and the community that makes up the Wood River Valley. Every morning Stellers wakes up feeling lucky to live where he does. He enjoys driving around the city and feels he is so fortunate to live and work in the Valley. Public safety runs in Stellers’ family. His wife, Robin, is head of Blaine County Communications and her department is responsible for all emergency radio communications between all police and fire departments, with the addition of handling all emergency 911 calls. One of the blessings of Stellers’ job is the support that he and the Hailey Police Department receive from the City of Hailey and the community. The HPD knows that every dollar is accountable, and they take that very serious. They maintain all police department property and show their pride in the community through their actions. Stellers and the entire department want to say “thank you” to all the citizens of Hailey and the Valley. One of the key goals that Assistant Chief Stellers and the chief of police try to emphasize in their department is the importance of customer service. The goal for each officer is to build public trust, to appreciate their funding and take care of the citizens that take care of them. The officers aim to make sure the community is safe; they want their homes and children safe, just like everyone else. Thank you for protecting the community, Assistant Chief Stellers!
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The Advocates ETC
The Importance Of Consent BY ZAC SWANSON
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onsent is an extremely important aspect of any relationship that greatly helps in the fostering of many other components of a healthy relationship. Consent is a mutual agreement between the people in a relationship, so components like trust, safety and respect all have to be in place in order to truly mutually consent. We often hear of issues concerning the lack of consent in sexual activity. This is what turns a situation into rape or sexual assault. Consent is a verbal “yes” and positive body language, affirming that both members are comfortable with what is happening. Consent means, at the time of the act, there are words and physical actions indicating that everyone involved freely agrees, and really wants to do the same thing. Checking for consent is a process that each person needs to keep doing. However, one must also be able to consent, meaning they must be old enough to legally consent, and they also must be sober enough to consent to sexual activity. There also needs to be a balance of power in the relationship. An age difference, or one person having authority
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over another, such as a boss and employee, are both examples of an imbalance. The Advocates and Planned Parenthood have been teaming up and teaching sexual consent classes to high school students in the Wood River Valley. Having these discussions about consent goes hand in hand with discussions about healthy relationships, boundaries and sexual health. Prevention education is a key component in helping our youth make important, healthy relationship decisions now and in the future. In order to make our Valley a better place, we can all do our best to educate others and ourselves on this important issue. It is also important to protect our friends, neighbors and children from sexual assault and to stand up when we see something wrong and speak out.
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‘While We’re Young’
BY JONATHAN KANE
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Guess what? Another movie about painfully self-conscious, intellectual New Yorkers trying to figure it all out – this time about the great generational divide. No wonder the rest of the country is sick of us. In the painfully unfunny comedy “While We’re Young,” writer/director Noah Baumbach tries to channel his inner Woody and fails miserably. Middle age is challenging and the younger generation can be painfully judgmental, but certainly it can be brought into better focus than this film achieves. Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts play a Generation-X couple living the dream in Manhattan and approaching their mid-forties childless, in sharp contrast to their social circle. He is a documentary filmmaker that has been working on his latest
10-hour opus for nearly a decade. She is a producer and daughter of a famous documentary filmmaker – Charles Grodin, who Stiller resents. Enter into their life a cute couple of Millennials played by Adam Driver and Amanda Seyfried. They are a bad cliché of young Brooklyn hipsters and they quickly assimilate themselves into the older couple’s life. What follows are several cringe-worthy scenes where Watts and Stiller change their outfits, attend hip-hop classes and attend an outdoor Brooklyn barbeque and street party. The older couple is completely smitten and invigorated, much to the dismay of their friends in their age group. But, there is an evil twist lurking. Driver strives for success as a documentarian himself, and soon Stiller’s whole world is crumbling by the younger man’s betrayal.
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Learning Journalese: Ears By Tyson Spellman
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ar ~ a small box in either upper corner of a newspaper page, usually the front page or split page, containing the name of or a symbol for the edition, a weather bulletin, a slogan, or the like (dictionary.reference.com). One could compare the ear of a newspaper to the TV guide for what’s on and when. It is sort of like a sneak preview of what you’re about read. If you are currently reading this, you can turn to the front page where you will find The Sun’s ear located at the top of the paper.
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The Kalidor Diary Teenage terror!
BY FRAN JEWELL
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up! That sweet, adorable, well-mannered puppy you read about a few months ago is now smack dab in the middle of his “teenage terror!” This is the precocious age between 6-12 months old; Kalidor is now 8 months old. It’s the age when he is testing the rules and wonders if he really has to do what I tell him to do, and he is exploring more of his world with the “grownup” confidence he has now developed. Just what does that mean? It means now he is practicing his role as protector, as any fine German shepherd would. He barks at anything that he thinks he should, which is almost everything. He barks when he wants something, particularly when he does not want to be left in a crate in the car when I stop for gas or go to agility practice. He is quite sure that he now owns the car and that NO ONE should come near it, or in the front door of the house! He runs out the front door if it is not latched, because he now knows how to open it. Then, he doesn’t come when he is called back into the house. When I come home after being gone for a few hours, he barks because he is now the mighty house protector. If I ask 18
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Set your pup up for success by focusing his energy on learning new activities such as agility, obedience or scent games. Photo by Lori Sewell
him to go in his crate, he willfully refuses. When he is called away from another dog for pestering it, he doesn’t come when he is called. He drags things out of the laundry basket––particularly socks––all through the house. He adores lint in the garbage, left from the dryer. Sound familiar? If I allow this to go on, it will continue for many years until he no continued, next page
The Kalidor Diary, from page 16 longer thinks it is fun. Or, I can stop it now. How? There are a few simple but thoughtful things I can do. First, in the car, when he barks, I close the back door so he can’t see out; or, I could cover his crate with a towel. I also make sure he has a long-term chew treat, like an elk antler or Kong toy. When he barks in the backyard at passersby, I bring him in and give him “time out” from outdoor play. When he doesn’t want to go in the crate, I have to start rewarding going in more frequently…again. As he’s a door opener, I have to be sure the doors are locked all the time. As for not coming, I am going to have to pick up the pace in practicing again, rewarding when he does come, and making sure he knows that he MUST come. I must be prepared to enforce that word when I say it. Usually, that means I go get him and bring him back to where I was when I called him. He already knows “come” and has proven it over and over, but right now he is willfully
not coming when he is called. Does training end after puppyhood or puppy classes? Definitely not! The last half of the first year is probably the hardest. But, Kalidor has a very strong foundation. He knows what the rules are, and he is simply wondering what happens if he doesn’t follow them. It’s developmental in the doggie world. What I have to do is make following the rules more fun, preventing situations where he can fail, set him up for success and focus his energy on learning new activities such as agility, obedience or scent games. Because Kalidor has a good foundation, this period of time is going to be much easier for us than it would be if he had no foundation of basic obedience and knowledge of what the rules are in my house. These wonderful moments are simply––although sometimes frustratingly––a part of puppies growing up.
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The Cutting “Edge”
any world-famous sports competitors come from Sun Valley. They were born here, raised here and rocketed down the slopes of Bald Mountain or skated the Sun Valley rinks to hone their skills to perfection. We wait breathless to cheer for them in the Olympics and in other world competitions, and throw glorious community events to salute their victories. Few other communities can boast such remarkable champions. But, here in our quaint little Valley is another competitor, one who fought against all odds to capture the hearts of so many and the prestige of one of the top ranking dogs in agility competition. “Edge,” a 10-year-old Australian shepherd,
Edge, a 10-year-old Australian shepherd, and his owner, Carrie Wesson, took sixth place in the AKC Agility Nationals in Reno, Nev. Courtesy photo
ran his heart out, training and competing all of his life to earn an invitation to the AKC Agility Nationals in Reno, Nev., just a few weeks ago. There, among the 1,200 top competitors and much younger dogs, Edge found an edge, slipped off the dog walk, got back on and, in record time, still managed to become the top sixth-place winner in the nation! The dog walk is a narrow, 12-inch-wide wooden walkway, 36 feet long, suspended 4 feet above the ground, with an entry and exit ramp the dog must negotiate to make it safely up, across and down. Edge not only slipped off the top of the walk and fell, but then his owner, Carrie Wesson, was encouraged by the judge to let the determined warrior renegotiate the dog walk to earn himself sixth place among a field of 60 finalists. With over a thousand of competitors that are the top in their field, such a placing is simply marvelous. But, to reach such a placing after falling, getting up and continuing to the finish, is miraculous – even for a much younger dog. Agility competition is a team effort. Both dog and handler must be perfectly in sync with each other – the handler directing, through the most difficult course imaginable, a dog that can physically execute the maneuvers to get there and over or through each obstacle. Similar to stadium jumping with horses, it is precision teamwork, knowledge and physical prowess that make a winning team. Only a few of the most indomitable make it to the top in this sport. Immediately examined by the show veterinarian, Edge was deemed unharmed in the fall. In fact, both the local veterinarian and the show veterinarian agreed that for Edge to continue running after the fall probably resulted in his excellent recovery physically.
Among the 1,200 top competitors, Edge found an edge in the national competition. Courtesy photo
While the AKC Agility Nationals is not the Olympics for our ski and skate athletes, it is the crown and glory in the athletic dog world, as prestigious as our beloved Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for conformation dogs. The crème de la crème compete, but the best of the crème de la crème place. Kudos, Edge and Carrie! Another incredible champion, more formally known as “MACH2 Copperose Odds On My Side MAD MXS MJG MFB T2B2 SPD,” thrives in our well-represented Wood River Valley.
Sketchbook Hiking
Arrowleaf Balsamroot Balsamorhiza sagittata
BY LESLIE REGO
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y hand naturally moves in a very curvilinear fashion. Trying to rope me into a straight line would be as painful as forcing a left-handed person to write or draw with the right hand. So, every year I look forward to the blooming of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot, the native sunflower of the West. I love the profusion of bright yellow petals pointing and swirling in all directions. The flower is a treasure trove of curved lines, from the tiny yellow petals just peeking out from their green beginnings, to the dying petal, which creates more and more curves as it withers. The backside of the flower is equally interesting and charming, with its own set of curving green petals hugging the yellow ones. And, like the front, as the flower matures, the green petals become ever more serpentine. Even the root of the plant is twisted. Large plants can be several decades old with a large gnarly root. These roots can penetrate several feet deep into the
earth and can reach a diameter of 4 inches. Lateral roots shoot off from the main root, and these eventually will turn downward for an additional gain of depth. The deeper the root tunnels through the soil, the more twisted it becomes as it rotates its way through the ground. With this large and deep root system, the plant is very fire resistant. Such a large root can be used in many ways – baked or steamed to eat, or medicinally as an expectorant, to mention a few – but for me, it is the complexity and intricacy of the root that makes it a sketcher’s dream. With all of their big, undulating curves, the leaves are equally as wonderful. The moss-green leaves are large, as much as 6 inches across and 12 inches high, arising from the center of the plant. As they grow, they develop all kinds of waves within the leaf structure. And, like the flower, as they age, the leaf becomes ever more wavy and crinkly. Therefore, I like to follow the maturation of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot from the very early moments of its development to the end of the flower’s season. T h e W e e k ly S u n •
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Throughout the flower’s evolution, my hand enjoys the freedom of exploring each and every curve, which continue to evolve as the flower ages.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot, watercolor by Leslie Rego. Courtesy of the artist
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The Kalidor Diary, from page 16 longer thinks it is fun. Or, I can stop it now. How? There are a few simple but thoughtful things I can do. First, in the car, when he barks, I close the back door so he can’t see out; or, I could cover his crate with a towel. I also make sure he has a long-term chew treat, like an elk antler or Kong toy. When he barks in the backyard at passersby, I bring him in and give him “time out” from outdoor play. When he doesn’t want to go in the crate, I have to start rewarding going in more frequently…again. As he’s a door opener, I have to be sure the doors are locked all the time. As for not coming, I am going to have to pick up the pace in practicing again, rewarding when he does come, and making sure he knows that he MUST come. I must be prepared to enforce that word when I say it. Usually, that means I go get him and bring him back to where I was when I called him. He already knows “come” and has proven it over and over, but right now he is willfully
not coming when he is called. Does training end after puppyhood or puppy classes? Definitely not! The last half of the first year is probably the hardest. But, Kalidor has a very strong foundation. He knows what the rules are, and he is simply wondering what happens if he doesn’t follow them. It’s developmental in the doggie world. What I have to do is make following the rules more fun, preventing situations where he can fail, set him up for success and focus his energy on learning new activities such as agility, obedience or scent games. Because Kalidor has a good foundation, this period of time is going to be much easier for us than it would be if he had no foundation of basic obedience and knowledge of what the rules are in my house. These wonderful moments are simply––although sometimes frustratingly––a part of puppies growing up.
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BY FRAN JEWELL
M
The Cutting “Edge”
any world-famous sports competitors come from Sun Valley. They were born here, raised here and rocketed down the slopes of Bald Mountain or skated the Sun Valley rinks to hone their skills to perfection. We wait breathless to cheer for them in the Olympics and in other world competitions, and throw glorious community events to salute their victories. Few other communities can boast such remarkable champions. But, here in our quaint little Valley is another competitor, one who fought against all odds to capture the hearts of so many and the prestige of one of the top ranking dogs in agility competition. “Edge,” a 10-year-old Australian shepherd,
Edge, a 10-year-old Australian shepherd, and his owner, Carrie Wesson, took sixth place in the AKC Agility Nationals in Reno, Nev. Courtesy photo
ran his heart out, training and competing all of his life to earn an invitation to the AKC Agility Nationals in Reno, Nev., just a few weeks ago. There, among the 1,200 top competitors and much younger dogs, Edge found an edge, slipped off the dog walk, got back on and, in record time, still managed to become the top sixth-place winner in the nation! The dog walk is a narrow, 12-inch-wide wooden walkway, 36 feet long, suspended 4 feet above the ground, with an entry and exit ramp the dog must negotiate to make it safely up, across and down. Edge not only slipped off the top of the walk and fell, but then his owner, Carrie Wesson, was encouraged by the judge to let the determined warrior renegotiate the dog walk to earn himself sixth place among a field of 60 finalists. With over a thousand of competitors that are the top in their field, such a placing is simply marvelous. But, to reach such a placing after falling, getting up and continuing to the finish, is miraculous – even for a much younger dog. Agility competition is a team effort. Both dog and handler must be perfectly in sync with each other – the handler directing, through the most difficult course imaginable, a dog that can physically execute the maneuvers to get there and over or through each obstacle. Similar to stadium jumping with horses, it is precision teamwork, knowledge and physical prowess that make a winning team. Only a few of the most indomitable make it to the top in this sport. Immediately examined by the show veterinarian, Edge was deemed unharmed in the fall. In fact, both the local veterinarian and the show veterinarian agreed that for Edge to continue running after the fall probably resulted in his excellent recovery physically.
Among the 1,200 top competitors, Edge found an edge in the national competition. Courtesy photo
While the AKC Agility Nationals is not the Olympics for our ski and skate athletes, it is the crown and glory in the athletic dog world, as prestigious as our beloved Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for conformation dogs. The crème de la crème compete, but the best of the crème de la crème place. Kudos, Edge and Carrie! Another incredible champion, more formally known as “MACH2 Copperose Odds On My Side MAD MXS MJG MFB T2B2 SPD,” thrives in our well-represented Wood River Valley.
Sketchbook Hiking
Arrowleaf Balsamroot Balsamorhiza sagittata
BY LESLIE REGO
M
y hand naturally moves in a very curvilinear fashion. Trying to rope me into a straight line would be as painful as forcing a left-handed person to write or draw with the right hand. So, every year I look forward to the blooming of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot, the native sunflower of the West. I love the profusion of bright yellow petals pointing and swirling in all directions. The flower is a treasure trove of curved lines, from the tiny yellow petals just peeking out from their green beginnings, to the dying petal, which creates more and more curves as it withers. The backside of the flower is equally interesting and charming, with its own set of curving green petals hugging the yellow ones. And, like the front, as the flower matures, the green petals become ever more serpentine. Even the root of the plant is twisted. Large plants can be several decades old with a large gnarly root. These roots can penetrate several feet deep into the
earth and can reach a diameter of 4 inches. Lateral roots shoot off from the main root, and these eventually will turn downward for an additional gain of depth. The deeper the root tunnels through the soil, the more twisted it becomes as it rotates its way through the ground. With this large and deep root system, the plant is very fire resistant. Such a large root can be used in many ways – baked or steamed to eat, or medicinally as an expectorant, to mention a few – but for me, it is the complexity and intricacy of the root that makes it a sketcher’s dream. With all of their big, undulating curves, the leaves are equally as wonderful. The moss-green leaves are large, as much as 6 inches across and 12 inches high, arising from the center of the plant. As they grow, they develop all kinds of waves within the leaf structure. And, like the flower, as they age, the leaf becomes ever more wavy and crinkly. Therefore, I like to follow the maturation of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot from the very early moments of its development to the end of the flower’s season. T h e W e e k ly S u n •
M ay 20, 2015
Throughout the flower’s evolution, my hand enjoys the freedom of exploring each and every curve, which continues to evolve as the flower ages.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot, watercolor by Leslie Rego. Courtesy of the artist
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local food for thought
letter to the editor
You’re Invited!
Time to Fix Idaho’s Charter Schools
May 29 Art & Food Event BY STACY WHITMAN
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n the walls of Lipton Fine Arts in Ketchum, a visual feast – blueberries, snap peas, the cross-section of a cabbage, a pastured chicken – represents everything that’s right in the food world. Bursting with color, the images in local food photographer Paulette Phlipot’s new exhibition, “UNPROCESSED: A Closer Look at Real Food,” make our taste buds tingle. And, if Phlipot gets her wish, they’ll make us think about our food. What we choose to eat is very personal, yet the impact of our choices extends far beyond our person. How was our food produced? What has been added? How many miles and hours did it travel? These are considerations that Phlipot hopes her photographs will inspire. Her desire for a healthier world starts right here in the Wood River Valley, and embodies the mission of the Local Food Alliance (LFA). On Friday, May 29, the LFA invites you to a launch party to learn why local food is better for our bodies, our economy and our earth. Phlipot’s beautifully evocative photos will be the centerpiece at the event, to be held from 5-9 p.m. at Lipton Fine Arts, 411 N. Leadville Ave. (entrance on 4th Street next to the Coffee Grinder). Enjoy an intimate look at her images and discover how our nonprofit organization is working to bring fresh, locally produced food to children and families of the Wood River Valley. The Local Food Alliance collaborates with local farmers, schools, businesses, community food providers and consumers to help design, coordinate and facilitate effective solutions for our Valley. From a farm-to-school lunch pilot with the Wood River Sustainability Center to an edible gardening program with the Wood River Community YMCA, we help initiate and bring to fruition programs that support local food and benefit our community. We also educate through film screenings, our online Local Food Events calendar, policy updates and social media. Join us on May 29 to celebrate “UNPROCESSED” and help us push the needle forward toward a healthier, more sustainable and resilient world.
The Local Food Alliance aspires to create a healthy local food system and establish food security in the Wood River Valley. For more information, email spokesperson Stacy Whitman at SWhit24@aol.com.
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60 years ago this month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education. On May 17, 1954, the High Court ruled unanimously that U.S. public schools must be desegregated, that separate school systems for blacks and whites are inherently unequal and a violation of the “equal protection clause” of the U.S. Constitution’s Fourteenth Amendment. It’s now more than a half-century later. Here, we have Idaho. On April 29, 2015, the Idaho Public Charter School Commission released their first ever Annual Report. A damning self-indictment, it paints a painfully grim picture for minority student enrollment in Idaho’s public charter schools. The Commission’s comprehensive report was unequivocal in its findings: Idaho charter schools are consistently and disproportionately unreflective of their surrounding communities' demographics. A few takeaways from the report: 55% of Idaho charters under enroll Special Education students; 77% of charters under enroll Free and Reduced Lunch students; 87% under enroll Limited English Proficiency students; and 90% under enroll non-white students. What does this mean? It means Idaho has reversed
course and is heading back to 1955, back to the Civil Rights era, and back to schools that are both separate and unequal. Beyond a moral and legal argument to ensure equity in public charter schools, here's why every property owner in Idaho should care about the Commission’s recent findings: When public charter schools fail to share an equitable burden for providing expensive minority student services -- such as special education and English Language Learner instruction -- local public schools end up enrolling a disproportionate number of these students. Local public schools are then forced to levy property owners to pay for expensive minority instruction and support. While some may point to the current imbalance as merely a byproduct of so called “school choice,” the Commission’s findings should, at minimum, create pause to ensure that charter facilities are actually “a choice” for minority student populations. Remember, Jim Crow laws and segregated schools were also a product of active policy “choices” by lawmakers. Remember, the bargain that charters made with Idaho is enhanced instructional freedom in order to experiment with new pedago-
gy and curriculum. However, that bargain also requires charters to provide equitable access and appropriate minority service instruction as required by civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Before approving any new charters we need to fix the imbalance that exists today. After all, shouldn't minority students be entitled to the same freedom and legal opportunity “to choose” charters as any other kiddo? It's time for a moratorium on any new charters until we address this chronic imbalance. It’s time we fully recognize that regular public schools are shouldering the heavy burden of educating special education, minority and low income student populations. And it’s past time that funding for Idaho charter schools be withheld until they can demonstrate they are following the law. Levi B. Cavener Levi B Cavener is a special education teacher in Caldwell, Idaho. He also manages the education blog IdahosPromise.Org
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NEED TO KNOW: THE SHORT LIST
A recap of what’s going on in the world – and the headlines you didn’t find on page one. By Laurel Holland
1. UNMOORED. Thousands of refugees from Myanmar are stranded at sea, and no one is willing to take them in. A conservative estimate of 2,500 – 5,000 “boat people” are thought to be marooned in the waters of the Bay of Bengal without food, water or decent methods of communication. Deemed a game of human ping-pong, the crisis has no end in sight. 2. THE THRILL IS GONE. After a series of mini-strokes suffered in his Las Vegas, Nev. home last Thursday, the blues legend B.B. King passed at the age of 89. Just as his soul has ascended, so have his Spotify streams… by 10,000%, according to Forbes. 3. FAIR AND BALANCED? Last week, ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos admitted to donating $75,000 to the Clinton Foundation. With the 2016 presidential election fast approaching, the story has raised concerns as to whether (and how) Stephanopoulos, who served as White House Communications Director under the Clinton Administration – and on a greater scale, ABC News – could possibly deliver impartial coverage of the race. Stephanopoulos will no longer be moderating the Republican debate slated for February 2016. T h e W e e k ly S u n •
4. RED PILL IN A BLUE STATE. Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has been sentenced to death for his hand in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, among the worst acts of terrorism to take place on U.S. soil. In a state known for its opposition to capital punishment, the verdict has been met with its share of controversy. Partisan stances aside, the citizens of Boston can finally move past, push forward and continue to heal. #BostonStrong 5. GONE VIRAL. A recent NYTimes exposé on the abuse, illegal treatment and rampant abuse of NYC nail salon workers has spurred global scrutiny on the nail salon industry and the racial hierarchy that dictates (or denies) wages, healthcare benefits and proper treatment of its workers. 6. CIAO FOR NOW. After 33 years, David Letterman is moving to greener pastures. Literally. Speculation that the notorious (but funny!) reclusive will relocate to Montana has been floating in the air since he announced his retirement last year. Tune in tonight at 10:35 p.m. to bid farewell to Dave – and an era. 7. AUTO-PILOT. As if Google didn’t have enough irons in the fire (Google earth, Google docs Google glasses, ACTUAL Google), its hybrid, fully autonomous, self-driving car will hit the pavement in Mountain View, California, this summer. m ay 20, 2015
The TBDs: whether the Google car will be able to determine a deer from a cement median or how this will impact drinking-and-driving behavior. 8. MEAN, LEAN, FAT-FIGHTING MACHINE. This week, the food industry is braced for Obama’s impending ban on trans-fats, viewed by the FDA and health professionals worldwide as a major health risk for heart disease, diabetes and obesity. The final ruling could drop as soon as this week, meaning companies from Lil’ Debbie to Nabisco will have to go back to the basics and revamp their recipes. 9. PENCILS DOWN, PLEASE. A new exhibition called the “The Secret Life of the Pencil” opens in London this week. For creative director, Alex Hammond, and photographer Mike Tinney, the exhibit reaffirms the classic #2’s status as a powerful emblem of creativity, innovation and critical thinking in the 21st century. For standardized test takers world-wide, the exhibit may incite a mild bout of PTSD. 10. #ROBBLEROBBLE. McDonald’s has rebranded the Hamburglar. Gone are the days of the diminutive, ginger-haired bandit. With a five o’clock shadow and an air of suburban dad-dom, this McBurglar is flesh-and-blood (if a little metro). But will he help the Golden Arches hawk more fast food? Only time will tell. tws
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Memorial Day “Murph” Fundraiser
Hailey Memorial Day Ceremony
This Memorial Day, join Sun Valley CrossFit and the Wood River YMCA to honor fallen veteran, Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy (“Murph”) and raise money for the Higher Ground military program. Murphy, whose commitment and fortitude in the line of duty is symbolized in the eponymous workout, received a posthumous Medal of Honor for his bravery and dedication to the War in Afghanistan. He was first member of the U.S. Navy to receive the Award since the Vietnam War. Suggested donation is $20 and includes lunch from Grumpy’s food truck. All proceeds will go to the Higher Ground military program. To sign up, stop by the Wood River YMCA or call 208-727-9622.
On Monday, May 25, the 12th annual Hailey Memorial Day Ceremony will honor nearly 400 Blaine County veterans laid to rest at the Hailey Cemetery and the 73 Idahoans who have passed in conflict since 9/11. This year’s ceremony, “On Behalf of a Grateful Nation,” will recognize the many ways in which the stars and stripes have united the nation and all those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country and homeland. The morning exercises are free, open to the public and will commence at 11 a.m. at the Hailey Cemetery, 511 East Maple. For more information, call 208-309-1959.
Drug Coalition’s ‘Reality Party’
Hailey’s Business After Hours
Thursday, May 21 from 6- 8 p.m., join the Blaine County Drug Coalition and the Hailey Chapter of Idaho Drug Free Youth (IDFY) for the annual Reality Party. A mock underage drinking party performed by teen students, the Reality Party gives parents a first-hand glimpse at what goes on at teenage house parties and provides them with tools and techniques on how to promote awareness of social issues associated with underage and binge drinking, drug abuse, impaired driving and other risky behaviors. Contact The Drug Coalition for more information: 208-578-5465.
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 21 from 5-7 p.m., circle up with local business colleagues to talk shop and make new friends over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Co-hosted by Locally Owned Radio, this month’s BAH will convene at Zions Bank, 111 1st Ave., Suite 1H in the Meriwether Building, Hailey. Questions? Call 208-788-3484.
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10 help wanted Full time Sale Associate for very fast paced store, must be a self-motivated, multi-tasker, available to work evenings & weekends. Cash handeling & merchandising experience a must. Email resume to janesartifacts@cox.net or stop by store for application.
Finish Carpenters needed for a residential General Contractor in the Sun Valley area. We are in need of qualified craftspeople to perform the very highest quality of finish work. This is a unique opportunity for crafts people and carpenters with highly developed and wide-ranging skills to work at the highest levels of their trade. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and an opportunity to work in unique, professional, and fun environments. Please send your resume to hr@krekowjennings.com for consideration. Clothing boutique clothing sales must be energetic good with people for busy salon 727-1708 Nail tech. needed for busy ketchum salongreat pay and housing is provided hair dresser wanted 208-727-1708 Cleaning/Caretaking Homes. I am a local girl with excellent references and letters of recommendations. I am very truthworthy and reliable. Looking for houses to caretake and clean. Call or email Kate @ 208-721-2603, 208-7882308 or katesv@outlook.com Rich Broadcasting/KECH Radio is looking for a dynamic, self-motivated Account Executive, who can generate radio advertising sales at the client and agency levels in the Sun Valley/Twin Falls area. The ideal Account Executive will be able to work with prospective and existing clients to determine their current and future advertising needs. Applicants should have minimum of 2 years experience in sales, advertising and/or marketing For additional information
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Choose Your Hours, Your Income and Your Rewards - I Do! Contact: Kim Coonis, Avon Independent Sales Representative. 208-720-3897 or youravon.com/kimberlycoonis
18 construction TILE FOR SALE! All different types of material & sq. Call/text 720-7588
Wood windows, includes hardware, screens and wood shutters. Doug fir panel wood doors. Good condition. Call 727-9447 Bunch of ¾ inch HDO and plywood Concrete Forms. Lots of 2’x8’s and other dimensions. See and make offer. U-haul. 720-2509 Generex 2,000 wat portible generator, used once. $400. 720-5801 Safety Speed H5 Vertical Panel Saw, 10” frame, 3 1/4 HP 120V 15 amp Milwaukee Saw, Quick change Vert to Horizontal, Adjustable rulers, pressure plate, Cross cut up to 64” plus. Like new. Almost $3000 new incl shipping. Yours for $1600. 7212558
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I am a senior, looking for employment as a caregiver. I have 40 yearsexperience as a nursing assistant, working in an out patient surgery center in California for 19 years, and taking care of the elderly in their homes also. Hazel 208-721-2657. Hailey. ID Private Housekeeper taking new clients, condos back to back. Weekly or just one time help - great organizer. Local references. 25 years local, 15 years experience. Call 309-0469 Landscaping help. Flower beds weeded plant new flowers - deadhead edge - water, blowout driveways, clean garages. Call 309-0469 Wardrobe Malfunctions??? The Sewing Room. Alterations and all aspects of sewing. Claudia Nicoll 721-3436 421 Aspen Dr. Hailey
Todo tipo de servicios de costura en general. Composturas, arreglos y ajustes de ropa y más. Preguntas: Claudia Nicoll 721-3436
BK Custom Painting is looking for a journeyman painter. If interested please call 208-481-1005 When will reflexologist Mark Cook be in town? Mark will be in town May 20th thru May 27th. Visit www.reflex4usa.com for online reservations and you’ll know. Ketchum Windowing Cleaning provides professional & quality window cleaning at affordable rates. CALL NOW and have your screens cleaned for FREE when mentioning this ad. 208283-4410 Helper: Domestic & animal sitter, yard worker & health. Your price is my price. Norman 720-9920 with many references. Camas Praire Storage Fairfield, Id. Discounted rates, well maintained and safe. 788-9447 or 727-9447 Housekeeper, 15 years experience. References upon request. Call Ashley 720-5764. Able Helper: Care for plants, snow, animal/house sitting, painting, windows, artist, cleaning, lifting. Your price 7209920 Horse trimming, just trimming. Trash hauling, horse/cattle hauling, furniture hauling. Call for pricing. 208-481-1899 Yard worker, dogsitter, maintance helper, general helper. Fair price. 7209920 Art Classes. Teach you what I know. Fair price. 720-9920 Are you looking for a qualified, caring, licensed Personal Care Assistant? Do you need help with day to day activities, transportation, etc? If so please call The Connection at 208-788-3468 Today. Lamp Repair, 3940 Woodside Blvd, at Salvage for Design next to Building Material Thrift. M-S 10 am to 5 pm. 788-3978 HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES.-Experience, Recommendations, Responsible, free estimates available in areas Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum, Warm Spring, Sun Valley call: 208-720-5973 or beatrizq2003@hotmail.com AVON PRODUCTS.-www.youravon. com/beatriz5 PRODUCTOS AVON: Puedes ver los catalogos y hacer tus pedidos en www.youravon.com/beatriz5 o al telefono 720-5973. UNIQUE GIFT!? A pen and ink rendering of your home or business. Drawing includes detail to your specifications. Free estimates. 788-4925. Deck Refurbishing, sanded and restained or painted. Reasonable rates. 720-7828 Alterations - Men’s, women’s and children. Fast and efficient. Call 720-8164 Twin Falls Train Shop & Hobbies trains and parts, lionel trains, repairs. Consignment, buy, sell, and trade. 144 Main Ave. S., Twin Falls, Idaho. Call Simon at 208-420-6878 for more info. Professional Window Washing and maintenance. Affordable rates. 7209913. Books can change the life of another person, so if you have some that are taking up space, and would like to donate them, call Fabio at 788-3964 and we’ll pick them up for free. Two guys and a truck - Furniture moving & hauling. Dump runs. No job too small. 208-720-4821. MOVING MADE EASY - The little ladies will pack’em and stack’em and the mighty men will load’em and totem. We’ll even do the dreaded move out clean. Call 721-3543 for your moving needs. JACK OF ALL TRADES - One call does it all, whether your job be big or small. Drywall, paint, small remodels, maintenance, tiling, woodwork, electrical plumbing, framing, etc. Don’t stall, give a call. Your price is my price. 720-6676.
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GE large capacity white front loader washing machine. Gently used. Good condition. $500 OBO. 208-309-1130 Gas dryer, like new or trade for refrigerator 481-1899 or 481-1922
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Gas cooktop. Whirlpool, white, 30”, new, under warranty . email for photo: jjgrif@gmail.com $200, 721-0254
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COMPOST: garden mix, organic lawn fertilizer, compost and local aged fine wood chips. Please call 788-4217 Available weekends. John Deere x500 w/mower deck48” 3bag bagged and w/ 44” snow blower In great condition..asking 7500 Make an offer call 208-788-4705 Push reel mower for sale. Scott’s Classic w/ 20” swath. Brand new. Paid $215, will sell for $175. Call 208-3091959. Black Bear Ranch Tree Farm now selling Aspens and Willows in sizes from 1 gallon-20 gallon containers. Home grown. 13544 Highway 75 (7 miles north of Ketchum) 208-7267267 blackbeartreefarm@gmail.com
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$1 Silver Eagle 2001. Gem UNC. Recovered at WTC Ground Zero. A beautiful coin. $135.00 Call 208-309-1959. Basketball collectibles. 2 graded cards, ’92 Olympic $35, ’90 Magic Johnson $30. Michael Jordan ‘92 stamp, graded, $20. Call 208-309-1959. Incredible stamp collection for sale. Hundreds of stamps Skiing, Olympics, Elvis, FDC’s, etc. $350.00, O.B.O. 208309-1959 for details. Antique MFG Enterprise meat grinder. $200. 309-0917 Two western prints with frames. One $45 other $50. 309-0917 Antique white wall-hung double laundry sink from original Flower’s Mill. $200 OBO. Antique, full size “spool” bed. Great condition. $400 OBO. 7202509 Round quarter sawn white oak dining table. Recently refinished. Three leaves expands size to fit ten. $400 OBO. 720-2509 Original Art - Drastic Price Reduction. Nancy Stonington original watercolor, View From Sterling Winery, 1979, nicely framed, 24 x 20. $800. Call Ann (208) 721-1734
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Large, beautiful designer armoire, could hold up to a 45’’ tv, or great for storage. Retailed for $3,000 asking $600. Must see! 309-0917 FARMHOUSE Armoire sage. 2 upper doors with TV swivel 2 lower doors w/ shelves, 3 drawers. Exquisite! $2500 721-3332 Custom made VG fir bunk bed. Stair drawers to top bunk. Drawers below and more drawers/storage in headboard. Disassembled but have pics. $2500 OBO. 720-2509 8 Dining Room or Kitchen upholstered chairs. Olive green pleather. Super nice chairs from the 20 or 30s. A steal at $800. 720-2509 The Trader is now accepting consignments for furniture, home accessories and collectibles. Call Linda at 208-7209206. Blonde Oak Dresser with hand carving - (3 drawer) $250. 788-2566
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Marble and shattuch antique oak swivel office chair. Excellent $200. 720-5801 New Moen shower head & tub faucet w/adaptor $60 (both stainless). Moving - prefer email:gerrip2749@gmail. com or lv msg 720-3431. Nice, warm, low operating cost far infrared heaters for sale. Two sizes. Call 788-2012
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Cable for Cox HD (HDMI) Television. 6 ft Premium 1.4 Blueray 1080P. Cable works perfect to connect your Cox HD to your television! $10, 7212144
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Martin Classic guitar designed by Thomas Humphry made in 1998, exceptional instrument w/HSC $999 4811124
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Complete live sound system & lighting $12,000 invested, asking $6,500 7205801 Wood River Orchestra is recruting new members. Cello, brass, wood winds. Free tutoring as well as instrument vental assistance. Please call 726-4870. GUITAR LESSONS WITH JOHNBeginners to Pros are accepted. I know what you need to know. Call John Northrop 788-9385. Professional Unionized Performer, Vivian Lee Alperin, now accepting students for voice, piano and drama. Children and beginners especially welcome. 720-6343 or 727-9774. ROSEWOOD MUSIC - Vintage, collectibles and pawn, instrument repair and restoration. Why leave the Valley?! Call Al at 481-1124 SALMON RIVER GUITARS - Custom-Made Guitars. Repair Restoration since 1969. Buy. Sell. Vintage. Used. Authorized Martin Repair Center. Stephen Neal Saqui, Luthier. www. SalmonRiverGuitars.com. 1-208-8383021 Guitar and drum lessons available for all levels of musicians. Our studio or yours. Call Scott at 727-1480.
48 skis/boards, equip. Get ready for spring snow. Brand new BCA Float 32 Airbag Backpack with new full tank. Tags still on. New $725. Yours for $500 OBO. 720-2509.
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Ladies “Haro” bike for sale. In good condition $300 or best offer. Please call 208-721-2657 Electric Killowatt Bike. Aluminum frame, lithium battery with charger. Electric works, motor needs repair. As is $400, retails $1,800. call 720-4687 Kelty Green River 4. 4 person tent but could easily fit more. You can stand up in it and is in good shape. Carry bag and vestibule included. $175. Michael 729-2509 Recu-me survival vest. Inventory and survival equipment, complete close out. At manufactures cost. Call for prices. 720-5801. Air Rifle. Crossman $45. 720-5801. Brand New Sports Gear @ 30-70% off Retail! Baldy Sports, 312 S Main, Hailey No matter the weather, we gotcha covered: Skis -o- Rollerblades, Skates -o- Bikes. BALDY SPORTS, 312 S Main, Hailey TERRA SPORTS CONSIGNMENT is accepting all gear. Ketchum is the best place to sell. Check our website for info. www.terrasportsconsignment.co We pay cash for quality bicycles, fly fishing and outdoor gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110.
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600 plus vinyl and cassettes. Allman Bros to country to ZZ. 720-2914 CATNIP PLANTS! FOR YOUR CAT OR FOR TEA. Greek variety, grows to 18”. 2 plants/$1. 403-3443 Custom made brown leather, beaver lined, flight jacket. $200 720-5801 Generex Generator. 2,000 wat. New. $450. 720-5801. AVONPRODUCTS.-www.youravon. com/beatriz5 PRODUCTOS AVON: Puedes ver los catalogos y hacer tus pedidosen www. youravon.com/beatriz5 Double half barrel charcoal grill on countertop high stand with expanded metal grill and raised warming rack. $100 721-2558
60 homes for sale
New Listing Custom Built. Single Level, attached 2 car garage, GFA, 3bd/2bath 1500+sf, 1/2 acre yard. $309,000. Sue Radford, Realtor The Realty Advisors of Sun Valley, LLC 208-721-1346 cell. www.sueradford.com $419,000 Home being built now. 2200+SF single level w/ addt’l 400+SF bonus room, 3 Car Garage. A Wow floor plan & finishes. Call now. Sue Radford, Realtor The Realty Advisors of Sun Valley, LLC 208-721-1346 cell. www.sueradford.com East Fork Cabin in the Woods. 3/4 acre (allows horse) comfortable 3/2 property. $449,000. Penny RGP 208-309-1130 Mid Valley Zinc Spur - MUST SELL! 1.4 acre 3/3, solar, extra garage/studio volley ball court. $649,000 OBO. Penny RGP 208-309-1130 Mid Valley Heatherlands - STUNNING quality single level, newly furnished 3/3 ensuite, huge deck. Amenities, sunny, bike path. $995,000. Penny RGP 208-309-1130 Gorgeous architecturally-pleasing
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Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, unique home. 1.47A 3B/3BA. Sunny surrounding area. $29,000, owner horse boarding at an active kid and Autumn Haskell, Erin Herrett, Jeff 609 motorhomes with extra garage/ADU? Stone, radiant consider carry paper. 208-788-2566 adult friendly environment, lessons Davis, Heather Crocker and Vaelene Mechanically good difficulty motorhome. column 3x3Pennyblock. Use logic andavailable process elimination to solve the puzzle. The with ranch horses. Heated floors, outdoor and patios. Ralston; Bryant. We are so lucky to have so Real cheap. Make best offer. Roof indoor arena and many other ame- many amazing students in our valley! 208-309-1130 77 out of area rental and inside need some work. 481nities included. contact (hardest). Katie Congratulations to all the nominees level ranges from Silver toPlease Gold House Ready: 5 acres, Shop w/Stu- Bronze Great house (easiest) for rent, Fairfield. to 6’ 1922 or 481-1899. (208) 788-4844. for 2014/2015! We look forward to
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SV Cottonwood 3/3 furnished. Garage. Fully furnished, 2 balconies. Amenities. Rental income. Walk to everything! Penny RGP 208-3091130 Elkhorn 2/1 on golf course. Quiet with beautiful views. Expanded deck. Skier/golfer/biker’s delight. Amenities. $225,000. Penny RGP 208-309-1130 SV SnowCreek fully furnished 2+loft townhouse with garage $535,000. Without garage $475,000. Pool, expanded decks, quiet location. Penny RGP 208-309-1130
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“Snowbirds Wanted” will trade (exchange) free & clear Lake Havasu City, Az condo for Blaine County condo. Equity to be adjusted in escrow. Call Wes 208-544-7050. Spectacular Williams Lake, Salmon, ID 2BR 2BA 120’ lake-front cabin see www.lakehouse.com ad #1418 Hey Golfers!! 16 rounds of golf & 2 massages included w/ luxury 2 BR/ 2 Bath unit on beach in Mexico. 6/21/15 Choose between Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun on availability $2900/ week. 788-0752.
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Hailey 411 N Main Street - commercial opportunity 2 buildings. Was restaurant plus apartment. Estate owned. $550,000. Penny RGP 208309-1130 Light Industrial 2,880 sq.ft bldg, residential apt permitted. $329,000. Call Sandra at Sun Valley Real Estate, 208-720-3497. Hailey - River Street commercial opportunity. Corner plus 2 lots 10,800 sf with alley access. Zoned H/B. $703,200. Penny RGP 208-309-1130
privacy fence. Pets welcome. Reduced rent to $550. Call for info 208727-1708
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Bellevue Main Street 254 sq-ft to 1193 sq-ft Office/Retail & Fully Operational Bank 2619 Sq-ft, Allstar Properties, Jeff, 578-4412 Ketchum Main Street Office/Retail 1946 sq-ft, Allstar Properties, Jeff 5784412 PARKER GULCH COMMERCIAL RENTALS - Ketchum Office Club: Lower Level #2-198sf, #4-465sf. Call Scott at 471-0065.
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4 BD/1BA farmhouse on 600 acres. Perfect place to raise kids. Woodstove included. 7 mi.NE of Shoshone and 2 mi. from Johnny’s Country Store. Pets OK. Horses negotiable. $650/Mo. 1st/last/deposit. Call 208622-7555 or 208-309-0330
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3 BD/2 BA, Private spot, available now, option to buy 208-720-3157 3 rec./2 baños, Lugar privado, disponible ahora, opción de compra 208-720-3157
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Limelight fully furnished 2/2+bunkroom on bus route. Dedicated parking, pool, bike room, extra storage, balcony. $1,500/mth Penny 208-309-1130 An Amazing Furnished 2BD/1BA Penthouse in Ketchum. Long or short term. Stylish & eclectic. Private deck with gorgeous Baldy views. Short walk to everything. W/D. Great entertainment system. A Must See. Available now. Can email photos. 1850 month. 213-500-3934
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Roomate wanted WKetchum Gorgeous, upscale,upgraded 3400sf furnished, 4BD/4.5BA +loft. Great view, location, $1500 mo. No Pets. 310-7463486. Roommate wanted. Mature, moderate drinking, no drugs. 2bd available for 1 person. North Woodside home. $350 + utilities. Wi-fi available. Dog possible, fenced yard. 720-9368 Looking for someone to share the cost of living these days? Say it here in 20 words or less for free! e-mail classcal@theweeklysun.com or fax to 788-4297
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Does your non-profit have a service, product or item that you need or could share with another organization who needs it? List it here for free! Say it in 20 words or less and it’s free! We want to help you spread the word. Just e-mail classcal@theweeklysun.com
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LOST WEDDING RING of 32 year! I was only at three places, Wood River Inn, The Muleshoe & Silver Dollar. Simple 10 ct gold ring that says LOVE. Its not worth much, but means everything to me. Please call 541-600-0107 if found.
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recognizing more students in the 613 trailers/campers next year! 2006 Tab teardrop Trailer. Well mainThank you for your caring kindness! tained new fenders, new tires, new Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 20-word thank you note, battery controller, new tongue jack, right here. e-mail your ad to classincludes solar panel. $7,500 Joe. 721Solution cal@theweeklysun.com. 0690 Going South for the Winter or Hunt512 tickets & travel ing? Really nice 1989 Fleetwood Frequent trips to Boise. Need Jamboree Class-C motorhome. 26 ft. something hauled to or from? Call on Ford Chassis. All systems in very good condition, many upgrades, 208-320-3374 sleeps 3 adults, many new items. Must see to appreciate. Located in 514 free stuff (really!) Hailey at 21 Comet Lane. Price reFREE BOXES - moving, packing or duced for immediate sale, my lose storage. Lots of sizes. Come and your gain. MUST SELL, MOVING! get ‘em or we’ll recycle them. Copy 720-5801. Priced slashed $5100 or & Print, 16 W. Croy St., Hailey. best offer.
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dio Apt. Deep Well, Septic, on county road, 7mi. N.E. Shoshone. 40 miles to Hailey. Reduced 74,500K Call 208-4213791. Fairfield - 3bd/1ba, big fenced yard, fire pit, 2-car garage, outbuildings, chicken coop, woodstove. On 3 lots in town, walk to bars and restaurants. 1,792 sf, 2-story, propane, city water and sewer. Call 208-329-3109. Owner carry.
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Set of four 17” Subaru Rims for 2014 model Forester for 225/55/17 tires, preferably alloy. Call 720-2509 Looking for someone to post some ads for me on Ebay and Craigslist. Please call 481-1899. NEEDED - Aluminum cans - your donation will support new play ground equipment Hailey. Drop donations off at 4051 Glenbrook Dr., Woodside Industrial Park or call Bob 788-0018 for pick-up.
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Plein Air Workshop in Oil June 13/14/15 & Sept 19/20/21 with Jennifer Bellinger 9am-4pm $325 per session 208-720-8851 JBellingerart@aol. com JenniferBellingerFineArt.com Bellevue Chamber of Commerce meets every third Thursday at City Hall at 7am, everyone welcome. Information John 208-788-4920. See Weekly Open Houses! www.sunvalleyopenhouses.com We pay cash for quality bicycles, fly fishing and outdoor gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110. Are you struggling to make ends meet? Not always enough to pay the bills and buy groceries? The Hunger Coalition is here to help. Hundreds of local families individuals have food on their table and some relief from the daily struggle. Confidential. Welcoming. Supportive. There is no reason to face hunger alone. Call 788-0121 Monday - Thursday or find out more at www.thehungercoalition.org. Have an announcement you’d like to share? Send someone wishes for their special occasion, or list events for your businesses, etc. Say it here in 20 words or less for FREE! E-mail classcal@theweeklysun.com or fax 788-4297.
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1992 Toyota pickup with cap 170000 miles 5 speed 4X4 runs great head gasket new@140000 & engine gone over $4500 OBO 309-9061 1998 Ford Expidition, Very dependable vehicile 180,mi $3,250/Reduced $500 788-3674 1996 Land Rover Discovery. Great tires 106, mi $2,350/Reduced $500. 788-3674
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V6 2.8 Liter, Automatic, Engine has just been fully checked, Weekender Package, Tow Package, 170000 Miles, Interior Seats & Carpet are in really good condition, the Back Speakers need to be replaced, the Rear Cup Holders are broken, CD Player, ABS Breaks, Air Conditioning, Power Steering. The tires are only 3 years old and are only used in the summer as I have studded tires for the winter. This van in good condition sells for $19,618 but it has been rolled onto its side so it needs $10,000 worth of body damage and that is why I’m only selling it for $8,500 OBO. PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your automotive needs. Call 208-788-3255
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4 OEM tires and steel wheels w/ hubcaps from 1999 Eurovan 205/65R15C. C rated for heavier loads. Great shape. $400 OBO. 7202509
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Sass to the new Oasis in Bellevue, formerly Guffy’s, for being closed on a Saturday night for the second time this month due to the lack of employees. Kudos to the sixth and seventh graders at The Sage School. Break a leg with “Project DNA!” Sass to cold food. Gross. Kudos to all the rain we’ve gotten! Cross your fingers that we’ll be fire free. Sass to Ketchum Planning & Zoning Department. You are inhibiting business from prospering in the Light Industrial District by taking out the arts.
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Moving Sale. Sporting goods, antiques, furniture, clothing, collectibles and more. 9am-2pm, Saturday May 23rd. 130 Sunrise Ranch, Bellevue. List Your Yard Sale (20 words or less is always free) ad and get a Yard Sale Kit for only $9.99. Your kit includes 6 bright 11 x 17 signs, 6 bright letter-size signs, 100 price stickers, 10 balloons, free tip book. What are you waiting for? Get more bang for your buck when you list your ad in The Weekly Sun!
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Horse Boarding available just south of Bellevue; experienced horse person on premises; riding adjacent to property. Shelter and Pasture available. Reasonably priced. Call 7883251.
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4 year old colt, gura, not broke $600 481-1922 or 481-1899 Shoeing & Trimming: Reliable, on time. If you don’t like my work, don’t pay. 208-650-3799 Farrier Service: just trim, no shoeing. Call 435-994-2127 River Sage Stables offers first class
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The Hailey Police and Fire Department, City of Hailey And Blaine County School District #61 would like to say a huge thank you to the community for their support for the first year of Do the Right Thing! It would never have been possible without people nominating the children of Blaine County for their good choices! We would like to thank our supporters, ESS Eyewear, Big Belly Deli, KB’s Burritos in Hailey, Sturtos of Hailey, Hailey Chamber of Commerce, Shorty’s, Rico’s Authentic Italian, Bigwood 4 Cinema, Domino’s Pizza, Atkinson’s Market, Swire Coca-Cola, Hailey Rotary, Kiwanis, Windy City Graphics, Neuhoff Communications, Hawley Graphics, Zion’s Bank, and Chris Kearn,
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Sweetwater Community
Brand New Town Homes 2475 Woodside Blvd.
SOLD
1,286/sf
2BR/2.5BA
2 Car Garage
2477 Woodside Blvd.
$215,000.00
1,326/sf
2BR/2.5BA
2 Car Garage
2479 Woodside Blvd.
$215,000.00
1,280/sf
2BR/2.5BA
2 Car Garage
2481 Woodside Blvd.
$215,000.00
1,232/sf
2BR/2.5BA
2 Car Garage
2483 Woodside Blvd.
SOLD
1,334/sf
2BR/2.5BA
2 Car Garage
2527 Grange Way
$323,500.00
1,903/sf
3BR/2.5BA
3 Car Garage
2529 Grange Way
SOLD
1,748/sf
3BR/2.5BA
3 Car Garage
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