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BY TERRY SMITH

ontributions from the community continue to pour in to help the family of a 2-year-old Hailey boy who died on Tuesday, August 11, after choking to death on an un-inflated latex balloon.

“We’ve been getting people coming in every day with money for him,” said Blaine County Coroner Russ Mikel, owner of Wood River Chapel in Hailey, where donations are being accepted on behalf of Damian Baeza Lopez. “It’s to help the family with the expenses that have been incurred and to help them with the tragedy.

“The community has been really generous,” Mikel said. “It’s heartening. All funds collected are going directly to the family.”

Funeral services for Damian were held on Thursday, August 13, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Hailey. The boy was then laid to rest at Hailey Cemetery.

Mikel said the official cause of death was asphyxiation, caused by the balloon blocking the boy’s airway.

Hailey Police Lt. Steve England, who investigated the incident, said police were called to Damian’s home on Winterhaven Drive in southeast Hailey at about 3:20 p.m. on August 11.

England described the balloon as a “small black party-type balloon” that Damian ingested

We really want to believe that he’s in a better place now.”

Sonia Lopez Aunt of Damian Baeza Lopez while playing in his backyard.

“He was outside playing with his mother, aunt and niece,” England said. “From what I understand, they were with him at the time and just took their eyes off of him for a minute.”

Wood River Fire and Rescue paramedics were also dispatched to the scene. They attempted resuscitation but were unable to revive Damian.

“The parents did the right

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thing by calling us as soon as they saw there was a problem, but it’s hard to keep everything out of a kid’s reach at all times,” England said. “As parents, that’s about all you can do.

“Unfortunately, little kids will pick up anything,” England said.

‘It’s just one of those very unfortunate accidental things.”

Damian is the son of Erika Lopez and Solomon Baeza.

Erika Lopez graduated with honors earlier this year from Silver Creek High School in Hailey. She and Damian had been enrolled in the Blaine County School District’s Teen Parenting Center, which is located at the high school.

Established in 2011, the Teen Parenting Center provides on-campus daycare for teenage mothers at Silver Creek and nearby Wood River High School and helps them to learn parenting skills and to stay in school and graduate.

Donations to help defray expenses for Damian’s family are also being accepted at the “Go Fund Me” website, at www.gofundme.com/tnfw9u2b, and at The Gold Mine thrift store in

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Funeral services for 2-year-old Damian Baeza Lopez were held Thursday, August 13, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Hailey. Damian died Tuesday, August 11, after choking on an un-inflated latex balloon.

Ketchum, where Erika Lopez is employed.

Sonia Lopez, a sister of Damian’s mother who is also employed at The Gold Mine, said Monday that donations can be made in a glass jar located at the store’s checkout counter for another two weeks or at The Community Library in Ketchum, which operates The Gold Mine

to fund library materials and operations.

Lopez said Damian’s death has been extremely hard on his mother and the rest of his family.

“We really want to believe that he’s in a better place now,” Sonia Lopez said.

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Bob Rosso, 2015 Wagon Days grand marshal, believes “...it is our people who really make the difference.”

Bob Rosso’s Outdoor World

ob Rosso has left his imprint on the Wood River Valley and, in recognition of his long list of contributions, has been selected as grand marshal for the 2015 Wagon Days celebration in Ketchum, Sept.

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Rosso, owner of The Elephant’s Perch outdoor sporting goods store in Ketchum, has had a guiding hand in the founding of numerous events and organizations in the area, including the Boulder Mountain Tour, the Adams Gulch Fun Run, the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Nordic Team and the Blaine County Recreation District and Galena Lodge.

“Bob Rosso is someone who gives back to his community,” said Ketchum Mayor Nina Jonas. “He has been a dedicated and tireless volunteer for the many causes he champions. I am pleased that we can honor him in this way.

“It is especially fitting that The Elephant’s Perch sporting goods store, which Bob and his wife own, is located in the former home of Horace Lewis, whose historic ore wagons are always the finale to the Big Hitch Parade.”

Rosso, now 68, came to the Valley in 1972 for what he originally intended to be a season of skiing. He ended up staying permanently.Born and raised in Southern California, Rosso is the son of a football coach. As a young man, he swam competitively, played water polo and football, wrestled, explored the Sierra Nevada Mountains and worked on the beach as a lifeguard.

An accomplished climber, Rosso climbed Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome and Washington state’s Column before moving to Idaho, where he has continued to climb in the Sawtooth Mountains and at the City of Rocks National Reserve near Oakley. He also continues to run, swim and Nordic ski competitively.

Rosso is known for his energetic approach to life.

Local sports reporter Jody Zarkos once wrote of Rosso that his “mind, body and mouth are a peripatetic phalanx of perpetual motion. Poetry in motion might be stretching it a bit, but when talking to Rosso, his intelligence, good humor and sense of fun shine through.”

During Rosso’s first year in the Wood River Valley, he stayed in Sun Valley working at Bob Doan’s Country Kitchen, where he started as a busboy and was eventually promoted to chef. It was there that me met Kate, the woman who would become his wife and business partner.

In 1977 they were married and 10 years later their son Steve was born.

But before that, Rosso became dissatisfied with his work at a third local outdoor sporting goods store and began considering opening his own business.

Within a few months, he had raised enough money and leased the right location and on April 1, 1976, Bob and Kate Rosso opened The Elephant’s Perch.

1976 is known locally as the year it never snowed—it did, but not much—but The Perch survived, nonetheless, and is still providing local people and tourists alike with outdoor gear, experience and friendly knowledge.

Rosso, true to his generous nature, is not one to take credit for the longevity of the business and he credits his employees, some of whom have stayed at their jobs for decades, for making the business work.

The Elephant’s Perch website states of the business that “the gear we sell at The Elephant’s Perch has always been the best in the outdoor industry, but it is our people who really make the difference. Our core group of employees live and breathe the outdoor world.”

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bout 40 percent of the students in the Blaine County School District are expected to qualify this year to receive free or reduced price lunches in a program jointly funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the school district.

With the economy improving in the Wood River Valley, the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced price lunch may be less than in the 2014-15 school year, but likely not by much.

According to information provided to The Weekly Sun by district business manager Mike Chatterton, out of an official enrollment of 3,312 students for the 2014-15 school year, 1,067 students qualified for free lunch and 304 qualified for reduced price lunch. Added together, there were 1,371 students that received funding assistance for lunch, which represents 41 percent of the district’s student population.

The 41 percent for last year was the first time the percent of qualifying students has declined since the 2008-2009 school year, when the effects of the Great Recession reached the Wood River Valley.

Forty-three percent of the student population qualified for free or reduced price lunch in 2013-2014, compared to 31 percent in 2008-2009.

Chatterton said the number of students qualifying tends to depend on the health of the economy.

“If you look at the trend of free and reduced over the past 10 years, it really follows the economy of Blaine County,” Chatterton said. “Higher unemployment leads to more free and reduced lunches. As the economy started to strengthen, the free and reduced is decreasing.”

Lunch Funding Students who qualify for free or reduced price lunch also qualify for free or reduced price breakfast at their schools.

Last school year, the reduced price was 30 cents for breakfast, which compares to a full price of $1.35 at all grade levels Students qualifying for reduced price lunch paid 40 cents per lunch last year, while the full student lunch price was $2.30 for elementary school students, $2.55 for middle school students and $2.80 for high school stu-

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by Chatterton show that the school district spent a total of $1,338,288 on its school lunch program in the 2014 -2015 year. © Monkey Business. Dollar Photo Club photo Of that amount, Coalition, said Monday that hun$633,760 was reimbursed to the ger and poverty occur in Blaine district by the USDA through its County, one of the wealthiest National School Lunch Program counties in Idaho, because costs and $448,130 was collected are higher and because wages from student and adult lunches are mainly remaining static. and breakfasts and from cater“People are returning to work, ing services. Chatterton reportbut wages aren’t going up,” ed that the balance of $256,338 McKenna said. “We’re serving was subsidized by the school a record number of people and district from its general operathe economy is going up—it’s tions budget.

The USDA National School crazy.”

She said there are several pubLunch Program was founded by lic misconceptions about the act of U.S. Congress in 1945 to type of people who require asnot only provide food to needy sistance from either the school children, but to also help farmdistrict lunch program or from ers by absorbing surplus crops. the coalition’s programs.

Currently, the USDA program The majority of the recipients feeds an average of 31 million are not Hispanic immigrants, as kids daily and has an annual some people seem to believe, budget of more than $11.6 bilshe said. Instead, the clients of lion.

The Hunger Coalition are repThe USDA has established resentative racially of the Blaine strict guidelines to determine County population as a whole. qualification for the program.

Since the majority of Blaine According to the guidelines, a County residents are Caucasian, family of two can qualify with an annual income of $29,101 or the majority of the people reless, a family of four with an an- ceiving help from The Hunger nual income of $44,123 or less Coalition are Caucasian.

Also, McKenna said there is and a family of eight with an ana misconception about the attinual income of $74,167 or less. tudes of people who require asChildren in a household that sistance. receives food stamps or oth“These are not people who er assistance through a state just want something for free and program qualify automaticalare not trying to improve their ly. The guidelines further state that “household members do not lives,” she said. “The majority have to be U.S. citizens for stu- of the people that we serve are trying to get ahead by working dents to qualify for benefits.” one or two jobs. What we find is that people are doing their best, Misconceptions but are just not making it.”

The Blaine County Hunger “They’re living close to the Coalition is supportive of the edge, and just that one thing may school district’s nutrition propush them over,” she said. gram and frequently helps famMcKenna said The Hunger ilies in need apply for free or Coalition, a nonprofit organizareduced price school lunches for tion, exists to ensure that needy their children. children and families receive adThe Hunger Coalition also has equate food. its own programs for helping “Besides, it’s fun to feed needy families and currently kids,” McKenna said. assists about 17 percent of the population in Blaine County.

Brooke Pace McKenna, director of operations for The Hunger

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The Blaine County School District is now accepting applications for its free or reduced price lunch program for the 2015-2016 school year. Applications are now being mailed out to the parents. Students who were eligible last year have a twoweek window at the start of the school year to reapply for the new year.

Applications and additional information can also be found at the district website at www.blaineschools.org. Click on the “Departments” tab at the top of the home page, followed by the “Food Services” tab. Information and applications are available in both English and Spanish.

Information is also available from the district’s Child Nutrition Program at (208) 578-5000.

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Cherice Tatterson A Student of Character

school assignments.

The one I remember most was based on aboriginal art and I had to use opposite colors on the color wheel.

“On the color spectrum, each color blends into the other,” Tatterson said. “If they are on the opposite sides of the wheel, they can make each other pop, and if you mix them together, you will get a brown.

Working in the style of the Australian native people I painted storks and other birds.”

Currently, Tatterson is starting to work Courtesy photowith painting basic anatWood River High School artist Cherice omy and movement and Tatterson is experimenting with perspective.

BY JONATHAN KANE “I prefer working with watercolors because I like the way that herice Tatterson, a se- it blends,” she said. “I also still nior at Wood River High love to create characters, includSchool with a 3.6 grade ing designing their clothes, the point average, is an artist by na- worlds that they live in and the ture – whether it is in the visu- people that they know. al arts or dance. At WRHS, she “I have a sketchbook and I try is also a serious student, with a to create as much as I can. It can heavy course load including Ad- come from my imagination or vanced Placement Economics, it can be inspired by something Art, Government, Literature, Sta- that a friend said. They can be tistics, Choir and French II. normal people or like a new But she likes art the most. character that I created, which is “Art is what I want to do for an odd boy possessed by ghosts.” the rest of my life,” said TatterFor her senior project, Tatson. “I just really love it, wheth- terson is keeping a notebook of er I’m working on my own or drawings from which she’ll pick even when it’s an assignment in five and then turn them into full school, which is a big indication paintings. They will all be based that I want to do it for a long on the sketchbook. time!”

“They will all be original and Tatterson started drawing at a will showcase my ability to work very young age but became more in different mediums,” she said. serious about art at the age of 14. “Hopefully, all this character “It was at that time that I start- work can lead to a future in deed to enjoy it more than reading signing video games” – a bright or dancing,” she said. “I never future, indeed. tws had to force myself to do it. As a child, drawing was just something that I did. At first it was characters from shows that I really liked and then I started to develop my own characters – cartoon and comic characters.”

As a seventh-grader, Tatterson began to expand her mediums to include watercolors, acrylics, tempera paints, chalk, oil pastels, charcoal and digital.

“I was never very extroverted, so drawing was the thing I did so people wouldn’t talk to me,” she said with a laugh. “I just wanted to look busy, but I quickly grew out of that.

Courtesy photo “I had an art class in the last half of seventh grade and I "Art is what I want to do for the rest started to expand my work with of my life," Says Tatterson

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A fire started on Monday afternoon in the engine compartment of this tracked excavator on Lilly Mar Lane on Bald Mountain, midway between the River Run and Warm Springs lift areas. Local fire departments quickly extinguished the fire, and Ketchum Fire Chief Mike Elle credited action on the part of Sun Valley Company employees in keeping the fire from spreading to adjacent brush and trees.

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un Valley Company employees are being praised for preventing an equipment fire from spreading into brush and trees on Bald Mountain Monday afternoon.

“Kudos to the Sun Valley employees who kept that fire from spreading into the brush,” Ketchum Fire Department Chief Mike Elle said Tuesday.

to get the fire out,” Elle said.

“The fire was extinguished and contained at 4:36 p.m.”

He said the fire on the excavator consumed mainly oil and hoses.

Elle said it is important that people take care with fire, especially now.

“We just want people to be very careful with fires because, nationwide, firefighters are stretched pretty thin,” he said.

We just want people to be very careful with fires because, nationwide, firefighters are stretched pretty thin. Right now we don’t need any fires starting here.”

Mike Elle Chief, Ketchum Fire Department The fire started at about 2:30 p.m. in the engine compartment of a tracked excavator that was being used to clear brush and dead trees from Lilly Mar Lane, a trail near Graduate ski run and Frenchman’s lift at mid-mountain about halfway between the ski area’s River Run and Warm Springs lift areas.

Elle said the Ketchum Fire Department immediately dispatched a hand crew to fight the fire. They were followed by engines and crews from the Sun Valley Fire Department, Wood River Fire and Rescue and the U.S. Forest Service.

“Using foam, they were able

“Right now we don’t need any fires starting here.”

Tony Parkhill, Sun Valley Company director of Mountain Operations, said several people were instrumental in preventing the spread of the blaze.

“Thank you to our Forest Service Director Kurt Nelson and Recreation Manager Zach Poff,” Parkhill said. “Also a thank you to the Ketchum and Sun Valley fire departments and our Sun Valley trail crew.

“It was a quick and smooth response,” Parkhill said. “They have this dialed in.” tws

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St. Luke’s Wood River hospital, located along state Highway 75 south of Ketchum, is one of two hospitals selected to host University of Washington post-graduate medical residents.

St. Luke’s Selected for Residency Program Student physicians to serve in emergency medicine

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Students from the University of Washington School of Medicine will serve emergency room residencies later this year at St. Luke’s Wood River hospital.

For St. Luke’s, recognized nationally for its emergency room services and staffed 24 hours by certified emergency physicians, the selection for the residency program is considered an honor because the hospital is only one of two facilities chosen in the region to host emergency room residents.

St. Luke’s anticipates that from two to four residents will help staff emergency services

starting with the upcoming Christmas holidays, which are historically a time when emergency rooms are at their busiest.

Nearing the end of their post-graduate training, the third- and fourth-year senior medical students will practice at the hospital for one month alongside St. Luke’s Emergency Department physicians, who will serve as adjunct professors to the University of Washington School of Medicine.

“The St. Luke’s Wood River ER physicians have many years of clinical experience we teach the residents,” said Dr. Deborah Robertson, a St. Luke’s emergency services physician, who

added that St. Luke’s also expects to learn from the students.

“Teaching is always a twoway street,” Robertson said.

“The residents bring valuable knowledge they can provide to us as well.”

The residency program at St. Luke’s is the University of Washington’s first attempt to expose its students to practicing emergency medicine in a rural area. According to the university, the specialty field is more commonly emphasized in heavily populated urban areas and the St. Luke’s residency program will be among the first of its kind in the nation.

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practicing emergency medicine in a rural area is the distance between us and some specialty resources such as cardiology, critical care, neurosurgery, and trauma specialists,” Robertson said.

She said that she received her training based on urban practice, as have most of her colleagues at St. Luke’s Wood River.

“When services are needed acutely, we face a clinical challenge of providing stabilizing medical services and a logistical challenge of getting the patients to the specialty services elsewhere,” Robertson said.

Fellow St. Luke’s Emergency Department physician Dr. Brock

Bemis is in charge of logistical implementation of the residency program. He is adamant about its worth to the community and the resident alike.

“Having the residency program will not only present a benefit to our community, it will act as a recruiting tool for rural emergency medicine across our state and the region,” Bemis said.

“Emergency medicine is rewarding and exciting, even more so in a rural setting,” he said.

“You can have a great life here, enjoy all the outdoor recreation, be involved in the community and take care of your neighbors.” tws

thank you for your support of the 2015 sun valley summer symphony season! the sun Valley summer symphony warmly thanks the sun Valley resort, the City of sun Valley, Blaine County schools, Bellevue Public library, the Community Campus, the Community library, the Community school, the Hailey Public library, Higher ground and the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood for their roles in the summer concerts, the year-round school of Music and summer Music Workshops. We gratefully thank the donors, advertisers, housing hosts, volunteers, in-kind donors, community partners, media sponsors and the beloved audience of the sun Valley summer symphony for a spectacular season!

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Commerce and Development Grow in Hailey Increased Airport Traffic Cited as Economic Booster

BY P.M. FADDEN

Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in a four-part series exploring the economic status, stability and growth in the cities of Ketchum, Hailey, Sun Valley and Bellevue by asking, “How’s business?”

City of Hailey administrators and local business owners report that summer commerce this year through June and July shows robust economic health for the city and the potential for continued growth.

“Things are thriving,” said Mike McKenna, membership director of the Hailey Chamber of Commerce. “Areas such as total sales, accommodation occupancy and real estate are three main indicators to community health, and by those measures we are seeing great growth.”

McKenna cited city improvements such as the welcome sign erected along State Highway 75, opening of the new Draper Preserve Festival, progressing construction of a new ice hockey rink and emergence of new small businesses as markers of overall positive economic strength.

Hailey Community Development Director Lisa Horowitz agrees.

“We have had a fair bit of development activity, with three new restaurants re-opening in early 2015, The Cottages assisted living facility breaking ground, Hailey Ice, King’s remodel, the airport improvements and a variety of new single-family developments,” Horowitz said. “Add all of these together and the new commercial growth

is significant.”

“Hailey is very healthy right now,” she said. “We have a variety of projects in the pipeline that are going to further enhance our economy. We are being recognized nationally for our livability and our high quality of life.”

Roy Clark, owner of the recently opened The Coffee House on South Main Street, is pleased to have chosen Hailey for his new business.

“We’re seeing a very strong response from local residents,” Clark said. “Even without advertising, we’ve seen doubled sales figures every month for the first six months we’ve been open. These past months specifically have seen 100 percent revenue growth from June to July.”

Clark said that Hailey visitor traffic appears to be at a high, observing that increased visitor numbers equal increased business opportunities.

In terms of visitor numbers, July has been a record-setting month for room nights sold in the Wood River Valley, according to Visit Sun Valley, which further reported that summer months account for 57 percent of the Wood River Valley’s 335,000 annual visitors and that valley-wide accommodation for July reached 86 percent, topping that of June, which was also a record-breaking month.

“The lodging business is growing,” said Cheri Alvey, general manager of AmericInn in Hailey. “We are seeing a lot of guests returning for the events that are held throughout the summer, as well as first-time visitors to the Wood River Valley.”

Alvey said that AmericInn this summer has experienced

a 19.45 percent occupancy increase over June of 2014 and a 13.96 percent increase over the previous year’s July.

“The months of June, July and August provide us with 40 percent of the yearly revenue,” Alvey said. “Not only do these guests pay for lodging, they also eat at local restaurants and visit local vendors. It creates the trickle-down effect, and all businesses are affected by revenue that is being generated.”

City of Hailey records support that view. Local option sales tax receipts show a year-to-date revenue increase of 13.1 percent over 2014 and continue a growth trend that has been evident since 2011.

“We’ve had a noticeable increase in tourist visits and their business,” said Rebecca Mitchell, owner of the 10-year-old Hailey retail shop, The Fabric Granary. “July 2014 to ’15 saw approximately 12 percent increase in revenue, and August is typically a higher grossing month than that,” said Mitchell.

Local business experts are crediting Friedman Memorial Airport, which is experiencing an increase in landings, takeoffs and passengers, as a major reason for a strengthening Hailey economy.

Based on the most recent fullyear passenger survey in 2014, the estimated aggregate economic impact of visitor passengers, direct spending only, was $105 million, said Carol Waller, executive director of Fly Sun Valley.

While those dollars will not be spent solely with the City of Hailey, they strengthen the overall economy of the Wood River Valley, benefiting Hailey as well as other cities. tws

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Hailey Chamber of Commerce membership director Mike McKenna says: “We’re reminding the visiting public that Hailey is a destination.”

Friedman Traffic “Since January, the airport has seen month-tomonth increases over the previous year in landings and takeoffs, and airport construction has ignited the Valley economy,” said Rick Baird, manager of Friedman Memorial Airport.

Seat Occupancy: 2013 – 69% 2014 – 71% Current YTD – 74% Enplanements: 2013 – 54, 679 2014 – 68,136 Current YTD – 41,742

POWER HOUSE RALLY • Thursday August 27, 5-7 p.m.

Join us in supporting psychiatrist Tim Stoddard, MD, in his mission to increase awareness of mental health services. On September 9th, he and 40 other cyclists will embark on Smoke n’ Fire— over 400 miles of self-supported mountain bike riding through southern Idaho. Dr. Stoddard is taking on this challenge to rally community support for mental health services.

Ten percent of proceeds from the Power House rally will go to St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation to help provide affordable mental health services in the Wood River Valley.

To learn more about St. Luke’s Clinic – Mental Health Services, call (208) 727-8970. Donate at slwrf.org.

Tim Stoddard, MD, psychiatrist, St. Luke’s Clinic – Mental Health

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Stowe and Taos Join Mountain Collective Mountain Collective, an organization that offers its members free skiing at numerous ski resorts, including Sun Valley, announced earlier in August that Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont and Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico have joined the collective.

Mountain Collective membership allows two free days of skiing, now at 11 participating resorts in the U.S. and Canada, and a 50 percent discount, with no blackouts, for any additional days. Membership also provides for exclusive lodging deals and bonus skiing days at Valle Nevado in Chile and at Hakuba Valley in Japan.

Membership in the collective is available for the 2015-2016 ski season for $399 for adults and $99 for children 12 and under. Memberships can be purchased at www.MountainCollective.com.

In addition to Sun Valley, Stowe and Taos, other resorts in the collective are AltaSnowbird, Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Ski Banff-Lake Louise-Sunshine, Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows, Thredbo and Whistler Blackcomb.

Hailey Business After Hours Set For Thursday

The Hailey Chamber of Commerce would like to invite local businesses and the public to attend this month’s free Business After Hours—hosted by Webb Garden Center, U.S. Bank and Wood River Dental. The August “BAH” promises to be another fun and festive time.

The BAH will be held on Thursday, August 20, from 5–7 p.m. at Webb Garden Center, located at 417 North Main Street. Come on by and meet the friendly staffs from Webb, U.S. Bank and Wood River Dental. The Smokey Bone BBQ will be providing tasty food, including pulled pork sandwiches and homemade potato salad, as well as Sweet Tea and a Mango Melon drink. The always popular free Business Card Raffle is sure to be another good one.

Ketchum Fall Youth Program Registration Opens Registration for fall youth recreation programs for the city of Ketchum is now open online at www.ketchumidaho.org/registration.

The After-School Program at Atkinson Park serves children currently enrolled in second through fifth grades. The program runs through the school year Monday through Friday with a variety of sign-up options. Guided supervision encourages free play and fun, active outdoor activity and creative, stimulating indoor play at “The Wreck.” Cost is $630 for the school year, $88 per month or $12 per day.

Fall soccer is available to students in Kindergarten through fifth grade from mid-September through mid-October. Recreation league play teaches fundamentals of the sport. Cost is $36 for children enrolled in the after-school program and $68 for others.

The fall Swim Club is offered in two sessions, the first beginning in September and the second in October. Long-time coaches Ed Flory and Maria Beattie teach swim team-type classes to elevate stroke mechanics and conditioning for children in second through ninth grades. Classes take place at the Zenergy Health Club pool and cost $75 per session.

Programs are available to all Valley children and some restrictions apply.

For more information, contact the parks and recreation department at 208726-7820 or bnoyes@ketchumidaho.org.

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Hailey firefighter Marty Pallas poses on charred ground while on deployment in California.

Thanks To Local Firefighters On Deployment

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By brennan rego

would like to extend a big thank you to the nine firefighters who are currently on volunteer deployment outside Blaine County to help fight large fires in California and elsewhere in Idaho.

The Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley fire departments have each committed one engine operated by a crew of three firefighters to provide aid to other communities.

Hailey deployed its engine to the Soda Fire, outside Boise, about a week ago. When Hailey’s aid was requested, that fire was the largest in the Lower 48, according to Hailey Fire Chief Craig Aberbach. Usually, outof-region crews are deployed for two weeks, but the Hailey crew’s deployment at the Soda Fire was cut short by a week so they could be reassigned to another fire in Idaho, though Aberbach was not sure by press deadline on Tuesday where the new deployment would be.

“They’ll be gone almost three weeks total,” he said on Tuesday afternoon. “They’re meeting with their families today and then they’re getting right back on the road. We’re looking for the safe return of our guys in a couple weeks and we’re sure their efforts will be meaningful.”

The Hailey firefighters on deployment are Deputy Chief Mike Baledge, firefighter Nate Hoff and firefighter Marty Pallas.

“There’s a need for resources,” Aberbach said. “No fire department or district in the country pretty much can handle these kinds of fires on their own. It would be too overwhelming.”

Ketchum Fire Chief Mike Elle said his department’s engine was deployed to the River Complex Fire in northern California, crewed by Lieutenant Seth Martin, Engineer/EMT Chris Seldon and paid-on-call firefighter Riley Sibbach.

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Marko Teullet, shown, started the Wood River Valley Photography Facebook page this year. His vision is to create a place where all local photographers, amateur and professional alike, can share their passion and love for photos. Whether members shoot with a Samsung cell phone or a fancy DSLR, all are welcome to join the page and learn from and/or teach something new to like-minded people.

Seldon is also a graphics designer for The Weekly Sun. He asked me if it would be OK to go on deployment and, of course, I said yes. It’s important that we help other communities in their time of need, especially since so many firefighters from across the nation came to our aid during both the 2007 Castle Rock Fire and the 2013 Beaver Creek Fire.

Elle said helping other departments is very important, adding that during both Castle Rock and Beaver Creek, local firefighters had the aid of more than 40 engines from all over the country.

However, he said that’s just one of the reasons local departments send crews outside of the county.

“Traveling to other fires also gives our firefighters valuable experience to better protect homes in our Valley,” he said.

“They’ve been working night shifts and have had a few wild nights out there.”

Sun Valley Fire Chief Ray Photo courtesy of Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood River Valley Franco agreed that the experience gained by crews on deploy- This playground equipment was recently installed at Foxmoor Park by Kiwanis Club of Hailey and the Wood River ment is invaluable. He said the Valley. The club raised $12,500 to pay for the equipment, including a $7,500 contribution by the club itself and Sun Valley engine was deployed donations from the Foxmoor Homeowners Association, Sun Valley Board of Realtors, Bob Wiederrick, Blaine to the Route Complex Fire in County Title Company, Valley of Peace Lutheran Church, Marketron and numerous other smaller donations. The northern California, crewed by City of Hailey will install the protective ground covering necessary to make the equipment useable shortly after Labor Day. Engine Boss Michael Franco, firefighter/Engine Boss Reid Black and firefighter Brian Tierney.

“I’ve talked to them almost daily,” Franco said. “They’ve had great experiences working with helicopters. Quite an experience for them on these fires in California. They’ve seen some erratic fire behaviors. For us to have our crews be able to go out and have hands-on training is priceless.”

Thanks again to all nine firefighters for volunteering for the deployments, for positively representing our community outside Blaine County and for wanting to gain experience so Photo by Jennifer Simpson as to better protect our community upon their return. You guys A pronghorn greets a member of Eccles’ black Angus herd last week at the Flying Hat Ranch between Hailey and Bellevue. The pronghorn, known affectionately by locals as “C-antelope” (cow-antelope), has been hanging out rock! tws

with the herd for a few years now. Some locals think C-antelope believes he’s a cow!

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Grizzly Lessons From Peacock

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An electrical storm lights up the sky in Bellevue early on Friday morning. Photo taken from Gannett Road, looking south.

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A bystander enjoys nature’s sizzling show on Friday morning in Bellevue, looking north toward Hailey. Witnesses reported that the thunder was as dramatic as the lightning.

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A massive, root-like lightning bolt hits the ground near Bellevue on Friday morning. Photo taken from Gannett Road, looking south.

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BY DICK DORWORTH

ast week a man was killed and partially eaten by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park. Last month an American dentist, a member of the trophy-hunting organization Safari Club International, with at least 43 trophy kills, including caribou, moose, deer, buffalo, polar bear and mountain lion on his résumé, illegally killed a celebrity lion, Cecil, in Zimbabwe Which inspires more hope for the future of Earth, a predator that kills for food or a predator that kills for a trophy on the wall?

When I think of hope, Doug Peacock, author, grizzly bear and bison expert, wildlands activist and character model for Hayduke in Edward Abbey’s novel, “The Monkey Wrench Gang,” comes to mind. Peacock went to Southeast Asia in the 1960s – a warrior/patriot/true believer ready to fight and kill and die for his country.

He accomplished the first two, but returned from Vietnam with no more hope than the tattered remains of a road map to Montana, “to remind him of both beloved country and mythical place,” in the words of Jack Turner. Peacock went into the wilderness alone because he loved the place and was guided by its myth. He found hope (and healing) by living for long periods in close proximity to grizzly bears. Peacock lived his hope. In his book “Grizzly Years,” he describes it in terms of power and mystery when he encounters a grizzly in the woods and chooses not to shoot the bear: “I peered down the gun barrel into the dull red eyes of the huge grizzly. He gnashed his jaws and lowered his ears. The hair on his hump stood up. We stared at each other for what might have been seconds but felt like hours. I knew once again that I was not going to pull the trigger. My shooting days were over. I lowered the pistol. The giant bear flicked his ears and looked off to the side. I took a step backwards and turned my head toward the trees. I felt something pass between us. The grizzly slowly turned away from me with grace and dignity and swung into the timber at the end of the meadow… I felt my life had been touched by enormous power and mystery.”

Those are breathtaking words. There is more raw beauty and hope for planet Earth in the relationship and moment they describe than, say, in photographs of the birth of galaxies and the death of stars and suns the size of our solar system or, needless to say, in the raving braggadocio of many of the sneering, self-admiring, bunker-living cowboys riding the current campaign trail.

Peacock found hope in the courage it took to lower his pistol in the face of a creature above him in the food chain, choosing life over another round of killing. Something passed between the bear and Peacock, and the bear turned away with a noted grace and dignity as powerful and mysterious as Peacock’s courage of hope.

The bear was an active participant. It is neither unreasonable nor difficult to imagine the bear conscious of and changed by the passing. What was exchanged between the man and the bear is encompassed by the living meaning of the word “hope.”

Dick Dorworth is a Blaine County resident, author and former world record holder for speed on skis. Visit his website and blog at dickdorworth.com. tws

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Fishing R epoRt THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR AUGUST 19 FROM PICABO ANGLER

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ugust continues to provide dramatic weather and excellent fishing, although, upon first glance at the Wood River Valley, first -time visitors may see the Big Wood running dirty and smoke in the air. This is simply “smoke and mirrors” trying to hide wonderful fishing everywhere else!

Silver Creek continues to put on epic morning shows that consist of Trico spinner falls, but each morning other bugs and sometimes all the other bugs join in. Don’t head to the river without Trico, Baetis, PMD and Callibaetis. In the afternoon, the game is Hoppers and Callibaetis. The evening brings back all the bugs except Trico, and the Mousing remains as good as we’ve ever seen it. We’re only a few short weeks from Mahogany Duns, so get your patterns now. Most area fly shops stock very little of this fly, so the best patterns to be had are available now, and may be hard to find in a few weeks.

The Trico continues on the Lower Lost as well, but don’t leave your Hoppers, Crane Flies, and Ants at home. The flows have been sporadic, but mostly fishable. Expect to see plenty of your fellow anglers, but a weekday and an early start will get you on the fish.

The Big Wood continues to run muddy, then clear, then muddy, then clear… I’d continue but “word count.”

When it is clear, Hoppers, Streamers, Rusty Spinners, Caddis and Trico are all must-have flies.

The Upper Lost is fishing well if you are willing to walk. The falling water levels make the holding water spotty and far between.

Small Attractors, Hoppers, Ants and some Trico will continue to take fish.

The South Fork of the Boise remains relatively quiet.

Pink Albert is the hatch and some excellent Hopper fishing can be had out of a boat.

Water levels remain near 1800 cfs, which is excellent for boating, although new rapids remain in place, so scout the river once if you haven’t been down since the fires there.

A word about Ants. This must be the most prolific Flying Ant year we have ever seen. Take this bug on any body of water right now and you are in business. We can only chalk this up to some natural/cyclical event.

In any case, we don’t care why it is happening, just that it is. Fish that seemingly won’t come to the surface have been rocketing off the bottom to ingest size 16 /14 cinnamon and black Ants!

Happy fishing, everyone!

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‘My Dog is an Alpha Dog’

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uite honestly, dog “pack” behaviors and “social rank” have become a politically incorrect topic to even discuss. There are many people who believe that dogs are no longer “pack“ animals”because of domestication.

Dogs do understand “social rank.” All mammals understand social rank, meaning that there are those higher in social rank than others. Our human gut reaction is to discredit social rank because we want our dogs to be equals or more humanlike. We treat them just like we treat our children, even going so far as to call them “fur babies” or “fur kids.” If we have more than one dog, they all have the same beds, same collars, and we would never consider taking one dog on a walk without the other! We treat them almost as many people treat twin babies, dressing them the same, and so on.

I was driving home from Boise one day and saw a group of turkey vultures near a deer carcass. What a disgusting thing to witness, frankly. But one vulture was clearly going to feed on the carcass by using intimidating be-

havior to keep the others away.

This vulture was clearly higher in social rank than the other vultures. Even bird owners will admit social ranking among their domesticated birds.

Many people that can accept social rank may still not understand what that means for dogs.

And, unfortunately, many use the term “alpha dog” to describe and minimize aggressive behavior.

I can clearly state that there are very few true “alpha dogs.” Alpha dogs are like generals in the military; there are very few and everyone respects them automatically. Generals don’t have to fight to prove their rank; it’s clear for everyone to see by their “uniform.” A true alpha dog can walk into a huge group of other dogs and every dog knows that dog is an alpha. Those dogs that are confused about their rank might challenge the higher-ranking dog, but the alpha dog will have little to do with them and usually diffuses the situation through very keen, skillful and very clear behaviors or “commands” to the challenger.

Not all higher-ranking dogs are alpha dogs, but they are high-

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In my pack, Brinx is the high-ranking dog. He always maintains his stature above the other dogs. While he is not an alpha dog, Brinx is higher ranking than all the other pack members. However, he will always defer to a dog higher in rank than he is. Can you identify which one is Brinx?

er ranking than others. I visualize it much like the military; like a pyramid of ranks, most dogs are at the bottom, or the “enlisted men.” As you go up the pyramid of rank, there are fewer and fewer dogs in each rank, until you get to the general, or alpha dog. Dogs with good social skills will recognize the rank of another dog and respect that. If he is higher than the others, he respects that. If he is lower, he respects the higher-ranking dog.

It’s all about respect, and fighting does not always ensure respect. We dog owners can teach dogs respect and foster good

social skills to encourage better behaviors with each other. If you are not sure how to go about this, a good place to start is contacting a certified dog behavior consultant. I am always available to answer questions or do a consultation.

Fran Jewell is an IAABC-certified dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley. For more information, visit www.positivepuppy. com or call 208-578-1565.

Wield Your Sensitivity as a Superpower others and often “take them on” yourself.

• You have strong intuition and he last time someone said a rich inner life. to me, “God, you’re SO • You’re very compassionate. sensitive, “ I responded, “ I know. I’m SO lucky!“ As a member of the sensitive I haven’t always been excited about my constitution. For most squad, you’ve probably had your of my life I’ve been apologizing fair share of drama. Many strugfor and trying to get over this fun- gle with addictions, end up in damental flaw – extreme sensitiv- abusive relationships and suffer ity. I’ve tried to toughen up, push other traumatic events, which on through and be like everyone only exacerbate things. else.

Or bust open your superpowCan you relate?

If you’re a highly sensitive per- ers!

In traditional cultures. you son, you’re part of a select squadron of individuals who are wired would be seen as a shaman or differently than the rest. Our ner- “knower.” You would be identivous systems and brain structures fied at a young age and be given a are highly attuned to take in far mentor to help you hone your gift more information than other peo- and fulfill your role in the comple. Every sight, sound and expe- munity.

Often you’d have gone through rience is brilliantly rich. It’s like some kind of accident, illness or we’re living in high definition.

Research suggests we inhabit psycho-spiritual crisis, which iniabout 20 percent of the popula- tiates you into your role. This is tion. That’s 4.5 million of us in the dark night of the soul, which can ultimately lead you to your my home country of Australia. calling. Because you’ve personalThink you might be part of ly been to Hell and back, you now have a map of the territory and the sensitive squad?

• You need lots of quiet, alone can light the way for others. You might be an artist, poet, healer or time.

• Caffeine and alcohol have a some other form of wayshower.

Our Western culture has no strong, often negative, effect on framework for understanding and you. utilizing the gifts of extremely • You have skin rashes or al lergies to foods and the environ sensitive people. Instead, you’re told to toughen up, get over it ment. and be like everyone else, or, in • You’re easily overwhelmed the worst cases, sometimes diagand often exhausted. nosed, medicated or even locked • You’re prone to anxiety, de pression or swing between both. away.

• Loud noise and bright lights So how can you turn your often startle and overstimulate curse into a blessing and wield you.

• Violence in real life or on TV your sensitivity as a superpower? is intolerable to you.

1) Own it. Face up to the fact • You can feel the emotions of

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that you’re not going to change your constitution and instead learn how to thrive with it. Trying to change or feeling like a victim of fate will not get you anywhere.

Ironically, once you start to discover and use the gifts of sensitivity, you will become stronger and, dare I say it, less sensitive.

2) Become acutely aware of your needs. Identify which foods, activities, people and environments nourish and support you and which ones don’t. Try this: take a piece of paper and draw a line down the center. On one side write “things which make me feel great” and on the other “things which make me feel bad,” then just write freeform on both sides.

Eliminate the bads from your life and make the greats non-negotiable. Period.

3) Connect with your squadron. I once took my man to a shamanic conference and he was amazed to discover so many other people just like me. It can be a huge relief to know you’re not weird or alone. You don’t have to hang out with them all the time, but regular connection will really help you. Look locally or search for an online forum. Take classes, go places and meet your people.

4) Find a mentor. You need someone to help you navigate through and out of your struggles.

Find someone who’s been through what you’re going through and can teach you how to claim your gifts and thrive. All cultures and traditions have sensitives; often they’re spiritual teachers. Follow whatever you’re drawn to. Read books, educate yourself and learn what it takes to break free from difficulties and fully step into your power.

5) Identify your soul’s calling

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and follow it. Native Americans say we are all born with a unique gift. They call it your Original Medicine. If you do not express it, it will be lost to the world forever.

Not to put any pressure on you, but this can give you a new motivation to know your calling and deliver it. The world needs that special gift that only you have – that thing that absolutely lights you up, the thing you can’t stop doing even if you’re tried. Do that thing. That’s your soul’s calling – your unique superpower.

You’re not alone. I’m on your squad, along with 4,499,999 Aussies and a few billion others around the globe. You’re pretty damned awesome. Don’t forget that. Unique, yes. Gifted, absolutely. Now go rock your superpower.

Sonia Sommer is a master healer who merges cutting-edge science with ancient wisdom to help people completely upgrade their life. For free resources and more information, visit www.soniasommer.com.

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The thing that absolutely lights you up, the thing you can’t stop doing even if you’re tired. Do that thing.

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Preventing Fires in Baled Hay and Straw

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ost hay fires occur within the first six weeks after baling.

Understanding the causes of fires in stored hay and learning how to reduce fire hazards will protect your feed supply and could prevent the loss of time and money associated with a fire.

Moisture content is the main factor that causes hay and straw to spontaneously combust. Hay fires are more common than straw fires, for reasons involving the type of forage, the moisture content in the stored forage, and heat production.

After forages are cut, respiration of plant fibers continues in plant cells, causing the release of a small amount of heat. When the forages are cut, field dried, and baled at the recommended moisture level (20 percent or less), plant cell respiration slows and eventually ends.

When forages are baled at moisture levels of greater than 20 percent, the right environment is provided for the growth and multiplication of mesophilic bacteria found in forage crops. Mesophil-

ic bacteria release heat within the bale and cause the internal bale temperature to rise between 130 and 140 degrees F. At this temperature range, bacteria die and bale temperature decreases. The respiratory heat created by the mesophilic bacteria provides a breeding ground for thermophilic (heat-loving) bacteria. Basically, the higher the moisture content, the longer a bale will remain at a higher temperature.

The best way to reduce the risk of a hay fire is to bale hay at a moisture content of 20 percent or less, because at this moisture level microbial activity decreases. There are several ways of reducing moisture content in baled hay: 1) Baling under appropriate conditions: Weather plays a critical role in achieving the appropriate moisture level in baled hay. The recommended weather conditions for haymaking are a slight wind and a humidity level of 50 percent or less. Because hay has a higher moisture content in the morning, it is recommended that you bale later in the day 2) Using specialized equipment: Another way of decreasing

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moisture content is to use specialized haying equipment designed to increase drying rates.

3) Using hay preservatives: Hay preservatives, such as liquid propionic acid, applied to the hay during baling inhibit or reduce the growth of bacteria in hay with a high moisture content.

Things to Remember • Most hay fires related to moisture levels occur in the first six weeks after baling.

• When baling hay, keep mois ture levels at 20 percent or less.

• Keep baled hay dry by cover ing it or storing it inside.

• Monitor internal bale tem perature on a regular basis.

• If you store uncovered bales outside, arrange bales so that air can circulate around them.

(Source: Pennsylvania State University. Agricultural Safety and Health.) Sarah Busdon in an administrative assistant with University of Idaho’s Blaine County Extension office. For more information, visit extension.uidaho.edu/blaine or call 208-788-5585.

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BY LESLIE REGO

ireweed (Chamerion angustifolium) is a tall majestic plant with willow-like leaves and pink to purple flowers that cluster in long showy racemes. Fireweed can grow to be 6 feet tall.

The species name angustifolium comes from the Latin words angustus, meaning “narrow,” and folium, meaning “leaf.” As I study the leaves, I see that the veins are slightly curved and do not extend to the outer edge of the leaf; thus, with or without flowers, I think the plant would be very easy to identify.

Fireweed will grow and flower as long as there is open space and plenty of light. This is why it is one of the first plants to appear after a forest fire. Fireweed will continue to prosper until the fresh growth after the fire prothis movie Jon rated vides too much shade. But the seeds can exist dormant in the soil for many years. When a new fire comes along, or some othyou can handle the violence and er disturbance occurs, the seeds unrelenting nature of the movie, will germinate.

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‘Southpaw’

BY JONATHAN KANE

“Southpaw” is a hard-hitting (no pun intended) flick that takes no prisoners and offers up no laughs.

That is not surprising since it comes from Antoine Fuqua, who gave us “Training Day” in 2001, which also took no prisoners. Since then, Fuqua has been bouncing around the Hollywood lots, but he has come back strong with this boxing-genre movie that at times can be predictable but always answers the bell.

At its heart is an Oscar-worthy performance by Jake Gyllenhaal as Billy Hope, the undefeated light-heavyweight champion of the world. The only fictional note in the movie is that it takes place in a world where boxing matters in the sports world rather than being a twisted sideshow.

Gyllenhaal has undergone an amazing transformation from the skinny, sickly character he played last year in “Nightcrawler” to the chiseled, 175-pound fighter we see here. Chalk it up to

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upper ones later. Curiously, one stem can have long seed pods on the bottom and buds on the top. Each flower is at the end of a tube, which houses many many seeds. The ends of the seeds have gossamer white hairs that are easily released with a bit of breeze. They can fly through the air for many miles. A single plant can have 80,000 seeds and, with the ability to spread over large distances, the plant can reproduce at a very fast rate.

Native Americans used the delicate hairs from the seeds as padding and also as fiber for weaving. The young shoots were collected in the spring and eaten much like asparagus. The honey collected from fireweed has a very distinctive spiced flavor.

Fireweed is beautiful when the blossoms are rich and full, but toward the end of the summer, when the seed pods turn bright red and begin to curl with the silky hairs, it becomes a sketcher’s delight. The pods twist and turn and the transparent hairs catch the light. The height of the plant magnifies the lavish display of reds and glinting whites.

six months of training six hours a day.

The screenplay by Kurt Sutter (“Sons of Anarchy”) is terrific, following the classic rags-toriches-to-rags boxing story of redemption. Gyllenhaal has it all – the title, the amazing wife played by Rachel McAdams and tws the savvy manager played by 50 Cent. Then he loses it all when his wife is fatally shot early in the film and his world collapses. He hits rock bottom when he loses his daughter, in an amazing performance by Oona Laurence, as the child that is his remaining rock.

Then the comeback leading to the pivotal fight with the trashtalking Miguel Gomez at Caesars Palace to regain his crown.

The ending is inevitable.

For the squeamish, the film can be brutal in its portrayal of the punishment doled out in the ring.

Courtesy photo But the fight scenes are amazingly choreographed and shot Jonathan Kane is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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day in the life of Christina Leos, administrator for the Hailey Police Department, is usually a busy day. She is the first person that receives any phone calls or visits from residents who have concerns about various aspects in Hailey.

Most people that come by or call the station usually are there with a complaint about a noisy dog, a missing bicycle or some other crime. It is Leos’s job to listen and help get the person the proper assistance.

Some people just need to vent about something that is bothering them. Leos acts as an interpreter for the Spanish-speaking citizens in our community. She wants Hispanic people to feel safe and know that they can communicate their needs and concerns and she hopes that this gives Spanish-speaking citizens peace of mind that they will be heard.

Leos helps the police officers with all female photos or interviews. She tracks all requests for criminal records, from past to present; she collects all the paperwork from police reports and gets the information to prosecuting attorneys. Leos is the glue that helps put many pieces together for the office of the Hailey Police Department.

Leos was raised in California.

She first became interested in law enforcement from her ROTC

class in school. Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) students attend school like other students, but also receive basic military training and officer training for their chosen branch of service through the ROTC unit or at a nearby school.

Leos has worked for the City of Hailey for 13 years. She and her husband are very involved in their children’s activities. Working for the Hailey Police Department has opened her eyes to the importance of being involved with her children, from going to sporting events or just “hanging out” with her family. Leos knows it is important to let children know how valuable they are and that you want to be active in their lives.

Christina Leos is a strong, caring woman that is proud to be a part of the City of Hailey and the Hailey Police Department and to be doing her part to help the people of the Wood River Valley find peace and refuge in their town.

ou don’t often think of electronics stores as meeting places, but indeed they are that rare type of business that just about everyone goes into every once and a while.

“Just about everybody in town will come in here sooner or later,” said Layne Jensen during a busy Tuesday afternoon at Wood River Electronics’ new location south of Hailey Coffee Company at 301 S. Main St. The new location is part of the next chapter for the soonto-be former RadioShack. With the parent company declaring bankruptcy last winter and the option to move to the bigger spot with more parking and a bay for installing car stereos available, Jensen decided it would be the right time to move.

“One of the reasons we moved was to re-invent ourselves a little bit,” Jensen said about a small local business he owns with his wife, Anne. By the end of October, Wood River Electronics will no longer be a RadioShack franchise.

“We’ll change a little bit, but not much. People really like us

for all we have,” said Jensen, pointing out one major change.

“We are lowering a lot of the prices compared to what RadioShack had and we’ll match any price you can find on the Internet or in Twin Falls.”

Jensen was born in Idaho Falls, but grew up in Seattle. He first came to the Wood River Valley in the late ‘80s to fight fires for the U.S. Forest Service for a couple of years before going to work for RadioShack. After running successful stores in Buhl and Burley, he came up to Hailey in 1998 to open the town’s first store. Nearly two decades later, he’s still happy to be in the very people-centered business.

“We help a lot of people, especially people who’ve bought things off the Internet,” Jensen said with a smile.

Wood River Electronics carries a surprisingly large selection of products; everything from computer and general electronics needs to speakers, home phones, TVs, remote-control cars, quads and dragons, to scanners and car stereos—which they install for free. And if Jensen doesn’t have something you’re looking for, he’ll usually know someplace

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else in the Valley that will.

“We can generally help anyone who comes in,” he said. Jensen also said that his favorite part of the job, besides helping people, is trying to stay on top of the ever-changing new technology and trends.

“The toughest part of the job is trying to figure out what are going to be the hottest items coming up,” Jensen said. “This business is 100 percent about trends and so it’s a total guessing game when you order.”

One thing is for certain: sooner or later you’re going to need something that Wood River Electronics has, and when you walk in, there’ll be a familiar face there to help you.

To find out about being featured here, or for information on Hailey Chamber of Commerce Membership, please contact us at 788.3484 or info@haileyidaho.com

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Sawtooth Mountains Shangri-La Lake During the Ice Age, a glacier carved this hanging valley cirque, grinding and scraping around the toe of the Elephant’s Perch, sculpting and scouring u-shaped canyon walls and melding with the main Redfish glacier.

Then, cosmic law reached a tipping point and the interglacial warming period began, stalling glacial forward motion (Earth has been in this interglacial period for the past 10,000 years).

On my left was a rounded, kitchen-sized boulder that must have been cradled in ice for millennia. Drip by drip, the encasement of ice melted, gently lowering the enormous rock and balancing it on an un-weathered, glacially polished granite nose. On my belly, I reached toward the granite and felt its ancient surface—as smooth as my cheek.

Kristy Heitzman is the spokesperson for the Hailey Fire Department. For more information, email kristy.heitzman@haileycityhall.org or call 208-788-3147.

Editor’s Note: This feature gives kudos to our hometown heroes—firefighters, law enforcement officers, et al.—throughout the Wood River Valley area.

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Death Notice: Dani Stern During the early hours of August 16, while in her husband Aaron’s arms, Dani Stern left this world. A full obituary and memorial date in September will be shared at a later time.

On Wednesday, August 19, there will be a gathering to show support for Asher and Sierra, Aaron and Dani’s children, at 6:30 p.m. at Light on the Mountains Center for Spiritual Living, located at 12446 State Highway 75, Ketchum. Please bring a food item to share and come prepared to offer love and support for this family—for now and years to come.

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This time of season our eyes are drawn to the waving grasses, sunflowers, and other blooming plants of late fall, but under this canopy of fall flora lies a noxious weed that the casual eye doesn’t notice.

In the cool of the undergrowth, field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is wrapping its tentacles around native plants. Once one knows the characteristics of field

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Field bindweed is a creeping perennial vine native to Eurasia. It can grow from 0.3 to 2 m in length and often forms dense infestations consisting of one or more cloves.

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Luckily, field bindweed has a natural predator. This is a field bindweed gall mite (ACMA).

ACMA is a gall-forming Eriophyid mite which stunts, reducing plant density, and reduces flow-

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The adults are microscopic and wormlike, with an annulate body with two pairs of legs on the combined head and thorax. It also has external genitals. The soft-bodied adults are increasingly available for field sites. Wrapping infested stems around non-infested stems is the best method to conduct new releases.

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n its third year, The Wood River Valley Studio Tour (WRVST) is larger than ever for 2015. This unique event allows Valley art aficionados and admirers a chance to meet local professional artists and to glimpse inside artists’ studios throughout the Valley. WRVST events began yesterday, August 18, and run through Sunday, August 23.

The WRVST is shining the spotlight on a growing community of artists. Almost half of the 200+ artists that live in the 18-mile stretch from Bellevue to north Ketchum have participated in this exhibition opportunity over the past three years.

“By opening the doors of our studios and inviting in our local residents, regional neighbors and out of state visitors, WRV artists have succeeded in expanding our definition of ‘community’ to include those who may be new to art as well as experienced collectors,” said Suzanne Hazlett, Director, President and Co-Founder of the WRVST. “It is heartening to hear from a variety of voices that the Tour is succeeding in making art more accessible so that people of all ages and backgrounds may ap-

preciate, learn about and acquire art.”

Join the arts community throughout the week and celebrate art with artists. The Group Exhibition showcases art from 59 WRVST artists and is currently on display at nexStage Theatre in Ketchum, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition will be available for viewing through Sunday, August 23.

Friday, August 21, attend a reception with the artists at nexStage Theatre from 5-8 p.m. Everyone is invited to mingle with the artists and fellow art lovers in attendance.

Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23, celebrate local art with self-guided tours of 59 artists’ studios in Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors and locals travel by foot, bicycle or car for this artistic adventure and rare opportunity to see where art is made, how and who makes it.

“To be present in the environments where art is created, to view works in progress, to touch and take in the materials, ingredients and tools that artists employ, to engage in conversation with the makers–these are learning experiences that can only be gained by stepping across the studio thresholds,” Hazlett said.

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2015 Wood River Valley Studio Tour Guides for this event will be available at over 200 locations throughout the Valley as well as online at wrvstudiotour. org.

The WRVST is proud of itsgrowth in quantitative measurements over the past 30 months: three Valley-wide tours, 100% increase in year over year visitor turnout, 92 participating artists since 2013 and more.

“These are the types of measurements that are often requested, though there are equally important qualitative metrics,” Hazlett explained. “The increase in pride and motivation of the artists participating; the warmly felt appreciation from our community; the extraordinary relationships that have been and are being fostered; the respect earned by our organization; and the personal investment and reward that are exchanged between our studio visitors and the artists.”

All WRVST events are free and open to everyone. nexStage Theatre, housing the Group Exhibition and Artist Reception, is located at 120 North Main Street, Ketchum. For more information about Wood River Valley Studio Tour, visit wrvstudiotour.org. tws

A story titled “The Art Of Marriage: Three Studio Tour Couples Talk Shop” in the August 12 issue of The Weekly Sun incorrectly listed credits for the article’s accompanying photographs. A photo of Jeannie Catchpole and Steve Behal was provided to the newspaper courtesy of Marybeth Flower Photography and a photo of Marybeth Flower and Joe Bauwens was provided courtesy of NoCheesePhotography.

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9:30-10:30AM / Limelight Room / Sun Valley Inn The inaugural Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Cancer Research Forum will feature representatives from St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute (MSTI) and the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, discussing how local funds raised from the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament have supported current clinical studies and recent major gains in cancer research and treatments.

The event is open to the public; admission is free.

Featured speakers include Dr. Dan Zuckerman, Executive Medical Director of St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute; Tucker LeBien; Vice Dean for Research, Medical School and Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Minnesota; and Dr. Jeffrey Miller, Deputy Director of the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota.

Every August for the past 38 years, the Killebrew-Thompson Memorial Golf Tournament in Sun Valley, has gathered celebrities, sponsors, participants, members of Congress and supporters with one common goal: to find a cure for cancer and leukemia. Due to the dedicated commitment of supporters over the years, the Tournament has raised in excess of $13.8 million, which has gone directly to cancer and leukemia research. To learn more about MSTI, please see stlukesonline.org/cancer_care.

Children’s Book Author 2-4PM / Chapter One Bookstore / Ketchum Jeanne Pettenati is a children’s book author from Maryland who will be visiting Ketchum this week.

Her book, “Galileo’s Journal: 1609-1610,” is available for purchase at Chapter One and the author will be on hand for signings and personalized messages. The fictional journal is appropriate for children, ages 6 to 12, and accounts capture the famous Italian scientist’s curiosity and wonder as he makes some of the most amazing discoveries in history. Chapter One Bookstore is located at 340 2nd Street W, Ketchum.

For more information about this upcoming event, call 208-726-5425.

Library Lit Crawl 5:30-7:30PM / Community Library / Ketchum The Community Library is pleased to announce a new event honoring its 60th anniversary, “The Library Lit Crawl – Celebrating 60 Years of Literacy & Literature.” The goal of The Library Lit Crawl is to highlight how literacy enriches the community. Event attendees are invited to “crawl” through Ketchum, enjoying “tastes” of literature, art and great food at each Library location: Main Library, Gold Mine Consign, Gold Mine Thrift and The Sun Valley Museum of History, and at The Elephant’s Perch, Chapter One Bookstore and Iconoclast Books.

The celebration gives the community a chance to meet local authors, listen to readings, write a poem, view art, win a raffle prize and more! Activities are free. With a $10 food and beverage pass, you can enjoy small bites and refreshments from Sun Valley Resort, Rasberrys, Cristina’s, Iconoclast Café and Sawtooth Brewery, with more partners to come. Passes are on sale now.

This is an event for the whole family. Kids are invited to play at the Children’s Carnival Corner during the event, which includes a bouncy house, games, face painting and food. For more information, email Carter Hedberg at chedberg@comlib.org or call 208-726-3493, ext. 105

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Nothing brings people together like live music and nature. Enjoy the last bit of summertime with the scenic Sawtooth Mountain Range in the background at the inaugural Sawtooth Valley Gathering. The two-day music and arts festival features a mix of Americana, bluegrass, folk and good old-fashioned rock and roll.

National touring bluegrass group, Hot Buttered Rum (HBR), will be headlining on Friday and performing a very special afternoon set on Saturday. Americana rock and rollers, Dead Winter Carpenters (DWC), are headlining on Saturday. Other national and regional touring artists include Blue Lotus, Free Peoples, Steph Sloan, Sista Otis, Andrew Sheppard and Tyler “Stoney” Stonehocker. Idaho based musicians include Jonathan Warren and the Billy Goats, Bread & Circus, Buckskin, Scott Knickerbocker and The Accidental Hitchhikers.

Pioneer Park has lush green grass, perfect for relaxing on a blanket, in a lawn chair or dancing barefoot during the show. In addition to the music, there will be a variety of artists and craft vendors. Sawtooth Brewery of Ketchum will be serving a tasty selection of their Idaho microbrews, in addition to some domestics, and Mountain Village Resort will be operating a cocktail bar. For the full experience, plan to stay at the event campground located a short stumbling distance from the venue. For festival and camping tickets, music schedule and more information, find Sawtooth Valley Gathering on Facebook or visit sawtoothvalleygathering.com.

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9AM-7PM / King’s / Hailey The Blaine County Education Foundation (BCEF) is a non-profit organization that raises funds to benefit children in the Blaine County School District, promoting academic excellence, equitable education and a sustainable student environment. BCEF is partnering with several businesses to provide back to school supplies for students in need in Blaine County.

“With 42% of students receiving free and reduced lunch programs in Blaine County School District, a family living in poverty may find it difficult to choose between school supplies and basic necessities like food.” said Kristy Heitzman, Executive Director for the BCEF. To help families in need, BCEF will purchase 100% of supplies ranging from backpacks, paper and pencils, to calculators for students, depending on the school and grade that the student will be attending in Blaine County School District this academic year.

There are several ways to help. Purchase extra supplies and make a donation in one of the donation bins at any Atkinson’s location, King’s or Albertsons. King’s will have an “apple tree” where you can pick an apple and purchase some supplies for a child in need in Blaine County School District. Do all your back to school shopping or pick up any necessities for the home on Saturday, August 22 at King’s.

They will donate 5% of the day’s sales to BCEF in an effort to support our Back to School Campaign.

Donate to BCEF for the “Back to School Campaign” at supportbcef.org. For more information, call 208578-5449 or visit supportbcef.org.

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Featuring Johnny on the guitar, Tony wailing on the sax, Patty’s smooth vocals and Sean on the keyboard, Djasran promises not to disappoint. Check out the band this and every Saturday night at Nina’s Nightclub at Taste of Thai, located at 106 Main Street in Hailey. No cover. Call 208-721-0133 for more information.

Fly Casting Clinic

An Exhibit of Recycled (pre-owned) Artworks Featuring works by Jenny Lind and John Toly.

Opening Reception: Friday, August 21 • 5:30 – 7:00 pm Gallery Hours: Friday, August 21 – Saturday, August 22 • 11:00 – 4:00 pm Alaskan Artist Jenny Lind • John Toly • Amanda René Historical Hailey Map & Historical Hailey Photograph

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Join Sturtevants for a free Fly Casting Clinic! Equipment will be provided but attendees are invited to bring their equipment, if they have any. For questions call Sturtevants at 208-726-4501.

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Zelda has come to us from Sacramento California where she was being passed over for adoption too often. Zelda is a lovely dog! She loves people and is a very happy, outgoing dog! She is great with dogs, and loves to play. She likes cats a bit too much, so we ask that she be adopted into a cat free home.

Zelda loves to play with her toys, and can get very aroused while playing, so we are recommending a home with children over the age of 6 who will play appropriately with her. If you are looking for a fun, active and adorable dog, come meet Zelda!

‘Ballet Is Alive & Well’ tuesday august 25 4:30-6PM / Community Campus / Hailey This Tuesday, Footlight Dance Centre presents a rare opportunity for dancers and dance lovers. Isabella Boylston, Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre NYC, will speak to the public in a free discussion about her life as a professional ballet dancer. She is the youngest American dancer to receive the status of Principal Dancer in a major world ballet company.

Boylston began her dancing career in the Wood River Valley at Footlight Dance and Sun Valley Ballet. At the event, she will share photos, video and stories about her life. This free community conversation and video screening will take place at the WRHS Performing Arts Theater in the Community Campus, Hailey. E-mail Footlight Dance at footlightdance@gmail.com or call 208-578-5462 to learn more.

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80 gallon vertical tank, 5hp, heavy duty, twin cylinder air compressor. $300. Hitachi twin Tank 2hp air compressor with new pressure switch and gauges. $120. Large rock sieve. $500 OBO. 720-2509 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 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. 721-2558

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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. 7883978 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. 7206676.

appliances

Gas dryer, like new or trade for refrigerator 481-1899 or 481-1922 Gas cooktop. Whirlpool, white, 30”, new, under warranty . email for photo: jjgrif@gmail.com $200, 721-0254

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janedrussel@cox.net or call 788-0848 for appmt.

remodels - additions - repairs excellent references 35 + years experience “big” phil 720-7257 Are you seeking a winter housesitter?

Single retired professional female who will love and care for your home. NS, ND, NP, excellent references. Nov. 2015-June 2016, Call 208-720-0081

Looking for team builders that want to work from home. Limited space available Please email Kim at kimcoonis@gmail.com CAREGIVER/COMPANION NEEDED part-time/flexible- mostly weekendsAM visit, walk. 721-0690 or 403-3443 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

5B Dog Walker & Pet Sitter is now accepting new clients. Please call/text 208-450-9259 or visit www.5BDogWalker.com for rates.

Ketchum Windowing Cleaning provides professional & quality window cleaning at affordable rates. CALL NOW and have your screens cleaned for FREE when mentioning this ad.

208-283-4410 Helper: Domestic & animal sitter, yard worker & health. Your price is my price. Norman 720-9920 with many references.

Camas Prairie Storage Fairfield, Id. Discounted rates, well maintained and safe. 788-9447 or 727-9447 Housekeeper, 15 years experience.

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COMPOST: garden mix, organic lawn fertilizer, compost and local aged fine wood chips. Please call 788-4217 Available weekends.

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) 208-726-7267 blackbeartreefarm@gmail.com

art, antiques and collectibles

$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

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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. 7202509 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

furniture

Exotic Wood Dining Table With Six Chairs $600.0 Leather Couch And Chair $500.00 , Log Queen Bedroom Set $400.00. 720-6311 Refurbished furniture, chests & tables 310 Willoway Rd. East Fork. Call @ Terry 788-2563

Amoire $200 OBO 721-0658 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 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

household

Traeger BBQ125 smoker/grill. Digital control. New $1000 +, yours for $300.

720-2509 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

musical

Saxophone lessons- learn all styles, for all ages, beginners and up. I make learning fun. In Hailey. Call 233-3456 stevebsax51@gmail.com Portable Audio Looping Device for Sale-Portable sound collector/looping device. It’s designed to be taken anywhere and everywhere to gather and manipulate all kinds of sounds. Super fun! Contact: spazzinabox@gmail.com Martin Classic guitar designed by Thomas Humphry made in 1998, exceptional instrument w/HSC $999 4811124 Complete live sound system & lighting $12,000 invested, asking $4,000 3091973 Wood River Orchestra is recruiting new members. Cello, brass, wood winds. Free tutoring as well as instrument vental assistance. Please call 7264870.

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, drama and speech.

Children and beginners especially welcome. 720-6343.

ROSEWOOD MUSIC - Vintage, collectibles and pawn, instrument repair and restoration. Why leave the Valley?! Call

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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.

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.

sporting goods

Back2Life back exercise machine $125, Girls 20” TREK bike pink & red $65. For pix emilcapik@gmail.com 622 5474 Flying over water? New mustang survival floatation vest, manual trigger, paid $200 asking $80. 309-1973 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 vest ATV and snow machine vests, heavy duty, work well, also for backcountry adventures. Normal retail $220, $50 Clearance price 309-1973.

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. com We pay cash for quality bicycles, fly fishing and outdoor gear - Ketchum Pawn. 208-726-0110.

other stuff for sale

Womans saddle: Balance ride. Customed made by Bennett... used but in good conditon. 15-16 seat. great for all western riding disciplines. $1,500 OBO. 720-6311 4 Rhode Island Red Roosters 4 months old all most full grown Beautiful birds $5 each 720-0285 For Sale: Organic plums $2.00 a #. call 788-4347 LG, LED, LCD, HDMI TV 24” New in box, $100, call 309-1973 Organic Rhubarb 2.00 a #. call 7884347 Organic Apricots and Rhubarb. $2.50 a pound. Dill and Collard greens . call 788-4347 Plastic storage bins & tubs - $3 each.

309-1973 Canon Printer, scanner, copy. Very nice quality printer. $60 208-309-1973 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

homes for sale

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 Gorgeous architecturally-pleasing unique home. 1.47A 3B/3BA. Sunny with extra garage/ADU? Stone, radiant floors, outdoor patios. Ralston; Penny 208-309-1130 House Ready: 5 acres, Shop w/Studio 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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SV Cottonwood 3/3 furnished. Garage. Fully furnished, 2 balconies.

Amenities. Rental income. Walk to everything! Penny RGP 208-309-1130 Elkhorn 2/1 on golf course. Quiet with beautiful views. Expanded deck. Skier/golfer/biker’s delight. Amenities. $205,000. Penny RGP 208-309-1130 SV SnowCreek fully furnished 2+loft townhouse with garage $499,000.

Without garage $449,000. Pool, expanded decks, quiet location. Penny RGP 208-309-1130.

vacation property

1 Cool rustic-elegant Ski/Fish Ketchum log vacation rental home www. sun-valley-vacation-rental.com, 408981-3643 “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. Choose between Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Cancun on availability $2900/week. 7880752.

commercial land

Hailey 411 N Main Street - commercial opportunity 2 buildings. Was restaurant plus apartment. Estate owned. $550,000. Penny RGP 208-309-1130 Light Industrial 2,880 sq.ft bldg, residential apt permitted. $324,000. Call Sandra at Sun Valley Real Estate, 208720-3497.

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

option to buy 208-720-3157 3 rec./2 baños, Lugar privado, disponible ahora, opción de compra 208720-3157

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ketchum rentals

WKetchum Gorgeous, upscale,3level, 3400sf furnished, 4BD/4.5BA +loft,,fos,upgrades. Great view, location, $4000mo.avail. Sept. No Pets. 7265708: sunvalleyvacationhomerentals. com

sun valley rentals

Elkhorn in Sun Valley - 3,000 SF luxury Townhome. 3Bedrooms 3.5Baths $3,750.00 Rent negotiable for long term. Sun Valley Real Estate. 208-3091222

condo/townhome rental

Elkhorn Bluff Condo. 1.5 Bedroom.

Upstairs. Baldy View. Pool/Jacuzzi/ Sauna. Elkhorn amenities. $195,000.

FSBO. 208-725-0040 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Condo in Elkhorn Springs! Garage, fireplace, storage, pool! $1,650 Leisa at Sun Valley Real Estate 208-309-1222

roommate wanted

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

garage & yard sales

vacant land

Organic Fruit Orchard. 4 acres near Hagerman on Snake River. Senior Water Rights. $129,000. BlissRiverOrchard.com. 208-725-0040 230 Willoway Rd. East Fork 20,909 sqft $189,900 valued under assessed value. Call 788-2563 ONLY 2 acre lot/Phase II. Allows horses. Gorgeous views, community park and water in Griffin Ranch. $299,000.

Penny RGP 208-309-1130 Mountain acreage. Beautiful views.

Exquisite homesites. Close and accessible but private. Enjoy forrest, BLM and hunting. Terms avaiable. 602-3204272; 480-586-1861 Elkhorn - 2.5 acres of gorgeous view property. Build this year, plans available! Amenities. $499,000. Penny RGP 208-309-1130 2 Acre Lot in Griffin Ranch south of Bellevue. Great views, common area on 2 sides. $105,000 Call Jerry 208-7200192.

5 Acre​ Commercial Lot in Mountain Home. Air Force Road. 350 Feet Frontage. $32,000 Call Jerry 208-720-0192.

50% REDUCTION SALE by owner - 2.5 acre lots near Soldier Mountain Resort and Golf Course. Great skiing, underground power and telephone completed in scenic subdivision. $24,500. 7207828.

Hagerman. Vacant lot in North view mature sub-division with own well system. Poor health forces sell. Great neighborhood. Hot springs, Snake River and bird hunting near surrounding area. $29,000, owner consider carry paper. 208-788-2566

out of area rental

Great house for rent, Fairfield. 6’ privacy fence. Pets welcome. Reduced rent to $550. Call for info 208-727-1708

commercial rental

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 4710065.

bellevue rentals

3BD/1BA, large yard across from city park. W/D, new carpet & paint. $975/ mo, first, last & deposit. 481-0320 3 BD/2 BA, Private spot, available now,

available with ranch horses. Heated indoor arena and many other amenities included. Please contact Katie (208) 788-4844.

Need a Ride? http://i-way.org is Idaho’s source for catching or sharing a ride! For more information or help with the system, visit www.mountainrides.org or call Mountain Rides 788.RIDE.

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autos $10,000+

PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE - For all of your automotive needs. Call 208-7883255

motorhomes

Mechanically good motorhome. Real cheap. Make best offer. Roof and inside need some work. 481-1922 or 481-1899.

auto accessories

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

TILE SALE!!! ALL TYPES OF MATERIALS!! Sat, Aug. 22 10am to 2pm.

NO EARLY BIRDS! 140 Sunrise Ranch Rd. Bellevue.

List Your Yard Sale (20 words or less is always free) Get more bang for your buck when you list your ad in The Weekly Sun!

horse boarding

Wood River Stables. Affordable horse boarding, large arena. Feed 2 x daily, tack & trailer storage included. 208720-9908.

Horse Boarding available just south of Bellevue; experienced horse person on premises; riding adjacent to property.

Shelter and Pasture available. Reasonably priced. Call 788-3251.

equestrian

Circle J2 Horse Trailer. Tack storage, feed bins excellent. Light weight.

Priced to sell or OBO. 208-720-9910 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 horse boarding at an active kid and adult friendly environment, lessons

Yoga Sauna - 8:10 to 9:40 a.m., Bellevue. Info: 208-709-5249.

Zenergy class schedule at www.zenergysv.com Studio Move class schedule at www. studiomoveketchum.com Beginning lessons, at our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. Reservations required. jo@sunvalleybridge.com or 720-1501.

5Rhythms Ecstatic Dance/Moving Meditation summer sessions in Ketchum & Hailey. Dance like nobod’s watching! www.5rhythms-heeraa. com 808-282-5151

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lost & found

FOUND - wedding band in Hailey.

Please call 208-251-5495 and describe.

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.

Kudos to everyone involved who extinguished the fire on Baldy.

Sass to the road hunters spooking the pronghorn on opening day.

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ISO Music partner. experienced, professional- genre rooted in folk, blues, rock, old timey. Singing a must, writing preferred. No heavy drinkers. need about 3 hours per week to collaborate.

Mia www.miaedsall.com Big box truck or container needed for storage.

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.

Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow 265/50 R19 110V. Used one winter. $450 chris@theweeklysun.com 4 OEM tires and steel wheels w/ hubcaps from 1999 Eurovan 205/65R15C. C rated for heavier loads. Great shape. $400 OBO. 720-2509

motorcycles

Old City Hall Museum, Main Street, Bellevue, is open for the season! Saturday and Sunday 12-4 p.m. through Labor Day. Volunteers are also much needed! Please call 788-3628 or 7884061.

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.

Kudos to Wood River Valley Studio Tour, we look forward to another great event.

Sass to the people who do not “zipper” on the merge sections of the highway.

Kudos to everyone showing love and support to the families who lost loved ones in this community this week. It is much appreciated.

Sass to people throwing cigarette butts out their car windows.

announcements

BELLEVUE, ESTATE SALE: Fri: 3-6, Sat: 9-5, Aug 21-22. 70 years married, 90 years collecting. Vintage cowboy boots, western paintings, China dishes, silver candle holders, crystal glasses. 613 North 6th St., Bellevue.

7478 BCRD class schedule at www.bcrd.org

‘07 Harley Davidson Road Glide.

53K heavenly miles. Garage kept.

Immaculate. Black with burgundy pinstripe. Best upgrades. $9,995.

Call Fred (208) 309-0449.

take a class

Stella’s 30 meditation class, Wednesdays 11-11:30am at the Wood River YMCA. Beginner friendly, open to all adults. More info 726-6274.

AA Meetings – Every day at several locations throughout the Wood River Valley info: AA Hotline 208-721-0565, Spanish 208-721-2989 Alanon Meetings - Info: thesunclub. org NA Meetings - Info: thesunclub.org YMCA class schedule at www. woodriverymca.org Pure Body Pilates class schedule at www.pilatesinhailey.com Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. 416 Main Street, Hailey, North entrance. For questions: HansMukh 721-

thank you notes

Kudos to all small businesses making it through another busy season.

Sass to all the deaths we have had in our community this summer.

Kudos to KB’s for the amazing fish tacos.

Sass to people who don’t know how to drive.

Sass to sassy people & sasquatch!

Sass to all the smoke that rolled in.

Classic Sudoku

answer from page 17

Thank you for your caring kindness!

Show your appreciation! Say thanks with a FREE 20-word thank you note, right here. e-mail your ad to classifieds@theweeklysun.com.

tickets & travel

Frequent trips to Boise. Need something hauled to or from? Call 208-3203374

free stuff (really!)

FREE BOXES - moving, packing or storage. Lots of sizes. Come and get ‘em or we’ll recycle them. Copy & Print, 16 W. Croy St., Hailey.

autos under $5,000

1961 Ford Thunderbird 2 door hard top. White body red top. 82,400 miles.

Original condition, Runs/drives great.

New tires $5,000. 788-2116 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. 7883674

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WELCOME TO MY STUDIO TEXTILES BY LESLIE REGO

“Cottonwood Tree”, collection of Sun Valley Company, Sun Valley Lodge

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