18 October 2017 by The Weekly Sun

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Several moose hang loose at Silver Creek Preserve on Saturday morning. “There are about four bulls and about six cows there now, all engaged in… For more information about these photos, see “On The Cover” on page 3. Courtesy photos by Larry Barnes

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STUDENTS TAKE PART IN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM

BY JENNIFER HOLLY SMITH

group of Wood River Middle School eighth-grade students recently returned from a threeday rock-climbing expedition at City of Rocks National Reserve in Almo. The trip was part of the school’s Outdoor Adventure Program. The program began last year when physical education and heath department teachers Kelsey Buchanan, Brandeis Coshow and Jonah Torseth, along with WRMS social worker Tod Gunter, saw that the opportunity to experience and engage in Idaho’s outdoor activities wasn’t accessible to students from low-income families or compromising family circumstances. “It’s something we’ve talked about for a while here,” Coshow said. “When the school district really started focusing a strategic plan in having kids in the outdoors, we thought this is a great opportunity to do what we’ve been talking about.” Together, the four educators wrote a proposal to Blaine County School District Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes and WRMS Principal Fritz Peters, who supported the idea. They then took it through the process of presenting it to the school board, who approved it as well. The program is mainly funded through grants that Coshow and Buchanan applied for, and also receives financial support from Wood River Valley-based nonprofits PTA, Papoose Club and 100 Men Who Care. The district pays for transportation and the cost of providing substitutes for the teachers who volunteer to

chaperone the trips, and Peters provides the food. “We also did a gear drive that got us up and running,” Coshow said. “The kids that we’re targeting have typically been as far south as Twin Falls and have never been to, say, Galena Pass. The most north they’ve been is Ketchum. We’re trying to get them to see all that Idaho has to offer.” The Wood River Community YMCA partnered with the program to take the 16 eighth-graders to the City of Rocks National Reserve, providing rock-climbing guides Ashton Wilson and Katelyn Berman to help the students. “They’re not just rock climbing,” Coshow said. “It’s the idea of personal responsibility, and just thinking of others or thinking of the environment. The idea of belaying for someone… they have to have trust, they have to have communication… compassion for trying to support someone to go just a little bit further. They’re setting goals.” After the trip, students wrote about the experience. “At City of Rocks, I rock climbed for the first time and it was amazing,” wrote Olivia, one of the students. “Trips like this should be offered to students in the future because it created an unbreakable bond between everyone. We talked and hung out with people that we normally wouldn’t talk to. Having no phones was also nice because it gave us a break from social media. “Everyone, including the teachers and the YMCA climbing guides, was so supportive. It helped me to keep going. Then when I climbed back down from reach-

Wood River Middle School students climb at City of Rocks last week. Photo courtesy of WRMS

ing the top, everyone came over and high-fived me and cheered for me.” To participate in the program, students must fill out an application and speak with two trusted adults in their lives. These adults then send letters of recommendation on the students’ behalf. In addition to the application process, WRMS faculty suggests students who may benefit from this opportunity, such as students with consistent behavior is-

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sues who aren’t currently participating in after-school activities. The selected students are given an invitation to attend the outdoor program. There will be four outdoor trips each year: backpacking, whitewater rafting and two rock-climbing adventures. The program hopes to expand to seventh-graders this winter with a snowshoeing trip to a yurt.

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Mountain Rides To Dedicate New Bus

Mountain Rides will dedicate its newest bus, a New Flyer Xcelsior 35-foot Heavy Duty Low Floor, at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Ketchum City Hall. Mountain Rides Executive Director Jason Miller will give a brief speech to dedicate the bus, with the Mountain Rides board of directors in attendance. These buses will start running on the Valley Route this week, which serves Bellevue, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun Valley, and runs daily. This bus was funded from the 2017 budget with 80 percent coming from the Federal Transit Administration and 20 percent funded with local match provided by the cities of Ketchum, Sun Valley, Hailey and Bellevue, and Blaine County.

‘Pal’ Play Reading To Be Held

In conjunction with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts’ current BIG IDEA project, “The Unreliable Narrator,” Company of Fools will present a staged reading of “Pal”—a new work in progress by playwright Tasha Gordon-Solmon, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. The cast includes Sophie Hassett (“Bright Half Life”) and Boise-based Tiara Thompson, with Company of Fools Interim Artistic Director Ilana Becker directing. The play reading is free but a $10 donation is encouraged and reservations are recommended. Immediately following the reading there will be a conversation with the playwright in which audience members can ask questions about, and contribute to, the new play development process. To reserve seats for the play reading and for more information, visit sunvalleycenter.org or call (208) 726-9491.

School Of Music Students To Perform During Jazz And Music Festival

The Sun Valley Jazz and Music Festival will join forces with the Sun Valley Summer Symphony Education Department and the Wood River High School Choral Department on Thursday, Oct. 19. The opening performance of the “Coffee Tour” features the world’s oldest and best-known collegiate a cappella group, the Whiffenpoofs, joined by Wood River High School and Sun Valley Summer Symphony groups, The B-Tones, Colla Voce and Enchante. The performance will take place at the Community Campus in Hailey, located at 1050 Fox Acres Road, and will begin at 8 a.m. Each group will have a featured set after the traditional introduction—a collaborative rendition of “God Bless America” led by the Whiffenpoofs and the B-Tones. The final number of the performance will be presented as a tribute to the self-proclaimed local Whiffenpoofs Mom and “Coffee Tour” coordinator, Marty Orwig. The Whiffenpoofs will continue the “Coffee Tour” performing at 8:45 a.m. at Java in Hailey; 9:15 a.m. at Albertsons in Hailey; 10 a.m. at Perry’s in Ketchum; and 10:30 a.m. at Atkinsons’ in Ketchum.

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NEWS COMMUNITY

City of Ketchum 6th & Leadville Development RFP - EXTENDED The deadline for the city’s request for proposals for a development project at the corner of 6th and Leadville has been extended to Friday, Dec. 29, at 5 p.m. This project could consist of rental community housing and public parking or a public parking structure. Visit ketchumidaho.org/rfp for full description.

Mountain Rides Has a New Bus Dedication of the New Flyer Xcelsior 35’ Heavy Duty Low Floor bus will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 12:30 p.m. in City Hall. The City of Ketchum contributedto the localmatch funding.

Voter Information Available Visit ketchumidaho.org/election for voter information.

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Public Notice DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDING: On Oct.18th, a 60-day waiting period begins for the historic demolition of 820 N Walnut St. (Ketchum Lot 2 Block 93). The public is invited to comment through Dec.18,2017at5:00p.m. DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDING: On Oct.18th, a 60-day waiting period begins for the historic demolition at 106 Badger Lane (Ketchum FR NWSE TL 8399 Sec 13 4N17E.). The public is invited to commentthrough Dec.18,2017at 5:00p.m. Email public comments to participate@ketchumidaho.org or mail to Ketchum City Hall, 480E. Ave. N.,Ketchum, ID 83340

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BELLEVUE ARTIST ALLIANCE TO HOST OPEN STUDIOS

BY DANA DUGAN

ellevue artists, like others before them, are an intrepid group. They found and created studios in areas that were underused, like art communities have done the world over. They bonded together and created their own Artist Alliance, and for the second year they will showcase their art during an Open Studios weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22. This year, visitors can explore the studios of 21 Bellevue artists as well as visit two of the city’s newest businesses, Silver Creek Hotel and 7Fuego Restaurant and Wine Bar in the refurbished old

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Idaho State Bank building. Both venues are currently displaying a selection of work by Bellevue Artist Alliance members. Visitors can preview artists’ work at the Silver Creek Hotel this week and attend an artists’ reception there from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20. The studios will be open both weekend days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We’re very pleased to be able to showcase our art in partnership with local businesses,” said Lee Higman, BAA board member and artist. “The new hotel is a handsome facility and an excellent place to display our work, as is 7Fuego.”

Open Studios maps are available at 7Fuego, Sun Valley Garden Center, Mahoney’s Bar & Grill and online at bellevueartistalliance.com. “We’ve been very encouraged by the public response to our art in the Wood River Valley and beyond since we started the Open Studios weekend,” said Janet Houts, longtime Bellevue resident and well-known fabric design artist. “We’re looking forward to hosting our neighbors and visitors in our studios. While Bellevue is a small community, it is attracting an increasing number of innovative artists and it’s fun to be part of that growth.” tws

Children’s Health Month

October is Children’s Health Month, also referred to as Walktober. In Ketchum, Mayor Nina Jonas is walking eight miles a day during the month to help raise awareness about children’s health. The Idaho mayor who walks the most miles in October wins funds, sponsored by St. Luke’s, Blue Cross of Idaho and the Idaho Dairy Council, to put toward healthy programs or projects for kids. In 2015, Jonas raised money walking for the new playground at Ernest Hemingway Elementary School, and in 2016 gave winnings to Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley. This year, the children get to vote for the project or organization that should receive the funds. Each Wednesday Jonas joins the Hemingway School students in their Way-Ta-Walker program. Way-Ta-Walker is a healthy classroom competition. Students receive tokens for each lap, earning steps to “walk” to various places in the world. Also, Ketchum is sponsoring a monthly photography contest at Hemingway School with the theme of “health.” Young shutterbugs are encouraged to capture images of each other doing activities to improve physical, mental or emotional health. Ketchum will display the first-, second- and third-place photos and invite the winners to the Nov. 6 City Council meeting to collect their prizes.

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BERGDAHL TO FACE SENTENCING AFTER PLEADING GUILTY

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gt. Bowe Bergdahl, a 31-yearold Hailey native now stationed at an Army base in San Antonio, Texas, pleaded guilty on Monday to desertion and endangering the American troops sent to search for him. The latter charge is more commonly referred to as misbehaving before the enemy. Bergdahl was captured within hours of leaving his base in Afghanistan on June 30, 2009. By pleading guilty, Bergdahl avoids a jury trial; the judge, Army Col. Jeffrey Nance, continues to preside over the case. The desertion charge carries a potential five-year sentence, while misbehavior before the enemy can carry a potential life

sentence. Sentencing will begin on Monday, Oct. 23, in Fort Bragg, N.C., and will most likely take at least two weeks. A source familiar with the case says Nance has a reputation for being tough in trials and lenient in sentencing. The government will go first, calling witnesses that include members of Bergdahl’s former platoon and commander, as well as the two service members who were injured in searches allegedly for Bergdahl. The defense has argued that those searches were ill planned and conducted by an Air Force captain with a National Guard unit who were sent out without proper maps or water. In order to weigh the punishment Bergdahl endured during five years

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OCTOBER 18 - 24, 2017

NEWS ELECTION

KETCHUM MAYORAL CANDIDATES DEBATE ON VISIONS FOR CITY Economy, housing & community connection discussed, among other issues BY DANA DUGAN

n Tuesday, Oct. 11, The Weekly Sun, Hot Water Inn and Dark to Light Productions co-hosted a debate between Ketchum’s two mayoral candidates at the Hot Water Inn, located at the Warm Springs base of Bald Mountain. About 50 people turned out to hear Ketchum Mayor Nina Jonas and challenger Neil Bradshaw discuss current issues facing the city. The Weekly Sun’s publisher Brennan Rego moderated the debate, and Dark to Light Productions filmed it (the video can be watched at facebook.com/watchSVTV; as of press deadline on Tuesday, it had received more than 1,500 views). Each candidate began by setting out points that matter most in their campaigns. Bradshaw touted a greater need for public participation with the city and transparency from the city. As well, he cited a need for public housing and encouraging a diverse, sustainable economy. He called Ketchum a “magic” place for him and described his campaign as focusing on “community-inspired leadership.” Jonas cited some of her accomplishments as mayor during the past four years, including a $2 million kilowatt reduction to the city’s energy bill, new infrastructure in the city, increased access to trails, increased efforts toward public art, and her work collaborating with other organizations such as Ketchum Urban Renewal Agency, Visit Sun Valley, Fly Sun Valley Alliance and ARCH Community Housing Trust. “It’s impossible to do this job without collaboration,” Jonas said. Asked about how to boost the economy in ways other than tourism, Bradshaw said he wanted “diversification, and we can do that. Government doesn’t come up with the best ideas, people do. We’re working with entrepreneurs at the KIC [Ketchum Innovation Center] right now. I want to foster community around entrepreneurship but I don’t want to tell people what sector to go into.” In response to the same question, Jonas said enticing location-independent yearround businesses to move to Ketchum will enable the city to be more resilient to economic cycles. “It’s essential to have a diverse economy because that makes it an elastic economy, better to weather the storm,” she said. Jonas added that her administration is working on business recruitment with Sun Valley Economic Development, a Ketchum-based nonprofit whose mission is to create a thriving, diversified, year-round economy in Blaine County. She mentioned that the state of Idaho provides limited tools to cities to entice businesses. However, she did mention the Idaho Business Advantage, which the city is exploring. It states that if a business can invest at least $500,000 in new facilities and creates at least 10 new jobs averaging $40,000 per year with benefits, it may qualify for a wide package of incentives, including tax credits, sales tax rebates, and property tax exemptions. Rego then asked the candidates what they would do to grow the tourism industry, as it’s still the main economic driver of the city’s economy. Jonas said the city currently funds Sun Valley Air Service Board (which provides financial enticements to airlines to provide more flights to and from Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey) and Visit Sun Valley (which encourages more people to spend time in the Sun Valley area). “There’s $24 million a year to basically, effectively do tourism marketing and air service travel,” Jonas said. “I would say our community and our elected officials do acknowledge that tourism is our strongest sector. We are doing our best to support that. We’ve seen gains of new visitors.” Bradshaw, who is a board member of the Ketchum Community Development Corporation (aka KCDC, a city-funded entity that aims to leverage public and private resources to foster economic, cultural and environmental sustainability in Ketchum), said there is room for growth in tourism, but that he is “weary” of excessive growth. “We’re too reliant on it already,” he said. “I’d like to see 2 to 3 percent growth in

Ketchum Mayor Nina Jonas, left, and challenger Neil Bradshaw debate on Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, at the Hot Water Inn in Ketchum. Photo by Alfredo Rego

tourism. That’s a sustainable level and supportable with the current infrastructure in the city.” Bradshaw mentioned he’d also like to see one or two more events around the “shoulder period” that would help local businesses make a little more money during the off season, but that he doesn’t want to lose the “breathing space in the slack season when we can just take a pause.” Both candidates voiced concerns, as did members of the audience (the debate format included questions from the audience), with housing in the community. Bradshaw cited his experience with KCDC in raising $8 million for Northwood Place, which provides 32 units of long-term rental housing. “We can do more of those,” he said. “You don’t win every application, but you certainly have no chance of getting your $8 million if you don’t [apply]. As a city, we should be making an application every six months.” Jonas said the city has conducted studies on the long-term rental market and that it has been “pressured” by short-term rentals. As a response to that pressure, she said in the last three years the city has built up its reserves for community housing to $1 million and is looking to invest in building housing units by partnering with developers. The candidates disagreed regarding the funding of private entities such as KIC. Bradshaw said he wants to see the city continue to fund KIC, while the mayor said the city does fund it through the URA, but that it was always supposed to be self-sustainable eventually and should become so. In summation, Jonas said there were “some big decisions ahead of us in our community in regards to housing and in regards to how we want to capitalize on our community and to stay authentic.” However, she did mention that the city has recovered from the Great Recession and is back to (or exceeding) 2006 numbers with regards to the economy and to building permits. “The numbers are back,” she said. “We’re there.” In his closing statement, Bradshaw reiterated his desire for more public participation. He said he hopes to frequently have town hall meetings in a less formal way than typical City Council meetings in venues other than City Hall. “I am dead keen to reach out to this community,” he said.

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OCTOBER 18 - 24, 2017

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KETCHUM CITY COUNCIL INCUMBENTS SEEK TO RETAIN SEATS BY DICK DORWORTH

nne Corrock has served one term on the Ketchum City Council and is running again to keep her seat. No stranger to local government, Corrock was a Planning and Zoning commissioner from 2004 to 2008, including one year as chairwoman. She is well known as a longtime private citizen participant in city government, speaking out on land use and budget issues and the Ketchum Comprehensive Plan. As a councilmember, Corrock encouraged more public involvement in city government, including spearheading live streaming of public meetings. Corrock remains committed to enabling everyone in the community the opportunity to serve on government-appointed boards, such as the Urban Renewal Agency and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Her approach is to leverage her knowledge and experience, combined with common sense and community collaboration, to work toward a sustainable future for Ketchum. Corrock moved to Ketchum in 1970 as she was entering high school. Skiing was always a primary focus for Anne, her brother Ken and sister Susie (who won an Olympic medal), and her parents Jack (a Ketchum councilman for 11 years) and Lila. “Growing up as a ski racer on the Sun Valley Ski Team, with hard work, discipline and the best skiing in the world in my backyard, I became a member of the U.S. Ski Team,” she said. “My years as a competitor took me to many resorts in North America and, after retiring, I returned to these and other resorts as a coach and ski industry representative. As a city council member, I have represented Ketchum at numerous conferences with the government officials of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns.” Corrock is married, has two grown sons who were raised in Ketchum, and is the owner/stylist of Anne Corrock Hair Design. Baird Gourlay has been a member of the Ketchum City Council for 16 years. Before that, he served as a P&Z commission-

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er from 1998 to 2001. “I can’t believe it’s time to campaign for city council again,” Gourlay said. “I was on the fence as to whether I should run. Several people, including fellow councilmen, county commissioners, mayors and my wife, persuaded me to run for a fifth term. We need some institutional knowledge that will lead us back on track and, after all, ‘Winter is Coming’. “My last campaign was to ‘Pay it Forward’, but this year I think we are in crisis mode; hence, Baird Gourlay

‘Winter is Coming’ (‘Game of Thrones’ analogy, meaning there are bigger problems out there and we need to work together). “I’ve garnered a tremendous understanding of the Valley politics, the players and the relationships. Like any good civil servant, I feel like I still have a debt to serve, but also a willingness to serve.” Gourlay’s ‘Pay it Forward’ campaign slogan was inspired by an introspective trip to visit his son in Mongolia. “We traveled to a lot of Buddhist monasteries and learned that to reach nirvana, you have to do good things all of your life. My son turned to me and asked, ‘So, Dad, when are you going to start?’” Gourlay has co-owned and operated PK’s Ski & Sports in Ketchum for more than 30 years and also works as an energy consultant with Harry Griffith for E=MC2 and is the father of three. Gourlay enjoys skiing on Baldy, mountain biking, waterskiing, fishing and golfing. tws

Electric Bike Public Forums To Be Held

Mountain Rides and the Blaine County Recreation District will hold two public forums to discuss e-bikes (a bicycle with an integrated electric motor that adds assistance to pedaling) and their permitted use on paved pathways throughout Blaine County. The first meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Community Campus in Hailey. The second meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the YMCA, in Ketchum. Because current rules in Blaine County and the cities regarding where e-bikes are allowed or not allowed are unclear, these gatherings will also provide an opportunity to discuss local and state regulations concerning the permissible uses of e-bikes. Representatives from area bike shops will be present with e-bikes.

Hailey resident Margaret Traylor, center, celebrates her 100th birthday on Friday, Oct. 13, at The Senior Connection in Hailey, with her daughters Jane McGrew, left, and Judy Prothero. Courtesy photo by Jennifer Simpson, 208 Images & Media

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Area’s Dark Sky Proposal Gets National Attention

The Washington Post reported on Friday that the U.S. could get its first Dark Sky Reserve in central Idaho, pending approval from the International Dark Sky Association. The area referred to encompasses Ketchum, Sun Valley and up to Stanley. The story quotes Dani Mazzotta, of the Idaho Conservation League, who worked in collaboration on the designation application. To read the entire story, visit tinyurl.com/y7zwko37.

Extension Continues Use Of Driver’s License At Security Checkpoints

The Department of Homeland Security will continue to allow the use of current Idaho driver’s licenses and identification cards at federal security checkpoints, such as courthouses, military bases and airport TSA screenings. Homeland Security will begin to enforce compliance of minimum-security standards for credentials created by the REAL ID Act. The Idaho Transportation Department will begin issuing REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards in early 2018. These will be called Star Cards. Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, Homeland Security will require REAL ID-compliant credentials for security checks. Compliant credentials include a Star Card driver’s license or ID, a passport, or military ID, to name just a few. Between now and the Oct. 1 deadline, Idahoans can continue to use their current Idaho driver’s license or ID at security checks. Getting a Star Card is not mandatory, but it (or another compliant credential) will be required to get through security at airports, courthouses, and military bases. More information about the Star Card can be found at itd.idaho.gov/starcard.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR WILL CALDWELL

Support Forest Service Park Plan

I believe the current uses and character of Ketchum’s Forest Service Park will in no way be adversely affected by Mayor Jonas’s plan to locate some city offices there. For 17 years I have produced Ketch’em Alive concerts in the park; nobody uses or appreciates it more than I do. For all its virtues, the park is not flawless; for example, the pole fence running through the space, separating off one-third of the available area and historic buildings from completing a fully cohesive city block park. Half of the park structures have for many years been underutilized or undervalued in their given use. The proposed plan will refurbish and retain the historic character of the park’s buildings while leaving in place all the trees. I believe that bringing city offices to the park is a suitable use for the antique Forest Service buildings. I predict it would add a sense of community activity and focus. After Ketchum voters resisted spending big bucks on new city offices, this plan is a smart and economical alternative that should be given positive consideration. Don’t worry about Ketch’em Alive—the show will go on. Will Caldwell Ketchum resident

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ERIN KELSO

Future Funding Of Community Housing

In 2011 the 32-unit Northwood Place was completed for a total cost of $9.4 million. It was a joint venture between Vitus Development and the Ketchum Community Development Corporation. Northwood Place is rent and income restricted for households with incomes equal to or less than 60 percent of the area median income. “Financing for Northwood Place was originally intended to come from a federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit award administered by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA)... However, the tax credit market significantly weakened in 2008/2009, rendering Northwood Place as financially infeasible to develop as planned. In order to allow the project to proceed, the tax credit award was exchanged by the State of Idaho with the U.S. Treasury for approximately $7.5 million in stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. A regional affordable housing lender provided a permanent loan for the remaining financing.” (From: vitusgroup.com/idaho-affordable-housing-joject) The Northwood development demonstrates how difficult securing financing for a community housing project is and how quickly financing availability changes. The current availability of tax credits is a moving target. We must be realistic and creative about future financing options as we move forward in our community housing goals. Erin Kelso, LMT BCHA board member and Ketchum resident

LETTER TO THE EDITOR RIALIN FLORES

Kaz For Hailey City Council

On November 7, Hailey residents will be asked to vote for local elected officials. The board and staff of Conservation Voters for Idaho is proud to announce our endorsement. For City Council, Seat 2, CVI endorses Kaz Thea. Kaz has a proven record on conservation, as both a wildlife biologist and local advocate. She has been a solid advocate for her community and the landscapes that make the Wood River Valley unique. She will be a vital voice for responsible development, sustainability and conservation as Hailey thrives. CVI is the only conservation group that makes political endorsements in Idaho. Our involvement in state and local elections is an important part of our mission to further the values we share in the state we love. Please show your support for a better community by voting for Kaz. Rialin Flores Program Director Conservation Voters for Idaho

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ROXANNE JENSEN

I’m With Neil

As a woman and a former elected official, I have made it my policy to support female office holders and candidates. However, Mayor Jonas’ decisions on a new City Hall have made it impossible for me to support her for a second term. First, there was the 2016 proposal, the $23 million bond issue. It was a grave error in judgment to put forth a bond issue with no details, essentially asking the public to give the city a blank check. Voters have a right to have the complete data before being asked to make a decision. Now the seemingly arbitrary decision to appropriate Forest Service Park as a new site for city business has been set forth. Moving the city offices to the Park would be a shortsighted decision. With any growth in city staff, for example, the situation there would develop into the same tight quarters that City Hall now faces. The costs of renovating the facility to accommodate city government would essentially be money misspent. Additionally, commandeering Forest Service Park for City Hall would be a violation of the original intent set forth in the purchase agreement and approved by a city vote. While I appreciate Jonas’ efforts to solve the City Hall problem, conscripting the facilities at Forest Service Park does not seem like the appropriate way to solve the problem. Neil Bradshaw says, “I believe effective, strong communication is the foundation of… good government.” I’m with Neil on this issue. Roxanne Jensen Ketchum resident Submit A Letter To The Editor Do you have a response to a story or letter we’ve published, or some new thoughts you’d like to share with the community? Submit a letter to the editor. Please include your full name and in which city you reside (unincorporated Blaine County if you live outside city limits). Published letters don’t necessarily reflect the opinion of The Weekly Sun or any of its staff members. Email letters to publisher@theweeklysun.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR MAYA BURRELL

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I remember when Nina first ran for Ketchum Council. She canvassed Ke make the case that she would represent we citizens truthfully and honestly make her hometown better. During her tenure, she has done exactly that. I trust our Mayor to intelligently evaluate the complex issues that face ou honestly communicate how she sees the best path forward for us all. She encourages and insists upon public participation. She uses her posit to bring in expert viewpoints to expand the pool of solutions available, sol new paths forward. Look around at our community and you can see that we are a better p leadership. Because of her transparency, I trust Nina as being truthful, always worki standing up for the best vision of our growth. Maya JB Burrell Sun Valley resident

LETTER TO THE EDITOR ROBERT WIEDERRICK

Vote For A Business-Friendly

Why Vote Yes On Hailey’s Business-Friendly Initiative 2017-1?

Idaho State law does not allow cities to make a profit on fees. This was pro City of Hailey lost the Old Cutters annexation case and wasted over $178,0 Commercial and light industrial developments more than pay for themselve City has no basis for charging this fee. Don’t just take my word for it, see w officials had to say: “Studies have shown that for some residential neighborhoods, more mone than is paid in taxpayer dollars from those neighborhoods, whereas comm trial uses pay for themselves over and over again while providing the ser Hailey demand.” – Micah Austin, Hailey community development directo Mountain Express article. “Residential development doesn’t pay for itself in the long run, even wit development impact fees,” she said. “What does pay for itself is business there are less services to maintain and a larger tax base.” – Martha Burke Mountain Express article. Time has proven the TischlerBise report the City used to start the impac was wildly inaccurate in its projections. The report projected a nearly 14,0 tion by 2018; we have just over 8,000 currently. The report also predicted tha impact fees would generate approximately $3 million. Ten years later, the Ci the $1 million mark. If you don’t think impact fees discourage new busin town, just look at these results and see what a failure this program is. Please vote yes on Initiative 2017-1 and correct the mistake the City made Robert (Bob) Wiederrick Chairman, Citizens Who Love Hailey

LETTER TO THE EDITOR SUSAN SCOVELL

Exciting News About Community Housing In Ketc

I am Susan Scovell, a Valley resident since 1977 and architect since Ketchum housing prices inflate to the point that only a wealthy person can a tire and move to less expensive communities, a community memory lost. I’ dream to do something about this trend. Collaborate with a team to create ho a working or retired professional can afford. My dream has come to fruition I’ve teamed up with a local architect, Rebecca Bundy, to develop a conc deed-restricted “green” condominium housing units on a quiet lot in Ketchu ty has been secured, a conceptual design produced, legal documents drafte folks who would like to participate in my dream. We’re keeping costs of the units at 20-25 percent of market rate by pre-s nating bank and other fees, and by pulling together a team of professionals and are willing to perform their services at less than their typical rates. What’s the caveat for owning a unit in this project? The units are deed res must live and work in the Valley or be recently retired from years of serv restriction will ensure that the units, in future sales, will be sold as owner-o possibly, full-time resident rentals. They may not be sold for more than a p cost. The conceptual design consists of 16 units, three of which are being b nity housing requirements set by the City of Ketchum. The remaining 13 housing supply affordable to those with incomes near or above area media range in size from about 800 to 1200 square feet. The smaller units have o the larger, two bedrooms and one-and-one-half baths. All units have gen natural light, views, outside entries, an outdoor common area, private balco derground parking which includes bicycle storage and trash/recycling prov bedroom units will be available to all homeowners for overflow guests. All Housing Act requirements, are designed to National Green Building Standa are water/energy efficient and utilize active and passive solar technologies. This project is an example of cooperation between the City of Ketchum’s or provide opportunity for density development in the city core that provide for full-time residents. The team is hoping to break ground in Spring 2018, with an anticipated 2019. If you are interested in this project, please call me at 208-720-3009 or e com. Susan Scovell Ketchum resident

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Halloween Event Seeks Support

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Nightmare on Main Street, held each year on Ketchum’s Main Street, is as important to the mountain-town feel of Ketchum as other well-known events, such as the Sun Valley Gallery Association’s Gallery Walks, The Trailing of the Sheep Festival, Wagon Days and Ketchum Wide Open. Two years ago, after losing funding from the city, a group of Halloween enthusiasts helped to fund and save the event. Led by Nick Harman, Nightmare on Main Street is a huge street party that, over the years, has attracted people of all ages for dancing, games and the requisite costume contest. “I feel like these events, in slack, are our opportunity to celebrate together what we as locals love about this Valley,” Harman said. Everything on paper is set to go, including stage, lighting, music, security and insurance, to make this a memorable night, Saturday, Oct. 28. To make a donation, visit gofundme.com/nightmare-on-main-street.

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Hailey Library To Host Annual Book And Bake Sale

The Friends of the Hailey Public Library are having their annual Used Book and Bake Sale, Oct. 26-28 in the Queen of the Hills Room at the Community Campus. The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, and will culminate in a bag sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The Friends are still taking donations of gently used, good-condition books and DVDs. Donations may be dropped off anytime at the book drop box inside the Main Street access to the Hailey City Offices before Sunday, Oct. 22 or at the Queen of the Hills Room at the Community Campus from Monday, Oct. 23, through Thursday, Oct. 26. Due to limitations of space and storage, The Friends at at at cannot accept encyclopedias, newspapers, older textbooks or collections of magazines. All donations are tax deductible—and a donation receipt is available upon request. at the The Friends of the Hailey Public Library raises money to fund the enhancement Continental Continental of the programs, services and collections to an extent beyond what is possible a t t h ae t t h e Room Room within normal library budgets. The Used Book and Bake Sale is one of the nonprofSun Valley Valley it’s major fundraisers. Visit the library front desk to sign up as a volunteer, or call Sun (208) 720-7395 for more information. Inn Inn

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The Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation will host its 41st annual Wild West Game Dinner at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 in the Limelight Room of the Sun Valley Inn. A tradition since 1966, the event that began as a way for ski team families to celebrate the start of the ski season holds true to its roots today. The dinner is an opportunity for families and friends to reconnect, and to take a moment to reflect on the value and heritage that snowsports hold in this community. Proceeds from the event support local SVSEF athletes and enable any child wishing to participate in snowsports to do so. SVSEF subsidizes an average of 40 percent of program costs and, thanks to generous donors, was able to provide $340,000 this season in need-based financial aid to qualified athletes. For more information, visit facebook.com/svsef.

Voting For Team USA Awards Are Open To Public

Sun Valley native Hilary Knight was nominated as a finalist for the 2017 Team USA Awards presented by Dow, Best of the Year—a ceremony that recognizes the outstanding achievements of Team USA athletes. Knight, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, is preparing to make her third appearance at the Games as part of the U.S. Women’s Ice Hockey team. Fans have the opportunity to vote for Knight and other favorite Olympians and Paralympians at Awards.TeamUSA.org. Voting ends on Oct. 30, and winners will be announced at the Team USA Awards held at Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Nov. 29. The ceremony will air on NBC from 3-4 p.m. on Dec. 23.

Girls On The Run To Host ‘Lunafest’

Lunafest, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through six short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers. All proceeds from Lunafest will benefit Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley.

Historic Sun Valley Inn Renovation In Progress

After the complete renovation of the Sun Valley Lodge, which re-opened in June 2015, Sun Valley Resort will continue upgrading the resort with updates to the Sun Valley Inn, The Ram, The Ram Bar, and the new Village Station. Remodeling of the Sun Valley Inn guestrooms began this fall, with the first 25 of the 105 of them undergoing renovations, with the remaining 80 to be done in the fall of 2018. New furnishings and amenities, combined with some existing features, will retain the classic ambiance of the historic hotel. Some of the rooms will be connected to make expanded guest suites, meeting the needs of today’s sophisticated traveler and what guests have come to expect from Sun Valley Resort. Once completed, the inn will have 98 guestrooms. Local architectural firm, Ruscitto, Latham, Blanton, is leading the Sun Valley Inn project. Three Dimensional Services is the design firm for The Ram, The Ram Bar, and new Village Station. The Ram renovation began in September and will be completed in late December. Once revamped, The Ram Bar will have wooden floors, a new fireplace, more seating, and large-screen televisions. A new addition to the Sun Valley dining experience is Village Station, opening in mid-December in the old Bald Mountain Pizza space. It will feature casual dining with a nod to the train era of Sun Valley and its Union Pacific roots. Sun Valley Resort will remain open during the renovation projects.

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PET COLUMN NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR OCT 18 - 24 FROM PICABO ANGLER

he fishing continues to be strong in the Sun Valley area. The fishing windows are getting smaller and smaller for dry-fly anglers, but anglers fishing Streamers and Nymphs can extend their hours on the water. Right now the fishing on the surface is best from about 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. There are some fish that stay on the surface later than that on the right weather day. The Fall Baetis is the dominant hatch right now. The October Caddis is starting to slow and vanish with the freezing nights, and the Mahogany Dun is still out and about, but in fewer numbers than a week ago. Plan on seeing both Mahogany and Baetis flies on the water into November. We then go into sporadic Baetis hatches up until about Thanksgiving, or whenever Old Man Winter shows up! Most of the Browns are in full spawn mode now, so please be aware and don’t walk over their redds, or cleaned gravel spots. The Browns that haven’t spawned, and especially those fish that are finishing up the spawn, will aggressively take Streamers and Mouse flies! The Big Wood and the Upper Lost continue to fish very well. The Wood is always an amazing fall fishery. Expect Fall Baetis and keep throwing those H and L Variants and Royal Wulffs in the biggest sizes. The Nymphing with Copper Johns and Prince Nymphs is very productive as well. Yes! You can still fish a Hopper and the Hopper/Dropper setup is still effective! Don’t hesitate to try Bee and Wasp patterns as well. The Upper Lost is more a subsurface fishery right now, but anglers willing to walk for it will catch nice fish on Streamers still. The lower you fish in the system, the better right now. The Lower Lost has some Fall Baetis days and the rest of the time Nymphing is the name of the game. Again, the color red is your best bet this time of the season. Red Zebra Midges can be very effective. The South Fork of the Boise still has decent hatches that start very late in the afternoon. The time of 1:00 p.m. seems to be when the hatches begin. Prior to that, think about hunting chukar in the cool morning temps. It makes for a great cast and blast day! Finally, like we always say this time of year, winter is coming and can show up at any time. Please dress and travel with the appropriate gear. Happy fishing, everyone!

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A LEASH IN THE HOUSE?

BY FRAN JEWELL

any dogs, especially puppies, realize very quickly that they can run faster than you. They learn that it is very easy to grab something important to you, like shoes or another piece of clothing, and run off with it and you can’t catch them. Sometimes dogs will even try to mouth or nip you if you try to take something away from them, or if you try to stop them from doing something they want to do. While prevention is always the best option—that is, teaching a very strong “come” command in the house, or “leave it” command early in puppyhood—sometimes in order to stop a behavior that can lead to generalized disrespect and even a potentially deadly behavior—suppose your dog grabs your cellphone or swallows something toxic—we must find extra tools to help us end the behavior. A 6-foot leash worn by your dog in the house can put an end to running off. It can also help resolve housetraining issues, sleeping on the furniture, and even food possession/aggression. Stepping on the leash as your dog attempts any of those behaviors automatically puts you in control and gives you the option to immediately stop potential problems. It allows you to set the dog up for good behaviors instead of always feeling overwhelmed about disciplining. The leash should be an inexpensive and preferably cotton one. If it is cotton and your dog chews it, it is not usually harmful if small pieces are swallowed. It can also be tied back together and used longer. Of course, a good leash that could be ruined should not be used. A word of caution: A leash should only be used in your presence. If your dog gets the leash caught on a piece of furniture, you need to be there to untangle your dog so he/she doesn’t choke. If you are having housetraining problems, using a leash and attaching it to you can end sneaking off behind the sofa to leave you a present. Just tie it to your belt. When you see your dog starting his/ her indication, get him/her outside immediately, no matter what you are doing. The importance is that you can learn your dog’s indication/signal. Most dogs do not want to go potty in front of you so they learn to hold it until they get outside. One of the most important things to remember is that too much freedom too fast is a very good way to teach your dog that their behaviors, many of which can be destructive, are up to them. Having a simple tool like a house line on a dog is an excellent, passive way to let the dog know that there are things that are off limits and that

have boundaries. Having limits and boundaries is an excellent way to have an emotionally happy dog and an intact household! Fran Jewell is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, IAABC-certified dog behavior consultant, NADOI-certified instructor #1096 and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC, in Sun Valley. For more information, visit positivepuppy.com or call (208) 578-1565.

Mariah was the queen of grabbing things and running off with them, especially my slippers and socks. A house line/leash put a quick end to that. Photo by Fran Jewell

ACTIVE ART COLUMN SKETCHBOOK HIKING

QUINTESSENTIAL AUTUMN HIKE

BY LESLIE REGO

very autumn I hike one trail that I think of as my quintessential autumn experience. Last year my hike occurred in the White Clouds. This year it was right here on the pork chop section in Adams Gulch. The day started with grey skies, then it began to hail. But my husband and I persevered and the day finally ended with brilliant sunshine! The beginning part of the trail we hiked with overcast skies, which caused the values in the landscape to be compressed. The yellows of the aspens appeared ochre in color instead of light-infused gold. The trunks were soft grey. The pines were almost black. The colors seemed earthbound. Then the hail started. The white hailstones flickered over the landscape, producing little dots of light dancing over the trees. Against the yellows of the aspens, the hail was like candles twinkling on and off. In front of the dark pine trees the hail appeared as little white Christmas tree lights. The hail passed and the sky went from deep greys to softer greys and then slate blue. The sun was able to pass through the clouds. The values in the landscape were not so close together. The light became less flat. We could see more definition and contour on the hillsides. The ochre color of the leaves began to glimmer. We hiked in silence, taking in the changes and enjoying the emergence of the fall colors. By the time we reached the top of the trail the sun was fully visible. The leaves sparkled with their time-honored autumn glow. The deep greens of the pines became a perfect foil for the aspen yellows. The sky was a brilliant contrast of billowing white clouds and deep blue. We watched the clouds as

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they shifted with the wind and fashioned new shapes. They abutted the cliffs, forming a perfect complement to the dark profiles of the rocks. Our quintessential autumn hike had passed through grey skies and ochre trees, to dancing whites across the land. The skies shifted from slate blue to deep blue. The

trees became a brilliant yellow. Yes, this was the “quintessential autumn hike!” Leslie Rego is an Idaho Press Club award-winning columnist, artist and Blaine County resident. To view more of Rego’s art, visit leslierego.com

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COLUMN ON LIFE’S TERMS

OLD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES

an island near Skiathos, or being in the audience of a magical other-language production. I was on ost of us have had the experience of my way to the amphitheater at the Acropolis to meeting someone we knew a long time see Irene Pappas (the famous Greek actress) in ago and recreating the friendship almost “Phaedra.” When I saw Bob and Connie, they from the moment of recognition. While I am try- joined me in what was to be a highly moving exing to live each day in the present and certainly perience for the three of us (plus, I could nudge not to wallow in recalling the negative events of them). my earlier life, I admit to wanting to hold on to Afterwards, they were supposed to drive to a people I’ve known from my whole hotel in the then Yugoslavia, but life. I want to share the most recent decided to wait overnight instead. of these events today in the hope The next day, as they neared the that my readers will smile at their hotel, they found out that it had similar encounters. burned down in the night, with This particular meeting also had a huge loss of life. They claim I the element of coincidence, mak“saved their lives,” but of course it ing for even deeper joy. I spent was mere accident, not heroics on two years at Occidental College my part. (Oxy) in Southern California, and During our dinner we laughed then transferred to UCLA, for an and smiled a lot, reminiscing about eventual M.A. degree. I loved both mutual friends from our Oxy days, campuses for different reasons, but many of them former pals from because of its much smaller size, JoEllen Collins—a longtime Burbank and Glendale, our homeOxy and my friends there are im- resident of the Wood River towns. I dropped my jaw when printed in my heart. Bob told me my first boyfriend at Valley— is an Idaho Press Recently, I received a phone call Club award-winning colum- Oxy, who had “dumped” me for from a former classmate, Bon San- nist, a teacher, writer, fabric a tiny brunette, turned out to be chez and his wife Connie. After artist, choir member and one of his closest lifelong friends. some “ahs!” and “omigoshes,” we unabashedly proud grandma I suggested ruefully that he scold arranged a time for dinner as they known as “Bibi Jo.” him for that early transgression. were passing through Ketchum. Obviously, I had a lovely eveOur meeting would be dramatic, as we hadn’t ning, but I also felt a sense of deep satisfaction seen each other since I bumped into them in Ath- with these recollections. Any former flaws and ens in 1964 (yes, like the Stone Age). They were misbehaviors are forgotten and forgiven; instead, on their honeymoon, and I was traveling alone to we chuckle at our foibles and missteps. There is Greece and Spain after a romantic breakup. I was something heartwarming about picking up so feeling the absence of a travel partner, someone quickly the camaraderie of so long ago. with whom I could exchange elbow nudges while tws looking at a sunset, reclining on the gold sand of