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Longtime Hailey officer sworn in by Mayor Burke

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t didn’t take long for the City of Hailey to replace its retiring—and under investigation—police chief. Hailey Mayor Martha Burke swore in Hailey Assistant Chief Steve England to take the office of Chief of Police Monday night. England has been filling the duties of Chief since Jan. 29, after now-former Chief Jeff Gunter was placed on paid administrative leave in connection with an Idaho State Police investigation stemming from an anonymous— and undisclosed—allegation. Gunter officially retired late last month. England has served 22 years in law enforcement. He began his career with the Bellevue Marshal’s Office, and was hired by the Hailey Police Department

in early 2001 as a patrol officer and later was assigned as a school resource officer, an investigator, and then promoted to sergeant. He taught traffic school, too. By 2007, he was promoted to lieutenant, taking on operational chief duties. He has served as assistant chief of the department since November 2018. England has succeeded in the past month in securing the hire of two officers into the HPD, flattening the command hierarchy, and planning to operate with three command staff—the chief and two sergeants—rather than the five-member command staff of the past. The first two hires are lined up to start in May and June. “My biggest job is to keep the ship riding smoothly,” England said. “I feel morale is upbeat and fingers crossed we

may have 14 officers sworn in by the end of October if all goes as planned.” Mayor Burke is evaluating the pay scale of the Hailey Police Department staff, and will reassign wages for the second half of the fiscal year beginning in April for qualifying personnel. England’s salary will be determined in that effort, based on budget considerations relative to his qualifications and experience. His current salary as assistant chief has been $86,840. “I am honored beyond belief to have been chosen to help lead such an amazing group of law enforcement professionals such as those within the Hailey Police Department. I look forward to this next endeavor in my career and our department’s future together. We got this and thank you all,” England said.

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History Of Corral By Karen Crowson

f one were to blink, one might miss Corral, a small community nestled along Highway 20, west of Fairfield, on the Camas Prairie. The old Corral Store still stands, serving as a reminder that life existed within this community as well as the homes, barns, outhouses, grain elevators, and the schoolhouse that still stand today. Corral was settled in 1886. In William McCarter’s book, entitled, “My Early Years: Essays by an Idaho Cowboy,” McCarter explains the origins of Corral’s name, writing, “Corral got its name from the creek, which was named by Hutchins and Moore of the Muleshoe. I don’t know just when they started in the cow business, but it was probably in the later ’70s (1870s). They had a camp on the creek about a half-mile south of where the highway crosses at the present time. This is a school section, which Lloyd Barron has now. They built a house and a lot of good corrals and had about half of it fenced to hold the cattle in while they were gathering. When they would get what they wanted cut out of the roundup, the boss would have the boys take them to the Corral Creek pasture, and that is how the creek got its name.” McCarter’s father, H.F. McCarter, purchased Robert L. Hicks’ property on Corral Creek on November 30, 1886, and William McCarter was born at Corral on November 11, 1887. McCarter lists some of the first settlers in Corral, The old Corral Store still stands, serving as a reminder that life existed within this community as well as the homes, barns, outhouses, writing, “On Corral Creek, the settlers were (start- grain elevators, and the schoolhouse that still stand today. Photo credit: Karen Crowson ing at the upper end on the west fork) the three Carter boys, the Wilsons and the Jonases. Tom Carter McCarter explained school was only held from got me through the eighth grade, but I left school and home and went was the farthest up the creek. He was a carpenter December through February, writing, “We also had with some other guys out to Mountain Home to seek a job.” and built several of the first settlers’ houses. He was interchange with the Chimney Creek district. Any The group of men with McCarter were Clarence Hedden, Dee Millkilled from being thrown from a wagon loaded with lumber that he was hauling from Mountain Home to of the Chimney Creek kids could come to the Corral er, Cliff Carpenter, and Fred Koontz, all seeking employment lambing finish the Trader house. Tom hadn’t proved upon his Creek School in the winter, and the Corral Creek with sheepmen. By 1905, Corral consisted of a store and post office. kids could go to the Chimney Creek School in the McCarter wrote, “…a saloon and feed barn owned by H.L. Clark. homestead, so Teen Harness took over his place.” summer.” Finch also put up a hotel and feed barn. Harrison and Hale bought In 1885, Edward Burnet and his wife HarriBy 1900, the Bell Telephone Company installed Clark out and rented the saloon to Cap Homer. Joe Jones put in a good et, with their domestic servant Mary Smith, from Alaska, settled in Corral. Burnet was a Civil War a line from Hailey to Boise, passing through the line of groceries and also some farm machinery and a hotel. In about veteran, having served as a private in Company K Camas Prairie. McCarter wrote, “The people up to a year, Clark put up another store across the street and Cas Arnold of the 40th Iowa Infantry as well as serving in Kim- that time had to get a doctor from Hailey. Someone another saloon.” ball’s Division of the 16th Corps during the siege of would have to ride to Hailey and the doctor would Harrison and Hall had gone broke and left. Clark Vicksburg. Burnet was also in the battle at Jenkins drive out with a team and buggy. The round trip Ferry in Arkansas and had even been stationed at would take 12-14 hours to Corral.” had become an alcoholic and didn’t live long. Cas With the installation of the telephone, Corral conFort Gibson in the Cherokee Nation. It was after the Arnold moved his building to Hill City. Cap Homer also war that Burnet went on to teach and later become tinued to grow. Registration and Bib Pick-up: Hill City. Joe Jones was shot to death by Ben McCarter wrote, “...along came a salesman who moved to8:30–9:30am a pharmacist. Races Begin: 10:15am Registration and Bib Pick-up: 8:30–9:30am wanted to establish a creamery at Corral. They put Higgs in Soldier.” After Burnet’s arrival at Corral in 1885, he served Races Begin: 10:15am Registration and Bib Pick-up: 8:30–9:30am one term in the Idaho House of Representatives up a nice little building and he made a go of it. The Begin: 10:15amdescribes this as being In 1911, the railroadRaces arrived and McCarter old-timers were the main subscribers. In the deal, from 1886-1887 and in 1894 he was defeated in a Please Pre-Register Online at: Please Pre-Register Online at: hard on the towns, writing, “Soldier and Corral were both missed by the salesman would send a butter maker and the race for the Idaho Senate in Logan County. http://papooseclub.org/kindercup-online-registration http://papooseclub.org/kindercup-online-registration over a mile. Corral struggled along for a couple of years or so with the subscriber was to pay him 100 dollars a month. So Burnet left Corral in 1901, moving to Boise, Pre-Registration Ends Friday, March 13th. Pre-Registration Ends Friday, March 13th. Pre-Register Online at: Registration and Bib Pick-up: 8:30–9:30am Please post office and a pool hall. Harrison and Hall had gone broke and left. everything worked out very well. 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Did You Hear About That New Virus Yet? 41 COVID-19 tests administered, 0 confirmed cases

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he good news—at least for Idaho—is that the coronavirus outbreak apparently hasn’t touched down here, yet. The potentially anxiety-provoking news is the “yet” part of that sentence. And that’s why health officials and public organizations across the region are doing what they can to stay on top of the situation. South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) has opened an information hotline for concerns about COVID-19, although no one in Idaho, as of press deadline Tuesday, has tested positive for the virus that has the planet scurrying to avoid pandemic. The hotline number—(208) 737-1138—is open to healthcare professionals, community leaders, and residents who have questions about COVID-19. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The SCPHD said it is not currently monitoring anyone for the disease. However, across the state 31 of the 41 people tested are still being monitored. “There is no reason to panic over this virus,” said Melody Bowyer, SCPHD director. “We are well equipped to investigate and respond to any cases in our region. In the meantime, we want to make sure the public has plenty of access to accurate and factual information so they can take steps to protect their family from getting sick.”

An Ounce Of Prevention, A Pound Of Cure Although the Wood River Valley is not a densely populated urban center, a small population currently still huddling up in winter makes disease easily communicable. So it’s not hard to find organizations taking clear and immediate precautions. At Friedman Memorial Airport, Airport Manager Chris Pomeroy says hand sanitizer dispensers have been placed throughout the airport and that janitorial crews have increased cleanings of the public use areas, among several other preventive measures. Airport management staff members are encouraged to stay home if they are not feeling well, he added. “To this point, the airlines have indicated there has been no notable reduction in passengers attributable to the virus,” Pomeroy said, although nationally that’s not the case. Idaho Senator Jim Risch released a statement this week stating his vigilance toward coronavirus. “I voted in support of supplemental funding to combat COVID-19. I have also requested the White House make more coronavirus test kits available to the State of Idaho,” Risch said. At the state level, Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Department of Insurance have stepped up efforts, too. While other states mandated the waiving of the co-pay costs associated with COVID-19 testing, Idaho health insurance carriers voluntarily took this action. The specific Idaho carriers waiving co-sharing are: Blue Cross, Regence, SelectHealth, Pacific Source, and Mountain Health Co-Op. “We are in full support of Governor Little’s initiative to protect Idahoans in preparations for the coronavirus,” Dean Cameron, insurance department director, said. “We are thankful there are currently no reported cases in Idaho, and we commend our health insurance carriers for their compassion and assistance for Idaho families in waiving co-sharing.” And at Blaine County School District, leadership issued a statement helping parents

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BCSD Super To Resign, In 2021

GwenCarol Holmes announces— via email—her intent to step down

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n the P.S. section of an email she sent to staff Monday, Blaine County School District Superintendent GwenCarol Holmes announced her intent to step down from her position, June 30, 2021. It comes the day before the trustees of the Blaine County School Board were scheduled to review her contract at their regular monthly meeting. “So you hear it from me first, I have notified the Board of Trustees that I plan to step down as Superintendent of BCSD as of June 30, 2021,” Holmes stated in her email. “I promise you that for the next 14 months I will be all in as we continue to work together to fulfill the promise to all our students.” The most publicly vocal group of disgruntled BCSD parents and personnel—on their Facebook page called I-CARE (Idaho Citizens for Accountable, Responsible Education)—went hashtag wild with the news. #GoodRiddance, #DingDong and #Celebrate were used to voice their satisfaction. And a meme that was created by someone in the group expressed their desire to see Holmes exit sooner and their gratitude the school board didn’t fork over any severance pay. Although criticism of Holmes ran rampant especially the past two years, her tenure was not without significant accomplishment and many parents and staff have stuck behind her. At a recent school board meeting regarding the district’s performance survey, former Hailey Elementary School principal Thad Biggers said, “Under Dr. Holmes’ leadership our school district has made significant progress in improving the education for every child. She inherited many issues that were lingering long before her arrival.” According to Niche.com, a school ratings organization, BCSD is the second-ranked school district in the state and received an overall A-rating. “This is an incredible district and the work we are doing together to ensure ALL students achieve at the highest level is extremely important to the continued success of our valley and our country,” Holmes said in her email.

Gov. Brad Little does his part to inform the public about Idaho efforts to curb the COVID-19 outbreak. Photo credit: State of Idaho

understand the measures being taken at schools. “Our three school nurses are in close contact with SCPHD and have reviewed and updated BCSD’s communicable disease protocols. Additionally, BCSD is prepared with contingency plans if school closures become necessary,” the district said. “The most important thing that staff, students, and families can do is to continue following guidelines for staying healthy.” What About Fun? Over the weekend, when South by Southwest announced it would be cancelling its annual music/film/everything festival in Austin, Texas, planners for the Sun Valley Film Festival—as well as the Treefort Music Festival in Boise—publicly announced their intentions for the show to go on. The film festival released its prevention game plan, too: “In accordance with CDC recommendations, we will also add stations, including sinks with soap, hand sanitizers, tissues for event staff and participants; increase the frequency of cleaning high-traffic areas, such as doorknobs, railings, bathrooms, and tables at our venues; wipe surfaces with products that are effective against common disease-causing organisms; and sanitize all mics in between panels and talks,” SVFF planners said. Health District COVID-19 Informational Resources Website: phd5.idaho.gov/coronavirus Facebook: @southcentralpublichealthdistrict Twitter: @scphd

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New Film Fest Program Focuses On Future

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The Sun Valley Film Festival has created some new programs to encourage students, as well as families and the general public, to participate in the Festival with discounted or free access to see top indie films and some of SVFF’s most popular signature events. SVFF Student passes, aimed at high school students, are now on sale for only $50. Community members also have the ability to gift a Student pass to a local deserving student. Visit sunvalleyfilmfestival.org/additional-opportunities for details. A SVFF Student pass includes access to all SVFF free events plus tickets to the Screenwriters Lab and film screenings of Bull, Cosmos, Ruth, and Ready or Not, each with special filmmakers in attendance for post-screening Q&As. “Remaining accessible to our community and providing unique learning and social opportunities are of huge importance to SVFF, and even more so when it comes to the next generation of storytellers,” said Candice Pate, Festival director. Passes and tickets for the 2020 Festival can now be purchased at sunvalleyfilmfestival. org.

A Call For Baseball Stars

The Wood River Baseball and Softball Association (WRSBA) is inviting baseball players who will be 12 and 11 years old until Aug. 31, 2020, to try out for this year’s Traveling AllStar Baseball Teams. Tryouts will be held on Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. at the Wood River High School gym in Hailey. The season runs from spring through midsummer. It includes home practices and scrimmages midweek with one home tournament and travel to six regional tournaments this season. For more information, please email the All-Star director at dustindstone201@gmail.com or check out the WRBSA’s Facebook page or WoodRiverBaseball.com.

Former Sheriff Acquitted In Second Sex Abuse Case

The former Lincoln County Sheriff and Bellevue Marshal found guilty for sexually abusing his adopted daughter was found not guilty in a separate sexual abuse case stemming from allegations of an incident that occurred in 1998 against a 4-year-old girl in Twin Falls. Rene Rodriguez is scheduled for sentencing on March 20 for the Blaine County crimes. He faces a maximum of life in prison.

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THE PEOPLE THAT YOU’LL MEET Heather Stanton

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he Blaine County Recreation District (BCRD) FitWorks center at the Community Campus in Hailey is a busy place. In addition to the fully equipped gym where people run, ride, and pump iron throughout the day, the facility also offers 15 different fitness classes ranging from from Barre to Zumba. There are up to eight classes a day starting as early as 7:30 a.m. and running until 5:30 p.m. and fitness manager Heather Stanton oversees the class schedule, works with all the instructors, and helps put the community at the center of the schedule. If you visit Fitworks, Heather might be at the front desk to welcome you and answer any questions or she may be teaching a spin or body-sculpt class to a devoted following. No matter where you interact with her, her warm smile, energy, and organization is something members appreciate. Heather joined the BCRD in February after working for many years as a fitness instructor in the Valley at both FitWorks and High Altitude Fitness. “I’ve been teaching for 15 years and know most of the instructors, which is great because I get to work with my friends,” Heather said. “In addition to that, my favorite part of this job is working with the public. I like the everyday interacting. I also love to work out and I’m paid to work out, which is pretty great!” The creative aspect of teaching classes also makes this job a great fit for Heather. She said, “You always get to try something fresh. With the endless supply of ideas for fitness on the Internet, I can incorporate new trends and ideas for motivating people into my classes.” Music is a big part of this, too. “My favorite genre for my spin classes is fast EDM music, but I always mix it up,” Heather explained. “If the music sucks, the class sucks, so I spend a lot of prep time creating playlists. I’ve been doing this for a while now so I have some great lists that I can rotate. If I make a new one, I do the workout on my own first to see what is working, what is dragging, what I thought I’d love but I hate, and fine-tune everything. I’m really into Spotify right now because I can rip and tear it to get just what I want.” Heather said that she also likes the fact that she gets to teach two such different classes. “It’s really important to get your heart rate up and sweat. which is what spin does, but weights make a big difference in your daily life. Building and maintaining muscle mass is good for metabolism, strong bones, and so many other things. Strength training is such an important part of fitness that some people don’t want to do. The class makes it fun.” While she is still new to the job and learning quite a bit about FitWorks, Heather said she already has seen how the membership community is at the center of everything the facility does. “Our class flow, class offerings, and gymnasium time are all based around what the community wants,” she said. “Whether it’s pick-

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her husband, Frank, to whom she has been married for nearly 15 years. He was rehabbing a blown-out knee, she was teaching a spin class, and the rest is history. Though she continued to teach when the Sun Valley Athletic Club folded, Heather went back to her experience in retail, working at Sturtevants, Sturtos, and Silver Creek Outfitters before transitioning into her new role. “What I liked best about retail was interacting with customers and I love that I still get to talk with people all day at the BCRD.” Five questions for Heather: WRW: What is the favorite trip you’ve taken in the past year? HS: Well, I am planning to go to New Zealand within the next year. Frank used to live there and we can’t wait to go and just explore. Frank is from England, so we also go there quite a bit to see his family and my twin nieces. WRW: Where do you go for a special date night? HS: We go to Despo’s every Friday. That’s our thing. I alternate between the Richard Burrito or the KMT and always have an ice cold beer.

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leball, indoor soccer, aqua aerobics, or yoga, we listen to what our members need and do our best to provide that.” Part of Heather’s job also allows her to try new classes and to experience what members experience, which can also lead to serving the community even better. “Recently, I got to try a Pilates class, something that was new to me,” she explained. “It was great, and at the end of the class I was chatting with the teacher who told me she didn’t really have a sub for the class. I then met a woman who came in who told me she used to teach Pilates and was interested in getting back to teaching. I connected her with the teacher who needed the sub. That’s the kind of thing I wouldn’t have known unless I took the class.” Heather moved to the Wood River Valley from Park City, Utah, in 2000, planning, like so many, to stay a summer. Though she came from a great mountain town, she also fell in love with this one and, after working that first summer for family friends at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, she got her next job at the former Sun Valley Athletic Club. “That was my social circuit, for sure,” she said. It is also where she met

WRW: How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work? HS: I ski in the winter, but not as much as I used to. In the summer, I love to hike and mountain bike, but hiking is my favorite. There are so many places to go, you can have music, you can go with friends, think and just be alone, be social … every hike is different. WRW: What’s your favorite trail? HS: I usually do River Run because it’s right outside my door. I can blaze up the mountain, so it’s really convenient. But I really do like to do Proctor and that area when I have time. WRW: What are you looking forward to most this summer? HS: Everything! I am excited to have some time to play outside and just to enjoy the sun and the long days. There are fewer people in the gym during the summer because everyone is out enjoying this beautiful place so, unlike a lot of jobs that really amp up in the summer, I think I will have flexibility and I’m excited for that. Next time you’re heading for a workout at FitWorks, be sure to say hi to Heather or stop in for one of her great classes. And if you have someone to recommend for this column, email production@woodriverweekly. com, subject line: someone to meet.

He’s An Older Man

By Chris Millspaugh

looked at my picture in the paper last week and thought, “Who in the hell is that? That can’t be me! That’s an older man! What happened? “Seventy-eight years of a little bit of too much fun— that’s what happened, Bozo. Now what’ll I do? How will I stay alive? Get older, I imagine. But at what cost?” Well, for a mere $40 a month you can sign up for the Life Alert program offered through Idaho Power. So, to allay the fears of friends and family, I purchased this program, which alerts emergency contacts if I need help. I wear this device around my neck and hit the beep button if I’m in peril. You know the TV commercial of the older lady who is on the floor, yelling, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” That one. The following, I imagine, are a few alert calls that have been received in the past: “Hey, Life Alert! Tell those juvenile delinquents in my neighborhood that I’m alive, I’m alert and I am heavily armed!” Or, from one client who has taken three pain pills and a Viagra tab, “Help, I have risen and I can’t get down!” Then there’s “Hey, my Life Alert necklace has become tangled up and it’s choking the life out of me!” “Hey, at $40 a pop per month, I better be alive!” “Hey, never mind! I was on the floor playing with my

cat and I rolled over on top of my Life Alert button and can’t get off. It won’t stop beeping!” “Help! I’ve just fallen off the roof! I landed on my feet. I’m OK except that I used to be 6-feet, 1-inch tall and now I’m 5-foot-2. I’m alive but I’m very short!” “Wow, I just saw the most gorgeous woman in the world at the grocery. I’m alive and, apparently, quite alert!” The family is so worried about me taking care of myself. I got a cat and named her Myles, and she looks out for me in more ways than one. When people caution me, “Look, you’ve got to move around, take long walks and do cardiovascular exercise,” I tell them, “I walk miles (Myles) every day. Leave me alone!” I have long, full conversations with Myles and she not only understands me, but often interjects cogent displays of wisdom, which baffle me. I hate to be baffled, but there you are. I’ve also discovered other items of the aging process, which are particular to my way of life. I watch a lot of Netflix crime dramas late into the night, not caring what the time is. It’s not the violence that bothers me, it’s the

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not-caring part that tends to worry me later on. In addition, I have also discovered, by means of heavy, thorough research, that the most common color of Blaine County vehicles is not one—it’s white. During drive times during the workweek, I’ve recorded four out of 10 vehicles to be white. During the weekends, it drops to two out of 10. I have a lot of free time and could well be called a maven on this observation. I sometimes wonder if I really have a life worth alerting. Oh, hold on a second! I have to call Life Alert to tell them I will be driving to Hailey at two this afternoon and to alert the area. I don’t really have a life of worries. Even that stupid coronavirus doesn’t concern me, as I have had a cold for the last four years and that’s without me touching my entire face. Speaking of that, I sometimes wonder if I am out of touch but, then, I see that Bernie, Biden and Trump are all in their seventies and that worries me a lot. They’re all older men, as well. Nice talking to you.

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Pisces: The stars are reporting that this next year of your life is looking very promising. So it looks like you need to be prepared for lots of new opportunities and you’ll need the guts to take advantage of them. That’s why your words of wisdom will come from fellow Pisces, our first President, George Washington: “Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.” Aries: There is a theory that skiing, or snowboarding, are the perfect family sports. That’s because instead of cheering from the sideline, parents can actually participate with their kids. Plus there’s the downtime together on the lift to chat. This theory makes two things obvious: First, it was clearly conceived by someone who doesn’t have teenagers. Secondly, anytime you can get exercise outdoors with people you love you’re living life right. Taurus: Since you good but stubborn people from this sign could use a little work on forgiving the rest of us for not being as perfect as you, here are some new mottos to choose from. 1) Never blame lazy people. They didn’t do anything. 2) I solve all my problems by creating new ones as distractions. 3) Never let the whole staircase overwhelm you. You can only take one or two steps at a time anyway. Gemini: There’s an old saying that strong women and men aren’t born—they are made by the storms they walk through. As one of these people, you can probably relate. As the final weeks of winter wind down, please keep this in mind and be kind to others, especially those who aren’t as much of a badass as you are. Cancer: This much we know is true: B) It’s no fun to get kidnapped by mimes, because they’ll do unspeakable things to you. C) Cancerians are known for having exceptional senses of humor and can laugh easily, and sometimes at nothing. D) From e.e. cummings, “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” Leo: One of Clouds’ heroes, a Leo named Bob Todd, went to the great savannah in the sky recently. Like most Leos, Bob could do just about anything well, had a great memory, a terrific sense of humor and could be as tough as a lion. In his honor, please make this lyric your new motto, “Cat on a tin roof, dogs in a pile. There’s nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile.” Virgo: In Franklin’s Tower there hangs a bell. It can ring,

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turn night to day. It can ring like fire if you lose you way. With daylight savings time kicking back in, it might seem like you’re living in Franklin’s Tower, or at least in the neighborhood. That’s why it’s best to remember that if you get confused, listen to the music play. Libra: Just like a car full of gas, we really only have so much energy to get us through each day. That’s why we shouldn’t waste so much of it on idle worry. Instead, we should waste it on daydreaming, on being kind and on doing enjoyable things while naked. That’s also why your new philosophy is to use your energy like you’re a Prius and not a Land Rover. Scorpio: There are a lot of theories on love. Some say it’s found, some say it’s created. Clouds says it’s a little bit of both. While Scorpios are passionate and stubborn enough to make any love last, it’s a bit easier with Cancers, Virgos and Pisces. It’s also easier when Scorpios accept that they agree with this line from Robert Frost: “Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.” Sagittarius: Clouds is a big fan of sex and relationship coach Kim Anami. This is in part because Kim’s go-to advice for just about anything in life is the same as Clouds’— make more whoopee. It is also because Kim is always telling us something you, especially, should remember: enlightenment is a constant work in progress. That’s why you should adopt her life’s mantra: “If you aren’t scared sh!tless, you aren’t aiming high enough.” Capricorn: Caps are known for being straight shooters and not just at the gun range or the pool hall. While this often serves you well, it also sometimes creates challenges when it bruises feelings or egos. Since life doesn’t come with autocorrect, try being more careful with your words, because you can’t just say, “Hey autocorrect, I wasn’t saying duck.” Aquarius: A big part of life for most of us involves healing. We either spend time trying to heal from physical and emotional challenges in life or we put energy into avoiding doing so. While the latter is more popular and explains the success of things like beer and Netflix, the former isn’t as hard as we think it is. Here are some things that can help: Try to respond instead of simply react to life. Enjoy alone time. And set boundaries, especially with smelly funguses.

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Popular Demand Forces RBG Event Venue Change

The Alturas Institute, in response to the extraordinary interest in its 2020 “Conversations with Exceptional Women” event, is changing its venue and making additional tickets available for a session featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The session with Justice Ginsburg—“A Conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg”— will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Sun Valley Pavilion, according to Alturas Institute President, Dr. David Adler. Tickets for this session will cost $100. Lawn seating, featuring a big screen, will cost $25. Current ticket holders for “Conversations with Exceptional Women,” held September 1-2, at the Argyros Performing Arts Center, will bear no additional expense and will be given preferred seating at the Sun Valley Pavilion for the session with Justice Ginsburg. “We were absolutely crushed by the expression of disappointment and frustration incurred by those unable to purchase tickets for our event, which sold out in a matter of minutes,” Adler said. “While we regret very much that we cannot accommodate anyone else wishing to attend our program at The Argyros, because seats have sold out, we hope that by shifting our session with Justice Ginsburg to the Sun Valley Pavilion, that we can provide a very rare opportunity for many others eager to hear the iconic RBG,” Adler said. Tickets for “A Conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg” will go on sale at 9 a.m., March 12, at alturasinstitute.com. Adler said he expects tickets will be sold out quickly.

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NOW HIRING: Summer Reading Intern The Community Library seeks a Children’s and Young Adult Library Summer Reading Intern. This position performs a variety of tasks relating to the Children’s Library, the Young Adult Library, and the Bloom Truck. There are multiple paid part-time seasonal positions available. Application Instructions: Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly advantageous for all positions. For complete job description and application instructions, visit (comlib.org/about/employment-opportunities/).

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INTERMEDIATE SPANISH

12-1PM / Community Library / Ketchum Practice Spanish in fun and useful situations. This high-novice to mid-intermediate class will offer you opportunities to converse, read, listen, and watch authentic materials in Spanish. Free, and drop-ins are welcome.

DROP-IN ACT/SAT STUDY GROUPS

4-5PM / Community Library / Ketchum The Community Library will offer free, drop-in, tutored ACT/SAT study groups. Students meet weekly through April 29 at The Community Library. It will also be offered at the Hailey Public Library on Mondays. For more information, call (208) 788-2036 or The Community Library at (208) 8062621. We Banjo 3, an award-winning Irish band, will play on March 17 and 18 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. Photo credit: We Banjo 3

Riding The Green Line

St. Patrick’s Day will include musical events

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t. Patrick’s Day is soon upon us and that means a nauseating amount of Kelly green, plenty of sudsy brew and music that makes you want to leap out of your seat and do some river-dancing. In Bellevue, Mahoney’s will throw its annual St. Paddy’s Day Party on Tuesday, March 17, with music by Paddywagon, a local Irish band. There will be the usual assortment of corned beef and cabbage, and Shaun’s famous lamb stew at the saloon. The fun begins at 11:30 a.m., with live music beginning at 6 p.m. To warm up for the evening, the lounge at the Limelight Hotel in Ketchum will feature local band High Mountain Heard playing its form of rockin’ roots music from 6-9 p.m. The Sun Valley Museum of Art’s Performing Arts Series will feature two performances by the Irish band, We Banjo 3. The award-winning quartet will play their signature blend of traditional Irish and bluegrass music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. One of the most exciting live acts to come out of Ireland in recent years, “We Banjo 3 combines supergroup credentials with a breathtaking command of the fiddle, guitar, mandolin and banjo. Any single member of the group could electrify a venue with a solo performance, but together, the music they create is far greater than the sum of its parts,” said a press release from the band. Glide Magazine wrote: “We Banjo 3 aren’t strictly about banjos, although banjos are a big part of the mix. Breaching the boundary between Old World tradition and authentic Americana, they incorporate banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin to procure a style they dub Celtgrass.” Despite the name, the band is made up of two sets of brothers—Enda Scahill on tenor banjo and vocals, and Fergal Scahill on fiddle, viola, dobro, percussion, guitar and mandolin. Martin Howley plays tenor banjo and mandolin, while David Howley takes lead vocals and guitar. All band members sing, as well. They have released six albums, including “Roots to Rise Live,” released in 2019. “We are thrilled to wrap up our season with this outstanding group from Ireland for St. Patrick’s

Day,” said Kristine Bretall, SVMoA’s director of Performing Arts. “While you can expect some traditional-sounding tunes from We Banjo 3’s homeland, what may take you by surprise is their melding of Celtic sounds with Americana stylings and bluegrass from their adopted city of Nashville.” The SVMoA began the 2019-2020 Music Series last fall with the Grammy-nominated Che Apalache who shared their ‘Latingrass’ sound. “Now we’ll finish the season with We Banjo 3’s Celtgrass music,” Bretall said. “This band is composed of multiple all-Ireland winning musicians, and with the music they play the audience’s participation is a key component of every concert. Some songs are instrumental, others have lyrics, but each is crafted with a keen ear and love of performance.” This is the second leg of We Banjo 3’s “Rise & Shine” 2020 U.S. winter/spring tour. The tour launched the weekend of Feb. 21 at the prestigious Wintergrass Festival in Bellevue, Wash., and will play a total of 22 different venues. In addition, We Banjo 3’s 2020 summer festival schedule will include appearances at RockyGrass 2020, ROMP and Milwaukee Irish Fest already announced and many more confirmed WB3 summer plays coming soon. “This band has been a part of multiple Irish and bluegrass festivals, and we’re thrill to host them here in the Wood River Valley,” Bretall said. “In the last year, they’ve appeared at Irish music festivals all around the U.S.” Every musician in SVMoA’s Performing Arts Series has also performed in local schools as a part of SVMoA’s commitment to arts education. We Banjo 3 will play for the entire Wood River Middle School on St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, in the school’s gymnasium. This outreach is supported by Joyce B. Friedman in memory of Norman Friedman; Robin Leavitt and Terry Friedlander; Jane Rosen and Scott Miley–Scott Miley Roofing; Kay Tenney and Bozo Cardozo; and Bex Wilkinson and the Marshall Frankel Foundation. Additional support comes in part by public funding for the arts through the National Endowment for the Arts, WESTAF, the Idaho Commission on the Arts and the Idaho Legislature.

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5:30-7PM / Sun Club / Hailey Women’s meetings 2nd and 4th Wednesday a month. Men’s meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesday a month. Both genders are invited to attend on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday a month. All meetings are held at the 731 N. 1st Ave., in Hailey.

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SNOWSHOE WITH A RANGER 11AM / Galena Lodge / Galena

Free weekly Snowshoe with a Ranger tours run through March. Participants will meet on the porch of Galena Lodge before taking a 1.5-mile, 2-hour tour exploring the history of mining at Galena Lodge and the winter ecology and tracking of the snowy landscape. Snowshoes can be rented at Galena Lodge. For more information, call (208) 727-5000.

NATURAL VIRUS PREVENTION & TREATMENT 5:30PM / NourishMe / Ketchum

Sylvie Doré will discuss the multitudes of ways you can defend yourself from viruses, including COVID-19, and the common cold. Admission includes handouts to take home and an anti-viral herbal decoction. Bring your own jar up to 32 oz. Erin Sweeney of Wood River Homebirth will supply her deeply discounted high-quality fresh herbal tinctures formulated for the viral strains currently circulating. Bring cash or checks to purchase these directly. For more information, call (208) 928-7604. Tickets through Eventbrite.

FAMILY PROGRAM: LOOK, PLAY, CREATE 2:30-4:30PM / SV Museum of Art / Ketchum On the second Thursday of each month, bring your young artist (kids ages 1-5) to The Museum for an introduction to art through looking activities and artmaking. Plan to have messy fun together. New and different activities each month. For more information, call (208) 726-9491.

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DROP-IN ACT/SAT STUDY

4-5PM / Hailey Public Library / Hailey Hailey Public Library and The Community Library will offer free, drop-in, tutored ACT/SAT study groups on Wednesdays in Ketchum, and Mondays in Hailey, through April 27. For more information, call Hailey Public Library, (208) 7882036 or The Community Library, (208) 806-2621.

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ailey Public Library and Blaine County Historical will hold a kick-off event to celebrate Idaho Womy and the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th ment to the U.S. Constitution, giving most women in the right to vote. Participants will march to the Old Courthouse where the Governor’s Proclamation will At 12:30 p.m. participants will ring bells as will EmEpiscopal Church as a symbolic gesture that unites all s in commemorating the right of women to vote. For ormation, call the Library at (208) 788-2036 or the at (208) 788-1801.

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SUNS HOCKEY

7PM / Campion Ice House / Hailey The Sun Valley Suns Hockey Team will take on the Jackson Moose for their last game of the season at the Campion Ice House. Refreshments will be available for sale.

Stepping out of the Frame: Museum-Based Art Therapy Program participants will explore SVMoA’s BIG IDEA project through therapeutic art experiences. The winter/spring sessions are Tuesdays, through May 12. Preregistration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call (208) 726-9491.

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TAX ASSISTANCE

11AM-4PM / Community Library / Ketchum Blaine County residents with household incomes of less than $66,000 per year can get free income tax preparation assistance. IRS-certified volunteers will be available every Saturday until April 11. The preparation assistance is part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and is spearheaded by local resident Courtney Noble, who ran the United Way of King County’s free income tax preparation campaign in Seattle for several years.

This group meets the third Tuesday of the month. It provides a supportive environment, social engagement, education and networking for people who have been diagnosed with any kind of cancer. Call prior to attending first time, (208) 727-8733.

BENEFIT FOR THE NATURE CONSERVANCY 6PM / Community School / Sun Valley

Celebrate local ski and snowboard culture in collaboration with Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. The road will be closed for music from DJ Locomotive, movies and a onesie contest (with prizes). Local food and drinks will be available for purchase. Register onsite the day of the event at 4 p.m. All athletes must have a signed waiver to participate.

Mountaineer and Sun Valley Community School parent Ed Viesturs and Director of The Nature Conservancy in Idaho Mark Menlove will be featured speakers at a fundraiser hosted by the school’s Outdoor Leadership Academy to benefit The Nature Conservancy in Idaho. The event is a partnership between the OLA and WOW: The Generosity Project and aims to raise awareness about climate change and the impacts climate change has on mountain communities worldwide. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public, with a suggested donation. Beverages and food will be available for sale and all funds raised will benefit The Nature Conservancy in Idaho.

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12-5PM / Community Library / Ketchum The private, nonprofit Community Library will now be open on Sunday afternoons. All regular services will be available. For more information, visit comlib.org.

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SUN VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL

Sylvie Doré will discuss the multitudes of ways you can defend yourself from viruses, including COVID-19, and the common cold. Admission includes handouts to take home and an anti-viral herbal decoction. Bring your own jar up to 32 oz. Erin Sweeney of Wood River Homebirth will supply her deeply discounted high-quality fresh herbal tinctures formulated for the viral strains currently circulating. Bring cash or checks to purchase these directly. Tickets can be found on Eventbrite.com.

The Sun Valley Film Festival will begin its five days of screenings, panels and labs, parties and gatherings. The Festival will open Wednesday with a special presentation of the documentary “Ruth” with director and Valley resident Freida Lee Mock in attendance. Select films will screen at The Argyros in Ketchum and the Sun Valley Opera House in Sun Valley. For more information, to purchase passes or find a detailed schedule, visit us at sunvalleyfilmfestival.org.

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LIVE MUSIC

FRI MAR 13

FRI MAR 13 & SAT MAR 14

SILVER DOLLAR MUSIC

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The Heath Clark Band will play at Bellevue’s iconic cowboy saloon. There is never a cover and free lifts home are available.

After a lively day on or off the mountain, enjoy live après-ski music in the lodge every weekend. Nick Sterling will play on Friday and Envy Alo will play Saturday. There is no cover and everyone is welcome.

9:30PM / Silver Dollar / Bellevue

2:30-5PM / River Run Lodge / Ketchum

SAT MAR 14

LIVE: ROSANNE CASH

7:30PM / The Argyros / Ketchum

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LIMELIGHT MUSIC

6PM / Limelight Hotel / Ketchum In the Lounge, enjoy free live musical entertainment with Kevin Ware on Thursday; Michaela French on Friday; Carl Massaro plays Saturday; Kevin Ware takes the stage again Sunday; and Red Light Challenge on Monday. Red Light Challenge will play and High Mountain Heard will play Tuesday, for St. Patrick’s Day. The family-friendly lounge also offers a play room and games for families to enjoy.

FRI MAR 13

6PM / Mahoney’s / Bellevue

5:30PM / Whiskey Jacques’ / Ketchum

Live Irish tunes by Paddy Wagon from 6pm to 8pm. Corned beef and cabbage and lamb stew served all day long.

Folk-Rock Americana band Nick Sterling & the Nomads will play on Friday, and Envy Alo, soul music from Denver, will play Saturday. Doors open at 9 p.m. $5 entry.

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Roseanne Cash will perform at The Argyros with her husband John Leventhal. The daughter of Johnny Cash and a longtime artist in her own right, Rosanne has released 15 albums, won four Grammy Awards with 11 nominations, as well as having 21 Top 40 hits, including 11 No. 1 singles. She is currently on tour with a beautiful new album, “She Remembers Everything,” a poetic, lush and soulful collection of songs that reckon with a flawed and intricate world. For tickets, visit theargyros.org.

Powering A Village, Responsibly

BY ERIC VALENTINE

here’s an inherent—and perhaps sometimes overlooked—irony in scenic-heavy, resort-friendly towns. People come to take in the beauty and commune with nature, but all that means creating a carbon footprint on that part of the planet, too. “Environmental impact” is the fancy, bureaucratic term. As far as Idaho Power and Sun Valley Resort are concerned, leadership there is feeling pretty good these days about their collaborative effort to make that footprint minimal. “The environment is our livelihood and so we take pride in taking that very seriously,” said Kelli Lusk, the communications manager at Sun Valley Resort. “Having incentives from Idaho Power in place really helps us to deliver on that.” The incentive programs involve reduced rates when energy-efficient technology is used. In recent years, the resort has used Idaho Power incentives to save 50,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) for its on-mountain lighting. And when a fire damaged the Warm Springs Day Lodge in 2018, it was rebuilt with the latest energy-efficient technology. To date, the utility says, the upgrades to nearly 300 snowmaking guns has saved 1.6 million kWh. In layman’s terms, that’s enough energy to power 127 homes for a year. “When the technology exists, we’re going to try to use it,” said Jim Snyder, director of Food and Beverage for the resort. Snyder oversaw the transformation of the Konditorei, the first Dinegreen.com, 3-star certified green restaurant in the ski resort industry. In the rebuild of that kitchen,

energy-efficient pizza ovens—among other things— were installed to save on power. But they provide the added benefit of reducing pie-cooking times from 15 minutes to 5 minutes. “We pay attention to all of that,” Snyder said. “Is it good for us from a labor perspective and does it help the pricing? And does it help the environment?” Which prompts the personal question: What extra things am I doing to reduce my impact on the natural world? Not too long ago, I was purchasing all the household and pantry items one must have when setting up a new residence. And I asked myself, “What must I really have?” I decided paper towels and plastic wrap were not must-haves like I always thought. Let me explain. Washing and reusing kitchen towels and cloth napkins seemed far better for the environment than constantly disposing of dirty paper towels. Food could be saved in glass bowls with lids and food could be wrapped in biodegradable wax paper and recyclable aluminum foil rather than plastic. It’s mid-March now and, for the most part, I’ve stuck to that resolution. I use far less plastic wrap and paper towels than before, but I have since purchased paper towels and plastic wrap. Let me explain. Constantly using a wash machine isn’t great for the environment, either. And my one roll of plastic wrap every two months isn’t going to make a dent in the mountain of plastic wrap offerings already produced, distributed, and ready-for-sale at every big box market, supermarket or grocery store in America. But voting for people who are willing to revise the rules on how much plastic can be used in manufacturing or whether there should be a tax on certain envi-

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ENVIRONMENT

It takes an effort to power a village in an eco-friendly way. Photo credit: Idaho Power

ronment-unfriendly products is something I can do. Frequenting establishments like the Konditorei, because they are not only doing a little something but they are also letting people know they are doing something, is something I can do. And opening the door to consider other eco-friendly ideas out there is something I can do. News@woodriverweekly.com is one such door. Each week, this Vision 2020 column explores a particular topic. I’m hoping that in about one month, when the topic is Environment again, it’s your idea that comes through that door.

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MIKE MCKENNA

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If It Is To Be, It’s Up To Me ‘Dreamer’ inspires local students By Mike McKenna

“I am unlimited!” the students roared in unison. “If it is to be, it’s up to me!” The students consisted of well over 400 freshmen and juniors from Wood River High School. They filled up almost every seat at the Community Campus in Hailey last Wednesday morning. They were calling out in response to Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia. The good doctor was in town to share her inspiring story. Alisha was raised in a challenging environment in Portland, Ore. But thanks to some great teachers, her own determination, and the I Have A Dream Foundation, Alisha has gone on to live a very impressive life. “The goal here is to have a conversation, because there’s so much happening in the world and we’re all important,” Alisha began her talk. Alisha became a Dream Scholar 25 years ago. The Idaho I Have A Dream Foundation is one of over 200 programs in 28 states. The nonprofit’s goal is to ensure that all children have the opportunity to pursue higher education. They do so by empowering ‘Dreamers’ in under-resourced parts of the community to graduate from college. Thanks in part to being a Dreamer, Alisha has earned a doctorate and will be teaching at Harvard. “Have you ever been counted out … had people tell you that you can’t do something?” Dr. Moreland-Capuia asked the crowd as she shared her story. “I could either succumb to those circumstances or I could overcome them.” She told the students that if she could overcome such challenges, they could, too, reminding them that everyone faces challenges in life, sooner or later. “What we think about ourselves is what we tell ourselves,” Dr. Moreland-Capuia said. “If we change our narrative and the conversations we have with ourselves, we can change our lives.” With degrees focusing on psychiatry and addiction medicine in her professional life—and two teen-aged daughters and a husband in her personal life—Dr. Moreland-Capuia understands the men-

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Left to right, Juan Carlos, Yojenny, Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia, and Cesar. Photo credit: Leslie Silva

tal health struggles so many of us have. “One in four students in this room struggles with something,” Alicia said. “Join me in starting a movement for change … I am going to ask each of you to be kind.” Part of the conversation included a discussion on racism. “Racism is a concept, which means that each one of you has the power to deconstruct it,” she said. “We all make assumptions, but when we let those go, we can have some great experiences.” Dr. Moreland-Capuia ended her talk by telling the students “you win in life by being a good person and by trying.” She also reminded them to embrace their self-worth with another chorus of “If it is to be, it is up to me.” “Time is precious and important. You are important, too. You have value,” Dr. Moreland-Capuia said, signing off with, “Go forth and do good.”

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Fishing R epoRt

NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR MARCH 11 - 17 FROM PICABO ANGLER

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e’ve got about three weeks left to fish our local waters, so now is the time to get out and enjoy some of the season’s best fishing. Reports on the South Fork Boise River below Anderson Ranch Reservoir have been very good lately. Midges, Skwalas and BWOs have all made an appearance in the past week, and the dry-fly fishing has been excellent. Nymphing remains extremely productive, as well. Flows are still at 300 CFS, so fish can be found in all the typical winter water—heads and tails of pools, current seams, eddies, and foam lines. Fishing on the Big Wood River is about as good as it gets right now. There have been lots of bugs (midges) in the afternoons, and plenty of rising fish. Nymphing and streamer fishing has also been hot. The fish are very willing! With sections of Silver Creek remaining open until the end of the month, anglers are blessed with the opportunity to spend time stripping streamers, swinging leech patterns, and fishing midge imitations to rising rainbows and browns on our favorite fishery. The current weather trend has signaled great fishing on the Creek. Taking a drive through Craters of the Moon and hitting the lower Big Lost River has been a good bet lately, as well. Again, midges are the ticket, but as the month progresses, the river will see more BWOs. Be prepared! Rainbow trout in many of our area waters are staging up to spawn. As March progresses, fish will begin digging redds and depositing eggs. Keep an eye out for spawning activity. Look for light-colored, circular depressions in the stream gravel, and give these fish a wide berth. Careless wading around spawning redds can destroy eggs and cover the redds with silt. Let the fish do their thing in peace! We’ve got only 75 days until Opening Weekend on May 23, so stay tuned to Picabo Angler social media for updates on our Opening Weekend Party. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Happy fishing, everyone!

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Is Your Dog A Social High, Medium Or Low Dog?

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very day I am approached by people that want their dog to “just get along and be friendly” wherever they take them. They also believe that socialization is the key to making a dog do that. Unfortunately, that is not always the prescription. When socialization is done improperly, it can make things even worse for the dog that is nervous or confused about other dogs. I think one of the hardest things for humans to understand is the pressure we put on our dogs if our dog is not naturally a social dog. When we have a dog that is nervous or unsure of other dogs, forcing them into uncomfortable interactions can worsen the dog’s feelings about other dogs. Then, a dog that was once a dog that would just ignore or move away from other dogs might actually become reactive or even aggressive toward other dogs. NOT ALL DOGS ARE SOCIAL! It is important for us to respect a dog that does not want to be in a social situation. I have many people think they are depriving their dog of relationships with other dogs if they do not teach them to be social. In fact, forcing them into those situations where they are naturally uncomfortable is not quality of life. It will not dissolve those uncomfortable or fearful feelings in most cases. To me,

THAT is not quality of life. Keeping a fearful, reactive, or aggressive dog out of those intimate social situations can be much more kind and productive for the dog’s mental health. I look at a dog’s social desire much like a scale. Some dogs love every dog. There are some breeds that are programmed that way. There are dogs that only get along with a few dogs. Then there are dogs that are absolutely terrified of other dogs. In simplification, I categorize dogs as highly social, medium social, and low or no social. There are things you can do in all cases to improve the situation, but what most of us think of as socialization may backfire. However, in fairness to the dog, we must first accept who our dog is and move forward with realistic expectations. Of course, a highly social dog can go most anywhere IF he is taught proper greetings that are not obnoxious. A medium social dog might do better with play dates only with his friends that he has established relationships with. And a low social dog might do better safely in his yard with just you to interact with. These days, much of a dog’s social desire or needs are based on genetics. While we can influence that to some degree, it usually takes knowledgeable finesse and tons of patience to move a dog from being fearful and reactive to accepting. Many times it will be

Socialization should occur early on in puppydom, not once a problem arises. Socialization must be done safely with safe dogs during the first year. Photo credit: Fran Jewell

unsuccessful or only with limited success. In general, this does not apply to a bully reactive dog. That is another story for another day! 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 www.positivepuppy. com or call (208) 578-1565.

MONEY MATTERS

JENNI RILEY

IS CANCER CREATING A MALIGNANCY IN YOUR FINANCES?

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write about how real-life events can affect your pocketbook. Cancer—a word that changes lives like no other in the dictionary. Virtually everyone has been touched by cancer, either directly or indirectly. The most recent data from the American Cancer Society estimates that in the United States approximately one in two men and one in three women will have some form of cancer in their lifetime. Cancer’s impact is physical, emotional, and financial. The cost of cancer care continues to rise in the U.S. and is expected to reach almost $174 billion this year, according to the National Cancer Institute. • Cancer treatments – could include surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation, anti-cancer drugs, and alternative therapies • Treatment of side effects – the most effective medicines may cause side effects requiring additional treatments • Time off work – may be necessary for the patient undergoing treatment, as well as those serving as caregivers • Travel expenses – medical procedures may require travel, lodging expenses, and other costs • Personal care – physical changes may occur that need to be accommodated, such as purchasing a wig or requiring new clothes due to changes in weight or to facilitate comfort and ease of dressing • Support appliances – may include shower chairs, wheelchairs, and other devices • Custodial care – additional support services may be needed to provide food, transportation, childcare, housecleaning, and shopping

The American Cancer Society Cancer.org is one of many resources providing options to patients and their families living with cancer. Some organizations engage volunteers to provide rides to appointments. Others help to mitigate the costs of transportation, short-term housing, food assistance, caregiver expenses, and other support services. Private grants exist through some facilities to help with outof-pocket costs for medications not covered by health insurance. As an adult, receiving a cancer diagnosis can feel devastating. It is a uniquely painful experience to learn one’s child is afflicted. Camp Rainbow Gold camprainbowgold.org is a nonprofit organization creating emotionally empowering experiences for Idaho children diagnosed with cancer, and their families. The best advice is to begin looking for support resources early and be prepared to question all aspects of treatment, medications, and prognosis. Doing so may provide some fortitude in addressing the financial impact of cancer. Jenni Riley is a Financial Paraplanner Qualified ProfessionalTM and Director of Operations at Hazlett Wealth Management, LLC. Learn more by visiting HazlettWealthManagement.com. HAZLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC is independent of Raymond James and is not a registered broker/dealer. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. 675 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum, Idaho, 208.726.0605

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Join Us In School ‘Conversation’

The Blaine County School District Board of Trustees and our community partners brought businessman Jamie Vollmer to town last week because we are ready to engage our community in a Conversation (with a capital C) about our public schools. (Watch it here: https://livestream.com/comlib/vollmer, courtesy of The Community Library.) Mr. Vollmer explained that never before has a country tried to educate EVERY CHILD to their highest potential. Yet we must—because in today’s economy, a mere 11 percent of jobs are available to unskilled workers, down from 77 percent in the late 1960s. To have a chance at the American Dream, EVERY CHILD needs to graduate from high school prepared for additional education. The good news, Mr. Vollmer continued, is

that Blaine County schools teach more subjects to more kids to higher levels in more creative and dynamic ways than ever before. If you doubt that, visit a classroom. Ask a teacher about his day or a principal about the programs offered at her school. Ask our community partners about the many ways they enrich our schools. Our school system used to fail so many kids: the high school dropout rate in 1964 was 38 percent. Blaine County School District’s graduation rate is 90 percent—and striving for 100 percent. Astonishing progress in my lifetime. Ask our staff what it takes to reach EVERY CHILD—they are incredible at what they do. Successful schools impact every member of our community. As student achievement

LARA STONE

rises, crime and teen pregnancy drop. Successful graduates require fewer government services. Quality schools attract businesses, which increases property values and the local tax base. The School Board has taken the first step: we’ve started the Conversation. Please join in! We encourage everyone to share their thoughts by email, phone, and at meetings. We’d love public feedback on the Finance Committee’s proposal for a plant facilities levy at our March 16 workshop at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Campus. Thank you to everyone who joined us last week! Lara Stone Blaine County School District Trustee

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JOELLEN COLLINS

The Power Of Art

Even when I am occasionally disappointed with some government action, I have had a continuing “The Third of May,” a painting by Francisco de loyalty to my country and always felt I could have Goya, hangs alone in a room at the Prado Museum decent conversations with those whose views difin Madrid, Spain. When I saw it as a young woman fered from mine. It is almost unnecessary to point traveling by myself to Greece and Spain, I was at- out the troubles caused even among friends and tracted to it enough to visit it several times. The use family by extreme and passionate opinions about of light and dark paint, or what some artists may the behaviors and politics of public figures. see as “chiaroscuro,” is outstanding. I do believe in passion and one’s The helpless man about to be the next faithfulness to strongly held views, person brought up in a line awaiting and I know I have often been too death by a firing squad reveals fear bland and timid in expressing anyat its most intense. His face and body thing that might stir an argument. are brilliantly lit in deep and dark (When I was a child) I was always surroundings—enough to reflect on cited as the one in the Biblical Bethe former victims and those standatitudes who was a peacemaker. I ing behind him bewailing their fates. never wanted to argue or confront. What if we faced our death knowing I still don’t, but I have learned that, it was imminent, perhaps a few secin order to prevent further anguish onds away. Seldom has a work of art and division, one must express moved me visually as much as that JoEllen Collins—a one’s opinions, although with care, painting has. longtime resident of the respect and knowledge. That is not Both Hemingway, in A Farewell Wood River Valley— is an easy in a world increasingly appearto Arms, and Leon Tolstoy, in War Idaho Press Club awarding as extreme shades of dark and and Peace, noted in words this kind winning columnist, a light, contrasts evident every day in of trauma. There is some reason that teacher, writer, fabric the positions we have come to accept over the years I have continuously artist, choir member in terms of attitudes toward wealth, and unabashedly proud advised my friends traveling in Eu- grandma known as “Bibi race, power, character and so many rope to stand alone in this space in Jo.” of the issues that affect our lives. Madrid and feel the power of art. I don’t want a boring, bland, hoLately, however, the concept of chiaroscuro, mogeneous society, but perhaps one where we defined by Webster’s dictionary as “the pictorial can see that contrasts of dark and light are not the representation in terms of light and shade without only choices we have, even as we understand that regard to color,” seems a metaphor regarding the without dark we cannot know the joys of light. extremes of light and dark in our disunited coun- Instead, we may choose a more balanced color try. That frightens me almost as much as did the scheme. Thank god I can be enlightened by art. all-encompassing recreation of the third of May in Madrid.

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A Flicker

BY HARRY WEEKES

ach spring I offer a Friday afternoon Creativity Workshop called “Kestreling.” Since it takes a while before kestrels actually return, we fill our first classes with other bird distractions. So far, these have been getting familiar with eBird (an online bird information nexus) and also setting up a Fantasy Bird Challenge. Fantasy Birding is like other fantasy ‘sports’ in that students choose various locations in the U.S. where they want to bird on specific days and then collect the birds that were actually recorded at that site. You can be in Hawaii one day, Maine the next, and in the Aleutians the day after that. We have been at this a week and I am already 100 birds behind the leading student. For some reason, I thought at trip to Hawaii would be better than the “Tropical Tip of Texas.” I was wrong. You might read the above and think, as many people do, “This guy is crazy about birds.” (Or, more simply, “This guy is crazy.”) Well, I do like birds, but not for the reasons or in the ways that most people think. I am not an active life-lister. I am not planning on a Big Year (where you try to see as many birds as possible in the U.S. in one year). I don’t spend my weekends poring over maps and news feeds to see where birds are moving or emerging or irrupting. I am not someone who can rattle off every bird I see or name every sound in the woods. In fact, I probably consult my bird book more than anyone, except with a dozen or so real knowns— robins, magpies, mallards, great blue herons, etc. The reasons I like birds are much simpler. And the most recent example was this: It was the end of the state hockey tournament, and we were driving home from my daughter’s game—a nail-biting loss in the finals. It was Sunday in early March, a little bit after 4 p.m. The light was just turning the hills east of Hailey orange. We were in the midst of a discussion of the game, filled with all the usual commentary of emotionally invested fans. We turned north onto Buttercup. There are seemingly dead, leafless cottonwoods here. A bird undulated across the sky. Up. Then down. Toward the end of the down, the wings opened, and the sun highlighted the red-orangebrown color of its underwings, revealing this bird as a flicker. A northern flicker. That moment is held in my mind. An instant, really. A little bird, a flash of color. No more than a second in a day that has 86,400 seconds. And

Gilded Flicker (Colaptes chrysoides). Photo credit: Glenn Seplak, accessed via wikimedia.

then, in the next second, I am back to talking about why a ref would not make a call. I am fairly certain I am the only one who saw the bird. I like birds because they are little wild gifts. Sometimes, you go out and look for them. You sort through all of the avian presents in the landscape looking for that particular one. A small tuft of feathers perched on a wire, tail bobbing. American Kestrel. Other times, and more often, the presents find you. A Great-blue Heron cuts low across the landscape, its slate blue in stark contrast to the deep brown and maroon of the willows that line the creek. A pair of Mallards drop out of the sky, wings set, head for water. A Magpie sitting under the stoplight pecks at a frozen and, until now, forgotten tortilla. The smallest amount of awareness offers so much. Just seeing the bird. This is what I am working on with my students. Simply paying attention. Harry Weekes is the founder and head of school at The Sage School in Hailey. This is his 48th year in the Wood River Valley, where he lives with Hilary and two of their three baby adults—Penelope and Simon. The other member of the flock, Georgia, is currently fledging at Davidson College in North Carolina.

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MURPHY KENDALL

BY JOELLEN COLLINS

SCIENCE OF PLACE

Balancing life and art

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urphy Kendall describes her family as “huge and complicated.” But since she was little, her focus has been pure and simple—she loves to skate and she loves to dance. “I skate six days a week, at least seven hours a week,” Kendall calculates. “I have been dancing for Footlight Dance Centre since I was in second grade but I started dancing when I was three.” Figure skating. Ballet. Contemporary dance. These are more than hobbies for the Wood River High School senior. They are passions. And soon that passion will Wood River High School senior be placed within the iconic char- Murphy Kendall. Photo credit: acter of Princess Leia, the char- Kirsten Shultz acter she will play in “Star Wars: Trap at Arcturus” at her senior dance show. What’s more, Kendall also passes on her skills through teaching. This year she started volunteer teaching Learn To Skate classes at Hailey Ice; specifically, three classes a week, each having an average of six kids. Balance is key in dance, and Kendall balances her passion with a rigorous academic course load. “Besides figure skating and dance, I also am part of National Honor Society and National Dance Honors Society,” Kendall said. “I am taking A.P. U.S. Government, College Algebra, A.P. Human Geography, College English, and Mythology.” Kendall is still waiting to hear back from schools, so she’s not sure where she will be spending her university years. She does know what she wants to do. “I would love to study abnormal behavior and go all the way through and get a Ph.D in psychology. I do hope to continue to take some dance classes at school and, depending on where I go, continue to skate or even teach skating,” Kendall explained. “I am not totally sure on a career but I know I am interested in being a forensic psychologist. I want to work in criminal justice and analyze criminal behavior.” So, what about that huge and complicated family, as Kendall puts it. See if you can follow along. “My parents divorced when I was three, and both remarried. I basically have three brothers and one sister, none of whom are full-blood siblings. I have one brother at Bellevue Elementary, one brother at Hemingway Elementary, one brother who is a junior at Community School, and my older sister is a sophomore at Northern Arizona University.” Not complicated enough to complicate her desire to have her own family one day, “but I’ll focus on that later in life,” Kendall said. What she wants to do sooner is travel the world. “There are so many places I want to go to and see,” Kendall said. But she realizes there’s a lot she’ll miss about the Valley when she’s gone. “I think it will be hard for a while. I’ll be missing the mountains and waking up to a foot of fresh snow. I do see myself living here again, I’m just not sure when,” the avid skier, hiker and waterskier observed. Kendall hopes to impact the world one day by helping to get clean water to poor areas. She went to Cambodia last month with a company that helps families procure clean water, and it changed her perspective significantly. “Clean water is something we take for granted,” Kendall said. “After seeing how much of a difference clean water can make for someone, I would love to help bring clean water to everyone.” Editor’s Note: Anyone who would like to recommend a Blaine County School District student for the Wood River Weekly’s “Student Spotlight” feature should contact news@woodriverweekly.com.

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OUR VOICE COUNTS

Shopping For A Mortgage A lower rate will not only result in a lower payment, it will amortize the loan quicker. A $250,000 mortgage at 4.5 percent for 30 years will have a $1,266.71 principal and interest payment. At 4 percent, the same loan will have a $1,193.54 payment, saving $73.18 a month, and the unpaid balance would be $1,776 lower at the end of five years. Mortgage lenders tend to price their mortgages based on the credit score of the borrower. The higher the credit score, the lower the mortgage rate. There is an inverse relationship that the lower the credit score, the higher risk and, therefore, a higher rate is needed to balance the risk. In order to get a valid rate that will be available to you with your credit score, you need to be pre-approved. The process of making a loan application before you find a home allows the lender to verify your credit, income, and ability to repay the loan. Lenders usually only charge the cost of the credit report for this type of service. Be aware that pre-approval is not the same thing as pre-qualification, which is simply a loan officer’s opinion. When you shop for a mortgage with multiple lenders, the credit bureaus count them as a single credit inquiry if they are done within a two-week period. On the other hand, restrain yourself from applying for other credit, such as for cars, furniture or credit cards, until after you have closed on the purchase of your home because those inquiries can negatively affect your credit score. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recommends that you let lenders know that you are shopping the mortgage for the best rate and fees. Instead of going to the Internet and Googling mortgage lenders, start with recommendations for a lender from your real estate professional. They see the good, the bad and the ugly and can save you a lot of time. Another reliable source would be from a friend who has recently purchased a home. There are lenders who bait unsuspecting borrowers with lower rates and fees into making an application and, after critical time has lapsed, try to switch them to a different program. By that point, many buyers feel they don’t have any choice but to accept what is offered. Another confusing factor is the way that loans are priced to the public. They are usually quoted at a rate with a certain amount of points. A point is one percent of the amount borrowed. An example would be a quote for a loan at 4.5 percent with 1 point or at 4 percent with 2.5 points. The points combined with the rate affect the yield the lender will earn, and you will pay. A simple way to make this an apple-to-apple comparison is to have the lender quote the loan as a “par-value” loan with no points involved. Then, the lowest rate will produce the lowest cost to you. Another way to compare loans will be to use a financial app called Will Points Make a Difference. You can plug in the rate and points to calculate the lowest yield over a projected holding period or the full term. The lenders do not want to make it easy for you to compare. Mortgage money is a commodity and shopping will be worth the effort.

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e are the Silver Creek Dragons. We are here because we are outsiders. We came to get a better and different education. No matter what the reason is (made us, kicked out of a different school, failing classes, or because we chose to), we all have something in common, and it’s to graduate. The idea we all stand for is our school motto, “Be nice, work hard.” Even though we don’t get along with each other all the time, at the end of the day, we are always there for each other. One of the big and best opportunities that we have is that we can graduate a year early. Our school is a community because we are all connected and are trained in self-regulation skills (CRM). Another thing that makes us unique is our real-world internship that fuels our passions. That’s what makes us the Silver Creek Dragons. You, too, can also be a part of our second home, and have a great high school experience. NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA

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osotros somos los dragones de Silver Creek High School, estamos aquí porque somos forasteros. Vinimos para obtener una educación mejor y diferente. No importa la razón por la cual estamos que (nos obligaron, nos expulsaron de otra escuela, es-

Eva Castillo, Aaliyah Ballesteros, Madilyn Whitesell, Melanie Gonzalez-Maza, Leighton Garcia. Photo credit: Christopher Koch

tábamos reprobando las clases o porque elegimos estar aquí), todos tenemos algo en común y es graduarnos. La idea que todos defendemos es nuestro lema escolar “Se amable, trabaja duro”. a pesar de que no nos llevamos bien todo el tiempo al final del día, siempre estamos ahí el uno para el otro. Una de las grandes y mejores oportunidades que tenemos es que podemos graduarnos un año antes. Nuestra escuela es una comunidad porque todos estamos conectados y capacitados en habilidades de autorregulación (CRM). Otra cosa que no hace extraordinarios es enuestro

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St. Luke’s COVID-19 Recommendations And Resources

f you have symptoms of respiratory illness and are concerned you may have risk factors for COVID-19, please call your primary care provider first. Clinic staff will be able to complete a risk assessment over the phone and provide guidance on next steps, which may include arranging testing, if needed. If you need to call after hours, contact (208) 381-9000. If you need to visit the emergency department to treat symptoms, call ahead to your local facility and ask for a protective facemask when you arrive. Any general public with questions on local public health response efforts and general questions about this new virus can call one of the following Public Health Departments: South Central Public Health, which serves Blaine, Camas, Gooding, Lincoln, Jerome, Minidoka and Twin Falls counties, can be reached 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays at (208) 737-5900. Central District Health, which serves Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties, has a call center that will operate weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (208) 321-2222. Southwest District Health, which serves Adams, Canyon, Gem, Owyhee, Payette and Washington counties, is operating its call center weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at (208) 455-5411. Infection prevention To prevent the spread of COVID-19, use the same precautions you would for the flu and common cold. St. Luke’s recommends these infection-prevention practices: If you’re sick, stay home. Call your provider if you suspect you have the virus. Wash your hands often with soap and water for

20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve–not your hands–when coughing or sneezing. Clean your home, workspace, shared items and other frequented locations. Avoid unnecessary contact with sick individuals. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. • • • • •

Information resources St. Luke’s Coronavirus Information Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, COVID-19 Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, FAQs for Idahoans Centers for Disease Control World Health Organization

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Women! We Care! And We Do!

couple of things I attended this past week really hit home a point for me: Women – we care! And we engage! Boy, was it uplifting yesterday to attend the grant pitch presentations at The Community Library held by the Wood River Women’s Foundation (WRWF). We have so many, many incredible people in this Valley engaged in making this a better place for all residents, whether they are actively working in a nonprofit organization, contributing with their time and charitable dollars, or asking due-diligence questions as a member of the WRWF audience. We can all have our heartstrings pulled by a need, but engaged givers ask the pertinent questions of a nonprofit: is there a concrete plan so that these charitable dollars will be effectively used, and what has been the track record of the organization in the past in doing so? The range of issues that people are engaging in—making the world a better place in their particular niche—re-

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ally struck me as a whole when presented all afternoon in 10-minute increments. There were many familiar organizations like NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness], The Hunger Coalition, Men’s Second Chance Living, The Senior Connection, Crisis Hotline, The Advocates, and St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, but some other presentations came from: The Spot, a holein-the-wall theatre company that accepts and embraces all kids; the Hailey Public Library’s computer-technology education to the non-Internet-connected or lowtech folks in the Valley; the YMCA providing a summer camp/summer education learning-by-project-doing program in their Power Scholars program; the National Forest Foundation with its Penny Lake project to restore fishing accessibility to the mobility-challenged and families; Saint Al’s request for emergency responder conference fees for all of our emergency responders in the Valley; 3rd Chance Inc./B & G Produce, which provides organic produce to families of drug court clients; and the Blaine County Education Foundation with its successful Scholarships Fair for high school students. Kudos to the founders of WRWF, Barbara Thrasher and Jo Murray, and to all the women who have given of their time since to build this organization so beautifully into an effective vehicle to educate givers as well as get dollars out into the community effectively. The women who volunteer their time to serve on this board or its grants committee are truly giving our community a gift with their service: Terri Bullock, Kathleen Eder, Sandra Flattery, Kat Vanden Heuvel, Carol Jensen, Gail Landis, Terry LeFaivre, Sandy McCullough, Louisa Moats, Carrie Morrow, Penny Weiss, Gina Wolcott, and Patti Zebrowski. Thank you. There was another group of moms, grandmothers and concerned women who showed up to the Blaine County Commissioner meeting this past Tuesday to comment during the agenda’ed 9 a.m. public comment time (anyone can come comment to commissioners then) about their concerns about the 4G and 5G pulsating intensive radiation slated to come to our Valley. They calmly gave information to the commissioners with links to 90-page radiation exposure studies, a legal update on the vacation of the FCC’s prior ruling so that now an EPA review is required for any installation, and the information that 22 cities have stopped accepting 4G/5G. They requested

SUZANNE HAZLETT

‘Put A Woman In Charge’

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ecording artists, Keb’ Mo’ and Rosanne Cash put the phrase to music when they released their famed duet in 2018, and since then, it has become an anthem of sorts. “’Put a Woman in Charge’ is about trying something else,” Keb’ Mo’ has said. “There have been a lot of great achievements made by men, or by the masculine, but maybe, just maybe, we’ve gotten too comfortable with the imbalance of men in power and have fallen short of not listening and embracing what women have to offer when they lead.” In launching this new column WOMEN IN CHARGE, I look forward to illuminating women who have reached vaulted levels of accomplishment in their chosen paths and continue to strive. An opportunity lies ahead this fall to be in the presence of such highly esteemed women when U. S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will headline The Alturas Institute’s 2020 “Conversations with Exceptional Women” twoday program at the Argyros Performing Arts Center, and the Sun Valley Pavilion. In addition to Justice Ginsburg, the event will feature other extraordinary speakers, including recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, an Olympic Gold Medalist, award-winning authors and journalists, prize-winning film actors, producers and directors, national security and finance experts, academics, and national television commentators. The Alturas Institute, in response to the extraordinary interest in its event, has announced a second venue and the sale of additional tickets for a session featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “A Conversation with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg” will be held at 2:30 p.m. MDT, Wednesday, September 2, at the Sun Valley Pavilion. Tickets for this session will go on sale at 9 a.m. MDT, March 12, at alturasinstitute.com. Tickets for seating within the Pavilion are at $100. Lawn seating tickets are $25. Current ticket holders for “Conversations with Exceptional Women,” held September 1-2, at the

Argyros Performing Arts Center, will bear no additional expense and will be given preferred seating at the Sun Valley Pavilion for the session with Justice Ginsburg. Suzanne Hazlett, MBA, CIMA®, CFP® is an entrepreneur, charitable activist, artist, employer, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and champion of women everywhere who are getting the job done. You can learn more by visiting HazlettWealthManagement.com. 675 Sun Valley Road in Ketchum, Idaho, 208.726.0605. HAZLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC is independent of Raymond James and is not a registered broker/ dealer. Investment advisory services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/ SIPC.

that the Wood River Valley be a refuge from this radiation. It makes sense to me to err on the side of caution and not roll out 4G/5G without taking some time to really educate ourselves. Senior statesman George Shultz has long spoken about the “insurance policy” that he and President Reagan enacted in 1987, “in case the scientists were right about the depletion of the ozone hole.” He explained, “There were people who thought there was a problem and there were people who doubted it. But they all agreed there was a big consequence if it happened. So Ronald Reagan said, ‘Look, let’s take out an insurance policy. At least maybe in the back of your mind you might concede maybe you’re wrong. And the insurance policy is not necessarily going to cost us forever.’ In February 2017, Mr. Shultz reflected, “As it turned out, the scientists who were worried were right and Reagan’s Montreal Protocol came along just in time.” I was incredibly lucky to meet the former Secretary of State Shultz a couple of weeks ago and thanked him for all his work on climate change. Thank you now also to all the women I met with this past week who are making our corner of the world better for all. Citizens Climate Lobby May 14, 2018 https://citizensclimatelobby.org https://woodriverwomensfoundation.org

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INSPIRATIONS FROM MY HEART

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U. S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Photo credit: Courtesy of Alturas Institute

KIKI TIDWELL

BY DOVE

here is a wonderful acronym for the word FEAR— False Evidence Appearing Real. At this time on our planet there is a tremendous amount of fear being generated by the media. I would suggest that you bypass the energy of fear about anything, as that lowers your frequency and invites that which you fear into your reality. Take precautions and then move your energy to another thought. I was in a place of spiritual growth trying to overcome all those things I feared; the fear only defeated me. I had the opportunity to face my fears a few years ago. I was at work at the clinic on a Saturday afternoon in the summer. Everyone was at lunch but me, and people with a big truck and boat came driving into the clinic, yelling, “You have to help us! A big snake wrapped itself around the prop of our boat as we were coming out of Magic Reservoir. We don’t want to kill the snake and we don’t want to take it home.” I asked myself, Is this really my problem? I also recognized that it was an opportunity to face my fear of snakes. Snakes represent the energy of transmutation in the Native American tradition. If you possess snake energy, you can transmute all poisons. I knew it was time for me to give up the energy of fear in my life. Taking a deep breath, I walked to the boat and, sure enough, there was one big snake wrapped around the prop. It was tan and

black and about 4 inches in diameter. I had no idea what type of snake it was or if it was poisonous, but I had gloves and I took a deep breath, saying to myself, “I and the snake are one.” If I am not in fear, my pheromones of fear will not trigger the snake. I reached for the snake directly behind the head, holding the energy of “I and the snake are one.” I released the snake into the grass behind the clinic. The freedom I received from that action has freed me from the energy of fear no matter what the trigger. I just breathe deep, relax and become one with that of which I am afraid. The energy of fear then transmutes and I am in a sacred place. I would suggest that we all take a look at the fear that is currently being generated. There has not been a year that we have not had some type of outbreak, be it SARS, swine flu, bird flu or some other type of disease, and realize that being in fear only lowers your frequency, which lowers your immune system. Empower yourself with your breath, take smart precautions, and don’t feed the snakes that promote fear. Much love and health to you. Life is a gift. The purpose is joy. Find yours.

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