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or better or worse, something the pandemic forced upon folks was a re-evaluation of our professional role in society and what the term “essential worker” means. For Mountain Humane, a re-evaluation of the no-kill animal shelter’s philanthropic role in the Valley was forced upon it only 10 months after it moved into its new 30,000-square-foot facility and just weeks before the pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the nonprofit whose mission is: To change lives by connecting people and pets.
“One thing I hope the community understands is that we’re using every square inch of this building to save animal lives.” —Annie McCauley Mountain Humane executive director
Among those whose lives would change for other reasons were now-former executive director Jo-Anne Dixon, who resigned after 13 years at the helm and after watching organization expenses skyrocket by more than $300,000 in one year at the new facility. Her departure had local media clamoring for a transparent explanation by the board of directors and had locals swirling everything from embezzlement rumors to money laundering theories. Meanwhile, amid a Valley housing crisis that was only getting worse, Mountain Humane still had the one sort of quirky irony it was always anticipating it’d have to work around: That the stray and surrendered animals of the Valley were living in a nicer place than some of the local working class. Today, Mountain Humane finds itself on solid ground
as it attempts, within its Rocky’s Medical Fund campaign, to raise $25,000 by March 31. Doing so triggers a $25,000 matching gift and makes it possible to continue a program that ensures every homeless animal gets the medical care it needs. The fund also provides no-cost vet services to pet owners who can’t afford essential medical care for their pets. At the same time, the organization is working with the Graybird Foundation, a nonprofit that donates marketing services to other nonprofits. “We begin each client engagement with a stakeholder survey to understand the perceptions of those close to the organization, and that’s what we are in the process of doing for Mountain Humane,” said Shelley Willig, Head of Education Practice for the foundation. The survey isn’t available to the entire community, but Mountain Humane executive director Annie McCauley explained that people within every “stakeholder” group in the community will be invited to take part in it. “We’re trying to understand how the community sees us now in 2022, what’s their perception?” explained McCauley. “Once we glean that, we can better understand how to focus our resources.” An Essential Resource One of those things Valley pet owners learned during the pandemic was how much their pets help cope with adversity and, sadly, how much they can cost. Shelters across the country hit record numbers of surrendered pets during the pandemic, and locally things weren’t much different. However, Mountain Humane was able to energize its fostering program in early 2020 and it has tripled in size. Continued ANIMAL SHELTER Page 2
Rocky: Rocky’s Medical Fund helps make Mountain Humane’s veterinary services possible. The fund is named after Rocky, a stray cat who was hit by a car and brought to MH by a good Samaritan. His leg was amputated by our in-house vet and special recovery oversight was provided to ready him for adoption. It didn’t take long for a family to fall in love with this courageous kitty and give him a forever home. Rocky’s Medical Fund gives thousands of animals a chance at a healthy life. Photos and animal bios provided by Mountain Humane
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“It absolutely exploded,” said McCauley. “I think it’s a given how much this Valley cares.” Something that hasn’t increased at Mountain Humane is the return rate for any animal adopted from the shelter. It’s something McCauley cares a lot about because it indicates a shelter is running its adoption program right. “This is not a pet store where you see an animal, buy an animal, take it home, hope it works,” McCauley said. “We’re running this like an actual adoption.” Mountain Humane allows prospective adopters 60 to 90 minutes to not just meet but to also mingle with their prospective adoptees at the state-ofthe-art facility. Staff and veterinarians are available for questions and consultations and, at the end of the appointment, humans and animals have a reliable framework to make their decisions. “Our driving question is ‘Will this be a successful pet family?’ McCauley said. “And we keep seeing it works. Our adopters love this. Our staff loves this. Our return rates are next to nothing.” Over the next few months, McCauley will wait as Graybird Foundation workers collect data from its community-wide interviews. McCauley said she anticipates the shelter will unveil its findings and the board’s recalibration based on those findings some time in June. “I think late spring is realistic,” McCauley said. “One thing I hope the community understands is that we’re using every square inch of this building to save animal lives.”
Miranda: This young kitty arrived with an injury that appeared to result from an animal attack on her back leg. The wound had become severely infected and compromised a great deal of formerly healthy tissue surrounding the bite. MH’s vet team salvaged enough healthy skin to close the wound and have it heal successfully.
Roxy: Surrendered due to skin allergies, Roxy’s condition was so severe that she eventually became allergic to the yeast reacting on her skin. With the help of outside consultation, MH’s vet team researched and developed a drug and diet regimen that brought Roxy from chronic discomfort to a normal, happy lifestyle.
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Cup half empty: If you didn’t like how things went down in this Valley when it came to your medical issue(s) during the pandemic, 95% of people around the country feel they had it worse. Cup half full: Whatever medical issue(s) you had to deal with during the pandemic, 95% of people around the country weren’t as fortunate as you. A pandemic is the least likely time anyone is going to be pleased with how their healthcare system is operating. But if St. Luke’s Wood River’s most recent accolade is any indication, COVID-19 in 2021 has nothing on the staff and the systems of the Valley’s premier healthcare provider. St. Luke’s Wood River announced Tuesday it has been named a 2021 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Press Ganey, the national leader in healthcare consumer and workforce engagement. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance in Patient Experience in the Emergency Department and Inpatient Care. Press Ganey pioneered the healthcare performance improvement movement 35 years ago. The company works with more than 41,000 healthcare facilities in its mission to reduce patient suffering and enhance caregiver resilience to improve the overall safety, quality, and experience of care. The Guardian of Excellence Award honors organizations that have achieved the 95th percentile across Press Ganey clients for patient experience, employee engagement, physician engagement or clinical quality performance. “Now more than ever, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate the strength and resiliency of these dynamic health systems across the nation who, despite facing enormous challenges, have continued to provide their communities with safe and exceptional care,” said Patrick T. Ryan, chairman and chief executive officer, Press Ganey. “The really impressive thing is the recognition of the sustainability in performance, which is a true reflection of the quality of care our healthcare team provides. They sincerely care about the patients they serve and each other, going above and beyond every day for each other and our patients as if they were their own family members,” said Almita Nunnelee, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Nursing Officer for St. Luke’s Wood River. “Despite the immense effects of the pandemic, this team is dedicated to their community and to each other. The entire healthcare team consistently comes together with mutual respect for each other to care for their neighbors, friends, and families. They are a tightknit team that have a sense of family and will step up to help each other despite the continued stresses they experience every day,” said Angela Brady, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at St. Luke’s Wood River.
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f you ask Luke Mayville about the biggest story in local education news, it’d be a safe bet he won’t say it’s the 20 swastikas and 4 N-words scrawled on a bathroom wall inside Wood River High. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra’s re-election bid? Not even close. Masking mandates? Nope. The founder of Reclaim Idaho says it’s the “crisis-level shortage of teachers and staff” the Gem State isn’t truly dealing with. Wood River Weekly recently crossed paths (literally, on a hiking trail) with volunteers from Reclaim Idaho who helped facilitate an online interview with Mayville. What follows is our questions and his answers verbatim. WRW: First Luke, as the founder of Reclaim Idaho, in your own words what is the group’s core and/or various political goals? I find the name interesting in that it suggests 1) an outside entity has claimed Idaho and 2) it is focused on issues beyond education. LM: Idaho has a long history of commitment to public education going back to our state constitution, established in 1890, which guarantees a quality public education to every Idaho child. In recent decades, Idaho’s political establishment has abandoned this commitment to education. Instead, they’ve prioritized tax cuts for special interests and the wealthy. We are working to reclaim Idaho’s tradition of commitment to public education. In a broader sense, we aim to reclaim an Idaho where government works for all Idahoans and not just those with the most money and political influence. WRW: The details of and the need for the Quality Education Act are spelled out pretty clearly in RI’s collateral. But as you go to various legislative districts, and in particular in the Wood River Valley, does the populace feel similarly about the details and the need. Are there any sticking points? LM: Idaho’s failure to invest in public education is resulting in a crisis-level shortage of teachers and support staff all around the state. This problem is severe in the poorer districts of the state, where pay is too low to compete with other job opportunities. Pay is higher in the Wood River Valley, but the strain on educators remains because housing costs are so unbelievably high. WRW: Talk about the challenge of getting volunteers to 16 legislative districts (the new state law regarding ballot issue petitions). LM: In order to put the Quality Education Act on the ballot, we need about 2,000 signatures from each of 18 legislative districts. This means that we need to be active in communities all across the state, and we need local teams of volunteers to join the effort. It’s a big challenge, but we’ve found that
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there are people in every community who are fed up with Idaho being dead last of 50 states in education funding and who are ready to do something about it. Our job as an organization is to find those people who are ready to take action and to help them get organized. WRW: Please confirm date/time/location of the Blaine County volunteer efforts. LM: We’ll meet at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26th at the Hailey Public Library. WRW: Give us some background on yourself... Idaho native? Field of study? Full-time work? LM: I grew up in Sandpoint and attended public schools there, and then went on to graduate from the University of Oregon and later to get a Ph.D. in political science from Yale. I wrote a book on John Adams and I’ve taught political philosophy at Columbia, American University, and the Boise State University Honors College. Together with friends from North Idaho, I co-founded Reclaim Idaho in 2017 and our organization spearheaded the Medicaid Expansion initiative, which resulted in Medicaid coverage for over 120,000 Idahoans. I am currently the full-time director of Reclaim Idaho and the Quality Education Act campaign.
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daho’s top-ranking Democrat and one of Ketchum’s longest-serving representatives, District 26 State Sen. Michelle Stennett, of Ketchum, will not be seeking re-election to the office she took over from her late husband and had been consistently re-elected to over the past 13 years. The senator’s decision comes on the heels of two other Democratic shakeups: • Muffy Davis’ move from the Idaho House of Representatives to a commissioner’s seat for Blaine County • District 26’s all-but-certain reconfiguration to include Jerome with Blaine and Lincoln counties starting with the November midterm elections this year, realistically turning the proverbial blue Democratic island in Idaho’s Republican red sea a bit purple The Blaine County Democrats called the news of the farewell “bittersweet” in a three-paragraph statement the group released Monday. “We are ever so grateful for the many years and many ways that she has served and bettered our Legislative District and the entire State of Idaho. A qualified Democrat will run for her seat, and we know Michelle will mentor all of us during this time of transition,” the statement read. “We should personally thank her for what she has done for our generation and for the generations to come. She is truly an incredible example of someone who listens to and represents everyone, despite the challenges that we all face.” Some folks who reacted to the news articles online threw shade on the Minority Leader and Minority Caucus Chair’s announcement. In one comment, a reader asked Stennett’s supporters to name any of her accomplishments, implying there were none. The criticism, however, doesn’t take into account the senator is just one blue vote in a chamber that’s firmly implanted in the red. In positions like that, often the accomplishments are what’s not easily seen—for instance, the compromises to legislation the minority party can get the majority to make, the contrarian public voice opposing or supporting something the majority party does or doesn’t undertake. In late January, when Gov. Brad Little was boasting about his proposed balanced budget, House members
The Democratic office holders of District 26, from left to right, Sen. Michelle Stennett and Representatives Sally Toone and Ned Burns pose outside the state Capitol building in Boise earlier this year. Photo credit: Michelle Stennett
of his party put forward H436, a bill that would reduce taxes for everyone, including the rich and mega rich. Stennett’s response, issued from her blog, was this: “The House Republicans have passed H436 on a nearly party-line vote despite every constituent who testified in committee opposing it. The bill would give someone with $1 million in annual taxable income an ongoing yearly tax cut of $5,000 on top of a nearly $8,000 one-time rebate. Idahoans with the most modest incomes will receive a rebate of $75. The bill also reduces the corporate income tax rate from 6.5% to 6%.” Stennett then commended her Republican counterparts for increasing the education budget overall, but how that increase still fell short. Despite the governor’s
increase in teacher pay, Stennett said, “When adjusted for inflation, Idaho teachers are now making less than they did in 2009.” Political roadblocks aside, Stennett, a widow to her late husband Clint, had personal business challenges just last year. In March, a prominent building at the corner of River and Croy streets in downtown Hailey and co-owned by Stennett was on its way to becoming much-needed workforce housing before it was completely destroyed by flames March 16. Roughly half a dozen tenants were evicted at the end of 2020 when Continued MAKING LAW Page 2
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ERC To Offer Summer Fellowship Program Third Consecutive Year
For the third year in a row, the Environmental Resource Center (ERC) will be offering the popular summer program that educates local students about environmental issues and gives them the chance to do something about them. The 100 Men Who Care program raised more than $4,500 for the ERC, enabling the nonprofit to renew its Summer Fellow removes so-called Summer Fellowinvasive rush skeletonweed ship Program. 100 Men Who in summer 2021. Photo Care was formed in 2013 to credit: ERC dole out unsolicited cash gifts to Valley nonprofits. Since then it has raised more than $323,000. The summer program has grown in its first few years, the ERC said. In 2020, three fellows participated in an eight-week program. And in 2021, eight fellows participated in a 12-week program. During the summer program, fellows are trained to undertake environmental service projects, tackle an environmental issue of their choosing, and are introduced to local naturalists, public officials, and wildlife biologists, foresters, and rangers. The paid experience attracts a diverse range of candidates who want to explore the possibili-
ties and realities of environmental work in Idaho. “This kind of seed funding is critical for small organizations like the ERC to grow new programs. It’s a great investment because now we are able to turn around and be eligible to access funding sources that require matching funds,” said Lindsay Mollineaux, executive director of the ERC. “Each dollar can become three or four. And since the funding goes straight to the fellows, that means we can hire more local kids this summer.” Mollineaux said the feedback from students during this time is that they are struggling to find opportunities to turn their passion for the environment into meaningful action. For instance, there is a lot of interest at the national level for a Climate Conservation Corps or national service opportunities, she said. But this funding allows the Valley to grow the next generation of Idaho’s environmental leaders right here at home. “We need their energy and enthusiasm,” Mollineaux said.
Kindercup Race To Be Rekindled In March
One of the Valley’s most appreciated nonprofits will be bringing back one of its most popular fundraising and outreach events. The Papoose Club announced it will hold the 64th annual downhill Kindercup race on Sunday, March 6, at Dollar Mountain in Sun Valley. Kindercup is a free kids downhill race organized by Papoose Club volunteers in partnership with Sun Valley and the Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation. Non-sanctioned skiers and snowboarders between
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Hailey Subdivision Earns First-Ever 4-Star Green Rating
The subdivision nestled in the foothills just east of downtown Hailey has garnered the first-ever four-star rating of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS), meaning the 147-lot residential development is more eco-friendly than any other similar land development across the U.S. The NGBS certification program is a rigorous one- to four-star rating system that covers the design, planning and development of residential and mixed-use green communities. The NGBS Land Development certification is based on a point system to rate Project Team, Lot Selection, Lot Design, Lot Construction, and Innovative Practices sections. The Sunbeam Subdivision Phase 1 was awarded with a total of 191 points, surpassing the minimum of 176 points needed to achieve the highest performance level rating of four-stars. Under the recently adopted 2020 standards, the
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four-star certification was the first given in the state of Idaho, and the first in the country. The Sunbeam Subdivision was originally configured to host 108 lots. At the request of the city council, the applicant team increased the density to 147 lots by dividing half-acre lots, altering cottage lots, and allocating smaller lots throughout the property. Sunbeam Phase 1 incorporates a large 4.5-acre park which will feature passive play equipment, such as boulders and wooden structures, native and low-water use vegetation, and a hill for sledding. The park will abut Curtis Park and offer paved bike path connections to Old Cutters Subdivision and Quigley Road, creating neighborhood connectivity and encouraging alternative forms of transportation. Conservation of water and energy were the guiding principles of Sunbeam. Approximately 60% to 70% of the land area of each residential lot will be either hardscaped or drought tolerant to reduce watering needs and residents will be required to follow regulations that limit time-of-day watering, pesticides, and species of grass planted. According to the Sunbeam Developer Agreement, residents living on lots greater than 14,000 square feet can only have turf on 25% of their total land area. Moreover, the developer intends to prewire each unit for the future installation of a solar energy system. “We have a tremendous need for housing in Hailey, particularly for full-time employees and workers,” Hailey’s Community Development Director, Lisa Horowitz, commented. “Our Council is looking for diversity in housing stock and they are looking for projects that are progressive on the environmental and sustainability front, so this project hit both of those goals.”
Wellness Festival Founder Honored, New Board Members Named
The Sun Valley Wellness Festival, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary June 10-13, has established the Cheryl Welch Thomas Scholarship Fund to honor the key festival founder and tireless supporter of the festival since its creation. Thomas is the longtime owner of Chapter One Bookstore in Ketchum, which she has run for over four decades. The Cheryl Welch Thomas Scholarship Fund offers partial and full attendance scholarships to those who are in need and apply. “Cheryl has been a champion and creative force for the Sun Valley Wellness Festival since day one, but she has done most of the work quietly and behind the scenes, because that is her humble nature,” new festival board president Geneal Thompson said. “This scholarship, helping others attend the festival to grow and learn, is truly the best way we could possibly honor all that Cheryl has done for the festival over the
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years.” were: • Malia Foley (senior at WRHS) The festival’s board of directors also has recently added new mem• Ava Knowles (junior at WRHS) bers and new leadership to carry • Hazel Ludwig (junior at WRHS) out the organization’s mission: to • Lilia Page (junior at WRHS) inspire and support wellness of the mind, body, spirit, and environment Geneal Thompson. • Bridgette Silva (junior at Sun Valley Community through education, experiences, and School) community. Most of these dancers have been dancing since The board members include they were 4 years old. They are all company members chairman Nick Maricich, vice presof Footlight Dance Centre. The induction ceremony ident Dr. Aaron Stern, secretary took place Friday, Feb. 18. The National Dance Honor Brenda Powell, treasurer Sam Wilke, Society is part of the National Dance Educators OrganiMarya Hecht, Blair Lauren Brown, zation. The WRHS chapter is one of over 300 chapters Claudia Nanino, Tommy Rosen and across the United States that supports excellence in Allison Quistgard Scherer. Stern, Wilthe dance arts, academic achievement and leaderke, Brown, Nanino, Rosen and Schership. The WRHS faculty advisor is Angie Telford, with er all joined the board in 2021. Hilarie Neely, director FDC, administering the program, Cheryl Welch with 24 members from Footlight participating in this The 25th Annual Sun Valley Well- Thomas. Photo credits: Sun Valley chapter. ness Festival will feature a variety Wellness Festival of pioneering presentations from top wellness experts at the Argyros Performing Arts Center and other locations. There will be an outdoor Experience Park at Sun Valley Festival Meadows showcasing live music, vendors, music, food, movement classes, and several unique outdoor wellness adventures. Workshops will also be offered. Sun Valley Wellness Festival Passes, for both in-person attendance and ‘Virtual SVWF Experience’ options, are now on sale at www.sunvalleywellness.org. Select in-person passes have full access to all online session content through July 31, 2022. The speaker roster is available online. The Limelight Hotel in Ketchum, serving as festival headquarters, is offering special discounted lodging rates for festival passholders.
Local Dancers Inducted
Five local dancers were recognized and inducted as Dance Scholars in the National Honor Society for Dance Arts this past week. The students (pictured)
A Beijing Valentine By Ken Stokes
h, Valentine’s Day. Just you, your soulmate and a day anchored in extravagant, timeworn and wholly unoriginal rituals. Yes, currently my relationship status on all social media platforms is capital S ‘Single’—not to be confused with capital U ‘Untouchable’ or some equally lowly caste. But do not cry for me, Blaine County. This year, on that highest of Hallmark high Holy Days, in lieu of filling myself with another’s eternal love, or See’s, or something else, I filled my day with the most extravagant winter sports spectacle known to mankind, the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, held in that internationally-renowned winter wonderland known as Beijing, China. I wonder who picked the venue. That this would be my romantic default during this, our Love in the Time of Covid, isn’t a real stretch. After all, I spent my formative years hanging at Lex Kuna’s cabin on Warm Springs (Lex being a ski instructor on Baldy) so the sticks are in the blood. Exciting? You bet. The Winter Olympics are fraught with speed, and danger, and Scandinavians everywhere you look. There’s daring and beauty and artistry and a generous smattering of Swiss, French, and—dare I say it?—Italians. And the sports are, for the most part, way cool. Even the weird ones, like curling, which is basically a Big Bang Theory fanboy’s physics problem come to life. And let’s not forget biathlon—cross-country skiing and guns. Why the Idaho State Legislature hasn’t glommed onto this as the Official State Sport is anybody’s guess. Probably because the participants tend to shun french fries. But the Winter Olympics, as a mistress, is losing its allure. It’s not the sports or the competition that’s the problem, it’s the production. I’ve been watching the Winter Olympics for over 50 years now, and even though it’s parsed in intervals, perhaps, like any program that en-
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dures that long, it progressively ceases to be captivating. And then I think of SNL and say, no, longevity doesn’t have to be a trap. Between the IOC and NBC, the Olympics “show” has been templated to the point that, no matter the year or the venue, they all look alike. Each day is formulaic. Sure, there’s the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat, but it’s all packaged so tightly that all spontaneity and surprise come off more like planned beats in a predictable story arc. If variety is the spice of life, then one’s variety needs variety. Otherwise ruts form, and no winter sports enthusiast likes ruts. The strict adherence to tradition will be the death of the thing. The opening and closing ceremonies, despite the adorable kiddies, pretty colors and pop/chinois soundtrack, are about as exciting as the annual installation of officers at the local Elks Lodge. Then there’s The Warhorse. You know, the one with sequins. I understand that figure skating is the financial heart of the entire enterprise, but please join us in the 21st century. The incestuous little clan than runs the figure skating business is stuck in a paradigm that is hopelessly out of touch with contemporary sensibilities. Outdated production values (music, costumes, choreography) will overshadow technique and artistry every time. This year, Nathan Chen was the glaring and most welcome exception. Not since Torvell and Dean has there been an athlete that could make this sport a must-watch. Frankly, watching figure skating, particularly women’s figure skating, is like car racing—the crashes are the best part (‘Look at her face, she’s definitely gonna end up ass down on the ice, in a slutty cocktail dress no less.’). And this year they didn’t stop there. A big thank you to the IOC and the ROC—whatever that is—for perpetrating and broadcasting a showcase of management ambition polluted with incompetence and an absolute disregard for human dignity. It (we will not disparage a 15-year-old
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Russian skater by naming her here) was the most indelible image from this year’s games, and then to have the temerity to wrap up the games up with a rousing chorus of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy … they’ve got some nerve. How to save the Winter Olympics (given the albatrosses that are the IOC and NBC)? Well, the snowboard must have been sent directly from Jesus himself. And in the relentless pursuit of spreading risk among a litany of broadcasting partners, NBC is either ignoring or blissfully unaware of the single most significant shift in contemporary entertainment: technology can now put the spectator right into the athlete’s skates, ski boots, whatever. Technology is our friend. Use it! Make thrilling sports thrilling. So what if I’m single in four years and it’s business as usual at the Winter Olympics? Well, I’m not ready to dump them quite yet. You see, I happen to know that the 2026 Winter Olympics are going to be in Cortina, Italy. Honest-ta-God ski resort. And just a hop, skip and a jump from Clooney’s villa on Lake Como. And Italians for as far as the eye can see.
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W O O D R I V E R W E E K L Y • F E B R U A R Y 2 3 - M A R C H 8 , 2 0 2 2
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NO BONES ABOUT IT THE “WEEKLY” FISHING REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 8 FROM PICABO ANGLER
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e are back into the ultra-cold February temperatures this week. Not great for fishing in, but great for holding our snowpack in the mountains until springtime. If you decide to hit the rivers this week, do so with caution and limit your exposure to these super-cold temps. We should see a little warmup just in time for the weekend, so fishing should be good and comfortable again by Saturday. Silver Creek was thawed out last week and fished really well through last weekend. We should see ice buildup just upstream of the bridges this week, but with the sun shining through, the radiant heat should prevent the whole river from freezing. It is Streamer time on the Creek. Anglers have found plenty of success from the Highway 20 Bridge all the way down to Picabo Bridge. Nearing the month of March, we may see late-inthe-day Midge hatches, but for now, plan on heavy tippets and your favorite Streamer patterns. If you need help choosing a few, swing on into Picabo Angler and we’ll get you set up with the proper flies and leaders. The Big Wood is always a fantastic fishery in the winter, even when it is super-cold out. The moving, tumbling water keeps the ice away from most areas and gives the fish plenty of feeding lanes to sit underneath the daily Midge activity. If the cold does prevent strong hatches from occurring, try nymphing some deeper areas with Girdle Bugs and Copper Johns. If nothing is working, try grease-lining a Prince Nymph through the heart of the runs. This means swinging your fly from the bottom of the river to the top in prime areas. This action on the fly can draw strikes from the most fin-tucked fish. It does require a little external weight and good technique, but we are happy to show you how if you stop on by the fly shop. The weather looks good enough for some day trips to the South Fork of the Boise and the Lower Lost. With the cold temps, it is still best to fish with a friend, be well supplied and let someone know where you are going. Most of the action should be subsurface, but these rivers, like many of our area water, show exceptional Midge hatches in March. We are entering a pre-spawn time of the year, so expect the fishing to just keep getting better and better over the coming weeks. Happy fishing, everyone!
Hwy 20 in Picabo info@picaboangler.com (208)788.3536 www.picaboangler.com
FRAN JEWELL
TERRITORIAL DOG BEHAVIOR
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dog that defends its territory or home is not uncommon. This is a behavior inherited from the wolf in defending its territory from another pack. It is intended to secure hunting grounds, food and survival of the pack. Territorial behavior is not acceptable in dogs that are now domesticated and expected to live peacefully in our human society. What is interesting is that not every dog will have the need to express this behavior. Some breeds are more prone to territorial behavior than others. Herding breeds can be especially prone because their job (while moving livestock is their primary function) is also to warn the shepherd, and sometimes defend the livestock from predatory animals (especially livestock guardian dogs like the Great Pyrenees and Akbash). When we bring working dogs into our homes, then expect them to be good-natured and accepting of all of our guests, it becomes an internal conflict and, ultimately, a source of stress and anxiety for the dog. For us, as humans, if we allow the dog to display those instinctual behaviors, it could ultimately lead to a bite for the intruder (whether that intruder is dog or human). Obviously, that is not acceptable in our society. The reality is, if your dog expresses his natural instinct and does bite someone, you may very well find yourself in the midst of a lawsuit that can threaten your home. Yes, there are some breeds (and individuals within any breed) that are much more accepting of people or dogs onto “their” property. Most hunting dogs were bred to focus on their noses, not on protecting the home. So, when choosing a dog, it might be wise to look for a breed that is less likely to be territorial by domestication. Preventing this instinct from developing is another way you can protect your family from a dog that becomes overly territorial. Remember, first, that most dogs will warn, or alert you, when someone strange is near your car, or in your yard. But, territorial behavior is more aggressive and can threaten or cause a bite. Establishing leadership immediately when you get your dog, and letting your dog know that YOU own the home, not the dog, is imperative. A good leadership program, which lets the dog know YOU are the one that makes the decisions about who comes onto your property, not the dog in his instinctual way, is vital. Remember, leadership is a respectful bond between you and your dog. Leadership is not brutal or unfair. Leadership is benevolent, and it also gives the dog a clear idea about what is and is not acceptable behavior.
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By Hannes Thum
he creek outside my window has been frozen over for a long time now. This stretch of the creek runs through an exceptionally cold spot of the valley, in a north-facing hole of sorts where the cold air from all around sinks in deeply at night and doesn’t dissipate until the afternoon sun finally peeks around the corner for a couple of hours late in the day. This is a place where the snow (particularly since we haven’t had any new snow in a while) facets out into long, shard-sharp crystals each night. Where the air crackles with tiny, glinting flecks of frost every morning. Where I like to stand and look, but it is pretty cold to stand and look for too long. A place where it is no surprise that the creek has been frozen over for a long time now. I know that the water must have been running underneath the ice this whole time, but I can’t say that I have much actual evidence of that fact. Upstream a short walk, where the sun has kept the ice off of the surface of the creek, the water has been visibly running. And downstream another short walk, out of this hole, water appears again. So, there’s that. I suppose it must always be moving beneath the ice. But, to stand right here and look at what I’ve been looking at for most of the winter, it would be hard to say much of anything about the water actually being there. There has been no telltale trickling noises; no swirls of black shadow shifting beneath the ice. Just ice. Unmoving. More like a strip of granite than like anything resembling motion. If the ice itself has made a noise, I haven’t heard it. But I can imagine the creaks and groans that must occur at times, because
Territorial behavior can escalate quickly into aggression that can be very difficult to stop. Prevention, early obedience training and leadership are valuable lessons to teach early in your puppy. Pele earned her Canine Good Citizen title when she was only 17 weeks old! Photo credit: Fran Jewell
Prevention is always the best answer and your attitude is critically important. Leaving a dog to his own devices and doggie problem-solving will always lead to a dog making doggie decisions based on ancestry and instinct, which might not work well in our human society. Fran Jewell is an IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, NADOI Certified Instructor and the owner of Positive Puppy Dog Training, LLC in Sun Valley. For more information, visit positivepuppy.com or call 208-578-1565.
HANNES THUM
BREAKUP
The frozen Big Wood River. Photo credit: Wood River Weekly.
sometimes the shape of the ice has changed a bit overnight. Again, though, I can’t say for certain. All of this was true, day in and day out, until yesterday. Yesterday, a section of the ice collapsed, fell down towards the creek bed, and either broke up or slid below the rest of the ice, or both. I didn’t see it happen, but I can certainly see the result. And now, after all of this time, I see liquid, unfrozen water. It’s not much of a section. Maybe four feet wide and eight feet long – a window (portal?) through which one can now see and hear the
moving water as it slips downstream and back underneath its cover of ice. The water was there the whole time. Of course. And, so, I have a new thing to stand and ponder about in the morning. Or, many things. The breakup of ice and of winter. The first tease of spring. Something about the cycles of the years and the seasons, and something else about the hidden ways that life continues even in the cold of winter. How time passes. How one might pass the time.
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KRISTIN HOVENCAMP
ON LIFE’S TERMS
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CREDENTIALS MATTER NOSTALGIA OR NOT?
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s you move through stages of life, taxes may become more complicated. We change jobs or start businesses, buy homes, get married, have children, and eventually plan for retirement. At the same time, life can throw curveballs. A trusted Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can help you recognize how life’s challenges and changes influence your taxes. Ken Pierce, CPA and managing shareholder of Lallman, Felton, Peterson & Pierce, P.A., advises, “A complete relationship with your CPA can allow you the peace of mind and assurance that you are in compliance with the IRS and enhance your financial future.” Here are some things to look for: •
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What are your tax and accounting needs? The more complicated your taxes become, the more critical it is to work with a CPA who understands your unique challenges and has experience in your niche. Are you comfortable calling your CPA and having an open, honest conversation? This relationship can span over decades and be passed down through generations. Is your CPA part of a firm that employs a team concept and allows you access to various skillsets and ongoing service? Kristin Hovencamp is an InDoes your CPA prepare you for each tax season? Tax vestment Executive and Dicodes and laws are constantly evolving. Partner with rector of Business Developa CPA who will keep you abreast of new information ment with HAZLETT WEALTH coming from the authorities. MANAGEMENT, LLC. Is your CPA applying the latest techniques and strategies to save you or your business money? Don’t be shy in asking about experience, formal education, and continuing education. Your finances are at stake. Are you being supported by a professional team that communicates with one another and has shared goals? “Assemble a team of legal, wealth management, and accounting representation that are willing and able to work together. The key is to get ahead of the game,” says Pierce. Are you confident your financials are in good hands if the IRS comes calling? Is your CPA above reproach? Does your CPA use the latest technology and ongoing security? Keeping your personal information safe, and protecting your privacy and confidentiality are priority number one.
Experience and credentials count when partnering with a CPA. Ask for referrals, compile a list of CPAs, and do your homework. 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, Suite J1 + J2 Ketchum, Idaho 83340 208.726.0605. HazlettWealthManagement.com.
INSPIRATIONS FROM MY HEART
ACCEPTANCE
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think the greatest gift we can give someone is the gift of acceptance. In giving acceptance to others, we give it to ourselves. That is oftentimes a huge task. We can see all the reasons we don’t deserve to be accepted as we are, but we rarely look at the good that we do and why we would be blessed if we accepted ourselves. When this article comes out, we will have just celebrated Valentine’s Day. My best friend in the world passed in 2009 on Valentine’s Day after a very long battle with cancer. We all gathered around her and did a prayer to send her soul off at the highest frequency possible. When I looked at her physical body that was no longer breathing, I saw an incredible light body several inches above her physical body and she was smiling at me. I heard the words, ”We did it!” She got out at the highest frequency possible. She was one of the 25 nurses in the Vietnam era that was awarded a Bronze Star for bravery. Her name was Sharon and of all the people I know, she gave unconditional acceptance to all she met. She was certified in mediation and often assisted those in need of resolution. The one thing she would not tolerate is unkindness to anyone. She did not hesitate to call out prejudice when she saw it. I wish at this point in time that we could dissolve all the issues facing us that cause separation, that cause a lack of acceptance. It would help us all if we looked to where our prejudice or separation is born. Is it born from truth? Is it born from experience? Is it born from false narrative? And, lastly, is it born from fear? Another gift we can give ourselves is the gift of “TRUTH.” With the gift of truth we can develop tools to solve any problem. Without truth, we do not have a basis for our belief systems. Our beliefs are merely statements made or believed from a place of individual credence. I have had to look at where my belief systems (B.S.) are flawed. How are they separating me from expanding my consciousness? I found a few and I took steps to correct the places where I held separation. I reached out to connect with ones I have avoided. We will see how it goes. The only truth that exists is Love. This community so moved as a unit of kindness when we had the Castle Rock Fire. I was proud to be a member of this Valley. Now, my heart hurts at the division that has been created by differences in beliefs about masks and vaccines. Again, where your focus goes, energy flows, and this illness that has filled our experience for the past two years needs to have the energy deleted from all of our consciousnesses. Let us eliminate the C word from our minds and hearts and reach out with acceptance, no matter where you stand. Make sure the stand you take is based in “Truth”—not the news or social media, but from your own personal experience of life. Ask if you are creating division and separation with your thoughts. Truly, we must move beyond the issues, stand for freedom, individual choice and kindness. Happy Valentine’s Day, and may we all make room to love one another. Dove
BY JOELLEN COLLINS
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y almost-13-year-old grandson was looking at a page featuring happy times with his friends in one of the many scrapbooks I have loved creating for Artie and his younger sister, Goldie. As he laughed over some of the silly faces I had caught in my rather unorthodox effort, he said, “Now I know what nostalgia is.” At first, I was surprised by a word not usually part of a preteen’s vocabulary, but then I was able to view so many of the things I enjoy from that perspective. Many might say nostalgia is wasted energy; after all, if we try to live in the moment, how much time is left for reviewing the past? Also, this practice is thought to be reserved primarily for the elderly, especially when we compare our childhood experiences with the young. However, I have discovered later in life that I am, for better or worse, a storyteller. This is a characteristic which I realize is part of wanting to be a compelling teacher, a perfect opportunity to use one’s sense of drama. I also understand, however, that vital communication often comes through sharing one’s memories of experiences both positive and negative. I enjoy recalling the lovely moments of my family life and the adventures I have been fortunate to have through contacts with lifelong friends and interactions with so many citizens of the world. I savor remembering sweet moments of teaching when I could JoEllen Collins—a longtime sense a vital flash of understanding from students. resident of the Wood River I don’t apologize for this time dwelling on past Valley— is an Idaho Press moments. What Artie sensed in his vocabulary was Club award-winning columthe pleasure of having a happy time brought back nist, a teacher, writer, fabric through pictures reflecting the goofiness of young artist, choir member and unabashedly proud grandma boys. So be it. I think that one of the main reasons I so enjoy these known as “Bibi Jo.” bright collections of images caught for my grandchildren is because it is another form of storytelling. Even in my fabric art, which age has limited for me, I told stories. My hand-sewn appliques used bright fabric colors and patterns to symbolize the common joys of people: a family holding each other while sitting on the grass during a vibrant summer day; a couple shaded by palms on a honeymoon, relishing the basket of fruit next to them, relaxing under a bright ocean sun, or anticipating other delightful occasions. At one art fair, I hung my works on clotheslines so they could be seen easily by passersby. I never made a lot of money with these fairs, but I appreciated the camaraderie with my fellow exhibiters and neighbors and meeting with visitors. After a rather dry period with few sales, a group stopped, and they discussed my work. As they left, one woman exclaimed, “Now that is the work of a happy woman!” Few compliments have been as meaningful as that one. I think my use of bright and vivid colors does reflect the life for which I am grateful. Nostalgia or rose-colored glasses? Who cares. I love the brilliant colors my memory captures.
COWBOY POETRY
BRYCE ANGELL
A SADDLE TOO FAR I’ve always had to stretch my legs when climbing to the saddle. And now my age is telling me, Each time I’ll have a battle.” I’ve heard it said a man who’s short will choose a horse that’s tall. Call it shortman syndrome, to cover up for being small. You see I stand at five-feet-three, a product of my source. So I guess that’s why I always seem to ride a danged tall horse. I’ve watched my father ride his horse. His choice was tall as well. He always mounted from the ground, as far as I could tell. And even though his age has kept him down, but mostly sound, he says, “I’ll ride a tall horse till I’m six feet in the ground.” I’ve used a stump so many times, for sure a rock or two. And now I wonder should I place extensions on each shoe? I might as well sport high heels. I’d be the laughingstock. I guess I’m not clear thinking ‘cuz those cowboys sure would talk. Last week I hung a strap down low with a stirrup at the end, so I’d have an extra foothold to climb up and then descend. But the strap and extra stirrup snagged a sagebrush, ‘bout midday. Though I’d tied it to the back cinch, tore the strap and cinch away. My wife said, “Try some yoga. You will limber up the most.” But stretching me proved stiffer than a juniper fence post. Rodney Yee’s new video was more than I’d afford. And I’m sure that namaste translates, “Get lost, you stiff old board!” I’ve heard that camels kneel to help their riders to the seat. Could Cyrus learn to bend a knee? That’d sure enough be sweet. But Cyrus ain’t about to kneel to help someone get saddled. There ain’t no clear solutions and I’ve never been this rattled! So once again I find myself back at the drawing board. I’d welcome your ideas, some I haven’t yet explored. And if you see me leading Cyrus off the beaten track. I’m not walking for the exercise. I can’t climb on his back! – Bryce Angell Bryce Angell - The outdoors has always been a large part of my life. My father was an outfitter and guide for 35 years and I was there to shoe and care for the horses and help him do the cooking. We took many great trips into the Yellowstone area. Even now that I’m older, we still ride into the Tetons, Yellowstone and surrounding areas. My poems are mostly of personal experience. I am now retired and enjoying life to the fullest. I plan to do more riding and writing.
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NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA
DANIEL HANSEN
MUSICA WITH SVMFEST!
ADVERTORIALS BETTER HOMEOWNERS NEWS
Some Should Consider An ARM
By Daniel Hansen
OUR VOICE COUNTS The musicians and staff of the Sun Valley Music Festival invite you to attend one of our free concerts this week at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. The Festival is committed to engaging all members of our community and encourages you to check out our programs. Each year, the Festival brings some of the finest musicians in the world to the Wood River Valley to perform free concerts. The artists also work with students in local schools. Our featured guest this week is star violinist Jenni- Photo credit: Sun Valley Music fer Koh. Jennifer is an artist dedicated Festival to playing new music and to bringing musicians and audiences from all backgrounds together around music. Her recent “Alone Together” project and album, which was nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award, invited 40 composers from many genres to write new music that everyone could enjoy online during the pandemic. She will present selections from the work this week and will also perform with composer and jazz pianist Vijay Iyer, and seven of our Festival Orchestra musicians. The performances each last about two hours, featuring both classical and contemporary music for piano, violin and cello. The concerts are Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday. Great seats are still available, especially for the matinee. Tickets are free, but because capacity is limited, reservations in advance are required. To reserve seats, please call the Festival at (208) 622-5607 and ask for Sabrina or Stephanie. Se habla espanol! NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA Los músicos y el personal del Sun Valley Music Festival te invitan esta semana a presenciar uno de nuestros conciertos gratuitos en el centro de arte Argyros en Ketchum. El Festival está comprometido a involucrar todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad y te anima a que le eches un vistazo a nuestros programas. Cada año el Festival atrae algunos de los músicos más finos en el mundo a el valle de Wood River para realizar conciertos gratis. Estos artistas también trabajan con estudiantes de las escuelas locales. Nuestra invitada destacada esta semana es la violinista Jennifer Koh. Ella es una artista dedicada a tocar nueva música y reunir músicos y audiencias de todos los origines, juntos todos alrededor de la música. Su reciente proyecto y álbum “solos juntos”, que fue nominado para un premio Grammy 2022, invito a 40 compositores de muchos géneros para escribir nueva música que todos pudieran gozar en línea durante la pandemia. Ella presentara selecciones de este trabajo esta semana y también tocara con el compositor y pianista de jazz, Vijay Iyer, al igual que con siete de nuestros músicos de la Orquesta del Festival. Cada presentación durara aproximadamente dos horas, con música clásica y contemporánea para piano, violín, y violonchelo. Los conciertos son de jueves a sábado por la noche a las 7 p.m. con una matiné a las 2 p.m. el sábado. Asientos ideales todavía están disponibles, especialmente para la matiné (concierto de las 2 p.m.). Las entradas son gratuitas, pero debido a que la capacidad es limitada, se requieren reservaciones con anticipación. Para reservar asientos, llame al Festival al (208) 622-5607 y pregunte por Sabrina o Stephanie. Se habla español.
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djustable-rate mortgages are not the right choice for many homeowners, especially if they plan to own the home for a long time. Less than 3% of buyers choose an adjustable-rate mortgage according to NAR’s 2021 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. With fixed-rate mortgages hovering in the mid-4.00% range, it’s understandable that people select a rate that will not change over the term. The buyers who know they’re only going to be in the home a few years should, at least, investigate an adjustable-rate mortgage. Compare the cost and evaluate the risk of an ARM instead of a fixed-rate mortgage. The payment on the ARM in the example is $223.25 less than that of the FRM. The rate is locked in for the initial period, which is five years on a 5/1 ARM. This will save a buyer $13,395 in the first 60 months. The lower interest for the initial period is an obvious advantage to create savings but another dynamic that takes place is that lower interest rate loans amortize faster than higher interest rate loans. In the example shown, the unpaid balance on the ARM is $6,165 less than the fixed-rate mortgage, creating a total savings of close to $20,000 for the ARM in the first fiveyear period. This comparison estimates the break-even point on this example to be seven years and one month. That is when the savings during the initial period will be exhausted, based on interest rate adjusting the maximum allowed at each
succeeding period. This is a worst-case scenario because ARMs are adjusted according to an independent index over which the lender has no control. The payment can adjust downward just as it can adjust upward. Even if a person knows they are not going to be in a home for five years or less, their tolerance to risk may cause them to choose a fixedrate mortgage. With the difference in rates being so close, some people might think the fixed rate is safer in case their plans change and they end up living in the home a longer period. Still, for the person who feels comfortable with the uncertainty of changing payment, the ARM may save them money. For an estimate of what it could save you based on your price range, use this ARM Comparison (https://bit.ly/3HaGrgY) and you can see the current FreddieMac rates on fixed and adjustable loans (http://www.freddiemac.com/ pmms/). Call us for a recommendation of a trusted mortgage professional.
ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER
Thinking About A Diet? Read This First
in a way that is sustainable and flexible throughout life. Want to learn more about HAES or Intuitive Eating? There are fabulous books written on both approaches (listed below). You may also consider working with a registered dietitian to see how these approaches can work with your unique circumstances and health. Please reach out to your doctor to receive a referral to meet with one of our St. Luke’s dietitians.
BY MARIAH STOUT, RD,
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ANNA AND MICHELLE
Clinical Dietitian at St. Luke’s Health System
s a registered dietitian at St. Luke’s, I fully support individuals wanting to make healthy behavior changes. Unfortunately, research has shown that weight-loss diets are unlikely to result in lasting changes and may have negative side effects. You may have heard the phrase “diets don’t work” from social media, a friend, or a medical professional, but what does that really mean? If not a diet, what should you do instead? An alternative to weight-focused approaches is called the Health at Every Size approach, also known as HAES. HAES is a set of principles that guides individuals and healthcare providers toward not only physical health, but also mental, emotional and social health. It promotes eating for wellbeing, life-enhancing movement or physical activity, and respect for the diversity of body shapes and sizes. Health at Every Size does not claim that every individual is healthy at any size, but it does encourage individuals to engage in healthy behaviors, if they choose, and promotes size acceptance regardless of body size.
Say you feel like you don’t know how to “eat for wellbeing,” or your relationship with food has been negatively affected by a history of dieting or disordered eating. Intuitive Eating, a concept coined by dietitians Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, and Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND, is a self-care eating framework that helps us to reconnect with our instinct, emotion and rational thought to feed ourselves in a way that is right for our health and wellbeing. Intuitive Eating acknowledges that weight-loss diets are not sustainable. It is a practice that supports individuals to re-learn how to take care of themselves in the realms of eating and movement
Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, and Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND *Eating disorders are serious and often deadly conditions that require treatment by an experienced healthcare team. If you are concerned that you or a loved one are experiencing an eating disorder, please reach out to your medical team or call the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) helpline at (800) 931-2237.
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