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Free | July 27 - August 9, 2022 | Vol. 3 - No. 15 | woodriverweekly.com
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THE SIGHT OF MUSIC
The Sun Valley Music Festival’s Big Screen, a fixture on the lawn since 2010, needs an upgrade. The Festival has announced a fundraising campaign in the hopes of installing a new screen in 2023. Image credit: Sun Valley Music Festival
SVMF launches $500K capital campaign to improve ‘lawn audience’ Big Screen experience By Ken Stokes
Editor’s note: What follows was originally intended to run as a guest opinion piece in ‘The Republic’—Wood River Weekly’s regular column aimed at focusing on current events in society, culture and politics through the lens of the arts. With the Sun Valley Music Festival and its new capital campaign to improve the ‘lawn audience’ experience now under way, we’ve asked Ken Stokes—a former Los Angeles Philharmonic consultant and business development executive for The Walt Disney Company, and a current Boise Philharmonic board member—to share his perspective on classical music and, more specifically, the SVMF’s attempt to instill a lifelong love for it right here, right now. The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of … ? I opened the Sun Valley Music Festival’s website and, as was no doubt intended, the first thing that caught my eye was the headline: “Instilling a Lifelong Love of Classical Music.” ‘Classical Music’ … For a lot of folks—even those in the fold—it conjures up images of mandatory piano lessons, dark cavernous spaces, elitism, formal wear and “shhhhhh!.” That the SVMF features activities and programming targeted at children and aspiring musicians is to be applauded, but the phrase “instilling a lifelong love of classical music” is tantamount to the task of instilling a lifelong love of proper etiquette, good oral hygiene, or kale. Instilling any behavior begins at home and requires more-than-occasional reinforcement in popular culture. And, to quote no less an expert on excellent parenting than Mary Poppins, “a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down.” Nobody took her advice more to heart than that celebrated expert on music, regardless of genre, Leonard Bernstein. Welcome to the ’60s Disney and Warner Brothers animation constantly employed symphonic music in the most delightful way. We had Beethoven introducing the evening news and Rossini riding horseback with the Lone Ranger. And then there was Bernstein, whose televised
Young People’s Concerts (many available on YouTube) were entertaining, informative, comprehensible and never condescending. Kids begged to attend a concert in person. Wall-to-wall exposure. Those were indeed the good ol’ days. And then, seemingly, there was none. None packaged for easy consumption, anyway. In an age of comic book movies and video games, is there any chance of instilling a lifelong love of music—any music—in kids? Absolutely. If a child is old enough to use a crayon without eating it, then it’s time to color to music, including the symphonic repertory. Pull up iTunes and have at it. Use a SVMF program as a guide. The 24-count box should accommodate the visual side of Mozart, the 64 for the Romantics up through Wagner. For Ravel, Debussy and Mahler, you’ll need the 150, a roll of butcher paper and a lot of counter space. The kids will have a blast; they’ll have no idea you have an agenda and you might end up with an artistic genius in the bargain (caveat emptor: they can be a real handful). Regardless, the instilling of music appreciation will be well under way. You Can Be Any Height To Ride This Ride Now let’s turn to the grown-ups. One is never too old to try something new, but it can’t sound onerous. And if one gets past the musicological gobbledygook, the Sun Valley Music Festival could not possibly be more user-friendly. First of all, this gang is world class – they serve up a level of performance equivalent to anything you’d hear in New York, London or Vienna. It’s free. Free is good. It’s held in a state-of-the art amphitheater with an expansive lawn perfect for picnicking plopped right in the middle of God’s country. Every day there’s something for everyone, regardless of one’s music preference, with wonderful surprises in store even for a spoiled aficionado like myself. But best of all it’s a communal experience on par with the Trailing of the Sheep or any of the other iconic Wood River Valley festivals. Who doesn’t like a good picnic? Think of a performance at the SVMF as a big slice of huckleberry pie—the perfect dessert to wrap up a wonderful summer day. Continued ‘LAWN AUDIENCE’ Page 2
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Greatest Hits I was in the presence of Bernstein only once, in 1980, but indulge me as I attempt to channel Lenny so as to sell you on some of my favorites on the balance of the SVMF 2022 docket: • Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite (July 29): Ah, Ravel—the creator of the pop song color palette that’s still in fashion to this very day. A ravishing work belied by its G-rated title. I will never forget an LA Phil performance I saw a little over a decade ago: the neophyte conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin joined soloist Martha Argerich, one of the world’s greatest pianists, at the piano for an encore—a four-hands take on the ‘Laideronnette, Empress of the Pagoda’ section of Ravel’s suite. Master and protégé. They were in heaven, as was the enraptured audience. YN-S is now the music director of both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera. It’s for moments like these—the spontaneous, the unexpectedly delightful, the deeply moving—that make not just concerts, but life itself so extraordinary. • Orff’s Carmina Burana (July 31): Your ‘ah-ha’ moment. Trust me, you’ve heard CB’s famous and wildly overused opening a thousand times in countless commercials. Nonetheless, listening to this over-the-top, bawdy work in its entirety might be as close as most people will ever get to the sensation of attending the closing night at Burning Man. • Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ Symphony No. 6 (Aug. 2): Welcome to Ludwig’s sunny side and his wonderful al fresco romp in Austria’s Lake Country. Two things to listen for: the five-note lick endlessly repeated in the first movement is the very essence of titillation, while, in the fourth movement, Beethoven’s idyllic spell is broken by a sustained rumble of double basses punctuated by triple-fortes on the off-beat. It might be the stand-in for lightning, but it’s also the calling card of every horror film you’ve ever seen. • Brahms’s Second Piano Concerto (Aug. 4): There’s something especially extraordinary about a great artist who can break his or her own chains. In Brahms’s Second Piano Concerto, like Spielberg’s adaptation of Bernstein’s West Side Story, the artist treks outside his comfort zone to great effect, a Thoroughbred off the track and loose in the countryside. • De Falla’s The Three-Cornered Hat Suite (Aug. 6): A Goyaesque blend of elegance and earthiness that is at the heart of the Spanish experience. If you didn’t bring tapas, you’ll be craving them. • Elgar’s First Symphony (Aug. 8): The Pomp and Circumstance March #1, the perennial go-to for graduation processionals, is courtesy of Edward Elgar, Britain’s first symphonic rock star and harbinger of an empire on the brink of dissolution. His masterworks, including his First Symphony, are concoctions not just of the pompous but of the majestic, the whimsical, the martial, the mysterious, the turbulent and the valedictory. The third movement of his First Symphony is unashamedly nostalgic and breathtakingly beautiful. Who could have foreseen this work could easily serve as the soundtrack for the ‘American Experiment’ over a century later? • Richard Strauss’ ‘Alpine’ Symphony (Aug. 18): Speaking of Austria and the out-
ARTS, EVENTS doors (I detect a theme here), the season concludes not with the customary Mahler symphony but with Strauss’ monumental tone poem tracking the ascent of and descent from an Alpine peak. Let’s say the Matterhorn (yes, I know it’s in Switzerland, but bear with me). This gorgeous work puts the Disneyland ride to shame. But oh, that moment of reaching the summit and the indescribable feeling of having accomplished something where the sheer magnitude of satisfaction was previously unimaginable. You’ll be awestruck. From Instillation to Submersion Festival over? Wanting more, perhaps? Bernstein’s Norton Lectures at Harvard (also on YouTube) are to the free diver in music what the Young People’s Concerts are to the water wings set. It takes about the same amount of time to watch these fascinating videos surveying the history of Western music as it does to watch the entirety of Fleabag. And you’ll be fully converted to “the bright side.” The SVMF isn’t merely a survey of music, it’s a survey of the gift of life. In three short weeks we can experience, through sound, things we’ll never see or have the chance to experience in the flesh. Better still, we can revisit our favorite memories and be completely present in the present. I am looking forward to the day (and I sure hope it happens in my lifetime) when the pejorative term ‘classical music’ is buried at sea once and for all and replaced with … Suggestions anyone?
CHEAP SEATS? BEST SEATS! Back in 2008, when the Sun Valley Pavilion opened, its sound system was state-of-theart. As was the Big Screen, when it was installed in 2011. Both systems have served the lawn audience well, but it’s time to upgrade them. One reason is the evolution of technology: sound systems today can recreate the acoustics inside the Pavilion in ways unimaginable in 2008, while hi-definition screens offer far more resolution and visual detail. A second reason is that the back of the lawn that was originally designated for “audience overflow” now hosts several hundred serious listeners and viewers for each concert. Accordingly, the Festival has undertaken a multi-year project to upgrade both systems. This summer, new speakers will be installed on the lawn, offering a far more accurate acoustic experience. Listeners will hear the sound coming to them the way it leaves the stage, with violins on the left, basses on the right, and the timpani and horns bouncing off the rear wall of the Pavilion. Next up is a replacement of the screen with a newer, larger, high-definition screen, planned for summer 2023. It will be installed in the same location but will provide a much-enhanced viewing experience to concertgoers, including those sitting over 200 feet away. To support these upgrades, the Festival is launching a capital campaign. An anonymous donor has very generously offered to match up to $250,000 in gifts, dollar-for-dollar. The proceeds will support the new screen and other systems that enhance the concert experience on the lawn. All gifts (totaling up to $250,000) will be matched through the 2022 summer season.
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County Shocks The Sheriff
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No racial profiling, sanctuary county here, Harkins says
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By Eric Leins
ess than 48 hours after being denied federal grant money by county leadership and hearing public criticism from several Blaine County residents regarding his office’s handling of undocumented immigrants who have been arrested for a separate alleged crime, Sheriff Steve Harkins blasted back. The former Ketchum patrol officer, detective and police chief called the criticisms regarding local cooperation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies “misinformed” and part of a politicized effort to make Blaine County a so-called “sanctuary county”—a local jurisdiction that limits its cooperation with a federal government’s effort to enforce national, in this case, immigration law. At its July 19 meeting, the Blaine County Board of Commissioners considered whether to accept federal SCAAP (State Criminal Alien Assistance Program) funding, doled out annually to state and local correctional facilities. The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office has received these funds since 2001. At issue is whether to accept the grant money for the years 2020 – 2022. Commissioners heard from five members of the public who urged the county to not accept these funds due to what they believe are inequities embedded into justice system procedures and law enforcement practices. Commissioners ultimately agreed, and declined the federal funds. None of it sat well with the Sheriff. “The statements made by the Chairman of the Board are an insult to myself and all members of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office. … I will state unequivocally that my (deputies) do not profile people based on race or any other reason and treat everyone they encounter with empathy, dignity and respect,” Harkins said. “The real issue at hand is that the Blaine County Board of Commissioners and a segment of our community don’t agree with the fact that at my direction, the Blaine County Detention Center cooperates with ICE. The Board has received pressure from and has been fed a
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lot of false information from those who feel that Blaine County should be a ‘Sanctuary County.’ The Board has drafted an ordinance that would attempt to alter and limit the duties of the Sheriff by creating a ‘Sanctuary County.’” That was Harkins’ sentiment, which he then followed with a more systematic detailing of the federal funding program, how those funds are used locally, and how his deputies conduct themselves in the field and at the county jail. What follows are highlights of Harkins’ letter to the public. Continued SHERIFF Next Page
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SCAAP is a federal program that awards reimbursement funds to local and state correctional facilities that have housed “undocumented criminal aliens.” This is a term that the federal government uses, and for the purposes of the SCAAP funding, it is defined as an undocumented person in the United States who has been convicted in a court of law of a felony or two or more misdemeanors. • The reimbursement payment in the discussion was $14,568 for the fiscal year 2020. We have already submitted FY 2021 and 2022, which I assume will not be accepted by the Board. Therefore, the taxpayers of Blaine County will lose approximately $45,000 in future SCAAP funding. These funds are not used for immigration purposes but used for “correctional” purposes, such as buying supplies or needs for all inmates. • By statute, I am required to operate our jail and accept people who have been arrested and charged with crimes. During the booking process, I am required to identify the individual which can be done by a government-issued identification card, any government-issued passport, a previous booking in the Blaine County Detention Center, or by fingerprint identification. We ask the detainee basic questions as to their identity, where they live, where they were born, their date of birth, their occupation, etc. • If a person is not able to be identified by these means or if there are any doubts as to their identity, my detention staff will attempt to identify the person by contacting ICE which has the authority to place a
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1ST RESPONDERS hold on the person if they meet ICE’s criteria. ICE will only place a hold if it meets their “priority” criteria. Those who meet these criteria are determined by ICE to be a threat to (1) public safety; (2) border security; and/or (3) national security. More often than not ICE will determine that the person is not a priority for removal and release the hold. • If an ICE hold is placed on an individual, ICE has the option to take custody of the person before they are released from our custody. If a person can post a bond, has satisfied their sentence, or is otherwise able to be released, ICE must come to take custody of the person before their release. • Patrol deputies and police officers in Blaine County will not ask people for citizenship documents during traffic stops or when contacted. We have never done this, yet I understand there is fear in the community that people will be asked to prove citizenship or they will be arrested and deported. I have heard stories that someone was arrested for having snow covering their license plate and then deported. This is absolutely false! • There are times when people commit unthinkable crimes and they need to be held accountable regardless of their citizenship. That is what the court system is for, and once convicted, the court has the option to send people to jail or prison. If that person happens to unlawfully be in the United States, the federal government may remove them from the county. • Lastly, if you are an undocumented person and a victim of a crime or in need of law enforcement, I ask that you call us. My patrol deputies and detectives do not care about your immigration status and I promise you will receive fair and equitable treatment just as anyone else.
Icing on the Cake Harkins’ statement was issued to the press and posted on the Blaine County Sheriff’s Facebook page. Numerous comments of support for the Sheriff followed. However, his side lost this round and in that same comments section of the Facebook post was one by local attorney J. McCarthy who also spoke at last week’s session. Regarding ICE policies and the Sheriff’s cooperation with them, McCarthy said this: “I have had multiple clients held on ICE detainers including by your jail. Your Office even detained a former client of mine who was a citizen (but Latino and a Spanish speaker). It has an impact of fear, division and encourages stops and detentions based on perceived nationality. It does not allow the realistic ability for those charged to bond out. For everyone is innocent until proven guilty and should be entitled to a reasonable bond. The Constitution is fairly straightforward. Immigration is preempted as a Congressional responsibility under Art. 1 Sec. 8. The Fourth Amendment requires a warrant based upon probable cause for seizure. ICE detainers are not warrants and therefore lack review or signature of a Judge. These decisions are made by ICE agents without review or transparency. Moreover the 14th Amendment requires the 4th Amendment is applied to the States and requires due process which there is little to none with ICE detentions. Your Office does not even have a Memorandum of Agreement for proper training on the issue under the INA 287(g). If you want to hold true to your oath to the Constitution then abandon your cooperation with ICE detentions on federal civil issues. The act of coming into the U.S. without inspection is a federal misdemeanor crime. Physical presence as undocumented is not a crime.”
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MOOSE FIRE APPROACHING 40K-ACRE MARK Idaho military veteran dies in chopper crash, blaze just 10% contained
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ust days after flags across the Gem State were lowered to half mast in honor of the Idaho military veteran who lost his life in a helicopter crash fighting the now 37,000-acre Moose Fire, officials declared an ‘extreme’ fire danger level for Central Idaho. A ranking of extreme means the region can see a small fire turn deadly and long-lasting quickly. With the fire now just 17 miles north of Salmon and only 10% contained, the latest news suggests the worst could be yet to come. For Thomas Hayes, 41, of Post Falls, Idaho, and Jared Bird, 36, of Anchorage, Alaska, the worst for them and their loved ones already occurred. Both men died last Thursday from injuries they sustained when their CH47D Series Chinook helicopter crashed in the Salmon River. Both men were military veterans and considered highly experienced pilots. Firefighting officials are predicting the following over the next few days: •
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24 hours—High spread potential to the south and east due to northwest winds. Potential impacts to Highway 93, private property, and municipal watershed for the City of Salmon. Several drainages at head of fire also have a NW to SE drainage alignment which helps vector the winds in this direction. Active surface and crown fire due to continued hot, dry conditions. 48 hours—High spread potential to the south and east due to northwest winds. Potential impacts to
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Highway 93, private property, municipal watershed for the City of Salmon, and power transmission lines to Blackbird Mine. Several drainages at head of fire also have a NW to SE drainage alignment which helps vector the winds in this direction. 72 hours—30% chance of thunderstorms. Possible dry lightning. Potential for strong outflow winds to create extreme fire behavior and long-range spotting.
The Central Idaho Fire Restrictions Area encompasses those portions of Custer County that are north and east of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, excluding the Frank Church River of No Return and Jim McClure-Jerry Peak Wilderness. Under the current fire danger restrictions, campfires are allowed only in recreation sites within metal/concrete fire pits. In addition, unmanned aircraft systems should not be flown near or around wildfires on National Forest System Lands. To learn about Forest Service policy regarding unmanned aircraft systems visit www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/unmanned-aircraft-systems/faqs. “Be cautious out there! Should you start a wildfire, even if it’s by accident, you could be held liable for damages and firefighting costs,” the U.S. Forest Service said. “If you are in an area where campfires are allowed, if you light it, be prepared to fight it. The restrictions will remain in effect until there is a significant change in fire danger.”
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A plume of smoke from the Moose Fire north of Salmon reaches the skies as nearly 40,000 acres of the Salmon-Challis National Forest have burned. Photo credit: U.S. Forest Service
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Please call Central Idaho Dispatch Center at (208) 756-5157 or 911 as soon as possible. Need to keep track of the Moose Fire? The Salmon-Challis National Forest page on Facebook has regularly updated information. Go to Facebook.com/salmonchallisnf for more information.
IN BRIEF
Feds, State Reach Farmer-Friendly Ag Deal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s marketing wing has signed a cooperative agreement with Idaho under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through LFPA, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) seeks to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers. “USDA is excited to partner with Idaho to promote economic opportunities for farmers and producers and to increase access to locally sourced, fresh, healthy, and nutritious food in underserved communities,” said USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Jenny Lester Moffitt. “The Local Food Purchase Cooperative Agreement Program will improve food and agricultural supply-chain resiliency and increase local food consumption around the country.” The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW) will utilize the LFPA grant to collaborate with Idaho’s Department of Agriculture, statewide food banks, community stakeholders, and TEFAP to assess and prioritize relationships with Idaho’s underserved farmers and ranchers. It will allow Idaho’s agricultural farmers and producers to supply pantries in low-income communities with a variety of fresh commodities across the state. IDHW’s goal is to increase partnerships and strengthen Idaho’s food distribution network in underserved communities. “These continue to be challenging times for farmers, ranchers, and consumers. It’s vital to get Idaho’s fresh produce and food products to those who need them most,” said ISDA Director Celia Gould. The LFPA program is authorized by the American Rescue Plan to maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain resiliency. Through this program, USDA will award up to $400 million through non-competitive cooperative agreements with state and tribal governments to support local, regional, and underserved producers through the purchase of food produced within the state or within 400 miles of delivery destination.
Hospital Lecture To Explore Life Lessons
St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation’s annual Health and Well-being Speaker Series will feature Stanford physician Lucy Kalanithi, M.D.—a clinical associate professor of medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the widow of the late Dr. Paul Kalanithi, author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling memoir, When Breath Becomes Air, to which she wrote the epilogue. The event takes place at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the Argyros Performing Arts Center in Ketchum. The event is free to the community. An online RSVP is required by visiting www.theargyros. org. Virtual attendance is also possible via livestream on the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation website, www.slwrf.org. Dr. Kalanithi’s late spouse was a Stanford neurosurgeon when he was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. He documented his experience battling cancer and facing his mortality in his memoir, which was published posthumously and then spent 68 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Dr. Jim Souza, chief physician executive of St. Luke’s Health System, will facilitate the discussion. Dr. Souza and Dr. Lucy Kalanithi will discuss the life lessons she learned from her dying husband. And how, seven years later, she moved forward to live life fully and joyfully. For more information, contact wrfriends@slhs.org or (208) 7278419 www.SLWRF.org.
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RIDE INTO THE PAST
Gather up the family for dinner at the weekly barbecue buffet and wagon ride offered June 23 through Sept. 1. Enjoy a scenic and historic wagon ride out into Senate Meadows stopping to take pictures, learn history and get a true sense of Galena’s past. Event: Wagon Ride & BBQ Where: Galena Lodge | 15187 State Hwy 75, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA When: @ 5 – 8 p.m. More info: (208) 726-4010
JULY 29, FRI.
TOUR STORY
Jump on the Mountain Rides Blue Route from the Visitor Center in Ketchum for a one-hour free bus tour highlighting the area’s rich heritage. Guided by local volunteers on the Blue Route bus while it is on route through Ketchum, Warm Springs, Sun Valley and Elkhorn.
Event: Sun Valley Story Tour Where: Visitor Center | 491 Sun Valley Rd, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA When: @ 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. More info: Kim MacPherson (208) 788-7433
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Once a year, individuals 18 and up can get a reduced-cost blood test for HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose levels. An optional A1c test also is available for people with diabetes. No appointment is necessary; results will be entered into your secure St. Luke’s MyChart or sent by mail (if preferred). Event: Heart of the Matter Health Screenings Where: St. Luke’s Clinic – Family Medicine, 1450 Aviation Drive, Suite 100, Hailey St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, Outpatient Lab, 100 Hospital Drive, Ketchum When: @ 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., weekdays (excluding holidays)
More info: HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose screening, $10; A1c for those with diabetes, additional $5. Fasting for eight hours and drinking plenty of water prior to testing is strongly recommended as fasting less than eight hours may result in elevated glucose levels. Payment is due at time of service by credit or debit card only (insurance will not be billed).
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GET IN A PICKLE
Join Men’s Second Chance Living for their inaugural Pickleball Tournament hosted by tennis great Mats Wilander and Valley Club pros Fred and Mel. Hors d’oeuvres will be served and prizes will be handed out.
Event: Pickleball Tournament Where: The Valley Club | 341 Valley Club Dr, Hailey, ID 83333, USA When: @ 4 – 7 p.m. More info: Sonya Wilander (208) 481-0182 or MSCLHouse.org
JULY 31, SUN.
DOWNWARD DOG UPHILL
Clear your mind, challenge your body with guided yoga in the most scenic way your third eye can imagine.
Event: Yoga on the Mountain Where: Lookout Lodge | 520 Serenade Lane, Ketchum, ID 83340, USA
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This summer, enjoy outdoor yoga presented by Brass Ranch. All levels are welcome to these free one-hour classes held outdoors at River Run Plaza most Tuesdays and Saturdays. Please bring your own yoga mat and water. Arrive early, space is limited! Event: Yoga at River Run Where: River Run Lodge | 520 Serenade Lane, Ketchum When: @ 9 – 10 a.m. More info: (208) 622-6146
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LEARNING ERNEST-LY
Learn about the local stories of Hemingway’s time in the Sun Valley area as portals into our
Where: The Community Library, Ketchum When: Aug. 3, 10 and 17 @ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. More info: comlib.org
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CHILL OUT
Alexa Knierim & Brandon Frazier, U.S. & World gold medalists, join the cast of SV on Ice. This summer the Buffet Dinner and Show return on the Terrace! Select the table size that best meets your party size. Tables are sold in their entirety; you’ll have the table privately for your party.
Event: Sun Valley On Ice Where: Sun Valley Resort When: Buffet @ 7 p.m. Gates open @ 8:15 p.m. More info: All sales are final. For assistance please call the Guest Center at (208) 622-2135.
FORKS & SPURS
Savory the date! If you like the food and games known best west of the Mississippi, then you should attend this food and fun affair wherein all proceeds benefit the Sun Valley Culinary Institute. Live music with Tylor & The Train Robbers headlining, Dave Stamey and Dewey Pickette & Howe opening. Equine performances, dunk tank, mechanical bull, and more.
Event: Western Culinary Festival Where: River Sage Stables, Bellevue When: Doors open @ 2 p.m. Event ends @ 9 p.m. More info: sunvalleyculinary.org
AUG. 9, TUE.
CATCH SOME MUSIC
Get your boogie on! Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music at Forest Service Park. Event: Ketch’em Alive Where: Forest Service Park | 131 River Street East, Ketchum When: @ 6:30 p.m. More info: (208) 727-5077
2022 Plant Facilities Levy The Blaine County School District is known for providing an excellent learning environment designed to prepare students for the future. As we work to fulfill our mission, we must evaluate our facility needs to ensure the long-term success of our schools and the students and families they serve. This means enhancing safety and addressing maintenance needs.
On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, residents of the Blaine County School District will vote on a Plant Facilities Levy. If this measure receives at least 55% voter approval, the district would be able to move forward with a number of key facility improvement projects. THESE PROJECTS WOULD COVER: Improving, maintaining, and repairing existing buildings, including roof repairs and replacements Safety and security improvements Replacing old and outdated heating systems Energy efficiency improvements Updates to appliances, technology, and restrooms Equipment upgrades Installation of LED lighting These much-needed projects would touch every single building in our district, while giving particular attention to schools with the most significant needs.
IMPORTANT DATES: August 19: Absentee Ballot Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the county clerk by 5 p.m. — for the Aug. 30 election. [§34-1002(7), Idaho Code]. August 30: Absentee Ballot Return Deadline: Voted absentee ballots must be received — by the county clerk — by 8 p.m. [§34-1005, Idaho Code]
Learn more about the August 30th Plant Facilities Levy and find answers to FAQs here: https://www.blaineschools.org/Page/4888
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t’s Trico time! If this isn’t your favorite insect to imitate as a fly angler, we should talk… Silver Creek is percolating again due to the massive Trico Spinner Falls that have begun every morning. The Trico hatches in the wee hours of the morning and then comes back to the water by the millions for the spinner falls once the morning air temps hit 70 degrees. The cooler mornings mean a slower start, but also less wind. The warmer mornings start quick, but can be interrupted by morning breezes. On a perfect morning, the Trico will be present from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The spinner falls is intense and brings up huge pods of fish that will seemingly eat everything but your fly. Place your Trico as quietly and delicately as you can right in front of the fish’s nose. Next bug in line, next bug in line, next bug in line, should be your mantra. The Trico always ends with a 30-minute Baetis Spinner Falls. You will know this is happening because they will be crawling all over you. The Trico really could care less about you; the Baetis like to use you to crawl to the bottom and lay some eggs. If you float tube and wonder what all the spots on your tube are when you’re done fishing, it’s millions upon millions of Baetis eggs. We will see a lull in the action after the morning. Things start back up again after lunch with Callibaetis and Hopper fishing. All the frustration of fishing tiny flies all morning can now be replaced by fishing large Callibaetis patterns up to a 16 as well as splatting big foam Hoppers on the banks. Pay special attention to the weed beds as well. There will be Damselflies on the exposed beds at the surface. Rainbows like to hot lap these weed beds looking for a morsel. Also pay close attention to the feeding lane immediately downstream from the weed beds. This is where fish will wait for the weak and dying Damsels to float down to them. A reminder for you: Fish 6X on all your Mayfly patterns like Trico, Callibaetis and Baetis (PMDs too). Fish 3X or 4X on Damselflies depending on how voracious the fish are acting. Fish 2X fluorocarbon on all your Hoppers. Fish are not leader shy on Hoppers. One more time: Fish are NOT leader shy on Hoppers. Happy fishing, everyone!
Hwy 20 in Picabo info@picaboangler.com (208)788.3536 www.picaboangler.com
FRAN JEWELL
Puppy Freedom – Too Much, Too Soon
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ne of the biggest complaints I get from my clients is that their dog won’t listen when there is a distraction, especially with the “come” command. I’ve talked before about teaching puppies and dogs to sit nicely before playing with other dogs to encourage reward (playing with other dogs) for quiet behavior and owners making decisions about which dogs their own dog gets to play with. For many people, there is a sense that dogs should be free to be dogs. While this seems like a charming idea, we need to understand that the consequences of that can be life threatening for the dog. When dogs make their own decisions about how to behave, they can quickly revert to feral behaviors, which are not always appropriate in our human society. The reason dogs have been domesticated is that they were the wolves that were most easily TRAINED and willing to have relationships with humans. When we don’t honor that, there are very deep-seated, hardwired behaviors that will soon surface. With puppies, I see so many that are allowed to run off-leash, sleep on beds or on the furniture, and destroy homes because the owner somehow feels that freedom is the right and humane thing to do. In fact, too much freedom can be the catalyst for aggression, or neurotic behaviors such as separation anxiety and destruction of home items. There is a critical imprinting period with puppies up to 16 weeks old. What we teach intentionally and unintentionally will last a puppy for his lifetime. If we teach our puppy that we are his littermates, he will treat us like that the rest of his life with biting, mouthing, jumping and disrespect for critical commands such as “come.” If we accidentally pet a dog
“A dog is a reflection of his owner.” – Max von Stephanitz
for jumping, that jumping will last forever. If we own a big dog, jumping can become a horrific behavior that hurts someone who might have a hidden disability, or a child. Hidden disabilities can be balance problems or medications that can cause bleeding. You would never know by looking at someone that they cannot tolerate your jumping dog. If we allow the environment to positively reinforce NOT coming when called (like another dog to play with), then our life-saving “come” command can become useless in an emergency. Puppies are like children in many ways. No one would open the front door for a 2-year-old child and say, “Come back when you want.” And no one would give their keys to the car and a credit card to an 8-year-old child. Yet, letting puppies run without a long line, or in an area that is not confined, is exactly that. Letting puppies on a sofa or bed is literally the same thing to a dog. As a dog sees it, the high-
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er you are, the higher you are in social status. A puppy on a bed tells the puppy there are no leaders on this bus and so you will be treated with no respect from the puppy. I am not going to tell a puppy owner they can never let their dog on a sofa or in bed with them, BUT, they should wait until that puppy earns the privilege, just like being 16 to get a driver’s license. People need to learn rules to feel confident in their lives and to know how to make decisions. It is the same with puppies. Take the time very early to train your puppy to give your puppy the proper attitude toward people and other dogs. A well-trained dog is such a blessing to live with! 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 208578-1565.
HARRY WEEKES
Hedgehogs, Zombies, and Racers
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very now and then you come across something that immediately challenges and changes your worldview. I got to see the pure wonder that can be associated with this when my children were little and a local organization brought a traveling petting zoo to one of their events. The woman in charge gathered all the kids in a circle, then reached into a bag and pulled out a small ball of rubbery quills. She handed the ball to the first child and asked him to pass it around, simultaneously prodding the group with questions: “What do you think the quills are for?” “What do you think this organism eats?” “What do you think this organism is?” When the ball made it around the circle, the woman then instructed the last child to gently place it on the ground in front of her. Almost immediately, the ball transformed into the full hedgehog that it was, which began poking around the inside of the circle, scampering on its tiny little legs. I happened to be looking at one of my daughter’s faces when this unfurling happened and witnessed what it looks like when someone thinks that an organism is a static ball of spines and then discovers that it is actually more like a baby porcupine gerbil. Pure astonishment. While it wasn’t quite the same look of astonishment that came over my face when I saw “World War Z” for the first time, I was similarly snapped from one worldview—that Zombies move slowly—to another—that Zombies move fast. Fast Zombies? This quite literally changed my entire understanding and appreciation of Zombie biology. And so it was that I found myself cleaning up my yard earlier this summer and came across a snake. Before this snake, my “snakes in my yard or driveway worldview” was binary—the snake was either a garter snake or a rubber boa (oh, I’ve come across bull snakes and rattlesnakes, but never at my house). This binary worldview had been reinforced in early June when I caught my yearly rubber boa on my way to graduation and just missed catching my annual garter snake on the way home. Since worldviews have a strong psychological framework, I naturally placed the snake in my yard into it, with the first thought after “snake” something like “it is a really light-colored garter snake.” Since I catch garter snakes, my next move was just that—a move toward the snake. At this point, my worldview changed. This lithe little snake shot across the lawn, with the forward portion of its body cruising above the grass, and noticeably dark eyes glistening in the sun. Instead of retreating into a nook or under a rock, the snake fled as long as I pursued it, which turned out not to be
The Western yellow-bellied racer (Coluber constrictor mormon), also known as the Western yellowbelly racer[or Western racer, is a snake species endemic to the Western United States. Photo credit: Jrtayloriv , accessed via Wikipedia.
that long, since it skated across the grass and through the brush much faster than my hunched run. So it was that I had my first up-close and personal encounter with a Western yellow-bellied racer, something like five decades after I started living here. This wasn’t some aberration snake brought on by a mysterious pathogen (like those fast Zombies). Nope, this snake is from here—endemic, as biologists say. Docile, nonvenomous, downright adorable, and this one? Virtually lounging on my lawn. While this encounter instantly opened my mind not just to the possibility but to the reality of other snakes, there was one part of my worldview that was not challenged, but rather reinforced—the natural world continues to astonish and astound me. And it can do this without even leaving my yard. Harry Weekes is the founder and head of school at The Sage School in Hailey. This is his 50th year in the Wood River Valley, where he lives with Hilary and one of their three baby adults—Simon. The other members of the flock, Georgia and Penelope, are currently fledging at Davidson College in North Carolina and Middlebury College in Vermont, respectively.
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BENCHMARK INDEXES BY KRISTIN HOVENCAMP
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Talkin’ or Walkin’
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Kristin Hovencamp is an Investment Executive at RJFS, and Director of Business Development with HAZLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC, which 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. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. No investing strategy, including rebalancing or dollar cost averaging,
s you may have surmised from my recent columns, I have been considering the most meaningful ways to live this last part of my life, like limiting my volunteering to situations where I may best use the qualities I have developed to make a positive contribution to whatever nonprofit asks for my assistance. (Oh, so many good ones in this town!) At the same time, I have been evaluating my characteristics of an outwardly cheerful and gregarious person; sometimes I am afraid I impose myself on others. Thank goodness this summer in my town has reinforced my natural inclination to want to meet and greet people and perhaps have even a brief connection. I am prepared for an occasional humph or frown, accepting that this person does not want to be bothered—certainly their right. I have lived long enough to sense when someone wants to be alone or quiet. Nonetheless, I exult when a new person or someone I haven’t seen for a while, or my friends and family, are pleased with our interactions. Just this past week, I complimented or talked JoEllen Collins—a longtime with strangers and was not rebuffed. Afterwards, I resident of the Wood River felt pleasure from those brief moments. Occasion- Valley— is an Idaho Press ally, we slipped into a conversation that was often Club award-winning columdelightful. For example, after a brief few moments nist, a teacher, writer, fabric with someone helping me volunteer at the (won- artist, choir member and derful) Sun Valley Writers’ Conference, my new unabashedly proud grandma friend offered to help at any time during the three- known as “Bibi Jo.” day event if I was affected by the heat or feeling tired. Nice surprise! I did not accost people at all during those days—certainly didn’t intend to intrude with the brilliant presenters who gave so much of their time and talent to eager attendees. However, the inspired teacher in me couldn’t resist stopping one of the writers who was walking alone and relating how her poetry had been such a special avenue of knowledge for my students when they studied English with me. When she smiled widely, I knew that it had been OK to make a sincere comment about how many students had appreciated her words. We usually honor the privacy of celebrities in Idaho, where there is an unwritten rule to respect their privacy. I used to live in towns around the beach and West Los Angeles where I might be sitting in front of Cary Grant and his daughter at the movies; I didn’t bother them. In a Santa Monica restaurant, Barbra Streisand was sitting at a table near me next to a public phone. It was surprising how many diners “needed” to use the phone to peek at her. Once, in Malibu, I stood in a long postal line by Burgess Meredith, who said “Hello.” I felt free to tell him how much of a beloved actor he had been to me, my husband, and my friends. I then asked, “Was that OK for me to tell you that?” With a wide grin, he said, “Miss, I live for this! Thank you so much!” The line advanced and our talk ended. But how lovely! What a joy finding good words with anyone!
INSPIRATIONS FROM MY HEART
A WRANGLER’S RECKLESS WRITINGS
hen investors compare their year-to-date (YTD) performance to the market, they usually compare the performance of a particular benchmark index. A benchmark is a standard against which investors can measure the performance of a security, an investment fund, or an investment manager. Because there are benchmarks representing almost every asset class, sector and subsector, how does an investor choose the appropriate benchmark? The following are the most referenced benchmarks in the U.S.
Equities Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) – The Dow is a price-weighted stock market index of 30 large capitalization companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. Companies contained in the DJIA can be described as blue chips because they are highly reputable and well-known, attract investor interest, and have sustained growth. Blue chips are often dividend-paying companies. The Dow does not track utility or transportation stocks. S&P 500 – The Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P) is a market-capitalization-weighted index that tracks the share prices of 500 of the largest U.S. publicly traded companies. Companies found in the S&P must have a market cap of at least $10M and represent one of 11 major industries. By following the performance of the S&P, investors can assess the health of the stock market and the entire economy.
Kristin Hovencamp is an Investment Executive and Director of Business Development with HAZLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.
NASDAQ 100 – The National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations 100 tracks 100 of the largest and most actively traded non-financial domestic and international securities on the NASDAQ Stock Market. The NASDAQ 100 index is heavily weighted toward the technology sector. Fixed Income Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index – The Barclays Agg is a broad measure of the U.S. investment grade fixed income securities market. Regardless of the types of U.S bonds an investor holds, the Barclays Agg is the benchmark comparison most widely used to track the bond market’s performance. Investors concerned with the health of the general economy or various market segments can find answers by tracking the performance of an index. If the focus is on a stock or bond portfolio or total portfolio performance, using a benchmark index as a comparison can help investors understand how they perform versus the market.
Truth Or Dare
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o you remember the game? It was long before electronics occupied our every waking moment. I will warn you; I am going on a rant for support of TRUTH from my observation and perspective. There is a quote by C.S. Lewis, “If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort, you will not get either comfort or truth.” I am going to step out of my usual mode and become uncomfortable for the sake of our future. There is also another quote I want to share, and I do not know the author. “Love cannot exist with lies any more than the truth can exist alongside lies.” We are not getting truth from any of our sources. There is now literature in our local school libraries that is quite sexual in nature. Is that appropriate? I don’t know about you, but for me, teaching kids who have just learned to tie their shoes and control their bladders about sex and your gender is placing too much focus on sexuality. Let the children learn to live in the bodies God gave them, master those bodies and emotions, and then, if things don’t fit, make a choice as an adult who you want to be. Sex is an emotionally and physically charged sensation and the maturity to handle it comes with a level of experience that does not exist in school-age children. You expose a child to sex too early and they become ungrounded. Their body is not a safe place to be. How do you destroy a country? You destroy a country by removing the moral fiber and family values from the environment. If the family does not exist, then the children turn to other sources for love. They look to the authority figures in their lives for guidance. Become aware of what the authority figures are programming into your children. The media makes everything about your choice of sexuality. Is that really how we
want to be defined, by our choice of sexual partners? How about being defined by the values we hold, such as truth, justice, integrity and love? We so need to wake up to how we and our children are being programmed without even being conscious of it. Look up what Khrushchev said in 1959 in how they would take us over. Six of the eight points have already been accomplished. If you truly want to understand the purpose of all of this, check out https://redoubtnews. com/2022/04/remove-inappropriate-materials-from-our-schools/. It takes 84 minutes to watch, but at least this is mostly facts, not hype. I love our children and I want to have a stable and strong family environment for all of us. Quit making confusion the emotion of the day, month, year. Please, please, wake up, become uncomfortable, stand for freedom, truth and love even if you offend someone. I Dare You!!! Blessings, Dove
BRYCE ANGELL
THE HAYIN’ CREW
I’ve listened to my father tell of how they put up hay. They stacked it loose, then tromped it down. That was the only way. He said, “We had a hayin’ crew of ten to twelve good men. Those country boys weren’t scared of work. That’s all they knew back then.” The crew would claim the bunkhouse, where the bunks were stacked to three. If you didn’t snore your chance of sleep was zero guaranteed. The men would get an early start, but first came ham and eggs. “They ate a lot,” my father said. “They all had hollow legs.” Each morning grandma cooked. She’d fry three dozen eggs or so. She said, “A hearty breakfast keeps a body on the go.” The work was nothing new to them, and now it’s never seen. They worked so well together like a finely tuned machine. Someone was always kidding ‘cuz they loved to joke around. But they knew how far to push it. Might get pounded in the ground. At twelve o’clock the workers stopped to rest and get renewed. The horses ate their bags of oats. The men wolfed down their food. They’d take an hour, then back to work, right up to suppertime, then line up at the water trough to wash off dirt and grime. There were no skimpy appetites. Those men sure loved to eat. At night the cook outdid himself, with chunks of beefy meat. They’d head back to the bunkhouse. Some played checkers up till dark. But most of them were sound asleep before night made its mark. It wasn’t just about the hay. ‘Twas camaraderie. But those hayin’ days have changed, I’d say, from pure necessity. And now I look out in the fields and watch a farmer hay. So much is automated. They say we’ve come a long, long way. He’ll climb down off his tractor, take a gaze out on the crop. And thinks about those men who’d work so hard they’d nearly drop. He’ll even start to wonder, thinking ‘bout those days of old, when men would rather work than play. He says, “I guess God broke the mold.” But I’ll bet he’ll tell a story, when his hayin’ days are through, of how he put the hay up with his danged near one-man crew. – 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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BETTER HOMEOWNERS NEWS
ANNA AND MICHELLE
SHOWING HOW EARNEST YOU ARE
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he expression “putting your money where your mouth is” demonstrates a monetary sincerity to what could be empty words. In today’s competitive market where multiple offers are common, sellers want as much assurance as possible that the buyer is sincere and will close on the sale. The seller who accepts a contract expects the buyer to follow through, but, in most cases, doesn’t know the buyer either personally or by reputation. The earnest money submitted by the buyer with the contract shows their commitment to the terms of the offer. If the amount is relatively small, the seller could be concerned that the buyer may walk away from the contract if they change their mind before closing. The lost time could be injurious to a seller who is trying to meet a deadline. The more earnest money a buyer deposits indicates to the seller a higher level of commitment to the contract. Except for stated contingencies in the sales contract, if the buyer fails to close on the sale, the earnest money could be forfeited. Significant earnest money makes the seller feel more secure that the contract will indeed close. There certainly are a lot of things that can dictate how much earnest money is appropriate. Local customs, price of the home and type of mortgage can all help to determine the proper amount. In some areas, it may be common for it to be one to five percent of the purchase price. In other areas, it might be a specific
amount, like $1,000 to $10,000, depending on the sales price. It really comes down to whatever the buyer and seller agree is the proper amount. Another strategy is for the buyer to put up an adequate amount initially prior to inspections or other contingencies, and then to put up an additional amount when the contingencies have been removed. The earnest money demonstrates the buyer’s sincerity in making the offer and proceeding according to the agreement so the seller can take their home off the market and start making plans to move and give possession of their home. A higher-than-normal amount could also help the seller to choose yours in a multiple-offer situation. Ultimately, both parties want to close as anticipated according to the contract and the earnest money helps facilitate that. Your agent can explain what is customary for your area and price range. Many times, a disinterested party, like a title company, will hold the earnest money and the sales contract will provide how to dispose of it should the contract not close.
ADVERTORIALS BLAINE COUNTY NOXIOUS WEEDS
The Sticky Truth About Houndstongue
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his year we were confronted with a bigger population of Houndstongue. We have to move quickly because these red-headed weeds spread quickly. They disturb our pastures and our animals. This weed needs to be monitored and to be controlled. Houndstongue has an extensive impact on our land. Houndstongue was the inspiration Cynoglossum officinale (houndfor Velcro, which is why it is so hard to stongue, houndstooth, dog’s control because it attaches itself to any tongue, gypsy flower, and rats and animal or person. mice). Photo credit: Bernd Haynold, Houndstongue is a biennial, or short- accessed via Wikimedia. lived perennial, that reproduces by barbed seeds that readily adhere to fur, hair, and wool. In the first year, the plant develops a rosette with hairy, linear leaves ranging from 10-30 cm. Plants typically grow from 35-140 cm tall in the second year. The reddish-purple, five-lobed flowers bloom June through August. Each plant produces an average of 500 seeds composed of four prickly nutlets, each approximately 1 cm in length. Houndstongue’s ability to spread has created serious problems on rangeland and pastures where the plant quickly colonizes disturbed sites and heavily grazed areas in riparian zones. Houndstongue contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, making it poisonous to livestock and horses. Currently, the insects we used to treat houndstongue are in short supply and are highly sought after. As this biological control agent becomes more readily available, we will release them in Blaine County. Even when faced with the difficulties of controlling this noxious weed, we continue to work against its infestation. With everyone’s help, we can quickly identify areas affected by this plant. If you see an infestation or have any questions, call Kay Draper at (208) 727-7221.
HEALTH BEAT
ST. LUKE’S WOOD RIVER
Reducing Your Salt Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke
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OUR VOICE COUNTS Blaine County Charitable Fund (BCCF) has taken on an agreement with the Idaho Housing & Finance Association (IHFA) to administer and assist with their Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). BCCF has made an agreement alongside IHFA for the summer, or potentially longer, to assist with applications for their Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This would include such situations of current or past experiences of direct or indirect COVID impact. Direct impacts could be loss of income due to illness or quarantining, reduced hours/ wages, or inability to work due to lack of childcare, while indirect impacts can include market conditions causing increased food and transportation costs, work layoffs, and increased housing costs. “Eviction cannot only cause a financial hardship when a family has to quickly come up with $3000-$5000 to get into new housing (if it’s located), but also it’s traumatic on the mental and physical wellbeing of all involved,” Mary Fauth, executive director of BCCF, said. “Any help we can give to lessen this impact goes a long way in avoiding down-the-line costs to the community, such as welfare and education costs, potential loss of housing stock, healthcare and law enforcement costs.” Additionally, BCCF will continue to help with any other unforeseen crises that a household may experience. Fauth states it gives them the ability to assist with expenses outside of housing or where resources are lacking. BCCF has opened offices in the Sawtooth Business Center (formally Marketron in Hailey) so applicants can come in for appointments or as needed. More information can be found at www. blainecf.org or by calling (208) 244-5205. NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA Blaine County Charitable Fund (BCCF) ha
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asumido un acuerdo con la Asociación de Vivienda y Finanzas de Idaho (IHFA) para administrar y ayudar con su Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia (ERAP). BCCF ha hecho un acuerdo con IHFA durante el verano o potencialmente más tiempo para ayudar con las solicitudes para su Programa de Asistencia de Alquiler de Emergencia (ERAP). Esto incluiría tales situaciones de experiencias actuales o pasadas de impacto directo o directo de COVID. Los impactos directos podrían ser la pérdida de ingresos debido a enfermedades o cuarentenas, la reducción de horas/salarios, o la incapacidad de trabajar debido a la falta de cuidado infantil, mientras que los impactos directos pueden incluir condiciones del mercado que ocasionan mayores costos de alimentos y transporte, despidos laborales y mayores costos de vivienda. “El desalojo no sólo puede causar dificultades financieras cuando una familia tiene que conseguir rápidamente entre 3000 y 5000 dólares para ingresar a una nueva vivienda (si está ubicada), sino que también es traumático para el bienestar mental y físico de todos los involucrados,” indicó Fauth. “Cualquier ayuda que podamos dar para reducir este impacto contribuye en gran medida a evitar costos generales para la comunidad, como los costos de bienestar y educación, la pérdida potencial de viviendas, la atención médica y los costos de aplicación de la ley.” Además, BCCF continuará ayudando con cualquier otra crisis imprevista que pueda experimentar un hogar. Fauth afirma que les da la capacidad de ayudar con los gastos fuera de la vivienda o donde faltan recursos. BCCF ha abierto oficinas en el Sawtooth Business Center (formalmente Marketron) para que los solicitantes puedan venir a citas o cuando sea necesario. Se puede encontrar más información en www.blainecf.org o llamando al (208) 2445205.
educing the amount of sodium (salt) in your diet can help you lower or avoid high blood pressure, which reduces your risk for heart disease and stroke. Even though our bodies need some salt for normal functioning, most people in America are getting much more than their bodies need. Over time, this can damage the blood vessels and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Facts about sodium (salt) intake from the American Heart Association (2022): • Too much sodium causes the body to hold onto water, putting an extra burden on the heart and blood vessels. • Nine out of 10 Americans consume too much sodium – more than 3400 mg per day. • More than 70% of sodium consumed is from processed, packaged and restaurant foods. In the United States: • Over 57% of non-Hispanic Blacks have high blood pressure. • Among Hispanics, 44% have high blood pressure. • Over 41% of Asian Americans have high blood pressure. The American Heart Association recommends no more than 2300 mg of sodium per day, with an ideal limit of no more that 1500 mg per day to prevent heart disease and stroke (AHA, 2022). Foods that are high in sodium include: • Canned foods • Pre-packaged, ready-to-eat foods such as prepared meals, gravy mixes and canned soups • Soda • Table salt Using Nutrition Facts Labels to Understand and Reduce Your Sodium Intake: • • When buying prepared / pre-packaged foods, check sodium content on the Nutrition Facts label. • • Compare the sodium content of similar products and choose items with the lowest sodium. Additional ways to lower your sodium intake: • Use Nutrition Facts labels to estimate sodium intake. • Use less salt when cooking and seasoning. • Don’t salt your food before you taste it. • Try salt-free seasoning alternatives. • Use herbs, spices, vinegars or fresh lime / lemon juice to add flavor. High blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Reducing the amount of sodium in your diet can help you lower or avoid high blood pressure. For more information, visit stlukesonline.org or contact Stephanie Shawver, advanced primary stroke manager at St. Luke’s Magic Valley at (208) 814-4030, shawvers@slhs.org. For more information from the American Heart Association visit https:// www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/healthy-living-spanish-infographics
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Where: The Community Library, Cimino Plaza, Children’s Library Entrance, 4th and Walnut Why: Come enjoy a nutritious and convenient lunch while engaging with other community members over interesting literature.
Lunches $5 for adults 60 and better $8 for those under 60 years of age $4 for children 12 and under
**Scholarships are available, ask us! **Bring your own reusable bag to carry your lunch! Reservations are required and need to be made by the day of at 9:00 am. Call the Senior Connection at 208-788-3468 to reserve your lunch! The monthly menu is available in the Senior Connection newsletter, or online at www.seniorconnectionidaho.org/menu
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A community bike shop comes to Hailey By Mike McKenna
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ailey has become one of the best bike towns in the West. From the bike path to the new Gravel Grinder map to being home to the one of the best “biker” bars in the world (Power House pub), we sure do love our bikes around here. That’s why it makes sense that The Trailhead Bicycles has opened a year-round bike shop in the Meriwether Building by Java. After Formula Sports closed down, Trek was looking for another vendor in the area. Word got out to the teams at Fitzgerald’s Bicycles shops in Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Victor, Idaho. Kyle Wiess had worked for Fitzgerald’s for 14 years and Andy Solomon had been with them for four, and they liked the idea of opening up a year-round bike shop in a ski town. Kyle had been here before and they both had friends in Hailey. After coming over from the Teton Valley to check things out, Andy was quickly hooked. He called to tell his wife, Erin, “Hey, the riding is pretty sweet here.” After originally looking at Ketchum, they decided Hailey was the ideal location for the shop. “Hailey just had more ingredients to run a shop successfully,” said Kyle, mentioning the better options for staffing and housing. “The riding from the shop is fantastic, too.” The Trailhead opened earlier this year and has quickly gained a solid clientele. A big reason why is because their motto is that they are “a community bike shop” and, as it states on their website, they simply want to “inspire people to ride.” “We want people to feel comfortable, supported and welcome here,” Erin said. “Bike shops are community-oriented, so being here has been amazing.” You can often find the entire Solomon family at the shop; Erin, Andy, their daughter Finley, and their Old English sheepdog, Elliot, who “sometimes is the greeter and sometimes he’s the rug.” Andy grew up in Colorado, Erin is from New Hampshire and Kyle is originally from Montana,
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so they get the small and friendly mountain-town vibe of Hailey. They have quickly adjusted to life here and report that even though it was a little scary to make the move at first, “things have really worked well,” Kyle said. The Trailhead is a full-service bike shop. In addition to Trek, they carry Pivot and BMC, and build custom bikes of all kinds. They offer everything from kids’ bikes and ebikes to gravel, road and fat bikes. They also carry just about anything you need for a bike, besides clothing. “There’s not a category of bikes we won’t sell,” said Kyle, who is a very well-respected bike fitter. “As a bike fitter, I’m creating a long-term relationship with the client.” The Trailhead is open Tuesdays-Saturdays and everyone is welcome and encouraged to come by. “People are sometimes intimated to come into a bike shop,” Kyle said, “but being a community bike shop means everyone’s bike is important to us.”
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