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Hailey, BCSD answer ‘yes’ with new school resource officer
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f you could design a School Resource Officer job description checklist that could make parents, staff and students feel safer, it’d go something like this: Military training Police training Experience training police officers in K-12 safety Educated in psychology with a master’s degree in Emergency Management; and Ph.D. coursework under way Life experience involving mass shooting Children who attend a district school Spouse who teaches at a district school
Thanks to Hailey Police Officer Morgan Ballis’ life and career, Blaine County School District can check all those boxes come August. That’s when Ballis, who was hired by the City of Hailey in February, will begin the role he was brought onto the force to perform, school resource officer—a school’s first line of defense against a variety of ill will that has been making its way onto campuses all too often the past two decades. “It was Sandy Hook that really hit home. That’s when I knew I wanted to dedicate my life to this specifically,” Ballis said, recounting the moment he heard about the Dec. 14, 2012, tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, when a 20-year-old shot and killed 26 people. Twenty of the victims were children between six and seven years old, and six were adult staff members. That was when Ballis was still in the Marines—something he did for 11 years until leaving in 2015—and around the same time his daughter began kindergarten and his wife began teaching. It was also just a year removed from a traumatic experience his family had while still residing in Tucson, where Ballis was born and raised. On the morning of Jan. 8, 2011, Ballis’ mother headed to the supermarket to do some grocery shopping. She saw a large crowd of people out front and inquired about the event. It was a constituents gathering called Congress At Your Corner hosted by U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Ballis’ mom was talking to two men, one of them was then future Congressman Ron Barber and another man who—after a sudden series of gunshots—was covered in blood. Six people died in the attack and another 13, including Giffords, were wounded. Ballis’ mother escaped injury, but the entire family and their community couldn’t escape the trauma of it all. For Ballis, his military training and his community’s tragedy would begin to shape his fate.
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Ballis was in training elsewhere that day, but he said the district’s reaction and law enforcement’s response to the potential emergency was perfect. “I love that a teacher loves my son so much they didn’t hesitate to call 9-1-1,” Ballis remarked, adding that the teacher did the right thing by not checking with administrators first. “The one thing there’s never enough of in an active-shooter situation is time. Staff and students need options other than waiting for law enforcement to show up.” And that’s one of two critical areas of focus for Ballis in his new role—to move the district from a lockdown-only response to an options-based response. Something he says Superintendent Jim Foudy has already started to adopt across the district. Already the state has performed a vulnerability assessment on every campus, and a district task force has gone to every site and collected data that will be used to establish policy and procedure at each campus, referred to as Targeted Attack Protocol (TAP). “We have leaders within this district and the community that are out in front of this issue,” Ballis said. These protocols will cover everything from how students and staff can disrupt an active-shooting situation and self-evacuate, rather than be penned up in classrooms where they are easy targets for a shooter.
“We’re not teaching martial arts and we’re not doing any drills that will cause additional trauma,” a concept called trauma-informed practices, Ballis said The other mission-critical component to Ballis’ work, he said, will be helping to establish a prevention element to a tragedy like this. Already a behavioral intervention team is being used across the district to identify students or staff or situations that may develop into a real threat or an extreme tragedy. Behavioral intervention teams are typically made up of administrators, school psychologists, social workers, and law enforcement, among others. “Everyone communicates and everyone stays in their lane,” Ballis said. “My feeling is that if we’re at the point where there’s a threat, we’ve sort of already failed.” In last month’s lockdown there was another key takeaway, according to Ballis. Parents need to know their role in a crisis. “They want to know what’s going on and they want to help,” Ballis explained. But in real-time, no-drill situations, parents on campus clog roads and driveways and make it harder for trained personnel to do their job. “That’s on us,” Ballis said. “We have to communicate better.”
Data collected from the FBI Active Shooter Incident reports from 2000 to the end of 2019 (20 years). The 44 incidents were carried out by 45 assailants. The data shows how the incidents were resolved. Officer Ballis analyzed the data and created the graph as part of his doctorate studies. “It is important to note that even in incidents where the assailant stopped, fled, or self-terminated before external law enforcement arrived, nearly all of those resolutions were a result of some sort of active resistance from on-site victims (potential victims). Active resistance includes, but is not limited to: yelling at the assailant, chasing the assailant, disarming the assailant, or physically restraining the assailant,” Officer Ballis explained.
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nsightly is never a good descriptor for a resort town’s main entrance. Yet, for years, the southern entrance to Ketchum has been pockmarked with a stalled, less-than-three-acre hotel project for which funding never came. By June 30, this could all change. That’s when equity funding for Hotel Harriman will be available, so long as the developer and the City of Ketchum can reach a settlement agreement and put their legal differences aside. But first … The City of Ketchum is seeking public comment on a proposed draft settlement agreement with Harriman Hotel, LLC, the owner of the proposed Harriman Hotel, located at 300 River Street East, at the corner of Main Street. The company has secured an investor who is prepared to bring the remaining capital necessary to construct and complete the project that has un-graced the resort town’s entrance for years. A special City Council meeting has been scheduled on Thursday, June 23, at 4 p.m. The meeting will be held at Ketchum City Hall. City Council is seeking public comment on a settlement agreement that would reinstate the 2008 project approvals with the 2016 clarifications. The settlement agreement would also require the developer to return to the Planning and Zoning Commission to apply for amendments to those approvals to modify the project. This process would include public testimony. City staff has not made a recommendation to approve or deny the settlement agreement. City Council requested a special meeting to allow the public to review the settlement agreement and provide comments prior to their consideration. A decision could be made by Council at the June 23 meeting. If approved, the settlement agreement would lead to an amicable resolution of Harriman Hotel’s claims against the city. A Blank Check A new financing arrangement has been entered into between the Harriman Hotel, LLC, and entities controlled by Andrew Blank. Blank and his
father, Jerry, have long-term family ties to the cities of Ketchum and Sun Valley, and a history of investing in similar types of hotel projects. Blank’s business background and financial capabilities have been investigated by city staff and the city attorney, who have found that the Blank family is a viable financial partner in the project. They would assume management control of the project and have the financial capability and experience to move the project to completion. If the draft settlement agreement is approved, the city would reinstate the 2008 entitlements and assign the project entitlements to a new company, funded and controlled by the Blank family. Harriman Hotel, LLC, asserts that the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts be construed as force majeure considerations to extend the timeframe to cure the breach. Force majeure would allow an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond its control to release the owner from a contractual obligation. Proposed changes to the project have been introduced by Mr. Blank that would require the new company to go through a full process of approvals by the Ketchum Planning and Zoning Commission. If the Commission denied the changes, the project could still move forward with the reinstatement of the 2008 entitlements. The settlement agreement requires timely commencement of construction no later than May 1, 2023, or five months after issuance of the building permit. The new company would also be required to replace the previous bond for site restoration with an irrevocable letter of credit (LOC). The LOC provides a simpler option for the city to claim and secure site restoration if a future breach occurred. An improved aesthetic design for the construction screening must be agreed upon between the new company and the city and installed within 60 days of an approval of the agreement. Lastly, the settlement agreement would release Continued LAWSUIT DISMISSAL Next Page
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all claims alleged against the city in Harriman Hotel, LLC’s threatened $100 million claim. Public testimony will first be heard by in-person attendees at the June 23, 2022 meeting, followed by testimony from online attendees. The city also accepts public comment via email at participate@ ketchumidaho.org. Overflow seating will be provided in City Hall meeting rooms where the meeting can be followed online. A Hole Lot Of History The Harriman Hotel project was initially approved in 2008. It was known first as Hotel Ketchum, later changed to the Auberge Resort Sun Valley, and subsequently to the Harriman Hotel. Approvals included a Conditional Use Permit/Planned Unit Development, Design Review Permit and Development Agreement. The hotel included a total room count of 79 condominium and hotel keys within a square-foot maximum of 149,325. The height of the project is seven stories (103 feet) from the lowest grade and four stories (58 feet) on River Street. Including the observatory, the height at River Street is 75 feet. Waivers were approved to allow the hotel on a site less than three acres, which is the minimum lot size required for hotels; reduce the required building stepbacks and setbacks; increase the permitted floor -rea ratio; increase the permitted building height; and extend the timeframe within which the project had to commence construction. Since 2008, several amendments, including extensions, were approved by City Council. The most recent extension was a 2018 Development Agreement amendment, which included a condition requiring proof of construction financing for the project and a site restoration bond. By November 2020, the city deemed Harriman Hotel, LLC, in breach of the 2018 Development Agreement for failure to provide proof of project financing. A 60-day cure period was initiated to meet the financing terms of the Agreement. In January 2022, the city voided the development agreement and any associated permits for the project due to the failure of Harriman Hotel, LLC, to achieve a cure. The city then sought to secure the site restoration bond to remediate the excavated site. The insurance company that issued the bond has so far denied the city’s request for the bond. As a result of the breach determination, Harriman Hotel, LLC, filed a tort claim against the city for $100 million. A formal lawsuit has not been filed. Legal counsel for Harriman Hotel, LLC, has approached the city with a proposed settlement based on the reinstatement of the project’s original entitlements. Key components of the proposed draft settlement agreement include: • Financing arrangement and cure • Force majeure consideration (i.e., a contract provision freeing all parties from obligation due to an extraordinary event, like a pandemic) • Pursuit of project amendments • Settlement of litigation and claims • Site restoration • Construction timing • Aesthetic screening of the project property
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mid record-setting inflation and a pandemic with new variants, spending time and money at popular resorts may not seem an optimal summertime choice. But when you consider the amount of opportunities for outdoor recreation—some of which are lowcost or even free—Sun Valley Resort may become option number one for many. For some folks, it just may take a little re-sorting of priorities. On the heels of the annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival & Conference—a signature four-day event here—June 25 has been set as opening day for Bald Mountain summer lift service, the traditional catalyst for an entire slew of summer- and family-friendly events, including ice shows and concerts. It marks another classic Valley experience that feels like—to some degree—things have gone ‘back to normal.’ A major highlight of the summer will happen July 16. That’s when reigning Olympic Gold Medalist, three-time World Champion and six-time U.S. Gold Medalist Nathan Chen will headline the ice show. So Much To Do, So Much New Saturday, July 2, is the annual Bald Mountain Summer Kickoff Party at River Run. There
will be a day full of free outdoor yoga, live music, lawn games, an outdoor BBQ and bar, free bike inspections at Pete Lane’s and raffle prizes including a custom New Belgium bicycle. New this year is the River Run Summer Series, a casual opportunity to gather with friends and family for an evening outdoors held five Wednesdays in a row beginning July 20. The community is invited to come down to River Run from 4 to 7 p.m. to hang out at the base of Bald Mountain with live music, lawn games, food and beverages. Lift service will be extended for the series operating 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a portion of the proceeds from lift ticket sales will benefit a different local nonprofit each week. The Roundhouse Gondola and the Christmas Chair will start spinning for the season on June 25, providing access to Bald Mountain for hiking, dining at the Roundhouse restaurant, and sightseeing. Access to downhill mountain biking will begin one week later, on Friday, July 1, with mountain bike rentals available at Pete Lane’s at River Run. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking 12 trails totalling over 38 miles including the longest purpose-built downhill mountain biking trail in the U.S. which drops over 3,300 feet. Access to the trails is free and visitors
Family hiking day on Bald Mountain is one way to beat price hikes this summer. Photo credit: Sun Valley Resort photographer Steve Dondero
wishing to catch a ride to the top of the mountain can opt to purchase lift tickets online or at the River Run ticket office starting at $26. Lifts will run 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with alternative hours on select Wednesdays in July and August.
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Beginning on June 25, guests can soak in breathtaking views while enjoying lunch at the Roundhouse, perched at 7,700 feet on Bald Mountain. Namaste-cation Fresh-air yoga is back in a big way this summer at the Resort with offerings at least four days a week in July and August, many of which are free. Complimentary yoga classes sponsored by Brass Ranch will take place at River Run most Saturdays and Tuesdays at 9 a.m. beginning on June 21. Additionally this year, The Spa at Sun Valley will offer free yoga on the Pavilion lawn at 10 a.m. on five Wednesdays throughout the summer: • July 13 • Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome to join these community gatherings and are encouraged to bring their own mat, water, sunscreen, and sunglasses. Yoga on the Mountain will be held atop Bald Mountain on Sundays at 10 a.m. kicking off on July 10 and running through Aug. 28. Yogis of all levels will enjoy the breathtaking view while practicing with a skilled yoga instructor. The session costs $60 and includes instruction and a lift ticket to the top of Baldy. A full schedule of classes can be found on the Sun Valley events calendar. Registration for Yoga on the Mountain can be made online or at the Recreation Office in Sun Valley Village. Icing On The Cake Sun Valley On Ice will light up six evenings this summer at the iconic outdoor ice rink with many of the best figure skaters in the world headlining the performances. The 2022 season kicks off with reigning U.S. Gold Medalist and U.S. Silver Medalist Mariah Bell on July 1. The July 16 show will feature Chen. And two-time U.S. Gold Medalist and World Bronze Medalist Alysa Lui will shine at the season’s final show on Sept. 2.
Reigning World Gold Medalists, Olympic Silver Medalists and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist pair Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier will also be featured in this year’s Sun Valley On Ice star-studded lineup on Aug. 6. “There’s something simply magical about watching the world’s best skaters performing live, under a blanket of stars that you can’t find anywhere else,” said Scott Irvine, the producer of Sun Valley On Ice. “It’s what sets Sun Valley On Ice apart from any other skating production.” Tickets start at $79 and can be purchased online or at the Recreation Office in the Sun Valley Village starting June 6. Sun Valley Resort is teaming up with many local nonprofits to host a myriad of concerts and events this summer, including cultural favorites like the summer symphony and rocking good times with the Avett Brothers. Country rock bands Cadillac Three and the Powell Brothers will kick off the concert season in the open-air Sun Valley Pavilion on Saturday. Ballet Sun Valley will host the Boston Ballet with artistic direction from Mikko Nissinen for two evenings in the Pavilion, June 24 and 25. The Pavilion and lawn will host 14 free symphony concerts brought to the community by Sun Valley Music Festival between July 24 and Aug. 18. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. and seats in the Pavilion or on the lawn are available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Sun Valley Museum of Art will offer their Summer Concert Series beginning with Lyle Lovett and Chris Isaac at River Run on June 30 and concluding at the same venue with the Record Company with Lindsay Lou on Aug. 11. On July 13, the Pavilion will play host to threetime Grammy Award nominees the Avett Brothers. Tickets for all shows at the Pavilion and River Run are on sale now and more information can be found on the Sun Valley events calendar.
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hat a spring thus far this season! In my 32 years in the valley, I have never seen a weather system quite like this one. Late-season snow, cold weather and some wind have left Silver Creek and the surrounding valley looking more like May 1 than June 1.
Couple these early spring-like conditions with some spring runoff on all our other major river systems and it is easy to see why the fishing has come with some challenges thus far. The biggest change we have seen this season is the reset of the Brown Drake hatch. After decades of seeing this hatch at the end of May, generally the Wednesday following, we are now seeing it push back to its historic midJune time frame. Speaking of Brown Drakes, we should continue to see this bug all week with a bump in the action as we see a return of warm weather. In the meantime, expect plenty of daytime occurrences of the Drake. They will spin and hatch if the heat comes up and a few clouds come over. Elsewhere on the Creek, Baetis, PMD and small terrestrials like Ants and Beetles are your best bet. If there is no surface action, try grease-lining a Split Case PMD or Damsel Nymph. In the stillwater sections, a balanced Leach or well-tied Streamer should produce hookups. The Big Wood and the Upper Lost are systems to keep your eyes on. Watch the clarity and the flows. Things will change often and quickly with the heat of summer coming and going for the next week. When they begin to clear and we get those first hot days, be on the lookout for the next big hatch of the season, the Green Drakes. This bug loves hot weather. They spin over the fast water in the mornings and hatch from the riffles in the afternoon. Between lunch and dinner is the time to find this hatch. Expect to see it on the lower reaches of the rivers and quickly work its way upriver over the course of a week. Anglers can also find Green Drakes on The Nature Conservancy portion of Silver Creek. If you see a dozen of more of them flying around the Creek, tie it on and fish it to rising fish as well as to likely looking water! With Silver Creek the only game in town recently, we want to say thank you to our angling community for great vibes and attitudes throughout the busiest hatch of the year! Happy fishing, everyone!
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WHAT EVERY DOG SHOULD KNOW
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question I am always asked is, “What should my dog be trained to do?” There are minimum safety behaviors any dog should learn. This is my list of should do’s and don’ts. Should do’s: Sit and wait at a door – to prevent darting out into the street or running someone over. Sit for meals – this teaches dogs respect for humans and food. Sit for petting – ANY time, not just with visitors. Down or go lay down – this helps to teach self-control and what TO DO instead of fostering anxious behavior. Going to a bed on command is just as good. This can be combined with “stay.” Leave it – leaving items on walks, like dead animals. Puppy hugs – so the dog can go to the vet and not become afraid, resentful or angry when they are restrained. This is NOT something to start with an older or adoptive dog until you have developed a relationship with him. Nail clipping – nothing is worse than having a dog afraid to have their nails clipped and having to pay someone to do it for the rest of a dog’s life. Come – this is huge and life-saving and probably the most difficult to teach effectively. Stay – again, this helps to teach the dog to trust you will always come back, but also teaches self-control. Walking nicely on a leash – this is life
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safety for you and your dog. A dog that pulls you over can injure you severely and pulling can injure him as well. Crate training – this is a life skill. Even for a dog that is well behaved at home, this is a skill for a dog to have. At some point your dog will have to go to the vet because he is sick. If he is stressed by a crate, his illness will be even more stressful for him, taking him longer to recover. Be a leader – dogs will feel more comfort and TRUST with you if you let them know you are the leader. A leader is someone you can count on and one who gives direction. Allowing dogs to make their own decisions about most things in life will eventually lead to a dog that lives in constant anxiety. Dogs need to know someone is in charge, what the expectations are, and need boundaries to be mentally healthy. Don’t Allow: Jumping on counters – a dog that grabs a knife could experience a life-threatening injury, and the same for toxic food; i.e., chocolate or grapes. Running between your legs – a surefire way to trip you, sometimes causing great injury to both of you. Mouthing – this is disrespect and can lead a dog to believe that biting is also okay. It’s not affection. Jumping on people – while many think this is “friendly,” it can cause someone to fall over, making YOU liable for any injuries. Additionally, it is disrespectful of your personal space. Yes, even dogs have personal space and understand that concept. Food huarding – a dog that guards his food
from other dogs or from people can become a dangerous dog, especially around children. Do not allow children to play near a dog’s food even if your dog seems non-food aggressive. The longer you wait to do training, the harder it is to undo bad habits. Training can be incredibly fun for you and your dog. And it teaches the boundaries all dogs need to be happy. 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.
Pele learned very early on that she had to sit for petting or treats. Because of that, she was a pleasure and safe to take to visit at the nursing home. Photo credit: Fran Jewell
An Ode to Oscar
HARRY WEEKES
BY HARRY WEEKES
little over 14 years ago, we got a miniature dachshund. Hilary picked him up on Christmas Eve and I spent the first night with Oscar curled up in our TV room both to keep him company and also to keep him a secret until we unveiled him to Georgia, Penelope and Simon for Christmas. Since then, Oscar has slept with one of us almost every night. You would think, then, that I would have turned my attention to this major biological wonder a lot sooner. The wonder that is pets. Specifically, dogs. It seems that pretty early on, humans spent time with dogs. Somewhat more accurately, we created dogs. A feat that usually reads something like: “About 30,000 years ago, humans domesticated dogs.” Whatever entry you happen to be reading probably goes on to talk about other pets and other timelines, without taking too much time to really expand or elaborate on this. As soon as you do take a moment, someone says, “Dogs came from wolves.” Or more appropriately, “Humans domesticated wolves.” And this is where the crazy realization of what this means comes home to roost. We domesticated wolves? When we think about this, we fall into a trap historians call “Whiggism”—it is reading history backwards. We look back from where we are now and assume that events are either predestined, or we transpose modern features onto the past. Like the idea that it was modern humans that domesticated wolves, instead of what humans were like 30,000+ years ago when the world was lit by fire, we had to walk everywhere, and we had yet to invent the bow and arrow. In other words, we domesticated wolves when our houses were skin tents, caves, or crude lean-tos. We domesticated one of the most intelligent, social predators on the planet when the average person was carrying around a bag of seeds, some tubers, and some really interesting jerky. I could go into the ‘how’ of this all day and never tire of thinking about our first ancestors who said, “Hey, maybe we should tame a wolf?” (I guarantee you this was a teenager.) I am just as interested in the ‘why,’ though. I imagine our ancient forebears took on early wolf-dogs for protection and mutual hunting and the various practical reasons that get paraded around. But I am sure we kept wolf-dogs around for something else. A why that is simple and evident and straightforward to probably most people reading this, and which you can access simply by looking up to or around at your cat, bird, turtle, or dog. It is companionship. It is the power of a relationship that augments the
best that we want to be and forgives the worst of who we are. It is unconditional love. This is the power of another warm body curled up against you. Or a tail wagging in recognition. Or a head nudge to encourage a scratch, when perhaps you need the support as much as the pet. My family had to say goodbye to Oscar at the end of May when he was somewhere near 102. We did so much in the same way as he came into our family—all of us gathered around, and each of us getting to kiss his head and say a final “I love you.” Needless to say, I will think about Oscar often. One of the ways is to remember this gentle and powerful connection to the wild and all of the ways this little animal taught me how to be a better person. 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.
MONEY MATTERS
SUZANNE HAZLETT
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX PRIMER
he May 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report was higher than expected, with the overall CPI increasing to 8.6% from one year earlier. The CPI measures the average change over time in the prices for a representative basket of consumer goods and services. The CPI increases or decreases based on average price movements inside the market basket. Measured Items – Expenditure items are classified in the CPI into more than 200 categories and are arranged into eight major groups. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Food and beverages (breakfast cereal, milk, coffee, chicken, wine, full-service meals, snacks) Housing (rent of primary residence, owners’ equivalent rent, utilities, bedroom furniture) Apparel (men’’ shirts and sweaters, women’s dresses, baby clothes, shoes, jewelry) Transportation (new vehicles, airline fares, gasoline, motor vehicle insurance) Medical care (prescription drugs, medical equipment and supplies, physicians’ services, eyeglasses and eye care, hospital services) Recreation (televisions, toys, pets and pet products, sports Suzanne Hazlett, MBA, CIMA®, equipment, park, and museum admissions) CFP® is the founder of Hazlett Education and communication (college tuition, postage, Wealth Management, LLC. telephone services, computer software, and accessories) Other goods and services (tobacco and smoking products, haircuts and other personal services, funeral expenses)
How is the CPI used? As an economic indicator – As the most widely used measure of retail inflation, the CPI is a significant indicator of the effectiveness of government economic policy. The federal government uses the movement of the CPI to help formulate and monitor the effects of fiscal and monetary policies. As a tool for adjusting income payments – Social Security benefits and military and Federal Civil Service pension payments are indexed to the CPI. Many collective bargaining agreements tie automatic wage increases to the CPI in the private sector. Some private firms and individuals use the index to keep rents, alimony, and child support payments in line with changing prices. Determining tax bracket thresholds – Federal (and some state) income tax bracket thresholds and other parameters are adjusted to the CPI. A healthy economy typically generates inflation in the range of about 2%, reflecting increased economic activity stemming from a growing population and productivity gains. The current CPI level of 8.6% represents a 40-year high. Suzanne Hazlett, MBA, CIMA®, CFP® 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. All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. No investing strategy, including rebalancing or dollar cost averaging, can guarantee your objectives will be met. 675 Sun Valley Road Ketchum, Idaho, 208.726.0605. HazlettWealthManagement.com
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STORYTELLING AND LISTENING
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like to call myself a storyteller, though some would label me as too talkative. I am both, but I also feel that my love of stories hearkens from my sickly-childhood days full of stories read or told to me by loving parents and aunts and uncles. When I awoke each morning I also dove into the books left at my nightstand, along with animal crackers. The proliferation of fanciful radio shows also created a story-listener. I love a good story, whether sweet or scary. When I first began teaching, lecturing was the standard method of high school instruction. I learned to highlight my attempts to interest students in literature or composition skills by salting many of my presentations with colorful examples and stories. Years later, when I occasionally ran into former students, they remembered the stories. I was flattered, but part of me wished they had been able to acquire the love of reading books and writing more centrally on their own. In recent years, instruction has shifted to greater student participation, independence, and discovery of the principals being delivered. I wish I could have had more opportunities to teach this way in the years since I JoEllen Collins—a longtime left full-time teaching. resident of the Wood River Pre-pandemic, I was given the task of inter- Valley— is an Idaho Press viewing seniors at Wood River High School Club award-winning columfor a feature in this paper. I can hardly empha- nist, a teacher, writer, fabric size enough what a joy it was to ask questions artist, choir member and and receive honest answers from these ener- unabashedly proud grandma getic young people. Their stories moved me, known as “Bibi Jo.” and as I recorded their efforts, I had no interest in interrupting with my opinions or observations. I was joyful just hearing about their families, their goals, and their optimism about the challenges they might face in adult life. I only had 30 minutes with each student, but I yearned for more. I so appreciated their fresh views about this chaotic world and resisted the impulse to hug them for having shared honestly with me their personalities. After each session, my close friends heard accounts of my enthusiasm for this generation, often referred to as “slackers.” Their energy and hard work canceled any reason to use that appellation for these kids. That delightful set of interviews reminded me that listening has rich rewards. I don’t need to jump in with a tale of a similar experience I might have had. I have learned to love hearing other’s stories. Everyone has them. I am working on a plan to capture some of the life experiences of my generation so that their tenure in this world can be honored. I hope it works out. I am excited to tackle this latest use of my writing, a skill I know is not of Pulitzer or Nobel Prize quality but has developed due to the many years I have spent with young people and reading and hearing of their experiences and beliefs. I will enjoy learning more about the people who live in this beautiful and caring place. I swear to listen fully. I understand the rewards of doing so.
He Sued, She Sued
By Eric Valentine
urd-gate. That news, wherein it seemed apparent the defendant left her poop in the plaintiff’s bed, was the first sign Depp v. Heard was more than a defamation—or defecation—case between two celebrities. Next came romance; specifically, questions about whether mega-star and mega-pint-drinking actor Johnny Depp and his amicable, bright, attractive female lawyer Camille Vasquez, from the law firm Brown Rudnick, were—or soon would be—romantically involved. It really did look like there was a special affinity between the two, but both have publicly shut that idea down. Then it got very meta: Was it sexist to assume Depp was dating Vasquez? Would Amber Heard’s poor showing damage the #MeToo movement? Was anyone siding with Depp, just a misogynist out to dismiss claims of unfair patriarchy? When Saturday Night Live spoofs a trial during its so-called cold open, a cultural something beyond law is on trial instead. #MeTwo-Million By the time Facebook Reels of DeppHeard trial content had gone viral again and again, the jury found that both sides defamed one another, and that Heard’s did much more effectively than Depp’s. She now owes her ex $15 million, he owes her two. Neither are completely off the hook when it comes to future court cases or career paths, but since public opinion seems overwhelmingly in favor of Depp, it’s Depp who’s positioned to recover fastest
and best. In any toxic relationship, it’s impossible to know—or even define—who’s at fault and by how much. Yet, instinctively, we assume there is at least a “primary aggressor,” and in Depp v. Heard it became obvious to the jury and the public it was Heard who landed that starring role. For some, this proves the whole patriarchy theory and for others it reveals an equality wherein not only women are the victims of abuse. So who’s got it right? Seeing Heard Acting is reacting, so it is said. And the best performances are those in which an actor can dig deeply inside themselves, find a truth, recall the visceral emotion of that truth, and articulate it authentically within the setting and the script that was given. Acting may be pretending, but it is not lying. On the witness stand—and not in the alleged blacklist of Depp et al.—is where Heard has likely forfeited what was potentially a successful career. Also, here is where Depp opened a treasure trove of talent that once inspired and now may have revived his brilliant career. At the very least, it restored his reputation. Not that the reputation was all good. In the UK, Depp had even lost a similar case largely due to the judge having no reason not to believe Heard felt in danger of her life. So how the heck did he win so resoundingly in the U.S.? Partly, it’s because the suit in Britain was against a publication. The suit in Virginia was against Heard herself. But more so the victory was due to Depp—a threetime Oscar nominee and twice-named
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People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive— doing things on the stand Heard could not or would not do. Here’s a quicklist: • Took accountability—Depp did not gloat about nor deny his issues with alcohol and drugs. Rather, he acknowledged their role in his struggles and their lack of role, too. Heard did the opposite; everyone else was wrong, mistaken, or lying. Her slips of tongue in some instances would have made Sigmund Freud blush. • Showed authenticity—A heavily tattooed, ponytailed man in dark shades wearing chunks of mannery is hardly the picture of authenticity. But for an eccentric like Depp—who shows signs of Asperger’s syndrome, which often acts as vessel and muse for extraordinary brilliance intellectually and creatively—donning his fashionable and unique wardrobe was a statement of honesty. Heard did the opposite; dressing as if Plain Jane was hired on as her new stylist. • Told his truth—No one but Depp and Heard know the actual truth, but when communicating his side of the story, you don’t have to be a misogynist to believe Depp over Heard. That’s because human communication has a finite number of ways it occurs and definitive gestures and tones and syntax that cluster together when we speak our truth and when we try to deceive. Depp’s answers, while sometimes even sarcastic toward Heard’s lawyers, were pensive and deliberate
The Depp-Heard trial has been the most recent celebrity feud to capture the public’s fascination. But can we learn anything from it? Photo credit: Discovery+
and labored and slow; even flawed. But they came from a personal space within Depp, indicated by his body language, which focused internally. Heard did the opposite; she faced the jury when answering the lawyers, forced her facial expressions to denote sadness and painful memory, and shifted focus to elements that just don’t matter (dirty carpets, her dog that stepped on a bee, etc.). Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, in conclusion, the fate of actress and model Heard does not matter so much to any movement seeking equality or justice for women or for the abused. That’s because of role models like Camille Vasquez, who is not some actor’s sexy sidekick, but rather a formidable lead attorney who just painted a masterpiece right in front of our eyes. Not only did it win her client’s case, it won her a promotion, too. The CEO of Brown Rudnick announced Vasquez is the newest partner in their renowned law firm.
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e all have different definitions of wellness. For me, wellness is a journey of life. Am I happy with the physical body? Does it work in a way that pleases me? Can I still do all the things I want to do? Am I joyous in my daily attitude? It has been a challenge to create wellness in all aspects of mind, body and soul these past few years, and I just had two friends pass on the same day. They even had the same first names. I wonder about the coincidence of such an event, and both were considerably younger than me. One had good health but died of a routine medical procedure. The other one battled substances for many years. Both had exceptional financial abundance. What I have come to understand for me is that wellness is a daily process of choosing to live joyfully each and every day. My husband and I start the day by saying out loud to each other and to the universe, “I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU!!!!” It does not matter where you direct your love, just that you hear your voice proclaiming that love exists in your world. I direct my voice to the trees, to my house, to my family, to all humanity. It starts the day out at a high vibration. Look in the mirror and proclaim to your image, “I LOVE YOU.” Once you have done that, you can get on with your day. It is difficult to know exactly how to plan these days, as there are so many fears thrown at us by the media. Will we go to war? There will be a food shortage and a fuel shortage. The electrical grid may be taken out. You will die if you don’t get the vaccine, or you will die if you do get the vaccine. I played in these concerns for a time because being prepared makes me feel safe. However, my wise son stated that the C is going to be around for a long time. You have to live life. What is the point of being here if you stay in a box to be safe?
We have not been on a vacation of any length for three years, but we have been safe. Now, we are going to have faith and live life. When you are retired after working 65 years, each day has the choice of being a vacation, but purpose is important also. We are now planning our lives to be full of life. We are preparing for journeys, and whatever that journey is, even releasing of the physical body, we will be experiencing life and having purpose. Know who you are and what fills your soul. Put fear away and see the energy disappear into a beam of light of truth. If we have truth, love and faith, a path will be put before us that is perfect for our next step. With fear dissolved and truth our compass, life will be an adventure worth living. There are no mistakes that require you to beat yourself up. Learn from your experience and live and trust your heart, for that is where truth and wellness reside. Look for joy in the smallest places and you will be surprised by the magic of life. Like seeing mushrooms on a recipe and remembering your friend who makes the best mushroom soup in the whole world, picking up the phone and connecting with your friend even though you hadn’t talked in two years. Your friend answers the phone saying, I was just getting ready to call you! Magic happens in the shortest of moments. Find it in each of your moments. Much love, Doveeach of your moments. Much love, Dove
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3rd Annual ‘Locally Grown Guide’ On Stands Now
The Third Annual Wood River Valley Locally Grown Guide is out now with 130 listings for farms and ranches, restaurants, retailers, caterers, food artisans, and beverage crafters who produce and sell local products. Expanded and improved, the 2022 Guide includes information on sourcing locally grown food and eliminating food waste in your home. Gold, Silver and Bronze basket rankings recognize the commitment of restaurants and chefs to using locally grown food. With over 100 local food business listings, informative articles, and interactive content, it is the only comprehensive resource for eating locally in the Wood River Valley. The Guide makes sourcing and eating locally simple and fun. In 2022, 3,500 Guides will be distributed to residents and visitors. The free guide, a publication of Local Food Alliance, a Sun Valley Institute for Resilience program, connects residents and visitors to high-quality seasonal food produced in our regional foodshed and invites everyone to experience the farms, food businesses and organizations that create the distinctive flavor of our community. “We created the Guide to make it simple for everyone to engage with the food system and savor the flavors of our foodshed,” says Amy Mattias, Sun Valley Institute for Resilience program director. “It’s fun and easy to use, which makes it a powerful tool for building affinity between consumers and the people who grow their food. Loyalty to local producers ensures a prosperous future for family farmers throughout the region.” “Studies show that one-third of all food purchased by households is wasted,” says Mike Gordon, the Institute’s communications manager. “Every time you throw food out, you are increasing the cost of the food you eat while adding to the landfill. The new food waste content in the Guide is aimed at making local food more affordable by reducing what gets thrown away. Reducing food waste also decreases carbon and methane emissions. It’s a win-win.” To celebrate the launch of the second annual Locally Grown Guide, Sun Valley Institute for Resilience will be participating in the Wood River Farmers’ Markets at the end of June. Copies of the Guide, kids activities and a special launch promotion in collaboration with Roadbars will be available at their booth at both the Hailey
A WRANGLER’S RECKLESS WRITINGS
BRYCE ANGELL
Henrietta’s Ashes
Old Henrietta Johnson finally passed at Comfort Lane. Her husband, Jacob, said he’d spread her ashes from his plane. Jacob made his promise to spread them out on Henry’s Lake. He asked me if I’d ride along to keep him wide awake. Jacob learned to fly a plane way back in World War II. And now at ninety years of age was still cruising through the blue. He said, “No need to worry. I’m as healthy as a horse.” I wondered, was he talking ‘bout an overaged plow horse? So, there you have it, one old man and one plum stupid fool. A pair of knuckleheads who prob’ly share the same gene pool. Jacob pushed down on the throttle. You could hear the engine roar. We were hopping down the runway. Would the widow-maker soar? The wheels were lifting from the ground. Now fighting for the sky. The engine started sputtering. Did I really want to die? Jacob tried to put my mind at ease. He said, “Don’t worry, son. I swear we’ll fly this plane, if not, we’ll die to get it done.” Jacob said, “I think we’re close to where we’ll make our drop. Just slide your window back, then pour the ashes out the top.” I was nervous as a skunk. It weren’t the time to lose your head. What I did next would only be what some would call “pure dread!” I slid the window back. I felt the wind from head to toe. Then I opened up the jar and Jacob promptly hollered, “No!” When all at once his Henrietta’s dust came flying out. The cockpit blew with ashes. I’d messed up, there was no doubt. My eyes and nose were filled with dust. My mouth had met its fate. ‘Cuz I think I spit a chunk or maybe accidentally ate. I tossed the doggone urn and heard it bounce back off the wing. Then I took a gaze around and there was ash on everything. I dared a look at Jacob and his eyes were open wide. I guess I’d done my job. It was a most exciting ride. For three whole days my nose was blowing Henrietta’s dust. And I swear I heard her laugh each time I coughed a chunk of crust.
and Ketchum markets. The Guide is also available for digital viewing at locallygrownguide.org.
Library To Host First Women’s Biking Workshop
The Hailey Public Library will host the first Women’s Spring Roadworthy Bike Workshop on Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to noon, with LCI-certified instructors Deanna Smith and Sarah Harris. Basic maintenance, how to adjust equipment for optimum performance, and safe riding skills will be followed by a bike ride. The event is free, but enrollment is limited to 15. RSVP to kristin.fletcher@haileypubliclibrary.org for details and to reserve your spot. “If you love biking but wish you knew a little more, this hands-on workshop is for you,” stated organizer Kristin Fletcher, the library’s programs and engagement manager. “It’s designed to help eliminate barriers that may limit one’s biking enjoyment and help riders feel more confident and comfortable riding a bike anyplace. The instructors will also touch on how to determine if an issue is too complex and a professional is needed.” Both Deanna Smith and Sarah Harris are longtime League of American Bicyclists-certified Licensed Cycling Instructors. At age 14, Smith fell in love with cycling after a bike tour in Europe. After returning from that trip, she began biking seriously, taking a bike mechanics class and working as a bike mechanic in high school and college. The bike tour was also her first exposure to better, safer infrastructure for people who choose to walk and bike. The experience led to work with Idaho Smart Growth where she focused on transportation safety education and infrastructure for the past 12 years. Now retired, she volunteers with Safe Routes to School and Idaho Walk Bike Alliance, continuing to promote walking and biking as safe, reliable modes of transportation. Harris started bicycling on the uneven sidewalk in front of her childhood home in Hailey and later commuted by bike to Bellevue where she worked at a drive-in. She met her future husband during a chance encounter on a bicycle ride and for almost 30 years commuted to the College of Southern Idaho where she worked. For many years she organized Fall and Spring Semester Bike (run, walk, board) to Work/School Week on campus. She served on St. Luke’s Foundation Magic Valley Bike More, Drive Less, Give Back Committee as well as the Twin Falls Master Transportation Committee.
– 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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First Responders Use Personal Vehicles to Reach Crash Victim
On Sunday, June 5, at approximately 1:58 p.m., Blaine County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motorcycle crash with injuries on Dry Creek Road near Carey. Due to the steepness and remoteness of the crash location, the victim was difficult to access by first responders and the responding ground ambulance had to be staged approximately 3 to 4 miles away. First responders had to use personal vehicles to transport both deputies and medical personnel to the scene of the crash at the top of a ridge. A crash scene investigation determined that Paul Thomas Klimes, age 26, of Hailey, was descending a hill on his dirt bike and lost control, causing him to flip over the handlebars and impact the ground. Klimes was transported by air ambulance from the ridgetop to Idaho Falls for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Klimes’ 2003 Honda CRF450R motorcycle did not appear to have body damage but approximately half of the left-side brake handle had been broken off by the impact of the crash.
Personal vehicles of emergency personnel had to be used to help a Hailey man who had crashed his motorcycle. Photo credit: Blaine County Sheriff’s Office
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he first-ever MoleFest hosted by The Hunger Coalition was a total success, with various community members stopping by for the cooking competition. On Saturday, June 11, The Hunger Coalition hosted a MoleFest from 4-7 p.m. with top chefs cooking for the community. All community members were able to try each and every mole and were able to pick who was their favorite. With families and individuals joining in from all over Blaine County, many sat as strangers and ended with a full stomach and a warm heart, getting to know one another. And as someone who just came back from Puerto Rico, it was a wonderful experience seeing so many people gathering to support the cooks and support The Hunger Coalition with this event, especially after COVID-19 and what seemed to be a very long winter. There was a fantastic performance, a raffle, arts and crafts for kids, as well as conchas (a sweet Mexican bread) for dessert. With many community organizers, like Herbert Romero, event director of Blaine County, at this event, talks of various upcoming events this summer are already in the works. These are some of the following events founded and coordinated by Herbert Romero: The Kiwanis Kids Fair, Hailey HOTWHEELS CarShow, 5th Annual Hailey Hispanic Heritage festival and 2nd Annual Carey Hispanic Heritage Festival coming later in the year. So keep an eye out, because this is only the beginning of a very fun and exciting summer!
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he saying goes, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” and while healthy eating habits can keep you healthy long term, so can simple exercise. Despite what late-night TV ads try to sell you, you don’t need anything more than a sturdy pair of shoes to get the benefits of exercise. Walking is one of the simplest and most attainable forms of exercise. As little as 30 minutes a day of walking can provide tremendous benefit. The most obvious benefit of walking is for your physical health. It can help maintain a healthy weight, maintain muscle strength as we age, maintain balance, improve joint health, improve lower extremity swelling and varicose veins, and strengthen bones. Some other physical health benefits include improving blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke, reducing high blood sugars, and strengthening your immune system. Other benefits that are not physical, but are still important to your overall health, include improved mood, better concentration, better sleep and stress reduction, and walking allows time for self-care. With the weather warming up, it is a great excuse to get some fresh air and enjoy nature
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with a daily walk. During the colder months, using a treadmill or walking at the warmest time of day are good options. You don’t need fancy shoes or expensive equipment to walk. The safest way to walking is on a well-maintained path, such as a sidewalk, with good lighting, and with a sturdy pair of shoes that do not hurt your feet. Take extra precautions to avoid falls if the weather is less than ideal, the path is uneven, or there is poor lighting making it hard to see. Persons of all ages can benefit from walking, and it can be an easy part of a lifelong routine to maintain health. So, grab your faithful sneakers and enjoy that springtime air with a good walk.
It’s your life We help you live it ANNA AND MICHELLE
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l primer Festival de Mole organizado por The Hunger Coalition fue un éxito total, con varios miembros de la comunidad que se detuvieron para la competencia de cocina. El sábado 11 de junio, la Coalición Hambre organizó un Festival de Mole de 4:00 a 7:00 p.m. con los mejores chefs cocinando para la comunidad. Todos los miembros de la comunidad fueron capaces de probar todos y cada uno de los moles y tener la oportunidad de elegir cuál era su favorito. Con familias e individuos que se unieron de todo el condado de Blaine, muchos se sentaron como extraños y terminaron con el estómago lleno y un corazón cálido al conocerse. Y como alguien que acaba de regresar de Puerto Rico, fue una experiencia maravillosa al ver a tantas personas reuniéndose para apoyar a los cocineros y apoyar al Hunger Coalition con este evento, especialmente después de COVID-19 y lo que parece ser un invierno muy largo. Había una actuación fantástica, una rifa, arte y artesanía para los niños, y también conchas (un dulce pan mexicano) para el postre. Con muchos organizadores comunitarios, como Herbert Romero, director de eventos del condado de Blaine, en este evento, las conversaciones de varios eventos próximos este verano ya están en proceso. Estos son algunos de los siguientes eventos fundados y coordinados por Herbert Romero: La Feria de Niños en Kiwanis, Hailey HOTWHEELS CarShow, el Festival Anual de Herencia Hispana de Hailey y el Festival Anual de Herencia Hispana de Carey que se celebran más adelante en el año. ¡Así que sigan alertos a los eventos en la comunidad, porque este es solo el comienzo de un verano muy divertido y emocionante!
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Charitable Group Boosts Student Organization Coffers
The Community Table/La Mesa Comunitaria nonprofit profited $3,350 recently to further its involvement with producing student-run special events. The money was gifted by the charitable group known as the 100 Men Who Care—Wood River Valley. The Community Table/La Mesa Comunitaria, a nonprofit organization, has served neighborhoods in the Wood River Valley, hosting family events entirely run by students with assistance from local teachers and community organizers and organizations. 100 Men Who Care was founded in 2013 as part of the social consciousness of Lyon Landscape Architects. This diverse group of men meet quarterly to make an unsolicited donation to deserving local nonprofit organizations.
Become a Victim of Inflation or Benefit from It
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n inflationary times, currently the highest in 40 years, the purchasing power of your money diminishes each day; essentially, buying you less. The biggest threat is to be without capital assets, like a home, that are benefiting from the increase in prices. Your money buys less gasoline now than it did a year ago, by close to 50%. Beef prices are up about 20% since last year. Used cars are about 35% more expensive than they were a year ago. Mortgage rates are near 5% after reaching their lowest of 2.65% in January 2021. And then, there is the price of houses. CoreLogic reports that home prices increased year over year by 20% in February 2022. Their Home Price Index indicates an annual 5% increase in prices from 2014 to 2021. For many people, the American dream of owning a home is slipping away. Adjusting your expectations for the perfect home and when you expect to achieve it can be a legitimate, long-term strategy to making the dream come true. By delaying the gratification of getting everything you want in a home now and making compromises that would allow you to stair-step
your way into the “forever home” could be the plan to incrementally reach your goal. Owning a home in today’s market, even if it isn’t the ultimate home, provides a significant hedge against inflation. Not only is the home appreciating faster than the rate of inflation, the mortgage on the home produces leverage that increases a homeowner’s return on their equity. Homeowners have both the home’s appreciation and its amortization working in tandem to increase their equity. Money in a bank account or the stock market can’t compare to the potential. Forty thousand dollars invested in a certificate of deposit earning 1% would be worth $42,040 in five years. If the same amount was invested in the stock market that earned 6% annually, it would be worth $53,529. However, if the $40,000 were invested in a $400,000 home, with a mortgage at 5% for 30 years, that appreciated at 5% annually, the equity would be close to $180,000 at the end of the same fiveyear period. Connect with us and let’s put together a plan to help you benefit from inflation.
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BOSTON BALLET ALIGHTS IN SUN VALLEY By Mike McKenna
One of the things that makes the Wood River Valley such a special place—besides our worldclass recreation and wonderful mountain views— is that culture is a big part of our community. We appreciate and celebrate great art, music and literature. Ballet Sun Valley (BSV) has become a big part of our impressive cultural scene and has brought world-class dancers to our little slice of Idaho heaven since 2012. On June 24 and 25, the nonprofit will present the Boston Ballet at the stunning Sun Valley Pavilion. “We’re so proud to bring a ballet company of Boston Ballet’s caliber to Sun Valley,” said Kelli Quinlan, the executive director of BSV. “We love to be able to bring the best of ballet to our backyard.” Boston Ballet is one of the most highly respected ballet companies in America. They will be performing three new works that have only been seen in Boston. Two of the works were created as part of the ChoreograpHER Initiative, a female-led program that celebrates women across creative fields. ChoreograpHER pieces to be performed at Ballet Sun Valley are Point of Departure by New York City Ballet principal dancer and choreographer Tiler Peck and Chaptered in Fragments by Boston Ballet principal dancer and choreographer Lia Cirio. Each work includes music, design and visual art and is as distinct and unique as its choreographer. The third new work is set to the music of the Rolling Stones. “It’s cutting-edge and fun,” Kelli said. “We hope people will come out and enjoy it. We want to make ballet a part of people’s cultural activities in the summer and make it accessible to everyone.” Tickets for Boston Ballet’s performances at the Sun Valley Pavilion June 24-25 start at just $35. Purchase them or find out more at BalletSunValley.org.
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Thursday, June 23. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy some live music on the patio of the Centennial Station building. Be a part of the fun on the Fourth of July by entering your business, nonprofit or favorite cause in Hailey’s Days of the Old West Parade. You can also donate to the fireworks and festivities, all by going to ValleyChamber.org. For more information, call (208) 788-3484 or email Info@valleychamber.org.
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