• Cheating Blaine County out of property tax money In case you were wondering, Highland cattle raising— actually, raising any livestock or doing any farming—in the Hyndman View Subdivision is expressly prohibited by this high-end North Valley’s homeowners association (HOA) within its legally binding contract (the covenants, conditions and restrictions, or CC&Rs) all homeowners agree to and sign upon purchasing their home.
Prior to Brendel’s venture into cowboying, he found success selling foreign currency investment contracts. That success ended in December 1999, when an Idaho judge found him guilty of securities fraud. According to a press release by Marilyn Scanlan, Idaho’s Securities
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in Hailey.
“Take care of the land and the land will take care of you,” is a quote above a photo of the senior Brendel shown toiling on a ranch somewhere.
Then there is Jeff Brendel, who the plaintiff’s attor ney describes as “the ringleader” in some parts of the court filings. Brendel and his son own and operate Idaho Ranch Hands, which has a website that says it’s based out of Sun Valley. The father-and-son duo claim to have “more than a decade of experience caring for and main taining premium ranches and estates.”
• Killing trout (thousands of them, according to the county, because three miles of the East Fork went dry for 27 hours), and
Now here’s where the character arcs develop and the plot thickens. It’s that point in the story where if you know binge watchers, you’d need to be on the lookout for spoiler alerts. In fact, the plot almost gets surreal, like a Coen brothers classic—gritty and compelling, and kind of funny, until it’s not.
Case in point: Two of the cast of characters named in the formal complaint that asks for a jury trial are not cowboys, but some may say they play one—on their land
By Eric Valentine
• Ivy League alumnus Ajay Nagpal, the chief oper ating officer for Millennium Management—a New York-based global hedge fund
Bureau Chief at the time, the court ordered Brendel to refund two Idaho investors, banned him from selling se curities, and also placed restrictions on his future Idaho business activities.
It gets better. There’s a climax: Representing the men who have brought 50 or more head of cattle to a non-agri cultural area of Hailey and who have jeopardized property values and wildlife in the area was Fritz Haemmerle, the former mayor of the City of Hailey. The plaintiff in the case is a guy named Hal, short for Halbert Lindquist, who happens to be one of the founders of a next-generation software and data company, but not quite the level of 2001
This article is leaving out a couple names involved, “Another fall… another turned page.” – Wallace Stegner Free | Sept 21 - Oct 4, 2022 | Vol. 3 - No. 19 | woodriverweekly.com WOOD RIVER WEEKLY S UN VALLEY KETCHUM HAILEY Y OUR VOICE IN THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY BELLEVUE PICABO CAREY EDUCATIONNEWS SuperintendentAt77?PG2 THEATERNEWS A Play Of PGSLove4-5 PHOTOBOX InGiraffesBellevuePG7 GRAND THEFT WATER Court case alleges East Fork water theft, tax evasion, more Continued EAST FORK WATER THEFT Page 5
ATTN: Valley producers, actors, writers, and film fes tival enthusiasts—especially any of you considering a more full-time residency here—listen up. Yellowstone— that hit TV show shot, now entirely, in Montana—ain’t got nothing on Idaho. Our landscape is prettier, our wild life is more abundant, we only have one less Emmy than them, and all we need to write the pilot episode is the text of a 98-page lawsuit filed in court last year, in which a cadre of defendants are trying their darnedest to get dismissed.Sowhat’s the plot? A Valley homeowner in the Hynd man View Subdivision is the plaintiff in a court case that alleges the Sept. 9, 2020 event that caused three miles of the East Fork Big Wood River to run dry was the handi work—not of climate change—but of, primarily, a trio of part-time Valley denizens who are working in consort to make their Highland cattle-raising business pencil out. Here’s the catch: the most hands-on one of the bunch— and the one who’s named as the lead defendant in the case—is:•
A Case Odyssey
Let’s call it … Grand Theft Water … No, that’s sort of taken. Let’s call it A Robber Runs Through It … No, too on-the-nose. Moo Men? No, that’s utterly silly. Here it is: Less Big Wood.
A Space Odyssey technology. His attorney’s name is, you probably guessed it, Dave—short for David Concannon. And it all starts to feel like Stanley Kubrick is direct ing, but that’s a ship that has sailed.
• Robert Mitchell, an 84-year-old, Stanford Univer sity-trained heart and lung surgeon from Silicon Valley
Highland cattle graze a Hailey subdivision property that does not allow for agricultural use. Photo credit: Hyndman Beef Instagram profile
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Stealing water (more than 358,000 gallons once, according to the state)
They are:
By Eric Valentine
Terry
There are at least several policy differences between the two, but the foremost discon nect is their stance on vouchers. It’s no shocker that Critchfield, an established Repub lican, is in favor of vouchers—using public education funds to send high-performing students typically from low-performing schools into the private school system. However, when running for a public education position, it’s not typical for a conservative candidate to lead with that. Critchfield—on parts of her website, at least—does.
Terry Gilbert is the Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Education for the State of Idaho. Photo credit: Gilbert4IdahoSchools.com
Introducing
• Developed a course on ethical standards for teachers
Gilbert has a novel idea.
But on working for traditional public education in general and advocating for teachers specifically, while educating students day in, day out in the classroom as K-12 home room teacher and department head, Gilbert’s 45-year record is unmatched. Here are the highlights:•President of the Idaho Education Association (the teachers union)
This what a more seamless health care experience looks like.
As for the age difference between his opponent and him, Gilbert takes solace in the fact that America’s last two presidents—one Republican and one Democrat—are both older than him.
• Master’s degree in curriculum and brain development
• IEA’s Director of Organizational Development
• IEA’s Regional Director in Twin Falls and Meridian
• Bachelor’s degree in English and history
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Septuagenarian sets sight on Idaho’s highest education post
• Leader of the Nampa Education Association
“Everything I know about her, she is a fine woman,” Gilbert said. “But let’s look at some of our differences.”
“The position of superintendent of public education really should not be a partisan office; education is not partisan,” said the longtime Democrat who understands clearly that for many red state voters the capital ‘/D’ after a candidate’s name stands for ‘Dis qualified.’Gilbert’s opponent in November will be Debbie Critchfield, who for the past seven years has served as a member of the Idaho Board of Education, the most recent two years as president.
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Gilbert has two novel ideas, actually.
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• Member of Rotary International and served as Governor of Rotary District 5400
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Gilbert says, “Don’t be fooled this election year when you hear candidates talk about ‘school choice.’ It sounds good, but it’s really an all-out attack on our public schools by those who would destroy them for profit, at our children’s expense and at the expense of the schools that are the heart and soul of our communities.”
And for Gilbert, who at least comes across as a moderate Democrat, couldn’t be more opposed to the voucher system.
• Full-time employee at the Idaho State School and Hospital during undergraduate work
• Mentor at Taft Elementary (Boise)
• K-12 classroom teacher, department head and substitute teacher for nearly 20 years
On matters of experience in education, Gilbert notes his opponent’s degree is in po litical science, not education, and how she is a political appointee on the state board, not exactly a seasoned policy wonk or a lifelong, in-the-trenches advocate for teachers. In fairness, Critchfield is no novice to education and she makes clear in her campaign liter ature her role in policy making at the highest state levels.
“I think a public school educator should be the superintendent of public school education,” says the 77-year-old Boise resident who is vying for the position of Idaho’s Superintendent of Public Education.
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A. I don’t believe most art contains or should contain tidy moral lessons on how folks should live their lives. I think this story, this production, is an invitation to bear witness, to feel reconnect ed to something we’ve all experienced: the bit tersweet joy and heartbreak of falling in love and losing that love.
Q. What excites you about music directing this piece, and what do you think makes this produc tionA.unique?I’veloved this piece, this score, for a couple of decades now. Jason Robert Brown is a pianist’s composer. He writes so pianistically.
Q. What are you hoping audiences might learn from these characters and/or this story?
Q. What are you hoping audiences might learn from these characters and/or this story?
Tracy Sunderland, Director
Tess Makena, Actress
Q. What excites you about performing in this piece, and what do you think makes this produc tion
Chris Carwithen, Actor
By Eric Valentine
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The Last Five Years follows the story of Cathy, a struggling actress, and Jamie, a budding novel ist on the brink of wild success. They meet, fall in love, marry, and divorce over the span of five years. As the musical unfolds, Cathy tells the sto ry from the end of their marriage, moving back ward in time to the beginning of the relationship. Jamie moves forward from their first date to their last goodbye. They meet only once, mid-play, at their wedding. Described by fans and critics as poignant, funny, and devastatingly honest, this two-person musical has been performed around the world. Starting tomorrow, Valley folks—35 at a time—will take the relationship drama in.
Hailey theater company takes Ketchum stage Deconstructing Love
In one breath, Jaime beams from the excitement of their first date while Cathy mourns the loss of him. It’s powerful, beautiful, and an important musical work, which is why I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to tell this story nearly two decades after originally hearing it.
A. The delight of creating a musical buffet with two singers and a piano is something you’d ask of a fine chef—make a gourmet meal with five ingre dients. This is exciting, thrilling, and daring. You go home tired, but happy.
As reported in Wood River Weekly, the Sun Val ley Museum of Art generously gifted the building to the Hailey group earlier this year. The theater company has now launched the ‘Relight the Liber ty’ campaign in the hopes of meeting that money and time constraint by the end of this year.
Q. Why is it so important for audiences to see this show, and to support live theater right now?
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Q. Why is it so important for audiences to see this show, and to support live theater right now?
A.unique?I’vebeen a fan of this musical since I was a teen. The honest and devastating humanity of the lyrics and these two characters is relatable for everyone in some way or another. In the span of ninety minutes, we get to perform sky-high ela tion and crushing loss in two opposing timelines.
stage, two actors, and a plot that never in tersects albeit for what has been described by critics as one ‘golden moment’ in the middle. It all adds up to an emotionally complex yet sub tly simple theater experience The Liberty Theatre Company will put forth over the next two weeks, in Ketchum, at The Argyros, as the organization at tempts to raise the $1.7 million it needs to renovate and maintain its newly acquired playhouse, the his toric Liberty Theater in downtown Hailey.
A.unique?Theseare two characters that actors dream of playing. The honor and the great weight of playing one of the most coveted roles in modern musical history is not lost on me. Jamie and Cathy are both
A. I think it’s valuable to keep sharing stories with each other, to seek connection in a world that has us increasingly isolated. And who doesn’t love a love story?
Q. What is it about this show that brings you joy?
A. I hope audiences learn the importance of lis tening to each other. We tend to find ourselves en grossed in our own narratives of why things hap pen, of how things happen, of who is to blame or praise for the various pain and joy we feel, and we forget to consider the other sides of the coin. Cathy isn’t a hero, Jamie isn’t a villain, as much as Jamie isn’t a hero and Cathy isn’t a villain. They’re hu man, they’re us, we’re them. So we listen to their story, we hear their joy and pain, and we learn how to empathize with each other by listening.
A. We’ve spent a few years being so cautious around each other, being careful not to touch, to get too close. I get it. The world is different. It’s changed. But we have to start finding the things that connect us again. We have to start looking out for each other. We have to find the ways that we can reconnect.
Q. What are you hoping audiences might learn from these characters and/or this story?
A. So I don’t think it’s giving anything away to say that we see this relationship from beginning to end. At different times. And from different view points. There’s the gift for me. The chance to look at something, think you know everything about the situation, and then learn more and maybe be willing to change your opinion or let go of opin ions all together and just be.
What follows are some thoughts the principal performers have about TLTC’s latest undertaking.
Tess Makena and Chris Carwithen rehearse for their roles in The Last 5 Years. Photo credits: Kirsten Shultz
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Q. What excites you about performing in this piece, and what do you think makes this produc tion
R.L. Rowsey, Music Director
A. It’s crucial that people see this show, that this town experiences the power of what we have right here in this community in terms of theater. We all need to be reminded of how important the performing arts are in our lives. We have a place called the Liberty Theater on Main Street in Hailey. It was once filled with music, much like the music of our play. If we can be a small reminder to our community of how important it is to fill that building with music once more, then we will have done our job.
• Additionally, Mitchell continues to use his properties to store beehives on Lots 31 and 32 and operate a commercial tree farm. Lynn Decl., ¶ 17. Mitchell admits he takes an agricultural tax exemption for these activities.
Q. Why is it so important for audiences to see this show, and to support live theater right now?
East Fork Water Theft
On January 1, 2013, Defendant 308 entered into a Grazing Lease with Mitchell for the 20-acre parcel and Lot 21 in the Subdivision. Concannon Decl., Ex. 3. This lease allowed Mitchell to use the total 22-acre premises to pasture up to 50 head of livestock “and other agricultural purposes” each year from May to October. Shortly thereafter, Nagpal filed an application for an agricultural exemption from Blaine County property taxes for all 22 acres, stating that they would be used to graze 25.5 head of cattle per acre for six months of the year. Concannon Decl., Ex. 4.
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Here are some highlights taken verbatim from the court filings:
• On September 7-8, 2020, Mitchell illegally diverted 358,435 gallons of water from the river, caus ing three miles of river to dry up downstream and killing thousands of fish. Concannon Decl., Ex. 5 at 1. Mitchell claimed that he drained the water to fill ponds on his properties used for irrigation.
• Mitchell owns or controls eight lots in the Subdivision: Lots 13, 18, 19, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35. See Def. Mitchell and Henderson’s Answer to Pls.’ 2nd Am. Compl. (“Def. M&H Ans.”), at ¶ 1. Mitchell’s properties have three irrigation water rights from the East Fork of the Wood River and a domestic ground water right, all curtailed by priority on or before July 13th of each year. Concannon Decl., Ex. 5. Mitchell has been out of compliance with these water rights, consistently drawing more water than he is legally entitled to, since at least 2007. See also Concannon Decl., Exs. 5, 6 and 7.
• The inspection also revealed that Mitchell has two wells on his properties, the first used to irri gate one acre around his home (that is not part of the 19 zones), and the second is used to fill “a stock tank that waters roughly 25-30 cattle” and the pond used to irrigate the 19 zones. In 2007, the IDWR notified Mitchell that he had no water rights allowing diversion to two of the three ponds on the property and that these uses were therefore unauthorized. As of today, Mitchell is still illegally diverting water from the East Fork of the Wood River to the detriment of those down stream, including Plaintiff.
THE LAST 5 YEARS Cast & Crew Talent | Role Tess Makena | Cathy Hiatt Chris Carwithen | J amie Weller stein R.L. Rowsey | Piano Tracy Sunderland | D irector Matt Musgrove | Stage Manager Joe Levigne | Scenic Designer Samuel Mollner | Lighting Designer Sam Felps | Stage Hand More Info The Liberty Theatre Company • (208) 582-8388 • libertytheatrecompany.org • orginfo@libertytheatrecompany. NEWS RIVER, LEGAL, ENVIRONMENT Continued from
• Nagpal and Mitchell have been using Subdivision property to raise cattle for nearly a decade.
a few other allegations, several protests filed by environmental groups, and details like lot numbers and homeowners association bylaws and proxy votes. Currently, the case is halfway through the dis covery phase. All of what’s been discovered and alleged and argued up to this point can be found in documented reports by county and state agencies and the courts. It’s public record, Case No. CV0721-00416 in the Fifth District Court, if you’re curious.
extremely complex characters, made even more fascinating through the lens with which this story is told. The music itself is its own character, and to have the amazing R.L. Rowsey playing the role of music director/accompanist for us in this show is enough to push it into the stratosphere. But to then have the incomparable voice and talents of Tess Makena perfectly capturing the character of Cathy on top of that, and then to have Tracy Sunderland’s incredibly unique perspective on this story guiding us and bringing everything to life... I would challenge audiences to see this show, to see the work of these folks I’m playing alongside, and tell me that what they’ve just seen isn’t on par with a night on Broadway.
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• Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited acts
According to Wood River Fire and Rescue, department units were dispatched to a wildland fire east of the Ohio Gulch Trans fer Station at 1:25 p.m. last Friday, Sept. 16. The first WRFR unit arrived on scene at 1:35 p.m. and reported a half-acre fire and creeping. Within the next hour and a half, officials closed Ohio Gulch Road. And by 4:30 p.m., opened it again to traffic.
Up to 45 firefighters helped battle the blaze. Initial estimates place the acreage at between 40–50 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation. If you have any information, leave a voicemail for WRFR Chief Bateman (208) 788-5577, ext. 6200.
Dr. Hanson focused on events and actions he believes have eroded a strong sense of national pride and citizenship that has been a critical part of our nation’s success and longevity. In particular, he cited the impact of unchecked immigration, a disappearing middle class, the rise of tribal politics, and the increase of critical national decisions made by unelected and unaccountable persons and agencies. Perhaps most importantly, he disagrees with the view that human nature changes over time and that fundamental tenets of our constitution need to be altered.Hewas
All of Blaine County’s fire departments and districts operate under a mutual aid agreement, thus allowing NBC’s Fire District to join the Ketchum Fire Department, along with other fire de partments, in fighting the Limelight fire. Now, under a similar arrangement, the NBC Fire District is helping federal fire teams fight the Ross Fork Fire.
It’s been a good month for North Blaine County Fire District and local firefighters and para medics find a place in the Valley they can call home.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or designated recreation site, or in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials
Ohio Gulch Blaze ‘Out,’ Fire Officials Say
• Fully enclosed metal stove, grill, or sheep herder type stove with a chimney at least five feet in length and a spark arrester with a mesh screen and screen of ¼ inch or less.
• Open fires and campfires
“ It is critical that our first responders live close by in order to be there quickly when we need them,” said Gray.
Ketchum Under Fire Restrictions Through Halloween
T he estimated total cost of the project is $3.2 million. The fire district is currently seeking d onations to match the $950,000 contributed by the City of Sun Valley, Blaine County, and the district itself and to reduce the debt needed to finance the purchase and installation of the pre fabricated 840-square-foot homes. The more funds that are raised, the lower the rents will be for the first responders who will live there.
“We are thrilled to have the support of the Sun Valley Board of Realtors,” said Earl Engelmann, a board member of the North Blaine County Fire District. “This is a generous gift which will help immensely with our fundraising goals.”
On Sept. 8, the Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the fire district’s plan to install the first of four, first-responder housing units at the Greenhorn Fire Station, located at East Fork Road, by the end of 2022. Then, at the fire district’s open house and dedication of a new fire engine on Sept. 14 , the Sun Valley Board of Realtors presented a $10,000 check for the p roject that will provide that housing.
D onations can be made through the Spur Community Foundation by credit card via tinyurl. com/GreenhornHousing, by check payable to “Spur Community Foundation,” with Greenhorn H ousing noted on the memo field, and mailed to: P.O. Box 6184, Ketchum, ID 83340, or by ACH, wire, or public securities by calling Spur at 208-450-2600.
• Any federal, state or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
These restrictions will remain in place until midnight on Oct. 31, 2022. However, the following are exemptions to the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions:
First Responder
Christina Culver and Mia Miller, co-founders of the SVPF, each spoke to the audience regarding the role of the Forum in our com munity and the responsibility that each person carries to protect citizen freedoms and rights.
SV Realtors Donate $10K Toward Housing, County Approves Project
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“ The NBC Fire District’s first priority is to protect our local residents but combining equipment and personnel on these larger fires creates a more effective response,” stated Rich Bauer, chief of the NBC Fire District. “This collaborative approach is also why current housing at the Greenhorn Fire Station hosts first responders from the Wood River Fire District, Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and staff at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center.”
“ The NBC Fire District and the City of Sun Valley appreciates the Planning and Zoning Commis sion working late to expedite approval of our housing plan for much needed housing for firefight ers and paramedics at Greenhorn Station,” stated Jed Gray, chair of the District. “Our September fires have shown how critical it is to have firefighters living in our community.”
Monday night Victor Davis Hanson, noted classicist and military historian, packed the Argyros theater. The event was presented by the newly founded Sun Valley Policy Forum (SVPF) and the Bradley Impact Fund, a resource for strategic community philanthropy. A prolific writer and speaker, Dr. Hanson’s latest book, The Dying Citi zen, has captured the interests of many across the country that are concerned about the divisiveness that has gripped the nation.
New Policy Group Packs Argyros
accompanied by a panel of three luminaries from organi zations working to combat efforts that prevent the common citizen from being an integral part of our democracy. A lively question and answer session provided an opportunity for listeners to further and thoughtfully probe these topics.
Fire Restrictions, the following acts are prohibited within the City of Ketchum on public and private lands, roads and trails:
A mid a housing crisis that has made it nearly impossible to find housing for emergency re sponders throughout the Wood River Valley, the fire district is planning to install eight units of p refabricated housing and an eight-bay garage east of the Greenhorn Fire Station. The two-acre parcel of land is secured through a lease with the Idaho Transportation Department at $1 per year fo r 50 years with an option to renew for an additional 45 years.
Due to the current threat of wildfire danger, Ketchum Fire Chief Bill McLaughlin has implemented Fire Restrictions on all public and private lands, roads and trails situated within the boundaries of the City of UnderKetchum.Stage1
• Persons using fire fueled solely by liquid petroleum or liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuels. Such devices, including propane campfires, may be used only in an area cleared of flammable material.
For additional information, please contact the City of Ketchum Fire Department at (208) 726-7805.
Additional units were requested from North Blaine County, Sun Valley Fire, Ketchum Fire, Hailey Fire, and Bellevue Fire. South Central Dispatch was notified, as the fire started on Blaine County land immediately adjacent to federal BLM property. The BLM sent multiple resources and requested air resources from Twin Falls and Pocatello. Unified Command was established with the BLM around 2:30 p.m. and the first SEAT (single-engine air tanker) made a retar dant drop a half hour later.
T he first four units are expected to be delivered and ready for occupancy before the end of 2022, with the remaining four units ready by the summer of 2023.
needs to be a show … one that reveals a cer tain type of creativity that is distinctly American— sometimes irreverent, usually smart, always more deliberate than subtle, and without question self-centered, in the good way. When I peruse the many streamed offer ings these days, I don’t sense a dearth of at least compel ling and in some cases excellent content. There’s lots of good stuff out there, from two-plus-hour Oscar-nominated movies to seasons 1 through 6 of Emmy-winning shows.
As the construction of four, three-bedroom, single-family homes in Quigley Farms dedicated for St. Luke’s Wood River employees near completion, St. Luke’s, St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation and ARCH Community Housing Trust (ARCH) held an open house and ribbon cutting for board members and invited guests, including elected officials from Blaine County, Hailey, Ketchum and Sun
Shapiro is a popular podcast host and editor of The Dai ly Wire. He speaks rapid-fire and fact-based, he’s a true intellectual with a pro-religious—Judao-Christian to be precise—bias. He’s transparent about his faith, so I take no issue with him using it in his argumentation. My problem with Shapiro is when his verbal speed gets used in, let’s say, a five-step line of argumentation arriving at a conclusion. Too often though, all the way back at step two or three, Shapiro commits factual error or factual cherry-picking. Worse, his arguments sometimes include assumptions that if wrong make his argument fall apart (by the way, this is what ‘begging the question’ actually means).
So I find myself scrolling my phone a lot—as in, way too much a lot. The kind of too much I call a ‘rabbit hole,’ a place where internal time stops and external time gets away. Yet, it’s for good reason. Since the advent of Tik Tok—a medium known for brevity and video—the major social media players like Meta (Facebook and Instagram) and YouTube (Google) have followed suit by pushing short video content to its user base, too. For whatever reason Facebook ‘Reels’ work best for me, in terms of convenience and algorithm-correctness—that formulaic, artificial intelligence accuracy of knowing which content I’ll like and which content I’ll hate just enough to keep watching until the ad, which tries so hard to not look like an ad, comes across my screen.
• Father of six children. Walsh may stop practicing Catholicism in the bedroom when he learns that 1.4% of youth ages 13 to 17 in the U.S. identify as transgender.
TheValley.three organizations announced a partnership and broke ground on these first four units at the end of last September, which are slated to be completed in the next several weeks. The homes will be long-term rentals for St. Luke’s Wood River (SLWR) employees who meet criteria as determined by the hospital and the leases will stipulate that continued employment is a condition of housing.“Ourwork is not done. St. Luke’s continues to actively pursue several other strategies to secure additional access to housing to support hospital employees and their families,” Almita Nunnelee, COO/CNO of St. Luke’s Wood River, said.
Megan Tanous, chief development officer at St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, added, “St. Luke’s Wood River has always provided exceptional healthcare to our community. Donors have wanted to give back, honor their caregivers and heighten the level of care for the entire community through generosity. It is their generosity that put us in a position of strength to make this proj-
Matt Walsh, center, leads the all-important, life-changing charge against transitioning pronoun usage into non-binary language. Image credit: Independent Creativity
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Peterson, the ever-curious psychologist, dissects issues like gender identity scientifically and philosophically. He asks questions, he provides data, and he constructs his version of an ethical solution, some of which—ironically for a modern conservative—err on the side of protecting society at the expense of the individual. Recently, Peter son noted how there are naturally effeminate men and naturally masculine women—all of whom have the right to feel safe and free.
“Law enforcement and our community partners work daily to stop trafficking,” said Idaho State Police Detective Vickie Gooch, who cochaired the operation. “Due to their situation, these women cannot easily escape victimization and require assistance. As law enforcement cannot provide adequate services, we need victim specialists embedded in our operations who partner with community organizations and social service agencies to help victims escape trafficking. Victims typically have an immediate need for food, lodging, medical services, counseling, therapy, drug rehabilitation, or job placement as they take the first of many steps to rebuild their lives.”
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But at least he’s consistent. He plays dumb and un phased externally. And he’s pretty stupid and insensitive on the inside, too.
“But what are we going to do, start carving them up?” Peterson, referring to sex-change operations, remarked in his trademark shrill.
BOISE, Idaho—Since February, multiple law enforcement agencies, including Idaho State Police and Department of Homeland Security, have partnered with community organizations in preparation for a human trafficking operation designed to assist women victimized by human trafficking. Detectives contacted females believed to be in the illegal sex trade industry to get them to a specified location. Once there, the females were offered services as a first step in getting away from their lifestyle.
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Idaho Sex Trafficking Operation Yields Six Female Victims
Shapiro takes the approach that gender fluidity is psy chological disorder at worst and an emotional immaturity at best. He’ll ask, let’s say, white 30-year-old females if they can identify as 60 and Black. And that’s when the next Reel hits your screen. He’s not much kinder than Walsh, but at least he’s trying. If you want to get under his skin, tell him/ them your pronouns aren’t what he/they thinks they are.
That’d bug Peterson, too, who’s country (Canada) passed legislation protecting gender expression even when it comes to pronoun usage. Peterson is a clinical psychologist, author, and professor emeritus at the Uni versity of Toronto who has become a popular podcaster and public speaker currently on a world tour. A true aca demic, all political correctness zeitgeists have passed his
Editor’s Note: According to a study by the UCLA Wil liams Institute, there are 7,000 Idaho adults and 1,000 Idaho youth who are transgender. When you come across them, remember that pronouns are typically used to talk about someone, not to someone. So you won’t need to learn or use each others’ pronouns, if you engage one an other directly, and with kindness, too.
Human trafficking continues to be a problem in Idaho and across the United States. There are several ongoing investigations into suspect human trafficking crimes. At this time, no additional details will be released about these investigations.
Giraffes in Bellevue?
As world culture—parts of it, at least—transitions to ward a societal respe… a societal understa… a societal toleran… a societal ‘realization’ that sex and gender are two different words (because they in fact mean two dif ferent things), Walsh and other sociopolitical influencers like Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson have jumped on this perspective shift, too. Apparently, mainstream media is not the only media that likes to do things for the ratings. Before I bash Walsh, a word about why the other two
Carter, now 83, continues to sculpt whimsical barstools and custom wood pieces for clients around the country. Photo credit: Vicki Abrams Carter
ect happen and happen incredibly fast. Generosity has never been more important.”
Law enforcement takes this crime seriously and continues working to arrest those responsible. If you have information or suspect human trafficking in your area, call 911, the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-8888, or the Idaho State Police Fusion Center at 208-846-7676.
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• A practicing Catholic, who has demonstrated very little Christ-like behavior in his career. His doc umentary is riddled with corroborated claims of journalistic fraud, which explains clip after clip of a smug Walsh—that’s his default behavioral iden tity—befuddling and/or shaming trans people.
And then there’s Walsh:
Glenn is at it again!
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Last week, six adult females were contacted and offered services by partner organizations. The women ranged from 24 to 45 years old.
don’t deserve trashing. They deserve to be heard, and you deserve to be prepared.
Former owner of The Ketchum Zoo and longtime Wood River Valley wood sculptor Glenn Carter has created this stately pair of giraffes to grace the gate entrance to his wooded backyard in Bellevue.
What is a real woman, anyway?
• Proudly not college-educated, which is admirable when someone develops skill and/or expertise re gardless, Walsh’s skill is to be a provocateur, not much else. He says gender is based on sex, but when someone asks him about hermaphrodites, he says it’s irrelevant because hermaphrodites are still only capable of producing one type of gamete (sperm or ova). Using Walsh’s logic then, you ar en’t a real male or female until you’re fertile.
personality by. That’s not to say he isn’t well-mannered. All Canadians are well-mannered, right?
To help support housing for healthcare workers, visit www.slwrf.org or contact Megan Tanous at (208) 727-8444.
And that’s the problem. I don’t ever have that much time.
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Dominating the hate-end of my algorithm spectrum these days is a social media, social conservative influ encer named Matt Walsh. I’m sure he has other pet proj ects he wants you to think will save the world, but right now he’s hawking his ‘documentary’ called What Is a Woman? If Hollywood turned transphobic overnight, it would still not win an Oscar. This is not a review of the film, since I didn’t—and won’t—see it. I watched the trailer and dozens of his Reels and can firmly guarantee a thumb’s down from me.
By Eric Valentine
Pause or no pause, the fall equinox marks a time of transition in a lot of ways. And of transformation — the time of year when nighttime exceeds daytime and darkness be gins to become a larger part of our lives.
The afternoons will be the best time to fish the Wood for the remainder of the fall season, if you want to move some of those larger fish, consider tying on a Sculpin pattern, then cast and swing!
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In moments that are not an equinox, the Sun and Earth align such that solar rays are focused more directly on either the Northern Hemisphere (locally, our summer-ish sea sons) or the Southern Hemisphere (our win ter-ish seasons).
Dogs are like shoes. Yes, shoes. There are hiking boots, rock-climb ing shoes, snow boots, river shoes, school shoes, dinner-party shoes, and so on. You would not choose a snow boot to wear on a river trip. Once you decide on the breed characteristics that fit for you and your personality, then you have to decide on the size. Picking a river shoe three sizes too small will be very uncomfortable for the rest of your
Round Dogs, Square Holes
The pace of change in our natural systems is not uniform across space and time. Change happens more quickly and dramatically at certain times and it does so around the equi noxes: the leaves, which haven’t really begun to turn, will do so soon and will do so rapidly and the process will be over before we know it and the frost on blades of grass will soon become regular as clear, cold nights arrive.
Happy fall fishing, everyone!
The movement of animals across the land scape will intensify.
When we take any dog into our homes, we must consider the breed or breeds carefully to know if we have a match for our lifestyle and personality. Looking at a dog for its cuteness might not be a good reason to adopt or buy a particular dog.
NO BONES ABOUT IT FRAN JEWELL
The Lost River is fishing great right now. For the lower river below the reservoir, we are seeing an awesome Baetis hatch with the cloud cover, and they are big Baetis! Swinging a small black or olive leech is another great fall trick for the lower Lost. When fishing the upper, the cutthroat are searching for Hecubas identical to the Big Wood insect. The fishing at these higher altitudes is starting much later in the morning, as well, with the bugs showing up just before noon.
A dog from the working group may be more protective of you, your home, and your livestock, if you have any. Many are not known for being social with other dogs. Their mission is WORK.
life and you probably won’t wear it. Forcing your foot into that shoe is like forcing some working breeds to be social with every dog they see if that is what you want. It’s not fair to your foot or your dog!!! We need to honor a dog for who he is.
The key to successful dog ownership is always to choose a dog with your head and your heart, not JUST your heart. I might like those darned river shoes, but if I intend on wearing them in the win ter, I am going to be very sorry. Take your time. Explore breeds you are interested in. If you don’t know the breed of a dog you like, have a DNA test done so you do know what you are committing to for the next 12 to 15 years. Never feel pressured into taking a dog. If you go to a good breeder, they will help you decide if that breed is a good fit for you. Be selective so you know your new dog will be a good fit, not like trying to put a round dog into a square hole.
SEASON OF CHANGE
The light itself also seems to change no ticeably at this time of year. The angle of sunlight across the land is different as the sun crosses lower in the sky each day. Twi light hours linger and are more drawn out. New colors show up in the sky at sunrise. I’m distracted on a morning walk and my com mute to work takes longer than usual. The cool air is already a gift after the last months of heat and haze.
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 positive puppy.com or call 208-578-1565.
On the other hand, there’s clearly no pause at all. The planets continue tilting and hurling around the Sun, while we all spin and twist in the grand rotations of our galaxy. Move ment and distances on a scale that we can’t even really define or imagine. In this sense, the equinox feels hardly worth a mention.
is not just a dog. Dogs were domesticated by selecting wolves that were the most able to work with and enjoy the company of humans. Once the wolves were brought into the human domain, man then started taking certain characteristics of the wolves and began to use those characteristics to help man.
In a sense, an equinox can be seen as an in flection point, leading us to pause and reflect before moving on. The way that an object thrown upwards pauses before falling back down. How we stop at the end of a sunset un til we finally can say that night has arrived. A
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Mahogany duns will begin to hatch as the cooler weather continues. Fish the emerger patterns of this insect, until you see the duns start showing up in numbers. Every day we are seeing an abundance of Baetis with the continued low-pressure systems, which also has enticed some aggressive fish to take streamers.TheBig Wood, this time of year, is much more challenging than what we saw early season. There are definitely nice fish around, but they may take a bit more work. The Wood is beginning to fish better with the cooler weather. Keep an eye out for the large mayfly, Hecuba, also known as the Western Red Quill. If you see one flying, tie it on and blind fish it.
What is difficult for many people to understand is that even if you have a mixed-breed dog, it does not mean that the dog will inherit the traits equally from each breed. If a dog is a mix of many breeds, the in stincts may not blend equally. That means that if you have a half-bor der collie and half-Labrador retriever, or the ever-popular half-Labra dor and half-poodle, you may not see the traits you are hoping for. The border collie/Labrador may not be as mellow as many Labradors are, but may inherit a lot of the herding traits and some suspicion. Many times, border collies can be suspicious. The friendliness of the Labra dor may not be the dominant personality trait.
September is one of our favorite months to fish. The nights have really begun to cool down, the bugs are starting later and so are the anglers and guides. We’ve been noticing wonderful water conditions alongside some fishy weath er moving in. Hopper fishing remains solid during the warmer, sunnier afternoons and the cloudy days have started bringing our early fall Baetis. The bigger fish we search for all season are finally starting to show them selves more readily.
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moment to check and confirm the alignment of Earth and Sun in their beautiful geome try, just like we used to draw them in science class as children. A return home to center be tween the seasonal arcs of our year.
By Fran Jewell
year, the fall equinox will occur on September 22. It’s an interesting milestone of the seasons because even though we tend to notice it and celebrate it (or not) as an entire day on the calendar along the lines of Halloween or Thanksgiving, it’s actually an instantaneous moment in time (at around 7:03 p.m. in our time zone, in case you are feeling particular): one of two such annual moments when the Sun is oriented di rectly over the equator and the whole planet experiences as close to equal amounts of day and night as we ever really get.
This time of year — it stretches on forever or it’s over in an instant.
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Dogs were not just companions. They were carefully developed as working companions to help with everyday chores man had. This was when different breeds were developed. The wolves were not do mesticated just for love. Each breed had a job they did. When you watch the AKC dog shows, such as Westminster, you will see the different “Groups.” There are seven different “groups” of dog, ac cording to what they were bred to do. They are: Herding, Sporting, Working, Terriers, Toys, Non-Sporting, and Hounds. Each group has certainWhenjobs.you choose a dog, knowing what your dog was bred for can help you in determining the best dog for you and your family. Not all dogs are created equal. As an example, a dog from the herding group will have a tendency to stay closer and keep your family together when you go for walks. They are also more likely to nip or bite things that move.
Silver Creek is beginning to shine in the afternoons. The fishing is really picking up as of late. Anglers are starting their day around 9-10 a.m., as the best time to be on the water will be the warmer part of the day. We are still finding a great Calli baetis spinner fall in the heat of the day, and if there’s wind, ter restrials like Ants, Beetles and Hoppers are still on the menu.
All dogs are not equal. It is incredibly important to honor a dog for who he or she inherently is. Photo credit: Fran Jewell
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Are there any vices out there that don’t cost an arm of cash? I doubt they’d be a worthy vice, just trumped-up balderdash.
I tell you something’s gotta give, while filling at the pump. ‘Cuz when I’m done, I always feel a bite out of my rump.
But one thing is for certain, ‘bout these gasoline high rates. They’ve rounded up my vices. Who knows, I might see the Pearly Gates.
My sister-in-law shared a lovely quote with me. It goes like this: “I am in a period of reflection. A standstill that brings complete surrender. I’ve put down my swords. Let down my guard. And now I will just wait.” Michele Lucia Angelic-Resilience quotes I think this is where my heart is at this moment. I am going to rest and renew. May we each have the space and time to give ourselves permission to just be, to “keep it simple” just for now. Just some breathing space. Blessings, Dove
INSPIRATIONS FROM MY HEART
BY KRISTIN HOVENCAMP
• As a tool for adjusting income payments Social Security benefits and military and Federal Civil Service pension payments are indexed to the CPI. Many collec tive bargaining agreements tie automatic wage increas es to the CPI. Some private firms and individuals use the index to keep rents, alimony and child support pay ments in line with changing prices. A commonly used acronym for cost-of-living adjustments is COLA.
While filling up my Chevy truck, to feed its appetite, the pump kept on a’pump ing like there was no end in sight.
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History will record the overwhelming response to the death of Queen Eliz abeth: thousands of people waiting in crowded lines or for many hours to say goodbye to the monarch they had known for 70 years. I admire their way of showing respect and love, though I don’t think I would choose that method of farewell. Actually, I hate to say goodbye and generally make a fool of myself when I sense that distance or time will result in a long span away from those departing.
My dependence on the emotional ties I have with so many people and pets discloses a vulnerable emotional past. I was once so fervently in love that I felt as though I had had a limb amputated when I saw my lover leave for a while or—possibly—forev er. Even now, as I prepare to board a plane from San Francisco, taking me home, I cannot give a final hug to my grandchildren without fighting tears, even though I expect to be with them rela tively soon.
I admit to being sentimental. I keep precious cards, messages, and even love letters that remind me of my relationships and how I have been blessed with strong friends and family. Naturally, I mourn their loss to my life. However, my grief over these partings also means that I have experienced the wonder ful pleasures of so many connections in my life. As A.A. Milne, in Winnie the Pooh, said, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” Dr. Seuss agreed when he said, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” This is good advice when I tuck away my memories. I believe they will remain in my heart.
The final numbers added up, one hundred forty-three. I’m feeling for the oil baron. How does he make ends meet?
Then, I walked into the Elk Creek Store, to buy a lottery. The kind you scratch, but seldom win. Just one more vice for me.
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But my wallet fell a little short. My cash was in the tank. I offered up a few choice words, to some a little rank.
But then I recollected, I had stuffed away some cash. A hundred in the jockey box, my secret gambling stash.
The pump said eighty dollars, when filling my wife’s car. I didn’t have enough cash left to buy my maple bar.
SAYING GOODBYE
Got no money left for gambling. Not a single dime for drink. I don’t drink anyway but if I did that sure would stink.
JoEllen Collins—a longtime resident of the Wood River Valley— is an Idaho Press Club award-winning colum nist, a teacher, writer, fabric artist, choir member and unabashedly proud grandma known as “Bibi Jo.”
I have realized through growing older and losing friends too far away to visit that I must try to be more steadfast and exercise my wishes to be, even if for a moment by phone or letters, able to share my concerns. I said goodbye to my ex-husband, the father of my children, just before he passed away from the ravages of Parkinson’s; his second wife allowed me to approach him and have a few last words. He heard me tell him what a wonderful father he had been to our girls and what a positive and respectful relationship we had been able to maintain despite divorce. We had continued to be friends, mutually enjoying inclusive events and love for all our family members.
I guess I should be thankful for the gasoline high prices. ‘Cuz now I don’t have money left to pamper all my vices.
How do the markets use the CPI?
I fumbled through the glove box, but no money to my eyes. Just a stack of bills, some bottle caps, and two well-preserved French fries.
GASOLINE
How often do you get the opportunity to a take a bee’s picture? It is hard to get them to be still long enough to run get your phone and memorialize their image in digital.Iwas out in the raspber ry patch picking the most beautiful, luscious berries when I looked up into a large peach-colored hollyhock and saw four productive honey bees having a snack. I felt so blessed by their presence all in the same place. I wonder what hollyhock honey would taste like. My garden is not at all orderly. I have let the weeds grow — all except thistles, because they are not pleasant. My garden to me is just the most beautiful chaos. Daisies, hollyhocks, yarrow, raspberries, blueberries, garlic, iris, potatoes, all growing wherever they want to plant themselves. I re moved all the stress from gardening by not putting any pressure on myself to weed just let things grow, for the most part.
– Bryce Angell
Kristin Hovencamp is an Investment Executive and Director of Business De velopment with HAZLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC.
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Is a maple bar a vice? I guess it tends to make you fat. So, the price of gasoline has tossed my vices to the hat.
• Measured Items Expenditure items in the CPI fall into eight major groups: food and beverages, housing, apparel, transportation, medical care, recreation, edu cation, communication, and others. Housing, transportation, and food and beverag es comprise the most significant categories in the CPI market basket.
• As an economic indicator As the most widely used measure of retail inflation, the CPI is a significant indi cator of the effectiveness of public policy. The federal government uses the movement of the CPI to help for mulate and monitor the effects of fiscal and monetary policies.
Of course, saying goodbye is a natural challenge for any caring person. Because of the isolation of the pandemic, I found it more daunting than usu al. Often, I didn’t know who was suffering from COVID or its aftereffects, and only just recently learned that some friends and acquaintances had been very ill or died during this time. The recently increased number of obituaries being printed testi fies to the devastation a small town faces when we cannot be of help to friends and family, often a first step in accepting a sad result.
Oh yes, my Massey tractor needed fuel and diesel sure ain’t cheap. I thought I borrowed fifty, but I must have took the heap.
W hat is the CPI missing?
Kristin Hovencamp is an Investment Executive 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. 675 Sun Valley Road, Suite J1 + J2 Ketchum, Idaho 83340 208.726.0605.
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DOVE
All my check went in the truck to buy a tank of fuel. About right then I guess I’d never felt more like a fool.
BY JOELLEN COLLINS
HEADLINE CPI
ny hopes of inflation subsiding were dashed when the August 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came in hotter than expected. The overall CPI rose to 8.3% from a year earlier. The Headline CPI tends to be a popularly referenced benchmark because it is usually the first inflation reading released each month. The CPI measures the average price change over time for a representative basket of consumer goods and services.
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• Determining tax bracket thresholds Federal (and some state) income tax bracket thresholds and other pa rameters are adjusted to the CPI.
I n 2000, the Federal Reserve changed its preferred measure of inflation from the CPI to the chain-type price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE). The Fed argued that the CPI is not an accurate cost-of-living index. For example, the CPI does not account for changes in consumer behavior, while the PCE accounts for the substitution of goods consumers make when prices rise or fall.
BY DOVE
The Fed will continue to watch the CPI, PCE, and other inflation measures to gauge the economy’s health. Consumers best use the CPI to help identify times of inflation based on the short-term increase or decrease of goods and services.
ON LIFE’S TERMS JOELLEN COLLINS
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, Yellow stone and surrounding areas. My poems are mostly of person al experience. I am now retired and enjoying life to the fullest. I plan to do more riding and writing. AND
There is a movie out on YouTube called “Kiss the Ground.” It addresses the concept of how to improve the soil and that weeds definitely condition the soil and they should be left. I loved this concept because the effect, the beauty, takes my breath away. This is the best raspberry crop I have ever had and not pressuring myself to weed has indeed made my garden more enjoyable. How often do we put unnecessary pressure on ourselves to per form in certain ways because that’s how our parents did it or some authority said it must be done this way? What if we all allowed ourselves the freedom to let just a few weeds grow in our lives. Weeds can be very beautiful and teach you to grow where you are planted. What if we take the time to enjoy things just as they are. Give yourself the opportunity to just be present with whatever is growing.
Keep It Simple
• W hat: Free 30-minute screening of the Ken Burns documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Health and a community con versation.
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for the down payment and closing costs and may not be able to afford to make cosmetic or more expen sive improvements to the property.
Selling a home is about posi tioning it to sell, which sometimes means temporarily or permanently getting rid of things that make the
On Wednesday, Oct. 5 starting at 6 p.m., St. Luke’s invites Blaine County community members to a free 30-minute screening of the Ken Burns documentary, Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Health, followed by a facilitated community discussion on youth men tal health and the role we can all play in support ing our young residents. The documentary follows the journeys of 20 young Americans throughout the country from all walks of life, who have struggled with thoughts and feelings that have troubled—and, at times—overwhelmed them. The documentary also highlights the hope, resources and effective treatment that many have found while living with a mental health disorder. No RSVP is required to at tend this event, but the content and discussion are best suited for those high school-aged and older.
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana se lleva a cabo del 15 de sep tiembre al 15 de octubre, y muchas comunidades de los Estados Unidos toman medidas más grandes durante este mes para honrar a nuestros miembros Latinos por lo que hacen en su comunidad y el impacto que sus palabras tienen para sus próximas generaciones.
BY ANNA & MICHELLE
Owners directly control four of the five factors that affect the sale of any home: price, location, condition, terms, and the agent you select. The one thing you can’t control is the location of the home, but you can adjust the other factors to compensate for failings.
Con el Evento de la Herencia Hispana ya concluido este fin de semana, la celebración de ser parte de la comunidad Latinx es una experiencia memorable y culturalmente abierta que ocurre todos los días, no solo para este mes.
OUR VOICE COUNTS
ANNA AND MICHELLEHOMEOWNERS THAT AFFECT THE SALE OF ANY HOME
By Monica Carrillo
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and many communities around the United States take bigger measures during this month to honor our Latinx members for what they do in their communities and the impact their words have for upcoming generations.
Although I was not present for the Hispanic Heritage event in Blaine County, it was amazing to see this event through Face book live and pictures friends and family would post. It has demonstrated to me that this event and others of similar nature in the past has changed the opportunities for us, to truly em brace our cultures and to live more comfortably in the Valley. Our food, our language, and style of music all tell a story and this event is just one chapter of what more we will continue to share.
• W hen: Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Episodes of the Hiding in Plain Sight documenta ry are available for viewing at show/hiding-plain-sight-youth-mental-illness/https://www.pbs.org/
Ketchum – Idaho ranks 50th among states with a higher prevalence of youth mental illness and lower rates of access to care. Nearly one out of every four Idaho residents suffer from some form of mental ill ness. These stark facts make widespread communi cation and action around youth mental health more important than ever.
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The seller also controls the condi tion of a property, which affects not only the marketability of a home but, indirectly, the price. Homes in the best condition appeal to more
Improving mental health and reducing suicide was identified by the St. Luke’s 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) as one of the top three significant health needs in Blaine County.
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Nuestra comida, nuestro idioma y estilo de música cuentan una historia y este evento es solo un capítulo de lo que más continuaremos compartiendo.
NUESTRA VOZ CUENTA MONICA CARRILLO Submit A Pet Obituary Honor the memory of your pet in The Wood River Weekly. This year, we’re offering 20% OFF our regular obituary rate for pet obituaries. Pet obituaries cost just 16¢ per word and include a large color photo. To reserve space for an obituary or pet obituary, call Mandi at (208) 721-7588 “Frankie” — 2003-2018
ducing the stigma around seeking mental health treatment and improving access to mental health services.
With the Hispanic Heritage event already wrapped up this weekend, the celebration of being part of the Latinx communi ty is such a memorable and culturally opening experience that happens every day, not just for this month.
Youth Mental Health Is Focus Of FreeCommunity Discussion, Documentary Screening
realize as much of their equity as theyNotshould.pricing the home in the prop er search brackets could keep the property from being exposed to po tential and likely buyers. For exam ple, if a home is priced at $399,000, to follow an age-old retail market ing principle, many of the most likely buyers will never know about it because they are searching for properties in the $400,000 to $450,000 range.
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The seller controls the price of the home, which determines its positioning in the marketplace. If is priced too high, it will take lon ger to sell and, in some cases, for less than what it should have sold for because when it doesn’t sell im mediately, it is assumed that there
Special thanks to our following partners, sponsors and neigh bors: Crisis Hotline, Cox Communications, The Chamber, H Property Services, The Community Table, Services, Family South Central Public Health Family Health Service, Builder Mountains, One Stop, Rotary, La Perrona, Jane’s Artifacts, Ki wanis Culturas, Copy & Print, St. Luke’s, Serva Peruvian Cui sine,Visit Sun Valley, Voz Latina, BCCF, The Advocates, Eric, Irma, Jonathan, Leonardo Padilla, Marycruz Romero, Herbert Jr., Geegee, Youth Generosity Project and Ryan!
• No RSVP is required to attend this event, but the content and discussion are best suited for those high school-aged and older.
Aunque no estuve presente en el Evento de la Herencia Hispana en el Condado de Blaine, fue increíble ver este evento a través de Facebook en vivo y fotos que amigos y familiares publicaban. Me ha demostrado que este evento y otros de na turaleza similar en el pasado han cambiado las oportunidades para nosotros, para abrazar verdaderamente nuestras culturas y vivir más cómodamente en el valle.
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Clutter can keep buyers from seeing your home and, more impor tantly, it will keep them from seeing themselves in your home. There are three basic causes of clutter: there is too much stuff in the home; there is not enough space in the home; and there is no organization.
Event planned for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. at Community Campus in Hailey
Blaine County Event Details:
• W here: Community Campus, Minnie Moore Room, 1050 Fox Acres Road, Hailey.
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Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros siguientes socios, pa trocinadores y vecinos: Crisis Hotline, COX, Chamber, H PROP ERTY SERVICES, THE COMMUNITY TABLE, SERVICES, FAMILY SOUTH CENTRAL PUBLIC HEALTH HEALTH SERVICE, BUILDER MOUNTAINS, ONE STOP, ROTARY, LA PERRONA, JANE’S, KIWANIS CULTURAS, COPY & PRINT, ST. LUKE, SERVA COCINA PERUANA, VISITA SUN VALLEY, VOZ LATINA, BCCF, ADVOCATES, ERIC. IRMA, JONATHAN, LEONARDO PADILLA, MARYCRUZ ROMERO, HERBERT JR, GEEGEE, Youth Generosity Proj ect y Ryan!
St. Luke’s is hosting these community youth men tal health sessions as part of its commitment to re
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• Carpets
• Incentives like home warranty, appliances, floor covering, etc.
home look small or distracts the buyers from seeing its potential for them.
• Odors
• Deferred maintenance
• Drive-up appeal
• Buyer concessions like closing costs
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There are a lot of professionals involved in the sale of a home, like lenders, title officers, appraisers, inspectors, insurance agents, surveyors, and the buyer’s agent, just to name a few. Your listing agent will coordinate the com munications between the other professionals and negoti ate directly with them. Your agent’s role as third party negotiator is critical and you need to feel confident in their ability to serve your best interests.
• Experience
1. •PriceToo high; not realistic
3. Terms (applicable to certain price ranges)
• Condition
The fourth marketing factor that the seller controls is the agent they select to represent them in the sale of the home. Selecting the “right” person to market your home is very important and worth careful consideration.
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Terms are the financial preferences established by the seller. In a competitive market with multiple bids, a seller may not have to offer any terms such as a financing, ap praisal, or inspection contingencies. This will restrict the number of buyers who are financially able to pay cash and are willing to do so.
4. The Agent you select
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ing process. They’ll position your home to be competitive with the other homes in your price range and area while attracting the broadest range of buyers possible. Your agent will offer advice on what needs to be done before the property is offered for sale. Your agent can also of fer recommendations for a variety of service providers if work needs to be done.
• Clutter
In lower-price-range homes, there could be a wealth of qualified buyers that need to use low down payment options, closing cost assistance from the seller, or oth er things. When the seller consents to offer a variety of terms, the market of potential buyers increases. The seller can still select the most qualified if they are not limiting protected classes.
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• Lack of updates
2. •LocationApoor location can negatively affect price
• Promotional expertise
• Since location cannot change, must adjust price for a poor location
Your agent will be the manager of the entire market
• Buy-down interest rates
• K nowledge of neighborhood
Peck welcome folks to the recent Business After Hours at the Warfield Distillery & Brewery in Ketchum. Photo credit: Mike McKenna
Between his day job and the screen business on the weekends and evenings, John started getting really busy. So last summer he decided to focus full time on his screen business and is very happy about his decision. “I get to play grandpa more of ten now,” John said.
The average re-screening runs about $40 and around $50 if the frame needs to be rebuilt. John even offers pet screens, since “dogs and regular screen doors are not a good combo,” he joked. He also offers pollen screens to help cut down on dust and smoke, mixed striped screens, which help people and pets see them better, and the newest innovation in the industry, invisible screens.
John spent 20 years in the Navy as a machinist mate, with a baker’s dozen of those years using his mechanical skills on submarines. After marrying a librarian named Laura, the couple moved to the Wood River Valley in 2013.
“We always had a special place in our hearts for Idaho,” he said, as we discussed his path to be coming the screen guy for Sun Valley.
John went to work as a house mechanic for Sun Valley Resort, where he discovered they had lots of screens problems. So he created an in-house program to fix them.
“We use our screens for three seasons here,” John said. “But anytime is a good time to get your screens fixed.”
That’s why it’s good news that John Primrose has started a business called Screens by John.
“It’s nice to be able to bring the outdoors in, just without all the annoyances of insects,” John said, adding, “Screens are one of those things that you don’t really notice until one doesn’t work the way it should.”Johnisa minister’s son originally from the Mid west, and the family also called Wilder, Idaho, and California home. But they all eventually migrated back to the Gem State.
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Screens by John offers custom screen window manufacturing and repair at affordable prices. The process is pretty simple. You call up John, he comes over and assesses your screens and then lets the owners make the calls on what needs to be
For more information about Screens by John call (208) 450-9031. Marlon
One of the big reasons we all love to live here is because we enjoy the great outdoors. Being in touch with nature is important to us—well, most of nature. None of us like mosqui tos buzzing around inside our homes
Word started to spread that John was good at fixing screens and soon thereafter the side busi ness of Screens by John was born simply by word of Johnmouth.has also worked for the Department of Mo tor Vehicles and he sings in the Hallelujah Chorus, which is why his kind, bearded countenance looks familiar to so many of us.
fixed or replaced. He then goes back to his shop in Hailey to do the work and usually returns to install the fixes in a about a week.
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