Spinning Into a Slinky

With its acrobats, flashy pairs skating, “Blues Brothers” ensemble and always-popular headliners, the Sun Valley Ice Show choreographed by Lori Benton is enjoying one of its most entertaining seasons each Saturday on the resort’s outdoor ice rink. One of the unique weekly acts is the hula hoop number of U.S. Open champion Irina Grigorian. She keeps the hoops moving while doing subtle moves like two-toes, spins and spirals. Grigorian finishes by hula-hooping into a huge slinky. Another popular feature each week are the elegant ribbons drawn in the air by four-time Polish national champion Anna Rechnio. Photo by Willy Cook

Wednesday — July 21, 2004

• Extension is denied for murder trial
  Judge and attorneys visit Johnson home

• Does tourism amplify life in the valley?
  Chamber-funding debate embroils Ketchum council and audience

• Drought concerns still linger
  Ketchum considering new measures to conserve water

• Storms transform river
  Summer rains represent a return to normal

• Aiport one of best in West
  Study compares Friedman’s operations to 5 other airports

• Friedman to upgrade info system for pilots
  Automated ‘voices’ planned for Hailey airport’s control tower

• Blaine Dems raise $300,000 for Kerry-Edwards
  Heinz Kerry delivers inspirational speech at Saturday event

• YMCA gets $1.5 million pledge
  Land lease from city still pending

• New park fees drubbed
  Special event leaders seek waivers from Hailey council

• ‘Road to nowhere’ denied
  Sun Valley rejects plan for Triumph Springs access

• Ivie denies suit’s allegations
  Councilwoman says newspaper decision was unbiased

• Wine Auction to be waste free
  ERC helps SV Center with recycling and composting efforts

• Recycling numbers improve
  August summit to focus on program growth and hurdles

• Wilderness boosts West’s economy
  Study confirms opinion of many in business

• BWC flight inspires advocates
  Wilderness awareness focus of tour over Boulder-White Clouds

• Stockings named Pioneer Days grand marshals
  Traditional Carey event is this weekend

• Salver le vin et les arts
  Sun Valley Center Wine Auction uncorks this weekend

• Chamber aids our progress

• Cheating (and deceiving) voters

• Martha Stewart: pipsqueak liar
  Opinion by Pat Murphy

• ‘Hearts and Minds’ and ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’
  Commentary by Dick Dorworth

• Let’s keep talking with Rep. Simpson
  Guest opinion by Linn Kincannon

• Don't give up on Simpson plan yet
  Guest opinion by Lynne Stone

• New record set in Backcountry Run
  Johanna Olson shaves 48 seconds off 10-mile mark

• Soccer players travel to the Holland Cup
  20 valley girls further their skills in Europe

• Ketchum skiers head to New Zealand’s steeps
  Deuter, Daluiso, Crist in the Coronet 50k

• Bronze is okay, but WR North looks to move up
  Little Leaguers play hard on the weekend

• Fishing Report
  by Bill Mason

• Ultimate weathers the storm
  Discers play through lightning, jazz

• Saddle up for final royalty results
  2004 Miss Days of the Old West

• Public Notice Summary

• Public Meetings