Friday, July 28, 2006

?Fishism? rendered notable status


By DANA DUGAN
Express Staff Writer

You might well ask—What's a "Fishism" and why are people wearing them on their wrists? "Fishisms," of which there are many, are derived from the unique character of one Mark Fisher.

The phrases are stamped onto rubber bracelets, which are for sale in a few local locations. The proceeds will pay for schooling of Fisher's two sons, Gabe, 12, and Gavin, 17.

Fisher was killed in a car accident early this summer. His passing was marked by at least 1,000 friends from all over Idaho at a barbecue and memorial at Bellevue City Park. It was a grand sendoff with a lot of tears, laughter and camaraderie.

Fisher and his wife, Danette, first came to the Wood River Valley in 1987, when they opened Mama Inez, a Mexican restaurant in Ketchum. They also remodeled and set up a second restaurant intertwined with Mama Inez, called the Sun Valley Brewing Co., in Hailey. In 2004, they purchased the old Glenn's Grocery on Main Street in Bellevue. After completing a major remodel of the historic building, Mama Inez reopened there in February 2005.

"Nicole and Scott Castle, of Castle Construction, who are friends of the Fishers, came up with the idea," said Karen Roebuck, of Christopher & Co. Roebuck handled the organizational legwork.

There are three colors available for the bracelets. The pink one says "Wanna Wrestle." The red says "I Hate Having Fun," and the blue says "My House, My Rules."

Anyone who knew Fisher will recognize his words. At $2 each, the purchase is a donation to education. Christopher & Co. and Castle Construction split the cost.

"We are getting nothing back," Roebuck said. "Of course, any donation is greatly appreciated."

Fishism bracelets are available at Mama Inez in Bellevue, Christopher & Co. and the Sun Valley Brewery in Hailey.




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