Idaho Power to trim trees
Hazardous trees along Warm Springs Road at the intersection with River Run Road in Ketchum will be trimmed by Idaho Power Co. Tuesday, Aug. 8. Work will start at 8 a.m. and continue until the work is finished later in the day, Idaho Power said in a news release. One lane of Warm Springs Road will be closed temporarily until the work is completed.
Recycling proves successful
The Environmental Resource Center, along with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts, teamed up to make the 26th annual Wine Auction & Picnic, July 19 to 21, a "green" event by using biodegradable plastic cups, forks, knives and trash bags—all made from cornstarch.
Recycling kiosks were put to use during events at River Run Lodge and Bigwood at Thunder Spring Golf Course, with help from Bald Mountain Excavation and Composting and Clear Creek Disposal. The result was the successful recycling of 80 percent of all waste generated at the event, eliminating nearly 4,500 gallons of trash headed to the regional landfill.
For more information on how to make events waste-free and how to purchase biodegradable plastics, contact the ERC at 726-4333 or www.ercsv.org.
Hearing on salary increase set
A public hearing on an ordinance that would double the mayor's salary and increase council members' salaries will take place during the Monday, Aug. 6, Ketchum City Council meeting.
If approved, the ordinance would increase the mayor's salary from $1,500 to $3,000 per month while council salaries would go from $1,250 to $1,666.67 per month. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Hailey park seeks donors
Anyone interested in stamping their name on Jimmy's Garden has one last shot to do so. Friday, Aug. 3, is the last day to purchase a paver for Hailey's newest pocket park.
The pavers cost $100 each and can have up to four full names engraved on them, or anything else people would like to say. Checks must be sent in by Friday, as the pavers take two months to be engraved and must be set in the ground before snowfall.
Checks should be sent to the Hailey Parks Foundation, Attn: Jimmy's Garden, P.O. Box 3107, Hailey, ID 83333.
Women's self-defense course offered
Master-level Soo Bahk Do instructor Oliver Whitcomb, owner of Sawtooth Martial Arts in Hailey, will hold a four-day course teaching self-defense for women Monday through Thursday, Aug. 6 through 9.
The course, taught by Whitcomb and assistant instructor John Stevens, will be 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gateway Building, located at 613 North River St. in Hailey.
Self-defense techniques, along with empowerment exercises and assault prevention education, will be part of this "crash course in street survival skills" geared for girls getting ready to leave for school or college.
The cost is $175 per person or $225 for mother and daughter. For more information, contact John Stevens at 578-0510.
Display your hot wheels
The Valley Motor Club will hold a "show and shine" at Roberta McKercher Park in Hailey from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11. Cars, trucks and motorcycles of interest are invited to join the show.
There will be food and refreshments offered, as well as Canyon Radio from Twin Falls broadcasting live at the event.
To sign up, call Valley Motor Club president Lowell Thomas at 720-7091.
