Hailey fire deemed suspicious
The cause of a fire in a modular building behind Blaine Manor in Hailey on Tuesday, April 27, has been classified as "suspicious." While the classification is not declaring that the cause was arson, it does acknowledge that it may have been intentionally started, the Hailey Fire Department stated in a news release.
The building, on the edge of the Nelson Ball field complex and the rodeo grounds area, was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire was declared under control only 12 minutes after the Fire Department's arrival at 4:42 a.m.
Damage to the structure was severe and will it most likely be considered a total loss with an estimated value of $50,000.
The Fire Department is requesting that anyone with information about the incident contact either it at 788-3147 or the Police Department at 788-3531.
Join Camas County candidates night
The public will have the opportunity to meet with candidates for public office in Camas County and statewide during an open house in Fairfield on Thursday, May 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. The Camas County Candidates Night Open House will be held at the American Legion Hall at 114 E. Camas Ave.
Eight candidates for state offices and six for Camas County offices are expected to attend.
Classes set on intuitive eating
Intuitive eating teaches people how to create a healthy relationship with food, their minds and their bodies. A series of four classes will teach how to distinguish between physical and emotional feelings, and gain a sense of body wisdom. Registered dietitian Becky McCarver will help attendees make peace with food and get rid of those "food worry" thoughts.
The classes will be held Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 4-5 p.m. at St. Luke's Hailey Clinic Carbonate Rooms. Pre-registration is required. Call 727-8733.
Hear lecture on relationships
Gay Miremont, licensed clinical social worker, will share information on how to increase emotional fitness and strengthen relationships on Thursday, May 6, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the St. Luke's Baldy Conference Rooms.
All Brown Bag lectures are free and no registration is required. Call St. Luke's Center for Community Health for information on this or other educational programs, 727-8733.
Heritage Court selections made
< The Blaine County Heritage Court has announced its selections for the 2010 court. This is the seventh year for the event, presented by the Blaine County Historical Museum.
Each year, one lady is nominated from each Blaine County community. The lady is selected by a different community service organization for her participation in or efforts to preserve the history of the Wood River Valley. They must be at least 70 years old and have lived in the Wood River Valley for at least 30 years.
The 2010 Heritage Ladies to be honored are:
· Sally Donart, 83, representing Ketchum and Sun Valley, nominated by The Community Library board.
· Phyllis Stelma, 81, representing Bellevue, nominated by the Wood River Lion's Club.
· Fern Stephenson, 81, representing Hailey, nominated by the Hailey Masonic Lodge.
· Jean Pyrah, 90, representing Carey, nominated by the Carey Senior Center.
The ladies will be honored at the Heritage Court Coronation Ceremony on Sunday, June 13, from 3-5 p.m, at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey.
Morrow named Advocates director
Neil Morrow has been appointed to the Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault's board of directors.
"Neil's expertise in public and private fundraising, business development and the law is a tremendous asset to the Advocates, and builds on our multi-talented board of directors," board President Margery Friedlander said.
Morrow brings 25 years of business development, communications and legal experience to his role. An attorney since 1995, Morrow has represented a diverse client base and specialized in trial work. He relocated to Ketchum from Pittsburgh to work as executive director of the Ketchum Community Development Corp. An active community volunteer, he serves on the Sustain Blaine Advisory board and Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley "Fur Ball" Event Committee.
Rest area construction begins
Reconstruction of the Timmerman rest area at the junction of U.S. Highway 20 and state Highway 75 began Monday, May 3. The rest area will be closed through the summer.
Among the planned enhancements will be an expanded bathroom facility and accommodations for family use, an expanded and improved parking area, and ADA-accessible parking, ramps and restroom facilities. Also addressed with the construction will be improvements to the sanitary sewer and lagoons, as well as improved storm water drainage to the adjacent stream.
Free blood pressure checks
St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center will conduct free blood pressure checks at the Ketchum post office today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
Suicide awareness class set
The Wood River Valley affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is sponsoring an awareness presentation called "Suicide—Let's Stop the Devastation" on Thursday, May 6, from 6-8 p.m. at Wood River High School in Hailey.
The presentation includes panelists Dr. Sally McCollum, Crisis Hotline, Sheriff Walt Femling, and representatives from state Health and Welfare and the Blaine County Drug Coalition.
For more information, call the NAMI Helpline at 309-1987.
