'Tis The Season Snowmaking guns were operating at full tilt Thursday morning on the Mid River Run section of Bald Mountain, after cold weather finally set in over the Wood River Valley. Only dustings of natural snow have fallen on Baldy this fall, prompting some local skiers to start wondering if their first turns of the season will come only on man-made snow. Baldy, which boasts one of the most advanced snowmaking systems in the world, is scheduled to open for skiing and snowboarding on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24. Photo by David N. Seelig

Friday, November 4, 2005

• Comments, votes depict candidates' differences
  Field of five vies for Ketchum mayor

• Sun Valley gears up for open election
  Five in race for two council seats

• Bellevue to vote on $6 million sewer bond request
  Councilwoman says a 'no' vote could result in major fines

• No surprises on Hailey ballot
  Two council incumbents running unchallenged

• Four unopposed races on Carey ballot
  Mayor says Carey candidates face a number of issues, the majority of which are related to growth

• Bellevue's Eaton to seek seat on Blaine County Commission
  

• Weather station permit for Sempra stands
  Appellant plans appeal to District Court

• What does future hold for Friedman?
  Hangar lease talks raise lingering question again

• YMCA breaks ground at Ketchum site today
  

• County wants to know how to grow
  Planning survey road shows seek public advice

• Create a water wonderland
  Water features that brave valley winters

• What would Mother Nature wear?
  

• What to do with increase in price of natural gas
  Energy Buzz by Michael Keckler

• Oil For Food Program
  

• Dishonoring Americans
  

• Praise for candidates and Bellevue's bond issue
  

• Carey football opens playoffs with North Gem
  Kickoff 1 p.m. Saturday in Carey

• Cutthroat athletes get their just desserts
  Awards given at fall sports ceremony

• Sports summary
  

• Swimmers plunge into state challenge
  Boise meet begins today

• Vicki Johnston takes over Wolverine tennis
  BSU player brings skill, experience to the courts