The trails are peerless Bike industry descends on valley’s trails and roads Carlton Reid, editor for the U.K.-based Web site BikeBiz.com, adjusts the seatpost of a unique-looking Delta 7 road bike. The bike’s latticed carbon fiber and Kevlar frame garnered lots of looks from the 70 people attending the first ever Bike Press camp, held at the Sun Valley Resort from Tuesday through Thursday. Photo by David N. Seelig

Friday, June 26, 2009

• Willis airport not slated for commercial use
  Jet-friendly airstrip proposed for Camas County

• A Sun Valley Original Returns
  

• Mountain town pastor comes to Valley of Peace Lutheran
  Steve Barckholtz comes from Elko Nevada

• Pro-Friedman group resumes attack on relocation
  Group declines to reveal who founded organization

• The trails are peerless
  Bike industry descends on valleys trails and roads

• Local grocers step up donations to the Hunger Coalition
  Atkinson’s Market and Albertson’s grocery store participate to feed hungry

• County finalizes police contract
  Sheriff’s office will take over Ketchum police duties on Wednesday, July 1

• Man charged with felony domestic battery
  Jesus Francia-Rojas also being investigated as illegal immigrant

• County leaders track swine flu
  State says 2 cases of H1N1 flu confirmed in Blaine County

• Ketchum firefighters unionize
  Group expresses concern about job safety, salary freeze

• Stabbing suspect claims self-defense
  Defendant charged with felony aggravated battery

• Sun Valley ponders budget priorities
  Council members disagree over plans for 5-acre parcel

• News briefs
  

• Michel’s mainstay hits half century
  Ketchum restaurant has long, rich history

• Hutchins Consort Plays Knob Hill
  

• Wellness teacher to share her ways
  Maui-based Myra Lewin traveling in support of her new book

• Author returns to Sun Valley roots
  Kaya McLaren’s new book takes a look at second chances

• Prepping like a pro for golf
  

• For Stennett, thumbs up
  

• Bad behavior rewarded--again
  

• Let facts drive airport debate
  

• 2009 Redfish Triathlon/Duathlon results
  

• U.S. Alpine Ski Team announced with 51 athletes
  

• Figure skaters achieve goals in Boise meet
  Six SVFSC youngsters compete

• Heat takes toll on Rusch
  Mountain bikers compete in Cowbell Challenge

• 2009 Ketchum Coed Softball League
  

• Bronze to Fostvedt in Portland’s all-out shred
  Rail jam on hot day pleases crowd

• Mulling it over