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Preserving the Future of Big Springs Creek


N an and Larry Stone strongly believed
that the scenic open space and fish
and wildlife habitat along Big Springs
the Endangered Species Act: bull trout,
Chinook salmon and steelhead trout.
Protection of natural stream courses
Creek in the Pahsimeroi Valley deserved is an important part of maintaining and
protection. So in 2008, working with the improving fish habitat. “Big Springs pro- WOOD RIVER LAND TRUST
Wood River Land Trust, the Stones placed vides year-round habitat for bull trout, and
a conservation easement on their 160 rearing habitat for Chinook salmon and
acres there. Residents of the Wood River steelhead,” says Kathryn Goldman, Wood spring 2009
Valley for over 30 years, Nan and Larry River Land Trust Project Coordinator.
enjoy the fishing, hunting, and wildlife “Protecting these riparian areas is a key
viewing opportunities in the valley. “Nan part of keeping water clean and maintain-
and I purchased the Big Springs property ing the cold temperatures these fish need
to be part of preserving the future of the to survive.”
Pahsimeroi Valley,” Larry commented. “It To enhance migration of salmon,
is one of the last undeveloped valleys in steelhead, and bull trout, the Idaho
Idaho.” Department of Fish and Game is work-
Located near the little town of May, ing with the Bureau of Reclamation to
Big Springs Creek and another unnamed improve fish movement through Big
creek, both tributaries of the Pahsimeroi Springs Creek and will install a new fish
River, flow across the property and provide passage structure this summer.
74 acres of riparian habitat for wildlife such Along with these improvement efforts
as mule deer, bald eagle, and long-billed and thanks to the conservation easement
curlew. The Big Springs Conservation completed by Nan and Larry Stone with
Easement is the first Land Trust project the Wood River Land Trust, Big Springs
Top: Big Springs Creek in the Pahsimeroi Valley
to benefit three species of trout and salm- Creek will be protected forever. m Above: Larry Stone with neighboring easement
on that are listed as Threatened under donor and Land Trust Board member Doris Tunney

Protecting the heart of the valley...now and for the future.


A publication of Wood River Land Trust www.woodriverlandtrust.org info@woodriverlandtrust.org
who we are what we do
President’s Message Meet Our Volunteers The Sellgren Trail: 360 Acres of Old Chilly
T he Wood River
Land Trust has
A Permanent Connection I n December, the Wood River Land Trust finalized an
agreement to protect 360 acres of land known as the
concluded a very suc- Old Chilly Property on the Big Lost River 15 miles north
cessful year. Articles of Mackay. The landowners, Phyllis and Bob Ching and
in this newsletter partners, contacted the Land Trust in 2005 to discuss their
address our conser- options and decided that a conservation easement would
vation accomplish- be the best way to fulfill their goal to protect this property.
ments. In light of As Phyllis Ching commented, “We wanted the property to
the uncertain finan- remain in its natural state.”
cial times facing the The Old Chilly
country, I want to Property is part of the
report on our finan- Carol Blackburn shares her life long love of plants breathtaking vista
cial situation. along Highway 93
President Ed Cutter The fiscal year
that just ended was
C arol Blackburn is our go-to volunteer for ques-
tions about wildlife and plants. She has a
BS in both wildlife management and horticulture.
between Challis and
Mackay. Its name is
the most successful in our history measured by the funds in reference to the
Carol says her love of botany began as she studied nearby ghost town
raised, but we know that repeating that achievement in the
wildlife because she needed to know “what the crit-
year we just began will be a difficult challenge. In anticipa-
tion of the changed economic environment, we have taken
steps to adjust our operations.
ters eat!” She arrived in the Wood River Valley in
1979 and has been involved with the Land Trust
L ocated along the boundary between Sun Valley and
Ketchum, the 0.9-mile Sellgren Trail was created by a
trail easement donated by owners of Bigwood Golf Course
of Chilly, founded in
the late 1880s, which was named in an ironic nod to the
extreme winter cold in the Big Lost River Valley.
“forever.” When she leads our nature and wild- LLC, Elizabeth Bosted and William Sellgren, to extend the Riparian and floodplain areas, covering 290 acres,
Our staff members have examined their work and have
flower walks, her enthusiasm and knowledge make White Clouds Trail system. The Wood River Land Trust are the primary natural habitat. Phyllis notes, “The most
made changes to their responsibilities to reflect the high-
each activity a real pleasure. Thank you, Carol! entered into the easement agreement in partnership with unique aspect of the property is the Big Lost River itself. I
est priorities of our strategic plan. We have made painful
adjustments to our staffing level in order to bring our pay- Bigwood Golf, Sun Valley Company, the City of Sun Valley, love seeing water come up in the spring time.” Stands of
roll and benefit expense levels down to reach the goal of at and the City of Ketchum to ensure permanent recreational black cottonwoods, willow thickets, and native grasses com-
least a 20% reduction in our operating expense budget. Meet Our Staff access for the public on a previously private portion of the
system. The Land Trust will regularly monitor the trail and
prise its typical cottonwood gallery forest; sagebrush steppe
covers the remainder of the property. The Old Chilly ease-
As we have done every year in the past, we began the
new fiscal year with an operating cash balance equal to at Sun Valley Company will maintain it. ment protects these wetland and sagebrush habitats while
least six months of the year’s projected operating budget. Continued on page 7 enabling the Chings to retain one building envelope and
Generous gifts from several families have allowed us continue their limited agricultural practices.
to acquire and improve two houses in Hailey so that we The habitat on the property hosts a variety of perma-
can provide economical housing opportunities for some nent and migratory wildlife. Old Chilly offers food and
of our staff members and for AmeriCorps volunteers who shelter for mule deer; migration corridors and critical winter
will serve as interns to support our staff. Another house range are adjacent to the property. Pronghorn antelope find
has graciously been made available for a staff member at a winter range here as well. The property has the potential to
minimum rate. support important wildlife, as identified by Idaho Fish and
Our most important goal is to continue to serve our Game, such as gray wolves and pygmy rabbits, and peregrine
mission to protect open space in this very special communi- falcons are noted by IDFG to be within or near the Old
ty. We will do our best to continue to justify the confidence Chilly Property.
our supporters have placed in us. m Old Chilly is bordered by BLM land on the east and
Nathan Welch in the winter woods
west so this new conservation easement extends the sweep

N athan Welch, our busy Planning Coordinator,


led a winter wildlife walk in February at the
Draper Wood River Preserve. Because Nathan has
of protected land in the Big Lost River Valley. Phyllis and
Bob Ching deserve our appreciation for their foresight in
permanently protecting this land. m
a BA in biology and an MA in both animal and
plant ecology, it’s no wonder he is outside every
chance he gets. His favorite activities are hiking,
backpacking, cross country skiing, and, of course,
studying nature.
Map of Sellgren Trail above White Clouds Golf Course
connections
Be Outside Idaho Tenth Anniversary Sun Valley Food & Wine Festival
“Connecting Children with Nature in Idaho, of Everyone’s
from backyards to mountaintops.” Favorite Store
I n 2006, Richard Louv, author of the highly praised Last
Child in the Woods, called for a national campaign to Be a Master Naturalist T he Building Material Thrift Store wishes to thank
all our generous donors and customers for their
“Leave No Child Inside.” Louv co-founded the Children and
great support. It’s because of this support that we are
Nature Network (C&NN) to reconnect children and nature
and cure what he termed Nature Deficit Disorder. C&NN is
now an international movement to give children “opportuni-
T his spring, the Wood River Land Trust and partners
are sponsoring the Wood River Valley Chapter of the
Idaho Master Naturalist Program. Our goal is to develop a
celebrating being in business for 10 years.
So many customers tell us that BMTS is their
ties to experience and learn from nature during their growing corps of well-informed volunteers to actively work for smart favorite store. They love seeing how fast our inven-
years….” stewardship of Idaho’s natural environment. Participants tory changes and the high quality items we continu-
In Idaho, 2009 has been will receive training in an array of natural history topics ally receive: doors, windows, plumbing, appliances, and
designated “Be Outside Idaho - such as geology, riparian restoration, and ecosystem manage- much more.
Children in Nature” year. Go to ment.
www.beoutsideidaho.org for 101 Included in the local program is a commitment to 40
Things to Do Outside with your hours of volunteer service with a sponsoring organization.
child. The activities are all simple These volunteers will primarily be involved with environ-
yet engage a child in nature. The mental education about the Wood River Valley’s natural
Wood River Land Trust supports history and how to protect it. For more information, contact
this vital program and urges you Keri York, Stewardship Coordinator, at kyork@woodriver-
and your child to Be Outside! landtrust.org.

Winners of Our 5th Annual


Heart of the Valley Contest
A n awards reception was held January 21st for the
winners of the 2008 Heart of the Valley Writing
and Photography Contest. Contestants were asked to
3rd Place, Caterpillar
by Angela Hicks
describe the ways in which the valley inspires them.
To read the Writing winners and view enlargements 1st Place, Felt Hats All in a Row 2nd Place, Happy Valley
of the Photography winners, visit our website: by Beverley Robertson Dogs! by Jill Parker
www.woodriverlandtrust.org.

Writing Winners Staff Favorite and Bruce, Efrain, Jim & Ruben in front of the new store
1st Place: Our Voyage through the Valley by Jack Reidy Honorable Mention,
First Snow by If you are in the midst of spring cleaning, now is
2nd Place: Morning Hike by Summer Smith Michael Edminster the time to recycle at BMTS. To all of you who do
3rd Place: Home Sweet Home by Tony Taylor recycle, thank you! Keeping materials out of the land-
Honorable Mention, Honorable Mention,
Honorable Mention: Valley of Compassion by Chris McAvoy Big Wood Goose First Light by Hank Dart fill stream is one of our primary goals.
Staff Favorite: Full Circle by Teresa McGoffin by Terry Afdem If you haven’t been to our new, larger warehouse at
3930 South Woodside, you are in for a surprise. Come
on down. We want to be your favorite store.
Sponsored by: Media sponsor: Special thanks to: Prizes generously donated by: And don’t forget: Proceeds from sales support the
Don’t miss Wood River Land Trust at the 2009 Sun Valley Food &
work of the Wood River Land Trust. m Wine Festival. Members only Mushroom Walk date to be determined.
Please check the calendar on our website for further details.
thank you
2008 Business & The Sellgren Trail: Anderson House Update
In-Kind Supporters A Permanent Connection & Wish List
Continued from page 3

T
Lyn and David Anderson he Land Trust is well on its way to completing
Atkinsons’ Valley Market The Sellgren Trail section adds to recreational oppor-
restoration of the Anderson House staff residence
Backwoods Mountain Sports tunities available for all levels of activities and ages—from
next door to our office. When work is complete in the
Larry Barnes intermediate bicyclists to hikers. Close to Ketchum and Sun
summer we will hold a housewarming party, so check our
Big Chief Organics Valley, the White Clouds Trail system is accessible and con-
website and watch for an announcement.
Bigwood Bread venient for locals and visitors alike. Chris Leman of Bigwood
In the meantime we are in need of donations of the
Carol Blackburn Backcountry Trails notes, “The inclusion of permanent ease-
following items (in new or good condition, please!) to
Blue Heron Workshop ments for public access to the White Cloud Trails is a hugely
furnish the house for our summer AmeriCorps interns:
Blueprinting, Inc. important aspect of this project.” The Land Trust thanks ev-
Lee Brown, Ph.D. eryone involved for creating the public access connection
• Double beds
called the Sellgren Trail. m
Building Material Thrift Store • Bedding including pillows
CAD Drafting Systems, Inc. Pearls (ice) on the line—Mike Howard enjoying a little winter fishing • Window treatments
Kathleen Cameron • Carpet
Richard Carr Share the Spirit at • Throw rugs
• Sofas, easy chairs, coffee tables
Copy & Print
Coupe’s Sun and Snow Landscaping Silver Creek Outfitters • End tables
• Dressers
Dan and Martine Drackett
Michael Edminster
Ernie’s Organics
Express Printing
T erry Ring, the owner of Silver Creek Outfitters, again donat-
ed a percentage of sales to support the work of the Wood
River Land Trust during December’s Share the Spirit weekend.
• Bookcases
• Kitchen supplies, utensils, pots & pans
• Refrigerator
John French Almost $5000 was raised, and we are grateful for Terry’s generos- • Outside table & chairs
Glacier Graphics, Jennifer Lomax-Self ity and continued support. Thank you as well to the helpful Silver
Mike Howard Creek staff and to Steve Riccabona for the catered reception that Give us a call if you have these or other items you’d like
Iconoclast kicked off Share the Spirit weekend. to donate, and we’ll arrange a pickup. Thank you!
Liv Jensen, P.E.
K & M Construction
Ketchum on the Fly WOOD RIVER LAND TRUST
Marie and Jack Kueneman
Lava Lake Land and Livestock, LLC We Met Our Challenge Protecting the Heart of the Valley Now and for the Future

– Thanks to You!
Board of Directors WRLT Staff Advisory Committee
Deborah and Robert Law
Ed Cutter, President Scott Boettger Peter Becker
Mathieu Computer Jack Kueneman, Executive Director Ranney Draper
Paddy McIlvoy Vice President Melanie Dahl Rebekah Helzel
Noteboom Property Services Your generous year-end support helped us Joan Swift, Treasurer Executive Assistant Dave Parrish
John O’Connor/The American Legion exceed our largest ever Challenge Grant goal. Robin Garwood, Kathryn Goldman Larry Schoen
Terry Palmer Secretary Project Coordinator John Seiller
Your help gives us the resources necessary to David Anderson Tom Swift
PLUM TV Diane Kahm
Jerry Bashaw Bruce Tidwell
Riccabona’s & Baci serve our mission to protect land, water and Development Assistant
John Flattery
Robyn Watson
Rocky Mountain Hardware wildlife habitat in the Wood River Valley and sur- John French Major Gifts Officer
This newsletter
Silver Creek Outfitters is published by:
rounding areas. To date, because of your support, Clark Gerhardt
Nathan Welch
Bruce Smith/Alpine Enterprises, Inc. Trent Jones Planning Coordinator Wood River Land Trust
we have protected 10,219 acres of land. You Heather King
Dick Springs/Keloc Illahee Farm Keri York 119 East Bullion Street
Sturtevants deserve our deepest thanks. Liz Mitchell Stewardship Coordinator Hailey, Idaho 83333
Wolf Riehle
208.788.3947 (telephone)
Sun Valley Wine Company John Fell Stevenson
208.788.5991 (fax)
Eddy Svidgal Architects, AIA Steve Strandberg
info@woodriverlandtrust.org Brian Gallagher works on the Anderson House in January
Trefethen Vineyards Barbara Thrasher
www.woodriverlandtrust.org
Doug Werth Doris Tunney
Tax ID# 82-0474191
Liz Warrick
thank you. . . for helping us achieve our goals
Thank you to the following donors who generously contributed to Wood River Land Trust
Dr. Christine Brozowski Jen Steele and Jon Hoekstra Harvey and Margaret Hinman William and Diane Tingue
between March 1, 2007 and February 29, 2008. Virginia Cirica and Lawrence Goelman Mike Stevens and Liz Mitchell Tim and Marianne Hogan William L. Tooley
Christi Clark Bob and Carol Stevens Glenn Janss Reva and William Tooley
$50,000 and Above Dozoretz Family Foundation $1,000 - $2,499 Garrett and Clay Kirk Cynthia Green Colin Mrs. E. Parry Thomas Page and Maureen Jenner Mary Lynn and Rusty Turner
Anonymous (4) The Ellison Foundation Lenny Barshack and Erin Smith Margot Larsen Ritz/Larsen Fund Robert and Cheryl Colman Chris Thompson Jim and Mary Jones Lois Ukropina
Robert Antonioli Charitable Unitrust Tracy and Tim Flaherty Brett and Trish Bashaw Jack Latrobe and Laura Clarke Ted Dale Dr. Lucy Tompkins and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Judell Fred and Jill Vogel
Draper Family Foundation Bing and Debra Gordon Steve and Jill Beck Robert F. and Deborah Law Candace and Tom Dee Dr. Stanley Falkow Mark and Kathryn Kieckbusch George Wade
John and Elaine French Family Foundation Leslie and Jack Hanks Victor Bernstein and Gail Landis Marlene and Bill Lehman Sally and Cecil Drinkward Thaddeus Walczak Mattie Kling, Wood River Women’s Lynne and Kenneth Weakley
George and Leslie Hume Courtni and Charlie Billow Ann and John Leonardo Chuck and Nancy Ferries Julia and Jeffrey Ward Charitable Foundation Member’s Fund Webb Landscape, Inc.
$25,000 - $49,999 Roy A. Hunt Foundation/Dan Erik and Wendel Boe Debra and Jack Levin Bill and Gay Fruehling Liz Warrick in the Idaho Community Foundation Jaci Wilkins, Wood River Women’s
Building Material Thrift Store & Jodie Hunt Stoney Burke Elizabeth and John Lewis Robin and Lee Garwood Macauley Whiting Andrea and John Laporte Charitable Foundation Member’s
Disbrow Developments Elizabeth and Scott Lucas Capital Group Companies Jo and Bill Lowe Bart and Nancy Green James and Sally Will Deborah Law, Wood River Women’s Fund in the Idaho Community
Sarah and Michael Mars Anita and Mike McCann Charitable Foundation The Matthias Foundation, Inc. Ed L. Grubb Gordon M. Younger Charitable Foundation Member’s Fund Foundation
Osberg Family Trust/John Lisa and Wilson McElhinny Richard Carr and Jeanne Meyers Anthony and Audrey Mattos Bill and Anke Hall in the Idaho Community Foundation Cheryl and Jared Williams
and Gloria Osberg James O. Moore Jay Cassell and Gay Weake Ken and Molly McCain Ellen Harris $250-$499 Caroline Macomber Wood River Insurance
Macauley & Helen Dow Patsy and Mark Nickum Bonni and Peter Curran/Reco Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNamee Rebekah and Lawrence Helzel Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bernhard Jan and Bob Main Richard J. and Esther E. Wooley Trust
Whiting Foundation Rebecca Patton and R. Wendy and Jim Daverman Rebecca and David Meyers/ Dave Hill Sarah and Jack Blumenstein Margie and Jon Masterson Benjamin & Theresa Wood & The
Thomas Goodrich Peter and Pat Dinkelspiel Meyers Charitable Family Fund Greg and Wendy Hosman Rear Admiral Donald Boecker and Gay Marie and Edward Matthews Works of Grace Foundation
$10,000 - $24,999 David Perkins and Nancy Mackinnon Ann Down Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Don and Beverly Jefferson Scott Boecker Penny and Chris Mazzola Julie Wrigley
Anonymous (2) E & H Humbly Bumbly Foundation Mary Bachman and William Downing Mike and Jane Nicolais John and Diane Kahm Gail and Doug Boettger William T. McConnell
Richard C. Barker Harry and Diane Rinker Foundation Linda and Bob Edwards George Ohrstrom II Trish Klahr Chris Bracher, Wood River Women’s Mark and Hilary McInerney $100 - $249
Croul Family Foundation/Kingsley Lois Rosen Kevin and Jennifer Embree Susan Parkinson James and Cynthia Knight Charitable Foundation Member’s Fund Dr. Allen Meisel and Dr. Gail Lutz Meisel Anonymous
and John Croul Elizabeth and John Stevenson Jim and Sandy Figge Wolf Riehle and Feli Funke-Riehle Georgie Lindquist in the Idaho Community Foundation Rebecca and Robert Mitchell Barb and Mark Acker
Susan and Edward Cutter Pepper Walker Sandra and John Flattery Nancy and Richard Robbins Carol and Greg Lindstrom John Brezzo Richard Mull Joy and Eric Allen
Clark and Maria Gerhardt Ward and Priscilla Woods/The John and Diana Flood Marie Rohnert Mr. and Mrs. F. Steven Link Amy Browning Carmen and Ed Northen Dave and Carole Almond
Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Woods Foundation Jerry and Susan Flynt Susan Reinstein and Brian Ross Ignacio and Marta Lozano Bill and Kaye Burnham Oliphant Family Donor Advised Fund at Alpine Aquatics
Guest/The SYZYGY Foundation Peter and Ginny Foreman Jon and Judy Runstad George Macomber Connie and Vern Buwalda the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Barbara and Chip Angle
Harry and Shirley Hagey/ $2,500 - $4,999 George and Sandra Froley John Schenk Janet and John McCann Teresa and Malcolm Campbell Barrie and Peter O’Neill Lise and Rob Applebaum
HRH Foundation Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer B. Fuller Elizabeth B. Simon Hal and Sharon McNee Lisa Cortese John Orb Lynn and Claire Bailey
Marie and Jack Kueneman Rick Koffey & Babcock & Brown LP, Mark and Betsy Gates Becky and Peter Smith Jackie and Andrew McRoberts Ted Dale and Crystal Thurston Susan C. Orb Dan and Annelle Ballbach
Jeanne and Bill Landreth San Francisco Gregory George Steve and Ann Snyder Candy and Don Miller Steve and Mary Kim Deffe’ Suzanne and Alex Orb Julee and George Barber
The Lightfoot Foundation Bank of America Foundation Deana and Morley Golden Fred Sprenger John Milner and Kim Taylor Lyman and Debra Drake Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Bill and Betty Barnes
Jon Manetta and Kathryn McQuade Audrey and Gerald Bashaw Betty and Peter Gray Carl and Frann Stremmel Carmen and Jim Moore Dana DuGan Jim Phillips Barrie Family Partners/Carolina
Bill and Sally Neukom Kevin Coyne John K. Greene Bill and Ginny Swigert Jane and Tom Oliver Chris and Holley duPont Nick and Sharon Purdy W. Barrie
Kathy and David Richmond Alan M. Dachs/The Fremont Sue and Daniel Guggenheim Gail and Jack Thornton Vicki and Pat Patman Steven and Elizabeth Durels Thomas and Mary Rees Janet and John Barton
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Group Foundation Bobby and Fred Haemisegger Charles and Cynthia Tillinghast W. Jeffers Pickard Flat Top Sheep Company/John Bill and Joanne Reynolds Ruby and Peter Becker
Conservation Fund Peggy and Millard Drexler Tod and Barbara Hamachek Barry and Marjorie Traub Thomas and Michelle Praggastis & Diane Peavey Nils Ribi and Patti Brolin-Ribi Jim and Peggy Berman
Silver Creek Outfitters/Terry Ring Hare Family Foundation George’s at the Cove Valley Paving/Lakeside Industries Kent Pressman Kenneth A. Fox Carl F. Schaber Kay and John Besteman
Steve and Diana Strandberg Carol and Len Harlig The Michael and Irene Healy Mary and Willy Vanbragt Duane Reed and Suzanne Strom-Reed Cricket and Tony Frank Laura and Michael Shannon Fred and Gayle Bieker
Joan and Tom Swift Lana and David Latchford Charitable Fund Bill and Annie Vanderbilt Betsy and Robert Reniers Dan Gilmore Nancy and John Shepherd Lorna and Thomas Bigsby
The Lennox Foundation Ed and Julie Lawson Hull Family Foundation Wodecroft Foundation/Mrs. Roger Robert and Beth Rohe Rita and George Golleher Gary Slette Thomas D. Bigsby
Thrasher Koffey Foundation Camille McCray Patsy Huntington Drackett/Martine & Dan Drackett Diana and Allen Russell Mary and Jim Goodyear Graham Smith Jean and James Biondi
Doris Tunney Esther and Michael Ochsman Benjamin Jacobson Lark and Gary Young Roger and Kathy Sanger Linda and Charlie Goodyear Annette and William Smith Gary and Heather Black
Gerald and Maryanne Whitcomb Tom and Michael Page/The Philip and Edina Jennison Bob and Patience Ziebarth Russell Satake and Anita Lusebrink Diedre and Larry Gordon Vanessa Snow Blaine Soil Conservation District
Page Foundation Trent and Cecile Jones Frank and Harriet Shrontz Gordon and Sally Granston Doug and Beth Stagg Jacob and Ruth Bloom
$5,000 - $9,999 Tsunami Foundation - Anson M. Courtney and Steve Kapp $500 - $999 Linda Sisson Fred Gray and Linda Parker Todd and Georgia Stewart Hugh Blue
Lyn and David Anderson & Debra W. Beard, Jr. and Family Kathy and Gerald Kavka Mark Benjamin The Skjonsby Family Susan and Ron Green Michael and Lynne Sweeney Lisa and Paul Bodor
James Deering Danielson Foundation Lynn and Frank Whittelsey Hampton and Jacqueline King Dr. Elizabeth Breen Chris and Caroline Spain Beth and Bob Gunton Anne and JB Theders Bill Boeger and Lisa Stelck
Ron and Beth Dozoretz/The Wade and Heather King & Family Fred and Judy Brossy Starbucks “Make Your Mark” Linda Hackett Dave Theobald Sally and Scott Boettger
Volunteer Program Steve and Lynne Heidel Penny and Ted Thomas Guy Bonnivier

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Branching Out Nursery John F. Chlebowski Francie and Mike Hawkey Dr. Michael Paul and Mrs. Paul Nathan Welch and Lara Rozzell Ann Francis Francis and Ruthe Norton Elizabeth and Nicholas Snow
David Bray Clearwater Landscaping Dick Hay Steve and Marylyn Pauley Cathy and Michael Welch Woody and Margery Friedlander John O’Connor Craig Spiller
Elizabeth and Frank Breen Doug Clemens Tom and Roberta Heinrich Paula and Keith Perry Holly and Doug Werth Ann Fuller Nancy and James Osborn St. Francis Pet Clinic/Dr. Karsten Fostvedt
David F. Brown Penelope and Harold Coe Hemingway Chapter Trout Unlimited Sue Petersen Phebe Thorne Ralph Fullerton and Myra Friedman Tess O’Sullivan and Jeremy Fryberger Bob Stadshaug
Marvin and Alice Brown Reed P. Collingwood Dr. Tom Henderson Marda Phelps Nancy S. Williamson Dennis and Gail Galanter Tim Owen Gene and Sharon Steiner
Michelle and Jefferson Bruner Pamela and Kenneth Collins Tom and Alice Hennessey Kristy Pigeon Jeremy Wintersteen D. K . and Louise Gallagher Nick Parish Evan Lister Stelma
Robert B. Buck Mr. and Mrs. Drury W. Cooper III Geri and John Herbert Priscilla Pittiglio Richard and Rebecca Worst Ann and Mack Gasaway Mark and Roxanna Parker Genie and John Swyers
Jack and Elizabeth Bunce Elizabeth Copley Alex Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Powers James K. Worthy James Geier Linda and Ron Parsons Marybeth and William Targett
Bill Bunting Cindy Ward and Clients/Cornerstone Colleen and Jerry Higman Hope Hughes-Pressman Bud Yorkin Mary Gerlach Vern and Dorothy Peay Sergio and Denise Tavares
Steve Butler Realty John Hill Louise and Leigh Rabel Cheryl and Peter Ziegler Kate Giese and Jeb Wofford Karen Pederson Peter L. Taylor, MD
Jane Butler and J. D. Wilson Steve Crosser Ursula and David Hinson Patricia Radeke Mike and Ann Giese Jan Peppler Maria Terrazas
David Caldwell Donald C. Dahlgren Gary and Sally Hirst Barbara and Don Rau Under $100 Tom and Ellen Glaccum James Perkins Pam and Denis Thomas
Eltiena and Bill Campbell Paul Dalzell Jim and Sheri Hodge Peggy Richards Anonymous Glenna Glover Charles Pomeroy and Jude Hawkes Frank Tornello
Elaine and Elliott Caplow Elaine Daniel and Jim Bailey Mary Hogan Lyle and Mary Ann Rivera Marc Abraham Kathryn Goldman and Carl Evenson Peter Pressley Marcia and David Trook
Mark Caywood and Deanna Glad John Davenport J.K. and D.L. Holman Buffalo and Katherine Rixon John Ackerman Mary S. Graham Phyllis Quinn Robert E. Vestal
Page Chapman III Frances Davidson Spencer Hosie and Diane Rice Patricia and Donn Roberts Thomas and Jane Acomb Martha M. Hale Carol Rees Gary and Linda Vinagre
Mark Davidson and Jenny Emery Jeri Howland and Jerry Edelbrock Brent Robinson Peter and Patti Ahrens Pam Hammond Karen Reinheimer Robyn Watson
Davidson Susanne F. Hubbach Karen and Jonathan Roth Susan and Dan Alban Gordon and Elaine Harfst Theresa Richards Michael and Anne Weber

Memorial Gifts Lauren and Richard L. Davis II


Jerre and Tom Dawson
Wendy and Jim Jaquet
Martha and Ross Jennings
Lee D. Rowe, MD
Dianne and Calame Sammons
Kim Anderson
Joe and Ann Armstrong
Diane K. Henry
Connie and Gary Hoffman
Alain and Karla Rinckwald
Ronald F. Robbins
Myron A. Weiss
Myron Weiss and Victoria Hunt
Donations were generously
Peggy Dean Stan and Harriet Joseph Lyle and Gloriana Saylor Marty and Bill Arvey Bob Holland and Polly Noe-Holland Scott and Kelly Robbins Joshua Wells
made to Wood River Land
Dave Dederer Elizabeth and Loren Kahle Harold R. Schatz Nancy and Alvis Auseklis Helen Holmes Cheryl and Vern Rollin Judith and Tommy Wells
Trust between March 1,
Ross Dinkelspiel Robert and Linda Kahn Lisa and Norman Schlachter Jason Babik and Dana Hugill Russ and Sally Horn Robert Romano Nancy Winton
2007 and February 29, 2008
Jonathan and Susan Dolgen Gail Kearns Leonard and Phyllis Schlessinger Larry Barnes Jacqueline M. and J. Robert Howard Juli and Michael Roos Charles Wood
in memory of:
Family Foundation Bliss Knowles Dr. and Mrs. James Schultz Marjorie and Roy Bathum Karen Mott and Laura Hubbard Miriam and Jack Rose Renny Wood
John and Carey Dondero Dick Kolbrener James and Natalie Service Barbara Behling Klaus O. Huschke Kate and Bob Rosso Kathy Wygle
Hank Alham Buck Drew Lex and Celia Kunau Stu Shaffer Susan Bergdahl Mary Ann Jenkins Patricia G. Rothwell Janet Young
Annie Jim and Jamie Dutcher Diana Landis Alexis Shapiro Robert and Catherine Beyer Thaddeus and Virginia Johnson Glacier Graphics/Jennifer Self
Robert B. Browning Tammy Eaton Marge Lilley George Shapiro Carl and Gloria Bianchi Michele and Bernie Johnson Sara and Clark Shafer
Kurt and Kelly Eggers Beatrice Longley Vicki and Glen Shapiro Susan Eiden Bick Jean and John Kearney Debby and Mark Slonim
Doris Cavnes
Janet and Gregg Falcone Loring Lowell Sandy Shaw Carol Blackburn James and Linda Kennedy Charles and Leslie Snorf
David R. Copley Pamela Feld Elise G.B. Lufkin Nancy and David J. Sheffner Susan and Rudy Boesch Cindy and Bob Kesting/River Run Realty
Patty O. DeGraw Richard Fenton, Jr. John W. Lundin Larry Shipley and Nancy Williams Mike Bordenkircher Heather Kimmel
Joan Dugan Fred M. Filoon
Daralene and John Finnell
Robert Lynch
Mary and Steve Lynch
John and Alison Shoemaker
Jill Smiekel-George
JoAnn Boswell
Lisa and Tom Broderick
David Knutson
Sally and Olin Lancaster
Gifts In Honor
Troy C. Ewart Over the years Wood River Land Trust has received donations
Julie Firestone Jory Magidson Don Smith John T. Brown Latimer Family
Coni R. S. Fitch from many different sources and stemming from many different
Christine and John Fleming Peter and Sandra Maier Barbara and Charles Smith Barbara and Alan Bruffey Sheila and Ray Liermann
motivations—memorial tributes, gifts in lieu of birthday presents,
David Friedenberg Terry Friedlander and Robin Leavitt Jim and Kay Marron Judy and Richard Smooke Paula Caputo Robert Lonning and Elizabeth Jeffrey
and inclusion in estate plans. One gift that truly gave us pause
William F. Gillespie III Julie and Brian Gallagher Andrew Mayo and Christina Gearin Charles and Barbara Snow Calista and Tim Carter Kathryn Lopez
this past year was a request by Alexis Shapiro that a portion of
Bob and Debbie Gilbert Murray and Mary Sue McClain Allen and Barbara Spafford Maurice and Elaine Charlat Jean and Tony Mabbatt
LaVon Grotto her Bat Mitzah gifts be directed to Wood River Land Trust. We
David Giles Anthony J. McEwan David and Barbara Speer John Charney Paul and Jan MacGregor
Marjorie Heiss were struck by Alexis’ generosity and thoughtfulness: it is young,
Mrs. William F. Gillespie III Arthur McIntosh III Jeffrey Steinberg and David and Lyn Christensen Jack MacPherson
community-minded philanthropists like her who will carry on the
Dr. Marvin D. Henry Penny and Ed Glassmeyer Jim and Willa McLaughlin Sherry Warner-Steinberg Marty and Don Coats John Maine and Kim Baltzell
good work of protecting the Wood River Valley’s land, water,
Billy Higdon Jessica and Frank Glotfelty Thelma and Doug McTavish Michelle and Clint Stennett Leonard and Linda Cohen Joselin Matkins
and wildlife long after we are gone. Thank you again, Alexis!
Bill and Mary Jane Godejohn Jerry and Sheila Mells Brett Stevenson Faus and Bill Corlett Carol and John Matkins
John Paul Kearney Donations were generously made to Wood River Land Trust
Molly! Goodyear and Mike Wolter Chuck Mercer Sun Valley Long Term Holdings Jerry Costacos Irma and Robert Maurer
Debra Miller Charles and Elaine Gould Isabel Merritt Paul Sunich Jeff Coupe Bob and Arva Parks McCabe between March 1, 2007 and February 29, 2008 in honor of:
Jack Miller Baird and Michelle Gourlay Mr. and Mrs. William E. Mildren, Jr. Tricia Swartling Kristine and Jim Curran Rich McIntyre and Karen Greene
Maureen Groper Jeannette and Charles Miller Ann and Doug Taylor Melanie Dahl Betty and Bob Meltzer Max Cavnes
Edith B. Moore
Kathy Grotto Jane and Steve Mitchell Martial Thirsk Barbara and Arthur Dahl Ron and Joan Mendelsohn Alexis Shapiro
Kenneth Olsen
Rob and Esperanza Grundy Gerry Morrison and Julie Weston Conrad and Jeremy Thomas Robert and Claire Dana C. M. Merz
Donald Pieper Mike Dederer & Nancy Felts
Charles Hall Marr and Nancy Mullen Bruce Tidwell and Char Roth Joan Danzinger Edith Middleton
Art Richards Paul Hansen Roy and Judith Murdock Joanne and William Travers Tanner and Jill Davis Helen Miller Scott Christenson
Bill Tennille Scott Hanson Richard and Carol Nelson Pamela and Richard Tucker Barbara and A. Scott Earle John and Nancy Mohr The King Cousins
George and Beverly Harad William E. and Adrian Norris Bruce and Helen Ullmann Jeanne and Dale Ewersen Jennifer Montgomery
Jason Thirsk The Fire Fighters of the Castle Rock Fire
Carl and Pat Harris Darlene Norton Robert and Mary Van Fossan Earl and Shirley Feiwell Janet Kellam and Andy Munter
Kamela Weber Judy and David Harrison Organic Solutions Diana and Karl Wadsack Frank and Claudia Fiaschetti Sharron and David Murray Clay Kirk
Carol and Craig Hartman The Organizers/Patricia Bolding Max and Sharon Walker Jack and Suzie Finney Curtis (Trip) Nabors Gay and Don Boecker
John and Margund Haskell Kaye and Hugh O’Riordan Liz and Wick Warrick Joan B. Firman Craig and Katherine Nalen
Scott Runkel
Joseph Haviv and Wendy Moss-Haviv Janet and Harald Oyen Liza and Parker Weekes Denis and Jeff Ford Juanita Neher

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wood
river
land
trust

2009
Calendar
Check our website
www.woodriverlandtrust.org
for upcoming events.
We are planning Earth Day
activities, work days at
Howard Preserve, Boxcar
Bend, and Draper Wood
River Preserve, as well as
summer nature walks and
other fun events. If you’d like
to be kept informed,
send your email address to
info@woodriverlandtrust.org
and we’ll keep you posted!
Acres permanently protected with your support: 10,219
Audacity by Larry Barnes, photo of the Camas Prairie, submission in 2008 Heart of the Valley Contest

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