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Cover photo: “The Sun Sets on Quigley Canyon” by Larry Barnes, first place winner
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Innovative Conservation
in a Changing Valley
Thoughts from Executive Director, Scott Boettger 2007 also saw unprecedented successes in our fundraising and
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membership efforts, ensuring a secure and sustainable means of
protecting and stewarding lands in perpetuity. I feel this increased
ear Wood River Land Trust Friend,
support is in direct correlation to our continued efforts to educate,
The other day I was asked what had been my great-
inform, and sometimes just remind everyone in the Valley—residents
est accomplishment since becoming the Executive
and visitors alike—about the majesty of this valley and how vital it is
Director of Wood River Land Trust. I thought back
to protect the natural values, often indescribable but deeply felt, of
over the last 5 to 10 years to recall some long ago project, but I quickly
the land that surrounds us and give us a home.
realized that the “greatest” accomplishment wasn’t something from long
Some of the events and programs this past year included our
ago but was the entirety of this last year. Hands down, 2007 was the
Trout Friendly Lawn program and the Heart of the Valley Contest,
best year, on all fronts, Wood River Land Trust has ever had.
two programs that reach different audiences throughout the Valley
Early in the year, with the generous support of donors, we were
and show the diversity of our focus and reach.
able to purchase a home for staff housing. The historic building next
The momentum of 2007 has carried over into 2008. The
door to our office is currently housing one employee, but plans are
Sheep Bridge Canyon Project, which we completed in April, yielded
underway to expand, restore, and rehabilitate the old building to house
our largest riverfront purchase to date and protects wildlife, scenic
two additional employees or interns year round.
views, public access, and river resources well beyond its 306 acres.
The Draper Wood River Preserve was completed in 2007, tying
These may be the best of times for Wood River Land Trust and,
together many past river and riparian projects in the heart of Hailey to
correspondingly, for all the residents of the Valley—both human and
create a protected corridor along the Big Wood River. The trade with
wild. Golden opportunities lie ahead!
the State of Idaho, which protected 80 acres and ½ mile of Big Wood
River frontage to create the Preserve, also included a 40-acre parcel
My best,
that became a link for further river protection and public access down-
stream. The 40-acre parcel is adjacent to the 103-acre Colorado Gulch
Conservation Agreement that was donated at the end of the year.
This partnership brought the number of voluntary conservation agree-
Scott Boettger
ments received by Wood River Land Trust in 2007 to six—the most
Executive Director
ever received in one year. With these six agreements protecting nearly
4,000 acres, Wood River Land Trust closed the year having protected
9,343 acres in the Wood River Valley and its surrounding areas.
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Successes and Projects Conservation Agreements
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—Kathryn McQuade, Conservation he 2,667-acre Antelope Valley Ranch is a working
cattle ranch and haven for wildlife 14 miles south
Agreement Donor
of Mackay, just over the Pioneer Mountains from
the Wood River Valley. In December 2007, ranch
owners Jon Manetta and Kathryn McQuade forever protected their
land by donating a conservation agreement to Wood River Land
Trust. This conservation agreement, our largest to date, ensures
that the land can remain a working cattle operation while protecting
habitat for antelope, sage grouse, mule deer, and elk. The Ranch
is bisected by Antelope Creek, a tributary of the Big Lost River, and
contains several smaller creeks and springs that are frequented by the
Ranch’s resident and migrating wildlife.
Located on the edge of the expansive public lands extending
from the Little Wood River to Copper Basin, Antelope Valley Ranch
provides important lower elevation habitat and access to water for
antelope, elk, and mule deer. It is particularly important for animals
to have access to this type of lower-elevation habitat during the
winter because, like people, they need respite from the harsh,
high-elevation winters where food is scarce and conditions extreme.
Surrounded on three sides by Forest Service and BLM land, this vol-
untary conservation agreement maintains the vast wildlife migration
corridor that stretches from the surrounding forested hillsides, alpine
peaks, and mountain streams to the abundant areas around Antelope
and Cherry Creeks.
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Farm and the Little Wood River. Barbara Farm’s wild denizens
his 210-acre voluntary conservation agreement
include birds of prey, mule deer, songbirds, upland game birds, and
donated by Patsy and Mark Nickum forever
a variety of small mammals.
protects an important corridor for elk and mule
Prevention of residential development will permit limited
deer migration, winter habitat for deer and elk,
grazing to continue, maintain scenic views, support native pollina-
and wetland areas in Croy Canyon between Colorado Gulch
tors, and avoid potential conflicts between different uses on the
Road and Croesus Creek Road. These 210 acres are part of
land. Preserving these farmlands also ensures communities in the
a larger 420-acre parcel, the remainder of which was recently
Wood River Valley and beyond can continue to enjoy delicious
approved for a 19-lot subdivision.
local produce.
In the early stages of their project’s conception, the Nickums
Hailey asked Wood River Land Trust to help them determine which
Bellevue portions of their 420 acres were most important for wildlife habi-
(left and above) Photo: Judy and Fred Brossy
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Ketchum
wetland areas, scenic views, wildlife habitat, and migration areas,
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Wood River Land Trust recommended areas that should remain
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Croesus Hailey undeveloped. The proposed subdivision was subsequently
Shoshone Creek
Bellevue reconfigured to exclude development from these sensitive areas,
Barbara Farm II
which are now protected by a conservation agreement.
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Colorado Gulch
Conservation Agreement
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areas that will sustain the long-term health of the Big Wood River and
local fish and wildlife and that guarantees the public’s continued access Colorado Hailey
to the Colorado Gulch area of the Big Wood River. Gulch
Bellevue
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Simba Springs
Conservation Agreement
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Simba Springs Protecting the area from development also guards against erosion
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Mackay
and keeps water clean. In addition, the native trees, shrubs, and
‘Heaven,’ Simba Springs, will now be protected, grasses along the creek provide food and nesting cover for migra-
undisturbed, in perpetuity.” —Kathy Richmond, Hwy 75 tory birds such as yellow warblers and common yellowthroats and
year-round residents like song sparrows.
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Successes and Projects Land Purchases
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Wood River Preserve at a private dedication ceremony on July 25th in
honor of the Draper Family’s commitment to protecting the Big Wood Draper
Wood Hailey
River and its cottonwood forests and wildlife habitat. River
Preserve
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Anderson House
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Successes and Projects Programs
(left) Photo: “One Less Car” by Beverly Robertson, Second place winner photography division,
2007 Heart of the Valley Contest -13-
Healthy Waters, Summer Events on the Land
Healthy Future Project Wood River Land Trust’s 2007 summer event season started
off cold and wet with the Mushroom Walk in May. Hearty
The Healthy Waters, Healthy Future project directs Wood River foragers scavenged the Cedar Bend Preserve (now the Draper
Land Trust’s long-term conservation priorities on the Big Wood Wood River Preserve) in Hailey for fungi under the guidance
River to help us focus our efforts on areas where we can make the of amateur mycologist Kathy Richmond. Kathy, Simba Springs
most difference for the health of the river. easement donor and member of the Southern Idaho Mycological
Association, was enthusiastic as she shared her knowledge on
Wood River Land Trust has prioritized 3 areas where voluntary mushrooms amid the evening drizzle.
conservation agreements, land donations, and land purchases Carol Blackburn, a botanist from Shoshone, led the
can be used to protect existing floodplain functions: Wildflower Hike again this past June. She shared her extensive
n River Run knowledge of wildflowers as participants hiked up the hill of Lake
n Mid-Valley areas Creek Preserve, north of Ketchum. The hikers identified many
native flowers, and Blackburn even found a member of the lily
n Croy Creek confluence with the Big Wood River and south
family that she had never before seen at the preserve.
through Bellevue.
Silver Creek Outfitters and Wood River Land Trust
teamed up to create Caddis Capers, a fly-fishing and conservation
Priority areas for restoration include:
class for kids. Held in late June, the morning was filled with fun
n Starweather
on the Big Wood River. The kids explored the river in a stream
n Areas around Colorado Gulch health scavenger hunt, learned about entomology, and had a
casting clinic in Hulen Meadows Pond. They topped the day off
Restoration efforts are focused on specific areas of the by relaxing with a picnic lunch in the summer sun, and everyone
river that: left all smiles.
n are connected to the floodplain and allow flood waters to
move into the floodplain during high water;
n have intact riparian vegetation that the river can pull into the
river to create fish habitat; and
n are adjacent to healthier areas of river and, once restored, will
create a longer stretch of healthy river
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Building Material Thrift Store
Has Bustling Year
The Building Material Thrift Store, whose proceeds are dedi-
cated to Wood River Land Trust’s protection of our local land,
water, and wildlife habitat, had a very successful 2007 thanks
to the many contractors, architects, realtors, and homeown-
ers who donated their reusable household items and building
materials.
Bruce Tidwell, who founded the Building Material Thrift
Store in 1997 and still runs it today, notes a number of highlights
from 2007:
Thanks to Bruce Tidwell and his staff for all their hard work and
dedication to the Wood River Valley!
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Financial Report BALANCE SHEET
TOTAL UNRESTRICTED INCOME
March 2007 - February 2008 ASSETS
$11,832,416
Land Donations*:
$10,810,000
Current Assets = $1,918,886
Land Holdings (unrestricted) = $6,609,500 91.4%
TOTAL INCOME: TOTAL EXPENSES
$12,307,994 $10,086,961 Property & Equipment = $798,748
Conservation & Total Assets = $9,327,134 Contributions & 8.6%
Unrestricted *:
$11,832,416 Stewardship*: Other: $1,022,416
96% 96% $9,681,312 LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities = $776,610
Net Assets = $8,550,524
4% Fundraising: 2.3%
Restricted: Total Liabilities & Net Assets = $9,327,134
$232,263
$475,578 1.7%
Administration:
$173,386 Contributions & Other
* This figure includes the value of conservation agreement donations and land holdings.
UNRESTRICTED INCOME
10,000 90%
9,343
5000 4,628 •
3,844 3,934 • TOTAL RESTRICTED INCOME
4000 3,336 3,339 3,349
• • $475,578
3000 2,391 • • •
Foundation &
2000 1,571 • Other Grant
33.6% 63.3% Individual & Family
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Donations Foundation Donations
1000 504
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• Net Investment
3.1%
• Income
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Year
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Photo: Judy and Fred Brossy
Goals for 2008 New Projects & Programs
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Staff and Board* Donors Thank you to the following donors who generously contributed to Wood River Land Trust
between March 1, 2007 and February 29, 2008.
$50,000 and Above Anita and Mike McCann Peter and Pat Dinkelspiel George Ohrstrom II
Anonymous (4) Lisa and Wilson McElhinny Ann Down Susan Parkinson
Robert Antonioli Charitable Unitrust James O. Moore Mary Bachman and William Downing Wolf Riehle and Feli Funke-Riehle
Draper Family Foundation Patsy and Mark Nickum Linda and Bob Edwards Nancy and Richard Robbins
Board of Directors WRLT Staff
John and Elaine French Family Foundation Rebecca Patton and R. Thomas Goodrich Kevin and Jennifer Embree Marie Rohnert
Clark Gerhardt, President Scott Boettger, David Perkins and Nancy Mackinnon Jim and Sandy Figge Susan Reinstein and Brian Ross
Ed Cutter, Vice President Executive Director $25,000 - $49,999 E & H Humbly Bumbly Foundation Sandra and John Flattery Jon and Judy Runstad
Building Material Thrift Store Harry and Diane Rinker Foundation John and Diana Flood John Schenk
Joan Swift, Treasurer Disbrow Developments Lois Rosen Jerry and Susan Flynt Elizabeth B. Simon
Robin Garwood, Secretary Morgan Buckert, Sarah and Michael Mars Elizabeth and John Stevenson Peter and Ginny Foreman Becky and Peter Smith
David Anderson Membership Assistant Osberg Family Trust/John and Gloria Osberg Pepper Walker George and Sandra Froley Steve and Ann Snyder
Macauley & Helen Dow Whiting Foundation Ward and Priscilla Woods/The Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer B. Fuller Fred Sprenger
Jerry Bashaw Woods Foundation Mark and Betsy Gates Carl and Frann Stremmel
John Flattery Melanie Dahl, $10,000 - $24,999 Gregory George Bill and Ginny Swigert
Anonymous (2) $2,500 - $4,999 Deana and Morley Golden Gail and Jack Thornton
Trent Jones Executive Assistant
Richard C. Barker Anonymous Betty and Peter Gray Charles and Cynthia Tillinghast
Heather King Croul Family Foundation/Kingsley and John Croul Rick Koffey & Babcock & Brown LP, John K. Greene Barry and Marjorie Traub
Jack Kueneman Kate Giese, Susan and Edward Cutter San Francisco Sue and Daniel Guggenheim Valley Paving/Lakeside Industries
Clark and Maria Gerhardt Bank of America Foundation Bobby and Fred Haemisegger Mary and Willy Vanbragt
Liz Mitchell Director of Conservation
Jamie Lee Curtis and Christopher Audrey and Gerald Bashaw Tod and Barbara Hamachek Bill and Annie Vanderbilt
Wolf Riehle Guest/The SYZYGY Foundation Kevin Coyne George’s at the Cove Wodecroft Foundation/Mrs. Roger
John Fell Stevenson Kathryn Goldman, Harry and Shirley Hagey/ HRH Foundation Alan M. Dachs/The Fremont The Michael and Irene Healy Drackett/Martine & Dan Drackett
Marie and Jack Kueneman Group Foundation Charitable Fund Lark and Gary Young
Steve Strandberg Project Coordinator Jeanne and Bill Landreth Peggy and Millard Drexler Hull Family Foundation Bob and Patience Ziebarth
Barbara Thrasher The Lightfoot Foundation Hare Family Foundation Patsy Huntington
Doris Tunney Diane Kahm, Jon Manetta and Kathryn McQuade Carol and Len Harlig Benjamin Jacobson $500 - $999
Bill and Sally Neukom Lana and David Latchford Philip and Edina Jennison Mark Benjamin
Liz Warrick Development Assistant Kathy and David Richmond Ed and Julie Lawson Trent and Cecile Jones Dr. Elizabeth Breen
SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Camille McCray Courtney and Steve Kapp Fred and Judy Brossy
Silver Creek Outfitters/Terry Ring Esther and Michael Ochsman Kathy and Gerald Kavka Dr. Christine Brozowski
Advisory Committee Heather Kimmel,
Steve and Diana Strandberg Tom and Michael Page/The Page Foundation Hampton and Jacqueline King Virginia Cirica and Lawrence Goelman
Peter Becker Program & Membership Coordinator Joan and Tom Swift Tsunami Foundation - Anson M. Wade and Heather King & Family Christi Clark
Ranney Draper The Lennox Foundation & Debra W. Beard, Jr. and Family Garrett and Clay Kirk Cynthia Green Colin
Thrasher Koffey Foundation Lynn and Frank Whittelsey Margot Larsen Ritz/Larsen Fund Robert and Cheryl Colman
Rebekah Helzel Robyn Watson,
Doris Tunney Jack Latrobe and Laura Clarke Ted Dale
Dave Parrish Major Gifts Officer Gerald and Maryanne Whitcomb $1,000 - $2,499 Robert F. and Deborah Law Candace and Tom Dee
Larry Schoen Lenny Barshack and Erin Smith Marlene and Bill Lehman Sally and Cecil Drinkward
$5,000 - $9,999 Brett and Trish Bashaw Ann and John Leonardo Chuck and Nancy Ferries
John Seiller Nathan Welch, Lyn and David Anderson Steve and Jill Beck Debra and Jack Levin Bill and Gay Fruehling
Tom Swift Planning Coordinator James Deering Danielson Foundation Victor Bernstein and Gail Landis Elizabeth and John Lewis Robin and Lee Garwood
Bruce Tidwell Ron and Beth Dozoretz/The Courtni and Charlie Billow Jo and Bill Lowe Bart and Nancy Green
Dozoretz Family Foundation Erik and Wendel Boe The Matthias Foundation, Inc. Ed L. Grubb
Keri York, The Ellison Foundation Stoney Burke Anthony and Audrey Mattos Bill and Anke Hall
Stewardship Coordinator Tracy and Tim Flaherty Capital Group Companies Ken and Molly McCain Ellen Harris
Bing and Debra Gordon Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNamee Rebekah and Lawrence Helzel
Leslie and Jack Hanks Richard Carr and Jeanne Meyers Rebecca and David Meyers/ Dave Hill
George and Leslie Hume Jay Cassell and Gay Weake Meyers Charitable Family Fund Greg and Wendy Hosman
Roy A. Hunt Foundation/Dan & Jodie Hunt Bonni and Peter Curran Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Don and Beverly Jefferson
* As of June 1, 2008
Elizabeth and Scott Lucas Wendy and Jim Daverman Mike and Jane Nicolais John and Diane Kahm -19-
Trish Klahr
James and Cynthia Knight
Georgie Lindquist
Charitable Foundation Member’s Fund
in the Idaho Community Foundation
John Brezzo
Dr. Allen Meisel and Dr. Gail Lutz Meisel
Rebecca and Robert Mitchell
Richard Mull
Joy and Eric Allen
Dave and Carole Almond
Alpine Aquatics
Memorial Gifts Gifts in Honor
Carol and Greg Lindstrom Amy Browning Carmen and Ed Northen Barbara and Chip Angle
Donations were generously Donations were generously
Mr. and Mrs. F. Steven Link Bill and Kaye Burnham Oliphant Family Donor Advised Fund at Lise and Rob Applebaum
Ignacio and Marta Lozano Connie and Vern Buwalda the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Lynn and Claire Bailey made to Wood River Land made to Wood River Land Trust
George Macomber Teresa and Malcolm Campbell Barrie and Peter O’Neill Dan and Annelle Ballbach Trust between March 1, 2007 between March 1, 2007 and
Janet and John McCann Lisa Cortese John Orb Julee and George Barber and February 29, 2008 in February 29, 2008 in honor of:
Hal and Sharon McNee Ted Dale and Crystal Thurston Susan C. Orb Bill and Betty Barnes
Jackie and Andrew McRoberts Steve and Mary Kim Deffe’ Suzanne and Alex Orb Barrie Family Partners/Carolina W. Barrie memory of:
Candy and Don Miller Lyman and Debra Drake Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Janet and John Barton Max Cavnes
John Milner and Kim Taylor Dana DuGan Jim Phillips Ruby and Peter Becker Hank Alham Alexis Shapiro
Carmen and Jim Moore Chris and Holley duPont Nick and Sharon Purdy Jim and Peggy Berman
Annie Mike Dederer & Nancy Felts
Jane and Tom Oliver Steven and Elizabeth Durels Thomas and Mary Rees Kay and John Besteman
Vicki and Pat Patman Flat Top Sheep Company/John Bill and Joanne Reynolds Fred and Gayle Bieker Robert B. Browning Scott Christenson
W. Jeffers Pickard & Diane Peavey Nils Ribi and Patti Brolin-Ribi Lorna and Thomas Bigsby Doris Cavnes The King Cousins
Thomas and Michelle Praggastis Kenneth A. Fox Carl F. Schaber Thomas D. Bigsby David R. Copley The Fire Fighters of the
Kent Pressman Cricket and Tony Frank Laura and Michael Shannon Jean and James Biondi
Patty O. DeGraw Castle Rock Fire
Duane Reed and Suzanne Strom-Reed Dan Gilmore Nancy and John Shepherd Gary and Heather Black
Betsy and Robert Reniers Rita and George Golleher Gary Slette Blaine Soil Conservation District Joan Dugan Clay Kirk
Robert and Beth Rohe Mary and Jim Goodyear Graham Smith Jacob and Ruth Bloom Troy C. Ewart Gay and Don Boecker
Diana and Allen Russell Linda and Charlie Goodyear Annette and William Smith Hugh Blue Coni R. S. Fitch Scott Runkel
Roger and Kathy Sanger Diedre and Larry Gordon Vanessa Snow Lisa and Paul Bodor
Russell Satake and Anita Lusebrink Gordon and Sally Granston Doug and Beth Stagg Bill Boeger and Lisa Stelck David Friedenberg
Frank and Harriet Shrontz Fred Gray and Linda Parker Todd and Georgia Stewart Sally and Scott Boettger William F. Gillespie III
Linda Sisson Susan and Ron Green Michael and Lynne Sweeney Guy Bonnivier LaVon Grotto
The Skjonsby Family Beth and Bob Gunton Anne and JB Theders Branching Out Nursery
Marjorie Heiss
Chris and Caroline Spain Linda Hackett Dave Theobald David Bray
Starbucks “Make Your Mark” Steve and Lynne Heidel Penny and Ted Thomas Elizabeth and Frank Breen Dr. Marvin D. Henry
Volunteer Program Harvey and Margaret Hinman William and Diane Tingue David F. Brown Billy Higdon
Jen Steele and Jon Hoekstra Tim and Marianne Hogan William L. Tooley Marvin and Alice Brown John Paul Kearney
Mike Stevens and Liz Mitchell Glenn Janss Reva and William Tooley Michelle and Jefferson Bruner
Debra Miller
Bob and Carol Stevens Page and Maureen Jenner Mary Lynn and Rusty Turner Robert B. Buck
Mrs. E. Parry Thomas Jim and Mary Jones Lois Ukropina Jack and Elizabeth Bunce Jack Miller
Chris Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Judell Fred and Jill Vogel Bill Bunting Edith B. Moore
Dr. Lucy Tompkins and Dr. Stanley Falkow Mark and Kathryn Kieckbusch George Wade Steve Butler Kenneth Olsen
Thaddeus Walczak Mattie Kling, Wood River Women’s Lynne and Kenneth Weakley Jane Butler and J. D. Wilson
Julia and Jeffrey Ward Charitable Foundation Member’s Fund Webb Landscape, Inc. David Caldwell Donald Pieper
Liz Warrick in the Idaho Community Foundation Jaci Wilkins, Wood River Women’s Charitable Eltiena and Bill Campbell Art Richards
Macauley Whiting Andrea and John Laporte Foundation Member’s Fund in the Idaho Elaine and Elliott Caplow Bill Tennille
James and Sally Will Deborah Law, Wood River Women’s Community Foundation Mark Caywood and Deanna Glad
Jason Thirsk
Gordon M. Younger Charitable Foundation Member’s Fund Cheryl and Jared Williams Page Chapman III
in the Idaho Community Foundation Wood River Insurance John F. Chlebowski Kamela Weber
$250-$499 Caroline Macomber Richard J. and Esther E. Wooley Trust Clearwater Landscaping
Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bernhard Jan and Bob Main Benjamin & Theresa Wood & The Doug Clemens
Sarah and Jack Blumenstein Margie and Jon Masterson Works of Grace Foundation Penelope and Harold Coe
Rear Admiral Donald Boecker and Gay Marie and Edward Matthews Julie Wrigley Reed P. Collingwood
Scott Boecker Penny and Chris Mazzola Pamela and Kenneth Collins
Gail and Doug Boettger William T. McConnell $100 - $249 Mr. and Mrs. Drury W. Cooper III
Chris Bracher, Wood River Women’s Mark and Hilary McInerney Anonymous Elizabeth Copley Photo: “Dollar and Baldy” by Beverly Robertson, 2007 Heart of the Valley Contest
Barb and Mark Acker Cindy Ward and Clients/Cornerstone Realty photography submission
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Steve Crosser Hemingway Chapter Trout Unlimited William E. and Adrian Norris Paul Sunich