Archive for November 2014

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Yep, you heard it right.  Baxter Black is hanging up his hat from his hectic schedule of performances.  Here is what his website says,  “Baxter will be taking a hiatus from speaking appearances beginning April 1, 2015.  The column, radio program, RFD TV, U.S. Farm Report, sponsor commitments, commercials (audio or video), and book/CD/DVD production…

The Trailing of the Sheep Cultural Heritage Center, Inc. is one of 100 Idaho nonprofit organizations that have been nominated for the Idaho Nonprofits Excellence Award. Nominations came from community members across the state.  The Idaho Nonprofit Center represents the interests of 4,800 charitable nonprofits in Idaho with 48,000 employees and 400,000 volunteers who are…

National Geographic photographer Jonathan Kingston is hosting a photography workshop during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Teaming up with him is former photo editor at National Geographic Traveler and photographer Krista Rossow. Assignment: Sun Valley is a workshop that will teach students how to photograph a travel magazine assignment from the perspective of two…

If you live anywhere near Seattle or LA, Alaska Airlines is offering two free tickets to the Trailing of the Sheep Festival in October. The winners will also receive three nights lodging at the Tamarack Lodge in Ketchum and VIP tickets to the Sheepherder’s Ball. Sign up  now. Winner will be drawn on September 1,…

HAILEY, Idaho, June 12, 2014 — U.S. Bancorp Foundation has announced an award of $2,500 to the annual Trailing of the Sheep Festival held each year in the Wood River Valley of Idaho.  The 18th annual event will be held Thursday, October 9 through Sunday, October 12, 2014. Local U.S. Bank Hailey Branch Manager, Charlotte…

Lasaii, a local company that specializes in an alternative way to help finance real estate, is honored to sponsor the lamb for “The Love of Lamb” event at selected restaurants in Ketchum on Friday, October 10th. This free-to-the-public event features some of Ketchums best chef’s serving lamb at its tastiest. Lasaii has announced that it…

In 2014, the Trailing of the Sheep Festival begins a three-year program “Celebrating Generations.” The goal is to listen, learn, share and save the memories of our western families — dreamers, all of them, who live and work the land and are the keepers of open space.   The year begins by honoring the visionaries,…

On Friday, October 10, 2014, outspoken Nevada sheep rancher, Hank Vogler, will share his deep love for ranching through stories sprinkled with humor.  He is known for his quick wit, liberty with words and common sense.  He is a regular host on Rural Radio, a radio show with a mission of bridging rural and urban…