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ike Healy of Hailey, Idaho, says the semi-weekly runs a “Miscellany” section in its classifieds that’s eagerly scoured by connoisseurs of local oddities. People give shout-outs or complain about everything from a braying donkey to e-bikes on public lands. And then there’s the, well, unusual: “Needed: Well Witcher for property near Hailey. (No pay), Let’s find some water,” and “Lost: kitty, orange and white, about 10 pounds; does not answer to Klaus. …”

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