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LifeandCommunity

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Life&Community

Jana Shields on her trip to Vietnam.

ADVENTURES

IN VIETNAM North Idaho women help teach the art of massage to the Vietnamese blind population.

By Patty Hutchens. Photos courtesy of Susan Wentz & Jana Shields.

WHEN SUSAN WENTZ MOVED TO SANDPOINT from New Orleans three years ago, she brought with her many stories of people she had met throughout her life. She shared one of those stories with her friend, Jana Shields, and that began an adventure the two friends will never forget.

Susan told Jana of a man she knew in New Orleans; a Vietnamese medical doctor whose practice focuses on acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Each year he travels to Vietnam to teach blind people the art of massage and acupuncture. Upon hearing Susan’s story, Jana knew it was an experience in which she would like to participate.

“I thought it sounded like a grand adventure and a wonderful way to meet the real people,” said Jana. “When I travel I don’t like to do the tourist things. I like to get a real feel for the country.” And so the adventure began. In February the women, accompanied by Susan’s daughter Lilly

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who lives in Thailand, traveled to Vietnam with Dr. Quang Huynh.

While both women had traveled internationally, neither of them had been to Vietnam. Jana said she was intrigued by not only the people and culture, but also at the prospect of working with the many blind centers throughout the country. “My cousin is blind, and when we were little we would always play hide and seek - and she always won,” laughed Jana. “She always knew where we were.”

Both Jana and Susan agree that the blind population relies heavily on their other senses resulting in a heightened sense of smell, touch and hearing. And it is that heightened sense of touch that helps them in their work as massage therapists and in learning acupuncture.

“They were able to tune in and put the needles exactly where they needed to be,” said Jana who was the person on whom many practiced their techniques under the watchful eye of Dr. Huynh. “She was the guinea pig,” exclaimed Susan.

The blind centers are plentiful throughout Vietnam, and those who live there rely upon massage as a way of raising the funds to sustain them. “The blind centers are

very poor,” explained Susan. “People come from all over to get massages from the blind. They are very good at it, and they know all the right pressure points.”

The high percentage of Vietnamese with impaired vision is in large part a result of agent orange from the Vietnam war. “There was a total of 72,000 gallons of agent orange that had been dropped, and it affected three generations,” said Jana.

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The women spent three weeks traveling by car, van and trains, all the time staying in blind centers and small guesthouses with less than comfortable accommodations. But that did not bother them. “I loved sharing meals with these incredible people,” said Susan of the Vietnamese.

Both women said they fell in love with the people and country of Vietnam and would love to return. Jana said she especially enjoyed visiting families in their homes and traveling to villages where many had never experienced foreigners.

“It was entertaining, enlightening and educational,” said Jana. Susan said one of the highlights of the trip was one of the few tourist things they did – a tour of the “Hanoi Hilton” where John McCain was held prisoner. “It is now surrounded by

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Jana Shields, second from left, and Susan Wentz, fourth from the right, enjoy a festival during their February trip.

modern office buildings and apartments, but the actual prison is a communist museum filled with propaganda,” said Susan.

The trip was not one of luxury, the women spent most of their time working and integrating themselves into the culture. “It was pretty grueling on the road,” said Jana of their cramped, long train rides, often having people sleep on the floor beneath the women’s feet, and their drives along windy, bumpy mountain roads.

In some of the towns the women visited, many residents had never met or seen a foreigner. But communication was not an obstacle as many of the Vietnamese had iPhones making it easier to communicate through a translation app.

GIVE BACK “It’s always important that we give back,” said Jana. “Whether we are helping people who are mentally, physically or developmentally handicapped, the elderly or animals, we need to help in some way and share whatever we can.”

“We went to a Festival in one town where the children were absolutely fascinated by my hair,” said Jana, whose light colored hair was in stark contrast to the Vietnamese. “The kids would stroke my hair and would kiss me like I was their Fairy Godmother.”

But there were also times when they didn’t feel far from home.

“We had coffee in this one shop, and I looked over and saw a machine that was manufactured by Diedrich Manufacturing in Sandpoint,” recalls Susan at the strange coincidence.

Eager to have an impact on the less fortunate, the women quickly realized that to be able to help the blind centers financially is a challenge. One of the center’s biggest needs right now is a braille printer, something that runs close to $10,000. “Volunteering is easy, but their needs are complicated,” said Susan.

But that is not stopping the women from helping other Vietnamese people. Susan, who owns Santosha Imports in downtown Sandpoint, is collecting clothing and money for those who live in an orphanage. The money will be used to help pay the fees the children need to attend school as well as feed the children. “It takes $50 a day to feed 200 children,” Susan explains.

The women packed very little on their trip so they could fill the rest of their suitcases with things for the Vietnamese. Susan hopes to go back this summer and plans to bring with her everything from underwear to sweatshirts and pajamas.

“We need things in all sizes,” she said.

And her friend Jana intends to do whatever she can to help. “It’s always important that we give back,” said Jana.

“Whether we are helping people who are mentally, physically or developmentally handicapped, the elderly or animals, we need to help in some way and share whatever we can.”

If you have items you would like to donate to the Vietnamese orphanage, please stop by Santosha Imports at 212 First Avenue in downtown Sandpoint where there is a donation box.

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Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Art Show and Media Production Tour Were Enriching Experience.

By Jessica Hanna, Josh Knaggs and Paul Bonnell.

Photos by Sara Schrock.

BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL jazz band students along with the Advanced Art and Media Literacy classes traveled to the University of Idaho in Moscow on February 21 to attend the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. The jazz students explored U of I’s campus while attending clinics taught by specialists in the field. Schools from British Columbia and Ontario, Canada,

EXPERIENCE “We learned new skills and enjoyed listening to performances as well as joining the art students for the art show.”

as well as from Washington, Oregon and Idaho performed throughout the day. The students attended concerts at the Kibbie Dome featuring U of I’s jazz choirs and the jazz festival winners from that day.

The performances were incredible, not something the students will forget! Senior jazz band member and second trumpet Jake Perez said, “We learned new skills and enjoyed listening to performances as well as joining the art students for the art show.”

Media literacy students attended art shows, toured the KUOI radio station, the offices

of the university student publications The Argonaut and The Blot, and the school of Journalism and Mass Media.

While there, several students were able to record readings of the Gettysburg Address with the Learn the Address program and Idaho Public Television.

The experience was hands-on and enriching. Several students uploaded their readings to the national site and are involved in helping classmates at BFHS do the same. BFHS sophomore Ryan DeFalco said, “I found it rather interesting to actually be able to use their equipment and to tour the station.”

Mr. Knaggs’ Advanced Art class participated in the University of Idaho’s statewide art show/competition.

The theme of the work was “Stem to Steam: Adding Arts to STEM Education.” Fourteen students entered original artwork into the show, and thanks to the Badger Boosters, had the opportunity to participate in this enrichment field trip. The class started by touring the Third Street and Pritchard art galleries.

They walked through historic downtown Moscow and ended up at the campus to attend the art show they entered. Out of over 300 entries, BFHS had two places holders.

Senior Anika Blackmore won an Honorable Mention with Dance Within the Lines, a mathematical graphing of dance. Senior Johnny Vander Gatens took third place overall with his steam punk graphite drawing titled Cyborg of Knowledge, winning a $75 gift certificate for art supplies.

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The Liberation of the Butterfly Playwrite Jesse Tobin brings play to life.

By Dominic Tobin. Photos by Lisa Palmer.

THE LIBERATION OF THE BUTTERFLY: a story about a single person who is willing to risk anything and everything to save the one she loves. It delves into the human soul and blurs the line between science and morality. The show played over the course of two weekends in early March at the Becker Auditorium in Bonners Ferry and starred Jesse Tobin, Skye Palmer, Isaiah Botkin, and Paul Rawlings in major roles. It featured multimedia work by Dominic Tobin, elements of Steampunk, and a philosophical bent.

Jesse Tobin wrote and starred in this two-year endeavor. The idea originated when Bonners Ferry theatrical director David Carpenter gave her a musical rendition of Frankenstein. She felt it was an intriguing plot with really interesting characters, but unfortunately, both lead characters were men. This began the tedious process of modifying the story to support two female leads. Everything else grew from there and eventually became its own original story.

In an interview, Jesse Tobin described the process as being incredibly nerve wracking. She said it was amazing and incredibly frightening at the same time, seeing something that was once only in her mind actually coming to life. Every new piece of set or costume just added a new layer to the characters. As for the show itself, the cost ran a little under $5,000, but Tobin had loads of help from the community and she doesn’t want that to go unnoticed. She appreciates everything

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that was contributed to help pull the show together.

The set was designed and built by Tobin’s stepfather, Joel Majeski. The inspiration came from a version of Frankenstein that played in London a few years back, and close examination would reveal the similarities. Though it all worked out in the end there were many challenges that had to be overcome regarding the set. For example, the show required a complete set change without an intermission. After much tribulation, the pieces fell into place and the set worked perfectly.

COMMUNITY As for the show itself, the cost ran a little under $5,000, but Tobin had loads of help from the community and she doesn’t want that to go unnoticed.

She appreciates everything that was contributed to help pull the show together.

“The help from my friends my friends and family really makes it much more of a collaborative effort than was originally intended, but there is no way any of this would have come together without them,” said Tobin.

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QUOTABLE “I have had the privilege of making friends with girls I normally don’t talk to and making new relationships,” said Mariah. “I have also learned to find the best within myself and to work hard in everything that I do.”

Bonners Ferry Rising Star Mariah Rae. By Patty Hutchens.

UNLIKE MOST STUDENTS HER AGE, Bonners Ferry High School junior Mariah Rae has a pretty good idea of what career path she would like to take. Impacted by the challenges her cousin has faced throughout his life, she said she would like to pursue a career in nursing with an emphasis in Pediatrics.

“When my cousin was two, he was diagnosed with Type I diabetes, and I decided that I wanted to be the type of person that cares for children with issues like diabetes and even extending to childhood disorders and cancer,” said Mariah.

To achieve her goal, Mariah will focus on completing her pre-requisites after high school graduation and then plans to attend Nursing School in Lewiston at Lewis and Clark State College.

There is no doubt she will succeed, as Mariah knows what it is like to balance a busy schedule. In addition to her studies, she participates in soccer, softball and is a member of the dance team. “I enjoy the unity of my soccer team, the game of softball and the dance performances,” said Mariah. But one of her most memorable experiences in high

school to date has been her participation in the Junior Miss program.

“I have had the privilege of making friends with girls I normally don’t talk to and making new relationships,” said Mariah. “I have also learned to find the best within myself and to work hard in everything that I do.”

One important lesson Mariah has learned and applied to several aspects of her life is perseverance. “Never ever give up, even when you feel like you’re not good enough to continue, because someone is always watching you and someone believes in you. Always do your best, try your hardest, and eventually all your hard work will pay off in the end,” she said.

Favorite food: “It is so hard to pick a favorite food, but I really enjoy my grandmother’s homemade chicken enchiladas.”

Favorite teacher: “My freshman English teacher, Mr. Arthur. He made learning English a blast, and he always had a way to help us remember the information. It was my favorite class to be in everyday.”

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the Valley Event Center at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by Bonners Ferry Rotary, there will be a silent Auction that raises money for Rotary scholarships. Last year they gave $13,000 in scholarships.

April 26- Earth Day Fair. Come down to the Boundary County Fairgrounds from 9am-2pm as we educate, inspire and encourage the community toward greener, sustainable living practices. There will be great information, earth friendly products, sustainable living ideas, tasty food, a kid’s corner, great music and more. Participants include local nurseries, wildlife organizations, gardeners, companies with innovative green ideas/projects/wares, natural fibers artisans, recycling station for electronics, organic or healthfully grown foods, and recycled products to name a few. For information, call 208.290.2720 or email colet@frontier.com.

March 6 - May 31. Spring is Sprung. Put some spring in your life with the Art Works gallery’s newest exhibit, “Spring is Sprung.” See works of local artists in all media inspired by the season. Open daily, 10-4, Sunday 11-4 (closed Wednesday).

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Now through July 24 - Relay for Life Meeting. April 24, May 22, June 26 and July 24 join us at 6pm for the Relay for Life Meetings. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help make a difference for those battling cancer. The venue for the meetings is yet to be determined. For more information log onto www. relayforlife.org/bonnersferryid.

April through May- Boundary County Library public informational meetings. Gather in the library meeting room to discuss the proposed library expansion plan to go before voters at the May 20 primary election. To find out more about the project or the meetings, call the library at 208.267.3750. Meetings will be held at 10am, 2pm and 6pm. April 21, 25 and 28 and May 2, 5, 9, 12, 16 and 19. Saturday meetings will be held at 10am and 2pm, May 2, 10 and 17.

April 21 - Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative meeting. Starting at 7pm in the Boundary County Extension Office. There will be a presentation by the U.S. Army Corps on the spring water forecast, and also a presentation on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. For more information, call Patty at 208.267.3519 or emailpatty@kootenai.org.

April 25- Barnyard and Bones Tour. Children will visit an organic animal farm, the future museum of mammal bones by Nat Hart and an alpaca farm.

Please meet us at 12pm in the City Parking Lot. April 25 - Lincoln Day Dinner. Brought to you by the Boundary County Republican Central Committee, dinner begins with a no-host social hour at 5pm and a buffet dinner at 6pm at the Kootenai River Inn, 7169 Plaza Street, Bonners Ferry. Tickets are $40 per person and available from any GOP precinct committeeman, by emailing secretary Linda Alt at lalt@meadowcrk.com or by calling chairman Tim Dillin at 208.267.7192. To learn more, visit www.gop-boundary.org.

April 26 - 12th Annual Free CommUNITY Breakfast.

The Badger Booster Club cooks breakfast and student athletes serve from 7am to 10am in

April 26- Farmers’ Market Opening Day! Come down for the first market of the 2014 season! Visit with local vendors and craftsmen as we kick off the start of another great year.

April 27- Birds of Prey Rescue Presentation. This event will take place on the lower baseball field at Northside Ball Park starting at 1pm.

May 1 - Chamber Membership Meeting. Chamber Membership Meetings are held every first Thursday of the month at Mugsy’s 12pm. This month guest Dr. Robert Hoover, President/CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation, will be discussing what the foundation is about and what grants to apply to.

May 10 - Boundary Community Hospital Health Fair. Located at the Boundary Community Hospital, 6640 Kaniksu Street, from 9am-12pm. Join us for this great event! Admission is free and there will be many booths, free tests and coupons for free heathcare tests! Enter through the Outpatient Clinic Door at the rear of the hospital. Included in this fun day will be a free Fun Run (3K, 5K, 10K) for which registration begins at 7am with the race starting at 8am. Participants should meet in front of Boundary Community Clinics, across the street from the front door of the hospital. There will be free T-Shirts to the first 60 Fun Run registrants! There will also be a free Bike Rodeo from 9-11am at the Boundary Community Clinics parking lot across the street from the front entrance of the hospital. Free bike helmets will be distributed to the first 50 participants. It’s a great time and a chance to have your bicycle tuned up for free and to receive safety tips too! Join us for the fun!

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May 15-18 - “Lost in the 50s” Starting Thursday night at 7pm in the Panida Theater. Street Parade will take place Friday evening in Downtown Sandpoint.

Saturday there will be the Car Show through all of the Downtown area, and Sunday will be the Annual Aspirin Rally Run. Each night there will also be headliners playing at the Bonner County Fairgrounds.

May 20 - Bonners Ferry Community Blood Drive. Come down between 11am-5:30pm to the Mt. Springs Church, 6789 Main Street, and help save a life. To schedule an appointment visit www.inbcsaves.org or call 1.800.423.0151.

May 20 - Primary Election Day. Polls open 8am-8pm. For county election information, sample ballots, polling sites and more visit www.boundarycountyid.org/clerk/voting.htm.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS Badger Baseball

4/22 - at Priest River, 4pm 4/26 - double header at Kellogg, 11am 4/29 - at Timberlake, 4pm 5/8 - IML Districts at Lakeland, TBA

Badger Golf

4/21 - at Coeur d’Alene Invite, 9am 4/22 - at Priest River Dual, 4pm 4/28 - at Lakeland Invite, 12pm 4/30 - at Prairie Falls Invite, 9am 5/5 - at IML Districts, Priest River, TBA 5/12 - at State, Clear Lakes Golf Course, Buhl.

Badger Softball

4/22 - at Priest River, 4pm 4/24 - home vs. Troy, 4pm 4/25 - home vs. Troy, 4pm 4/26 - double header at Kellogg, 11am 4/28 - at Libby, 4pm 4/29 - at Timberlake, 4pm 5/1 - IML Districts at Lakeland, TBA

Badger Track

4/22 - at Kellogg IML double dual vs Kellogg and Priest River, 4pm 4/26 - at CdA Rasmussen Invitational, 10am 5/8 - at IML Districts, Timberlake, 4pm 5/16 - at State, Middleton

UPCOMING EVENTS May 24- Farmers’ Market Garden Party June 7 - Bonners Ferry CROP Hunger Walk.

Join us at Bonners Ferry High School track, from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm, and help fight hunger. You can help by walking and getting sponsors or by sponsoring a walker. 75% of funds raised go to the world-wide hunger relief organization, Church World Service and 25% of the funds go to the Food Bank of Boundary County Community Action Partnership.

To register or donate online visit www.cropwalk. org and select Idaho. For additional questions and general information contact Judy Dirks, judydirks@ meadowcrk.com, 208.267.3859 or Julie krezman, juliekrezman@hotmail.com, 208.267.4089 July 25, 26, 27 - Kootenai River Days. Join us for a fun-filled weekend! Friday, the 25th, the Relay for life team “Rack Pack” fundraiser Jail & Bail will be at the gazebo, along with an ATV Poker Run, and a Family night at the fairgrounds where we hope to have inflatables, face painting, movie, kid games, food booths, dunk tank, learning activities. Saturday, the 26th, there will be a Bike & Hike from 8-11am, Mushball tournament at the fairgrounds at 9 am, a Raft Race cross-port to the mouth from 11:30am-2:30pm, and a Downtown merchants sidewalk sale with food vendors and live music along with the Farmers’ market in the city parking lot. The evening will end at 4pm with lawn mower races in the fairgrounds arena. Sunday the fire department will be hosting a pancake breakfast at 8 am in the fairgrounds and there will be an outdoor worship/service at 10 am. If you are interested for volunteering for any of these events please contact Tamra 208.597.3080 or Wendy 208.290.1880

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GoodNews

Independence Award Winner Jill Price.

Industries of the Inland Northwest, Inc. Recognizing excellence throughout North Idaho.

By Heather Alexander of Goodwill Industries.

I FEEL VERY BLESSED BY MY JOB. Every day I am in contact with wonderful people through Goodwill’s service programs.

I am inspired by many of the life stories I hear, and the joys we celebrate with people when they get a job, increase their hours, or find the courage to take a new position.

has employed more than 100 people from Goodwill’s Working Solutions program, many of whom have overcome challenging circumstances. Center Partners staff also partner with Goodwill by presenting interview workshops for Working Solutions clients.

On March 6, Goodwill Industries celebrated our annual Awards and Recognition Night.

Four hundred employees, participants, board members, community partners, and friends and family gathered to celebrate the successes of 2013.

Briana Richardson, Manager of Goodwill’s Working Solutions Program, praised Center Partner as she presented their award. “Tim Keatty and his staff have gone well beyond the call of duty in assisting our participants.

They are always there for Goodwill staff and participants, and they realize the positive impact we have on our community.”

Several award recipients hail from the close-knit communities of Coeur d’ Alene and Ponderay. Please congratulate these individuals and organizations when you see them in the community.

Employer of the Year: Center Partners, Coeur d’ Alene Community employment opportunities are an important part of Goodwill’s mission.

Many businesses throughout eastern Washington and North Idaho partner with Goodwill each year, providing job opportunities to those who need the chance.

Goodwill awarded Center Partners in Coeur d’ Alene as our 2013 Employer of the Year. In the last two and a half years, Center Partners

I am inspired by many of the life stories I hear, and the joys we celebrate with people when they get a job, increase their hours, or find the courage to take a new position.

Independence Award: Shawn Miller, Coeur d’ Alene Shawn Miller came to Goodwill in 2009. He works at the Coeur d’ Alene Goodwill Store two days a week. Job Coach Dorothy Blevens says, “Shawn has always displayed not only a willingness to help others, but a desire and a drive that motivates him to do his best for

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Independence Award Winner Shawn Miller.

others.” Shawn shows great commitment to his job resulting in more responsibilities and opportunities. He works hard as a material handler helping sort and process donations for the sales floor. The associates and management have great praise for Shawn’s work on their team. “Shawn is awesome! He is doing a fantastic job!”

Shawn is doing so well, he has been asked to help out in the furniture department as well.

Dorothy says, “What can’t Shawn do? We don’t know. Shawn has shown us he can do anything.”

Independence Award: Jill Price, Ponderay Jill Price began working at Goodwill’s Ponderay facility in 2012. The staff is proud of the growth they have seen in Jill. As she has overcome discomfort working in public, Jill has been given more opportunities and responsibilities. Her fear has subsided, and she is a valued member of her team. Staff at the Ponderay store say that Jill is a great example of independence. She rarely misses work and is always excited to be there; no matter how challenging the task at hand may be. Jill never misses an opportunity to learn something new.

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By Patty Hutchens.

MINNESOTA RESIDENT JOE JOHNSON has long had a desire to do what he can for those who have served in our nation’s military. Unable to enlist due to an injury, Joe instead chose to blend his desire to honor veterans with that which he knew best – networking.

As a member of Business Networking International, Johnson knew the importance of connecting with others to help one’s business succeed. With that knowledge and his passion for veterans, he founded Trust Vets, a company whose mission is to drive business to businesses that are owned by or employ veterans. Through an online directory, social media and monthly networking meetings, Trust Vets makes it easy for not only veterans to serve one another, but for communities to honor their veterans as well.

“For me, it’s an opportunity to serve veterans at home,” said Johnson of his thriving organization that was first launched about a year and a half ago.

North Idaho resident Rich Faletto has been Idaho’s Regional Membership Coordinator for just a few months. “The response has already been very positive,” said Faletto, a Vietnam era veteran who retired from the Air Force in 1985. “Sandpoint is a Beta site and now we are ready to expand throughout the region.”

To be eligible, the veteran business owner or employee must provide proof of military service via a DD Form 214 - a certificate of honorable discharge from active duty. The cost of $299 per year includes a photo and business profile on the Trust Vets website, and exposure on the organization’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages. But even more, it provides veterans a chance to connect with veterans. And the networking benefit extends far beyond one’s local area.

Jim Simon of Sandpoint Lighting was recently contacted by a Minneapolis based electrical contractor who learned about the Sandpoint business through the Trust Vets website. “(The contractor) was already ordering all its lighting supplies online anyway so they wanted to give Sandpoint Lighting the business,” said Johnson. “It’s all about creating relationships.”

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Faletto agrees. “This is a classic example of how positive Trust Vets networking can be,” he said.

Faletto will soon begin holding monthly meetings allowing Trust Vets the chance to recognize new members and promote networking opportunities.

Faletto’s background in marketing along with his passion of working with vets is the driving force behind his work. “I have a great respect and compassion for my fellow veterans,” said Faletto. “We need to do what we can to mentor them and provide them with networking opportunities.”

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Faletto and other Regional Coordinators connect with local veteran organizations including the Veteran’s Council, in the hope of reaching more veterans. According to Johnson, Trust Vets has the endorsement of several leaders of veteran organizations throughout the founding state of Minnesota. “It’s important to have that as it lends a lot of credibility to our work,” said Johnson.

There are currently 110 positions available nationwide for veterans to become a Regional Membership Coordinator like Faletto. Both Johnson and Faletto are confident that soon several states nationwide will be involved.

In the meantime, Faletto hopes more people in communities will make a conscious effort to do business with veteran owned businesses. “These are people you can count by the very nature of what they’ve done through their service,” said Faletto. “They’ve raised their right hand and promised to defend their country. They deserve our gratitude.”

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Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Weekend Getaway. By Jessica Herbig.

“If future generations are to remember us with gratitude rather than contempt, we must leave them more than the miracles of technology. We must leave them a glimpse of the world as it was in the beginning, not just after we got through with it.” - President Lyndon B. Johnson - Upon signing the Wilderness Act in 1964 THE WILDERNESS ACT OF 1964 PAVED THE WAY (or unpaved the way) for a swath of wilderness known as the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. It meanders through 88,000 acres of peaks and valleys, the highest of which is Scotchman, the highest point in Bonner County, Idaho summiting at 7,009 ft. Collectively, the Scotchman Peaks run from Idaho into Montana and have arguably some of the best hiking around for all skill levels and abilities.

You can access trailheads heading into the wilderness area from many points beginning in Sandpoint heading east on Hwy 200 to the Montana border and beyond. The hike up Scotchman Peak starts at Trail 65 outside Clark Fork, Idaho. Grab some sandwiches on homemade bread at the local Pantry in Clark Fork, fill up your water bottles, and head north on Main Street, turning into Mosquito Creek Rd #276. Turn right at the junction of Road #2294. You’ll go a little over a mile, looking for signs for Trail 65. Turn left on Road 2294A and turn left again. The road ends at the trailhead. There’s a small parking area, which also makes a great camping spot.

The climb is short, but strenuous. Four miles one way with an elevation gain of approximately 3,700 ft. The amazing views start in the lower meadows and continue up to the summit. Don’t

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forget your camera, but keep a good hold on it because there’s some mountain goats up there that might try to take it from you!

If you go in mid-August, you might catch the huckleberries when they are ripe, but don’t tell anyone you heard it here. Huckleberry picking spots are a closely guarded secret in this area.

If you are looking for a hike with a faster pace, or maybe want to try some offroad ATV/UTVing, try the Strong Creek Hike just outside the boundaries of the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness Area. Featured in Backpacker Magazine and online at www. backpacker.com/destinations/hikes/912026, Strong Creek Hike #444 has an upper and lower trailhead, accessible off of Trestle Creek Road or out of Hope, Idaho. The trail has been cut wide for ATV and motorcycle

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Health&Lifestyle The Balanced Body

Ensuring a strong foundation paves the road to success.

By Lisa Paull, Certified Personal Trainer, FAST Program Director at PneuThera in Sandpoint.

WHERE IS YOUR PAIN? Are you experiencing sciatica, knee pain, back pain, plantar fasciitis or shin splints? Weekend warriors, star athletes, and couch potatoes all experience chronic or acute physical pain at some time. What causes the inception of pain? Where is its foundation?

If you tried to build a house on an unbalanced foundation, the walls would not be stable. Depending upon the severity of the imbalance, you either could not build the walls at all, or eventually they would fall, bringing the roof down with it. This is what we do when we tell ourselves that all we need to do is exercise or lose weight and all our pain will go away. We try to “fix” ourselves by building on an unstable and unbalanced foundation - our body.

The original imbalances can come from an injury, overuse or misuse of our body. Our muscles and skeletal system are all connected, myofacial meridians running throughout organizing the structural forces required for motion. The compensation our body imposes to account for the imbalances affect the functioning of the entire system.

A neuromuscular process known as reciprocal inhibition illustrates that when a muscle is activated, the opposing muscles are inhibited; they are turned off or shut down. For example, if the quad is tight, even though it might not feel bothersome to you, the hamstrings sense that muscle engagement and become slightly inhibited. We are asking the hamstring to do its normal functions, but as it is firing a bit later or not contracting to full capacity, it can become tight and strained.

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How many of us sit throughout the day and then sleep with our knees up and hips flexed? Tight hip flexors are common and as they work in conjunction with the calf muscles and structures of the foot to allow dorsiflexion (the flexion of the foot upwards allowing for a proper heel strike) they are culprits in plantar fasciitis. The opposing gluteal muscles will be slower to engage, affecting hamstring function and hip movement.

The hamstring attaches to the pelvis and depends on it to rotate with our gait to coincide with the contraction of the muscle. Altered gait and movement of the pelvis in turn is connected with low back pain.

Postural deficits such as forward lean and excessive lumbar curve put undue pressure on the low back and contribute to low back pain. Forward head positioning and tight muscles of the neck, shoulder, and upper back may be the source of recurrent headaches.

These examples are but a few, making us aware of the fact that where we feel the pain may not necessarily be the reason

It is important to have a thorough assessment to evaluate imbalances in the body before taking on an exercise program.

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for our discomfort. It is important to have a thorough assessment to evaluate imbalances in the body before taking on an exercise program. Tight muscles need to be identified and relaxed as well as weaker muscles strengthened. Don’t exacerbate the problems by trying the “quick fix”. Once you find balance in your body, your exercise and strength programs will help you maintain posture and stay pain free.

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Indra Devi, a renowned ambassador of yoga, contended the “yoga is an art and science of living.” The art lies in the practice-based evidence, the mastery of therapeutic skill and the dialectic that occurs as therapist and client explore personal yoga practice as the vehicle for healing and a way of being. According to Dr. Timothy McCall, internal medicine physician and medical editor of Yoga Journal, not every yoga class is appropriate for students with injuries. Those students with special needs should instead try yoga therapy.

“Yoga therapy is typically conducted one-on-one or in small groups. Often, a session more closely resembles an appointment with a physical therapist or rehabilitation specialist than it does a typical yoga class. What sets this healing modality apart from others is the focus on linking movement to deep, rhythmic breathing. Another difference is the emphasis on relaxation. In fact, when someone is gravely ill, a therapist may suggest that the entire practice consist only of breath awareness and relaxation until the patient is ready to tackle more.

APPROPRIATE TRAINING If you have a condition that requires knowledge of the physical body, like back pain or arthritis, find someone with substantial anatomy training.

If you have a more serious medical condition—such as cancer, heart disease, or lupus— you’ll need a therapist who understands the disease, the effects of medications, and contraindications to practicing. Look for someone who has sought additional training in your specific condition or who has a background in a health care profession, like nursing or physical therapy.

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First, my friend introduced me to a couple sitting at a nearby table in a restaurant. The handsome young man and middle-aged woman were friends of hers from a singles group. I felt sorry for the woman because…well honestly, because she was dumpy and trying to cover it with a cardigan that only made it worse. My inner critic had the unkind thought that if this single woman wanted to be married, she needed to lose weight. Then the couple shyly shared that they were on their honeymoon!

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These examples all contradict the stereotypical thinking of this “post a photo” world, where it often becomes difficult to believe you don’t need to lose weight to be loved. But it’s true, nonetheless. I thought it was appropriate to begin this monthly column with this very important message.

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