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The CBRS program, formerly known by the initials PSR (psycho-social rehabilitation), seeks to enhance the quality of life for those with disabilities and for their families. Clients are actively assisted in developing the skills necessary to participate more fully in family and community life.

Treva Rawlings of Rawlings Community Counseling stated that, “Greater independence and an enhanced quality of life is our goal.”

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LifeandCommunity

Local athletes, organizations and quick weekend getaways for the whole family.

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BestofBonners

General Feed and Grain

Local boutiques, unique products and rare finds.

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The Cold Water Plunge

Take the plunge that refreshes others. By Robert Lavala.

WHAT BEGAN AS A SIMPLE gesture towards a few friends quickly became a local viral challenge to a whole community.

The Cold Water Plunge began when a local pastor, Scott Thompson from Mountain Springs Church in Bonners Ferry, was “called out” by a friend of his on Facebook April 12 of this year.

The challenge? Take a plunge in a body of cold natural water and give $10 to your favorite charity. Three friends were called out and Scott was one that took the plunge the next day, giving to his church as his charity.

The other side of the challenge was that if you didn’t participate, you would have to pay the original challenger $100 toward his or her charity. This quickly generated a rumor with people saying that Mountain Springs Church originated this “Fundraiser” for their building.

Prompted by this rumor, Pastor Garret from Mountain Springs Church cleared things up from the pulpit: “Mountain Springs Church rarely does ‘fundraisers.’ And,” he continued, “if anything this should be considered a FUN raiser!”

With great excitement, Pastor Scott reported that over 250 people participated in this event over the course of several weeks. The

challenge was and continues to be a plunge and give to your favorite charity. It could be a cancer research group, a missionary, a church or anything that does fulfilling work as a nonprofit charity. The whole premise of the plunge honors what the Bible says - “It is better to give than receive”.

Another couple in the church made a similar gesture by matching funds of others who donated. Their generosity brought in nearly fifteen hundred dollars alone.

It could be a cancer research group, a missionary, a church or anything that does fulfilling work as a nonprofit charity.

Pastor Scott enjoyed witnessing this first hand as he was driving out to the Refuge one day and looked down at the boat ramp at the river. There, he saw five people with towels and decided to stop and ask them what they were doing. They said they were doing the plunge for Mountain Springs Church. He replied simply, “You don’t have to give to the church but to any great charity.” They replied, “We know” and then happily jumped in the river! As he shared this story, Pastor Scott was genuinely excited at what has happened within our community. Whether it was individuals, couples, clubs or entire families, they all took the challenge and gave their best.

Many ordinary folks took up the challenge and gave both physically, by plunging in forty-degree water, and financially by digging into their bank account for a good cause.

Pastor Thompson said that money is still coming in from the plunge and now is well into the tens of thousands of dollars!

One local County Commissioner even went a step further by saying that he would donate one dollar for every second someone could stay in the water longer than he could. Sources tell me that this cost the Commissioner over two thousand dollars.

Overall this type of challenge is not new as many other cities have something similar.

What is amazing is how organic the entire plunge became here in Bonners Ferry.

So the next time someone challenges you to “Jump in the River” put your money where your towel is and get in with both feet!

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Life&Community

Valley View Elementary School. By Gary Pflueger.

SCHOOL’S

OUT FOR SUMMER And it was a very productive year!

AS WE COME TOWARD the end of a school year, it is time to reflect on what we have learned and to celebrate our accomplishments. At Valley View our motto is to create and maintain a “SAFE, CIVIL & PRODUCTIVE” school. All curricular areas remain our focus, and the written word is emphasized. Writing samples are collected three times per year and graded with a rubric. Student growth is measured and needed improvements in instruction are made. This year well over 90% of students have shown progress in the writing process.

A major change at VVES this year was the departmentalization of the 5th grade classes to better prepare students for Middle School.

Students attended their homeroom where they were instructed in reading. They also attended classes taught by “specialty teachers” Mrs. Schulte taught Social Studies and Science; Mrs. Weyme teaches Mathematics; and Mrs. Warren teaches Language Arts.

Mr. David Carpenter took on the challenge of teaching music at the end of each day to 4th and 5th grade students, promoting our belief that music is essential in brain development and a critical component

of providing a quality academic program.

Another improvement we have made in our school program is Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions. PBIS is a partnership between BSU and the State Department of Education. Through this program, Valley View has improved our reward and discipline systems. We collected data on discipline referrals by grade level, location and type of problem. This information is used to proactively improve our environment. I guarantee we will have less discipline referrals next year!

The current bleachers are old and viewed by some as unsafe. This year the PTO raised $16,000 toward the $56,000 needed to replace the bleachers in the gymnasium.

The amount included a very generous $9000 donation from the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.

Improving the academic program at VVES is an on-going process. Thanks to Idaho Reads Representative, Debbie Pauls, we have had visiting authors and activities, as well as writing specialists who have accelerated our instruction.

Julie Colson and Patty Burlingame, VVES librarians, wrote and received a $5000 grant for new titles for the school library. We are awaiting word on a second grant for an additional $5000-$7000. In addition, our school library has formed a partnership with the Boundary County Library to strengthen a Summer Reading Program. As part of this summer’s reading promotion, the VVES Library will be open once per week during the summer months. The open school library will correspond with the free community lunch program at VVES. According to the Idaho State Department of Education, Valley View Elementary and Boundary County High School are the only “Four Star Schools” in Boundary County. This does not mean we are better than the other programs; schools should not be measured against one another. For VVES, it means we are effectively improving our system and consistently meeting the needs of more children every year. Valley View had more students scoring advanced than proficient in all but one of the ISAT subtests. This is remarkable, especially for a community with a poverty rate of 76%!

Valley View does much to support families and the community, offering a free monthly parenting class during the evenings. The BoCo Backpack Program has provided food for needy students weekly. Coats for Kids gives children appropriate clothing during

the winter months. The Student Council visited the Restorium on May Day, leaving cards, flowers and smiles. We also adopted the Animal Shelter as a community service project, collecting needed supplies and providing a financial donation. We teach our students to give back to the community that supports us!

Valley View is a quality school, but not to worry, we are not done yet! We will get better! The use of technology as an educational tool and innovative practices will continue to drive our school forward, as we look at the needs of our students preparing for the future. We, the staff of Valley View Elementary School, are honored to be entrusted with the children of Boundary County. We look forward to future challenges. On behalf of our students and staff, I thank you!

We Set the Standard!

Being Safe, Being Respectful, Being Responsible - Being a Naples Wolverine Red was the color of the year as our students celebrated new traditions at Naples School.

By far, Wolverine Thursday was a favorite.

Students wore red on Thursday and participated in monthly competitions.

Be Safe, Be Responsible and Be Respectful became our new school motto. We welcomed a new principal, Mr. Morton, and a new third grade teacher, Miss Ross.

Thanks to the Naples PTSA, we began the year with new playground equipment.

Our students were scientists, athletes, artists, politicians, citizens, and explorers this year as they learned in classrooms and our HATS classes.

Boundary County Middle School - By Paul Bonnell.

The 2013-14 school year has been a year of change. A new principal and new staff as well as new tests has helped mold our vision for the future. BCMS has continued to grow as part of the Boundary County School District. As we look back on the year, it seems to have flown by. We began the year with the 6th grade transition day and haven’t looked back.

There have been many successes on the field of play as well as in the classroom. We have worked on a schedule for next year that will allow our students to have more electives during their middle school experience. We are excited at where we’ve been as well as where we’re going!

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Recipe the Bleu

BuffaloChickenand Bleu Cheese Onion Bombs GatherIngredients:

Blue Cheese Center Cut The Center Cut Blue Cheese is the premium selection of the Blue Cheese Wheel... deliciously rich and developed in flavor.

Litehouse Artisan Cheese is Hand-Crafted and aged 100days. Our Blue Cheese is made with Single Source Milk and is r-BST Free.

• 2 medium white, yellow or sweet onions • 1 lb ground chicken breast • 1/2 cup bread crumbs • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup minced onion (taken from above onions) • 1/4 cup minced celery • 1 Tbsp Litehouse Foods Instantly Fresh Garlic • 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco) • 1 teaspoon salt • 4 oz Litehouse Food’s Blue Cheese Center Cut • 4 oz Litehouse Food’s Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing • Garnish: Celery ribs

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Cut onions in half lengthwise from top to bottom. Slice off attached ends. Carefully peel apart onion layers and set aside approximately 16 of the best-shaped halves.

Mince some of the leftover onion to get the 1/4 cup required for the meatballs.

In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, minced onion, minced celery, garlic, hot sauce and salt. Form into eight meatballs. Using your thumb, make an indention into the center of each.

Place approximately 1 teaspoon of blue cheese in the indention and then reform meat to enclose.

Wrap each meatball with two halves of onion layer. Halves don’t need to match perfectly, overlap if needed.

Wrap each meatball tightly in heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Cook over indirect heat (grill or campfire) at approximate temperature of 400 F degrees.

Cook foil-covered onion bombs for approximately 30 minutes, flipping once. To serve, unwrap each onion bomb from foil and drizzle with blue cheese dressing.

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Enhancing the quality of life for seniors in our community.

By Patty Hutchens.

THE JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE comes with various challenges along the way. For many seniors one of those challenges is when it is no longer feasible to continue to live in one’s own home. While it can be a difficult time, for many it is a time to discover new friendships, hobbies, and a support system they embrace.

For Boundary County residents, they are blessed to have the Boundary Community Restorium as an option in their later years. The Restorium, which is owned and operated by Boundary County, is a senior assisted living facility that caters to those who are not able to live entirely independently yet who do not require continuous skilled care.

Here, many find camaraderie as well as many conveniences one may not expect.

There are card games, bingo games, a weekly visit for those women who want their hair washed and set as well as a beautiful outdoor patio and garden for residents to enjoy. Entertainment? There is that too.

Children from various schools and groups stop by to sing, dance and interact with the residents much to everyone’s delight.

But it takes funds to keep the Restorium and its programs operating. That is where the Friends of the Restorium comes into play.

Formed in 2004, Friends of the Restorium does its part to help improve and enhance the quality of lives of the residents.

There are many ways in which the group raises its funds. For a mere $5 one can become a member of Friends of the Restorium.

Members hold monthly meetings on the third Thursday of the month at the Chic n’ Chop Restaurant.

One of the primary fundraisers for the Friends of the Restorium is their annual barbecue, which will be held on June 29th.

“Last year we had over 400 attendees,” said Judy Dirks, Membership and Picnic Chair of the group.

The festivities run from 11am to 3pm, and Friends of the Restorium provide the meat and supplies while community members from various churches provide salads and pies. Attendees, which include residents of the Restorium, are also treated to entertainment. There is also a raffle of gift baskets.

Since it was first established ten years ago, Friends of the Restorium has funded or collaborated on many projects that have helped to enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Restorium. Some of those projects include a new stove for the kitchen, a greenhouse, dining room table tops, drapes for the residents’ rooms, flooring, furniture for the family room, entry rugs, a grill, a generator, a walk-in tub and furnishings.

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Weddings, Reunions Meetings, Lectures, Concerts

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One of their ongoing projects is the Adopt a Room program. For a donation of $1500, individual community members or groups can adopt a room in honor of or in memory of a loved one with a commemorative plaque placed on the door. The money is then used to completely furbish the room from floor to ceiling.

Stop by on June 29th and enjoy a great time while supporting a wonderful cause!

For more information on The Restorium log onto bonnersferryliving.com and read more details.

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Bonners Ferry Local Events. The place to go for local events.

By Melody Knaggs.

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO this weekend but not sure what is going on? Maybe you’re hosting an event and are unsure just how to get the word out? The people at Bonners Ferry Living Local have come up with a new way to post and view events online; events that are taking place right here in our community. From art shows to sporting events, now everything that is going on in our area will be in one location, and the best part is - it’s simple to use.

BONNERSFERRYLOCALEVENTS.COM is your new go to place for events. And there are many!

For a community the size of Bonners Ferry, there is a lot going on. We at Bonners Ferry Living Local want to help you spread the word about

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The Alliance

Rocking downtown Bonners Ferry on July 4th. By Patty Hutchens.

FOURTH OF JULY is just around the corner, and people are busy making plans for what promises to be a fun-filled threeday weekend! One event you won’t want to miss will be taking place at The Rusty Moose Tavern on the evening of July 4th.

That night The Rusty Moose Tavern will present The Alliance, a Medieval Themed Rock Band that is based right here in Bonners Ferry. The Alliance will ROCK downtown Bonners Ferry on July 4th for a show you will not forget! The Alliance is the most original, most entertaining rock act in the area. Their medieval theme, 30 original songs, and full castle stage will all be on display for this great event. The Rusty Moose will be serving BBQ food and drinks as all of Bonner St. will be closed for the event.

your event. After all, you have worked hard to plan and organize and you want to be sure to maximize your exposure.

We want to be the place you come to find out everything that’s going on in our great town. Whether it’s a high school sporting event, a local fundraiser, or a meeting or support group, you can post it on Bonnersferrylocalevents.com.

The Alliance plays all original progressive rock music that they say was influenced by Kansas, Dream Theater, Triumph, and Rush, just to name a few.

The Alliance will perform from 6 to 9:30pm at 7211 Main Street in Bonners Ferry. It’s an event you won’t want to miss and the kids are sure to enjoy!

We would like to be the place you send your family, longtime friends or out-of-town acquaintances you just met at the coffee shop to find the latest happenings in Bonners Ferry. It is free and open to everyone.

Tell us about your yard sale, your opening night performance, the big game.

Invite the whole town. Tweet it, share it, send it!

There is no limit to the number of activities you post. It’s for the benefit of the community and it’s absolutely free.

There are so many great things to see and do in our town. Let’s spread the word and get everyone involved!

We invite you to visit BonnersFerryLocalEvents.com, the place where everyone in your community can connect!

Bonners Ferry by the Numbers

104

The record high temperature for Bonners Ferry during the month of July.

349

Population of Bonners Ferry in the year 1900.

1896

The elevation in feet of Bonners Ferry.

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Arts&Entertainment GET OUTSIDE! Clifty Mountain Trail - Trail No. 182. Go 18 miles southeast of Bonners Ferry via Twenty Mile Road No. 408 and Black Mountain Road No. 274. Vehicle access to trailhead is at saddle east of Black Mountain. This is a moderate 1.5-mile hike to the top of Clifty Mountain. Here you will see outstanding views of Bonners Ferry, Kootenai Valley, Selkirk and Cabinet Mountains.

Long Canyon Trail - Trail No. 16. Drive north from Bonners Ferry on US 95 to Highway 1. From Highway 1, turn west on to County Road 18 there you will see the Westside Road trailhead. This is a remote area from Kootenai River Valley to the Selkirk Crest with excellent views of Long and Parker Canyons and walks through old-growth forest. The full loop is 32 miles long and makes a good four- or five-day backpacking trip. This trail will include abundant wildlife, including an occasional grizzly bear and woodland caribou, mushroom hunting, and fishing.

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Pyramid-Ball Lakes Trails - Trail No. 13 and 43. Go 23 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry. From Highway 1 turn west on Copeland Road, found in the Trout Creek drainage via Road No. 2667. Vehicle access to the trailhead, elevation is 5920 ft, on Upper Trout Creek. An easy 1.3-mile hike to Pyramid Lake takes about an hour and one-half miles farther to get to Ball Lake.

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Queen Lake and Mountain Trail. Trail No. 152.

Drive 15 miles northeast of Bonners Ferry on Meadow Creek Road No. 229 to Queen Mountain Road No. 2542. It is a moderate half-mile hike to lake. Excellent views of Moyie River Valley and Purcell Mountains.

Red Top to Hidden Lake - Trail No. 102. Take US 95 north of Bonners Ferry 15 miles to Copeland turn on to Highway 1. Turn west onto the Copeland road, travel across the Kootenai Valley, to Road 417. Turn right on Road 417 and continue north to it meets the junction with Roads 281 and 2450. Follow Road 281 for about 8 miles to Road 655. Take 655 to Road 2545. The trailhead is at the end of Road 2545. Parking is limited to 5 passenger cars. A moderate hike of 1 mile accesses Hidden Lake, the largest alpine lake in the U.S. Selkirk mountain range.

Roman Nose Lakes Trails - Trail No. 160 and 165. Traveling 23 miles southwest of Bonners Ferry via Snow Creek Road No. 402, Road No. 1007 through Caribou Pass and Road No. 2667 you’ll find Roman Nose Lake. Drive directly to one of the alpine lakes and campground, while trails lead to two more lakes approximately 1-2 miles away. Here high mountain vistas of the Selkirk Crest, including the Sundance Fire area can be seen. This well used trail is in the shadow of 7,260-foot Roman Nose Peak.

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June 21 - 2014 Kootenai River Run. There are two runs to choose from: a 5K (3.1 miles) or 10K (6.2 miles). Both runs begin at 9am at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.To get a registration form visit the Kootenai River Run website: www.kootenairiverrun.com or email jkcornman@gmail.com June 26 - Relay for Life Meeting. Join us at 6pm for the Relay for Life Meeting at Mugsy’s. This is a great opportunity to get involved and help make a difference for those battling cancer. For more information log onto www.relayforlife.org/bonnersferryid

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Now-Aug 22 - Purple Potty. Keep an eye out for the Purple Potty traveling around to the local businesses around town. Relay for Life team “Rack Pack” and their traveling purple potty is trying to flush out cancer. Local businesses donate to have the purple potty removed from their business and placed at another. Trying to flush out cancer one day at a time. You can donate wherever you see the purple potty. If you would like to have the purple potty sent to a business, call Tamra at 208.597.3080 for more information.

June 21 - Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Starting at 9am. Highlights for the day will be an opportunity to meet former Refuge managers, a Birds of Prey presentation with live raptors, Kootenai drummers, an opportunity to see slide shows about the Refuge’s history and wildlife.

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June 29 - Restorium Annual Community Picnic. Come Rain or Come Shine, the Restorium will be holding their annual community picnic from 11-3pm. Meet your neighbors, enjoy good food, and benefit our seniors who call the Restorium home. There will continuous musical entertainment, tours and a silent auction. Children 0-3 free, 4-11 $4.00, Adults $7.00, Family $20.00. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Restorium.

June 29 - Schweitzer Summer Celebration. Enjoy the summer season opener at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with chairlift rides, family activities and wine tasting.

Visit Schweitzer.com or call 208.255.3081 for more information.

July 4 - Fourth of July Celebration. Come down to the the Boundary County Fairgrounds for the annual 4th of July Celebration.

July 4 - The Alliance. The Alliance will play an evening concert sponsored by The Rusty Moose Tavern in downtown Bonners Ferry. The street will be closed and their new stage will be set up for this full, 3-hour show before the fireworks at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW!!

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Everyday is Family Day at the Pizza Factory!

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July 12 - Bonners Ferry SWISH! The day will kick off at 8am in Downtown Bonners Ferry for all players, ages 9 and up, and their teams. Registration deadline is July 7 and can be completed at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ bonners-ferry-swish-2014-registration-10196571219 July 12-13 - “Rack-Pack” Camp-out. The Relay for Life team “Rack Pack” will be hosting a fundraiser at Big Daddy BBQ in Porthill, Idaho. This will be an overnight event with free camping, auction, games, food and live music by the “Wastin Time” band and various other artists. This event is for the whole family!! Sunday morning will be the pancake breakfast. Money raised will go to the American Cancer Society. Please join us in our efforts to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. For more information please contact: Tamra Hiatt 208.597.3080.

July 15 - Bonners Ferry Community Blood Drive.

Come to Mt. Springs Church, 6789 Main Street, from 11-5:30pm and help save a life. You can schedule an appointment by visiting www.inbcsaves.org or calling 1.800.423.0151.

UPCOMING EVENTS 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, Mush-ball tournament at the fairgrounds at 9

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am, a Raft Race cross-port to the mouth from 11:302:30pm, and a Downtown merchants’ sidewalk sale with food vendors and live music along with the Farmers’ market in the city parking lot. The day will end at 4pm with lawn mower races in the fairgrounds arena.

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Sunday the fire department will be hosting a pancake breakfast at 8am 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 August 22-23 - Bonners Ferry Relay For Life. Come and join us at Bonners Ferry High School Track for the first Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event.

Relay for Life is a fundraiser put on by the American Cancer Society. It is an overnight event, (because cancer doesn’t sleep) that celebrates survivorship of cancer, remember those who have lost their fight and also strives to raise funds for research.This is a great event and a great contribution to our community. If you would like to take place in Bonners Ferry’s Relay for Life please contact Tamra at 208.597.3080 or visit www.relayforlife.org/bonnersferryid

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Relay for Life

Relay For Life groups are competing to raise money to get this lovely piece of landscaping removed from in front of the Pace-Kerby & Co. building.

Remembering and honoring those who have fought the battle.

By Patty Hutchens.

THEY ARE THE THREE WORDS that can turn one’s life upside down in an instant. “You’ve got cancer.” Unfortunately, they are words uttered all too often. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2014 there will be an estimated 1,665,540 new cancer cases diagnosed and 585,720 cancer deaths in the United States alone; ranking cancer as the second most common cause of death in the US and accounting for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths. As disheartening as those statistics are, the good news is that there is hope, and people across the world are doing their part to help make a difference.

Every year communities worldwide participate in the Relay for Life, a gathering of community members that form teams and walk for up to 24 hours straight, raising money to help support cancer research and providing additional funds for programs that help increase the quality of life for those battling cancer.

But the event is much more than a fundraiser. It raises awareness and offers hope as well as honors those who have survived the horrific disease and an opportunity to remember those who were not as fortunate.

Kicking off each Relay for Life event is the Survivors’ Lap – those who have battled cancer and won the fight are honored as they walk around the track united in their common journey. It is proof to others that the battle against cancer can be and is won every day.

After the sun sets, there is a ceremony of hope as luminaria bags, often decorated by participants, are placed around the track and candles are lit to honor survivors and to remember those who have passed away. A solemn event, it is a Relay for Life tradition that is a favorite of many.

This is the first year that Bonners Ferry will host a Relay for Life event.

Bonners Ferry resident Tamra Hiatt is the Relay chairperson. She initiated the effort after being involved in the Relay in Wenatchee, WA. “I was surprised we did not have one here in Bonners Ferry,” said Hiatt. But when an American Cancer Society representative addressed the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce, Tamra decided to take on the task of bringing the Relay for Life to this small North Idaho town.

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It is proof to others that the battle against cancer can be and is won every day.

There are already 15 teams registered. The number of participants on each team currently ranges from 7 to 20 people. “Teams have already raised $5000,” said Hiatt.

The event will take place from Friday August 22nd-23rd at the Bonners Ferry High School track.

While the money raised goes to the American Cancer Society, something many do not realize is that the American Cancer Society’s programs are alive and well and doing much to support those with cancer right here in Bonners Ferry and throughout North Idaho.

According to Hiatt, there are many people from Boundary County who access American Cancer Society funds to assist with overnight stays while traveling to chemotherapy, radiation and other medical appointments in Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. There

is also Community Cancer Services in Sandpoint, a non-profit organization that provides emotional and financial support for residents of Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry who are battling cancer, which also utilizes funds from the American Cancer Society to support local residents.

Hiatt encourages everyone to come together and enjoy the event while also helping their fellow community members fight the battle with which so many are afflicted.

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Summer Getaway

Experience the lake, mountains and music in Sandpoint! By Patty Hutchens.

WHILE THE TERM “STAYCATION” became popular during the economic downturn in recent years, the reality is that residents of Sandpoint have been taking their summer vacations at home for years. Why? Because summer in Sandpoint simply cannot be beat. Voted America’s Most Beautiful Small Town by USA Today and Rand McNally, Sandpoint is nestled between Lake Pend Oreille, which is the country’s fifth deepest lake, and the Selkirk, Cabinet and Bitterroot mountain ranges. And with the multitude of activities and opportunities for recreating, there is possibly no better place to spend the summer.

Whether you are a sailor, a fisherman, or a wake boarder, Lake Pend Oreille and its waterfront amenities are a place where you will feel right at home. There are several marinas from which you can launch your vacation on the water. One popular marina is Holiday Shores, located in Hope a short 20-minute breathtaking scenic drive from Sandpoint. Here one can find a restaurant, café, convenience store and a view that will leave you coming back for more. It is especially popular with sailors because it provides access to the entire lake without the concern of overhead bridges.

If you are looking to be in downtown Sandpoint amongst its many great shops and restaurants, Sandpoint Marina provides a great place to explore the town and the water. From there, boaters can dock and be within walking distance of shops, restaurants, walking paths and the Farmers’ Market, just to name a few. Here you can also rent a boat as well as paddleboards, kayaks and more.

Another marina, just a few miles west of Sandpoint on Highway 2, is Dover Bay - one of the better-kept secrets in North Idaho. At Dover Bay there is not only a fantastic view and restaurant, but there is a café, market and many homes, condominiums and bungalows to rent and enjoy the 9 miles of walking trails.

So just what is there to do in Sandpoint during the summer months? There are a multitude of choices and something for everyone!

One of the highlights of the summer is the Festival at Sandpoint. Over the course of 11 days,

there are 8 outdoor concerts in a venue that many performers have said is one of the most beautiful places they have had the privilege to perform. Each year, Festival attendees pack their coolers and bring their blankets to sit under the stars and enjoy the talent of some great musicians. Organizers recently announced this year’s lineup and, as usual, it promises to be a great time.

From August 7th through August 17th, people will be treated to music by Huey Lewis and the News, Nickel Creek, Galactica, Montgomery Gentry, The Head & The Heart, Trombone Shorty, Ray LaMontagne, and the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. One of the highlights for many with young children is the Family Concert, which includes an array of activities for children prior to the fun filled concert.

As word has spread, the Festival at Sandpoint has become increasingly popular. “People have heard about it and want to attend,” said Mack Deibel of the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. “It is magical.”

If you plan to come over the 4th of July holiday you will be treated to a spectacular fireworks display at City Beach as well as a fun community parade in the morning. And

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A trip to Sandpoint is never complete without a trek up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Famous for its world-class skiing, the Resort has activities all summer long for young and old. There is mountain biking, hiking trails, chairlift rides, zip lines and a lot of more to enjoy at Schweitzer.

So when you get out your calendar and begin to plan your summer vacation, be sure to put Sandpoint at the top of your list! You will not be disappointed! For more information, check out the following websites: www.schweitzer.com, www.festivalatsandpoint.com, www.sandpointwaterfront.com, and www.sandpointchamber.org.

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Serving 12”, 18” or personal-size pizzas to eat here or take and bake at home. Ask about gluten-free crust. Well Life also has hard scooped ice cream, espresso drinks & smoothies, and fresh baked cookies. Call ahead to have your order ready. Open MonFri 7am-6:30pm and Sat 7am-5pm.

Family owned Yoder’s Market is a grocery outlet serving Northern Idaho, Western Montana and Canada. We sell affordable groceries, including fresh produce. Yoder’s is open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm. We also serve deli meats and cheeses and sandwiches on homemade bread!

Far North Deli

Far North Deli serves a great selection of sandwiches, salads and wraps with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Choose off menu or build your own! Fresh baked goods daily. Monday-Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 10:30am-2:30pm. Kid-friendly dine in, including outdoor seating, or take out options are available.

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Badgers Den Cafe & Latte

The Badger’s Den Cafe & Latte

Badgers Den Cafe & Latte is a family style restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches, burgers – including buffalo burgers, huckleberry milk shakes and other American favorites. Open 6am-2pm daily or drive through for your morning latte starting at 5:30am. WiFi friendly!

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Mugsys Tavern & Grill

Outside casual dining, microbrews, beer & wine, and the best burgers and service in town! There’s something for everyone here!

We feature a dog-friendly shaded patio overlooking beautiful Bonners Ferry. Enjoy homemade appetizers, pastas, salads and sandwiches.

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Trinity at City Beach

Sandpoint’s premier waterfront dining offers an extensive menu of American cuisine with an impressive wine list. Featuring a full service bar and beautiful view of Lake Pend Oreille. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, Trinity at City Beach is ready to become your new favorite restaurant.

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Forty-One South

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Health&Lifestyle

Middle-Aged Musings How can they know?

By Teresa Pesce.

This column is dedicated to the Middle-Aged among us, lost in society’s Bermuda Triangle between being young and being “older”, acknowledged only by ads selling them cosmetics to make them look young again and comfort bras to ease the inevitable triumph of gravity.

YOUTH DOESN’T UNDERSTAND what it’s like to feel older. And why should they understand the encroaching limits of age? Well, in some cases, it would be nice. Case in point: youthful fitness trainers.

Young and muscular, able to run like a deer inspired by spring and enjoy extreme sports without a second thought, they don’t get breathless on a staircase, have to clutch nearby gym equipment for support to stand up after a knee bend, or perform embarrassing contortions to get up from the floor. When you’re older and out of shape and have hired a trainer to correct your out-of-shapeness, you somehow have to communicate to this living statue of physical perfection that you would love to hold that 30 lb. weight and do a deep knee bend, but you can’t do the deep knee bend even WITHOUT the 30 lb. weight! Can

we start with just doing a knee FLEX? I watched one young Olympian instruct a gentleman in his early 70s to sort of stride-leap from one plastic disc to another around the room. At first, the man did fairly well, but soon he was beet-red, chest heaving, wobbling dangerously as he landed each time, as the trainer gazed fondly at him and let him keep going. I had my cell phone dialed one digit short of 9-1-1, just in case.

Tinkerbell sparkled into life at the touch of a Disney paintbrush and has always been a size two! Today, she lives in gyms and fitness centers in the form of beautiful young fitness trainers who think five pounds is

a serious weight gain. Being significantly overweight is an entirely foreign experience to many of them. They don’t know how it feels to move when you’re heavy. When they stand, they simply use their legs. They don’t need the trick of pushing on the chair arms to launch yourself out of your seat. It’s the same with getting up from the exercise mat.

They practically levitate up, while we have to use our arms and our legs to get off the floor, and then straighten our legs while bending over, and then straighten up from the waist.

These petite perfections don’t know the simple act of rolling over in bed can involve thrashing like a beached manatee if you’re maneuvering enough extra pounds. So with the best of intentions, these twinkly Tinkerbells lead the outof-shape and overweight in exercises, cheering “Woo-hoo!” and sprinkling “Good job’s” like fairy dust, with

These petite perfections don’t know the simple act of rolling over in bed can involve thrashing like a beached manatee if quote you’re here maneuvering enough extra pounds.

absolutely no idea of what their client is experiencing. Even if these perfect beings all wore “fat suits” for a week, it wouldn’t help because the suits don’t contain the weight dragging us down constantly. They can’t know the fatigue, the clumsiness, the embarrassment. So we must break it to them gently that their three sets of twelve must be two sets of three, walking equals jogging, and what goes down will probably not come up without help. How else can they know? So speak up! When you catch your breath, that is.

Founder of Sandpoint Onstage, Teresa Pesce is dedicated to supporting and promoting everyone in our community with theatrical gifts, whose age is irrelevant and whose only “weight” is the impact of their art.

Chiropractic Care

It’s not just for adults! By Susan Hoffman.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS SAFE and not restricted to adults who are complaining of a bad back or stiff neck. The various techniques, which include manipulative, cranial, sacro-occipatal, myofascial as well as stretch and exercise techniques, are ideal for both adults and children. Spinal complaints from adults often originate from birth. A traumatic or difficult birth can result in stress to the infant’s skull, neck, shoulders, hips, spinal column and pelvis. Research has shown that even though a child may appear free from pain, the initial damage from various birth or childhood traumas affects the future and wellbeing of the function of the nervous system.

Newborns and Babies Children of this age have no way of communicating pain except by their crying and general irritability. Chiropractors are trained to examine nerves, muscles and ligaments in the spine. In addition to a pediatrician consult, a visit to a chiropractor can be beneficial. The exam might involve finger pressure into a muscle or ligament or gentle holding of the skull in different positions. The exam is not painful or aggressive.

Toddlers Toddlers are very busy and adventuresome and there are many developmental changes involving coordination, reflexes and spacial awareness. A typical toddler experiences falls, and although minor, can result in significant spinal misalignments (subluxations) which may lead to more serious issues later in life. The crucial nerve system can be impaired by such traumas.

Research has proven that with proper spinal care one is able to attain optimum health in daily living. Clinicians also will

tell us that the nervous system controls and coordinates the essential functions of our entire body-circulatory, respiratory, digestive, hormonal, eliminative and immune systems.

Preteens and Teenagers Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, and if it goes undetected a child experiences a disfiguring problem.

The typical growth spurt happens between 12-16 years of age. The critical culprit of this situation is often the ever present backpack, which often is extremely heavy and is not worn ergonomically correct.

This is also the age of sports maniafootball, basketball, soccer, wrestling, skiing, hockey, volleyball, tennis, horseback riding, and lacrosse. And the newest sportthe computer! Many of these activities involve falls or being hit hard or thrown to the ground, and the computer lends itself to poor posture and cranial misalignment.

The ideal situation is to catch a problem and fix it immediately to prevent further injury and ailments.

Chiropractic care is not a treatment for disease but strives to reduce spinal nerve stress. Many parents have reported chiropractic care to be successful with their children’s health issues such as earaches, upper respiratory infections, neck pain, muscle pain, allergies, accidental injuries, colic, and digestive disorders. Chiropractic care is gentle, noninvasive and drug free and the American Chiropractic Association reports a considerable increase in people who seek care and give a positive endorsement of the benefits. One patient reports, “ Chiropractic for me is wellness and healthy wellbeing for life. It is so wonderful to feel good all the time and to know that I will feel like this for a lifetime.”

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Aquatic Therapy

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WATER PROVIDES THE SAFEST and fastest way to begin the recovery process for most orthopedic injuries, especially those involving the ankles, knees and back. How many times have you heard from friends and doctors, “ Stay off of that sprained ankle until the swelling goes down.” Or, “Just elevate and ice it for a few days.” What you may not be aware of is that the scarring process begins within 7 hours of an acute injury, which usually involves tearing of soft tissue fibers. The most common injuries involve muscles, tendons and ligaments. A “strain” is considered tearing of muscle fibers or tendons, a “sprain” is considered injury to a ligament. There are three basic categories of strain/ sprains. Type I - overstretching of the tissue, which results in small tears within the muscle belly, tendon or ligament. Type II - partial tearing , which can often be the most painful of the three and can take months and sometimes years to completely heal. And Type III - a complete rupture or tear of a muscle, tendon or ligament, often a significant amount of swelling or deformation is present in the absence of severe pain.

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ideal environment for accelerated healing.

Gentle range of motion (ROM) should begin within hours of acute injury. If delayed more than 48 hours, scar tissue can quickly over produce, leading to tightening of the joint capsule and/ or weakening of muscle fibers. Additionally, if the injured part is over stressed by load bearing, the healing tissue can re-tear, thus prolonging recovery and resulting in chronic pain and inflammation.

The properties of water that accelerate the healing process include: Buoyancy - This is one of the key features of aquatic rehab. Buoyancy decreases the load on painful, inflamed joints. It allows for movement of the rest of the body so strength, endurance and speed are not lost during the recovery process. It also allows for more normal movement patterns, such as running, while decreasing the gravitational pull.

Hydrostatic pressure - Water pressure increases with depth, resulting in significantly improving blood flow and decreasing swelling. A body in water

produces a different physiological response than it does on dry land. For instance, warm water will increase the cardiovascular demand and improve respiratory function. That means you can keep up your cardiovascular endurance, without over stressing the injured part during the recovery process.

Fluid Dynamics - Water provides a unique environment for strengthening in all planes of motion with heightened proprioceptive feedback from surrounding muscles, tendons, ligaments and joint surfaces.

Increasing speed of movement in water directly increases the resistive push and pull without putting weight through the injured joint.

There are many experienced physical therapists that can help you quickly recover from just about any sports injury.

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WANTED! Good used vehicles, paid for or not!

JULY 12, 2014

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downtown Bonners Ferry.

2004 LEXUS RX330

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We work with all extended warranties/service contracts! Call Ed at 208.267.3100

2011 CHEVY 1500

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Riverside Auto Center

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is pleased to announce an addition to our automotive services:

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