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Good News

Building robots; building the future

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Living Local

A taste of .. and toast to … the flavors of the Northwest

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Health & Lifestyle

Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle

Financial gifts – and tips – for new graduates

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Life & Community

High school volleyball team holds third annual fun run

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High School Robotics

BUILDING ROBOTS; BUILDING THE FUTURE

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or the fifth time since it began 12 years ago, the Bonners Ferry High School Robotics Team qualified to compete at the World FIRST Robotics Competition. The acronym FIRST means “For Interest and Recognition in Science and Technology” and is an organization that engages student teams in head-to-head competition. On a special playing field, teams are challenged to use robots they have designed, built and programmed to play a game wherein their bot must complete specific tasks within a limited time. Not intimidated by the challenge, the students on the Alpha+2130 robotics team from Bonners Ferry know how to get to the top. These kids know their success requires more than just great design and coding abilities. Leadership, teamwork and the business skills of fundraising and money management are also necessary. As a result

of their hard work to develop these skills, these students have been to the 2018 world competition, have had their eyes opened to the vast opportunities in technology and science, and have been validated that being smart is cool.

Ed Katz, a retired science teacher and the team’s lead mentor, credits the team’s success to this year’s particularly high-performing, advanced group of students and the many mentors who are involved. Their mentors have a variety of professional experience. Some have worked in railway, forestry, automation, design and even aerospace. These mentors guide and help the students, but the actual design, building and programming are student led. Regina Claphan, a freshman on this year’s team, explains, “The mentors are extremely supportive. They encourage us to learn and expand our knowledge and to have fun!”

In January, the game for the current year is announced to teams all over the world, and students are given a six-week build period to design and fabricate their robot. During this time, the Bonners Ferry team maintains

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a rigorous schedule. Students and their mentors meet six days a week, working for a few hours each day after school and all day both Fridays and Saturdays. Although 25-plus hours a week sounds like a lot, Regina says, “If you enjoy robotics, it’s not that big of a price to pay."

Students learn work ethic, teamwork and ownership. “Build season is an amazing experience,” adds Regina. “I learned a lot about design and building. The older kids and mentors taught me a ton. On the team, everyone helps each other and looks out for each other.”

As Ed says, “The peer-to-peer teaching that goes on is a beautiful thing.

They’ve built a culture.” The older students bring freshmen along, teaching them everything from the business side of writing letters to potential sponsors to designing and programming their robot. Older students use their newly acquired calculus knowledge to code, and “when a younger student begins to see how calculus can be incorporated into programming, all of a sudden calculus becomes as exciting as anything else,” he explains.

Making education fun and exciting is the goal of the team’s adult mentors.

And this enthusiasm for learning is evident in this group of students, too.

“They coach themselves on the field. They make strategic decisions. They push the mentors to push the bar higher. [They’ve learned that] as much as they put in, they get out. It’s become unbelievable the things that are being done by the students,” Ed exclaims.

Wanting to compete against teams with more experience, the Bonners Ferry team worked to attend two regional competitions this year. “Our kids wanted to achieve more,” says Ed. In both the Calgary and Boise regional events, Alpha+2130 competed with 40 teams and qualified for

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the world competition in Houston in April 2018.

“Being at Worlds was an amazing experience,” explains student team member Regina.

There are 400 teams from “so many different countries. And they have so many ideas you wouldn’t have ever thought of!” In addition to the teams, top technology and science universities and companies from around the world are there to support and reinforce student work in STEM. This sharing of ideas,

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participating with 20,000 other students in competition, attending lectures hosted by top competing student teams, and meeting executives and researchers in STEM is an exhilarating opportunity for students. “It gives them a place in the world,” explains Ed. “It’s like having your own kids and experiencing anything new with them. You feel that joy. It’s inspiring to see. The kids inspire me. They work hard and improved even while we were there.”

Giving back to the community and encouraging younger kids to be interested in STEM is another important aspect of the Alpha+1230 team. Students from the team help coach and judge LEGO robotics at the junior high level.

And, for the past two summers, students have hosted a week-long robotics summer camp for fifth and sixth graders. These high school students create their own LEGO robotics game and other STEM activities for the elementary students.

Now at the end of their season, members of the robotics team are busy writing 62 thank you letters to the many sponsors who have given financial support for their success. Entrance fees, buses, hotels, plane tickets and high-end robot parts make running a robotics team an expensive venture. Students apply for grants, make presentations to potential business sponsors, publicize on social media and host their summer camp in an effort to raise funds.

Ed credits the community for their strong— unusually strong—support. “People just sent checks in when the team qualified for Worlds.

One of the touching things this year was that some of our past kids sent money to support our team going to Worlds.”

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He adds: “What’s spectacular about this whole operation is that we’re a small community.

We play against teams three times our size and with twice the budget.” And they’re successful! The students of Alpha+1230 have the opportunity to participate in something important and meaningful—something that may even direct the course of their lives. “Once you get hooked you’re hooked,” explains Ed. “It’s really an engaging endeavor.”

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So, if you’ve been holding on to the oak cabinets in your house because you just didn’t know where to start with updating, now you have a starting point. However, you can’t just paint the oak cabinets you have and expect to have the same results. The wood graining on your existing cabinets is covered in polyurethane or lacquer, so if you paint that,

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and especially if you use a matte paint, it will highlight any uneven surfaces, and they will end up looking splotchy.

Your cabinets will need to be sanded down, possibly wire brushed to get the graining to stand up a bit, and then you can paint them to get that similar look that’s in style right now. Enlisting a professional painter is probably a must, but if you want to try it, start with the back of a cabinet door to see how good you can make it look before you take off all your doors and have a project you wish you would never have started.

Matte is in. Even the countertop companies are doing matte finishes on most—if not all—of their countertops, and if they don’t offer it, the fabricators can change the texture from a high-gloss polished surface to a satin/leathered or

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What does this mean? To me, it means that people must like cleaning off fingerprints. I would not use a matte countertop surface in my own house, but I also don’t like having to clean my countertops every five minutes. Matte finishes show any oil residues from cooking or even from your hands. If you set a cup of coffee on the counter, the matte finish will show the ring from your coffee mug long after the mug is in the dishwasher.

Avoid going with too many matching surfaces.

My recommendation is to mix textures. If you have matte cabinets, do a polished countertop.

Let the polish reflect the natural light coming in through the windows, brighten the space and make the matte finish of the cabinets stand out that much more. And if you paint your cabinets, go with a contrasting flooring.

By mixing the textures of matte and polish,

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Over time, in learning the answers to these and other questions, your child can become familiar with investing and how to make the best choices.

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BY PATTY HUTCHENS PHOTOS COURTESY OF KENDRA MAAS

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or the third year in a row, the Bonners Ferry High School volleyball team will host the Color Blast 5k Run/Walk.

This year the event will be on June 16 starting at the Boundary County Fairgrounds with a 9am sign-in and a 10am start.

The 5k route takes participants on a “colorful” route west along the Kootenai River on Riverside Street as they are sprinkled with colored powder along the way.

Bonners Ferry volleyball coach, Kendra Maas, said it is a family friendly event and kids absolutely love participating!

“Last year we had about 100 people and raised approximately $1,200,” said Maas, saying the amount raised depends upon many factors including the cost of color that needs to be purchased. The money raised from last year’s

event was spent on a hitting machine for the players as well as traveling shirts and game socks, helping to defray the cost for the 32 players on varsity, junior varsity and the C team.

Maas said the idea for the Color Blast Fun Run came from JV coach Amy Lane who knew of a similar event in Troy, Montana, that is held each July. “It is a fun event for the entire community,” said Maas of the success the fundraiser has had in Bonners Ferry.

Next year will be Maas’s fifth year coaching at Bonners Ferry High School, although she has coached since 2001. In her four years here, her team has placed first in districts and league twice, earning them a trip to State in Boise, and placed second in both districts and league on two other occasions.

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While T-shirts from the event were only guaranteed if you registered by May 23, it is still not too late! The deadline to pre-register is June 1 and the cost is $50 for a group of four or $20 for individuals. If one registers any time after June 1, there is an additional $10 charge.

For registration forms, go to NewsBF.com/ news/1801/images/colorrun.pdf. You can drop the forms off at Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary Middle School or Iron Mike’s Gym. You can also mail them to BFHS Volleyball, 6485 Tamarack Lane, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805.

Please make your check out to BFHS Volleyball.

If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to the volleyball program, please write a check to the Bonners Ferry High School and make sure it is marked for the volleyball team.

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BOUNDARY COUNTY PARKS AND REC OFFERS ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

Looking to improve your tennis skills?

Boundary County Parks and Recreation is offering both youth and adult tennis camps this summer.

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ummer is upon us, and while the kids are excited to be out of school, parents are often wondering how to keep the kiddos busy and active during the warm summer months. Boundary County Parks and Recreation Department has the answer! They have several activities planned that provide a great opportunity to get out, connect with friends and maybe even develop a new skill.

this time, soccer will be at 5:30 and 6pm at Memorial Park. The registration fee is $25 with a late fee of $10 for those registering after July 14.

From June 5 through July 5, boys and girls ages 4 and 5 can enjoy an opportunity to participate in T-ball each Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm.

It’s a great way to introduce the younger kids to organized sports.

Looking to improve your tennis skills?

Boundary County Parks and Recreation is offering both youth and adult tennis camps this summer. The $25 registration fee, with a deadline of June 30, includes use of a tennis racquet as well as a T-shirt. The Youth Camp will run Monday through Thursday for two weeks, from July 9 through July 19. Ages 5 through 7 will meet from 8 to 8:45am, 8- to 10-year-olds from 9 to 10am, and ages 11 through 18 will meet from 10 to 11:30am.

Soccer for boys and girls ages 4 through 12 will begin on July 31 with a registration deadline of July 14. The season for the older kids will run through September 13, but it will end on August 30 for the younger kids. During

Adult tennis camp will also run the same two weeks, meeting each Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7:15pm. Both the youth and adult camps will be taught by John Beck of Boundary County Tennis Association.

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For those girls who will be entering fifth or sixth grade in the fall, Boundary County Parks and Rec will have Future Badger Volleyball each Tuesday and Thursday at the Valley View Gym at 6pm from September 25 through November 1. Registration deadline is September 8, and the cost is $25 with a late fee of $10 if received after the deadline.

Although the exact dates have not been determined, there will also be a lacrosse camp starting sometime in mid-June.

According to Anne Tompkins of Parks and Rec, they cannot accept any registrations once a program has started, so be sure and get your forms in early!

Keep in mind that it is not just the summer months that there are youth programs; Boundary County Parks and Rec offers activities throughout the year. Some of those programs include Future Badger Baseball, Softball and Basketball programs.

If you want more information on any of these activities, stop by Boundary County Parks and Rec office located at 7171 5th Street or call Anne Tompkins at 208.304.3603.

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BY PATTY HUTCHENS | PHOTOS COURTESY OF JASON DUCHOW It is not always easy to balance academics with athletics, and when you are a threesport athlete who participates in athletics year round, that challenge becomes even greater.

But for Bonners Ferry High School senior Brady Bateman, he has managed to not only meet the challenge but to exceed it.

Graduating in the top 10 of his class this year, Brady has lettered in baseball and basketball all four years and twice in football. “I have received all-league honors three times in baseball and once in football,” said Brady, who also participated in cross country for one year.

After graduation, Brady will serve a full-time, two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. “Upon completion of my mission, I plan on attending college and pursuing baseball,” he said.

Brady has his sights set on becoming a high school history teacher and would eventually like to work in school administration with the goal of one day being a principal.

With so much ahead of him, Brady has already proven that he can overcome most any obstacle that comes his way.

Diagnosed with epilepsy after his freshman year of high school, Brady shares that it is something that is a reality he lives with every

day. “I do my best to not let it define me or control what sports and activities I choose to play,” said Brady, adding that he shares his story as a way to offer encouragement to those who struggle with similar issues, advising others to “stay positive and continue to do the activities you have a passion for to the best of your ability.”

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Although he said he was vertically challenged in basketball, he worked hard on small parts of the game so he could contribute to the team.

Brady also said his biggest challenge in baseball was developing his pitching skills when he entered high school as it was not a position he previously played.

There were many moments that stand out for Brady as he looks back on his high school sports career, but the most memorable was when his team won second place at state last year.

He said baseball has taught him important lessons that he plans to carry with him as he goes forward to the next chapter in his life.

“I have learned that, like baseball, life can go up and down in a hurry so it is important to keep your eyes on the goal you set out to accomplish,” said Brady, who goes on to express gratitude to all have supported him.

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ince he was a young boy growing up in Sandpoint, music has been a big part of Devon Wade’s life. Now, at the age of 41, his passion for music is taking him to places he never imagined.

associated with today. “Growing up, I never liked country music. My dad would play country music in the car, and I would always ask him to turn it off. I was more of a Guns ‘n Roses kind of guy.”

Devon’s dad was a drummer in a band, so it was natural that was the first instrument Devon played. But he longed to play guitar, so he saved his money, and at the age of 14, purchased his first guitar. “My dad wasn’t too happy, but it was my money so there was not much he could say,” says Devon. It was the beginning of what he hopes will become a full-time career. He taught himself how to play, watching videos and asking questions to friends who played the instrument.

But when artists such as Clint Black, Garth Brooks and Chris LeDoux came on the scene, Devon said he started to gravitate toward country. He recalls when his sister took him to a country concert that still inspires him today.

“While other kids were out having fun and chasing girls, I was inside learning to play guitar,” he says. Ironically, Devon didn’t start out listening to the country music he is

He shares that he especially admired Clint Black, who Devon says wrote all of his own music. Devon would listen to him and try to match his style to Black’s.

“My most memorable concert experience was seeing Chris LeDoux live. I can still hear the crowd, the songs and still remember the way I felt after that concert. I said to myself, ‘That’s what I want to do,’” recalls Devon.

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Having been in the music industry, Devon’s father tried to steer his son away from it. But when his dad heard his son singing and playing, his talent could not be ignored. “I came home one day from work when I was about 19 years old, and there was a whole sound system set up in the living room,” says Devon.

Originally from Sandpoint, Devon has lived in California, Spokane and Port Angeles, Washington. While in California, he joined a band that played at small venues. He returned to Sandpoint in 2009 and started playing locally on a small scale, such as the Farmers Market.

It was also that year when Devon attended the Clint Black concert at the Festival at Sandpoint.

“I sang every word to every song,” remembers Devon. Four years later, he took that same stage as the opening act for Roseanne Cash.

“I had played at a private party and some of the people there were on the Festival board,” says

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When asked to describe the music he plays, Devon said he once referred to it as ‘muscle country.’ “It gets people dancing and is strong in the music itself and to the heart.”

Devon’s music is touching many lives, and not just in North Idaho. He played at the Knitting Factory in Spokane, opening for Jerrod Niemann.

“Sammy Eubanks had heard of me and was doing a concert at the Knitting Factory,” explains Devon, who attended Eubanks’ concert and was then introduced to the manager of the Knitting Factory who asked him to open for Niemann.

Another opportunity that took Devon by surprise came when he was contacted by the Knitting Factory to see if he would be interested in opening for country music star Kip Moore.

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opening act. “When they finally called back less than a week before the concert, they told me Kip Moore wanted me to open in Spokane but only if I agreed to open for him in Seattle as well,” says Devon.

While playing at the Knitting Factory, Devon has had stars such as Thomas Rhett and Randy Houser in the audience. In fact, when exiting, Randy Houser glanced over at Devon and gave him the thumbs up; encouragement that Devon was grateful to receive.

Seeking to gain all the advice he could from professionals, Devon reached out to country music artist Rodney Atkins by instant messaging him on Facebook. Much to Devon’s surprise, Atkins replied. “He said, ‘Never turn anything down. Play every gig you can. Play anywhere you can.’” Devon took the advice to heart and to this day has yet to turn down a request to play. “One day I played three different shows, and in December I played a total of 21 gigs,” he says.

Devon has written more than 100 of his own songs and just released a new CD, titled Game Over, in May. The title song has to do with finding your one true love in life, explains

Devon. He hit the road last month for a tour to San Antonio, Dallas and Louisiana, in which he featured many of those songs.

Most of his live performances are solo, but at times he will have a band along with him. But that has proven to be challenging. “People are moving all the time, and it’s been hard [to keep consistent members],” says Devon.

Performing in front of crowds, seeing people having a good time, dancing and enjoying themselves, is the most rewarding part of sharing his musical talent with others. “Every musician will tell you that is the biggest high,” says Devon, who credits much of his success to MickDuff ’s Beer Hall and the former Coldwater Creek Wine Bar in Sandpoint, where he first began performing regularly.

For anyone wanting to pursue a career in music, Devon says it is important to never give up. And any criticism you may receive, do not take it personally. He shared a story of when he was told by someone when he was younger that he would never make it. Recently, that same man told Devon, “You done good.”

Also, take every performance as an opportunity

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to grow. “There’s something good to take away from each performance,” says Devon.

He says the ultimate compliment is when people say, “I don’t like country music, but I love your music,” something Devon hears at least once a month.

Devon has a bright future ahead of him, and when asked what his ultimate dream is, he replied that he would like to eventually sell his songs. And one other thing … “I would love to open for Clint Black.” Stay tuned. I have a great feeling that this will happen sooner than later!

Devon Wade performs regularly on the first and third Fridays of each month at MickDuff ’s Beer Hall on Cedar Street in Downtown Sandpoint.

Follow him on Facebook or Instagram for an update on performances in your area and to learn more about his new CD, Game Over, to be released mid-May. Devon Wade will be entertaining the crowd at Kootenai River Days. See next month's Bonners Ferry Living Local for more details.

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A locally owned and operated business, owners Brian Lambright and Joe Gish specialize in everything from portable storage sheds and cabins to garages, barns and animal shelters—whatever you can dream up.

Both Brian and Joe moved to the area from Northern Indiana after being drawn in by friends and the beautiful scenery. Brian moved to Bonners Ferry in 2011, where he operated a small shed building business, and Joseph and his family moved to Sandpoint in 2013 after visiting his cousins at Millers Country Store. The two began working together and operate under Montana Shed Center, a company owned by a friend of theirs in Great Falls, Montana, which has enabled them to provide a larger inventory and selection along with their great selection of styles and options.

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At The Shed Center, they offer a large variety of sheds, garages, barns and cabins in sizes up to 16 feet wide and 54 feet long and have a large line of self-contained FBB-certified tiny homes and portable timber-framed cabins in single, double, triple and quadruple module. “In addition, we specialize in customizing our buildings to the specific needs of our customers,” says Joe. “This is very enjoyable as we become a part of the imagination and design of many cute backyard sheds, garages, horse barns and She Sheds.”

Buildings leave their Bonners Ferry shop completely built and are delivered from Tri Cities, Washington, to West Glacier, Montana, and everywhere in between, including Canada. The company has state-ofthe-art equipment to deliver your building onto your property with minimal impact to the existing landscape. They have maneuvered them through the tightest of spaces and have delivered them through creeks, over the top of houses by crane and over fences to get them to where the client wants them. And … delivery is free on all of their utility buildings.

The team has built everything from miniature train depots to prayer chapels with tall steeples to Dr. Seuss-style chicken houses! As Joe says, “There is no building idea that is too hard or involved that our team will not tackle.”

“We are very grateful to God for the opportunity to serve this community, as well as other areas that we have sales personnel,” says Joe. “We have an excellent team of hard-working, conscientious family men that is very valuable to the success of our product and customer satisfaction.”

Brian and Joe work hard to meet all standard building codes with 16-inch framing standard, engineered floors and snow load. Their large selection of options, colors and sizes makes Montana Shed Center cutting edge in portable buildings, as well as their popular portable cabins. Their full line of services includes delivery, installation, site preparation, on-site construction and shed removal upon request.

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he Northwest is a region full of fresh flavors. Due to the varying climate and landscape, we are able to produce and harvest a vast assortment of vegetables, grains and herbs. The sunny, temperate climate and mineral-rich soils across Central Washington help grow some of the most incredible wine grapes found anywhere in the world. Fresh fish, oysters, clams and shrimp are pulled from the coasts of Oregon and Washington and often find their way onto one’s dinner plate in less than 48 hours. Ranchland all across the area provides well-regarded beef, and the forests of North Idaho provide a bounty of deer and elk for those loving the spirit of the hunt and preparing wild game. The traditions and flavors of this wonderful region we all call home will be on full

display at an annual celebration of incredible food and drink where your taste buds will receive a workout like never before.

CRAVE! is putting the finishing touches on its second annual event, which kicks off the evening of Thursday, July 12, and continues through Sunday, July 15. The CenterPlace Regional Events Center in Spokane Valley, Washington, will host the event. The 54,000-square-foot facility will be teeming with chefs, caterers, winemakers and brewers, all of whom will be putting forth their best creations for the event. CRAVE! is the brainchild of Inland Northwest native Adam Hegsted. Well known to frequent diners in the Inland Northwest, Hegsted is a graduate of the Northwest Culinary Academy and Art Institute

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of Seattle and is a 2016 James Beard Award semi-finalist. His regional restaurants include the likes of Farmhouse Kitchen & Silo Bar in Ponderay, Idaho, Eat Good Café in Liberty Lake, Washington, and several Spokane restaurants including The Wandering Table, Gilded Unicorn and recently opened Incrediburger & Eggs.

Hegsted’s vision for CRAVE! is to celebrate, enrich, challenge and expand our regional appreciation of culinary, nutritional and cultural diversity. Through his connections in the culinary world, Hegsted is able to secure chefs not just from the Spokane area but the entire Northwest and other major metropolitan areas across the nation.

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each main event,” said Karen Stebbins of Vision Marketing, the team that’s behind putting on such an event. “We have Josh Henderson out of Seattle, Matthias Merges from Chicago, as well as others from Missoula, Lewiston and Walla Walla.”

The chef likely traveling the farthest for CRAVE! is Hugh Acheson, whose restaurants are wellknown around Atlanta and Athens, Georgia. “I was raised with three older sisters by a professor of economics, and I tired of fish sticks,” he said, “and so I got a job in a kitchen at 15.” Like many aspiring chefs, Acheson started out cleaning kitchens and prepping food, moving his way up and never looking back, happy that he could realize his dream. “I am glad I did because I

found the occupation for me, where I can always be a learner and relish in the beauty of discovery each and every day.”

Acheson will be one of many guest chefs putting on cooking demonstrations during the event.

Each will bring something different to the table, and guests will have a firsthand look at how they can prepare gourmet meals in their own kitchens. “I am doing a demo in which I will show people how to cook beef striploin with worldly ingredients. It will be a fun trip to Washington mixed with Thailand, mixed with the homeland of Canada and my current home of the American South," said Acheson. “If I can do a demo where people laugh and learn and take away one thing about making food easier, I have done my job.”

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There are several ticket packages available for CRAVE!, allowing attendees to take part in the entire four-day event or pick and choose which events are most enticing. The best part about each event is that once your ticket is purchased and you’re through the door, you won’t need to worry about pulling out your wallet again as unlimited tastes and drinks are included with each session.

Grand Tastings are held in the afternoons on Saturday and Sunday and feature small plates from dozens of chefs, with each plating some of their most unique and interesting creations. This is when you will also find the demonstrations from regional and nationally acclaimed chefs. If seafood is what you’re after, you’ll want to attend the Seafood Bash on Thursday evening, which features all kinds of fresh flavors using Northwest

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ingredients. The Friday night theme is Foods from Around the World, and each booth will be providing their distinctive twist on popular worldly cuisines as well as dishes you might not have experienced before. Saturday night is Smoke & Fire, which features the best of the best when it comes to barbecue. CRAVE! wraps up on Sunday with a family friendly brunch and final grand tasting event.

With so much food and so many choices, it would be a shame not to find suitable beverages in which to pair these amazing dishes. Well, there’s no need to worry! The organizers of CRAVE! didn’t forget about that. It wasn’t long ago that Spokane was home to only two craft breweries, while today new tasting rooms are popping up every couple of months. CRAVE! looks to highlight not only regional brewers but winemakers, distillers and purveyors of hard cider as well. Mike Conway is owner and winemaker at Spokane’s Latah Creek Winery and a member of the Spokane Winery Association and Cork District—organizations that promote the many tasting rooms found across the area. With Conway’s help, Friday night’s wine selection will exclusively feature Spokane-area wines, a big benefit to both the wineries and attendees.

“Spokane is unique in that virtually every winery is family owned and operated. I can’t think of a single producing winery locally where the winemaking is not done by the owner or family. You won’t find this in any other wine area in the state,” said Conway.

After taking part in the inaugural CRAVE! in the summer of 2017, Conway was impressed, and the choice to once again participate was a no brainer.

“CRAVE! is an amazing event that really emphasizes food and wine together; amazing chefs and amazing wines all in one place. Before CRAVE! 2017, there had never been an event like this in Spokane.”

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By Kenny Markwardt, CSCS, Owner, CrossFit Sandpoint IF YOU’VE EVER FLOWN ON A COMMERCIAL PLANE, you’ve heard the safety speech regarding life jackets and emergency exits. You’ve also heard and seen the demonstration about putting on your oxygen mask. At the end, they make mention that you must put on your own mask before assisting others.

hear it all the time. “I really want to do this, but this person will be mad, jealous or resentful.”

It’s interesting that they have to point this out. Shouldn’t it be pretty obvious that if you die or pass out due to lack of oxygen while trying to help others, that won’t be able to help anyone at all? It probably should be, but I’d bet that nine times out of 10, most people are going to make sure their loved ones are OK before taking care of themselves.

At this point, one of two things will probably happen. One, the person you are worried about will be so supportive and happy for you that you’ll wonder why you didn’t do this sooner. Or two, they’ll be jealous and resentful.

How often are you guilty of this in your everyday life? If you’re like most people I work with, the vast majority of your life revolves around the needs of others before you take on the needs of yourself. In principle, this sounds all altruistic and warm and fuzzy. I mean, if we all just devoted our lives to helping others, wouldn’t we live in an incredible place? I’m not so sure.

Think about it. If you’re absolutely elated with your life, are you better or worse in your relationships and interactions with others? I’ll answer for you.

You’re better. Everyone is. But isn’t taking care of yourself first selfish? Nope.

Notice I said, “Take care of yourself first,” not “Ignore everyone else and only serve yourself.” Those are two totally different practices.

“But by serving myself first, I’m going to make my spouse and/or family mad at me. I can’t just devote time to getting what I need, then them. I need to continue running at full speed to provide for their needs, then in that last 20 minutes before I go to sleep, I’ll focus on me.”

Hmmm. Read that again and tell me if it doesn’t sound a little crazy. Yet, I

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Imagine that you just did what you wanted, ignoring them for just a little bit.

Would you be happier when you returned? Probably.

If it’s path two, they’re really toxic to your life, and you need to do everything you can to cleanse that relationship. That could be working through the issue through therapy or counseling. Or you could just do your best to cut them out of your life and never look back. By the way, if you’re not doing this on social media, you should be. Unfollow the people who make your blood boil.

I can understand that this all sounds great in principle, but execution is much harder. That’s normal. The underlying histories and complications make everything a lot more challenging. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try.

The best course of action that you can take from here is to get to a place where you are mentally comfortable with taking care of yourself first. Consider all of your choices and actions from the perspective of, “I’ll be better at helping everyone else if I just do this for me first.” Just thinking that way will make you feel a lot better about things.

Then start taking small actions toward making those self-care and selfinterested things a reality. The underlying bonus here is that when you can do those things without guilt, you will become better at all of the things you were afraid of losing track of or feeling guilty about not fulfilling. You’ll do them with more vigor and energy that all of the people in your life will be much better off than they were when you were seemingly unselfish.

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FEATURE STORY

A Life Left Behind Rachel Jeffs and her five children escape a polygamous lifestyle and her father, Warren Jeffs

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f you are a parent, you know you would do anything for your child.

But imagine being told your entire life what you must eat, how you must dress—right down to which arm you put through your sleeve first—whom you will marry and what you name your children. Then, envision being separated from your children and living in isolation for months at a time. That is exactly what Rachel Jeffs endured until she and her five children were finally able to escape the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) led by Rachel’s father, Warren Jeffs, the self-proclaimed Prophet who received worldwide notoriety as the leader of the polygamous cult. Warren Jeffs is now serving a life sentence for the abuse he inflicted on children, marrying girls as young as 12 years old. Rachel’s life is documented in her recently released book, “Breaking Free.”

Rachel is the third of Warren Jeffs’ 53 children and is said to have been his favorite. “He kept me with him the most,” said Rachel, adding that it was for all the wrong reasons. He began to sexually abuse his daughter when she was 8 years old. The abuse stopped when Rachel was 16 after she wrote her father a letter confronting him of his transgressions.

She knew the man she still refers to as “Father” was not a good man.

After all, who could preach about not letting boys touch you until you are married and then turn around and do such horrible things to his own daughter? But the No. 1 rule of the FLDS church was never to question the Prophet. Although Rachel knew he was not the Prophet he claimed to be, she loved her family and did not know how she would ever make a life for herself in the outside world. So, she stayed. “I just made the best of it,” said Rachel, who was taught that those on the “outside” were evil.

One of the rules of the cult was that no one could seek medical help without Warren Jeffs’ permission. It is that kind of control that took the life of Rachel’s mother at the young age of 39 from breast cancer. Two years passed from the time she found her first lump to when Warren Jeffs allowed her to go to the doctor, but by then it was too late. “I blame Father for making my mother’s life so miserable at the end,” Rachel said. At that time, her mother’s younger children were taken away from her when she needed them most. It was an abandonment and isolation that Rachel would experience when she, too, was taken away from her children for perceived transgressions.

Rachel married her husband Rich when she was just 18. It was a marriage arranged by her father, and Rachel first met Rich the day before her wedding. Warren Jeffs told Rachel and her sister, Becky, on a Sunday that

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they would be married “soon,” and within a week, their wedding dresses were made, and the sisters were both married women; Rachel to Rich and Becky to his brother. Rachel was Rich’s third wife in the polygamous marriage, and although she did not know him when they first married, she says she grew to love him. “I loved him as much as I could in that situation,” said Rachel, now 34 years old, who last saw Rich in February of 2013.

Rachel confided in both her mother and Rich about the abuse. Her mother confronted Warren Jeffs about it, but she never mentioned the abuse to Rachel again. Rich also talked to Warren Jeffs about it, and after summoning both Rachel and Rich to meet with him, Warren said he was “educating” Rachel about men and that the topic was never to be brought up again. And that is when the isolation truly began, keeping Rachel from other members of her family for sometimes years at a time. But even after Warren Jeffs’ arrest in August of 2006, the control he had over the cult members did not stop. He continued to rule the cult from behind bars, using his brothers to issue his commands. And by all accounts, he continues to do so today.

Over the years, Rachel gave birth to five children. At one time, Rachel was sent to live in isolation for seven months while still nursing her youngest child. When she was reunited with them, her youngest child did not remember her. It was heartbreaking.

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FEATURE STORY The isolation was not only from her children but from other members of the cult, including her family. “We had cell phones, but we could not get on the Internet,” Rachel said. “We could only call the Bishop, and our phone numbers were always changed.”

While in isolation, Rachel made a lot of her kids’ scrapbooks and recorded songs. “I sat in the sun a lot because it made me feel good,” she said. “I kept telling myself I had to stay strong for my kids. You can either be strong or break.

And it’s so much easier to be strong when you’re doing it for someone else. It’s easy to give up on yourself.” It was also during the sevenmonth long separation from her children that Rachel made the decision she had to escape.

But the timing had to be right.

Then it came. A phone call in late 2015 from her Uncle Lyle telling her that because she had disobeyed the church by engaging in simple fun, which was considered a sin, she and her children would be moved to her uncle’s home where they could watch over her and the children. They wanted to pick her up that night, but Rachel was able to buy some time and convinced Uncle Lyle to wait until the next day. And then she made the phone call that would change her life. She called her sisters Angela and Becky, who had already left the church, to come and pick up her five children, ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old at the time. Rachel was almost always being watched by members of the cult, and her sisters saw that a familiar car was following them as they made their way to pick up Rachel’s kids. Angela and Becky drove around until the car was no longer trailing them. When they were sure it was safe, they quickly drove up to the gate where Rachel and her children were waiting. Rachel waved good-bye to her five children, telling them they were going to a sleepover with their cousins.

The next day, Rachel packed up the lives of her and her five children while members of the church constantly pounded on her locked

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TODAY, SHE AND BRANDON LIVE IN A HOME IN AN AREA WHERE THE KIDS CAN BE FREE TO LIVE THEIR LIVES; IT IS SOMETHING SHE WOULD DREAM ABOUT WHILE IN ISOLATION. doors and called her cell phone. She did not respond. She left in the dark as her children had the night before. “If I was caught, I would have to deal with all the mental torture of the [cult] members. I knew the police would support me and that I could call 911 if I needed to, but I did not want to face anyone.”

Rachel, too, struggled for a while wondering how she would manage. “The hardest thing was figuring out how to support my family and realizing my children’s dad did not seem to care,” she said. Rachel had left school after the eighth grade and began to teach third grade in the school where her father served as principal.

Her maternal grandparents assisted Rachel and the children after their escape. They were in the cult for two years but left, leaving their two daughters, Rachel and Becky’s mothers, behind. They were two of Warren Jeffs’ more than 70 wives.

Rachel said her biggest shock following her escape was to see that the outside world was not how it was portrayed to her during her entire life. “I was surprised to see how good and kind people were and how they made me feel good about leaving,” she said of the support she received.

Rachel said her children have adjusted well to their new life. Initially, it was difficult to realize they would never see their dad or many other members of their family again, but today they enjoy the time they spend with their cousins— Rachel’s sister Becky, her husband (Rich’s brother who left the cult) and their children, who live nearby.

“It’s considered a bad weekend if we don’t spend time with them,” Rachel said of the bond they all share. It was also an adjustment for her children to go to a school that was not run by the cult and wear clothes that were different from what they were used to. “Now they just want to live their lives.”

Of her sister wives, Rachel said there was always jealousy. But the women were told to always be sweet. To ensure harmony for her children, Rachel did her best to get along with everyone, fearing if she didn’t she would be taken away from her children.

Rachel said during her times of isolation that she relied on God and continues to do so to this day. “To survive, I had to rely on God. He has helped me so much just trying to survive,” she said. She reads the Bible to her children but does not attend church.

She and her children lived with her grandparents for a while and were able to receive assistance for food. Rachel also taught violin to help earn money. But it was difficult.

Rachel said that publishing “Breaking Free” was nothing short of a miracle. Her story has been shared on Dateline and Megyn Kelly of NBC, inspiring people across the globe. “People share with me that my story has given them the courage to leave an abusive situation,” she said.

When asked why more people don’t leave, Rachel responded, “Everyone’s been told to not talk to people on the outside. They are told the outside world is lying about the Prophet [Warren Jeffs]. It’s a lifetime of brainwashing.

Everyone in the cult was born into it. There are no converts. One of the most damaging things is to believe that someone like the Prophet can do no wrong. No one is perfect.”

Today, Rachel lives in North Idaho with her husband, Brandon. Together they have nine children and one on the way, due in July. Brandon left the FLDS in Canada in 2012 but never lived a polygamous life, yet he understands what Rachel went through because he witnessed it in his own life. His exwife remains in the church and together they share custody of four children.

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Rachel communicates with five of her siblings who have also left the FLDS and still has contact with a younger sibling who remains in the cult. But for fear of retribution against that sibling, Rachel does not divulge the name or gender.

As for Warren Jeffs, he has tried to reach out to Rachel both before and after her escape. His home is now prison, a place Rachel hopes he remains for the rest of his life. If he ever gets released, Rachel said she will confront him in a legal setting for what he did to her. As to why his edicts have grown more bizarre over time, Rachel can only speculate. “He could be taking out his pain of being in prison on everyone else,” she said. “But his solitary confinement is much better than when I was in isolation.

He can receive calls, write letters and receive visitors.”

AND THEN SHE MADE THE PHONE CALL THAT WOULD CHANGE HER LIFE. SHE CALLED HER SISTERS ANGELA AND BECKY, WHO HAD ALREADY LEFT THE CHURCH, TO COME AND PICK UP HER FIVE CHILDREN, RANGING IN AGE FROM 4 TO 12 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME.

Rachel’s biggest fear was that she would never see her children again. Today, she is grateful that she never has to worry about that. “On my worst day out [of the cult], I would never want to go back,” said Rachel, who continues to have nightmares of her life back then.

“I wanted to live on a farm where I could take care of my kids,” said Rachel, who more than anything just wanted to be a mom and make sure her kids were happy. “I wanted them to have a good education and not worry about being told they were bad.”

When asked if she could say anything to people who remain in the cult, she said, “No man is perfect, and if you really listen to your heart, it would tell you that something is wrong.” She said Warren Jeffs is a hypocrite and a liar, and it was easy to see that what he was doing to her

She tells her children that their father loved them and just had too many kids—a total of 22 when Rachel and the children escaped—to get close to them.

Rachel is busy being what she always wanted to

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“My priority is my kids. I want them to live a happy and healthy life,” said Rachel. “I want to be there for them, make them meals and help with their homework.”

In the end, there is one message above all that Rachel hopes she can send to people: “No matter what you’ve gone through, you can be strong and be anything you want.”

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Vashon Island – Heart of the Sound A WEEKEND GETAWAY WITH YOUR BEST GALS

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rab your best gals and plan a weekend getaway to Vashon Island – Heart of the Sound. With three ferry terminals on the island, if you live in Seattle, Tacoma or out on the Kitsap Peninsula, it’s just a short ferry ride and a world away. Coming from North Idaho, it is a further jaunt but makes a great base for a longer vacation. You can easily reach Seattle, the Olympic Peninsula and Tacoma from the island. When looking for a location for a girlfriends’ weekend, you want a great place to stay with a nice spot to sip a glass of wine or cocktail, quaint shops, yummy restaurants and lots of local flavor. Vashon fits the bill, and the best part is it’s not well known as a tourist destination, and its close proximity means you spend more time on your weekend and less time traveling.

One of the best-kept secrets on the island is the beautiful, historic waterfront homes available as vacation rentals on some of the most pristine natural areas on the island. The Vashon Park District manages the Belle Baldwin House at Fern Cove Park and the Keepers’ Quarters at Point Robinson Lighthouse Park. For a girls’ weekend, there is no question that it must be the Belle Baldwin House. In 1912, she became the state’s first female physician. Located at Fern Cove Park, the home is set in a forested area with a nice lawn overlooking 750 feet of Puget Sound beach, perfect for sunsets and cocktails. The home has a fully stocked kitchen, three bedrooms, one bathroom and sleeps six. Fully restored with a vintage vibe, it has all the household items you need for a comfortable stay.

Friday. Try to get an early afternoon start to beat rush-hour traffic for the ferry. Plan to swing by the Sugar Shack to pick up dinner before heading to the Baldwin House. The Sugar Shack is the brain child of owner Hedy Anderson. She is known around the island as “The Caramel Lady” for the delectable candy she makes for her business King Caramel. In 2017, she paired with Chef Wally Bell to start the Sugar Shack, a unique food shop that carries local treats and sells prepared meals for take-out. You’ll often hear locals asking Chef Wally, “What’s for dinner?” when they see him around town. The shack is open Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm. Check their Facebook page to see what they are serving and just swing by to pick up a meal. Don’t forget some King Caramels for dessert.

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WHEN LOOKING FOR A LOCATION FOR A GIRLFRIENDS’ WEEKEND, YOU WANT A GREAT PLACE TO STAY WITH A NICE SPOT TO SIP A GLASS OF WINE OR COCKTAIL, QUAINT SHOPS, YUMMY RESTAURANTS AND LOTS OF LOCAL FLAVOR. VASHON FITS THE BILL.

Saturday. Start your morning at the Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie. It is located in the center of the island in a building more than 100 years old.

A hub of island life, you’ll find plenty of coffee, antiques and may even see the vintage roaster humming away. This is where friendly locals hang out. It’s a great place to sip some coffee and learn about things to do on the island, like the live music jam on weekends that you must be vetted by a local before receiving the location. .

A step into Vashon Bodywork and your cares start to slip away as the soothing music, aromatic smells and luxury venue work their magic.

The only therapeutic and organic spa on the island is the brainchild of owner Deja Mariee Star. She believes that living a green lifestyle is not a trend but a state of mind. The products and services at Vashon Body Works reflect that philosophy. The spa uses and sells products that are made from hand-picked fresh plants and botanicals which are rich in minerals, nutrients and vitamins. Everything is chemical-free, non-toxic and 100-percent organically grown. Star can tailor a visit for a small group. Services include massage, therapeutic bodywork for chronic pain, organic facials, waxing and sugaring, and many more; by appointment only.

After the spa treatments, swing in to the Pure Organic Café and Juicery located next door for a quick pick-me-up. This cute little place serves

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organic, vegan and gluten-free food items and juices. A quick swig of an energy-packed juice shot and you’ll be set for some marathon shopping in Vashon. Pure strives to use local island produce when in season and sources from Washington and Oregon as well.

Spend the rest of the day in “Downtown Vashon” enjoying the shops and having lunch. Plan to pick up items throughout the day for dinner back at the Belle Baldwin House. One of the most interesting shops on the island has a large metal Giraffe outside its namesake shop. It’s perfect for a girls’ trip selfie. Once inside you will love the carefully curated collection from more than 45 countries and local artists from the Pacific Northwest.

When you walk in the door, you are warmly greeted and offered a spot of tea. Owner Priscilla is passionate about fair trade and the artisans who hand make many of the treasures sold at her store. Each item has its own unique story that she is happy to share with her guests.

Gather is a unique venture. A mother-daughter team opened this space, which is part art gallery and part just a great place to hang out, hence the name—Gather. The gallery is bright and cheerful with many places to sit and a large dramatic table, a work of art on its own which serves as a place for art classes or events. Visit the Facebook page before you visit Vashon as there are often art classes held. One recent class was on Travel Journal Sketching with watercolor pencils. Local artists have found a

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IF YOU GO! Vashon Sugar Shack Facebook.com/ VashonSugarShack Vashon Parks Lodging VashonParks.org/lodging Vashon Island Coffee Roasterie TVOCR.com Vashon Bodywork VashonBodywork.com Pure Organic Café and Juicery Facebook.com/PureVashon Giraffe GiraffeHome.com Gather Facebook.com/GatherVashon Vashon Island Baking Company VashonIslandBakingCo.com The Hardware Store Restaurant THSRestaurant.com Nashi Orchards NashiOrchards.com

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great venue to sell their work, and you will find many beautiful pieces hand made by those who call Vashon home.

You have to love a baking company that creates most of its products from handmade croissant dough. My first visit here was over a year ago, and I still remember the crisp, buttery croissant from that visit, still just as memorable on this visit. They sell a mixture of sweet and savory pastries with a croissant-dough base. Try a croissant dog for something different.

It’s a hotdog baked with a croissant wrapped around it. Their most popular items are their cookies. Plan to pick up pastries for a Sunday morning breakfast.

No visit to Vashon is complete without a visit to The Hardware Store Restaurant. Owner Melinda Powers has created a great local hangout.

The building, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, also serves as a gallery for local artists and a musical venue for events and fundraisers. The food is great! Locally sourced, organic, all-natural and hormone-free ingredients make up a menu of classic food items that just taste better. It’s a perfect stop for a late lunch and is located in the midst of all the shops so you can take a break whenever you like.

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Before heading back to Fern Cove, visit Nashi Orchards and taste the Perry. This is a wine made from various types of pears with a bit of fizz added to it. They also handcraft apple ciders. Both are very refreshing on a warm day. Owner Jim Gerlach works very hard to manage the soil and condition of the trees. His attention to detail shows in his award-winning products. Plan to enjoy a tasting, then explore the orchards and visit with the herd of St. Croix sheep.

After a busy day, head back to the Baldwin House. Fern Cove Park adjacent to the house is a scenic spot to walk, beachcomb or birdwatch.

The little bridge heading up to the house is a good place to take photos.

The home is perfectly equipped to throw together a simple supper to share with the gals. Enjoy the sunset while sipping a glass of Perry.

Sunday. Appreciate a hot cup of coffee and pastries from Vashon Island Baking Company for breakfast. Morning is a magical time at the cove.

Often a fog has rolled in and you can hear the sounds of the cove with the view obscured by the mist. After check out, head to the ferry terminal to begin your trip home. If you have extra time, there are plenty of places to hike on the island or enjoy the many waterfront parks.

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19 years old, I was backpacking through Jalisco, Mexico, and landed in a town south of Puerto Vallarta named Yelapa.

Living off of $5 a day, I needed a place to stay. I met a wonderful family that took me in on the basis that I help build a roof to their stucco home that Father built slowly from the money that Mom brought in from banana pies she sold on the beach to tourists. Each meal I had with them was always accompanied with a fresh, bright-tasting salsa. Momma told me the story of pico de gallo …

One morning, Momma Gabriella was in the kitchen dicing vegetables and herbs that she had brought in from the garden.

A small bird came in through an open kitchen window to sample some of the harvest. The little bird, with its little feet, hopped across Momma’s vegetables but landed on the jalapenos first. The little bird then hopped across Momma’s vegetables, making them a little spicy. Momma then mixed them all together creating a favorite side dish for her family and for generations of families to come.

For this recipe, we’ve added charred tropical fruit for a unique twist.

Ingredients: • 2 lbs. heirloom tomatoes, quarter-inch diced (insides removed and saved for later use) • 2 serrano chiles, finely diced (seeds and ribs removed) • Juice of 4 limes • Juice of one orange • ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped • 1 red onion, finely diced • 1 mango, finely diced • 1 pineapple (see below) • 1 tbs. kosher salt

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SOUL SHINE Step into SoulShine, at their new location, where you’ll discover different daily house-made specials at this cozy bistro. They are committed to using local and ethically sourced ingredients as much as possible, so by choosing to dine at SoulShine, you’re supporting our local farmers as well! Now serving breakfast along with their sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and baked goods. Sit back, relax and treat yourself to their delicious fare.

7178 Main St. | Bonners Ferry 208.597.3326 | Facebook.com/SoulShineBonnersFerry

CHIC-N-CHOP At this Bonners Ferry diner, you’ll be treated to wonderful service and an inviting, homey atmosphere where the staff treats you like family. Known for their large portion sizes and customer favorites like the roasted chicken, omelets, pies and more, they’re open Tuesday through Saturday 4:30am to 8pm and Sunday 6am to 2pm.

6421 Main St.| Bonners Ferry 208.267-2431

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BIG DADDY'S At Big Daddy’s, you’ll be treated to delicious smoked meats, great burgers and ice cold drinks. You’ll find a great atmosphere—the perfect gathering place for locals complete with pool table. They also offer outdoor seating, host fun events and are a destination stop for Canadians and other tourists.

68 Trading Post Rd. | Bonners Ferry 208.267.0434

Mugsy's Tavern and Grill Known as the "Cheers" of North Idaho, at Mugsy’s, you’ll enjoy the best burgers—and best company—around!

Paired with the biggest tap selection in all of Boundary County, daily specials, full bar and outdoor patio seating, it’s time to dine and imbibe at Mugsy’s. The incredible, caring and professional staff complements the experience.

7161 Main St. | Bonners Ferry 208.267.8059 | MugsysTavern.com Facebook.com/MugsysTavern

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Main Street Madness SWISH 2018 is around the corner!

SWISH 2018 is fast approaching! In what has become one of Bonners Ferry’s much-loved traditions, this three-on-three basketball tournament is a favorite of all ages and offers a great opportunity to come to Downtown Bonners Ferry and enjoy a weekend of competition and fun.

If you have not yet formed your team, now is the time to do so and to begin practicing for the 11th annual Bonners Ferry Swish Tournament set to take over Downtown Bonners Ferry on Saturday, July 14, beginning at 8:30am.

For more than a decade, basketball enthusiasts ages 9 through adult have gathered in Downtown Bonners Ferry to take on one another in a competitive yet fun atmosphere. The fee is only $20 per player and brings people in from all over North Idaho as well as Eastern Washington and Montana.

According to Anne Tompkins of Boundary County Parks and Rec, there are typically around 50 teams with a total of 160 to 180 players who participate, and more than half of those teams also play at Hoopfest in Spokane just a couple weeks prior to SWISH. Bracket information and T-shirt packets will be available for pickup on Friday, July 13, 4 to 8pm, or on the morning of July 14 from 7 to 8:30am at the downtown location. Teams must have their registration picked up during one of these times to be eligible for play. Organizers hope to have brackets posted online by Friday at noon.

So, pack up the sunscreen, bring along a lawn chair and prepare to be entertained as the 2018 SWISH promises fun for both participants and spectators!

If you need a team player, want to be on a team or just have questions in general, contact Anne Tompkins at 208.304.3603 or email bcpark_rec@yahoo.com. Also, you can register online at BFSwish.com until June 30. You can also fill out a registration form and mail it with your fee to BoCO Parks & Rec, P.O. Box 3044, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. No registrations will be accepted after July 5, and you must bring your I.D. on game day.

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Border 3 Jamboree Car Show

Novinger Music Center Recital

Bring the whole family to Downtown Bonners Ferry to check out some fantastic cars all day long as The Rod Benders Car Club will be hosting their 19th annual Borders 3 Jamboree.

Registration starts at 8am and goes until noon.The kick-off event is Friday, June 1, 6 to 7:30pm, with a car cruise and games.

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Join Novinger Music Center at The Pearl Theater on Sunday, June 3. Come celebrate their students' progress in piano, singing and other instrumental performances, with exciting and fun solos, duets and trios! Reception following each of three recitals. For more info and recital times, contact Glenda at 208.597.1118.

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Live Music with Mark Kitchen Join Kootenai River Brewing Co. for live music Friday, June 8, 6 to 9pm, where you can enjoy the sounds of Mark Kitchen, who plays a variety of music including "old-school" tunes.

This is sure to be an entertaining evening for audiences of all ages. To find out more, call 208.267.4677. KootBrew.com

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Photography Adventure

2018 Mountain Havoc 4x4 Madness North Idaho will be rumbling with the sights and sounds of high-octane race-fueled off-road trucks.

The top 20 trucks and drivers from all over Canada and the U.S. will be battling it out over three days on five courses of mud, rocks, tires, jumps and hill climbs. The event is open to the public with free camping, vendors, food and music all weekend.

Admission is $30 per person, $10 ages 6 -12 and free for children 5 and younger. Mountain-Mafia.com

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CROP Hunger Walk

Help put an end to hunger by participating in the CROP Hunger Walk. Raise money per lap or through flat donations. The money raised goes to help fight hunger, with 25 percent of the money given to food banks in Bonners Ferry and 75 percent to Church World Services to fight hunger worldwide. The event goes from 8:30am to 2pm at the Bonners Ferry High School track. CROPHungerWalk.org/bonnersferryid

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3rd Annual Color Run

Bonners Ferry High School Volleyball host their third annual Color Blast 5k Run/Walk Saturday, June 16. Held at the Boundary County Fairground, participants will run west along the Kootenai River on Riverside Street while getting sprinkled with colored powders along the way. Registration form can be downloaded at NewsBF.com

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Looking for something fun for the whole family on Father's Day? Enjoy a great arena show, food and some family fun at the Boundary County Fairgrounds 6:30 to 9:30pm.The best of the best test out who really is faster ‌ horse or dirt bike! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 to 17, free for those 5 and younger.

The CHAFE 150, a 150-mile bike race, begins in Sandpoint and inscribes a grand loop around the Cabinet Mountains following gorgeous lake and river valleys. CHAFE 150 is contributing the proceeds of the ride to the Lake Pend Oreille School District to better help staff to meet the needs of students within the Autism Spectrum. CHAFE150.org

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Sponsored by Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, this month’s Photography Adventure, held 9am to noon at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, is open to all all levels of photographers. Get tips from professional photographers on getting the most from your nature shots. The suggested donation for this program is $10. BonnersFerryChamber.org

Join the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market for their annual Garden Party. Held 8am to 1pm at the City Parking Lot, enjoy shopping fresh produce, flowers and specialty items from vendors, along with a raffle for several bags of vendor-donated items and music by Tom and Laura Kitchen.

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9B Arenacross 2018

Held 6 to 9:30pm at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, the 2018 9B Arenacross is a family friendly event hosting some of the area's top racers of all age groups and best vendors. Gates open at 5pm with the event starting at 6. Admission is $12 and free for those 5 and younger. Pit passes are $10 each. To register, visit 9BArenacross.com

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