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While there are some stores that are already enticing you into the holiday season with décor and gift ideas, I suggest you slow down and enjoy the present. Go on one last camping trip for the season, take a road trip to watch some of the many college games in the Inland Northwest or visit the final farmers markets of the year.

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Financial Focus

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Living Local

Innovia Foundation: New name; same goal

5 yard updates you can complete in a fall weekend

Can you count on a bountiful investment “Harvest”?

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Life & Community

30 Health & Lifestyle October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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In Focus

Important tools for your child to know when it comes to bullying

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Make Your Tailgate Gourmet

Business Spotlight

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GOOD NEWS

CANCER SUPPORT

MONTHLY GROUP HELPING LOCAL WOMEN

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t’s hard to walk into a room and find someone not touched by cancer in one way or another. Thousands are currently in the middle of their battle, millions have been claimed and tomorrow many more will be diagnosed with this life-changing disease. Reaction to a cancer diagnosis varies from person to person as does treatment and counseling sessions. In Bonners Ferry, women affected by cancer have a place to go to hear from others who have been in their shoes.

“People have such a wonderful sense of humor here,” explained Virginia Sanborn. “We shed a few tears, but we also share a lot of laughs.”

Sanborn is the treasurer for the Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group. Since the early 2000s, the group has been a place for women to go each month, share their stories, enjoy a meal and receive support from others. Despite the difficult topic, the group keeps the monthly meetings upbeat and positive while focusing more on the triumphs and highlights in life. The Cancer Education and Support Group is open to women of any age whether they are currently undergoing treatments, are in remission or are determined to be cancer free. Female caretakers are also encouraged to attend, as the task of caring for a loved one with a cancer diagnosis is also of huge importance.

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“We have one woman who lost her son that comes every week, two others haven’t had cancer but show support, and just about everyone else is a cancer survivor or is in treatment,” said Sanborn.

There are currently about 30 members in the group with around half showing up on the fourth Monday of each month at the Panhandle Health District. Lunch is served potluck style from noon to 2pm.

Participants go around the room and introduce themselves and discuss how cancer is affecting their lives. Occasionally there is a speaker, but often the conversation revolves around hobbies, activities, vacation plans and other fun topics. While some women have been attending these monthly meetings for more than a decade, new people are showing up often and find a place where they can open up to a group who has been there before.

“It’s really like a big family. Sometimes it’s not easy to speak to your own family about cancer, but people seem to open up and relate more in a group,” she explained.

While the Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group is always there to support one another, they also have a large impact on cancer patients and their families outside of the group. For the past 11

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years, the group has been handing out $50 gas gift cards to help families and individuals pay some of the expense of getting to and from treatments and doctors appointments. About $1,000 worth of cards go out every eight weeks, showing just how many people in the local area are battling this disease. The group relies almost entirely on donations, making the amount of gas money given away all the more special, especially considering it is all going to local Bonners Ferry residents. Sanborn said the group is beyond grateful to help out honest people and that not once has the group ever been taken advantage of.

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“We’ve created some wonderful friendships.

After people are done with their checkups they often call and want to donate money towards the cards. It’s great to help those kinds of people.”

The Bonners Ferry Women’s Cancer Education and Support Group has two upcoming events in which you can show your support, both revolving around delicious meals. The fourth annual Spaghetti feed will take place Thursday, October 4, at Chick-N-Chop. A delicious pasta dinner with all the fixings is available for just $5 from 5 to 7pm.

The group’s biggest annual fundraiser and awareness day is the annual Pink Luncheon on Saturday, October 20, also at Chick-N-Chop.

Cost for the salad bar is $8 and includes tax and gratuity. There will be an MC on hand to update the community on what’s happening in the group, as well as additional entertainment.

A quilter whose sister passed away from cancer will again donate a quilt which will be raffled off alongside a couple additional donated quilts and raffle baskets.

If you can’t make either lunch or dinner, donations are accepted year round. Any female caretakers, those battling cancer or those in remission are invited to the fourth Monday meetings that begin at noon. New members are encouraged and will be welcomed with open arms and a special gift from current members.

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As a breast cancer survivor herself, Sanborn knows the importance of those battling cancer from those who have also gone through the battle. The group is fun and upbeat but ready to support those who are really struggling with their diagnosis or care of a loved one. If you or a woman you know is interested in learning more about the group, you can contact Virginia Sanborn directly at 208.267.2711.

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Get a Head Start on Spring 5 YARD UPDATES YOU CAN COMPLETE IN A FALL WEEKEND

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One sure cure for the blues is looking forward to something fun. Get a head start on spring and use the time now to complete a project that will enhance your yard. Whether you’ve been wanting a patio, a zen garden or just some new flower beds, fall weekends are an ideal time to make it happen. By spring, they’ll be ready and waiting for your finishing touches!

With the help of rental equipment, you can get these jobs done in a fraction of the time and with much less of an investment than purchasing expensive tools yourself. Here are five weekend projects you can complete this fall and dream about all winter.

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• Zen garden: Building a free-standing, minimalist zen garden is a simple but powerfully effective way to add beauty and texture to a lawn or patio. To get a head start in the fall, plan where you’d like to set that rectangle of tranquility in your yard. Once that’s measured and marked off, you can rent a sod cutter to almost effortlessly remove the grass.

Before the ground freezes, give that rectangle a stone border and cover with a tarp. When spring comes, the foundation of your zen space will be ready and waiting for you to add plants, shrubs, gravel, lanterns and maybe a statue or two.

• Pond: This fall, choose a sunny spot in your yard to build your pond, and then rent a tool, like a mini-excavator, to move the dirt and even carve out the terraces. When that job is done, you’ll have plenty of time to get the bulk of the project ready for spring, such as adding your sand layer, the waterproof liner and installing the pump. Finally, arrange the rocks to create a beautiful and natural-looking perimeter

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• Patio and pergola: When you compare a paver-brick patio with a traditional wood deck, the advantages of the patio are very evident.

Patios are easy for do-it-yourselfers to complete in a weekend or two, they’re less expensive to build and they’re easier to maintain and repair.

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• Fire pit: Nothing’s better than sitting around the fire with friends and loved ones. Fire pits are the ideal fall project because you can start enjoying it almost right away. Whether you add to an existing patio or start new, renting a cement mixer and a paver saw for custom-fitted

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Here is (not quite) a bushel of ideas: • Plant the right “seeds.” When farmers plant specific crops, they know about what to expect—how long it will take for them to grow, how much yield they’ll produce and so on. When you invest, you, too, need to plant “seeds” by choosing investments that are designed to help meet your goals. For example, to accumulate enough money for a comfortable retirement, you will probably need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles, such as stocks— you generally can’t expect the type of growth you need by investing solely in fixed-income investments, such as bonds and certificates of deposit.

• Nurture your “crops.” Agricultural workers are diligent about cultivating their crops through proper irrigation, fertilization and weed control. And if you want to keep your investment portfolio healthy, you also must find ways to nurture it. First of all, you will need to keep adding new dollars regularly, because the larger your overall investment base, the more you can expand its growth potential. But you might also need to do some “weeding” of your own, because over the years, you may have purchased some investments that, for one reason or another, are now no longer suitable for your needs.

If that’s the case, you might be better off by selling these investments and using the proceeds for new ones that could fill gaps in your portfolio.

and so on. Consequently, if one crop fails, it won’t sink the farmer’s entire business. As an investor, you, too, need to diversify, because if you only own one type of asset class and a financial downturn hits that asset, your portfolio can take a big hit. But spreading your dollars among stocks, bonds, cash and other investments can help reduce the impact of market volatility on your holdings.

(However, diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.)

Thus far, we’ve looked at ideas on how you can create a healthy investment crop. But once it’s time to actually start harvesting your portfolio—that is, once you begin liquidating parts of it to support yourself during your retirement years—you also need to act carefully. Specifically, you need to establish a withdrawal rate that’s appropriate for your situation, based on your age, lifestyle, income sources and other factors. You could be retired for two or three decades, so it’s essential you don’t withdraw so much during your early years of retirement that you risk outliving your money. A financial professional can help you determine the rate that’s right for you.

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“Our community is one that has many quilters and a love for what they do.

Our quilt show hosts a humanitarian quilt section — this is indicative of quilters. They are a very giving group who love to share by giving to others. You may even find a quilt for sale.”

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he 9B Quilters have been busy planning their third annual Quilt Show titled “Show Your Love of Quilting,” which takes place Friday, October 12 from 5 to 8pm and Saturday, October 13 from 9am to 4pm at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. This non-judged show is open to anyone would like to enter. Last year’s event featured 160 quilts and wall hangings.

“This event [draws] those that love to see beauty in a fabric creation. Children love the colors of the quilts,” says Bev Hokanson, member of the 9B Quilt Show committee. “Our community is one that has many quilters and a love for what they do. Our quilt show hosts a humanitarian quilt section—this is indicative of quilters. They are a very giving group who

love to share by giving to others. You may even find a quilt for sale.”

A quilt is made each year and raffle tickets are sold to fund the annual shows. “This year, as in the past, quilters from our group and others made a square from supplied material and, if needed, from their own 'stash," according to Bev. "There were about 10 individuals that donated these squares. The 9B Quilters gathered one day and assembled the quilt, then gave it to Velda Williams of Stitchin’ Dreams who did the quilting.” Tickets are for sale at various times at Super 1, P1FCU, downtown on Saturdays and through the quilt shops. Tickets are also available by calling 208.267.5355.

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the event is just $3 for general admission and free for those 17 years of age and younger.

Don’t forget to pick up a “fat quarter,” enter to win an hourly door prize and check out the vendors ranging from quilt show owners to individuals selling sewing items. Bonners Ferry’s five quilt/fabric shops (Alley Fabric Nook, A Little Comfort Quilting, Callies Niche, Stitchin’ Dreams and Auntie’s) will be open that weekend, and directions to the shops will be available at the show.

“There is a great sense in belonging and sharing among the group of quilters, each sharing and cheering each other on,” says Bev. “Just looking over the assortment of patterns gives one inspiration to make another quilt using some of the ideas that were on display.”

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t is fairly common that when school budgets are cut, one of the first things to be addressed is sports and other extracurricular activities. Fortunately for our community, the Badger Boosters have done much to help support the youth and their desire to participate in various activities.

The current club began in 1996 with the help of Conrad Garner and has had many volunteers throughout the community for over two decades. The Badger Boosters’ mission is simple—to equitably support all school activity programs in grades 9 through 12; to organize, manage and dispense funds from activity fundraisers; and to work in conjunction with high school staff to improve the image of high school activities in the community.

events such as the Rotary community breakfast and the demolition derby and through their membership drive. This year they are also adding two new fundraisers, Tip A Badger at the Kootenai River Inn and a golf tournament.

The group’s support throughout the years has made a significant impact on the programs at Bonners Ferry High School. “When a team heads to state, we always purchase state T-shirts for each player,” said Kramer, adding that they also use funds to help send students to camp each year.

According to Shelly Kramer of the Badger Boosters, the group meets in the fall, winter and spring and at the end of May, which marks the close of the school year.

The boosters have helped pay for improvements to the baseball field, purchased new basketballs and practice jerseys for girls’ basketball, helped pay for motel rooms for away games, assisted the volleyball team with T-shirts for their color run fundraiser and paid for half of the Hudl program that the football team utilizes for game film. “We have also helped the cross-country team purchase new tents,” said Kramer.

The Badger Boosters raise funds throughout the year by heading up the concessions at sporting events, holding barbecues at local community

And the group’s assistance is not limited to sports. They have also provided financial assistance to academic and club teams,

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including the robotics team.

The group is currently in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so that all donations will be tax deductible. “With doing this, we will have the junior class parents under us who will raise money for the senior all-night party,” explained Kramer.

In order to increase their fundraising potential, the group is also reaching out to alumni to help volunteer.

The cost to become a Badger Boosters member is $250 per year. This will include your name or business name on the Badger Boosters Club wall in the Bonners Ferry High School gym, and you have the option to be excluded for all other high school club solicitations. Annual membership for family sponsors costs $50. The group welcomes all donations, as every little bit helps.

For more information or to become a member, contact Heidi Stockton, the Booster Club’s treasurer, at 208.290.1027 or Shelly Kramer at 208.610.0988 and help support our Badgers!

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ATHLETES OF THE MONTH

Defensive Unit Badger Boys Soccer

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: DANIEL WALKER, GABE SEE, SETH BATEMAN, DREW FOSTER AND DALIN FOSTER

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onners Ferry High School boys’ varsity soccer coach, Wayne Wilkerson, is proud of each and every player on his team, so when asked to choose a player as nominee for player of the month, he found it very difficult.

“It's a fantastic group of young men that all seem to just jive and get along just for the ‘fun’ of it,” said Coach Wilkerson, “which is why we love coaching them so much!”

The defensive unit of his team, which includes senior Seth Bateman, goalkeeper and defenders senior Drew Foster, senior Gabe See, sophomore Dalin Foster and sophomore Daniel Walker, are the players who Coach Wilkerson said are especially deserving of recognition as October’s athletes of the month.

“These young men have played together only last year and this year. They work so well as a unit that it might appear to some they have played together for many years,” said Wilkerson. “They seem to have a way of communicating without words. They just know what each other is going to do—possibly even before they do it. It’s uncanny.”

He stresses that these five players’ individual athletic ability and knowledge of the game complement each other perfectly.

According to Wilkerson, Drew has taken a leadership role on the field and is a force to be reckoned with. He is the commanding voice of the group. Gabe was a transfer student last year who has melded perfectly into the team’s defense with his dominance as a middle defender and has amazing speed and wisdom.

“Seth’s physical ability as keeper and his simplistic and good-natured approach makes everyone smile and leaves them in awe of his talent,” said Coach Wilkerson.

The sophomores, Daniel and Dalin, are amazing as well.

“With two years left in high school, they’ve been playing varsity-level soccer since middle school,” Wilkerson said. “Their physicality and presence on the field is rivaled by no one.”

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As of mid-September, the team had compiled a 8-0-1, something of which Coach Wilkerson is very proud.

“The dynamics and presence of this (defensive) group creates an atmosphere and belief that any offense coming into our half of the field will be met full force with aggressive physical play. If they do happen to sneak through, the ‘trap door’ is in the goal, affectionately known as Seth,” said Coach Wilkerson. “These five players are a fluid, ever-changing force that adapts and evolves during the game to match and dominate offensive lines. They are individually strong and masters of the game, but together or synergistically they are amazing.”

Coach Wilkerson has coached the boys for the last four years but says he has been blessed to be part of the program since 1999 as either a head or assistant coach. “This has been a second extended family for [my wife] Wanda and I.” Congratulations to these five boys for being named athletes of the month!

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WITH KINDNESS IMPORTANT TOOLS FOR YOUR CHILD TO KNOW WHEN IT COMES TO BULLYING

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chool is back in session. While for some students it can be an exciting time of reuniting with their friends, for others it can produce a great deal of anxiety. The reason? They have been victims of bullying in the past and returning to that environment can be scary and intimidating.

For many in the older generation, we equate bullying with the mean kid on the playground who pushes others around. But for the younger generation, bullying takes on a whole new form. Social media provides an entirely new platform for people to say negative, mean things about one another. And not having to say those things face to face provides even more anonymity for the aggressor.

In recent years, the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Education have taken a hard look at bullying. It has defined the elements to include unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or perceived power imbalance, and repetition of behaviors or a high likelihood of repetition.

Bullying can include either direct or indirect contact with the targeted victim. Direct would be something done in the presence of the victim, and indirect contact would be along the lines of the spreading of rumors.

The unwanted aggressive behavior can take on many forms including physical, verbal, relational and damage to property. Not only that, it can be done in a variety of ways including cyberbullying. And although we think of bullying as something that is done among the youth, the effects on the victim can carry well into adulthood and can even be a

contributing factor in suicide.

According to counselor Barb Perusse, LPC who in her practice works closely with children, the biggest form of bullying she sees is through social media. “It is also common for kids to say mean things to others in the hallways at school or they go out of their way to exclude others,” she said.

She cites one example of a child who was told that she was ugly and should die. “When things like this are said, I try to encourage those that I counsel to look at the words being directed at them from a different perspective. I ask them, ‘Is this OK? Would you ever think this is OK to say to another person?’ By taking themselves out of it, it helps increase their self-esteem and helps them to not see it as a personal attack.”

Perusse said she sees the non-stop social media as nothing short of dangerous. “We see people living what we perceive as a perfect life, and that simply is not true. We cannot and should not compare ourselves to others,” she said.

According to the national organization Stop Bullying, research shows that persistent bullying can lead to feelings of isolation, rejection, exclusion or despair. And while the bullying can definitely be a risk factor of suicide, most people who take their own lives have multiple risk factors. According to the Centers for Disease Control, any involvement with bullying behavior is one stressor that can significantly contribute to feelings of hopelessness, which in turn can raise the risk of suicide.

The fact that people are now talking about this

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subject has helped to raise awareness about the harm that bullying does to all youth who are involved in bullying in any manner. It has also opened up a dialogue among schools, parents and community members to discuss the topic.

So, what can we, as educators and parents, do to help reduce, and hopefully eliminate all together, this horrific practice?

Erin Roos is a teacher at Sandpoint High School. She teaches a class called Real Life which instructs students on skills to manage time, stress, conflict, creating positive communication and more. She also teaches a mentorship class that is designed for upperclassmen who wish to be positive role models for the student body. Each mentor leads a multi-grade level group of students on topics pertinent to the social/emotional and academic/career planning needs of teens on a monthly basis. And while all this has done a great deal to help the students, the reality is that the problem remains.

“Schools are teaching respect, acceptance and inclusion, but unfortunately bullying still exists,” said Roos.

Each year, Roos shows a video to her students on how to stop bullying dead in its tracks. The video is presented by Brooks Gibbs, an awardwinning social skills educator who teaches students, parents and educators how to build emotional resilience and live by the Golden Rule.

Gibbs explains that sociologists have studied bullying for decades. However, instead of referring to the act as bullying, they refer to it

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Instead, said Gibbs, if the victim is resilient, emotionally strong and mentally tough, then no matter what the aggressor says, it will show them that they are not successful in their taunting.

Gibbs explains that while some may believe it requires high self-esteem and self-confidence on the part of the victim to respond in such a way as “I don’t care what you say to me,” it is really more a game of winning and losing.

“The way that they [victims] win is by not getting upset, and the bully will lose. And when people lose, they don’t like playing the game, so they just leave you alone,” explains Gibbs. “Don’t get upset no matter what the bully says. I’m not saying it’s easy, but in logic it’s very simple.”

He says the act of bullying is when people hurt one’s feelings. “Many people think of bullying as more complex than that. Some people think of bullying as an act of violence,” said Gibbs. But an act of violence, such as punching someone, is a crime, and by all means a person’s response to violence would naturally be to respond in anger, and they should report the crime. He warns that it is important to differentiate between the act of bullying and a crime of battery or assault.

When addressing how we, as a society, can help children who are victims of bullying, he encourages people to empower our youth. By empowering kids to solve their own social problems, Gibbs said three things occur: They grow in self-esteem, self-confidence and selfworth.

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if the victim is resilient, emotionally strong and mentally tough, then no matter what the aggressor says, it will show them that they are not successful in their taunting.

“All these words have one thing in common— the word ‘self.’ You cannot do it for the child; he or she has to do it for him or herself,” said Gibbs.

By solving problems by themselves, children will grow in all these areas.

Roos said she echoes Gibbs’ lessons in her class by discussing with her students the benefits of responding calmly, with humor or not responding at all.

“The bully is usually seeking a strong reaction or emotional response to feel powerful,” said Roos. “We also investigate assertive responses as opposed to aggressive or passive responses to bullying. This can include assertive body language, eye contact, tone of voice, setting boundaries with people and having a prepared and practiced response. Even surprising the bully by being friendly and making efforts to get to know them better works. We know that people tend to treat each other better when they know more about each other and recognize they are more similar than different.”

She advises that if the bullying behavior increases in frequency and intensity, she and other staff encourage students to tell someone.

“Preferably, tell a trusted adult or someone with authority. Keeping documentation of the bullying and having witnesses is helpful. This includes text messages, screen shots and video,” she said.

Roos emphasizes that it is important that

students know not to retaliate if being bullied online.

“Those who have authority at school cannot help you if you are bullying back. Again, keep evidence of the bullying and do not respond online other than assertively saying the comments are not appreciated. Students have the power to control their social media privacy settings. They may block anyone with whom they do not wish to communicate, and they can report any bullying to the social media website.

They can also take a break from social media and stop using it for several weeks or months.

Many students are pleasantly surprised at the relief they feel from not worrying about the possibility of reading posts, tweets or snaps that might upset them,” she said.

Last year in the connections class, Roos and the mentors discussed with the students what it means to be an upstander, as opposed to a bystander.

“On social media, this may look like posting a positive comment about someone after a bully has posted something hurtful. Or it could include telling the victim something you appreciate about them or what they do really well,” explained Roos. “This seems to be effective in shutting down the bully without causing more confrontation, as well as building up the bullied person.”

Parents should be aware of their child and his or her behaviors. Warning signs that your child is being bullied can be many, including:

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unexplained injuries, lost or destroyed personal property, frequent headaches or stomachaches, change in eating habits, difficulty sleeping, not wanting to go to school, a sudden loss of friends, decreased self-esteem and destructive behaviors including harming oneself.

“Social media is the new great frontier for bullying because it is so easy to hide behind a screen and say mean things,” said Roos.

“Students are also unlikely to tell their parents or an adult if this is happening. I strongly encourage parents to notice their child’s mood before and after they are checking their social media and to talk to them about it. Parents should also be checking their child’s social media accounts regularly to see if any bullying is occurring.”

It is a complex and highly technological world in which children have to navigate these days.

And while there is no easy answer to how we can put an end to bullying, Roos said it all boils down to this: “I believe the most valuable tools we can supply our kids with are self-confidence, self-love and assertiveness training,” she said.

If you are interested in learning more about Brooks Gibbs’ program on raising an emotionally strong child, visit his website at BrooksGibbs. com. He has an online training program called Raise Them Strong that empowers students to make friends and manage emotions. For other valuable tools, log onto Kidscape.org.uk/advice/ advice-for-young-people/dealing-with-bullying/ how-to-respond-to-bullies.

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ammy and Will Hedrick moved to Boundary County more than two decades ago, and they’ve been blessed during their time living in this beautiful community.

In 2013, the couple purchased The Hemlocks, a longstanding establishment built along State Route 2 during the 1950s. Originally a filling station, motel and cafe, “The Hemlocks evolved into a full-service restaurant whose reputation for great food endeared locals and drew visitors from far and wide,” says Tammy.

Over the years—through several owners—the RV Park was added. Since purchasing the property five years ago, Tammy and Will have taken great pride and joy working to revive the rustic atmosphere of the much beloved restaurant and facilities. They opened Generations At The Hemlocks in May 2018, where their excitement beams as they serve their guests.

As one walks through the door of Generations, they will be treated to an unmatched dining experience. Open for dinner Friday and Saturday evenings, 4 to 9pm (reservations are recommended), guests will be treated to a rustic yet elegant fine dining experience. The farm-to-table inspired menu features

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As Tammy says, “Our restaurant style exceeds the standards of other cafés and restaurants in our area. We provide a four-course dining experience with an exceptional wine selection and unique beers from small and local breweries.”

She adds, “We pride ourselves in our fresh vegetarian and gluten-free options on our seasonal menus, [which] change every few months depending on availability of the seasonal ingredients, and we thrive on serving new and exciting dishes for our guests to enjoy.”

They’ve recently extended their brunch hours on Saturdays, with seating now available 9am to 1pm, and beginning this month, they now offer breakfast Tuesday through Friday 7 to 10am.

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When it comes to giving back to the community that has been so supportive to them and their business, Tammy and Will make it a priority to give back. Along with purchasing 4-H auction animals, Tammy is extensively involved in 4-H and church, while Will previously donated time to Habitat for Humanity. Managers and employees dedicate their time to the FFA organization, activities/sports within the school district, as well as 4-H and church.

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ne of the main reasons so many longtime residents of the Inland Northwest rave about their community is the generosity of their neighbors. People hold the door open for the next person and smile and say “hello” when walking down the street. We shovel our neighbors’ driveways and sidewalks come winter and support hundreds of nonprofits that help the most vulnerable in our communities.

Across the region, thousands of people are employed by, volunteer or donate to organizations that not only combat abuse, homelessness and hunger but encourage exploration of the arts, outdoors and continued education. With such a vast amount of worthy places to give your time and money, it can be challenging narrowing down the list. Thankfully, there is an organization that for decades has been expanding this network and helping donors reach the people and causes most true to their heart.

According to CEO Shelly O’Quinn, Inland Northwest Community Foundation was established in 1974 when the Junior League, a women’s leadership group, gave $3,000 to create the region’s first community foundation so that people who cared about the Inland Northwest could collectively fund charitable projects important to the region. Since that initial investment, the foundation has awarded more than $70 million across 20 counties across Eastern Washington, North Idaho and beyond.

Recently, Inland Northwest Community Foundation changed its name to Innovia Foundation. The new name translates to “innovative way.”

“Not only does the new name subtly hearken back to the region (‘Inno’ is a shortened version of ‘Inland Northwest’), but it speaks to the innovation the foundation brings to community transformation. ‘Via’ means ‘way,’ speaking to forging new paths and driving change,” explained O’Quinn.

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Innovia Foundation connects donor generosity to the region’s most pressing causes and collaborates with community partners to drive transformation across Eastern Washington and North Idaho. The foundation starts with donor’s charitable intent and helps to make it more impactful by being a resource to those who want to make the world better.

“We help donors and businesses focus their philanthropy for maximum impact by learning what issues and opportunities ignite their passion,” O’Quinn said.

The foundation typically works with businesses and donors who know what they want to support but don’t know how.

“Because we work with so many nonprofit partners, we know the organizations that are providing services to address specific needs and greatest opportunities in our communities,” she said.

The impact of Innovia Foundation across North Idaho is vast, with a variety of organizations throughout Boundary and Bonner County recently receiving grants in the amount of $255,020 through a partnership with The Equinox Foundation. This family foundation was founded on the values of wisdom, integrity and environmental stewardship.

Innovia Foundation also recently partnered with the Boundary County Economic Development Council for a community presentation and conversation in Bonners Ferry to help better understand regional issues and opportunities for impact.

One example of Innovia Foundation’s community priority work is a partnership dedicated to increasing the number of third-grade students reading at grade-level proficiency in the Coeur d’Alene School District.

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"We have a powerful opportunity to partner and utilize resources from our generous donors to drive community transformation. I am honored to carry out our donors’ legacies and fulfilled [by] the trust they have placed in us," she said.

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Organizations receiving grants include: 4-H Clubs & Affiliated 4-H Organizations: Explore 4-H Afterschool Fun | $6,000 4-H Friday Friends American Heritage Wildlife Foundation | $3,000 General Operating Support Bonner Community Food Center, Inc. | $10,000 Hunger Relief in North Idaho Bonner County Homeless Task Force | $25,000 Transitional Housing Case Management Bonner Soil and Water Conservation District | $2,000 2019 Pend Oreille Water Festival Community Cancer Services | $15,000 Program Services Community Coalition for Families | $14,000 Housing Assistance First Judicial District CASA Program | $10,000 Rural Advocate Training & Retention Project Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness | $3,000 FSPW Bonner County Trails, Stewardship, Education and Outreach Program Friends of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center | $11,420 Avalanche Safety Education for Kids Gizmo-CDA, Inc. | $15,000 Bringing Innovation Coaching to the Boundary and Bonner School District Idaho Trails Association | $10,600 North Idaho Trails Inland Northwest Land Conservancy | $7,500 Lake Pend Oreille Conservation Initiative

visioning process that enlisted the voices of thousands of residents to identify the key issues that contribute to a vibrant future. Innovia Foundation helped fund the CDA 2030 Vision and Implementation Plan.Recognizing that the issue of failing literacy cannot adequately be addressed by awarding small grants to single nonprofits through traditional grant programs, the foundation forged a collaborative effort— called Opening Books, Opening Doors— that coordinates efforts of multiple funders, community leaders and community-based organizations working toward common goals and outcome measures.

Innovia Foundation and its funding partners awarded a $600,000 grant to University of

Idaho, working in partnership with the Coeur d’Alene School District and nonprofit partners to strategically address literacy strategies including kindergarten readiness, out-ofschool learning and teacher development.

Not only does Innovia Foundation serve as an important resource for donors who want to leave a lasting impact in their communities, but the foundation is a major catalyst for transformation in the region. Innovia Foundation collaborates with partners and communities to create sustainable change, focusing on education and youth development, health and wellbeing, quality of life, arts and culture, and economic opportunity.

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For O’Quinn, the board members and dozens of volunteers, matching donors with the causes they want to impact the most is something that never gets old. “We have a powerful opportunity to partner and utilize resources from our generous donors to drive community transformation. I am honored to carry out our donors’ legacies and fulfilled [by] the trust they have placed in us,” she said.

Innovia Foundation is always looking for compassionate people, whether it be volunteers, donors or community members participating in discussions or sharing an area of impact that might be currently underserved. You can find out more at Innovia.org and keep up to date by signing up for their eNewsletter.

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Why get a mammogram? There are many reasons why a woman should get a mammogram.

Mammograms can identify a lump up to two years before it can be felt. The earlier breast cancer is found the better the outcome. The best weapon against breast cancer is early detection. The fiveyear relative survival rates for patients who have early breast cancer detected with mammography is 100 percent, according to the National Cancer Institute.

breast cancer in 2018. However, mammograms are the best form of early detection and can save your life. There are more than 2.5 million survivors of breast cancer in the United States. In Boundary County, I'm quite sure that you know or may know of a breast cancer survivor or, possibly, you are a breast cancer survivor. I have been the primary physician interpreting mammograms at Boundary Community Hospital for the past 18 years and I can attest that we have discovered numerous early cancers of women who are cancer free since the diagnosis and treatment. In fact, mortality rates for breast cancer have declined in the past 20 years by 31 percent nationally.

Approximately 230,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018.

However, mammograms are the best form of early detection and can save your life.

Who should get a mammogram and when? In the United States, the Preventive Services Task Force Mammogram Guidelines recommend women begin screening at age 50, and the American Cancer Society recommends screening to begin at age 45. Other medical organizations recommend screening beginning at age 40. If the woman begins screening at age 50, annual mammograms should follow. If the woman begins at 40 or 45, depending on her family history and circumstances, annual mammograms are recommended, however, every other year would also be reasonable until age 50, followed by annual mammograms. Women should continue with mammography until age 75, and thereafter it is up to the patient whether she should continue annual follow-up.

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Boundary Community Hospital has been performing mammograms for over three decades. We have stateof-the-art digital mammography.

We recommend that patients who have extremely dense breasts have a 3-D mammogram (tomosynthesis).

In some cases an MRI breast study, ultrasound or biopsy may be necessary to exclude breast cancer.

Incidentally, men can also develop breast cancer even though it is 100 times less likely than women who develop breast cancer. Any adult male, usually older males, who develops a breast lump should see his physician to determine if a mammogram is indicated. Most male breast lumps are due to hormonal changes and/or medications.

If you have any questions concerning mammography, please feel free to call Boundary Community Hospital radiology at 208.267.3141 extension 4258.

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BY CHEF TROY LOUIS CHANDLER

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ootball season is upon us and with that comes the traditional “pre-funk” known as … the tailgate party. Hot dogs, burgers and beer have dominated this arena for a long time, along with the rogue seven-layer dip here and there. Below we have compiled a few ideas to elevate your tailgate soirée to the next level.

1. Chili Cheese Calzones This is great handheld variation on your favorite chili recipe. You can make your own dough, buy it premade or even use premade pie crust out of the refrigeration section. Simply spread your favorite chili on half of the dough, add cheddar cheese then fold the dough over, crimp the edges and bake until golden brown.

2. Cerveza Sangria Try this variation of a beer cocktail that will cut down the sidelines of all those spicy tailgate dishes to score a winning goal. Slice lemons, limes and oranges and mix them into pineapple juice. Mix 50-percent juice with a light beer and serve. Some people like a shot of vodka but hey, I’m not looking.

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3. Blackened Corn Guacamole with Blue Tortilla Chips This version of guac will put your tailgate party into overtime, if it lasts that long. Place a cast-iron pan on high heat. After two to three minutes, cover the pan with a single layer of frozen corn. Let the corn sit for two minutes. Turn heat off and stir corn around. Add corn to your guacamole. Garnish with chopped red onions, fresh lime and cilantro. Add a side of blue corn chips and boom!

4. Sourdough Bread Bowl with the Ultimate Cheese Dip This smoky, spicy cheese dip has had tailgaters across the U.S. chasing me down for the recipe. I’ve never given it out. (Mostly because it’s so simple. It made me seem a little more “cheffy” if they didn’t know that.)

So here it is, don’t tell anyone. Hollow out a sourdough bread bowl saving the guts to dip with.

In a food processor add: 1 package Boursin cheese 1/4 Ib. cream cheese 3/4 Ib. shredded white cheddar cheese 2 chipotle peppers from canned in adobo sauce 1 tbsp. minced garlic 1/4 cup honey Pulse all until mixed well and fold in 1/2 cup small diced celery. Place this in your bread bowl and refrigerate until ready to use. Get ready to be the hit of the party.

5. Meatball Sliders Everyone loves sliders. Everyone loves meatballs. Let’s recruit these two star players to the next game and get them on the same team! This one is pretty simple, but here is how I would go about these little tasty

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morsels. Simmer your meatballs in your favorite marinara sauce, adding a little red chili flakes for that field-goal kick.

Lightly butter a cast-iron pan on medium heat, toast your slider buns until golden brown. Place one meatball onto a slider half, add a little more sauce, blanket a slice of Provolone cheese, the meatball and put the lid on it.

6. Warm German Bleu Potato Salad Take your bucket of store-bought potato salad with its heavy citric-acid flavor over to your neighbor’s house as a kind gift ‌ Now the following recipe is all to your taste so I will give you a quick breakdown of the gameplay, break!

Boil diced red potatoes, strain and set aside. Cook diced pieces of bacon, saving 3 tablespoons of the fat. Mix in just enough mayonnaise to lightly coat all potatoes. Mix in just enough Inglehoff grain mustard until you start to taste it. Add bacon and fat. Add chopped green onions. Add small diced red onions. Salt and pepper to taste then fold in crumbled bleu cheese. Serve warm. Chilled is good, too!

7. Meatloaf Tacos This wacky combination was the result of a last-minute invitation I had to a Super Bowl party, and all I had in the house were leftovers. Well, it turned out to be a major highlight of the game! Slice cold meatloaf into one-inch slabs, then cut those into four pieces each. On a medium hot skillet, heat small tortillas and set aside. Heat meatloaf pieces and place on each tortilla. Garnish with cilantro and shredded cheese. I rubbed the meatloaf pieces with chipotle ketchup (1 chipotle pepper from canned in adobo sauce) to one cup ketchup in the blender.

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ummer is in our rearview mirror, and with it goes the days, afternoons, nights … well even mornings of light rosé wines, chilled whites and sangrias, blended cocktails that made the bartender give you a glare that quickly led you to order something else, like a fresh muddled mojito which just made the glare even worse. OK, how about a gin and tonic, whew, nothing but smiles now. Anyway, what I am saying here is that the days of boxed wine on a boat are gone.

Enter … the dark season (scary music). Don’t be afraid, fellow foodie. I am here to guide you through some of the most exciting months of food and libation pairings. The crisp autumn months are perfect for enjoying deep rich flavors enhanced with beverages that have the acid to cut through some of the richness; the depth to accompany some of the darkness; the spice to dance around a big, bold, beautiful bully. Let’s start with that last statement. Let’s start with one of my favorite fall dishes and what to pair it with.

Osso Buco. This is a rich Italian dish classically braised with white wine. Modern variations include crushed tomatoes and have been made with red wine. Sometimes I like to use oxtail in place of veal shanks, as they lend to a very rich sauce as they break down. So you would never go wrong with a big wine that has its boxing gloves on, but this is the time that I pull out the perfectly acidic but beautifully tannic petite verdot. Petite verdot can dance circles around and tame the almighty osso buco.

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Fall is harvest season. Fall is … apples. Fall is cider. A great hard cider is one of the best beverages you can pair with a good pork dish. I recently made this dish, and not only did I accompany it with a dry hard cider, I used the cider in the recipe and had a little while cooking—if I don’t say so myself. Blackened pork loin with caramelized local apples, crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon and a reduced hard cider demi glace.

Chardonnay. I know there is controversy over oak, unoaked, lightly oaked … chablis! Let’s just put all of that aside for this next pairing. For this next pairing I want you to grab the butteriest, boldest oak bomb that you can get your hands on. These big chards hold their own against their red brothers in these rich culinary months. Grab that butter oak bomb and enjoy this next pairing with me. Cast-iron seared u-10 dry scallops with a celeriac parsnip puree, garlic buttered peas and a brown buttered dashi pan sauce.

Now I know you are thinking to yourself, “Troy, umm, acid, umm, sauvignon blanc or pinot gris perhaps?” You would not be wrong!

But they had their chance two months ago. Have them with your next dungeness crab and artichoke family Sunday dinner! I am going deep and rich here … trust me. OK, throw a grilled half lemon at this dish if you must have your acid fix. (Shhh … that’s what I did.)

Beer! This is also a great season for beer. Breweries are gearing up for their hot-selling winter concoctions, but they do not overlook the fall season. I’m not talking about pumpkin spiced beer that was also the next flavored syrup at your favorite coffee stand. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Check out some of my favorite ways to use beer and also pair beer with these seasonal meals.

Venison chili made and served with Rogue Brewery Chocolate Mocha Stout. Shiner Bock Chicken. This delicious dish is marinated in a Shiner Bock Ale brine for 24 hours then roasted to a golden crisp. Served with … Shiner Bock Ale.

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The Japanese cowboy steak accompanied with Sapporo Lager. Take your favorite cut of steak and marinate it for 20 minutes in a solution of: Sapporo Lager, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, liquid smoke, garlic and onion powder, black pepper. Grill or pan sear it on medium high until your preferred temperature, I mean medium rare. Remove steak from pan and let it rest, as it has worked so hard to this point, let it rest. On medium heat, ladle in a little more marinade to the pan and cook for one minute. Turn heat off and add a pat of cold butter. Stir until butter is melted and pour over that beautiful steak you just created.

Cocktails as food pairings. Sometimes when I am out, I like to start my culinary night with a cocktail. I usually then move onto wine with dinner.

However, dang it, sometimes I just like to ride the train I came in on!

We know that sushi has a mandatory pairing of sake, and I’m not here to dispute that. However, after running a sushi bar for 13 years I saw the light. Do I enjoy sake with sushi? Yes. I also found that sushi pairs awesomely with pinot gris and sauvignon blanc wines. Yeah, yeah, it’s that whole acid thing again. Champagne really goes well with sushi—I call this pairing “Sparkle Fish.” Then I became a sushi and cocktails guy.

I enjoy sushi like you would enjoy tapas; slow drawn-out meals to socialize. Almost, snacks, if you will, not gluttonous meals that might lead you to call an Uber to lug your non bikini-season body home. So I came to enjoy martinis, lemon drops, Sazeracs, Washington apples, even Long Island iced teas! OK … call the Uber.

Cocktails with rich Southern dishes. To sum up some of these fall pairings, I would like to head South. I like a good Manhattan. I like bourbon. One of my favorite desserts is pecan pie with a Makers Mark Manhattan to end a perfect fall night. Second to that is Bread Pudding with a hard sauce and a Jack Daniels served neat to let me know that I have done things right.

Cheers!

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INGREDIENTS: • 4 cups water • 1 1/2 cups instant espresso coffee • 4 1/2 cups vodka (100 proof) • 8 cups sugar • 2 vanilla beans METHOD: • Combine water, sugar and coffee. Heat and stir without boiling until dissolved. Let cool.

• Add vodka and stir.

• Pour into six 13- to 14-oz. bottles.

• Cut vanilla beans into thirds and place in each bottle and cap.

• Let sit for three weeks, then it’s time to enjoy!

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1 bottle (750 ml.) of 100 to 150 proof vodka or Everclear or moonshine 1 cup spiced rum 1 gallon unfiltered apple cider 4 cups brown sugar 10 Mexican cinnamon sticks

METHOD: • Combine apple cider and brown sugar in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and simmer until sugar has dissolved. Let cool.

• Stir in all alcohol.

• Place in mason jars and divide the cinnamon sticks between all.

• Let stand for 3 weeks.

INGREDIENTS: • 6 cups water • 6 cups sugar • 3 cups brown sugar • 12 cups vodka • 3/4 cup almond extract • 1/4 cup vanilla extract METHOD: • Combine water and white and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Let cool.

• Add vodka, almond extract and vanilla. Taste.

• Try some with milk over the rocks. Taste a little more.

• Bottle.

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When the Lodge is the Destination Set in the Heart of the Columbia River Gorge, You’ll never want to leave the Skamania Lodge STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARGUERITE CLEVELAND

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et in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, the beautiful Skamania Lodge is a destination in itself. It was designed to evoke the history and charm of early National Park lodges such as the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park and the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, yet it has all the modern amenities one would expect in an upscale resort. The stunning lobby has a soaring 85-foot-tall stone fireplace and floor-toceiling windows providing views of the expansive lawn and Columbia River Gorge. Whether you want to relax or experience high-energy adventures, the resort has an activity for you.

Onsite Escapades Skamania Lodge Adventures is located on the resort grounds and offers three different options for thrill seekers. The Zipline Tour includes seven ziplines ranging from 100 to 900 feet and is fully guided. If you like to be challenged by obstacles, the Aerial Park is for you. There are 19 platforms and 23 elements to test your skills including a canoe. If you’ve ever stood up in one while on the water, you can imagine how it feels to navigate across one hanging in the air. After a safety briefing and equipment training, you will be on your way. The course is self-guided, but park monitors are on the course to assist and provide encouragement as needed. One of the latest trends in group activities is Forged Axe Throwing. Razor-sharp forged axes are thrown at wood targets. It is similar to darts but with an axe and super fun. There is something so deeply satisfying about flinging an axe and hearing the thump when it hits the target. Skamania Lodge Adventures is open year round. Petfriendly to observe the course.

The grounds of the Skamania Lodge offer National Park worthy views with a golf course, tennis courts, a basketball court

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PLOP INTO AN ADIRONDACK CHAIR ON THE RESORT’S EXPANSIVE GREEN LAWN OVERLOOKING THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND READ A BOOK OR VISIT WITH FAMILY. THE DECK HAS A LARGE BOX OF TOYS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE MORE ACTIVE.

and indoor swimming pool; plenty of opportunities to stay active. The resort has 4 acres of hiking trails on 175 acres of wooded property with ample opportunities to see the Columbia River Gorge. There are also adult street bikes available for use.

When You are Ready to Slow Down The Skamania Lodge’s art collection contains hundreds of pieces.

Focusing on Native American and Northwest art, the collection is exhibited throughout the lodge’s public spaces and focuses on the history of the property and the area. For a self-guided tour, grab the Art of Discovery brochure from your room or stop by the front desk. There are numbered plaques next to the featured pieces to help you locate them.

Insider Tip: Once you are done, stop by the River Rock restaurant and tell them your favorite piece to receive 10 percent off a bottle of Garnier Chardonnay or Pinot Noir.

The Waterleaf Spa and Fitness Center located on site will have you relaxing the minute you walk in the door, and with the later hours it is open you can even enjoy a spa treatment upon your arrival. A full line of day spa treatments are offered at the Waterleaf, and make sure to check the specials for seasonal offerings. Try the Glowing Autumn Facial which will have you thinking Thanksgiving Dinner with its use of pumpkin

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and yams. The Fall Escape is a bourbon-scented body wrap followed by a 25-minute massage and hair mask. To make it even more relaxing, this treatment includes a voucher to enjoy a Manhattan bourbon cocktail at the River Rock Lounge. Before you leave the spa make sure to visit the outdoor hot tub and sun deck. This gorgeous landscaped area’s hot tub looks like a natural hot springs surrounded by rocks and a waterfall. It is the epitome of relaxation. Insider Tip: Make sure to make reservations for spa treatments in advance as the spa is very popular.

Plop into an Adirondack chair on the resort’s expansive green lawn overlooking the Columbia River Gorge and read a book or visit with family. The deck has a large box of toys for anyone who wants to be more active. Later in the evening, enjoy the fire pit and cook some s’mores (kits are available at the gift shop).

Off-Site Activities Although there are plenty of activities to keep you busy at the resort, you are in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and there are some unique places to visit just a short walk or drive from the resort. Take the time to look at the resorts activity guide available on their website for ideas. You can also fill out a concierge request online for help planning and booking activities.

The Specifics WHERE TO STAY SKAMANIA LODGE DESTINATIONHOTELS.COM/SKAMANIA

THINGS TO DO SKAMANIA LODGE ADVENTURES ZIPNSKAMANIA.COM COLUMBIA GORGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER COLUMBIAGORGE.ORG BEACON ROCK STATE PARK PARKS.STATE.WA.US/474/BEACON-ROCK STEVENSON, WA CITYOFSTEVENSON.COM BONNEVILLE DAM NWP.USACE.ARMY.MIL/COLUMBIA/BONNEVILLE BONNEVILLE FISH HATCHERY MYODFW.COM/BONNEVILLE-HATCHERY-VISITORSGUIDE VISIT SKAMANIA COUNTY SKAMANIA.ORG

Switchbacks at Beacon Rock Trail

Head into town. Stevenson has a variety of restaurants and shops to visit.

The Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center is walking distance from the lodge. The center has a multistory exhibit area, a movie and artifacts that tell the story of the area’s history and the role the Columbia River plays in it. Well worth the time to visit. And don’t miss the outdoor exhibits of trains and farm equipment.

Beacon Rock State Park is a short drive to an epic hike to the top of Beacon Rock. The trail is 1.8 miles round trip, and when you look up to view some of the 52 switchbacks that make up the trail, it’s hard to believe it is rated easy or moderate. The switchbacks make it a gentle climb up to the top making it a great trail for family hiking. The trail is historic and was built between the years 1915 and 1918 by Henry Biddle, a local philanthropist, who wanted the public to always be able to enjoy this spot. From the top there are views of the Columbia River Gorge, the Bonneville Dam and Hamilton Mountain. Pet-Friendly.

Make sure to stop at the Bonneville Dam. The Washington Shore Visitor Complex has so much to see. The Visitor Orientation Building has exhibits that focus on the history of the dam and exhibits on how hydroelectric power works. You can take a powerhouse tour by signing up at the front desk or view the powerhouse from a viewing window from 85 feet above the floor. The Fish Viewing Building has exhibits on salmon as well as the natural and cultural history of the area. The highlight is the

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fish viewing windows where you can see fish and eels navigate the fish ladder from below the water level.

Venture out a little further and cross the Bridge of the Gods over the Columbia River to Oregon. Your destination is the Bonneville Fish Hatchery, which was built in 1909. This is a surprisingly cool place. It’s part botanical garden and part fish hatchery with a very eclectic gift shop. The highlight of any visit to the hatchery is the Sturgeon Viewing Center to see Herman the Sturgeon who is about 10-feet long, weighs 500 pounds and is 45 years old. Insider Tip: Fall is the best time to visit and see the Chinook and Coho salmon spawning.

The Skamania Lodge is the perfect destination for a romantic getaway or a family adventure. Its location in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area makes it convenient to all the activities the gorge has to offer. It is also very pet friendly. Some of the pet-friendly rooms offer a back door, making it convenient to take your pet out, and the pet fee includes a bag of goodies to make your pet’s stay more enjoyable.

For your next vacation consider the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area where you can do as much, or as little, as you like.

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Autumn Crudité Platter +

Pesto Ricotta Dip

PHOTO AND RECIPE COURTESY OF MARINA GUNN AND THE CULINARY STONE

Ingredients: • 1 box of assorted crackers • 6 different seasonal vegetables such as carrots and radishes (with the green leafed tops kept on for presentation or green tops cut off), roma tomatoes, peppers, celery, heirloom tomatoes, snap peas, etc. We suggest finding fresh seasonal fall produce in your area, which will make for a unique crudité platter unique to you and your location! Wash and present each vegetable as you would like.

• ⅓ cup cured olives (castelvetrano or kalamata)

Pesto Ricotta Dip Ingredients:

• 8 oz. ricotta or alternative dairy-free ricotta option • 2 cups spinach • ⅓ cup pesto (store bought, or you can make yourself!)

• 1 clove garlic, grated • Juice of 1 lemon • Salt and pepper to taste • Olive oil to top

Method: • Make the Pesto Ricotta Dip by adding ricotta, spinach, pesto, grated garlic, lemon juice and salt to a food processor or blender. Pulse until fully combined and smooth. Transfer to a medium dipping bowl and drizzle the top of the dip with olive oil of your choice.

• Assemble platter by first adding the Pesto Ricotta Dip in its medium dipping bowl onto a large serving platter.

• Add assorted crackers in small sections. Add in your seasonal produce in a circular design around the platter, finishing in the center.

• Serve your Autumn Crudité Platter + Pesto Ricotta Dip for the perfect fall celebration or get together!

Enjoy!

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GENERATIONS AT THE HEMLOCKS Come out to Generations at the Hemlocks' newly renovated restaurant where you'll enjoy fine dining with the best service in a beautiful setting. Their diversified menu features locally grown produce, meats and wild game, as well as fresh herbs harvested from their own garden. Open for dinner Friday and Saturday 4 to 9pm, Saturday brunch 9am to 1pm, and breakfast Tuesday through Friday 7 to 10am.

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BADGER'S DEN CAFE AND LATTE At Badger's Den Cafe and Latte, you'll be greeted with fast, friendly service with a smile. On the menu you'll find hearty and delicious breakfast and lunch items, a variety of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and more! In a hurry?

There's a drive-up window for your convenience. A stop at this restaurant is a must for locals and visitors alike!

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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.

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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.

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SIMPLE SIMON'S PIZZA Find great deals, food and service at Simple Simon's Pizza!

Located in Conoco, they offer dining-in and drive-up service as well as delivery. From pizzas (whole or by the slice), calzones and wings to sandwiches and pastas, you can also enjoy hand-dipped huckleberry ice cream and shakes, daily specials and meal deals under $20! Open daily 11am - 9pm; call in or order online.

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TWO TONES CAFE Two Tones Cafe is a brand new restaurant where guests will enjoy flavors from around the world in dishes made using the freshest ingredients. With menu options ranging from Asian salads and nachos, to unique beef and chicken entrees, burgers, salads and desserts, there's something for everyone!

Indoor and patio seating available. Open daily 11am to 9pm.

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KOOTENAI RIVER KITCHEN When you enter Kootenai River Kitchen, you will find cozy surroundings punctuated with delicious smells coming from the kitchen. Featuring fresh homemade food, gluten-free baked goods and ice cream made in small batches, KRK also serves organic Kicking Horse coffee, blended herbal teas, juices and more. There's also beautiful photography available for purchase and coming soon: handcrafted mustards and sauces. Open Tuesday through Friday 11:30am to 6:30pm and 12 to 5pm on Saturdays after October 6.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS OCT

20 It’s Back!

Mt. Hall Elementary School Auction returns October 20

By Patty Hutchens

It has been two years since Mt. Hall held its annual auction, but it returns this year and promises to be bigger and better.

“Mt. Hall’s PTO has been working tirelessly all summer preparing for our upcoming auction,” said Principal Lisa Iverson. “We are so blessed by all the generous donations from our community and afar.”

Historically, the auction has been around for many years, but it was the infamous ice storm in 1996 that helped it grow significantly.

It was then that the gym required to be rebuilt, and the auction became the “mega auction,” according to former Mt. Hall teacher Janet Gause.

“At one point, the auction was so successful that all schools joined together to benefit from it. Over the years, the other schools have decided to host other fundraisers, and the auction went back to its roots and is entirely organized by the parents and staff of Mt. Hall Elementary,” she said.

The auction has raised funds for many projects including paving the parking lot and purchasing new playground equipment and new carpet for the classrooms. “A long-standing policy is that at least 10 percent of the proceeds always go towards our library,” said Iverson, who adds that this year the PTO would like to see additional seating added in the gymnasium as well as a better sound system in the gym.

Some of the items up for auction include an American Girl doll, a $1,500 gift certificate applied to the cost of new patient full orthodontic treatment from Dr. John Hintz, several items from Global Sporting Safaris, several resort certificates from Elite Island Resorts and tickets to sporting events from Boise State, University of Idaho and the Spokane Chiefs.

To see all items up for auction, check out the Facebook page at Mr. Hall Auction 2018. The doors open at 4:30pm and the auction starts at 5:30pm. This is a family friendly event and food will be available for purchase.

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Bonners Ferry Farmers Market

This is the last Farmers Market of the season, so don't miss out! Whether it’s fresh flowers and produce you’re looking for or jewelry, handspun yarn, basketry, lawn furniture, hand soaps, herbal vinegars and spices and more, you’ll find them all here. Stop by the City Parking Lot 8am to 1pm, converse with the vendors, meet up with friends and support our local farmers, food producers and artisans. BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org

Hospital Auxiliary Meeting September through May, the Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary meets the Second Tuesday of each month at Chic-n-Chop at 11:30am.

New members are always welcome. The purpose of this organization is to render service to the Boundary Community Hospital, its patients and community, and to assist in promoting the health and welfare of the community in accordance with objectives established by the hospital governing board. BoundaryCommunityHospital.org

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9B Quilters 3rd Annual Quilt Show Head to the Boundary County Fairgrounds for this two-day quilting event. This year's show, titled Show Your Love of Quilting, is a nonjudged show open to the public. It is just $3 to attend and free for those 17 and younger.

Attendees will be treated to a range of vendors and can enter to win an hourly prize. For more information, call Bev Hokanson at 208.267.5355 or Cheryl Russell 208.267.0945.

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U-Pick Pumpkin Patch

Celebrate the fall harvest with fun at the pumpkin farm Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14, 10am to 4pm both days at Cowcreek Blueberry Farm. The fun includes hay rides, hay pyramid, face painting, fresh apple cider, honey and treats and ‌ U-pick pumpkin patch! From Highway 95, take Ash Street. Stay on the left and come out 2 miles to the big brown barn. For more information, call 208.255.5745.

Craft Bazaar The Senior Hospitality Center hosts its Craft Bazaar Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14. All are invited to attend the event 9am to 3pm both days, where you will find more than just homemade crafts and goodies.

Proceeds from the event benefit the center, which provides a much needed place for older residents of the community to go. For more information, call the Senior Hospitality Center at 208.267.5553 or 208.267.5554

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Hosted by Volunteer Idaho Panhandle and held at Mugsy's Tavern and Grill, don't miss this VolunteerMatch Live! event Wednesday, October 17, noon to 1pm, where they will be empowering the heart of our communities and bridging the gap between organizations and volunteers. For more information, call JoAnna Quick, community volunteer coordinator for Volunteer Idaho Panhandle Program, at 208.255.4025.

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Hosted by Generations at the Hemlocks, join them Thursday, October 18, 6 to 9pm, and enjoy an evening of wines and painting! Instructor Kem Davis will lead in painting a beautiful wine bottle while you sip on your favorite grapes and grains. Tickets include painting materials (paints, brushes, wine bottle), painting instruction and your first glass of wine! Appetizers and beverages available for purchase throughout the event.

Tickets are $30. Seats are limited, so purchase your ticket today at The Hemlocks. 208.267.4363

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Bird Walk

Join The Friends of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge for their final Bird Walk of the year Saturday, October 20. Meet 9 to 11am outside the refuge headquarters office. Be sure to dress for the weather by wearing warm clothes and boots, bring water, binoculars, bird ID book and scope (optional).

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There will be a beautiful handmade quilt raffled off alongside a couple additional donated quilts and raffle baskets. For more information, call Virginia Sanborn at 208.267.2711.

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Head to the Boundary County Fairgrounds, as riders attempt to complete the course in the fastest time.

Registration is $30/Open; $20/Senior, Youth, Novice; $5/ PeeWee, Time Only. There will be a $10 office fee per contestant per race (not to include PeeWees). For more information, visit Facebook.com/splitsecondbarrels, email splitsecondbarrels@gmail.com or call Stacie at 707.292.8103.

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