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08 Good News

Convoy of Hope offers back-toback events in Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint

12 Life & Community Badgers’ football preview.

18 Bonners Ferry in Focus Thank you to our heroes.

20 Business Spotlight

Wink, Inc. has grown and diversified to meet customers’ needs

22 Feature Story

A woman’s journey to fulfillment.

28 Calendar of Events

Monthly calendar of music, movies, dining, and community minded activities.

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42 Destination Northwest

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A Day Without Poverty Convoy of Hope offers back-to-back events in Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint

By Jani Gonzalez Photos courtesy Convoy of Hope

The disparities of poverty in Northern Idaho are great but often hidden. The organization Convoy of Hope offers to alleviate the burdens of poverty for one day, and volunteers are increasing their ties to offer help beyond the events in Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint.

Convoy of Hope is a worldwide organization that manages a number of programs to fulfill the needs of thousands of people. They are first responders to communities affected by natural disasters and consistently monitor weather situations to be at the ready. They also run sustainable income generation programs for women, meal programs for children, and assist impoverished farmers with the skills and tools needed.

The organization was founded by the Donaldson brothers who lost their father after he was hit by a drunk driver. After the accident, they lived off the goodwill of their neighbors, said Eric Rust, pastor at Cedar Hills Church in Sandpoint. The founding brothers were part of his parent’s youth ministry.

“They wanted to give back worldwide the generosity they had received,” he said.

Convoy of Hope in Coeur d’Alene In the U.S., Convoy of Hope serves as an umbrella organization that allows local churches, agencies and businesses to have the Convoy of Hope days.

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They offer free services such as groceries, health and dental screenings, job assistance, and haircuts as well as prayer services and activities for children.

Last year was Convoy of Hope’s first time in Coeur d’Alene, and the response was overwhelming.

While local coordinators had planned and prepared supplies for 4,000 attendees, they served more than 5,000. This year, they are planning for 6,500. The event was considered more than a success because of the relationships formed at the event.

“As a result of relationship-building, we saw businesses, churches and organizations working alongside each other like never before. No walls, just helping to make our community a better place to live and work and providing resources for our guests and their families to navigate life,” said Kathi Abate, one of the event coordinators for the CDA event.

Convoy of Hope does more than give away free services and supplies – it brings together a community that may otherwise be ignorant to its greater needs. After the CDA event in 2014, several of these business, churches and organizations have gone even one step further to organize mini Days of Hope at schools with the highest needs in the community.

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“They said they wanted to make it last through the year,” Abate explained. “Most of these relationships were formed under Convoy’s ideas of community.

They’re trying to grow that, but it just shows that when you bring people together, great things can happen.”

Convoy of Hope in Sandpoint The success of Coeur d’Alene’s event inspired Rust to reach out to pastors in Sandpoint about organizing their own Convoy of Hope day. They are planning for between 4,000 and 5,000 attendees.

“God used me by putting it in my heart,” Rust said.

“Sandpoint has great economic diversity ... It’s hard as a community to serve that need. This outreach will provide an opportunity for everyone interested to be a part of the solution – to give a day of hope that gives people tangible resources.”

Rust recruited Vicki and Dale Jeffres as the volunteer coordinators for the Sandpoint event.

The main difference between the two events is the population they are serving.

“We’re more spread out – from Oldtown up to the Canadian border and also the border with western Montana. These are the main challenges,” said Dale Jeffres.

The Jeffres and others have been spreading the

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Dale and Vicki Jeffres (pictured above) are leading the Convoy of Hope in Sandpoint this year. They hope to reach out to as many as possible during the October 3 event in Sandpoint. word to Bonner and Boundary County schools, churches and businesses. They also expect a number of veterans since this year’s Stand Down event was not held, he said. The services, however, will remain the same as CDA’s.

“It’s going to be a blast. It’s not just about poverty but the community too,” he said.

Although poverty in Bonners County may be prevalent, its community support surpasses any other county because of the number of charity events held in the area. Jeffres said he knew of someone who typically leaves for winter who changed his plans so that he could volunteer at the event.

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“People are coming out of the woodwork (to help). Bonner County may rank (high) in the state in poverty and Boundary County has to be close,” he said. “We’re doing what we should have been doing and lost sight of – taking care of our neighbors.”

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“Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.” - Vince Lombardi The Bonners Ferry varsity football team has taken the field, and both the coaching staff and the athletes are excited to take on all their opponents.

This group has played together since the sixth grade, and they are coming into their own both on and off the field. Each player is settling into his position, and the cohesion of the team and the coaches is evident.

The foundation for a great player begins at home.

Parents have a great responsibility and provide their child the opportunity to play as part of a team.

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grinding it out on the field.

Next comes the role of coaches — those amazing individuals who give of their time - mostly unpaid - and pour their hearts into “their” young men with zeal and enthusiasm. Coaches are often criticized because of certain decisions made on the field, but at the end of the day their decisions are final.

And good coaches take their own good and bad decisions and make changes so the players can have more success.

The third part of the equation are the players. These young men dedicate their bodies to the hardships of a rough game. The players who excel are those who give more than the next guy —

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they are the ones who use the off season to improve at football. Many join the track team where they can work on getting faster.

Those same driven individuals hit the gym and put on muscle. And then there are those who go to pre-season football camps to hone their skillset in a professional environment. Then, in the summer, it is time for football to begin.

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And finally the magical time comes — the first game. This year our first varsity game was at home against Priest River. This game would be a non-league game as we play them at another time later in the season. Right off the line we started strong and they fought back. The score vacillated back and forth. With only a few seconds left on the clock, we were ahead 24 to 18 and they had the ball. In a nail-biting finish our defense held and we won the opener. The crowd in the stands gave a cheer that could be heard up in Paradise Valley for sure. The magic was back.

We won the game. Everyone was fired up at the possibilities ahead.

Our next game was another non-league game against the Newport Grizzlies. This is a team that has decimated our team for the past several years, and they came out ready to play. The big difference this year, however, is that our coaches and players also believed they could win. Belief is a powerful stimulant and our boys came out fighting. By the first half we were down 13 to 3, but our guys were not discouraged and come back after halftime to take the lead 17 to 13. The Grizzlies scored once more and made their point after attempt to make the score 20-17. Then an unfortunate turn of events for our team, when quarterback Caleb Stockton suffered an injury in the red zone just before we could score. He is also the long-snapper for our field goal squad,

and when we attempted the kick the Grizzlies got in and blocked it. We lost the game, but moral was still high as everyone knew we had played well. The dedication to conditioning is paying off.

Our coaches are busy guys and each are to be applauded for their efforts thus far in the season.

This year’s head coach is Cory Kramer who shared some of his passion for the game in a recent interview.

Q: How long have you been involved with coaching football? “This is my first season as varsity head coach. I have been coaching football since 1995 — the last four years at the high school and before that at the jr high. Also along with Coach Richards we started the 5th and 6th program.”

Q: What is your favorite part of coaching football? “The challenge for sure. But seeing young men overcome challenges and have success is very rewarding to me. It is not always about wins and losses.”

Q: If you had one quote you love... about coaching or football... what is it? “Believe it can be done. When you truly believe with all of your heart and mind that something can be done, your mind will find ways to do it.”

The other coaches are Cory Richards, Don Alt, Kevin Stockton, Chris Sabin, and weighttraining advisor and coach Mike Davis.

As a community we want to say, “Thank You!” to all of the coaches and their families and the amazing young men who make up the teams and their families. You are doing a great job, and we all are looking forward to a great season.

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Connecting and Sharing LOCAL WOMEN AND COMMUNITY GROUPS GATHER FOR ANNUAL TEA ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY ROBERT LAVALA

When you think of having a tea party, there are several images that may pop into your mind. One, you might see little girls with pigtails and pretty dresses pretending to have high tea like the Queen of England. Two, you may have visions of 16th century Victorian ladies dressed to the hilt and being served by those less fortunate. Three, and this one really applies if you have been in Boundary County for any length of time, ladies gather together, dress in elegant garb and set out the finest tea settings and just have fun.

Local tea parties started eight years ago with Nancy McGinnis offering a tea for young girls, offering them the opportunity to experience a traditional Victorian Tea Party. Since then, Koinonia Hearts to Hands took over the planning and subsequent enactment of the tea parties here in Boundary County. Eventually, the thought was to invite a few community service groups to attend, and then, at the party, be able to inform others of their valuable services to ladies and the community at large.

Fast-forward to this year, and we have 12 community groups coming together to collaborate their efforts and share what is going on inside their various organizations. A total of 75 ladies were in attendance this year, and the venue was decorated elaborately with the finest china and tea settings that you could imagine.

There was even a group of young ladies who volunteered their time to help serve.

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The groups involved this year included: Koinonia Hearts to Hands, The Olive Tree, Care ‘n Share, Curly Cues, Kozy Krafters, Domestic Violence Prevention group, Hope House, Helping Hands, 3 Mile Women’s Group and a ladies’ coffee group.

Be sure to get in contact with the organizers and get involved for next year! This is a fun event that spans the generational gap with elegance and ease.

Tea time is a time to stop everything and just visit with one another. It’s a time to get together and have fun. Each table was decorated to the nines and made to be a masterpiece. All the ladies were dressed in elaborate hats with a flare of elegance. Each group in attendance was given a few minutes to share who they are, what they do and how to contact them.

This event provided the first step to gather information into a directory for serving our community. If you would like your information to be included or you would like to be a part of this event next year, please contact Becca Harlan at 208.267.6869 or email her at becca@ answeringspecialist.com. She will be happy to assist you.

The ladies would like to thank each of the groups for attending. Special thanks to Veronika Ward for providing joyful entertainment. Special thanks to the Pearl for introducing Heidi Hayworth for our singing entertainment.

Special thanks for Linda Elliston for offering room usage to plan this elegant community event. Special thanks to Robert Lavala Studios for providing an excellent photo booth for lovely pictures.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY

BONNERS FERRY

IN FOCU S SAYING THANK YOU TO OUR HEROES

Community rallies to help neighbors and show gratitude to firefighters

By Patty Hutchens. Photos courtesy Denise McGinnis

In a community such as ours, people unite when someone is in need. And when there are many in need, the response grows exponentially. This summer was a perfect example of a community coming together to support one another. Fires broke out, families’ homes were threatened, and tired, weary firefighters gave all they had to protect our community from the unthinkable. And the community, eager to show its immense gratitude, responded as well.

Local resident Erik Olsen farms 3,000 acres. When his neighbor’s property was threatened, he and others quickly responded. “When your neighbors are on fire, you go help them,” said Olsen about the incident. He and other nearby farmers used their tractors, plows and water trucks to do what they could to not only put it out, but to keep it from spreading. “The sheriffs were busy trying to get in touch with us to evacuate, but we stayed and fought,” said Olsen.

There were others who responded to the crisis in other ways. Eager to show their gratitude to the firefighters who traveled from near and far to fight the Parker Ridge Fire, the community came together to provide food for those on the front lines.

from Bonners Ferry Fire Department, the ambulance service, the sheriff ’s department, the Oath Keepers and more.

Jeff and Tia Avery of Boundary County Oath Keepers started a food drive for the fire crews.

Donations of snack foods, water, baby wipes, toilet paper, home baked goodies and more were all accepted at 3 Mile Antiques. “You should have seen the amount of donations that came in. I was in total awe of what our community can do,” said Denise McGinnis, who spoke to Tia about wanting to put on a dinner for the firefighters due to the fact that they couldn’t go home at night and have a home cooked meal. “Our local restaurants are all fabulous, but I can imagine it gets old eating out every night.”

“I had so many phone calls offering to help my head was spinning,” said McGinnis.

McGinnis contacted the United States Forest Service and explained that she wanted to bring a meal to the fire crews. They loved her idea and planned it for August 31.

“We set it up at the Forest Service parking lot and brought the dinner to them,” said McGinnis of the Mexican meal they prepared. “My daughter-in-law, Kristen Mierke, contacted stores and restaurants who came through with food and cash donations.”

Among those donating were Teresa’s Hair Salon, Akins Harvest Foods, Far North Deli, Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, Safeway, 3 Mile Antiques, South Hill Meats, KG and T Septic Tanks and Caring People for Animals.

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In the end McGinnis, who gives much of the credit to Jeff and Tia Avery, estimates they fed 110 people including firefighters, support personnel and volunteers. “We went through 240 tortillas, 30 lbs of burger, 16 lbs of chicken, 10 lbs of sausage, 10 lbs of bacon, 10 cups of green peppers, onions and tomatoes, 200 ounces of sour cream, 18 lbs of cheese and a whole lot of salsa,” said McGinnis.

Tia reached out to the community and asked for donations of desserts. The response was overwhelming. Organizers offered the firefighters plates full to take with them. “I could not believe how many people donated,” said McGinnis, who adds that many of the

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firefighters were very young men. “One was from Alaska and had never been outside his home state. He was just tickled when we gave him a whole plate full of desserts.”

One goal that organizers wanted to accomplish in feeding their heroes was that they wanted to bring the food to them. “We wanted to take the food to them so that every firefighter could eat,” said McGinnis. “One said he had never been in a community where the community served them a meal. That was a special moment.”

To cook, they improvised using discs from farm equipment, setting them on a stand with a torch below. And the crews were beyond grateful.

one that provided food for the community, crediting Lisa Carle with being instrumental in organizing several meals for the fire crews.

About the town she has called home for 19 years, McGinnis said, “When faced with a crisis of any sort we all pull together to accomplish the same goal. I didn’t think I would have the time or energy to organize it all. Well around here you don’t have to worry about that. The Lord put certain people in my path and it all took care of itself.”

A heartfelt thank you to all who gave of their time and resources to our community.

“It wasn’t enough for them to thank one person.

They shook our hands thanking us repeatedly, and we were the ones trying to thank them!

It was such a humbling experience,” said McGinnis, who added that her group was just

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by the Numbers

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The approx. number of firefighters who fought the Parker Ridge Fire.

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The last time in history that the fire situation was as extreme as it has been this year in N. Idaho.

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The approx. number of acres of the Parker Ridge Fire.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

LOCALLY OWNED, FAMILY OPERATED Wink, Inc. has grown and diversified to meet customers’ needs

By Patty Hutchens. Photos by Cathi Winkelseth For the past two decades, Wink, Inc. has been a thriving and dedicated business in Boundary County. Owned by Alan and Cathi Winkelseth, the gravel business has played an important role in everything from excavation, hauling, road building, land development and utility work in and around the community. But it wasn’t always the diversified company it is today.

Family owned and operated, Wink, Inc. has evolved over the years. Initially a custom home building business, it progressed into a company that provides civil construction, gravel and road construction, and more. “We do whatever we have to in order to survive the North Idaho economy,” said Cathi of the recession that hit nearly a decade ago, and the company’s ability to adapt to the needs of its clients.

What makes Wink, Inc. truly unique is that they own their own gravel pit, giving them the ability to supply their own jobs with their own material, usually resulting in a lower cost passed onto the customer, and finding material to meet most customers’ budgets.

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has been a big benefit to all of their customers.

If you are doing a project yourself, Wink, Inc. will deliver the materials right to you. They also carry decorative boulders whether it is for landscaping, retaining walls or flood control.

Alan and Cathi’s son, Wade, who lives with his wife Nicole and three kids in Bonners Ferry, serves as the manager of Wink Inc. “We also have a son Jordan who lives in Post Falls with his wife Lindsey. He works as a civil engineer and is a part of our business when it comes to bidding government jobs and needing extra help,” said Cathi.

With a daughter Ashley who also lives in Bonners Ferry with her husband Michael and their daughter, the Winkelseths place family above all else, which in part is a testament to their success. “Our family is everything to us,” shared Cathi. “And when it comes to making decisions, whether it be business or personal, they all play an important role.”

success that Wink, Inc. experiences. “They are exceptional at everything they do. Both have a great work ethic and our company would not be what it is without them,” she said.

Alan is a native of Bonners Ferry, and Cathi has lived here for the last 46 years. It is a town they love, and the perfect place to raise their family.

And because community is so important to them, they make it a point to give back to the community that has supported them. They volunteer not only their equipment but also their manpower to help with local parks and recreation playground improvement. Wade also volunteers his time coaching youth sports.

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Alan and Cathi attribute much of their success to their son Wade. “His youth and motivation helps push us to continue to grow,” said Cathi, who adds that their employees, Aaron Metzger and Dayne Swisher, also play a large role in the

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Best Response to Volatile Markets?

STAY CALM THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY EDWARD JONES FOR USE BY YOUR LOCAL EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR, KEVIN CALLOS

In recent months, stocks have fallen sharply from their record highs, with one-day drops that can rightfully be called “dizzying.” As an investor, what are you to make of this volatility?

businesses and their products and services.

If you can envision these companies still being around and thriving in ten years, why wouldn’t you want to buy their stocks at potentially lower prices?

For one thing, you’ll find it useful to know the probable causes of the market gyrations.

Most experts cite global fears about China’s economic slowdown, falling oil prices and anticipation of a move by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates as the key factors behind the stock market’s decline.

• Diversify. During the downturn, just about everyone’s portfolio was affected.

But if yours took a particularly large hit, it might be because your holdings are overconcentrated in stocks, especially the types of stocks that fared the worst. You may need to further diversify your portfolio through a mixture of domestic and international stocks, bonds, government securities, real estate, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other vehicles. Diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or prevent against all losses, but it can help blunt the harshest effects of volatility.

On the other hand, the U.S. economy is still doing fairly well. Employers are adding jobs at a pretty good clip, wages are rising, home prices are up and overall economic growth has been reasonably solid. In other words, we are in a vastly better place than in the period before the Great Recession of 2008 and early 2009, when the financial markets bottomed out.

Nonetheless, it’s only natural that you might feel some trepidation over what’s been happening in the financial markets over the past few weeks. So, what should you do? Here are a few suggestions: • Expect more of the same. Be prepared for more volatility, potentially including big drops one day followed by big gains the next. Until the factors considered responsible for the current volatility – that is, China’s slowing economy, low oil prices and the Federal Reserve’s decision on rates – have been fully absorbed into the market’s pricing mechanisms, big price swings, one way or another, are to be expected.

• Don’t panic. The headlines may look grim, but today’s newspapers are tomorrow’s recycling pile. Volatility is nothing new, and the financial markets are more resilient than you may think.

• Look for opportunities. By definition, a downturn occurs when investors sell massive amounts of stocks, but it actually may be a good time to buy them, while their price is down. Look at the most successful

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• Review your investment strategy. Unless your goals have changed, there’s no reason to revise your long-term investment strategy, even in the face of wild fluctuations in the financial markets. Still, it’s always a good idea to review your strategy at least once a year, possibly in consultation with a financial professional. You may need to make smaller-scale adjustments in response to changes in the economy, interest rates, and so on, but don’t abandon your core principles, such as maintaining a portfolio that reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

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WHATEVER IT TAKES Do whatever it takes to know that you lived – write the novel, jump into the lake wearing the fancy dress, learn to dance, experience the exotic places of the world, and don’t be afraid to love deeply. My plea to you is that when it is your unavoidable time, your heart will be full because it turned every stone. You can rest knowing that you lived and not existed. Make your list and brace yourself for how your life is about to change.

• A recent study by Dr. Gail Matthews suggests that the act of writing your goals makes you 42 percent more likely to achieve them.

• The top 3 most popular items on a bucket list include: 1) Offer support to a humanitarian cause 2) Write a book 3) Pursue a passion.

• According to a recent report, only four out of 10 have a goal list for their retirement years.

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It might be time to change, to shine out.”

– Donald Miller If you knew your number of days, would you live differently? We abundantly hear the topic of establishing goals, but most of us never bring our ideas to fruition. It is easy to fall into the chasm of life where we are caught in the web of complacency and daily routine.

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distraction that washes us away from the shore of our unfulfilled dreams. The notion of generating and writing goals may appear trivial at first glance, but it can be what sets living apart from existing. You only have one life, and I challenge you to go after it.

Several years ago, I listened to a young man give a discussion at an educational benefit.

He is the brother of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the horrendous Columbine High School shooting. The speaker delved into the importance of composing and writing goals and its correlation to achieving success and accomplishing dreams. That night, I went home and I established a list that was comprised of the top 100 things that I want to experience in my life. I gave no regard to how outlandish or unattainable they may have seemed at the time. I wrote from the perspective of envisioning the final moments of life. What would it take for me to feel as though I had fully lived?

In 1961 John F. Kennedy spoke before Congress of his goals in search of space

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program funding. He asserted that the United States was in need of committing itself to the goal of having a man land on the moon by the end of the decade. In July of 1969, with less than six months to spare, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins fulfilled the president’s bold aspiration. There is power in the articulation of our words and how they relate to the fulfillment of our ambitions.

It was only four years ago that the sweet, funny kid who graced my classroom passed away from brain cancer at the age of 13. He left a huge empty space in my heart. What probably hurt the most was to watch the torturous misfortune that his mother would be forced to endure.

Before his passing, the class held a discussion from the book “Tuck Everlasting”. The characters inadvertently drink from a mystical fountain of youth and are forced into immortality. The conversation with this boy was forever imprinted into my mind after I posed the question to the class – would you choose immortality over death? He shrugged without hesitation to suggest that it was really no contest at all. He asserted that he would unequivocally choose death. It was a valiant statement from a terminally ill child to offer mortality as the better alternative. His justification was that we need to make do with the time we are given. There is an excerpt from the book that says “Do not be afraid of death, but the unlived life.” I have feared death, but more importantly, I have been far too content

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with the complacency of my own existence.

The great tragedy rests in the latter, as it is the avoidable path.

It was shortly thereafter that I faced my own catastrophic hardships of life. A failed marriage left me feeling devastated and afraid as I stood at the doorstep of homelessness and financial insecurity. Loneliness festers in the quietness of the night. I have wept into the darkness, only for my cries to be left unanswered. I have lost much but have gained more through the process of grief. It brought me an opportunity to rebuild myself better than I was before.

I thought back to the list of my 100 things. I retrieved it from my drawer and I began my journey - not of life, but of living.

I started with guitar lessons and a marathon.

The guitar lessons made my fingers hurt, but I learned a few things along the way. I mostly discovered that I am horrible at playing the guitar. The marathon was probably one of the most physically grueling but rewarding achievements of my life. The hours I spent running on the road offered me time to heal and sort out my business.

On October 6, 2013, I ran my heart out and concluded my 26.2 mile endeavor. I will never forget that moment of crossing the finish line and hearing the crowd cheer. My body was battered, but my soul was completely ignited like a phoenix reborn and rising up from the ashes.

“I always wonder why birds choose to stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then, I ask myself the same question.”

- Harun Yahya More recently, travel has moved to the forefront of my agenda. I grew up in the awe-inspiring wilderness of Montana; however, the seclusion has fueled my need to see and experience the world. I began with taking a trip through the desert so that I could meander my way to Texas. I don’t know that I would recommend this for everyone, but I slept in my car at truck stops just for the sake of making the trip all the more interesting. I drove each day into the wee hours to watch the sun fade into dawn like a masterpiece into the distance of where the sky kisses the face of a brazen mountain. I

I went home and I established a list that was comprised of the top 100 things that I want to experience in my life. I gave no regard to how outlandish or unattainable they may have seemed at the time.

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It was in Puerto Vallarta where I captured some of the most delightful moments of my life story. Time stood still as my “highly unlikely” items took shape like a comprehensive inception of hopeful dreams. experienced (not saw) the wonderment of what the author Donald Miller describes as a painted desert. My eyes were open and my heart was full as I awoke each morning to unveil Emily Dickinson’s words: “I’ll tell you how the sun rose, -- a ribbon at a time”. I was witness to nature’s portraits that were so beautiful that it was an impossibility to hold back the raw emotion of the moment. Tears streamed down my face as I stood at the threshold between night and day.

When I wrote my list, I made sure to include items that were just at the cusp of outlandish but remained plausible. I stumbled many years ago upon a brochure for swimming with dolphins. I thought “why not?” and placed this adventure on my list, but it remained in the “highly unlikely” category in the back of my mind. I hung that brochure on my refrigerator where it served as a reminder for seven years.

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for the addition of outlandish dreams, only from missed opportunity.

Missions work in Mexico left me eager to return so that I could experience its leisurely splendor. There is something so fundamentally delightful about sipping coffee while enveloped in the morning sun on a Mexican rooftop. World travelers proclaim that Mexico has some of the most beautiful beaches in the entirety of the world. The experience draws you in like a strong embrace that offers reprieve to a weary soul.

It was in Puerto Vallarta where I captured some of the most delightful moments of my life story.

Time stood still as my “highly unlikely” items

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took shape like a comprehensive inception of hopeful dreams. I experienced the warmth and inexplicable beauty of the Pacific Ocean, received my unlikely opportunity to swim with dolphins, dined on succulent cuisine, and unexplainably found love. Like a lucid

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dream, never could I fully envision swimming with dolphins and under no circumstance did I think I would ever find love. There I was, caught in the elegant rapture of the beauty of life.

My father used to tell me to do my best with what I’ve got. I know that I haven’t fully hit the mark on all of my goals. At 6 feet tall, I didn’t make a very good wakeboarder, but I kept trying until I was able to make it out of the water. When you catch the toe-side edge of a wakeboard, the lake’s surface at 20 mph feels less like water and more like concrete.

The experience was sufficient enough for me to cross it off of my list. I have accepted that the idea is not that of mastery but of effort.

I’ve had to make peace with the past. I have struggled with forgiveness and letting things go, but I continue to be a work in progress. The most valuable component to my happiness has been learning to surrender and knowing when to let go. I deplore the process of grieving, but there is no path to circumvent the condition and true healing does not allow for us to skip steps. There is no guarantee of happiness in

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life, only sorrow as we move through the lines of our own Shakespearean tragedy. Suffering is the thread that intertwines the fibers of all humanity.

I am in bewilderment of how my life has unfolded before my eyes. I have felt the searing pain of loss like wind removed from a sail, but there is opportunity for growth and beauty in every moment. We have this vision and anticipation of how we think our life will go and then we experience the callous reality. I’m learning the importance of being present and rejoicing in the moment. All we have is today; the here and now.

It is important to accept that tomorrow is out of our control while maintaining a sense of hope.

It’s exciting to think about the potential that arises from the breath of dawn on a new day. I think about what is yet to come. I want to finish my novel, eat weird food, dance, skydive, and hold the hand of my love under the brilliance of an aurora borealis as it pirouettes across the night sky. If I finish all of my items, then I will write one hundred more.

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8/22 St Maries High School 12pm

9/03 Post Falls River Run @ Kiwanis Park 1pm 9/12 Farragut Invitational @ Farragut State Park TBA

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8/27 Lakeland High School 4pm

8/28 *Priest River High School 7pm

8/28 *Orofino High School 2pm

9/04 Newport High School 7pm

8/29 Stillwater Christian 12pm

9/18 OPEN DATE (Chestermere High School) 7pm

9/01 Timberlake High School 7pm

9/25 La Grande High School (La Grande High School @Ritzville) 6pm

9/04 Sandpoint High School 7pm

10/01 Priest River High School (Priest River Invite) 4pm

9/10 St George’s School 4pm

10/03 Bob Weisel Moscow Invite 9am

9/15 Timberlake High School 7pm

10/10 Sandpoint High School (William Johnson Sandpoint Invitational, Laclede) 9am

10/02 St. Maries High School 7pm 10/09 * Kellogg High School (Homecoming) 7pm

9/22 Sandpoint High School 7pm 9/24 St. George’s School 4pm

10/16 * Priest River High School (Senior Night /Homecoming) 7pm

9/25 Libby High School 6pm

10/23 Timberlake High School 7pm

10/02 *Orofino High School 2pm

9/26 Priest River High School 1pm 10/03 St. Maries High School 2pm 10/06 Priest River High School 6pm

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9/19 Mountain West Classic University Golf Course, Missoula, MT 9am

10/15 Kellogg High School (Kellogg Invite) 3pm 10/22 Timberlake High School (3A District 1 Championship @ Farragut State Park) TBA 10/31 3A State Championships @ Farragut State Park Away TBA

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SEPTEMBER 24-27 DRAFT HORSE AND MULE SHOW

Thirty-eight years ago the first Draft Horse and Mule show was held at Bonner County Fairgrounds.

Come take a step back in time, see the women dressed in old-time equestrian gear and enjoy the cinderblock pulling competitions while also getting up close with these gentle giants in their stalls. The full schedule can be found at www.idahodrafthorseshow.com.

SEPTEMBER 26 KELLY IRISH DANCERS Get ready to feel the rhythm with the Kelly Irish Dancers! They are an acclaimed dance troupe from Chattaroy, WA accompanied

by Irish band Broken Whistle. They’ll be performing at The Pearl Theater, located at 7160 Ash Street in Bonners Ferry. Cafe doors open at 6pm, performance to start at 7pm. For more information visit www.thepearltheater.org.

SEPTEMBER 26-27 PRIEST RIVER OKTOBERFEST Celebrate in historic downtown Priest River from 12pm to dark during the Oktoberfest celebration! Take part in the Priest Communities Care 5K Fun Run, a sidewalk chalk art contest, pumpkin painting and a scarecrow contest. Kids’ activities include a climbing wall, plus there will be food and craft vendors as well as live entertainment.

OCTOBER 2-4 JURASSIC QUEST

OCTOBER 1 OPEN MIC NIGHT Come share your talent or join the audience on the first Thursday of every month at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry. Cafe doors open at 6pm, performances start at 7pm. No cover charge. For more information visit www.thepearltheater.org.

The largest exhibition of lifesize, moving, museum-quality dinosaurs in North America! Jurassic Quest brings you a dinosaur adventure for the whole family.

Over 50 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even ride a few.

At the Spokane Convention Center, visit jurassicquest.com for more information.

OCTOBER 4 RUN FOR THE ANGELS Join the Inland NW SIDS Run for the Angels 5K Run and Family Fun Day! Check in is from 12 to 1:30pm at McEuen Park in Coeur d’Alene, race to start at 2:30pm. $25 for adults, kids 10 and under $15. Proceeds go toward the Inland Northwest SIDS Foundation. Visit www.inwsids.org or call 208.557.4371 for more information.

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OCTOBER 9 WOLVERINE PROGRAM

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Join Lacy Robinson of Idaho Fish and Game at the Refuge’s Education Barn in Bonners Ferry where she will present a program about wolverines. The program starts at 7pm. Join us for an opportunity to learn more about these elusive and rare mountain residents. For more information visit www. friendsofkootenainationalwildliferefuge. org.

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WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER PUMPKIN PICKING The Pumpkin Patch at Hickey Farms, 674 Hickey Road in Sandpoint, will be open on the weekends through October. Bring the family and have some old-fashioned harvest fun! Hours are from 3pm until dusk Fridays, and 10am until dusk on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit f/pages/Hickey-Farms for more information.

OCTOBER 17 VINTAGE CRAFT SHOW

Join Unique Goods and Curious Finds Market as they showcase vintage finds, crafts, art, jewelry and furniture. Enjoy food, handmade goods, door prizes and so much more! From 10am to 4pm at The Bernd Building, 311 North First Avenue, Sandpoint.

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A spooky tradition at Silverwood Theme Park, located south of Sandpoint on Highway 95, when Silverwood transforms into Scarywood during the month of October with goblins and spooks galore!

Experience 5 haunted attractions, 7 scare zones and most of Silverwood’s signature rides in the dark. For more information visit www.scarywoodhauntednights.com.

OCTOBER 3 YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTING CLINIC

OCTOBER 3 CONVOY OF HOPE IN SANDPOINT

There will be free haircuts, family portraits, shoes, groceries, and more in a fun, fair-like atmosphere. Doors open at 10am at the Bonner County Fairgrounds and will stay open until supplies run out. Meet community and religious agencies offering free services and make connections for future needs. For more information go to www.convoyofhope.org/sandpoint.

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OCTOBER 3 HARVEST FESTIVAL Get your pumpkins and Halloween decorations at the Farmers’ Market from 8am to 1pm at the Bonners Ferry city parking lot. Our Harvest Festival is our last market of the season. There is always an abundance of fresh local produce including painted pumpkins, potatoes, and more. For more information visit www.bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org.

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The Idaho Department of Fish & Game is soliciting young sportsmen and women interested in learning how to hunt waterfowl.

Participants and a guardian will have the opportunity to spend early morning hunting with an experienced waterfowl hunter at Boundary Creek Wildlife Management Area, northwest Bonners Ferry. Contact JJ Teare at 208.769.1414.

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COVER STORY GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

By Megan Olson. Photos by David & Andrea Kramer

“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” - Special Olympics Athletes’ Oath The peacekeepers of our country face imminent danger and serve tirelessly to protect fellow citizens. Few professions, such as law enforcement, necessitate a noble willingness to lay down one’s life to serve humanity, but there remains to be an untold story. It is an account of how law enforcement officials go above and beyond the requirements of the job to serve those that are the most vulnerable. The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) validates the selflessness of officials from around the world. The premise of the Torch Run is two-fold, as it raises both awareness and proceeds for Special Olympics.

The Torch Run for Special Olympics was established in 1981 by Wichita, Kansas Police Chief Richard LaMunyon as a grassroots effort to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. LaMunyon deemed this to be a beneficial vehicle for law enforcement officials to invest into their communities as well as an opportunity to cast officers in a positive light.

Police officers, sheriff ’s deputies, correction officers, support staff, police volunteers and other law enforcement professionals from around the world have joined forces to participate in this campaign.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run was quickly accepted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Since its inception, The Torch Run has grown to nearly 100,000 law

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enforcement professionals from 35 nations. In 2013, law enforcement officials raised more than $50 million and have worked to generate over $500 million since 1981 for Special Olympics.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is a mission of hope, compassion and inclusion. Officials carry the Flame of Hope to local, national, and international games. It is used similarly to the Olympic Flame for the Olympic Games. After it is ignited, it is transferred on foot by officials and Special Olympic athletes throughout the hosting country to spread awareness for those living with disabilities.

journey. Law enforcement members and Special Olympic athletes serve as “Guardians of the Flame” where they briefly carry the torch throughout the streets of Athens. The flame is then entrusted to the Presidential Guard for security before it is passed on to the hosting country prior to the Games.

After the Flame of Hope was transferred to the United States for the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles, it was greeted with community celebrations and festivities.

Over the course of 46 days and over 20,000

Of the near 100,000 international law enforcement volunteers that sustain the Torch Run, North Idaho is home to two very special supporters. David and Andrea Kramer of Boundary County have given their careers to serving in law enforcement. David is a retired police chief that served for over 30 years, and Andrea has worked in dispatch as well as for the sheriff ’s department.

The Kramers began volunteering with the Torch Run after David assisted with a local fundraiser for a Bonners Ferry resident suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. In 1987, the Kramers embarked upon their journey with the Torch Run and have had the opportunity to travel and participate throughout the world in show of support. The Kramers affirm that “a huge part of this is bringing awareness and getting people involved to support the athletes.”

The Torch Run is an opportunity to boost morale within a department. Officers find that they are impacted by the athletes, and the Kramers indicate that they make life-long friends.

The Olympic Flame and Flame of Hope signify purity and the effort toward perfection. Their origin is deeply rooted in Greek mythology where it was asserted that Prometheus had taken the fire from Zeus to give to the mortals.

Ancient Greece used the torch during the celebration of the Olympic Games, but its popularity didn’t resurface until the Olympic Games in Amsterdam in the 1920s. It remains as a contemporary icon of Olympic and Special Olympic Games and is an esteemed honor to carry.

miles, The Flame traveled through all 50 states as it made its way across the United States.

Thousands gathered to run, walk, or ride a bike in the first ever “unified” relay across America where supporters generated $1.6 million for Special Olympics.

In May 2015, the Special Olympics’ Torch of Hope was ignited near Athens, Greece by the sun’s rays at a formal lighting ceremony. The torch was lit months before the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles to embark upon a time of celebration. The Flame is handed to Law Enforcement Torch Run officials and Special Olympics’ athletes as it begins its celebratory

After its arrival in Los Angeles, the “last leg” officials of the Law Enforcement Torch Run paired with Special Olympic athletes to receive the Flame of Hope at Dodger Stadium. The team of international officials and athletes carried the Flame to 120 cities and towns in California prior to the commencement of the Games on July 25.

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The Kramers also state that this campaign brings so much in return to the officers.

Those that participate in the Torch Run “get hooked” and want to keep contributing. The Torch Run is an opportunity to boost morale within a department. Officers find that they are impacted by the athletes, and the Kramers indicate that they make life-long friends. David states, “The athletes are all ages and are so appreciative and thankful. We get to see how they grow.”

In addition to utilizing the Torch Run to spark awareness throughout the world,

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law enforcement officials conduct regular campaigns to raise funds in support of Special Olympics. Officers participate in a variety of fundraising activities that include innovative ideas such as Tip-a-Cop, the Penguin Plunge, and Cop on Top. The Tip-a-Cop event allows officers to trade in their handcuffs and join forces with local restaurants to earn money for Special Olympics. Officers work in conjunction with wait staff and are introduced as Celebrity Waiters. Patrons are not required to contribute but can leave an additional tip in a designated envelope. As little as $5 can buy a medal and $20 can purchase a uniform for an athlete. On October 24th, North Idaho law enforcement will be participating in the Tip a Cop fundraiser at Applebee’s located on 280 W. Hanley Avenue in Coeur d’Alene.

Since 1981, law enforcement officials from around the world have been collaborating and supporting this endeavor of hope, compassion, and inclusion. Officers have joined forces to show global unity in support of Special Olympics. They work tirelessly to serve and protect their home communities while going above the call of duty to cultivate this mission of inclusion. If you would like to get involved or for more information, visit: www.letr.org.

“The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics is to increase awareness and raise funds for the Special Olympics movement. Each year, the LETR initiative grows bigger and better.”

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ABOVE Pictured is the miner’s lamp which is ignited in Greece.

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BELOW The Special Olympic’s Torch of Hope was lit in Greece in May 2015 by the sun’s rays.

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Journey of Remembrance A JOURNEY THROUGH PARKINSON’S DISEASE

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I remember 1957. It was my first exposure to Parkinson’s disease (PD) even though I didn’t know it at the time. There was a sudden hush every time Mr. Crawford, our landlord and family friend, was nearby.

Mr. C., as we called him, would shuffle haltingly with a cane, stopping entirely on occasion, before resuming his glacial advance.

In addition, his arms appeared to shake, and it looked like he was rolling a pill between his fingers and thumb. Sometimes another adult would shepherd him along. No one told us kids what was happening; they just murmured, “Poor Mr. Crawford.”

I remember 1995. That was the year I understood Mr. Crawford had had PD. 1995 was when I learned my father had Parkinson’s.

His symptoms were classic: tremors, slurred

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speech, and inability to clothe or bathe himself. Eating was a frustrating experience that involved time and a great deal of patience.

Combined with diabetes, gout and a host of minor maladies, it wasn’t long before my father required full-time care in a nursing facility.

I remember 2012. Tremors in my left hand became apparent. Despite my efforts to hide them from my wife so she would not become concerned, it was obvious the tremors were getting worse, and I needed to see a doctor. Within a year or so, there was no question I had Parkinson’s disease and was formally diagnosed by a “movement disorder specialist”− a neurologist with specialized training − in early 2014.

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There is some good news. The cheapest, and perhaps most effective, therapy is exercise.

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self pity, I became determined to learn as much as possible about PD. Unfortunately, much of what I learned was not positive. PD is chronic and progressive. There is no cure. The drugs designed to ameliorate symptoms have their own, occasionally severe, side effects. Some people opt for “deep brain stimulation” where electrodes are inserted into the brain stem akin to a pacemaker for the brain. Tremors don’t appear until one-half to three-quarters of the dopamine-producing cells in the substantia nigra region of the brain have already died.

Finally, the cause of PD is unknown, and the only 100 percent foolproof way to prove one has PD is an autopsy, something most of us are willing to avoid as long as possible.

I remember 2015. This is the year I became determined to live with PD and not be defined or dominated by it. Yes, my tremors have increased; yes, my speech has softened, and no I can no longer smell my wife’s perfume. But I can recognize my apathy and choose to be active and social. I can choose to inform and educate others about PD. I can participate in numerous research studies.

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I can cherish and celebrate my wife and caregiver, Pamela. I can maintain a sense of humor − by the way − if you hand me a glass of milk and wait a minute, I can make you a milkshake.

Most communities have a support group for PwP’s (people with Parkinson’s) and their caregivers. More information is available from Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (pdf. org) or the Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.org). Although Sandpoint does not currently have a support group, please contact the author at acwooly@gmail.com.

He is working to organize a Sandpoint PD support group.

A.C. Woolnough spent 37 years in public education as teacher and principal in California, Idaho and Alaska, including nine years at Sandpoint High School. In 2015, he underwent three days of training to become a Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) Research Associate and was appointed to the PDF People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council. In addition, he is an Assistant (ID) State Director for the Parkinson’s Action Network, an advocacy group working with Congress to promote neurological research.

Symptoms What surprised me the most was learning there is a plethora of nonmovement symptoms associated with PD.

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The Ins and Outs of Weight DISCOVER THE ELEMENTS TO THE WEIGHT LOSS EQUATION

BY DARCI BARMAN, MSN, RDN, LD, REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST Forever we’ve heard doctors, nurses, dietitians and personal trainers tell us to “eat less, move more” and weight loss will ensue. But how come for some, it doesn’t?

All too often I find myself across the desk from a patient who claims to eat the right foods, in the right portions, at the right time of day and exercises daily, to boot! If this is all true, shouldn’t weight just be melting off?

Energy balance, the delicate relationship between calories consumed versus energy expended, is not as simple as “calories in, calories out.” There are so many factors that contribute to how much energy (calories) our body uses at rest and during activity.

Depending on those factors and what is coming “in,” we can either be conservative or quite liberal with our energy stores.

Listed below are seven major elements to the weight-loss equation to help those struggling with weight to gain a better understanding of their energy balance.

1) BMR, or basal metabolic rate, is the energy required to maintain the body’s basic metabolic functioning such as respiration, body temperature regulation and digestion.

This number is based on your height, weight, sex and age. Knowing this number gives you a baseline to work off of.

2) Activity Factor – Based on how active you are in your daily life and what your exercise regimen is, multiplying your BMR times an activity factor is what gives you a resting metabolic rate — the amount of calories you need to sustain your lifestyle. The best way to figure this out is go to morekale.com and enter your information.

5) Hormones – Speaking of hormones…

Whether it’s sex hormones like estrogen, progesterone or testosterone, the stress hormone cortisol or hunger and satiety hormones like leptin and ghrelin, if any are out of balance, weight is likely an issue. This is one that is commonly overlooked but can be the biggest game changer.

6) Stress – A wrecking ball all it’s own! Stress contributes to imbalances in hormones, poor quality of sleep, cravings for sugar, fat and salt, and clouds our judgment to make healthy lifestyle decisions.

Eliminating stress from your life is nearly impossible, so be armed with at least two (healthy) stresscoping strategies.

7) History of Dieting – If you have been on every diet since the invention of spandex, your metabolism is likely smoldering. Your body believes there is only feast or famine and treats every morsel of food like the last (ie: storing it for later use as fat). This is a more complicated hurdle to leap – it involves analyzing your liver function, detoxification pathways and micronutrient capacity. Seeking a knowledgeable healthcare practitioner is highly recommended.

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3) Body Composition – We all know muscle weighs more than fat, but we don’t realize it burns triple the calories! Women with 30 percent or less and men with 20 percent or less body fat need more energy.

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By Colin Anderson Fall means football, and there’s no shortage of great action in the Northwest. We have many beautiful campuses, unique stadiums with red and blue turf, tailgating by boat, former national champions, and a whole lot more.

There’s nothing like the buzz around a college campus on a crisp fall Saturday afternoon.

And even if your alma mater might be across country, there’s no shame in rooting for another regional team, rivalries withstanding!

Just taking in the sites of game day is a blast, and we are fortunate to have some of the most interesting stadiums in the country close by.

University of Montana Location: Missoula, Montana

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Stadium: Washington Grizzly Stadium Capacity: 25,203 Home Schedule: 8/29 vs. North Dakota State, 9/5 vs. Cal Poly, 9/26 vs. Northern Arizona, 10/10 vs. Weber State, 10/24 vs. North Dakota, 11/14 vs. Eastern Washington About the Team: The Montana Grizzlies consistently draw one of the top crowds in the FCS level averaging more than 24,000 fans per game since the last stadium expansion.

Montana plays host to three-time defending FCS National champion North Dakota State in the very first college football game this season.

New head coach Bob Stitt brings an up-tempo

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style of offense to the Griz hoping to wear down opponents with short passes and plenty of no-huddle.

Did you know? Washington Grizzly Stadium played host to the Rolling Stones in 2006 in their only ever concert in the state of Montana Eastern Washington University Location: Cheney, Washington Stadium: Roos Field Capacity: 8,600 Home Schedule: 9/19 vs. Montana State, 10/10 vs. Cal Poly, 10/31 vs. Weber State, 11/7 vs.

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About the Team: The question for all Eastern Eagle fans is whether or not their high power aerial attack will continue without quarterback Vernon Adams. “Big Play” VA transferred to Pac 12 power Oregon for his senior season, however star receivers Cooper Kupp and Shaq Hill are back. Head coach Beau Baldwin has turned Eastern into a power at the FCS level with a National Championship in 2010 and Big Sky Championships in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Did you Know? Eastern Washington installed it’s now famous red turf nicknamed ‘The Inferno’ in 2010 thanks in a large part to a $500,00 donation from Eastern Alum and NFL offensive lineman Michael Roos.

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Washington State University Location: Pullman, Washington Stadium: Martin Stadium Capacity: 35,117 Home Schedule: 9/5 vs. Portland State, 9/19 vs. Wyoming, 10/17 vs. Oregon State, 10/31 vs. Stanford, 11/7 vs. Arizona State, 11/21 vs.

Colorado About the Team: The Cougars are looking to put it all together this year under Coach Mike Leach and his air-raid offense. It’s been a struggle for the Cougs in recent history and with most pundits calling the Pac-12 a top three conference in the nation this year, it’s not getting any easier for them. Look for WR Gabe

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Marks to step up big in the passing game.

Did you know? A fire at Martin Stadium on April 4, 1970 destroyed nearly 6,000 seats and the press box, forcing the Cougars to play their next two seasons an hour and a half away at Spokane’s Joe Albi Stadium.

University of Washington Location: Seattle, Washington Stadium: Husky Stadium Capacity: 70,138 Home Schedule: 9/12 vs. Sacramento State, 9/19 vs. Utah State, 9/26 vs. California, 10/17 vs. Oregon, 10/31 vs. Arizona, 11/7 vs. Utah, 11/27 vs. Washington State

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There’s nothing like the buzz around a college campus on a crisp fall Saturday afternoon.

About the Team: The Huskies are a real wild card team this year after losing big contributors on defense to the draft as well as replacing their quarterback. After winning eight games a season ago, Vegas odds makers are only giving the Huskies four wins this season. Head Coach Chris Peterson opens the season at Boise State, the school in which he helped propel into the national spotlight.

Did you know? With a capacity of more than 70,000 and metallic roofs, Husky stadium is one of the loudest stadiums in the country crossing over the 100 decibel level multiple times each game.

Boise State University Location: Boise, Idaho Stadium: Albertson’s Stadium Capacity: 36,387 Home Schedule: 9/4 vs. University of Washington, 9/18 vs. Idaho State, 10/3 vs.

Hawaii, 10/24 vs. Wyoming, 11/14 vs. New Mexico, 11/20 vs. Air Force About the Team: While no longer the darlings that defeated Oklahoma in one of the greatest bowl games of all time, Boise State is still a consistent power in the west. The Broncos are predicted to win the conference this season and have 6 players on the pre-season allconference team. Head Coach Bryan Harsin hopes he’s found the next great Bronco QB in Brett Rypien, nephew of Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien. Brett smashed his uncle’s greater Spokane League records and was the player of

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the year for the state of Washington.

Did you know? Boise State became the only team with blue astro turf in the world and was the first school to install a field with a specific color in 1986.

University of Idaho Location: Moscow, Idaho Stadium: Kibbie Dome Capacity: 16,000 Home Schedule: 9/3 vs. Ohio, 9/19 vs.

Wofford, 9/26 vs. Georgia Southern, 10/24 vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 11/14 vs. Appalachian State, 11/28 vs. Texas Southern About the Team: Third year Coach Paul Petrino says this is the best his team has looked since taking over the job. The Vandals will definitely be tested this year facing off against perennial powers Auburn and USC. They will also rack up plenty of frequent flier miles with trips to southern states Alabama, Arkansas and New Mexico. Junior Austin Rehkow might be the best punter in the nation, and becoming bowl game eligible is the goal for this program.

Did you know? The Kibbie Dome is also home to one of the premiere Jazz festivals in the U.S. The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival began in 1967 and has seen the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Stan Getz and Wynton Marsalis. Students from all over the country attend for concerts, clinics, judged performances and workshops.

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