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PUBLISHER’S NOTE Don’t Lose Hope!

WE TURN ON THE TELEVISION only to witness news reports of violence and despair at home and abroad. Politicians bickering. Divisiveness that stems from politics, beliefs and race. But does life really have to be that way? We are now in the Lenten season and eagerly anticipating the approach of Easter Sunday. The Easter Season is filled with hope and renewal.

After all, Easter, as the celebration when Jesus was resurrected, is the symbol of ultimate hope in the Christian world.

Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Some may argue that this can lead to discouragement if our expectations are not met. But stop to think about it. Where would we be without hope?

We do not have to look far to see how we can help others find the hope they so desire. During the Lenten season, many talk about sacrificing things they love. But why not try something different (and if you think it’s too late since Lent has already begun…think again!).

Sacrifice your time. Take an hour or two a week and volunteer at a local organization that may need help. There are plenty of them right here in our own community. There are many elderly people who may have lost hope in the later years of their lives. Make it a point to visit with some of them. It will give them renewed hope.

One thing that makes our community so unique is people’s willingness to help one another. So whether you lend a hand to an elderly person at the grocery store, volunteer for a few hours at a soup kitchen or just smile a little more at passers by, know that you are helping spread the Good news of the Easter season—hope!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 14 Essentials

The latest tips and trends.

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21 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

22 Good News

The spirit lives on at The Art Spirit Gallery.

26 Business Spotlight The Buckle in Riverstone.

28 Coeur d’Alene In Focus

Lemons of Love spreading love to local cancer patients.

34 Hometown Experts The best local businesses.

21 36 Health & Lifestyle

Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

42 Northwest Weddings Unique Northwest wines.

52 Travel & Leisure

A 10-year “road” trip leads to Coeur d’Alene.

56 Food & Drink

Discover Coeur d’Alene’s tastiest destinations.

62 Arts & Entertainment

Calendar of great local events, music and shows.

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By Annie Nye, Interior Designer, Selkirk Glass & Cabinets, a division of Ponderay Design Center

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ANY JOE SCHMOE down the street can build furniture or cabinetry from pallets and sell them, but is the quality really there?

Would he be willing to back his product when you load 100 pounds of your best china on the shelves, and it turns out not to be structurally sound, the bottom falls through, and you’re left crying, cleaning up what’s left of Great Grandma’s china that can’t be replaced?

While there are some quality craftsmen/ women who are qualified and know what they are doing, there are plenty of other fly-by-night types who think they can build anything because they saw it online. There’s a reason showrooms and professionals sell specific brands or products. We are responsible for those products and understand that when we sell them, we will back their quality. As the buyer, you too understand that you may be paying a bit more, but that, along with that product, you are receiving a warrantied quality piece.

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certified. What does that mean? It means that these cabinets have gone through rigorous testing to make sure that the shelves support what they are supposed to, the hanging rails are located so that when installed correctly the structural integrity of the cabinet will support the massive weight of heavy dishes and stone countertops, and the finishes have been tested and are guaranteed to withstand daily use, sun exposure and climate changes. The topcoat of these specific cabinets is oven-cured, which simply cannot happen in Joe Schmoe’s garage.

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We hear it all the time that people can find lower-cost cabinets and furniture. Of course!

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When buyers go the cheap route, I say, “Good luck.” Good luck getting that person to come fix your drawer guides in six months when they start to fail. Good luck replacing that sink base cabinet when your sink gets too full and the countertop finally gives way. (Just hope you aren’t bathing your baby or grandbaby in there when that happens.) Good luck when your mother-in-law comes over and is sitting in that low-quality chair and it fails underneath her, leaving her not only embarrassed but you getting her to the hospital with her newly broken hip. Sounds a little far fetched, but it really isn’t.

The products sold through most reputable showrooms carry a lifetime warranty.

Anything sold in our showroom and installed by our installers are backed by installation warranties as well. If you want something of quality installed in your home, go see a local professional. There is a reason they are in business and will still be in 10 to 15 years should you need any maintenance.Think Joe Schmoe will still be living in the same town or have the same phone number in 10 to 15 years?

If you want to gamble because it saves you a few bucks now, go for it. In the long run, you will be paying someone else to fix that product or even replace it down the road. One of my favorite sayings rings true here: “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.”

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ESSENTIALS EDUCATE YOURSELF

LESSONS FROM MEXICO ELIMINATING CANINE OVERPOPULATION

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FROM 1999 TO 2009, veterinarians from North Idaho Animal Hospital performed surgical sterilizations of dogs in two Mexican towns. This was a pro-bono effort aimed at addressing an overpopulation problem that runs in high gear. Every visitor to Mexico has seen the rolling mass of scaly flea-bitten hairless dogs that are homogeneously medium-sized and brown—universally friendly but painfully thin and shy.

the border. From a population-biology perspective, this made sense to us, as the actual creation of puppies and kittens is from females.

Spending time and effort to neuter males can be quickly befuddled by a sneaky huckster patiently biding his time in the bushes. Once a female is spayed, however, intact males peering from the brush do not matter in the least.

In Sayulita and San Pancho, there were two separate groups of intact (non-spayed or neutered) animals. First was an “owned” group that had homes, or at least semi-regular meals; and second there was a “feral” or wild group that lived on the fringes—the dumpster divers. Our original plan was to sterilize dogs that were owned by locals first—thus establishing credibility—before tackling the homeless population of “feral” animals.

What truly surprised us was that in the third year of our bi-annual clinics, the feral population virtually disappeared; they were gone. In other words, the feral population was not reproducing on their own.

Once the owned animal population was spayed, there were no more feral dogs. We do believe that our findings should be considered in the U.S., where we continue to battle our own canine—and feline— over-population issues.

The first thing we did was ignore the males. This fit nicely into the macho culture of Mexico, as testicles are “golden,” so to speak, south of

Although there are advantages to spending donations and grant money to neuter male dogs and cats, as it decreases fighting and aggressive behaviors, spaying females has a more direct effect on lowering population numbers. It is in our best opinion to spay females only.

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What truly surprised us was that in the third year of our bi-annual clinics, the feral population virtually disappeared; they were gone. In other words, the feral population was not reproducing on their own. become responsible and effective adult pet owners themselves. Non-profit animal groups should spend a large percentage of their funds on these educational efforts in the hopes of putting themselves out-of-business.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY HEART AND SOUL

HELPING THE HOMELESS Annual Golf/Walk event helps areas most vulnerable. By Colin Anderson

IN 1986, KAREN OLSON, FOUNDER of Family Promise National, had a vision to help homeless children and their families. Friday, May 12, she will be participating in the Family Promise NI Golf/Walk fundraiser and speaking at the 6pm dinner at the Links Golf Course, 10623 N. Chase Rd., in Post Falls, Idaho. Her talk will lead attendees through the years prior to 2003 when Family Promise became a non-profit with “promise” in the sense of the commitment communities make to families in need.

“Promise” also refers to the potential inherent in every family.

call logs reflect referrals from St. Vincent DePaul, Health and Welfare, Veteran’s Services, Coeur d’Alene School District’s Homeless Liaison, churches and many more.

The vision for Family Promise of North Idaho is to serve our community through partnerships so every child and their family has a home, a livelihood and the chance to fulfill their dreams. You can be part of that partnership by donating, attending fundraising events, volunteering, serving on a committee or applying to become a board member.

Family Promise of North Idaho became an affiliate in 2008. Since then, the mission of transforming lives for homeless children and their families has been the primary driving force. Over the past eight years, Family Promise has provided and cared for 131 families; 452 individuals—231 of which are children. At any given time, they may be providing for up to three families simultaneously, with an average 48-day stay per family. The guests are referred to FPNI through various channels. These methods are tracked through a call log kept by an office volunteer. Some of the

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Mark your calendar for the Golf/Walk fundraiser. The cost is $100 and includes an 18-holes round of golf, range, cart, prizes and dinner. For those just walking the course, the cost is $35 per person. Tickets are available for purchase at the Family Promise North Idaho office or online at FamilyPromiseNI.org.

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GOOD NEWS THE SPIRIT LIVES ON

The Art Spirit Gallery continues owner’s mission

By Colin Anderson Photos by Dana Aaberg

IF YOU DIDN’T GET A CHANCE TO MEET STEVE GIBBS during his life, chances are you’ve been a part of something he helped create.

Gibbs opened The Art Spirit Gallery in Downtown Coeur d’Alene 20 years ago, and although being a respected gallery owner and sharing pieces of modern art with the community, it was what he did outside the walls of the gallery that really made an impact.

At his memorial this past December, an estimated 400 people came out to pay their respects. “When the head of the North Idaho College Art department asked all artists who were impacted by Gibbs to stand up, at

least 100 people stood; it was really incredible,” said Blair Williams, new owner of The Art Spirit Gallery. The thriving art scene we enjoy today is in large part due to his determination of bringing artists together for a common good. He was vital in helping establish both the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance, a nonprofit group dedicated to showcasing our community’s wide-ranging artists, and the First Friday Artwalk, which has become a favorite for both locals and tourists alike every April through December. These programs have helped build a tightknit network of painters, sculptors, musicians and craftsmen, all coming together to share their pieces with our community.

“We know his standard, and we expect to meet that standard, to do things right, and to do it in the most collaborative way possible,” said Williams.

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While Gibbs dedicated much of his life to furthering the arts in his community, his legacy lives on at the focal point of his career.

“The model he created works wonderfully, and there’s no reason to drastically change it,” explained Williams. “We’ve had goals laid out and will continue to take the gallery and the art community forward.”

Williams had been working with Gibbs at The Art Spirit Gallery for four years prior to his death. She was initially brought on as a consultant to help build a team Gibbs could rely on as he eased his way into retirement. A

“We’ve asked people if they’ve come in before, and they’ll reply, ‘Yes, but I think it was something else before.’ When we explain to them what we do each month, they can’t believe they’re in the same place,” said Williams. The shows are always different and typically feature mostly regional artists, however, pieces from as far away as New Zealand will make their way into the display as well.

“Our goal is to share these wonderful works that we have and have you leave inspired.”

While some see art as a hobby or funded by grants and non-profits, one of Gibbs’ goals as well as Williams’ was to show that art is an equally important aspect of the business world. Thus, The Art Spirit Education Collaboratory was born. It functions as a partnership with the University of Idaho to teach art students about the business side of their future careers.

It begins with light classes and programming

“OUR GOAL IS TO SHARE at The Art Spirit Gallery THESE WONDERFUL and also includes instruction on WORKS THAT WE maintaining collections, displaying pieces and how HAVE AND HAVE to present your works to galleries in order to get them YOU LEAVE on display. The program has been so greatly accepted that The INSPIRED.” team was put in place before his passing, and walking into the gallery today, it is evident this group wants to continue to do things just as Gibbs did for years.

University of Idaho is developing a two-year master’s program in Arts Administration, which is on track to launch in fall 2018. “This is all thanks to Gibbs’ commitment, and we are hoping to expand this into so much more,” said Williams.

If you haven’t been before, The Art Spirit Gallery is a modern art studio. Instead of just putting paintings up on the wall, each month the interior is stripped down and an entirely new collection is put up in a very unique way.

According to Williams, colleges and universities across the country are beginning to add more pieces of art around their campuses.

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challenge your thinking and therefore creates more learning and ideas.

The Art Spirit Gallery will continue Gibbs’ commitment to bringing artists together from all backgrounds to further expand the local scene. As evidenced by attendance at Artwalk, Art on the Green and the Summer Concert series at Riverstone, the local arts and culture scene is continuing to gain momentum. All are invited to stop by the gallery located on Sherman Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets, downtown. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 11am to 6pm in April, and come May the Gallery will be open seven days a week during the same hours. Even if you stopped by last month, you’re guaranteed to see something completely different the next time you visit; just as Gibbs would have wanted it.

“We know his standard, and we expect to meet that standard, to do things right and to do it in the most collaborative way possible,” said Williams. Though the art community is still feeling the loss of one of its great local contributors, Steve Gibbs’ memory lives on in the programs and artists he influenced.

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Sundquist said Buckle in Coeur d’Alene would not have seen the success it has without the support of the community.

“I will tell anyone that I live in the best town with the best people. It’s the people who live in this community who have helped my store become successful,” said Sunquist. “Thank you Coeur d’Alene for all that you do for myself and my teammates. None of this would be possible without all of you.”

SINCE OPENING IN MAY 2008, Buckle in Coeur d’Alene has been helping their customers find the perfect piece of clothing.

With something for everyone, the clothing store prides itself on carrying every style and fit of denim that one can only dream of. That, together with the friendly staff who is eager to help you find the perfect look, you will leave the store looking and feeling great.

Unique and different from other retail stores, manager Taylor Sundquist said he feels more like a personal designer than one who simply works in retail. “We have a mission statement at Buckle,” said Sundquist. “It’s to create the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for our guests. That has been our mission statement from day one.”

Going beyond expectations, the staff at Buckle can help find the correct size—even for those who struggle to find the right fit— and will outfit its customers from head to toe for any

special occasion. They offer a layaway program, and with a Buckle credit card and guest loyalty program, customers continue to return again and again.

“Buckle takes the best clothes, the newest styles and the most genuine sales team you’ve ever had and rolls that into an unforgettable experience,” said Sundquist. “There isn’t a better feeling out there than feeling confident in yourself from the clothes that you have on.

Buckle offers that feeling seven days a week.”

Sundquist moved to Coeur d’Alene only four months ago but said it instantly felt like home.

“I consider myself very lucky to be where I am for my career. Coeur d’Alene was my dream store; I knew if I could end up here, I could do great things.,” he said. “Being the manager of a store in a community like this one is such a blessing.”

His plans for the store are to build on the success it has already seen, and if Sundquist’s enthusiasm and passion for his job are any indication, he will be a huge success.

“I have big dreams for this store. I know that we can take care of every guest who comes through those doors. I promise you that we will go above and beyond to take care of your every need,” he said. “My goal is to have everyone in Coeur d’Alene know that if you need any clothes at all, that all you have to do is come see Taylor Sundquist at the Buckle in Coeur d’Alene, and you’ll be taken care of like you’re family. I love my job. I love everything about my job. I’m such a lucky man to get to do what I love to do every single day.”

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IN FOCUS

CHEMO CARE LOCAL GROUP BRIGHTENING DAYS FOR CHEMOTHERAPY PATIENTS

By Colin Anderson Photos (right) courtesy of Lemons of Love

IDEAS CAN SPRING FROM SOME of the most interesting places. Some call it providence and others coincidence, but whatever it is it often strikes at meaningful times.

A year ago this April, Coeur d’Alene resident Cathy Kobs was enjoying stockcar races at a raceway in Tucson, Arizona. While wandering the grounds of the raceway, she was drawn into a booth of a company that was making the fire-retardant suits that the drivers were wearing. Here she was able to speak with the company’s owner, Jill Swanson-Peltier. Also at the same booth was a display of handmade tote bags and information on the Lemons of Love program, something Jill had created in 2014 after a stage 3 colon-cancer diagnosis and rounds of chemotherapy. During this time, Cathy’s friend Cheryl Breeden, a retired first-grade teacher from Coeur d’Alene’s Fernan Elementary, was going through chemo.

“As soon as we saw it, we thought it was incredible and wanted to bring it to Coeur d’Alene,” recalled Cathy. “I knew that we wanted to do it and that we would already have the people to help us do it as well.” The women continued to talk, and with Julie’s blessings, the Lemons of Love Northwest was being born.

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The incidence of cancers in Idaho was the 15th lowest in the nation, according to a 2015 report in the Wall Street Journal.

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The approximate number of cancer survivors in Idaho.

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The percentage that cancer death rates have dropped nationwide from 1991 to 2016.

The purpose of the Lemons of Love program is to bring a few comforts and joys to those in our area undergoing chemotherapy, an incredibly difficult cancer treatment. The organization’s motto is based off the popular phrase: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” however, its version is: “When life gives you lemons, laugh out loud.” LOL bags are each hand stitched, currently by four local volunteers. Inside there are a variety of small comforts designed to brighten the days of those going through treatment.

These include: organic body lotion, Claeys Old-Fashioned Lemon Drops, dark chocolate Acai, organic ginger tea, a Lemons of Love water bottle, a bottle of lemonade, a Lemons of Love “Fighter” silicone bracelet, comfy socks and a “happy” picture drawn by a child. Each item serves a specific purpose, from helping alleviate metallic tastes from a patient’s mouth, curing an upset stomach or bringing empowerment to cancer fighters. One piece in particular seems to get the most positive feedback from patients.

“Oh my goodness, the drawings from the children; people absolutely love them,” said Cathy.

Cathy is one of several retired school teachers in the group, and her daughterin-law currently teaches second grade. Every two months, students at both Sorensen and Fernan Elementary are given the task of drawing not a “get

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well soon” card but a scene or something that makes them happy. Those drawings are then placed alongside the comfort items in each Lemons of Love bag. Local volunteers also put ChapStick, Kleenex and lozenges, and have recently received large fabric donations as well to add to the original totes.

With four volunteers stitching each tote bag by hand, the group can currently do about 60 of these chemo care packages each month. Twentyfive are delivered to Cancer Care Northwest in the Spokane Valley, with the additional 35 being divided between chemo care centers in Couer d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint and St. Maries. Once the bags are stitched, organizers make sure all the essential items make their way into the bags, and several people set out each month to hand deliver the bags to the regional centers.

“While we don’t get to hand them directly to the patients, it’s very rewarding to see how excited the staff gets when we show up. Around Kootenai, we’re simply known as ‘the bag ladies,’” said Cathy.

As Lemons of Love Northwest approaches one year of helping our local cancer patients, they’ve relied almost entirely on word of mouth and

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networking for donations. Just about all of the members are involved in book clubs, women’s networking groups, sororities and other organizations. At meetings, they are able to ask for some of the smaller items like tissues, lip balm and socks, and the community has also been generous with cash donations in order to buy other essentials for the totes.

“What we get from people and how generous they are is really amazing,” said Cathy.

From its original 50 bags per month, Lemons of Love Northwest has been able to bump up another 10 bags per month as more people volunteer and support the organization. While they don’t have any immediate plans to get out the more than 1,000 monthly that the Chicagobased chapter distributes each month, there is still room for additional growth. “I was talking to a staff member at Kootenai, and she told me that they get about 40 new patients each month, just in that one facility,” said Cathy.

Several of the volunteers have had their own battles with cancer and truly understand the difficult times these patients are going through.

Cancer is a disease that is almost impossible not to be affected by whether it’s personally, a close

family member, friend, co-workers or neighbor, chances are high that you know someone battling this horrible disease. According to the American Cancer Society, in 2017, there will be an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the US. It’s estimated that 7,300 Idahoans will received a cancer diagnosis this year, while nearly 3,000 will succumb to the disease.

Groups like Lemons of Love look to provide a break from the pain, doom and gloom, of a cancer diagnosis. Those who take on the challenge of beating cancer with a positive attitude and zest for life often live longer than those who choose not to take their battle head on. They might not be directly saving lives, but by bringing a little comfort, joy and positivity into a patient’s life, volunteers at Lemons of Love Northwest are definitely making an impact.

If you or your family has been touched by cancer and would like to volunteer your time to help others, Lemons of Love is happy to hear from you. Opportunities include sewing totes, gathering items for the bags, stocking bags each month and transporting the bags to local cancer centers. Monetary donations, as well as items for the LOL bags, are also always accepted. You can

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learn more by visiting the group’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/LemonsOfLoveNorthwest or by email at lemonsoflovenw@gmail.com.

Sadly, the group lost one of its inspirations for creation when Cathy’s friend Cheryl passed away this past October. Fortunately, Cathy and others like her continue to do their part to honor the memory of their friends and loved ones, as well as show support and belief to those in the community who are undergoing one of the most difficult experiences in life.

“We’ll continue to make bags and deliver them as long as we continue to have the community’s support,” said Cathy.

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“When I first began wrestling at a young age, I barely won any matches,” he recalls. “I stuck with the sport out of stubbornness and the belief that success should not be based on winning and losing.”

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His stubbornness—and thinking beyond his years—has paid off all of these years later.

Casey plans on wrestling at the University of Wyoming, where he plans to study English.

Casey is contemplating a career as an English professor to combine his interests in reading, writing and public speaking, as well as engaging others in a good discussion. At the moment, however, he is still undecided as to whether teaching is the path he will ultimately follow.

Casey credits much of his success to his dad, who has been by his side from day one, coaching him and supporting him. “He has taught me to have fun and try my best,” Casey says.

He also is thankful to the sport that has taught him much about life: “Wrestling mimics life like no other sport. It’s hard and teaches [you] how to properly learn from failure.”

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“Not having the faith and trust in myself that I needed to play this mental game really got in the way of me playing to the best of my capabilities,” Chloe said. “Then, I started believing in myself, training harder and practicing more often on my own time. This gave me back the confidence that I needed to play the game and reminded me that I am capable of anything I set my mind to.”

on the next play. [That] carries into real-life situations, when thinking about past issues will only bring you down … you need to remain hopeful and positive for the future,” Chloe said.

The sport has also given her a close-knit team that’s like a family of sisters with a coach she calls a mentor.

Next year, Chloe plans on attending Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, California, and playing collegiate softball there. She hopes to become an orthodontist.

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She learned that she couldn’t dwell on past mistakes and had to move on. “After each error, you have to shake it off and just focus

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NEW NIC ADULT EDUCATION CENTER IN POST FALLS

TUTORS NEEDED: Volunteers are needed to assist students in basic skill building for reading, writing and math at any of NIC’s Adult Education Centers as tutors. Volunteers should enjoy working with adult learners and possess good reading, writing or math skills.

Volunteers must be available a minimum of two hours per week. Those interested should contact Marty Bruner at the Adult Education Center at 208.665.5069 or marty.bruner@nic.edu, or stop by the center to complete a tutor application form.

BY KAYE THORNBRUGH

AT 66 YEARS OLD, Jerry Gafkin is poised to cross a special item off his bucket list: getting his GED. It’s an uncommon bucket-list goal, maybe, but for Gafkin, it’s important that he makes it happen.

“You don’t know how much time you have left,” he said.

Currently retired, Gafkin wants to become a peer support specialist—a person who draws on their own life experiences to support individuals with struggles related to mental health, psychological trauma or substance abuse. Because he will need a GED to become certified, Gafkin decided it was time to get back to his studies.

To that end, he takes classes three days a week at North Idaho College’s Adult Education Center in Post Falls, which recently relocated to the Idaho Department of Labor building at 600 N. Thornton St. It’s one of five centers serving Idaho’s five northern counties; the other centers are located in Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry and Silver Valley. Some center locations offer both day and evening classes.

Laura Umthun, NIC Adult Education Center

director, says the centers serve three primary populations: students who want to earn a GED; NIC students with skills below the high school graduate level in reading, writing or math; and any adult students who want to upgrade their foundational skills. On an individual level, Adult Education students are endlessly diverse. Each has their own reason for enrolling.

impossible for her to go back—but a friend encouraged her to do just that, which led her to the center. Between working and being a single mom to her two kids, it’s been hard for Hiibel to make time for her studies. But she’s been attending GED classes for a year, and so far, she’s passed every subject but math. The goal of earning her GED is in sight.

Gafkin, for example, married when he was 17 years old, which pushed his education to the wayside. When he went back to school, intending to finish, a teacher called him stupid. He walked out that day and never returned. But now, all these years later, the NIC Post Falls Adult Education Center is helping him to finish what he started— and embark on a new career path at the same time.

“If I can drop out in the third grade and go back, with two children, anyone can,” Hiibel said.

Mimi Hiibel, another student at the center, stopped attending school when she was in the third grade.

She and her younger brother had been removed from their father’s care and placed with their adult sister, who neglected to send them to school.

Hiibel said that she essentially had to become a mom to her little brother. As she got older, she never returned to school.

“It’s extremely sad that a kid can drop out at such a young age and nobody cares,” Hiibel said.

Having left school at such a young age, it seemed

NIC ADULT EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR BARBARA JACKSON (RIGHT) HELPS JERRY GAFKIN PREPARE FOR HIS GED TEST. AT 66, GAFKIN DECIDED TO FINISH WHAT HE STARTED. PHOTO BY TOM GREENE.

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To be eligible for Adult Education classes, prospective students must be 16 years or older, not currently enrolled in any public high school and have skills below the high school graduate level.

Instruction is completely free, including course materials.

Gafkin said that the Adult Education staff has been welcoming and supportive.

“There’s a care that I didn’t get when I was in school,” he said. “Barbara [Jackson] is one of those special people who you never think you’re going to meet. She cares about her students. She makes it easy for me to go [to class].”

For more information about NIC Adult Education Center’s orientation and skills review, call 208.665.5099.

Health & Lifestyle SIT TO GET FIT

Sprint Interval Training

By Matt Thompson, Better Gym, Gig Harbor

HAVE YOU EVER STARTED an exercise program that focuses on your cardiovascular fitness, such as a running or walking plan, only to find that every workout feels long and arduous, causing you to lose motivation and end up quitting? What if there was a way to get all those benefits of running with only one-fifth the time commitment; would you be interested? I know it might sound too good to be true, but let me introduce you to sprint interval training.

Before we learn more about SIT, let’s go over a few of the reasons why a healthy cardiovascular system is important. Many people begin exercise programs to lose weight, and that is something cardiovascular exercise has been proven to do, even better than strength training alone.

With little to no change in diet, endurance exercise can decrease your body-fat percentage. More than just looking better, improvements to

cardiovascular health make you feel better. They decrease your risk for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases and lower your chance for early death. Beyond increasing your body’s health, it is also great for your mind. Studies have shown it can improve mood, decrease stress, improve quality of sleep and reduce your risk for dementia and other cognitive diseases.

However, you need to exercise five to six days a week for more than 30 minutes each session to obtain most of these benefits. This adds up to two to three hours of exercise per week, which can feel like too much time to take out of our busy work and family schedules. But, you can get those same benefits with just 10 minutes of exercise per day, with a total time commitment less than one hour a week, with SIT.

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Studies have shown [endurance exercise] can improve mood, decrease stress, improve quality of sleep and reduce your risk for dementia and other cognitive diseases.

SIT is normally defined as four to six rounds of “all-out” exercise for thirty seconds or less followed by a rest period that is at least five times longer than the duration of the exercise, usually about three to four minutes. This protocol might sound familiar to another form of exercise that has gained popularity in the media known as high-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT. In fact, SIT is considered a sub-set of HIIT workouts, but it takes even less time, and some people adhere to the program better because of the shorter length of the work intervals. HIIT can be overly demanding because they don’t allow your body to recover between exercises, which doesn’t allow you to go all-out with every rep.

The reason why so little time can be committed to exercise for a similar level of cardiovascular benefits is because there is a “dose-dependent” relationship to exercise. This means that your body makes greater adaptations the harder you work. An hour of 50-percent effort will produce similar results to a 100-percent effort for as little as two minutes. Much of the research about SIT discusses that high-intensity training is one of the best stimulators for health changes, most importantly the metabolic profile of your muscles.

This isn’t to discount the importance of traditional endurance exercise. It still gives you important health benefits, can increase your work capacity and create permanent changes that improve your muscle health. In addition, if your goal is to run a distance race, like a half marathon, you should still focus on traditional

endurance exercise. The goal of this article is to show that SIT can be a time-effective alternative to endurance exercise for those only focused on the health benefits of aerobic exercise.

Now that you are interested, how do you go about performing a sprint-interval workout?

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1. Find a class with an instructor who knows how to give you the proper level of intensity.

We happen to have one here at Better.

2. Go to the track, do a dynamic warm up for about 10 to 20 minutes, sprint the length of the track as hard as you can, then walk the remainder of the track until you get back to where you started the sprint. Repeat four to six times.

3. Find a hill you can run up, run as hard as possible for 30 seconds, walk back down and don’t start again for at least three minutes.

Repeat four to six times.

Matt Thompson is a personal trainer and running coach at Better Gym and is the assistant manager at Route 16 Running and Walking.

He is a Certified Personal Trainer, has his B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Puget Sound, and is currently working toward his master’s in Kinesiology.

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Exercise does much more than benefit your physical health, it can have a positive impact on anxiety and stress levels as well. Something as simple as a 30-minute walk can do much to change your mood.

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THE SNOW HAS FINALLY melted around town, and it’s beginning to actually feel like spring. Isn’t it great? We live in the Pacific Northwest because we enjoy the different seasons, but I must admit, I’m done with winter. I love being able to look outside the living-room window and see the birds jumping around on the lawn, a little squirrel darting across the road and signs of the season changing.

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I know a lot of you might be getting anxious to spend more time outside to take in the nicer weather. With the snow nearly gone and daylight savings time, we get the perfect opportunity to do just that. It’s exciting to see that it’s still daylight when most of us get off of work at 5pm.

I’m a huge fan of spending as much time as possible as a family. I have always tried to weave in fitness and fun when raising my boys. So, I wanted to pass on a few suggestions on how you can fit in fitness and spend more time outside.

GET THE BIKES OUT. Yep, you will need to check the tires after they have been stored in the garage all winter, and make sure the handle bar and brakes still function. Then it’s time to take a bike ride! One of my favorite spots to ride has always been the Sandpoint Long Bridge. It is such a beautiful ride across the lake. Depending on what time of day you go on your ride, you may see a train crossing against the sunset over your shoulder. It is such a gorgeous place to ride, and depending on how adventurous you are, you could ride bikes all the way from Sandpoint to Sagle!

GO FOR A HIKE. We live in such an amazing place that offers a wide array of outdoor hiking trails. My favorite hike is the Gold Hill Trail just off Bottle Bay Road. If you haven’t yet been on this trail, I strongly

suggest you add it to your bucket list of things to do in and around Sandpoint. It is a short hike beginning at the trailhead located on Bottle Bay Road about 4.8 miles on the right-hand side of the road. The trail is very easy to follow with several different lookout spots that will literally take your breath away, offering panoramic views of Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille, Pend Oreille River and the Selkirk Mountains. It will feel as if you are right in the middle of a postcard. Yes, it is that stunning. Yes, you can take the entire family.

We always pack a protein bar or sandwich in our backpack and have a little picnic at the very top. You will love it. P.S. Don’t forget your camera!

These are just two simple options that you can take advantage of. The best thing, they are both free, and the entire family can enjoy these things together! Life is too short to sit inside watching TV. Get out, get fit and have fun doing it.

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LISTEN TO YOUR BODY ACHIEVING OPTIMAL WELLNESS

SPRING MEANS GETTING outdoors and being active. Unfortunately, after a long winter, we are often not in the best shape. “I knew there was something wrong.” “I felt funny.”

“Something seems off.” Have you heard these phrases or used them yourself? Did you pay attention to your body and what is was trying to tell you? A lot of disease is just that; an uneasy feeling that we can’t always explain.

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It doesn’t matter if you are 19 or 90 years old. If you are stiff, hurt or can’t do what you want to do with ease, you feel “old.” People tend to ignore problems until they can’t take it anymore, try to force through, or a combination of the two.

However, if you listen to your body, you often have warning signs. For example, you may have fallen on the ice and feel better, but still have stiffness, can’t move the way you used to or have continued headaches, neck or back pain.

Often we know what our particular symptoms are and can take care of it ourselves. If things are not back to “normal” for you, tuning in to your body is essential.

First, look at environment and lifestyle. It is easy to assess rest, fluid intake and excess sugar, fat or salt. Looking at the environment at work and home can also be helpful. Excessive light, noise, heat, cold, noxious fumes and mold can affect us. Repetitive motions and posture can affect us in subtle ways. For example, constant phone and computer use can cause tingling

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and numbness in the arms and hands, but may also be the result of nerves compressed at the neck or shoulders.

High stress affects mental and emotional function. How we deal with it is key. You may get through dealing with a stressful person or situation, but delayed stress may create illness due to a weakened immune system or physical symptoms of chest tightness, headaches and stomach pain.

Often overlooked are personal patterns, which may change as we age. Be alert to changes in breathing, sleep, bowel and bladder patterns, heart rate or skin changes that may signal a deeper issue. Genetics play a role as well. You may have a tendency toward diabetes, heart problems or arthritis in your family, but that doesn’t mean you have to “become” the illness.

As they say, “You may have the gun loaded, but you don’t have to shoot it.” In other words, know your risk factors and work to minimize them.

These are obvious things we often choose to ignore, yet can give you cues to resolve simple issues and can be invaluable tools for your medical provider if symptoms persist.

Our bodies are self-regulating and have the potential to overcome many major stressors, diseases and injuries. Slow down and listen to the innate wisdom of your body. That inner

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Northwest Weddings

By Jani Gonzalez

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Want to get married but just don't know where? Are you more of a formal or informal person?

Do you prefer indoors or a more rustic approach? The following pages might be able to help you narrow it down. As you preview the photos, take note of which feeling you're drawn to more. And maybe, just maybe, you might be able to picture you and your perfect day in one of these settings.

On the

Lake

The Inland Northwest boasts some of the most pristine lakes in the country. Take your vows and your guests on a lake cruise! There is a peacefulness that comes from taking a day cruise away from town. You and your new spouse can soak in the moment, along with the sunshine, on the deck of a lakeboat, then dive back inside for the reception and join the festivities with your guests. Cruise packages vary from two- to three-hour tours or overnight stays. Choose tours from Seattle or our own beautiful Coeur d’Alene and Pend Oreille lakes.

rustic

Ranch

Rustic weddings will always have a place in the Inland Northwest. The area lends itself to outdoor weddings with the forests and mountain ranges as the backdrop.

Having a rustic theme conjures the feeling of balance and simplicity—long, wide wooden tables, bare walls, old rusty jugs filled with fresh flowers—but let’s face it; there’s nothing simple about a wedding! Be prepared with a budget and shop your rustic venues. Celebrate the cowgirl and cowboy in you and flaunt the Western style!

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Indoors

Play it safe by hosting your wedding inside that historic home or bed and breakfast with the option to go outdoors during the reception. There are many area wineries that each offer their own personal flair for you to make your own for the day. Around the Inland Northwest, there are a number of hidden gems perfect for a wedding.

Extravagent

Outdoors

Imagine starting your life out together on top of a mountain! Schweitzer Mountain has a wedding venue that’s hard to top! Say “I do” with a breathtaking view behind you! Check local parks as well to reserve space in an outdoor locale that will surely be the most talked-about and remembered moment of your day! Add lavish floral bouquets overflowing from concrete vases and an intricate trellis at the end of the aisle; scatter flowers in the spot where you will exchange your vows. Extravagance means having every moment covered. Some fairly simple structures can be fashioned to hang chandeliers, flowers and greenery. The more flowers and décor, the more extravagant the reception becomes. Whether it is a local park that you reinvent as your outdoor event masterpiece or an historic home or bed and breakfast that features gardens for entertainment, there is no shortage of outdoor venues to work with. Keep in mind the rain when planning your event, as June can be a rainy month!

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Barn Style A barn wedding is a good Western venue that allows for the beauty of the outdoors, complemented by a lovely historic barn to take part of the day indoors or as a safety from the weather. The high barn ceilings decorated with strings of white light creates a mystical atmosphere. It’s all about the juxtaposition—mixing the old structure with fresh new décor—and creating a friendly, laid-back look for you and your guests.

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Marzipan and hazelnut chocolates, cookies, tortes and cakes in the European tradition.

All products locally made fresh by us.

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By Patty Hutchens Treat your palate to a variety of distinct Northwest flavors as you taste your way through some of the unique wines in the following pages. There's so much more to wine than just a red or a white. Next time you have the chance, maybe try choosing a berry blend!

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Huckleberry

Wine

Huckleberry Wine – A native fruit found in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest, huckleberries provide a unique and sweet taste to your glass of wine. Pend d’Oreille Winery in Sandpoint, Idaho, takes the natural juices from the huckleberries and blends them with Riesling grapes providing a refreshing wine that has been a popular seller throughout the years. While it has not been produced over the past two vintages due to weather and low-yielding crops, representatives from Pend d’Oreille Winery said they have every intention of resuming production when the weather and crops improve. Until then, be sure to purchase it while you can! Townshend Cellar in Spokane, Washington, also offers a huckleberry brut sparkling wine for those who prefer a little bubbly. If you have not tried huckleberry wine, you will want to be sure and put it on your list.

Red Currant

Wine

The redcurrant berries produce a wonderfully tasting wine. Similar to grapes, redcurrants are grown in clusters and act similar to grapes in the fermentation and development of wine. The tartness of the redcurrant fruit results in a wine that is light, not too sweet, fruity and fresh. It is often paired with chicken, turkey and pork.

If you want to try producing this wine on your own, you can also experiment by adding raspberries to the redcurrant mixture; it will make a tasty alternative as the fruits blend together nicely.

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Are you one of those people who cannot get enough of hot and spicy foods? While some may prefer a sweet white wine to pair with their zesty foods, others are now turning to habanero wine to add even more spice to their meal. Infused with natural habanero flavors, the heat of the peppers provides the wine with an extra kick, offering an endorphin release unlike any you will get from other wines. If you are looking for that unique tasting wine to go with your next spicy meal, try a glass of habanero wine—and you might want to have a glass of water nearby, just in case!

Habanero

Wine

Pour It Charlie

Wine

Awarded the gold medal at the 2015 Tri-Cities Wine Awards, this unique wine by Coyote Canyon Winery in Prosser, Washington, boasts an aroma of chocolate, blackberry and oak. A port wine, it is rich and offers flavors of sweet dark cherries, wood and a baked-pie component. A blend of 50 percent Mourvedre, 38 percent Syrah and 12 percent Graciano, the dessert wine is 17-percent alcohol and is the perfect way to cap off a delicious meal.

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Travel & Leisure

Traveling the World A 10-year “road” trip leads to Coeur d’Alene SIGNING A LEASE is a new experience for Adam Schluter. The now 30-year-old left his home in St. Louis, Missouri, more than 10 years ago in search of a new place to call home but ended up on a trip that took him around the world, across the country, and landed him in North Idaho.

“I’m really close to my family, so I would go home about every four months and see them,” says Schluter. After a few-days visit, it was back on the road again and off to somewhere else he’d never been before.

Schluter developed his love of travel at a young age when his parents took him from Missouri to California for the first time. “As soon as we got there I told myself I would be back again,” he recalls. Subsequent trips to different parts of the U.S., Central and South America only expanded his love for discovering new places.

Everywhere he went he would snap photos of what he saw. On his 18th birthday, Schluter’s

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parents gave him a more advanced point-andshoot camera, which was unknowingly the start of a career path.

Once there, he met several locals who talked him into exploring more of North Idaho, so he decided to alter his plans and stay a while.

Now, a decade after departing on this incredible journey, Schluter is staying put for the longest he’s been in one place; a whopping seven months so far in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. How he ended up settling on a small town in Northern Idaho was almost an accident. “I wanted to take the entire Pacific Coast Highway, which starts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and ends in Alaska,” he says. “By the time I hit Seattle, I decided I didn’t want to experience winter, and I met a few people who told me I should check out Glacier National Park, so I changed directions and headed east on Interstate 90.”

“I headed north toward Ponderay and was absolutely blown away by the scenery,” recalls Schluter. One of the biggest points of emphasis on his trip was to “rough it;” passing up hotels for a tent and stay at a free campsite or in designated forest land. Utilizing the website FreeCampsites.net, Schluter was able to map out places to stay all across the country, including Bonner County, Idaho. While camped out, he met a couple from Coeur d’Alene. The three became friends, and the couple eventually invited Schluter into their home to stay with them so he could explore the outdoor places that they loved so much.

Schluter stopped in Coeur d’Alene to fill up with gas; he didn’t think much of the town, as he was right off the freeway, which is home to the national chain stores and fast-food restaurants. He then continued on to Kellogg.

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In August 2016, Schluter made a decision that would halt his travel plans for a while; he signed a rental agreement and now calls Coeur d’Alene home. With no career path in

mind when he first left Missouri, Schluter discovered a new-found passion while traveling new and beautiful lands; photography.

“I wanted to share my experiences and the beauty of the places I was in,” he says. “I photographed for probably five or six years on the journey before I ever thought about making it my profession.”

Honing his skills on the road, Schluter met up with art galleries all across the country who displayed his prints in their gallery collections.

Today, Schluter owns Lifecast Photography, giving him the opportunity to share images from his travels and North Idaho. He also books appointments for portraits, commercial and weddings, though his passion will always remain in landscape photography.

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Having lived a big part of his life with one foot out the door, he is now focused on building lasting relationships in his new community.

“When you’re moving all of the time it can become isolating, and the lifestyle turned me into more of an introvert. Now I’m dedicated to making lasting relationships with people here, and honestly it’s a little out of my comfort zone, but I’m working on it.”

While road tripping across Mexico to his favorite destination, Bahia de los Angeles— an ocean community of roughly 500 you come across after traveling two hours across a desert with nothing around you—Schluter met up with a man in his 70s who had been traveling alone for more than 50 years. “He told me: ‘You’re going to see so much beauty in

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Considering his lack of resources and commitment to free lodging during this journey, Schluter was definitely putting his trust in the advice of strangers. He credits those early trips with his family to foreign countries to being able to trust and understand a wide variety of people. “I have a lot of trust in people when I move places. I trust people until it’s proven otherwise, which probably isn’t how most of the world does it.”

Images from Schluter’s decade-long trip show scenes of splendor and contrast from all across the nation. Peaceful mountain streams, enormous peaks and glacial lakes coincide with crowded cities, desolate farmland and still forests. Photos like these can trigger a range of emotions from people, which is exactly what the photographer is hoping for. You don’t have to be a professional to capture memorable images of your favorite vacation destination, hiking trail, scenic road or city setting. Our phones are overloaded with mundane images of our kids, food, friends and of course ourselves, but how often do you stop what you’re doing in everyday life to capture a truly meaningful moment or image? These are the photos that you’ll want to share with your family and friends for years to come.

Many would find it surprising that a man who has visited the majority of our country would choose to settle in a small lakeside community in North Idaho. While everyone’s idea of paradise differs, Schluter truly believes he’s found his. “Everyone has a different story here. I want to live here. I want to keep making friends here, and it’s awesome that I can take so many short trips to such beautiful places.”

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the world, and it’s incredible, but at the end of your life, all you will have and what you will cherish most is the people you have in your life.’ And that’s really stuck with me,” says Schluter.

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Food & Drink YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL EATS

BECAUSE...PIZZA Sometimes you just need a slice bigger than your face. Nate’s can deliver on that with their fantastic New York-style pizza!

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Fisherman’s Market

A local favorite for an array of reasons, including the friendly staff, unbeatable atmosphere and phenomenal food. Voted best seafood in Coeur d’Alene 2012, 2013 and 2014. Their menu includes salads, fishwiches, taste of baja, fish and chips, smoked fish, fresh sushi bar and fresh fish market with live shell fish and lobster.

215 W. Kathleen | Coeur d’Alene | 208.664.4800 FishermansMarketCdA.com

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Nate’s New York Pizza

Authentic New York-style Pizzeria in Post Falls. They serve up the biggest pies in town including the famous 36” pizza challenge. Stop by on Wednesdays for an 18” pepperoni pizza for just $17 and select bottled beers are only $1.50! Don’t forget to try some of the best hot wings and stromboli in town. Stay and enjoy a beverage of choice or call ahead and take your pizza to go.

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Wine Grotto Cafe

Fine wine. Prime rib. Delicious deli sandwiches. This is just some of what you will find at the Wine Grotto Cafe located inside the Hayden Corner Store.

The Wine Grotto offers fondue nights on Wednesday and a traditional Dutch Feast “Olipodrigo” Chef ’s choice on Thursdays.

Contact them for more information and for special events throughout the year.

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Angelo’s Ristorante

“There is no substitution for quality. Our food is organic & prepared from scratch.”

Authentic Italian cuisine. Guaranteed best steaks in town. Catering and private cooking classes available with Chef Angelo. DINNER FOR 2 & A BOTTLE OF WINE $65. Choose from 15 Entrees and 10 Bottles of Wine. Open 7 days a week from 4-10pm.

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Forty-One South

A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Whether it is summer on the patio or cozying up to the fireplace in the winter, Forty-One South’s spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list are sure to make it a memorable night out.

A variety of delicious food year round.

Reservations recommended.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle 208.265.2000 | 41SouthSandpoint.com

Moose Lounge

Come visit the Moose Lounge, home of the “Moose Mug,” located in beautiful Downtown Coeur d’Alene. Open for lunch, dinner and drinks, this casual corner establishment has something happening every night of the week! Go check out live music Monday, Friday & Saturday and Pub Quiz on Wednesday!

401 E. Sherman Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.664.7901 | f MooseCDA

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Calypsos Coffee

At Calypsos you’ll find a combination of amazing coffee, which they roast on site, ice cream, fantastic food and live music on a regular basis. They display artwork from local artists, offer free Wi-Fi, have a play area for the kids and also offer a Smart Room for meeting rentals!

116 E. Lakeside Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.665.0591 | CalypsosCoffee.com

Sweet Lou’s Restaurant & Taphouse

Flame & Cork

UVA Italian

Junior’s Barbecue

Anthony’s Restaurant

Tony’s

American fare with a twist. Ribs (pork or bison) smoked in house. Unique burger menu featuring burgers made from ground top sirloin, topped with pulled pork, hand-battered onion rings or jalapenos. 32 beers on tap to enjoy while watching the game on one of their 24, 4K TVs. Free Wi-Fi. 601 E. Front St. Ste. 101 | Coeur d’Alene 208.667.1170 | SweetLousIdaho.com f SweetLousCDA

Everyone loves a good barbecue, and that is exactly what you will find at Junior’s Barbecue restaurant. With menu items that include tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, deep-pit beef and BBQ tacos, there is something for everyone.

Stop in today at this hip and fun casual restaurant in the Prairie Shopping Center in Hayden.

85 W. Prairie Shopping Ctr. | Hayden JuniorsBarbecue.com

Flame & Cork is your local wood-fired pizza place with fantastic beverages. Come in today and sample from one of their 40 different kinds of wine stocked in house.

Drink specials from 3-6pm every day! See you soon! All ages welcome.

9225 N. Government Way | Hayden 208.635.5836

Anthony’s, located in the Riverstone community, featuring a scenic waterfront setting, offering two outdoor fireplaces and a spectacular view of Riverstone.

They offer the freshest seafood from their own seafood company, great steaks, pasta and salads, all complemented by fresh-from-the-farm local produce, Northwest wines and microbrews.

1926 W. Riverstone Dr. | Coeur d’Alene 208.664.4665 | Anthonys.com

Shoga Sushi Bar

Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine sure to delight anyone’s palate. Offering a wide variety of traditional and specialty rolls as well as salads, sweet and sour pork, grilled salmon and more! Beautiful waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views. Professional and courteous service.

Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle 208.265.2001 | ShogaSushi.com

Abi’s Artisan Ice Cream

Gourmet, small-batch ice cream made on site each day. You will see and taste the difference at locally owned and operated Abi’s Ice Cream.

Abi’s is also tree nut and peanut free and offers non-dairy options. Seasonal flavors abound: pumpkin pie and peppermint. Or try the gourmet hot chocolates and classic espressos with a homemade chocolate chip cookie.

112 N. 4th St. | Coeur d’Alene 208.930.0699 | AbisIceCream.com

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UVA Italian features Italian recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. They take pride in serving food from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients and utilizing organic and locally sourced products. They can accommodate both large and small groups. Stop in for lunch or supper.

309 Lakeside Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.930.0573 | UvaCdA.com

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Lake

Tony’s is a landmark in Coeur d’Alene, serving Italian-inspired cuisine. A beautiful five-minute drive from the Sherman Avenue Exit off I-90, they offer a full-service bar, extensive wine list, outdoor seating, docks for boaters and art by Terry Lee. Visit the website for complete menu and seasonal hours.

6823 Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr. Coeur d’Alene 208.667.9885 | TonysOnTheLake.com

Food & Drink Recipe RAPINI WITH FUSILLI Recipe courtesy of the Waterfront Farmers Market

Gather Ingredients • 1.5 lbs. rapini, washed well and trimmed (Snip approx. 1” off the stock ends and the first couple of leaves on the remaining stock.)

• 16 ounces dried fusilli pasta • 2 cups vegetable stock • 1 lemon • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper • 2 tbsp. olive oil

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Juice the lemon and set aside.

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Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Add the vegetable stock and the lemon juice and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

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Add the pasta, rapini, lemon zest, crushed red pepper, olive oil and half of the cheese.

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

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Add the rapini and cook for 2 minutes.

(Keep a close eye on the rapini while boiling. Cooking it until it is tender but still crisp will enhance its flavor and color as well as preserve the nutrients.)

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Remove the rapini with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl. Set aside.

10. Stir all ingredients until combined and cheese has melted into the broth. Remove from heat.

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To the same water, add the fusilli and cook per package directions.

11. Serve in bowls and top with remaining cheese. Enjoy!

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Zest 1 lemon and set aside. (Grate just the thin-colored skin, not the pith.)

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Parmigiano-Reggiano—or Parmesan cheese as it is most commonly referred to in English—as we know it today, has been traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries, with the process still much the same hundreds of years later! True Parmigiano-Reggiano is slightly gritty in texture, with a savory flavor encompassing a sharp and complex fruity/nutty taste. It is most commonly grated and served over a variety of pasta dishes, grated or shaved over salads, and stirred into soups and risottos. And don’t let the savory rind go to waste; it can be used to enhance the flavors of soups and sauces.

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Enjoy the Arts April welcomes Artwalk’s 13th season

By Colin Anderson

Gone is the snow, and despite an unseasonably wet spring, people are taking advantage of each ray of sunshine and making it a point to get outside. One of the sure signs that spring is here and summer is just around the corner is the kickoff of Artwalk in Downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Entering its 13th year, Artwalk is held on the second Friday of each month April through December.

Downtown galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants open their doors 5 to 8pm to showcase and highlight both local and nationally acclaimed artists. The monthly event is family friendly, and you’ll find food and drink specials as well as live music throughout your explorations. Just follow the yellow balloons!

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Promoted by the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Culture Alliance, an organization dedicated to promoting and establishing the visual arts, performing arts, written arts, cultural arts and education for the arts in the greater Coeur d’Alene area, this casual event is a great way to meet with gallery owners and artist, and take in an eclectic array of works.

Participating galleries for 2017 include: Angel Gallery of Fine Art, The Art Spirit Gallery, Blackwell Gallery, Coeur d’Alene Galleries, Emerge, Gallery Northwest and 107, and Summers Glass and Beads—which is April 14th Artwalk’s featured gallery. Each month, a different gallery is chosen to be featured. A local glass shop specializing in glass work, at Summers Glass and Beads you can shop stain glass, jewelry and ornaments, and they also offer classes.

Also included in Artwalk this year is The Human Rights Education Institute with its rotating displays, as well as free admission to the Museum of North Idaho during Artwalk hours. Robert Singletary, museum director, will take on a persona from local history during these events and present unique pieces of North Idaho history.

Mark your calendars for another great Artwalk season. For a detailed map and additional information, you can visit ArtsAndCultureCdA.org.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

6th Annual Cowboy Ball

KrocMan Sprint Triathlon

April 6 - 23. Lake City Playhouse presents Jesus Christ Superstar, the rock-opera global sensation that has captivated audiences for more than 40 years. Come see the incredible series of events during the last week of Christ’s life, told as never before through the eyes of his followers. Tickets are $15 to $30.

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Stop by the Kootenai County Fairgrounds 5 to 8pm for a fun-filled evening of line dancing lessons, buffet dinner, live music and live auction to help raise funds for capital improvements at The Kootenai County Fairgrounds and provide educational scholarships for area youth. To reserve your table, call 208.765.4969. CdACowboyBall.com

The KrocMan Sprint Triathlon offers a unique experience for both beginners and experienced triathletes alike, with its laid-back, fun and friendly atmosphere. The events features an 800-yard indoor swim at The Kroc’s Competition Pool, followed by a 12-mile bike and 3.2-mile run ride along the Centennial Trail. KrocCdA.org

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LOCAL MERCHANTS AND CHARITIES TEAM UP TO WELCOME SPRING

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

THERE IS NO DENYING that Sandpoint is a generous community.

And it’s even better when the opportunity to make a difference is combined with a fun experience for the entire family!

stamps is all it takes to enter the drawing for three prizes totaling $500 in local gift certificates. The winners will be chosen Monday, April 24.

This year’s Spring for Sandpoint is one you will not want to miss.

Saturday, April 22, downtown retail stores are teaming up with local nonprofit organizations to donate a portion of their proceeds from sales that day to specific local charities.

Spring for Sandpoint is held the same day as Earth Day, which led the downtown businesses to partner with nonprofits that focus on protecting, enhancing and enjoying the beauty of our area.

“Representatives from local charities will be on hand to answer your questions and show you how they serve our community,” said Robin Campbell, owner of Great Stuff on First Avenue.

Included in the day’s events will be activities for kids, an opportunity to sample food and drinks, product demonstrations, and more than 20 participating merchants.

“Most activities will take place 11am to 3pm, but in-store specials will be available throughout the day,” said Campbell.

There will also be an opportunity to win a passel of local gift certificates by picking up a passport at any participating retailer.

As you visit each store, be sure to get your passport stamped! Eight

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Among the stores and nonprofits participating are Kaniksu Land Trust at Larson’s; Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper at Great Stuff; and Pend d’Oreille Pedalers at Sharon’s Hallmark.

Mark you calendars and celebrate Spring for Sandpoint. It is a great way to shop locally and benefit area nonprofits at the same time.

All donations raised during Spring for Sandpoint will stay in the community, and purchases made at local retail stores also support our community.

For additional information, check posters around town and look on retailers’ Facebook pages or the Sandpoint Shopping District Facebook page.

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11th Annual Scotch Open

Schpring Finale

Held at the award-winning Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, participants will enjoy a spirited day of spring golf while sampling the unique and delicate flavors of select fine scotch whiskey featured throughout the golf course during the round. Win prizes for best dressed, closest-to-the-pin, long drive and more. CdAResort.com

April 8 - 9. The final weekend of the 2016/17 season is going to be a blast with Schweitzer Mountain’s Schpring Finale and The Big LeBREWski! Come join Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint for all the fun events, live music and great beers! Schweitzer.com

Food Services of America Food Expo

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Children’s Village Spring Benefit

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2017 Young Adult Show Don’t miss this annual show, held at Emerge in Downtown Coeur d’Alene, featuring emerging young artists, ages 14 to 23. View art of all mediums including but not not limited to painting, photography, drawing, sculpture, clay and film. There will be music and dance performances during the reception.

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Join the Children’s Village at the Coeur d’Alene Inn, 5:30 to 9pm, for an evening to include dinner, entertainment, live and silent auction, and raffle. Children’s Village is a local nonprofit providing a safe haven and restoring hope for children in a severe family crisis.

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Just Between Friends Sale April 21 - 23. Bring your biggest shopping bags and your BFF to this savings extravaganza where you’ll find rows of gently used clothing, strollers, bikes, books, games, toys and more.

Held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, admission is just $3 and free for those 18 and younger. NIdaho.JBFSale.com

A staple to ‘80s rock ‘n’ roll, Loverboy takes flight with more than 30 successful years behind them, and Survivor is back on the road, taking their legendary sound to cities and fans across the United States. Don’t miss the chance to see Loverboy and Survivor at Northern Quest Resort and Casino! NorthernQuest.com

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The FSA Food Expo offers some of the best ways to get exclusive deals and access to information and services to help your operation grow.

Held at the Spokane Convention Center, join Food Services of America, 9am to 5:30pm, at the premiere food-service event in the Inland Northwest. FSAFood.com

2017 Spring Dash

6th Annual Wine Extravaganza An evening of fine wine, food and fun! More than 20 wineries will be on hand with 65 wines to taste. Held 3 to 7pm at The Plaza Shops, tickets are $15 and include six wine tastings and a complimentary wine glass. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased at the event.

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The race, held 9:30am to 1pm, offers a beautiful 5-mile route starting in Downtown Coeur d’Alene, winding through the Sanders Beach neighborhood and lakeside along the Centennial Trail to Potlatch Hill and back, finishing at the McEuen Park Pavilion. Your participation benefits United Way of North Idaho and its 22 nonprofit-driven programs and services. UnitedWayOfNorthIdaho.org

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