December 2020 Coeur d'Alene Living Local

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2020 Holiday Gifting Guide

The Warmth and Love of Tradition

A North Idaho Christmas

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DECEMBER 2020 VOLUME 10 NUMBER 12

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2020 Holiday Gifting Guide Unique gift ideas to consider this December

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FAREWELL TO A YEAR OF HARDSHIP AND PERSEVERANCE

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ecember marks the final month of 2020—a year that has most certainly changed us all, and ultimately has made us stronger. Stronger individuals.

Stronger families. Stronger employees.

Stronger members of our communities. As we reflect on this eventful year filled with what, at the beginning of 2020, would have seemed unimaginable, we must not focus our attention on what was, but what is and what will be.

This month marks a joyous time of year; the birth of our Lord. For Christians, no matter their denomination, it is a time of hope and a faith in a brighter future. This year, more than ever, as we celebrate His birth, may we remember His life was one filled with sacrifice and hardship. Take solace in knowing that we do not know what the future holds, but that we can make the most of even those most difficult trials.

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As we celebrate the Christmas and holiday season with our loved ones—though this may look different than years before—take the time to acknowledge, and appreciate, all

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In our December issue of Coeur d’Alene Living Local, you will once again be reminded of how fortunate we are to live here in our small, caring North Idaho town.

For all those who call this place home, there is no other place we would rather be. Look around at the beauty that surrounds us yearround, and those people in our community who brighten our days. We are blessed.

Our team at Like Media is truly grateful to you for embracing us, and the work we do, through Coeur d’Alene Living Local.

Blessings to you this Christmas, and may they continue through the new year.

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that you have truly been blessed with. It is all too easy to put our attention to the negative; make it a priority to instead dedicate your thoughts and actions to the positives.

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CHRISTMAS IN COEUR D’ALENE IS TRULY A MAGICAL TIME OF YEAR. The beauty of the fresh fallen snow glistening from the trees and mountaintops while creating a winter wonderland across the land for all to enjoy ignites smiles, laughter and memories.

Relish in the joy this holiday season brings, forgetting your troubles, even if just for a day, and take a moment to reflect on how fortunate we are to call Coeur d’Alene home. Merry Christmas!

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IN FO CU S A North Idaho Christmas: Options abound for seasonal fun

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BU S INE S S S P OT LIG H T The Dinner Party: Coeur d’Alene’s premier shop for your entertaining needs

E S S E NTIA L S The latest tips and trends in home, garden, finances and life

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Andy Vredenburg: Women’s soccer coach, Coeur d’Alene High School

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Remember and Honoring Our Loved Ones: Hospice of North Idaho’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Delivering a Message of Hope: Toys for Tots brings joy to Coeur d’Alene’s children at Christmas

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LIV ING LO CAL A Property Transformed: Coeur d’Alene’s new Atlas Waterfront Park takes shape on the Spokane River

– Alfred Lord Tennyson

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FO O D & DR IN K

Bring some excitement into your home this season

Your local guide to the tastiest hot spots around town

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Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle

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Christmas in a bowl! Enjoy this homemade treat sure to please your palate!

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Memories from His Youth: The images of Pearl Harbor lived on for Navy veteran

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The Warmth and Love of Tradition OLD FAVORITES SPARK HAPPY MEMORIES

By Nikki Luttmann, Seven Bee Interiors For Sandpoint Furniture, Carpet One and Selkirk Glass and Cabinets

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hat a year this has been. As I write this, my family and I are in quarantine due to COVID-19, which struck our household, kids and all. This year, I’ve written several articles on the importance of home as a place of shelter and respite in our hectic lives. At no time has that been more evident than in 2020, with the pandemic, wildfires, murder hornets and the contentious presidential election. Whoa. Many of us may be feeling too tired to celebrate, which is understandable, but I believe a little celebration is in order. It’s time to celebrate our families, our community and the possibility of a fresh start that 2021 brings.

Christmas decorating and traditions have always been a bit of a passion of mine. As children, my sister and I always had new crafts going, encouraged by our artistic mother to create gifts for people, ornaments for our tree and décor for the house. We spent hours beading, drawing, creating (one year even doing stained glass) in preparation for the Christmas season. As I got older, I’ve loved collecting things that help my kids see the holiday through the lens of family tradition and the meaning

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of togetherness. However, this has always been tempered by my designer instincts, as I like things to look a “certain way.”

One of my first experiences with decorating on a massive scale was up at Schweitzer, where I somehow got put in charge of doing the Christmas decorations for the village and lodge lobbies. I was thrilled! I carefully chose oversize baubles and bows, colors carefully coordinated with the theme of each hotel, and dutifully set up trees, tied ribbons, hung wreaths and placed pre-wrapped packages under each tree. It was beautiful— magazine worthy even. But, it lacked soul. It didn’t have the joyous, family centric, haphazard feel that embodies the spirit of the holiday season.

I love it when the stockings hung by the fireplace with care are well worn and have been loved for many past Christmases. When the ornaments on the tree each tell a story or prompt a remembrance. When the Christmas cookies are displayed proudly on a chipped, but well-loved, inherited tray.

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“I love it when the stockings hung by the fireplace with care are well worn and have been loved for many past Christmases.”

Now, that doesn’t mean that we can’t invest in some new pieces—I’d never say that; I’m a designer, after all. Changing things up is in my blood! But, keeping some traditions alive while bringing in a new faux-fur throw or spectacular lamp is always a good idea. Mixing the old with the new is how we balance out our lives and our homes.

For our family, celebrating means a warm glow in the fireplace, lights on the Christmas tree and having good friends over for treats and toddies.

This year, I’ve talked about forgoing our usual traditional Christmas ornaments and investing in something different. I’d love to do all white Christmas décor, simplifying the look to make it more understated and elegant. However, I know the girls will want to bring out their triedand-true favorites; the ornaments that make us smile and the colorful stockings that speak to their personalities. These are our Christmas traditions, and while they may not always be the most beautiful, they certainly are the ones that warm our hearts this time of year.

So, this Christmas, when it comes to decorating, don’t aim for perfection.

Instead, celebrate the past that has made our today possible, with all its imperfections. And by all means, let’s welcome 2021 together!

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The following is one of our family’s favorite Christmas cookies: Lonnie’s Raspberry Roll-Ups. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter 8 oz. cream cheese 2 cups flour 1 tsp. salt raspberry jam Method: Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Blend room-temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes. Roll out on a floured surface to ¼-inch thick. Cut into 2-inch by 4-inch triangles and place a dollop of jam on each, before folding the ends of the triangle in, forming a loose roll. Place on a cookie sheet, cover loosely with foil, and bake until golden (10 to 12 minutes).

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DREAMS ARE NOT FULFILLED

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y friend sat across from me, and I could tell she had something on her mind. I waited, watching this vibrant, smart and talented woman wrestle to find the right words.

We had been talking about dreams, and she confided she wasn’t sure how to articulate hers.

“It feels bigger than me,” she said. “For years, it’s just been something I envision while I’m working on other things.”

“If you could have what you dream about, what would that look like?” I asked.

“I can see it,” she said. “I just don’t know how I would do it.”

There was a subtle shift in our exchange. When we feel a lack of resources and clarity, it’s easy to keep doing what we’re doing and lose sight of the dream.

I listened as my friend described how she may one day build her dream by doing what she already knew how to do. Everything was couched in transactional terms of potential income and possible outcomes; yet, every once in a while, I heard whispers of a deeper vision.

When she finished, I asked, “How will doing what you already know how to do help you become who you want to be?”

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The shift from doing our work to living our dream often involves connecting with the best in others

By Trish Buzzone Thinking Partner, Executive Director The John Maxwell Team

moment, though, her smile flattened. Quietly, without ever describing what made her smile, she said, “Where would I get the money?”

“The money for what?” I nudged, gently.

A pause … and she began to share her dream. It came out slowly at first, then, as the joy welled up inside, she became energized, animated, excitedly describing every detail.

“Who have you shared that with?” I asked.

She was still beaming, “Recently? Just you.”

“If you don’t put your dream out there, how will you connect with the resources to make it happen?” I asked.

“I have always done these things on my own,” she said.

“What if you didn’t have to?” I asked. “What if the knowledge and resources were waiting for you on the other side of a few conversations?”

I shared something a mentor of mine had given to me at the beginning of my professional life: “Dreams are not fulfilled in a vacuum. It’s only when we share them that they begin to take shape.”

She thought about it and said, “I’m not sure what you mean.”

“So,” I said, “What would you attempt to do, that you haven’t already done, if you knew you wouldn’t fail?”

I reminded her of something Steve Harvey said at our recent Live2Lead event: “Your job is what you’re paid for. Your calling is what you’re made for. So, what are you made for? If you are being who you are made to be, what does that look like?”

I’d like to ask you the same question: What would you attempt to do, that you haven’t already done, if you knew you wouldn’t fail? Share your dream with me at TrishBuzzone.com or at Facebook.com/groups/ streamingleaders.

She smiled, imagining something that clearly brought her joy. After a

You can connect with Trish Buzzone at TrishBuzzone.com, LinkedIn.com/ in/TrishBuzzone or Facebook.com/TrishBuzzone.

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COACH OF THE MONTH

By Abigail Thorpe

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Andy Vredenburg Women’s Soccer Coach Coeur d’Alene High School

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his last season will forever stand out for me as a coach,” recalls Coach Andy Vredenburg. This fall season was the first in 11 years that the Vikings women’s soccer team won league. For this reason— and many others—it was a special season for Vredenburg. Even when the team endured a tough loss that knocked them out of heading to state finals, Vredenburg saw the spirit of his team shine through, despite the loss.

Growing up, soccer was a huge part of Vredenburg’s life. In particular, his high school coach, Jon Smith, had a huge positive impact on his life and inspired him to go on to be a coach himself. “He taught me the value of hard work, what it means to be a part of something bigger than yourself, and to always try to do the right thing,” recalls Vredenburg.

He now hopes to pass along those same lessons, and that passion for playing, to his players. If he can make even a small difference in their lives, it’s worth it.

Vredenburg sees soccer as a perfect metaphor for life. Like life, it brings both joy and sadness, and it takes hard work and dedication to be successful.

“There are wins and losses, achievements and failures.

Don’t focus on what was, but now, this moment— what will be and what must be. Every day is an opportunity to be better than the last,” he says.

“There are wins and losses, achievements

“The girls didn’t get negative, they embraced the positive and had a karaoke party on the bus,” he remembers.

“This team has a special bond. I’m glad I got to be a part of it.”

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moment—what will be and what must be.”

Vredenburg has been coaching at Coeur d’Alene High School for eight years and loves every time he sees a player go on to build an amazing life and live out her passions and dreams, making a difference in the world. “If I had some small part in that, then I’m doing my job right,” he says.

And that is how he coaches his team—with an eye to the present and the perspective that each moment is an opportunity to do something well and make a difference.

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Create More Living Space 5 tips to turn your garage into an all-season getaway

(BPT) - AS THE WEATHER COOLS DOWN AND WINTER LOOMS CLOSER, now is the perfect time to create more living space in your home. Whether you need a place to take a break from daily stressors, get some work done, or host friends and family, look no further than your own garage.

For many, the garage is simply a place to park the car, store tools and bikes, and hide old toys or off-season items that have no other place to go.

But with a few easy upgrades, you can turn the garage into a productive, fun-filled place. Here are five tips to get you started.

Clean and organize The first step is to look at the current state of your garage. To make the best of your space, you’ll need to start with a blank canvas. Do a deep clean, take stock of your tools and consider new ways to store and organize them. Building custom shelves to get your equipment up off the floor will not only give you a new project to take on, but it will help clear the way for a place where you can be productive and get jobs done. One key item to have in your upgraded garage shop is a Portable Electric Air Compressor, which can be used for power nailers, sanders, paint spray guns and much more—plus, at less powerful settings, it can even be used to quickly blow away dust and debris.

Heat it up Creating a year-round garage to enjoy will mean you’ll have to take the extra step to ensure the walls and ceilings are insulated correctly. For extra warmth, use a workshop heater like the Mr. Heater Big Maxx Garage Heater from Northern Tool + Equipment. A heater this size can easily warm up a two- or three-car garage, allowing you to work and play comfortably in your space no matter the outside temperature.

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Let in the light Switching up the lighting is an easy and inexpensive way to update your garage. Most garages have just one or two light bulbs hanging from the ceiling, but you’ll want more than that for your new, useful space. Try an industrial-style light fixture or customizable, sleek track lighting to make the room feel more inviting to friends for casual hangouts. Plus, it’ll be easier to see when you’re working on projects.

Bring on the entertainment To get the most out of your new garage, make sure it is all about entertainment. Think about how you’ll be using the space. The garage is a great place to hang a TV for football Sundays and video games. Adding extra speakers can provide a complete experience, whether it’s watching the game or listening to music while you work on your latest project. If you plan on hosting regular game nights, fill the room with a poker or ping-pong table that can be easily folded up when not being used.

Get comfortable One of the most important parts of your new garage space is seating.

Whether you go with recliners, a sofa, stools or a combination of all three, look for furniture that fits your space. Find pieces that let you get comfortable, can stand being outdoors and are versatile. Leather is a classic material, plus it’s easy to clean and maintain. For another way to add comfort—and more entertainment possibilities—set up a side bar with a refrigerator to keep cool drinks and snacks at hand.

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Remember and Honoring Our Loved Ones HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

By Kaylee Kron

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he Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is an evening of calm reflection and remembrance in honor of loved ones who have died.

The holidays can feel overwhelming for those of us who are experiencing deep grief over the death of a loved one. Our grief casts a shadow over all the tinsel and tradition, causing the holiday to shine just a little less brightly than we remember. The magic of the season feels as though it has been taken along with our loved one.

As our hearts feel heavy during this holiday season, it is important to mourn our loss, but it is equally important to celebrate the love for those lost that persists even after death. That deep love brought light and happiness into our world. And although death took that person away, the love that was shared can never be taken.

The Tree Lighting Ceremony provides a comforting space to reflect

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on the love we shared through comforting words, calming music and a meaningful luminary walk around the Hospice of North Idaho Community Campus (2290 West Prairie Avenue in Coeur d’Alene).

Each family in attendance will receive a meaningful keepsake ornament to take home in honor of their loved one.

In an effort to ensure the ability to socially distance, they are offering five time intervals throughout the evening of December 10 to enjoy this event—4:30, 5, 5:30, 6 and 6:30pm. All who would like to attend are asked to please reserve the time slot you intend to go to. You can register to attend by visiting EventBrite.com and searching “39th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” in Coeur d’Alene. Space is limited to 30 guests at each interval, and face masks will be required for your safety and the safety of others.

For more information about Hospice of North Idaho, you are welcome to visit HospiceofNorthIdaho.org.

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“We use our ‘outside of the box’ thinking combined with our network of banks and investors, who handle even the most challenging transactions, to make our clients’ loan experience as stress-free and simple as possible.”

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rowing up, dinners around the table usually involved conversations about loans, the future of the mortgage business and how to keep clients happy. After all, Misty Stoddart’s parents had careers in the mortgage business. “So it seemed natural to study finance in college and enter into such a diverse and exciting career once I graduated from college,” Misty says.

Before starting her own book of clients, Misty further developed her knowledge and skills by working with her mom, “who literally made me work each different aspect of the loan process—and trust me, there are many of them,” she says. “That truly helped solidify my knowledge of the loan business from start to finish and I believe made me more equipped to serve my clients’ needs!” Misty is also grateful to the many coaches and mentors she’s been blessed with along the way who keep her sharp as the mortgage business constantly evolves.

Today, Misty is the proud owner of Loans By Misty, a referral-only business that has successfully funded more than $1 billion in residential mortgage loans of all types.

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traditional loans will exceed your expectations, and she and her team will get the job done well!

“We use our ‘outside of the box’ thinking combined with our network of banks and investors who handle even the most challenging transactions to make our clients’ loan experience as stress-free and simple as possible,” Misty affirms.

What sets Loans By Misty apart from other loan agencies is their experience in handling the “not so simple” loan transactions. “Anyone can do a ‘vanilla’ loan, and we love when we get the opportunity to do such a simple loan transaction, but this is only a fraction of our business,” she says. “What happens when a borrower is self-employed? Cannot provide tax returns to qualify? Has a higher debt-to-income ratio? Lower credit score? Or no documentable job but has healthy assets? This is where we shine, and these niches are our specialty.”

At Loans By Misty, they consult with their clients about not only their mortgage needs but their long-term financial goals. As Misty says, “I am a Certified Mortgage Advisor (CMA) who looks far beyond just the one loan transaction, looking to create wealth using real estate and mortgages as a tool to accomplish this.”

In addition, they also offer a service they refer to as “Rescuing Loans.”

Rescuing loans it taking on a challenging loan that another loan officer could not successfully fund and finding a way to close the loan. “Most of our loyal return clients were earned by first rescuing their loan from a denied state to an approved loan,” Misty affirms.

Though she loves every aspect of her job, her favorite part of the process is conducting the initial consultation with her clients. “I love to learn about them, their family, and what they are trying to accomplish. Knowing I help get them there is so incredibly rewarding, and many of my clients and referral partners have become my lifelong friends!”

Misty is proud to be a part of the Coeur d’Alene community. In addition to the beauty of the area, she appreciates all the family owned businesses that can be found here. “Being a family owned and operated business myself, I believe this is how we support and give back to our community,” she says. Misty is involved with numerous philanthropic organizations including Make a Wish Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank.

She is a proud wife, an active mother and enjoys being her kids’ biggest cheerleader. You can find her and her family outdoors enjoying God’s country as often as possible in every season!

If you are looking for a Certified Mortgage Advisor who has your best interest at the forefront of every decision—and transaction—look no further than Misty Stoddart of Loans By Misty.

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Delivering a Message of Hope TOYS FOR TOTS BRINGS JOY TO COEUR D’ALENE’S CHILDREN AT CHRISTMAS

BY ABIGAIL THORPE

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he miniature red three-car train that’s come to represent Toys for Tots is recognizable throughout the country, but did you know that Walt Disney designed that logo over 50 years ago? The story starts in 1947 with Marine Corps Reserve Major Bill Hendricks and his wife Diane. Diane asked Bill to donate some handcrafted toys to an agency that delivered toys to children in need. Bill returned to report that no such organization existed. Diane’s response? “Start one!”

In that first year, Major Hendricks and the Marines in his reserve unit in Los Angeles distributed 5,000 toys. The success resulted in an order for all Marine Reserve Sites to implement a Toys for Tots drive, launching a nationwide campaign in 1948. Major Hendricks worked as the director of public relations at Warner Brothers Studio and was a personal friend of Walt Disney, who offered to design the first Toys for Tots poster, which included the iconic three-car train Toys for Tots uses as its logo to this day.

Now, 73 years later, Toys for Tots delivers an average of 18 million toys to 7 million hopeful, less-fortunate children every year, spreading a message of hope and care to each child they touch. In 2019 in Coeur

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d’Alene, the Toys for Tots local Marine Corps League, Pappy Boyington Detachment No. 966, distributed 7,451 toys to 1,555 children in need. “[We] come up with educated material and science for the older kids, and last year we gave five books each to each child. They all got books,” says local coordinator Darrell Mayer. “The kids getting toys and books helps them mental health-wise and shows them people really care about them. Mothers say how they appreciated it when they were kids.”

The Kootenai County Marine Toys for Tots is in its 24th year, and this is Mayer’s eighth year serving with Toys for Tots, his second as coordinator.

Every year, the organization takes applications from families in need from November through early December. The program is geared toward helping low-income families on public assistance, as well as active military families. Families with a net income of less than 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are also eligible to participate.

This year the pandemic has changed some things for the nonprofit.

Typically, outside help is welcome to come in and assist, but due to health concerns this year, anyone helping has to be a Marine Corps or auxiliary

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member. There are new procedures, and everyone who walks through the door has to wear a mask. For those applying for gifts, only one person from each family is allowed in at a time in an attempt to keep everyone safe.

“Toys for Tots runs a really tight ship,” explains Mayer. “They want every dollar accounted for, every toy accounted for. These toys are going to people in need and not just going anywhere.” Everyone helping out volunteers their time, and Mayer has managers for each department, including registration, stocking and fundraising.

This year, Toys for Tots is in good shape to provide toys for kids. “Kootenai County residents have come through again with lots of money, and last year we brought in a lot of toys, so we’re in great shape for the money and the toys,” says Mayer.

However, the pandemic has made it difficult to raise funds and toys for the coming year, as they have been shut down and unable to do any of their regular fundraisers. In addition, people aren’t out and about as much this year, and donations to various boxes around town aren’t as plentiful, or businesses aren’t open to host a donation box. “I don’t know about next year; we don’t know what’s going to come in between 36

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now and next year,” explains Mayer. “People are either not accepting them (boxes) or they’re out of business.”

“We’re fortunate enough that we had money left over from last year that we could start out buying toys. Especially with this pandemic, there’s been a toy shortage, so it’s been a real struggle. I started real early buying toys to make sure I had enough.”

Most of the money this year so far has come from private individuals and organizations like the Elks and Eagles.

Typically, each year, about $40,000 comes in from donations and fundraisers, but they’re only fortunate about half way this year, explains Mayer.

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money left over from last year that we could start out buying toys.

Especially with this pandemic, there’s been a toy shortage, so it’s been a real struggle.”

Toys for Tots helps make sure every child has a Christmas gift to look forward to, and donations are the only way this is possible. People can send money donations to P.O. Box 261, Hayden, ID 83835, or can donate toys in one of the drop boxes throughout town, at places like Walmart and many others stores.

Take the opportunity to give back this year—even if it’s just one small gift, it makes a difference in a child’s life. Toys are accepted until December 19 for this year, but donations are welcome any time for coming years.

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A NORTH IDAHO CHRISTMAS OPTIONS ABOUND FOR SEASONAL FUN

BY COLIN ANDERSON

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here is nothing quite like the holiday season to put a smile on our faces.

Crisp winter nights with bright lights illuminated by a fresh dusting of snow can make all of us take a deep relaxing breath; something we can all surely benefit from.

Families have many long-standing traditions.

Some might continue this year while others take a pause. The same goes for our regional entertainment venues, businesses and events.

Some of these might look a little different in 2020, but the spirit remains the same. Enjoy a sampling of our favorite holiday activities and traditions this December, and let’s end 2020 with a smile on our face and joy in our hearts!

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Downtown in the lake city is beaming this holiday season as the Coeur d’Alene Resort tries to outdo itself again with more than a million twinkling lights switching on each evening. Just taking a stroll through the grounds is enough to bring a smile to your face. After seeing the incredible display up close, you can visit any of the restaurants, lounges or cafés for a warm drink and relaxing environment.

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Although there are limited day passes being sold at our area mountains, that doesn’t mean any of the holiday fun has been left by the wayside.

Santa will arrive as scheduled up at Schweitzer Mountain on both December 23 and 24, and Also, the resort’s fleet of tour boats is again you can watch as he takes a few runs down his delivering children young and old to Santa’s favorite slopes. If you book an overnight stay at waterfront workshop with its annual holiday Schweitzer between December 19 and January lake cruises. Hop on board now through New 3, you will be guaranteed a lift ticket during this Year’s Day and you’ll get a view of the lit-up most popular time. resort from the lake as you make your way to see Santa, his elves, the world’s tallest Christmas A night or two at Silver Mountain will also tree and even a fireworks display. Tickets can provide plenty of entertainment for the family.

Other than deep powder, guests can enjoy onmountain tubing and dining, as well as access to the indoor water park.

At the time of publication, Lookout Pass Ski Area had not yet released its festivities. Visit SkiLookout.com for the latest.

musical solos and ensembles, Nativity scene, and an emotional tribute to the troops. Show times are at 3, 5 and 7pm on December 12, 13, 19, 20 and 22. There is a 7pm show also available on Friday, December 18. This is a great way to share in the holiday spirit while also showing your appreciation for the local arts community.

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Tickets are on sale for the Traditions of Christmas holiday show, held annually at the KROC Center in Coeur d’Alene. While seating capacity is reduced this year, additional shows have been added to make sure as many who want to attend are able to do so. The Radio City Music Hall-style performance includes all your favorite holiday tunes, a kick line, beautiful

Whether you like the Douglas, Spruce, Noble or Grand, options are plentiful when it comes to finding just the right tree for your home.

Seasonal lots are an easy way to quickly grab one if you’re in a hurry, but if you want to make a mini-adventure out of your search for the perfect tree, consider one of the more fun tree farms or cut your own! At Crowell’s Land of

Christmas in Sandpoint you can meander the property, choose your perfect tree, and have staff members cut it for you. There’s a roaring fire with cocoa and candy canes available, as well as hayrides. The farm is open Thursday through Sunday.

A trip to The Rusty Gate Tree farm is worth the beautiful drive to Harrison. Here you can choose pre-cut, or borrow a saw and cut your own tree. Kids receive candy canes upon arrival, and you can also try your luck at getting through the Tree Maze. Rusty Gate also has special tree watering systems for sale and tree stands they’ve claimed have helped save marriages. If you can’t make it to Harrison, they’ve also set up a lot of pre-cut trees and wreaths at the Skate Plaza off Highway 95 in Coeur d’Alene.

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Those who want to go old school can load up the 4-wheel drive, head up into public land and cut their own tree from nature. A free permit is available at Recreation.gov/tree-permits. Click on the Idaho Panhandle Forest for detailed maps on where you can cut as well as a few guidelines and regulations. By removing smaller trees from the forest floor, you are also helping with fire prevention—an added bonus!

Helping Out Kinderhaven is a Sandpoint-based group foster home and emergency shelter for abused and neglected children, and its biggest annual fundraiser is the Festival of Trees—this year the Tour of Trees. Donated items from the community will be placed alongside trees which are decorated and displayed by local businesses. You can visit the businesses in person or view them online beginning December 9. An online auction will be up with the highest bids taking home the trees and treasures within them on December 12. Visit KinderhavenSandpoint.com/festival-of-trees for all the details.

will be displayed at River Park Square instead of the Davenport Hotel, due to social distancing restrictions. You can purchase $1 raffle tickets in hopes of landing a tree with prize value typically over $10,000. Proceeds benefit the Spokane Symphony, and more than $400,000 was raised last year alone.

Sleigh Rides Another fun night-time activity for couples, families or small groups is taking a sleigh ride out at Western Pleasures Guest Ranch in Sandpoint.

Sleighs can accommodate anywhere from two to 12 guests and cover 2 miles of serene wilderness on the ranch property. There are packages available that include taking home a Christmas tree or following up your ride with a gourmet dinner on property.

Make it a point to keep the “Merry” in Christmas this year. And Happy Holidays!

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Creating a Community around Wine and Gifts Coeur d’Alene’s premier shop for your entertaining needs

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THE DINNER PARTY 3510 North Government Way Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815 208.765.5653 TheDinnerPartyShop.com

“With our expertise, we help with wine selections that suit your palate, pair will with your meals and broaden your experience.”

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n 2007, Coeur d’Alene was introduced to a one-of-a-kind upscale wine and gift shop, where owners and husband-and-wife team Mary Lancaster and George Balling offer a broad selection of wines from most regions, both domestics and imports. If you are looking for that perfect wine to pair with your next meal or to gift a family member, friend or co-worker, look no further than The Dinner Party.

“With our expertise, we help with wine selections that suit your palate, pair well with your meals and broaden your experience,” smiles Mary.

In addition to the lovely wines available, the gifts they feature are uniquely beautiful, from the stemware and dinnerware to linens and wine accessories—all from artisan producers, with many produced right here in the United States. Whether shopping for yourself or for a special someone this holiday season, these are items you would be proud to own or give.

Over the years it has been part of George and Mary’s mission to work in developing a sense of community through their shop, wine

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club, and winemaker dinner and tasting events. Over the years, many of their customers and friends have found new friends, developing lasting friendships through the shop. “Our goal is to not only enhance the enjoyment of wine and build this community but also to get wine consumers and gift givers to try things they wouldn’t normally try,” Mary adds.

the Humane Society, Safe Passage, Sorensen Magnet School and Excel Foundation, to name a few,” says Mary.

When asked what inspired the business, the couple credits their endeavor to their many dinner parties over the years, adding, “Our families and friends always told us ours were the best!”

When asked what they have found most rewarding about what they have created at The Dinner Party, George and Mary agree: “The community we have built through our wine club and winemaker dinners/tastings is truly special. It is very rewarding to witness folks making new friends, discovering new wines and enhancing their circle of friendship.”

Since first opening their doors 13 years ago, they have enjoyed not only being able to provide quality wines and gifts but the time they’ve shared with their customers; meeting quality people through their shop, who they are proud to now call friends for life.

George and Mary are proud to be able to give back to the community that has embraced them and their business over the years. George is on the board of Hospice of North Idaho, and he and Mary sponsor their Wine Taste each year. “We also donate to local organizations including

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, if you are looking to bless your friends and family with a beautiful bottle of wine, a new dinnerware piece or décor, The Dinner Party has you covered.

Be sure to mark your calendars for their upcoming wine tasting events: December 10: Daou Vineyards & Winery Winemaker Dinner at Fleur de Sel, 6pm. Reservations required.

December 11: Daou Vineyards In-Shop Tasting, 3:15 to 6pm. Reservations required (sign up in advance for one of four 45-minute time slots).

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hile offensive players tend to get the headlines, defenders are equally important in all sports.

You might have a dynamite offense, but without a solid defense backing it up, the team is unlikely to achieve its goals. Lake City High School senior Jaya Miller anchored the Timberwolves’ defense, and the stats and accolades certainly back up the fact she’s one of the best around. “I have learned that hard work and preparation are critical to accomplishing your goals,” she said.

That hard work and effort has paid off for Jaya, who has racked up some impressive accomplishments over her volleyball career.

She was an Inland Empire All-League selection in both her junior and senior campaigns. She shared Defensive Player of the Year honors her junior year and won the

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award outright after her senior season. She also led the entire state of Idaho in digs this fall. “I simply love to compete and be a part of a team with a common goal,” said Jaya.

Her skill set has earned her a place on the North Idaho College women’s volleyball team next season. A lifelong Coeur d’Alene resident, Jaya is familiar with the program and hopes the coaching and experience will help her take the leap to competing at the highest levels at a four-year college or university. Her determination to achieve her goals will not end with her final high school season. “My biggest challenge in sports has been dealing with a tough loss. I will do whatever I can to compete and win,” she said.

Jaya takes her work in the classroom seriously as well. She carries a 3.9 GPA and was nominated to the National Honor Society and the National Society of High School Scholars. She wants to major in business administration and hopes to one day own and operate her own business.

“I simply love to compete and be a part of a team with a common goal.”

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or many, simply completing a 1-mile run is an achievement, and the time is not important. For Coeur d’Alene High School senior Lauren Forster, a mile is hardly a warmup. Lauren is one of the most decorated track-and-field athletes in the state’s history. She’s run varsity cross country and track in all four years, even placing in the state tournament her freshman year.

She holds the Coeur d’Alene High School 5k record of 17:41 and has run the 1600m in a time of 5:05. Lauren was named Junior Olympic All-American and this season earned Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame Women’s Cross-Country Athlete of the Year.

She is dedicated to constantly improving her craft through hard work every day while also enjoying the moment. “The part that I enjoy the most about my sport is the challenge I face every day in pushing past my comfort zone, and the joy that comes from being able to just run, free to enjoy every stride,” she said.

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Lauren says the biggest challenge she has faced in her sport is being able to adapt to what she cannot change and learn to fight through setbacks in order to keep making progress and improving. She also believes doing the right thing and being of strong character is a full-time commitment. “One life lesson I have learned over my years of running is that character is shown through more in the small moments than through the large ones, and it is how you act when no one is watching that truly defines you,” she explained.

An equally hard worker in the classroom, Lauren carries a 4.0 GPA and is dual enrolled at North Idaho College, where she is also on the Dean’s List. She is continuing to weigh offers and decisions on her future as a runner, including a possible acceptance into the Naval Academy. Following in the steps of her mother, Lauren plans to study nursing.

“Some of my career interests include nursing and chemistry, because growing up with my mother being not only a nurse but a true role model has inspired me to follow in her footsteps.”

“The part that I enjoy the most about my sport is the challenge I face every day in pushing past my comfort zone, and the joy that comes from being able to just run, free to enjoy every stride.”

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transformation years in the making, Coeur d’Alene’s newest park has been described as the first of its kind. With something to offer every visitor, the Atlas Waterfront Park is an exciting, expansive and accessible new landmark for the City of Coeur d’Alene.

The purchase of 47 acres of waterfront property on the Spokane River at the former Atlas Mill site saw its beginning in the spring of 2017 and became official the following year. The City of Coeur d’Alene purchased the site for nearly $8 million, with big dreams in mind.

The Atlas Mill was founded in 1909 and first supplied railroad ties to the Northern Pacific Railroad. Years later, it would produce cedar and pine boards for siding, decking, trim and fencing as part of the Oregon-based Stimson Lumber Co. The mill closed in December 2005, following the rise in popularity of

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vinyl siding and subsequently decreased demand for high-quality wood, making the way for an eventual purchase by the City of Coeur d’Alene.

Funded by Ignite CDA, the driving purpose behind the purchase of the Atlas Mill site was to create a location for permanent, public waterfront access; a location that would also serve to encourage healthy economic development and community engagement.

The city set out to provide a park the entire community could enjoy; and with several thousand feet of shoreline, the park promises an incredible amount of possibility for year-round enjoyment. Located just west of Riverstone, the park boasts a prime location for locals and visitors alike to truly feel like part of the city.

Although the 12-acre park is still a work in progress, with one look at the location it becomes undeniable that an exciting new community hub is on its way.

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ALTHOUGH THE 12-ACRE PARK IS STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS, WITH ONE LOOK AT THE LOCATION IT BECOMES UNDENIABLE THAT AN EXCITING NEW COMMUNITY HUB IS ON ITS WAY. The space surrounding its large multi-purpose pavilion will provide a home for rotating food trucks throughout the warmer months. With a bright, carefully chosen playground placed alongside the pavilion, the park will surely be a go-to gathering spot for families and friends. (The playground is now officially open for the community’s enjoyment.)

With a few key pieces of nostalgia remaining from the original Atlas Mill site—most notably, two massive flywheels that have returned home after being preserved by a steelworker—the park acknowledges its roots while paving the way for progress.

From one end of the long waterfront park to the other, accessibility, community and innovation are at its heart; and with an expected completion date in spring 2021, the process hasn’t been an easy one.

Coeur d’Alene Parks Director Bill Greenwood described the delays throughout the year as “maddening,” with everything from COVID-19 to wildfires delaying the equipment and personnel needed to bring every piece of the park together.

Despite delays and setbacks, the finished park will undoubtedly be worth the wait, with features beyond anything Coeur d’Alene has seen before.

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An impressive portion of the park is ADA-compliant, making it a gamechanging, cutting-edge addition to the city’s small collection of parks.

With input from the Disability Action Center NW, or DAC, the city has implemented ADA-compliant park features including an ADA-friendly dock, kayak launch, and a ramp providing easy access to the waterfriendly dog park.

Greenwood had never seen an ADA-compliant dock system before.

When his inspiration for the dock first struck after learning what community members with disabilities will often go through in order to be able to swim, Greenwood looked long and hard across the country for inspiration in an existing design to duplicate for Coeur d’Alene’s accessible dock. There wasn’t one to be found.

After a year and a half of careful design, the accessible dock is steadily coming to fruition. It offers an option for a person in a wheelchair to enter wading-level water or to continue on and let buoyancy take them the rest of the way into a full swim.

Additional features and amenities of the park include an ADA-friendly kayak launch system that will help people in wheelchairs safely enter a kayak, and the dog park, an idea that Greenwood hesitated to bring to life without the right location. The waterfront park, so close to walking trails, residential neighborhoods and the Village at Riverstone, is exactly that perfect location.

Plenty of beach area will provide ample space for swimmers and sunbathers alike, including an ADA-compliant accessible beach area.

The care to detail within the park is evident down to its roots; or rather, its seeds. Greenwood noted a major concern raised by locals: With many riverfront properties’ soil-rich land bordering the water, the high

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possibility of nitrogen and phosphorus entering the water from fertilizers resulted in raised flags from community members.

To avoid minerals entering the river water, the park will be seeded with clover, including a microclover that doesn’t flower, requires less maintenance, and most importantly, doesn’t require feeding. Microclover is part of a plant genus that pulls nitrogen from the air and converts it into a usable form to feed itself.

The park will undergo a re-seeding before next spring with seeds from an Oregon grower that was hit hard by last summer’s wildfires.

Greenwood looks forward to bringing the new, fertilizer-free concept to the area.

Future plans for the area surrounding the park include a new urban renewal district. The Atlas District will serve to expand the River and Lake districts, and plans are currently underway as city staff, elected officials and Ignite CDA have been working together to involve the public and continue the site’s progression.

The city has stated they aim to “ensure that any economic development initiatives will be successful and provide longterm benefit for our residents. By working with Ignite CDA on an expert financial and market feasibility analysis, it will become clearer as to what opportunities may be available.”

Ignite CDA is an independent public redevelopment agency, committing their time to ensure Coeur d’Alene and its communities are functioning at their best.

With a clear goal to ignite their surrounding community, they believe “something remarkable happens when people unite around shared interests. Visions align. Ideas take shape. Communities thrive.”

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They stand behind the interests of locals, advocating for healthier neighborhoods, more attractive public spaces, a strong local economy, and high-quality work and housing opportunities for everyone. To make these happen, Ignite supports redevelopment projects, hoping to provide steadily more reasons to love life in Coeur d’Alene.

As it nears completion, the Atlas Waterfront Park’s impact can already be felt. The buzz has begun as Coeur d’Alene’s community members watch the site come together. It’s a development the City of Coeur d’Alene is rightfully proud of; one that can unite the community in levels not yet reached by our local parks.

Spring isn’t all that far away, and the blooming Atlas Waterfront Park provides something to look forward to throughout the remaining months of winter. Whether you seek a long walk, the freedom to explore fresh water, or a quiet riverside spot combining the feel of a getaway with the comfort of staying close to home, the new park will provide the space for it all.

Some of the many reasons to visit Atlas Waterfront Park are still yet to be revealed; but Coeur d’Alene can count on one thing: The finished park will be nothing like those they’ve ever seen before.

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VIRUS-BUSTING NIC KICKS COVID-19 WITH FOG

BY MAUREEN DOLAN

Garry Stark, North Idaho College director of facilities operations, uses a portable fogging machine to spray a hypochlorous acid solution in the NIC Schuler Performing Arts Center. The substance quickly, effectively and safely deactivates the virus that causes COVID-19.

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f you see Garry Stark around the North Idaho College campus carrying a small machine with a wand attached that he’s waving in the air, it’s not a Proton Pack, and Stark is not busting ghosts.

“It oxidizes quickly,” he said. “It kills bacteria, viruses, everything.”

No, Stark, NIC’s facilities operations director, his custodial team and some other people on campus are virus-busting. They’re using fogging machines to disperse a chemical solution approved by the EPA for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19.

It’s also safe. HOCI is naturally occurring in the human body, and it can be created outside the body by electrolyzing salt water. It’s one of just a few agents that can bust dangerous bacteria and viruses while not damaging human cells.

And, they’re using a homegrown solution. They’re spraying hypochlorous acid, or HOCI, which is being made right in NIC’s labs for use across campus.

“It breaks down to salt,” Abshere said. “It leaves virtually no residue.”

“This is a cure-all for a multi-faceted problem,” said David Abshere, NIC laboratory manager and chemical hygiene officer.

When pressed to find a fast, effective way to decontaminate the college’s labs and the various surfaces found in such spaces—tools, microscopes, lens paper and more—Abshere looked into the possibility of using HOCI, which NIC Geology Professor Bill Richards was considering using to decontaminate rock samples. For years, the substance has been an effective disinfectant in various industries, including farming, restaurants, food production and health care.

In a report published in June 2020 by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, researchers said HOCI “can be used with high predictability for disinfecting against the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) virus.”

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The only hiccup in using the product was the price of the solution. At $50 a gallon and labs, and potentially hundreds of other spaces at NIC to treat this way, purchasing HOCI for fogging was not a budget-friendly option.

“I realized, we can make this here in the lab, but we don’t have the machinery to do it,” Abshere said.

They needed a generator designed to produce the product, so Abshere submitted a proposal to the college administration, and NIC soon purchased the machine.

Now, the labs at NIC are being fogged with homegrown HOCI three times a day, and the college’s other buildings are being treated regularly as well.

Abshere said having the foggers has brought him some peace of mind when he thinks about NIC’s many lab students during this pandemic.

“We have over 2,900 students coming through nine physical spaces each week,” Abshere said. “Now I feel comfortable about that.”

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The True Center of Health Digestion as the pivot of wellness

By Jeff Pufnock L.Ac. Ph.D. and Jessica Youngs L.Ac.

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ompared to other systems in the body, digestion is one aspect of health often overlooked by many people. When inquiring about a person’s digestion as practitioners, the initial answer we most often receive is, “It is fine,” yet after further explanation we usually discover that is not the case. People often dismiss chronic symptoms such as bloating, cramping and unformed or abnormal bowel movements as “just the way it’s always been,” and most accept these symptoms as their “normal.” Our society has been slowly shifting to embrace healthier eating, influenced

by Western medicine’s recent focus on the role diet plays in the incidence of chronic disease. However, this perspective still misses the root of the issue because if we are to benefit from a healthy diet, our body must be able to digest and absorb the food we do choose to eat. This understanding is essential, because even if someone is expending the energy, time and

money to purchase and prepare healthy food, they may still not be reaping the rewards from their efforts.

In Chinese medicine, the digestion is associated with the element of Earth because it is viewed as the center of health for all other organ systems of the body. In ancient China they understood that food was transformed from material substance into immaterial energy that helped drive all bodily functions. If this transformational process was weak, all systems of the body suffer and can be susceptible to illness or disease. Chinese medicine also attributes the same digestive function to be responsible for digesting the immaterial information we take in from our environment through our senses. This means digestion can also be overwhelmed due to overwork, excessive worry and continuous content consumption

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THIS EXCESS OF MENTAL ACTIVITY HAS A DIRECT FEEDBACK ON THE HEALTH OF OUR PHYSIOLOGICAL DIGESTION.

IN CHINESE MEDICINE, THE DIGESTION IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELEMENT OF EARTH BECAUSE IT IS VIEWED AS THE CENTER OF HEALTH FOR ALL OTHER ORGAN SYSTEMS OF THE BODY.

through news, television and social media. This excess of mental activity has a direct feedback on the health of our physiological digestion and this connection, long understood by the Chinese, is highlighted in the braingut connection recently theorized by Western medicine.

As we enter the winter holiday season, it is also important to be aware of the effects of specific foods upon our digestion, especially excessive sugar, dairy and processed carbohydrates. In Chinese medicine, the digestive organs crave moderation, and these foods in excess can easily overwhelm a compromised digestive system. As we consider going back for the second slice of pie, we can remind ourselves how important our digestive health is to our whole body.

Tips for Improving Digestive Health: - During the winter months, avoid all uncooked fruits, vegetables and cold drinks.

- Eat at regular intervals every day and make dinner the smallest meal of the day.

- When eating, avoid reading or media and focus consciously on eating without hurrying.

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- Only eat until you feel 80 percent full.

- Incorporate warming spices such as cumin, ginger, turmeric and cardamom into meals.

- If bowel movements are anything less than formed or too hard, this is a sign of a digestive dysfunction and consider seeking help from a health-care provider.

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ESTABLISHING RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE A TWO-FOLD APPROACH FOR A HEALTHY RESPONSE TO VIRAL INFECTIONS

BY SCOTT PORTER

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here has been much discussion this year on how to limit our risks of getting a severe viral infection. While the focus is often on avoiding exposure, there are additional considerations we could take to reduce our vulnerability when we do get infected.

Increasing our body’s resistance to a cold or flu infection, of any variety, should be a high priority. I also think it is important to establish resilience so our body can handle any hardhitting consequences that may come along with infection.

As a society, we have used social distancing, closures, masks and handwashing in an effort to reduce the rate of viral exposure and spread.

Because so much was unknown about this new strain, it was hoped these strategies would prevent an overrun on our medical systems.

This approach was also deemed important to protect those whose bodies had less resiliency and were more vulnerable to the severity of infection. This primarily includes those whose body was already compromised and overworked from underlying chronic diseases. But otherwise healthy individuals were also affected at times.

We have been advancing and refining our medical approaches to viral infections, particularly as new variations like COVID-19 arrive. The health-care community is actively engaged in studying more about mechanisms, vulnerabilities, testing, immune responses, interventions and therapeutics. A lot has been learned this year.

Over the past several decades of working in the pharmacy, I’ve talked with customers who have differing attitudes toward catching the cold and flu. Some want to avoid any contact with a virus, especially with COVID-19, and others expect they will likely be exposed and want their body to be well prepared.

I think working from both sides of the equation

offers value, addressing avoidance as well as preparation. It’s not just catching the virus that causes problems; if this was the case, we would all respond exactly the same. But we do not.

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Once exposed, some get very sick and need advanced medical interventions, while others feel absolutely nothing or only inconvenient symptoms. This reminds me that much of what happens to my health also depends upon the state and terrain of my body when I do get exposed.

I already know that diet and lifestyle choices can strengthen the immune system, but at times I can get too relaxed and indulgent. This past year, the entire country has received a big wakeup call about the importance of eating healthy and being active.

Whole food, lots of vegetables, high-quality fats and clean proteins cannot be denied as important to increasing resistance and strengthening resilience to viral infections. This means limiting flour products, sweeteners and poor-quality oils.

That’s pretty much what’s in processed foods.

In order to establish a solid nutritional foundation, I’m a big advocate of supplementing with probiotics, vitamin D and K, magnesium, active B vitamins, chelated trace minerals and high-grade omega 3s. I consider these nutrients essential.

There has also been considerable research on using botanical and nutraceuticals as plausible interventions for viral infections. The big ones include zinc, quercetin, vitamins A and C, curcumin, n-acetylcysteine, green tea extract and mushrooms.

But let’s not forget about social determinants as well. Enjoying community and family is always at the top of my list for leading a healthy life.

Scott Porter, a functional medicine pharmacist, is the director of the Center for Functional Medicine & Nutrition at Sandpoint Super Drug.

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Massage MORE THAN JUST A FEEL-GOOD TREATMENT

By Sarah Shupe, Certified Medical Assistant

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hen we hear the word massage we think of relaxation, selfcare and a spa day. While a massage feels great and helps you transport to a relaxing oasis, it can also have health benefits.

Below we break down different types of massage and the added health benefits from this incredibly soothing treatment.

What are the different types of massage?

When it comes to scheduling a massage, it is important to know that there are different modalities that offer a completely customized experience.

Let your massage therapist know what you are hoping to get out of your treatment, any problem areas or soreness, and any pre-existing health conditions.

Deep tissue massage is sustained pressure using slow, deep strokes to target the inner layer of your muscles and connective tissues. This massage can address chronic pain within the body while aiding in relaxation. Many clients refer to this type of massage as a “hurt so good.”

Swedish massage helps to relieve stress and aid in relaxation. This massage is a combination of long strokes with light pressure, and extra attention is given to the hands, feet and scalp.

Prenatal massage reduces pregnancy aches and pains while easing stress and muscle tension. You are placed in a side lying position and supported with pillows to make you and your bump comfortable. It is important that you see a massage therapist who has training in prenatal massage to ensure yours and baby’s health.

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What are the health benefits of massage?

Myofascial release is a gentle technique in massage that targets pain arising from the fascia. Fascia are fibrous connective tissues that weave throughout the body, attaching, separating and supporting muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. When the fascia is healthy, it is supple, allowing smooth, pain-free movement. When it is unhealthy, the fibers become tight, limiting mobility and causing stiffness and pain.

Lymphatic drainage is a technique that stimulates natural drainage of the lymph system, which helps to eliminate waste from the body. The goal is to move the fluid out of the tissues and into the lymph nodes, where bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms are destroyed.

Lymphatic drainage aids in strengthening your immune system, helps to reduce cellulite and improve your mood.

Quicker recovery from workouts is at the top of every athlete’s list.

Massage increases circulation to muscles and connective tissue, allowing you to bounce back more quickly from difficult workouts. It can also be helpful in alleviating pain from muscle strain.

Massage is all about feeling refreshed, relaxed and recharged; releasing endorphins to help our bodies deal with stress and pain, aiding in making us a better version of ourselves. Schedule a massage with a certified massage therapist to explore the health benefits of taking care of your body and spirit.

CHEATING THE SYSTEM Feel like you’re indulging, even if you’re not

BY AMANDA AMENT, REGISTERED DIETITIAN, HERITAGE HEALTH

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love cookies. They’re a weakness. They’re a mixture of deliciousness and nostalgia, especially during the holidays.

Growing up, I spent an extensive amount of time with my grandparents. They lived close, so many Thanksgivings and Christmas days were spent with them. I learned to bake with my grandma, and Oh. My. Goodness. She was the best in the kitchen. Her use of butter, sugar and salt could rival Paula Dean. But the thing I remember most was learning how to bake with her, especially the many cookie recipes she had in her arsenal.

As I got older, I learned more about how different food items can help or harm our bodies in large quantities. I became determined to still enjoy the things I loved but reduce the overall calories, sugar and saturated fat. I’ll still have that cookie, but I’ll tweak it so I can enjoy the taste, the memories and the knowledge that I’m putting better things into my body.

Here are some simple ways you can significantly reduce calories, fat and sugar in your food during this festive season.

When baking, try the following modifications: • Substitute butter, margarine, shortening or oil with unsweetened applesauce, mashed banana or mashed avocado.

• In boxed cakes and brownie mixes, try substituting the eggs and oil for one 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree (the pumpkin doesn’t affect the flavor! Promise!) or one can of diet soda (any flavor—Diet Dr. Pepper and Devil’s Food? Yum!).

• Instead of all regular sugar, use Splenda, Stevia or another non-nutritive sweetener for ½ to ¾ of the amount called for, and the remaining ½ to ¼ as regular sugar.

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• Use egg whites instead of whole eggs to cut down on cholesterol and saturated fat (2 egg whites for every 1 egg required).

• To avoid eggs altogether, use 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water for every egg required.

• For added fiber and protein, use half wholewheat flour and half all-purpose flour.

• When sautéing, substitute butter or margarine with olive or canola oil. These are great sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which are ‘good’ fats that play a role in raising your HDL, or good cholesterol.

• Reduce calories by going for low-fat or fat-free versions of milk, sour cream, cream cheese and cottage cheese, and choose part-skim versions of other cheese varieties.

• Instead of using oil, fat or lard for basting, try substituting half or all with juice or stock.

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MEMORIES FROM

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THE IMAGES OF PEARL HARBOR LIVED ON FOR NAVY VETERAN

BY DAN AZNOFF

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harles Baggarley made the long flight from the West Coast one last time in 2011 to join the scores of other Pearl Harbor survivors who gathered to mark the 60th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the American naval stronghold in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

The Navy veteran relived the pain of that horrendous morning as he walked past the same checkpoints he had known as an active member of the U.S. Navy six decades earlier. His last visit to the base at Pearl Harbor confirmed his conviction of how close he had come to becoming one of the first casualties of the war on that sunny Sunday morning.

The memories were amplified by his own mental images of his survival of a second early morning surprise attack weeks later while stationed at the Australian base in Darwin.

The Japanese raid on the quiet seaside town began with a sound he was far too familiar with.

The chief petty officer was enjoying the morning sun on the upper deck of the “Willie B” docked in quiet waters of Darwin Harbor when he heard the distinct drone from Japanese warplanes as the enemy approached the waterfront along the farthest northern point on the coast of Australia’s Northern Territory.

The surprise attack by Japanese forces on the American fleet in Pearl Harbor had forced the U.S. Navy to regroup its resources to the small port town in Northern Australia. Darwin Harbor had become the primary base for Allied Forces to launch B-17 bomber raids to slow the enemy’s relentless march across the Philippines.

“Willie B” was the nickname given to the USS William B. Preston (DD579), a small destroyer that served as the gathering place for American sailors and aviators stationed in Darwin. The Preston was smaller than

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most of the other destroyers in the fleet, and woefully unprepared for the aerial combat that had become commonplace in the Pacific with only 4-inch guns mounted fore and aft.

The airmen stationed in Darwin Harbor, he recalled, lacked the basic training on how to load and operate the guns. The radio operator took it upon himself to train his flight mates as the enemy planes swooped overhead.

The emphasis on the swift, powerful retaliation ordered by President Roosevelt against the Japanese had left the remainder of the 7th Fleet vulnerable to attack from enemy forces poised to invade the islands of Timor and Java to the north and northwest of the Australian port.

When the enemy finally struck, the Japanese pilots launched their attacks from airfields in the Dutch East Indies. Many of the enemy pilots were from the same Japanese First Fleet that had led the attack on Pearl Harbor. The solo pilots who swooped over the Australian inlet on the morning of February 19, 1942, found 13 Australian and U.S. warships, 45 merchant vessels and a hospital ship anchored in Darwin Harbor.

“Why now?” Baggarley thought to himself. “I survived ‘The Day That Will Live in Infamy.’ All this only to perish in an attack that would be nothing more than an asterisk in the journals of war?”

The first wave of A6M Zero fighters, D3A dive bombers and B5N torpedo bombers swooped over the Australian coastline just before 10am.

And just like in Hawaii, the surprise Japanese attack on the Australian outpost had left little time to organize any defense of the naval station.

There was not enough ammunition nor an adequate number of personnel trained to operate the 18 anti-aircraft guns that had been hastily installed to protect the township.

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The air raid sirens in Darwin did not sound until the Zeroes had begun to strafe ships in the harbor. Eight ships were sunk in the first wave of the attack, including the American destroyer USS Peary and a seaplane tender, the USS William B. Preston.

Japanese bombs decimated the wharf, the airfield, dozens of aircraft and the Army barracks. Well-placed bombs turned storage tanks filled with oil and aviation fuel into blazing infernos.

The surprise attack that morning sank a total of 11 ships and damaged 25 others. American and Australian forces reported a total of 243 dead.

Baggarley could feel the destroyer shudder each time a dive bomber made a direct hit to the hull of the Preston. He remembered how the crew desperately maneuvered the crippled ship to escape the confines of the harbor.

“That’s when a crewman I recognized came in,” he remembered. “He was naked, an odd yellow color and not a hair on his body. His clothes had been burned off by the flash. His wide-open unseeing eyes were staring directly ahead.”

The injured crewman begged for somebody to help him to sickbay.

Once he was led away by another sailor, Baggarley went aft in a frantic attempt to help others but was turned away by the harsh words from a corpsman who screamed the warning, “Get back inside! We don’t want anyone else hurt."

The enemy bombers delivered a critical blow to the integrity of the USS Preston when the Mahan-class destroyer took a direct hit from a torpedo dropped by a Zero during the first wave of the attack.

Bridge officers followed orders to take the destroyer east along the North Coast of Australia.

Shifts were short that day. Baggarley was on watch that afternoon when he reported the approach of a single Japanese plane.

The airman tracked the aircraft as it appeared on the horizon. He observed the solo pilot drop his torpedoes in the water about 100 yards behind the “Willie B.” The deadly projectiles, he wrote, missed their targets by a wide margin.

Temporary repairs were made to the steering mechanism of the Preston before the sun set that evening. The ship stopped briefly for a solemn ceremony on the evening of February 19 to commit the bodies of 11 crew members to the sea. Ten of the dead were with the ship’s company. The other was an Australian naval officer from the Sydney suburb of Redfern.

“I have often thought that [the probability] that [if] I had been aft at the machine gun station that I would [have been one of the bodies]

“I survived ‘The Day That Will Live in Infamy.’ All this only to perish in an attack that would be nothing more than an asterisk in the journals of war?”

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over the side that night in a blanket,” he reflected. “Or I could have been left in small bits in Darwin Harbor.”

After struggling to overcome a score of mechanical challenges before finally reaching a friendly port, Baggarley and many of the wingless airmen disembarked onto the tranquil docks in the port of Perth in early March. The grounded crew made their way back to San Francisco aboard the former passenger liner George Washington, which had been painted grey and renamed the USS Mount Vernon.

Back to Pearl In December of 1941, Baggarley was the radio operator with VP-22, a PBY flying boat reconnaissance squadron based on Ford Island in the middle of bustling Pearl Harbor. The PBY aircraft were twin engine amphibious aircraft used primarily by the Navy during World War II for maritime patrols, reach and rescue missions, and occasionally as bombers.

His unit had returned from two weeks of live depth charge training on Midway Island late on Friday evening. Charles had returned to his barracks at 0330 with hopes for a good night’s sleep after a brief visit to some of his favorite “watering holes.”

The 20-year-old Navy aviation mechanic was awakened just before 0800 by what he first thought were flyovers by some of the hotshot fighter pilots stationed on one of the carriers based at Pearl.

He knew the planes overhead were not part of a drill when he saw the rising sun painted on the tail of each plane, and later learned the sounds were from the second wave of Japanese bombers to strike the base that morning.

“We never thought the Japanese would attack,” he told a reporter several years later. “We never even talked about the possibility.”

Baggarley witnessed the devastation as he stood in his bare feet on shards of broken glass with several of his shipmates at the front door of his barracks that had been blown out by the concussion of the repeated explosions.

Utilizing the survival skills he discovered as a young man on the farm in the Goodnoe Hills community of Washington near the Columbia River, Charles sprinted across the open field toward the hangar where his plane had been parked. Instinctively, he dove for cover in the ditches that had been dug along the dirt path as Japanese planes raced over his head.

Baggarley was the first member of the squadron crew to reach the hangar. He stood in silence as other members of the PBY squadron gathered around him, where the doors to the hangar had been, to survey the damage inflicted to the 13 aircraft.

The only evidence of his own plane were two wingtips he found jutting out of the floor of what remained of the makeshift structure. There was no sign of his flight log or his beloved leather flight jacket.

“All around us a war was going on,” he wrote.

The radioman distinctly remembered that he was able to see the bottom of the battleship Oklahoma in the channel and what was left of the destroyer Shaw that had erupted into a ball of fire in dry dock across the harbor.

Crew members mounted machine guns from the destroyed planes to use against waves of enemy planes. Civilians appeared on the base to push the broken fuselages of planes off the runway.

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“The harbor was full of ships in various stages of destruction. Every usable 30- and 50-caliber machine gun from our own planes were manned and firing at the dive bombers pulling out of their dives.”

Stopping to catch his breath, Baggarley remembered he saw the battleship Nevada make its way down the channel to escape the “man-made hell.” Her 26-inch guns could hurl a one-ton projectile more than 20 miles but were useless against enemy fighters at close range.

Charles looked across the harbor and watched helplessly as he silently prayed for the Nevada as she steamed toward open water at the end of the channel.

“We so wanted that ship and its gallant crew to survive and win.”

The sight of bombs splashing in the water all around the huge ship with every gun on its deck pointed skyward made Baggarley think about the events that “inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words for the Star Spangled Banner as he watched the bombardment of Fort MacHenry (McHenry).”

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When Baggarley’s thoughts returned to his own actions on the morning of December 7, 1941, he realized how much more tragic the day could have been if the Japanese had been successful in their repeated attempts to sink the Nevada in the channel, blocking the only escape route for the scores of ships and thousands of servicemen.

“The Nevada was not sunk in the channel,” he wrote. “She made it past Ford Island, and the crew beached her on the mainland of Oahu.

“She survived to fight again.”

After bearing witness to events that would be known as “The Day That Would Live in Infamy,” Baggarley spent the night in a hangar on the far side of the base. He was recruited

Charles realized the lessons he learned ... served him well during a lifetime of taking on challenges,

“Oh, say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.”

overcoming obstacles

Baggarley concluded his written commentary about that horrific morning with the two-word phrase, “You bet!”

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the next morning to join the crew of a Sikorsky amphibious reconnaissance patrol.

The hulking aircraft had been designed without any armament, so each member of the crew was given a rifle with two bandoliers of ammunition before being sent out to scout hundreds of miles of open ocean for any Japanese ships in the waters east of Hawaii.

“They flew the patrols but saw no Japanese.”

The quiet sailor from farmlands of Washington took in a deep breath when he heard the pilot’s subdued words: “Nothing here. Back to Pearl.”

The words of the pilot echoed in his head, even more poignant after he had survived a second brutal attack weeks later while stationed at the Allied base in Darwin.

In his later years, Charles realized the lessons he learned protecting the skies over the Pacific from the Bering Strait to the tiny islands near New Caledonia served him well during a lifetime of taking on challenges, overcoming obstacles and walking away to fly another day.

His was a life well lived.

Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer based in Mukilteo, Washington. This article was taken from the content of his book "Soaring With Eagles" based on the numerous notebooks compiled by Mr. Baggarley over the course of his life. Copies of the book will be available through Amazon or at da@dajournalist.com.

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his year, the holiday spirit has returned with ease, welcomed with open arms by a world ready to embrace some cheer.

As the end of the year quickly approaches, shoppers are fully engaged in their quest to gather their gifts and plan their celebrations. The way that 2020 has upended many routines and traditions may present the same challenges to the holiday season, but with those challenges comes opportunity.

If there was ever a time to try something different or new in the way holidays are celebrated and gifts are shared, 2020 is that year.

It’s a time to prioritize meaning and simplicity over glitz and grandeur. Joyful, meaningful experiences are truly at the heart of the holiday season, and this year, consider planning your gifting traditions around them.

Consider the following gifts to reframe your mindset—and your routine—this holiday season.

Gifts That Focus on Quality Time. Quality time is a gift that can’t be purchased, replaced or given a dollar value. Gifts that provide an experience and a long-lasting memory have an inherent value that remains long after the holiday season ends, and forgoing objects in favor of a shared experience is a simple way to reframe your gift-giving this year.

It can be as simple as placing your focus on activities the family can share with puzzles and games. There’s nothing quite like a snowy winter day indoors with the family, huddled around a brand-new board game, and today’s games are nothing like those of the past.

The trending games of 2020 are a mix of strategy and hilarity, with top picks including Codenames, The Hot Seat, and new editions of old favorites like Clue: The Office Edition.

For the adventurers and travelers in your life, providing an experience can be as simple as a travel voucher or airline gift card; or, dive deeper into their interests with something more specific like a wine tasting trip or ticket to one of next year’s live shows. An annual pass to the National Parks costs just $80, offering access to all 59 parks across the country and provides unmatched outdoor experiences that soared in popularity this year.

Gifts That Enhance Home Comfort. Many of us have spent more time at home this year, and likely will continue to do so into the new year. From the parents who are now juggling multiple roles, to the social friends adjusting to the work-from-home lifestyle, there are likely many members of your circle who could use a bit of added comfort in their daily lives.

Gifts that bring a sense of ease will be welcomed this holiday season. Enhance the comfort of the experience of staying home, including home entertainment, a bit of pampering, and ample ways to stay cozy.

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Simple gifts like soft loungewear, fleece blankets, slippers and neck pillows; or new, more high-tech options like rechargeable hand warmers and temperature-control mugs will make staying in and staying warm that much easier and more enjoyable.

For a health-supportive gift to place under the tree, add to their collection of home fitness equipment with small, gift-able items like dumbbells, resistance bands or a yoga mat to easily and quite inexpensively provide the tools needed to jump-start a new fitness regimen.

Shoppers can opt for service subscriptions to popular streaming services like DisneyPlus, HBO Max or Spotify—gifting subscriptions can reduce shoppers’ stress while bringing months of use to the recipient. Pack an extra punch by providing a way to enjoy the services like a speaker or a Roku system for a gift that continues to entertain throughout the year.

Gifts that Give Back. This year, consider using some of the free time spent at home to gather the family and spread holiday cheer that extends beyond the walls of the household.

Gifts That Educate. Virtual learning experiences can easily spice up the stay-home routine and appease a need for mental stimulation. Sites like MasterClass and Udemy can sharpen the mind with classes taught by some of the best of the best in cooking, acting, writing, and so much more; and shoppers can easily gift anything from a single class to an all-access subscription.

For a tailored, more comprehensive educational experience, give a class that fits your loved one’s particular interests. For example, sites like SpiritedHolidays.com offer classes from world-renowned bartenders offering their inside tips on assembling a premium cocktail, a perfect gift for those who enjoy imbibing on a date night in.

Gifts that Promote Health and Wellness. This winter, self-care is more accessible, and more essential, than ever before. Give your loved ones the gift of starting the new year feeling strong and ready to take on their health goals with a fitness-focused gift that sets them up for success.

Consider gifting a monthly membership to a local gym or a voucher to that boutique studio they’ve always wanted to try. For those opting to stay in, a subscription to apps like Peloton or ClassPass can provide endless, flexible options for virtual workouts.

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From cooking an extra holiday meal to donate, to adopting a local family to shop for, a bit of extra time can go a long way in making someone’s holiday—especially during a time when everyone could use a bit of extra love.

Look to local schools, hospitals and charity organizations to get a better idea of how you can extend your holiday gifting to community members in need. Local food and toy drives are excellent, accessible options, and opportunities to easily make the entire family part of the process, whether it’s picking the gifts or helping to prepare the meal.

In a year unlike any other, we welcome 2020’s festive season and everything that comes with it: giving, gathering (safely) and spreading joy. However different this year’s holidays may look from years past, those key components remain the same; and by embracing change, we can bring about new gifting traditions that change our perspectives and provide new, memorable experiences.

This holiday season, challenge yourself to embrace the chance to try something new; whether it’s an entirely new tradition, a thoughtfully planned gift or one small gesture outside your usual celebratory routine.

It could be exactly what you need to end the year with a joyful spirit and high hopes for the new year.

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hristmas is about coming together as friends and family to celebrate, find joy in the holiday and enjoy time with the ones we love. This year holiday entertaining will look a little different than normal. We will forgo the large parties and events for more intimate gatherings and dinners, but that doesn’t mean a little planning and preparations can’t go a long way.

Tammi Barber of TLB Events and its new brick-and-mortar lifestyle and celebration boutique Frills in downtown Gig Harbor, Washington, shares some tips and tricks for throwing the perfect holiday celebration—be it a dinner, brunch or dessert and gift exchange. And this year, it’s time to step out of the box with bright colors, whimsical décor and all-around fun! Build memories with surprises this year.

Go the extra mile …

“I always say some of the top things are going to be making things as warm and inviting as possible, and because you are spending time with family and friends, don’t eliminate the possibility of surprise and going that extra mile to make it special,” says Barber. No matter how small or large your gathering is, focus on making it an experience for your guests.

• Table settings are the perfect opportunity to add a little extra flair to your entertaining. “It’s the perfect opportunity to show them how much you love

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them by putting the extra time into that table setting,” explains Barber. Spend some extra time thinking about what will make your table delight guests and reflect the season, keeping with tradition while pairing with some fun and not-so-traditional elements. And don't be afraid to mix colors and patterns.

Celebrate the day by bringing out Great Great Grandma’s heirloom toasting glasses; a piece of tradition to pair with your fun, modern wares.

• Gift thoughtfully. We all have plenty of stuff. A gift doesn’t need to be large or expensive. Make it a treasure that person will keep—and maybe even pass down. And don’t forget the packaging of the gift. A beautifully wrapped gift makes the recipient feel special and shows the effort put into making the outside as important as what’s on the inside.

• Don’t keep your guests waiting. Be ready with something as soon as they walk in the door, be it a warm drink, a snack or some activity. This helps relieve the sometimes awkward opening moments when people aren’t quite sure what to do with themselves, explains Barber. And don’t forget to have toys or some type of activity ready if kids will be present.

It’s in the details ...

As Barber says, “Memories are made of those extra details.”

• Make it a magical and unforgettable experience. When your guests step through your door, welcome them into your holiday wonderland, with no detail left unturned. Incorporate bold colors—like a pink Christmas tree—to pair with your monochromatic tones. Instead of a classic green tree, try a pop of color in the room. You can spray paint a flocked tree any color you wish. Rather than using that ordinary star or angel, try different materials for a tree topper. When decorating the mantle, opt for repeating patterns while also bringing out colors you already have.

• Place cards. We may think they’re old fashioned, but place cards help alleviate awkward moments when people are trying to figure out where to sit or place their glass. “Sometimes things

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people also forget are beautiful napkin treatments—things that spruce up a table that don’t have to be extensive,” adds Barber.

possible. Not every place setting needs glass or china, explains Barber.

There are lots of beautiful disposable options that will save time on dishes. And why stop there? With numerous options available to rent, such as chairs, table linens, flatware and dishware (courtesy of Cort Party Rental) for special gatherings like these, make it easy on yourself by eliminating the cleanup and storing of these items once the fun has ended.

• Family traditions are essential for a family gathering. “What are those things you can bring out that people are going to be excited to see again, especially since holidays of past years are going to be a bit different than this year?” asks Barber. Or perhaps you can start a new tradition that will be continued in years to come. “Especially now, time is so precious, and people are really finding that life is not going to go on forever. Capitalize on the parts that are most important.”

• If there is gifting involved, make sure your gifts are all wrapped ahead of time so you’re not darting off to get things ready while company is there. Better yet, wrap your gifts as you buy them to make things stress free later on. Barber puts a note on the bottom of each wrapped gift to remember what it is, then just quickly removes it when it comes time to gift. Also, make a point to wrap gifts using the same color tones to create a visual under your tree that is truly special.

Plan ahead …

• Don’t forget photos. Make it part of the tradition to take family photos right as guests arrive and are fresh, that way you don’t forget.

“Remembering photos is one of those things that people just forget about,” explains Barber, “but they are so important for marking family occasions and remembering those who have passed later on.”

Holiday entertaining can be a stressful event, and everyone knows things always take longer than you expect. Plan ahead of time so you can enjoy the evening. “If you’re hosting, be able to be host,” says Barber. “A lot of time people don’t remember that, and they get all of these people to their house and they don’t see them; they’re doing something the whole time.”

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“Think of all the things that can make your guests feel comfortable and welcome, and they will linger,” says Barber. The sign of a perfect event is guests leaving with the thought: “That was fun!”

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One of the most unique gifts you can give is from a local artist. These can include anything from paintings and murals to sculptures, statement pieces and reading material of local photography. Local artisans often handmake one-of-a-kind pieces, ensuring your gift will be unlike any other out there.

Find a local photographer to snap some updated family photos or help create unique Christmas cards. Consider hiring a local musician to play for your company party, birthday or even background music on a special anniversary.

These unique finds will show the extra thought you put into your loved ones this season.

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WALK IN THE FRONT DOOR Businesses are open! It’s been a trying year for many small businesses, and the holiday season is a chance for many to recoup revenue lost over the summer. With fewer visitors than normal, local shops won’t be as packed as previous years, allowing for a more calm shopping experience on busy weekends. Downtowns are easy to walk, even if the weather turns. Retailers carry a wide range of gifts from simple to elegant. Make a plan to visit a new storefront or one you’ve not previously visited, as you never know what you might find!

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HOLIDAY MARKETS If you like getting the bulk of your shopping done in a single trip, seek out one of the upcoming community holiday markets found across the panhandle. Here you will find local vendors offering a range of handmade and unique items. The Kootenai County Fairgrounds will host a pair of markets the weekend of December 11 through 13. The New North Idaho Cowboy Christmas combines shopping local with a watch party for the National Finals Rodeo. There will be a limited seating NFR watch party, wine tasting, and western wear vendors. Also, on Saturday in the Jacklin Building, some 60 local vendors will be on hand for the annual Winter Market. The event is free and runs from 10am to 3pm.

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Small business is the life blood of our communities. Locally owned companies employ residents and help fund important community projects, organizations, youth activities and more through business taxes as well as time and monetary donations. While ordering gifts from a massive national retailer might offer convenience, dollars you spend locally stay local and help keep alive the thriving communities found throughout the region.

There are several easy ways you can do your part and shop local this holiday season.

DINE IN OR TAKE OUT When out shopping, it is easy to get caught up in a hurry and grab a quickbite burger, sub or taco, but instead of hitting the fast food chains, seek out a local, family owned dining destination. A midday lunch break can help you refocus on who you’ve checked off and where else you might need to go in the afternoon. You might not want to cook after a hard day shopping either, so let your local chefs do the work for you. Make life easy during the busyness of the holidays by dining in (if available), ordering takeout or delivery. Take advantage of no grocery store line, cooking or cleaning! Make life a little easier on yourself this season so you can spend time on more rewarding tasks.

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BUY GIFT CARDS While sometimes considered a “lazy” or “last-minute” gift, the opposite could be said during this holiday season. Nothing helps infuse a struggling business with needed cash better than paying for a gift card. An influx of cash around the holidays can help businesses make it through the traditional slow retail months of January through March. They are practical and also ensure the recipient will get what they want—and might actually spend more in the store once they go to redeem the card.

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CURBSIDE PICKUP & DELIVERY If you prefer to not mingle with larger crowds, many local retailers can still accommodate you in the way of delivery or curbside pickup. If you know what you would like, call ahead, and the store will be happy to bring out your purchase when you arrive outside their doors. It doesn’t hurt to inquire about delivery as well. Many websites and store social media pages can also give you an update on their latest inventory, allowing you to shop from the comfort and safety of your own home.

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VILLAGE SHINES BRIGHT IN LEAVENWORTH, WASHINGTON Stunning light display will go on

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he holidays will be different this year due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic. And although the annual Christmas Lighting Festival is canceled for 2020, you will still be able to enjoy the stunning light display that the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth is known for. The village has been described as living in a snow globe, and it really does have that quaint old-fashioned feel to it.

“In order to maximize safety for both our residents and our visitors to Leavenworth, the Leavenworth Chamber Board of Directors are taking a series of carefully considered measures that will decrease density in the downtown core while still delivering the magical holiday experience that only Leavenworth can provide,” said Troy Campbell, executive director of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. “Our hope is that this will encourage visitors to enjoy Leavenworth and the Village of Lights display throughout the week and the season, and online, as opposed to drawing large groups together around festival events on those few weekends (in December),” he said.

Where to Stay The Icicle Village Resort, a short walking distance from downtown Leavenworth, has a variety of accommodations perfect for any size family. Stunning views of the Cascade Mountains from the resort and its German architecture really make it feel like a getaway. Their petfriendly rooms are not carpeted, which makes for a more sanitary stay when traveling with your furry friends. Dog bowls are provided as well as a toy, a treat and waste bags. Breakfast is included in the room rate. On site is the Alpine Spa, which has COVID-19 procedures in place to ensure a safe visit. During the month of December, children will love the “Elf on the Shelf ” event. Five elves are located on the resort grounds. Take an “Elfie” with all five and receive a treat from the Front Desk.

Where to Eat There are a variety of restaurants to pick from while in Leavenworth, but at this time due to health and safety protocols, seating is extremely limited—so plan to eat where you can make a reservation. With the Bavarian theme of the village, there are many opportunities to enjoy

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THE VILLAGE HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS LIVING IN A SNOW GLOBE, AND IT REALLY DOES HAVE THAT QUAINT OLDFASHIONED FEEL TO IT.

German food. Locally made products like cheese, sausages and housemade cured meats abound. Try the locally brewed beer, the array of wineries and a craft distillery.

The Yodelin Broth Company offers fresh healthy food while causing no unnecessary harm to the environment. Choose from noodle bowls with savory broth, Pacific Northwest rice bowls, as well as a good selection of sandwiches.

For a less crowded experience, JJ Hills Fresh Grill, located in the Icicle Village Resort, serves up Bavarian favorites with a Northwest twist.

Seasonal food and drink specials, as well as holiday meals, are available.

The outdoor balcony has views of Tumwater Canyon, Icicle Ridge and Leavenworth.

The village has some great choices for dessert, with bakeries serving up German specialties or Christmas Stollen. Schocolat is worth a stop to try the delectable handmade chocolates, made fresh daily in the classic European style. Made with fresh ingredients and in small batches, you

can really taste the difference. The smell of cinnamon-infused waffle cones baking draws you into the WhistlePunk Ice Cream Shop. The ice cream and waffle cones are all made from scratch using all-natural ingredients. The ice cream is not super sweet, so you really taste the addin flavors. Try their hot chocolate float for a winter treat.

What to Do To get in the holiday spirit, plan a visit to the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, a family owned business. Make a reservation online to see these amazing creatures. COVID-19 procedures limit the group sizes for each tour, and there is space for social distancing. This year, Santa will remain in his sleigh with a specially designed clear COVID-19 mask. Photos may be taken standing next to the sleigh to keep Santa and his visitors safe.

The gift shop is super cute, with a variety of fun reindeer-themed gifts.

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hill is super popular. Bring sleds if you have them, as there are lots of spots in and around town to get that adrenaline rush roaring down a hill. Stevens Pass Ski Resort and Mission Ridge Ski Resort are both driving distance from Leavenworth.

For a unique experience, book a snowshoe tour of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery—which was the largest in the world when it was built in 1940. The Grand Coulee Dam completely blocked fish passage to the upper Columbia River when it was built; the hatchery’s mission was to produce salmon to make up for that impact. The snowshoe tours are offered through the Wenatchee River Institute for $12 and include snowshoes. Tours meet at the hatchery. You must call ahead to book your spot at 509.548.0181.

There is nothing quite like a festive sleigh ride through the snow. Leavenworth Sleigh Rides is only offering private sleigh rides this season, with several different sizes of sleighs seating up to six, 12 or 16 guests. Each ride, which lasts about 50 minutes, takes its guests through scenic open meadows and forests to a barn stop for hot cider around a roaring fire. For safety reasons, you will want to bring your own blankets. No pets are allowed on the sleigh ride.

Plan to spend some time after dark exploring the light display in the village. More than a half a million Christmas Lights transform the town each year.

Front Street (the main street in downtown Leavenworth) is closed to vehicle traffic for more social distancing. Shops will be open but limited to 30 percent capacity, so you may have to wait to enter. Try to support the local businesses during your stay, as many rely heavily on tourism for their livelihood. Hours vary with shops closing between 5 and 8pm.

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If possible, visit during the week, when you will experience less people than on the weekends. Before your trip, verify hours and reservations for activities, lodging and restaurants. With the ongoing pandemic, everything is subject to change if cases begin increasing. Weather is unpredictable this time of year, so be prepared with warm clothes and carry chains for your car.

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PEPPERMINT CHIP ICE CREAM Recipe Courtesy of Tina VanDenHeuvel You can follow Tina @madebetterforyou on Instagram INGREDIENTS: 5 eggs, whipped 1 13.5 oz. can heavy coconut cream 4 cups heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup Swerve confectioners sweetener 3 tbsp. peppermint extract (I like Cook’s brand) 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. Himalayan salt 1 2.8 oz. dark chocolate bar, shaved (I like Lily’s brand) METHOD: • In a large bowl, whisk eggs until scrambled. Mix in coconut cream, heavy whipping cream, sweetener, peppermint, vanilla and salt.

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SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT AND TAP HOUSE 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.

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ffering great food at a reasonable price, paired with excellent service and a familiar face, has always been the goal at Moon Time in Coeur d’Alene. And guests get what they have come to expect.

From the beginning, it has provided the community a warm and comfortable atmosphere where guests feel at home and are provided an exceptional experience—every time.

Twenty-five years later, their philosophy has never wavered, and Moon Time continues to provide their guests with familiar faces, great service, a comfortable atmosphere, and great food and drink at a reasonable price.

The menu, from the start, has featured unique and upscale pub food, bringing a variety of items from many different cultures together, paired with a carefully selected 19 beer handles and a wide variety of wines, which complement the food. From the Grilled Pork Tacos to the Mediterranean Lamb Burger and famous Roasted Corn Pasta, their food is sure to satisfy.

When in Coeur d’Alene and looking for a great neighborhood pub, pull up a chair at Moon Time, where the staff is ready to serve you the best!

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SEASONS OF COEUR D’ALENE At Seasons of Coeur d’Alene Fresh Grill, you will find a menu that is delicious and always fresh! Whether you choose to dine in the intimate dining room, at the vibrant bar or quiet fireplace lounge, it’s sure to be an unforgettable dining experience. They also offer banquet and meeting facilities. You can find Seasons in Downtown Coeur d’Alene just one block off Sherman.

209 Lakeside Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.664.8008 | SeasonsofCdA.com

MAX AT MIRABEAU Join MAX at Mirabeau for an unforgettable experience. You’ll be treated to eclectic cuisine, an award-winning menu with more than 100 items, a wine list boasting more than 500 labels and 75 eclectic cocktails—a perfect match for everything on the menu. Enjoy two happy hours daily, a-la-carte brunch featuring multiple benedicts, mimosas and the area’s best Bloody Mary Bar—starting at only $5.90 per person! There’s live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, and late-night dining with a full menu is offered until close. Open daily at 6am.

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THE PORCH PUBLIC HOUSE A beautiful golf-course view without the cost of joining the country club. They offer a full menu of sandwiches, salads, soups and specialties prepared from scratch without the high price of fine dining, and the region’s finest cocktails, microbrews and wines to accompany your meal. Feel at home in the comfortable pub-style dining room or the fantastic outdoor dining area. Open daily at 11am year round.

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MOON TIME Serving some of the best food around in a comfortable pub-style atmosphere. The menu offers soups, sandwiches, pastas, salads and other specialties prepared from scratch daily, along with a fantastic selection of micro-brewed beers and fine wines by the glass and bottle. Open daily at 11am, the kitchen is open late every night. Be sure to stop in Thursday night for live music featuring national and local artists. For more information including photos, menu, specials and directions, make sure to visit their website.

1602 E. Sherman Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.667.2331 | WeDontHaveOne.com

FISHERMAN’S MARKET A local favorite for an array of reasons, including the friendly staff, unbeatable atmosphere and phenomenal food. Find fresh fish at Fisherman’s on the market side, while the grill offers everything from fish and chips, specialty tartars, fish tacos, salads, steamers, catfish, oyster po’ boys and more. Check out the sushi bar and the offerings of beer, wine and sake.

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

VINE & OLIVE EATERY AND WINE BAR Guests will be treated to European-inspired small plates using simple, seasonal ingredients for simply good food served with soul, executed with Northwest flair. Choose from the full wine bar, which serves thoughtful wines by the glass and eight local brews on tap, to complement your meal. Voted Best of 2019 Wine Bar and Girls Night Out.

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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.

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MOONDOLLARS BISTRO Moondollars Bistro is known for their burgers, accompanied by scratch-made bread and soups. They uses only fresh ingredients, which are the backbone of this customer favorite. With a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, awesome food, great service, huge patio and full bar there is always something to keep customers coming back for more.

Shopping. Dining. Take-Out.

5416 W. Village Blvd. | Rathdrum 208.687.5396 | MoondollarsBistro.com

ANGELO’S RISTORANTE Angelo’s is the local favorite with a taste of homemade, authentic Italian cuisine! Join them for a fresh, organic, hand-crafted menu of veal, steak, chicken, seafood, pasta and gluten-free offerings. They also offer an extensive wine selection and warm romantic décor. Catering and private cooking classes available with Chef Angelo.

846 N. Fourth St. | Coeur d’Alene 208.765.2850 | AngelosRistorante.net

MONARCH RAMEN + NOODLE HOUSE Monarch Ramen + Noodle House in Coeur d’Alene’s midtown opened in fall 2019 to eager diners. Specializing in ramen and noodle dishes, as well as a variety of smallplate options, guests will be treated to incredible cuisine paired with great brews and service.

1401 N. Fourth St.| Coeur d’Alene 208.966.4230 | MonarchNoodles.com

TIM’S SPECIAL CUT MEATS Tim’s Special Cut Meats is your perfect, old-fashioned butcher shop. The friendly staff is ready to help you pick out the perfect cut. Tim’s carries only the finest natural meats and also handles custom orders, with an extensive line of house-made products from pickled garlic to specialty sauces, marinades, rubs and salsas. Mobile butchering and wild game processing are also available.

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Artisan Portrait Aspen Nursery Awards Etc. Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn & Conference Center Big Bear Deli Brothers Flooring Buck Knives Capone's Pub and Grill Center Target Sports Coeur d'Alene Casino/Circling Raven Golf Club Coeur d'Alene Honda Coeur d'Alene Tractor Coeur d'Alene Wood Comfort Inn & Suites/Mainstay Suites DOMA Coffee Roasting Company Domino's Pizza DQ Grill & Chill Embers by the Lake Fairway Floor, Inc. Fedex Office Findlay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Flowers by Paul Fox Trailers, Inc. Frontier Grocery Fu-Ki Japanese Steak House Golden Dragon

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest Holiday Inn Express Coeur d'Alene Idaho Youth Ranch Inland Botanicals LLC Jimmy Johns Post Falls Jordan Sales & Service Kelley Connect Knudtsen Chevrolet Company Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises Les Schwab Tire Center Lightning Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. Links Golf Club Mary Kay Cosmetics-Jeanne Phay Midway Automotive Momentum Ink NanaMacs Clothing Company North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation,Inc North Idaho State Fair Office Depot / Office Max Perfection Tire Store #36 Photography By Luba Pita Pit Idaho Post Falls Brewing Company Post Falls Volkswagen Quality Inn Post Falls Red Lion Templin's Hotel

Republic Kitchen+Taphouse River City Fabrication, LLC Roger's Ice Cream & Burgers Schweitzer Mountain Resort Scott Shawver's Auto Body & RV Seright's Ace Hardware Silver Lake Mall Silver Mountain Resort Silverwood Theme Park & Boulder Beach Water Park Spokane Indians/Spokane Chiefs SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Vincent de Paul StandOut! Stateline Stadium Speedway/Auto Source Motors Super 1 Foods - PF/Hayden Lake Sweet Pea Imagery Post Falls & Blue Grass Baby Boutique Sweetwater Bakery Triple Play Resort Hotel & Suites Twin Lakes Village Golf Club Up North Distillery Upscale Mail Walmart Wendy's The White House Grill Wolf Lodge Inn

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1-23 THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, COEUR D’ALENE IS IN FOR A SPECIAL SURPRISE FROM THE NORTH POLE. The Coeur d’Alene “Scout Elves” will be hiding out throughout downtown businesses all through December.

stamps you get, the more chance you have of winning a prize. If you find six or more elves, you’ll be entered into the Grand Prize drawing, and if you find all of them, they’ll double your entry.

Each weekend dozens of elves will be hiding and scouting throughout downtown Coeur d’Alene, and everyone is invited to help find them!

“Just like all elves, these ones are sneaky and hide out in cups of hot cocoa, cozy boutique sweaters and other silly places! Keep your eyes peeled for one of the dozens of Coeur d’Alene Scout Elves hiding throughout the downtown corridor, and you could win prizes from Santa himself,” says Emily Boyd, executive director of Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association.

Over 30 gift cards will be awarded to winners, plus two grand prizes: VIP tickets to the Mac & Cheese Festival with an overnight stay at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, and tickets to a Seattle Seahawks Game, the drawing for which will take place on December 23.

To participate, pick up a passport at participating businesses, and then head out to find elves hiding throughout downtown’s businesses.

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The scavenger hunt is the perfect opportunity to explore local businesses while getting out with family and friends for some good wholesome (and socially distanced) fun on the town. So every weekend until Christmas, head out to find Santa’s Elves, and enjoy fun for the whole family!

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DECEMBER 5 & 6 Join the Post Falls Chamber virtually for the fifth annual Post Fallidays Tiny Tree Festival! They’re going virtual this year due to the state restrictions during COVID. You can still bid on your favorite tree or wreath beautifully decorated by members of our community, as well as their full size tree generously donated and decorated by Seright’s Ace Hardware. Be on the lookout for some extra fun surprises as well! The bidding kicks off at noon on Saturday, December 5, and continues until noon Sunday, December 6. To purchase your $10 ticket, which allows you online bidding, visit PostFallsChamber.com. This year’s event is presented by their Northern Lights Sponsor, Heritage Health.

CDA MAKERS HOLIDAY MARKET DECEMBER 13 If you still have some last-minute shopping to complete, let the CdA Makers Holiday Market help! From 10am to 4pm on Sunday, December 13, local makers and artisans from across the local area will come together at one location. From handmade products, food, decor, jewelry, soaps and so much more, it’s the perfect opportunity to shop and support local while buying unique and thoughtful gifts for those you hold most dear. The market will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort downtown.

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CHRISTMAS FOR THE VILLAGE DECEMBER 14 Each year, the community generously provides the Children’s Village with immense joy through food, toy and supply drive donations.

Join the Children’s Village and Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber on Monday, December 14, outside in the parking lot of the chamber (105 North First Street) from 5 to 7pm. This year, they invite you to bring your donations and join them in celebrating the season while social distancing outside under the beautiful Christmas lights of downtown.

Bring your gifts, food donations, gift cards and your festive spirit. You can download their holiday list by visiting TheChildrensvillage.org/ Ways-To-Give/Christmas-Village

* Please note, as of press time, these events were still scheduled to take place as planned. Due to the current health crisis, there is the possibility that event schedules may change or events canceled completely. Be sure to visit event websites to stay up to date with current information.

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