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IN FOCUS 30 Economic Revitalization Unites Cities Technology. For many industries, it is the key to advancement. In North Idaho there is a united effort underway by the cities of Hayden, Rathdrum and Post Falls to make Kootenai County an economic destination for the autonomously piloted vehicle (APV) industry for generations to come. The group, Future Frontiers, has been working to earn a $3 million award for its proposed economic revitalization projects. In this article by Jani Gonzalez you will learn all about their efforts.

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Contents CONTRIBUTORS: Jani Gonzalez •Joy Peterson • Annie Nye • Robert Singletary • Susan Moore

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14 Good News A bright future.

16 Home & Essentials The latest tips and trends.

24 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

29 Business Spotlight

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Your partner in business.

30 Coeur d’Alene in Focus Economic revitalization unites cities.

33 Business Spotlight

North Idaho Flood & Fire to the rescue.

34 Athletes of the Month

Reyanna Louden and Kate and Olivia Maryon.

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36 Hometown Experts Your chosen local experts.

38 Arts & Entertainment

Monthly calendar of great local events, music and shows.

42 Living Local

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46 Shop in Style The best local shopping.

52 Health & Lifestyle

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

58 Food & Drink

Discover Coeur d’Alene’s tastiest destinations.

62 Travel & Leisure An international experience.

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PUBLISHER Make it Different This Year ABC’s of Safe Infant Sleep

IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE we are welcoming in 2016. It does not seem that long ago when people were stocking their shelves, fearful of what the year 2000 would bring. Here we are 16 years later, and while a lot has changed much has remained the same.

One thing that never seems to change is the traditional New Year’s resolution. The statistics of those who actually stick with theirs is astounding – only 8 percent. So why not make a goal this year to do something attainable and fun.

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There are countless civic organizations in our community. Why not plan to attend one each month? It is a great way to connect with others in town and find out about local events.

Like most communities, ours too is full of nonprofits who are in need of help. Volunteering can not only be fun but has many intrinsic rewards itself.

If you are someone who likes adventure, make a resolution to visit five new places this year.

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We at Living Local want to share with you our New Year’s resolution – to continue to grow our relationships with all in the communities we serve and work with our clients to be the best marketing partner they have. Thank you for putting your trust in us!

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A BRIGHT FUTURE JANUARY IS A TIME of reflection. We look back at our accomplishments, achievements and struggles. Many of us begin to set goals for the New Year. Perhaps we vow to become more focused at work, start or add to our family, shed a few pounds or save a little more of that hard earned money.

As a community we can do the same goal setting.

The greater Coeur d’Alene area continues to see visitors flock to our area in droves after the recession. The biking community is creating safer routes for pedestrians. The Riverstone development, once struggling, is thriving and expanding, and new businesses are opening up all over town thanks to strong support from a community that supports their own. Our art and theater community continues to entertain us with incredible work and more people are becoming aware of these talented artists under the support of organizations like Arts in CDA. It seems just about every day we are reading or

hearing about a local business stepping up to support local sports, arts and nonprofits, or a selfless volunteer who is working tirelessly to make the lives of the less fortunate better.

While most will agree the positive aspects of living in North Idaho far outweigh the negatives, there are areas in which we would all like to see our community improve. We recently reached out to Mayor Steve Widmyer to reflect on 2015 and also to look ahead at what he would like to see in our community, not just over the course of the next few months, but how changes and areas of emphasis might shape Coeur d’Alene for future generations.

Here are some highlights of our conversation: Q: Describe your experience and how life has changed for you since being elected mayor of Coeur d’Alene.

A: Prior to being mayor, my wife and I led a

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pretty quiet, private life concentrating on raising our family. Now it’s a public life meeting new people every day. It’s been enjoyable.

Q: What accomplishments are you particularly proud of in 2015?

A: Working with our fire and police departments to pass a Safety Bond with 85 percent of the vote.

Increasing our funding for police and fire so we can build Fire Station 4 and man it with nine firefighters. Also, we added six new patrol officers. Public Safety is priority number one, and we are investing to make our community safer.

We did this without increasing property taxes.

Q: What are the major areas of focus for your office in 2016?

A: (We will) continue our focus on public safety.

We will also continue working with private property owners along our newly purchased BNSF railroad right-of-way to promote developing that property while enhancing the public access to the waterfront.

We will also work on the planning of reconstructing Seltice Way. This is going to be critical to the development of the old mill sites and other property along this corridor.

There is a tremendous amount of potential there.

Q: What are some of the long term challenges you see Coeur d’Alene facing over the next decade?

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A: We can enhance our community as a great place to live, work and play.

In closing, Mayor Widmyer was asked if there was anything he would like to add. His response echoed the gratitude that many in this community feel towards our first responders.

“On May 5th our community suffered a great loss when Sgt. Greg Moore’s life was taken,” said Mayor Widmyer. “We must always remember and never forget the sacrifice he made protecting us. We need to keep his family in our thoughts and prayers.”

A: We need to properly manage growth.

People want to live here so they are coming.

We need to provide for that but also keep our quality of life.

Q: What projects or organizations would you like to see the community get more involved in or continue to support?

A: We must get behind our educational system, both K through 12 and our colleges, to make sure our kids have the finest education anywhere.

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HOME & ESSENTIALS

Relationship Upgrades TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR THE NEW YEAR

BY JOY PETERSON, M.A. LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST. AUTHOR OF “22 MYTHS OF DIVORCE” AND “DISCOVERING A DYNAMIC MARRIAGE” DISCOVERINGDYNAMICMARRIAGE.COM

WELCOME TO 2016! It’s a brand sparkling new year full of promise and possibility. Everyone makes resolutions, and they fully expect to run out of steam within a few weeks. I challenge you to do something different. Upgrade your relationships. Marriage, children, relatives, friends and colleagues. Technology forces you to upgrade regularly. It’s inconvenient and awkward during the learning period. Change is not comfortable. Neither is childbirth. But we get through it and the rewards are worthwhile.

Investing in relationship upgrades holds the most promise and pay-off. When relationships are satisfying and solid, life is good! When relationships are strident and sour, life sucks!

The formula for effective relationships is not a mystery, the wisdom is as old as time. It is called The Golden Rule: “treat one another with the same love and respect you want to receive.” Here is a simple, practical way to accomplish that goal – relate to others with curiosity and intention to appreciate and understand.

There are a few rules and guidelines to help ensure a successful and transformative relationship upgrade in the new year: • When it comes to relationships, kindness and fairness are minimum standards!

• Growing and enriching a relationship and the people in the relationship is the primary goal of any interaction.

• A loved one’s needs, feelings, opinions and happiness are as important as your own.

• Nobody wins unless everybody wins, and never at the expense of another.

• Never blame or judge; always give every

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benefit of the doubt.

• Seek first to understand and second to be understood.

• Integrity is telling your truth in this moment, relevant to this discussion, not recounting errors and omissions of the past, your own or another’s.

• Fear and ego are the enemies of love and true intimacy; they are selfish and closedminded.

• When you are sure you are right or need to be – you are probably wrong.

• Every problem offers myriad possibilities; the real issue is limiting beliefs, feelings and attitudes.

• Miracles can be a slight shift in perspective – understanding from another’s point of view.

Consider thoughtfully, with intentional openness to discovery to one another and to an issue. Discover what works and what you want to keep and create more of in your relationship. What doesn’t work falls away with lack of mutual support. Don’t rehash old grievances or disagreements. Issues that keep recurring without resolution tend to come out of unconscious scripts and beliefs from your childhood. Take a fresh look and consider whether they serve your current objectives.

Rewrite and refine your operating rules, and agree on how you will relate on a troubling issue moving forward.

Time-out loaded issues and revisit later when you have had space to absorb and reflect.

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WHO’S WITH ME when I say I am tired of seeing the yellowed oak look from the 90s?

I get asked a lot about how to update that look.

And typically, if there’s one area of oak in a house, there’s more… trim, doors, cabinetry, flooring, bookshelves, and of course furniture. Oak was used quite often because not only is it a plentiful wood species, it is a solid hardwood, and not as expensive as some other species.

Because oak is such a durable wood, even if it’s 20plus years old, it’s probably still in great shape, so you may not need to purge everything. Oak holds up well, so it is a wood species that lasts. What doesn’t last is the polyurethane finish that yellows over time, making it look dated. This yellow tone does not follow current color trends, so when asked about how to get rid of it, I can offer a few suggestions. Instead of replacing everything, you can choose which areas are a priority, commit to what you want to change about it, and develop a plan on how to make it happen.

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refinish, it means sanding the old polyurethane off completely, which will still allow the wood grain to show off that solid wood product when you’re done.

So, how do you update one area without updating all?

If it’s the flooring that you want to change, it may just be in need of refinishing. If you have a narrow plank floor and it’s more than 10 to 15 years old, chances are it is solid wood, not like the engineered pre-finished options now available. This type of flooring can be sanded down and refinished.

You’ll need to hire a wood floor company to sand off the old polyurethane, and once they’re down to the raw wood, they can apply a new stain color and re-apply top coat finish. This allows you to get rid of the yellowed look without having to replace the flooring.

Cabinets are also a tough thing to update if you don’t have the money to replace them. The doors can be removed, sanded down and stained, but you will also need to do the faceframes, toekick, and finished end panels, which will need to be done in place. Refinishing your cabinets is a process – it takes quite a bit of time and if done correctly can

look nice. However, I have been to customers’ houses that have chosen to refinish floors and then applied their budgeted money towards new cabinets and haven’t been sorry.

Trim is another common area where we find lots of oak. Where most people get hung up on painting trim is knowing where to stop. If you start by painting the baseboards, that usually runs into the door trim, which is part of the door jambs, and then you’ll need to paint the window trim to match. Just know when you start this process, it is a commitment and most of the time means your whole house, not just one or two rooms. If you choose to refinish

If you choose to refinish, it means sanding the old polyurethane off completely, which will still allow the wood grain to show off that solid wood product when you’re done. trim, it’s hard work to sand the old finish off if there’s any kind of decorative profile. The easy part is re-applying stain or clear coat finishing it. Unless you plan on doing this yourself, it may be cheaper to purchase new trim to stain and finish with top coat. The other option is to paint over it.

Quite a few people mix and match wood tones with paint. It’s perfectly acceptable to paint the doors and leave the trim wood tone or paint the trim and leave the doors wood tone. There are a lot of remodeled homes that have both paint and stain. And actually, there are quite a few new homes as well being built with both paint and stain trim/door/cabinet combinations.

Using both paint and wood tones provides flexibility for future changes. Finding that good balance of color can be accomplished without sacrificing what you have and being smart about the commitment you’re undertaking.

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The Young Bully WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW

BY MIRIAM DRESSLER, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, BLOOM EARLY EDUCATION

AS THE PARENT of a young child, you may believe you don’t have to worry about bullying at this stage of development; however, that may not be the case. Bullying may begin well before your child enters kindergarten, as early as three years old when children develop the cognitive ability to understand feelings of others. They are observant of the world, absorbing information and behaviors from television, movies, computer games and books. They are also beginning cooperative play with their peers and are experiencing play-related conflict and aggression, a typical stage of development. This conflict teaches about compromise, negotiation, fairness, forgiveness and the power of making amends.

Normal conflict and aggression is usually identified when both parties are upset or have an agenda. When this is not the case, bullying may be occurring.

A bully is someone who is intentionally aggressive and uses an imbalance of power to intimidate, humiliate and hurt another person for the purpose of gaining social or psychological control and superiority.

Bullying behaviors include hitting, shoving, biting, name calling, threatening, socially excluding, teasing and destroying another’s belongings.

It can be hard to distinguish between developmentally-appropriate behavior and bullying in young children. Remember • Not all aggression is bullying.

• Aggression in young children is part of normal development, starting and birth and peaking at around 24 months, but continues throughout life.

• Normal conflict/aggression is usually identified.

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is more of a communication tool.

• Bullying behavior is repeated and planned by the aggressor. The bully has intention to hurt the other child or gain control or power.

What are signs that your child may be being bullied: • Unexplained injuries • Unexplained headache or stomachache • Unusually clingy or other changes in behavior, like becoming withdrawn • Expressed fear about going to preschool If you believe your child is being bullied: • Talk to your child and get a good understanding of the situation • Remain calm • Reassure your child you will help • Help your child figure out how to deal with the bully (i.e. ignoring, stand brave, avoid being alone with the bully, tell the teacher) • Take Action! Meet with the teacher and express your concerns If your child is bullying other children, don’t deny the problem – ask your child to help you understand what is happening, it may not be his fault entirely. Then look for a potential source of frustration: hearing or speech issues; changes in your child’s life/ routine, and encourage your child to be empathetic – ask how he would feel if he were in the other child’s position. Work with your child to develop meaningful repercussions or consequences.

The way you handle the bullying, regardless of whether you have the bully or the victim, will have a long lasting effect on the children involved. By modeling respectful, caring and appropriate behavior, you’ll help your child enjoy the full benefit of the school experience.

Life Happens THOSE THINGS YOU WISH INSURANCE WOULD COVER

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

INSURANCE. WE MAY complain when those premiums become due, but when we suffer a loss or damage, we are thankful we have it. There are many losses that we fear will leave us facing a financial catastrophe – motor vehicle accidents, house fires, loss of life, a catastrophic illness and more. The good news is all those things can be insured against.

But there other things in life we fear and for which we cannot purchase insurance. And let’s face it, if we could we would. You know what I’m talking about. Those instances that fall under the “life happens” category. Here are just a few of those life fears: • Your children leaving home. Or, worse yet, your children never leaving home!

• Mornings without coffee (think about how many coffee shops are in a onesquare mile radius. It’s astounding!)

• Three-day weekends with the in-laws • Bad hair days, or …

• No hair years (you know who you are!)

• The return of the fashion trends of the 1980’s (see bad hair days above!)

• Being recognized as “that person from the Internet.” How many times have we parents said… “It’s a good thing they didn’t have Facebook when I was in college!”

• Not realizing your cell phone is on speaker phone • Not realizing you never hit “end” after your cell phone call • Ruined friendships (see above – not hitting “end” after cell phone call) • Things that are unrestrained – whether it is emotions, aggressive dogs or baggy pants • Those “deals” that seem too good to be true • “Free” stuff • Bad Christmas gifts…

especially when a gift receipt is not enclosed!

• Living in a world without chocolate • Snow shovels in September • Unsolicited advice (see three-day weekends with the in-laws!)

Let’s admit it, if we could insure against much of those above we certainly would! And I’m sure you could add to the list as well.

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Recognize the Symptoms EAR INFECTIONS ARE A COMMON AILMENT FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS

BY DR. DAWN MEHRA, NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL, SANDPOINT, IDAHO ONE OF THE MOST COMMON reasons for a pet visit, besides the very important yearly examination, involves the ears of our furry friends.

In both dogs and cats, ear infections often go undetected by owners but can be a major source of discomfort, pain and underlying disease.

Obvious signs of an ear infection include red skin on one or both sides of the ear, black or cream colored discharge, and very unpleasant “dirty sock” smell (oolala!). The pet will often flap, shake or paw at its problem ear(s) in a way that indicates discomfort. Sometimes, however, less detectable signs such as thickening of the ear pinna or a subtle head tilt may occur. When seeing any of the above, a veterinary visit becomes a critical step: only the scope knows for sure! The ophthalmoscope tells the real story of the ear canal and the eardrum.

In cats, ear mites (Otodectes cynotis) are often the culprit and create quite an itchy, infected and sometimes painful situation. Although dogs are susceptible to mites, their infections usually result from yeast or bacterial organisms and are almost always secondary to abrasions, moisture and allergies. Some breeds have poor ear designs and are not set up for good auditory health. Consider the Standard Poodle with its hairy, narrow, and long ear canals, or the Basset Hound with its long and heavy pinnae (flaps). Golden and Labrador Retrievers don’t really help the situation with their “swimming” habits. Sometimes just bathing any furry breed can spark an ear infection! Allergies create underlying problems with the skin that affect ears tremendously and may be a source of recurring issues.

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ears can be full of cement-like wax and exudate from the infection.

Rarely do ear infections strike only once, but if they do consider yourself lucky. Allergies tend to be responsible for over 80 percent of these painful conditions in dogs. Should this be the case, pet owners may need to consult with a doctor to formulate a long-term plan of management. This is never a quick fix but can be controlled with a combination of medications and lifestyle changes – perhaps including specialty foods.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY

CDA Library CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF SERVICE

BY ROBERT SINGLETARY, PROGRAM AND MARKETING DIRECTOR MUSEUM OF NORTH IDAH0. PHOTOS COURTESY OF MUSEUM OF NORTH IDAHO.

THE ORIGINS OF COEUR D’ALENE Public Library are very closely tied to the history of the Coeur d’Alene Women’s Club, which was organized on October 14, 1904 with the express purpose of developing a free public library and a reading room for the City of Coeur d’Alene.

On February 8, 1905 the club held a reception at the pavilion in Blackwell Park, now the Coeur d’Alene City Park, for the purpose of collecting books for the library. Over 200 books and a few magazines were donated.

In late 1905, the Women’s Club rented three rooms on the second floor of the Exchange National Bank building. Mrs. Ida Milner became the first paid librarian and oversaw more than 500 books. The librarian’s salary,

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rent and other expenses were met entirely by volunteer subscriptions and other funds raised by the Library Committee of the Women’s Club. By 1907 the library was becoming a major financial burden for the Coeur d’Alene Women’s Club. They decided to issue a statement through the Coeur d’Alene Press that the Women’s Club could no longer support and manage the library, and that if they did not have support from the citizens the library would be closed. It was suggested that the City of Coeur d’Alene take over the library and support it with taxes.

In June of 1908, city attorney McFarland presented a resolution to the city council from the Women’s Club, which petitioned the city to

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take over the library and make appropriations for its maintenance. The council voted against the petition. By the end of 1908 however, the city agreed to provide space and utilities for the library in the new city hall, which was under construction. The transfer from the Exchange Bank building to the second floor of city hall was made in February of 1909. On May 1, 1909 a delegation from the Women’s Club, headed by Mrs. J.M. Elder, again petitioned the city council to accept the library and make provisions for its maintenance. The city council agreed to accept the library as a city funded institution and appoint a library board to run the affairs of the library.

After operating in a general store, a bank building, and in city hall for 36 years, the Coeur d’Alene Public Library finally moved into its own building in 1945 when Mayor O.W. Edmonds accepted a deed to the Marcus Wright building at 703 Lakeside from its owners Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nelson. After several months of renovation, the library opened at the Wright building in October of 1945. That would be its home for the next 42 years.

By the mid-1990s there was again a need for more space, not just square footage, but a building that was designed to be used as a library. On November 1, 1995 the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation was created to raise funds for a new library. On August 15, 2000 the Coeur d’Alene City Council unanimously approved locating the library on city owned property just north of City Hall. On August 22, 2001 the City Council approved of the overall footprint, which connected City Hall, McEuen Field and the new library.

On October 25, 2002 Kevin Jester of Architects West unveiled the design for the new library, which featured a 54,000 square-foot building with a classic northwest lodge look. On February 1, 2005 a supermajority, which was 68.2 percent of the voters, approved a $3 million library bond. An additional $3.6 million was eventually raised the Library Foundation. A

By 1985, the library was again in serious need of more space. Fortunately, the General Telephone Company was moving into a new office building and was vacating a large modern building at 201 East Harrison Avenue. That building had plenty of space, plus parking and was in a central location. The GT building was purchased the building, a public dedication was held on January 2, 1986.

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MANY OF US START a small business because we have a passion, the drive and skill set to provide a service that benefits our community. Arborists safely remove trees after a windstorm, HVAC companies service our heaters to keep us warm in winter, and dentists keep our mouths clean so we can share a smile. The more time a business can focus on its customers and products, the better it becomes for all parties, and this is where HighPoint-IT comes in.

A local leader in information technology over the past seven years, HighPoint-IT brings a wealth of knowledge to business owners who feel they’ve been swallowed whole by their computer systems.

Time spent fiddling with computers, email servers, file storage and Internet connectivity draws valuable time away from allowing the business owner to focus on what they do best.

“We present ideas to make their lives easier and to meet the needs where the needs are the strongest”, said HighPoint-IT manager, Hal McConnel. “The team at HighPoint-IT consists of a group of local IT pros that are always just a phone call away.” HighPoint-IT provides services ranging from television and new computer installs to complete cloud services, file backups, virus protection and computer networking. To put it simply, HighPoint-IT makes your computer system run smoothly and takes the worry off you so you can focus on running your business.

HighPoint-IT has worked extensively with local medical offices and has recently seen the business expand into a wide range of local and regional businesses both small and large. Much like taking your car to a mechanic, owners have to trust that their IT company is doing the right thing and not overcharging for unnecessary services. “We always provide a complimentary analysis of a company’s present or future technology needs”, said Shayne Breeden, lead technician and intern instructor at HighPoint-IT. “We look to become a partner with each of our clients and spend their money like it’s our own.”

A recent testimonial from Dr. Travis Coulter of Coulter Family Dentistry summarizes what HighPoint-IT strives for with all their clients. Dr. Couter wrote, “For our company and the people we work with, trust is everything. We first conversed with HighPoint to simply get some advice. We quickly became aware that this was a team that we wanted to partner with. From day one, we have had personable, customized, friendly, informative, straightforward advice coupled with prompt and highly dedicated service. All the while HighPoint was continuously mindful of our budget.

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IN FOCUS Economic Revitalization Unites Cities B Y JA N I G O N Z A L E Z P HOTO S C OU RT E SY OF C HA R L E S BU C K & B R E T T B OY E R

CITY LEADERS, EDUCATORS and local entrepreneurs have teamed up to make Kootenai County an economic destination for the autonomously piloted vehicle (APV) industry for generations to come.

The group, Future Frontiers, has been working for the past year to win a $3 million prize for their proposed economic revitalization projects. The prize, awarded by the America’s Best Communities (ABC) organization and sponsored by Frontier Communications, provides seed money to economically revitalize rural towns nationwide.

“The goal is to encourage a more diverse, technologybased economy as the destination of a long journey that began with the steady decline of once plentiful, high paying jobs in mining and forestry,” the group said in their proposal. And although the tourism industry has grown, the jobs it creates are not as substantial as the more highly skilled jobs in technology. The point is to prevent a “brain drain” where young, educated people leave their hometowns because of better opportunities elsewhere.

But the aerospace industry has been emerging in the region, and towns, schools and entities such as Future Frontiers are seeking ways to feed its needs via a trained workforce. By creating an educated workforce, more companies looking for highly skilled workers will come to the area, thus creating a more sustainable economy.

The group is specifically focusing on the technological industry of APVs, which include aerial drones, self-driving cars and remotely controlled underwater devices, among other innovations.

Joint Bid for Community Funding ABC is a three-year competition with several rounds, and Future Frontiers recently made it to the quarter finals. They received a $50,000 prize on making it to the quarter finals, in addition to $15,000 required in matching funds that came from the respective institutions and businesses in the group.

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In November, Future Frontiers submitted their latest proposal for the semi-finals, which ABC will announce in mid-January. The winners of that round will receive $100,000. After that, they would move on to the final round for the $3 million prize in 2017.

“We were one of 50 communities selected for the quarter finals out of 345 initial proposals,” said Charles Buck, the Associate Vice President and Center Executive Office for the University of Idaho.

The group initially got together after they were invited by a representative from Frontier Communications to participate in the competition. Brett Boyer, City Administrator for the city of Rathdrum, said there were about 40 people from the surrounding Coeur d’Alene area, including leaders from the city, education and business sectors in addition to community leaders.

All the cities are members of Jobs Plus and work with them regarding economic development. Its focus is to enhance the technological base in the area, Boyer explained.

“All of us in some way were working on economic development projects with Jobs Plus, which had been looking to turn us to technological areas. (We) saw this as an opportunity to work with other community leaders to focus on technology expansion in the area,” Boyer said.

The group brainstormed and outlined projects for three main areas of revitalization: healthcare, technology and infrastructure.

“Our group in Rathdrum and others gravitated to the technological side and met separately from the main group,” Boyer said.

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Future Frontiers is made up of city planners and administrators from the three cities, administrators from University of Idaho, North Idaho College, Kootenai Technical Education Center (KTEC) and entrepreneurial and educator groups – the Innovation Collective, Gizmo, area school districts, the STEM charter school and several local businesses in partnership with them.

“We’re really trying to look at this as a county wide project,” he said.

The group was selective in recruiting their business partners and wanted those directly involved with the APV industry. They include xCraft, Empire Unmanned, Vertical Partners West, Farb Guidance Systems, LCF Enterprises, Idaho Aerospace Alliance, Prointelligent and ExtraTech Systems.

Focusing on APVs By working to win the $3 million prize, Future Frontiers wants to attract businesses related to and focusing on the design and manufacturing of APVs. While other cities might be promoting more physical revitalization projects like walking trails, Future Frontiers wants to hone in on the specific industry of APVs. “We thought a lot of communities would focus on economic development like taking waterfront property and making it a trail or dealing with

urban blight,” Buck said. “We noticed a growing interest in the region around APVs and had intimate knowledge about robust teams and clubs friendly to autonomous vehicles.”

The possibilities for economic opportunities expand with the individual components involved in producing an APV. Ideally, the group wants to attract the businesses that would provide services for APV technology – anything from software to manufacturing.

“What’s exciting is you look at the work involved, for example, in autonomous vehicles, you have batteries, controllers, and software – there’s a lot of technology, and we’re trying to cover all areas,” Boyer said.

The group is currently working on making connections. For example, Empire Unmanned is planning to survey agricultural fields with APVs and will need pilots to control the vehicles remotely. In response to that need, NIC created a course for training purposes. In addition, the city of Rathdrum offered a 320-acre property off Greensferry Road for the training.

“As it grows, there will be classes in repairing the vehicles and on how to interpret the data,” he said.

To realize more of these connections, Future Frontiers has outlined 17 tactics to implement if they make it to the semi-final round. If the

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group wins the $100,000 prize next month, they can begin their outreach tactics. Part of the plan is to compile literature and visit area K through 12 schools to teach students about the careers in technology available to them and the education needed.

Another tactic is the creation of the APV Mentorship Program (AMP!) which would bring experts to the assistance of an APV startup. Another form of mentorship would oversee students in developing their skills and expertise.

“We feel that from these small communities there’s an advantage to provide one-on-one mentoring,” Buck said.

But for now, the group’s plans are contingent on reaching ABC’s semi-final round this month.

For Future Frontiers, it’s a matter of when they make it, not if. However, they plan on continuing the work even if they are not selected.

“We look at this as long-term plans for economic growth for the area,” Boyer said.

“This is a very ambitious project. Our vision underscores being a leading region of the world for the commercial deployment of autonomous vehicles,” Buck said.

For more information about Future Frontiers, visit futurefrontiersabc.com.

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Owned by Sean Gavin, North Idaho Flood and Fire has established a superior reputation when it comes to not only clean up and restoration, but in the building industry as well. As the owner of Mountain View Construction, LLC, Gavin has become one of the premier custom home builders in the area. His experience is a great asset when it comes to restoring and protecting homes and businesses from flood, fire and other disasters.

Gavin moved to Sandpoint in 1999 to build his parents’ dream home. He liked the area so much that he decided to stay and has become an integral and influential member of the Sandpoint community. Gavin gives much back to his community as a member of the Panhandle Building Contractors Association, the Rotary Club of Ponderay and the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. For several years he played an instrumental role in putting together the primary fundraiser for Sandpoint’s Community Cancer Services, “A Night to Remember,” a vital organization aiding cancer patients in the battle of their lives.

Gavin opened North Idaho Flood and Fire in 2011 and takes pride in providing outstanding, reliable customer service. Combined with years of experience and the highest quality equipment available to perform the highest standard of restoration from flood, fire, wind and mold, Gavin holds masters certification in all fields of restoration. With a crew on-call 24 hours a day, NIFF is ready for whatever may happen in the most unfavorable of times. The crews are educated and certified to provide the best of education.

There are many common problems that can arise including mold, fire and sewage in addition to normal water damage. Gavin stresses that it is important to begin the restoration process immediately. For instance, in the case of water damage, it can take a colony of mold as little as one to two days to replicate. And some forms of bacteria can begin to multiply in as little as 20 minutes. Mold can be damaging not only to one’s home, but to one’s health as well. Gavin shares that many homes in North Idaho, especially older homes, have mold issues of which homeowners are not aware.

Fire can be devastating in many respects, but NIFF is able to minimize damage and help prevent future health problems that can be a result of long-term exposure. The process begins by using powerful HEPA vacuums that capture all particles of dirt, soot and fire extinguisher residue. The next step is to remove waste products from your home. “Then we begin the restoration and handle

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all of your fire and smoke damaged possessions with respect and great care,” said Gavin. “The next step is to effectively remove smoke and fire odors from the home.”

Sewage overflow can cause tremendous damage and requires immediate professional attention. “The potential health hazards and contamination that can occur from just one toilet overflow is something that needs to be addressed immediately,” said Gavin.

Knowing you have someone to call under any of these circumstances can give assurance that there is indeed the Ghost Buster-like team at North Idaho Flood and Fire ready, willing and able to assist. Being available 24 hours a day, seven days a week means you will not have to wait in the event of an emergency.

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Reyanna Louden - Coeur d’Alene High School For freshman Reyanna Louden, life right now is all about basketball. The 15-yearold varsity player and honor student has been playing the game since she was 7, and has played on the AAU North Idaho Elite basketball team since the fourth grade.

“Every aspect of it is great. Being a part of a team is like having a second family, and the competition is just awesome, but when you throw that perfect pass or shoot the perfect shot that whips the net, it just gives me this happiness that I can’t explain,” says Reyanna.

In spite of the love for the sport, Reyanna struggles with her confidence as a player. “I’m really hard on myself if I feel like I could’ve or should’ve done better,” she says.

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just forming, but Reyanna knows she would like to attend Gonzaga University and play basketball there.

“My career interests really range … I’ve thought something in architecture … I’ve also thought about something more scientific like marine biology or astronomy. My ultimate goal would be to pursue basketball at the highest level,” Reyanna says.

Basketball is not just a sport for Reyanna but a way of life. Who she is on the court is who she is off it. “Are you someone who’s going to help someone up when they fall or walk on top of them?” Reyanna says. “Also … if you aren’t willing to put in the effort, then I doubt you’ll go very far in life at all. Basketball shows that well because if you don’t put in the effort then you won’t succeed.”

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Reyanna Louden and Kate & Olivia Maryon B Y JA N I G O N Z A L E Z

Kate & Olivia Maryon - Lake City High School Twin sisters Kate and Olivia Maryon share a lot of things – the two honor roll students have a love of basketball, swimming and track. They are strong athletically and academically. Both have played the three sports every year, including three years on the AAU North Idaho Elite basketball team coached by North Idaho College coaches.

other,” Kate says.

“I love basketball because it teaches me everything I need to know in life: teamwork, hard work, perseverance, and many other attributes,” says Olivia.

Both want to go on to college but playing basketball may likely take a second seat to academics. And that’s where each sister’s path differs. Olivia is interested in studying chemical engineering and eventually working for NASA. Kate is considering a career in physical therapy or education.

Kate says she loves the competition of the sport. “I love being pushed and testing how hard I can play,” she says.

Overall, it’s the team that makes the sport what it is . “We’ve become more of a family this year and are very supportive of each

Kate and Olivia even share similar struggles with self-criticism. Kate beats herself up mentally for any mistakes she thinks she may have made during a game. It’s something she’s working to resolve. Likewise, Olivia always sees what she herself has done wrong too.

Even if their paths are different, the words they live by are the same. They both selected their coach’s mantra, “Your work ethic must exceed your expectations.”

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Mine Safety Instructor Jason James stands in front of the Lucky Friday mine near Mullan, Idaho.

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Since then, mining safety has been a personal mission of his – a mission that has coincided with the revolution in the mining industry to focus on safety first.

JASON JAMES HAS NEVER watched the video of his accident. He doesn’t need to – he still has nightmares about it.

In 1999, James was doing support work on a tunnel boring machine when he “was slabbed with approximately 960 pounds of rock.”

“It seemed like the whole world came down on me,” he said.

The first rock that fell pinned his right foot to the drill deck and he was knocked unconscious. He spent the next 11 months in the hospital. Along with five broken ribs, he would eventually have 10 surgeries on his foot, two surgeries on his shoulder, and he continues to have surgeries on his knee to this day. Another miner who was working with James and saw what happened walked off the job that night and never came back.

“He didn’t want his baby growing up without a father,” said James, whose family has been in mining for many years.

Since then, mining safety has been a personal mission of his – a mission that has coincided with the revolution in the mining industry to focus on safety first.

“Safety is totally different from when I started over 20 years ago,” James said. “It used to be production came first and then came safety, if you have the time.”

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When James took his initial 40-hour new miner training in the 1980s, supervisors would bring them to a room and say “Sit here and watch these videos,” James said. Now, everything is taught in person with a much more hands-on approach and “If someone’s not getting it, you can step in and explain it to them until they do.”

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Labor, Mine Safety Health Administration to offer MSHA required mine safety classes throughout the state of Idaho. These classes allow mining companies the opportunity to maintain compliance with safety regulations.

James can customize his trainings for individual companies. He is an MSHAapproved instructor specializing in Parts 46, 48 and 49 of CFR 30. He’s also a Certified Occupational Safety and Health Specialist as well as a certified TapRooT (RCA).

James said his immediate goal is to let miners, mining companies and contractors in Idaho know about the services he’s offering. “I can now train any place, any time for both surface and underground mines,” he said. “Even if it’s just one person, I’ll hold a class for that one person.”

For information on mining-related training, contact the NIC Workforce Training Center at 208.625.2359, or email minesafety@nic.edu.

Safety Fest of the Northwest to be held Feb. 1719.

The NIC Workforce Training Center will offer a wide variety of free safety training at the eighth annual Safety Fest of the Great Northwest Feb. 17-19, 2016. This three-day event is an opportunity for companies to receive free safety training for their employees from the area’s best safety instructors. Safety Fest offers more than 40 classes to choose from for workers in construction, general industry, mining, agriculture and logging.

Classes offered include OSHA 10, CPR/First Aid, MSHA refresher, Hazwoper refresher, Fall Protection, Forklift and Water Safety, among others.

For Safety Fest sponsorship and volunteer information, contact Colleen Hoffman at 208.769.7732. Register at www.nic.edu/ safetyfest.

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BY MELODY VANHORN PHOTO COURTESY SCHWEITZER MOUNTAIN RESORT FRESH SNOW, blue skies, and amazing views can only be found in one place – the mountains!

And what better way to enjoy all of it than by participating in some of the many activities that will take place this month at several of the area ski resorts! From Lookout Pass to Schweitzer Mountain Resort, each mountain has several fun events that will get keep you moving all season long.

Lookout Pass Join the fun on January 17 as the annual Winter Carnival takes over the mountain!

Come experience this Family Fun Day with fun activities and events for everyone to enjoy including the Pacific Northwest National Wife Carrying Contest. You can also look forward to the Bavarian Brews & Brats Festival on January 24 as you enjoy locally crafted brews, grilled brats and live music while you take part in their Annual Media Cup Team Races and Appreciation Day. Visit skilookout.com for more information on these and other events.

Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park Mt. Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park will be holding a Ladies Day event on January 8.

This all day event will include a continental breakfast, personalized instruction from some of your favorite female instructors, lunch, and a chance to kick back at the end of the day as you enjoy a relaxing massage along with a selection of wines and cheeses. You are also invited to join the Spokane Ski Racing Association as they proudly present the 2016 PNSA U16 Western Region Championship Qualifier races on the weekend of January 16. Races will take place through the 18th and participants are encouraged to visit www.gossra.org for registration information.

More events can be found by visiting www.mtspokane.com.

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partake in the breathtaking scenery that surrounds us.

On January 16 through 18, Schweitzer is bringing the Woody Wagon back to the hill for a weekend of food, drinks and fun during the annual Northern Lights at Schweitzer! The weekend will kick off on Saturday, the 16th, as a torchlight parade is led down the slope before a massive fireworks show lights up the sky over the village. Live music and partying will be taking place in the Taps Lounge with performances by The Miah Kohal Band and The Cold Hard Cash Show on Saturday evening. The following weekend the 2016 Smokin’ Aces Tour proudly brings you the best slopestyle tour in the United States Northern Rockies. Taking place on January 23, Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels will be coming from near and far to throw down their best tricks for the delight of spectators.

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EVERY WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday at the Culinary Stone Come sample a variety of wines from all over the world at this free weekly event. The Culinary Stone hosts wine tasting from 4:30 to 6pm at the Riverstone Shopping Center, 2129 Main St in Coeur d’Alene. For more information, call 208.277.4116.

JANUARY 9 WINTER TRAILS DAY Schweitzer Mountain Resort’s contribution to Winter Trails Day includes free trail access for the snowshoe trails and the Nordic ski trails. In addition, there are multiple hosted snowshoe hikes going throughout the day. Contact the Activity Center to reserve a spot! For more information, visit www.schweitzer.com.

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JANUARY 16 NORTHERN LIGHTS AT SCHWEITZER

The Schweitzer Mountain Community Association has a Northern Lights show for you, North Idaho style! They’re starting it off with a torchlight parade down Jam Session at 6pm in the Village, followed by a massive fireworks show in the village, then music and partying up in Taps afterwards! For more information, visit www.schweitzer.com.

JANUARY 24 BAVARIAN BREWS, BRATS & MUSICAL FESTIVAL The Annual Bavarian Brews, Brats & Music Festival at Lookout Pass is a great event to be part of. Enjoy locally crafted brews, grilled brats and live Bavarian music. Also enjoy our Annual Media Cup Team Races and Appreciation Day. Come on out and join the fun! For more information, visit skilookout.com.

JANUARY 16-18 MLK WEEKEND

Lots of special activities will keep you busy over this holiday weekend! Lodging sells out every year, so don’t wait to get your room! For more information, visit www.schweitzer.com.

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JANUARY 24-25 BANFF FILM FESTIVAL AT THE KROC CENTER Get your tickets now for these three nights of eclectic films showing at the Kroc Center.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $19 at the door - get them while the last at Zip’s DriveIn, the Camera Corral, Vertical Earth, and the Two Wheeler Dealer. Any leftover tickets will be sold at the Kroc Center box office. For more information, email Michael at mountainfever1@frontier.com or visit www.mountain-fever.com.

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JANUARY 10 PETER RITZEN CONCERT

The pianist/ composer Peter Ritzen presents an exciting program from his extensive repertoire, A Spiritual Odyssey in Music, which includes pieces from Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Franck and Leschetizky.

The concert is a fundraising benefit for the St. Dominic School and will take place at the Kroc Center at 3pm. More information is available at www.kroccda.org.

JANUARY 17 WINTER CARNIVAL AT THE LOOKOUT PASS It’s a Family Funday and Wife Carrying Contest! Bring our family and friends to this entertaining and hilarious event. Sign up for this fun-filled day at the Lookout Pass. For more information, visit skilookout.com.

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JANUARY 25-31 SARS WESTERN REGIONAL SUPER SERIES RACE

SARS Western Regional Super Series Race This is sure to be an exciting SARS Super G and GS event on Cathedral Isle / SARS Spur / Zip down. For more information on how to register and other details visit the Pacific Northwest Ski Association’s website.

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JANUARY 14 NATIONAL DRESS YOUR PET UP DAY

Based on an incident from the Big Burn of 1910. Performed by the CDA Summer Theatre. Directed by Jadd Davis at the CDA Public Library 702 E Front Avenue in CDA. Tickets are $15 and available at Second Story Books in the lobby of the library, or email dtownsend@cdalibrary.org.

Earn 500 points if you show a picture of your pet to the Rewards booth, 1,000 points if it’s dressed up. Bring yourself and your pet to the Coeur d’Alene Casino at 37914 S Nukwalow in Worley, ID. Rewards card required. For more information about this event and others, visit www.cdacasino.com.

JANUARY 23 SMOKIN’ ACES SLOPESTYLE The 2016 Smokin’ Aces Tour is proud to bring you the best slopestyle tour in the United States Northern Rockies. Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels will be coming from near and far to throw down their best tricks. For more information, visit www.schweitzer.com.

RUBBER TIRE ADVENTURES Rubber Tire Adventures wants to encourage current and new bicyclists to take to the roads and trails in Coeur d’Alene and surrounding areas. Right now we offer tips and suggestions for things to do and where to ride, but in the summer of 2016 we will be offering Self-Guided Bicycle Tours.

Visit our website to learn more: www.rubbertireadventures.com.

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JANUARY 29 TOYOTA FREE SKI FRIDAY

Drive your Toyota, Scion, or Lexus to Schweitzer Mountain Resort and receive a free lift ticket. Simple as that! To receive your free ticket look for the Toyota and Schweitzer representatives stationed at the Red Barn Park & Ride lot at the bottom of the mountain, or at the on-mountain parking lots. One free lift ticket will be given for each Toyota family vehicle driven to the resort. For more information, visit www.schweitzer.com.

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North Idaho Startup Garners Nationwide Attention Drone manufacturer, xCraft, surpasses its goals with Kickstarter and wows Shark Tank judges

FOR J.D. CLARIDGE, the past year has been nothing short of success for his company, xCraft, with two Kickstarter campaigns that went far beyond their funding targets and an historic deal on the hit inventor show, Shark Tank.

Claridge, CEO of xCraft, is the inventor of the X PlusOne and the PhoneDrone Ethos.

Originally from Spokane, the Sandpoint aerospace engineer and licensed pilot says he’s been designing aircraft since he could fly a paper airplane.

“Flying has been a fascination of mine for as long as I can remember,” Claridge said.

He came to Sandpoint initially to work for Quest Aircraft and later began his own consulting firm, Aero Designworks. His drone, the X PlusOne, began as a side project and went through five prototypes, currently hanging in his office, before finding the one that worked.

“It started as a hobby – it was an idea I had and wanted to see if I could develop a working prototype,” he said of the innovative drone design. “The first time we flew it, it was flawless.”

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The drone’s uniqueness is its ability to “become an airplane” and transition to forward flight after a vertical lift off. With traditional quadcopters (drones with four motors), the device has to pitch forward to go faster, but there’s a limit because it uses the motor’s forward thrust for lift.

“I thought if we could tilt (the drone) 90 degrees and turn the wings, we’d be using the motor’s power for thrust and just use the battery for power,” he explained.

With the support of Charles Manning, CEO of Kochava and also in Sandpoint, they began xCraft in 2014 focusing solely on the design and manufacturing of drones.

opportunity to introduce his newest product, the PhoneDrone Ethos, which converts most smartphones into a drone by inserting it into a protective exoskeleton.

Claridge and Manning initially asked for $500,000 for 20 percent equity; half to expand the X PlusOne and the remainder to develop the PhoneDrone Ethos. Right away, the offers were for more than their request, which is unusual for the show. Kevin O’Leary, “Mr. Wonderful,” offered $750,000 for 25 percent; Lori Greiner, the QVC queen, offered $1 million for 20 percent; and Daymond John offered the same for 25 percent.

Smelling a “shark war” the judges asked for time to discuss a deal amongst themselves, which is unprecedented on the show. The five sharks each bought into the company at $300,000 each for 5 percent equity – for a total of $1.5 million at 25 percent equity in addition to other investors that xCraft already has. More than 10 million people watched the show, and the interest generated from it is showing.

“Since the episode, we’ve been channeling a lot of inbound inquiries for job applications and orders. This will take the company to the next level. We are hiring, and we’ve gotten a lot of good applications,” Claridge said.

To raise funds and market the X PlusOne, Claridge went to Kickstarter. He initially had a goal of $50,000, which more than doubled to $143,400 before the campaign ended. That success inevitably lead to another.

Most drones, unmanned aviation vehicles, are multi-rotor aircraft that can hover but can’t travel as fast; the X PlusOne is fast, stable and lightweight. It’s also more affordable than traditional drones at $1,800. It has a Go Pro camera mount and can fly up to 60 mph for up to 20 minutes.

“We launched that product (X PlusOne), and we got noticed by Shark Tank. They asked if we were interested. They had been looking for a drone company, and we got selected to tape and got aired. Not everyone gets aired,” Claridge said. “That was pretty exciting and a big deal.”

The Shark Tank episode also helped additionally fund the PhoneDrone Ethos, which allows users to program the drone’s flight path with an app before placing their smartphone into the drone’s structure.

The episode coincided with its Kickstarter campaign, and to date, more than 1,000 backers have funded the Kickstarter goal to $283,902 – far beyond the $100,000 target just shy of the two-week end date.

The Shark Tank episode, which aired at the end of October, was distinct from previous ones in that the judges were visibly impressed from the start with the X PlusOne. Claridge also used the

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“It can be fully autonomous. You draw the flight path, and it automatically draws a path back on its own,” Claridge explained. This way, the drone can perform its “mission” and return back to its user. There is also a mode where the user can control the drone from another device.

The military might be an obvious market for drones, but Claridge doesn’t want to see his drones used as weapons.

“Our vision is to be in the top three in the drone industry in the next three years. It’s ambitious but possible,” Claridge said.

“We don’t want to be weaponized but (have the drones) used more as a level of surveillance,” he said.

For more information about xCraft, visit xcraft.io.

“It can also follow you at a selected altitude, which is useful for some sports, and take photos,” he said.

For this young company, the general interest and excitement over the production of the X PlusOne and the PhoneDrone Ethos is just the beginning of a long line of inventive drones with an abundance of possibilities. Currently, xCraft is considering the demand for larger, faster drones that can fly for longer and with heavier payloads.

While drones are not new, they are creating a buzz as technology allows more people to use one. The military have used variations of

“They asked if we were interested. They had been looking for a drone company, and we got selected to tape and got aired. Not everyone gets aired.” drones to collect data or surveillance at least since the 1850s when balloons mounted with bombs were used during the U.S. Civil War. While the drones are meant for a variety of activities from entertainment to commercial applications, to date most of the orders are for personal use. Users need to comply with FAA regulations, fly no higher than 400 feet and avoid airports. Privacy laws still apply in regards to airspace over private property and government spaces. The current general rule is to “fly within the line of sight.”

But the X PlusOne’s capabilities can go far beyond the allowances given to consumers.

It can cruise at heights up to 10,000 feet, applicable for activities ranging from aerial photography and mapping to search and rescue. Commercial entities can request FAA permission to use drones at those distances though this market is still relatively untapped.

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SHOP IN STYLE

New Year – New You! CLEANING OUT THAT WARDROBE FOR A CLEAN SLATE

BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS

Have fun with this project and merchandise your closet as though it were a darling boutique.

CREATING A WARDROBE can be challenging. Most of our closets are packed full. But if you are like most people, you wear about 20 percent of your wardrobe 80 percent of the time. Paring down is the imperative to a streamlined, fabulous wardrobe.

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dresses, long sweaters and jackets pants and skirts golf /athletic wear shirts and blouses sweaters (these may be hung or folded on open shelves)

Imagine if you donated 50 to 80 percent of your wardrobe that you don’t ever wear and then added a few key pieces? Wouldn’t it be easy to choose your outfit every morning from all of your favorite clothes? Can you imagine a closet full of only great pieces that look fabulous on you?

Start with one section at a time and evaluate each piece – try it on, when did you wear it last? Do you love it? Is it flattering, up to date and in great shape? If so, it’s a keeper. Place it in its section of closet. If not, determine whether it is sellable, needs to be donated or tailored and place in appropriate pile.

Why wait for spring when you can start 2016 with a fresh, organized closet? You are sure to feel more in control of your life – excess stuff creates stress.

Once you have finished one group, arrange that section so that the more formal items are towards the back of section and the items worn most often are more accessible. I suggest keeping like items together and arranged by color. Have fun with this project and merchandise your closet as though it were a darling boutique.

I have created a quick, easy way for you to start your new year with stress-free style.

If you are able to, it is best to limit the color choices so that most items can be mixed and matched. For example, my base wardrobe is black and my accent colors are shades of green and grey.

Starting with a clean slate is the easiest way.

Start by removing everything from your closet.

Dust and vacuum all of the shelves and make sure you have adequate lighting.

Choose which sections will house which types of items. I find it easiest to create one section for:

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You will be amazed how much easier it will be to choose your daily outfit and to pack for trips.

Wishing you all the best in 2016!

Michelle Phillips is the founder and designer at Dolly Mama Designs, Inc. and Dolly Mama Boutique in Gig Harbor, WA. Visit her website at www.dollymamadesigns.com

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Getting Back to Basics...

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BY SUSAN MOORE, OWNER OF BETTER GYM, GIG HARBOR, WA

IF YOU CAN SEE IT, you can be it. Abs are made in the kitchen. Getting back to basics.

We’ve all heard these sayings and thought them to be nonsense. No one wants to go back to the beginning of a path to get further down the road. But what if these are necessary mindsets to ensure success? As of this point in our society’s wellness research we know one thing for sure, and that is that no one seems to agree on anything when it comes to how to be healthy. Most every concept has been proven and disproven through every conceivable study. But what if we just do what we’ve always known to be true?

Losing weight is easy. That’s right, I said it. It’s not complicated, and all it takes is consistency.

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It goes back to abs are made in the kitchen. Are you currently at a weight that you are happy with? If you can say yes to that question, feel free to skip to the next paragraph. Still reading, aren’t you? Abs really are made or destroyed in the kitchen. I have a number of rules about eating. I like rules because they are boundaries, and in my experience all humans function better when they have boundaries to work within. Even if they periodically go outside said boundaries, they did it because they wanted to and not because they didn’t know any better.

Saying I “don’t” do things is empowering; saying I “can’t” do something is demoralizing.

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eat something, look at it and make sure you are eating it mindfully, no matter what it is. If it’s a candy bar, then you aren’t actively trying to lose weight. If it’s fast food, your goal isn’t to be healthy. You can give all the reasons, also known as excuses, you want but every bite, lick and taste you put in your mouth has a purpose.

It’s either fuel or fuel for later (fat). Make your choice.

from somewhere. Most everything we need to have a better life has already been found, invented or discovered. Sometimes, all we need is simplicity.

What kind of fuel is just as important. We tend to take better care of our cars than our bodies.

If you were to buy a new expensive German vehicle, would you put regular unleaded gasoline in your tank? You can always buy a new car, but we only get one body. We need to treat it at least as well as we do our vehicles.

If you treat your car like a garbage can, it’s because it’s not important to you. If you knew that it was your forever car would you change how you treat it? Think about that for a minute.

Look at yourself in the mirror for a second.

This is your forever body.

Getting stronger takes practice. It also takes visualization. “If you can see it, you can be it”.

Our bodies don’t speak English. When I am coaching people, I have to find words to cue people to get them to move the way I want them to. If more than one person in my session isn’t getting the movement I am coaching, it isn’t their fault it’s mine. All I have to do to get someone to move better is say something in a way that causes a visual response. So if there is something you really want to do, visualize it. Take your time and don’t just visualize the outcome but also what it realistically took to get there. Now make a plan based on the visualization drill. It works. Every time.

The last truth was “getting back to basics”. It could be my favorite. We’ve all heard it, but how often have you actually thought about it and done it. You should and can get back to basics in every part of your life. Want to lose weight? Get back to the basics of food. Good basic forms of proteins, carbs and fats. Want to move better? Start on the ground learning to roll around and crawl before load-bearing movements. The basics you learned as a toddler. It’s the same with health and fitness as it is with finance, studying, or even just trying to be a better person in general. Most common, time tested sayings or cliches came

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Reduce Your Risk of Falls WARM WATER THERAPY CAN HELP!

BY JENNY JONES, PT, CORNERSTONE PHYSICAL THERAPY IN THIS WINTER SEASON, it is easy for anyone to fall and possibly get injured; but our elder population has an increased risk of falling anywhere. The elderly have a nine times greater risk of dying from a fall than a 20-year-old driver does in an auto accident.

Loss of balance, however, does not have to be an inevitable and “unfixable” part of the aging process.

Decreased balance is not always apparent.

Many folks can walk upright in a straight path without aid of a cane and seem fine, but the trick comes when they may have to turn around, raise their arms, or step over an object. Reaching out to touch furniture or walls while walking is known as “cruising” and a sure sign that they need the extra stability of a cane or possibly even a walker.

Canes, walkers, furniture and a friend’s arm can all add security and decrease the chance of a fall but will not stop the progression of loss of balance. Our vision, vestibular (inner ear), posture, muscle strength and feeling in our lower limbs all affect posture and some of these can be corrected.

One of the body’s first lines of defense for maintaining standing balance comes from our ankle muscles’ ability to continuously adjust how our body is positioned over our

feet to maintain balance. Hips next come into play to keep us upright. The ability to recover our balance once it is challenged involves the ability to quickly take a step, shift our trunk or outstretch an arm. All these factors can be relearned through physical therapy, as well as correcting postural problems such as tight or weak muscles, especially the back muscles, which begin to succumb to gravity in the elderly population.

Balance improves consistently for the majority of patients who participate in warm water pool therapy. Muscles can be stretched and strengthened in the buoyant environment. Balance can be challenged and worked on without the fear of falling. Balance tasks can be progressed at different depths with the greatest risk being getting a hairdo wet!

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Five Needto-Know Facts ASSESS WHETHER YOU ARE AT RISK FOR HEART FAILURE

FROM CASUAL CONVERSATION to pop culture, the heart is the organ we love to talk about.

We reminisce about our high school heartthrobs, center our hearts in yoga class and cry over our last heartbreaks.

The human heart is important – essential, actually – but not infallible. Heart failure is the cause for over a million hospital visits in the U.S. annually and an unimaginable $31 billion dollars of health care expenses. It is a chronic, progressively worsening disease with high mortality that affects more than 5.1 million Americans.

Is your heart at risk? Here are five facts about heart failure that you need to know: Heart failure occurs from an overworking heart.

Heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. Initially, in patients with heart damage from problems such as coronary artery disease, heart attack or chronic high blood pressure, the heart will work harder to provide the body an appropriate blood supply. As the heart becomes overworked, the heart muscle gradually weakens. Over time, the heart will fail to pump appropriately, generating a condition commonly known as heart failure.

Identifying heart failure is tricky.

Most people don’t discover they have heart failure until after they have experienced a heart attack or stroke. The leading causes of heart failure are diseases that damage the heart.

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Heart failure is common.

Every 30 seconds, someone in America is hospitalized due to heart failure. In the United States, 550,000 people are diagnosed with this disease each year, and 30 percent of these individuals will pass away within six to 12 months.

Certain groups are at an increased risk. AfricanAmericans are 20 times more likely to have heart failure before the age of 40. People over age 65 are at the greatest susceptibility.

There is hope.

New treatments and innovative monitoring tools are now available for people with heart failure. These include the CardioMEMS HF System, a first-of-its-kind remote monitoring device for Class III heart failure patients. The device, developed by St. Jude Medical, creates a monitoring bridge between a patient’s home and care team by remotely sending vital information to the physician’s office on a regular basis.

Stay in control.

If at risk for heart failure, manage your health by scheduling a checkup with your physician. If you have heart failure, talk to your physician about your options, including remote monitoring tools like the CardioMEMS HF System.

The human heart has earned a spot in our everyday conversation for a reason.

Don’t take this organ for granted. Find more information about St. Jude Medical and its commitment to healthy hearts at www. heartfailureanswers.com.

The CardioMEMS HF System is indicated for wirelessly measuring and monitoring pulmonary artery (PA) pressure and heart rate in New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class III heart failure patients who have been hospitalized for heart failure in the previous

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

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3 medium artichokes 3 lemons 1-1/2 cups chicken broth 1 cup white wine or cooking wine 1 tablespoon Litehouse® Instantly Fresh Garlic 1 bay leaf 2/3 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup garlic crouton crushed into crumbs 4 – 6 ounces Litehouse® Organic Caesar Dressing

1. Prepare artichokes by first washing under water and shaking dry. Next, cut off stems and remove small lower leaves with paring knife. With larger knife, cut 1/2” off the top of artichokes to remove the prickly spines. Use kitchen shears to snip off remaining spines on lower leaves.

2. Cut one lemon in half and rub on exposed areas of artichoke to prevent oxidization.

3. Pour broth, wine, garlic and bay leaf into bottom of 4 quart slow cooker. Place artichokes, bottom side down into slow cooker.

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4. Cut second lemon into slices and place a slice on top of each artichoke. Add remaining slices of that lemon to the broth mixture.

5. Put lid on slow cooker and cook on high for approximately 3 hours, or until softened and leaves pull off easily.

6. Transfer artichokes from liquid to serving platter. While still hot, gently squeeze to pull apart leaves and stuff with bits of Parmesan cheese and crouton crumbs.

Sprinkle remaining cheese and crumbs on tops of artichokes.

7. Drizzle artichokes with Litehouse® Organic Caesar Dressing and serve with third lemon that has been cut up into wedges.

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By Patty Hutchens | Photos by Joanne Heaviland Photography TRAVEL. It is something that most of us love to do or, at the very least, dream about.

Whether it is to lands far away that we have only read about in history books or a place right in our country, travel is filled with adventure and new discoveries. And when you combine that adventure with an opportunity to learn new things, the experience is that much more exciting.

From Tourist to Tour Guide Such is the case with Joanne Heaviland, a professional photographer who lives in

Southern California. Heaviland has taken her passion for travel and photography and shared it with others in her photography workshops all over the world. It is a chance to explore, learn and create in some of the most beautiful places on Earth.

As an employee for United Airlines when she was just 21, Heaviland had the opportunity to travel all over the world to places such as China, Thailand, Greece, Mexico, Canada, Peru and many places throughout Europe. That experience, combined with her own heritage, gave her a taste of places she would like to

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explore further.

Growing up with an Italian grandmother, Heaviland developed a passion for Italy and Italian food early in life. Her work as a professional photographer and passion for travel are what inspired her to conduct travel photography workshops.

“I named my first one in 2013 to Tuscany, Italy ‘Wine, Food & Photography,’” said Heaviland.

“My 2011 trip is what inspired me to do a tour to Peru and also Machu Picchu in June of 2015 that was titled ‘Experience Peru: A Culinary,

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The 2011 trip to which Heaviland refers was with a nonprofit group, International Children’s Network, that assists at-risk and orphaned children in countries all around the world.

Heaviland traveled to Peru in 2011 as part of the group that was there to choose children for the World Orphan Choir.

As she traveled to orphanages in the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 17,000 feet, Heaviland saw young children who had been abandoned, neglected and abused. The children were living in an orphanage so they could attend school – an option that would not be available to them if they lived with their parents.

Heaviland shares how, as the children auditioned for the choir, they were singing for their lives. It was their ticket out of poverty to be able to travel throughout the U.S. performing at schools, churches and community events to bring awareness to the plight of poverty in other parts of the world.

Heaviland knew she wanted to be involved. She used her talent as a photographer and as she traveled to the orphanages in Peru, she took photographs of all the orphaned children – one avenue by which potential sponsors could connect with the children. Heaviland sponsors

three of those children.

But her trip not only changed the lives of the children, it changed hers as well. She fell in love with the country of Peru and vowed to return.

She did just that this past year with her Peru tour.

“My tours are unique in the sense that I always include wine – or in the case of Peru, their traditional drink of Pisco Sours – food and photography. We also have a cooking class of the traditional food from each particular country, and then I hold photography classes for any of the participants that are interested in photography,” said Heaviland. “I would say that usually half the people on my tours are interested in learning how to improve their photos. The tours also include cultural and historical tours as well.”

Heaviland shares that given the world as it is today, it is often preferable for many to travel as part of a tour. “I think especially women who are traveling alone prefer to travel in a group.

They feel safer, but they also enjoy other women who like to travel as well,” said Heaviland.

One of those who went on the tour is Chrys Wallen who traveled with her daughter-in-law to Peru this past June.

“We had a tour through the local market place in Lima led by our chef at the Sky Kitchen

Cooking School,” said Wallen. “It was very fun and informative.”

As a novice photographer, Wallen said she appreciated Heaviland’s patience with teaching photography on the trip. “She taught me a lot,” said Wallen who adds that the accommodations were wonderful and the local guides were very informative. “I am ready to go on another tour with Joanne, whenever and wherever she plans to go, I’m ready.”

In addition to returning to Peru and Italy for tours in 2016, Heaviland is currently planning a tour to Ireland for this year, a new place for her. She will announce exact dates in February on her website, www.joanneheavilandphotography.com.

Beyond Studying Abroad While many equate such travel with the life of the retired or the wealthy, there are college students who are also choosing to not only study abroad but to also immerse themselves into the culture by taking part in classes that give them a broader understanding of the country in which they choose to temporarily call home.

Nichole Pagano is a senior at the University of Idaho where she is majoring in marketing in the College of Business and Economics.

She has spent this fall exploring the country

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of Italy. It’s been exhausting and exhilarating and, given the chance, she would do it all over again. In addition to Italian 1 and Italian 2, her courses include Italian Cuisine and Intercultural Communications. “These classes in particular have definitely enhanced my experience in Italy,” said Pagano. She shares how her Intercultural Communications class has brought to light many of the cultural barriers between the cultures. “From language to religion to norms and beliefs,” the differences are many.

Pagano said that her full Italian experience was definitely enhanced by enrolling in the Italian language classes, as difficult as they have been.

“I feel more competent and confident living in Torino being able to carry a basic conversation with locals,” said Pagano.

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“I feel like I know a lot of Italian, but at the same time I know there is so much more out there,” said Pagano. “But every time an Italian can tell I’m American and speaks to me in English and I reply in Italian, I feel extra victorious!”

The Italian Cuisine class has taught her far more than learning how to cook authentic Italian dishes; it has given her a glimpse into where the Italian culture’s passion lies. “Implementing the Italian Cuisine class to my studies has given me an appreciation of what it truly means to be Italian. When you visit an area and eat the food, you don’t fully understand the time and effort and generations of recipes that it takes to bring that food to your table,” said Pagano.

“Learning different techniques and recipes and prep courses to make a full Italian meal has not only helped me understand the culture, but has made me fall in love with Italy even more.”

As she comes to the end of her four-month adventure, Pagano said she would do it again in a heartbeat. Not only was it a chance to learn about another culture, but the experience has changed her in ways difficult to describe.

“If you told me I could start again tomorrow, I would without a second thought. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I can tell how much I’ve grown and changed, and I’m excited to get back home and implement what I’ve learned into my daily life in America.”

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