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July 31-August 2 - Art on the Green Art on the Green is a great place to buy handcrafted works in glass, clay, leather, wood, metal and fiber directly from the artist,s or if you prefer, create your own special art in our hands-on-art area for children. Enjoy our food selections and live music all day long. Plan to join in the celebration of art, creativity and friendship at Art on the Green. Free shuttle bus between the festival and downtown Coeur d’Alene. Visit artonthegreencda.com for more information. Photo courtesy of Art on the Green.

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30 CDA in Focus

Coeur d’Alene 2030 is helping our community reach its goals for the future.

Get ready for Muddy Miles!

17 Home & Essentials The latest tips and trends.

25 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

29 Business Spotlight How a local manufacturer is improving lives around the world.

53 Health & Lifestyle Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

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36 Hometown Experts 59 Food & Drink Your chosen local experts.

39 Arts & Entertainment

Monthly calendar of great local events, music and shows.

64 Destination Northwest

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Humbled in Humboldt County.

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PUBLISHER Fireworks and Picnics Summer is here and so begins the hectic schedule of balancing work, family, friends, backyard parties, events, out-of-town guests and for a lot of us the kids are home all the time. We live in a blessed place. We have the fresh, cool morning air, the heat of the sun bouncing off the water in the afternoon and the smell of pine in the early evening. Our days are long and the nights never seem to end. People from all over come to visit us, they pack in and take over, fill our shops, hotels and restaurants, just what we need to get us all through another year economically. Its a busy, yet fun time.

As our nation’s birthday is celebrated all across the country with parades, fireworks and picnics, I encourage you to take time during this fun-filled holiday to reflect for a moment on its meaning: the birth of America 239 years ago. It’s an independence many in our history fought hard to gain. I am sure those who signed the Declaration of Independence could in no way envision what America would grow to become, yet they would be so proud for many reasons, specifically how we all take the time to celebrate their courage and sacrifice made.

As we celebrate once again let’s be sure to remember in-between all the parties, boat rides and activities we stop and reflect for a moment on all that has been given to us. Please remember to pray for all our service men and women around the globe and pay respects to all our veterans. It’s because of them, we all get to celebrate this season once again!

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Envisioning the Future of Coeur d’Alene Coeur d’Alene 2030 is helping our community reach its goals for the future.

By Jani Gonzalez.

Coeur d’Alene 2030 Visioning Project is an organization that is an allencompassing storehouse for the community’s goals. It is charged with keeping, facilitating and amending the goals that Coeur d’Alene citizens have voiced through a series of public surveys collected.

The group was recently awarded a $5,000 grant

by America’s Best Communities, to help fund future healthy living projects, which is one of numerous CDA 2030 goals. A potential Center for Healthy Living is part of a larger proposal.

But for now, the group will use the money to fund micro grants of projects devised by the public related to healthy living goals. The awards will be announced at the CDA 2030 Annual Celebration to be held Thursday, July 16 from 5:30 to 8pm at Riverstone Park.

“Our intention is to provide seed money for smaller initiatives that will support the Center for Healthy Living while we work on securing larger funding sources that could support the development of programs or a facility,” said Nicole Kahler, the Project Manager for the CDA 2030 Visioning Project.

The micro grant event this month is just the tip of the iceberg for the Visioning Project, now two years in the making. And what a huge undertaking it is.

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“It is a giant elephant,” she said, referring to the enormous scope of the goals. “Mainly we are looking for leaders … and if the funding’s there, that’s how we are prioritizing.”

The Visioning Process The first phase was to update the city’s goals for the future by gleaning ideas from the community. Beginning in mid-2013, CDA 2030 held workshops for adults and youth and conducted surveys to collect data about what the public wanted to work on for the future of Coeur d’Alene.

It also collected data from 29 opinion leaders such as political candidates, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, North Idaho College and St. Vincent’s de Paul. In all, there were about 3,000 documents of data compiled to create an implementation plan.

“We wanted to see where the enthusiasm and resources were,” said Kahler.

In all, the data showed that Coeur d’Alene residents want to preserve their surroundings, history and improve their future through firstrate education, job training, affordable housing and health services and a stable, growing economy. The current organization has based its work off the city’s visioning project that began and concluded in the early 2000s by

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CDA 2020, Kahler explained.

“More public art, a community center and a library were part of CDA 2020,” Kahler said, referring to the group organized by the city.

Last year’s opening of McEuen Park was one of the goals from the 2020 plan. And Gizmo, a “makerspace,” that teaches technology and creative classes, is a 2030 one. CDA 2030 is not a city organization but works in partnership with it, she explained.

From that enormous first step, CDA 2030 has boiled the goals down to six categories: community and identity, education and learning, environment and recreation, growth and development, health and safety and jobs and economy. Within each of those categories are numerous actions (projects, programs or activities).

The Implementation Plan From these categories, CDA 2030 is working on facilitating 178 actions. The office looks for community members, businesses or organizations to lead an action and helps locate funding to accomplish it. From the visioning process, CDA 2030 created a comprehensive implementation plan where each action and a strategy to accomplish it was identified along with a lead partner and supportive organizations.

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Our intention is to provide seed money for smaller initiatives that will support the Center for Healthy Living.

“Our job is to support and facilitate those leaders,” she said. “We also try to take on special projects.”

Two of the actions under the health and safety category, include creating a network of support services for community mental health rehabilitation and improved medical health services.

this one will be held periodically as actions are planned.

Refreshing the Vision The third phase of CDA 2030 is to look forward 15 years from now and refresh the vision. The actions outlined will be revisited regularly by the organization to see what can be updated or changed. It is an ongoing process that will keep moving forward to help make Coeur d’Alene not only a more beautiful city but also one with improved medical and educational resources and a healthy economy.

“There are more than 45 lead partners to help make this a reality, plus the Chamber of Commerce and the city community,” Kahler said.

For more information about CDA 2030 or to get involved, see www.cda2030.org.

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The Sandwich Generation TAKING GOOD CARE OF OUR PARENTS REQUIRES GOOD PLANNING.

BY ATTORNEY PEGGY L. SANDERS.

Recently, we’ve heard a lot of new terms that our parents never did. The “baby boom” generation, the “silver tsunami,” the “sandwich generation.” I especially like the last one.

All too often as we boomers launch our children into college or work, and as we start dealing with our own aging issues, we also have to deal with the increasingly difficult needs of our parents. According to the Pew Research Center, just over one of every eight Americans aged 40 to 60 is both raising a child and caring for a parent; in addition between seven to 10 million adults care for their aging parents from a long distance.

We are challenged by questions like: When will mom or dad need care? What care is the best?

Can our parents stay at home or should they move to assisted living? How is this going to be paid for? When do they need someone else to step in and make decisions on finances and health care? How in the world can we convince them to stop driving?

Family dynamics change as mom or dad need more care and attention. This can be particularly true in blended families. More and more people over 55 are single or have been married more than once, and the family consists of his, hers and ours.

can’t look in on parents. In these cases, do we have someone close by who can check in on our parents and let us know if they are struggling?

So, how do we start? What do we need? What do they need?

One place to start is with a good plan. An elder law attorney can help us to figure out what legal documents need to be in place before they are necessary — like Powers of Attorney. We can identify future financial needs and learn about the programs that may be available to assist.

We can prepare a step-by-step blueprint for taking on the challenge of preparing for long term care needs. In other words, we take a large and scary job and turn it into a manageable “to do” list.

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Better Together

Recently I attended a festive celebration where hundreds lined the streets to watch bands, gymnasts and all kinds of of characters in the local parade. In the midst of the regalia, a young boy watching caught my attention. Holding a sizable bag, this young boy was prepared to scoop up the candy and small tokens tossed by those in the parade. His mother instructed him not to push in front of the smaller boy to his right. Later, she asked him to share some of his candy with that same boy. The basic skills she was teaching her son, to be polite and to share, will help him “play well with others” not only at the parade, but throughout his life.

PLAYING WELL WITH OTHERS BREEDS SUCCESS.

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We value “playing well together” and teach our children “how it works.” Nevertheless, I meet many professionals who attempt to “go it alone.”

The skills this mother was teaching her young son are not simply for “playing nice.” They’re necessary to address the complexities we face today.

Shortly after a historic oil spill, one of my colleagues ran a weeklong team building exercise to reveal the value of looking out for others. The instructor provided a group of executives with instructions. Fill a bucket with water from the river and build a raft with the materials provided: half-a-dozen two-by-fours, four inner tubes and a length of rope. Imagine the bucket is filled with unrefined oil. Design your raft to support your bucket of oil and your entire team. You will then float from this beach to that large rock about 500 feet down river. Remember, we like our river and

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Three teams of six formed. Bragging that its strategy was best, each team began to construct a raft. The first team launched their raft, which floated about fifteen feet and broke apart in the middle of the river, spilling its “oil” and soaking the team. Angry voices declared the task to be “stupid.”

Meanwhile, the second group finished their raft and floated past the “wet team,” laughing and name-calling.

The third team hadn’t gotten off the beach. The second team extended its ridicule to this team.

Seeing the first team’s failure and experiencing the humiliation heaped on them by the second team, the team on the beach began to argue.

Some members of the team found a rock to sit on, determined not to participate. The teams had established their positions: a winner, a loser, and “not playing.”

The discussion following the “Don’t Spill the Oil” game generated emotional fireworks. When the instructor restored order and gave each person a chance to share their experience, feelings began to mellow. One question still lingered. “What was the point?”

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We’re honored that in the past four months alone, 16 individuals or businesses have joined the Hayden Chamber.

For a small Chamber, that’s incredibly great news and adds to our magnificent growth that we’ve experienced this past year. We keep hearing from our members and guests that they like what we’re doing. We’re focusing on providing opportunities for members to get to know each, having fun, and learning about what’s happening in our community.

Somehow it’s working. We thank each of our members and guests for taking time to check us out, and we encourage others to come see what the Hayden Chamber is all about.

Whether you’re a nonprofit, small business, entrepreneur or a large corporation, our job as a Chamber is to help connect you with other businesses and the community.

We want you to succeed and we take that seriously.

Hayden Business Expo Thanks to the many vendors, sponsor, and attendees who made our first-ever Hayden Business Expo a huge success. We sold out the booth space, had tons of people throughout the evening, and had great fun. Special thanks to AHA! Creative, Vinyl Fire, Mountain West Bank, Northwest Urgent Care, Longwell + Trap Architects, Mad Bomber Brewery, North Idaho Cider, Avondale Dental, Physio One, Blue Smoke BBQ, the Rawdeadfish Food Truck, and Hawaiian Lion Shave Ice for contributing to the success. We bounced ideas for the event off of a small focus group to help us create a unique two-day event that included an exclusive Kick-Off Party the night before with free refreshments and food.

It was great to have vendors interacting with each other at the Kick-Off Party and see them continue their connections the next day at the Expo. It’s those relationships and friendships that will be the foundation for future business transactions. How cool is that?

Hayden Lake Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is October 17 Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 17

Networking Breakfast 4th Thursday of each month 7:30–8:30am Salvation Army Kroc Center Email: info@haydenchamber.org Phone: 208.772.1185 8596 North Wayne Drive Hayden, Idaho www.haydenchamber.org for the 3rd Annual Hayden Lake Marathon races. You’ll enjoy stunning lake views, difficult terrain and scenic beauty for this fall epic race. This year’s race will include timing chips and a new course for the 10K. All three races begin at Honeysuckle Beach. Whether you’re a racer, a volunteer or a spectator, we invite you to come enjoy a fall Saturday overlooking gorgeous Hayden Lake. It doesn’t get much better than that! Proceeds benefit the Hayden Chamber, the Coeur d’Alene High School Cross Country teams, and the Hayden Senior Center. Early bird prices are $85 for the marathon, $65 for the half marathon, and $30 for the 10K. For more information go to www.haydenlakemarathon.org.

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Chamber membership information Annual membership prices begin at $100 for individuals and nonprofits. Other membership levels include additional amenities starting with Bronze at $240 a year; Silver at $360; Gold at $575; Platinum at $1,125; and Legacy at $2,000. Members can join at any time. Application forms are available on the website at www. haydenchamber.org.

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The Final Act of Love DECIDING WHEN TO EUTHANIZE YOUR PET.

BY DR. DAWN MEHRA, NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL.

Over the years, I have witnessed many different opinions, questions and requests regarding the end of a beloved family pet’s life. Some owners have firm ideas about exactly when they are going to say good bye, others are desperately conflicted and need guidance. Occasionally an owner will want to hospice their loved one until the final end.

Euthanasia, which is of Greek origin and means eu “well” + thanatos “death”, is an option for the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable or painful disease or an irreversible coma. Although most countries prohibit euthanasia in humans, it is widely practiced in small and large companion animals.

Because the decision is irrevocable, choosing to end a furry friend’s life is probably the most difficult part of pet ownership. Your veterinarian will offer you support and advice, and friends and family will often have helpful opinions, but ultimately the decision about

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when to euthanize is up to you, the pet owner.

What you want is to make the “right” decision; one that you would repeat on another day, at a different time, if your pet’s situation was the same. Simply put, you don’t want to regret your action.

So how do you know if it’s time? My first inclination is to look at the pet’s quality of life, which is evidenced by several things. Is it eating (quality of life is affected by food intake!)? Is it comfortable (nothing like a housebroken dog becoming incontinent and lying in its urine)?

How does it move? Can it enjoy any activity anymore if it has chronic disease? Can its current illness be treated to alleviate pain and suffering (some owners physically cannot give insulin injections to their diabetic pets)? Do the

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bad days outnumber the good? Quality of life combined with lifespan and the prognosis for recovery all end with a firm decision of when to let go of your family pet. In any case, I advise owners to have a conversation about their particular situation before they make their final decision. This can avoid the awkwardness of euthanizing a pet who has a curable, fixable disease that family members were uninformed about.

How and where is euthanasia performed?

Some people like to say goodbye at home, some at the veterinary clinic. At our hospital, we will perform euthanasia wherever requested, often suggesting the least stressful environment for the pet and owner. A light sedation is given in a peaceful area of the hospital

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4th Annual HREI Golf Tournament July 15th 12pm Lunch & 2pm Shotgun Scramble

Circling Raven Golf Club at the Coeur d’Alene Casino

Come out for a day of five-star golf, cuisine, and prizes! Team and individual openings are still available! Contact our office at 208.292.2359 or info@hrei.org to reserve your spot today!

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Doors open at 4pm for a reception and self-guided exploration of the exhibits. Presentations begin at 6pm.

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Save the Date | Walk the Talk Conference | October 16, 2015 | Schuler Performing Arts Center Come listen to James Meredith, first Black student admitted into Ole Miss and prolific Civil Rights leader, engage in a dynamic discussion with local prominent figures about Civil Rights: past and present.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY Local Events and Stories

Be Inspired COME AND EXPLORE THE ARTS IN COEUR D’ALENE.

Music concerts, summer theater and art festival...these are some of our favorite things of the season.

“We have a diverse population, and people very much enjoy seeing what others have to offer,” said Gay Glasson, Events Coordinator for the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. “We have a strong arts community who like to show their wares.”

And this summer is chock-full of events. There are Art Walks, street fairs and Art on the Green, to name a few.

BY JANI GONZALEZ. PHOTO COURTESY CDA DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION.

Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association On the second Friday of each month, come

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do the Art Walk on Sherman Avenue, and see what the galleries have to offer. This is when art galleries show off their latest exhibits, many of them offering food and drinks to their visitors.

The Art Walk, organized in conjunction with the Coeur d’Alene Arts and Cultural Alliance, is from 5 to 8pm. Every month a new gallery is featured – this month’s is The Painter’s Chair Gallery.

There is also the Annual Downtown Street Fair which coincides with Art on the Green, July 31 through August 2. This will be their 24th year.

There will be somewhere between 220 and 250 outdoor vendors from Northwest Boulevard and Lakeside up to 7th Avenue with various musicians and bands on street corners.

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“There are mosaic tile table next to chain saw art, wine sachets, loose leaf teas … to area businesses such as Edward Jones,” said Glasson.

Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance The Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance organizes a variety of artistic events. Among them is Arts Buzz, held the first Friday morning of the month at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss monthly art events. They also organize Music for the Wise, which brings musical performances to assisted living facilities in the area.

The group also organizes the Global Summer Concert Series every Tuesday from 6 to 8pm at 316 Sherman Avenue. Enjoy anything from Rock ‘n’ Roll, Big Band, Irish and Blues. Check out their calendar at www.artsincda.org for specific dates of other weekly music venues, such as Live After 5, Downtown Coeur d’Alene Sherman Square Park Concerts, Coeur d’Alene City Park Bandshell Concerts and Boardwalk Marina Live Music and Wine Tasting.

Art on the Green This is the festival’s 47th year where close to 200 artists from all over the United States come to show their talents and works. More than 50,000 people visit the event held on North Idaho College’s campus by Lake Coeur d’Alene.

Five hundred volunteers help run the event sponsored by the Citizens’ Council for the Arts.

Its proceeds go to a number of art programs, such as ArtShop, which benefits area students in a workshop the week before the festival.

The festival is a tradition for many people because it’s an excellent family venue. The festival boasts two music stages numerous food booths. And it’s the highlight of the summer for many of us.

More than 50,000 people visit Art on the Green, held on North Idaho College’s campus by Lake Coeur d’Alene.

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Taste of the Coeur d’Alene This event overlaps with Art on the Green and the Annual Downtown Street Fair and is organized by the Idaho Panhandle Kiwanis.

It runs August 1 to August 3 at the City Park.

There will be more than 100 vendors, live music, children’s activities and a beer garden that includes area craft breweries.

Summer Season Check out these great local events this summer with family and friends!

Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission The Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is in charge of the city’s beautification projects.

Some of its more obvious projects are displayed around the downtown area.

The Arts Commission promotes artistic work through several programs. For example, the ArtCurrents program calls for artists to display their sculptures outside in downtown Coeur d’Alene for one year. The next round of artists will be displayed in August, said Sean Holm, Arts Commission Liaison.

BELOW In its 47th year, Art on the Green has something for all ages.

Photo courtesy of Art on the Green.

There is also the Utility Beautification Program where artists apply to have their artwork displayed on utility boxes around the city.

The artwork is scanned and printed, and the utility boxes are wrapped with it. This year, the artwork of two student artists will be displayed.

“It’s a great program,” Holm said. He said they get many calls from other cities about how to do the program.

Also in the pipeline is a sculpture to be unveiled to honor Chief Morris Antelope. It will be placed close to where tribes used to congregate to trade. The sculpture was made possible by the Arts Commission, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and North Idaho College.

“All three came together to create this great work of art,” he said.

The arts in Coeur d’Alene are alive and well and are coming at us full blast. Come enjoy them with your fellow neighbors!

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

REDUCING BACK PAIN How a local manufacturer is improving lives around the globe.

By Colin Anderson. Photos by Jamie Sedlmayer.

Daily, we place tremendous strain on our necks and backs. We use worn out pillows, hunch over our computers, strain to watch videos on our small cell phones, and never adjust our vehicle seat when driving.

Back pain is a reality for just about everyone, but a local manufacturer in Coeur d’Alene is able to eliminate it, one happy customer at a time. Since 1980, McCarty’s Sacro Ease has manufactured posture correction products here in North Idaho. Chief Operating Officer Kerry Cordova has spent the last 31 years with the company and has seen firsthand how their products change lives. “I’ve had people literally call me up in tears and say ‘thank you, you saved my life,’” said Cordova.

The root of most back pain is the result of strain stemming from bad posture. The McCarty’s Sacro Ease is a custom fitted product that not only provides lumbar support, but corrects posture as well. Happy customers use them in their vehicles and office chairs and soon report better posture and feeling better in general. “I have a customer who brings it everywhere he goes, including on flights,” said Cordova.

Manufactured here in Coeur d’Alene, the Sacro Ease is the only bendable back product in the world. It is custom bent to your back and the angle of the car seat or office chair. A team of 17 helps pump out 300 products a day that are sent across the nation and around the globe.

McCarty’s uses their own blend of memory foam that isn’t as sensitive to hot and cold and also manufactures the rubber support that is put around the steel frame to help absorb vibration in the road while driving. Steel is cut on-site and customers choose a color from fabric made just for McCarty’s. It’s sewn and assembled locally, and you are custom fit onsite to make sure it’s the right fit for you. “I will go with a customer to their car or have them sit in an office chair and find out where their lumbar is. I then bend the product to a perfect fit for each person,” said Cordova. McCarty’s manufactures many different products to fit each customer’s needs.

Cordova says it’s a combination of several factors that keep their business growing.

“Number one, bad highways. Number two, baby boomers abusing their bodies. Number three, car manufacturers continuing to make poorly designed seats that offer little support,” said Cordova. Cordova recalls stories of their products helping with relief of scoliosis, chronic back pain, and they have even prevented people from having painful surgery. “I believe in the product and the hard working people working here,” said Cordova.

When traveling to vendors, Cordova makes sure to continually train sales staff. She calls on durable medical equipment stores, physical therapists and chiropractic offices, Relax The

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Back Stores and Healthy Back Stores. The products are also sold online at Amazon, Brookstone, and Wayfair, relax the back.com, healthyback.com and other sites.

In Coeur d’Alene since 1980, and in business since 1940, the company is involved in the community; sponsoring tables for local organizations like CASA, donating to the Coeur d’Alene Chamber’s annual Awesome Auction, and supporting senior class parties to help keep graduating seniors safe.

The owners of the company, Dr. Bret and Michele Dirks, are involved in the community as well as they take teams to serve in Honduras alongside the Hondurans through their nonprofit Honduras Impact in areas of mobile medical and dental clinics and education.

We try all sorts of medications, stretches, adjustments and other tools to eliminate our back pain, but perhaps it’s just as simple as sitting the right way. The Sacro Ease can get you on the right path to eliminating back pain and living a more enjoyable life. Comfort is just a sit away!

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IN FOCUS MUDDY FOR A CAUSE

Muddy Miles returns to Coeur d’Alene.

Article and photos by Jamie Sedlmayer.

Muddy Miles, hosted by Heritage Health and The Kroc Center, has become the family fun event of the summer in North Idaho. Every July volunteers build an amazing twomile course full of mud, obstacles, water and fun! This year will be no exception as Mike Baker, CEO of Heritage Health, said they are bringing in a foam pit, new obstacles and more water to the field legs of the event.

Muddy Miles began in 2011 as a fundraising event and has exploded into a community get together that also raises funds for health services for our community members. Last year over 1,000 people from ages 3 and up braved the heat and mud for this great cause.

The money raised from registration goes to help patients of Heritage Health with co-pays and other costs they may not be able to afford.

The money directly impacts our friends and neighbors and stays in our communities. Heritage has clinics in Rathdrum, Post Falls, Coeur d’Alene and the Silver Valley that receive the funds from Muddy Miles. Starting this year, race organizers will be going over registrations and putting the funds back into the clinics that are closest to the registered racer, which means your money goes to help your neighbors.

Muddy Miles is not only about the funds raised, but the involvement and combined support of the people of North Idaho and surrounding areas. Heritage and The Kroc Center both have philosophies rooted in love and community. Both truly offer places where all people are welcome and judgment is thrown out the window.

ABOVE The proceeds from Muddy Miles are put back into the community - making it truly a community event in every sense.

TOP RIGHT Muddy Miles is a great event for all ages.

The atmosphere they have created within their gym and clinics transfers directly to the race; it’s basically like a family reunion with a few crazy cousins you are meeting for the first time. One of the best parts of the race is the costumes; they encourage you to dress up as wacky as you can and with as much flair as you can. Tutus on men are a popular sight at Muddy Miles, wigs and face paint are also common place for this event.

With all ages over 3 welcome to race and with individuals to large groups participating, there is a wide array of creativity in costuming — even if you cannot race it’s great to watch the action from the grandstands. Most attend wanting that shiny finisher’s medal given out as you cross the finish line drenched in mud and grins. Every year there’s a new medal for finishers and racers covet those they have collected so far. Why not start your collection this year?

Muddy Miles 2015 will be held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 18, 10am to 1pm. For more information and registration visit www.MuddyMiles.org. Registration will continue until the day of the race.

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Coeur d’Alene by the Numbers 11 The number of places in the

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The amount of fireworks (in pounds) sold to cities for public celebrations for the 4th of July.

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BY PATTY HUTCHENS. Whether you are a sailor, a fisherman, or a wake boarder, Lake Pend Oreille and its waterfront amenities are a place at which you will feel right at home.

John Sletager is the Project Manager at Dover Bay Development, one of three waterfront locations owned by Waterfront Property Management. He points out that each of the company’s three locations is unique, and all offer a family friendly atmosphere for those seeking to live, vacation, recreate or dine in or near Sandpoint — a town that was named the most beautiful small town in America by USA Today.

Holiday Shores - Located in Hope, a short 20 minute breathtaking scenic drive from Sandpoint, there is much this beautiful setting has to offer. “There is Sweet Lou’s Restaurant, a café, convenience store and a gas dock,” said Marie Garvey of the Dover Bay sales team.

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Sandpoint Marina - From here, boaters can dock and be within walking distance of shops, restaurants, walking paths and the Farmers Market, just to name a few. If you don’t have a boat but would like to explore the country’s fifth deepest lake, you can rent a boat from Sandpoint Marine and Motorsports at this marina.

Dover Bay – Dover Bay is one of the betterkept secrets in North Idaho. Located just three miles west of Sandpoint off Highway 2, there is much more to Dover Bay than the scenic views and beautiful marina. There are homes for sale and rental properties available to match

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everyone’s budget. From beach bungalows located near the fitness center, year-round outdoor pool, tennis court, volleyball court, horseshoe pit and Dish at the Dover Bay Café and Market, to the large upscale homes in 11 distinct neighborhoods, the 285 acres, half of which are protected, makes one feel as though they are far away from all the stress of everyday life.

Nestled in this beautiful paradise, there are over nine miles of walking trails located on nine acres of park in the Dover Bay Community.

Describing the convenience of Dover Bay’s location, Sletager points out that it is accessible by boat, with a marina that has 274 slips that can accommodate most any size of boat, as well as by bike or foot along the path that travels from Sandpoint.

Garvey said that many visitors enjoy dining at Dish at Dover Bay, a restaurant that caters to all price ranges and overlooks the marina and is adjacent to the Market.

Because the water here has many inlets and calm water, it is a popular place for those who enjoy to kayak, canoe, paddle boarder, waterski or wakeboard. In fact, the Dover Bay Market rents canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and bikes.

If you are looking to explore the area from the air, Sandpoint Seaplane provides tours out of the marina at Dover Bay. Next time you feel the urge to get away, hop in the car, on your bike or in your boat and take in one of these beautiful waterfront marinas and all the unique features each has to offer. You may just discover your new favorite vacation spot.

For more information, contact John Sletager or Marie Garvey at 208.265.1597.

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Backyard Fun

With the early arrival of summer heat, families across the Pacific Northwest are gearing up for neighborhood parties. Here’s a listing of outside games for kids and adults alike — just make sure to get out the camera.

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Mölkky (yardgames.us) A unique game involving strategy and skill and can be enjoyed by both young and old. Toss the throwing dowel underhand and knock over the skittles. Topple one skittle and get the amount of points branded on that skittle, topple multiple skittles and get the amount of points equaling the amount of skittles toppled.

First one to 50 wins! Mölkky is a great way for children to learn math skills and have fun at the same time.

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Lawn Twister (Pinterest.com) Make Twister on your grass! Simply use spray paint for the colored circles. (Seymour Paint makes a quick drying marking paint that washes away after a few heavy rains or with a garden hose.) The soft grass cushions any falls, and doesn’t everyone like laying around in the yard in the summer?

Hop online and you’ll be surprised to discover all the options for backyard fun.

KUBB (oldtimegames.com) Be the first team to knock down all your kubbs and then the king, or be on the opposite team of the player that knocks down the king before knocking down all of their kubbs. Watch out: Knocking down the king without knocking down the kubbs is like sinking the eight ball out of turn.

Cornhole (Cornhole.com) Think beanbag toss — but with rules, scoring, teams and way more fun. This can be played with two or four players. Each team has a platform with a hole in it, and four corn bags.

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You take the beanbag, toss it at a rectangular plywood board about 30 feet away, and hope to either stick it somewhere on the platform or sink it through the single hole cut into the surface.

Egg & Spoon Relays (USgames.com) A classic for all ages. You can go the old fashioned route and use real eggs and spoons; use plastic Easter eggs; or purchase a wooden version online. Divide players into teams, line them up, and run a classic relay race. If a player drops the egg along the way, he or she must return to the line and begin again.

Make the game more challenging by setting up an obstacle course. Or, add another twist: The kids must hop like a bunny, waddle like a duck, crawl like a turtle.... The possibilities are endless!

Scavenger Hunts Don’t forget the reliable, always entertaining scavenger hunts. Hide goodies around the neighborhood for the young kids to keep it simple. Or step it up for the older ones by making it a photo scavenger hunt: provide them with a list of required photos (in certain locations with certain objects) that they have to submit via text. First group to submit all of them wins the tournament!

This list is just a start. Hop online and you’ll be surprised to discover all the options for backyard fun.

While the summer brings out the best in most of us, it can also be overwhelming if you’re the one hosting the backyard BBQ or patio party.

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Going to a North Idaho Happy Place PRIEST LAKE STATE PARK CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY. Forty-One South: Open 7 Nights a Week

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Where is your happy place? Is it real or imagined? Public or private? Well, mine is real and it’s public and it’s really beautiful. Want to know where? It is in North Idaho for a start, and it is an Idaho State Park on a lake that is referred to as the “Crown Jewel of Idaho.” Got it? No? Well, maybe you are new to the area. It’s Priest Lake State Park – PLSP.

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Having grown up in the Inland Northwest, I am pretty spoiled when it comes to beautiful lakes. Spending time with relatives at Coeur d’Alene and Pend Oreille Lakes was a family tradition. Then, in the summer of 1974, I went on a camping trip with family friends

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from Spokane. Instead of heading east to Lake Coeur d’Alene, we traveled north. We camped at Priest Lake State Park for a long weekend, and I have been under the park’s spell ever since that time. Years later in the summers of 2000 to 2003, I was lucky enough to work there as a seasonal employee. Two of those years, I worked as the park’s interpreter. Talk about a dream job.

For those of you who haven’t been to PLSP, I’ll fill you in a bit. The park sits along the eastern shores of Priest Lake. It is just 30 miles from the Canadian border, with the clear-water lake on the west and the Selkirk Mountain range rising on the east. PLSP has three campgrounds – Indian Creek, Lionhead and Dickensheet (located on Priest River at the southern end of the park). Indian Creek and Lionhead have lake shore beaches of white sand, and one of the best features of these two campgrounds, in my opinion, are “dog beaches.” That’s right your best friend of the four-legged kind has beach space at each campground designated just for him and his furry friends. (You can join him too, of course.) There is even a sign that says “Dogs Allowed.” You dog lovers know how great that is, right?

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your campsite, there are trails to explore inside and outside of the park. Your dog will enjoy exploring these, too. And if you like to kayak, I recommend launching from Lionhead’s boat launch and taking a trip to Upper Priest by way of the Thoroughfare, a slow moving river of 10 to 20 feet deep where no wakes are allowed.

Priest Lake Search and Rescue:

This summer PLSP is celebrating Idaho State Parks 50th Anniversary the weekend of July 17 and 18. Chris Shafer will be giving a presentation on the evening of the 17 - “Happy Trails & Tails – Hiking with Your Dog.” The morning of the 18, she will lead a dog and nature walk along the Indian Creek Trail.

August 5 at 8pm - “The Camas Path: History of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians”with special guest Jane Fritz. at Indian Creek Campground

At Priest Lake State Park there is something for everyone who loves being in the great outdoors. It’s a happy place and if you visit, I’m sure you’ll agree.

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Chris Shafer is the writer and creator of Dog About Town NW, a regional blog that celebrates dog ownership in the great Northwest where outdoor adventures are typically more than a walk in the park.

PRIEST LAKE EVENTS Some of this summer’s campground programs are part of the Priest Lake Heritage Series planned by the Priest Lake Museum, Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce, the Coolin Civic Organization, the Priest Lake Library and

July 11 at 8pm - “On Bended Kennes”; at Priest Lake Indian Creek Campground July 25 at 8pm - “Logging at the Lake” at Indian Creek Campground

August 8 at 8pm - “Nell Shipman: Girl from God’s Country” documentary film at Indian Creek Campground. This film won Best Documentary at Cannes World Cinema Initiative. This documentary is about a silent film starlet and screenwriter who, in 1920, left Hollywood for the Idaho Wilds. Her studio site is now the boat launch area of PLSP’s Lionhead unit. Nell brought with her 70 abused animal actors. She wrote, directed and starred in 25 silent films, sharing billing with her bears, wolves and sled dogs. She embodied the first action-adventure heroine performing her own death-defying stunts while shooting onlocation films like “Back to God’s Country,” “The Girl from God’s Country” and “The Grubstake.”

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August 20 & Sept 5 - “Mines and Prospects around Priest Lake,” by Tom Weitz at Indian Creek Campground For more information about the summer programs, call 208.443.2200.

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Flight Patterns NIC’S AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECH PROGRAM RETURNING.

BY TOM GREENE, NIC COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR.

To do its part in World War II, North Idaho College (then called North Idaho Junior College) trained hundreds of students as pilots and aircraft mechanics. After the war, when the need for aviation-related workers dwindled, so did the Aviation Mechanic classes, which gave way to automotive mechanic classes in the 1950s.

“At least 26 graduates that we know of are currently working in related employment.”

O’Halloran said. “Between Airway Heights and here, there more than 70 manufacturers which do a percentage of their business in aerospace — even more when you look further north in Idaho to Quest, Aerocet, Cygnus and Tamarack.”

That need is back.

By adding Aviation Maintenance, NIC is addressing another, complementary need of the industry.

“With the upcoming certification from the Federal Aviation Administration, we’re opening – or, really, re-opening – Aviation Maintenance Technician training at NIC,” said Pat O’Halloran, NIC Aerospace director.

“We’ve come full circle.”

Students who commit to a 12-month training program through the NIC Aerospace Center can start August 24 and become eligible to sit for the required FAA Airframe Mechanic exams

by August 2016. O’Halloran said the program certification is the result of collaborating with the FAA for more than 18 months.

TOP LEFT NIC Lab Technician Mike McGinnis performs maintenance on an aircraft at the NIC Aerospace Center for Excellence.

The center is in the process of being certified by the FAA to be an Aviation Maintenance Technician school.

TOP RIGHT A Kodiak Aircraft takes off. This plane is an Idaho product built by Quest Aircraft Co. of Sandpoint on Aerocet composite floats made in Priest River.

BOTTOM The NIJC Aviation Mechanics quarters circa 1947-48.

“This project came about because of industry demand. The Idaho Department of Labor and the industry group, Idaho Aerospace Alliance, showed the need. NIC listened, wrote the grant, and now this completes the set of programs that grant promised to deliver,” O’Halloran said.

NIC received a nearly $3 million federal grant in late 2012, which helped create the Aerospace Center in Hayden that has offered Advanced Manufacturing programs since the fall of 2013.

To date, 87 students have been taught handson skills fabricating and repairing composite parts, operating a CNC mill, or learned about non-destructive testing methods in that program.

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“This program was long in the making because safety is rightfully a big focus in aviation, and therefor FAA rules for approving maintenance schools are very specific,” O’Halloran said.

The rewards for students look promising: According to the Idaho Department of Labor, Aircraft Mechanics in the state have a median salary of $22 an hour, with even higher average wages across the nation.

“Now we just need to fill those seats,” O’Halloran said. There are still spots available to enroll in the year-long program, which begins August 24.

“There are more than 200 Idaho companies serving the aerospace industry — an industry with an income average above $50,000,” O’Halloran said. “These are solid jobs with a bright future. Our faculty and staff are excited to be a part of bringing NIC back into serving this field.”

Information: www.nic.edu/aerospace.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Local Events & Activities

Becky Lee and Barb Smalley

Sit Back, Relax and Support a Great Cause SUMMER EVENT PROVIDES WINTER RELIEF FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL CLIENTS.

BY JANI GONZALEZ. On July 18, St. Vincent de Paul will host its 7th Annual Steak Fry fundraiser at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. The proceeds will benefit its winter warming centers for clients seeking relief from the weather.

“When the weather drops below 25 degrees, that’s when we open the shelters,” said Barbara Smalley, Developmental Director.

“It’s not that we don’t want to have them open all the time, but it costs.”

The fundraising event has been growing in attendance, and this year, she expects between 400 and 500 people.

“It’s a big event and popular. It’s in the midway area of the fairgrounds – it’s a nice North Idaho atmosphere,” she said. “It’s also

The proceeds will benefit winter warming centers for clients seeking relief from the weather.

a great outing for anyone with visitors from out of town.”

This year’s event will feature country music artists The Kelly Hughes Band, Colby Acuff and Justin Sherfey. “We’re very fortunate to have these great artists,” Smalley said.

“Justin Sherfey is a top fiddler, and we’re glad he could be here with us this year.”

The steak fry dinner includes grilled steak, corn and bread, among other “fixin’s” to be prepared by pitmaster, Jeff Selle.

“People can come and relax. It’s a very happy atmosphere and a chance for people to get together,” Smalley said of the dinner and concert.

Tickets for the event are $25, or call for details on how you can sponsor a table. For more information, visit www.stvincentdepaulcda. org. The event will be at the fairgrounds located at 4056 N. Government Way in Coeur d’Alene from 5 to 10pm; dinner will be served until 7pm.

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July 22 - Around the World in 80 Days.

Around the World in 80 Days is a blazingly fastpaced adventure. In the style of Monty Python and The 39 Steps. Five actors play every character in Phileas Fogg’s epic quest to circumnavigate the globe. Filled with romance, danger and humor, this recent adaptation has been produced with rave reviews throughout the country. The performance is for one day only at the Kroc Center at 7:30pm. Get your tickets by visiting www.kroccda.org.

SHOWS/MUSIC/ARTS July 9-26 - Singing in the Rain. Dance and sing with Don, Cosmo, Kathy and Lina in “The best movie musical of all time.” “Singin’ in the Rain” features Hollywood in the 20s when silent pictures were giving way to the “talkies.” This light-hearted spoof of frantic Hollywood with the advent of sound changes, all the movie-making rules and its Monumental Studios prepares for their romantic epic, “The Duelling Cavalier.” “Singin in the Rain” includes some of the best-loved comedy routines, dance numbers and love ballads ever written. Presented by the CDA Summer Theatre, the show will take place at the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center for ages 6 years and older. Visit www.cdasummertheatre.com for more information.

July 17 - Mid Week Monet Painting Class with Chelsea Cordova. Join us for at the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center for a nice evening of painting with Chelsea Cordova. You bring your creative minds, and they supply the rest. Enjoy a little wine and cheese and a wonderful evening with friends. Visit thejacklincenter.org for more information.

July 24 - August 3 - Assassins. This controversial musical boldly transcends time as the assassins justify their actions with wit, humor, and a sense of understanding at the Lake City Playhouse.

Everybody’s right to the American Dream juxtaposed with dark motives

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LOCAL music & more Calypsos Coffee and Creamery Monday Nights are Open Mic! Musicians, Artists, Comedians & Poets All Welcome from 6-8:30pm. Sign-Up Starts at 5:30pm.

Iron Horse Bar & Grill Live Performances every Friday and Saturday Night starting at 9pm.

will alter your perception of history and the conspiracies that formed our great nation. Visit www.lakecityplayhouse.org for more information.

The Fedora Pub and Grill Live Music on Fridays and Saturdays starting at 6pm.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Seasons of Coeur d’Alene Live Music on Ladies’ Night every Wednesday! The talented and local favorite Kosh plays Seasons every Wednesday during ladies night (except on some holidays or unique occasions).

Smokes & Suds FREE Beer & Wine Tasting every Tuesday from 4-7pm.

6848 Government Way Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815 208.635.5972

Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar 1401 North Fourth Street Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208.664.2718

Now through October - Local Farmers Markets.

Pick up fresh fruits and veggies each week with two different markets operating May through the end of fall.

Saturday market is located at the corner of Highway 95 and Prairie in Hayden and is open from 9am to 1:30pm.

Wednesday market is in downtown Coeur d’Alene at 5th and Sherman and is held from 4pm to 7pm. Visit www.kootenaifarmersmarkets.org for more information.

Now through September - Spokane Indians.

Summer is the perfect time to soak up the sun as you take in a baseball game with the Spokane Indians! Come down to Avista Stadium as you take part in a favorite American pastime.

Visit SPOKANEINDIANSBASEBALL.COM for schedule information.

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July 31 - August 2 - Art on the Green. Art on the Green is a great place to buy handcrafted works in glass, clay, leather, wood, metal and fiber directly from the artists or if you prefer, create your own special art in our hands-onart area for children. Enjoy our food selections and live music all day long. Plan to join in the celebration of art, creativity and friendship at Art on the Green. Free shuttle bus between the festival and downtown Coeur d’Alene. Visit artonthegreencda.com for more information.

Check out some of our favorite local picks!

July - Cooking Classes. The Culinary Stone offers up a variety of cooking classes this month ranging from brunch fare to gourmet desserts and main dishes. All classes are $35 per attendee and held in the Culinary Stone’s state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen. For a complete class schedule, visit www.culinarystone.com.

Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers 1224 East Sherman Avenue Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208.930.4900

Now through July - Spokane Shock Arena Football. Cheer on the Spokane Shock this season as they look to get back to the Arena Bowl. All home games held at Spokane Veterans’ Arena. Visit www.spokaneshock.com for game schedule.

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July 4 - 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Silverwood. Celebrate Independence Day at Silverwood with patriotic music, and a fireworks extravaganza at dusk.

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July 4 - Fourth of July Festival. The day kicks off with the American Heroes Parade sponsored by Knudtsen Chevrolet at 11am on Sherman Ave. Afterward, spend the afternoon at Coeur d’Alene City Park with activities featuring live music, food vendors and games sponsored by Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. Then stay to watch North Idaho’s largest fireworks display downtown on Lake Coeur d’Alene at dusk (about 9:45 to 10pm), which can be seen for miles along the lake shore.

July 5 - 4th of July Pass Ultra Trail Run. This race will have four options, a 50 mile, 50K, 25K route and a five-mile route. You will run on old logging roads and some single track with most of the course closed to motor traffic. After the race, enjoy a free BBQ with burgers (meatless options available), drinks, potato salad and lots of goodies! After the meal head, downtown and enjoy everything Coeur d’Alene has to offer. A portion of the profits will be donated to the Lake City and Coeur d’Alene High School cross country teams. Register at www.ultrasignup.com/ register.aspx?did=31160.

July 9 - Safe Infant Sleep and Car Seat Safety. This free 90-minute class at 1810 E Schneidmiller Ave in Post Falls covers the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for Safe Infant Sleep and Car Seat Safety. You will receive free materials, including a Halo SleepSack, and learn many important facts to keep your precious little one safe while they sleep and while in the car. We are confident that you will leave this class knowing the very best ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep related deaths.

Please register www.inwsids.org.

July 15 - HREI Golf Tournament. Come out to the Circling Raven Golf Club and golf to support Human Rights Education Institute! Shotgun Scramble will start at 2pm

July 11 - Hayden Triathlon

Hudson’s Hamburgers 207 East Sherman Avenue Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208.664.5444

The City of Hayden is proud to host the Hayden Triathlon. This is a SPRINT triathlon: 0.5Mile Swim, 12-Mile Bike, 3.1 Mile Run. USAT Sanctioned. The race venue features breathtaking scenery, with a challenging but friendly course.

We invite you to come race and unwind on the majestic Hayden Lake afterward. For information visit www.haydentri.com.

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Celebrating Our 30th Season!

Wednesdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm 5th & Sherman • Coeur d’Alene

Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

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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Two Markets • Rain or Shine

Celebrating Our 30th Season!

Celebrating Our 30t

We have been providing our community with the freshest

produce, live music and espresso, plus an ever changing array of local products, from cheese to chairs, artisan bread to birdhouses, and just about everything in between!

and there will be tons of amazing raffle and auction items to fight for before and after golf. An amazing lunch will be included and a no-host bar will be available. Visit hrei.org for more information.

July 16 - CDA 2030’s Annual Celebration. Join us in celebrating the greater Coeur d’Alene vision for a bright future! The CDA 2030 crew and Implementation Plan Lead Partners will be providing updates and demonstrations, fun family activities, and prizes! Music will start at 6pm in Riverstone CDA.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Artisans • Fresh Produce • Live Music • Plants & Flowers • Fruit

August 2 - Huckleberry Festival. Come on up to Schweitzer Mountain for the 9th Annual Schweitzer Wednesdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm 208.772.2290 Huckleberry Festival! They’ll be celebrating all things huckleberry with a huckleberry www.KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org August 13 - pancake breakfast, music for 5th &live Sherman • Coeur d’Alene “Night Under the family, huckleberry crafts and Wednesdays 4:00 to the Stars”. Join us treats, a huckleberry pie eating contest and all kinds of family fun! for a fun night of Visit Schweitzer.com for more th & Sherman • Coeu Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:305pm drinks, dancing and dreams at the information.

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Elk Point Estates on Lake Coeur d’Alene from 5-9pm. Live Music provided by Ron Greene and Big Honey. Drinks and appetizers will be served all evening as you enjoy a live and silent auction. Purchase tickets by calling 208.55.SIDS1 or emailing info@inwsids.org.

July 18 - Mountain Music Festival and Northwest Winefest!

Three great bands are lined up for a fun-filled day of live music, barbeque, arts and crafts vendors and everyone’s favorite fruit beverage, wine! Come join the fun on Schweitzer Mountain! Visit Schweitzer.com for more information.

July 18 - Schweitzer Mountain Trail Run. Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts a 3.5- and a 10-mile trail run starting at 10am. Racers will receive Patagonia race shirts. Visit SMTrailRun.com for more information.

August 2 - Huckleberry Color95 Corner of US Fun Run & Ride. Brighten up your day with the Huckleberry Color Fun Run & Ride on Schweitzer Mountain. You can run, walk or bike on this super fun and family friendly course. Plus you’ll get a single complimentary ride ticket for the Great Escape Quad chairlift! Register at www. eventbrite.com/e/huckleberry-color-fun-run-rideregistration-16804166715?ref=ebtn.

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Saturdays We have been 9:00 am t providing ourUS 95 & Prair Corner of Two Markets • Rain or Shine community with the freshest produce, live Celebrating Our 30th Season!

Two music andMarkets espresso, • Rai August 6-16 - Festival at Sandpoint. The Festival at plus an ever-changing Sandpoint celebrates its 33rd annual summer concert series by showcasing eight nights of eclectic music array of local products, under the stars at War Memorial Field on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. This season serves up a stellar from cheese to chairs, line-up of cutting edge artists and classic favorites with headliners Arlo Guthrie, Marley, Vince Gill, Wilco, our community with the freshest WeZiggy have been providing Lake Street Dive, The Devil Makes Three and Trampled artisan bread to produce, live music and espresso, plus an ever changing

by Turtles. Visit FestivalatSandpoint.com. for more array of local products, from cheese to chairs, artisan information. birdhouses, and justour commun We have•been providing bread to birdhouses, and just about everything in between!

Two Markets Rain or Shine September 5-6 - Coaster Classic Car Show. Silverwood produce, live music in and espresso, about everything Theme Park hosts the 13th Annual Coaster Classic Car Show featuring classic cars from across the Northwest. array of local products, from chees Each driver and one passenger will•get free admission Local Artisans Fresh Produce • Live Music • Plants Flowers • Fruit between! bread to&birdhouses, and just about into the theme park! Go to SilverwoodThemePark.com Wednesdays 4:00 to 7:00 pm 5th & Sherman • Coeur d’Alene

July 18 - Muddy Miles

Saturdays 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Heritage Health and The Salvation Army Kroc Center challenge you to Muddy Miles, a dirty obstacle course. Make a difference in our community while having a fun–and messy–time! The exciting, two mile course is packed with muddy obstacles, lots of water and puddles, color chalk and much, much more. Visit www.muddymiles.org/ index.html for more information.

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We have been providing our community with the freshest produce, live music and espresso, plus an ever changing Local Fresh Produce • Live Music array of localArtisans products, from•cheese to chairs, artisan

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2015 Season Lineup!

Thurs, Aug 6 ARLO GUTHRIE

with Jonatha Brooke $44.95 (Brew Fest $10)

Fri, Aug 7 ZIGGY MARLEY:

“The Fly Rasta Tour” with Maw Band - $59.95 Sat, Aug 8 VINCE GILL

with The Barefoot Movement and Troy Bullock - $54.95

Sun, Aug 9

Family Concert:

with The Festival Community Orchestra - $6

Thurs, Aug 13

LAKE STREET DIVE

with The Ballroom Thieves - $36.95

THE DEVIL MAKES THREE & TRAMPLED BY TURTLES - $44.95 Sat, Aug 15 WILCO

Fri, Aug 14

with Vetiver and Owen & McCoy- $59.95

Sun, Aug 16 GRAND FINALE

with Spokane Symphony Orchestra & Vadim Neselovskyi (piano)

“Viva Italia” - Adult $39.95, Youth $10.95

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COVER STORY ON A HUNT

Discovering the Idaho Star Garnet. By Colin Anderson.

The American West is built on exploration. Frontiersmen came in droves searching for fertile lands to farm, massive forests to harvest and gems and minerals buried in the mountains. The Silver Valley surrounding Kellogg and Wallace was once one of the biggest silver operations in the world, and to this day, the mountains of North Idaho are still giving way to riches. There is another small mining operation going on in our region which is one of the most unique in the world. You aren’t going to get filthy rich here, and instead of being paid to haul dirt, you’re the one that’s buying the permit, but you have a chance to unearth something truly unique.

Garnets are found all around the world and come in a variety of colors and sizes. When polished, they are used in jewelry such as necklaces, rings and earrings. Garnets are also used on an industrial level as sandpaper, mixed with high water pressure to cut steel, and sandblasting. While garnets are relatively common, there is a unique star garnet found in only two places in the world, India, and the Emerald Creek Garnet Area south of St. Maries, Idaho. While the mines in India do not allow visitors to dig, the U.S. Forest Service does, making Emerald Creek the only public location in the world to find these rare gemstones.

The Star Garnet’s uniqueness is due to the presence of rutile, a titanium oxide mineral.

The rutile inside the garnet forms either a four- or six-ray look that when properly cut and polished looks just like a shining star.

The Star Garnet became the official state gem of Idaho in 1967, and its popularity among

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locals continues to grow. This is evidenced by the completely full parking lot as my wife Stephanie and I arrive on a hot June morning.

Emerald Creek is located approximately 30 miles south of St. Maries, making it a full day commitment. As we walk up the one-quarter mile trail to the dig site, we see a family of five as well as another couple who have clearly been here before. We are the 81st and 82nd people to arrive today, and the site caps out at 170 visitors per day to ensure everyone has a great time.

We meet several forest service employees including Janet Hartsock, who is spending her seventh summer at the dig site. We purchase our permits ($10 for adults, $5 for children), and Janet explains to us a little history of the area.

“Originally people would come and dig directly out of a diverted creek bed, but after digging down the garnet vein 12 feet, the site became unsafe,” Hartsock said.

Ziploc bags to hold the garnets you find. The material we’re digging through is from 14 feet below the creek bed. At the current rate, the forest service estimates they still have about 25 to 30 years’ worth of garnet-bearing material on this vein.

I start to dig as the man next to me gives me a few pointers such as staying away from the clay and looking for areas that contain more gravel.

We fill up our buckets as kids run around pointing their parents to where they think the best spots are. Once we’ve gathered our dirt, we move to a shaded area for sifting. Here, we

We begin to wash our rocks. The experienced woman across from us tells us to really scrub the rocks hard in the sluice to make sure all the dirt is off because you don’t want to miss any. Hartsock also makes this a point saying that often the forestry techs will go over to the discarded rock pile, splash a little water on it and find a few garnets guests have accidently thrown out. My first clean batch comes up, and I have my first star garnet, about the size of a penny. The art of discovery is addicting and after washing all our rocks and discovering about a half dozen garnets, we decide to repeat the process again.

After all is said and done, we’ve spent several hours playing in the dirt, dug up 18 garnets, met interesting people and found another fun out-of-theway activity in North Idaho. Once we’re done, each miner brings the stones in to be weighed, and we each come out with about 1.5 ounces.

I got the biggest, but Stephanie unearthed the most getting us back to even on our bet. We ask Hartsock how we did, and she replies “OK.” “What you’re really looking for are garnets that are nice and round and about 1 to 1.5 ounces, those tend to make the best finished stones.

But if you had a good time, that’s really all that mattered right?”

I start to dig as the man next to me gives me a few pointers such as staying away from the clay and looking for areas that contain more gravel.

Due to safety, concerns, environmental impact and water quality, the creek area is now closed to digging; however garnet-bearing material is brought up in an excavator and dropped for visitors to dig through. Janet shows us examples of what we’re looking for, hands us our bucket and tells us to get to work. Everything you need is found on-site including shovels, buckets and sifting pans, just remember to bring a couple

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pour our material over a strainer that removes sand, clay and dirt, leaving only solid rocks and hopefully a few star garnets. Now that we have our material sorted, it’s time to wash the rocks, so we head to the matching sluice boxes where clean water runs constantly. While I’m not wearing Levi’s overalls, an old cowboy hat and 5-year-old beard, I do get a small sense of what prospecting is all about. Stephanie and I make the obligatory bet on who is going to find more, and who is going to find the biggest.

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they’ve had people from Taiwan, Japan and Canada. Janet says about one-third of the visitors are returning customers, one-third are tourists driving through Idaho, and one-third are first-time regional visitors. “We see a lot of Scout groups and school groups, and that’s a lot of fun because all the kids are always very interested in what’s going on here,” Hartsock said. Youth groups get a great deal with the organization paying $10 for the permit and each youth participant costs only a dollar.

Most visitors keep the unpolished stones as keepsakes, but if you’re lucky enough to locate a few nice ones, you can take them into an experienced cutter to see if you have a four- or six-ray stone. On your first visit, ask around for advice as there will likely be several rock hounds present who visit the site frequently and can help point you to a polisher. There are very few gemologists outside of the Idaho Panhandle who cut these stones, and you’re hard pressed to find star garnet jewelry too far from Coeur d’Alene, making these stones truly unique to our area. You might not be discovering gold nuggets, rubies or emeralds, but a day of discovery doesn’t have to always be profitable, but this one will certainly be memorable.

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DID YOU KNOW? Capri pants were introduced in 1948 by fashion designer Sonja de Lennart. The pants’ name derives from the Italian isle of Capri, where they rose to popularity in the late 1950s and early ‘60s.

Sailing and boating are deeply woven into American culture and have become part of its mythos, influencing many aspects of our lives. This influence is seen clearly in the many maritime-inspired clothing staples that have become part of a classic summer wardrobe. Since we are fortunate to live in an area surrounded by water, classic maritime looks are the perfect choices for a carefree, breezy, summer style.

Red, White, and Blue Whether you are heading out on your powerboat, sailboat, canoe or kayak, one thing is for sure – red, white, and blue always look great together. These three colors also pay tribute to our country and our nautical history.

So be sure to fill your summertime wardrobe with shades of navy blue, crisp whites and bold reds.

A Stylish Fourth of July Look We must not forget that we celebrate the birth of our nation and the on-going fight for freedom this month. Why not wear an outfit that makes you the hit of the party but that will also carry you throughout the summer? Try pairing white, crisp, linen slacks or capris with a blue and white nautical stripe shirt and red accessories? Pick cool-toned red belts, scarves, necklaces or earrings. Be sure to accent one red accessory with another in gold to tie together the look.

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Classic Sailing-Inspired Elegance One thing is for certain—nautical inspired looks have become synonymous with easy and unhurried elegance. Nowhere in this country has become more synonymous with this chic sophistication than the Hamptons. We can take a cue from our East Coast friends by adding a Northwest twist. Try skinny jeans or navy capris paired with a slouchy white t-shirt or navy polo shirt. Or pair a white skirt with a white and navy striped top finished with classic gold jewelry. Don’t forget a floppy, brimmed hat in white, straw, or navy and a pair of large sunglasses.

Active Wear There will also be occasions where you will be on the move. Keep clothing that sticks to the color scheme since red, white and navy are always classy, no matter what the outfit or occasion. In this case, you can always add in black or khaki, since so many active wear bottoms can be found in these colors. You can easily pair a navy t-shirt with khaki shorts and layer a white summer-weight sweater around your shoulders for a chilly night. Add a pop of red in the form of a handbag or hat.

No matter where you go or what you do this summer, combinations of red, white and blue hold the key to a fashionable look every time.

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The Sugar Solution IT’S SIMPLE! (IT’S JUST NOT EASY.)

BY TERESA PESCE.

This column is dedicated to the middle-aged among us, lost in society’s Bermuda Triangle between being young and being “older,” acknowledged only by ads selling them cosmetics to make them look young again and comfort bras to ease the inevitable triumph of gravity.

Are You Hungry All the Time?

If you are, you know what I mean. You feel vaguely hungry all the time, as if you “could eat something,” although not necessarily a whole meal. You snack and graze, and it just doesn’t seem to stop that vague hunger. In my experience, the hunger culprit is sugar. It temporarily fulfills our hunger so we don’t eat good food, but it disappoints our body by not giving it the nutrients it needs. Once your poor body has rummaged through the latest deposit of sugar and not found anything to meet its nutritional needs, it sends another hunger

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signal! So we eat more sugar. It’s a vicious circle. We also have to eat in order to balance the after-sugar energy drop, thus eating more times a day than we ordinarily would. Sugar is a hard habit to break, but nothing can change your energy, your mood and your body like going off sugar.

But let’s just say you give me sad puppy eyes, and say you’re willing to eat better and exercise, but you just can’t give up sugar. I would tell you I know a secret about sugar and insulin.

And if you knew this secret, it might change your body and your life. Ready?

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When you stop eating sugar, your body receives a message that it’s okay to release stored fat. When you stop eating sugar, you lose weight you never thought you’d lose, and it feels effortless because all you did was stop eating sugar! You don’t feel as if you’re working very hard to lose weight.

When you eat sugar, your body responds with insulin to digest it. Insulin sends the message, “Keep the stored fat, folks. We’ve got plenty of energy coming in.” So what happens when you stop eating sugar? Insulin sends this glorious, wonderful message: “It’s okay to release those fat resources now! We need them.” The weight begins to melt away. Even those last stubborn stuck-on-your-thighs pounds melt away!

When I went off sugar, I proceeded to drop five pounds below my high school weight! I kid you not.

Processed sugar is not good. It does things you don’t want done. It keeps you hungry. It makes your body hold onto fat, in spite of your efforts to diet and exercise. We should put up a poster of a sugar packet, with a sub-head: “Wanted - for Crimes Against the Body.” Do you want to look seriously fantastic? Seriously get off of sugar.

in alcohol and never become addicted to it.

Others can’t. If you hesitate or quibble or dodge the subject of getting off sugar, consider that it is actually addictive, and your faithfulness to it may mean you have a problem only solvable by complete avoidance of sugar. Sorry. No, I really am! I have gone completely off sugar a few times now and always relapsed. I’m here to tell you that it’s just like they say in Alcoholics Anonymous (substituting “cookie” for “drink”): “One cookie is too much and a thousand aren’t enough.” People who mincingly munch a cookie and then stop, have no idea how the rest of us can eat our way, slice by slice, through an entire pie or tray of brownies in one sitting. But we can. We don’t have a satiety signal; nothing says, “stop.” Everything says, “go.” We build up a high tolerance. It can lead to diabetes just as surely as alcohol can cause cirrhosis of the liver.

Sugar When you stop eating sugar, your body receives a message that it’s okay to release stored fat.

BELOW Keeping sugar out of our diet will result in increased energy and weight loss.

In addressing the roller coaster ride of insulin rushes, sugar is the driver. In addressing the worrisome ability to consume vast amounts of sweet stuff, sugar is the drug. In either case, I recommend we pause, reconsider, and perhaps cross sugar off our grocery list.

The Serious Side of Sugar For some of us, sugar isn’t a cute little temptation we should resist more often than we do. For some of us, sugar is addictive.

Some people can almost marinate themselves

Processed sugar is not good. It does things you don’t want done. It keeps you hungry.

RIGHT Visit a local farmers market to get fresh, healthy food. It’s a great way to start your journey to a healthier you.

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Fat Lies THE TRUTH ABOUT SATURATED FATS.

BY DARCI BARMAN, MSN, RDN, LD. We’ve all heard the over-simplified dietary advice, “Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and avoid trans and saturated fats”, right? It’s a dogma that is so ingrained in our culture that most of us associate the word “fat” with “bad”, “artery clogging” and “unhealthy.” But it’s not so black and white; not all fats are created equal and many deserve their place at the table once again.

Saturated Fats Saturated fats are fatty acids with no double bonds and generally remain solid at room temperature. Butter, coconut oil, palm oil, visible meat fats and dairy are the main sources of saturated fat. They were not discovered until 1952 when the invention of gas-liquid chromatography allowed scientists to differentiate between different types of fats in foods.

The Saturated Fat Stigma In 1955, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered his first of many heart attacks, his cardiologist announced, at a national televised press conference, that Americans need to quit smoking, reduce stress and cut down on dietary fat and cholesterol. This advice was prematurely based on observational studies conducted by Ancel Keys. Keys measured total cholesterol in blood, intake of fat in diet and drew an over-simplified direct cause-and-effect theory that fat in the diet elevates cholesterol in the blood and leads to heart disease. And so, America’s fear of fat began. Over time though, we’ve identified “healthy” fats like olives, avocados, nuts, seeds and the oils derived from them but continue to shun the fat of animals.

In 2014, the largest meta-analysis related to heart disease and different types of fats was conducted, reviewing over 76 studies and concluding “current evidence

does not clearly support cardiovascular guidelines that encourage high consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and low consumption of total saturated fats.”

Saturated Fatty Acids, Not Created Equal The way a product was grown, raised or processed, dramatically affects the fatty acid composition of that product. In a review published by Nutrition Journal in 2010, scientists compared the fatty acid profiles of grain-fed vs. grass-fed beef. They found that although total saturated fat content of the meat did not change, the types of saturated fats did. They found grass-fed cows produced meat with high levels of cholesterol-neutral saturated fats like stearic acid. Grain-feed beef had significantly higher proportions of cholesterol-elevating saturated fatty acids such as myristic and palmitic acids. The same results were found in pasture-raised versus grain-based chicken eggs.

Coconut oil is often demonized for being a saturated fat, but the types of saturated fatty acids, caprylic and lauric acid, are beneficial; anti-viral, anti-bacterial and known to raise “good” HDL cholesterol levels.

The Bottom Line Always go for high quality sources of saturated fats such as unrefined coconut oil (preferably organic), grass-fed meat and dairy, wild fish and pasture-raised eggs. Try to avoid highly refined oils such as canola, soybean, cottonseed, vegetable and corn oils.

When cooking, saturated fats such as ghee, butter or coconut oil are a good choice since they are stable and less likely to oxidize.

Darci Barman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, now a preferred provider for most major health insurance plans, practices at Pilgrim’s Wellness Clinic, inside Pilgrim’s Market. Call 208.676.0400 to learn more.

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Rejuvenating the Brain YOUR BRAIN DOES WHAT WHILE YOU’RE SLEEPING?

Sleep deficit you chalk-off as “no big deal” actually creates a decreasing tolerance within your body and brain with dangerous implications that are more than tired and sleepy daytime symptoms. Underlying causes of sleep disorders are as diverse as individuals, but the consequences are now scientifically linked to cognitive decline, memory loss, brain-fog, premature aging and even Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain FACTS

BY GLORIA GILBÉRE, CDP, DA HOM, PHD, DSC, ECOERGONOMIST, WHOLISTIC REJUVENIST, HTMA PRACTITIONER.

• Your brain clears toxins – it does NOT sleep.

Parts of it actually get more active at night than during the day. According to brain researcher, P.M. Doraiswamy, M.D., at Duke University, a newly discovered drainage system, called the glymphatic system, goes to work processing and clearing out the brain’s toxins 10 times more than when we’re awake.

A primary protein actively recycled during sleep is responsible for creating amyloid plaque – a marker of Alzheimer’s, though not the only cause.

• Researchers state that chronic sleep deprivation (less than seven to eight hours of regenerative sleep) can lead to irreversible brain damage! A study found that extended wakefulness injures neurons essential for alertness and cognitive functions – and that damage can be permanent. The studies also

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showed that short sleep cycles are also linked to a shrinking brain. In addition, studies showed that chemicals secreted during deeper sleep are vital for repairing the body and brain.

• Your brain does its work of archiving memories from all that stimuli – auditory, visual and neurosensory – like a hard drive in your computer. AND it cannot do its job adequately on four to five hours’ sleep.

Memory tests prove it.

• Acetylcholine, a chemical involved in restorative sleep and the dream state, declines in people who begin developing Alzheimer’s because the cells that produce it are destroyed. Lack of deep restorative sleep contributes to the destruction of these cells.

• University of Pennsylvania studies found that prolonging wakefulness damages a type of brain cell called locus ceruleus (LC) neurons that play important roles in keeping us alert and awake.

Keep in mind that long-term sleep deprivation saps the brain of its power even after many days of sleep recovery. More recent studies shined a bright light of concern about brain changes from sleep deprivation showing disruptions in gene function that can affect overall metabolism, inflammation,

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Brain Repair Studies showed that chemicals secreted during deeper sleep are vital for repairing the body and brain.

and autoimmune disease risk to the body and vital detox for the brain. The Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) reported sleep deprivation is now an epidemic in the U.S. Is it any wonder disorders like fibromyalgia and other inflammatory disorders are also an epidemic? The body AND brain need time to rejuvenate. Get professional help to identify any underlying causes now or you’ll be forced to once a life-altering disorder develops.

There ARE effective non-drug options to get you stress less restorative sleep. Consult your natural health provider.

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Dr. Gilbére is Founder/CEO of the Institute for Wholistic Rejuvenation. She is an acclaimed author of 18 books, syndicated talk-show host of nine years, creator of eight post-graduate courses, and has written more than 1,700 health articles.

She consults worldwide via telephone/Skype and in Gig Harbor. Visit: www.gloriagilbere.com or call 888.352.8175.

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BEERFEST 2015 - July 11th - 12-4pm Come join us at the beach where you can sample Local Brews and Crowd Favorites.

Enjoy the beach,beer and brats! Our hometown favorites, Laughing Dog and Mick Duffs will be there and many more including Cider and Shandy!

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Body Fuel THE BEST FOODS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SWEAT SESSION.

As the weather continues to heat up, many of us are looking to slim down and get the most out of our workouts.

But choosing the best exercises is only one part of the fitness equation. To maximize results, try these nutritious and energizing pre- and postworkout fixes to fuel your body and keep you going.

Before a Workout Overnight Oats. Oatmeal is filled with fiber, so it’ll gradually release carbs into your bloodstream and help you maintain a steady stream of energy throughout your workout. To make overnight oats, just mix 1/2 cup rolled oats with one cup of your favorite milk and let them soak in the fridge overnight. Then top with your favorite nuts, fruits or yogurt, and enjoy!

Raisins. A new study shows that raisins work just as well as sports gels as a natural way to fuel your muscles. Aim for two tablespoons — or about 30 to 40 raisins.

Pomegranate Juice. A recent study found that healthy compounds in pomegranate juice, called polyphenols, may help decrease muscle soreness.

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After a Workout Tuna. To get the protein your body needs to repair muscles after a vigorous sweat session, try StarKist Tuna Creations. The pouches come in a variety of flavors, like sweet and spicy and Ranch, and all are 110 calories or less. Each provides 12 to 16 grams of protein and is a natural source of omega-3s fats, which may decrease the amount of fat your body stores and have been linked to decreased muscle soreness.

Latte. Believe it or not, this coffee shop treat is a refreshing option after exercise. Milk is the secret ingredient, since it has both the protein and carbohydrates your body craves postworkout.

Green Smoothie. A new study found that a healthy compound in leafy green vegetables helps muscles work more efficiently. In a blender, puree one cup of leafy greens, eight ounces of low-fat milk and 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened berries.

Last, but certainly not least, drinking plenty of water is vital. If you’re not fully hydrated, you’ll get tired faster and increase your risk of injury.

Aim to drink about 8 to 16 ounces during a 30-minute workout.

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

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Nate’s New York Pizza

Authentic New York style Pizzeria in Post Falls. We serve up the biggest pies in town including the famous 36” pizza challenge.

Stop by on Wednesdays for a 18” pepperoni pizza for just $17 and select bottled beers are only $1.50! Don’t forget to try some of the best hot wings and stromboli in town.

Stay and enjoy a beverage of choice or call ahead and take your pizza to go.

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Whether you are looking for a small plate to a full meal, Coeur d’Alene has plenty of tasty options from which to choose.

Culinary Stone Angelo’s Ristorante

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“There is no substitution for quality. Our Food is Organic & Prepared from Scratch.” Authentic Italian Cuisine. Guaranteed best steaks in town. Catering and private cooking classes available with Chef Angelo. DINNER FOR 2 & A BOTTLE OF WINE $60.

Choose from 15 Entrees & 10 Bottles of Wine. Open 7 days a week from 4pm-10pm.

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Swing by the deli at the Culinary Stone and pick one of our artisan sandwiches or fresh salads! All bread is made fresh daily. The chop shop features incredibly tasty cured meats and a wide range of cheeses. Once you’ve got your meat and cheese, let one of the knowledgeable staff help you pick out the perfect pinot, merlot, or cab to complement a great meal. www.culinarystone.com.

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DID YOU KNOW President Rutherford B. Hayes’s wife Lucy was called Lemonade Lucy because she was a staunch advocate of the temperance movement and would not serve strong drinks at the White House.

Interesting and True • Did you know that corn is the largest crop in the United States? The origin of cultivated corn is unknown, however.

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• During the mid-1980s, world peach production totaled about 5.5 million metric tons per year. The highest peachproducing countries were the United States and Italy.

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Calypsos Coffee

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

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

Forty-One South

A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.

41 Lakeshore Drive | Sagle, ID | 208.265.2000 41southsandpoint.com

Fu-Ki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Fu-Ki Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi bar in Post Falls is well-known for our creative & delicious selection of Sushi, Teppanyaki style cooking and fine cuisine. A great place for parties. Gift Cards available as well. Open 7 days a week. Lyoness Member.

1500 E. Seltice Way | Post Falls 208.457.7077 fukisteakhouse.com

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GOOD EATS Ricardo’s Baja Tacos

If you’re looking for a healthy, fresh made lunch for under $6, you have to check out Ricardo’s Baja Tacos! They serve up authentic Mexican favorites made from scratch each day. An excellent selection of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more all come with homemade salsa and guacamole.

Stop by on Taco Tuesday where if you buy 3 tacos, the fourth is free!

Now serving fish tacos and burritos.

504 E Seltice Way | Post Falls 208.620.0132

Shoga Sushi Bar

Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine sure to delight anyone’s palate.

Offering a wide variety of traditional and specialty rolls as well as salads, sweet and sour pork, grilled salmon and more! Beautiful waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views. Professional and courteous service. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle | 208.265.2001 shogasushi.com

Fun Fact: Baskin Robbins once made ketchup-flavored ice cream.

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HUCKLEBERRY MERINGUE TORTE A summertime delight!

Brought to you by Hermine’s Old World Confections.

Ingredients Shortbread base: • 1-1/8 C (240g) all-purpose flour • ¼ C (60g) sugar • 1 egg • Pinch of salt • 5/8 C (120g) cold butter Topping: • 16 oz. huckleberries, cleaned, washed and drained • 4 egg whites • 7/8 C (200g) sugar • 1T lemon juice • ½ C (100g) ground almonds • Powdered sugar Perparation

pan; press into the bottom of the pan with the excess dough up the inside about 1-1/2 inches. Bake for 15 minutes; do not remove springform at this time.

Beat the egg whites until stiff, then gradually add sugar and lemon juice. Reserving 3T of the huckleberries and ground almonds, fold the remaining berries and nuts into the meringue. Place this topping on the shortbread base (still in the springform pan); top with the reserved berries and almonds.

Bake for about 40 to 50 minutes at 350°F or until done. (If the topping starts getting too brown, cover with aluminum foil).

We offer a variety of fishwiches, fish and chips, salads, snacks and sushi.

Stop in and dine with us today or take something TO GO!

Allow to cool and then carefully remove torte from springform pan. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Mix together all the ingredients for the shortbread base; with cool hands knead the dough. Form into a ball, wrap with aluminum foil and refrigerate for one hour.

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 10 inch springform pan. Roll out shortbread to uniform thickness in a circle larger than the

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Humbled in Humboldt County The majesty of the giant redwoods.

Article and photos by Jessica Herbig.

If you’ve never been, a trip from Oregon to California on Highway 101 can’t be missed. But it’s not for the faint of heart.

The original highway was built to curve its way through the redwoods, so if you have motion sickness, take precautions. It’s all worth it though to see giant redwoods up close and personal.

Humboldt County is called California’s Redwood Coast. It is home to the tallest and largest stands of old growth redwoods, including the tree called Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree at 379 feet. To put that in perspective, it’s nearly six stories taller than the Statue of Liberty. One of the more well known sections of the drive is through the Avenue of the Giants. This area, along with the area known as Humboldt Redwoods State Park, preserve half of the remaining virgin redwood forests.

Avenue of the Giants is a 31-mile stretch of scenic highway that parallels Highway 101 outside of Eureka. If you exit on this section, there are a few places through the drive that you can cut back over to the coast and get back onto Highway 101. You can enter the Avenue of the Giants from Pepperwood in the north and Phillipsville in the south.

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up camp along the Eel River in this area. The Avenue winds through the Rockefeller Forest, which is the largest remaining single stand of old-growth redwoods. You might also catch a glimpse of the Roosevelt Elk Herds in this area.

By 1912, only 124 Roosevelt Elk remained in the area, but after the creation of an elk refuge in the Prairie Creek Redwood State Park, they are common once again. Everything in this area is majestic and seems a little larger than life.

Another must-do on the list of scenic drives down Highway 101 is the Lost Coast Loop, great for motorcycles or cars. It’s a half or full-day detour that samples the Lost Coast, considered the longest stretch of wilderness beaches in the continental United States. You’ll connect with the loop outside of Ferndale and head to Cape Mendocino to reach the shore. You’ll be wowed by the impressive vistas, deserted beaches and tidal pools. Heading south you’ll see the site of the state’s first oil wells in Petrolia before looping back up to Highway 101.

Highway 101 has some great hikes and over 100 miles of scenic beach front for you to enjoy.

Agate Beach, Black Sands Beach, Trinidad State Beach and Clam Beach are four great options as you work your way south.

walks and galleries, located close to some of those beaches. Eureka, Arcata, Ferndale, McKinleyville and Garberville all play host to talented individuals.

The coast is also home to some great art

You’ll be glad you visited this part of the country,

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exploring and soaking up the grandeur of these forests, so unlike any other in the world. Get out there and live adventurously. Take your family and make memories!

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