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SPREAD JOY IN THE NEW YEAR IT’S HERE. THE NEW YEAR IS TYPICALLY A TIME FOR REFLECTING UPON THE PAST and looking forward to focus on how we can be a better version of ourselves. Those New Year’s resolutions haunt us for the first couple of months and then are typically soon forgotten by many.

But what if you did something different this year for a New Year’s resolution?

Typical resolutions include eating healthier, exercising more and making more time for ourselves. What if you instead focused on making the lives of others better? After all, when we spread joy and give of our time and talent to others, we get so much in return.

And if you are intrinsically rewarded by acts of kindness, you may just find those other New Year’s resolutions you have made in the past will fall into place. Consider volunteering at a place that is in need, whether it is a soup kitchen, animal shelter or the local food bank.

Interacting with and giving to others is sure to bring you happiness.

In this month’s issue, there is an article on goal setting through vision boards. This is one way you can set yourself up for success this year. One of those “visions” on your board can be a simple act of donating time, money or talent to your community.

Whatever you decide to focus on this year, be sure to make it realistic. Volunteering does not have to be done on a weekly, or even monthly, basis. Make it fun and maybe even involve the kids when appropriate.

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A Little Taste of Comfort: Mac & Cheese Festival returns

30 Good News Hospice Wine Taste: Annual fundraiser is a crowd favorite

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Business Spotlight

Snap Fitness Hayden Lake: Changing people’s lives

36 In Focus

BC to LA to CdA: Chef’s journey takes her back to the Northwest

Immersed in Culture: Experiencing a work holiday in New Zealand, family style

82 Travel & Leisure Vancouver’s North Shore: The perfect base to explore all the area has to offer

85 Food & Drink Your local guide to the tastiest hot spots around town and local recipes.

Reflections of Coeur d’Alene: Through pictures and prose, book recounts the history of CdA

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Minimalism in the New Year

BY NIKKI LUTTMANN

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fter the many excesses of the holiday season, January seems like an ideal place to stop and regroup. Although I truly love the colors and vibrancy of the holidays, with decorations and lights and gifts galore, it all becomes too much at the start of a new year. Come January, I want a clean slate. This is especially true of our home, and this year I keep thinking about a trend that many of us have heard of: minimalism.

How would it feel to only live with what we truly need?

There are many approaches to minimalism, and I’ve read about nearly all of them—Konmari’s “keep only what brings you joy” method, Bea Johnson’s zero-waste home initiative, even Swedish death cleaning (yes, this is a thing!). I’ve learned about the Japanese practice of wabi sabi, where things are not discarded when they are damaged or broken but instead valued all the more for their imperfection. All of these are wonderful in theory but very hard for most of us to put into practice. It’s so easy to just keep collecting things.

For most of us, this concept seems far-fetched. We have so many belongings and things in our lives that we can’t imagine what it would take to clear it all out in favor of white walls and stark interiors. However, what if we just took some of the concepts of minimalism and applied them to our own lifestyle? For example, what if for every item we brought into our home, one went out? Or we kept only the things we truly love?

This year, however, I’d like to change that cycle. I want to feel more in control of my home and less like the things in it are in control of me. For me, that means using an idea or two from all that I’ve learned on the subject of minimalism.

Before I purchase something new, I will consider whether something I already own can perform that function. Before I add to my wardrobe, I will donate an item (or two!) of clothing that I no longer wear. I will commit to going through my home, room by room, and decide which items

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Soothing, isn't it?

There are many approaches to minimalism ...

I love and use and which ones I only keep out of habit or because I spent “good” money on them. What’s more, I will ask my husband and kids to do the same.

Though I’m sure it will seem overwhelming at first, there are some benefits to implementing some aspects of minimalism into our daily life. I’m hoping to spend less, for one. After all, if I only purchase what I truly need, I’m sure to save some cash! In addition, I’m hoping that if we whittle down our belongings to what we absolutely must have, those things will be easier to find when we need them! And, if these ideas can help make our family more environmentally sound by not producing so much trash in the process, then it’s a win-win.

As I go forward with this experiment, I will try to remember the words of the godfather of modern interior design, William Morris: “Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” Good words for all of us to live by, I think. Happy New Year!

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The Power of Play

Be sure your children receive their daily dose of fun

(BPT) - PLAY IS FUN FOR CHILDREN, BUT IT’S SERIOUS BUSINESS WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT. From peek-a-boo as a toddler to jigsaw puzzles, dolls and toy trains as an older child, play enriches not only their lives at the moment but their brain development and a whole host of other things, too.

But, what is play exactly? According to an American Academy of Pediatrics report, “The Power of Play: A Pediatric Role in Enhancing Development in Young Children,” play is an activity that involves active engagement and results in joyful discovery. It is fun and spontaneous and involves creating an imaginative reality that contains elements of makebelieve.

focused on achievement, after-school programs and increased homework demands, even for elementary students.

Inspiring play is as simple as providing the unstructured time and space.

So, whether it’s brightly colored toys for an infant, showing a mirror to an older child to explore her own expressions, reading to children of all ages, giving your child simple toys like blocks, wooden toys, puzzles or a train set, providing your child the opportunity for a daily dose of play is the right prescription for his or her development.

Here are just a few benefits of open-ended, unstructured playtime:

It’s not about passively watching the television or computer screen, and it’s not about the latest and greatest technical bells and whistles on a smartphone. It’s about simplicity, imagination and the unstructured time to create.

• Amplifies creative role play and inspired storytelling

“Simplicity has always been at the forefront of classic toy development with the focus on undisturbed, open-ended play,” said Filip Francke, CEO of Ravensburger North America, whose BRIO line has been creating happy childhood memories for more than 130 years. Their new product line, Smart Tech, complements open-ended play and is compatible with other BRIO World products their parents and even grandparents have likely grown up playing with.

• Improves children’s abilities to plan

• Models “cause and effect” • Develops critical thinking skills

• Helps with language and math development • Encourages and deepens relationships with siblings, friends and adults, creating the foundation for more healthy relationships in the future • Fosters curiosity

The AAP is so adamant about the benefits of play that it encourages pediatricians to write out prescriptions for play at well child visits to remind parents, in this increasingly structured world, to give their children plenty of time to play. That’s because more and more, parents are

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• Encourages problem solving, collaboration and creativity • Helps children manage stress

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BE INSPIRED FIVE DESIGN SHOW TRENDS TO INCORPORATE INTO YOUR 2019 RENOVATION (BPT) - WHEN IT’S TIME TO REMODEL AND RENOVATE YOUR HOME, you’re no doubt on the lookout for the freshest takes in design and color choices, so you can ensure your renovation is a lasting investment.

To go about your home refresh in a thoughtful way, it can help to turn to the top experts in the industry for their ideas and insight. With more than 145 years of leadership in the kitchen and bath space, Kohler Co. has worked side by side with the top designers to showcase the most inspired designs for the kitchen, bath and other areas of the home.

To help you come up with looks you’ll love for years, here are five headturning trends that led the way in 2018.

Make a statement with plants: Humidity-loving plants have long added a soft contrast to the traditional hard bath surfaces. Designers are going big with the plant concept by incorporating what’s called a living wall in this room—a wall that’s essentially a floor-to-ceiling panel of things that grow. Pairing the lush greenery and soft blooms with statement fixtures—such as the curved shape of Kohler’s Veil Trough Vessel Bathroom Sink—will make your space into the perfect place to retreat and take time out for self-care. Staying in that vein of incorporating nature-inspired elements, designers are also incorporating new natural materials like wood and stone into kitchen and bath design.

Shifts in the color story: The bright whites that have dominated design books this past decade won’t be gone, but they are starting to make their retreat. In 2018 we saw an abundance of earthy neutrals to choose from, like stone grays, blush pinks and warm terracotta; colors that inspire

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warm feelings and connections to nature. Where white was once ubertrendy in cabinet design, the script has flipped to deep, moody velvetinspired hues like emerald green, burgundy, navy and black.

Going for the gold: When it comes to fixtures, chrome dominated style books for years. But now, designers are turning toward gold, copper and bronze fixtures at an increasing rate. With a variety of finishes to choose from, from gleaming rose gold to a burnished copper, opting for warmtoned fixtures is an easy way to add texture and interest to any room.

Next-level entertaining: The idea of the home as a haven is catching on.

One concept to consider is turning that extra room or basement into an intimate, inviting space tailor made for unwinding and entertaining. To create that escapist vibe that calls back to the speak-easy, go with darkhued walls and cabinetry to create an eye-catching contrast with pops of colorful art and gleaming fixtures. To lighten up the somber tone, playful designs like Kohler’s Artifacts Gentleman’s Bar Faucet adds a touch of retro charm.

High function, stylish design: The kitchen is the busiest room in the house, which is why homeowners welcome new ideas in hard-working, durable solutions that are also aesthetically pleasing. Incorporating design into the kitchen has never been easier with options like Kohler’s Purist Kitchen Faucet—a design that works seamlessly with any style/ aesthetic/taste. Adding a secondary island to the kitchen will keep all your gear ultra-organized, and adding sinks to one or both islands can make food prep a snap—even with multiple cooks in the kitchen.

To discover more design ideas to inspire your upcoming renovations, visit Kohler.com.

LOOKING TO BUY A HOME? YOUR HOME BUYING OPTIONS MAY SURPRISE YOU (BPT) - BUYING A HOME IS AN EXCITING PROCESS, BUT FOR MANY PEOPLE IT CAN ALSO SEEM OUT OF REACH. While many renters would like to buy, there are several factors that may lead potential homebuyers to believe they may not be ready. These include credit score requirements, income and debt levels, and the common myth that a 20-percent down payment is needed. Here is some good news: Qualifying for a mortgage may not be so far out of reach.

While it is true that borrowers with stronger credit profiles—FICO scores of 720 and higher, low debt-to-income (DTI) ratios and cash reserves—generally receive better mortgage terms, there are products in the market that can enable access to affordable, prudently underwritten mortgage financing.

Down payment is routinely cited by prospective homebuyers as the largest hurdle to homeownership, but low down payment mortgages are widely available in today's market. These include conventional loans with private mortgage insurance (MI) and government-backed loans like those insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

successfully buy homes and build the longterm wealth associated with home equity.

In 2017 alone, private MI helped more than 1 million borrowers nationwide purchase or refinance a mortgage. According to a study

by U.S. Mortgage Insurers, 56 percent of those borrowers who received purchase loans were first-time homebuyers and more than 40 percent had incomes below $75,000.

For decades, millions of homeowners and prospective homebuyers have relied on private MI to help them affordably and responsibly buy a home. Based on median home prices, it can take an average of 20 years to save for a 20 percent down payment.

And with home prices dramatically on the rise, this wait time will only increase. Luckily, private MI can help you get into the home of your dreams sooner.

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Many borrowers incorrectly believe that they need a 20 percent down payment to buy a home, but with private MI, a borrower can qualify for a conventional home loan with as little as 3 percent down. In addition to the competitive pricing of mortgages backed by private MI, private MI can be canceled when a borrower reaches 20 percent equity in his or her home. This added perk often makes private MI a more affordable option over other home loan programs—such as FHAbacked home loans, which require mortgage insurance premiums for the vast majority of borrowers for the entire term of the mortgage, which is often 15 or 30 years.

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A Little Taste of

MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL RETURNS

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

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hen it’s cold and snowy, there is nothing better than some comfort food to warm the body and soul. And that is exactly what you will find at the second annual Mac & Cheese Festival on January 19.

Hosted by the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association, The Mac & Cheese Festival, held at the Coeur d’Alene Plaza Shops, is a chance to taste the best versions of your favorite childhood dish. With a variety of area chefs competing for the Golden Noodle Award, attendees can enjoy not only testing the various different recipes and voting on who should be the recipient of the People’s Choice Trophy, but they can also discover the perfect craft beer pairing.

For children 12 years and younger, the cost is $10 for four tastes. A “Mac Pack” is $20 and includes six mac and cheese tasters. For those 21 years and older who want to add some hops to their mac and cheese, you can enjoy eight four-ounce beer tastings, six mac and cheese tasters and receive a commemorative pint glass all for $30.

There is a VIP Experience for those 21 and older as well. For a cost of $50, one can have in-and-out access to the VIP Lounge to enjoy unlimited tastes of a variety of exclusively made gourmet mac and cheese prepared by top resort chefs. There is also free water and soda, private restrooms, tables and seating. VIP attendees can also enjoy free parking at the Coeur d’Alene Resort parking garage in addition to six tasting tickets for mac and cheese in the general areas.

Their admission also includes eight four-ounce beer tastings of premium craft beers in the VIP Lounge or in the general areas as well as a commemorative pint glass. Where else can you enjoy all of this for only $50?

Join the fun and discover new twists to an old-time favorite!

Tickets are available online at EventBrite.com and online at CdAResort.com under the Discover and Events links.

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Hospice Wine Taste Annual fundraiser a crowd favorite

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he mission of Hospice of North Idaho continues, and always will be, to provide professional and expert end-of-life care to both patients and family members, regardless of their financial circumstances. Grief and loss counselors and medical staff help make life comfortable for the afflicted and provide guidance and hope to grieving and struggling family members. While many have insurance, others have little to no funds to pay for services, but no matter the situation, Hospice of North Idaho will ensure their patients receive equal and dignified end-of-life care.

Hospice is aided by generous donors throughout the year; however, a large amount is raised each year at the annual Hospice of North Idaho Wine Taste. This year’s taste will be Saturday, February 2, and move from the Hayden Lake Country Club over to The Schneidmiller House on the campus of Hospice of North Idaho. Sheri Isch is in her 10th year chairing the event and was inspired to do so after the care her family received during the loss of her first husband 11 years ago.

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“When we first brought him in, it was more for me than for him,” recalled Sheri. “I needed the support and they were my angels.”

In the year after her husband’s death, Sheri was approached by Hospice to speak about her experience during fundraising efforts. She says that got the ball rolling and is excited to continue to put on the event each year with the help of many other like-minded volunteers.

“People just want to be involved because it’s a good cause. It means we’ve done a good job about explaining the benefits of hospice whether they have experienced it or not,” she said.

The theme of this year’s taste is “The Heart of It All.” “This years’ theme reminds us of the beautiful place we live and that the core of hospice care is truly the ‘heart of it all,’” said Executive Director Kim Ransier.

Hospice is happy to report that donations continue to tick up almost every year, especially with the help of local sponsors. “About six years ago we started asking for sponsorships, and we’ve created great

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to an assortment of the best wines in the region with professionals on hand to help you through your tastings while local chefs and caterers will provide delicious small plates and appetizers.

Last year’s Wine Taste raised $150,000, which went to service 3,000 people in the community. Each year the funds go to a different area of need within Hospice of North Idaho. This has included purchasing beds and furniture upon opening the Schneidmiller House, hiring trained and certified counselors and funding the annual grief counseling camp for children.

Throughout the evening, there are several ways to show your support.

The silent auction returns this year. The items available have been narrowed down to a couple dozen, all of which are very fun and unique.

There will be games set up where guests can win prizes that include date nights and other excursions. The balloon raffle is always a hit and the live auction is what gets everyone truly excited. A paddle raise allows you to donate money to a specific need for Hospice as well. Nearly 150 individuals and businesses have donated items and experiences to the Wine Taste, a testament to the belief in the organization’s mission and community impact.

Kootenai Health is partnering with Hospice of North Idaho as the presenting sponsor of the 34th Annual Wine Taste. “Kootenai Health is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 2019 Wine Taste. A shared commitment to our patients and community has been the foundation of Kootenai Health’s relationship with Hospice of North Idaho since the beginning,” said Kootenai Health External Communications Director Kim Anderson.

“If people haven’t been before, it’s really a great experience. We love seeing new faces each year,” said Sheri.

Platinum sponsors Young Construction and Mountain West Bank are also generously supporting the event.

If you are unable to attend the event, you can still get in on the action.

Hospice also offers a raffle made available to the public. The winner receives a $4,995 trip voucher to go anywhere in the world. Event and raffle tickets are sold separately at HospiceWineTaste.org or by calling 208.772.7994.

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individual that walks into the gym. You’re not just a name to us,” says Bret.

“We truly want our members to get results—so much that our personal trainers and staff will guarantee results if they follow the program.”

In addition to all of the benefits at Snap Fitness, they have an awardwinning staff! In 2017, Matt was recognized—out of more than 5,000 trainers worldwide—as the Personal Trainer of the Year by Snap Fitness.

Bret was recognized as one of the top five for operational excellence for running his clubs in Hayden and Coeur d’ Alene.

At Snap Fitness, you know you’ll be in good hands, as all three owners have been involved in the fitness scene throughout their lives in one way or another. After 20 years of service in the Air Force, Jeff retired in 2006 and opened the first Snap Fitness in the area the following year. He has since owned and operated nine Snap Fitness clubs in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area.

Bret attended college at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, where he played baseball and received his degree in kinesiology with a minor in sports marketing. His last year of college he transferred his focus to helping others through personal training at Gold’s Gym in Lewiston, where he became the fitness director.

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Involved in the health and fitness industry since 2004, Matt had previously spent his focus in collegiate track and field. He worked at one of the industry-leading GNC supplement stores as assistant manager before he moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2010 with a goal of helping others through his personal training talents. Matt quickly became a top-producing personal trainer because of his extensive knowledge and passion for others and continues to impress with his ability to help people see results.

The team says they contribute the success of their business to God, foremost, but also the fact that they were all taught from a young age to care about people. “Being genuine and having an actual interest in people has taken us to levels that we never dreamed we would be at,” says Bret.

When it comes to giving back to the community they serve, Jeff, Bret and Matt all do their part. “We are a Snap that serves,” says Bret. Most recently, the Snap Fitness franchises in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene region band together and donated most of the sign-up revenue from the first week in December to the Shriners Hospital, as well as raised money online.

If you are looking to improve yourself inside and out, this is your year. And at Snap Fitness Hayden Lake, you couldn’t be in better hands. As Bret says, “The most rewarding aspect of what we do is that we get the opportunity to change people’s lives!”

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t his desk at the Museum of North Idaho, Robert Singletary shuffles loose papers into stacks, clearing a bit of space. This time of year, the museum in Downtown Coeur d’Alene is only open by appointment, but that doesn’t mean the 84-year-old is slowing down or short on work.

“The museum is closed, but this is the real stuff.

It’s the part of the ship that doesn’t show,” he said.

“It’s a different kind of busy.”

On an adjacent table sits a four-inch stack of copies of the Coeur d’Alene Press from the 1990s that contain history columns he wrote for the publication. The papers are organized by subject

matter: timber, scouting, transportation, art, churches, towns and so on.

Next to that is a bindered manuscript of his new book, “Beautiful and Progressive: An Illustrated History of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, 1878-1990,” which is nearing the final stages of publication.

It is expected to be on sale this spring, and Singletary has been hosting a free lecture series highlighting its sections. The next will be at 7pm on January 24 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

Singletary is uniquely situated to write a concise, authoritative history of the city. He has lived here since the early 1960s, teaching various courses

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in music, history and art over the years at North Idaho College and Lewis & Clark State College, including one on the history of the Inland Northwest. He has worked as program and marketing director for the museum since 2012.

To brush up on the town’s history before his own arrival half a century ago, Singletary read every edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press since its first publication in 1892.

“I found that nobody had written a story on the town itself, but there have been bits and pieces,” Singletary said. “So I have researched just about every book that’s been written about Coeur d’Alene, and I found that a lot of writers

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at the Coeur d’Alene Press wrote columns on the history of the town so I thought, OK, the only way I’m going to find out is to read every newspaper.”

Singletary grew up in rural Georgia but moved to Alaska in the 1950s, somewhat to his own surprise. A double bass player, Singletary was invited to perform at a festival in Anchorage, and while there, he met the director of a music program at a new college. It needed a history teacher, and Singletary had majored in history and in music. He took the job and ended up staying for 10 years.

Every year he would drive the 4,500 or so miles

back home to Georgia, usually taking a unique route so as to see more of the country, and in doing so he visited all 48 contiguous states.

That included a visit to Coeur d’Alene, and he remembers overlooking the lake from the third floor of the old Desert Hotel.

Singletary was in Alaska for the 9.2-magnitude earthquake in 1964 that is still the strongest ever recorded in North America. The fits of vertigo that plagued him after that prompted him to relocate south. North Idaho had everything he was looking for: mountains, skiing, a college in need of a music teacher and an orchestra in nearby Spokane.

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Soon after he met his wife and set down roots in the community. He continues to teach private music lessons in addition to his duties through the Museum of North Idaho, which sometimes sends him into classrooms in character as local historical figures. He also started two orchestras and still is principal bass in the Panhandle Symphony Orchestra.

“I keep my antennas open. I like to keep fresh and active,” Singletary said.

But lately his primary work has been the book.

He has organized it chronologically, starting with the founding of the town in the late 1800s.

Wanting to be more than just a political and economic history, he has included details about churches, music, nature, schools and other aspects of a community that are impacted when there are significant changes to those core engines.

“You see a movement and what changes took place because of that movement,” Singletary said. “And that’s what you concentrate on.”

The challenge has been to present an overview of history rather than a terribly detailed one. Either from his own experience or from the extensive reading he’s done, Singletary carries countless more stories and details in his head that couldn’t possibly fit in a concise volume.

Through the editing process, then, he has left out much of the ship that doesn’t show above water.

The book will also include hundreds of pictures, many from the collections at the museum. He doesn’t intend people to read it cover to cover like they might a novel.

“That’s one of the reason I wrote this. Most people don’t have that time, so I try to make it easy reading with a lot of photos,” Singletary said. “I like to say, I put a series of pithy paragraphs in chronological order.”

Change is a common idea in the book, Singletary said, because that’s the central force in the development of any community.

Coeur d’Alene has endured plenty of change, from the growth of the timber industry at the turn of the 20th century, to the impacts of two world wars and the growth of tourism in the 1980s.

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Each gets his attention in the book as he explores the questions raised by such seismic events: What happens when your population booms with a new industry? What happens when the young men in the community are called off to war? What happens when a big resort is built on the shores of a beautiful lake?

Not one to heed the siren call of retirement, Singletary said he is far from done writing. This volume terminates at 1990, so he expects to tackle the next three decades in a subsequent volume. He also is fascinated by the growth of north Idaho’s smaller towns and the history of Kootenai County, topics that didn’t fit for this book. Again, he wanted it to be of a manageable length, not a tome.

And then, on a recent visit to Georgia, the idea came up that maybe Singletary could chronicle the history of his own hometown.

All appeal to one of his central passions: a love of local history.

“Knowing your local history is important if you want to understand what’s happening within your community,” he said. “You cannot understand thoroughly the present unless you have some grasp of what went on in the past.”

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“I enjoy everything about basketball. Just being out there running around. There’s just something about it that I just can’t let go of; it takes every emotion a person has,” said Dejah. “First you’re anxious, then you’re either in the flow or you’re getting upset, or you just won the game and you’re so excited with your teammates!”

And it is those teammates who have become like family to Dejah. “The best part is your team. They are like a second family. We all fight like sisters but in the end will always have each other’s backs.”

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Undecided as to where she will attend college, Dejah said she would like to play college basketball and is interested in either neonatal nursing or the social work field.

“I love kids, and babies in particular,” she said. “But kids in general are just cute and funny, and I love to help people.”

Dejah shares that she has had many coaches tell her things over the years, but there is one life lesson that stands out in her mind the most.

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Jon was named to the first team allconference defensive team for football and said he enjoys the competition that football brings because it involves the entire team.

“When your team does well and plays really physical, it makes the game a hundred times more exciting,” said Jon. And when it comes to wrestling, Jon shares that he enjoys the aspect that it is a one-onone sport. “You don’t have to rely on the rest of the team, only yourself. Wrestling isn’t for everyone, only the tough,” he said. “That’s what makes it such a good sport because you won’t find very tough people often.”

Jon said the biggest challenge he has faced when it comes to athletics is his size. When

he came in as a freshman, he weighed only 160 pounds and was a lineman. “I worked to overcome that problem by eating and lifting a lot,” he said.

Although still undecided about what school he will attend, Jon said he is hoping to receive an offer to play college football. “I really don’t want to stop playing football,” said Jon, whose career interests include zoology and veterinary. “I’ve always been interested in working with animals.”

Participating in sports, Jon said an important lesson he has learned from coaches in both football and wrestling is that if you really want to be at the top, you have to be committed and work hard.

“If you don’t, then being at the top isn’t a reality, and that’s how it is for many people in sports. They don’t want to take the time to succeed like everyone else.”

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“A lot think it’s glamorous, but it can be really brutal work. You need to be strong and also have the mental fortitude to do it,” explained local chef Lesa LeBeau.

Despite all the stress, long hours, and mental and physical challenges, Chef Lesa wouldn’t have it any other way. Growing up just across the border in Creston, British Columbia, she recalls

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“My mom would get upset and embarrassed with me when I would stick my face into a dish, but I was always curious about all the tastes and smells,” laughed Lesa.

That curiosity eventually lead Lesa to pack up small-town living in the Northwest and head for the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. She enrolled in a culinary academy and completed her courses in two years, having two children along the way as well. Upon graduation, she got a job at a very well-known Hollywood hotspot—2087 American Bistro. The position, however, would test her dedication to the industry as she soon found out that she would be making minimum wage and be the only woman on the crew.

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The grueling long hours would ultimately pay off

the back; after a year I was allowed to make salad,” explained Lesa.

One day the pastry chef abruptly quit, so Lesa’s manager promptly told her that she would be the new chef. Her new position had her coming in at 5am to create crème brulees, cakes and pies, taking a few hours off and then coming back in around 3 or 4 in the afternoon to continue her other obligations.

“I would prep and plate food and stay through close to clean, and usually got home around 2am,” she said.

The grueling long hours would ultimately pay off for Lesa as she began to make connections both with celebrities who came in for lunch and dinner and caterers who would do private parties at their homes.

“Through word of mouth I would get set up working for private parties

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and ending up getting hooked up with Monroe’s Catering, which does just about all of the Malibu parties,” said Lesa.

She recalls meeting much of the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team while catering a party for former team owner Donald Sterling. She recalls Sean Penn as being a gracious host and Smokey Robinson being an absolute gentleman. Being from small Creston, Lesa recalls being a little star struck at first but even more so when A-list celebrities took an interest in her skills.

“I never thought I would be talking to these people and I found it shocking they wanted some of my time as a chef and to learn how I cooked and prepared things,” she said.

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wouldn’t secretly snap photos or talk to gossip magazines about what she saw at the parties and in turn was hired by even more celebrities.

She recalls working the Playboy Mansion several times and seeing some very extravagant parties. Non-disclosure agreements prevent her from discussing too many details, but she does recall a very unique atmosphere at one particular party.

“There were girls serving drinks whose outfits were literally sprayed on and you couldn’t tell until they were right up next to you. We also had to hire models to lay still and be covered with sushi rolls and decorated with flowers,” she said.

Lesa did parties for KISS, Barbra Streisand and many other rock stars. She even got to work alongside Wolfgang Puck, catering the Oscars on two separate occasions. As much fun as it was, Lesa longed for the more peaceful and tranquil Northwest, and when her soon-to-be husband asked her to move to Coeur d’Alene, she was all in.

The LeBeaus have called Coeur d’Alene home for almost five years now. Lesa continues to do private catering for events and often for visitors who will come in to town for a week or so. She also does monthly cooking classes at The Culinary Stone specializing in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. During her classes, which usually sell out on the first day, you might learn anything from Russian or Ukrainian to making your own ramen noodles and homemade miso soup. You’ll also occasionally see Lesa on KREM 2 providing cooking demonstrations and recipes as well.

Inspired by watching seasons of Anthony Bourdain, she hopes to soon travel to Asia to get into the street food scene and spices and continue to hone her craft. She wants to get started on a cookbook, as people continue to ask her for it, and is considering opening a small restaurant, though nothing is officially in the works as of now.

Long known for meat and potatoes, Lesa says she is happy to see chefs in North Idaho

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“I’ve noticed that even in the five years I’ve been here there’s a lot more than just burgers and brews, a lot more fusion actually.”

For those with a mild addiction to the food channels and the presumed glory of being a chef, Lesa offers some advice before quitting your day job in pursuit of a culinary career.

“Make sure it’s your passion. You need a strong work ethic, a strong backbone and thick skin. You have to be tough, love food and be passionate about what you do,” she said.

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NIC President Rick MacLennan, Dana Mohr, NIC instructor of Business and Entrepreneurship Studies, and Ryan Arnold, NIC director of Regional Entrepreneurial Strategy, accepted the award at the NACCE annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas. MacLennan credited the award to the college’s ability to respond entrepreneurially to change.

Pictured is NIC President Rick MacLennan, center, accepting the NACCE 2018 Heather Van Sickle Entrepreneurial College of the Year Award in Fort Worth, Texas. Dana Mohr, NIC instructor of Business and Entrepreneurship studies (left), and Ryan Arnold, NIC director of Regional Entrepreneurial Strategy, also accepted the award on behalf of the college at the NACCE conference.

“NIC has a history of engaging with longstanding and new partners,” MacLennan said. “The heart of our work is developing our business and community relationships to help fuel the economic vitality of North Idaho. Creating relevant learning opportunities for our students in today’s ever-evolving economy is one of our major imperatives here at NIC.” Rebecca Corbin, NACCE president and CEO, said NIC’s forward thinking and leadership set it apart from other colleges. NACCE is an organization of educators, administrators, presidents and entrepreneurs focused on inciting entrepreneurship in their community and on their campus. The association represents 300-plus community and technical colleges and 2,000 faculty, staff, administrators and presidents who serve more than 3.3 million students.

“North Idaho College has been a trailblazer in leading students and the community in entrepreneurial thinking and action,” Corbin said. “By creating strategic partnerships in the community and with local industry, the college is building new and innovative pathways to economic vitality in the region.”

North Idaho College is becoming a regional hub of entrepreneurial education and support. A myriad of partnerships, programs and efforts kicked off this past year in the Hedlund Building on NIC’s main campus.

NIC President Rick MacLennan addressing leaders in entrepreneurship at the NACCE conference.

The vision for the Hedlund Building is a 30,000-square-foot hub where hands-on STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), entrepreneurship and creative collaboration can all take place—helping NIC students be better prepared for the next generation of jobs and careers. In January 2018, several steps made that vision come closer to being a reality.

First, the Idaho Small Business Development Center moved in, providing business coaching and workshops. Soon after, GIZMO-CDA, a nonprofit makerspace focused on all-ages STEAM education, moved in as well. Another addition is the Emerging Media Arts Lab, which is a partnership between GIZMO-CDA, NIC and the University of Idaho where students can learn on and use the latest virtual reality and augmented reality technology.

“Combined with the new state-of-the-art Parker Technical Education Center and a brand new Cybersecurity program, NIC is proud of what’s happening with its institution and partners and excited for what’s next in 2019 and beyond,” Arnold said.

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How to Achieve Long-Term Success Advocating for breaks in your new routine

By Kenny Markwardt, CSCS

IT’S JANUARY, YOU’RE MORE THAN LIKELY A FEW WEEKS INTO A NEW DIET OR EXERCISE PLAN. If nothing else, hopefully you’re at least taking the opportunity to seize the New Year as a fresh start for personal growth.

Two main reasons: one mental and one physical.

If you’re approaching this correctly, you’re probably feeling great, thinking to yourself, “I could do this forever! Why would I ever stop? I have more energy, I look better, perform better, have a better disposition and feel like the life habits I’ve adjusted aren’t all that tough to maintain.”

The mental reason is that we like consistent work and subsequent rest. We like routine. We’ve been conditioning for this type of life since kindergarten.

Go to work or school during the week, rest on the weekends. Even if you don’t subscribe to that “normal” schedule, you probably have something like that built into your life. Very few people “sort of ” work seven days a week 365 days a year at a pace that allows them to get up every day and do the things they need to do. It just doesn’t work.

So, when are you going to take a break?

Your diet and exercise plan should follow the same plan.

You may be wondering why in the world I’d be asking you about taking a break when I just listed all of the positives and benefits from what you’re now accomplishing. Why would you think about stopping something that’s working so well?

Working for a period of time and resting for a period of time allows you to get back to work when it’s time. It also allows you to plan for and practice getting back into healthy habits after things like the holidays, vacations and other less-controlled events.

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BY TAKING A BREAK, YOU SEND THE MESSAGE THAT EVERYTHING IS ALL GOOD. WE’VE GOT NOURISHMENT AND WE CAN STOKE UP THE FIRE OF BODILY FUNCTION AGAIN.

Instead, too many people follow the path of “I can and will do this forever!” and eventually burn out and stop all together. Don’t do that. Take a break in the name of long-term success.

WORKING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME AND RESTING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME ALLOWS YOU TO GET BACK TO WORK WHEN IT’S TIME.

The physical reason for taking a break is that your body likes being where it is, whether that’s its state of composition or its level of activity.

There’s a reason most people are the same size and shape for most of their lives, and there’s a reason that most people end up back at a very similar weight as before they started once they stop their new routines.

Your habits, hormones and genetics are all set up to keep you as you are. Don’t take this as a “resistance is futile” position. You can—and will—make tremendous changes if you approach them right and have the right attitude, but you should know that there are reasons it isn’t just overnight success for everyone.

This is especially true in the diet landscape. Calories in versus calories out is the vast majority of the reason your diet will or won’t succeed. This generally means eating less than you were before and moving more than

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you were before. Only, as I said before, your body likes being where it is. We’ve adapted to survive. By lowering the amount of calories you eat for an extended period of time, you are sending a message to your body that “we’re in a prolonged period of famine; we need to conserve energy.” Your body takes that message and starts to slow everything down. This drastically affects your “calories out” expenditure.

By taking a break, you send the message that everything is all good. We’ve got nourishment and we can stoke up the fire of bodily function again. The longer you remain at that new weight, leveling out the amount of “in” calories, the more adjusted your body is to its new amounts of intake, levels of activity and composition and the more it’ll be happy there. Then, when you’re ready mentally and physiologically, you can start up again, continuing on your weight-loss path.

So, this January, February or March, take a break in your new routine. The duration will depend on you and your needs, but make a plan to take some time off and get right back on. It will pay off long term, and this will be the year you make the big changes you’re hoping to make!

Exercise Energy EXERT ENERGY TO OBTAIN IT

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Some people naturally produce more energy than others. These people are referred to as “high energy.” Others have little energy at all and are referred to as “low-energy” people. Whether “low” or “high,” all people look for ways to get more energy. For most people, the source of energy is varied, but ultimately, most people choose the quickest, easiest ways to grab “energy.”

Like everything else in the world, the faster the better appears to be the popular thought.

Unfortunately, the easy way usually comes in the form of highly caffeinated sodas, coffees or sugar-filled energy drinks. Although initially an energy high is obtained, due to additives and sugars, this energy is only temporary. A roller coaster of energy highs and lows is soon to follow and a cycle of addiction to this type of energy assimilates.

natural way. Sleep, healthy food and meditation have shown to be other helpful, natural ways of obtaining energy as well. Although some of these pathways to energy may take longer or seem more challenging upfront, they have been proven to be very effective. On top of which, they remain to be a successful way to avoid the roller coaster “highs and lows.

Although exercise, at first glance, appears to be something that takes energy, it is actually a way to obtain it. At first glance it may not be the quickest, most obvious way to obtain energy, but it works. Even if it does take a measured amount of energy to exercise, the amount of energy gained from the workouts is arguably more. On top of which, it’s a healthier form of energy. Unlike caffeine and various other forms of energy stimulants, exercise is natural.

Exercise produces endorphins. Endorphins, released in the brain and nervous system, produce chemicals called neurotransmitters.

These neurotransmitters mimic what morphine does for pain but, of course, in a completely natural way. Reducing the pain, whether produced by strength training or endurance feats, endorphins are a huge part of the energy piece received through exercise. Many relate this to a state of euphoria and referred to as the “runner’s high.” Whether running, barre, yoga or wrestling are the choices of exercise, it matters not. Movement of any choice works to get those endorphins moving and energy turned on.

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Losing Weight

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ost people who set out to lose weight approach it as a one-time heavy-hit endeavor. Do this diet or that one with gusto, then go back to life as normal, or a modified “livable” diet for a while afterward. But what would happen if we approached it like we did a new business, or even an important meeting?

Except for rare occasions, one would not think of doing either without a goal or a plan. The first step is the goal. A goal must be measurable and include a target date. You can’t just say, “I’m going to lose weight this year.” It’s too ethereal. It is better to say, “I’m going to lose 10 pounds by March 1.” Take it in realistic chunks. If the date is too far off, it won’t be real enough and you’ll lose steam. Set it up in multiple weekly, monthly or quarterly results (real weight loss numbers), that is realistically achievable—which is another component of a good goal. Don’t set your goal so high that you know you can’t reach it.

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Another quality of a goal is that there is a cost or consequence at the other end if you don’t accomplish it. If there’s no consequence, there’s no motivation, and you’ll just blow past your date/weight goal and say, “Oh well!”

Lastly, a goal has more solidity if you write it down and tell someone. That someone should be a support and be willing to hold you accountable.

Next is a plan. This would be akin to a business plan or an agenda for an important meeting. This must be an action plan—what you are planning to do to make this goal happen.

A good action plan includes determining the goal (see above), then establishing the strategies. How are you going to eat?

What can you eat, what can’t you eat. This needs to be concrete, otherwise, it’s too easy to blur the lines, then blur them again and again until there’s no real diet.

Assign responsibilities for yourself and others, too, if you can.

If you’re not good at shopping without getting things forbidden on your diet, make a list and have someone else shop for you.

Remove (or assign someone to remove) all temptations from the house (either permanently or while you are trying to accomplish your goal). Who will do the cooking? What will you eat that you can easily prepare for breakfast and lunch (the two meals most abused), as well as dinner?

Next you have to anticipate obstacles. Plan for what could go wrong and put in preventive measures at the beginning or how you will handle them as they arise. Be prepared to modify them if needed.

There is a saying that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Don’t be surprised if you find that losing weight is serious business, and if you follow basic business or meeting rules, losing weight will be successful this year!

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A SOLUTION FOR ALL THOSE RESOLUTIONS Real change takes mind, body and spirit

BY MARC STEWART, HERITAGE HEALTH

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very year millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions with strong convictions in their hearts.

They promise to eat healthier, exercise and lose weight. And every year most of these people experience abysmal failure. New Year’s resolutions are quickly forgotten within a few weeks, and their waistlines continue to expand.

“Do not make a resolution,” said Jodi Smith, Heritage Health’s clinic director of Family Support Services. “You’re setting yourself up for failure when you set unrealistic goals.

Commitment to healthy change can happen any time of year.”

Abate has been studying groups of patients after the program ends. He has observed that regular social interaction is a key component to achieving long-term success.

“A lot of people have suffered a trauma in their lives. Maybe they’re not consciously aware of it, but it’s there,” said Abate. “Being able to tell their story in a group is powerful. It frees them and brings total strangers together. People with widely different life stories discover the shared need to overcome adversity, and they begin to support one another.”

Abate has concluded that people need spiritual wellness to be happy and healthy.

Understanding the mystery of why people repeatedly promise to do better and don’t is complicated, said Dr. Joseph Abate, who pioneered the popular Kroc Rx program for Heritage Health.

“I believe it is as important to exercise one’s faith as it is to exercise one’s body or mind,” he said.

“Whether or not your path follows a traditional religious path (as mine does), it is important to feed the soul.”

“Often what gets in the way is not physical,” said Abate. “Many times, it’s diseases of the spirit that hold us back. Spiritual wellness is being connected to something greater than yourself and having a set of values, principles, morals and beliefs that provide a sense of purpose and meaning to life. Then use those principles to guide your actions.”

Mental health plays a huge role in achieving physical health. Smith recommends using logic and problem-solving skills to address stress eating and weight gain.

The Kroc Rx program brings medical providers, dietitians and patients together at the Salvation Army Kroc Center. The eight-week program allows medical providers to monitor the progress of their patients at the gym and tailor individual wellness strategies together.

“A list of pros and cons can really be beneficial,” she said. “Lists can help identify the problems and create a tipping point for change. If the benefit of change isn’t worth the cost of the effort, it’s not likely to happen. Don’t let that get you down as if you’ve been defeated. Recognize it as a sign you just aren’t ready. It’s when the benefit outweighs the cost that real change can happen and will be sustained.”

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Immersed in Culture Experiencing a work holiday in New Zealand, family style STORY AND PHOTOS BY JILLIAN VERBY KLAUCKE, MD

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t was freezing outside. The chill in the air was biting, and the ocean roared as waves crashed on the long, sandy beach. A gentle breeze blew as the sea mist coated our faces. Though it was August, it was mid-winter in New Zealand. And my family and I, including a 5-month-old and a 2-year-old, were about to ditch our warm clothes for swimsuits. And dig in, literally, at Hot Water Beach hot springs.

Hot Water Beach is on the East Coast of the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of Aotearoa, also known as New Zealand. The natural hot spring river becomes accessible for a soak two hours either side of low tide, when visitors come armed with a spade or small shovel and dig their own spa pool in the beach sand. The Pacific Ocean provides a scenic backdrop and cold water to temper the heat of the spring, which can reach 147 degrees Fahrenheit. Our family found ourselves in this extraordinary place over a long weekend after moving to New Zealand for a year-long work holiday in 2017.

Geothermal activity in New Zealand is responsible for a number of natural hot pools on the island nation, which is located just off the coast of Australia. New Zealand formed when the sunken continent of Zealandia was pushed up from the ocean floor when the IndoAustralian and Pacific plates collided about 25 million years ago. Since then, resultant volcanic and geothermal activity has shaped many of the nation’s geographical features and has caused major and minor eruptions, as well as earthquakes which continue to plague the country. However, the native people, the Maori, have a slightly different take on the creation of the beautiful country.

The Maori people descend from Polynesians who settled on the island approximately 700 years ago. As legend has it, Maui, a demigod, hid on his brother’s canoe, or waka, when they left to go fishing. Maui brought along an ancestral fish hook, and when the brothers were far from land, Maui jumped out and began to fish. He got a large fish on, and with the help of his brothers, hauled the fish to the surface. The brothers began to carve out portions of the fish, which created the mountains, valleys, lakes and shoreline of the North Island of New Zealand. The canoe that held Maui and his brothers formed the South Island, and the anchor, Stewart Island.

The influence of the Pacific Islands and its nations is prevalent in the North Island, and Auckland, the largest city in NZ, has the largest population of Polynesians than any other city in the world. Maori make up approximately 15 percent of the population, but Te Reo Maori, the Maori language, is one of the national languages of New Zealand, along

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with English and N.Z. Sign Language. Upon arrival to Auckland last year, our small family was greeted with “Kia Ora,” which translates to mean “Hello” or “Be well and healthy.” Our children were delighted to learn “Hongi,” the traditional Maori greeting in which people press their noses together and touch foreheads. My daughter, Greta, was entranced by a performance of a “Haka” at the Auckland museum, a traditional Maori war dance that has evolved into a demonstration of community and strength. If you have ever seen the All Blacks rugby team play, you may have seen the “Ka Mate” haka enacted by the team at the start of the game. At our children’s daycare, they were taught to count and sing in Te Reo Maori. At the library, entire sections were devoted to cultural preservation of the Maori people.

As newcomers to New Zealand, we learned to use the Maori language daily. Many place names were Maori, and we often drove along Tamaki drive in Auckland, viewed Rangitoto or Waiheke Islands across the Waitemata harbor, and we lived in the Eastern suburb Kohimarama.

We began to pronounce “wh” as a “f ” sound, such as “Whangamata” as “Fang-ga-ma-tah.” Our lexicon was also influenced by commonwealth nations, such as the U.K. and Australia. We have habitually changed our vocabulary and now say nappy, rubbish, jumper (for sweater), petrol, wee and pram despite returning to the U.S. One of my son’s first words was “Ta,” which is a common way to say “Thank you.”

As my husband and children and I soaked in the thermal pools at Hot Water Beach, my mind drifted to what the NZ and the Coromandel peninsula may have once been. Though still rural, I imagined the

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towering Kauri forests, which are large trees similar in size to the Redwoods of California, filled with large Moa (a now extinct giant flightless bird, larger than the ostrich), and traveled by kiwi birds, who crept under the silver and black ferns. In part of learning about NZ through the eyes of a child, my 3-year-old would often report back to me about flightless birds, the presence of penguins on the South Island and other animal facts after a trip to the library. Many of the species that evolved on the isolated island nation are now extinct, but one may still see Pukekos, a large swamp bird, or hear the beautiful sound of the Tui, which has a call full of complicated notes and tones. Our first month in Auckland, a lovely Tui became our alarm clock at 4:30am and reminded us that we were in a new place.

In contrast to the tranquility of natural hot pools, the urban scene in Auckland also took some adaptation. Many of the homes in the city are placed two per lot, with a “front house” and “back house.” Each plot may have room for a small yard or garden (often teeming with tomatoes, silver beet and herbs) or citrus or feijoa trees. The homes were smaller, built for warm weather, and lacked insulation.

Without central heat, homes were warmed with a heat pump or heater in each room, to be turned on only when the room was occupied. Economy cars were the standard, and work fleets were made up of vans, rather than pickup trucks, to save on fuel, which could cost up to $3.80 NZ per liter (or about $9.90 USD per gallon).

While in Auckland, my husband and I both worked in health care. Jonathan had contracted to complete pediatric and sports orthopedic fellowships, and I planned to work as a general practitioner, or GP, in a clinic in the Mission Bay suburb. The practice in which I worked was staffed at any one time by a practice nurse and three physicians and was just big enough for each one of us to have a combined office/exam room. When a patient arrived for a visit, physicians would room the patient, take all vitals needed and limit each consultation to one health concern or 15 minutes maximum, whichever came first. That may mean that a patient was seen once or twice a week, or booked a longer visit if more time was needed, and it helped that GP practices and the health-care system are subsidized by the NZ government.

Patients are not required to have insurance and only pay small fees to see physicians. More complicated health concerns can be addressed in the specialist realm, but

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wait times for covered care can be up to four to six months to see a specialist or a few weeks to months to complete routine imaging such as ultrasound. wait times for covered care can be up to four to six months to see a specialist or a few weeks to months to complete routine imaging such as ultrasound. In NZ, 100 percent of all medical care is covered for children under age 13. For anyone in New Zealand, whether permanent resident or visitor, any accident, such as a broken bone or getting the wrong vaccination or an infected bug bite, is covered under the ACC, or Accident Compensation Corporation.

As a GP, government-funded services resulted in access to resources needed to solve a difficult problem or make a diagnosis, but I found that New Zealanders in general were self-reliant and realistic about outcomes and utilization of such resources which helps keep funding in place.

The socialized system in New Zealand has other programs to help allay medical costs. Children are entitled to free dental care, and there is a national support network of nurses for health and well-being through the Plunket program for all children, with additional education for parents, breastfeeding and lactation counseling, and other social services. My son had all of his well child checkups covered through this program, and our Plunket nurse, Charlotte, was available for office visits and would readily answer texts. As a GP, we worked closely

with the Plunket care team, especially when a discrepancy with growth or development was noted and children were referred to our offices for evaluation. Unlike a typical pediatric practice in the U.S., where care is centralized, GPs were utilized for sick child visits or immunizations. As a doctor, I would get to see families with common conditions, like colds or strep throats, or help coordinate care for a child with other needs or who required a more specialized approach to their well-being. In the latter case, I used the public specialist system to then refer to a pediatrician. None of this would cost the patient or their family.

a family come in with their 5-month-old baby, who was born in the Netherlands. I was glad we had booked for a half hour (extra-long) visit, because we had to translate their medical and immunization records, which were in Dutch, to determine what the child needed for vaccines and medications. Both New Zealand and the Netherlands utilized the metric system, so there was no need to translate height or weight to kilos or meters, respectively, but it was fascinating to me to interact as an American doctor with Dutch nationals in a New Zealand medical practice. This scenario was not uncommon throughout a day of consultations.

I often had travel consultations during my sessions with patients. Because NZ is so close to the Pacific Islands, families would come in to discuss pre-travel vaccinations or return to report tropical illness or other travel medical concerns. Many NZ residents are foreign nationals and have connections to their home countries. This made our visits quite interesting, as I would have to translate a prescription from Chinese, or French, or read doctor’s notes from Chile or Argentina (with the help of a translator). Auckland is a very international city, and I had many unforgettable interactions. For example, one morning I had

Many of the families that we met, either professionally, or socially, in New Zealand were pleased with the infrastructure. Aside from medical coverage, public works kept the country tidy and functioning. We potty trained our eldest in NZ, and I was thankful for the ubiquitous, clean public toilets available in every town. On rubbish receptacles, slogans for “Be a Tidy Kiwi” or “Take three” were posted to encourage everyone to pick up extra litter and keep NZ neat. Museums were free for NZ residents, and the library system could obtain any book available in the world on request. Most communities had a post office

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However, in the city, vehicles only had to stop for pedestrians if they were in a designated crosswalk, so walking traffic rarely had the right of way.

Our family not only got used to driving on the left side of the road, but we also got used to a change in diet. We learned quickly to shop for seasonal fruits and veggies after our first grocery bill neared $1,000 NZD for a family of four. In the off-season, courgettes (zucchini) could cost $19 NZD/kilo, capsicums (peppers) would be $5 NZD each, and avocados up to $7 NZD each. Berries were only available in the summer, and “pumpkin” (generic for any type of squash) was only available in the fall.

Tomatoes were really only affordable if they came from your own garden. These same prices were also reflected at restaurants.

Our kids thrived in our new locale, trying new foods and learning new habits.

Our kids thrived in our new locale, trying new foods and learning new habits. One of my favorite memories was of my daughter, who saw live New Zealand green-lipped mussels in the grocery store water tank. The mussel is a traditional Maori staple and is very affordable. While seated in the cart, she asked me, “Mummy, can we get mussels please?”

And I, pleased with Greta’s willingness to try new foods, exuberantly packed up a kilo into the shopping “trolley.” When we were at home, after steaming them with lemon and garlic, we sat down to eat. As my husband and I savored the flavor, we didn’t expect our daughter to eat her mussels and then resolutely ask for more, more, more! Greta and her brother adapted easily to the kiwi lifestyle. Soon after arrival, Greta ceased wearing shoes, like most of the

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children in Auckland, and no longer fussed when applying sunscreen, happy to oblige with the Slip! Slop! Slap! Campaign. Due to ozone losses over the country, UV rays from the sun are not filtered as well when they hit NZ, and sunburns and sun cancers result. In fact, according to Melanoma NZ, approximately 13 people are diagnosed with melanoma in situ or melanoma every day in New Zealand. Burn time can be as short 12 minutes in the summer.

On Hot Water Beach that afternoon, we were lucky that burn time is a bit longer in the winter, but despite, we lathered up in sunscreen before taking a dip into the pools. As the sea roared over our shoulders and we felt the warm water of the pools, my husband and I looked at each other, nodded and knew that we were fortunate to have the opportunity to call New Zealand home, if only briefly. After 14 months in an amazing country, it’s nice to be home in the U.S, but we also miss the community that we were a part of in Auckland and the stunning beauty around every turn as we traveled in New Zealand. We would love to return, but, as it’s said in Te Reo Maori, “Ma Te Wa” or time will tell (and hope to see you soon).

Jillian Verby Klaucke, MD, is a family physician who now resides in Sandpoint, Idaho. She has lived and worked in New Zealand on three separate occasions since 2001 and was recently there for 14 months with her family over 20172018. For more information or if you have questions for Jillian, please email drjillian@ sandpointdpc.com or visit SandpointDPC.com.

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emodeling a bathroom or kitchen can take weeks and really put a dent in your 2019 budget. Instead of tackling a major renovation, why not utilize a few simple tweaks to give your home a great new look in the new year?

Paint – The easiest and most cost-effective way to change up the look of your home is to add a splash of color to the walls. Variations are endless, and if after six months you aren’t digging the new shade, simply paint back over it again! Quality paint should only take about two coats and will dry overnight. A new color scheme can coincide with new corresponding décor and will help reflect your personality and individuality. Instead of replacing old wood cupboards, paint over them and add new hardware for a fresh look to your kitchen without spending thousands.

Fixtures – Adding new fixtures to your hallways, kitchen or bathrooms instantly creates a new feel for your home. With so many models to choose from, you won’t have any trouble finding pieces that fit your style. New LED models will even help you save on lightbulb purchases—and your energy bill. Installation is surprisingly simple. Remember to turn off the breaker to the room and connect the proper wires. If you are unsure or uncomfortable with electrical, gather all the fixtures you would like replaced at once so a professional can tackle them all in a single day.

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Clean and Service – Preventative maintenance won’t beautify your home, but it will help keep it cleaner and help you avoid costly repair bills in the long run. Have your air-conditioning system serviced now before the big spring rush. Furnace filters get dirty quickly but are very cheap and easy to replace. Dirt, debris and allergens get stuck in the carpet, so bring in a professional carpet cleaner and/or a company to clean out your air ducts where even more dust, mold and mildew reside. For bettertasting water and cleaner ice, don’t forget to change out the refrigerator filter. A few filters and a couple of deep scrubs will have you breathing easier.

Off-Season Purchases – It’s wintertime, but that doesn’t mean you can’t already get into the summer mood. Now is a great time to search for outdoor patio furniture, grills, chairs, lawn decorations and other accessories before prices start to rise in the spring. Gather a few planters and plan out what flowers you’ll want and be ready to go once the weather warms. Speak with a gardener or landscape architect early about any updates to the vegetation around your home. When the first hot sunny days arrive, you’ll already be relaxing outside while others are out shopping and wasting a beautiful day.

The Front Door – Whether it’s friends, family or the package delivery driver, make a bold first impression with updates to your front door. Bold colors are on trend, and you need only about a quart to cover a wood door. Update your doorbell from whatever basic boring buzzer came with the house to something that better represents your personality.

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reflects the home people are about to walk into. Installing a screen or glass door will come in handy on warm summer days when you want a fresh breeze to help air out the house.

Power Wash Exterior – Unfortunately, rain isn’t the best way to wash your home. Over the years all kinds of dust, grime and dirt stick to our exteriors. Hooking up a power washer to your hose and giving your siding and windows a good cleanse will bring new life to your home’s exterior. Clean windows allow for more natural light, something we call crave. Before you begin, know what type of water pressure your siding can withstand and be sure to be delicate around door and window frames. Special cleaners will help prevent quick buildup so you won’t have to make this an annual chore.

Floating Shelves – If you never seem to have enough space and are tired of moving around heavy and bulky bookcases and dressers, install a few floating shelves for a modern touch and added space. Purchase shelving in whatever material, length and color you like. You can build your own support system, or there are many models that attach to a wall with no visible supports or hardware. Place books, photo frames, décor, candles or whatever else you like and ditch some of the jumbo furniture for better use of space.

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A goal without a plan is just a wish.

It’s the New Year, which means we start making all those resolutions that many of us typically never follow through with.

But what if you did something different this year? Creating a vision board can help keep you accountable and stay on track to achieve both your personal and professional goals, inspiring you and motivating you on a daily basis. After all, visualization is key when it comes to making your dreams come true.

Before you start, make sure you have all you need on hand. You can use a cork board, poster board or pin board; just make sure it is something you will want to display so you don’t end up putting it in a closet.

Also, you will want to have things like scissors, pins and a glue stick to assemble the board.

Decide just how creative you want to be. If you are crafty, you can utilize stickers and markers to decorate it, but if you just want to get down to business, you can forego all of that.

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Next, think about what kinds of things will inspire you. Do you want to cut out photos and quotes from magazines or simply write them out and print out some photos from your computer? When considering your vision, do not limit yourself to magazines around your house. Go to a store that has a wide selection of reading materials. Perhaps photos from a travel magazine will help inspire and motivate you toward your goals more than the Newsweek sitting on your coffee table at home.

When you have everything you think you will need to assemble your board, carve out a couple of hours to really sit and focus on what your goals are. Then, bring them to life! They can cover anything that is important to you including spirituality, health, career, finances, relationships, travel and more.

When creating your vision board, for both your personal and professional goals, do not focus solely on the material aspect of things you want.

Instead, think about how you want to feel. Use words that will encourage and inspire you. Your board, or boards, should be a visual representation of your dreams, goals and ideal life. Do the photos you choose make you feel happy or do you feel anxious when you look at them?

Jack Canfield, a motivational speaker and co-author of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, wrote, “Your brain will work tirelessly to achieve the statements you give your subconscious mind. And when those statements are the affirmations and images of your goals, you are destined to achieve them.”

He has created a checklist for people who want to maximize the effectiveness of their vision board. Some of the items on his checklist include: • Make sure the board depicts goals and dreams in all areas of your life that you would like to focus on.

• When choosing images, do they represent the experiences, feelings and possessions you want to attract into your life?

• Are there positive affirmations, inspirational words and quotes on your board?

• Only use words and images that best represent your purpose and your ideal future, and use words that inspire positive emotions.

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• Be selective on what you put on your board and avoid clutter.

• Be sure your vision board is in a place where you can see it and study it at least a couple of times each day; visualizing, affirming, believing and internalizing your goals.

• Be sure to include images that represent your achievements and express gratitude as your dreams begin to become a reality.

• Record the day you made your vision board and create a new one each year.

• See yourself living in the manner you have portrayed your life on your vision board.

• Believe the items on your board are already yours when you look at them.

• Express gratitude for the good that is already present in your life, celebrating and acknowledging goals you have achieved.

• Never give up!

(Note: For more information from Jack Canfield, log onto FreeSuccessStrategies.com.)

When creating your vision board, it is recommended that you also pay attention to the process that you go through to do so. Are you spending a great deal of time searching for the ideal photo?

That may be an indication that you are a perfectionist, which can sometimes be an obstacle to reaching your goals. Or what if you keep putting off the creation of the board? It may be a sign that you are overwhelmed with your obligations to others and do not carve out enough time for yourself.

You may be surprised to learn that vision boards are not just for those to display in their homes. In a 2016 article in Forbes Magazine they reported, “Successful small-business owners say they started their businesses because they had a vision and followed it. And as they pushed forward with their plans it was important for them to keep their eyes on the big picture.

• Almost two-thirds of small-business owners believe that visualizing goals helps them map and develop their business plans.

• One in five small-business owners used a vision board or other visual representation when starting their business; 76 percent of those business owners said that today their business is where they envisioned it would be when they started it.

• Eighty-two percent of small-business owners that used a vision board from the get-go reported that they have accomplished more than half the goals they included on that board.”

As we usher in 2019, don’t write down your resolutions and simply stick them in a drawer to be discovered later in the year.

Instead, take time to thoroughly evaluate both your personal and professional goals. Have fun creating a vision board and instead make that New Year’s resolution to make a new vision board each year. Before you know it, you will be living the life you dreamed of!

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How to Succeed in the New Year

Fitness tips to help you on your way - BY JILLIAN CHANDLER -

2019 is here, and with it comes that expected—and at most times dreaded—New Year’s resolution. At the top of many lists is to get healthy, work out more and eat right. Many start off the year in full force, but by the time February and March hit, they’re back to their old bad habits. Make this year different. Let’s make it a success! Here are some simple ways to not only start the year off right but continue all year long.

01. Make your goal attainable

How many of us decide that starting January 1, we are going to do a 180 when it comes to our fitness routine? In many cases, due to our fast-paced lifestyles, work and family, our goal is just not attainable—at least not in the amount of time you plan before you start seeing changes in your physical appearance. Plan to make just one change—one change in your lifestyle to better your health. If you found yourself completely putting off any type of intentional exercise in 2018, for 2019, dedicate 30 to 60 minutes each day to walking, whether on a treadmill, outdoors with your dog, up and down your stairs, etc. Before you know it, you’ll be jogging—then running! And you’ll feel great doing it!

02. Schedule it in

If you set a time aside each day and make it part of your daily routine, it will make it that much easier to follow through and not make excuses. Whether it’s first thing in the morning, on your lunch break or in the evening that works best for your lifestyle, dedicating a set time for yourself will help you accomplish your goal. If you are one who carries around a physical day planner or use the calendar on your phone, schedule in the time as a reminder, and it will make you less likely to schedule an event in its place.

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03. Find a support system

Yes, it can be difficult when you’re first starting out on your new and improved fitness journey. If you’re married with a family, have your spouse and kids join in on your endeavor.

Throughout the week, choose physical activities you all can partake in. An evening family walk after dinner or weekend bike ride or hike will not only help keep you going in the direction of your goal but will in return create additional family time. You can also look to your friends. Join a workout class together, go grocery shopping and help motivate each other to stay on track.

04. Take control of bad habits

So you’re regularly working out but still find you’re nowhere near your goal of where you expected to be at this point. Have you taken inventory of your refrigerator and pantry?

What are you fueling your body with? Diet and exercise really do go hand in hand. If you find yourself watching your favorite show at night and snacking on those not-so-healthy foods that are pre-packaged and full of hidden ingredients you can’t pronounce, take stock of what’s in your pantry and refrigerator and get it out! If it’s not there, you won’t be tempted to eat it. Rather, fill your fridge with healthy, ready to grab and eat fruits and vegetables. Same goes for beverages. Good-bye soda, hello water.

05. Stay motivated

Keep your eye on the prize. Whether it’s fitting into that new bathing suit you purchased for your spring or summer vacation or wanting to complete that upcoming 5k strong, don’t let anything stop you. The important thing is to stay positive, push through any and all obstacles you may encounter, whether physical or mental, and you will ultimately reach your goal. And if that scale is preventing you from keeping a positive mindset, toss it. It’s just a number and not necessarily a reflection of all of your hard work.

06. Don’t give up

So you found yourself skipping the gym to sleep in a few minutes more. Or you had one too many drive-through window meals because you worked late or couldn’t make it to the grocery store. We all have bad days. Everyone. No one is perfect, life happens and sometimes we don’t make the best decisions. That doesn’t mean all you’ve been doing for the past few weeks or months has been done in vain. Get up and keep going. Remember, one bad day does not erase all of your good days. You’ve got this! 2019 is your year.

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Vancouver’s North Shore The perfect base to explore all the area has to offer STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARGUERITE CLEVELAND

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ancouver’s North Shore is located just across Burrard Inlet from the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, making it a convenient base to explore all the area has to offer. Lodging is more reasonably priced on the North Shore, and with access to Vancouver’s public transportation, it is easy to get to wherever you want to go. The Holiday Inn North Vancouver looks like a chateau and is easily accessed from Highway 1 and is family friendly. For this trip, plan a day in Vancouver, a day on the Northshore and a day exploring the Sea to Sky Highway.

The North Shore Coastal mountains practically push the town into Burrard Inlet. It is such a contrast to the large city across the inlet and the North Shore with all the outdoor activities and scenery nestled right next to the suburb.

Begin your day at the Lonsdale Quay Market. Located right on the water, the market is a mix of shops, an international food court and a farmers market. Every food choice we tried at the food court was excellent and freshly prepared. Make sure to explore the area as well with the shops, breweries and the new Polygon Gallery. The waterfront is interesting, especially with all the shipping activity for the busy port.

In the afternoon, head to the must-see attraction on the North Shore—the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. January is a great time to visit because Canyon Lights is still going on through January 27, 2019, and you won’t have all the crowds. With the early winter sunsets, you can do a day and nighttime visit.

Explore and hike the park then plan an early dinner at the new Cliffhouse Restaurant and Bar for a West-Coast inspired menu. Afterward, head back out to the park, which now looks totally different with

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MY MUST-SEE STOP IS STANLEY PARK. DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER YOU CAN BIKE OR HIKE AROUND THE SCENIC PARK, WHICH IS A POINT SURROUNDED BY WATER ON ALL SIDES. PLAN TO VISIT THE VANCOUVER AQUARIUM LOCATED IN THE PARK.

Canyon Lights. View the tallest Christmas trees in the world and enjoy the hundreds of thousands of lights, which are just beautiful.

with your feet dangling as you fly over Canada from east to west. Special effects like wind, mist and scents make you really feel like you are flying.

If you still have any energy left or you can make the time to visit the first night you arrive, head up to Grouse Mountain. Take the gondola up to the top for a winter wonderland. For your first stop, look for a glowing light tunnel. The Light Walk is open throughout the winter and loops around Blue Grouse Lake. You will need snowshoes or snow cleats, which you can rent at the Outpost. Enjoy the outdoor skating rink or some snowshoe fondue, which you can set up with your family of friends. It includes snowshoe rental, headlamps and an experienced guide. After your adventure enjoy cheese, broth and chocolate fondue at the Altitude Bistro.

Located across the street is the Vancouver Visitors’ Center. Stop in for maps and to get information on the city. There are world-class museums, a vibrant Chinatown, parks and much more. The seabus terminal is located with connections to a variety of public transit where you can reach just about anywhere you want to go in the city. My must-see stop is Stanley Park. Depending on the weather you can bike or hike around the scenic park, which is a point surrounded by water on all sides.

Plan to visit the Vancouver Aquarium located in the park. The indoor portion of the aquarium has a variety of exhibits and tanks. The Graham Amazon gallery is a unique experience in the winter. You step through the door, the temperature and humidity soar, and you feel like you are walking through a rainforest. Add in an anaconda and other scary creepy crawlies, and the effect is complete. Rain or shine, you can visit the outdoor section of the aquarium and see penguins, seals, sea lions, walruses and otters. Check the schedule for various feedings and shows which highlight the animals. The sea lions are especially engaging and love to “talk” to the visitors.

Vancouver From the Lonsdale Quay you can catch the Seabus to Vancouver. This is a fun, low-cost harbor cruise. When you arrive on the Vancouver side, it is just a short walk to Canada Place. This is an iconic Vancouver landmark. Head to the west promenade where you will find the Canada Trail, stroll down the trail and learn about Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories. At the end you will reach North Point, where there are incredible views of the North Shore mountains, the Port of Vancouver, Stanley Park and the Burrard Inlet. Next visit the Port Discovery Centre and learn about Canada’s busiest port and all that entails. The FlyOver Canada Experience is a simulated flight that has you suspended in the air

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See penguins, seals, sea lions, walruses and otters!

had scones, a tuna melt on fresh French bread and a grilled cheese with tomato. Great coffee, and everything was so good! After breakfast, begin your drive on the Sea to Sky Highway. I think this is one of the most scenic drives in North America—just stunning views even on a rainy day.

top, enjoy the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge—which is not for the feint of heart. There are multiple viewing platforms; some as close as the lodge and others reached by hiking trails. You can do some winter hiking or snowshoeing. Kids will love the tube park.

Your first stop is Britannia Beach to tour the Britannia Mine Museum.

This is an outstanding tour! Our guide, Paula, was knowledgeable and fun. After watching a short movie about the history of the mine, you take a tour of the mine riding a train into the mine and learning how the copper was mined. It was very interesting to learn about the conditions miners experienced. The tour also includes a tour of the large mine building where the copper and other minerals were extracted from the ore. Allow yourself plenty of time to explore the sight once your tour is done. There is so much to see! The gold mining was fun because they really go all out with the equipment and warmer water, which is nice in the winter. They also seed the dirt so you really do have the opportunity to find gold or other gemstones. I have to admit, it was pretty exciting to see a flake of gold appear in your pan.

When finished, you can head into Squamish, which has a variety of shops and restaurants. Before you head back to your hotel, make sure to drive a few minutes out of town to the Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park and Eagle Viewing Shelter to view North America’s largest collection of wintering Bald Eagles. From the Eagle Run Dike, you can easily view the Bald Eagles with your bare eyes. They stand out against the bare winter trees. Well worth a quick stop. There are plenty of interpretive panels to learn more about the eagles, and on weekends, volunteers are available to answers questions.

Continue a couple of more miles down the road to the Sea and Sky Gondola. This park offers a ride to the top with breathtaking views of Howe Sound on your way up on the 10-minute gondola ride. Once at the

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Insider tips: Many area attractions offer a family rate for two adults and two children. Also note, Tourism Vancouver’s Dine Out Vancouver Festival takes place January 18 through February 3, 2019. A variety of dining experiences are available at all price points and are located in both Vancouver and the North Shore.

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BAGEL + LOXMINI GALETTES with Dill Cream Cheese

*Inspired by Molly Yeh’s Everything Bagel Galettelettes!

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15 oz. pie dough (homemade or store-bought) 8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 tbsp. dill 1 tbsp. garlic-infused olive oil 1 red onion, sliced thinly 4 oz. smoked salmon capers salt

METHOD • Preheat oven to 400°F. • Separate the pie dough into 8 rounds. Roll out each round ball into a circle that's 6 inches or so in diameter.

• Mix together cream cheese, dill, 1/2 tbsp. garlic olive oil and mix until smooth.

• Spread the filling in the center of the dough and add a few slivers of sliced red onion. Fold over the edges and pleat. Repeat for remaining dough.

• Brush the outside edges with remaining garlic olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

• Bake galettes for 20 minutes until edges are golden brown.

• Once slightly cooled, top with smoked salmon and capers. Enjoy! *YOU CAN PICK UP EXTRA COPIES OF THIS RECIPE AT THE CULINARY STONE.

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Moon Time & The Porch

By Jillian Chandler

Every Neighborhood Should be So Lucky Any local will tell you Moon Time is a very casual, comfortable place to hang out. It’s like its own community. There are customers who have been going there for more than 20 years who are still seeing the same staff who has been working there nearly or just as long.

Friends and owners John Grollmus and Brad Fosseen have seen to it, since day one, that Moon Time gives their guests consistency. Offering great food at a reasonable price, paired with excellent service and a familiar face has always been their goal. Guests get what they have come to expect.

The menu, from the start, has featured unique and upscale pub food bringing a variety of items from many different cultures together, paired with a carefully selected 19 beer handles and a wide variety of wines, which complement the food.

With Moon Time being a neighborhood favorite for Coeur d’Alene diners, John and Brad decided to bring a similar concept to the Hayden community and opened The Porch Public House in 2003. The Porch features many similar menu items to Moon Time, with some that are distinct to its locale. One big difference is that it offers a full bar and cocktails.

At The Porch, the values are consistent with those implemented at Moon Time.

The owners and staff have a relationship built on mutual respect and friendship.

Their motto? Every neighborhood should be so lucky. And the Coeur d’Alene and Hayden community most certainly are.

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SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT AND TAP HOUSE American fare with a twist. Ribs (pork or bison) smoked in house. Unique burger menu featuring burgers made from ground top sirloin, topped with pulled pork, hand-battered onion rings or jalapenos. 32 beers on tap to enjoy while watching the game on one of their 24, 4K TVs.

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

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

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

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

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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 and chips, smoked fish, fresh sushi bar and fresh fish market with live shell fish and lobster.

Open 7 Nights a Week

2 Separate Restaurants to Satisfy any Craving

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

Delicious Food & Fun Cocktails 41 Lakeshore Drive, Sagle, ID NEXT TO THE LODGE AT SANDPOINT

NATE’S NEW YORK PIZZA Authentic New York-style Pizzeria in Post Falls. They serve up the biggest pies in town including the famous 36” pizza challenge. Stop by on Wednesdays for an 18” pepperoni pizza for just $17 and select bottled beers are only $1.50! Don’t forget to try some of the best hot wings and stromboli in town.

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

920 N. Hwy 41 | Post Falls 208.773.6697 | NatesNYPizza.com

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

Reservations recommended.

(208) 265-2001 ShogaSushi.com

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

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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. On Wedsnday nights it’s buy one Sushi Roll get one FREE! Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views.

Fisherman’s Market Shopping. Dining. Take-Out.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle 208.265.2001 | ShogaSushi.com

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

609 N. Syringa St. | Post Falls | 208.777.7040 5416 W. Village Blvd. | Rathdrum 208.687.5396 | MoondollarsBistro.com

ANGELO’S RISTORANTE “There is no substitution for quality. Our food is organic and prepared from scratch.” Authentic Italian cuisine.

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

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

JUNIOR’S BBQ Enjoy North Idaho’s best barbecue at Junior’s, where guests are treated to big and bold backyard flavor.

Whether you dine in, take out or need catering, you will not be disappointed, and ordering is simple. Choose a sandwich, taco or salad. Next choose your meat, then your choice of fixin’s, from Granny’s baked beans, Mamma’s mashed taters, smothered green beans, coleslaw or pig tail fries. Top it all off with Hillbilly Habanero or Junior’s Original sauce.

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

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

525 N. Graffiti St. | Post Falls 208.772.3327 | fTimsSpecialCutMeats TimsSpecialCutMeats.com

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It’s comfort food season!

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• Fresh Fish Market and Sushi Bar • Smoked Fish • 12 different kinds of fish and chips

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SHE LOVES ME

Lake City Playhouse Presents She Loves Me Audiences will be delighted with this warm romantic comedy, enduring innocence and old-world elegance

BY JILLIAN CHANDLER

SET IN A 1930’S EUROPEAN PERFUMERY, She Loves Me will introduce audiences to shop clerks Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don’t see eye to eye.

After both respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia and Georg to discover the identity of their true loves and of all the twists and turns along the way.

According to the Music Theatre International website, “She Loves Me was nominated for five Tony Awards in 1964. The 1993 Broadway revival won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical and the 1994 Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.” It is considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written.

“It’s funny and heart-warming; perfect for preparing for February and Valentine’s Day,” says Jamie Russell, LCP Board vice president.

The talented cast includes: Dan Bell as Georg Nowack; Amy D’Orazi as Amalia Balash; Tyler McCabe as Arpad Laszlo; Vermont Trotter as Mr. Maraczek; Amber Fiedler as Ilona Ritter; Joseph Hall as Steven Kodaly; Brad Pfau as Ladislav Sipos; Ashley Gren; Brandon Miller; Preston Pfau; Noah Coll; Nicole Delbridge; Karen Bell; Jeanne-Marie McPherson; Hunter Price; and Katherine Burger. The show is directed

by Lorna Hamilton with music direction by Jesse Hampsch and choreographed by Jennifer Newton.

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Opening night is Friday, January 11, and will feature a dessert bar before the show from 6:30 to 7:30pm. She Loves Me runs through Sunday, January 27. Show times are 7:30pm Thursday through Saturday with a 2pm matinee on Sunday. For more information, call 208.676.7529. To purchase tickets, priced $23 to $25, visit LakeCityPlayhouse.org.

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Jazz at The JACC

Crush It Northwest

An awards gala to honor and celebrate excellence in the local hospitality industry, enjoy an evening of connection and conversation, lively entertainment, local purveyors, incredible food and keynote speakers from around the region. The event takes place at MAX at Mirabeau 6 to 9pm.

Tickets can be purchased at EventBrite.com, with a portion of the proceeds support SEcond Harvest to help feed children and families across the Inland Northwest.

2019 Brings Jazz to the JACC! Held the second Thursday of each month from 6 to 8pm, enjoy live jazz music featuring incredible artists from the Inland Northwest in the beautiful and intimate Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center. Wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase as well as food from local vendors. This month’s band is PB & Jam. Doors open at 5:30pm. Seating is limited to 120 guests, so be sure to get your tickets in advance at EventBrite.com.

Held at The Innovation Den, attendees will learn the four keys to crushing it in business in the Pacific Northwest.

There will be four key speakers with different topics and perspectives: Networking and Community, Finance and Profit First, Sustainability and Foundation, and Communication and Confidence. There will be food catered by Cosmic Cowboy and drinks by Summit Cider and Current Seltzer. Purchase tickets at EventBrite.com.

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Elevate 2019

TEDx Coeur d’Alene 2019 Wonderland

Mac & Cheese Festival

Hosted by the Kootenai County Young Professionals and held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort 7 to 10pm, Elevate 2019 is an event is to celebrate the wonder and possibility that lie in a new year and the accomplishments and contributions of those who made 2018 so wonderful. Food, drinks, music, awards and a small intriguing silent auction await you. Tickets can be purchased at EventBrite.com.

This year’s event will take place at the Salvation Army Kroc Center 9am to 4pm and feature 10 speakers who will inspire you to consider new perspectives and ideas, and will challenge you to wonder more about the world. There will also be several live performances and art exhibits, complimentary coffee, tea and adventurous snacks throughout the day.For more information about the event and for ticket information, visit TEDxCdA.com.

Celebrate your favorite childhood dish by tasting your way through this year’s Mac and Cheese Festival in Downtown Coeur d’Alene! Noon to 6pm, attendees will enjoy tasting variations of the comfort food prepared by local chefs who will be competing for the Golden Noodle Award. After you’ve had your fill, vote for your favorite cheesy dish to help award the People’s Choice Trophy.

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Brides, and grooms, you won’t want to miss the 2019 Post Falls Bridal Tour. Held 10am to 4pm, this is a great opportunity for you to find everything you’re looking for to make your wedding a day to remember. Trailhead Event Center, JACC and Red Lion Templin’s Hotel each offer a unique location for your wedding or reception as well as vendors for bridal attire, cakes, catering, flowers and more.

Get your passport stamped at all three locations for a chance to win great prizes. For more information, call 208.773.0539.

If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in the fall, this is an extra session for parents/ caregivers of 4- to 5-year-old children. READY! builds strong parent engagement and teaches families new skills and helpful tips to nurture a child’s development, fosters essential early literacy, math and social-emotional skills. Leave equipped to help young children develop strong brain connections for success. Held at the CDA Public Library, childcare will be provided. Register to attend online at ReadingFoundation.org.

Aureum is an adventure tale told through heartstopping aerial routines and amazing acrobatics.

Thrill to the original music, choreography and some never-seen-before aerial performances, this is sure to be an unforgettable experience for the whole family! VIP seats enjoy light appetizers before the performance and the opportunity to meet the cast after the show! Tickets are priced $35/general admission, $50/VIP and $35/students. Purchase tickets at KrocCdA.org.

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Hospice Wine Taste 2019

BANFF Mountain Film Festival

Annual Dungeness Crab Feast

Join North Idaho College for high-octane mountain fun at the 2019 BANFF Mountain Film Festival January 25 through 27. Presented by Mountain Fever, tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door and can be purchased at Tri State Outfitters, Vertical Earth, Camera Corral, Two Wheeler Dealer Hayden or online at BrownPaperTickets.com. Visit MountainFever.us for more information and a list of films.

For just $35 attendees will enjoy all-you-can-eat crab, salad and french bread, free beer until the keg runs dry, no-host bar and silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club. The event takes place at the Coeur d’Alene Shrine Club Event Center in Hayden. Doors open at 4:30pm. Everyone is welcome for an evening of great food and a fun time. RSVP to Dave.Sue at 208.664.4332 or 208.699.7953 for tickets.

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You can help ensure that everyone in the community receives hospice care and grief support, regardless of their ability to pay. Join Hospice of North Idaho for the 2019 Hospice Wine Taste fundraiser. During this black-tie event, you have the opportunity to meet fellow philanthropists who are engaged in the Hospice Mission. Enjoy gourmet food, samples of specialty wines and bid on live auction packages including unbelievable global ventures. Purchase tickets online at HospiceWineTaste.org

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