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FAMILY TRIP THROUGH GOD’S COUNTRY TRAVEL & LEISURE

BY JON JOHANSEN

family bonding and begin sleeping again – something that I hadn’t done well since my dad passed away a few months ago.

Our passengers?

And so it was that we crested Snoqualmie Pass, chugging beyond its snowless ski lifts and headed east.

Two adults, four children, 16 stuffed animals and one silky Labradoodle— whose breath, among other… er… memorable smells—filled our ancient Suburban.

We pulled an early 90s, pop-up trailer with half a dozen differently sized bikes strapped to the top.

Our goal?

To leave behind, for just a little while, my cherished responsibilities as a counselor at the Lighthouse Christian School.

More hopes?

To relax under wide skies, experience

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Oh – and to get along… At least most of the time (smile).

Eventually, we pulled off of I-90 and turned left to our first stop: Gig Harbor residents’ Steve and Rachel Carpmail’s cabin.

Out of the goodness of their hearts, the Carpmails unexpectedly offered us free access to their charming abode. Sitting amidst their clean, country décor soon gave way to long naps on unworldly comfortable beds. While little Sarah slumbered on the loft just outside mom and dad’s door, brothers Michael and Jonathan borrowed the Carpmail boys’ bunks. Abby enjoyed her very own guest room – all the better to slip away from her younger siblings.

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Our heads turned from side to side to take in the whispering grasses and forested hills boasting peek-a-boo rock formations, an eagle’s nest, cows and 7-year-old Sarah’s favorite animal.

All of us began pushing past tech addictions; we devoured books, swam from hidden, lakeside beaches and hiked with our pooch, Bella, through nine miles of pristine wilderness.

This undertaking was especially powerful as I watched my once comatose, two-time brain cancer-surviving son, Michael—for the first moment in his 13 years—walk a distance over uneven ground without falling hard enough to make himself cry.

On a lighter note, the family rode bikes like never before. In fact, I got a little too fond of my new, off-road 21-speed. Without training, I took it way up into the hills where I briefly felt much younger than my 45 years.

Until I crashed. Over my handlebars. Three times. But I lived to tell about it!

In Bonners Ferry, a gal at the Rusty Moose Tavern and Grill helped soothe our hungry family with heaping waffle cones chock-full of sweet ice cream.

The days blurred into each other, and soon I was back steering the now bug-splattered Suburban into Athol, Idaho’s Country Boy Cafe.

Our admittedly old-school family felt right at home when we witnessed the large group next to us hold hands and say grace before their meal. It turns out that those kind folks were the welcoming owners!

Our Johansen clan said our own prayer and proceeded to devour down-home treats like tender, chicken-fried steak the size of a toddler’s head and (must… not… drool…) biscuits and gravy!

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As we chewed our grub, a middle-aged man with glasses stopped by our table to say, “Excuse me, sir, I just need to tell you, your children are very well-behaved.”

It turns out that folks from Idaho are super nice! Honestly, he likely would not have uttered those words if he had seen us an hour later.

Before that comfort food in our bellies, offloading our bikes and setting up the trailer had nearly left me maniacally cackling as prepping our camping site left each of us feeling crabby and our overtired youngest child weeping.

In Sarah’s defense, someone (cough, cough… me) may have spilled her raspberry soda onto her American Girl, Truly Me doll’s surprisingly waterproof bed—all the better to dye the glassy-eyed toy’s once pale body pink. Not my best moment.

Thankfully, our spot at the State Park near serene Lake Pend Oreille’s green-blue waters proved a great jumping off point for Northern Idaho adventures.

Our heads turned from side to side to take in the whispering grasses and forested hills boasting peek-a-boo rock formations, an eagle’s nest, cows and 7-year-old Sarah’s favorite animal. Now recovered from the doll fiasco, the wee girl gleefully exclaimed, “Look, Daddy! A white, baby horsie!”

With newly washed hands, we tracked down the street toward the museum with somewhat skeptical children in tow.

Thankfully, the treasury’s fascinating displays brought forth joy in each offspring.

Jonathan loved the wooden clocks, Sarah gaped at a mini-wooden carousel, Abby’s eyes scanned antique beauty supplies, Jill admired former fashions, 13-yearold Michael whispered, “fire truck,” and I gawked at historical guns and logging equipment.

That evening, we drove back to camp and dipped in Lake Pend Oreille’s Beaver Bay, before gathering around our campfire.

I read aloud the fictional account of the Apache Kid from True West magazine— carefully making it G-rated. Sarah asked repeated questions about one character’s brave mule. Our eyelids grew leaden, and we—despite Bella’s protective barking at each and every sound—eventually slumbered under bright-starry skies.

On day two, we backtracked north and pulled off in Sandpoint. I think it was the first time I truly considered moving there one day.

I parked next to Vanderford’s Book and Office Supply Products store, where Michelle’s huge smile vibrantly welcomed me inside. She was the first of several locals there to make us feel at ease.

In the Cedar Street Bridge Public Market, the petite, brunette owner of Carousel Emporium bonded with Jill over both of our families’ shared love of the WSU Cougars.

At the Cedar St. Bistro, grinning workers prepped warm, cheesy pizzas for my kids, and—when they made a bit too much of the green smoothie I ordered—offered me the rest of it in a separate cup. I went back and gladly doubled my tip.

That night even Bella slept well.

THE JOHANSENS FIND MILLIE THE MOOSE IN COEUR D'ALENE, ID

In Bonners Ferry, a gal at the Rusty Moose Tavern and Grill helped soothe our hungry family with heaping waffle cones chock-full of sweet ice cream.

Our final, full day in the Gem State found us in Coeur d’Alene. Sometime after crossing the floating dock on the lake’s shores, as a warm breeze tickled our cheeks, Abby and I decided on a new nickname for this part of the land—“Hawaii-daho.”

Of course we loved splashing in crystalline waters. Surely we enjoyed shopping in charming boutiques. And we absolutely were impressed—as we were in each Panhandle town—at the delightful, older homes hidden on well-manicured side streets. But my most special moment was unexpected.

At Michael’s request, he and I visited the Pick 6 Sports Cards shop where Casey tirelessly and joyfully explained the art of collecting to my once wounded boy. Michael left with three prized Seahawks cards.

I closed the shop door behind me with a heart swollen with gratitude.

The next day, we drove back to Western Washington: Jill and I in the front, the girls in the middle, and the boys tucked into the third row.

Bella picked her favorite spot–right in between all of us.

gray sky alongside rows of bushy green trees. Traversing Puget Sound via the Fox Island Bridge, we pulled into our driveway and greeted our purring kitties before heading to bed.

It felt good to be home, ready to renew normal life in our lovely community, and our hearts newly filled with precious memories of the state next door.

Sometime after crossing the floating dock on the lake’s shores, as a warm breeze tickled our cheeks, Abby and I decided on a new nickname for this part of the land— “Hawaii-daho.”

That evening, we crested the Cascade Mountains and descended under a soft,

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FEATURE STORY

OUT OF THE DARKNESS AFSP’S OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK FOR AWARENESS AND RESEARCH ARE ERASING THE STEREOTYPES BEHIND SUICIDE

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By Jani Gonzalez

The subject of suicide has long carried many stereotypes along with it. Frequent terms we might hear about are the selfishness of the act or that it was what the person wanted.

There are many reasons individuals have died by suicide, but the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is changing the way people view suicide by creating a conversation about it to include the general public, first responders, medical and research communities.

Every late summer and fall, the AFSP’s Out of the Darkness walks begin across the nation. They create community support for those who have lost someone to suicide and for those who have attempted suicide. The walks are a memorial for those lost, but it’s also a celebration and a chance to support each other in the void of grief.

For Dorie Morris, the organizer of the seventh Out of the Darkness Walk in Spokane, the walks are a way to create awareness, eliminate the stigma and offer hope to survivors, both of loss and of prior suicide attempts.

“It’s really to remember those we’ve lost,” she said. Morris lost a brother and a close friend to suicide. “We try to reach out to lots of different people. Last year, we lost lots of young people.”

People from all sorts of backgrounds come to bring awareness to suicide prevention. Many walkers wear shirts with their loved ones’ photos and names. Colored “honor” beads are distributed with each color symbolizing why the walker is participating. Morris wears orange, purple and blue beads: orange to symbolize the loss of a sibling, her brother; purple to honor a friend and blue to show support for the cause. This year, she said the Honor Guard from the Fairchild Air Force Base will perform the opening ceremony.

Several suicide survivors will speak about their experiences as a way to reach out to those who can relate. The event will also have booths with representatives to reach out to adolescents, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and veterans.

“The LGBT community is very prevalent in our walks (as well as) veterans’ organizations and mental health resource organizations,” Morris said. “We just try to reach out to the community. It’s all about making sure that attempt survivors and those who struggle with mental health conditions know that there is hope for them. (The walk is) a way to help get

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rid of the stigma of suicide. If people learn to talk about it – they’re less likely to go do it because they’ve got the support,” she said.

condition (not diagnosed). That’s why we push for mental health needs to be equal as physical health … it’s our best first line of defense,” she said.

The Darkness Suicide is all too prevalent in Idaho and Washington, and the numbers are startling.

In Washington, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports it as the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34 years and that more people die by suicide than by homicide in the state. Similarly in Idaho, suicide is also the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 44 years but is ranked as the sixth highest state in the nation for suicide. In 2015, one out of five youth in Idaho reported having seriously considered suicide.

There’s no single reason that people take their own lives. The underlying cause could be depression or anxiety, according to Grace Finch, the Washington Area Director for the AFSP. “Nine out of 10 people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health

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What’s most important – with anyone you think is at risk for suicide – is to keep the lines of communication open. Mental illness and suicide have been such a source of taboo in many cultures, but AFSP aims to erase this taboo.

Some warning signs that should raise a red flag include: talking about suicide, increased risky behavior such as with drugs or alcohol and a change in mood to depression, anger or anxiety. Also, having a history of mental health conditions or family history of suicide can make someone at an increased risk for suicide. Again, however, some people don’t display any of these signs which is why talking about what’s troubling someone is the best way to help them.

Out of the Darkness To help combat the stigma of mental health, AFSP organizes walks throughout

the nation. These Out of the Darkness walks are a great way to find other people who have experienced a suicide loss or who may be struggling. In Washington, the Spokane Walk is September 17 at Riverfront Park and the Tacoma Walk is October 8 at Wright Park in addition to six other walks in the state. “(AFSP) was founded by survivors of suicide loss and a long time were the voices around the table, but in recent years, more people with experience – who struggle or are attempt survivors are participating as well,” Finch said.

She said although AFSP still supports survivors, its scope has expanded more toward prevention and education. The AFSP’s website has a number of resources for parents, teachers and concerned individuals to learn from and tailor to their needs. AFSP’s main message is that suicide is preventable.

“Some people think that a person will die by suicide no matter what. There’s a misunderstanding that if you talk about it, it will encourage it, but what we’ve found

is if you talk, it helps. Let the person know you’re concerned but also provide (resources) to mental health services,” Finch said.

Individuals struggling with the idea of suicide may not show any outward signs of it. It is difficult to ask for help. AFSP is changing and also adapting to the ways people communicate via social media.

On Facebook, for example, if you are concerned about a post, go to the site’s help menu and search for “suicide.” You will get a number of options from which to choose, including where to get help if an individual is considering suicide. There are also apps where individuals can text or chat online and get help that way as well, like the Crisis Text Line.

“The way people seek help according to demography and age require a broad approach and different technology for that.

From everything we do, if we can get that person through that low point when they’re seriously contemplating suicide – whether it’s restricting means or talking –they can recover,” Finch said.

numbers and statistics behind suicide losses at a very high level and see what areas society can focus on to reduce the suicide rate.

On Facebook, for example, if you are concerned about a post, go to the site’s help menu and search for “suicide.” You will get a number of options from which to choose, including where to get help if an individual is considering suicide.

In Washington, there are a number of preventative efforts underway such as safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) programs (livingworks.net), which hosts free or low cost training for anyone older than 15 years of age to become a suicidealert helper. Another area of prevention is training to screen for suicide risk during emergency room intake procedures.

“We know the statistics from the burden study and see that as a point of opportunity,” Finch said.

Another area of concern AFSP focuses on is reducing the number of suicides by firearm. Anecdotally, the numbers show that most deaths by firearms aren’t

accidental. For that reason, it’s important to have suicide prevention literature available in gun shops for vulnerable individuals contemplating suicide who have access to a firearm. AFSP does not advocate for gun control but rather gun safety. Washington’s Safe Homes House Bill 2793 addresses gun safety and education. Part of the bill’s focus is to create a task force consisting of members of suicide prevention organizations, the firearms industry, law enforcement, the National Rifle Association, suicide attempt survivors, the Department of Health and

Into the Light A huge beneficial byproduct of the walks is the fundraising aspect. AFSP’s Out of the Darkness walks raise thousands of dollars to fund research and state suicide prevention efforts. At the local level, a portion of the money raised go to designated education programs. The other portion is donated to the national AFSP office for research grants. AFSP has become a supporter of potentially promising research that they believe will produce viable evidence to prevent suicide.

“We fund researchers who are doing a lot of up-and-coming research that is not ready for the National Institutes of Health,” Finch explained.

Also funded by the AFSP is Project 2025 with a goal of reducing the suicide rate by 20 percent by the year 2025. As a start to its comprehensive effort, it has conducted a burden analysis study to analyze the

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the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Their work would involve gun shops in an effort to prevent suicide by firearms.

“A lot of (what the bill contains) is education about the risk factors and warning signs, carrying information to encourage safe storage, and emergency plans,” Finch explained.

In Idaho, the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline, located in Boise, is a separate organization working to reduce suicide.

Although not affiliated with AFSP they have a team that participates in the Out of the Darkness walk in Boise. The organization closed in 2006 because of lack of funding but was able to reopen in 2012. The most recent state legislation passed nearly $1

million for suicide prevention efforts. The state funds 60 percent of the hotline’s budget. The call center is operated by 60 volunteers and is available 24 hours every day of the week. Volunteers are trained and monitored by a professional in suicide prevention. The organization aims to grow with an ambassador program to have statewide outreach, explained John Reusser, director of the hotline.

“We always need people to spread information about the hotline and are trying to have an ambassador program to find events have (where we can have) representation,” he said.

It is prevention efforts such as these in the two states that are eliminating the stigma of suicide and bringing mental health to the forefront. Getting recognition and support from state legislatures is important for raising awareness and

Another area of concern AFSP focuses on is reducing the number of suicides by firearm.

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getting people trained in how to handle individuals at risk for suicide.

The message we all need to share is that no one is alone and help is available. Be that person who lends an ear to someone’s problems and assist them in the direction of professional help. It’s not a simple, quick answer, but it’s a start in the conversation.

“We are getting more people trained in suicide assessment and prevention.

People are beginning to come together with hope and solutions to save lives,” Finch said.

For more information about AFSP and Out of the Darkness walks, visit, afsp. org. For the Idaho Prevention Hotline, visit idahosuicideprevention.org or search for them on Facebook. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).

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Round the Rock Paddleboard 16th Annual Edmonds Classic Donkey Creek Chum Festival Every year, the greater Gig Harbor Race Car Show community celebrates the return of salmon Downtown Edmonds comes alive on Sunday, September 11 with 10,000 spectators “oohing and ahhing” over the 300 plus classic cars that fill the streets.

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By Colin Anderson We live in a beautiful spot. We can choose the noise of traffic at night from our city dwelling, or we can strike out and find a quiet, peaceful place where we can stargaze. We can pick a soft bed with a down comforter or a down sleeping bag, ultralight to make packing it into that secluded spot easier. Whatever your preference, sometimes a few little tips on how to master the outdoors will have us reaching for the wild, even if we don’t know we’re doing it! Enjoy the following, and we’ll see you in the woods!

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You’ve made a wrong turn, and your water bottle is empty.

Water is essential to survival, but drinking the wrong kind can make things worse. Generally speaking, the faster the water is moving the safer it is to drink, and the same goes for clarity.

Green ponds or stagnant streams can breed bacteria. Water should always be boiled no matter what the source. Can’t find any above ground sources? Look for signs of water below by searching for where mosquitoes swarm, or follow a game trail which likely leads to water. At night, hang plastic around your tent for a rain catcher. Even if it doesn’t rain, condensation can build. Make sure the water will drop into a container.

Identifying Edible Plants Food is low in supply, and you’re striking out hunting and fishing. Finding edible plants for nourishment can save your life, but it can also end it.

Wild fruits and vegetables are available throughout the west, but misidentifying these can sometimes lead to poisoning or make you gravely ill. There are several guides to finding edible plants, and it’s highly recommended that you carry one in your pack. Your local forest service office will also be able to provide information to the specific area you are hiking or camping in. Only consume wild plants if the situation is dire and you can positively identify what you are eating.

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Starting a Battery Fire You’ve lost all your matches and it’s getting cold. If you have anything battery operated, it might save your life. Get your AA batteries out and either a gum wrapper or strips of tinfoil. Make sure the strips are cut thin, less than half an inch. Fold the wrapper into a “V” shape and attach both the positive and negative ends of the battery to the wrapper or foil.

The flame will only burn for a short while so have your tinder ready. If you happen to have steel wool with you, place it in a bind of dry grass, remove your cell phone battery and rub it against the steel wool, and presto, you have made fire!

Your tent burns up; you suddenly have to spend a night outside before getting out of the woods. You will need to build a shelter.

Start by gathering a supply of six to eight-foot strong branches.

Set two branches vertical in the ground about the height of your body with a third running horizontally between the two. Stack the branches you’ve gathered at a 45-degree angle to build a makeshift tent. Once your structure is in place, cover the outside with whatever insulation is available – moss, pine branches or thick heavy brush. If you find 10 to 12-foot branches, you can also set up as a teepee securing the branches at the top and insulating the same.

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You’re lost and the trail you came in on is nowhere to be found. You should have a map and compass, but if both are gone, there are a few tricks to help get you back on track. Start at a high point to get your bearing straight. If it’s a cloudy day and you can’t find which way is north, look at the trees. Moss typically grows the best facing north on trees and rocks in heavily shaded areas. Hillsides facing south will generally have less vegetation and shorter trees. To get out, follow water.

Mountain streams lead to rivers which usually lead to roads or people.

Moving at night in the woods can be extremely dangerous and should only be attempted if the situation is grave. If you are in dense woods and cannot see the stars, you should stay put for the night. If you’re able to find the North Star and are sure of the direction you want to go, proceed slowly and deliberately. As with daytime moving, following a mountain stream to a river and following the riverbank will almost certainly lead you to civilization or roadway. If at any point you are feeling unsure of the direction you are heading, stop for the night and don’t make things worse.

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My father always tried to be on the water before 7am, and not because the fishing was always the best, but because of the peace and tranquility. In a huge suburban area it’s hard to escape noise and commotion, but even on the dozens of house-lined lakes we fished, the sense of quiet in the early morning offered a taste of nature in the middle of the concrete jungle.

Like many others, I learned my love of the outdoors from my parents. We went car camping when my brother and I were four and two, went on countless bike rides in the river valleys, and cross-country skied at night with no headlamps and only the moon and stars to light up the trail. I thought this was all amazing until I turned 10 and we took a road trip west visiting Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I was immediately in awe of the peaks around me and what lay on the other side.

The curiosity carried me to Missoula, Montana for college and now to Spokane, Washington where I make my home. Once you get a taste of the west, there’s just no going back.

I feel badly for those who are scared of a little dirt, bugs, and would rather binge watch a TV show on their weekends than spend a night in the woods. While I enjoy the comforts of home as much as anyone else, to ignore all the outdoor opportunities around us is to miss out on feeling alive. I guess those of us that love the outdoors

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seek out a small sense of danger. I could slip on a rock crossing that stream, bump into a bear on a backcountry hike, or pop a tire on my bike far away from the nearest repair shop. We don’t want any of these problems to happen, but the fact that they could gives us a determination to conquer our outdoor adventure unscathed.

Most avid outdoorsmen and women admit to being risk takers; it’s a character trait where the brain forces the body to do something it’s not comfortable with. The safe bet is to stay home, the risky play is to go explore.

Peace, quiet and tranquility are hard to find in our modern world. Think of the last time you were truly free of distraction; no cell phone, tablet, television, work, pick-up, drop-off, party planning, school shopping or appointment.

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when the distractions disappear, your body and mind tend to soak up the here and now of the present instead of the concern of the future. Images of nature from mountain peaks, rivers, streams, the colors of the trees, leaves, bushes and berries around you give you a sense of happiness in a world that revolves around negativity.

Senses are heightened in the woods as your eyes take in the stunning scenery around you. You pick up new smells in the clean air, and even a small breeze feels much more prominent. At night these senses can go overboard. I confess I never get much sleep when I’m camped deep in the woods as I’m always wondering what’s around me. Scattering noises in the bushes from your campsite might just be a squirrel, something you would pay no attention to back at home. But at night in the woods, every sound is amplified and your imagination can start to run wild. It goes back to that small sense of danger.

Instead of reinforced and locked doors at home, we have nothing but a thin tent fabric between us and whatever is out there.

The call of the wild; some of us have it and some of us just haven’t heard it yet. You don’t have to go deep off the beaten path to experience the benefits of the great outdoors. For most of us, outdoor recreation is less than 30 minutes away and often right in our backyard.

Millions of Americans save up a week’s vacation so one time in their life they can see the awe of Mount Rainier, the natural wonders of Glacier, and the bears of Yellowstone – all experiences that we can do in a weekend. The woods are a place for self-reflection and quiet, a place to explore and seek adventure, and a playground for the mind to unwind and an opportunity to focus on you and the company around you instead of social media channels and the politics of the day. Take some time and experience the outdoors and perhaps you’ll hear the call. Be careful it might change your life forever.

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