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26 GARDEN DELIGHT Fre s h i d e a s f or t h e g a rd e n

52 PUT THE SPRING IN SPRING TRAINING How t o b e s t pre p a re y ou r y ou n g at h l e t e

82 SPRING FORWARD THIS SEASON S i l v e r t on , O re g on’s G a rd e n C it y

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As we witness these natural wonders of the world re-emerge this spring, let’s not forget the creator behind the beauty. As the Easter season will soon be upon us, let’s take this time to remember the reason for the season and celebrations, as Christ sacrificed his life on the cross to save each and every one of us, with the promise to attain eternal happiness.

inward. As you prepare to nurture your garden to allow it the best opportunity to grow and thrive, do not forget about doing the same for your heart, and your soul. Plant those seeds of positivity, perseverance, happiness, success, and water them daily through habits that will reinforce the person you strive to be and the life you desire to attain.

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about the cover Spring is slowly but surely making its way to North Idaho. Though there are still snow-covered mountains, the sun is beginning to peek out more and shine brighter, the days are becoming longer, and soon the flowers, bushes and trees will bud and bloom. In the meantime, you can always pick up a beautiful bouquet of flowers from one of our local businesses.

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INSIDE/OUT Tr a n s f or m i n g y ou r i n d o or a n d out d o or spaces

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GARDEN DELIGHT Fre s h i d e a s f or t h e g a rd e n

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BRAVO! BRAVO! O rc h e s t r a’s d e but a h it , n e x t p e r f or m a n c e c om i n g s o on

39 TEACHER HIGHLIGHT Je w e l S h e a , f i f t h g r a d e , Wa s h i n g t on E l e m e nt a r y S c h o o l

40 ATHLETES IN THE SPOTLIGHT D e s t i ny Ly on s & Et h a n B ut l e r

42 ARTISTIC TRANSFORMATION Un i qu e prop e r t y i n s pi re s l o c a l a r t i s t

46 2,400 FEET OF SCHWEITZER R a c e f or t h e Cu re

feature 52 PUT THE SPRING IN SPRING TRAINING How t o b e s t pre p a re y ou r y ou n g at h l e t e

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58 SPRING INTO HEALTH G e t t i n g out a m on g t h e f l ow e r s

67 HEALTHY TIP Spr i n g c l e a n i n g : G e t up, g e t m ov i n g a n d get cleaning

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74 SPRING BEAUTY T h e t op t re n d s t o k e e p y ou l o o k i n g , a n d f e e l i n g , b e aut i f u l

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SPRING FORWARD THIS SEASON S i l v e r t on , O re g on’s ‘G a rd e n C it y ’

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food & enterainment 90

DINING GUIDE S a n dp oi nt’s mu s t - t r y e at s

93 RECIPE G e t i n t h e s pi r it of E a s t e r w it h t h e s e f u n , n at u r a l d y i n g t e c h n i q u e s

94 CALENDER OF EVENTS A l l t h e e v e nt s y ou w on’t w a nt t o m i s s

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When thinking about updating your home or yard, look to the most popular places in and around your

home for hosting. Whether you are looking improve upon a small seating area/nook in your living room, or you are looking to purchase a firepit for your friends and family to huddle around for warmth during cool spring nights, it can be a worthwhile endeavor to not only play off current trends, but also to find your own style as you mix and match colors in your quest to find the latest innovations to transform your spaces.

2022 is all about crisp and contemporary colors. Shades of grey are popular living room colors. Consider painting your living room walls a light gray. A light grey will match other cool tones, like the neutrals, greens, and other shades of gray and can really set the mood for an inviting living room space.

Adding grey and yellow couches, sectionals with longer lounge pieces and/or recliners with dark wooden side tables will add a splash of color while keeping your living spaces rustic. Purchasing a coffee table with hideaway storage can help minimize clutter and stow away seasonal décor when not in use. Feel free to add wood, leather and/or cloth footstools as needed, or as your space allows, for a relaxed and cozy environment.

Purchasing pillows for your living room space are generally the cheapest and most flexible way to take a plain space and add some color and comfort. Selecting the right pillows for your space can make your home not only look like a comfortable place to spend some time, but it can also highlight textures with complementary tones and hues.

As we move from the living room to the kitchen, consider light or mint green paint coupled with cobalt colored paint. Also, consider classic dark wooden cabinets and marble countertops to give your kitchen

THROW PILLOWS: Selecting the right pillows for your space can make your home not only look like a comfortable place to spend some time, but it can also highlight textures with complementary tones and hues.

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When hanging art in a gallery wall setting, start at the 57-inch mark as the midpoint and slowly spread out your artwork with minor space in between. It’s all about making your wall space appear natural and free- flowing, like a pattern.

a sense of balance and class. You can also mix it up by having marble countertops and wooden cabinets with yellow highlights for warmth.

Whether in the kitchen, the living room, or outside, any time you are adding styling elements like candles, sculptures and other knickknacks to your space, be sure to style them in groups of three. You can include one large, one medium and one small object to your space for a dynamic and pleasing look. Adding in three elements shows intention and direction to your design.

When hanging wall art, be sure to hang them at 57 inches, which is the average human eye height. Hanging your wall art any higher makes it feel as though your art is floating. Hanging your wall art any lower gives it that giant-in-a-tiny-house effect. This also works for gallery walls. When hanging art in a gallery wall setting, start at the 57-inch mark as the midpoint and slowly spread out your artwork with minor space in between. It’s all about making your wall space feel natural free-flowing space, like a pattern.

When styling with patterns, it can be intimidating and sometimes comes off as messy. When decorating your indoor space with patterns, it’s important to consider scale and type of pattern. Scale is about pulling in a large-scale pattern and incorporating two small-scale patterns. Bringing in multiple patterns of varying sizes can disorient the eye. Focus on the main pattern as a highlight and mix in some smaller scale patterns to add balance and texture.

Moving on to outfitting your backyard with stylish appliances, consider purchasing a large barbecue or smoker that fits your decorating style and bring the kitchen-like feel into your yard. Consider purchasing a magnetic knife block to keep your knives and other accessories securely fastened and accessible at a moment’s notice.

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When adding furniture to your yard, wooden benches, tables and folding chairs can transform your plain old backyard into a woodland escape. Consider purchasing an outdoor sectional couch and coffee table to really give your yard that living room feel. Or switch out the coffee table for a smokeless fire pit for lightweight and nearly smokefree burn.

Adding accessory items like LED lights and citronella tiki torches can help light up the night and make your backyard feel like a party while keeping the mosquitos away. Adding vases, metal and/or glass candle holders, sculptures, and other personal items to the tops of your island table, side tabletops and other unused spaces can complement your lights and pull your backyard together in a unique way.

Incorporating a kitchen island can add space for your cooking spices, pots and pans. You can also store any glasses, cups, plates and cutlery when not in use. You can use the top of your island to prep and prepare foods prior to throwing them on the grill or simply dress a summer salad. This also prevents you from having to go back and forth from your backyard to your indoor kitchen while your guests wait, because gathering everyone in a single space is what hosting is really about.

Whether you are hosting inside or outside, it’s important to do your research and discover what colors and items make you happy, and dress your spaces according to how you like them. Add furniture that fits your space and your needs. Remember to have fun with your spaces and try different things until you find the right style, décor and items that fit you.

Having a living room feel in the backyard can really make you, your family and guests feel at home.

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Garden Delight Fresh Ideas for the Garden

by TAYLOR SHILLAM

Looking to refresh your garden space? Spring is here, along with a fresh set of inspiration to revive your garden space, no matter how small! This year’s gardens will be more adaptable and sustainable than ever before, encouraging creativity and balance in every gardener.

This spring, making the most of what you have with a few select, intentional additions is the key to achieving your best garden, not just for your home but for the environment that surrounds it.

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E n j o y a C o z y, C o m f o r t a b l e G a rd e n S p a c e A lot of work goes into a garden—and for many, that’s on top of the work performed in day-to-day life! Today’s gardens are becoming increasingly multifunctional, with plenty of opportunities for your hard work to translate into a relaxing outdoor sanctuary.

Investing in small, comfortable accessories like outdoor furniture and cushions, outdoor rugs and transformative lighting (look for the stake lights and easy solar lighting that are on-trend) can make all the difference in maximizing the comfort and tranquility of your garden space—and the time you get to enjoy it!

G o Ya rd - F re e w i t h C o n t a i n e r G a rd e n i n g For garden spaces, lawns are not required! Today, container gardening is an easy concept to have the beauty and feel of a home garden—even without a lawn.

Using containers to act as a garden on paved areas, patios and balconies make gardening simple from anywhere! The options for containers themselves is a long list, including plastic pots, repurposed old jars, hanging flower baskets, window boxes and more! The key to successful container gardening is to ensure an even water supply with proper drainage holes within the container, and do your research to choose the proper type of compost.

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Get Intentional and Sustainable The connection between gardeners’ at-home practices and worldwide environmental concerns is becoming more apparent, and sustainable gardens are on the rise. Looking beyond the scope of the backyard is more common and more doable this spring!

Home gardens can become wildlife-friendly and eco-friendly with a few simple strategies, including the effective use of water by catching rainwater (think a simple, easily assembled wildlife pond), avoiding chemical soil treatments and pesticides, and selecting native, pollinator-friendly plants that thrive in your local climate.

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Shopping Small and Local Did you know the “shop small” concept can apply to your gardening habits? Part of a dedication to keeping your garden habits sustainable and health-promoting beyond your property limits can come from supporting local businesses and farms.

A combination of at-home DIY gardening efforts and turning to those local businesses for soils, plants, tips and supplies you need for your garden can help you use your space to make a difference— not just for the environment but for the local economy!

A d d Yo u r F r u i t Even gardeners with limited square footage have the option to grow a supply of nature’s candy! If you’ve always wanted to grow your own fruit, but feel limited in your options, it’s time to explore further.

Dwarf trees offer Northwest gardeners the opportunity to grow a variety of fruits (more than just apples), and easily thrive in smaller spaces and unique microclimates.

These types of schemes lend privacy and shade to entertainment spaces and make gardens into sanctuary spaces. Trees, shrubs, and plenty of perennials, help people and wildlife work together and create green spaces for good mental health and well-being.

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E n h a n c e d To u c h e s f o r Yo u r We l l - B e i n g For most gardeners, the habit is a meditative pastime.

More than planting and landscaping, gardening can be a form of light exercise, stress release and therapeutic movement. The natural foods and herbs grown in a garden are a form of medicine on their own.

This spring, take the wellness aspect of gardening a step further with extra attention to simple factors like sensory stimulation. Scents from fragrant plants help further engage you while you’re enjoying your garden space.

Utilize sounds from water features or wind chimes to further enhance the mood. Then make sure you have a cozy, comfortable spot to take it all in from!

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t was less than six months ago, this past October, when acclaimed international conductor Jan Pellant teamed up with local professional musician Marcy Hogan to begin recruiting musicians for a new orchestra in Sandpoint.

“There are a lot of great professional musicians in our region that are hungry to play,” said Marcy. “The distance between our communities can make it tough, but we really feel we can bring them all together.”

In short order, they not only recruited top local talent but were able to bring in artists from all over the U.S. as well as Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Brazil for the opening performance of the North Idaho Philharmonia (NIPH). “The inaugural performance in December was a great success, with sold-out seating and standing ovations after the final piece,” stated Jan. “The music program, which included internationally acclaimed compositions by Corelli, Bach, Respighi and Bartok, was very well received by the audience, made up of all ages.”

Jan has traveled the world to work with some of the top professional musicians. He’s led more than 30 orchestras in his native Czech Republic, Germany, Thailand, Japan, and many stops throughout the United States. He was most recently the artistic director of the Coeur d’Alene Symphony before forming the newest ensemble in Sandpoint. The majority of NIPH musicians have years of experience, performing in professional orchestras and small ensembles at music festivals, in major concert halls, for opera and ballet performances, and studio recordings in Hollywood, Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Chicago, Boston, and other major cities around the world. Despite traveling the world and playing to large crowds, many were eager to jump on board with Jan’s vision. “The musicians who participated in the inaugural concert welcomed the opportunity to perform

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“The inaugural performance in December was a great success, with sold-out seating and standing ovations after the final piecE.”

such a musically gratifying program in a celebrated historical venue,” he said.

Jan’s goal for the NIPH is to create a unique orchestral sound that is significantly different from any other in the world. NIPH is aiming to provide world-class performances in the greater Sandpoint area, with the focus on orchestral masterworks by great composers from all over the world. The goal of the North Idaho Philharmonia is to contribute high-level classical music to the panhandle while, at the same time, bring music and artists from around the world here. Jan is equally excited to bring in younger aspiring musicians so they can learn and be coached by some of the very best. “The Philharmonia also provides artistic opportunities to young musicians, giving them the chance to perform alongside professional musicians on a concert stage,” he shared.

Jan will also act as the guest conductor for the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint’s Summer Academy orchestra camp. The camp takes place over two weeks and will include instruction for both advanced and beginning students. Both orchestras will play together in the mornings, giving the students the opportunity to practice their skills and teamwork. Advanced students will work with the beginning students, building mentorship skills while having lots of fun! Jan will combine both orchestras in the second week with a performance at the end of camp that will be open to the community.

Things have come together quickly for NIPH. The response not just from the musicians but from the greater Sandpoint community has been incredibly positive. Jan envisions four to six shows per season that will feature a variety of classical works from all centuries. He also wants to include small chamber performances and even operas SANDPOINT LIVING LOCAL march/april 2022

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“The Philharmonia also provides artistic opportunities to young musicians.”

to the future schedule. NIPH, in collaboration with the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, is building a highly professional orchestra where musicians are paid for rehearsals and performance(s) with hopes of cementing the NIPH in the community for years to come.

The next performance, titled “Between Earth and Heaven,” will take place on March 25 at the Panida Theater. The program will begin at 7pm with a preconcert talk and the musical performance will begin at 7:30pm. The concert program includes compositions by great Western European classical composers—W.A. Mozart’s Symphony No 5., Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals, featuring renowned guest performers Matthew Goodrich and Melody Puller on piano, and Bohemian composer Antonin Dvorak’s Czech Suite in D major. Concertgoers can expect transcendental moments at the performance as the concert title implies. There will be unique, powerful orchestral sounds imitating the voices of all types of animals; sounds of beautiful traditional folk tunes of the Czech Republic, a country that has very similar landscapes to North Idaho; and sounds of Mozart, a genius of the classical music period, with his early orchestral work.

NIPH welcomes music enthusiasts and supporters, volunteers, and high-level artists.

For more information, please contact the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, or Marcy Hogan and Jan Pellant, directly, at SandpointConservatory.org/northidahophil.

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s a fifth-grade teacher, now in her 12th year, Jewel Shea is still surprised at what the young minds around her come up with. For Jewel, it’s something she looks forward to each day and makes no two days as an educator the same. “Students are the most rewarding part about teaching. Every day they bring a fun, imaginative perspective to the world. I get to walk into the classroom and experience this every day,” she shared.

In her class at Washington Elementary, Jewel’s students learn language, art, science, math, and other core academics. They also get to experience a few different learning experiences, which many students truly come to enjoy. Jewel’s students recently stepped out of the classroom for the Snow School Experience put on by Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Education. It’s an all-day outdoor experience where students strap on snowshoes and learn practical skills in the natural environment. “Kids get some handson experience with calculating our current snowpack, outdoor safety, ecology and, for some students, trying snowshoeing for the first time. It is always a fun day, and I look forward to it each year,” she said.

Back in the classroom, Jewel relies not just on her own expertise and experience as a teacher but help and insight from other staff, administration, parents, and even students.

This combination of thoughts, ideas and

opinions helps her make the school year fun, safe and educational. “No classroom is solely run by the teacher; there are many moving parts that all come together to create this community of learners,” she affirmed. “Our school district is very fortunate to have an involved community who really cares about our students.”

As her students prepare for the transition into middle school, Jewel prepares them academically and socially for the challenges ahead. She hopes her lessons instill perseverance in her students so that they might overcome obstacles, both big and small, they are sure to encounter all throughout their lives. “Hard, challenging times come and go, but staying focused and not giving up is a constant part of our lives. Every situation has its ups and downs. Persevering through those situations is what matters.”

“No classroom is solely run by the teacher; there are many moving parts that all come together to create this community of learners.”

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“there are no shortcuts in sports.” some of those goals. The injury would cost him his sophomore seasons in both sports, but Ethan was committed to both teams and was ready for the tough rehab ahead. “I have worked hard to rehab my shoulder and come back to where I was before the injury. I feel like I have been able to overcome it to play solid basketball this year,” he said.

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Ethan was named captain of the basketball team this past season and is hoping to earn another All-League honor to his baseball resumé this spring. At school he is secretary of the National Honor Society, and when he’s not there he enjoys being outside with family and friends. “When not on a baseball field or basketball court, I can be found outside hunting, fishing, or hiking and camping with friends and family,” he stated.

Ethan has always had a passion for outdoor pursuits and can recall his first hunt with his dad when he was only in kindergarten: “… The close encounter we had with a bull elk really ignited my love for the outdoors. As a result, my future career path has always involved the outdoors.” While he hopes of continuing his baseball career at the next level, Ethan also wants to find a fit where he can study for an outdoor career such as a fisheries or wildlife biologist. “I want to be able to help preserve and enhance the forests and bodies of water, so they are around for future generations.”

Ethan has really enjoyed his time as a Bulldog, especially during basketball, in which the season can run a bit longer than other sports.

“You spend a lot of time getting to know your teammates and building friendships,” he shared. He’s also grateful for the lessons and experiences through competing that will have an impact on his future. “In all sports there is a big commitment of time from the player and their family in order to excel and for the athlete to push to improve each day. There are no shortcuts in sports, and if you want to be the best you can be, it takes time and a lot of hard work.”

THE SPOTLIGHT “It’s fun to spend time with others who enjoy the same sport I do, and it’s even better when we are working together to all reach one common goal.”

try and help myself overcome them, such as giving myself positive affirmations,” she said.

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or senior Destiny Lyons, being physically active and participating in sports is something that’s been instilled from a very young age. Her mother is a basketball coach and physical education teacher, so she’s grown up around all sorts of athletics. Destiny has been on several teams at the school including volleyball, soccer, and her favorite— basketball. While she’s an accomplished basketball player, she also has found success late in her high school sports career at something that only recently piqued her interest. “My junior year was the first year I went out for track and ended up making it to state in the 300-meter hurdles. I plan to do track again this spring,” she stated.

Like many young athletes, Destiny works very hard to accomplish goals both for herself and her teammates. When things don’t go according to plan, the results can be hard to take. Destiny admits that self-doubt and struggles with confidence happen, but she’s also taken that adversity and learned from it. “All sports come with challenges, but over the years I’ve learned strategies to

Destiny’s favorite part of basketball and the other sports she’s engaged in is the challenge of competition. She especially enjoys this when everyone on the team buys in and works hard for one another. “It’s fun to spend time with others who enjoy the same sport I do, and it’s even better when we are working together to all reach one common goal.”

At school, Destiny also works hard in the classroom. She’s maintained her place on the school’s Honor Roll throughout the entirety of her schooling. She was class vice president as a freshman, and class president her sophomore year. This year she decided to take on the challenging nursing class at the school and recently passed her CNA exam. The experience has led her to pursue a nursing degree after graduation. “I plan on attending Dixie State University in the fall in St. George, Utah, to earn a degree in nursing,” she shared. “I am interested in going into nursing because I love helping people, and I think it is a career that is very beneficial and I would enjoy!”

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As Destiny prepares for her final competitions on the track this spring, she is thankful for the role athletics have played in her life, and the teammates who have also been by her side. “The friendships I’ve made with my teammates can’t be beat.” As far as life lessons she’s taken from sports, it comes down to something very simple: “To always work hard and never give up. If you want to get to a certain place in life, you have to work for it; nothing comes free,” she stated.

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Lori’s journey with art began at the age of 7. Her grandparents owned a shop in downtown Pocatello and lived above it. “My grandmother was always painting, and she got me going. I knew right then I wanted to be an artist,” she shared.

Lori’s passion continued through high school, and she thought art school was the next step. She attended an orientation at the

school and quickly decided that the rules and structure were not in tune with her own creativity. She moved to Colorado to be inspired by nature. By 21 she was teaching her own classes, and shortly thereafter she opened her first gallery. She would operate as a professional artist and run multiple galleries over the next 25 years, but when her kids grew up and went out on their own, it was time for a new challenge. She bought a camper and lived a nomadic life around the West, with stops in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and various communities around Oregon. The camper eventually found its way to the panhandle, and when she discovered the property and 20 acres, she knew she had found her happy place.

Despite having minimal experience in building and remodel, Lori has transformed the old cabin from uninhabitable to a living piece of art. It’s taken her five years to get to this point, and the property now includes a main home, a guest cabin, and an additional artist space, as well as a beautiful garden. Lori lived in the camper the first two years of the remodel and had no running

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or nearly three decades, you could find the works of artist Lori Salisbury in galleries across Colorado and Oregon, and at major art shows in New York City and Los Angeles. Today, the bulk of her art is located on a rural property above Jewel Lake, near Sagle. She’s spent the last five years renovating and fixing up a dilapidated cabin and outbuildings, with the goal of being inspired by her surroundings and sharing the space with other artists and creative types. “The cabin was actually pretty scary at first,” she recalled. “There were bats living in it, the roof was falling out, puddles on the floor, but there was so much character here I just couldn’t’ tear it down.”

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water or electricity. “It’s amazing though, the more I clean it up, the more I’ve fallen in love with it, the home feels like it’s alive and breathing again.”

Now that her space is livable, Lori is beginning once again to focus on her artwork. She paints and sculpts on property, with the peaceful and natural setting providing the backdrop and inspiration. Connecting with nature is evident in her works, which all tie together. “My work tells the story of the importance of the balance of nature and how important it is to watch over and protect it so it will be here for the future generations. This is the thing that I am most passionate about,” Lori said.

Lori dreams of eventually opening up a gallery in Sandpoint but, in the meantime, is happy displaying her art around town, and also bringing others to the property for their own inspiration. While the cabins are small (one doesn’t even have power), people from all over are eager to book a few nights to escape from their normal routines and find peace and inspiration in the quiet of the property. “I’ve had guests tell me that just spending a couple of nights out here has changed their lives forever.

That has transformed me and makes me want to put even more effort into my own art.”

While she’s not there yet, Lori plans on eventually hosting retreats or art classes at the property. Whether it’s an 8-foot-tall bronze sculpture, 100-foot-wide wall painting, or one of her many canvas pieces, Lori hopes to inspire others to see the beauty of nature around them and to keep it wild. “The spirit of Mother Earth and the Creator of it all can be seen and felt in all my pieces. I’m always completely fascinated by the great mystery of it all, and my creativity reflects a unique experience and expression not common in the world.”

You can see Lori’s collection on her website, LoriSalisburyGallery.com. She will also be hosting a paint and sip class at Pend Oreille Winery on March 15 at 5:30pm. Contact the winery for additional information or to reserve your spot.

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Cystinosis is a rare disease that affects a small population. In November 2007, Henry (Hank) Sturgis was diagnosed with Cystinosis, a rare genetic disease that affects 500 people in the United States (mostly children), and roughly 2,000 people worldwide. This disease causes the amino acid “cystine” to accumulate in the body’s cells. Over time, cystine buildup slowly destroys various organs including the kidneys, liver, muscles, white blood cells, eyes and central nervous system.

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Put the Spring in Spring Training

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he idea of spring training is when professionals of all sports unite with their teams and start training together to see what changes need to be made to the roster and who has put the most effort into being the valuable parts of the team. For our youth, it’s more about getting the individual athletes prepared for the upcoming season. The pros, they get to show how well they have already prepared. We should take a note from the pros and prepare our kids well before the spring training begins. Athletics is a year-round endeavor. Our kids can be multi-sport athletes, specialized athletes, or both, by utilizing a strength, conditioning, speed and agility program.

Playing different sports trains our body to adapt, learn and master varied sets of skills, resulting in more well-rounded athleticism, higher potential and a reduced risk of injury.

Kids learn how to be a team player in different environments and get introduced to more coaching styles, learn how to interpret more physical cues and cultivate the ability to maintain good sportsmanship by having different expectations and teammates. This can help reduce social anxiety and acquire the coping mechanisms to deal with and overcome adversity. Your child may be the star in one sport and a support position in another. Both are important life lessons.

They become athletically versatile - Kids who excel in one sport become masters of their craft, so to speak. Good, right? Maybe not. Typically, once they get into high school, they’ve reached their ceiling. The athlete spends a tremendous amount of time going over the same patterns day after day, season after season. Without adding the coordination and versatility gained from multi-sport play, they typically go from big fish in a little pond to little fish very quickly. When they play different sports that require different body mechanics, loading and movement patterns, the athlete is more likely to have developed the ability to increase their aptitude to move faster, stronger, and with more precision. They also increase their potential for the physical and emotional demands of high-stress environments.

Essentially, they can take what life throws them.

More coachable - When kids have only been coached in one sport, they tend to only understand the coaching of their sport and more specifically their position. When kids have had different experiences with completely different sports or athletic training, their bodies gain the ability to add neural pathways; the signal pathways they need to rewire their brains for optimal performance. Every time the

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brain processes new information, neurons fire, new pathways form, and the malleable brain alters its shape and structure. The more pathways, the easier adaptation becomes.

good general physical preparedness with a productive strength program can introduce different kids with different goals to one another, learning to work together for overall team environments.

Injuries - People get hurt. It’s part of life and sports. They practice what they know, and they practice it year-round. Without complementary and completely different athletic sports or practices, their bodies stop adapting and, in essence, stop improving. They wear out instead. Injuries become more likely. We can build muscle to protect the athlete, but we also need to train for the unexpected.

Increased enjoyment of sport - Having additional athletic practices gives an athlete the much-needed physical and mental break from their sport to keep them wanting to come back excited for the next season. Playing multiple sports decreases the risk of burnout which, in turn, decreases the risk of quitting the sport early or generally not reaching their potential in their preferred sport.

In most areas, to be truly competitive in any given sport, your athlete is expected to play year-round. Between school teams and clubs, there isn’t any more time to be competitive in other sports.

We, as parents, have to make a lot of tough decisions. No matter how great the work ethic our student athletes possess, they need to be kids. It is the time when they learn not only scholastically and physically, but also how to manage expectations and create and maintain relationships. Between school, homework, sport practice, and whatever other activities we schedule our kids for with all the best intentions, we need to make sure they have time to learn to interact with different people from different walks of life. Practicing

What to look for in a strength and conditioning program:

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When looking for a program, you need to do some research. I always recommend speaking to the coach who will be interacting and training your child. Find out what their programming goals for your athlete are and how they accomplish them. A good program should emphasize not only strength, endurance, speed, agility and mobility, but also recovery. Your athlete should be in a program that increases skill, confidence and accountability. Steer clear of the coach who emphasizes constant sessions that seem like punishment.

Any coach can make your athlete tired, but great coaches make

Great coaches make them better them better by knowing when to add complexity and when to dial back. The right amount of stress creates optimal adaptation; too much just adds the likelihood of injury.

Advanced strength and conditioning can be your athlete’s additional sport. Learning multi-sport mechanics, multi-planar strength, mobility and endurance can keep your athlete in great shape and always ready year-round. Training smart and rotating from in-season to off-season, learning to utilize minimal doses of training for maximal benefit—instead of the constant highest tolerable dose. Learning to not burn out by going all out all the time but rather waving the load of work capacity and density. Thus, making your athlete a durable, coachable and injury-resistant member of any team they choose to play for.

A properly developed training plan can help develop other athletic abilities to make a single-sport athlete a better and more rounded athlete, so that they can stay focused on their sport while improving their athleticism.

The most confident players should also be the best cheerleaders. The kids who have been told they are the best without being expected to hype their team’s ability to play turn into kids no one wants to play with or even coach. A well-rounded student athlete is really what we are after.

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here’s nothing like the spring season for jump starting your health. Spring brings with it fresh new produce rich with nutrients, longer days full of sun, and short rains that are invigorating for the air and your body. The smell of wet earth, the return of the birds in the trees, and the heavy scent of new flowers only seen during this season bring with it an overall feeling of hope and well-being. This season, spring into health during everyone’s favorite time of year.

One of the most delightful aspects of spring is its longer days. Not only is the sun out longer, but with spring forward we have the illusion of even longer days. This is perhaps due to there being more daylight at the end of a workday. With the sun still up, after dinner is a time of carefree energy. During the winter the dark signals exhaustion and early bedtimes. In the spring, we find ourselves wanting to get out in the evenings. Maybe it’s a picnic to watch the sunset, a family walk, or a brisk before-dinner exercise. Perhaps the warm weather

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encourages you to play hooky and get outside that much more often, whether it be for a midday hike or a weekend staycation. The extra sun just makes getting outdoors easier. Whatever encourages the renewed activity, extra energy is a welcome change. Spring is a time for getting out and soaking in some of that vitamin D! Another distinguishable aspect of spring is the fresh air. The steady rise in temperature signals to nature that it’s prime time for growing.

Buds on trees bloom, birds return, and the ground literally begins to vibrate with life and growth. This means that there’s a rise in oxygen, and the renewed plant growth absorbs carbon dioxide. Ultimately this means more food—which I don’t think anyone could possibly complain about. This abundance in food prompts an abundance of animals, from baby bunnies everywhere to new does in the fields. It also means that new, fresh and cleansing produce is available from the area’s local farms. Produce best in spring include favorites such as asparagus, spring mixed greens, spring mushrooms, sprouts, peas

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and pea shoots, and spring onions. If it’s green and fresh, it arrives in the spring. Eating according to this season means antioxidant-rich foods and tender sweet produce. A spring smoothie might include frozen cherries, beets, a few beet greens, and honey. A favorite side dish are garlic scapes, which are the green sprouts that come from garlic and need very little seasoning on the grill (since it tastes just like garlic).

Spring also brings with it a shy beauty. Crocus, daffodils, tulips, nettle, berry shoots, cherry blossoms and tree buds seem to arrive slowly and then all at once. Suddenly the house smells of faint perfume and rain, and the world bursts with color. Spring is a time for cleansing renewal; earth’s bounty seems to reflect that. Heavy winter foods such as stews with root vegetables may make you feel heavy. Winter is also spent drinking coffee and nights out at the local “watering hole.”

Spring is a good time to go on a cleanse. Nothing extreme is necessary. No coffee enemas or juice detoxing that basically puts the body into shock. A simple cleanse that can be done at home is hydrating with lemon water. Lemon water can be enjoyed hot or cold, and even combined with a bit of raw honey. Lemon soothes digestive inflammation. The same is true for teas of various types that can be bought according to what you are trying to cleanse. For this, maybe visit your local tea shop or health food store for some advice from the experts. Make this spring one of renewal.

The absolute best thing that you can do for your health this spring is to join nature in taking a moment to breathe and grow. Taking a moment to practice thankfulness at the end of a long season can do much for our awareness of all that is new and lovely. It’s time to take a break for the sake of our health. This could mean making a point to

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The extra sun just makes getting ou t d o o r s e a s ie r . W h at e v e r e n c ou r a g e s the renewed ac t i v i t y, e x t r a energy is a w e l c o m e c h a ng e .

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BREATHE take daily walks, or preparing a healthy meal at home with your favorite people. It could mean having a glass of wine, or soaking in the sun with a seltzer. You could treat yourself to your favorite restaurant, or go to your favorite getaway for the weekend. There is a lot of beauty to take in, and a lot of joy to be found in our community. Whatever rest means to you, it’s time to make that a priority.

With all this going for it, it’s no wonder that spring encourages a boost in mental health. The healthy nutrient-rich produce, the longer sunny days, and the energy to get out of doors all encourage a lifestyle of abundance. This season brings with it a feeling of hope. Everything seems to be growing, birthing and breathing.

The long dark mysterious winter is over; we can’t help but join in nature’s song. Any opportunity we have this time of year to go see or experience something unique or lovely, we do. With wide eyes and deep breaths, we take it all in. With the general feeling of well-being comes a boost in physical health that follows as a natural product of just feeling alive. This spring, let’s feel alive.

It’s time to take a break for the sake of our health. This could mean making a point to take daily walks, or preparing a healthy meal at home with your favorite people.

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Foam Rolling 101 What, why and how?

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The goal of foam rolling is to increase blood flow to the affected area and improve function of the fascia, connective tissue made mostly of collagen that surrounds muscles and muscle groups, functioning as attachment sites. Fascia is very important in musculoskeletal health and can lead to more serious injuries if not treated properly. Exercise and other strenuous activities can lead to temporary inflammation in tissues. If not treated, this can build fascia scar tissue leading to dysfunction that causes injury.

Foam rolling following exercise can prevent scar tissue buildup and soreness. Foam rolling helps prevent delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improves next-day performance in athletes.

Foam rolling can be performed in a clinical setting, at home or in the gym. There are several techniques and ways for foam rolling to be performed—depending on your goal.

Rolling technique is performed by placing the foam roller perpendicular to the muscle you’re rolling. From there you will roll along the muscle in slow, even rolls to relieve adhesions and soreness. It is best to use your bodyweight as pressure against the foam roller, but if that’s too intense, there are modifications where you can use the foam roller against the wall.

Pin and stretch technique uses your body weight on the foam roller. Use the foam roller to find a tight spot in your muscle, i.e. hamstring., and keep that spot on the foam roller. From there you will extend your knee and create a stretch in the hamstring. (Refer to video link below for reference). You can hold pressure on those sore spots for a period of time until you feel them release.

Cross friction technique utilizes the foam roller in both the perpendicular plane and horizontal plane. Begin by rolling along the muscle body. Once you find a tender spot, leave that spot on the foam roller and rock side to side on the foam roller in the opposite direction as that of your rolling. This will target the adhesion laterally between the roller and the tissue beneath, hopefully helping to remove the restriction.

Foam rolling is not comfortable, but it will help prevent more pain further along. As you get familiar with using your foam roller, it will come more naturally to you. Foam rollers can be found at your local sporting goods store or online at Amazon.

If you have any pain or injury, reach out to one of our highly trained therapists to assess your pain or injury and instruct you on the appropriate use of the foam roller specifically for you.

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As the snow begins to melt away, the rainy days dissipate and the weather becomes more conducive to spending more time outdoors, it can only mean one thing … spring has arrived! There is nothing quite like the arrival of spring—not just the more temperate weather, but more daylight hours.

Add in those extra rays of sunshine after those grey winter months, and it’s sure to inspire you to get up, get moving, and get cleaning!

After spending much time indoors the past several months, it’s most likely that your house could use some deep spring cleaning. From scrubbing and dusting, cleaning windows and clearing cobwebs, to purging all those things that just add clutter to your life, there’s no better time than now to get started. Not only will your house look great, you’ll feel good too, as those household chores get you moving—and can even work up a sweat.

It’s a win-win for your home and your body.

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his topic is not new; we like to cover it regularly because we want you to be prepared for the unexpected when it comes to your health. Knowing your health-care options is essential in determining where you should go for care when you need it. How serious is my medical concern? How do I know what level of care I need? Is this an emergency? Answering any of these questions can create stress and confusion in a potentially severe health-related scenario.

Suppose you experience an injury that may require more extensive care. You or a family member become ill after hours, or you cannot get into your PCP immediately. In that case, a visit to an Immediate Care Clinic may be appropriate. Immediate or Urgent Care Clinics can treat many ailments and typically have quick access to imaging, such as X-ray, when an injury is suspected. They usually have extended hours beyond traditional office hours and are open on the only one word on this line.

You can do a few things to lessen the stress and be prepared when you or a loved one is ill or injured:

An emergency is a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. Circumstances suitable for the Emergency Department include difficulty breathing, symptoms of a stroke, a severe head injury, pregnancy complications after 20 weeks with contractions/labor with bleeding, or decreased fetal movement.

1. Establish a relationship with a Primary Care Provider.

2. Identify where the closest Immediate Care Clinic and Emergency Department are located.

3. Understand your health insurance coverage or access it quickly and conveniently.

4. Know what level of care you need when you need it.

All non-emergent, preventative, or minor ailments can be addressed with your Primary Care Provider (PCP). A PCP typically manages your overall health and wellness. You go to this person when you are sick and to maintain your long-term health. Therefore, it is essential to establish yourself with a PCP before becoming ill or needing care.

Even if you are in good health, having a go-to PCP will save you time and allow you to build a trusting relationship with a healthcare provider. In addition, when you are established with a PCP and emergency services are needed, you have a provider to follow up with regarding your care or recovery.

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Children should be brought to the Emergency Department if they are experiencing high, persistent fever, persistent vomiting or diarrhea, or a head injury.

Whatever your injury or condition may be, a conveniently located resource is available to get you treated and back on your way. Being prepared for the unexpected is an excellent step toward taking ownership of your health.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1. Bonner General Health provides Emergency, Immediate, and Primary Care services conveniently located on our hospital campus in downtown Sandpoint. See the chart on the opposite page, “Choosing the Right Level of Care,” for additional information.

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Sculptra Aesthetic® works subtly and gradually over time for a more youthfullooking appearance. Unlike hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, Sculptra Aesthetic® is a lactic acid that helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production to help restore its inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost to aging.

How much does Sculptra Aesthetic® cost?

Sculptra Aesthetic® is $1,400 a treatment (two vials) or a package of three treatments for $3,600. Most clients require a minimum of two treatments, approximately two months apart.

How long does Sculptra Aesthetic® last?

Because Sculptra Aesthetic® works by stimulating your own collagen production, the results are lasting. However, the aging process continues. After your initial series of treatments (generally two to three), we recommend a maintenance treatment once a year to continue seeing benefits and to slow down the aging process.

How long will my appointment take?

Your appointment will take approximately one hour.

Does Sculptra Aesthetic® hurt?

Prior to your treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied. There is also lidocaine mixed into the product. Most clients describe the treatment as uncomfortable, but not painful.

Is there any prep for this treatment?

To minimize the chance of bruising, we recommend you avoid any medication that thins your blood (ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.) for a minimum of three days. If you are on prescription medication for blood thinning,

please consult your doctor. If you are prone to bruising/swelling, it is recommended that you come well hydrated and start a course of Arnica Montana (a homeopathic remedy for bruising and swelling) several days before your treatment. They are available at WinterRidge and Sandpoint Super Drug.

Is there any downtime or recovery?

Swelling is expected. Some clients experience only mild swelling while others have more. It really depends on your individual physiology and body chemistry. Bruising is also common with this treatment. It is best to plan on bruising and swelling for several days to a week. We recommend you sleep with your head elevated on two pillows the first night to help minimize swelling, stay hydrated, ice the treated areas and begin ibuprofen after your appointment. If bruising occurs, a topical arnica gel can help to speed up healing time.

Following this treatment, you will be instructed to massage the treated area for five minutes, five times a day for five days. This is an important part of your treatment and end results.

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eauty and fashion go hand-in-hand, and when you look great, you feel great! Whether it’s thanks to that simple yet effective skin regimen that you religiously follow or choosing that perfect outfit to seamlessly accentuate your figure, every day is a reason to celebrate you. This season, let your true colors shine through your beauty choices. There’s sure to be a favorite trend you’ll find yourself following.

Now that the spring season has arrived, it’s time to ditch—or at least begin to leave behind—those heavy, bulky sweaters and puff jackets and start transitioning into clothing that is a bit lighter and sleeker. You’re sure to feel like you’ve lost a few pounds too! Trade that wool, polyester, and water-proof slicker for breathable material. Clothing such as linen and cotton allows for air to move through the clothing, preventing sweat and skin irritation. It also easily moves with you as you continue to get out into that fresh spring air. The added advantage of dressing according to the cloth versus the clothing means that you can dress up, down, warm or cool—making layers less and less necessary. As it continues to get dryer

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out there, a sweater made from cotton may be comfortable both outside in the chill and indoors where it’s warm.

As the temps continue to rise, and the flowers emerge, you may find yourself feeling the need for a bit of color. Earth colors, small print florals and solid pastels seem to be a favorite for spring when dressing for the weather is no longer necessary. Spring is the time to begin dressing for comfort. It’s time to dig out whatever combination makes you feel fresh and free. As the weather continues to stay chilly and wet throughout the spring season, don’t ditch the boots just yet. Whether you prefer ankle booties, mid-calf or knee-high riding boots, these all pair beautifully with spring-inspired attire. Boots without a heel boast comfort as the emergence of the sun encourages more daytime outings, while heeled boots are still acceptable for nighttime dress.

It’s always important to dress for your body, whatever the season, but less essential when dressing for function. The spring has the benefit of having less need for function and more room for expression. Keep in

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mind that while low-ride and flare jeans re-emerge, not everything in style complements a full range of body types. Low-ride jeans work well for petite bodies with long torsos, while waist-high flares complement fuller figures. V-cut tops and oval off the shoulder light sweaters complement wider shoulders and larger busts.

Floral dresses with high slits complement long legs with shorter torsos, as well as crop-tops paired with long cotton pants/skirts. What is most fashionable is always defined by what works best for you and your body, with what makes you feel most confident for that day.

Always try on what you see and buy according to what fits best versus style trends.

As embracing self and amplifying your individual beauty continues to trend among influencers (it’s about time!), a holistic approach to beauty has become “all the rage” this spring. Makeup shouldn’t focus on erasing flaws and promoting sameness, but rather accentuate our diversity and highlight everything that’s lovely and unique about us. Whether that means a bold take on eyeliner (to highlight eyes), a gentle coverage (so everyone can see your freckles), or a smooth matching foundation. Before applying makeup, proper skin hydration prevents clogged pores and encourages makeup to bond more naturally to the skin. It also prevents and repairs skin damage, as well as combats acne. A trending inexpensive beauty tip is the use of facial oils, especially around the eyes. One such common oil is jojoba, a seed from a North American 78

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IS IT TIME TO MAKE YOUR HEALTH A PRIORITY?

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Missi Balison – Personal Trainer & Exercise Physiologist - Certified Precision Nutrition Coach 208.290.2081 | 1250 Gooby Rd., Sandpoint, Idaho | www.missibalisonfitness.com

Here at UCAN, we are driven by a single goal: to do our part in making the Sandpoint special needs community stronger. Our mission is to empower special needs individuals through fitness and nutrition.

ACTIVITIES: GROUP FITNESS CLASSES PERSONAL FITNESS PLAN NUTRITION GUIDANCE

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Another great tip for a healthy style this spring is to prioritize self-care—an important aspect of style that often goes overlooked.

Whenever possible, get a good night’s sleep and drink plenty of water. It might help getting a massage every once in a while, or spend time in the sauna. Style first and foremost stems from confidence, which often is a product of making time for personal needs. It’s unfortunate that we live in a world that discourages rest and rehabilitation when it’s so obviously needed. Not just for style, but for everyday life. So when in doubt about whether or not you should go out by yourself to release some pent-up stress, the answer is yes. Yes, get out. Yes to that haircut that accentuates your eyes. Yes, go shopping. And yes, those hoop earrings look great on you. Oh, and don’t forget those heels! They’re on sale.

Whatever the trend, whatever the tip, this spring we can look forward to beauty that promotes health, healing and a natural glow.

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Farms, gardens and vineyards are reborn each spring with lush greenery and bright, colorful florals peeking out from their winter hiding places. What better place to experience this rebirth than in Oregon’s Garden City—Silverton.

As winter slips away, thoughts turn to nature’s annual rebirth, and what better place to experience it than Oregon’s Garden City. The charming town of Silverton, Oregon, is tucked away in the quiet side of the Willamette Valley.

Incorporated in 1885, the downtown area is like a Victorian time capsule with lovely late-19th century buildings lining Silver Creek and nestled among stately oak trees. The town is the perfect destination and base to explore all the area has to offer. Downtown has wonderful shops and restaurants, and is a gateway to nearby farms and vineyards.

The stunning waterfalls—yes, there are more than one at Silver Falls State Park—and the Oregon Garden will refresh nature lovers with their gorgeous scenery. Day trips on country roads will take you through a lush agricultural area filled with family farms and vineyards. Russian and German immigrants have created diverse communities sharing the culture and foods from their homelands. The nearby Mount Angel Benedictine Abbey fills the souls of visitors who come to enjoy the peaceful retreat. Following a centuries-old monastic tradition, the monks brew their own beer from hops grown on their land for those who seek a livelier experience.

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Estate Lot 4 Camp Bay Be a part of this new PRIVATE GATED WATERFRONT COMMUNITY of Camp Bay that will enjoy southern exposure and unmatched, gently sloped parcels in Camp Bay Idaho.

Estate Lot 4 is a 11.47 acre parcel. $2,000,000

Lot 9 Camp Bay Lot 9 is a 4.16 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads, trails and open space throughout the community conneccng to adjacent public lands. $1,350,000

Lot 21 Camp Bay Lot 21 is a 4.38 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads, trails and open space throughout the community conneccng to adjacent public lands, as well as high speed fiber oppc internet. $1,090,000

Lot 11 Camp Bay Lot 11 is a 2.79 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads, trails and a community lakefront recreaaonal area. Minimum 5 GPM well $980,000

Lot 12 Camp Bay Lot 12 is a 2.13 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads, and a community lakefront recreaaonal area. Minimum 5 GPM well and sewer/sep-c included. $920,000

Lot 8 Camp Bay This waterfront community will offer private paved roads, trails and open space throughout the community conneccng to adjacent public lands, high speed fiber oppc internet, community lakefront recreaaonal area. $920,000

Lot 13 Camp Bay Lot 13 is a 2.02 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads. These available lots have been owned by the same family since 1902, and is now being offered for the first me ever to the public. $920,000

Lot 17 Camp Bay Lot 17 is a 2.91 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads, trails and open space throughout the community conneccng to adjacent public lands, as well as high speed fiber oppc internet. $880,000

Lot 15 Camp Bay Lot 15 is a 2.38 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads, trails and open space throughout the community conneccng to adjacent public lands. $800,000

Lot 18 Camp Bay Lot 18 is a 4.68 acre parcel with a community boat dock slip on Lake Pend Oreille with paved roads, trails and open space throughout the community conneccng to adjacent public lands. $800,000

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Start your visit with a walking tour of Silverton exploring all that downtown has to offer. There are charming covered bridges crossing over Silver Creek that are so picturesque. Stop by the Visitors’ Center and pick up a guide to the Silverton murals. There are more than 30 that depict the history of the region. You can also download the Silverton Mural Society app, which gives you a map and information on each mural.

Explore the more than 80 acres of botanical gardens at the Oregon Garden.

The focus is on the diverse botanical bounty of the Willamette Valley and the Pacific Northwest in over 20 specialty gardens. The commitment to sustainability is fascinating—especially the Rediscovery Forest. There is one of the largest collections of miniature conifers in the country and an Oregon Heritage tree, the 400-year-old Signature Oak. The only Frank Lloyd Wright home in Oregon is the Gordon House. It is an example of his Usonian homes which he designed to be in harmony with the land and were unique to the United States of North America (USONA).

Wright included a wood Fretwork window pattern that was unique to each home. The guided tour is informative, and you will learn about the history of the home and Wright’s architectural features.

SILVERTON SilvertonChamber.org OREGON GARDEN OregonGarden.org THE GORDON HOUSE TheGordonHouse.org

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Just outside of Silverton is the lovely Oregon Garden Resort. It’s a tranquil oasis from the hustle and bustle of Oregon’s bigger cities, but it is close to Salem and Portland. The resort rooms are spread out in separate buildings with plenty of parking. Situated adjacent to the Oregon Garden, this is a lovely property, and many guests enjoy evening walks around the property.

The resort offers a seasonal pool, year-round hot tub and the Moonstone Spa—all great options for relaxation. Room rates include breakfast. The Fireside Lounge is the social hub of the resort and offers a nightly happy hour. There is live music most nights. Check the website for special events.

There are some interesting options throughout the year.

If you love wine, look at the Oregon Resort’s partnership with the Cascade Foothills Winegrowers. This is a group of 15 small family run wineries nestled in the Cascade Foothills in the quiet side of the Willamette Valley. You’ll find uncrowded tasting rooms and, chances are, the winemaker is pouring your wine. Guests of the Oregon Garden Resort receive exclusive deals at these wineries. Just show proof of your stay with your confirmation email.

OREGON GARDEN RESORT OregonGardenResort.com

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The Main Street Bistro & Coffee in Silverton has a local following for breakfast, but the lunch is equally as good. It is in an historic building with two gorgeous chandeliers, which are pretty fancy for an early meal. The lunch portions are generous, and the house-made soups are very tasty.

The Oregon Garden Resort has a restaurant, but the Fireside Lounge is such a cozy choice. When your name is Fireside, you need to have a fireplace worthy of the name. This one doesn’t disappoint with floor-to-ceiling stone dominating the middle of the room accompanied by a two-sided fireplace with a crackling wood fire. Nosh on Oyster Shooters, Coconut Shrimp or Deep-Fried Avocados while sipping on Oregon wine or a craft cocktail.

The Mount Angel Sausage Company is a must stop for Food Network aficionados. The network showcased the company and its “notoriously sought-after Fire Haus Brats.” The site houses the sausage company, a European market and a restaurant. The food is authentic with all your favorites, and the sausages are worth buying some to take home with you. The only problem will be choosing from the large variety of options.

FIRESIDE LOUNGE OregonGardenResort.com/dining/fireside-lounge MAIN STREET BISTRO & COFFEE f Main St. Bistro & Coffee MOUNT ANGEL SAUSAGE COMPANY MtAngelSausage.com

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BEET & BASIL The owners of Beet and Basil are currently working to re-open the beloved restaurant in their new location in Ponderay this spring! Beet and Basil can now be found next to Kessa’s Coffee, directly across the street from the movie theater. With a primary focus on global flavors with local ingredients, be sure to stop in once they’ve reopened to taste what’s fresh on the menu.

LE CATERING Locally owned and operated by Chef Adam Hegsted as part of Eat Good Group, Le Catering Co. features the best Inland Northwest producers and products cooked by award-winning chefs. They specialize in using local, seasonal ingredients and highlighting them by cooking them simply and honestly.

They invite you to call them to set up your special event.

775 Bonner Mall Way | Ponderay BeetandBasil.net

24001 E. Mission Ave. | Liberty Lake 509.720.5412 | LeCatering.co

UPTOWN BAGEL CO.

CITY BEACH ORGANICS City Beach Organics offers top-notch, made-fromscratch organic food and drinks in a recently renovated downtown location. They serve homemade soups daily!

Conveniently located, they can also make your order to go!

Open Sunday 9am to 6pm, and Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm; closed Saturday.

13 N. 3rd Ave. | Sandpoint 208.263.9276 | UptownBagels.com

117 N. First Ave. | Sandpoint 208.265.9919 | CityBeachOrganics.com

Authentic Mexican cuisine prepared fresh daily.

Fiesta Bonita’s menu is full of many unique and authentic recipes. They have a full bar at their Ponderay location and outdoor seating. Open daily at 11am. Bring the family or make it a date night.

There is something for everyone at Fiesta Bonita!

700 Kootenai Cutoff Rd. | Ponderay 208.263.6174

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If you’re looking for the perfect stop for breakfast, lunch and everything in between, then look no further than your neighborhood bagel shop. At Uptown Bagel Co. in Sandpoint, they proudly serve up the freshest bagels in town from 7am to 3pm Monday through Saturday, and 8am to 1pm Sunday.

Any time is bagel time. Uptown Bagel Co. proudly serves Tractor beverages, New Yorker Bagels and Doma Coffee.

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TRINITY AT CITY BEACH

SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT & BAR

Sandpoint’s premier waterfront dining offers an extensive menu of American cuisine with an impressive wine list. Featuring a full-service bar and beautiful view of Lake Pend Oreille. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, Trinity at City Beach is ready to become your new favorite restaurant.

Sweet Lou’s Restaurant and Bar proudly offers something for everyone, with specialties including chicken fried steak, smoked prime rib, bison ribs, and grilled PB&J and bacon sandwiches. All menu items are reasonably priced, fresh and made to order. Full bar.

56 Bridge St. | Sandpoint 208.255.7558 | TrinityAtCityBeach.com

THE BURGER DOCK

JALAPENOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Voted Best Burger in Bonner County! Treat yourself to the tastiest burger in town, made with housepressed patties using locally sourced, grass-fed meat from Wood’s. Burgers are served on a soft toasted organic bun finished with quality ingredients and homemade sauces. Diners can also choose from a selection of salads, hand-cut fries, real ice cream milkshakes, soft drinks and beer, wine and canned cocktails. Visit Facebook and Instagram for their latest promos, and find them in the Gateway parking lot at Schweitzer on weekends and holidays! Open Monday-Tuesday 11am-3pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. You can order to-go!

Fresh and unique, Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Sandpoint has been a favorite of many for over 25 years. Whether it’s Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday or Magic Wednesday, there is something for everyone here, and its newly expanded menu has brought even more choices to diners. If you are looking for family fun, a date night or even a place to host a party in their private dining room, Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant will keep you coming back for more!

116 N. First Ave. | Sandpoint.

208.597.7027 | TheBurgerDock.com

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314 N. Second Ave. | Sandpoint 208.263.2995 | SandpointJalapenos.com

DYE YOUR EGGS

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April 17 marks Easter 2022, and as is tradition for many, dying eggs is a fun, family friendly way to celebrate the holiday while spending time together.

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There are store-bought home-dying options available, but have you thought about doing something different this year? Like utilizing ingredients found in your kitchen to naturally color those Easter eggs? If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve helped make it simple for all ages to navigate and color those eggs in a beautiful assortment of colors, both deep and light hues, that are sure to impress.

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Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and allow the ingredient to simmer for 30 minutes. Strain into a bowl.

Gently add the eggs to be colored into the bowl (white shells work best). Let sit anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight, depending on the depth of color you would like to see.

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This one-day bicycle ride with 150-, 100-, 80-, 40- and 25-mile routes is presented on June 18, 2022, by the Sandpoint Rotary Club to benefit the Book Trust program of the Lake Pend Oreille School District and other Rotary community youth service projects. The 150-, 100- and 80-mile routes incorporate a newly paved route through Montana, alleviating traffic congestion on the customary routes leading into Clark Fork, Idaho.

OUR SPONSORS MAKE IT HAPPEN. WE THANK YOU! PRESENTING SPONSOR:

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Wrap yourself in comfort and luxury in this gorgeous new Mountain Home with views that span across the Pack River Delta. All of the necessiies are on the main floor, including gorgeous chef's kitchen with granite counters and center island, open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling fireplace and three bedrooms including a posh, private master suite with spa-like bath. Three more bedrooms and a central family room are on the daylight level and balconies on each level take in majessc vistas. Generously sized three-car garage provides space for vehicles and more. Served by community water and sewer systems and CC&Rs exist with no homeowners associaaon. 1.56 acres with mature trees. $1,450,000

Lovingly updated South Sandpoint mid-century home and detached guest home in an absolutely prime locaaon with community waterfront.

Enter the main home and nooce the bright, open floor plan, new flooring throughout the main & lower levels, new kitchen with quartz counters & Hickory cabinets. Upper level bedrooms have original hardwood floors and adjacent all-new led bath with extra-deep tub. 1-car garage adjacent to new lower level bath could be converted to more living space. The 600 sqq ADU is fully funcconal and on its own electric & gas meters. Both homes boast on demand water heaters and are impeccably kept. Large .27 acre lot. $845,000

Come fall in love with this bright and spacious 3-bedroom, 3.5 bath home designed to saasfy your needs now and in the future. Recently updated with quartz counters, new hardware and fresh paint throughout the interior. Wood floors & high ceilings grace the big kitchen/dining area and large living room with gas fireplace, a roomy main floor master suite with walk-in closet and lux bath, and laundry/mudroom at the entry from the 3-car garage. Upstairs is a second suite with it's own full bath & walk-in closet and the bonus room/family room serves many uses. Outside, the large privacy-fenced yard provides ample room to play. Close to shopping, Schweitzer and town $774,000

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Complete privacy and easy access are yours in this gorgeous cedar-sided beauty less than 5 miles to Sandpoint. Chef's kitchen boasts Hickory cabinets, granite counters and all new flooring throughout the open floor plan, updated in 2016. Soaring ceilings and prow windows allow views of the wildlife in the treetops. Each level includes a spacious bedroom and a bath to serve it. Private master suite on the upper level includes a large closet and roomy bath with walk-in shower. Cozy up to the natural gas fireplace in the living room, and there's a fireplace on the wrap-around deck for four-season outdoor living. Fully fenced back yard protects the abundant garden. $875,000

Centrally located between Sandpoint and Bonner's Ferry, you'll find this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 3-bay detached shop on 9.81 gorgeous acres in a very peaceful seeng. Enjoy mountain views and country breezes from the covered porch, garden to your heart's delight and bring the animals, there are no CC&Rs to limit your enjoyment of this land. The shop has a loo and its own bath. Served by Cabinet Mountain Water, private seppc system, and the perfect mixture of trees and sunny exposure, all on a county-maintained road. $560,000

4.6 acre property in the heart of Ponderay with over 300' of frontage on Sand Creek, accessible by small watercraa to Lake Pend O'Reille. The 4-bedroom, 3-bath structure on property given minimal value, can be improved upon. Driveway is a 30' easement (shared with neighbor north) from Hwy 95. City water, natural gas, electricity & Kootenai Ponderay Sewer available. Internet oppons are Ting, Ziply fiber or satellite. Zoning allows for a 6-plex, dwellings not to be sold separately. Suitable for a variety of commercial/residennal oppons, see www.CityofPonderay.org.

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A Team Approach to Wealth Management

Ronald Denova and AGP Wealth Advisors A ccumulate. G row. P rotect.

2021 marked the 11th consecutive year of Randall Linde, Private Wealth Advisor and CEO of AGP Wealth Advisors has been recognized by Barron’s as a top financial advisor in the nation, ranking #19 this year out of more than 330,000 advisors. Barron’s® Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors, 2011-2020, Barron’s Top 100 Financial Advisors, 2021.

“The excitement to bring this level of professionalism to North Idaho is off the charts!”

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Financial Planning • Wealth Preservation Strategies • Biblically Responsible Investing

Ronald C. Denova, CKA®, APMA®, Financial Advisor The CKA® or Certified Kingdom Advisor designation represents Ronald’s commitment to serving clients in the Christian Faith.

Contact me today: ronald.denova@ampf.com

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