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SPRING + EASTER = HOPE IT HAS BEEN A LONG WINTER, and the warmth of spring is a welcomed relief from the dark, cold days of the past several months. Sure, the snow is fun for a while, and Christmas is never the same unless it’s a white Christmas, but after time we yearn for the warmth of the sun as nature blooms around us.

This month we will also celebrate Easter, a season of hope, renewal and the promise of eternal life. While we have our secular symbols of Easter such as coloring Easter eggs, the Easter bunny and more, the true meaning of Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, giving the promise of eternal life—the symbol of ultimate hope in the Christian world.

Sadly, there are many in this world who struggle each day with little hope in their lives. Whether it is living in poverty, broken relationships or struggling with abuse, mental health issues or addiction, it is easy to lose hope when you don’t feel the love of others.

One of the best ways we can show the love of God to others is through our actions.

For those of us who are blessed with an enriched life surrounded by people who love us, one of the greatest gifts we can give to others is the gift of hope. I encourage you to connect with others who may feel as though there is no more hope in their lives.

While coloring Easter eggs and other seemingly secular traditions are fun, add a new tradition this year and do what you can to give others a spark of hope in their lives.

Know that you are helping spread the Good News of the Easter season, and you, too, will feel a renewed sense of hope! Happy Easter from all of us at Living Local!

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BY NIKKI LUTTMANN, SEVEN BEE INTERIORS FOR SANDPOINT FURNITURE, CARPET ONE AND SELKIRK GLASS AND CABINETS

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ith spring comes an increase in the hours of daylight, which is wonderful after our long winter. However, the additional sunlight can pose a problem for our home’s interiors.

UV rays can be damaging to wood, carpet, fabric and other finishes in our homes, not to mention being hard on the eyes.

Not surprisingly, spring is a time when people start to think about window coverings.

As a designer, one of the most frequent issues I encounter is how to cover specific windows without either blocking the view or not giving enough privacy. Luckily, there are many options available.

One of my favorite go-tos are wood blinds. They come in a variety of colors, both painted and stained, a couple of different widths, and are available with decorative trim to add a little color. There are light-weight wood blinds for larger windows, motorized options for hard-to-reach areas, and they come in a selection of price points for all budgets.

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With wood blinds, my suggestion is for the blind to match your window trim exactly, creating a seamless look. This way, whether the blind is open or closed, it looks like it belongs there, sitting snugly in your window.

Another popular window-covering application is cellular shades. These come in hundreds of colors, sizes and transparencies, allowing for a custom look. I typically enjoy a cellular shade that matches the paint or trim color, but you can play with contrast as well.

With cellular shades, be sure to talk to your sales person in depth, as there are many options out there. From doublecelled blinds, which allow for more insulation, to top-downbottom-up options, which work well to allow light into a room while maintaining privacy, you need to be sure what is right for you. There are also room-darkening options that work well for a bedroom or media room. And cellular shades can be motorized as well for those tall picture windows.

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The right window coverings can last a lifetime Mesh shades, which are mounted on a roller and provide some privacy while still allowing light and views to filter in, are becoming increasingly popular. These tend to look fantastic with both rustic and modern looks but are not for those who want complete privacy. If you are looking at this option, something to keep in mind is that light colors have a tendency to filter out views more than dark colors. I know this sounds counterintuitive, but the light colors reflect more light inside, creating more of a box effect.

Dark colors tend to recede, making the view more visible.

Something that is seldom talked about today are draperies, but I think they are a wonderful way to add warmth and texture to a room. They can be spare and modern or flouncy and traditional, and they can definitely add personality should you choose patterns or textures over simple

cotton or linen. Not to mention, I still believe draperies to be one of the best and easiest ways to cover sliding or French exterior doors, as they can be completely opened to allow easy passage during the day and quickly closed at night for privacy.

One thing for sure is that good window coverings are an investment. To make sure you spend your dollars wisely, do your research and find out what options are right for you and your home.

The right window coverings can last a lifetime, so a little education can go a long way! Should you need help deciding which application is right for you, don’t hesitate to ask your sales person.

They have the knowledge and experience to help you solve any issues you might face with your particular windows and ensure a beautiful and functional outcome.

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TEACHER OF THE MONTH

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Kathy Prummer The math instructional coach for Lake Pend Oreille School District

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math teacher for 17 years, Kathy Prummer says she delights in seeing students’ attitudes toward the subject transformed when they are able to understand a mathematical concept.

“I love when students come in with a preconceived notion that they ‘can’t do math,’ and then once they experience success, they feel like they can do anything,” said Kathy. “When we do hard things and kids are successful, this motivates them to go back again and again to problem solving situations.”

Kathy shares that most students don’t expect to experience this kind of success in something that is traditionally such a difficult subject. “I love it when kids realize they are math people!

Experiencing success in math creates an overflow effect into many other areas of their lives because they were successful in that thing that was the hardest,” she said.

Kathy’s current position with Lake Pend Oreille School District is as the district’s math instructional coach. It’s a position she has held for the last three years and involves teaching math with colleagues in grades kindergarten through eighth at all seven elementary schools in Lake Pend Oreille School District, and grades seven and eight at Sandpoint Middle School and Clark Fork.

“Kathy models lessons with students so teachers can see firsthand how to question and probe students for answers and explanations,” said Kathy Berget, principal of Sagle Elementary. “Kathy has a positive, energetic attitude and doesn't let anything stop her.”

Kathy Prummer has had many fulfilling moments as a teacher, but one of the most gratifying came a few years ago when she was teaching seventh grade.

“I saw major growth in one of my students who had come in struggling. When I chatted with him and his mom at our fall conference, she told me that he had never experienced this kind of success in math. The light bulb had turned on and he was understanding things that were formerly inaccessible to him.”

Kathy proposed that the student switch to another one of her classes that moved faster and would challenge him more. But the student didn’t feel confident enough yet to make that jump. “So, I told him, ‘OK, I will honor your decision to stay where you are for now. But when you think you’re ready to make the switch, let me know and we’ll do it!’ I knew he could handle the switch. But he didn’t know it yet,” said Kathy.

A few months later the student approached Kathy and requested to be transferred to the more difficult class saying, “Ms. Prummer, I was thinking it would be a good idea for me to switch to that other class. This class just doesn’t meet my career goals anymore!”

Kathy shares that her heart swelled with pride and admiration for that young man. “I will never ever forget the day his own confidence changed the trajectory of his math life!”

Kathy said it's important to her that her students know that in this culture of instant gratification they should “expect the struggle.”

“Anything worth really having requires effort, time and hard work. Rather than shrinking from difficult things, my whole purpose in my math work with kids is to nurture perseverant problem solvers,” said Kathy. “I really believe I don’t just teach math. My calling is far greater than that. Math is the perfect place to teach about life.”

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ne of the most dreaded words a family can hear is that someone they love has cancer. Our furry companions, now solidly part of our families, are living longer lives and are more prone to developing cancer in their later lives. Cancer is tough on everyone, and concerns regarding quality of life after a pet's diagnosis are why I wanted to write about the various options for this disease.

Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of a particular cell line and comes in as many forms, types and degrees of pathology (danger to the body) as there are different cell types in our bodies. There are many potential causes for cancer development, from gene mutation to environmental toxins to nutritional deficiencies and excesses. Several million cases of cancer in dogs and cats are diagnosed each year, and about 50 percent of dogs over 10 years of age die from cancer. Cancer can be primary or secondary— when it spreads from another area. Another way to categorize cancer is to determine if it is benign or malignant. Benign tumors (growths) can be cancerous or not and sometimes do not need treatment. An example of a benign growth is a lipoma or “fatty tumor.” Sarcomas and carcinomas are mostly malignant. Fortunately, with early

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detection and advanced technology, pets can have a good quality of life and even a cure with some cancers.

Needle aspirates (sucking up cells from a mass and then looking at them with a microscope), biopsies and blood tests are often helpful in yielding an accurate diagnosis. To complete and determine a prognosis and treatment plan, we use radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy.

Sometimes more sophisticated techniques like MRI and CT scans are required.

Cancer treatment depends on the type, stage and severity of the cell line involved. One of the best ways to cure “some” primary cancer is to remove it surgically. When that isn't an option (too large, difficult location or not consolidated), radiation and chemotherapy are options.

Chemotherapy is well tolerated in dogs and cats, and most experience few side effects other than a thinning of the coat. Newer treatments include immunotherapy, interventional radiology, intensity modulated radiotherapy and hyperthermia.

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of life for the most amount of time. Budget concerns and survival rates must be taken into account. Sometimes we suggest “palliative� care—a support system that focuses on pain control. Many pet families become quite emotional with a cancer diagnosis. Our pets have become such embedded members of our families that losing them is incredibly traumatic and difficult. Cancer research is highly funded as it is obviously a major component of human medicine. This means that information is rapidly changing, thus it is important to talk to your veterinary medical doctor and explore options before making decisions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

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aster is just around the corner, and that means the Great North Idaho Life Easter Egg Hunt has begun!

avid hiker and outdoor enthusiast Eric Kensbock of Coeur d’Alene.

“We send our bunnies out in all directions sending them to local parks, hiking trails and area landmarks,” says Keith. “It is an ongoing and daily egg hunt throughout the weeks leading up to Easter, and eggs are planted at all hours of the day or night.”

The brainchild of Keith Boe, the event was started on a “whim” two years ago to bring people of all ages some excitement and fun.

According to Eric, last year, he hid more than 1,200 eggs, which included 700 filled with candy that he had scattered throughout Tubbs Hill for the main event on Easter Sunday. The other 500-plus eggs were hidden throughout the cities prior to Easter, all containing gift certificates of some kind thanks to generous donations from the community. Gift cards included everything from local eateries and “IT IS AN ONGOING AND DAILY EGG food trucks, ice cream and coffee to HUNT THROUGHOUT THE WEEKS boat cruises, art, jewelry and local crafts. “This year I'm hoping we can LEADING UP TO EASTER, AND EGGS ARE get somewhere around 1,500 in total, PLANTED AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY which would include the ones at Tubbs Hill on Easter Sunday,” he says.

“We live in such a beautiful area, and it’s great to see so many folks out and about enjoying the outdoors and some fun adventure,” says Keith. “I just thought it would be a fun, adventurous thing to do in our local community while enjoying some sunshine, beautiful views and cool areas.”

The Great North Idaho Life Easter Egg Hunt ranges from Bonners Ferry to the Silver Valley, Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene.

Eggs have been hidden anywhere from OR the grounds of the Old Mission; the Spaceship in Wallace; the hiking trails of Mineral Ridge, English Point and Farragut; Sandpoint City Beach; the beach and park at Q’emiln in Post Falls; the floating boardwalk in Coeur d’Alene; Honeysuckle Beach in Hayden; in flower pots outside restaurants and more! After the eggs are placed, clues are then given via North Idaho Life on Facebook of where to find them.

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When it comes to what Eric looks forward to during this event, it’s seeing families get outdoors and search for the eggs. “I've always been a big promoter of getting people out of their house and doing something since we live in such a great area,” he says. “I also enjoy seeing the smiles it brings to the kids' faces on Easter Sunday and the excited adults who find them as well."

Last year, hundreds of eggs were hidden the weeks leading up to Easter, thanks to a group of volunteer ‘bunnies,’ the head of which is

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Adds Ketih, “I look forward to this community event all year. It’s so much fun and so good for our community.”

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f you are a business owner, do you ever wonder just how people find out about you? Sure, you can ask a random sample of customers or clients, but it does not provide you with a true picture of just how your message is being spread throughout the community.

Steve Russo, owner of Like Media, Inc., the parent company of Living Local 360, realizes that as technology has exploded exponentially over the last several years, there are many avenues to brand one’s business, and he set out to do what he could to optimize his clients’ exposure in the world of advertising.

“People are receiving their information in a variety of ways. We are a society that is on the run, tied to our phones and social media, so it is critical to utilize many platforms for spreading our message,” says Russo.

A year ago, Like Media launched a new company, Rocket Fish Digital, the goal of which is to assist clients to more effectively market their businesses online and track just how their message is being received and what avenues of marketing are the most effective for that particular business.

Rocket Fish Digital provides its clients with the tools to improve their digital footprint and track their analytics. And do you ever wonder if there are

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negative comments about your business online? Rocket Fish Digital will also monitor the posts and reviews that are posted about their clients.

The experienced staff at Rocket Fish Digital will provide social media pages for your business, updating them and optimizing the exposure on a regular basis. With Rocket Fish Digital managing, interacting, generating and reporting on all reviews that come in on your business, this guarantees Rocket Fish Digital’s clients provide timely responses to inquiries while also ensuring prompt customer service.

Each month, Rocket Fish Digital provides its clients with an extensive report covering various topics such as listing search terms, Google search queries for each weekday, Google phone calls broken down by the hour and more. How do they do this?

Russo explains that one such way is through analyzing the average number of times consumers took action from a business’s Google My Business listing by detailing whether they clicked the “call,” “directions” or “website” links.

“We have already witnessed great success with the clients who have signed up for our beta program launched in January 2018,” says Russo.

“We launched this service after years of research, and we can now provide our clients with every tool necessary to be relevant online, improving their Google rankings and overall digital footprint at a fraction of the cost of most competitors.”

Jim Hutchens is a Certified Public Accountant who had limited his advertising to print until just a year ago. He enlisted the help of Rocket Fish Digital and is amazed at how much information he is able to receive about his online marketing.

“I never really thought much of online marketing, but with encouragement from others I decided to go ahead and sign up with Rocket Fish. It’s been amazing to me to see the feedback from my social media, website and Google listings,” said Hutchens.

The next time you are considering your advertising options, be sure to check out Rocket Fish Digital!

This is just a sampling of the more than a dozen analytics that Rocket Fish Digital can provide businesses and at a very affordable price.

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Just Do It ANNABY KANNING FINDS JOY IN COMPETITION AND GIVING BACK

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LAST YEAR, ANNABY WAS DIAGNOSED WITH EARLY ONSET DISTICHIASISLYMPHEDEMA, A GENETIC MUTATION THAT ATTACKS THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.

ise and shine! Race Day is on the horizon.

Routine begins. Two hours prior: Eat breakfast. Arrive at race site. Thirty minutes until the start: Time to put on the race skis.

Ten minutes and the countdown continues. Stretching and running are the last to-dos on the checklist. Five … 4 … 3… 2 … 1 … The gun blasts. Adrenaline rushes.

The race begins and all the nervous jitters liberate.

Annaby Kanning, a current sophomore at Sandpoint High School, knows all too well what race day entails.

Currently on the Junior Nationals Team for Nordic skiing, Annaby is a fierce competitor. She is one of only 34 racers on the PNW Junior Nationals Team. Out of these 34 racers, their age brackets range from U16-U20, with Annaby competing in the U16 bracket.

Traveling is appealing to many people and is one aspect of her membership of the Junior Nationals Team that Annaby enjoys as she loves seeing new places, experiencing new mountains, meeting new people and creating lasting relationships with the people she meets.

Annaby’s parents, Becky and Nathan Kanning, are able to attend a few competitions, yet Annaby enjoys each journey nonetheless and appreciates the opportunity to gain independence while being around a team

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she enjoys. Some of her finest memories of being on the Junior National Team include her teammate relationships. “I love how our team really came together this past year,” Annaby expressed. “They are what make it so fun!”

These connections don’t always come easy, however.

Her first year of competing in Nordic, it was difficult to connect with her teammates. Nathan said, “When she first started, there were always at least three to four others skiers training with her. Then last year, she ended up alone. It’s hard to stay motivated as an adult to train hard by yourself, let alone as a 14-year-old high school freshman.” Annaby portrayed her desire to work through these struggles and make the best of her abilities as an athlete. “She inspires us to be better. We are proud of her hard work and perseverance.”

Annaby is also passionate about soccer and golf.

She began playing soccer when she was 8 years old.

She played soccer for the Sandpoint High School Lady Bulldogs the past two fall seasons on the junior varsity team and plays Strikers during the spring season. Although skiing seems to be the most intense commitment, soccer is the sport that Annaby has loved the longest.

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“She has a sense of humor that lets most of her seemingly ‘extra-ordinary’ decisions push her toward extraordinary goals."

Golf has also been on her radar since she was in the sixth grade. As a Bulldog golfer last year, she was fairly consistent with her scores. “But one game, my best game I got, I was blown away!” said Annaby.

“She knows she may not be the best, but if she’s giggling and having fun, then she hasn’t stopped growing and keeps getting better,” said Becky.

Last year, Annaby was diagnosed with early onset distichiasislymphedema, a genetic mutation that attacks the lymphatic system. This mutation leads to swelling within the limbs. For Annaby, her swelling invades her legs, which forces her to wear compression socks whenever she is active. The bottoms of her feet are scarred from popping blood vessels.

The distichiasis portion of the incredibly rare mutation leads Annaby to develop an extra row of eyelashes where oil glands would be. She must pull this extra layer out, because if she doesn’t, she would be unable to see.

Do any of these hurdles disable her from her passions? Absolutely not.

When asked what her life motto is, Annaby responded with “Just do it.”

She models that nothing stands in her way of improving herself in all aspects of life. Becky said that Annaby is “the athlete that may start at the back but keeps showing up, keeps learning, keeps sweating and keeps improving.” Becky said that no matter what the circumstances, “She always wants more.”

Dedication and motivation are two words that just scrape the surface of describing Annaby. Although she is humble, her older sister, Emerson,

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praises her little sister for working incredibly hard to be where she is and to further her skills and abilities. Annaby wakes up four days a week at 5:15am to make it to The Shed for her morning workout. “I think wanting more and dreaming big is what pulls her from her cozy, warm bed four days a week,” said Becky.

Annaby’s participation does not end with sports. She is also heavily involved in the community. As a member of the National Honor Society, she dedicates her volunteer hours to a multitude of organizations. “I like volunteering because you get to understand more people and families that you wouldn’t have met otherwise.” On Earth Day she picks trash up at City Beach. During the summer, she volunteers at the PAFE Gala. On Sundays, she provides childcare at her church. She also helps with READY! For Kindergarten. “I love being around little kids, so volunteering for these organizations is super fun in those situations!”

Through everything, there are two people in Annaby’s world that are her rock. “My mom and dad are my idols,” she said. “My dad works all day but still makes time for me at home. And my mom, well she totes me all over the place! They encourage and support me every single day.”

Annaby also has the utmost support and respect from her family. She puts every effort she has into everything she does. Whether it’s her sport or just being a teenager, she proceeds with grace. “She has a sense of humor that lets most of her seemingly ‘extra-ordinary’ decisions push her toward extraordinary goals,” Becky exclaims. “We are incredibly proud of her growth, perseverance and attitude at such a young age.”

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iving in North Idaho, we are witness to not only many nonprofit organizations that are serving the needs of those in our communities but also to the countless number of people and businesses who step forward to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Whether it’s a food bank, homeless shelter, an organization that helps cancer patients or those who provide support for neglected or abandoned children, the need is great.

This year’s date for Idaho Gives is May 2, and for those organizations who want to take part and provide an online venue for people to donate, they must register by April 15. Idaho Gives is a program administered by the Idaho Nonprofit Center and is designed to bring all Idaho residents together to raise both money and awareness for the countless 501(c)(3) organizations who work to make Idaho a better place. The Idaho Nonprofit Center provides a simple platform where donors can search, support and donate.

These organizations rely heavily upon yearround donations, but there is one day set aside each year to make a conscious effort to do what you can to contribute to those groups that mean the most to you.

Kristin Ludwig is the director of development for CASA of North Idaho, which has participated in Idaho Gives for the last several years. She said they raise approximately $1,000 each year.

“As with any state-wide nonprofit promotion, I see the value in being part of the community

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of nonprofits,” said Ludwig. “They do provide us social media ideas and other tools to help promote giving locally.”

Idaho Gives is a great way to promote an organization’s fundraising efforts and provides eligible nonprofits the opportunity to reach potential new donors with the visibility that only a state-wide effort can generate.

With the abundance of nonprofit organizations in North Idaho, it can be overwhelming for one in need. Determining which organization would best be able to serve them can be daunting.

Thankfully there is an organization in North Idaho that can assist people with this search.

Sandpoint Community Resource Center (SCRC) bridges the gap between those who serve and

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those in need in both Bonner and Boundary counties.

way for us to get the word out regarding the broad scope of SCRC’s services.”

SCRC will be participating in Idaho Gives for the first time under the direction of new Executive Director Linnis Jellinek. Through the Volunteer Idaho Panhandle program, SCRC helps other nonprofits find volunteers, new board members and other services. The organization also helps volunteers find a place to share their passions in the community.

A donation to Sandpoint Community Resource Center through Idaho Gives will go to help support the local community in three ways: The Resource Center where people get connected to the resources they need in a time of crisis; the Service Provider Information Network (SPIN), a community of service providers who can and will help those in need; and the Volunteer Idaho Panhandle (VIP) is where other nonprofits are supported and volunteers find their perfect match.

“Working with Idaho Nonprofit Center has given me solid resources as a new executive director in the area,” said Jellinek. “We are participating this year because I trust their recommendations, and this is going to be a fun

For the past five years, The Pearl Theater in Bonners Ferry has participated in Idaho Gives

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and continues to meet or exceed its fundraising goals each year. It’s now become one of the theater’s largest annual fundraising events.

“Idaho Gives is easy; it provides the structure, support and training for nonprofits to expand their fundraising,” said Board Member Valerie Thompson. “Since our organization depends almost entirely on memberships, volunteers and admissions to shows, we rely on donations to make up the difference, especially on big ticket items.”

The ease of the program and being able to market a small theater near the Canadian border to the entire state are reasons The Pearl continues its participation.

“Whether a person has been to The Pearl recently or ever, Idaho Gives provides individuals, businesses and organizations the chance to demonstrate that our dedication to fostering the performing arts throughout Boundary County is important to them, too,” said Thompson.

For an organization to be eligible to take part in Idaho Gives on May 2, they must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered or providing services in Idaho and registered and in good standing with the Idaho Secretary of State. They must also register with Idaho Gives.

All organizations will be asked to provide the following: • Primary contact information • Mailing address • EIN number • Idaho Nonprofit Center Member number (if applicable) • Banking information • 990 document or postcard verification While there is a fee involved to participate, it is nominal, and organizations say it is well worth it for the exposure it provides.

The fee to participate in Idaho Gives depends on the size of the organization and whether you are a member of the Idaho Nonprofit Center. Member prices run from $50 to $100, and not-yet member prices range from $100 to $200. Costs are associated with annual operating expenses. The ‘Small’ category is up to $99,999, while ‘Large’ qualifies with operating expenses of $500,000 and up. Medium falls in between the two.

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Nonprofits interested in participating, or those looking to make a donation themselves, should head to IdahoGives.org. This article mentions just a few of the organizations that will participate across the state. Donors can click on the ‘View All Participating Nonprofits’ link for a complete list. You can then narrow the list by city, county and/or what type of cause you would like to support. This includes anything from homeless advocacy and disaster relief to education, senior citizens and veterans.

May 2 is a day for all of Idaho to come together to help those committed to making their communities a better place. Volunteers spend countless hours and personal sacrifices helping those in need, providing needed services, being mentors or promoting the arts and outdoors. You can say thank you with even a small donation during Idaho Gives. Set aside a few extra dollars, find a great organization to support and help turn many contributions into an incredible impact across the Gem State.

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Natalie shares that one of the biggest challenges she has encountered was transferring schools. “I came from a 3A school and moved up to a 4A school in the blink of an eye,” said Natalie, acknowledging that it was more competitive at her new school. “I overcame the challenges with the help of my teams, family and coaching staff.

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She is interested in a career in lawenforcement and said she wants to be in a position where she can help others.

Natalie is grateful for the coaches she has had throughout her athletic career. She shares a life lesson she learned from her former basketball coach, Gary Stewart—to never give up. “Even though he never directly said that to me, it was implied in everything he said.” said Natalie.

“The team ends up becoming my family, and that is something I can never forget. And the challenges are that I have to push myself in order to obtain and keep my spot on the field.”

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andpoint junior Tyler Lehman has been a three-year starter on the Bulldog’s varsity baseball team and started in the first game that Sandpoint has played at state in 12 years. Not only a standout on the baseball field, Tyler has been the starting outside linebacker on the Sandpoint High School Bulldogs’ football team since his sophomore year.

He shares that his biggest challenge has always been learning to accept that he won’t be the best athlete. “There will always be someone bigger and faster that can throw harder and hit further,” said Tyler. But that does not stop him from striving to be the best he can be.

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things such as how to cure cancer and how algae can be used as biofuel,” said Tyler of his career plans.

Tyler says being involved with sports has provided him with the tools to interact better with people. “I’ve played with all different types of personalities, and I have understood how to speak to them in moments when they’re unhappy or angry with themselves.

I have learned how to calm them down and refocus them.”

What Tyler loves about the game of baseball is that it’s not all about athleticism. “It’s about hard work. The mental side of the game is so much more important than the physical,” said Tyler. His post high school plans include becoming a biochemical engineer. He hopes to play baseball at the collegiate level, and although he does not know where that will be at this time, he prefers to be somewhere close to home.

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FIRE UP THE TASTE BUDS CRAVE! RETURNS FOR THIRD ANNUAL EVENT

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nce a meat and potatoes town with only a handful of highquality restaurants, Spokane is now a culinary delight filled with choices to satisfy and challenge any pallet. You can still find a great steak, but choices in seafood, wood-fired pizza, small plates, gourmet burgers, world cuisine and an emerging vegetarian option scene are bringing the Lilac City to the forefront of dining in the West. Even the most dedicated diners would have a tough time hitting all of Spokane’s best spots over the course of a year. Lucky for you, there’s an upcoming event where you can sample from dozens of the area’s best chefs and restaurants over the course of a summer weekend.

Crave! returns July 11 through 13 to the CenterPlace Event Center in Spokane Valley. Now in its third year, the event brings together many of the top names in local cuisine as well as guest chefs from all over the U.S. and Canada. Crave! is spearheaded by Eat Good Group’s Adam Hegsted, owner of many popular regional restaurants including Wandering Table, Incrediburger, Honey Eatery and Social Club and the Gilded Unicorn.

A James Beard Award semi-finalist and decorated cooking innovator, Hegsted’s travels around the country attending dinners, tastings and food festivals inspired him to create a one-of-a-kind experience in the Northwest.

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Crave! brings together dozens of chefs, brewers, vintners and artisans from the greater Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area, along with a few special guests as well. Luna Executive Chef Joe Morris and Cochinitio Taqueria’s Travis Dickinson will be serving up unique dishes alongside Hegsted, and so will many of the region’s best local chefs. Surprise guests will be announced as the event draws near. These chefs will not only be serving up delicious bites to eat but also offering cooking demonstrations and techniques—an added bonus to learn from the best while you are also tasting the best.

Top Chef contestant and owner of Zona Blanca and the recently opened High Tide Lobster Bar Chad White will be representing Spokane, as well

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CRAVE! IS BROKEN DOWN INTO SEVERAL EVENTS OVER THE COURSE OF THREE DAYS. YOU CAN PURCHASE ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS, A COUPLE OF EVENTS OR JUST A SINGLE EVENT DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU WANT TO SPEND AND TASTE.

as three other recent contestants from the popular Food Network series.

Tu David Phu, a season 15 contestant, returns, bringing with him a near unmatched expertise in Vietnamese-style cooking. Top Chef Canada runner-up Mark Singson also returns to share his unique style. New to the lineup this year is Brandon Rosen, who has worked in some of the finest restaurants in New York and San Francisco and is now a privately employed personal chef in Silicon Valley.

One of the more popular booths also makes a return as James Beard Award-winners Felipe and June Hernandez of Los Hernandez Tamales will be serving up their iconic dish. You’ll most likely find them with the longest line during the tasting.

Crave! is broken down into several events over the course of three days.

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single event depending on how much you want to spend and taste. Once inside the festivities, you can safely put your wallet away as all the tastes and beverages are included with your admission. Crave! is held mostly outdoors with chef booths set up in the grassy area behind CenterPlace Event Center. Live music and entertainment greets you during most sessions.

The Thursday evening kickoff is often one of the favorite events. Fresh fish, scallops, shrimp, oysters and more take the stage during the Seafood Bash. Cooks will come up with specialty bites and dishes you typically won’t find on their menu. The Seafood Bash runs from 6 to 9pm.

On Friday, the smell of sizzling meats will be lingering in the air during the Fire and Smoke event, also from 6 to 9pm. The challenge is to create a barbecue dish you’ll not soon forget. There will be dozens of drink

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On Saturday, the education really begins with demonstrations by regional and national chefs during the Grand Tasting event from 1 to 4pm.

The demonstration kitchen is set up indoors with seating and easy views of the presentation.

Local food purveyors will be offering up some of their favorite small bites to which you are entitled to unlimited samples. Wineries, breweries and distilleries will all be offering tastings and samples in the outdoor setting.

You’ll learn mixology tips from some of the

region’s best bartenders, cooking techniques from renowned chefs and will walk away with a full belly of delicious bites as well.

The final tasting is Saturday evening where the theme is Foods from Around the World. With an entire world of cuisines in which to choose from, chefs often save their most unique and innovative dishes for last. You might find Vietnamese-inspired sliders, ingredients rarely found in a taco, or beef tartare with a twist.

You really won’t know until you walk through the doors. As with other events, the local craft distillers, brewers and winemakers will be on hand with all the best the area has to offer.

Your ticket gets you unlimited tastings, but you might want to bring a few bucks in with you just in case you want to take something

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home. This year, even more artisans will have booths available, featuring everything from locally made barbecue sauces, cheeses, cakes, caramels, craft sodas, oil and vinegar, and more.

The event wraps up with an after party that includes a no-host bar, desserts and live music under the stars.

Beyond just a wonderful and flavorful event, proceeds from Crave! also benefit several local nonprofits. Second Harvest brings community resources together to feed people in need through empowerment, education and partnerships. Spokane Valley Partners provides food, clothing and other basic needs to lowincome families and offers a helping hand to those making every effort to carve a stronger path to a brighter tomorrow.

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Tickets are available now including full festival packages, VIP packages and individual tasting.

Early Bird pricing is in effect, so buy in advance to save a few dollars as well. Crave! also partners with local hotels for those looking for accommodations and special rates. To buy tickets and for even more information, you can visit CraveNW.com.

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In the Inland Northwest we love our long, warm summer days and cool evenings, and what better way to spend a weekend than sampling from the best of the best in food and drink. Whether you choose a single event or make it a whole weekend, you’ll leave Crave! with a new-found appreciation for the many talented cooks that call the Inland Northwest home.

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"I DECIDED TO ENGAGE IN A MORE PRODUCTIVE FORM OF HEALTH CARE WHERE PATIENTS LEFT MY OFFICE FEELING HEARD, FEELING CARED FOR, AND GETTING THE ANSWERS THAT THEY SOUGHT AFTER WITH APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY FOLLOW-UP.” “THERE ARE SO MANY ASPECTS TO MY WORK THAT ARE REWARDING ON A DAILY BASIS,” says Katie Sweeney, board-certified family nurse practitioner and owner of Alpine Family Medicine. “Creating new patient relationships and fostering my long-term patient relationships; getting to know my patients’ families and caring for their family members; seeing my patients obtain the results of their treatments plans—these are the most rewarding.”

Born and raised here in Sandpoint (as were her parents, grandparents and great grandparents), Katie opened the doors of Alpine Family Medicine to the Sandpoint community in August 2017; her office built on her great grandmother and grandfather’s old house site where their garden grew each year.

Since day one of opening her business, Katie has dedicated herself to providing exceptional, affordable care to her patients.

“I was inspired to start Alpine Family Medicine because I found that the volume that was pushing health care was leading to subpar care and short office visit times with long waits,” says Katie. “This was not the type of health care that I believed in and decided to engage in a more productive form of

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health care where patients left my office feeling heard, feeling cared for, and getting the answers that they sought after with appropriate and timely follow-up.”

Alpine Family Medicine is a fully equipped family practice. The clinic, which accepts all major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid, welcomes all ages, from children to geriatrics, women and men. Services that are offered include wellness exams for the entire family, work-related and sports physicals, as well as minor in-office surgical procedures. In addition, they provide a full spectrum for women’s health care including all forms of birth control available.

They routinely care for acute and chronic illnesses and do their best to meet the needs of patients for same-day appointments. They offer in-house lab processing and are able to order imaging and process referrals to specialists when needed.

“At Alpine Family Medicine, we provide longer office visit times as well as believing in a team approach to health care. We partner with the patients to achieve their health-care goals,” says Katie.

She and her team utilize the most up-to-date research to educate

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patients regarding their health-care needs while utilizing the approach of “old time medicine” to allow time to listen to patients and hear their concerns. “We believe in not letting patients ‘fall through the health care cracks’ as many patients do in the very busy health-care system that we have today. As a primary care provider, we provide needed referral when appropriate to allow access to specialists when needed.

We work with our patients to keep their health-care costs low and provide them with options to assist with keeping their out-of-pocket costs at a minimum.”

Katie attributes the success of Alpine Family Medicine to the Sandpoint community members such as the staff at Bonner General Health and the Bonner General Outpatient Infusion and Wound Clinic, Idaho Pain Clinic, Bonner General Immediate Care, Kootenai Cancer Clinics, Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS, Sandpoint’s great local pharmacies and many more. “But most of all, our very hardworking staff, Stephanie Wiens and Theresa Porter, here within Alpine Family Medicine, who make each patient feel welcome and cared for.”

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DON’T LET IT HOLD YOU HOSTAGE Back pain should not be a life sentence

By Ryan Egan, Licensed Joint and Movement Specialist and Owner of MVMNT:GYM Sandpoint

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ack pain is inordinately common, resulting in tens of millions of doctor visits each year. Back pain is a deep societal plague not only impacting the individual but everyone else as well. Everything from work and recreation to relationships and responsibilities, back pain has infiltrated and taken so many of us hostage that the opioid crisis we face becomes pretty understandable. Back pain hurts. It is severely debilitating.

I myself have been the recipient of life-crippling back spasms and seizures, after all I have broken three bones in my spine. Thankfully, pursuing a highly intelligent training approach allows me to enjoy getting out of bed instead of fearing it.

almost expected. Back pain is not a sentence you must carry out nor are you a victim of it. If you suffer from back pain, the reason for its cause may not be your fault, but it is your responsibility to resolve.

There are two types of people: those who own their stuff and begin the process of intelligently training their body to heal and those who play victim and never take ownership. Honestly, most people are creating their back problems and then expect someone else to fix it through passive treatments such as chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, etc. Even more substantial “solutions” like surgery have an efficacy of less than 10 percent. Surgery is never a guarantee; I have seen more people worse off after the knife.

For starters, back pain is common, but back pain should not be considered normal. Unfortunately, back pain has become such a typical part of life it’s

Even worse, too many people create an identity and define themselves by

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IF YOU SUFFER FROM BACK PAIN, THE REASON FOR ITS CAUSE MAY NOT BE YOUR FAULT, BUT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO RESOLVE.

their back pain—ultimately adding every “usedto-be-able” activity into a pile of “I can’t do that anymore.”

Pain is a huge multifactorial issue with mechanical, biochemical and psychosomatic underpinnings and very rarely has a singular cause. However, we can find commonalities and major contributors.

The first major contributor to back pain and dysfunction is insufficient breathing and core stabilization strategies. Learning to maintain and create intra-abdominal pressure is the first step to mastering your spine and taking control.

We did this sufficiently as very young children, but as we economized our movement strategies during aging we created preferential “hinges” resulting in local areas of destabilization and overuse.

As a side note, “pulling your belly button to your spine” is the absolute worst strategy you can use. Creating adequate and appropriate “core” stabilization is far more complex.

The second major contributor is the hips.

Limitations in the largest load-bearing joint in the body result in compensation strategies at the spine as you compromise spinal integrity due to mobility limitations at the hip joint.

Developing active and usable hip range of motion does wonders to remove those damaging compensations.

The third and most controllable factor is your exercise and lifestyle. It’s important to exercise, however, I have found “how” people execute their exercise is a major player, because most people are unprepared for the exercise they do.

Lastly is sitting. Sitting is the new smoking.

We all sit too much, and the health impacts are innumerable.

Your back pain is a very big deal. Your spinal cord deserves your undivided attention and prioritization. My hope is that you invest in learning how to move it before you lose it.

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THE LIFE CYCLE OF A FACIAL Breaking down the benefits and how long the results really last

By Kristin Carlson, Medical Esthetician, Refined Aesthetics Med Spa, PLLC

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id you know your skin cells shed and regrow every 27 days? Sometimes skin cells need a little help during the natural shedding process; this could be due to dehydration or lack of routine skin care. The skin will look dry and flakey. This is when a facial is most beneficial.

There are many types of facials. There is the facial focused on relaxation with cleansing, light exfoliation and a long luxurious massage on your face, neck, shoulders, scalp and even your arms, hands and feet. You walk out with a luminous glow and your body feeling pleasantly like mush.

Then there is the facial solely focused on correction; it may feel almost clinical, using a variety of modalities, medicalgrade products and even chemical peeling agents to remedy a specific skin condition. It has less “fluff ” and is more results driven. Ideally, look for a facial falling somewhere in between; one offering a relaxing facial massage and even the option to have your hands or feet pampered, but the focus is results. The facial can include the use of medical-grade skin care, extractions, dermaplaning or chemical peels to ensure you and your esthetician are working toward your best skin.

So, what is happening during a facial? Let’s break down its life cycle and what to expect immediately after and in the coming weeks: • Immediately post facial treatment: We have cleansed your skin, exfoliated off all the dead skin cells and debris, performed extractions if necessary, and pumped your skin full of antioxidants and hydrating products. Not only will you leave feeling relaxed, your skin will be radiating a healthy glow. There may be slight redness post facial if extractions were performed.

• Two to three days post treatment: Your skin is hydrated, plump and glowing. There is an increase in blood flow from

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Look and feel your best.

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• Twenty-eight to 48 days post treatment: This is when the real work is done. Skin cells are regenerating, creating long-term anti-aging benefits and stimulating collagen re-growth.

With routine facials, long-term results can include a reduction in fine lines, lightening of pigmentation and more taut skin.

• Four to six weeks: Dead skin cells are starting to build up again and impurities can clog the pores.

Therefore, it's time for another facial!

A few things to remember: Getting regular facials alone will not transform your skin. Just like a diet or exercise, consistency is key. Staying hydrated, eating a clean diet, getting enough sleep and a good at-home skin-care regimen all contribute to the health of your skin. These factors, along with regular facials, will maximize the life cycle of your facial and provide long-term benefits for your overall skin health. And remember: Taking an hour every four to six weeks to pamper yourself will not only contribute to your skin health but your mental health as well. You are worth it!

Ask for a free consultation with your esthetician or skin-care professional to discuss what type of facial is most beneficial for you.

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onner General Health’s mission is to serve our community by providing excellent health care close to home. That is why it is very important to us to provide as many health-care services as possible. One way we achieve this is by providing a multitude of diagnostic imaging tests at the hospital and in our outpatient clinics.

many body systems including the skeletal, digestive, urinary, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems.

We are currently in the process of installing a brand new state-of-the-art MRI machine. Our new machine delivers a more pleasant and faster examination, resulting in our patients being in the scanner for shorter periods. The table has the most comfortable memory-foam surface available, alleviating pressure points. The expansive bore takes the fear out of MRIs by providing more room and increased comfort during the scan. The new machine also produces much less noise, making the whole process more enjoyable.

Diagnostic imaging services offered at the hospital include computerized tomography, commonly referred to as CT, which is used to diagnose issues in the abdomen, brain, chest, arms, legs, head, pelvis and spine. CT is also used to diagnose a stroke.

Our Imaging Services Department houses our mammography and bone mineral density tests. 3-D mammography is the gold standard in breast cancer screening. It uses virtually the same radiation dose as 2-D mammography and it detects 41 percent more invasive cancers and results in up to 40 percent fewer callbacks for rescreening. The DEXA bone mineral density test is the most accurate test for osteoporosis.

Our Nuclear Medicine Department is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material to diagnose conditions and to see the functions of organs and tissue within the body. This includes cardiac stress tests and sentinel node exams.

Echocardiography is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make pictures of the heart; it is also called an echocardiogram or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound. Your health-care provider uses an echo test to look at the structure of your heart and to see how it is functioning.

We offer in-house ultrasound at Sandpoint Women’s Health to diagnose medical conditions and to monitor pregnancy. X-ray is available in our Emergency Department, Bonner General Immediate Care and Bonner General Orthopedics.

Ultrasound, also called sonography, uses sound waves to produce precise images to diagnose issues in the abdomen, aorta, breast, carotid artery, kidneys and pelvis.

If your health-care provider orders a diagnostic imaging test for you, ask to be referred to Bonner General Health. We provide quality, compassionate care and help you heal close to home. Go to BonnerGeneral.org for more information on our diagnostic imaging services and all of the services we provide.

We also provide fluoroscopy, a procedure that studies moving body structures.

It is often performed while a contrast dye moves through the part of the body being examined. Fluoroscopy allows health-care providers to look at

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THE HEALING POWER OF WATER If you suffer from arthritis, water therapy can help relieve your symptoms

By Amanda Thome, Cornerstone Physical Therapy

THE USE OF WATER THERAPY OR WATER AEROBICS HAS LONG BEEN A TRIED AND TRUE MEANS FOR THOSE DEALING WITH PAINFUL ARTHRITIS.

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id you know the leading cause of adult disability in the United States is arthritis? Fifty-four million adults have been diagnosed with arthritis. Here we will address knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA), risk factors and how exercise through low-impact means such as a pool can help.

Risk factors for developing painful osteoarthritis at the knee include genetics, age, gender, being overweight or obese, history of trauma, having other chronic health conditions or doing a significant amount of daily heavy lifting, bending, kneeling or squatting. Many of the same are true for hip OA in addition to previous hip injury or history of hip developmental disorders, decreased hip range of motion (especially turning the hip inward) and presence of osteophytes.

The most common risk factors for developing painful osteoarthritis at the knees/hips are age and obesity. For every 1 pound of weight gained it increases knee pressures by 3 pounds and hip pressure by 6 pounds. Conversely, if you lose 5 pounds, that equates to losing 15 pounds of stress at the knees and 30 pounds at the hips!

What can you do to help manage your symptoms?

One thing is to talk with your health-care provider about ways to reduce stress on the joints, either through weight loss, low-impact exercise or often a combination of both.

The use of water therapy or water aerobics has long been a tried and true means for those dealing with painful arthritis. Why choose water for arthritis?

First, water can provide graded weight bearing. The deeper you are, the less body weight your joints experience. In this regard, a person can start in

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deeper water and gradually progress back to land as their strength and pain improves. Water also provides trunk support, which is often an additional issue that patients with knee and hip OA experience.

Water also decreases the stress on the tissue and increases blood flow, which helps with oxygenation of tissues and aids the removal of metabolic waste. Water therapy/aerobics also reduces edema (swelling). Did you know controlling edema is very important? In fact, it only takes 20 milliliters of extra fluid at the knee to reduce the ability of your quadriceps muscle to appropriately fire.

The properties of water allow exercise to be passive, active or resistive depending on what the goals are.

Water walking helps reduce antalgic (painful) gait patterns and compensations. When walking at identical land and water speeds, the important leg muscles (called the vastus medialis, rectus femoris, biceps femoris and gastrocnemius muscle) all show more activity in the pool versus on land.

For many sufferers of painful hip and knee OA, a joint replacement may be needed. What is wonderful about the pool is it can be used to build the person's strength, stamina and balance preoperatively and can also be used post operatively to recover after total hip or total knee replacement.

Multiple studies have found that post total knee and total hip joint replacement outcomes in the pool are just as good as those who did their therapy on land. For many, being in the pool allows for better therapy compliance.

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atterns of poor eating, stressful thinking and inactivity often lead to undesired health issues or not achieving our full wellness potential. Low energy and brain fog tend to arise during these times. When left unchecked, these behaviors lay the foundation for chronic diseases and disorders.

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Even though the desire to change is there, it’s often difficult to get out of the rut of overeating and break the pull of cravings to foods we know aren’t the best. Inertia can have a strong hold where it’s challenging to find the motivation to make changes in our daily level of activity.

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This is when I like to do a health reset or restart. This includes a day or two of fasting, eliminating foods and drinks that put a greater burden on my health, and supporting my body’s natural detoxification processes.

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There are many factors that can contribute to a declining path of optimal wellness. This includes demanding work schedules and environment, family and social activities, unexpected changes to our normal routine and even just letting ourselves go for a bit during a special occasion or holiday.

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While we can get set off course from our highest intentions, stepping back from these patterns and giving ourselves time to reset can support us to get back on track. The body is amazing at adjusting and shifting, so why not take advantage of that when we want to shift away from unhealthy routines.

Several things can happen during a reset. First, it’s easy to see how our digestive system can get a break to cool down inflammation and rebalance our gut microbiome. By eating less, drinking more water, setting aside foods that contain flour and sweeteners, we can also significantly reduce cravings and the desire for large meals.

Because we are consciously looking at what we are eating during this time, there is a greater awareness of the quality and type of foods that we are choosing. This awareness alone encourages selections that lead toward the healthier side, even without having a specific list of what not to eat.

Increasing the quality of sleep and activity levels are an important part of restarting daily patterns. Both of these contribute to better detoxification, and they encourage and allow the body the chance to repair damage previously done.

During a reset, our liver gets a break and can catch up on breaking down toxins and getting them out. Our body can release chronic inflammation once it is given a break from the foods, activities and thinking that cause stress.

Your body can’t detoxify itself without proper nutrition, water, sleep, elimination and movement. Each of these is essential. A short fast can stimulate the body to move into healthier states, but you cannot maintain these later without good quality food and supplementation.

When losing weight, it’s especially important to support the detoxification processes. This is because as fat cells reduce in size, they also release stored toxins back into the bloodstream. These need to be broken down and eliminated to avoid negative effects of increased toxin load.

Consider fasting and an elimination diet as part of a regular reset program. Choose nutrient-dense and low-inflammatory foods. I also like to supplement the things I typically can’t get enough of from food and that are needed for detoxification.

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It started as

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deas are powerful. Something as simple as a passing thought can become something huge that impacts our daily lives, or something small impacting the people in our neighborhood.

When the idea is something that could positively impact a community, others are usually quick to rally behind it. There are examples all over the Northwest of how an idea can bring together people from all backgrounds and walks of life to find common ground and to better their surroundings; two of which you can be a part of and make an immediate impact.

CHAFE 150, Sandpoint, Idaho, June 15. CHAFE150.org It started as a simple idea from a local accountant, pitched to a small group around a table; something fun that would help raise some funds for the local school district. The Panhandle Alliance for Education (PAFE) is a group that looks to raise additional private funds for public schools in order to support programs that are either underfunded or wouldn’t be available with the current budget. Current board president Geraldine Lewis recalls the day board member Brad Williams pitched the idea of a bike ride as both a way of generating donations and bringing awareness to the cause.

“There really were only about eight or nine of us conversing about ways to expand our group of private supporters for public education.

We decided we had the right amount of elements and connections to make it work, so we decided to do it!” said Geraldine.

As with most initial events, PAFE was just hoping to break even the first ride and really focus on getting the word out. A clever name, CHAFE 150, an acronym for ‘Cycle Hard for Education’, was created, and the group went to work utilizing their local connections in the business community to seek out sponsorships and volunteers.

“Each of us was assigned a different task; someone in charge of the route, the marketing, the logistics, the food, and we just sort of figured it out as we went,” laughed Geraldine.

The first CHAFE 150 drew about 45 riders along with several volunteer groups like local cycling clubs, Boy Scouts and other nonprofits manning the aid stations. Brad’s idea was now realized, and with the help of community members banding together, it would surely continue.

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More riders continued to sign up, and more volunteers offered their time to help out. The event continued to grow—and so did the support for the Panhandle Alliance for Education’s Ready for Kindergarten program; a program to help parents get their children ready to attend kindergarten from age 0 to 5. Money raised from this ride went directly to the program and benefited dozens of families in the area.

After five years of running the event, PAFE decided to pass it on to the Sandpoint Rotary, who would be better equipped and well connected to manage and operate the suddenly large annual event.

“The transition was so smooth, everyone recognizes the rotary name, the business support is already in place, and now it just grows and grows each year, which is great,” said Geraldine.

Mel Dick is co-chair of the CHAFE 150 alongside Brad, who continues to chair the event each year. Over the past seven years, the Sandpoint Rotary has increased the ridership participation and helped bring in title sponsors Timberline Helicopter and Ting, along with many other organizations like the Lake Pend Oreille School District, Angels Over Sandpoint, Friends of Scotchman Peaks and the YMCA. “Well over 100 volunteers are involved day of the event, and our ride organizing committee works on the ride year-round,” said Mel. The Rotary also realized they could attract more cyclists by adding additional ride distances. The first few years, only a 150-mile course was provided. Organizers decided to put in an 80-mile ‘Half CHAFE’

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and, not long after, a 30-mile distance. This year, three more options are available including a 100-mile ride, 40-mile ride and 4-plus mile family fun ride.

The CHAFE is a beautiful and challenging course that was just named No. 3 Best Charity Ride in the United States by Bicycling Magazine.

“Now the ride is a full Gran Fondo, with multiple routes and an after-ride party open to all riders, their friends, family and the community as a whole,” said Mel. When the event was handed over to the rotary, proceeds continued to be presented to the school district. Over the past six years, $260,000 was donated to programs in support of students on the autism spectrum in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. This money has a huge impact for both students and families, as told by Sandpoint resident Patty Hutchens.

“When my son Brett was in first grade, he was diagnosed with sensory integration dysfunction.

It is a disorder that is on the autism spectrum.

Although he is not autistic, he had to have some special accommodations in the classroom to help him focus and reach his full potential. The principal and the teacher had never even heard of this disorder, although it is very common. I paid for his speech and occupational therapists to come in and educate the principal and the teacher on this so they would have knowledge on the disorder and why special accommodations were needed to help him be successful. I often wondered what would happen with those families who did not have the resources to pay therapists to do that or just did not have the knowledge of their rights.

“Since CHAFE 150 has been contributing funds to the program in the school district, all teachers are now aware of not only this disorder but so many others related to autism and are also educated on what they can do to help students. It has been a gift to the community.”

The 2019-2021 rides will all continue to benefit the local school district, this time in support of after-

It started as a simple idea from a local accountant, pitched to a small group around a table; something fun that would help raise some funds for the local school district.

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school literacy programs and a new reading curriculum, according to Mel. The Sandpoint Rotary Club has also used funds for various community projects including a ‘teen room’ at the local library, a swing set and jungle gym at a playground, and funding for a book trust that funds monthly book purchases by students.

Race for a Soldier, Gig Harbor, Washington, September 15. RaceForASoldier.org Born out of tremendous grief and a determined desire to help other veterans after her son overdosed in a Baltimore hotel room on March 7, 2009, just one day his discharge from the VA hospital, his mother, Leslie Mayne, decided the best way to honor Kyle’s memory and service to his country was to recruit family, friends and her community to help her create the first Race For A Soldier in 2011 in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Kyle was 27 and had served as an infantryman in Iraq. This was the beginning of a movement that is bringing hope and healing for our veterans that help them make peace with their past by developing programs that foster “post

traumatic growth.” The Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation’s (PTSD) other events, Prayer Breakfast, Swing for A Soldier and Pull for a Soldier, have helped to raise awareness and support for the mission. Along the way, the foundation discovered a comprehensive wellness model that encompasses mind, body and spirit for our combat veterans and now includes our first responders. It is called Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Healing Heroes). The goal is to build a strong foundation of leaders here in the Pacific Northwest for its own Northwest Passage wellness retreat and programs.

Since 2011, the foundation has supported what it sees as effective and sustainable alternatives to the present resources offered for our veterans. The foundation plans to expand the impact and provide more of the same programs to veterans and first responders in the Pacific Northwest region. It is driven to seek and provide unwavering support for our returning warriors and first responders.

Presently, the foundation runs a monthly huddle at the Heron’s Key retirement facility

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in Gig Harbor, conducts quarterly Mind, Body and Spirit workshops that focus on “post traumatic growth,” and has begun to align itself with the new Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic in Lakewood, Washington. In 2019, the foundation will continue to send veterans and first responders from this area to strengthbased and proven innovative retreat programs.

Leslie concentrates her energy and passion for those who serve, strengthening relationships and resources, as well as keeping her eyes open for more compassionate allies to come alongside her.

The Run “After Kyle died, I felt the need to leave Gig Harbor and search for some answers and process my grief,” recalled Leslie.

That road trip ended up in South Texas, and she lived with her aunt for six months, until Memorial Day weekend, and she returned. Her friend Kathy Davis Hayfield was the general manager at the Tides at the time and hired her to serve the patrons of that establishment.

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put Leslie in charge of “Buy a Soldier a Lunch” day on October 15, 2010. It was such a hit with the community and the 70 Green Beret who showed up—all about to leave for Afghanistan—that Leslie knew, after that day, she needed to do something bigger and more impactful that would speak to the needs of our military when they return.

“The Race For A Soldier was born in my heart that day,” she said.

She began to hit the streets, knock on doors and introduce herself to the mayor, the city leaders and anyone who would listen to her.

Sue Braaten, a good friend and owner of the Wesley Inn Best Western Suites, advised Leslie to introduce herself to Miguel Galeana. Miguel, a renowned world-class runner and owner of Route 16 Running and Walking, happily agreed to help her organize and be the architect of the first half marathon in the area.

Thirty or so friends and family met at a conference room free of charge at the Wesley Inn each month, planning for a year. Their dedication paid off as almost 1,100 people showed up for the first run. In addition to

This was the beginning of a movement that is bringing hope and healing for our veterans that help them make peace with their past the race inception, Leslie added an event called the Prayer Breakfast, always two days before the race, which allows soldiers to share their inspirational and illuminating stories of overcoming the struggles of post-traumatic stress and making peace and finding purpose.

It was standing-room only the first year, and continues to be each year since.

The number of runners is now close to double.

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“I was more grateful than surprised, and I’ve always known that the citizens of Gig Harbor and beyond are generous and caring. They live amongst our military, both active and retired.

They want to be a part of the solution. We just had to find a way people could get involved in a tangible way,” said Leslie.

From an initial run, the organization now hosts four annual events, each benefiting the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation.

If you are a golfer, Swing for A Soldier is a terrific tournament; if you like competitive trap-shoot events, Pull for a Soldier offers that opportunity; and of course the Prayer Breakfast is the most illuminating and inspiring event of the year in the Gig Harbor area.

These are the stories of two individuals with an idea; one combining a passion for cycling and education, the other a mother not wanting any other parent to go through a similar tragedy of losing a loved one to suicide. Both were inspired to make an impact on their community, and the ideas they brought to life have touched thousands of lives.

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t’s been said that the kitchen is the most expensive room in the house to remodel. While this can be true when it comes to purchasing new appliances, flooring, cabinets and countertops, the good news is you can give your kitchen a fresh new look without having to spend thousands of dollars.

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The first step is to identify a design style that reflects you. Are you a minimalist who likes a modern look? Or do you prefer a more layered, richly colored and accessorized space? Making style choices and staying within your budget will be easier if you know what you want. Maybe all your kitchen needs is a new wall color inspired by something you’ve seen online, in print or in person.

A fresh coat of paint, new handles and drawer pulls or removing the cabinet doors altogether can go a long way to providing a whole new look to the place where your family spends a great deal of time and where you love to entertain.

"Changing out cabinetry hardware is one of the easiest and quickest updates," says HGTV's Scott McGillivray, author of “How to Add Value to Your Home.” He advises to look for colorful options or a brushed nickel finish.

Cabinetry, which has traditionally been fairly neutral in color, is also the place where people can now be more creative and add a bit of their personality to their kitchen. After all, our kitchen cabinets set the tone for the rest of the kitchen and can also have a big impact on the overall design of your home, especially if you have an open floor plan.

Thankfully painting, as opposed to the much more expensive option of replacing cabinets, has been much easier with the development of new paint products.

But before you begin, remember this project can be a lengthy process, so plan accordingly.

You will need to remove and store everything in your cabinets, and the doors and drawers will also need to be removed. And before you begin, all the surfaces which will be painted must be thoroughly cleaned.

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Many people are opting to use two different colors when redoing cabinets—one color for the upper cabinets and another for the lower ones. You can also choose to paint a kitchen island a different color for some contrast.

After you are done with painting, consider replacing existing doors with glass-paneled ones, something McGillivray says looks like a major upgrade. "Opt for frosted glass if you feel like your shelves aren't display-

worthy,” he advises, “Or ditch the doors all together to create the effect of open shelving. I've done this in kitchens to create a lighter space. Display your favorite dishes and bowls to add a bit of interest to the room.”

Another way to freshen up your kitchen is by painting an accent wall. If all your walls are a light color, designers recommend painting your accent wall at least two shades deeper for the best effect.

A fresh coat of paint, new handles and drawer pulls or removing the cabinet doors altogether can go a long way to providing a whole new look.

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Sometimes giving your kitchen a new look can be as simple as cleaning out the clutter. Remove everything from the walls, countertops, windows and tops of cabinets so you can see the kitchen as a clean slate. Then you can begin by accessorizing with a few well-proportioned, carefully placed items to reinvigorate the room with a fresh style. This is also a way to add a pop of color either through countertop appliances or decorative items.

Other inexpensive ways to give your kitchen a new look include changing out your lighting. With so many options available when it comes to color and style, especially when you are looking to utilize pendant lights, you can significantly change the look of your kitchen with this simple upgrade.

Kristy Kropat, an interior designer based in San Francisco, recommends AllModern.com, YLighting.com and LampsPlus.com to begin your search for inexpensive and unique lighting options.

Adding a backsplash, bold or simple, can do much to add some contrast and style. Most kitchens do not have a lot

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more time together while preparing dinner and are able to enjoy what was once their formal dining area much more often.

If your home is like most, the kitchen is the place where people love to gather. How about making some room for a nice window bench to offer additional seating when entertaining? Do you find that you have a dining area separate from your kitchen that is seldom used? Consider removing your kitchen table and making your dining room area the place where you eat each evening as a family and where you entertain friends and family. I know one family that did this and replaced the kitchen table area with two easy chairs near a bay window. They find they spend much

Lastly, make the most of your resources! Another sure way to keep your costs of upgrading at a minimum is to call upon friends and family members who have special talents. Maybe ask them to help out in exchange for you providing some services to them. Do you have a friend who is exceptionally good at painting who maybe could use help with watching her kids on occasion? Is installing a backsplash a skill you think would be fun to learn? By participating in the process, you will not only save money and learn a new skill, but you’ll have fun and have a sense of pride when you look at the finished product!

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Surround yourself with things that elicit joy hen it comes to our homes, we like to do what we can to personalize it and make it a true reflection of ourselves.

What better way to do that than through the art we choose to place on our walls? Art, in any form, can evoke strong emotions and can bring joy to our lives—whether it is a painting of a special place with fond memories, photos of our family and friends or even something as simple as our children’s artwork.

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There aren’t a lot of “dos and don’ts” when it comes to decorating your walls, unlike when choosing furniture and paint color. Art is a place to express yourself through color, content and texture. And remember, art is not just about choosing wall hangings; it can include sculptures and rugs as well.

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But what good is it if you stick it away in a box only to discover it years later when cleaning out storage boxes or getting ready to move?

Preserve their artwork in a frame for all to enjoy!

There are also several inexpensive ways to display your favorite photographs. Groupon frequently offers coupon deals to turn your digital photos into canvas prints. It’s a great way to preserve memories and display photos of family trips, senior pictures and photos of grandparents and other loved ones.

Interior Designer Nikki Luttmann, owner of Seven Bee Interiors, states that for gallery walls, try to group “like with like.”

“Black-and-white prints look great with other black-and-white prints. Gold-framed oil paintings look great with other goldframed oil paintings. If, however, your collection is a little more eclectic, that's OK too,” she says. But whether you choose a more formal arrangement with symmetry and a coordinating theme or an informal arrangement with an eclectic blend of artwork displayed randomly, be sure to space out the different elements equally on your gallery wall, paying close attention to how far apart things are.

Nikki recommends a sure-fire way to guarantee everything will look good is to lay it all out on the floor ahead of time.

“Another trick is to use blue painter's tape to mask where items go on your walls.

This lets you clearly see the layout even before getting out your hammer.”

Also, the right tools are important. For art hanging, you will need nails, hooks, a hammer, a pencil, blue tape, a tape measure and—most importantly—a level.

“There's nothing worse than hanging a heavy piece of art or a mirror on your walls only to find out it hangs two inches too high on one side,” says Nikki.

She shares that she recently learned of Command wall-hanging solutions, a 3M product, which rely on a high-powered adhesive to adhere your art to the walls.

“Because you are not putting actual holes in your walls, it can feel a little less daunting to do a gallery wall if you use Command strips.” It can also be helpful if you are one who likes to change things up often.

One of the most common mistakes Nikki sees is artwork that is hung too high. “When placing your art, the rule of thumb for galleries and art museums is that the center of the piece hangs at about eye-level,

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Other ways you can group things together is to incorporate a picture ledge onto your wall. It’s a simple and inexpensive way to display your art collection. Whether you opt for a single ledge or decide to group them, they're the perfect solution to fill a blank space.

If you are trying to brighten up a smaller room, hanging a mirror can catch light and help “expand” the room. There are many different decorative mirrors available, allowing you to find most anything to fit the style you are looking for!

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When decorating your walls, don’t forget about greenery. By placing a tall potted plant next to a piece of large-scale wall art, it can help bring the outside indoors and add interest to a specific area you wish to accentuate.

Whatever you choose, the goal is to find something that makes you happy.

“The best way to decide if something is right for your walls is if you love it. Remember, your home is a reflection of who you are—your likes and dislikes," says Nikki. “Artwork is very personal and evokes emotion like nothing else in your home, so by hanging art you truly love, your space will feel uniquely ‘you.’”

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DELIG HT F UL DA HLIA S Spring is near, and the urge to get into the garden is hard to resist. If you don’t have a greenhouse, spend this time getting tools ready and take a look at those bulbs and tubers you dug up last year to save and replant this season.

If you saved Dahlia tubers, inspect them for new growth and get them potted. Just put some high-quality peat moss in the bottom of the pot, lay the tuber in “bud” up and toward the center of the pot. Run a little stake down near the tuber for later tying, tag the plant with color and species information, then cover the tuber with peat moss. Water it thoroughly, and set it in a cool room. Be patient as it will be a while before the plant comes up. This treatment results in strong plants that are ready for the garden after all risk of frost has passed.

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Take a tour of your home both inside and out.

You are going to be packing everything for your move anyway, why not get a jump start on it!

Take inventory and scrutinize everything. Pack up items that are not in use and don’t add to the overall appeal of your home; rent a storage unit if you have to. The goal is to minimize the personal effects while maximizing your home. Pay attention to your furnishings.

Oversized or too much furniture shrinks the appearance of your home. You want potential buyers to imagine their stuff in the home rather than yours. Photos of your home are going to be showcased all over the Internet, and strangers are going to be going through your home on a regular basis. Stay safe and pack up valuable jewelry, firearms and other precious collectibles.

Now that you have gotten the excess stuff out of your way, it is time to spring into a deep clean.

Get into all the nooks and crannies; clean, polish and organize everything. Take time to clean the forgotten, such as inside and under cabinets, windows (inside and out), ceiling fans, light fixtures, closets, garage, storage sheds and the yard. Check light bulbs and smoke detectors.

Now that your home is sparkling, it is time to invite the professional. Schedule an on-site consultation with a neighborhood Realtor.

Your home is an asset and should be treated as such. You need a professional on your side.

Your Realtor’s job is to sell your home at the best possible price and make that process easy for you. Your Realtor is good at his/her job and will advise you on repairs or upgrades that will yield the best return and help you price your home for the market. Never trust some vague online valuation when pricing your home.

Your home deserves the personal attention and expertise of your area Realtor. Your home will get the most attention in the first couple weeks of listing, so it is important to get it right from the start.

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Are first Impressions important? You bet your pocketbook they are! You only get one chance to make a great impression.

When you decide to sell your home, it is no longer your private family abode but rather a “new listing” to be showcased to the most scrutinizing homebuyers and their real estate agents. Here are some simple, cost-effective tips to assist you in making the greatest impact on potential buyers while achieving top dollar for your home.

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You can hire a home inspector for a presale inspection for a couple hundred dollars, and this is money well spent. The inspector will inform you of any potential issues, many of which can be repaired quite inexpensively if done at this stage. Consider hiring a handyman to correct issues found by the inspector. If you wait for the buyer to request repairs, you will likely be required to hire a licensed contractor, plumber or electrician, possibly costing more money than necessary.

“A picture is worth a thousand words,” so it’s important to get your home picture perfect.

Frequently your Realtor will arrange this for you. Thanks to Internet marketing, your photos will reach the four corners of this round earth.

Buyers spend countless hours looking at homes on their smart devices long before they actually plan any visits. You want yours to be a favorite.

Do not settle for poor photographs.

Now that you have your house on the market and ready for showings, you can relax, grab a glass of wine (or cup of coffee) and revel in your hard work. However, there are a few things you should do before your scheduled showing appointments: Tidy up, replace bathroom and kitchen linens, turn on all of the lights and open the blinds, remove litter boxes, and finally leave the house and take Fido with you. Let your Realtor do his/her job and wait for the offers!

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There are many lodging options in Cannon Beach, but I just love a good beach house. During my stay I called the Baker Beach Cottage home, conveniently located within a short walk to the beach and Haystack Rock. Or head the other direction and you are a few houses down from town. This cute cottage offered all the comforts of home and had some fun extras like an outdoor fire pit with Adirondack chairs and a separate bunkhouse with two sets of bunk beds to sleep four in addition to the three-bedroom cottage. Beachcomber Vacation Homes offers a variety of rentals in various sizes and price points.

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THE AREA HAS A BOUNTY OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST CULINARY DELIGHTS FROM CRAFT DISTILLERIES AND BREWERIES TO LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS. ONE PLACE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IS THE ECOLA SEAFOODS RESTAURANT AND MARKET, A FAVORITE WITH LOCALS AND VISITORS ALIKE.

trip. There are usually warning signs posted near the beach; when visiting Oregon beaches, always make sure to read the warnings about sneaker waves and tsunamis. The beaches can also be chilly even in the warmer months, so dress in layers to stay warm.

Start with the almost 4 miles of beach surrounding Haystack Rock.

Familiarize yourself with a tidal chart. Low tide is the best time to see tidal pools and to get a closer look at the “Rock.” From February to April, the Haystack Rock Awareness Program has volunteers that set up each day to provide visitors with printed resources and knowledge about Haystack Rock. In April you can see the cute Tufted Puffins nesting.

For a great overlook of the village and Haystack Rock, drive up to Ecola State Park which has panoramic views of Cannon Beach and the historic Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, as well as scenic hikes.

You don’t want to miss Hug Point State Recreation Site, which is 3 miles south of Cannon Beach. Make sure to visit around low tide for the best experience. Enjoy the sounds of rushing water at the beachside waterfall.

There are sea caves and rounded rocks covered with bright green seaweed which make this a great place for photos. Arcadia Beach State Recreation Site, a short two-minute drive south of Cannon Beach, offers a long beach walk that connects to Hug Point. It is worth a stop on its own merits and provides a unique beach with great views.

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Food The area has a bounty of Pacific Northwest culinary delights from craft distilleries and breweries to local farmers markets. One place you don’t want to miss is the Ecola Seafoods Restaurant and Market, a favorite with locals and visitors alike. After recovering from a fire last July in the midst of their peak season, they are back in business in a beautiful space which serves as a market and restaurant. The Beckmans run a family owned enterprise with husband Jay operating two fishing boats to provide fresh, local seafood and wife Cindy who runs the market and restaurant. They succeed through word of mouth.

“People come because they are getting fish from boat to table, sustainably line-and-hook caught with no gill nets. Our seafood is not farm raised and that makes a big difference,” said Cindy. It really does make a huge difference in taste. You can purchase a variety of fish, crab or shrimp to take home or order from the counter and enjoy on site. Two must-haves are the halibut fish and chips and an Oregon shrimp and Dungeness crab boat. This melding of two allows you to have both, and it is so good and fresh. You can enjoy with the Beckman’s homemade cocktail sauce but that crab with a squirt of lemon is to die for.

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The village is such a fun place to stroll around. At the end of Taft Street (where the Baker Beach Cottage is located) sits the EVOO Cannon Beach Cooking School. This fun business offers cooking shows where you watch a chef prepare a gourmet meal and you get to eat it too. Check their calendar for availability. If not, make sure to stop by and visit their shop with a variety of cooking-related merchandise. Bruce’s Candy Kitchen is always a hit with house-made candy as well as a great selection of what I call ‘vintage candies,’ which are those fun products you grew up with.

There is a local market for groceries. I always love a good wine shop of which there are two. The area is a nice easy stroll with art galleries and lots of other cute shops.

Plan to take a day and drive down the coast to Tillamook to tour the cheese factory and have some of their great ice cream. Grab a North Coast Food Trail guide, which has some great suggestions for things to see and do. The little towns of Manzanita, Wheeler, Rockaway Beach and Garibaldi are so quaint and worth a stop for coffee or lunch. On my trip I drove straight to Tillamook with a stop in Manzanita for lunch and then slowly worked my way back to Cannon Beach with numerous stops along the way. Many of the marinas you will pass sell seafood and will cook crab for you when in season. A short detour from the coast is Nehalem.

Stop into the Nehalem Bay Winery and enjoy a glass of wine on the deck overlooking farmlands before heading back to Cannon Beach for the sunset. If you are running late, as the sun comes down fast, there are plenty of scenic overlooks to stop at.

You may want to drive from this side of town further north to the Cannon Beach Hardware & Public House. This cool, kitschy place is a local favorite and is known as Oregon’s first hardware store to serve beer and wine. Yes, you can enjoy a brew while you shop the aisles. This is one of those stores that have a little bit of everything. While in the area make sure to visit The Sleepy Monk for coffee. This place was recommended over and over by locals, and it is a popular joint.

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Trinity at City Beach 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.

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

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Fresh & 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 newlyexpanded 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!

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FIESTA BONITA 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!

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MILLER’S COUNTRY STORE They now have homemade pies on Thursday! Come experience the sensational smells of fresh baking bread, cinnamon rolls, pies and pastries. Pick up a deli sandwich on their homemade bread and hot bowl of soup with a fresh baked roll or cornbread.

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It is no secret that the Festival at Sandpoint draws people from all over, thus having a great impact on our local economy. But to put on such a spectacular event requires a tremendous fundraising effort, and what better way to give back to the festival than attending their annual fundraiser where you will be wined and dined!

On Saturday, April 27, at 5pm at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, come and enjoy unlimited tasting of premier wines, a five-star gourmet dinner, and exciting raffle opportunities including a special selection of silent and live auction items. You will also be treated to the music of Brown Salmon Truck, a local trio

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that is known for its vintage and contemporary blues, jazz, Latin and more. Here, they will also announce the artist for this year’s Festival at Sandpoint poster.

In addition to their annual summer concert series, The Festival at Sandpoint is passionate about its year-round educational mission in the community. The Festival works cooperatively with other organizations and schools in the region to present a variety of educational programs to inspire, educate and assist area youth. In an effort to further that mission, there will be a special “raise the paddle” for their music educational mission at the April 27 event.

The cost to attend is $95 per person. There are also opportunities to reserve a premier table for eight which comes with certain sponsor benefits. The cost of the premier table is $1,200, and the memories made are sure to be priceless!

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Sandpoint Parks and Recreation partners with Emily Faulkner and Lost Horse Press for a Contra Dance from 7 to 10:30pm at Sandpoint Community Hall. Held on the second Friday of each month, the community is invited to attend (all ages welcome). The dance features live music with great local and regional bands and lively callers. Beginners and singles welcome! There is a $5 suggested donation at the door. For more information, call 208.263.6751 or email sandpointcontra@gmail.com.

Head to the Bonner County Fairgrounds for this year's Home and Garden Show. This three-day event is brought to you by the Panhandle Building Contractor Association. New to the event this year is the addition of boats, RVs and motorsports. For additional information, including showtimes and admission, call 208.263.8414.

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Join Community Cancer Services for the annual Mad Hatter Tea 11:30am to 2pm at the Heartwood Center.

Dress as your favorite Mad Hatter character, wear a crazy hat or just come as you are and enjoy a couple hours in Wonderland! The afternoon includes a fashion show, mimosas, tea sandwiches, tea, dessert, live and silent auction, raffle and best hat contest. Tickets are available online at CommunityCancerServices.org or by calling 208.255.2301.

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Pianist Peggy Reich in Concert

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Concert pianist and piano teacher Peggy Reich returns to Sandpoint for her second performance, hosted by the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. Join her as she presents Jewish Musical Reflections at the Heartwood Center 5:30 to 6:30pm. Tickets are available at MCS and at the door on the night of the event. SandpointConservatory.org

Enjoy beautiful shared accomodations at luxurious Talus Rock Retreat set on 18 acres with endless amenities such as a beautiful hot tub for under the sun or stars and a detox sauna. This is a weekend of pampering with delicious food, cocktails and wine paired with wellness activities like singing bowl meditations, yoga, nature adventures, drumming jam sessions and cooking therapy. Find the event on Facebook and message to book your spot.

What starts as a lazy day at the beach quickly turns into mystery and adventure when the search for Blackbeard's treasure begins! Missoula Children's Theatre and more than 60 local students present an original musical adaptation of "Blackbeard the Pirate." Held at the Panida Theater, there will be two performances, 1pm and 3:30pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth 18 and younger.

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Mark your calendars for Selkirk School's Annual Spring SoirĂŠe on April 20 at the Heartwood Center! Friends, family and the community are invited to join them for a wonderful evening to help raise funds for the school. Dine on Cuban-inspired appetizers and a tapas-style dinner, and enjoy craft beer, local wine, local kombucha and more! There will be silent and live auctions, wine pull and raffle drawings. Tickets are on sale now at CharityAuction.bid/2019SelkirkSchool.

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Join The 219 Lounge for a great evening of live music by your favorite local country artists as Devon Wade and Pamela Jean take the stage. The show kicks off with Pamela Jean at 8pm with Devon performing 9pm to midnight. The show is free and open to the public. Must be 21 and older to attend.

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Stop by Carter Country Farm and Feed Friday, April 26, 8am to 6pm, and Saturday, April 27, 9am to 4:30pm, for their Spring Sale. From berries to bushes and fruit trees, and all the things you need to have them grow, this is your one-stop to get a start on your planting and gardening. Call 208.263.8236 with questions.

Join the Festival at Sandpoint at the Bonner County Fairgrounds for their annual fundraising extravaganza Saturday, April 27, at 5pm. Ticket holders will be treated to wine tasting, 5-star gourmet dinner, musical entertainment, raffle opportunities, silent and live auction and more.

Tickets can be purchased online at FestivalatSandpoint. com.

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The Panida Theater is excited to announce Sadie Sicilia will be the headliner for the Next Level Academy Fundraiser Saturday, April 27. This is a must-see event. Tickets are available now at Eve's Leaves or online at Panida.org.

Doors open at 6pm with the show kicking off at 7pm. For additional information, visit Panida.org or call Next Level Academy at 208.304.4333.

It's Farmers Market season! Head downtown to Farmin Park on Third Avenue and Oak Street Saturday, May 4, 9am to 1pm, where you can treat yourself and family to locally grown fresh produce, baked goods and handcrafted arts and crafts. In addition to the Saturday markets, the Farmers Market is also held Wednesdays 3 to 5:30pm. SandpointFarmersMarket.com

Join Leadership Sandpoint at Trinity at City Beach 3 to 7pm for their annual Cinco de Mayo Fundraiser. There will be food and drinks, music, a silent auction and as always, an amazing raffle. This year's fundraiser benefits Bonner Homeless Transitions, an incredible organization that works to ensure that everyone in the community has a lace to call home! For additional information, contact Trinity at City Beach at 208.255.7558.

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Peace and quiet, lots of wildlife and views that go for miles on this 20.15 acres just south of Sandpoint, ID. Seppc installed and electricity is to the property corner, ready for you to complete the building vision. Elk, deer, and other mature wildlife abound here among varied terrain, rock outcroppings, mature trees and abundant sunshine behind a locked gate. $135,000

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Come to Ridgehaven for absolute privacy on this gently sloped 5 acre parcel. Remove some trees and open up views of the Selkirks and Schweitzer Mountain, keeping plenty of usable ground. Power and phone are to the property and access is by maintained roads approximately 17 miles to Sandpoint. $45,000

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