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STROLLING THE AISLES OF THE STORE, there are already signs of backto-school specials. Yes, school will soon be here, but the reality is that we still have a lot of summertime fun left, and we should not let it go to waste!

August is one of the best months to discover all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. From concerts and festivals to state fairs, there is a great deal going on. Take the family on weekend road trips or plan to explore things happening in your own backyard. Whether you enjoy hiking, boating, swimming, biking or any other outdoor activity, there is so much to do.

We may think we have a lot of time left to do all those things we planned at the beginning of summer, but before we know it the leaves will be turning and the temperatures dropping.

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your family. Many are not cost prohibitive and, if you enjoy camping, check out local campgrounds to keep the price down. It will also allow you to enjoy the outdoors before the colder months are upon us.

When prioritizing things in life, I am sure we can all agree that making memories with those we love is something at the top of our list. Laundry may pile up and some of our projects and house cleaning may have to be put on the back burner, but in years to come, it is the memories that we make that will remain.

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Good Old Days, Country Ways: Bonner County Fair unites community.

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Business Spotlight

Loyally Serving the Community for 45 Years: More than just a pharmacy; it’s a super store.

38 Sandpoint In Focus A Party Not to be Missed: Festival at Sandpoint celebrates 36th year.

44 Living Local Magician David DaVinci.

50 Business Spotlight Let Your Beauty Shine: Dedicated professionals guide you on your journey of transformation.

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Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

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Five Happy Hearts Traveling the World: Home is where your family is.

92 Travel & Leisure Havasupai Falls: A memorable journey exploring the Grand Canyon.

99 Food & Drink Discover Sandpoint’s tastiest recipes and restaurants.

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Banish food odors. Is the smell of the bacon you fried for breakfast still lingering in the kitchen at dinner? Pop a pan of warm water on the stove and add essential oils like cinnamon or citrus and simmer. It's a quick, low-cost way to diffuse oils for instant aromatherapy while getting rid of lingering cooking odors.

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make smaller contributions on a regular basis, rather than come up with big lump sums later on. And by following this approach, you may be in a better financial position for investing in your IRA and your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan. Obviously, it’s to your benefit to contribute as much as you can to these plans, which offer tax advantages and a wide range of investment options. If you’re investing in a 401(k) or similar employer-backed plan, try to boost your contributions every time your salary increases. At the very least, always put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

And once your children are through with college, you can discontinue saving in your 529 plan (although you may want to open another one in the future for your grandchildren) and devote more money to your retirement accounts.

It can certainly be challenging to save for education and retirement, but with discipline and perseverance, it can be done. So, give it the “old college try.”

TEACHER OF THE MONTH

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

Jacob Peterson Jake recently received a PAFE (Panhandle Alliance for Education) grant and the Dave and Laurie Wall Award for innovation in math and science for a classroom set of heart-rate monitors. It tracks individual student’s heart rates every PE class. “It should be really cool,” said Jake, anticipating his students’ enthusiasm about being able to monitor themselves.

Jake said the most rewarding part about teaching is when kids are enthusiastic and tell him, “’Your class is so fun!’”

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f there is anyone who knows most of the school kids in Lake Pend Oreille School District, it is Jake Peterson. Jake is a physical education specialist who divides his time teaching kindergarten through sixth grade at Hope, Northside and Washington elementary schools.

“I have been at Northside part time for five years and full time at all schools for two years,” shared Jake.

In addition, Jake is the cross-country and the track and field coach at Sandpoint Middle School and the girls’ basketball coach at Clark Fork Junior High. It’s a schedule that keeps him very busy and involved in students’ lives.

“Mr. Peterson is a positive influence on our students in so many ways,” said Hope Elementary School Principal Sherri Hatley. “His expectations for physical education are that students build lifelong fitness skills and treat one another with respect and dignity while having fun playing a large variety of physical games. He works diligently to frame all conversations in the positive and to give students the right words when struggling with behavior.”

“This tells me that they have a full understanding of what I am trying to teach them. It also associates fun with fitness which equates a fitter person for life. I have had parents personally thank me for their child’s interest in becoming physically active, and that feels pretty good,” said Jake.

He shares that it is the little moments that mean the most to him, such as when he walks into school and instantly gets a “leg hug,” or when kids ask if they have PE today. “I say yes, and they respond by giving a fist pump while saying ‘yes,’” said Jake.

He also enjoys the excitement in the faces of his students when they finally realize a skill that has been hard for them or the excitement when a student earns their “feet rewards” in jogging club. And of course, there’s the personalized handshakes he has with the students.

“Those little moments are pretty big to me,” he said.

A teacher who is enthusiastic and positive like Jake also has an opportunity to teach kids life lessons. For Jake Peterson, there is one life lesson he hopes he can instill in all his students: “Make yourself successful! There is only one person in the world that can make you successful—and it's you.”

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(BPT) - ON YOUR MOST CHALLENGING DAYS YOU CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON your pet to greet you at the door when you come home or cuddle up in your lap in the evening. They are a vital part of your home life all year long, but when your life takes you away from home—as it often does during summer travel—are you thinking of them before you head out the door?

With so much to pack and prepare for your trip, it's easy to forget about those you'll leave behind, like your pets. That's why if you're planning to leave for a day or longer, you should make sure to employ these five tips to make sure your pet is happy and safe while you're away.

• Find a quality pet sitter. Dogs need to be walked and let out during the day, so when you're gone, you'll need a pet sitter to fill these duties.

Finding a quality, reliable pet sitter can be the difference between a happy pet and damage to your home when you return. Try to trade sits with a fellow pet owner, and if that's not possible, the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters is a nonprofit organization with resources to help you find the best pet sitter for you.

• Be mindful of the temperature. Knowing the temperature patterns

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in your destination city plays a big role in how you pack, but have you looked at what the weather has in store for your home while you're gone? Allowing your home to get overly hot while you're away isn't good for your pet. You can control the temperature in your home— even while you're away—with the Coleman Echelon Hx Touch-screen Thermostat. This Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat provides more than just comfort; it monitors the temperature in your home, allowing you to always be aware of your home's temperature. And best of all, it's completely controllable from your smartphone, so even if you forget to make adjustments before you go, resetting the temperature in your home is just a click away.

• A little cleaning goes a long way. Your pet really isn't that different from you; they appreciate a nice clean area to live in as well. Give it to them before you go by making sure the litter box or the yard is clean and that you've picked up as much clutter as possible. Wash the blankets that adorn their favorite sleeping places and make sure the space is ready for their use.

• A little TV time. If commotion is the name of the game in your home, a house that is suddenly too quiet could have a negative impact on your pet. To alleviate this concern, leave the television on in one

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if you're planning to leave for a day or longer, you should make sure to employ these five tips to make sure your pet is happy and safe while you're away.

of the rooms so your pet can enjoy a little noise in the background. Just make sure you choose a room that is different from where your pet often sleeps so they can comfortably avoid the sound if they want to.

• Leave a little bit of yourself. Is it possible to be in two places at once? In some ways, yes.

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Having a pet doesn't mean you need to put your summer plans on hold; it just adds another layer to your planning process. Apply the tips above, and you and your pet will be happy and comfortable until the trip is over and you're reunited.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY

Good Old Days,

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t’s a community celebration that has something for everyone! The Bonner County Fair is a four-day event running this year from August 8 through August 11 and is a tradition that many families have taken part in over the years.

To help promote the fair and get the entire community involved, the Bonner County Fair invited all businesses in Bonner County to demonstrate their support by decorating their business window to reflect the year’s theme, Good Old Days, Country Ways. First- through third-place awards are given for both East and West Bonner County, and there is also an overall Best of Show award, which was given last year to Erin LeVan of State Farm Insurance.

On August 10, you won’t want to miss the

Challenge of Champions Tour Bull Riding starting at 7:30pm. New this year, there will also be sections of Bronc and Barrels for spectators to enjoy. And don’t miss the dance that follows!

Saturday, August 11, the Demolition Derby begins at 7pm. The first-place award is $3,000, with $1,000 going to the second-place finisher, $500 to a third place, $200 to fourth and $100 to the fifth-place winner. This event has continued to grow in popularity and organizers say the success of the event has led to major improvements at the fairgrounds.

Another popular event is the Bonner 4-H Market Animal Livestock Auction which will take place on Saturday, August 11, at 9am.

Arrive early for the Buyers Breakfast which begins at 8:30am. Sponsored by Super 1

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Bonner County Fair unites community

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

This event has continued to grow in popularity and organizers say the success of the event has led to major improvements at the fairgrounds.

Foods, Yoke’s Fresh Market and Wood’s Meat Processing, the livestock leaders will provide the breakfast in appreciation of those who support 4-H through purchasing livestock.

While most purchasers attend the auction in person, be advised that one can bid by proxy.

The 4-H Livestock Auction offers grain-fed beef, farm-raised pork and lamb, market goats, fryer hens and market rabbits. Knowing your purchase comes from a locally raised animal and that you are helping to support a young person in Bonner County is very rewarding.

This is just a sampling of all the great things families can enjoy at the fair. For more information, go to BonnerCountyFair.com. See you at the fair!

LOCAL FOCUS

UNCOVERING LOCAL TALENT JENNIFER PRATT, OWNER-VISIONARY ARTIST OF FRESH SUNSHINE FLOWERS

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BY RONALD DENOVA @RONALDDENOVA PHOTO BY KIERSTEN PATTERSON “I just let the flowers speak for themselves.”

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ave you ever thought about purchasing a floral arrangement out of a taco truck? Or have we been purchasing tacos out of a floral truck all these years? Ha! Check this out, Sandpoint!

Let me introduce you to Jennifer Pratt, owner of Fresh Sunshine Flowers. This young vibrant artist creates arrangements and gets them right to your doorstep via “The Flower Truck.” The former Coldwater Creek visual merchandiser came up with the concept over four years ago, purchasing, then renovating, a traditional taco truck from Seattle!

The original business plan was to create a mobile flower shop with services that extend beyond Sandpoint, to areas with limited retail resources, making fresh flowers accessible to all in North Idaho. Shortly after her launch, The Flower Truck found itself staying put right here in Sandpoint due to significant demand of her creativity. “The idea of serving the outlying areas is still on the docket but will happen with future growth,” Jen says. The truck has a vibrant design and has been humbly named Mabel.

The mobile flower market is certainly unique in concept, but when you add Jen’s artistic touch it

provides clients with individualized, personal, imaginative beauty! Homes and businesses are discovering that the subscription program brings a boost to the soul, especially during the dreary days of winter.

Friends, the apple did not fall too far from the tree … or should I say the petal did not fall too far from the flower, as Jen found herself working at her mother’s flower shop as a young girl back in Oklahoma. Also, she goes on to state that both of her grandmothers are avid gardeners and flower lovers.

Right now, Jen’s creative touches are in demand for weddings and various social and community events. You can catch The Flower Truck frequently at the Granary near Evans Brothers. Fresh Sunshine Flowers also has fresh arrangements regularly at Winter Ridge. Be sure to check out her Facebook and Instagram pages and website FreshSunshineFlowers.com for more information.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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THEY HAVE ALSO ESTABLISHED ONE OF THE LEADING NUTRITION CENTERS IN THE COUNTRY, WHERE SCOTT OFFERS FREE NUTRITION CONSULTATIONS ON A WALKIN BASIS AND PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY CLINICAL-GRADE SUPPLEMENTS.

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ince 1973, Sandpoint Super Drug has been serving the local community and beyond. Founded by John Porter more than four decades ago, this family owned and operated pharmacy has been offering its customers impeccable service since day one. With a knowledgeable staff and friendly service, Sandpoint Super Drug is ready to serve you.

The store was built based upon the principle of family values and individual care for each customer, and service and low price remain as the core of what John established all those years ago.

Scott Porter, R.Ph., Pharm.D, John’s son and current owner, grew up around the store and started working at the Sandpoint Super Drug when in the seventh grade. He decided to follow in his father’s footsteps to become a pharmacist, pursuing an advanced doctorate in pharmacology.

He chose to return to Sandpoint in 1999 to raise his own family and serve the many long-term customers who have come to love the eclectic nature of Super Drug.

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“I loved Sandpoint growing up and always knew that I would be back at some point in my life,” says Scott. “I later bought in as an owner in 2007 with my father.”

The local community has always been in the heart of John, Scott and the entire staff. In addition to being the largest pharmacy in North Idaho, Super Drug has a vast greeting card section, hardware department, kitchen and home furnishings section. Over the past 15 years, they have also established one of the leading nutrition centers in the country, where Scott offers free nutrition consultations on a walk-in basis and provides exceptional quality clinical-grade supplements.

In recent years, Scott has expanded his local efforts into working with independent pharmacists around the country, serving as the medical director of a national consulting program that trains and educates independent pharmacists on the value and importance of clinical nutrition in a small town pharmacy setting.

Scott is a rare breed of pharmacist. He comfortably helps customers understand the value of both prescription drugs and natural nutritional supplements. You will find him working hard in the pharmacy filling prescriptions and still come out from behind the counter to offer his advice on how to optimize health, all while making time to speak with colleagues around the country wanting to learn about clinical nutrition.

exceptional customer service on products and recommendations.”

Scott’s knowledge has come from direct personal experience supporting the nutritional and dietary needs of himself and his family. Customers will often find him fasting or trying out a new detoxification protocol and sharing this knowledge openly through seminars, talks and weekly articles.

Sandpoint Super Drug is deeply invested in the local community outside of the store as well, as they are active in the Fairgrounds, Festival at Sandpoint, Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce and Bulldog Bench.

They sponsor almost all activities within Bonner County either with advertising, donations or gift items.

When it comes to what Scott finds most rewarding about the work he does, he says, “Helping others and having them come back saying what I recommended really worked/helped them. Listening to patients and their problems and finding solutions to their health and well-being. Also having patients and customers remark about my knowledge base and

Open 361 days a year, Scott and the rest of the Sandpoint Super Drug team are ready to share their knowledge and provide you with the best service you’ll find anywhere.

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Scott credits his father, who recently passed away, as the inspiration and success behind Sandpoint Super Drug. “He made it from scratch to what it is today. Everything I have learned regarding operating Sandpoint Super Drug I learned from my father.”

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GOOD NEWS

A Year in the Making Library makeover nears completion

BY COLIN ANDERSON PHOTOS COURTESY OF EAST BONNER COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

areas of the expansion project are helping streamline and facilitate the ever-changing needs of visitors.

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hough a library’s goal of providing open access to resources and information remains unchanged today, the ways in which information is given and received is constantly changing. You can see this firsthand at the Sandpoint Library as the staff works toward finalizing the yearlong expansion. After breaking ground in July of 2017, construction is now all but complete and the finishing touches, additional furniture and bookshelves are on track to be fully installed by early October.

If you step into the library expecting rows upon rows of books and utter silence, you will soon find out that is not the case. There are still plenty of books and newspapers to read and check out as well as rooms for kids, teens, learning, Internet and an entirely updated department focused on emerging technology.

“This new department will manage 3D printing, virtual reality, drones and any other technology services we offer,” said Marcy Timblin, public relations director.

3D printing classes are already running monthly at both Sandpoint and Clark Fork locations, and

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new courses will be appearing on other advanced technologies in the near future. Increasing Internet speeds and giving all community members access to knowledge of emerging technology is something the library district sees as vital.

“We don't jump on every new technology, but we think it is important for people to be able to tinker with and utilize technology that has the potential of becoming mainstream, regardless of their financial, social or education status,” said Timblin. With the technology now in house, the library is hoping to partner with local companies to expose people to tech skills that will help them qualify for jobs in burgeoning industries.

While the new emerging technology department might offer some of the most unique information in the library, many other areas of the expansion project are helping streamline and facilitate the ever-changing needs of visitors. Meeting rooms are now larger than before and each has presentation technology. These rooms can be reserved during business hours, and soon there will likely be afterhours access for groups to hold evening meetings.

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Getting kids excited about reading and opening their imagination has always been a primary goal of the library, and the newly expanded children’s section hopes to accomplish just that. The remodel includes a bigger space and forest theme and features for kids to explore and read on. Story time is a popular event at the library and it will now be held in a glass enclosed area to help keep some of the noise and excitement contained.

publishing, video editing and word-processing software and Imagine Academy which offers free online courses in Microsoft applications such as Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint and advanced technology coursework with a certification option. You can check out everything you need to try out Frisbee Golf, or utilize the seed library in which you borrow seeds to plant, and after growing your vegetables return a few of those new seeds back to the library.

Young adults will find an expanded selection of teen and pre-teen focused books available for check out. There is also more seating for those who wish to read at the library and additional power outlets to accommodate devices.

Tutoring programs are geared to help anyone, a new fireplace provides a cozy reading spot on cold winter days and an outdoor Quonset hut and community educational and art garden will provide another unique setting.

Those who have used the library computers will now find them all upstairs adjacent to a new IT help desk. The computers are still being installed, and more furniture for the area is also on the way. There will also be a section here to hold computer classes and 3D-printing workshops.

While the library battles misconceptions as a stuffy, quiet place, or that it’s too advanced and no longer a place to read and relax, Timblin says the invitation is open to all in the community, and you might be surprised at what you find through the doors.

Timblin is excited for all of the updates and hopes the community will be just as excited once everything is completed. “All of the changes we have made are intertwined together, impacting different patrons in so many different ways,” she said. “We can't be all things to all people, but if there is a prominent need in our community, we support and partner with other organizations to address it while making sure not to duplicate efforts.”

“If you haven't been to the library in recent years, you wouldn't know that it is now a place where people in the community connect. It is where many new parents and residents make friends and learn about their community,” she said.

The Sandpoint Library is so much more than books on a shelf, in fact, the Sandpoint branch checks out just as many DVDs as it does books, all of which are at no cost. Library computers are equipped with desktop

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Whether you’re looking to experience virtual reality or learn to fly a drone, or if you prefer reading hard copies of Dickens’ classics, you’ll find both in the newly expanded library where access to information and resources will always be first and foremost.

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“I THINK MUSIC IN ITSELF IS HEALING. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” ~ Billy Joel Music. It has a way of energizing and bringing people together. And there is perhaps no better venue to share that experience than the Festival at Sandpoint, which for nearly four decades has brought people together from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Now in its 36th year, The Festival at Sandpoint is the perfect staycation and has also become a traditional vacation for tourists each August. And it’s time once again to let the party begin!

For many who live in Sandpoint, we know the influx of energy that arrives each year at Festival

time. The streets, restaurants, stores and beach are filled, and there is a lot of joy in the air.

direct impact to the Sandpoint economy each year.

But it is not just the fans who benefit from this incredible event; the local economy does as well.

In a study conducted by the University of Idaho in 2012, the findings were impressive as to just how the Festival impacts Sandpoint.

• The Festival contributes $500,000 accommodations impact each year.

“That is the most recent study, so I assume the impact is even greater six years later,” said Festival at Sandpoint’s Executive Director Dyno Wahl. “I am looking to update this study in 2020.”

Some of the statistics from the 2012 study include the following: • The Festival generates at least $2 million in

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• Twenty-five FTE (full-time equivalent jobs) are created throughout Sandpoint because the Festival exists.

• Fifty-two percent of ticket holders are visiting from out of state, and the average ticket buyer spends $100 on shopping and dining in Sandpoint.

And while it is a two-week long festival with eight amazing nights of music, the work to make the Festival at Sandpoint an incredible success is

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a year-round task.

Wahl said she typically begins the search for the following year’s artists right after the Festival ends. “Sometimes it’s even sooner though,” she said. “I’m actually working on a big country act for 2019 right now!”

At the end of August, Wahl attends a conference that kicks off the process of learning who may be out on tour and coming to our region. “I have a booking committee that is made up of board members with a variety of musical tastes. We make our wish list in September that includes input from who our Facebook fans would like to see. Then we start exploring what is possible, weighing factors like availability and what a venue of our size can afford,” she said.

If you live in our area, it is no surprise that there are a multitude of amazing local performers who entertain year-round. When searching for opening acts, Wahl states that she always takes every opportunity to promote Sandpoint and regional talent as openers. “However, my suggestions are always subject to approval from the main act, and sometimes they have a different opinion as to what is compatible with their sound,” she said. “It has also become increasingly common for headliners to bring their own support as part of their summer tour, which makes for less opportunities for our local performers, but I still try every chance I get!”

While the Festival has three full-time, year-round employees as well as a part-time bookkeeper, the staff increases considerably in the summer

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months with a box office manager intern and two additional box office staff during the Festival.

“Dave Nygren serves as our production manager, Paul Gunter is our site manager, and they have a production crew of a dozen dedicated men and women,” said Wahl.

And then there are the volunteers. In fact, there are over 500 who cover duties that include gates, ushers, security, first aid, transportation, merchandise, artist hospitality, bar, Festival Street, chair rental, set design and special events.

“And there is the amazing ‘green team’ that makes the Festival look bright and new each morning with minimal impact to the environment,” said Wahl.

Now in her 20th year as the Festival at Sandpoint’s

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executive director, Wahl said that she has many concerts that stand out most in her mind as do many of the Festival’s fans.

“It’s still hard for me to believe that the legendary Smokey Robinson was on our stage, with dancers, back-up singers and costume changes, what a showman!” said Wahl, who added that Dwight Yoakam blew her way. “I am not a big country fan, and he put on a barn burner of a show with four encores ending with his version of Elvis’ Suspicious Minds—I was dancing on my chair along with the other 3,000 people in attendance on that one!”

In recent years, the Avett Brothers, Counting Crows, Brandi Carlisle and Steve Miller Band were definite highlights for Festival fans.

“Michael Franti and John Butler Trio cast a magic spell, Pink Martini was a delight and Angelique Kidjo was pure joy. Finally, I don’t think Festival fans will ever forget the Brett Dennen and Donavon Frankenreiter show that ended in a deluge and both bands heading to Eichardt’s for an impromptu encore to the delight of quite a few lucky, die-hard, rain-soaked fans!”

So, what are you waiting for? Join the stars—and the volunteers—at Memorial Field at The Festival of Sandpoint, with its eight nights of music

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and a season lineup that serves up its trademark eclectic mix with headliners Big Head Todd + The Monsters kicking off this season August 2, followed

by Amos Lee (August 3), ZZ Top (August 4), Greensky Bluegrass (August 9), Sublime With Rome (August 10), Gavin Degraw and Phillip Phillips (August 11) and the Spokane Symphony (August 12).

And don’t forget about the Family Concert on Sunday, August 5, featuring The Festival Community Orchestra and Sandpoint’s Studio One Dancers.

There are wonderful pre-concert activities for the kids including the Instrument Petting Zoo where youngsters can try out various instruments with help from musical mentors. There will also be an animal petting zoo, pony rides, clowns, face painting, games and the popular Parents’ Corner where parents can take a break and receive a complimentary mini-massage.

The best part about this is tickets are only $6 each.

Come out and join the party! You will not be disappointed!

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Let’s face it, it was not too long ago when people left the doors to their homes and their vehicles unlocked, trusted nearly everyone they came into contact with and never experienced apprehension when a stranger came knocking at the door or strolling

through the neighborhood. Unfortunately, it is a different world today.

In Bonner County, there are ways your neighborhood can work together to get back that feeling of “the good old days.” The Community Watch Program, which has programs for residences and businesses, has already decreased crime in Bonner County, according to Sheriff Daryl Wheeler.

Deputies in the field have noticed an increase in signs on gates, trees, houses and businesses stating that a household or business is part of the program. Praising the program, deputies

According to the sheriff ’s office, the population in Bonner County is growing and now, more than ever, we need people to get involved and volunteer.

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OF SANDPOINT firmly believe it is a deterrent to crime and comment that people in the program are reporting more often and providing detailed descriptions of vehicles, subjects or suspicious activities.

When you have a Neighborhood Watch Program in place, you can help eliminate opportunities for criminals. Neighbors working together can help deter crime and will let the criminals know that they are being watched. For starters, let your neighbors know when you will be out of town, and assist others in protecting themselves and their property.

Being aware and working together is the first step toward preventing what are known as the top three crimes in Bonner County—theft, drugs and simple assault—and more.

According to the sheriff ’s office, the population in Bonner County is growing and now, more than ever, we need people to get involved and volunteer. As of earlier this year, they had nearly 700 Neighborhood Watch members with 35 groups of neighbors and 53 block captains and co-captains.

If you are interested in preventing and lowering crime rates in your neighborhood, please call Sheryl Kins, administrative assistant at the sheriff ’s office, at 208.263.8417 ext. 3049.

Sheriff Office Neighborhood Watch volunteers will come to your residence or place of business and tell you all about the program, hand out a packet that contains information on how to form and maintain a program, home security evaluation, prevent vehicle prowling, websites for Block/Neighborhood Watch, suspicious activity logs, property inventory lists, rural crime prevention and other pertinent information. The volunteers will ask about your concerns and what problems you may have in your neighborhood or business. The Neighborhood Watch signs are free to those who become members in the program. Let’s all make our community a safer place!

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there are ways your neighborhood can work together to get back that feeling of “the good old days.” The Community Watch Program, which has programs for residences and businesses, has already decreased crime in Bonner County

If you see suspicious activity or a crime in progress and feel it is an emergency, dial 911, or in non-emergent situations, call 208.265.5525.

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t just 10 years old, David DaVinci performed his first professional magic show, wowing audiences with his thrilling and unexplainable illusions. At age 18, he became the youngest magician in history to win the Gold Medal in the Pacific Rim Professional Stage Championship, making him a World Champion Magician before he graduated high school. Today, 25 years after his first performance, this Spokane native and Sandpoint resident is still impressing audiences across the globe.

“What attracted me to this unusual career path was the ability to entertain and amaze,” says David. “In a single moment, I can take someone’s mind off a bad day they’re having and suspend their disbelief.”

and for it to be great, it can’t look like I’m doing what I’m actually doing.

It has to look magical. Twenty years later, it does.”

David and his wife, Jamie (a Sandpoint native) have a 5-year-old daughter Capri, and the entire family is part of the act. Jamie is a master at both the technical side and the illusions. “Nothing makes me more confident than walking into a venue and knowing that she can call the shots from backstage, front of house, behind a camera or anywhere else for that matter,” says David. “She’s my biggest asset and is the main reason my shows go so smoothly these days!”

As there’s no real “school of magic,” David is mostly self-taught, honing each act through repetition. “It’s about getting up in front of an audience night after night and performing, then sitting back afterwards, no matter how painful it is, and critiquing the video of the show,” he says.

Capri attends most of Dad’s shows, whether she’s backstage cheering him on or in the front row giving him thumbs up. She even makes her own special appearances on stage at times to perform an illusion.

Each one of David’s shows consists of various acts, and each act can take years to develop. “There are many pieces that I worked on in middle school that I’ve only put into the show over the last five years,” he says. “I literally worked on one card trick for 20 years before considering it ready for the public. It’s one of the most complicated sleight-of-hand routines,

“Crazy life is normal to her,” says David. “Seeing Dad chained and locked in a tank of water for three minutes, making a death defying escape or jumping out of perfectly good airplanes … it’s all normal for her. Waking up and asking, ‘What country are we in today?’ is par for the course. She’ll look back at these times, likely around the time she starts dating, and

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David, Jamie and Capri travel the world together. Capri was raised on a cruise ship where David performed during her first three years of life, and before she was even 4, she had already traveled to four continents. “I love that we can do this as a family. It keeps us focusing on common goals, achieving them and celebrating together,” says David.

The most exciting thing about being in entertainment, according to David, is the constant change of scenery and the challenges that it brings.

“Whether we’re performing on rough seas on a cruise ship off the coast of Africa or jumping out of a plane to find a selected card before deploying my parachute, I’m always being challenged both mentally and physically.”

David credits his supportive family for helping him on his journey of where he is today. “My mom used to drive me to all my shows since I was a working professional long before I had my driver’s license,” he says.

“And my dad, he’d always film every show so that I could go back and

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critique them and use the good ones for demo reels. Now that he has early onset Alzheimer's, it’s so special to be able to go back and watch those videos with him.”

David is someone who is constantly trying to improve and is inspired by the illusionists who are pushing the envelope both personally and professionally while overcoming obstacles. He also created a ‘mastermind group’ consisting of a small handful of the world’s greatest magicians.

Once a month, they meet up online and help each other get to the next level in their careers. “It’s been incredibly transformative for everyone!”

David says.

Before every show, David says a silent prayer to entertain the audience and to take their mind to another place. “I want to take them on a journey of emotions with me and, ultimately, entertain them.”

He recalls one evening that stands out in his memory, while he was on a two-year tour performing at arenas across the U.S. “One night I had a

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We met with them before the show, and you could feel their pain, you could see it in their eyes,” David says. “I knew that night that I had the ability to take their mind off of their grief for the next two hours and give them a chance to give themselves guilt-free permission to enjoy the moment. It was a very moving moment, and ever since then, that has been my goal.” He adds: “We never know what people are going through, but entertainers can ease the pain in a healthy way.”

Performing for their hometown audience in Sandpoint is always a great experience, according to David. “Every time I cross that long bridge, I feel so grateful to live in this beautiful part of the country! The people are friendly, and usually surprised to know we live here,” he smiles.

One highlight of many on their adventures includes David and Jamie being flown out to David Copperfield’s private islands to train him and his birds. Yes, that’s a side business for the couple—they are professional bird trainers! And just recently, they performed for the President and First Lady of Kygryzstan and did a live television broadcast in China for 200 million viewers.

“We put a lot of effort into creating a show that has a mix of everything,” says David. “I want to emotionally move people, I want them to laugh, cheer, cry and be stunned. They can expect ‘Shrek-Style’ humor that is funny to the adults, but over the kids’ heads while still entertaining them all. We also work with exotic parrots, so audiences can expect to see them entertaining as well.”

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David has been performing all summer long in Sandpoint at the Cedar Street Bridge and will be wrapping up the summer season with a big fundraiser show on August 31 at the Panida, as they are trying to raise funds to build an aviary to help with unwanted parrots. (Find out more on that at PetOrg.org.) “We’ve helped tens of thousands of parrots over the years and never had the actual facility to do the training,” he says. They are trying to raise $150,000 to build a facility that will allow them to take on more parrots, train them and their owners, and ensure they have a forever home. As David states, “Parrots are the third most popular pet but the No. 1 most re-homed. We just want to do our part. We’re looking for sponsors for that show, as well as anyone wanting to buy tickets.”

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Owner Nancy Andrews, RN-C, has been in the industry for more than 35 years. “My career evolved as a medical professional treating the aftermath of injury, including my personal experience with a facial injury and the limited resources available,” she says. “I developed a passion for aesthetics; seeing the need for specialists with extensive medical training and experience. As a Registered Nurse for Trauma, Flight for Life, Intensive Care, Surgery and Surgery Center Management, you can rest assured you will be in the best of care.”

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Over the years Nancy has completed more than 40 aesthetic specific

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“We encourage a healthy and active lifestyle and recommend a customized daily regimen combined with personalized skin care, as well as hormone balancing to obtain optimal results,” says Nancy. “We also provide private appointments and are flexible when it comes to holidays and weekends.”

Clients will be delighted with their staff of naturally artistic talents, knowledgeable and experienced in multiple medical facets to educate and inform you of the best options and optimal realistic results. “We sincerely empathize with your challenges and concerns and celebrate your journey in the transformation back to what is beautiful to you,” Nancy says.

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Be Your Own Coach Encouragement and support start from within

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s we all embark upon our fitness, nutrition and lifestyle journeys, it’s important to evaluate and review our respective team. We all have our own little support group who can make a tremendous impact on our success and outlook. Those voices can absolutely make or break our plans as we move forward.

Think about it for a second. You’ve probably got some influential people in your life that you think about and make decisions based on their opinions, encouragement or lack thereof. When you decide to do or not do something, whose consideration are you wondering about? You can probably even hear their voice in your head.

Though you may or may not be able to rationalize or even change those

voices or your opinion of those voices, they’re important to recognize. More important than that, and the point of this writing, is to consider the foremost voice that is with you every minute of every day—your own When you are exploring your existence and future, what are you saying to yourself? Are you excited about your prospects and ability to succeed? Are you encouraging and supportive of your past, especially your mistakes? If you’re like most people I work with, you are not. In fact, you’re probably hardest on yourself than anyone else you know—in some cases, dramatically so.

This is incredibly unfortunate and a difficult obstacle to overcome. You should be your own biggest fan. You should be your best coach.

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If you had any self-respect, you’d tell that person to kick rocks. Yet, this is the voice in most of our heads. That voice needs to change its attitude. That voice needs to become the best, most encouraging, biggest fan of you that there is on this planet. That voice needs to accept and acknowledge that your mistakes and past transgressions are all a part of what makes you—you. That everyone makes mistakes and that’s how they learn. That often, we don’t know something is a mistake (or success) until we finish the journey. That voice needs to unapologetically celebrate all of your successes instead of trying to moderate that elation with reasons why it’s not that special or that it’ll probably be short lived. That voice needs to treat you like someone you adore.

This is the point at which people push back and say, “Well, yeah, but I don’t want to become some egomaniac!”

First of all, most of us are so far to the negative that a bit of egotism would be a good thing.

Second of all, why not? Seriously, what’s wrong with being your biggest fan? You’d probably be a lot happier that way rather than seeking out approval from people whose opinions are mired in their own prejudices and issues with envy. That doesn’t mean that you have to treat people poorly or completely ignore your fellow humans; it just means that you know that you’re awesome.

So here’s my advice. Next time you have a thought in regard to your behavior, outlook or life in general, spin that thought in a way that the best coach in the world would say it to you.

Explain it to yourself in a way that a best friend would. Next time you find success, get excited and celebrate the heck out of it. Enjoy your new perspective—it’ll feel great!

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e all want to love the skin we are in. Feeling confident and beautiful helps us to feel empowered, and a lot of us do numerous things to help us feel prettier: color our hair, have our nails done or wear makeup to name a few. The problem is, sometimes the makeup we wear, foundation in particular, is the culprit of breakouts, dry skin, clogged pores and accelerated aging. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Read on to learn about the importance of using a quality foundation and how you can care for your skin so you don’t feel the need to wear foundation at all!

What to look for in a foundation Think back to the last drug store foundation that you purchased. Did you read the label and check ingredients? Most of us don’t because we get so wrapped up in choosing the proper color and finish that everything else falls to the wayside. The truth is that many drug store and department store foundations contain comedogenic ingredients, meaning they clog your pores. There are numerous ingredients that are responsible for undesirable side effects in poor-quality foundation, the most common being silicones (methicone, dimethicone), petrochemicals (paraffin wax, mineral oil, benzene), perfumes (fragrance, parfum) and phthalates (diethyl phthalate).

When choosing your foundation, always opt for ones that are listed oil free and light weight.

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Using quality skincare at home is the other half of the equation. Medical-grade products that are backed by scientific research and studies will deliver real results. Everyone’s skin type and concerns are different, so see a skincare specialist to discuss what products are best for you. An individualized home skincare routine helps to create a beautiful facial canvas.

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AFib can be diagnosed with multiple tests including an electrocardiogram (ECG) that records the electrical activity of your heart through small electrode patches attached to your chest, arms and legs. This quick and painless test checks your heart rhythm and blood flow; it can diagnose a heart attack and other abnormalities. Your heart rhythm can be monitored for a 24-hour period with a holter monitor which is a portable ECG device.

Echocardiograms use sound waves to produce a video image of the heart in motion to detect underlying structural heart disease. Blood tests, stress tests and chest X-rays can show other conditions that may be causing AFib. All of these tests can be performed at Bonner General Health.

In stroke caused by Afib, blood pools in the upper chambers of the heart forming blood clots that can break loose causing a stroke. AFib can also cause heart failure by weakening the heart and preventing it from circulating blood properly.

Treatment options for AFib include beta-blockers and antiarrhythmic medications that help return your heart to a normal rhythm. Medications can also help slow your heart rate, and blood thinners can keep blood clots from forming, reducing the risk of stroke. Electrical cardioversion, a shock to the heart, can put your heart back to a normal rhythm when appropriate. In some cases, a pacemaker may be necessary.

Some people experience no symptoms of AFib, while others experience feeling lightheaded, dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, a racing heartbeat that is irregular, fatigue and chest pain. Possible causes of AFib include high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and exposure to drugs such as caffeine, tobacco, alcohol or medications. AFib can be intermittent, where symptoms come and go; persistent, where the heart does not go back to normal rhythm on its own; long-standing persistent, where it lasts continuously for more than 12 months; and permanent, which typically requires medication to control the heart rate. Possible causes of AFib include heart disease, overactive thyroid, lung disease, sleep apnea, congenital heart defects, high blood pressure and abnormal heart valves. Some people with AFib have no previous heart defects or damage.

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YOUR HORMONE PUZZLE Crucial for health and energy

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e have an amazing substance in our body called hormones. Hormones are regulatory substances that cause specific cells or tissues to do a prescribed function in the body. Most people, when they think of hormones, they think of sex hormones (such as estrogen, progesterone or testosterone), brain hormones that affect moods (such as serotonin, norepinephrine/noradrenaline, GABA and dopamine) and hormones that affect blood sugar levels (such as insulin, cortisol, glucagon and others). These are only a few of the many hormones that control how healthy we are and how much energy we have. Often neglected is the quality of function of the glands and brain that produce or regulate these hormones.

We have a complex system of hormonal control mechanisms in our body—collectively referred to as the Endocrine System. This system includes the following glands: hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal, housed in the brain; thyroid, parathyroids, ovaries, testes (and other reproductive tissues), pancreas and thymus, housed in the body; and the organs liver and duodenum (upper end of small intestines). Amongst these is a feedback loop that is quite intricate. What that means is that if an endocrine gland or organ produces too much of a hormone, other organs or glands respond by releasing or tapering back their hormones in response. If too little is produced the opposite occurs.

It is an amazing, dynamic system that is in motion every moment of every day. Like a thermometer that continuously measures changes in temperature, the endocrine system continuously measures changes in hormones and responds appropriately to them.

Sometimes the output of hormones doesn’t match the

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need. That results in symptoms ranging from fatigue to increased appetite, to weight gain or loss, PMS, moodiness or any psychological imbalance, menstrual irregularities, dry skin and hair, intolerance to cold, depression, insomnia, joint pain, facial hair, brain fog, sugar or salt cravings, afternoon “crashes,” low or high blood pressure and more. That begins the search for something to “jump start” our hormones. Many choices only mask the problem and do little to take care of the source of the imbalance. For instance, many use coffee, energy drinks, sugar, hormone replacement drugs or anti-depressant drugs to force a much-needed lift. They’ll all help you feel better for a while, but as the underlying issues continue unaddressed, soon these temporary fixes no longer work, and you either have to switch meds, increase dosages, consume more stimulant foods and drinks or reach for anything to get you feeling better.

Some of the key elements responsible for how well your endocrine system works are the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals and thyroid. There are as many reasons for their lack of responsiveness to normal hormonal stimuli as there are remedies. They hold a crucial, decisive role in how healthy you are and your levels of energy. If you want help figuring out your hormonal puzzle, see a natural health-care practitioner skilled in putting the pieces together to form a complete picture of what is happening and what you can do about it.

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with nearly four decades of experience. For more information, visit VitalHealthCdA.com or call 208.765.1994.

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verything starts in the gut. That’s what I think in regards to our overall health.

Without proper breakdown, absorption and elimination of food, we just won’t get the necessary nutrients to support our wellbeing.

As a functional medicine pharmacist, I design digestive protocols based upon a whole food diet, regular exercise, adequate digestion, balance of gut bacteria, tight intestinal permeability and timely elimination.

I put emphasis on the digestive system, and these cornerstones, as this sets the foundation for daily functioning, healing and maintaining optimal health.

So much is impacted by what goes on in our gut. If your digestive tract is out of whack, your overall health will be compromised.

Most chronic diseases have been associated with consuming a poor diet for too long. Don’t get me wrong, I like my pizza and beer. But too much of a bad thing just makes it worse. So I eat well most of the time with a whole-food diet and don’t stress the rest. I focus on nutrient-dense foods, healthy fats, nuts, seeds and cleanly raised fish and meats. Even the best diet will need additional vitamin D, magnesium and omega-3s.

The same goes with exercise; don’t overdo it. The latest word says shorter duration and high-intensity exercise goes a long way. This is especially true as it helps us stay calm and keep stress hormones out of our digestive system.

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low we will get gas or acid reflux since food rots as it moves slowly into our intestines. Taking additional enzymes, bile and increasing stomach acid can speed this process up.

Gut bacteria are vital to breaking the good, bad and ugly foods down into particle sizes we can use. I like to imagine that when I’m eating I’m first feeding the bacteria in my digestive system. This helps me remember that eating products made with flour and sugar grow bacteria that are not good to me. I use a quality probiotic and prebiotic every day.

Leaky gut arises from loose junctions and an inflamed intestinal barrier. When this happens, bacteria, viruses and undigested food particles can enter your body.

These wreak havoc and lead to immune-system responses that eventually start attacking your own body. You may need to cool down inflammation with curcumin and repair the junctions with colostrum and glutamine.

Lastly, we need effective detoxification and elimination systems. This means breathing as well as providing all the nutrients the liver needs to break down toxins. You also need regular bowel movements. Being constipated is not comfortable and it is not healthy. Moving wastes out as quickly as possible is essential. A little extra magnesium is sometimes all that is needed for this.

Scott Porter, a functional medicine pharmacist, is the director of the Center for Functional Nutrition at Sandpoint Super Drug.

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raveling the world. It’s something many of us dream of doing but only few ever get the chance. And for one Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, mom and her four children, they have taken their world travels to a new level. Amy Hoffman Ford, a woman’s health nurse practitioner and single mom of four, has helped to open her children’s eyes to the world. Not through books, photographs or films, but by immersing them into the cultures themselves.

Over the years, Amy traveled alone to Africa to underdeveloped and untouched areas all over the vast continent to serve women and children in need. These were the only times that she has been separated from her children. Her weeks abroad only added to her passion for the world and its people and helping others. “During the time spent away I started having visions of ‘one day’ bringing my children along so that they, too, could experience, live and love on others in need like I have. I have always told friends and family, ‘I can’t wait until the day I bring the kids with me!’

Several trips later, it hit me hard and fast. Why on Earth do I need to wait until ‘later’? The time is now.”

Amy and her children, Emma, 15, Bennett, (now 14, having celebrated a birthday in Sri Lanka), Hudson, (now 12, having celebrated a birthday in Fiji and Bali) and Mara, 8, set out on this journey in late January on a one-way around-the-world humanitarian journey to volunteer and open their hearts to wherever there was a need. The preparations were endless, with months of planning to prepare for their journey across the world.

With four children in three different schools within Kootenai County, the school district showed their support from day one for this “world schooling” adventure the children would soon embark on, all while helping those in need.

Along their journey, which includes 96,269+ kilometers traveled, 28 planes rides and 51 accommodations, they’ve had a variety of handson learning experiences. From astrology (at an observatory in Australia where they had the opportunity to see stars millions of light years away), culinary (cooking classes and sampling), archeology (digging for fossils, in which Mara found some dated 550 million years old!), history (seeing knights’ armor from 1810 in person and sleeping in a 16th Century

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Kasbah and getting lost in the twists and turns of the thick mud walls), zoology (rehabbing elephants in Thailand and Africa), herbology and farming (working on a tea plantation), aviation (getting to meet the pilot and sit in the cockpit of each of their flights, and Bennett helped land the plane on one of their international flights), maritime (learning how to read the wind, navigate the ocean and sail), geography, currency, politics and more. And there was, of course, PE daily. There’s nothing like hiking the Great Wall of China with your family to get your heart rate up.

“When I stood by the elephant in the wild, I felt peaceful and graceful when I felt the elephant. I felt like an elephant, and they were big and I was small, and when I fed them bananas I felt happy and I had a lot of fun. Their names were Gentong, Boonront and Maydoom, Toomay,” says Mara. “One day we rode a bike to a bat cave in the forest and it reminded me of “The Goonies” adventure, just us and the forest, and when we walked into the cave there was 1,000 bats in the cave in every corner.”

Bennett recalls his many experiences along the way, as well as his various encounters of the different foods, religions, cultures and people. “Some experiences go from helping spear fish in Fiji to eat and feed the locals to serving people at a traditional Thai wedding in Thailand. But one of my many favorites is when we went to Australia and got to see an observatory on what was probably the best nights to go and see it on! We learned about the stars, how to use the big telescope, how massive the stars are

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FEATURE STORY and a whole bunch of really cool things that blew my mind away! If I had a chance to go back to Dubbo in Australia and do the same thing over again, I would definitely do it!” he says.

During their five-month volunteering world journey, Amy has watched her children interact with all races, cultures and ages, only walking alongside them, not in front of them.

“I have watched them hoist paraplegics into and out of sailboats to volunteer days afloat our earth’s ocean waters. I have watched them fill woven baskets full of tea leaves lending a hand on a plantation and living on a Buddhist monk monastery. I have watched them serve the needy at a program called REFOOD which upcycles unused or a surplus of grocery stores rations. I have witnessed them having full on conversations with groups of locals and only smiles, gestures and drawing pictures were the mode of communication as stories unfold and are shared. I have witnessed my children walk with elephants, the gentle giants in the northern forests of Thailand, without any gates or chains to separate both species nor signing any waivers to do such. I have heard locals call these children ‘their children’ like their own.”

Life’s simple luxuries were no more. They have slept on floors and taken cold bucket baths.

They lived among those whom they served, and always did it with a smile, no matter how difficult it could be at times.

“I have watched them serve hundreds at a wedding wearing peasant clothing and walk barefoot among the fancy dressed guests. I have yearned for these teaching moments for so long,” says Amy. “One of the children even celebrated a birthday with the indigenous people of Fiji who lifted him up high like the Lion King, planted a palm tree for his day, in

Witnessing this first hand made me realize that you don’t need much in life.

That is one of the many things that I have learned while on this world journey.

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his name, and gave him the sacred island knife to cut his birthday cake … on Castaway Island.

Yes, the infamous Tom Hanks island.”

Hudson adds: “To compare a country to another, you have to experience each one. Like Sri Lanka and Dubai are two very different countries. In one flight everything changes. It goes from poor to rich in five hours; people living in shacks and fishing on wooden poles to hot tubs and Lamborghinis, six-foot tin houses to the tallest building in the world. In one day I experienced so much. We need to be grateful for what we have because some people live in half cargo containers and steal electricity to survive. No need to ask for more than what we have.”

Amy reflects back on taking the children to

Bumi Sehat; a world-famous birthing clinic and meeting the founder, an American. “Anyone who knows me knows this is my second passion, besides raising my children, is helping women and children,” she says. “My children asked the founder such brilliant and thoughtprovoking questions, and they also knew deep down how important this one day along the journey was for me. It brought tears to my eyes when Hudson got to hold a newborn baby, born just the evening before, both of them sharing the same birthday.”

Along this journey, the definition of “home” changed for this family. Some may say home is where the Wi-Fi is or where you hang your hat, but not for Amy and her children. Throughout this journey, they have discovered that home is where your heart is at; home is made up of the

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During the closure of the last weeks, as Amy and her children gathered around their nightly family meal, and while tears were shed, not one of them wanted to return. Now, as their journey has come to a close, Amy says this: “I can say that putting myself through graduate school for a double masters, raising four kids on my own since the youngest was in diapers and everything in between … We rocked this! This came from the strength within. I can finally say something positive about myself, which is reflected from the souls of my children’s hearts; I successfully got my children one full rotation around our Earth. We did it!”

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A celebration of the harvest— German style—2018 marks the 53rd annual Oktoberfest celebration in Mt. Angel, a community founded

by German pioneers back in 1867.

Mt. Angel’s Oktoberfest is one of the oldest and best loved community celebrations and enjoyed by everyone young and old. The four-day celebration attracts more than 300,000 people downtown each year, where you’ll find the Glockenspiel, the Die Früchtsäule (the Harvest Monument), the Maibaum (Tree of Trades), the Bandstand, Information Booth and all the delicious food booths!

It truly offers a wonderful blend of family fun, live music on four stages, traditional dance, food and beer. Additional highlights include a pedal tractor race, sports activities, car show, arts and crafts and much more! Oktoberfest.org Great Northwest Oktoberfest September 28 & 29, October 7 & 8 Whitefish, Montana The beer flows and German music fills the air at one of Montana’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations.

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delicacies from the sea at the 17th annual event. Fourteen different restaurants will be in attendance with a few celebrity chef appearances and cooking demonstrations as well. Local wine and beer is available, and there are even crab-to-go kits that include freshly cleaned Dungeness, a crab cracker, bib and wipes. At the festival, watch over the chowder cook-off or take part in the grab-a-crab derby. You’ll also experience art, music, Native-American activities and children’s events at this free three-day festival. CrabFestival.org

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The Craft beer explosion over the last 15 to 20 years has ushered in a new era of consumer, one who enjoys many styles and variations and is often seeking new and exciting beverages. It has also helped bring in a new generation of distillers, each fighting for their piece of the multibillion dollar industry. The West is now home to hundreds of craft distillers with award-winning gins, whiskeys and vodkas, and the industry shows no sign of slowing down.

How it’s made Like brewing beer or winemaking, distilling alcohol is a relatively simple process with a few basic ingredients and steps. Depending on the type of spirit, grains like wheat, malted barley, rye or corn are added to a cooker to turn starches into sugar in what’s called the mash. Next the mash is pushed to a stainless steel fermenter where yeast is added.

Yeast eats the sugars and creates alcohol. The liquid is then sent to a still where the alcohol is turned into steam, separated and sent down through a condenser to return to a liquid state. This process is often repeated several times before it finally makes its way to the retention take where the high strength alcohol is mellowed. The alcohol is then placed in barrels where it will age before making its way into bottles and eventually your highball glass or cocktail.

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There are now well over 100 craft distilleries in the state of Washington, more than 50 in Oregon and roughly a dozen in both Montana and Idaho. Each state has created a guild to bring these craft distillers together to promote the craft spirit industry as a whole. The Oregon Distillery Trail (OregonDistilleryTrail.com) lists out locations and hours for distillers across the state. The Washington Guild (WashingtonDistillersGuild. org) has a map of its own you can link up with your smartphone. Laws on tasting rooms and serving on premise vary from state to state, but you can typically consume roughly 2 ounces on premise per day. By banding together, the industry is not only able to encourage individual consumers to choose their products in stores but also has influence over bars and restaurants, encouraging them to support local business when mixing cocktails.

Though not to the level of craft beer festivals, distillers across the West host their own celebrations and annual tasting events and competitions. Proof is held each July in Seattle and showcases Washington distillers and food pairings. In Montana, The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce puts on an annual spirit event and another recent distillers festival helped raise more than $10,000 for the Missoula Food Bank. Toast is typically held in spring in Portland and brings distillers primarily from the Northwest but also the nation and the world. This year’s event featured 120 different spirits paired with sample bites from a few of Portland’s top chefs. At other regional food festivals you are also more than likely to find a craft distillery or two shaking up unique cocktails that can pair with gourmet food just as well as wine or beer.

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Creativity The spirit of the West includes adventure and finding new experiences, something that is captured in its liquors as well.

While distillers are continuing traditional unflavored bourbons, gins and vodkas, many are experimenting with all kinds of different ingredients and fermentables. 44 Degrees North utilizes mountain-grown huckleberries in its immensely popular vodka, and you’ll find ginger-infused rum at all three Bardenay locations in Idaho.

Rogue is most likely known for its craft beers but has also been distilling since 2003. Here you will find Dead Guy Whiskey, which is distilled from the same malts as its award-winning beer with the same name. Alongside common spirits, these entrepreneurs are bringing lesser-known varieties like Aquavit, Absinthe and fruit liquors to the uninitiated. Many partner with local brewers on collaborations like whiskey barrel-aged sours or stouts, providing a whole new appreciation for both industries.

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Located in Spokane, Washington, Dry Fly was one of the very first to open up once distilling laws loosened in the state. With its location just a few miles from the rolling hills and farmland of the Palouse, Dry Fly is able to provide a true farm-to-table spirit utilizing only local grains. This is unique as there are ways for producers to shorten or ‘cheat’ the process resulting in a less superior beverage. The tasting room allows you to have three ½-ounce samples of any of their numerous spirits or two single spirit house-made cocktails. Each is made with one Dry Fly liquor and other nonalcoholic ingredients, allowing the spirit to remain the showcase.

You’ll find vodka, gin, bourbon and several whiskies including a frequently awarded port barrelaged whiskey.

Found in Gig Harbor, Washington, this small-town distiller is growing by leaps and bounds, as evidenced by its partnership with the Seattle Mariners. The growth is not surprising considering Heritage has been the most awarded distillery in the nation by the American Distilling Institute for five consecutive years. The options available here are almost too numerous to mention with flavor-infused vodkas like ghost pepper, strawberry, lavender and coffee to rye, bourbon and the everpopular Brown Sugar Bourbon.

Heritage recently partnered with rockers Pearl Jam and the Vitalogy Foundation on a special release bottle. A percentage of sales will go toward fighting homelessness in King County. Frequent visitors can also join the Cask Club, in which you receive your own 10-litre barrel filled with your choice of spirit.

You can come in and taste how the spirit is aging and you decide when to bottle the product.

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Havasupai Falls

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itting in a crowded pizza restaurant on a Thursday evening in Spokane, Washington, a tradition we had going for about six months, we decided a camping and hiking trip sounded fun. Brian, my husband, and our friend Pat Cornwall put our collective minds together and came up with the idea of going to Havasupai Falls in the Grand Canyon in Arizona.

We quickly realized that this trip was not guaranteed as they have a competitive permit system to go, but we were prepared to try. On February 1, 2018, at 7am, the day the permit lines open, the three of us, in our respective locales, began trying the phones and the website hoping to get our permits. Suddenly, Brian texted that he had succeeded; we were going to the Falls.

My initial thrill soon turned to panic. We had just signed up for a 10-mile hiking trip into the Grand Canyon, which in turn means a 10-mile hiking trip out of the Grand Canyon!

It was time to prepare. We quickly began finding blogs and a Facebook group filled with people from all over the world who have gone or are preparing to go on this amazing trip (Facebook.com/groups/Havasupai/about). This group proved invaluable for me, as there were lists upon lists of what to pack and several stories of just how incredible the Havasupai Falls are. I was beginning to get more and more excited with each Facebook post.

Our permit was for March 28, so on March 27 we flew to Las Vegas, Nevada, with nothing more than our backpacks. We each wanted to keep our packs around 20 pounds as we would be carrying them quite a ways.

Once in Las Vegas we rented a car and began the trek to Arizona to stay our first night at the Grand Canyon Caverns campground, which is not too far past Peach Springs, Arizona, the nearest town. We set up camp and then toured the

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AFTER A FREEZING NIGHT, WE AWOKE THE MORNING OF THE 28TH READY TO MAKE THE HOUR TRIP TO THE TRAILHEAD TO BEGIN OUR DESCENT INTO THE GRAND CANYON. WE PARKED AT THE TRAILHEAD, PUT ON OUR BACKPACKS AND SET OUR TREKKING POLES TO THE CORRECT HEIGHTS AND BEGAN OUR HIKE

Caverns, which unexpectedly, turned out to be a great part of the trip.

The Caverns are located 200 to 300 feet below ground, and once you take the elevator the 21 floors down, you are met with amazing geological formations and a fantastic history. The Caverns were used by the U.S. Government as a fallout shelter during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, holding supplies for 2,000 people, which still remain today.

As we ventured further into the Canyon we stopped and took photos, had snacks and took our time. The colors within the Canyon are indescribable; the blue of the sky is only something you see on the clearest summer day, and once you put the green trees and the red of the canyon walls against such a perfect backdrop, you get something only an artist could dream up.

After a freezing night, we awoke the morning of the 28th ready to make the hour trip to the trailhead to begin our descent into the Grand Canyon.

We parked at the trailhead, put on our backpacks and set our trekking poles to the correct heights and began our hike. As someone who has generally been active, competitive and loves a good challenge, I was a bit nervous, but there was no turning back now! We made it to the trailhead after about 10 minutes of walking down a road. The view of the Grand Canyon from the trailhead was incredible. It’s hard to imagine just how massive the Canyon really is. We began heading into the Canyon passing a few people along the way and several horses. There is an option to have a horse pack your belongings in, which seemed like a popular choice for many. You learned quickly to get off the trail in a hurry if you saw the horses—they were on a mission, to say the least.

We saw various trees, vegetation and amazing rock formations along the way, but other than the horses and a few birds, there weren’t any animals seen.

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After a fairly uneventful 10-mile hike in, we made it to the Havasupai Indian Reservation, home of the Supai people. We were not sure what to expect at the Reservation, but I think I can say that we were all a little caught off guard. Imagine living in the middle of the Grand Canyon, with a small school, a store that sold few items, a post office (the last “mule mail” in the country, I recommend sending yourself a postcard), and a restaurant, if you can really call it that. It had some great Indian fry bread, hamburgers, hotdogs and a few other items like what you might find in a large convenience store. The people don’t have much and, frankly, it was a bit depressing.

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We all ate our respective lunches and then realized we had 2 more miles to go to reach the campground. Our legs, at least mine, were feeling the hike by this point and I hoped these 2 miles would go by quickly; however, as it turns out, the last 2 miles are some of the best. We came across several pools of water that were turquoise in color and absolutely breathtaking.

The next morning we were up bright and early to continue on with our exploration, as there are several other falls to see in the nearby area all as beautiful as the last. Walking around the camp and seeing the water was a gorgeous and relaxing way to spend our day before the final day and the hike back out the Canyon.

We continued our trek past the pools of water and finally came across the Havasupai Falls themselves! They were enormous and, due to the amount of limestone in the walls of the Canyon, were a bright greenish color. We then continued on for about a 1/2 mile and found our camp spot. We set up our tents and ate some of the dehydrated food we had brought. We then set out to explore.

After an amazing trip we were ready to head out of the Canyon. The hike out was by far the most strenuous portion. There is 2,800 feet of elevation over 12 miles with the last mile and half being 1,000 feet of elevation—it sounded nearly impossible. We packed up camp, with our packs being slightly lighter than on the way in since we had eaten most of the food, and began the long hike out of the Canyon. Luckily for us the weather stayed in the mid-70s during the hike (it tends to get much hotter in the summer months, so plan accordingly).

There was a natural spring not too far from our campsite where we could refill water bottles, and then we went back to the Havasupai Falls to watch people swim and dip our feet in the water ourselves. It is said to be about 70 degrees year round, but it felt chillier than that to me!

That night we slept in our tents hearing only the noise from the nearby creek, the most quiet and peaceful sleeping conditions I have experienced.

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Once we made it back out of the Canyon, with a feeling of accomplishment, we headed to the car and to find some non-dehydrated food. This was a trip that I will not forget and one that I would recommend to all who can do it. The Canyon is a beautiful place!

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Ingredients: Crust: • 1 cup packed pitted dates, soaked for 10 minutes then drained • 1 cup raw almonds • 1 tbsp. cinnamon • 1 tsp. salt Filling: • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked for 45 minutes in hot water • 1 large lemon, juiced • 1/3 cup melted coconut oil • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk • 1/2 cup maple syrup • 1 ripe peach, without skin • 1 tbsp. cinnamon • 1 tsp. salt Topping: • 1 peach, sliced • • Drizzled maple syrup • Dusting of cinnamon

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n its final year, organizers of the Celebrate Life Fun Run/ Walk want to make this year’s the best one ever! A fundraiser for the nonprofit organization that assists people with life-threatening illnesses, this walk has raised more than $275,000 over its 14 years.

But just because this specific event is in its final year does not mean the end of Celebrate Life. In fact, with such strong support from Sandpoint and beyond, watch for it to continue to grow and continue to make an impact on those in the community.

"We are proud to support and sponsor Celebrate Life. It is truly a blessing to be part of an organization that helps those in Sandpoint and surrounding communities who are battling cancer. The recipients of the funds are our patients, family and friends,” said Bonner General Health’s CEO, Sheryl Rickard. “We will continue to support Celebrate Life because every dollar donated goes back into the community helping those in need. Celebrate Life is an organization that makes a difference in the lives of the members of our community!"

For more information on this year’s walk, which takes place on August 11, log onto CelebrateLifeFunRunWalk.org.

After you are done with your walk, you will want to head to Downtown Sandpoint to attend the annual Arts & Crafts Fair. Now in its 46th year, the fair is moving its location from City Beach to the downtown area on 2nd Street and Main Avenue. It is a two-day event that features artisans of all kind including sculpture, ceramics, metal, fiber, photography, paintings, mixed media, wood, crafts and more. Put on by the Pend Oreille Arts Council (POAC), proceeds go to support POAC’s programs in both the visual and performing arts including art programs for our local youth.

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Free to the public, the hours on Saturday, August 11, will be from 9am to 5pm and on Sunday, August 12, it will run from 9am to 4pm. Both days will end just in time to head over to Memorial Field where you can catch the last two nights of the Festival at Sandpoint!

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For the past 35 years, Festival at Sandpoint features a variety of popular musicians from various genres in a beautiful outdoor setting at Memorial Field. Ticket purchasers can bring in their own food and beverages or purchase from vendors on site.

To view this year's performers and to purchase tickets, visit FestivalAtSandpoint.com.

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Long Bridge Swim

Huckleberry Color Fun Run

Whether you choose to participate, volunteer or

Held at Schweitzer, run or walk through the forest

6th Annual International Young Musician Exchange & Summer Youth Orchestra Camp

watch, don't miss the Northwest's premier open-

and get covered with color tossed by the forest

Bringing together local, regional and international

water swimming event. A beautiful 1.76 mile swim

urchins. This family friendly run is marked for 5k

musicians from Mexico, this youth orchestra reaches

from the south end of Sandpoint's historic Long

and 2.5k participants, and everyone receives a

across borders. This accomplished camp for

Bridge to the the north end, the swim starts at 9am,

T-shirt, sunglasses, powder pack, full day scenic

children ages 8 through 18 features daily practice,

and there is a 2.5 hour time limit. Find out more or

ride ticket and gourmet hotdog with huckleberry

advanced ensembles and master classes. Enroll

register online at LongBridgeSwim.org.

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Arts & Crafts Fair

Held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds’ outdoor

Watch the downtown streets become a tent city full

arena, the demolition derby continues to be

of handcrafted merchandise from jewelry to yard

exciting and pleasing to the packed crowds year

art to just about everything you can't live without!

after year. The fun begins at 7pm, with cash prizes

There will also be food vendors and the little one's

awarded to the top five. There will be great food,

favorite Kaleidoscope Kids Booth. It's all happening

and the Odom Cantina will be serving ice cold beer.

down Main Street and across Second Avenue

For more information, call Wade at 253.303.2167.

Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm.

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Festival of Quilts The Festival of Quilts is a judged quilt show held at Sandpoint Community Hall. The two-day event includes featured quilter Judy Bell, a special Alphabet Guild Challenge, marketplace, live demonstrations and, bake sale. Admission is $5; children 11 and younger, as well as husbands, are free to attend. For more information, call, 208.610.3073.

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Spokane-to-Sandpoint Relay Kids' Day at The This is a two-day, 200-mile relay adventure for you Farmers Market and your eleven closest friends! The course starts on top of Mt. Spokane, descends to the Spokane River, cruises nearly the full length of the Centennial Trail to Coeur d'Alene and finishes on the beach of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint. Register today online at SpokaneToSandpoint.com.

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Enjoy a day at the Farmers Market August 18, a day dedicated to enabling youths in our community to sell their artwork and crafts alongside the

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Evening of Magic with David DaVinci

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Enjoy an evening of comedy and magic as World

Lakeview Park with the movies starting at dusk.

Champion Magician David DaVinci thrills the

All are welcome to attend. Concessions will be

audience with his illusions. The event will be

available for purchase during all movies. Pack a

held at the Panida Theater starting at 6pm. All

picnic and arrive early to claim your spot and enjoy

proceeds benefit the PET Organization (PETOrg.

games and snacks. All proceeds benefit the Bonner

org). Visit SandpointMagicShow.com for additional

County History Museum. BonnerCountyHistory.org

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market’s regular vendors at Farmin Park. It is in getting a taste of being a market vendor.

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