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The beauty of the Northwest is something that for many years went undiscovered to those who had never had the privilege of visiting our part of the country. But it has in fact been discovered, and not just by people who desire to call this area home. Filmmakers have chosen the Pacific Northwest as the setting for everything from “The Goonies” to a new film soon to be released “Last Seen in Idaho.” Megan Olson gives us a glimpse into the many films that have taken place here and tells you why certain filmmakers choose our area.

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FEBRUARY 27 RUMPELSTILTSKIN Missoula Children’s Theatre presents Rumpelstiltskin, at 2pm and 7pm in the Panida Theater. Part of the Pend Oreille Arts Council’s Performance Series, this heartwarming tale about a strange little gnome who spins straw into gold (for a price!) is filled with mischief and friendship – and answers more questions than just “what is that little man’s name?” Adult tickets are $10, youth $5. ArtinSandpoint.org.

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Contents Joy Peterson • Annie Nye • Shawn Woodward • Darci Barman • Megan Olson • Ian Chittle • Michelle Phillips

CONTRIBUTORS: Trevor Campbell • Dawn Mehra • Ryanne Lemon

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16 Home & Essentials The latest tips and trends.

24 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

28 Business Spotlight Panhandle Driving School.

30 Good News

Makayla Sundquist finds comfort in faith and community.

34 Sandpoint in Focus

Writing Code Locally, Doing Business Globally.

37 Business Spotlight Saying it with flowers.

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46 Hometown Experts Your chosen local experts.

56 Arts & Entertainment Monthly calendar of great local events, music and shows.

70 Shop in Style The best local shopping.

76 Health & Lifestyle

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FEBRUARY IS SYNONYMOUS with LOVE because of Valentine’s Day. Couples set aside their differences and celebrate their love for that one day. The ideal is to celebrate love every day.

Most couples have issues or conflict in some area.

Other couples have a single issue that echoes so loudly they can’t even connect to one another in the areas they agree. Some couples have gotten into the habit of battling over everything and others sweep anything unpleasant under the rug...most fall in-between. Neither strategy creates the environment for a lush and lively romantic relationship.

I don’t mean to imply that creating a loving relationship is easy. Simple in theory doesn’t mean easy in practice. Rarely is something rewarding accomplished easily. Nothing in human experience is more rewarding than a happy marriage and a thriving family. There are a few guidelines to achieve the desired goal.

The following quotation is the best advice on marriage I ever received as a young wife and mother.

worn furniture, renovate outdated bathrooms, and discard obsolete appliances, but rarely undertake to revive diminished desire or update outworn, ineffective relationship strategies and behaviors.

When you fell in love the relationship was your top priority. Lovers invest time and energy planning romantic encounters to secure a beloved’s affections. Blissful romantic moments in long-term relationships don’t happen unless affection and appreciation is nurtured and choreographed into daily life. Creating time and space for magic doesn’t guarantee that bliss will follow, but NOT making courtship and couple time a priority guarantees that magic is unlikely to occur.

“Every lasting marriage goes through a series of ‘divorces’ in its lifetime.”

Last month I wrote about upgrading your relationship in the new year. The inevitable mini-divorces are wake-up calls. February is the perfect time to rejoice in the love that brought you together, to build on the parts you do well, and to face honestly and with open hearts the elements that no longer serve you. Direct your energy and resources into creating the relationship you want. Your individual goal is to become the partner you want to have.

The words did not seem encouraging at first hearing. But over the years, they came back again and again to remind me to “hang in there” when plodding through the inevitable deep valleys that occur in every relationship.

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Remember, foreplay isn’t something you engage in only for sex; it is the affection you shower on your beloved every day that leads to intimate, loving encounters. Make romance a priority and magic moments will happen. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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IS “RUSTIC MEETS CONTEMPORARY” a new style? It seems that we are seeing more and more new construction homes using simplistic, clean line design (contemporary) while incorporating elements of texture through beams, metals and natural stone (rustic). Remodels and updates are also implementing this style.

A simple browse through Pinterest or Houzz will show you exactly what I am talking about. You’ll see examples where contemporary meets rustic, such as modern white trim flanking barnwood flooring. Modern doors mounted on barn door tracks.

I actually think it is really cool. I started my career with an architecture firm that was a design/build firm that specialized in rustic homes. We sourced barnwood from the old leaning barns you see along the side of the road, that looked like they would topple with the next windstorm. We found hand-hewn beams and paid ranchers for their rusted metal roofing.

Seeing first-hand how those items went from being ghosts to having new life breathed into them was pretty amazing, so to say I have an appreciation for rustic meeting contemporary is an understatement.

In the industry, we are seeing this both on the exterior and interior of homes, cabins and even more and more commercial projects. Cabinetry is taking on less formality with what we used to see in stacked crown moldings, raised panel door styles, and what could be described as traditional.

People are now asking for more flat panel door styles or even frameless cabinetry and using texture such as glazing, brush strokes or vintage finishes to add dimension and a rustic element to the more contemporary door style.

Hardware finishes are incorporating lots of textured metals with contemporary design as well.

Hammered copper, oil rubbed bronzes, brushed gold, wrought iron black, and of course, brushed nickel. At the Dallas market two years ago, I saw brushed gold and was intrigued wondering if that was a design trend that would take off. It looks like it has – I am seeing more and more of the brushed gold. (Thankfully, it’s not the brassy gold from the 80’s and 90’s, but a softer, almost white gold).

These colors are not only prominent in hardware, but also in plumbing. White or stainless sinks are still an option, but you also have copper, quartz or granite composite sinks, which come in about seven standard colors with more options to choose from with custom palettes. These colors offer a contemporary look by matching countertops, toilets or showers, allowing the more textured items, such as tile, flooring or even furnishings be the focal point in the room.

Flooring that looks like reclaimed wood is HUGE right now. Vinyl planks that resemble circle sawn or band sawn flooring are popular. Tile that comes in wide planks is also emulating rustic barnwood.

How cool is that? Straight lines of grouted tile (rectified to be able to butt closer for smaller grout lines) in a barnwood look. Oil finished, wirebrushed hardwood is also a fun option. Hand-

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SILVER & FIT & SILVER SNEAKERS ACCEPTED HERE! scraped wood is popular. What do all of these have in common?? They hide high traffic areas, dirt and are more family friendly. Kids, dogs, bikes and even high heels don’t create anxiety – these floors are very forgiving. Save the high gloss texture for the countertops, the large glass on the windows and leave the textured surfaces for the flooring where its imperfections are considered “character” and are much less obvious.

Inside these homes, they don’t have much “stuff ” sitting around. You won’t see a lot

Yet, the thing that whispers throughout these modern homes is the rustic texture. of clutter or overly done furnishings. There typically isn’t a lot of softness with window coverings or furniture. More structured hard angles covered with minimal fabric, hardly any tufted surfaces and no more long draperies.

Yet, the thing that whispers throughout these modern homes is the rustic texture. You’ll see accents of hand hewn beams on fireplace mantels, rustic reclaimed wood accents on furniture, wrapped canvas prints, mirrors, and black and white photos, maybe an old workbench as a sideboard, a rustic barn door on a slider as a pantry door, etc.

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Still, it’s always a good idea to review your strategy at least once a year, possibly in consultation with a financial professional.

You may need to make smaller-scale adjustments in response to changes in the economy, interest rates, and so on, but don’t abandon your core principles, such as maintaining a portfolio that reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

Investing will never be either risk-free or predictable. But by taking the steps described above, you can relieve some of the stress associated with volatility and help yourself stay on track toward your financial objectives.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should understand the risks involved of owning investments, including interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The value of investments fluctuates and investors can lose some or all of their principal. Special risks are inherent to international investing, including those related to currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events.

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INSURANCE IS CONFUSING. It’s challenging to understand and can be downright frustrating to navigate. As insurance agents, we have heard and seen it all – countless rate increases, market shifts, company acquisitions, flashy gimmicks, the launch of online quoting – it’s no surprise a consumer, trying to save money, could get confused.

Online ads, TV commercials, radio spots inundate us every day, each with claims this carrier or that company will save you money on your auto and home insurance and it only takes a few minutes. Everyone is looking for ways to trim their budget. I get it. But my question to you is at what cost?

Difference Matters in Insurance When it comes to insurance no two companies, carriers or agents are alike. Every company is unique, coverages vary widely, and how you and your family are cared for changes from one insurance agency to the next. The important thing is to understand these differences ahead of time so once you sign on the dotted line you know what’s covered, what isn’t, and who to ask otherwise.

very little contact from customer service representatives. Think of direct insurance companies like a self-serve shop – no one serves you until you’re ready to pay. If you know exactly what you need, going the direct writer route might make sense. But if you are looking to have a thoughtful discussion about your needs, there are better options.

Call us today for a free life insurance quote. There are many options available for all budgets.

Captive Writers: Vanilla Captive writers are insurance carriers with very specific products. Most likely you’ve seen a captive agent around town; they have a neighborhood office and they represent one particular company. With captives you know exactly what you are getting because they don’t offer choices – think vanilla.

Captive writers are agents who will help guide you through the process and answer your questions, but they are contracted with one company and its products and programs only.

This question will make more sense when we compare the three main insurance buying options and the differences in how each one operates.

Independent Writers: 31 Flavors Independent insurance writers don’t work for a company or companies. They work to deliver the best product they can find to their clients, and they can do this because they have choices. In our ice cream analogy, independent insurance writers can be likened to 31 flavors; the customer chooses what the customer likes best. Unlike direct and captive writers, independents have access to multiple insurance carriers and companies. It’s this access which gives independents the ability to shop insurance for their clients, comparing coverages and costs between companies.

Direct Writers: Self-Serve You know the names – the companies that spend billions of dollars on ads saying they can save you a “bunch” of money on insurance in just minutes. These companies are known as direct insurance writers. They provide the consumer access to get a quote and purchase insurance directly online or by calling an 800 number. This option is meant to be quick and easy; you decide what you want with

Differences vary widely from company to company, insurance writer to insurance writer, even state to state. As an independent it’s their job to make sure you understand these differences before you pay. Consider independents as a flavor fanatic; we love choices and we want to help you find the right one. With the option of 31 flavors, you will get the best coverage at the best price. It’s having your ice cream AND eating it too.

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Pet Dentistry FAQs BETTER ORAL HYGIENE LEADS TO OVERALL BETTER HEALTH

BY DR. DAWN MEHRA, NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL, SANDPOINT, IDAHO WHY BRUSH MY PET’S TEETH?

you notice discoloration or red gums, it’s time for a professional cleaning.

If you cannot brush your pet’s teeth, he or she can have one to two cleaning visits yearly at the veterinary hospital.

Looking to improve your pet’s overall health? Start with good oral hygiene. Plaque and tartar build up at the gum line can cause serious damage, so brushing your pet’s teeth on a regular basis is something you will want to implement into your daily routine. As the plaque and tartar accumulate, they loosen and destroy the attachment of the tooth.

In addition to loose teeth, bacteria trapped in tartar close to the gum line can spread via the bloodstream to the liver, kidneys, and heart.

Can I use my fingernail or hand scaler to remove the tartar?

By removing tartar from the tooth by hand, you are usually unable to remove disease below the gum line. In addition, dental tools such as hand scalers that are not properly sharpened can actually scrape the enamel.

How often should my pet’s teeth be cleaned by the veterinarian?

Do you have to use anesthesia to clean my pet’s teeth?

If you are able to brush teeth at home, it will increase the interval between professional veterinary cleanings. There is much variation between cats and dogs and various species within. Generally, the smaller the head, the more crowded the teeth, the thicker the tartar, and disease. Owners are encouraged to examine their pet’s teeth monthly. Look for accumulation of yellow or brown material where the tooth meets the gum line. Once

Anesthesia is necessary when performing teeth cleaning. It provides immobilization in order to clean properly, provide pain relief, and allows the doctor the ability to place a tube into the windpipe so bacteria doesn’t enter the lungs. Pets are given pre-operative tests depending on their age and condition to qualify them for anesthesia. Patients are monitored while under sedation.

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What is involved in a dental prophylaxis?

Quality dental facilities usually have these procedures in common: exam and blood testing, full mouth radiographs, periodontal probing, tartar removal, subgingival scaling, tooth polishing, charting and therapy for diseased teeth, home care and follow up instructions.

Generally, the smaller the head, the more crowded the teeth, the thicker the tartar, and disease.

Owners are encouraged to examine their pet’s teeth monthly.

How much does a tooth cleaning procedure cost?

It is difficult to determine precisely what the procedure will cost until your doctor knows the status of your pet’s teeth and gums. They can quote general cleaning fees but the total bill varies with what is found during the procedure.

When do I have to start worrying about dental problems with my pet?

As soon as puppy or kitten teeth emerge, it’s time to start brushing!

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LIFE & COMMUNITY

School District Update LPOSD MAKING STRIDES IN EDUCATION

BY SHAWN WOODWARD, SUPERINTENDENT, LAKE PEND OREILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

IT HAS BEEN A busy school year thus far in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. There are many initiatives taking place to ensure we are continuously improving education for our students. While we continue to be one of the highest performing school districts in Idaho, we are doing everything we can to also serve as a model for school districts nationwide.

Following are a few of our key initiatives for this school year: • Data Management System: One of our focus areas this year is to improve the access and use of data to inform practice. Last year, each district in the state was allocated dollars to purchase a

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data management system. We are using a system by the name of Mileposts.

Mileposts enables us to have all pertinent student achievement data in one place for easy access. It also serves as a resource to assist in developing individual learning plans for students. • Math Curriculum Review Process: In February, our Math Curriculum Review Team will be presenting a recommendation to the school board regarding materials to be used in Mathematics, K through 12 beginning next school year. The team has been engaged in a thorough process which includes materials being piloted in many classrooms district wide, parent and

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student feedback surveys, and a rigorous rating process of each of the curriculums being considered. We are confident a curriculum will ultimately be adopted to meet the needs of our stakeholders.

• Standards-Based Report Cards: There are 23 teachers in the Lake Pend Oreille School District, grades Kindergarten through sixth grade, piloting a standardsbased report card this year. The teacher group, along with several administrators and the instructional coaches, began a book study last June based on several research-based books, with primary focus on Thomas Guskey’s “Developing Standards-Based Report Cards.” This new report card will provide a more in depth picture of a student’s learning and progress. The standards-based report cards will benefit students, teachers and parents. Our goal is to adopt a new report card for next school year.

• Home School Academy: The district is working on the development of a Home School Academy for next school year. This program is being designed to enhance student learning and to support homeschooling families through quality instruction in varied and enriched learning environments. Potential academy offerings include Outdoor Education, Arts Education, STEM Education and Classical Education. Each academy will

be offered one day per week, over a 36 week period.

• Facility Planning Committee: Late last summer a decision was made by the school district to hire a consultant to assist in the development of a long range facilities plan. In the fall of 2015, a Facilities Planning Committee convened.

The committee consisted of a broadbased group of community members.

The responsibility of the committee was to identify and prioritize major facility improvement projects for the Lake Pend Oreille School District for the next five to six years. Last month, the Board of Trustees listened to a presentation from the committee and unanimously agreed to move forward with the next steps, which include hiring an architect to assist in further planning regarding potential projects. Please check out lposd.org for more information on this work.

This is just a sampling of many activities taking place in the Lake Pend Oreille School District this year.

If you have questions or comments about initiatives in our school district, please call 208.263.2184. Thank you for your continued support!

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A RITE OF PASSAGE THERE IS A SPECIAL PLACE in Heaven for those who hold the title of driver’s education instructor. After all, it takes a brave person to climb into the passenger seat of a vehicle while a teenager navigates the roads for the first time. Fortunately, we have a group of people willing to take on the task of teaching our youth the fundamentals of driving.

Mike Givens is the owner of Panhandle Driving School – a school that has given over 3,000 hours of instruction to young drivers in the classroom and on the road over the last 20 years. He and his staff, including Trudie Weiden, Indy Funk, Paul Jones, Ray Bird and Robert Neely, take students through a seven-week course that culminates in the student testing for his or her learning permit.

“After the first week of classroom instruction the students get behind the wheel,” said Givens, who adds that he and his instructors are extremely thorough in covering all aspects of on the road instruction.

“The final week of driving we do an assessment,” said Givens. “We make the last drive to simulate as close to the actual driving test as possible.”

One of the State of Idaho’s requirements during the driving sessions is to have one student driving the vehicle and another in the back seat riding along. The purpose of this, explains Givens, is to give students an opportunity to observe and receive additional instruction.

activity. “I don’t want them to miss any of their other activities,” said Givens of his willingness to accommodate the students’ schedules.

The classroom instruction features guest speakers including Leslie Lehman, Idaho State Patrol Officer, who discusses railroad safety, crash assessments, alcohol and drugs, and more. “She is a wonderful example for the students. Leslie speaks openly and honest with the students and listens with sincerity and in a non-threatening demeanor,” Givens said. In addition, other guest speakers have included Sharon Bistodeau, Trauma Unit Personnel. “Sharon’s presentation includes topics of high school students who have made bad choices and (have had) tough consequences.”

Furthermore, Panhandle Driving School has provided guest speakers whose backgrounds include commercial truck drivers, snowplow crews, victims of DUI drivers and more.

When Panhandle Driving School students are driving on the road, “about 99 percent of the time when we have avoided accidents, the danger has been due to the other driver,” said Givens, adding that each drive presents a different challenge such as other drivers running stop signs or heading the wrong way down the one-way streets in downtown Sandpoint. “Every day we have different scenarios out on the road. And I’m sure all of the instructors have used the ‘chicken brake’ located on the instructor side.”

The cost of the course is $275 and that includes classroom instruction, behind the wheel instruction, the course handbook and the certificate of completion necessary to obtain the student permit. The State of Idaho requires students to be a minimum of 14 ½ years of age by the first day of class.

During the school year, Panhandle Driving School’s classes are two times each week – Sunday and Monday evenings; the summer instructional hours are Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Panhandle Driving School has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and all of their instructors are certified. For more information, log onto panhandledrivingschool.com where you can also register for upcoming classes.

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GOOD NEWS

HEALING FAITH

MAKAYLA SUNDQUIST FINDS COMFORT IN FAITH AND COMMUNITY

EXCRUCIATING PAIN. Helicopters. Shards of glass. Confusion. That is all that Makayla Sundquist remembers after being hit head-on by another vehicle on Sandpoint’s Long Bridge last summer. Her life changed in an instant, but she is grateful to be alive.

“I remember seeing the car in front of me swerve to the right and then I remember coming to after the accident with glass everywhere and the worst pain in my legs I have ever experienced,” recalled Makayla. “The woman who hit me was apparently going over the speed limit and was trying to pass other cars over a double yellow line.” The other driver died in the collision.

Makayla, a 19-year-old college athlete at the time, broke both of her legs. Each break was a compound fracture.

“My left femur and my right tibia and fibula were broken. My right leg also experienced a

lot of trauma because something from the car cut it open, which resulted in me having to have a skin graft. I also almost broke off my fourth toe on my left foot and that had to be re-stitched on,” said Makayla.

After an extensive surgery that left her with metal rods in her legs, Makayla, a soccer goalie, began a long road to recovery. But she credits her faith, family and the Sandpoint community for getting her through the last several months.

Makayla’s passenger was her friend Fumiko Tukimori, a Japanese foreign exchange student who thankfully walked away from the accident.

“Fumiko had huge bruises on her stomach and hips from the seat belt holding her in the car,” she said.

“The support of this community was overwhelming, and there is no way I could express my gratitude to everyone who has helped me,” said Makayla. She shares that her friends all rallied around her, and her teammates sent text messages and Facebook posts telling her that she was in their prayers.

There was also a GoFundMe account set up for her.

Makayla was frightened to remain in her car, but extricating her from the wreckage had to be methodical and careful. “The paramedics arrived quickly, but it took a while to get me out because I was so enwrapped by the metal of my car. I was trying to remain calm, but I was pretty freaked out,” said Makayla who then remembers hearing a helicopter and was quite surprised it was for her. “I thought that Life Flight was only for life and death,” she said.

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“It was amazing. The people in Sandpoint are some of the most generous people I have ever met. So many people visited me in the hospital, and my room looked like a garden with all the flowers people had sent,” said Makayla.

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inflicted upon her, but Makayla said she quickly realized she was grateful that nothing else went wrong. “God was using me to help other people, and He was using me to be a testament to his miracles,” said Makayla. “It has been a struggle, but I found this quote that sums things up nice – ‘If God brings you to it, he will bring you through it.’ God showed me that I have the strength to power through this ordeal and come out stronger.”

While there have been down days over the past several months, Makayla said she would not allow herself to become depressed. “I still had a lot of work to do,” she said about her recovery.

“Being sad and upset would have only made things a lot worse. I needed to get out and see people, go to the football games, go shopping because that is what I would have done normally. I tried to make my life as normal as possible and that included maintaining a positive attitude. I think that if I had allowed myself to get too miserable the whole process would have felt so much longer.”

As an active young woman, Makayla said sitting in a wheelchair for over three months was one of the hardest things she has ever done. She quickly returned to driving, but said she still suffers from anxiety, especially at night.

Makayla has learned a great deal through the healing process. One of which is that one’s

body is amazing and is capable of healing. “Eventually life will get better,” she said. “I still need to remember this because even though I am walking, I still have a long way to go. The third of February will only be three months since I have regained mobility and that still is less time compared to my threeand-a-half months in the wheelchair,” said Makayla, who advises others who may find themselves faced with a similar situation to allow people to help.

“People are there to help you, and you do not have to go through this mess alone. People are willing to listen and help in so many ways. Do not think that because you are the one going through this you are alone. Reach out because if you allow yourself to sink into a depression things will only get worse.”

After taking a few online classes over the fall semester, Makayla recently returned to school at Skagit Valley College. Her road ahead will be filled with physical therapy, and she has large scars on her leg that will forever be a

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permanent reminder of what has happened.

But her faith in God and her community will continue to help her through.

“I have a greater appreciation for life now and a greater appreciation for the many things I used to take for granted. I am so thankful to be able to walk again, and I have greater empathy for people who are suffering (with) disabilities,” she said.

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Nancy Peck and Angie Jones have been chosen by their peers as top employees for 2015!

Nancy has been a registered nurse for 15 years and is one of the original employees hired when the center opened in 2009.

She is our Charge Nurse, Safety Officer and OSHA Compliance Officer. Nancy is caring and compassionate and has some amazing organizational abilities. Recently married, Nancy and husband Chad are proud parents of Bella, their rescued house bunny.

Angie has also worked at POSC since 2009 in the sterile processing department. Extremely committed to quality patient care, Angie consistently contributes more to our organization than those duties in her job description. She anticipates what needs to be done, takes responsibility for her work and always follows through. We are so fortunate to have Angie on our team.

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Kochava Writing Code Locally, Doing Business Globally B Y JA N I G O N Z A L E Z

MOBILE DEVICES HAVE become the way the world stays connected, and Kochava has kept ahead of the technology needed to monitor the ubiquitous use of apps for some of the biggest companies around.

The young company, founded in 2011 by Charles Manning, CEO, has been experiencing growth locally and internationally. The company is planning to move to a bigger location to the old Inkwell building at the corner of 2nd and Church in Sandpoint in addition to having opened satellite offices in China, South Korea and London in 2015.

Manning focuses on monitoring mobile advertising and engagement for some big name clients, such as Microsoft, Yahoo!, Pandora and eBay. Kochava’s products track the effectiveness of these clients’ ads on various publisher websites.

“I really enjoy data. When I looked at Web apps and saw that they were moving to mobile, I thought that there was no infrastructure to measure the advertising. We are big believers that everything will be mobile. It’s the primary touch point for connectivity,” he said

“We are the odometer for all of our clients’ ads.

We are measuring the effectiveness of the apps.

Are (users) installing, using, buying through them?” Manning explained.

Kochava’s products work in real time and compile results “as soon as the click happens,” Manning said. The data collected shows Kochava’s clients where their ad money is best spent and if they are reaching their target audiences.

paying for fraudulent responses. The company’s clients have come to depend on it.

The company has created a platform of mobile apps to help clients monitor their Return on Advertising Spent or “ROAS.” The product The Collective allows clients to tailor their ad campaigns to very specific audience segments similar to how Facebook inserts specific ads according to the user.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the community. We’re both local and global in nature.”

The product TV Lift uses data from television ads to monitor the effectiveness of television ad campaigns on app download numbers. For example, if an ad runs on TV about installing a particular mobile game or app, TV Lift can track the number of downloads that occurred in a particular region and time period after the ad aired.

Kochava also helps filter out fraud. Smaller publishers may beef up their ad response to “look good” to their advertisers and continue receiving ad revenue.

“We see a bump in the download (of an app) and that’s the lift. It’s a 15 minute window then it goes back down (but it’s) an attributable lift only to the app,” Manning said.

“Our technology can detect a ‘bad actor’ by monitoring behavior,” he said. Kochava’s software measures fraud to avoid advertisers

Kochava has 72 employees but is planning to have up to 115 by the end of this year, said Manning. This includes the international offices

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which have a handful of people working to make local connections to publishers in their respective countries.

“Growth in Asia is staggering. Most mobile money is spent in the U.S., but in China and India, though they generate less money, the sheer volume is staggering,” he said. Each satellite office has a small staff to generate business in their respective locales.

In addition to the major clients they serve, Kochava has been honored for their innovation in the mobile analytics industry. Last year they received the Mobility TechZone Product of the Year Award, and in November Kochava was named Innovative Company of the Year at the tenth annual Idaho Innovation Awards.

The company continues to be at the forefront of the industry, holding their 3rd annual Kochava Mobile Summit where about 125 leaders from the biggest companies in mobile, including Twitter, Turner, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Google, will converge in Sandpoint this month for two days of talks about where the mobile apps industry is heading in 2016, such as trends in Facebook and television influence. On the third day, they’ll ski atop Schweitzer Mountain.

“We will have companies from New York, San Francisco, and even Asia here in Sandpoint, representing the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in mobile,” Manning said. They are even hosting a musical performance by G Love and Special Sauce at the Hive that will be open to the public. “It speaks to our desire to be a part of the community. It’s about helping our community, our customers and ecosystem (the people they work with),” he said.

Upgrading Life and Kochava’s Beginnings Manning studied international management and marketing at Pepperdine University in Southern California but always had an interest in software.

“I was interested in business, but software had been a passion since I was in middle school and I knew software would be the basis for what I did,” he said.

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The company continues to be at the forefront of the industry, holding their 3rd annual Kochava Mobile Summit where about 125 leaders from the biggest companies in mobile, including Twitter, Turner, Yahoo!, Microsoft and Google, will converge in Sandpoint this month for two days of talks.

He began his career at Oracle in the mid-90s when the Web was just beginning. There, he led several teams in creating some of the first online subscriptions for virus software and online shopping sites. He led the team for Air Touch Cellular (later Verizon) where customers could purchase a cell phone plan all online.

“It was an interesting dynamic because kids were more knowledgeable and Oracle was trying to show their capability for commercial websites,” he said.

After he left Oracle, he started M-Code where he wrote software for monitoring and managing Web-based apps. He saw a need to create the software in the market.

“E-commerce systems for servers were very new. When you deployed them, you needed to know how they were running, and there were no tools to monitor them,” he said.

The work he first developed is similar to the products Kochava creates now for mobile apps. M-Code was later bought by the company Managed Objects, where he worked for several years before he and his wife decided to move back west.

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Manning lived all over the U.S. before intentionally settling on Sandpoint for its beauty and more enjoyable way of life. He and wife Kimberly had been living in Washington, DC and read the book “Life 2.0” by Richard Karlgaard. In it, Karlgaard encouraged entrepreneurs to choose a location where one can both enjoy life without removing their business from the larger market.

In the book, there was a list of towns to consider. Surprisingly, Sandpoint was one of them. Manning’s wife was familiar with Sandpoint too after vacationing with her family here as a young girl.

“We just loved it and thought ‘Let’s do it,’” he said. “We didn’t know anyone but have really loved it.”

Initially, once they moved to Sandpoint, he worked as a software consultant and later began PlayXpert, a video gaming company, before starting Kochava, which means “star” in Hebrew.

As for the future, Manning says Kochava will “take it year by year” since the industry evolves so fast. They have a number of products in the pipeline that will be introduced in the coming months. For now though, he’s happy with Kochava’s outlook.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the community. We’re both local and global in nature,” he said.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

SAYING IT

WITH FLOWERS VALENTINE’S DAY – that special day set aside when people express their love for one another.

While there are a multitude of ways to do so, saying it with flowers is by far the most popular and loved tradition. Fortunately for those in Sandpoint, Nieman’s Floral and Garden Goods is there to help on the holiday of love and all year long.

“I always tell the guys, the best reason to send your loved one flowers is no reason,” owner and designer Kim Bledsoe says. “But Valentine’s Day is an excellent reason too!”

Since purchasing Nieman’s nearly three years ago, Kim has continued to carry on the tradition that the local florist started nearly a century ago, delighting customers with unique floral and plant designs along with a wide selection of flowers and specialty plants. And Nieman’s offers so much more.

“Our shop is a source of inspiration full of fun garden décor, jewelry, top of the line gardening tools, rugs, pots, creative cards and more,” said Kim. “We also offer weekly or monthly floral subscriptions, which is the gift that keeps on giving and so much fun for birthday or holiday gift giving. And of course we love doing outdoor planter design for every season.”

Nieman’s Floral highly experienced staff will assist you in picking out the perfect arrangement or gift for your Valentine any day of the year and will deliver it with care. Don’t forget, Valentine’s Day is on Sunday, February 14 this year, so call or stop in today to place your order for delivery during Valentine’s Day week.

“Our florists have the experience and knowledge that our customers can rely on. They know we will remember the name of their favorite rose or even that their grandmother doesn’t like lilies!”

After graduating from the University of Idaho, Kim’s career in the floral and greenhouse industry began in McCall, Idaho where she realized her calling. After moving to Sandpoint, she worked at Michigan Greenhouse for years up until the owners retired the business.

“I love plants, gardening, landscaping and floral design,” said Kim, who credits Michigan Greenhouse owner Don Murphy and florist Rosemarie Osmunson with teaching her about floral design. “They took me under their wings.”

Kim continued as a freelance florist doing weddings and helping other shops with holidays up until taking ownership of Nieman’s Floral in 2013.

Being able to own a local business while doing what she loves the most is a dream realized for Kim, whether it’s helping pick out a perfect floral arrangement or gift for a loved one or being an integral part of one’s wedding day planning.

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“Our shop is a source of inspiration full of fun garden décor, jewelry, top of the line gardening tools, rugs, pots, creative cards and more,” said Kim.

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and continue doing that which he loves.

When it comes to wrestling, Mahonri said he enjoys the individual nature of the sport.

“I enjoy both the competition and the selfreliance,” he said. “You don’t rely on anyone else to help you win your match. It’s just you and the other person.”

As far as sports go, Mahonri said he would like to continue to play soccer at the collegiate level for North Idaho College.

His success has not come without challenges.

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Mahonri’s future plans include attending North Idaho College to work towards an associate’s degree in science. “One of my career interests is to become a welder or a fish and game warden,” said Mahonri who adds that he has always been interested in those careers.

Athletics come with a multitude of life lessons. For Mahonri, he said he has learned to not do anything he would regret. “It could hurt you in the long run,” he said.

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Logan shared that her biggest challenge in dance is the expectation of perfection.

Logan has yet to decide upon where she will attend college, but she would love to continue to dance either on a team or study dance as part of her academics.

Sharing the most important thing she has learned through dance, Logan said, “Your success is directly proportional to how dedicated you are to your goals.”

“Dance is different from many sports because you have to be aware of every part of your body all the time, and a year of practice is based off of how well you perform a threeminute routine once or twice,” said Logan.

But it is all worth it. “Dance brings me comfort, helps relieve stress and allows me to express myself in a unique way.”

“My top career interests involve Spanish or dance,” said Logan. “I know it’s a strange mix, but I am very passionate about both.”

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BAYVIEW AFTER THE FIRE Area businesses are slowly recovering after the Cape Horn Fire from July 2015

THE CAPE HORN FIRE has left the businesses of downtown Bayview struggling but looking forward to a better year in 2016.

The extremely dry summer led to increased fires through the northern Idaho region.

According to information provided by Idaho Department of Land (IDL), “Statewide, 742,000 acres were burned by wildfire. Within the IDL fire protection areas, there were 297 fires that burned 80,940 acres. Sixty homes were destroyed and 78 other structures burned.”

The total cost of the damage last summer was approximately $60 million. Overall, for much of July, August and September, it appeared as if the smoke might never clear, and there was a palpable fear that another fire would begin.

The Cape Horn Fire on Lake Pend Oreille was certainly not the only fire last summer, but it’s one that hit the iconic tourist destination of Bayview.

The cause of the Cape Horn fire is still under investigation by the U.S. Forest Service, the lead investigator, but several reports allude to a group of boaters requiring assistance who lit a flare that accidentally ignited nearby brush.

The fire eventually spread from the shoreline to the hilltop overlooking Cape Horn Road.

Bill Steele is the deputy marshal for the state of Idaho and was part of the investigation team for the fire. He is also the safety and training division chief and is the command officer in the Timberlake Fire Protection District, which covers the Bayview area.

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fighters, which consisted of an interagency Incident Management Team (IMT). IMTs are dispatched according to the complexity of the fire. The Cape Horn fire required a Type 2 IMT, which added about 55 people to the local fire fighters and assistance crews.

“We had suppression activity for 10 days (but) the fire was under control after the first 48 hours,” Steele said. Once the IDL’s IMT arrived, they worked for another eight days plus two weeks of patrolling for fire.

Increased winds didn’t help the fire, and in all, 1,350 acres were burned. Nine homes were destroyed, one home was damaged and five other structures were lost in the fire, according to the IDL. In all, the Cape Horn fire cost $6.5 million to fight. Steele noted, however, that the fire could have been worse.

writes a personal blog, the fire was close enough for him to heed the voluntary evacuation by the Sheriff ’s Department. Although many people stayed, officials did not let any residents who had evacuated back into the area.

“They stopped visiting and went off press releases, quoting what percentage of the fire was contained. It gave an impression that there was smoke everywhere, but we had blue skies,” he said. Crews eventually returned to Bayview.

“There was some mishandling of information about when people could return to their homes,” Huseland said. He was away from his home for two days before he attempted to return. He found that they weren’t letting residents drive back. He eventually left his car parked elsewhere and got a ride to his home from a neighbor on an ATV, which ironically was allowed past the road block. He also criticized television crews for not reporting onsite.

The remnants of the fire are evident as one drives along Cape Horn Road. There are numerous tree trunks along the hillside where fire fighters cut trees to create a fire breakage and deplete the fire’s fuel supply.

Bayview has notoriously poor cell phone

reception, which added to the lack of information coming in to town. Some businesses, such as the Captain’s Wheel, had to close because several of their employees live outside of Bayview and the road block prevented them from entering.

But others stayed open to supply residents and fire fighters with whatever they needed. Ralph’s Coffee Shop, already a center point for residents, became an information center.

“We were gearing up – there were other fires going, and there was a wind event that was expected which could have grown two to three times in size,” he said. “So we were prepared for that because it would have gone downtown, and it did within about 100 feet of the area.”

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“At around 1:30pm on Sunday, I walked out and saw the smoke.

We didn’t know what was going on at first,” said owner Ralph

For Bayview resident Herb Huseland, who lives just above the Scenic Bay area and

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Jones. “I didn’t sleep much that first night (and) watched the Vista Bay area burn. That second night, we got a little more sleep – we knew we weren’t going to burn.”

The road block was right below the shop, and Jones said that a large amount of residents left.

But Jones stayed open. For those who could get a phone call through, Jones was able to let them know what was happening and whether their homes had been affected.

“Those were the best calls,” he said.

In all, the Cape Horn fire cost $6.5 million to fight.

Steele noted, however, that the fire could have been worse.

The fire’s damage has gone beyond what it consumed. Because the fire happened at the beginning of Bayview Daze and at the height of the fishing season, Jones had a large inventory of food. Although the power only went out momentarily, he gave away the food and though he didn’t charge, people gave to the tip jar.

Jones said the smoke kept a lot of people from returning or visiting Bayview and that the number of park cancellations in July was huge. Jones said he is off about 20 percent of his usual annual earnings. He also noted that a depressed Canadian dollar and low oil prices also decreased tourist traffic. “(The fire) certainly made for a depressed summer,” he said.

Like Ralph’s, the local convenience store, the Bayview Mercantile, stayed open. Manager and Bayview resident, Marie Streater, was on hand for much of the fire.

“About 100-plus fire fighters and hotshot crews were here, and they set up camp in the park.

Streater chose to wait out the fire but was prepared to leave.

“Until it hit the marina, I wasn’t leaving. I have two houses here and I work here. We had the car packed up the first day, but once you left, you couldn’t come back,” she said.

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Streater and others watched as helicopters dropped fire retardants over the fire. She described the fire fighters that first night as ants going up and down the hill because of their head lamps.

“It looked like a war zone,” she said. “It was scary when it was coming over the hill. (We also) saw some of the houses explode that were at the bottom. It’s pretty humbling to see something like that. It makes you appreciate what you’ve got.”

Mario’s Mexican Restaurant also stayed open and helped feed the fire fighters.

“We had up to 200 fire fighters for about three weeks,” said owner Mario De Leon. Not long after the Cape Horn fire was under control,

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the Three Sisters fire started nearby. In spite of the heavy fire fighter traffic, losing the tourist crowds for the season has affected Mario’s as well for the year since Bayview businesses make most of their annual income during the summer.

“It hurt a lot of businesses. The only thing that helped were people coming in from the outside to look,” he said. Like Jones, he is looking forward to the coming year for a better business climate.

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• Chris Rock will host the 88th Academy Awards on Sunday, February 28, 2016 from Dolby Theatre.

• Not everyone can be awarded an Oscar or they would cease to mean anything.

• “I don’t think I ever expected anything like an Oscar ever, to tell you the truth. That is not my motivation when I do these roles. I really am motivated by being able to work with great people and create a body of work that I can look back and be proud of.” –Leonardo DiCaprio

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BECOMING POPULAR AMONG FILMMAKERS By Megan Olson There is no better time for televised entertainment than February. Old Man Winter’s grasp leaves many of us feeling restless after months of being trapped indoors.

With Super Bowl 50, NCAA basketball, sweeps week, and the Academy Awards in queue, no other month offers more televised entertainment. ABC boasts an Oscars’ night viewership in 225 countries making it one of the most widely viewed telecasts after the Super Bowl and other NFL-related broadcasts. Whether you are watching for the Red Carpet hoopla, the controversial dress, or to determine if it is finally Leo’s year, the 88th Oscars are sure to deliver.

Although quality cinematography seems exclusive to Hollywood, filmmakers are drawn to the Pacific Northwest for its feasible production costs and serene backdrops.

It is anticipated that nearly 40 million Americans will tune in again this year as Chris Rock hosts this annual event to honor supreme cinematic achievement. Hollywood and its fans from around the world will be waiting in eager anticipation as each presenter utters the words “and the Oscar goes to…” Will the force be with Leo this year for his work in “The Revenant”? Will someone please give that man an Oscar! Critics will be watching for the Red Carpet showcase of dresses as actresses make their way down a runway that can make or break their career. Nothing sets social media more ablaze than a dress.

The world is preoccupied with the insatiable need for entertainment and certainly can obsess over stardom. I didn’t think I fit this mold until I encountered 2008 Oscar nominee, Viggo Mortensen. What does one say to an Oscar nominee? You introduce yourself and say something where your only option is to retreat to your vehicle with

a desire to punch thy own-self in the face. I had a second opportunity to meet him and he remembered my name.

I like to make an impact wherever I go. I don’t know that Viggo gets enough credit for what he endures.

Of all of Mr. Mortensen’s films, I deem Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic drama, “The Road,” partially filmed in Oregon to be one of the most thought-provoking films from 2009. My cinematic critical approach is not very complex; I gauge the quality of a movie by my ability to avert the prospect of nodding off. This two-hour drama is so profound and emotionally provoking that I not only remained alert through its entirety but for the next six years in its aftermath. To cultivate the intensity of the film, the producers utilized the serene backdrop of Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon. No place on Earth gives such chilling plausibility to a disturbing plot than the misty Oregon Coast.

Of all of the movies filmed in the Pacific Northwest, the 1985 cult classic “The Goonies” has as many as 1,000 visitors a day flocking to Astoria, Oregon. The premise of the movie entails a group of pre-teens that set out in search of hidden pirate’s treasure to save their home from foreclosure. Sadly for “Goonies” everywhere, Mikey’s house was closed to visitors by the owner in June 2015. Maybe it was that 1,000 people approached their personal residence each day. Where other than sleepy, yet mysterious Astoria, Oregon could Steven Spielberg conjure the quaintness of the small town of Goondocks?

“The Goonies” isn’t the only flick to cast teen characters in a film created in the Pacific Northwest that would

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“The Goonies” isn’t the only flick to cast teen characters in a film created in the Pacific Northwest that would captivate a colossal audience. Much of the “Twilight” saga was filmed in Oregon (despite author Stephanie Meyer’s setting of Forks, Washington).

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captivate a colossal audience. Much of the “Twilight” saga was filmed in Oregon (despite author Stephanie Meyer’s setting of Forks, Washington). The mystical feel of Cannon Beach, Oregon is difficult to rival when fostering a supernatural plot. The only thing colder than a misty Oregon beach is quite possibly Edward’s handshake. Nevertheless, nearly 4 million people watched “Twilight” on its opening night and Fandango reports that five tickets were sold each second. It was third for pre-sold ticket sales, only behind “Star Wars Episode III” and “The Dark Night.”

Fans of Sean Penn’s adaptation of Jon Krakauer’s nonfiction book, “Into the Wild,” might be interested to know that it was filmed in parts of Oregon, Washington and Alaska.

The premise of the story is based upon the travels and untimely death of Emory University graduate, Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch). The film includes a robust soundtrack from Seattle’s rock legend Eddie Vedder.

Instead of embracing an illustrious and prolific

career, McCandless leaves all of his finances, possessions and family behind. He reinvents himself as Alexander Supertramp and sets out on a cross country adventure. Eventually, he makes his way through the Pacific Northwest and into the Alaskan wilderness.

The Pacific Northwest’s repertoire of films is not complete without “Sleepless in Seattle.” The romantic comedy starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks has forever linked the minds of movie buffs to the Queen City. We could venture to suggest that “Fifty Shades of Grey” is the contemporary and darker twin that “binds” our minds to a Seattle cinematic love story.

Either way, both films pack a powerhouse punch when it comes to movie-making.

Hollywood production companies aren’t the only contributors to the big screen. Tacoma’s Fireshoe Productions was founded in 2007 as a feature film and full-service media production company. Owners Eric Colley and Hallie Shepherd are both native to Western

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Washington. Colley states, “We shot our first film in the Tacoma area and have been here ever since. It’s a great area that feels like a small town but still has the city feel to it as well.”

Fireshoe recently released a World War II action/drama titled “The Last Rescue” that stars Cody Kasch (“Desperate Housewives”) as Private Lewis. “The Last Rescue” is currently

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Several Gig Harbor residents, including the owner of the home, Marlyn Jensen, were used as extras in the film.

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Next in line for Fireshoe is the suspense thriller, “Last Seen in Idaho.” The movie was recently filmed in Gig Harbor. The nail-biting plot is of a young woman who flees the scene after

witnessing a brutal murder. She wrecks her car after fleeing the scene and awakens from a coma days later with amnesia. Despite losing her memory, she begins to have visions of her future kidnapping and murder.

“Last Seen in Idaho” is in its post-production stage and is set for release in the next few months. Several Gig Harbor residents, including the owner of the home, Marlyn Jensen, were used as extras in the film. Colley

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When it comes to quality filmmaking, the Pacific Northwest has it all.

www.facebook.com/fireshoe. When Fireshoe Productions isn’t working on a feature film, their company also does commercial video projects for every size of business.

So, why filmmaking in the Pacific Northwest?

More and more states are offering filmmaking tax breaks and incentives. It has progressively become more economically feasible to film outside of Hollywood. Movie makers are catching on that we in the Pacific Northwest are more than just Starbucks, flannel and a Space Needle. As one anonymous blogger so humorously states, “This part of the Hollywood Atlas is home to magnificent forest scenery, Vancouver, mountain lions, a couple other lions, Bigfoot, log cabins, lumberjacks.

Oh, and crazy people that live in shacks, write manifestos, and send letter bombs. Also expect to see hippies. Alternatively, we may get a beautifully forested small town, usually for the local kid heroes, who may be subjected to a horrible camping trip.” Having said all of that; when it comes to quality filmmaking, the Pacific Northwest has it all.

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Sandpoint Winter Carnival ENJOY THE CURE TO CABIN FEVER!

BY MELODY VANHORN PHOTO COURTESY TRACILEE | TIDES OF LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY WINTER BLUES got you down? Maybe you’re feeling a bit of cabin fever? Well we’ve got a cure for you! Get up off your sofa and join us downtown for the annual Sandpoint Winter Carnival! In its 43rd year, Sandpoint’s annual Winter Carnival will kick off on February 10 and run through February 21 with a list of great events for the whole family to enjoy!

The Hive is joining the celebration this year as they bring two great concerts to town for your enjoyment. On February 11, G. Love and Special Sauce will be making a very special first appearance to promote their new album “Love Saves The Day.” This alternative hip hop band is known for their unique and laid back blues sound that encompasses classic R&B. Then on February 20 The New Mastersounds will take the stage as they deliver a span of music genres that include rock, funk and soul origins.

Tickets and concert information can be found at their website, LiveFromTheHive.com.

Bring the family downtown to have some fun and light up the night as the annual Parade of Lights comes to downtown Sandpoint at 5:30pm on February 12. Residents and business will fill the streets with numerous floats, marching groups and snow shovel brigades when the parade starts at City Parking Lot before advancing down Church Street and around the downtown parade route. Immediately following the parade is the Sandpoint Throw Down Rail Jam contest!

Mountain Mafia and 7B Board Sports are providing a giant urban downhill rail setup for some of the Northwest’s most skilled skiers and snowboarders to compete on. Music and sound will be straight from The Hive as competitors rip it up for major prizes and respect at Jeff Jones Town Square.

Looking to sample some of Sandpoint’s delicious fare? Dine Around Sandpoint starts up on February 19 as they offer you a chance to win amazing prizes just for eating at one of

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the participating area restaurants! With over 20 restaurants joining the fun, here’s your chance to enjoy some great food as you are entered to win one of 50 daily prize drawings along with a chance at the grand prize of a meal out a month for two people at 12 of the participating restaurants! Dine Around Sandpoint will run through March 19 so there will be plenty of opportunities to get in on the action so be sure to check out their Facebook page for more information.

From favorite events from the past such as the Parade of Lights and the delicious Dine Around Sandpoint to the epic Throw Down Rail Jam, the Sandpoint Winter Carnival has something for everyone. Make sure to come down and support your community as we head into an amazing couple weeks of fun!

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FEBRUARY 5, 12, 19, 26 STARLIGHT RACE SERIES Starlight Race Series presented by Rossignol A four-week adult (21+) race series for skiers, snowboarders, and telemarkers. Races, parties, prizes, music, beer... What more could you ask for? How about the most epic party of the year, the PBR Starlight Finale Party!

Costumes are encouraged and everyone 21 and over is invited!

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FEBRUARY 11 G. LOVE AND SPECIAL SAUCE

KPND and the Kochava Mobile Summit are proud to host G. Love and Special Sauce for a very special first appearance at The Hive, 207 N. First Ave. Doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8:30pm. In support of the new album “Love Saves The Day,” G. Love is a road dog who “will be touring until I fall off the Earth.” Using the approach of “keeping it raw, keeping it immediate, keeping it real,” G. Love has amassed an amazing fan base that like to get down. Tickets are $15 and now on sale. Ages 21 and older only; IDs checked at the door.

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FEBRUARY 6-7 PRIEST LAKE SLED DOG RACES

The Inland Empire Sled Dog Association sponsors the Priest Lake Sled Dog Races from 9am through 2pm at the intersection of Highway 57 and Ravin Ranch Road in Priest Lake. The race classes feature sprint, mid-distance and skijoring. Cost for spectators is $5 per car, each day. Visit IESDA. org for more information.

FEBRUARY 12 DEVON WADE Sleigh Ride, dinner and concert with Devon Wade at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch.

Devon Wade is an independent country music artist out of Sandpoint with a strong love for what country music has always been, songs about real life and things that matter most in life. Most recently opening for such acts as Jerrod Niemann, The Josh Abbott band, and Roseanne Cash, Devon has become known for his strong country voice coming from such influences as George Strait, Clint Black and Garth Brooks, as well as his lively shows.

Sleigh rides are scheduled at either 5 or 6pm and dinner is served at 6:30. Call 208.263.9066 for more information or to make reservations.

FEBRUARY 20 LET IT GLOW Schweitzer is celebrating the Sandpoint Winter Carnival by hosting the grand finale “Let it Glow!” day. Start the day out right by getting your Neon Ski-On! That’s right, break out all your old retro neon gear and tear up the slopes in style with your similarly attired fashionista buddies! At 6pm, join the Day Glow Night Show by wrapping yourself in the most outrageous battery powered lights you can find and then joining the electric light parade down Ridge Run. This is an allages parade and we’ll be providing battery powered LED “torches” for the kids (sign up in advance at the Activity Center since space is limited.

FEBRUARY 6-7 COLLEGE DAZE Ditch the books, grab your friends, and head up to Schweitzer for College Daze weekend.

Students with a current and valid college ID will enjoy discounts on everything from lift tickets to lodging, plus there will be food and drink specials all weekend long.

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FEBRUARY 12 PARADE OF LIGHTS

The Sandpoint Winter Carnival Parade of Lights arrives in downtown Sandpoint at 5:30pm with several fun floats, marching groups and snow-shoveling brigades. The parade starts and ends in the City Parking Lot with a bonfire taking place afterwards to help everyone warm-up. Know anyone who wants to participate, show some local pride, or just have some fun? Registration for the parade needs to be in by February 5.

FEBRUARY 21 K9 KEG PULL AND FAMILY FAIRE

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The annual K9 Keg Pull is combined with Evans Brothers Coffee’s Neighborhood Coffee Tasting and Family Faire to provide a fun event for everyone to enjoy. The Keg Pull starts at 10am in The Granary parking lot as dogs of all sizes race down a snowpacked course for a $5 entry fee that goes to support the Panhandle Animal Shelter.

The free Neighborhood Coffee Tasting takes place from 8am to 2pm at Evans Brothers Coffee. While you’re there enjoy Waldorf School’s Family Faire complete with magic show, felt soap making, face painting and fun activities. For more information visit SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

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FEBRUARY 6-7 CHAD ENGSTROM MEMORIAL SKI RACE

Schweitzer Alpine Racing School presents the Chad Engstrom Memorial Ski Race. This event will take place on Zip Down Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7.

FEBRUARY 6-7 THE USASA INLAND NORTHWEST SERIES The USASA Inland Northwest Series is coming to Schweitzer! Grab your snowboard and your friends – this super fun event starts off with slopestyle on Saturday and banked slalom on Sunday. There will also be GS and SL events on both days! Tell all your friends and start training! We need 35 people to hold the event so be sure to sign up early and help get the word out. More information will also be posted at USASA and their facebook page.

FEBRUARY 12, 13, 19, 20 COLD FEET Unknown Locals newest original comedy, Cold Feet, will be performed at the Heartwood Center! At 7:30pm the curtain rises on Jack who anxiously awaits his nuptials, with appearances and pep talks – some helpful, mostly not – from everyone but the best man, who forgot the rings and is now M.I.A. Pray Jack’s feet don’t succumb to frostbite as he ponders whether he’s getting married for the right reasons. Cost is $12 general, $10 seniors and students.

FEBRUARY 14 LASER LIGHTS SHOW Come watch a spectacular Laser Lights Show at Schweitzer! Set to music from over the decades, lasers are projected over the Schweitzer Village and out onto Jimmies Run. The super intense colors and shapes are mesmerizing and during a snowstorm look like glitter! This is one of the best events of the year plus it’s FREE! So dress warm and bring a chair to sit outside by one of the fire pits to relax while you enjoy the show. The snowbar will be serving hot drinks as well!

FEBRUARY 22 AUDITIONS FOR RUMPELSTILTSKIN

FEBRUARY 27 GRAD NIGHT DINNER AUCTION

Missoula Children’s Theater is hosting auditions for the production of Rumpelstiltskin at Washington Elementary School from 4 to 8pm. Kids K through 12 are welcome to join the fun. Visit ArtinSandpoint.org for more information.

Saturday, February 27th, the parents of the Sandpoint High School Class of 2016 will host a Grad Night Dinner Auction at Columbia Bank Community Room with Tango Cafe catering the event. Doors open at 5pm with the silent auction beginning at that time. There will also be a live auction as well as a dessert auction.

The purpose behind this great fundraiser is to help with the cost of the party for the graduating seniors the night of the ceremony.

In a safe environment, the graduates are able to celebrate with their classmates their accomplishments. Please help support the Class of 2016. For tickets and information, contact Barb Oler at 208.946.3274.

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FEBRUARY 10-21 WINTER CARNIVAL Sandpoint celebrates its 43rd annual celebration February 10th through the 21st with a great lineup of events. Enjoy the downtown Parade of Lights, the Taste of Sandpoint, the K-9 Keg Pull, plus an entire week’s worth of events at Schweitzer Mountain Resort capped off with the Winter Carnival Finale. Learn more at SandpointWinterCarnival.com

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FEBRUARY 19 MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOE HIKES

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FEBRUARY 27 FEBRUARY FUN FLING DANCE

Moonlight snowshoe hikes are back for the 2015-16 winter season.

Join the Schweitzer Mountain Activity Center staff as you snowshoe through majestic old growth forests with the moon to light our way. You’ll find that you can see very well as the moonlight reflects off the snow. Capture a great view of Sandpoint and the surrounding area from picturesque points along the trail system. Enjoy a surprise random act of fun along the way. For more information, visit www.schweitzer.com.

Come to the Sandpoint Community Hall for a one hour Salsa lesson, followed by general dancing, refreshments, mixers, door prizes, fun!

Dancing takes place from 7 to 10pm. Call 208.699.0421 for more information.

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Missoula Children’s Theatre comes to town

By Melody Vanhorn Imagine a strange little man who promises to make you rich beyond your wildest dreams simply by spinning some straw into gold. Would you be willing to pay his fee? Too steep you say? Well then, good luck guessing his name.

This month transport yourself to a magical world as you enjoy a heart-warming tale of mischief and friendship brought to you by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. The whole family is invited to join in the fun as the actors outwit a mischievous little gnome in the original adaptation of the classic children’s story Rumpelstiltskin. You’ll meet kings, queens and an enchanting cast of villagers as you answer the biggest question of all “What is that little man’s name?”

Put on by the Missoula Children’s Theatre, auditions will take place at Washington Elementary School on February 22 from 4 to 8pm. Children who participate in this heart-warming tale of mischief and friendship will work hard throughout the week learning their parts while also developing a strong understanding of teamwork before they perform two shows at the Panida Theatre on February 27. Shows will start at 2pm and 7pm so be sure to bring your children in to try and guess that name!

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FEATURE STORY

BROKEN HEARTS

MENDED

The road to healing between a mother and son

By Patty Hutchens

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Would he have any memory of this brutal act of violence that took away his innocence before he could even be placed in his mother’s arms?

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hey say there is no greater bond than that between a mother and child. But as a new mother, I began to question that statement. Shortly after my first child was born, I felt as though my world was falling apart, and I wondered how I would navigate that journey of parenting. It was frightening and exciting at the same time. But, you see, my journey did not start out as that of a typical parent.

child who had lived safely inside me for 29 weeks. In pain, I let go as my husband exited the men’s room. I had chased her into the hallway and told him she had taken my purse. Unaware that I had been injured, he chased the girl, only to slip and fall when he jumped from the escalator stairs – men’s dress shoes do not make good running shoes. In the meantime, I was doubled over with contractions. Storekeepers came out to help me.

We called the doctor. “Get to the hospital,” he said. “But don’t come to ours; go to the one with neonatal care in case we cannot stop the contractions. This baby may be born tonight,” he warned.

It was 22 years ago that I lay in the hospital wondering if the child growing inside of me would survive. If he did, would he be normal? Had he suffered brain damage?

Would he have any memory of this brutal act of violence that took away his innocence before he could even be placed in his mother’s arms?

A young teenage girl who police believed was part of a gang had attacked me in a mugging. They said she was likely in desperate need of money to continue to survive on the streets. She wore large army boots, a symbol of particular gang the police later told me.

Fear gripped me as we entered the emergency room. The doctors who greeted us were clients of my husband’s.

Friendly faces eased his fears. But I was still waiting.

Waiting for that kick that this active little baby had given me so many times over the past several weeks.

It didn’t come. Why wasn’t he moving? Was he alive?

Finally the doctor gave me the relief I was looking for — a heartbeat. An answer to my prayers, the contractions subsided a few hours later.

In a downtown mall restroom, the girl quickly grabbed my purse. I instinctively grabbed her forearm trying to keep that which was mine. In an effort to escape my grasp, the girl lifted her leg and swiftly and forcefully kicked me in my midsection where I carried my first

But it still took several hours before those kicks started again. Looking back, I now realize my son had probably been knocked unconscious. After all, the black bruises that covered my midsection were an indication of just how forcefully I was kicked — he was kicked.

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The policeman who visited me gave me the best gift of all.

The gift of hope. He shared stories of domestic abuse cases he had investigated – stories of pregnant women who had been assaulted and yet who had subsequently given birth to healthy children. I don’t remember the officer’s name, and I regret not letting him later know the hope he gave me that day.

Over the next several weeks I waited for the arrival of my dream, a child. After 27 hours of labor, he finally arrived. A beautiful baby boy with the most perfect features. We named him Kevin and referred to him as “Kevin our bundle from Heaven.” After all, it was God’s protection that had gotten us through the ordeal several weeks earlier.

Being the youngest in my family and Kevin being my first child, I really had nothing to compare him to. But as the days went on, it was clear that this little boy whom I desperately

loved wanted little to do with me, his mom. My mother visited and shared her concern that there was something wrong. His behavior was not “typical.” Looking back on home movies of Kevin’s first days, I heard myself expressing an observation that proved true for years – Jim, Kevin’s dad, was the only one who could calm this child. My precious child did not want me to hold him. The first and only time he fell asleep in my arms, he was five months old; it was the night before I returned to work from maternity leave. Broken hearted, I did not know what I was doing wrong. How could I fail as a mother when all I had was a heart full of love to offer?

My first Mother’s Day, Kevin was nine months old. I sobbed the entire afternoon. I thought babies instantly bonded with their mothers. I was wrong. I then suffered a miscarriage of my second pregnancy. I had been three months along. There had been a heartbeat, but yet I lost the baby. Was God trying

It was the sharing of our story with Kevin that began the healing of two hearts.

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“You were his protector,” one counselor said. “But he was hurt and he somehow equates that experience with you.”

to tell me I was not cut out to be a mother?

one we all liked. But there was a consistent theory expressed by a few of those with whom we met. The attack that Kevin and I experienced when he was in the womb was something that affected not only me but also affected Kevin more than we ever knew.

It was not until my second child, Brett, was born nearly three years later that I realized I was not a failure. Brett and I bonded instantly and he would only sleep in my arms. From the moment he was born he would look for me in a room when he heard my voice, longing for the arms of his mother to cradle him.

“You were his protector,” one counselor said. “But he was hurt and he somehow equates that experience with you.”

But Kevin’s reluctance to be with me continued. I arrived home from work and he would cry when our nanny left. He stood at the front window crying until Jim arrived home from work.

Farfetched? At first I thought so. It makes more sense to just assume he didn’t like me. How can a baby at 29 weeks of gestation blame me, his mother, for allowing him to get hurt?

How would he even know?

Doing all I could to find the perfect bonding activity, I failed at every turn. As time went on we enlisted the help of counselors. We went through a few of them in an effort to find

But then I read books and did my own research. It began to make sense. When I shared my theory with others, some thought I was crazy, others just silently shook their heads and

• In his book, “The Secret Life of the Unborn Child,” Dr. Thomas Verny discusses the shaping of the human mind and how we become the people we are today. He talks about the fact that the unborn child is in fact a feeling, remembering and aware being. Because of this, he says what happens to a child in utero molds and shapes a person’s personality, drives and ambitions in significant ways.

• He states in his book, “Our inability to remember specific events or situations does not mean those experiences and the feelings that color them have been irretrievably lost. Even deeply buried memories remain emotionally resonant.”

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• Recognizing that what happens inside the womb can have a significant impact for years to come, I for one am grateful that science is making advances every day to discount Freud’s theory that personality does not form until age two or three.

Yes, my heart broke during those early years of rejection, but now it fills with pride for being part of life’s journey with this amazing young man.

said “interesting” – not saying what they really thought. But in my heart I believed that this child somehow had an imprint on his soul that affected us long after my bruises disappeared.

of two hearts.

Then one day, when he was about 15 years old, I was going about my normal morning routine. I made the bed, poured another cup of coffee, sorted the laundry and got ready for the day while keeping one ear on the morning news. But what I heard on the TV made me suddenly stop. As I listened to the words the newscaster said, tears rolled down my face. Finally, scientific evidence confirmed what I had known in my heart all along. Babies in the womb are able to form memories as early as 30 weeks of gestation – possibly earlier. As I stood there holding onto every word, I felt vindicated and angry at the same time. Angry that a young teenage girl could rob a mother and son of so much during those early years.

One counselor asked me if I had ever shared with Kevin the experience of what happened when he was in the womb. I hadn’t. I took the counselor’s advice. Kevin was 11 years old at the time when I sat him down and shared with him the horrific details of how we almost lost him.

I dug deep into boxes where I had secretly tucked away a newspaper that published an editorial I had written on the need for increased police on our local force which at the time was contemplating cutbacks. Kevin asked a lot of questions, and of course he loved the story of how his dad chased the perpetrator through a downtown mall. It began the healing

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years, an x-ray showed damage to one of his neck vertebras from what the doctor said was an old injury. There had never been an older injury that we were aware of, and the doctor concluded it was likely from the injury he sustained in the womb.

It was the sharing of our story with Kevin that began the healing of two hearts. It was almost as though a light switch came on. Now 21 years old and embarking on a career as a high school business and marketing teacher, Kevin and I have an amazing relationship. He is the young man I always knew he would become, with or without a close relationship with me. He is a big brother who adores his younger sibling and is loved by all who know him.

We have shared many fun memories together over the year – concerts, soccer tournaments and mother-and-son trips. We have a special bond, the one I always hoped for.

Yes, my heart broke during those early years of rejection, but now it fills with pride for being part of life’s journey with this amazing young man.

So while there is finally scientific evidence that babies can form a memory at the tender age of 30 weeks of gestation, that is something this mother’s heart knew long ago. And what those news reports did not say is that even if those memories are tragic, hearts can still be healed.

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SHOP IN STYLE

The Art of Layering FOUNDATION PIECES ARE KEY

BY MICHELLE PHILLIPS

Don’t be afraid to get creative — play with the clothes you have to see what pieces work for layering.

NO MATTER WHERE you live, weather is a factor when getting dressed each morning.

There are times when you bundle up in your favorite sweater only to find yourself overheated the minute you step into a restaurant with a hot date. Then what? This is the beauty of layering.

Foundation pieces are key! Our favorites are the leggings and long tanks from Tees

by Tina. They are smooth, stretchy, one-size fits most and create a long, lean look for the perfect foundation. Next add a slip dress by Free People or lightweight loose tank that will allow you to remove your top layer, should you overheat. Then add a fun pullover sweater, cardigan or poncho. This is a chic and stylish look that transcends all ages. Create different looks by adding frilly, lacey or simple slips.

Layering is perfect for golf, a day on the town and ideal for travel.

There are many lifestyle brands that can be worn for all three. Golftini is one of my favorite brands — offering a darling boutique collection of skorts, feminine polos, tech jackets, V-neck sweaters and lightweight vests.

On the course – in the cool of the morning – start with leggings; add a skort, a sleeveless polo, V-neck sweater, tech jacket and a vest. As

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the day warms you can easily remove leggings and a layer or two on top depending how hot it gets. Add a cashmere poncho and a pair of sandals to your sleeveless polo and skort — and voila you’re ready for an evening out!

When traveling, layering is the answer to dressing in all climates! You could be in Palm Springs when it’s 100 degrees out, but if you pop into a restaurant, it could be 60 degrees in the air conditioning. In any climate you need to be prepared! Our favorite travel piece is our lightweight cashmere poncho. Our poncho looks fabulous with jeans, dresses or over yoga clothes with flip-flops.

Don’t be afraid to get creative — play with the clothes you have to see what pieces work for layering. Then make a list of key pieces you may need to add. A great pair of leggings, a long tank, a slip dress and a cashmere poncho will get you started. Happy Layering!

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Sharon’s Hallmark has the best selection of gifts for your Valentine. A great selection of jewelry, soaps and lotions, scarves, and more! Don’t forget the complimentary gift wrapping!

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Share the LOVE with thoughtful gifts from Great Stuff this Valentine’s Day - including their scrumptious chocolates.

Truffles in bright red heart boxes. Giant “turtles,” sea salt caramels, yummy butter toffee or whatever combination your heart desires can be colorfully packaged to say “I love you.” Open 7 days a week in the heart of the Sandpoint Shopping District. Like us on f.

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The Wildflower Spa & Apothecary is a holistic and organic boutique style spa. The spa provides an elegant, relaxing, and healing atmosphere for their clients. There is a spiritual aspect to the services they provide, based on the Navajo quote, “In beauty may we walk.” At Wildflower, your experience will be memorable, leaving you refreshed, beautiful, balanced, and nourished. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun & Mon by appointment.

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NIEMAN’S FLORAL & GARDEN GOODS

Something funky, something fun, maybe modern or a touch of romance, indoor or outdoor, Nieman’s Floral is the one!

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PETAL TALK

Petal Talk’s artful arrangements, beautiful plants and delightfully whimsical gifts are sure to impress. Summer’s here and their flower selection is unbelievable! Locally Grown flower bundles now available – from BeeHaven Flower Farm.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Stay Heart Healthy THE FACTS ABOUT FATS

FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN Heart Month and no nutrient is more associated with heart health than our dear friend, Fat. Fat tends to generate the most confusion too. We’ve all heard the simple dietary advice, “Eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains and avoid trans and saturated fats.” The dogma is so ingrained in our culture that we automatically associate “saturated fat” with “artery clogging” and “unhealthy.” But it’s not so black and white; not all fats are created equal and many deserve their place at the table once again.

Saturated Fats

BY DARCI BARMAN, MSN, RDN, LD

Saturated fats are fatty acids with no double

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bonds and generally remain solid at room temperature. Butter, coconut oil, palm oil, visible meat fats and dairy are the main sources of saturated fat. They were discovered in 1952 when the invention of gas-liquid chromatography allowed scientists to differentiate between types of fat in foods.

Unsaturated Fats Over time, we’ve identified “healthy” fats, like olives, avocados, nuts, seeds and oils derived from them and continue to shun the fat of animals. Unsaturated fats, both poly- and mono-, are fatty acids that generally remain liquid at room temperature.

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The Fear of Fats In 1955, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffered his first of many heart attacks, his cardiologist announced, at a national televised press conference, that Americans need to quit smoking, reduce stress and cut down on dietary fat and cholesterol. This advice was prematurely based on observational studies conducted by Ancel Keys. Keys was just beginning his epidemiological studies that observed total cholesterol in blood, intake of fat in diet and the health of the heart. He drew an over-simplified direct cause-and-effect theory, “the cholesterol hypothesis,” that fat in the diet elevates cholesterol in the blood and leads to heart disease. And so, America’s fear of fat began… long before the opportunity to study different types of fatty acid’s effect on human health, we had already viewed it all as bad.

Clearing the Air In 2014, the largest meta-analysis related to heart disease and fats was conducted, reviewing over 76 studies and concluding “current evidence does not clearly support cardiovascular guidelines that encourage high consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and low consumption of total saturated fats.”

This study led the American Heart Association to drop all cholesterol guidelines in February 2015 after 50-plus years of research revealed that the intake of dietary cholesterol had no effect whatsoever on blood cholesterol, but it remains a battle of saturated versus unsaturated fats.

cholesterol-neutral saturated fats like stearic acid. Grain-feed beef had significantly higher proportions of cholesterol-elevating saturated fatty acids such as myristic and palmitic acids.

The same results were found in pasture-raised vs. grain-based chicken eggs.

The Bottom Line At the end of the day, fat is not our major dilemma. What the food industry has replaced fat calories with, carbohydrates from refined grains and sugar, is (but that’s for another day).

In the meantime, always go for high-quality sources of fats such as avocados, unrefined oils, nuts, seeds, organic and grass-fed meat and dairy, wild fish, extra virgin olive oil and pasture-raised eggs. Try to avoid highly-refined oils such as canola, soybean, cottonseed, vegetable and corn oils.

Darci Barman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, now a preferred provider for most major health insurance plans, practices at Pilgrim’s Wellness Clinic, inside Pilgrim’s Market. Call 208.676.0400 to learn more.

Saturated Fatty Acids, Not Created Equal Coconut oil is often demonized for being a saturated fat but the types of saturated fatty acids, caprylic and lauric acid, are beneficial; anti-viral, anti-bacterial and known to raise “good” HDL cholesterol levels.

Studies have shown that the way a product was grown, raised or processed dramatically influences the fatty acid composition of that product. In a review published by Nutrition Journal in 2010, scientists compared the fatty acid profiles of grain-fed vs. grass-fed beef.

They found that although total saturated fat content of the meat did not change, the types of saturated fats did. They found grassfed cows produced meat with high levels of

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Rainy Day Knee Pain STAY ACTIVE DURING THE COLD MONTHS

BY RYANNE LEMON, PTA, CORNERSTONE PHYSICAL THERAPY CHANCES ARE YOU KNOW someone who has experienced increased joint pain brought on by a change in weather. Or maybe you have experienced it yourself.

This phenomenon is especially common during cold wet months during the winter.

The scientific reasoning for the cause of this increased pain is a subject up for debate.

Although there is no concrete evidence to show why this occurs, medical professionals have some very strong theories on the issue.

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Wet weather conditions occur with a drop in barometric pressure. When a low pressure system moves in, usually rain is in the forecast. Less pressure means gas and fluid has more room to expand. With inflamed joints, this means that air and fluid within the joint may expand, causing increased inflammation and pain. In some cases, where pain is caused by lack of fluid in the joint such as bone on bone pain, high pressure weather systems have been reported to cause increased joint pain in some patients.

Cold weather causes circulatory changes. In the hot months of summer, the body has mechanisms in play to increase blood volume by increasing the water content of the blood. This can help with decreasing the risk of dehydration during the warmer temperatures. In the winter, blood volume decreases causing the blood to become more viscous and slowing down circulation throughout the body. This increased viscosity can increase the risk for certain medical emergencies such as heart attack and stroke, and also cause an increase in joint pain with less oxygen and heat flowing throughout the body. It can be especially problematic for people with autoimmune or circulatory issues such as Raynodes syndrome, Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.

winter months due to the cold weather and lack of daylight. With conditions such as arthritis, keeping moving is key to pain management. There is also some evidence that links decreased levels of vitamin D to increased pain.

Your Goals Are Our Priority!

Here are some tips to help survive the cold winter months: • Make sure to remain active and avoid becoming sedentary during the winter.

Consider joining a gym and working out indoors. Swimming in a heated pool can be one of the best options for pain relief.

• Pay attention to diet. Especially if there is any risk for heart attack or stroke, maintaining a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is extremely important during the winter months.

Also, make sure to stay hydrated. It can be more of a challenge to keep drinking water during cold weather, but it is still important to try and get approximately half your bodyweight in ounces of water during the day. So if you are a 150 lb person, try and drink at least 75 ounces of water each day. Avoid excess of caffeine and alcohol as these can be dehydrating.

• Consider taking a Vitamin D supplement during times of less sunshine.

Joint pain can really put a stress on everyday living. Take care of yourself and follow these tips for a happier healthy winter.

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Mindful Awareness THE PATH TO HEALTH AND FREEDOM

BY IAN CHITTLE, M.S., LMHC, HARBOR WELLBEING

IT HAD BEEN a long time since I went on a run, but yesterday I broke the ice and took a jog. The busyness and joys of being a new dad had distracted me from some of the healthy habits I had developed as a single young man.

I did not push myself too hard; I followed the ins and outs of my breath and noticed the sensations of muscles tightening and lengthening throughout my body. I admired the towering evergreen trees, swirling white clouds and splashes of blue in the sky, as I noticed the squish of soggy, decomposing dirt and pine needles under my shoes. This was a lovely winter evening run in the Northwest!

The mindful observation described above is a central technique for deepening the experience with an activity and bringing compassionate awareness, where self-judgment could easily creep in. Instead of falling into critical habits of the mind such as, “You are so slow and unhealthy,� I turned my bare attention to the sensations within my body and the sights around me.

Likewise, the mindfulness practice was an antidote for worrying. Instead of spending my run thinking about future to-do lists, I was able to actually enjoy rest and relaxation from the run. I paid attention, was in the present moment with curiosity, non-judgment, awe and acceptance, and that transformed the experience into joy instead of a chore.

Some activities can be challenging to turn into a habit. Nevertheless, whether harmful or helpful, habits are ingrained into the fabric of our lives. Our habits become instinctual, like grabbing a cheeseburger in between picking up the kids and paying the bills. Habits can be hard to change when we are on autopilot, but

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they can be changed. When we structure the content of our lives to be in alignment with our deepest values, the motivation to change becomes much easier.

We are intrinsically motivated and energized by clearly seeing what is most important to us.

When we combine this clarity in values with mindfulness, we also clear out self-judgments that would otherwise leave us feeling stuck in the mud. With mindful awareness, we slow down knee-jerk reactions and become free to pursue that which makes us healthy and happy.

Habits with food are a specific area that can quickly leave us feeling sluggish and stuck.

Beyond that, without eating whole foods that span every color in the rainbow, our bodies are left without the nutritional building blocks it needs to feel good, fight off disease and think clearly.

Alternatively, when we do have the right nutrition and moderate activity, our bodies can

deal with everyday stress and illness. Mindful awareness clears out worries about failure and brings us into the present experience, more able to choose habits we want. The outcome is ultimately greater freedom.

Try It Out • The next time you are active, repeatedly bring your attention to the sensations within your body or the sights and

When we structure the content of our lives to be in alignment with our deepest values, the motivation to change becomes much easier.

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FOOD & DRINK

Smart Shopping

MODERN GROCERY SHOPPERS are more informed and educated than ever before, and many are doing a better job of avoiding foods with artificial ingredients or added sugars. Yet, cost and convenience still play a large role in determining what ends up in the grocery cart, so a balancing act is on display in the aisles of today’s modern grocery store.

HOW TO SHOP HEALTHY AND STAY ON A BUDGET

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans point to the fact that many adults lack essential nutrients like calcium, fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, C and D.

Research shows that good nutrition can help lower people’s risk for many chronic diseases.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health.

A vitamin D deficiency, for instance, can increase the risk for diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease and even the seasonal flu. Pfeiffer adds, “... higher deficiency rates in certain age and ethnic groups are a concern and need additional attention.”

In fact, healthy eats that don’t cost a fortune allow families on a budget to increase their nutrient intake, thus lowering their risk for various health conditions.

Innovative juice manufactures like Old Orchard Brands are helping to bridge the vitamin gap with better-for-you, affordable options. Its line of Fruit & Veggie frozen concentrates combines carrot, sweet potato and beets together with peach, mango, blueberry and other juice favorites to provide a full serving of fruit and vegetables in each glass; and each serving costs less than $.50. The leading juice manufacturer also offers Old Orchard for Kids, a bottled line of juices featuring 50 percent less sugar, just 60 calories and the full recommended daily amount of vitamin C with each serving.

“Research shows that good nutrition can help lower people’s risk for many chronic diseases,” says Christine Pfeiffer, the lead researcher in the Division of Laboratory Sciences in the

Today’s consumers are fortunate to find a number of new grocery options that don’t require a compromise between affordability and nutrition.

Fresh produce and fruit juice can fill the vitamin gap, and frozen juice concentrates can provide an affordable source of vitamins in a convenient, family-friendly form.

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Join us for Valentine’s weekend Dine Around Sandpoint participant Banquet Room Available

Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, Magic Wednesday

314 North Second Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 | www.sandpointjalapenos.com | 208.263.2995

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Join 31 Sandpoint area restaurants during the 8th Annual Dine Around Sandpoint. Enjoy a meal at one of your favorite participating restaurants from February 19 through March 19 and have a chance to win daily prizes and be eligible for the grand prize of a meal out a month for two people at 12 of the participating restaurants! Over 70 daily prize drawings will take place during the course of Dine Around Sandpoint 2016!

Eat out, support local and win prizes!

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Ivano’s Ristorante

Fine Italian dining serving Sandpoint for over 27 years. Dinner served seven nights a week. Pasta, fresh seafood and steaks, veal, chicken and vegetarian entrees. Gluten-free menu. Catering is available for weddings, family get-togethers and large gatherings.

102 S. First Ave. | Sandpoint, ID | 208.263.0211 ivanossandpoint.com

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Forty-One South

Local * Natural * Delicious

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. Our bar and restaurant menu changes with the season offering a variety of delicious food year round. Reservations recommended.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle, ID | 208.265.2000 41southsandpoint.com

Cedar Street Bistro

A downtown favorite! European Style Bistro/ Cafe located inside the renowned Cedar St. Bridge. Experience exceptional (Organic) espresso, coffee & tea drinks, premium crafted gelato, delectable cakes & pastries, fine chocolates, and tasty grilled sandwiches, wraps, homemade soups, and dessert crepes.

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501 Church St. | Sandpoint, ID 208.265.2208

703 W Lake Street at Boyer St. www.WinterRidgeFoods.com 208-265-8135

Winter Ridge

Local. Natural. Delicious. Locally owned, they make it easy for the community to enjoy fresh, preservativefree food. Whether it’s the bakery, deli or meat department, they take pride in providing fresh, natural, organic and whole foods, nutritional products, body care products and health information in a fun, comfortable, clean & safe environment.

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208 N. 4th Ave. | Sandpoint, ID 208.265.9382 f/MonarchMountainCoffee

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DININGGUIDE Bangkok Cuisine Exotic Thai Restaurant

Bangkok on Second Thai Cuisine

Lunch combo plates $7.95-$8.50. Ala Carte dinner prepared to order. Menu includes their favorite 5 curries, duck, noodle dishes & much more. Dinner specials daily. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free welcome. Take out & catering available. Winter Hours: Lunch MonFri, 11:30am-3pm & Dinner Mon-Sat, 4:309pm (closed Sunday). Serving wine and beer.

NO MSG. 202 North Second Avenue Sandpoint, ID | 208.265.4149

Miller’s Country Store

They now have homemade pies on Thursdays!

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.

Open Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm.

1326 Baldy Mtn. Rd. | Sandpoint, ID 208.263.9446 millerscountrystoresandpoint.com

La Rosa Club

Tuscan Aperitivo Bar, Tapas Bar. Piadina (grilled Italian flatbread), cured meats & cheese, wines & beer and signature cocktails.

Great place to meet a friend for a cocktail.

Open 4-10pm Tuesday-Thursday; Open 4-11pm Fridays and Saturdays. Food served until 9pm, Tapas style menu.

105 S. First Ave. | Sandpoint, ID 208.263.0211 ivanossandpoint.com

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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.

56 Bridge St. | Sandpoint, ID | 208.255.7558 trinityatcitybeach.com

Sweet Lou’s Restaurant & Bar Ponderay Location

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

477272 Hwy 95 | Ponderay, ID | 208.263.1381 sweetlousidaho.com

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 and outdoor seating. Open daily at 11am. Bring the family or make it a date night. There is something for everyone at Fiesta Bonita!

700 Kootenai Cutoff Road Ponderay, ID 208.263.6174

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Shoga Sushi Bar

Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine sure to delight anyone’s palate. Offering a wide variety of traditional and specialty rolls as well as salads, sweet and sour pork, grilled salmon and more! Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle, ID 208.265.2001 | shogasushi.com

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Black Forest Pavlova With Espresso Cream Photo courtesy Tanya Zouev Prep time 1 hour, cooking time approximately 2 hours.

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8 egg whites 2 cups granulated raw sugar 2 tablespoons dutch cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 2 cups thickened (whipping) cream 2 tablespoons strong espresso coffee a 680 gram (24 ounce) jar of morello cherries • ½ cup chopped walnuts • ½ cup dark chocolate curls * • ½ cup dark chocolate shavings** * To make chocolate curls run a potato peeler down the edge of a block of chocolate. ** To make chocolate shavings use an ordinary fine grater or a Micro-Plane.

Put it Together 1. Preheat oven to approx 420 degrees fahrenheit. Place a sheet of baking paper on two large baking tray and draw 8 in. rounds.

2. Separate your eggs making utmost care not to contaminate the egg whites with any egg yolk. Any fat in the egg whites will prevent them from beating properly and will weigh them down.

3. Beat your egg whites until they are stiff and add your sugar slowly along with the vanilla essence, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form. Turn your bowl upside down to make sure the whites are stiff enough. If not, beat another minute or so then check again.

4. Sift the cocoa powder into the raw meringue and fold through carefully ensuring you leave streaks of cocoa rather than fully incorporating it.

5. Shape the meringue into the two rounds on the baking paper/trays. Place meringues into oven and immediately turn temperature down to 250 degrees fahrenheit. Bake for 90 minutes then turn off oven, do not remove meringues until oven is cool.

Topping: 1. Drain the morello cherries into a colander with a bowl underneath it to

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catch the syrup. Give the cherries a shake to make sure the syrup drains out of them. You will want the cherries quite dry so give them a bit of time to drain.

Pour the cherry syrup into a saucepan and over medium heat reduce it down to a honey-like consistency (about 5 to 10 minutes). If you over-reduce you can add a little bit of water and whisk through to make it more liquid again. Set aside.

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AMERICA IS A land of contrasting features; it’s what makes it beautiful. We are bordered by the world’s greatest oceans, and within our country you find jagged peaks, rugged canyons, rolling prairies and lush green forest. Here there are rivers that meander lazily through dense swamp and others much more torrent that have cut into the earth for millennia. There are lands that stay frozen under ice and deserts so hot that very little life inhabits the vastness.

As the great migration West picked up steam in the 1800s, settlers, prospectors, pioneers, homesteaders and fortune seekers stumbled upon a landscape towering in stature compared to their upbringing along the Atlantic and across the Great Plains.

Despite the rush to claim land for homes and mountains for riches, many recognized the incredible uniqueness of the West, realizing that much of this land should stay unspoiled for all to enjoy. Americans pioneered the idea of preserving land and on March 1, 1872, the Yellowstone National Park Act was signed by President Ulysses S. Grant. The act established the world’s first

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National Park “dedicated and set apart as a public park or pleasuring-ground for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.”

Yellowstone paved the way for the creation of the National Parks Service and the more than 500 parks, preserves, monuments, sites, historic places, and trails it oversees today. The National Parks Service celebrates its centennial this August and has grown to more than 22,000 employees, and 221,000 passionate people volunteer at these places each year. Each site has its own story, reason and beauty but only one is given the distinguished title; “Crown Jewel of the Continent.” Glacier National Park in Montana has come to symbolize the American West; beautiful and potentially dangerous, yet full of life, contrast and solitude.

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Even if you are staying outside the park in nearby Whitefish, Kalispell or Columbia Falls, a quick lunch or dinner break at any of the park’s accommodations shouldn’t be missed. For those definitely wanting to stay inside the park, you should plan on booking your stay at least six months in advance as rooms fill up very quickly especially weekends.

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