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IT’S NOT JUST FOR COUPLES VALENTINE’S DAY. It’s the day those without spouses or significant others dread.

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It seems that the day is geared toward not only couples but especially toward showing the women in our lives how much they mean to us. Shouldn’t it be more? Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not encouraging all you men out there to cancel whatever special plans you have or return any gifts you may have purchased. I don’t want to be the cause of your relationship strife!

What I do suggest, though, is to not limit Valentine’s Day to a celebration between spouses or couples. Take the time to do something special for those who are most important in your life, no matter what their relationship is to you. After all, love is not just about romantic love.

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Some elementary schools have Valentine’s Day celebrations while others no longer do. Don’t let that stop your children from creating special cards or homemade gifts for their friends and teachers. And when it comes to your kids, be sure and do something special for Valentine’s Day. Remember, to show someone you love them does not always have to mean an extravagant gift. Time spent making memories is the best gift of all. And in the end, it’s always a special feeling to know you are loved and appreciated.

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o, this is my second month exploring the topic of minimalism. And, while I’ve come to conclusion that, as a family, we’re simply not cut out for being true minimalists, there are a few things that we can take from the concept when it comes to our home. If, like me, you have made a New Year’s resolution to simplify, then keep reading!

it wears out. I chose a color that we love, but that is also flexible. The planks have enough variation in them that if I change my mind and paint my now all white walls blue, orange or purple, it will still match nicely. As well, our area rugs are nice pieces that I intend to keep for a long time.

They are fairly neutral in color and will look good with a variety of shades or changes to other pieces.

As a designer, my home is my playground. And as things have a tendency to change quickly in my house, it seldom makes sense to spend large sums of money on decorative items, as they will likely be changed out in a few months anyway. However, for permanent fixtures, be it flooring or furniture, I tend to support the idea of splurging on quality pieces that will last and look nice for years to come.

Our sofas were another splurge. We took the time to measure carefully and research what we really wanted and then took fabric samples home until we found just the right combination. Then I had them ordered, and the result is just perfect for our oddly shaped living room. In addition, I know they will withstand years of love and hard use from our family.

Our flooring, for example, is a luxury vinyl product that has a lifetime warranty. We will likely get tired of it long before

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but possibly not at the same level as we had for much of 2018.

• Rising interest rates – The Federal Reserve raised interest rates in 2018. While higher rates are not bad for all market sectors, they can slow the expansion plans for many businesses, resulting in reduced growth prospects. The Fed may continue Member SIPC its gradual rate increases, but investors are closely watching for any signs that might lead the Fed either to pause or increase rates more rapidly.

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TEACHER OF THE MONTH

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arcea Marine loves what she does, and it shows. Each day she brings a positive attitude and a love for her students into her classroom, touching many lives in the process.

She has been a teacher for 38 years and began her career teaching first and second grade in the Lakeland School District and then Northside School in Sandpoint, followed by teaching fifth and sixth grades at Washington Elementary.

Several years ago, she transferred to Sandpoint Middle School, where she currently teaches seventh grade math.

“The most rewarding aspect of teaching is, over the years, watching the students I’ve taught grow up and become compassionate and caring young adults,” said Marcea. “I see them in the community, and it makes me smile when we stop and talk and catch up on what is happening in their lives.”

Over her nearly four decades of teaching, Marcea said the one thing that stands out the most is the connections she makes with students and teachers.

“All the subjects I have taught throughout my years as a teacher are very important, but I always tell my students that reaching out, caring

and making connections with others is the key to success. If students feel valued, they will learn.

If you ask kids what they remember about their teachers, they usually don’t talk about a specific math lesson,” she said. “They will talk about the connections they made with their teachers. I feel this is the most important attribute as a teacher.”

Marcea adds that she also enjoys working with such dedicated, hard-working colleagues in all aspects of education. “I feel very fortunate to be a part of a system that puts their heart and soul into education and life.”

As a teacher, Marcea is much more than someone who teaches math. She is a role model for her students as well. She wants her students to understand one aspect of living a good life, something that is the foundation of her own life: “Make each day your best!” Adding, “Start the day with a positive attitude and end the day the same way. This life lesson will add positivity to each and every day.”

Marcea shares that one thing that has made her career so special is that teachers really do make a difference.

“I love it! So previous students, continue to stop and talk with your teachers. You will make a difference in their lives, too!”

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Canine Exercise

A must when it comes to raising your pet

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firmly believe a tired dog is also a healthy and happy dog. No matter the size or breed, our canines depend on us for consistent and sufficient exercise. Regular exercise provides an outlet for anxiety and boredom. It boosts your canine's physical and mental health. Keep in mind, the required exercise amount will vary depending on the individual breed, physical condition and the environment.

How much exercise is enough? Herding and sport dogs generally require at least one to two hours of free running at least once, but preferably twice, daily. To stimulate their brain, try incorporating training, foraging, catch, swimming, agility or other mind-stimulating sessions to keep the workouts fresh and fun for both of you. Terriers and sight hounds are very diverse—most are sprinters that have high energy in quick bursts. They also need one to two hours but can get by without a lot of space—a large back yard will do. A few times a week, try and incorporate a longer and faster workout. Toy and Brachycephalic breeds are prone to obesity, and although their exercise needs are less, they still require exercise! Be careful with the smooshedfaced dogs (cute as they are), because they can have some major airway

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restrictions. Don't push! It's not all about size. For example, a Great Dane needs less exercise than a Miniature Australian Shepherd, so do your homework before you adopt a dog!

As mentioned above, finding the proper amount and type of exercise can prevent behavioral problems as well as keep a canine fit. It is super important to find an environment where your pet can be off the leash. Dogs need high levels of activity and need to exert more than we can handle on tether. If they don't get enough, they can take out their frustrations by digging, scratching, licking and crying, and it can exacerbate anxiety and stress. It is not fair to expect an intelligent animal to behave when cooped up in a boring house all day with nothing to stimulate him. Owners with good intentions can make the mistake of assuming that their pet can lounge around the home all day without causing chaos. Exercise engages our canine companions so they are both mentally and physically drained. And happy.

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t started in 1973, and each year since, Sandpoint’s Annual Winter Carnival brings the town to life with 10 days of fun for the entire family.

This year’s festivities will kick off on Friday, February 15, with the Weird and Wonderful Winter Parade of Lights. With floats, marching groups and a snow shovel brigade, organizers invite any local businesses, organizations or groups who want to participate to register by February 8. There is no fee to participate, only a guarantee of fun!

Following the parade there will be an after party at Pend d’Oreille Winery, or bring the kids by the multiple fire pits at Understory Coffee for free s’mores.

The following day, head over to MickDuff ’s Beer Hall to enjoy the Fifth Annual Winter Carnival Cornhole Classic Tournament with the first toss beginning at 1pm. Following the tournament, you can go for a sleigh ride and enjoy a dinner and concert at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch and get into the true spirit of winter in North Idaho.

This is just a sampling of what the Winter Carnival has in store! Other events include a Frozen 5k Run, Winter Pub Crawl, National Margarita Day Celebration and, of course, musical entertainment on various days throughout the 10-day celebration at places such as the 219 Lounge, MickDuff ’s Beer Hall, The Panida and The Hive.

On Sunday, Schweitzer Mountain Resort hosts the Let it Glow Night Parade and Fireworks.

There will also be night skiing, so you will want to be sure and head up to the mountain for a fun-filled evening. Or you can make a day of it as they will also have activities planned including a snowshoe hike, kids’ crafts and a campfire in the village.

And don’t forget the favorite of many—the K9 Keg Pull, which will take place at the Granary District from 9am to noon on Sunday, February 24, wrapping up another year of winter fun!

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Delivering the Best in Home Health Care Compassionate, quality care in the comfort of your own home

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We attribute the success of our business to our staff and clinicians. We have been so lucky to have found compassionate clinicians and employees who have huge hearts and passions for the same things we did when starting the business. Our clinicians always put our patients and their family’s needs first.”

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ith a focus on creating a company offering exceptional in-home care to their patients, AFS Home Health has been providing the best in care to their patients since opening in 2012. With a background in health care, Paul Johnson, owner and administrator of AFS, saw a need in the geriatric community—a passion of his. Combined with the dedication of Lara Penrose, RN and Director of Patient Care Services and Rhett Nilson, Director of Therapies, their mission continues to be accomplished through AFS Home Health.

“Our agency cares for the community that we have our business in. We are constantly brainstorming on ways that we can create a better place to live for not only our patients but everyone we surround ourselves with,” says Paul.

AFS Home Health strives to provide compassionate, quality in-home care within Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai counties, delivering services within 24 hours of receiving a referral. They are also available to those in the community in need of assistance to help find a solution to

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their problems and needs if they cannot find the help that they need—even when AFS Home Health’s services aren’t necessarily the answer.

Offering both home health and private pay home care and accredited with the Accredited Commission for Health Care, AFS provides physical, occupational and speech therapy, skilled nursing, social work and certified home health aides to Sandpoint, Clark Fork, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Oldtown, Blanchard, Athol and Coeur d'Alene.

The staff has a wide variety of backgrounds, yet all care about their clients as individuals, not just patients. The caregivers are professional and passionate in their work. AFS Home Health works hard to ensure that their clients are matched with a caretaker who they believe will work well together.

2019 marks AFS Home Health’s eighth year in business, and as Paul says, “We attribute the success of our business to our staff and clinicians. We have been so lucky to have found compassionate clinicians and employees who have huge hearts and passions for the same things we did when starting the business. Our clinicians always put our patients and their family’s needs first.”

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In addition, the staff finds the work they do truly rewarding. “Our work allows us to positively impact people‘s rehabilitation and health care while enabling them to stay in their homes where they feel most comfortable,” says Lara.

AFS extends their help to the community in other ways as well. The marketing team of Chelsie Ulrich and Caitie Stolz is actively involved in the Sandpoint community and is currently working to become more connected within the Hayden and Coeur d’Alene communities. From volunteering at Sandpoint Area Seniors serving lunch to their participation in Kinderhaven’s Festival of Trees, their dedication to serve the community reaches beyond home health care. In additional, AFS held a very successful food drive, in which they created meal bags for their local patients in need, providing them with food for the holidays. Leftover food items were then donated to a local soup kitchen.

If you are looking into home health services, AFS Home Health has the dedicated and caring staff you’re looking for. Call them today to find out more.

Providing Comfort

Volunteer Cuddling staff comforts babies

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"We provide them with comfort. We are actually the only people to hold them other than their parents who are not wearing gloves."

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he Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Kootenai Medical Center can see anywhere from a couple to up to 16 babies a day, depending on what is happening in the maternity ward. Babies are brought to NICU for many reasons, most often when they are born premature, underweight or are in need of a medical procedure right after birth. Others are dealing with symptoms related to a mother’s drug or alcohol addiction. They are the most fragile infants in the hospital and are watched over by skilled nurses and also a group of highly motivated volunteers.

The Baby Cuddlers program was started just a few years ago with only a handful of volunteers working a few hours each week. It was determined that these most fragile infants needed the comforting touch and warmth of human contact when a parent would not be able to provide them with their full attention. Current Kootenai Health Cuddler Program Chairman Eileen Wilson remembered hearing about the program from her daughter, a nurse, and decided to apply.

“About 300 people responded, and I was one that was chosen,” she says. “That was about three years ago now.”

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Wilson now coordinates with the 36 women and men who make up her team of cuddlers. Each is responsible for at least one four-hour shift per week, and the cuddling happens between the hours of 4am and midnight, seven days a week, all year long.

“We provide them with comfort. We are actually the only people to hold them other than their parents who are not wearing gloves,” explained Wilson.

NICU babies can spend just a day or two in the unit, but others might spend weeks or months. For parents who have other children at home, live a long way from the hospital or are recovering addicts, it creates a tough situation in which they are not able to spend all their time with their newborn. To this end the Baby Cuddlers step in to provide the touch and warmth of a caring adult and to sooth them during their time of need.

“Holding these babies promotes healing, it helps with weight gain, provides calming, encourages better sleep, better immune systems and overall better health,” said Wilson.

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The Baby Cuddlers program was started just a few years ago with only a handful of volunteers working a few hours each week. It was determined that these most fragile infants needed the comforting touch and warmth of human contact when a parent would not be able to provide them with their full attention.

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Those who are selected for the program go through a two-and-a-halfday orientation with hospital staff, which is followed by one-on-one training with Wilson, in which she goes over several protocol sheets and demonstrates proper handling. All applicants must be willing to get a flu shot, be non-smokers and cannot wear fragrance or have artificial fingernails, precautions all taken to provide the safest possible environment for the baby.

When a cuddler arrives for a shift they find out how many babies are currently in the NICU. They then coordinate with nurses who handle just a couple babies each to see where they are needed. The nurse provides the cuddler with feedback on when the baby last ate and slept, and whether they might need less stimulation or rocking than others. Cuddlers dress in the same sanitized scrubs as the nurses and wash their hands up to their elbows for a timed two minutes before entering the room and picking up the infant. They sit in a comfortable recliner in a semi-dark room and can hold the babies for up to two hours at a time, taking needed bathroom and water breaks when necessary.

Other times the cuddlers might assist is to provide a comforting hand to an infant when blood is being drawn or other uncomfortable testing is being done on the baby. It takes a special kind of person to do this work.

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people who are willing to get up at 3am and be ready to work at 4am,” said Wilson.

There are over 150 volunteers at Kootenai Medical Center that provided 32,000 hours of work in 2018, 3,000 hours of which came from the Baby Cuddlers program. With the program currently filled, it’s not surprising to Wilson that so many people want to be a part of it.

“People are naturally drawn to babies and feel tremendous sympathy and concern when the mother is not there. For many of our volunteers, the experience brings them back to their own childbirth experience, and some of these people had premature babies as well,” she said.

While they don’t often get to see the infants once they are released from the NICU, the team of volunteers knows the care they are providing is having a direct impact on improving the baby’s health and growth.

Wilson is so happy with the results that she hopes to share them with other hospitals around the county.

“I hope we can be an example of how this works and share our program with others because any hospital that has a NICU needs this program,” she said.

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ach time he drives across the Long Bridge from his home in Sagle, Mike Gunter cannot help but think of the song “How Great Thou Art” while witnessing God’s beautiful creation. It is that love of the place he has called home nearly his entire life that brought him back here after working in various places immediately following college graduation.

Mike is the third generation of the Gunter family to live in Sagle, with his grandchildren being the fifth generation, a fact that makes him very proud. And although Mike didn’t return to Sandpoint right away after college, there was never a doubt in his mind that he would return to his hometown one day. And there are countless

in this community who are so grateful he did, as he has touched many lives and inspired others in his life journey.

Mike is known to many as one of the owners of Ponderay Design Center, which includes Sandpoint Furniture, Carpet One and Selkirk Glass and Cabinets. And to others he is known as simply one of the nicest people you will ever have the privilege to meet.

He was introduced to his wife, Karen, by his cousin at the Lewiston Round Up, and the two have been together since. They raised two children, Clint, a 1994 graduate of Sandpoint High School, and Kari (Gunter) Granier, who graduated from SHS in 1996. Clint is the manager of Sandpoint

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Furniture, and Kari is the vice principal and activities director for Sandpoint Middle School.

Mike and Karen are also proud grandparents to Kari and her husband Ross’s two daughters and Clint and his wife, Margie’s, triplets who are 8 years old. Ross is the manager at Selkirk Glass and Cabinets, and Margie is the sales planning manager for Litehouse, Inc. Mike and Karen live on a portion of the family farm and ranch, 90 acres in all, of which he shares ownership with his brother. It is a place where Mike says his children learned a strong work ethic and the importance of responsibility as they helped with haying and raising animals they showed at the Bonner County Fair through their work with 4-H. Living in a rural place with

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exposure to agriculture is something that has been an integral part of Mike’s life, and he wouldn’t trade it for anything.

“I don’t raise cattle anymore,” says Mike. “But I am a horseman. I like to ride, cowboy and enjoy spending time on my (two) horses. I can’t ride them enough but try to as much as I can.”

Being on the ranch brings a sense of peace to him. “There is nothing I love more than going out in the dark after work and feeding the horses. It’s my quiet time.”

It was 1976 when Mike returned to Sandpoint and began working at Sandpoint Furniture, which at the time was located at 205 Cedar

Street in the same location where Di Luna’s and Idaho Pour Authority are now.

Then the business was owned by Bob Farmin, Chuck Bonar and Bob Nelson, and in 1984 Mike, along with Dale Jeffres and Dwight Sheffler, purchased Sandpoint Furniture, carrying on the tradition of excellent service and quality furniture that first started in 1945.

With the business growing and nowhere to expand, the trio purchased the Ponderay property where Ponderay Design Center now sits. They have earned a reputation for not only fine quality goods but excellent customer service as well. And just as important, they are an integral part of the community and have

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contributed to many causes over the years, remaining steadfast supporters to the place they call home.

One organization that Sandpoint Furniture and its staff have been longtime supporters of is Celebrate Life, the nonprofit that was the vision of Sandpoint resident Jenny Meyer, who passed away from breast cancer at a very young age. Jenny’s sister, Julie Walkington, has carried on her sister’s mission and has raised money for local people who are facing a lifethreatening illness or diagnosis. It is something that Mike is proud to support and is extremely grateful to his staff for all getting involved. In addition, Mike has been in various advisory groups for Bonner County Planning and was

When asked if he plans to retire anytime soon, Mike said it’s not in his plans, but he does enjoy the reduced work hours. “I love every minute of what I’m doing. I come in late and make up for it by going home early. If I rode my horses every day, that would not be nearly as fun as sneaking away from work early to ride them,” says Mike.

And when he speaks of his wife Karen, you can see the deep love and admiration he has for her.

“Karen worked at Sandpoint Furniture for 25 years and retired to take care of our grandkids so our kids could give their careers the attention they needed,” says Mike. “She always said that nobody else could give those grandkids as much love as she could. She has been my partner in this business right from the very start.”

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instrumental in the Day of Hope which took place in Sandpoint a few years back.

While Mike is the first to admit he is extremely blessed, there have been challenges in his life journey, teaching him the importance of never taking anything for granted. It is a lesson he learned the hard way as he was literally given a death sentence 11 years ago. Diagnosed with an extremely rare type of cancer that manifests itself through the skin, Mike was told that no one had ever survived the diagnosis. It was a grueling journey as he and Karen lived in Seattle for four months while Mike went through excruciating treatment and received a stem-cell transplant. He survived and his case now the subject of medical journals.

Now, at 67, he is in better shape than many his age. “I feel God kept me around for a reason. I probably should not ask what he wants me to do,” Mike says with a smile, “but he puts things in front of me and I go forward.”

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He is grateful for Karen’s steadfast support, especially during his battle with cancer, and for the second chance at life that God has given him.

And he will not waste a single moment.

As for his business, Mike said the “second generation,” which consists of some of his and his partners’ children and their spouses, is now the engine that moves the business forward, and his employees are his biggest asset, far and above the property or inventory. He is grateful to all of them.

Mike shares that one thing he strives to instill in his employees is that in order to be successful, they must always remember that it’s not what you say or do but how you make the customer feel.

And if you know Mike or have the opportunity to meet him, you will instantly know that is not just a business philosophy—it’s something he lives and breathes every day. He makes each person in his life feel special, and this community is blessed to have him.

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“I grew up watching state games since my dad coached for many years. I've participated in volleyball, basketball and track every year.

I've gone to state in basketball once and track twice, bringing home the state runner-up trophy for our girls track team last year,” said Aly. In addition to playing for the Bulldog's basketball team, Aly also played on the Bulldog’s volleyball team this year, traveling to the state tournament. And when basketball season is over, Aly looks forward to playing on the SHS golf team this spring.

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One of the challenges Aly has faced in high school sports is being a young player, having started playing on varsity her freshman year in both volleyball and basketball.

“I've had to perform at a higher level with the upperclassmen. I've had to work very hard in practice to reach a deeper knowledge of all aspects of the game and develop confidence in my skills,” said Aly. “This has given me experience to look back on now that I'm a junior.”

Aly has a 3.8 GPA and is currently exploring options for colleges where she plans to study graphic design. Among the schools she is considering are BYU-Idaho, ISU and Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.

Being involved in athletics, Aly said she has learned to push through difficult times.

“When things aren't coming together as easy, keep giving it your best and eventually things will fall into place,” she said.

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Former Sandpoint mayor and longtime community volunteer Marsha Ogilvie formed Women Honoring Women with the purpose of recognizing and celebrating Women of Wisdom who have done much through volunteerism and leadership to improve the quality of life for others in Bonner County.

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If you would like to donate to the scholarship fund for Women of Wisdom, please send your donation to Women Honoring Women, 1481 Wrenco Loop Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864.

• Community: The candidate must show a long-term commitment and positive impact to Bonner County.

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Women may be nominated posthumously as well.

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“I am so excited and honored to be a new member of this organization.

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While part of the mission of Women Honoring Women is to honor older women in the community, another important aspect is to inspire and support young women in their journey as well. To that end, each year Women Honoring Women donates scholarships to graduating seniors and at times others who are continuing their post-secondary education. The Women of Wisdom Scholarship Fund was established in 2002 to encourage young women to pursue their quest of higher education.

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65 years of age and older who possess vision, a love of learning, a commitment to their community, leadership qualities, provide inspiration and show grace, we feel it is important to also do what we can to encourage the younger women in Bonner County to pursue an education and support them on that journey,” said Marlene Rorke, scholarship committee chairperson.

Last year one of the scholarship recipients was Kaylee Taylor, a 2018 graduate of Priest River Lamanna High School. The money helped her to pursue her goal of attending North Idaho College to obtain an associate’s degree in criminal justice. She then plans to attend the University of Idaho to obtain

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a Bachelor of Arts in sociology with an emphasis in criminal justice with a goal of eventually attending law school. In a note to the board of Women Honoring Women, Kaylee expressed gratitude for awarding her this scholarship.

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You can also email your nomination letters to WomenHonoringWomen@gmail.com. The letter of nomination must include the nominator’s name, email address and phone number; the nominee’s name, mailing address, phone number and email; and a narrative describing how the nominee meets each of the criteria. Donations to WHW Scholarship Fund may also be sent to the above address.

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“The private room is perfect for business meetings, baby showers, birthday or bachelorette parties, wedding or rehearsal dinners, or any small group looking to enjoy a more private space for their dinner service,” said Cassandra. “We do not charge a fee for the room as long as they are ordering food and beverages.”

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Meal Timing

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By Kenny Markwardt, CSCS, Owner, CrossFit Sandpoint THERE’S A LOT OF PURPORTED INFORMATION OUT THERE surrounding meal timing these days.

The side of that coin is that you need to prevent yourself from getting to a point where you’re famished. When you get to that starving point, you make bad decisions. There’s a trigger within all of us that allows us more leeway when we think we’ve suffered through that starvation. “I’ve been hungry for at least two or three hours; I’m eating the first thing I can get my hands on.”

That’s not a good place to put yourself in.

Long story short, there are no secrets. But I’d like to point out some things you should consider when planning your day around your meals.

My preface to these points is that calories in versus calories out is still the primary driver of weight and fat loss. No ifs, ands or buts. So, regardless of what you decide to do after reading this, that is still the most important factor to consider if weight management is your goal.

Be sure to do whatever allows you to get your calories in and doesn’t leave you starving or making bad decisions.

Honestly, you can stop reading right here and be just fine. But if you’re interested in fueling your workouts and helping with recovery from those workouts, I’ll add some other considerations.

With that in mind, in regard to meal timing, you should plan your meals in the best way that allows you to adhere to your calorie plan. If you race out the door every morning and can barely remember to put on pants, adding in an extra layer of complication of trying to make a complete breakfast is probably not in the cards for you. You might do it for a week or two, but it probably won’t stick forever.

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Additionally, you should consider your postworkout meal. So many people have been trained to believe in the post-workout window, where all of your gains are lost or made depending on when and what you eat. Unfortunately, the science behind this is murky at best, and it goes in the face of your body’s natural behaviors.

Working out, especially with any intensity, will turn your body’s fight or flight hormones on.

Your body doesn’t know whether it’s working out or working to dig itself out of a pile of rubble for survival. To ensure these physical tasks are completed as best as possible, your body will allocate all of its resources away from its rest and digest functions and send those resources to the limbs and brain. In that post-workout window, your body is still coming down off that rush of effort, your blood is still in the extremities and your digestion functions are impaired. Bottom

line is that your post- workout meal should be delayed until you’re settled down from that workout.

A final consideration is what you should eat before bed. Ideally you’re eating protein combined with some fat before bed. Your body repairs itself during sleep. Giving it a dose of protein before bed will help those repairs get made. Think of it as leaving out building materials for your body’s construction crew.

Pair that protein with fat and those building materials are digested slower, allowing for a full night’s worth of rebuilding to be done.

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BRIDAL SKIN CARE A skin-care timeline to get your face picture perfect for the big day

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ou're engaged! Whether it was a total surprise or you knew it was coming, it's hard to not envision your wedding day from the moment the engagement ring is on your finger. We certainly don't all envision the same type of wedding, but we all want at least one thing: to look and feel our best on the big day!

I have worked with many brides over the years. I myself was a bride-to-be long before I entered the aesthetics world, envisioning clear, glowing skin in my wedding photos. I suffered from breakouts and went to see an esthetician a few months before the wedding. We put together a plan and had my skin glowing in time for the “I dos�. You could say the experience was the start of my passion for aesthetics.

So, almost 10 years into my aesthetics career, here is my recommended skin-care timeline for your best shot at the skin you've dreamed of on your wedding day: 6 Months Out Start a medical-grade or high-quality skin-care regimen.

Just as you may start a healthy diet or exercise program to get your body in tip top shape, do the same for your skin!

Feed it with the best quality ingredients and it will start to look and feel the way you hoped. A vitamin C serum to help brighten your complexion, an uplifting eye cream to nourish the under eyes or a hydrating moisturizer to bring life back to dehydrated skin; whatever your goal is, start sooner rather than later.

3-4 Months Out Start a series of chemical peels. They sound scary, but chemical peels can give you the most bang for your buck.

Chemical peels can even skin tone by lightening sun damage and age spots, help clear acne and acne scarring, reduce the appearance of fine lines and brighten the skin.

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Look and feel your best.

Depending on the peel strength and the type of acid used, peels can be repeated once every three to four weeks, allowing you time to fit in a series of three to four peels before the wedding.

2-4 Months Out There is nothing more refreshing than a good facial. When using a good quality, medical-grade skin-care line, facials can be very beneficial in correcting small imperfections. The skin gets a good exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells, dirt and debris from the surface of the skin), allowing the products to penetrate deeper into the dermal layers. It also accelerates your cell turnover rate, which speeds up healing and stimulates collagen growth, not to mention the hour or so when you get to decompress from your busy schedule and relax!

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1 Month Out Injections such as Botox and fillers should be done at least one month prior to the wedding to ensure any bruising or swelling has subsided well before you walk down the aisle.

Any of these options, along with a good home regimen, will help you feel and look your best on your big day. Book a free consultation with a skin care professional to talk about your goals, lay out a plan and find a proper skin-care regimen for your skin type.

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he Sandpoint area has not had a full time ENT physician since 2002.

ENT physicians from Coeur d’Alene see patients in Sandpoint on a limited basis, but if a patient requires surgery it is usually performed in Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls. Bonner General Health’s mission is to provide quality, compassionate care close to home, and that is why we opened the new Bonner General Ear, Nose & Throat clinic in Sandpoint on February 1, 2019. The clinic is located in Suite 203 in the Pinegrove Medical building located at 606 North Third Avenue. We are very excited to welcome Dr. Susan Anderson as the otolaryngologist (ENT physician) for the clinic.

disorders related to the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck. She treats both pediatric and adult patients with special interest in head and neck cancer.

She routinely treats and manages conditions of the ears and nose such as ear infections, ear tubes, hearing loss evaluations, tinnitus, earwax removal, swimmer’s ear, congestion, airway obstruction, polyps and growths, nosebleeds, allergies, deviated septum and postnasal drip. She treats conditions relating to the throat including hoarseness, tonsil and adenoid infections, problems swallowing and disorders of the larynx (voice box). Dr. Anderson also treats sleep disordered breathing, snoring and provides sleep apnea evaluations.

Dr. Anderson is originally from Montana and has been in practice for over 11 years. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency program at Ohio University-Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, that encompassed all aspects of otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery, and a fellowship with emphasis on thyroid and parathyroid surgery, as well as a broad exposure to ablative head and neck surgery.

"I am excited to be returning to the Northwest and look forward to providing ENT services to Sandpoint and the surrounding communities,” said Dr. Anderson. “In medical school I knew I wanted to pursue a specialty that involved surgery. I chose to specialize in ENT because it allows me to see patients of all ages. There have been days in my practice when I have seen a 2-day-old infant for tongue-tie followed by a patient nearing 100 years of age with hearing loss. Also the anatomy of the head and neck is complex and elegant, which the science nerd in me loves."

Dr. Anderson served as the staff physician and residency director at Oklahoma State University from January 2011 to August 2013. She provided support for the otolaryngology services in complex head and neck cancer cases at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tulsa. Since 2013, she has been serving the community of Tahlequah, Oklahoma and providing services to the Cherokee Nation.

For more information on the Bonner General Ear, Nose and Throat clinic visit BonnerGeneral.org. To make an appointment with Dr. Anderson call 208.265.1003.

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OWN YOUR GOALS Change takes faith, trust, patience and more

BY RYAN EGAN, LICENSED JOINT AND MOVEMENT SPECIALIST AND OWNER OF MVMNT:GYM SANDPOINT

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t is now February. For those of us who have made 2019 life recalibration decisions, it has been an exhilarating and freeing 31 days. For those who made frivolous or inappropriate goals, the last 31 days have been filled with excuses, justification and frustration. Change isn’t one decision; it’s a complete overhaul of one’s daily habits. The real change isn’t formed from a kneejerk reaction to the scale but rather every tiny act of the will impressed upon each daily decision. The real change is the continued pursuit of the process, not the marathon you run or the 10 pounds you lose. Obtaining your goal and becoming the person you wanted to reconstruct prior isn’t lasting change.

First, true change takes faith. You must decide it’s possible to become who you really are deep down.

Stop convincing yourself it won’t be worth the hard work required. It saddens me that people spend enormous amounts of time convincing themselves that becoming their best self isn’t worth the effort.

We all do it. If you listen close, you can hear the justification happening non-stop.

Second, true change takes trust. You need a reliable process and environment that will provide the necessary context for your success to occur.

Third, true change takes patience. Calm down and stop pestering yourself with the perpetual “Are we there yet?” “When will we be there?” nonsense.

Keep going until you arrive and integrate faith wherever necessary in appropriate amounts until you reach your destination.

Fourth, true change takes a worthy why. The “big why” behind the struggle is the real fuel behind perseverance and success. Motivation is unreliable and only wanes in the face of mounting life demands.

The key to making solid and attainable goals is a simple acronym SMARTER. I personally think

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making small, easy-to-reach goals are crucial. As you succeed, each victory builds on itself fueling you with confidence to take down big giants. Even King David had to fight lions and bears before facing Goliath.

Here are the 7 Key Steps to owning your goals: Be Specific. Don’t just make any weight loss a goal.

Say I will lose 10 pounds.

Measurable. Make sure you have a direct way of tracking and marking your progress.

Make goals that are Attainable. Don’t set yourself up to fail. Losing 50 pounds in a month is silly.

Be Realistic. Learning to play the guitar like Eric Clapton in 2019 is slightly questionable.

Make it Timely. When creating appropriate goals make sure you plan with specific dates and appropriate amounts of time to complete them.

Defeat is imminent when the numbers don’t add up.

Expandable. Good goals follow the SMART principle. Great goals can be compounded and expanded. Why run a marathon if you don’t continue to run after. Why not choose something that will expand into other areas of your life?

Great goals are Repeatable. One-hit-wonder goals never forge lasting change.

Being able to repeat a pursuit ensures reliability and resilience. This builds self-trust and confidence.

Obviously some life goals are unique life highlights, but even for the greatest of life goals, they all follow the SMART principle.

Be thankful and graceful. If you fall down don’t stay off the wagon. Get up and keep going. Deciding you won’t stop is the key to being unstoppable.

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The ROLE OF Magnesium

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ver the years as a functional medicine pharmacist specializing in clinical nutrition, I’ve become quite familiar with thousands of different supplements. I’ve also learned how to discern between the quality of raw materials that are used. But one of the most valuable things I’ve come to understand is how to prioritize what to actually take.

My first priority, though, is to try and get the most nutrients from what I eat. I think it is important to start with diet and maximize nutrientdense and clean foods. This typically works well, especially here in the Sandpoint community where we have a fantastic assortment of very caring farmers.

There are some challenges to this. Some of the nutrients I consider essential are just not showing up in our food in the necessary amounts.

No matter how good we eat and stay away from things that don’t lend themselves to supporting our optimal health, I still find consistency in some general deficiencies.

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This starts with a balance of beneficial gut bacteria as our digestive system is responsible for critical functions including absorption and immune support. Next is vitamin D due to the diminished visible sunlight we see a lot of the year. Third on my list of foundational nutrients is magnesium, a mineral that is mostly not getting obtained from food alone.

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It’s easy to know if you likely have a magnesium deficiency. Leg cramps and twitching muscles are often a sure sign. Another concern that indicates possible low levels is discovering that bone mineralization is slowing down or heading in the wrong direction.

There are many factors that contribute to each of these, including genetics, the mix of other nutrients and the efficiency of our stomach in breaking down food. But in general, magnesium remains at the top of nutrients that I recommend most often.

Much of our commercial soils are too depleted to add enough magnesium to our diet. Cooking plays a big role in removing almost half of our dietary magnesium even before we eat our leafy greens and grains.

Magnesium is so important. It plays a vital role in almost all enzymatic functions throughout our body, is important for replication of our cells, helps in the formation of protein and even supports energy production in the cell mitochondria. Tired? Maybe you aren’t getting enough magnesium.

Maintaining normal blood pressure depends upon magnesium.

The muscles of our blood vessels can spasm and remain rigid due to deficiency. And this loss of elasticity will contribute to inflammation and interfere with blood flow.

Headaches and migraines can be related to a lack of this nutrient.

Sometimes we excrete magnesium too quickly or can’t get it into the brain. So taking enough of the right form becomes important. Function of various cell receptors in the brain are modulated by this mineral. It also has an effect on nitric oxide synthesis, which in turn affects healthy blood flow.

In addition to magnesium, there are three more nutrients I consider foundational. This includes an effective multivitamin, plenty of omega 3s and often some additional digestive enzymes. But I will always place magnesium high on the list.

When you take magnesium, the form of it is important. Some forms, like oxide and citrate, can lead to soft stool. This may not be a bad thing for those who feel constipated. But other forms, such as glycinate and malate, are more absorbable and aren’t likely to cause diarrhea. Also, L-Threonate is a form that can cross the blood brain barrier and support neurological function.

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A Land with

No Fences Veterinarian cares for horses in Mongol Derby

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s a traveling veterinarian and a world traveler, Bruce Pedersen is accustomed to rugged terrain.

He practices veterinary medicine in Watford City, North Dakota, and Butte, Montana, boom towns 550 miles and 150 years apart, and lives the rest of the time—“the goal is half the year”— in Sandpoint, Idaho, he said. He has also traveled to India a number of times, climbed to the base camp at Everest with his daughter and taken a humanitarian trip to Swaziland and South Africa.

But none of those places quite compare to Mongolia.

“The landscape was like nothing I’d ever experienced,” Pedersen said.

“No fences. I describe it as a Galapagos experience: It’s the same that it was probably 3,000 years ago. These horses were pure, naturally selected, semi-wild, just amazing.”

He was describing the 1,400 or so horses needed for the annual Mongol Derby, an event first run in 2009 that re-creates and pays homage to Genghis Khan’s version of the Pony Express, meant to send messages across the vast Mongolian Steppe as fast as possible.

Pedersen, one who relishes new experiences and the personal connections that open such opportunities, was encouraged by a friend to apply to vet the race. His application was accepted, and last August, he headed to Ulaanbaatar for pre-race training and a three-week adventure along with eight other vets (for the horses), a team of medics (for the humans), about 40 riders and a host of locals.

Their goal? Keep everyone healthy—most certainly the horses—and finish the 1,000-kilometer course in 10 days or fewer.

He nearly didn’t make it out of the United States. A day or two before the race he looked at his passport. Expired.

So, he and Heather (his wife) drove through the night to Seattle, secured a last-minute passport, and then Pedersen boarded a plane headed across the ocean toward Mongolia.

“I didn’t really explore it that much. I’m not the best at preparation,” he said this winter, looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the bed and breakfast he and Heather own and operate in Sandpoint. “It was like going to a movie where you haven’t seen the trailer.

“I’m gonna vet the Mongol Derby,” he said to himself. “It sounds like fun.”

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It went far beyond pure fun, though. For Pedersen, the trip became about the relationship between a people and the earth that sustains them, and the balance between how technology is an aide but also a hindrance to the human connections that it so often seeks to foster.

“Animals are a piece of our connection with the earth and what I saw in those people and how intimate their lives were with those animals and agriculture,” Pedersen said of the Mongolians. “How much removed we’ve gotten.”

--The Mongol Derby draws riders from across the world. The 2018 roster included women and men from 11 different countries, mostly from the United States and Australia.

“The riders help each other, and that’s one of the big important points,” Pedersen said. “They call it a race, but it’s really more of a journey. It’s not as much about winning as it is about completing.

The task is daunting: Ride 1,000 kilometers in 25 to 28 stages in 10 days— this year’s winners finished on day seven—navigating with a GPS and elementary maps that show little more than peaks, valleys and the next checkpoint.

At each checkpoint riders meet unique horses. If you’re first to reach a

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checkpoint, then you get first pick of your next steed.

All the animals belong to Mongolians who loan them to the race—part of each rider’s $13,000 entrance fee goes toward paying locals for their horses and hospitality—and are then returned after a leg of the event.

“There is enough value in 50 horses hired to the Derby to satisfy all their cash needs for a year. It's a game changer,” Katy Willings, Derby chief since 2018, wrote in an email. “That said, we tend to hire the horses in fives and 10s, numbers which mean we can be confident that the herders have spent time on each horse to prepare it: Can it be caught and handled, saddled, mounted, is it fit to carry an adult, at speed?”

No horse is ridden twice, and the horses that go well earn a financial bonus for the herder, Willings said.

Pedersen’s job was to check the horses for injuries and elevated heart rates. To some extent, too, he, along with the medics, was assessing the well-being of the riders and their fitness to keep riding, especially mentally.

But over the entire event Pedersen said he only assessed one penalty, and not one horse sustained a serious injury.

“We had one colic, but 1,400 horses, just pretty minor lamenesses, a cut we had to sew up,” Pedersen said. “The riders were beat up way worse than the horses.”

The Steppe is unforgiving. Vast and varied, the terrain tests riders’ skills in navigation and horsemanship, and also their mental mettle.

Between checkpoints, riders wore an emergency SOS button that they could press if they got into trouble. That happened a couple dozen times over the course of the event, usually because a rider had been thrown from the horse and it had sped off. Other times it was for minor injuries.

But this year, the majority of riders finished.

Each rider wore a GPS, which, pragmatically, showed the operation center where everyone was at a given time, helping ensure their safety in an emergency. But it also ensured they followed the strict rules of riding only by daylight.

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“It gives me a unique perspective on a working animal, and I think that’s where I’ve grown to really appreciate purpose, as in when animals have a purpose.”

A rider could either bed down at a checkpoint or stop along the course overnight, taking care of their horse and lodging with locals or sleeping wherever they opted to. They just couldn’t ride again until 6:30 the next morning.

Pedersen also stayed with locals and drank his share of yak milk and other fermented dairy.

Their hospitality impressed him.

“It gives me a unique perspective on a working animal, and I think that’s where I’ve grown to really appreciate purpose, as in when animals have a purpose,” Pedersen said. “A sled dog, a Mongolian Derby horse. There’s a need to do something, something that drives us, to give us purpose.

“Out there they are one step away from being wild.”

Indeed, many of the horses still bore the faint stripes of their Zebra cousins, Pedersen said, and most were only about 13 hands tall. But they were stout, strong, fast—and they sure loved to run.

--Pedersen knows a thing or two about

competitions like the Derby. He has vetted the Iditarod in Alaska five times—he plans to do so again in March—and has done so in other races as well.

Often the events recreate some sort of historical journey of necessity: The famed serum run in Alaska, for example, is the inspiration for the Iditarod. Others, like Race the Wild Coast in South Africa, are held so that riders and horses can test the limits of their capabilities.

Pedersen first worked the Iditarod when he was a young vet in Jackson, Wyoming. The parallels between the sled dog race and the Derby were many for him, especially the high level of respect for the animals.

But the level of support is much different. The Iditarod ensures very quick access to primary care for mushers and dogs, but that’s simply not possible in Mongolia.

“The Mongol Derby was a lot more isolated, more intimate with the way things used to be, not as much technology or modernization,” Pedersen said.

And for as harsh as the Steppe was in August, it’s not nearly as treacherous as Alaska in March.

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Alaska wouldn’t be safe if there was less support, he said. “The Alaskan environment in the winter is so much more unforgiving.”

The experience in Asia reminded him of the life-saving value of technology, most certainly.

But the nights spent with people who lack so much of what Pedersen has back in the United States also reminded him of the ways that technology gets in the way.

“To observe their family time was a bit enviable on the quality of those interactions. The single focus of tending for their animals, they milk yak, they lived off the land,” he said. “Modernization has infiltrated a little bit … but I still felt that it was preserved to some historical aspect of how it was.”

Pedersen sees parallels in North Dakota, where, when he sees large animals as a vet, they are ranch horses. Animals with a job, a purpose, a clear connection with the land.

--Toward the end of the Derby, Pedersen and a handful of vets found themselves at the final checkpoint, and they had a realization: Why not ride?

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“We said, wait a minute, we’re in Mongolia.

We need to throw a leg over a horse and ride,” Pedersen said.

So, they cobbled together what equipment they had, including the Mongol saddles that were, to put it much more delicately than the saddles themselves, jostling to ride.

The final leg was about 36 kilometers, and Pedersen was on it. The horse he rode belonged to a Mongolian boy who loaned it to him.

“I was honored by that young boy. That’s his prized possession,” Pedersen said. “That was his horse and he let me ride it.”

The horse knew how to choose a path, much better, he realized, than he did as a rider. He nicknamed it Cereb, short for cerebrum, because it was so automatic for the horse to navigate the terrain.

One leg into a marmot hole—which were multitudinous and often obscured—would undoubtedly toss Pedersen and lame the horse.

“These horses want to run, so they are hell

Genghis vodka (he brought back a flask of it).

“Out there they are one step away from being wild.”

“I think among the crews in particular there is a feeling of having been into battle together,” Willings said. “So many of the challenges of the event are unbeknownst to the riders, thank goodness, and we adopt a kind of ‘game face,’ which at the event's safe and successful conclusion, is fun to take off again, and admit how crazy things got at times.”

Five or six days later, Pedersen boarded an airplane in Ulaanbaatar, bound for Beijing, then Seattle and then Spokane.

Pedersen is still often on the move, driving to Butte and Watford City, maintaining his role in the vet practices he helped start.

bent. It’s not just a trot. At first I’m steering them, and then I realized, no, you let them have their head,” he said. “Just to be on them and feel them, it gave us a real appreciation for the riders.”

But he is always looking for the next adventure.

He’s even considering riding in that race along the South African coast.

They rode across the finish line and steered right into a lake.

At the least, he has the Iditarod coming up. And maybe even another trip across the Steppe, where there is no fence in sight.

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Choices are limitless when it comes to wedding venues in the Pacific Northwest

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t’s the moment women dream of from the time they are little girls—the perfect wedding. And while it was typically assumed those weddings would take place in a church, today couples are finding breathtaking venues among God’s own beautiful creations to begin their life together. Whether on a mountain top, on the shores of a body of water, in the fields of places such as a vineyard or in the middle of a forest, there are so many incredible places from which to choose when it comes to saying “I do”—especially in the Pacific Northwest.

Kendall and Dereck Lang were both raised in North Idaho and are outdoor enthusiasts, so when it came time to plan their wedding, there was no question it would take place among the beauty of the place they call home. On the shores of Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint with the backdrop of the breathtaking mountain range, they invited their guests to share in a celebration that reflected the couple’s love of North Idaho.

“You cannot go wrong getting married anywhere outdoors in Sandpoint,” said Kendall. “And with the beauty of nature surrounding you, you do not have to have a lot of the decorations you would have to do if it took place indoors. If you put too much into it, it takes away from the natural beauty of your surroundings.”

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Because weather can always be unpredictable, the couple rented tents as a backup plan, but in the end, it was a beautiful day.

The photo showed an aerial shot of a beautiful dance floor with string lights and the silos lit up under a starry night sky.

In Western Washington, you have an abundance of places from which to choose. Whether it is on the shores of Puget Sound, in a castle or in the beauty of the majestic soaring trees, there is something for everyone.

“It was like nothing I had ever seen before and was the perfect combination of Idaho and elegance. I wanted an outdoor setting that showcased the beauty of Idaho, but I didn't want a rustic feel. I wanted it to be romantic and elegant, which is really everything this venue encompassed. This was the only venue I toured, and I was instantly sold.”

In Port Townsend, the Manresa Castle Hotel, which dates back to 1892, is a popular venue for those wishing Victorian elegance and a romantic setting. With a picturesque rose garden or the Victorian wood-paneled library as possible places to say “I do,” The Manresa Castle makes a bride’s dream of a storybook wedding come true.

In Snohomish off Highway 2, you will find Twin Willow Gardens whose Cedar Chapel is a truly magical place to welcome friends and family to your special day. The beauty of the trees and the rustic feel of the outdoors provide an intimate setting.

Maddie and Ryan Horton wed last summer and began their planning by researching venues throughout the Pacific Northwest. “I even started looking at venues on places like the website WeddingWire.com,” said Maddie. “I stumbled upon Settlers Creek. It didn't even have a photo by the name, but I liked the sound of it so I did a little more research, and the first photo I saw of it blew me away!”

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Although Maddie grew up in North Idaho, she and Ryan live in Southern California, so there were definite challenges to planning what could be considered a destination wedding in their case.

“The biggest challenge was time management and preparedness.

Lucky for me, I was one of those girls with wedding Pinterest boards well before I even had a boyfriend, so when it came time to choosing vendors I was able to do that pretty quickly,” she said. “My advice would be to choose your vendors as soon as possible and fully take advantage of your time when you are in the location of your wedding. I came back twice before arriving two weeks before the wedding. Those two trips I took I made sure to book every important thing I could think of. It helps to always be prepared when meeting with vendors; have photos of what you envision, and it makes the process go so much smoother.”

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In addition to the beauty of the location, Maddie said she chose it because it was unique. The venue also included a wedding planner which Maddie said made everything run smoothly. When planning a wedding in a different location from where you live, she said it was a huge benefit to have a full-service venue. “They provide food, they order the rentals, provide set up and take down,” said Maddie. “Everything is provided by them except cake, flowers, music, special decorations and any extra vendors you may want.”

With amazing views, mountain tops can also provide a beautiful venue for the beginning of a couple’s life together. Schweitzer Mountain Resort in North Idaho is very popular, and it’s not just for summer weddings either.

Like Kendall, Maddie made sure to have a backup plan in the event of poor weather. “We had not only a plan B but a plan C as well in case something else crazy were to happen,” she said.

“The majority of our couples get married on top of the mountain or in the village,” said Dig Chrismer, marketing manager for Schweitzer Mountain Resort, which was named as one of the top 10 most scenic ski resorts in the world by USA Today in 2014.

She encourages couples to trust their instincts when it comes to choosing the place to begin their happily ever after. If you are like she and Ryan, you will know when you have found the perfect spot.

No matter where a couple chooses to get married, the important thing to remember is follow your heart.

“Honestly, I had a huge list going of locations I thought could work and that I thought might be worth looking into. I thought that I would need to narrow them down when it came to it, but when I found Settlers Creek I knew immediately that I wanted it. We went, we saw, we booked.”

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According to the sales staff, there are 20 to 25 weddings each year at the resort, with two to five of them being winter weddings, with some couples skiing down the mountain from the ceremony to the reception.

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“When searching for the perfect place, be true to yourself. Get married in a place that is special to you and is comfortable. Make it a reflection of you,” advises Kendall. “And if it’s a place you are passionate about, your ideas for the rest will flow from there.”

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A Winery Wedding A ROMANTIC SETTING FOR THAT SPECIAL DAY

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t’s one of the biggest, most important days in a couple’s life—the day they commit to love, honor and cherish each other for the rest of their days; the moment they unite themselves to become one. This meaningful day, complete with ceremony and reception, brings family and friends from across the country, and globe, to come together to celebrate the happy couple and wish them well on their journey of marriage. This is a day too that many couples want to create a beautiful and unforgettable occasion for not only themselves, but their loved ones who have come to share in this memorable event.

The spring and summer months are the ideal time for many to wed. And if you’re engaged and having a difficult time deciding on where you want to say, “I do,” look no further than a winery! The PHOTO BY PICTURESQUE PHOTOGRAPHY Northwest is blessed to have dozens of wineries that transform themselves into the ideal wedding venue.

We have found some beautiful locations in Washington PHOTO BY MIKE WILLETT OF UNIQUE MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY and Idaho that have the experience, combined with a gorgeous setting, to gather for that special day.

Recently voted Gig Harbor’s Finest Wedding Venue, Olalla Vineyard & Winery in Olalla, Washington, prides themselves on excellent customer service and attention to detail.

“Our private vineyard makes the perfect backdrop for weddings!” says Mary Ellen Houston, owner of Olalla Vineyard and Winery with husband Stuart. “A lush and beautiful property of 6 acres filled with mature gardens, well-established vineyard and rustic farm tables and chairs help to make your special day absolutely perfect!

We also have a view of Colvos Passage, Olalla Bay and Vashon Island.”

Rustic, farm-style weddings are their specialty, embracing the natural beauty of the vineyard. Simple decorations, twinkling lights and wine barrels make for the perfect romantic winery wedding, with most ceremonies held right in the picturesque back vineyard.

They can accommodate a guest list of up to 125 people.

And if you are looking to have a small intimate indoor ceremony, their Loft, located upstairs from the winery’s tasting room, can accommodate up to 25 guests.

“Weddings are extremely special days, and we love helping our guests make memories that will last a lifetime,” smiles Mary Ellen.

Housed in the Florentine-style Cliff House, Arbor Crest Wine Cellars in Spokane, Washington, offers stunning gardens and grounds accompanied by a picturesque vineyard and unmatched views unlike any other you will find in the area.

“Outdoor weddings are our specialty with three

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We had so many guests who told us it was the best reception they had ever been to.”

From small intimate weddings of 10 guests to larger parties of 325, Arbor Crest is truly a magical wedding destination to say, “I do.”

The location is home to 4 acres of gardens and grounds with unrivaled views of Spokane surrounding the winery’s historic Florentine-style mansion, 450 feet about the river valley—truly an unparalleled venue of breathtaking beauty, promise and romance.

Chris and Shilo Vogel had a church ceremony but chose Arbor Crest for their reception. “We wanted our reception to have the ambiance of a sophisticated, stylish, yet distinctive atmosphere,” says Shilo, adding, “The atmosphere was indescribable. It was large enough to accommodate our guests comfortably, but small enough to have charm.

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“Arbor Crest is a family, and we want to celebrate you as if you’re part of ours!” says Carsen. “We have a passion for detail and want to make sure your day is the exact vision you dreamed of.”

Housed in a historic 100-year-old brick building in Downtown Spokane, Barrister Winery is much more than your average winery.

Not only do they serve up award-winning wines but have earned the reputation of being a sought-after wedding and reception location.

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couples to design to their liking,” says Ellie Aoro of Beacon Hill Catering & Events. "We've hosted many weddings including classic, intimate events with very formal service to casual appetizer parties, (even having) an ice cream truck pull up to our urban courtyard garden. Barrister Winery is a fit for so many different styles."

Weddings and receptions can be held both indoor in the winery gallery and outdoor in Barrister's urban courtyard garden. "When guests come to an event at Barrister Winery ... they will be surrounded by a beautiful, classic space with intimate lighting; they will enjoy hand-crafted and customizable menu selections; and, most importantly, they will have fun," says Ellie.

Barrister Winery has the ability to host up to 200 seated guests for a wedding and slightly larger groups for a cocktail/appetizer reception.

"What sets Barrister apart is the details," according to Ellie. "Not only do we offer a beautiful space but also award-winning wines, hand-crafted catering by Beacon Hill, distinctive lighting, an urban courtyard garden, curated artwork, a day-of coordinator and attentive service team."

Located in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is where you will find Coeur d’Alene Cellars. If you are planning a big wedding of up to 300 guests, you have the option to reserve the entire winery for your private affair.

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The beautiful red state-of-the-art facility and beautiful winery garden with its well-manicured lawns and covered patio is a quaint yet stunning space to start the beginning of your wedded life together.

All wedding ceremonies are held outdoors in the elegant winery garden, and there is the option to use the barrel room for additional guest seating. It’s always a good idea to coordinate the use of a tent, if inclement weather arises on your big day, and the covered patio can easily be used as a dance floor.

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BUFFET OR PLATED Wedding costs add up quickly and food is no different. If you’ve dreamed of a plated dinner, the sticker shock might send you over the edge as these typically start around $20 per plate for basic fare and rise quickly with more intriguing entrees. If you have a small reception, the cost is much easier to absorb, but those with 100 guests or more are most often going with a buffet-style dinner in which guests create their own plates.

CAN THEY WORK WITH SPECIALIZED DIETS? It might be important to have gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan options for your guests, so ask if these options are available. If the dinner is plated this might just be a few dishes, whereas buffet style would need to be one of the main dishes. You can also ask if they source their ingredients locally or if meals are previously frozen or prepared fresh. Be sure to ask if there is an additional charge for these options.

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ALCOHOL Depending on the situation, your caterer might very well also end up being the evening’s bartending service. Make sure they have both a liquor license and liquor liability insurance. In the event someone leaves your wedding after an open bar and injures themselves, another or property, insurance will minimize your potential cost and responsibility.

Decide whether you want to provide complimentary drinks to your guests, set a budget that, when hit, guests begin purchasing drinks, or if guests should purchase all drinks.

SHARE AND ESTABLISH A BUDGET Your food budget should be one of the main expenses in your overall wedding budget and you should be up front with restaurants or catering companies about what your maximum dollar is when you sit down to discuss your event.

Many caterers have set pricing but have flexibility by substituting items in or out of their menu to align with your budget.

Make sure that their quote includes any sales tax, gratuities or transportation fees as those costs can quickly bring you back over budget.

EVERYTHING IN WRITING As with any contract it is always best to have everything in writing. Your caterer will probably ask for at least a 50 percent deposit to secure the date. You don’t’ want to be out that much money if you don’t have everything you are asking for in writing. Be sure to read over cancellation and refund policies and how far out you have the ability to make changes to the menu or amount of guests you are planning for.

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Off Season in Cabo The sun still shines!

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ver the past few years my wife and I have come to really appreciate traveling in the month of September. With summer vacations over, kids going back to school and tolerable weather around most of the country, people aren’t necessarily putting travel high on their list during this month.

Residing in the Northwest and being far from pale blue and bathtub warm ocean waters, we are happy to take a beach vacation any time of year. If you do head to the southern United States, Mexico or the Caribbean this time of year, you are always rolling the dice as mid-August through the end of October is peak hurricane season. While that can certainly ruin a vacation, your chances of being stuck in a major storm are pretty miniscule and your chances of having prime beaches, easy reservations and calmer streets are all but a sure thing.

This past September we decided to book a six-night trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Located on the very southern tip of the Baja Peninsula, this once small fishing village would be unrecognizable to those who visited some 30 years ago. The towns of Los Cabos and Cabo San Lucas are connected via “The Tourist Corridor,” where a staggering number of all-inclusive mega resorts reside. As our friendly cab driver pointed out, there were currently six new massive resort complexes currently under construction.

As we traveled the near hour-long (and $70) ride from the International Airport to Downtown Cabo San Lucas, we were pleasantly surprised and how green and beautiful the surrounding landscape was. The area is very much a desert but still quite colorful. The driver showed us where George Clooney’s oceanfront villa was (currently for sale) and some incredible golf courses where six-figure membership gets you through the front gate. Alas, these were not in our travel plans.

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WITH HIGH HEAT DURING THE DAY, WE FOUND OURSELVES MOSTLY MUNCHING ON APPETIZERS AND FISH TACOS. WE FOUND TACOS GARDENIAS RIGHT BEHIND OUR CONDO AND ENDED UP EATING THERE SEVERAL TIMES.

Many come to Cabo San Lucas for the all-inclusive hotels. Here you’ve already pre-paid for just about everything: room, food, drinks and entertainment. While I can very much understand a vacation in which you don’t have to plan anything, leave the pool or rarely take out your wallet (except to tip of course), we are much more into exploring new places, so our destination was an older condo complex set just a block back from the beach.

When we talked with several Cabo veterans about going down in September, they all told us to push the trip off until October when the heat and humidity would both drop significantly. There is no sugar coating it; September is a hot and humid month for the Baja peninsula.

With Hawaiian island-like weather most of the year, many locals actually leave during August and September to take their vacations away from the heat and humidity. With plane tickets and hotels 40 to 60 percent cheaper during these months, we decided the little bit of extra heat would be OK to deal with.

The Beach The main attraction to most tropical vacations is the beach, and Playa el Medano is the center of all the daytime action in Cabo San Lucas.

Playa el Medano stretches from the marina up along the entire bay and is the main safe swimmable beach in the area. The beachfront is littered with casual bars and restaurants, a few expensive all-inclusives and, as like the rest of Mexico, plenty of vendors. Dressed in all white

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and constantly meandering up and down the beach, they are looking to sell you everything from hair braiding and henna tattoos to sombreros, jewelry and cigars. While it can be a little overwhelming at first, a simple “No thank you” or just ignoring their attention-grabbing pitch will often lead them to move on rather quickly. Vendors are not allowed inside the beachfront restaurants either, so as long as you aren’t in the first couple rows of beach-front seating, you’ll be left more at peace to take down your margarita or Dos Equis.

Water sports are easy to arrange here with jet skis and parasailing easily rented right from the beach. A dip in the warm waters feels incredible after walking through the humid air. The seas are less tranquil in the fall, but you can still wade out about 20 to 30 yards with your feet on the bottom.

Water taxis are running constantly to take visitors out to Lover’s Beach at El Arco, the area’s famous landmark. While still busy, there are no services here, so it’s a little less hectic than on Playa Medano, and seeing El Arco up close is also a memorable sight.

The Food As you would expect, seafood is the specialty in most restaurants and cafés in Cabo. With high heat during the day, we found ourselves mostly munching on appetizers and fish tacos. We found Tacos Gardenias right behind our condo and ended up eating there several times. The fresh fish

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The meal and a mbiance were incredible. ceviche and molcajete were incredible. Fresh fish or shrimp tacos were grilled or fried and came with a tray of about a dozen different sauces, salsas and garnishes to make an awesome and affordable lunch or latenight snack.

Baja Brewing Company was started by a couple of friends from Colorado and now has three locations. We frequented the one atop the Cachet Beach Hotel roof just about every day. With so few tourists around, we were able to snag the tables with the best view, kick back and enjoy solid craft beers.

As mentioned earlier, many locals will take off during the humid season, so a few of the more heralded restaurants were closed for a few weeks while the owners took their vacations. I would estimate this was only about 5 to 10 percent of the restaurants, and we were able to find plenty to eat everywhere we went. We splurged one evening and went to Los Tres Gallos, which focuses on locally sourced traditional Mexican fine dining.

The open-air restaurant was dimly lit, and you feel like you are eating in a 200-year-old courtyard. The meal and ambiance were incredible.

Once the sun goes down the music goes up and loud beats pump into the streets as employees look to lure you into high-octane parties at places like The Giggling Marling, El Squid Roe and Mandala. The over-40 crowd often makes its way to Cabo Wabo in hopes of spotting owner Sammy Hagar or some of his buddies up on stage for an impromptu live set. We found a few of the smaller bars a bit more appealing like Happy Endings Cantina with its two beers and two shots for $5 daily promotion and Pochos with its open patio and views of the super yachts parked in the marina.

While partying and beach going is always available, there is plenty more to do with a week in Cabo. Some of the best sport fishing in the world is found off its shores; there are horseback and ATV trips into the surrounding desert; and a day trip up to the town of Todos Santos can give you a break from fast-paced Cabo to enjoy a peaceful and artsy community where you can also visit the Hotel California from the famed Eagles’ song.

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There is always a reason off-season travel is cheaper, but those willing to risk the potential for less than ideal conditions often come away with an incredible experience for a lot less than they would have otherwise paid.

Other than the beach, many come to Cabo for its renowned nightlife which is located around the marina and the streets directly behind it.

What are you waiting for? It’s never too early to start planning your fall getaway today.

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

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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. Full bar.

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

Reservations recommended.

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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!

Shoga Sushi sits on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille and offers breathtaking views of the mountains and water with sunsets that beautifully color the sky. Owner Cassandra Cayson and her staff pride themselves on building relationships with the locals and tourists alike, focusing on accommodating each guest’s tastes and preferences.

Fresh & unique, Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Sandpoint has been a favorite of many for over 25 years.

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

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FIESTA BONITA Authentic Mexican cuisine prepared fresh daily. Fiesta Bonita’s menu is full of many unique and authentic recipes. They have a full bar at their Ponderay location and outdoor seating.

Open daily at 11am. Bring the family or make it a date night.

There is something for everyone at Fiesta Bonita!

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CEDAR STREET BISTRO Experience tasty food and great coffee in a truly unique setting. Exceptional coffee drinks and delectable pastries, handcrafted Gelato (Italian ice cream), grilled gourmet sandwiches and wraps, stone-baked pizzas, dessert and savory crepes, fresh salads and homemade soups. Something for everyone from 7am - 5pm daily.

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THE HOUND Looking for a great place to relax and enjoy what has been awarded Sandpoint's Finest Pizza? Come to The Hound and enjoy salad, appetizers, sandwiches and, of course, amazing specialty pizza. A variety of cold craft beer is on tap as you sit on the outdoor patio and enjoy the sights and sounds of summer in Sandpoint! Takeout is also available.

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Northern Country Cuisine, featuring house smoked barbecue, smoked chicken and farm to table comfort foods.

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3 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 2 carrots, finely chopped kosher salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp. ground cumin 2 tsp. harissa 1/2 tsp. paprika 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 1 can white beans (cannellini or great northern) 4 large eggs crumbled goat cheese chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

METHOD • In a large skillet with high sides, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and ½ tsp. salt. Stir and cook for 10-12 minutes until onions are transparent.

• Add the garlic, cumin, harissa, paprika, a pinch of salt and cook about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and white beans.

• With a wooden spoon, create four wells and crack in your eggs. Cover and simmer until the whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny (5-6 minutes). Sprinkle salt and top with goat cheese and parsley and serve.

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Skiing for Cystinosis 2,400 FEET OF SCHWEITZER HELPS FUND RESEARCH FOR RARE DISEASE

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t was 11 years ago when a young Sandpoint boy was diagnosed with a rare disease, Cystinosis. That diagnosis sent young Hank Sturgis’s parents into action. For Hank and others who suffer from the disease, their amino acid, known as cystine, accumulates over time in the body’s cells destroying various organs including the kidneys, liver, muscles, white blood cells, eyes and central nervous system. Because the disease is so rare, affecting only 500 people in the U.S. and approximately 2,000 people worldwide, there is little research money allocated to finding a cure.

Hank’s parents, Brian and Tricia, have done much to raise funds for research. Through the 24 Hours for Hank Foundation, there has been over $1 million raised. It’s not an easy task, but thanks to the generosity of many, there is headway being made.

And you, too, can make an impact and have fun at the same time! On Saturday, March 19, Schweitzer Mountain Resort will again host the 2,400 Feet of Schweitzer event. It’s a sunrise giant slalom

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event which begins at the Sky House Lodge at the summit and ends 2,400 vertical feet later at the Outback Lodge at the base of Schweitzer, all in an effort to raise funds for continued research.

This fundraising event is limited to 200 participants with categories for two- and four-person teams.

The race is open to all alpine, telemark skiers and snowboarders of all abilities and will begin early morning prior to the opening of Schweitzer.

Included in the entry fee is an all-day lift ticket, event T-shirt, breakfast at the Outback Lodge, limited hotel discounts at the Selkirk Lodge and a ticket to the awards dinner and silent auction on Saturday night.

There will be prizes awarded in various categories, and for anyone who brings in $750 in donations, they will receive a 24 Hours of Schweitzer jacket.

Don’t miss out! Register online at 24HoursForHank. org and follow the link to events. And don’t forget to start your fundraising early!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Cirque Zuma Zuma

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Cirque Zuma Zuma combines the mystique of Africa with all the excitement of a theatrical cirque performance, with live music and percussionist. This action-packed show includes Egyptian limbo dances, South African gumboot dance, Gabonese tumbling and South African contortionist feats known as the “ultimate African circus." Held at the Panida Theater, doors open at 6pm with the performance beginning at 7pm. Purchase tickets online at Panida.org.

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Groundhog Day Join 219 for a fundraising party for the Angels Over Sandpoint Pre-Follies, 6 to 9pm, this is sure to be a fun-filled evening starting with music by Right Front Burner. There will also be entertaining appearances by “the Queen of Ireland,” the 219 groundhog, a Tap Takeover and more surprises! The party continues with Lavoy, a five-piece Spokane-based Alt-Pop and Indie band from 9pm to midnight. 219.bar

During the Government Shutdown, Matchwood Brewing Company is offering furloughed federal workers going without pay one free beverage or one free burger every Sunday, 11am to 10pm, for as long as the government is shut down. They invite you to come and enjoy a beer or burger on them and relax for a moment during these stressful times.

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MCS Student Recitals

Tasteful Thursdays

Wednesday, February 6, the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint students will perform at The Heartwood Center, with recitals starting at 4 and 6pm. Thursday, February 7, theater students will perform their work starting at 5pm. To find out more, call 208.265.4444. SandpointConservatory. org

Every Thursday, 3 to 6pm, join Winter Ridge Natural Foods Market for their Tasteful Thursdays event, where you will have the opportunity to taste new libations and products.

This event is free to attend. Don't miss out! For more information, call 208.265.8135.

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Bonner Mall Seniors Day Held the first Tuesday of each month 9am to noon, Bonner Mall in Ponderay hosts the monthly Seniors Day, when all are welcome to come walk the mall. The morning includes a featured speaker or entertainment, games and a drawing. For more information, contact 208.263.4272.

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Pack River Store Monthly Tasting Menu Join Pack River Store Saturday, February 9, 6 to 9pm, for their monthly tasting featuring a five-course tasting menu. The menu features smoked salmon, bacon, dill and potato pancake; housemade boudin blanc sausage; potato gnocchi; pan-roasted swordfish; and chocolate and butterscotch tort. Cost is $75 per person. Reservations are required. Seats are limited to just 26, so reserve your seat today by calling 208.263.2409.

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7th Annual Sandpoint F4WM Valentine's Day Singles Banquet Speed Dating & Game Night

Sandpoint Winter Carnival

The Foundation for Wildlife Management hosts their seventh annual F4WM Banquet Saturday, February 9, 3 to 9pm. Held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, this is an evening of dinner, libations, auctions, games, raffles and fun for everyone! To find out more, contact Justin Webb at justin@f4wm.org.

Looking for love this Valentine's Day? Head to MickDuff's Brewing Co. and Beer Hall Thursday, February 14, where they're ready to play matchmaker for those 21 to 40. Dating will begin at 6:30pm, with the dating portion to last about an hour. There is no cost to participate, but those interested are asked to call the Beer Hall at 208.209.6700, email mack@mickduffs.com or come down to reserve your spot.

Space is limited, and participants will receive $1 off pints.

Every year in the dead of winter since 1973, Sandpoint cooks up a sure antidote to cabin fever. It’s the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, pure fun celebrating the best of the snowy season.

The annual Winter Carnival includes fireworks and fun at Schweitzer, live music all over town, parties galore plus other traditional favorites including the Parade of Lights and the K9 Keg Pull. SandpointWinterCarnival.com

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John Craigie in Concert

7B Women's Annual Conference

SheJumpers will be taking over Schweitzer Mountain Resort on Sunday, February 24 for Get the Girls Out; a day of crazy good times, huge smiles, laughter and joy while celebrating the outdoors and each other. In its fourth year at Schweitzer, this event is aimed at connecting women who share a passion for the outdoors, welcoming those who are just starting to get their feet wet. This year’s theme is Luau. Cost is $10, and tickets can be purchased online at EventBrite.com.

Di Luna presents John Craigie with special guest Hanna Haas. Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singersongwriters, while blazing a trail of his own. The show takes place 7:30 to 10:30pm. Tickets are $20 per person.

Call 208.263.0846 to reserve your seat today. DiLunas.com

Be energized. Be motivated. Be Inspired. For the 11th year in a row, 7B Women are cultivating a space where women from all walks of life can come together to be inspired, supported and enveloped in a community. You're sure to walk away energized, motivated and maybe with a few new friends, too! Take the day to unplug, invest in yourself and make a plan for 2019 to be the year of you! Register online at 7BWomen.com.

Upcoming Events in March 22

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Jackie Suarez

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THE VIEWS you've been looking for, with a home that wraps you in quality and style. Perched among the treetops on the quiet side of Garfield Bay, you'll find this upscale 3-bedroom, 3-bath, recently remodeled daylight rancher with bamboo floors, fabulous kitchen with Viking range and central island, open floor plan with rock fireplace, and master suite with its own wood stove and spa-like bath. Lower level includes a bath with walk-in shower, laundry room and roomy bedroom/bunk room with wet bar. All appliances, including generator are included. Furnishings are negooable. Inside spaces transiion to outdoor decks to take in the glorious, long-range vistas. Dock includes boat lii, swimming plaaorm and waterside storage for kayaks and toys. A rare waterfront offering on .84 acre, the perfect seeng for your year-round vacaaon getaway. $625,000

Lawn to Water’s Edge! 3-bedroom waterfront beauty with open floor plan, main floor master bedroom, rock fireplace & loo PLUS a 30x40 shop on 1.92 level acre. Start your Pend O’Reille memories now. $699,000

3-bedroom, 2 bath, new homes in Moon Ridge Estates. Quality construccon and finishes include custom cabinets and granite counters. All this in a prime locaaon of upscale homes near Schweitzer Resort, trails, stores & services. call for current pricing

TWO ADJACENT HOMES less than 10 miles to Sandpoint. Main home is 2688 Sq Ft manufactured home with large kitchen & open floor plan on 2.9 acres w/heated shop studio/guest cabin. Second home is a 2-bedroom 1986 mobile on 1.24 acre with new covered wrap-around deck. $464,900

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

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THE PRIME lot in Raptorview Estates. One acre waterfront parcel on the Pend Oreille River with 126' of frontage and amazing views for miles. This level property offers a generous building site with paved road, community water system, boat slip, private owner's beach & boat launch. $199,000

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93.25 ACRES WITH BIG PANORAMIC VIEWS. Overlooking Lake Cocolalla in the Panhandle of Idaho, this perfect estate parcel features mixed topography, trees and meadows in an amazing natural seeng. Gorgeous lake and mountain vistas, sunny exposure and extreme privacy are yours here, conveniently located between Sandpoint Sandpoi and Coeur d'Alene. $475,000

Beauuful 4-bedroom country home on 20 very private acres adjacent to public lands. Brazilian hardwood floors, rock fireplaces & chef’s kitchen with granite counters & butcher block island. Luxurious master suite, separate library/den balcony, detached garage with shop space. Paved Road. Hike right out your door to hundreds of acres of US lands and wildlife.. $445,000

Views, easy access, community water and sewer hookups and use of this community beach and boat lii are yours here at Swan Shores. .46 acre lot with mature tree, one er from the river. $74,500

Ski Resort Heaven! Rise to the top and enjoy absolutely stunning views that span from Schweitzer Bowl to the Cabinet Mountains from these large lots in The Spires. Paved roads take you past the private gate to this quiet, ski-in & out locaaon with groomed trails above the village, the ullmate in resort living. Two adjacent lots available, each $160,000

Gorgeous NEW waterfront home on 4.82 acres at The Ledges, bordering Morton Slough Wildlife Preserve. 3-bedrooms, 3-baths, granite counters, large master suite with lux bath & a large bonus room w/bath. Private site with easy access from Lakeshore Drive. $469,000

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

Discover Sandpoint with Ron Hanson and Jackie Suarez Since 2000, Ron and Jackie have helped buyers and sellers navigate the ever-changing North Idaho real estate market.

Consistent communication, strong marketing, negotiating and networking skills translate to smooth transitions for their clients.

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