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Fantastic opportunity to own the point property at the north end of Garfield Bay! This prime waterfront property is comprised of four lots accessed by land on West Garfield Bay Road and by boat via the Lake.

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227 S First Avenue • Sandpoint, ID Historic McFarland house with over 5500 sqft is available for business or personal use. The home was restored in 2007. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this Sandpoint landmark.

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Thankfulness. It means many different things to many people. Ask a child what he or she is thankful for and you will get a variety of answers: their parents, a puppy or a new toy.

For adults the answers can be just as varied. For many we are grateful to have a steady job, a home and food on the table. But there are many who struggle each and every day, not knowing where their next meal will come from or where they will lay their head down each night for some much needed rest.

While we are blessed to live in a beautiful community, there are things about our town that are not visible to everyone. There are children who go to school each day hungry. Families who have faced unemployment, poverty and homelessness. This is the reality.

It is easy to get engrossed in all of the holiday planning that we often forget to stop and be truly aware of those less fortunate. The good news is there are many ways in which each of us can help.

Next time you are at the store, put a few extra items in your grocery cart and swing by the food bank on your way home. If you see one of the Salvation Army Red Kettles, stop and drop a few dollars into it. Better yet, if you have a child with you let him or her make the donation; it is never too early to teach the act of giving.

Whatever you choose to do, I guarantee one thing – your act of kindness will leave you feeling more fulfilled. We at Living Local would like to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and extend a heartfelt “Thank You” for letting us be a part of this very special community.

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Community Cancer Services’ most vital fundraiser is put on with the help of the Ponderay Rotary and features a wine tasting event and dinner along with both a silent and live auction. Pend d’Oreille Winery, Small House Winery, Clearwater Canyon, & Coeur d’Alene Cellars are the participating wineries to help make this year great! For tickets please call Stefanie at 208.255.8616

As Thanksgiving approaches, we reflect on how blessed we are. But the reality is that this holiday season also increases the despair and anxiety for those who struggle each day, whether it is to find shelter, food or both. This article by Megan Olson highlights the many ways we in the Pacific Northwest can reach out to those in need in the hope of breaking the cycle of homelessness and hunger.

SAVANNAH PITTS In last month’s issue, we ran a photo of a young woman (shown above) with the story on photographer Savannah Pitts.

People contacted us to inform us the photo was not of Savannah. To clarify, this was one of the photos Savannah provided to us as a photo in her portfolio and was intended to show her skills as a photographer.

62 Natural and Neutral Everyone loves a festive holiday season. With family and friends gathering often this time of year, we look for ways to liven up our homes for the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. In this article by Jesse Wurm, she provides us with many holiday decorating ideas that are inexpensive and fun. By using things you already have, you can make your holiday decorating easy and budget friendly.

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16 Home & Essentials

37 Business Spotlight

The latest tips and trends.

Local company expands to include tile and stone restoration.

24 Life & Community

38 Athletes of the Month

Great local events and stories.

28 Business Spotlight

The best local shopping.

46 Hometown Experts

30 Good News

Shriners Hospitals for Children help children thrive.

34 Sandpoint in Focus PTE program gives students hands-on work experience.

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

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82 Food & Drink

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Discover Sandpoint’s tastiest destinations.

56 Arts & Entertainment

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Monthly calendar of great local events, music and shows.

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Loving Communications CHOOSING TO HAVE AN OPEN HEART

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Lifelong bonds develop between flawed and wounded human beings in imperfect relationships. It is a given. The Open vs. Closed Heart is a principle for handling emotional states and disagreement without conflict. The diagram helps you identify specific emotional states and behavior associated with each stance. I’m sure you will recognize your typical response to stress in the Closed Heart list.

There are common misconceptions about lasting intimate relationships, and some prevalent ideas may inadvertently cause abuses. Popular thinking is that when you love someone you “give your heart” to the beloved. That is a precarious thing to do. Who wants the responsibility? A healthier perspective is to invite someone you love into your heart, but the welfare of your heart is always your own responsibility.

No one is so together that they are always in a place to be trusted with another’s heart. When a partner is clearly not in a good place – triggered, hostile, out-of-sorts, overwhelmed, contentious, exhausted – you don’t put your heart out there to be a target. Closing your heart to a beloved who is currently closed is not the best solution.

Recognizing the signs that your partner is not available need not put you in a Closed Heart place. On the contrary, allowing your partner to be emotionally out-of-commission for a time, without blame or judgment, is an Open Heart stance.

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Blame and judgment are a result of putting your heart out there knowing your spouse is emotionally unavailable, and then blaming them for mistreating it. It is setting them up to fail and prove that they can’t be trusted. That is convoluted logic; it is choosing to be right rather than related. Everyone is guilty of it at some point.

Another misuse of this principle is to use it to manipulate. Accusing your partner of having a Closed Heart is an abuse of the intention and spirit of the principles. It should never be used as a club. It is okay to inquire, but if you are wondering, it’s usually safe to assume that your partner is closed, and postpone any important matters until they are emotionally available again.

In order to stay in an Open Heart place in the face of conflict and rough patches, you must consciously choose to take responsibility for your heart and protect it when necessary. It is a relief to know your partner will do the same thing when you go off the rails. Everybody gets to be less than perfect and still loved… everybody wins!

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Counting Our Blessings

It’s the time of year when people come into various home improvement stores in a panic because they have to have their home interior projects done by Thanksgiving or Christmas. Why? Because they will have guests and the things they’ve stared at all year now have urgency and need to be taken care of immediately.

This year, instead of panicking and stressing yourself out, treat yourself to a pay-it-forward kind of holiday season. Let’s think instead of what the holidays really bring to our homes. Most of the time, they bring friends and family. They bring memories, games, and if we are lucky, they bring vacation and relaxation.

INSTEAD OF STRESSING ABOUT HOLIDAY DÉCOR, TAKE TIME TO FOCUS ON OTHERS

BY ANNIE NYE, INTERIOR DECORATOR AT PONDERAY DESIGN CENTER

So, instead of focusing on how to do last minute home improvements or concerning ourselves with which colors are trending, take a minute to think about those in our community whose last priority is the color of their walls. Think about those who are more concerned about where their next meal will come from instead of how to get rid of all their “junk.” Focus for a minute on our service men and women who are living on an Army Base half way across the world and have no idea what their homes look like this very moment.

Community Take a minute to think about those in our community whose last priority is the color of their walls.

As I get older and my kids ask me what I want for my birthday or Christmas, I have a hard time answering. I saw a quote recently that said something to the effect of as you grow older, your

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wish list gets smaller because the things you really want are things that can’t be bought. That struck me as a pretty profound and true statement.

With the holidays fast approaching, there are those less fortunate who would appreciate some thoughtfulness, like if we smiled at them or simply said hello, never mind if we shared something or actually interacted with them. Instead of avoiding eye contact with a homeless person and hurrying past, acknowledge them and say hello. If you happen to have an apple with you or something that you could pass along, do it. The feeling you get from that is a good one. I promise. And it sets a great example for your kids or better yet, when that person pays it forward. Ever have someone in line ahead of you buy your coffee? Not only does it feel good, you in-turn do the same. You pay it forward.

These next few months are the time volunteers ask for donations. Instead of feeling irritated, please feel blessed that you are fortunate enough to have something to give. Plan for it so that when you see them or have someone approach you, you are prepared and have something to share with them.

Instead of feeling guilty passing by or saying no, you can exchange a smile and give them something to pay forward. November is when the local Boy Scouts collect donations for the food bank. I’m sure somewhere in your cabinet or pantry, you have an item that you don’t

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Focus for a minute on our service men and women who are living on an Army base half way across the world and have no idea what their homes look like this very moment.

need and can be donated. November is also the month when our local community does a coat drive that allows you to donate coats in various boxes around town that will get distributed to the people that need them. You can multi task by de-cluttering and helping your community.

So this holiday season, instead of stressing about how your house looks, be blessed to have a house in which to host those guests.

Relish the time you get to spend with that family member who may not be here for the next holiday season. Take time to enjoy the things you really wanted that simply couldn’t be bought.

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While many may think otherwise, the truth is that crowdfunding is not a new concept. It is essentially fundraising in the information age.

We’ve witnessed the proliferation of ideas in writing, music, videos and more.

Crowdfunding brings us ideas in the form of products. The Internet provides a variety of inexpensive, even free, platforms for individual expression and consumption.

Despite skepticism and criticism, the demand for crowdfunding options is apparent and the online marketplace is thriving.

That is encouraging for anyone with an idea that wouldn’t sell to more traditional funding institutions. What bank would lend $130,000 to build the fictional city of Minas Tirith from Lord of the Rings? What loan shark would seriously consider the prospect of a return on $55,492 to some guy offering to make potato salad in his kitchen? In the world of online crowdfunding, these campaigns exist (and you might be surprised to find out which one of these campaigns actually achieved their funding goal).

Some ideas that receive funding seem ridiculous. It is a shame that others don’t meet their goal. In all, crowdfunding destroys presuppositions about what the market will bear. That is an excellent thing ripe with lessons worth conveying. The market is not finite, nor is it saturated with products. Big business does not have the edge on product design. Innovation is not a job for tech companies alone. Lastly, in spite of negative chatter about the economy, people seem to have cash to spare for campaigns they believe in, from innovative beekeeping to helping some guy “write stupid things with clouds.”

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Through crowdfunding, more people are able to respond to demands, however strange, by producing goods, offering innovation and variety to buyers. The individual is in a better position than any company or institution to see a need and propose a product that will fill it. The individual is also better suited to assess the validity of a product than any corporation drawing conclusions from test marketing.

Essentially, crowdfunding is a legitimate means of funding, perhaps more aligned to the nature of the marketplace than any other.

It is something people on both sides of the market support, something they want. It offers as many opportunities for entrepreneurs as it does for buyers. It will continue to grow in service of the demand.

So, what are you waiting for? So what if you fail? Get up. Resist the temptation to make excuses, you’ll only perpetuate bad habits and reinforce the circumstances of your failure. Instead, discipline yourself to work toward success by reviewing your methods and improving them. Do some research, figure out two or three things that you might have done wrong and change them. Try again. Failure happens all the time. It could be a trendy (or should I say hipster?) bit of encouragement that I tell you to failure on.

The truth is, more often than not, failure is just practice along the path to success.

Successful campaigns are easy to find.

Want to know more about what not to do?

Kickended.com is a website dedicated to crowdfunding campaign failures. The campaigns featured on Kickended.com have at least one thing in common, they ended without a single backer, raising zilch toward their goal.

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THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY EDWARD JONES FOR USE BY YOUR LOCAL EDWARD JONES FINANCIAL ADVISOR, KEN WOOD Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income strategy. But when should you start taking these payments?

case, if you do plan to continue working, and you think you could have significant income, you’ll need to understand the effect that earnings will have on your annual benefits.

You can begin accepting Social Security as early as 62, but your monthly checks will be much smaller than if you wait until your “full retirement age,” which will likely be between 66 or 67. And these monthly payments will get even bigger if you wait until age 70, at which point they “max out.” So, should you take your Social Security as early as possible and hope that the smaller monthly payments will be justified by the extra years of receiving them, or should you wait until you are older and hope that the bigger checks will be worth the delay?

Need — In deciding when to take Social Security, here’s a key question: Do you need the money? If you can support your lifestyle for several years with alternative sources of income (such as a pension) and modest withdrawals from your investments, you may be able to delay Social Security, thereby increasing the size of your monthly payments. Be careful, though, because relying too heavily on your investment portfolio can shorten its own “life expectancy.” It’s essential that you maintain a reasonable withdrawal rate for your investments throughout your retirement.

In weighing this decision, consider the acronym LENS, which stands for Life expectancy, Employment, Need and Spouse.

Let’s look at each component: Life expectancy — If your family has a history of longevity, and if you are in excellent health, it may make sense for you to take Social Security later, when your monthly benefits will be higher. You’ll also want to consider your spouse’s life expectancy.

Employment — If you want to keep working in your “retirement years,” be aware that your earnings could affect your Social Security payments. Specifically, if you take Social Security early — that is, before your full retirement age — your benefits will be withheld by $1 for every $2 in earned income above a certain amount ($15,720 in 2015).

During the year in which you reach your full retirement age, this withholding changes to $1 for every $3 in earnings over the annual limit ($41,880 in 2015). The withheld amounts could also affect spousal benefits.

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Pet Home Health HOW WOULD YOUR PET RATE IT’S HOME?

BY DR. DAWN MEHRA, NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL Many of us have lived through a significant change in how and where our pets live. The last decade shows our pets leaving the barn haystack for family bed comfort. The human animal bond is alive and well as pets all over become integrated into the human pack.

Nowadays, we can actually shop or dine with “Fluffy.”

But it’s only been a tiny shred of time since these animals left the jungle or prairie; what a quick change of environment we have asked them to thrive in. You can probably guess the consequences– obesity and boredom are the top two. We (consciously or not) impose our fast- food, sedentary lifestyle on our pets! Currently 54 percent of dogs and cats in the United States are overweight. Boredom, another dilemma, often leads to anxiety and other behavioral problems. These consequences often result in commonly diagnosed diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver disease, anxiety disorders, skin, gastrointestinal to name a few.

Let’s review some health saving suggestions that are being shared by veterinary behaviorist gurus: 1. Food puzzles fight boredom: What’s the best part of the day for a pet...FEEDING TIME! The way we do it now, mealtime is under two minutes. Cats and dogs alike (not to mention pet birds) can

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burn more calories and have more fun actually foraging for food.

Hide food in dispensed toys, dispense them around the house. Turn every bite into a game.

2. Think vertically: Cats and dogs love looking out the window – if they can get to it! Position a chair, table or shelves under the window.

Place a bird feeder outside the window so they can watch TV! 3. Exercise together: We all know that exercise burns calories. Our pets need some kind of movement, depending on temperament and species, every day. Some pet owners can run or ride a bike, most can walk, even those in a wheelchair can get our pets outside to burn more calories. How about throwing a ball or Frisbee? Cats love chasing laser lights, they are a great option for bedridden pet owners.

4. Water: In the wild, cats don’t drink water in the same spot where they feed. Place the water bowl far from the feeding bowl. Add a second bowl. Encourage better hydration by feeding more canned food which has a higher moisture content. Check out the new products that feature running water – cats love these, plus the sound of gently flowing water is an added bonus.

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5. Retreat Space: Don’t forget to provide a quiet place for pets to retreat to. Just like humans, dogs and cats need a break from each other and us. It can be as simple as designating a favorite chair or pet bed.

And it’s all theirs. Don’t forget to place the litter box close by!

The Pack The human animal bond is alive and well as pets all over become integrated into the human pack.

6. The nose knows: Dogs and cats have super sensitive smell detectors. If you use strong smelling agents, some pets may find them repulsive. Consider changing to odor free cleansers with enzymes that break down and remove the odors rather than covering them up.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY Local Events and Stories

The Run to Success CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM EMULATES CHARACTER OF WILL JOHNSON

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Hard work, sacrifice, dedication, drive, commitment, consistency, ability to set goals and see them through, teamwork, attention to details and time management.

According to Sandpoint High School crosscountry coaches, Matt and Angie Brass, these are the traits that have driven the success of their athletes both athletically and academically.

“Since the team started in 1986, we have had 14 valedictorians and nine salutatorians,” shared Angie. “Noteworthy, is that the same traits that help you excel in the classroom are the same ones that help you excel in all areas of your life.”

This year’s team is larger than usual with 52 students, 22 of whom are girls and 30 boys.

“The girls’ team entered the season as the twotime defending 4A State Champions,” said

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Angie. “They are again one of the top teams in the state and ready to defend their title. The boys’ team took third in the state last year and are also racing very well this season.”

The success of the individuals and the team does not come without a great deal of hard work. During the season, the students compete or train six days each week. The first year runners run 15 to 20 miles per week while the veteran varsity athletes run between 40 and 50 miles each week.

“Once the season is over, each runner has to take a two week active recovery where they are not allowed to run in order to recharge both physically and mentally,” shared Matt.

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winter sport, meeting Monday and Wednesday afternoon and Friday mornings. We hold this schedule through February until track starts.”

Summer training begins in mid-June and is three times each week. “We spend a great deal of time together running throughout the year. (We have) yearly traditions, team dinners and events and camps. It is a truly a family of runners,” said Angie.

And like a family, they honor those who have gone through their program and made an impact on the lives around them. Such is the case with the Sandpoint Invitational, an event that was renamed for Will Johnson in early 2010 after the then 15-year-old cross-country team member passed away.

Coeur d’Alene with 53 points. In addition, the varsity also placed all of the girls in the top 19 out of the field of 68.

The boys’ varsity placed fourth overall out of 13 teams, finishing behind Coeur d’Alene, Cheney and Coeur d’Alene Charter.

Since they began coaching, Matt and Angie have seen 10 of their athletes continue to compete at the collegiate level. In his second year at Washington State University, Sam Levora is enjoying a successful college running career.

“Matt Burgstahler has worked his way to a varsity position at Saint John’s in his second year, and Mikhaela Woodward just started

her collegiate career at Western Washington University and is already competing with the top core group on her team,” said Matt of the recent graduates.

Many of the cross-country runners also compete in track in the spring, giving the team even more opportunities to bond and compete.

Like family, they celebrate one another’s successes and help lift one another up when they have fallen. They also have a special angel in heaven watching over them in Will Johnson – surely cheering them on with the smile that lit up the world for the short time he was with us.

Both Matt and Angie describe Will as a vibrant young man, extremely funny and extremely genuine. “He was always respectful to the coaches, and we saw him growing in leadership ability and maturity in his two years running with us. He knew there was a rewarding place for everyone who put in the training and took part,” said Matt. “More than anything, this team was filled with his friends, to him it was an extension of his family. His short life had an impact on many, when classmates come to visit us they still talk about Will and tell stories of the things he did.”

In addition, each season the coaches present the Will Johnson award to an athlete who brings positive energy to the team each and every day as Will did.

This year the Sixth Annual William Johnson Invitational was held on October 10 at Travers Park. The Sandpoint girls’ varsity team won the meet scoring 37 points. In second place was

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

BIOLOGICAL - THE INTELLIGENT CHOICE ™ Local company launches new nature-based skin care product

By Patty Hutchens Jim Healy is known worldwide as a leading innovator and pioneer in medical and technology fields of industry.

Mr. Healy holds numerous patents on medical devices and chemistry formulations.

He was the founder and CEO of Sandpoint based Lead-Lok, a manufacturer of ECG/ EKG electrodes, wireless medical devices, electrotherapy electrodes, and cutting edge OEM technologies. Once Lead-Lok was sold in April of 2014, he started a new venture, Northwest Bio Corporation, in his hometown of over 30 years. The mission of the company is to create consumer products for the advancement of innovative excellence.

The Sandpoint company recently launched its first product, Bio Logical Skincare Lotion. It currently sells its products direct to consumers online through the company website, through Amazon.com, and to independent pharmacies, dermatologists, medical spas and doctors.

Their goal is to expand the product line and availability in 2016 to select national retailers such as Ulta and Bluemercury.

Mr. Healy first introduced his lotion to Sandpoint in a product form called Rainforest

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over a decade ago, with the help of Carol Camp, a clinical lab technician at Bonner General Hospital. When he sold Lead-Lok to Graphic Controls last year, he thought it was the perfect time to further advance his formulation and take the product to the global skin care market.

The lotion interacts directly with skin cells, neutralizes free radicals and stimulates the growth of healthier skin through cellular regeneration. The formula is also a natural face exfoliate which removes dead skin cells, while softening and moisturizing the skin.

Managing Director Priscilla Broward explains how the formulation is unique from other companies due to the selected ingredients they use and the high efficacy of those ingredients.

“It is all in the details: raw ingredient measurements, percentages, what mixes with what first, and how all the ingredients are combined to result in a highly effective product formula.” The lotion has also proven to be very effective for many modalities including bee stings, insect bites, burns, spider veins and eczema. Biological defends against the signs of aging by reducing fine lines and wrinkles while improving skin tone and texture.

Many lotions contain mineral oil, water and alcohol, however, Biological’s nature based ingredients include aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sweet almond oil (prunus dulcis), soluble collagen, early-purple orchid (orchis mascua), and vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate).

They attribute the success for their product to quality, value, effectiveness, and the people who have supported their brand.

So, just how does the skin care renewal lotion work? Well, that is a part of the trade secret!

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The company aspires to become a part of America’s daily regimen for healthy skin.

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GOODNEWS

Changing Lives One Child at a Time Shriners Hospitals for Children help children thrive

By Kristin Monasmith, Director of Public Relations for Shriners Hospital for Children, Spokane

The pediatric experts at Spokane Shriners Hospital have been caring for the orthopaedic needs of the kids in our region for over 90 years. Whether it is serious orthopaedic issues, simple fractures, sports injuries, clubfoot babies or teens living with scoliosis, the surgeons from the Spokane Shriners Hospital are experts in their field.

Shriners Hospitals for Children treats kids from birth to 18 regardless of a family’s ability to pay; this part of their mission has never changed.

A person is very different when they are growing than when they are done growing. The surgeons at the Spokane Shriners Hospital are fellowship trained in pediatric orthopaedics.

What that means to the families in our region is they will be seen by physicians with the highest level of specialty training in pediatric orthopaedics.

The surgeons go through years of medical training, education and testing requirements to become certified. All orthopaedic surgeons complete a five year residency before they are allowed to practice as a general orthopaedic surgeon.

The surgeons at the Shriners Hospitals, however, are required to complete a full additional year of training in a fellowship in the pediatric orthopaedic subspecialty.

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bones and joints. Among the four orthopaedic surgeons, the Spokane Shriners Hospital has a combined 70 years of pediatric orthopaedic expertise.

because Cassie was still growing and her growth plates weren’t fully developed, he couldn’t do anything for her. He referred Cassie to the Spokane Shriners Hospital.

“Children are not just small adults. When your child has an orthopaedic concern, it is critical to see an expert pediatric orthopaedic specialist who understands growing bones and joints so that your child has the best possible outcome.“ says Bryan Tompkins, M.D., one of four pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at the Spokane Shriners Hospital.

At Cassie’s first appointment, the medical staff sent her for an x-ray. Dr. Baird, Assistant Chief of Staff at the Spokane Shriners Hospital, diagnosed Cassie immediately. It was not her hip; her leg bones were not growing correctly.

She was then sent for a full study in the Motion Analysis Lab.

A Sandpoint family was the recipient of this expert pediatric orthopaedic care.

Cassie Mares has always been an active child growing up and enjoys sports such as volleyball, tennis and ballet. When she was about 11 her parents Becky and Paul noticed that Cassie’s leg was turning out towards the right, and it kept turning out more and more until it was at a 70 degree angle. “Her foot was splayed to the right,” Becky remembers.

The Motional Analysis Lab at Shriners Hospital utilizes computer technology, similar to the technology used to make video games, to create a 3D image of the patient. Along with engineering and therapy, the results from the study provide quantitative measurement of the child’s function during walking which is then used to help the physician make the best treatment decision for the child.

When Cassie experienced increased pain and began to struggle, her parents saw her being held back and complaining about not being able to do what she wanted to do.

Dr. Baird recommended an osteotomy, a surgery where the bones – in this case Cassie’s tibia and fibula – were cut and rotated into the correct position. “He told us, ‘I’ve seen this lot.

I’ve done surgeries like this a lot’, that gave us real confidence,” Paul said.

An orthopaedic surgeon told them that he thought her hip was deformed which was causing her leg and foot to turn out, and

“Coming to Shriners, experiencing this state of the art equipment that isn’t available anywhere else in our region, being able

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to know exactly what the problem was and then have a definitive answer to the problem, we felt completely confident going forward. You don’t want your child to go through a surgery and go through the trauma that’s associated with that without knowing that there’s a definite benefit out the other side,” Becky said.

It has been just over a year since Cassie’s surgery, and they are hopeful that Cassie will be able to get back to the activities she loves without the pain and discomfort. “The doctors at the Spokane Shriners answered every question we had. They went above and beyond to allay our fears and showed us the methods behind every decision. They gave us hope that she could have a more normal life as far as being physical,” Paul said. Today Cassie’s foot is straight and she is enjoying be back on the volleyball and basketball courts and has recently started to dance again — participating in life just as a teenager should be.

“Shriners Hospital was more than what we expected. My husband and I had never encountered anything like this. We didn’t even know medical care could be like the medical care at the Shriners Hospital. It’s unusual. The amount of care, compassion, thoroughness, respect — we haven’t encountered at other hospitals and with other surgeries that we’ve undergone, they exceeded our expectations.”

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Shriners Hospitals for Children treats kids from birth to 18 regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

Shriners Hospitals for Children – Spokane is where families who want expert pediatric orthopaedic care bring their kids. They have been caring for kids for 90 years and are looking toward the next 90. If you would like to make an appointment to see one of the expert pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at the Spokane Shriners Hospital, it just takes a phone call. A parent can call directly to the hospital appointment line or families can ask their physician for a referral.

Contracts are now in place with most major insurance networks, but whether or not a family has insurance has never been a factor.

Acceptance for care is based only on medical need and all care and services are provided regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

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Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is seeking observant citizens for Neighborhood Watch Program.

Neighborhood Watch Programs are perhaps the oldest crime prevention programs in existence. Community-based crime reduction programs encourage neighbors to get to know each other and to teach neighbors to look for and report suspicious activity. Esishing this type of program in a neighborhood has been shown scientifically to affect the incidence of crime.

People working together are more likely to achieve the goal of reducing crime.

Contact Sheryl Kins at 208.263.8417 ext. 3049 to join the community force to keep your neighborhood safe.

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IN FOCU S PROGRAM BOOSTS STUDENTS’ CAREER OPPORTUNITIES PTE program gives students hands-on work experience

By Jani Gonzalez Photos courtesy of Moriah Haley, Bruce Bales, Tyson Bird, LaCheale Linscott and Sandpoint High School The hands-on education program given by industry professionals in the Professional-Technical Education (PTE) program at Sandpoint High School has seen several of its grads begin their chosen careers before starting college.

PTE offers courses in journalism, information systems, welding, computer-aided design (CAD), culinary arts, business technology, natural resources management, individualized occupational training, or the health professions. PTE also give students an inexpensive way to earn college credits. The courses are accepted by North Idaho College (NIC) and Lewis and Clark State College, and students pay a fraction of the cost of a college credit.

“Other programs have come and gone, but we have something very solid here at PTE,” said Alex Gray, the department chair who oversees the program in the Lake Pend Oreille School District. “It’s constantly morphing to keep up with a changing society.”

Gray meets with principals in the district and community and business leaders to keep courses relevant to the job climate. Additionally, each program within PTE has an advisory committee comprised of people in the industry. Together, they discuss and decide the ways to meet the demands of the business community. For example, currently there is a need for machinists in the aviation industry. “There are jobs here especially in aerospace, and we’re trying to meet that need,” he said.

Other programs, such as culinary arts, are student driven. The program was added after a student survey collected showed an overwhelming response to learn the industry.

“All of our programs have that occupational link to them,” he said. Many of the teachers in the program are industry professionals who took additional training to teach about their occupation. Gray himself has a background in information systems. “It was nice to have experience and take that back to the classroom,” he said.

ABOVE Moriah Haley works as a paid design intern for Conn’s furniture and public appliance company.

TOP RIGHT Bruce Bales, a 2015 Sandpoint High School graduate, participated in a summer internship at Kochava was hired full-time as a software developer.

Malia Meschko, who teaches CAD and animation, was an elementary school teacher first but had initially started studying architecture in college. While working as a substitute teacher, she subbed long-term for a CAD teacher. The teacher, impressed by her abilities, encouraged her to teach it after he retired. Meschko’s early interest in the industry was rekindled, and she took the necessary classes to teach it.

Like Gray, Meschko makes her own community ties and has helped several students with internships or make contacts. “When I talk to community members, I try to hook up students with small projects. That’s the best education experience they can have,” she said. “It takes some planning, but it’s a first job. “It takes some planning, but it’s a first job. If local companies take some time to clearly layout steps and expectations for students, it becomes a win-win for schools and employers.”

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PTE Students Finding Success One of Meschko’s former students, junior Moriah Haley, took her drafting and CAD classes.

Although she moved to Texas last year with her family, she landed a paid design internship at a furniture and appliance public company.

“At first, I joined the class to fulfill graduation credits. Once I was in the class, I fell in love with architecture and became passionate about the class. 3D Design was by far my favorite class I took at Sandpoint High School. I never had homework in that class and got to spend all class working on projects on the computer mainly,” Moriah said.

She learned the ins and outs of 3D design and its associated software. In her internship, she has been able to put her skills to work designing.

She’s proud to have done the design work for the Alexandria Mall in Louisiana, among other projects. Although her father got the internship for her, she credits Mrs. Meschko with teaching her the necessary skills to qualify for it.

“This internship keeps opening up more doors and more opportunities all thanks to [Mrs. Meschko’s] class,” Moriah said.

Bruce Bales, a 2015 graduate, was hired full-time

by Kochava, a software development company in Sandpoint. He participated in PTE all through high school, taking Mr. Gray’s information technology classes, Mrs. Neiman’s Computer Business Applications classes, and Mr. Mann’s robotics classes. It was in Mr. Mann’s class that

he learned about Kochava and the possibility of interning there.

His high school experience using the Adobe Creative Suite gave him a jump start in his major.

“Mr. Mann gave a presentation to Mr. Gray’s A+ Certification class about Kochava … he told us they were looking for interns. Afterward, I sent him an email, and it all went from there,” Bruce said.

“(It) has allowed me to now focus on the storytelling aspects of journalism, instead of having to learn graphics programs. Building on the fundamentals I developed in high school, I have interviewed Rainn Wilson, Paul Ferguson (Ball State’s president) and the Sandpoint solar roadways entrepreneurs,” Tyson said. “I rely on the people, design and journalism skills I developed in PTE programs to do my job every single day.”

At Kochava, he helps to integrate other technologies to the company’s product, which is a mobile attribution/analytics platform. Currently, he is full-time there and plans on taking online computer classes to further his career.

“I hope to build a successful career in the realm of computer science, and so far Kochava is playing a huge role in that!” he said.

Another PTE alum, Tyson Bird, had an early interest in journalism but didn’t think he was good enough. He began taking the journalism classes in the PTE program at the encouragement of some of his friends. Now he is studying journalism with a concentration in graphics at Ball State University and works as the graphics editor at the Ball State Unified Media and the Assistant Director of Journalism Workshops.

“PTE has given me a huge advantage over my classmates at Ball State. Walking in with the experience of working in a powerful and resource-rich student newsroom is not something the ‘typical’ college student has on their vita — even among journalism majors,” Tyson said.

LaCheale Linscott, another 2015 Sandpoint High School graduate, took PTE’s business courses.

With them, she earned 15 college credits from NIC at $10 a credit. She continues to study business and will eventually attend Boise State University. Because of PTE, her first job in high school was at an accounting firm.

“At first it was scary because I was a junior, and I knew it was serious, but with my background, (the job) came easy,” LaCheale said. “Because it’s new, there are always new things you’re learning, but because of my classes, it really helped prepare me.”

For more information about SHS’ PTE program, visit sh.lposd.org.

“When I talk to community members, I try to hook up students with small projects. That’s the best education experience they can have.”

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For Paige DuMars, sports have been an important part of her life. A three-sport varsity athlete, Paige is busy all year round with soccer, basketball and track. While she has played soccer since she was 5-years-old, Paige started track and basketball her sophomore year.

Last year was especially memorable for her as she was part of the girls’ soccer team that won the state title. “We also won the state academic award, which was really cool,” said Paige.

Paige’s career goal is to be a personal trainer. “I love to work out and be healthy,” said Paige. “I also like helping people.” To achieve this, Paige plans to attend a four-year college and receive her degree in exercise physiology. She would like to run track at the collegiate level as well.

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to make the jump from junior varsity 2 to varsity. “I had to work extra hard to be the same level as them. It was hard from going from a non-competitive team to an extremely competitive team,” said Paige. But she credits her coaches with helping her in the transition.

“I got through it was because I had the best coaches that believed in me.”

Playing three sports has taught her an important life lesson. “If you work hard, you can achieve anything.”

Kyle Hertel For Sandpoint High School soccer goalie, senior Kyle Hertel, being part of a team has provided him with friendships beyond what he imagined. “It’s basically like having a second family,” said Kyle, adding he is grateful for each of his teammates.

Looking ahead, Kyle plans to attend college and pursue a degree in physical therapy and sports medicine. His career choice is driven by personal experience. “I had really bad patellar tendonitis and had to see a physical therapist,” said Kyle. “What they were doing to heal me was very interesting.”

Kyle would also like to continue to play soccer at the collegiate level. He is looking at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri as one option. And if you ask his coach, Adam Tajan, he is confidant that Kyle will be a success.

“He (Kyle) works extremely hard at school and on the pitch. He’s an excellent goalkeeper with the athleticism and skill to make big plays,” said Tajan. “We expect our keepers to be vocal and command the field. Kyle is very loud and a great organizer. He’s a collegebound goalkeeper.”

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WHEN LIFE TAKES A LONELY TURN

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The Bonner County Board of Community Guardian was established in 1993 to serve incapacitated adults in need of protective care, but without family or friends able to provide it.

Today the volunteer board continues this mission with steady dedication that comes from the heart. Nothing so selfless could be sustained by any other source.

The very good news is the Guardian board is open for new members. They are seeking “persons with compassion who desire to advocate for those who are not capable of making decisions for themselves.” Members of the board can choose to become the guardian of a ward or they can simply provide support in other ways, such as the process of accepting referrals from the community and determining ability to assist.

There is no need for guardians to specialize or have specific knowledge in the areas of finance, health and other aspects of daily living. What is needed is a caring heart to take on someone in an almost parent/child relationship of attentive, watchful advocacy. The Board itself is a marvelous resource for situations as they arise. Years, in fact decades, of guardianship experience among Board members constitute a treasure trove of advice and solutions. On the current board, for instance, there is a retired registered nurse and a hospice leader, various community members and the Bonner County Prosecutor’s office provides legal support.

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According to board chair Tami Feyen, a prevailing issue in our community is that there are friends and families who are willing to become a guardian for their loved one, however the process can be very expensive and often times there are limited funds available.

And that, she says, is where others in the community can lend their expertise to help. “The board is actively seeking attorneys willing to support those families with a sliding scale type of fees,” said Feyen. “It’s always best to have someone (be the guardian) who knows the person well and deeply cares for them.”

children or a local care facility regarding a resident who can’t make decisions. Most clients are elderly and suffer from dementia or a debilitating psychiatric condition. The board arranges to meet the person. Then the matter goes to the court, and it is a very formal process. There is physician involvement, an attorney designated as a “court visitor” goes to the care center and evaluates the situation as a non-biased third party, and the judge

The next step in the process is a member of the board volunteers to be the person’s guardian. With no motive or agenda other than concern, the guardian keeps an alert eye on their ward’s emotional, physical, financial and legal condition. They make impromptu, unscheduled visits perhaps twice a month, where practicality is the keynote. Observations that the guardian makes include things such as If a television is on in the ward’s room, is it on a channel that appeals to them? Do they appear to be painfree and comfortable?

Are they dressed in clean, comfortable, appropriate clothes?

Is the air in the room fresh? Is the room clean?

Are any medications working well and are all physical conditions being attended to?

Because the wards are in a facility, around the clock care is already provided. They are safe and secure and their needs are tended to.

Guardians enhance quality of life in these visits, perhaps bringing a small gift of chocolates or warm socks. These are the only out of pocket expenses that are incurred by a guardian.

When we give a voice to those who have lost theirs, when we bring happiness into the room merely by walking into it, when our attention enhances quality of life, and our only recompense is their well-being, then we have loved.

In 2014, the Board of Community Guardian served eight people in the community. “We received 14 additional requests for guardians in Bonner County, yet with the board’s guidance, family members or long time friends were able to step in to fill that role for each person,” said Feyen.

The process begins when the board gets a call from a concerned neighbor, out-of-state

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Anyone over the age of 18 interested in volunteering may enter the application screening process. Successful applicants receive state-prescribed online training described as “educational, not intimidating” to prepare them for their service ahead. Once on the board, volunteers become part of a cohesive, supportive group that “walks hand in hand, with lots of community support.” They describe themselves as “a fun group of like-minded people” content to play a behind-the-scenes role in their wards’ health and happiness.

To inquire about becoming a volunteer member of the Bonner County Board of Guardian, please call 208.255.3098 and leave a message. Your call will be returned within one week. If you are seeking help from the Board of Community Guardian for your loved one, there is a referral form on their website at bonnercounty.us/board-of-communityguardian.

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Carving Out Hunger and Homelessness

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• In January 2014, 578,424 people were homeless on a given night. Most (69 percent) were staying in residential programs for homeless people, and the rest (31 percent) were found in unsheltered locations.

• Nearly one-quarter of all homeless people were children under the age of 18 (23 percent or 135,701). Ten percent (or 58,601) were between the ages of 18 and 24, and 66 percent (or 384,122) were 25 years or older.

• Homelessness declined by 2 percent (or 13,344 people) between 2013 and 2014 and by 11 percent (or 72,718) since 2007.

• In January 2014, 362,163 people experienced homelessness as individuals (63 percent of all homeless people).

• There were 216,261 homeless people in families on a single night in January 2014, accounting for 37 percent of all homeless people.

• Homelessness among individuals declined by 2 percent (or 7,408) between 2013 and 2014, and by 13 percent (or 53,434) between 2007 and 2014.

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he National Hunger and Homeless Awareness week is November 14 through November 22. It comes just one week before Thanksgiving and serves as a reminder of those that are less fortunate. For many of us, the holiday season spurs reflection and gratitude for blessings and calls many to consider the opportunity to serve the less fortunate.

Sometimes, it’s the seemingly insignificant daily details that function as the grandest of gifts – good health, shelter, ample food and warm clothing. For many, the holidays can represent a time of anxiety and loneliness.

There are so many in our country that are lacking the most basic provisions for material and emotional support. The effort to alleviate the dilemma of hunger and homelessness in the Pacific Northwest spans from the goliath of big business to most humble of church missions. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Union Gospel Mission

are innovative organizations strategically seeking opportunity to curb the crisis of homelessness in the Pacific Northwest.

American generosity is unparalleled during the holiday season. We unavoidably see the faces of poverty, hunger and homelessness in almost every community. It is nearly impossible to drive down the streets of any community without seeing the face of poverty and destitution. We are left with questions of whether our finances actually reach the intended recipients for the desired purpose. It’s overwhelming to know where to begin or how to appropriately assist when the need is so vast.

Providing quantifiable data on homelessness poses a perpetual challenge. To find the precise headcount is a near impossibility due to a continuous roving population, an inability to locate every person, and inconsistent definitions among organizations.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

• Homelessness among people in families declined by 3 percent (or 5,936) between 2013 and 2014, and by 8 percent (or 19,284) between 2007 and 2014.

“Our aim is not free meals, but freed persons; not free beds, but free beings.” – Albert Arend, founder of the Union Gospel Mission Association of Spokane

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Development (HUD) classifies homelessness as those living in places not established for human habitation or those using emergency shelter or transitional housing.

Often times, it can be families fleeing from domestic abuse situations, tenants that have been evicted without the means to acquire further housing, or those discharged from state facilities that are unable to obtain further housing.

Despite being home to some of the most renowned big businesses in the world, the Pacific Northwest is not immune to the crisis of homelessness. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is at the forefront in Washington State for objectively attempting to resolve some of the complexities of this crisis. HUD’s 2014 data shows that there are nearly 35,000 people living in homelessness in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. The state of Washington accounts for over 55 percent of the homelessness in the PNW and is sixth in the nation for those living in emergency or transitional housing. Approximately 20,000 people in the state of Washington are homeless on any given day and it is estimated that nearly half of Washington’s homeless population is comprised of families.

The Gates Foundation reports that one in four children living in Washington is subject to a family’s struggle to afford the basic necessities.

The Foundation recognizes and is making great strides in effort to address the challenges for children living in poverty. The Foundation

expresses that Washington’s children are potentially slipping through the cracks as 35 percent of those living in low income will not graduate from high school. The dilemma of poverty and homelessness is multi-faceted for which there is no straightforward solution. The Gates Foundation has formulated a strategy and reserves a deep commitment to serving Washington’s families and children. They have partnered with public, private, and nonprofit sectors to close the gap for underprivileged children.

The Foundation maintains that education is the greatest tool to break the cycle of poverty. They have invested particularly in early education to prepare younger children in their formidable years for elementary school. In conjunction with supporting early learning education, the Gates Foundation advocates and supports the Road Map Project. The Foundation deems the Project to be a “community-driven effort to keep students on track.” The Road Map Project is exceedingly driven by data to set goals and requires participation from families and educational institutions. The notion is that every child will have ample opportunity for educational success.

varying communities. The Foundation seeks homelessness prevention opportunity by supporting local charities and programs that seek to strengthen their community.

Similar to the Gates Foundation, the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) seeks opportunity to break the cycle of homelessness in the Pacific Northwest. The UGM has been deeply rooted in almost every community since the Great Depression. Its onset was to serve those struggling with addiction and lack of shelter.

Since pre - World War II, they have been partnering with communities to offer food, clothing, shelter and recovery support in a Christian centered environment. Last year, communities rallied in support of the UGM enabling them to provide shelter and nearly

Although the Gates Foundation fully utilizes education to break the next generation’s cycle of poverty, it affirms that the current state of homelessness has to be addressed.

The Foundation asserts that local charities ultimately know their communities. They have forged relationships throughout the state to address the distinctive hardships for

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The effort to alleviate the dilemma of hunger and homelessness in the Pacific Northwest spans from the goliath of big business to most humble of church missions.

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As the holiday season draws closer and we reach the culmination of another year, consider reaching out into your local community.

400,000 meals to over 4,000 men, women, and children.

The Union Gospel Mission operates entirely without government assistance. The majority of their funds come from either the generosity of individual monetary donations or from donations to support revenue generating entrepreneurships (such as thrift stores). Less than 5 percent of the generated finances are allocated to administration so that the bulk of the donations are invested directly into the mission. There is assurance with this program that the contributions do make a considerable difference and reach the needs of the intended recipients. The UGM focuses its support in the areas of basic necessities, recovery programs, education and career readiness, outreach, and long term affordable housing.

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in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is a newer (2012), state of the art five phase recovery program and shelter. In addition to a recovery program, the facility offers three meals a day, counseling, medical attention, Bible study, fitness, and opportunity for vocational growth. The Center methodically targets and addresses the root of the problem and treats the entire person in effort to break the cycle. The objective of the mission is to change lives by creating healthy, stable, and independent families.

The UGM Center does not function as a hand out but a hand up. The UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’ Alene implements a relatively rigid protocol to foster

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personal progress. The guests are required to attend counseling sessions and are expected to contribute to the work requirements and necessities of the facility. The women partake by making the meals, cleaning the facility, and working in the thrift store to generate UGM

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dollars. The UGM dollars are a form of inhouse currency that can be utilized by guests to purchase additional toiletry items and personal items.

vocationally prepare residents. Residents are required to work 240 hours without pay so that they can acquire the skills that they need while building a resume.

It’s not always about monetary contributions, but sometimes it’s just giving time as a resource. The UGM Center for Women and Children encourages community support and volunteer assistance. The Center welcomes volunteers to offer a few hours of their time for service. The volunteer training is concise and offers insightful perspective on the dilemma of homelessness and the needs of the guests.

Volunteer groups will frequently bring and share a prepared meal for the guests. So many of these women and children are deeply hurting and appreciate the willingness and care from community members.

As part of the career readiness process, the UGM purports that residents spend time in their educational centers where they can study for a GED, learn computer skills, draft resumes and can search for careers. The LIFE Program facilitates opportunity for residents to gradually re-enter the workforce, develop their resumes and a chance to acquire an important reference.

If anyone is familiar with the face of homelessness and poverty, it would be Spokane, Washington. UGM LIFE Recovery program in Spokane has partnered with local businesses to provide vocational training. The UGM has taken the stance that to break the cycle of homelessness, residents must be able to re-enter the workforce. Staff members at LIFE Recovery work with residents to assess their talents and to build their goals. The UGM states “The ultimate goal is not just to get a job – any job – but to engage their talents, skills and passions in meaningful work.” The LIFE Recovery program does seek the assistance of local business to aid in their effort to

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With the assistance of local businesses, educational and skill enhancement opportunity, the business practicum, and a life coach, residents are fully set up for success as they make the slow transition back into the workforce.

Almost half of Washington’s homeless live on the streets of Seattle and King County and are struggling to make ends meet. The Seattle Union Gospel Mission has partnered with a local grocery store and has launched its Holiday Meal Campaign. The UGM asserts that they are able to feed 10 guests a traditional holiday meal for as little as $1.92 per person.

To put it into perspective, they suggest that the average American traditional household will spend approximately $13 per person. With the assistance of local merchants and the support of a generous community, the UGM is able to

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provide a bounty of holiday food for Seattle’s most disadvantaged.

The UGM recognizes and respects that most people are unable to give of their time during the holidays. In addition to their Holidays Meals Campaign, they offer supplementary recommendations for how people can give during the holidays. There are non-perishable food drop-off facilities, and they express a need for the donation of specific rescue blankets that can be purchased from Amazon for those living in unsheltered environments.

The Pacific Northwest has taken considerable strides to carve out hunger and homelessness.

It’s an ongoing and complicated effort for which we are fortunate to have caring and innovative organizations seeking to break the cycle. As the holiday season draws closer and we reach the culmination of another year, consider reaching out into your local community. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Union Gospel Mission both provide a myriad of opportunities for the community to get involved. They require the support and assistance of all of those eager to assist – the smallest of effort of support can still make a huge impact. If you would like to get involved, please visit the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at www.gatesfoundation. org/What-We-Do/US-Program/WashingtonState or the Union Gospel Mission at www.ugm.org.

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06 Celebrate the Season KINDERHAVEN HOSTS FESTIVAL OF TREES

BY MADDIE RUSSO PHOTO COURTESY KATHY CHAMBERS This year Kinderhaven is celebrating its 20th anniversary of operations and its 16th year of The Festival of Trees. For the past several years The Festival of Trees has been held at the Sandpoint Events Center, but this year they are excited to announce that it will be held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds!

The weekend will kick off December 4 at 11am with the Holiday Luncheon.Tickets are $45, or you can choose to sponsor a table for $600 that will seat up to eight people. Guests participate in a silent auction, and they will enjoy a delicious lunch served family-style. Guests will also have an opportunity to view the beautifully and creatively decorated live trees.

The evening of December 5 is the Grand Gala, with doors opening at 5:30pm. Tickets for the night are $75, or you can choose to sponsor a table for $1200 that will seat up to eight people.

Guests will have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items and enjoy hors d’oeuvres with a no-host bar. As the silent auction comes

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to an end, guests will move to the main event to enjoy a dinner catered by Ivano’s and a live auction of the grand trees. To continue the celebration, there are a couple of surprises in store for the guests!

The beautiful live trees that will be auctioned off at the Grand Gala and all of the silent auction items (including gift baskets, tabletop trees, wreaths and much more!) are donated by different individuals, organizations and businesses in the community.

Because of logistics and the new venue, the family night will not be happening this year, but they will have it back next year and in the years to come.

To purchase tickets, contact Jacinda Bokowy at 208.610.2208 or e-mail jbokowy@mac.com. If you or your organization is interest in volunteering, e-mail emargaretpetersen@gmail.com for more information!

Kinderhaven is a nonprofit, emergency shelter for children who have been removed from their homes for their own protection. They are here for children at any time of the day or night and are the only relief shelter of their kind in North Idaho. Over 1,500 children have passed through their doors in 20 years of operation.

The Festival of Trees is currently their single fundraising event, and all proceeds go towards keeping Kinderhaven running.

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NOVEMBER 6 WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Don’t miss your chance to catch the action-packed and inspiring Wild and Scenic Film Festival at 7pm in the Sandpoint Events Center.

Celebrating the natural and wild world through environmental and adventure films that illustrate the Earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work communities are doing to protect the environment. Beer and wine will be on tap as you enjoy a raffle, auction and numerous door prizes.

NOVEMBER 6 A NIGHT TO REMEMBER Community Cancer Services’ most vital fundraiser is put on with the help of the Ponderay Rotary and features a wine tasting event and dinner along with both a silent and live auction. Pend d’Oreille Winery, Small House Winery, Clearwater Canyon, & Coeur d’Alene Cellars are the participating wineries to help make this year great! For tickets please call Stefanie at 208.255.8616

Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho is bringing “A Christmas Carol” to the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Community Theater. You don’t want to miss this timeless Christmas story that will have everyone in the family feeling the holiday spirit. Tickets can be found at www.cytnorthidaho.org.

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NOVEMBER 14 DIRTY BIRD TRAIL RUN

This is an impromptu trail run for a good cause that will be collecting food and donations for the local food bank. The run will start at the McEuen Park Band Shell in Coeur d’Alene at 9am. For more information contact Dave Dutro 208.457.2726.

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NOVEMBER 14 SARS ANNUAL SKI SWAP

Kick off the ski season and find great deals on snow gear, from skis and snowboards to a huge variety of winter recreational equipment and clothing, at the SARS Annual Ski Swap from 9am to 2pm at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. The swap benefits the Schweitzer Alpine Racing School along with nonprofit ski racing and freeride programs. Visit SARS.net for information.

NOVEMBER 27 - TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The Business Improvement District invites you to come into Downtown Sandpoint for the annual tree lighting ceremony, along with caroling and family fun as we kick off the start of the holiday season. For more information call 208.255.1876.

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NOVEMBER 15 WINTER JAM 2015 TOUR SPECTACULAR Headlining this year’s tour is Skillet, an American Christian rock band from Memphis. Winter Jam’s 2015 band lineup also features For King & Country, Jamie Grace, Lincoln Brewster, Family Force 5, NewSong and Love & the Outcome. In addition, the Pre-Jam Party will showcase Stars Go Dim, We Are Messengers, and OBB. Visit spokanearena.com for more information.

NOVEMBER 27 TRANSSIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE

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Spokane Arena will host a spectacular show at 8pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Mobius Children’s Museum courtesy of TSO. This year’s enchanted Yuletide tale “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve” follows the journey of a young runaway who, on Christmas Eve, breaks into an abandoned vaudeville theater seeking shelter from the cold, and the ghostly visions she experiences from that concert hall’s past.Visit spokanearena.com for more information.

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NOVEMBER 7 6TH ANNUAL ZUMBATHON

Once again your local Zumba instructors are hosting a Zumbathon to benefit Community Cancer Services!

This year the event will be held at the Heartwood Center from 10am to 12pm.

Tickets may be purchased at SWAC, Xhale, Finan McDonald, and Iron Mikes or through your Zumba instructor.

NOVEMBER 7 SANDPOINT FILM FESTIVAL

NOVEMBER 13 ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER

The Panida Theater hosts the Sandpoint Film Festival as three blocks of short films are screened at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm. Frontier Communications will be present to award the Idaho Filmmaker Award on top of prizes for best animation, documentary and narrative films. The Sandpoint Junior Fiddlers will be performing during the Festival’s intermissions for your enjoyment. Visit SandpointFilmFestival.com for more information.

Hope’s Memorial Community Center hosts an Annual Harvest Dinner starting at 5:30pm. The menu includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, green beans, cranberry sauce, rolls with butter, and delicious dessert.

Please bring non-perishable food donations on this night to help support MCC’s Christmas Giving Food Drive. Visit MemorialCommunityCenter.com for more information.

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NOVEMBER 26 - TURKEY TROT

At a rapid-fire 90 minutes, First Date is a lighthearted musical comedy that chronicles a blind date between Aaron and serial blind-dater Casey. As this funny show sings on, the ensemble cast comes to life as various characters from the past and possible future! Put on by Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre in the Coeur d’Alene Eagles Lodge, 209 E. Sherman Avenue, at 7pm. Visit www.cdasummertheatre.com for ticket information.

Come warm up before your Thanksgiving dinner with the Turkey Trot at Travers Park!

Check in is at 8:45am and registration will be free if you bring a donation for the food bank.

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NOVEMBER 27 SHOOK TWINS CONCERT

Come listen to our local musical sensation, Shook Twins, as they perform at The Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St. in Bonners Ferry. The cafe will open at 6:30pm with the show beginning at 7:30pm. Visit www.thepearltheater.org for more details.

Join Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club’s annual fall fishing contest. Visit LPOIC.org for more information.

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NOVEMBER 27-DECEMBER 20 THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK CHRISTMAS MUSICAL It’s holiday time down in Armadillo Acres, and everyone’s filled with warmth and beer. When a freak bout of amnesia strikes the trailer park Scrooge, neighborly love is put to the test. It’s a trailer-trashy good time… but with tinsel and Keg Nog. Check out this fun show at the Lake City Playhouse in Coeur d’Alene. For more information visit www.lakecityplayhouse.org.

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NOVEMBER 14 POLYRHYTHMICS On the heels of an 18-month touring cycle behind Libra Stripes, the collective continues to evolve and mature into a muscular live unit apt to painting vivid instrumental imagery using complex rhythms and a unique precision that is redefining the term “funk” for 21st century

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audiences. Catch them in concert at The Hive. Ticket information available at www.livefromthehive.com.

NOVEMBER 28 - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Remember to Shop Local, Shop Small, and Shop Downtown this holiday season!

On the Saturday following the craziness of Black Friday everyone is encouraged to help support your local merchants by shopping the numerous area businesses and helping to put the money back into our community.

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TURKEY TROT

A fun event that benefits the community

By Melody Vanhorn Photo courtesy Marianne Love Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, feasting and running? That’s right – running! Sandpoint West Athletic Club is partnering with Sandpoint City Recreation Department to bring you the 8th Annual Turkey Trot.

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This low-key race takes place at 9am on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, at Traver’s Field on Pine Street.

Participants can choose between a 1k, 5k, 10k, or just take the chance to enjoy the brisk morning air as you walk or run with your friends and family. There will also be a costume contest with the winner receiving a fresh pie from The Pie Hut. The best part of it all is that it’s FREE! In exchange for a race fee everyone is being asked to bring in non-perishable food items that will be donated to the local Food Bank to help bless those in need. Last year’s event raised over 950 pounds of food and this year they’re hoping to exceed 1000 pounds!

This is a great opportunity to give something back to your community, so lace up your running shoes and come warm up before your feast as you help support the Food Bank.

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HOLIDAY PARTY REMINDERS ‘Tis the season for parties and holiday celebrations of all shapes and sizes, but navigating party etiquette in these modern times can be difficult. Here are some ways to be gracious guests and considerate hosts this year.

Hosts: Keep it simple. A dinner party is more fun to throw (and attend) when it’s buffet style.

Plus, it will save you some time and stress.

Tidy up beforehand, and make sure the bathroom is well-stocked with hand towels and toilet paper.

Be the spark! It’s your job to run the show. Let your guests know when it’s time to eat or play games, and circulate among them. Be flexible.

Sometimes meals will fail, or a friend will arrive with an unexpected guest. Just be gracious and plan on having a fallback food wise.

Guests: A small gift, such as a bottle of wine, or a “Thank You” card, is always a welcomed gesture.

Everyone appreciates a guest who chips in.

Offer to help with the cooking, or making the quick trip to the store for more ice or forgotten ingredients.

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or me, the holidays are not complete without the festive decorations of the season.

And as much as I love to shop and see the stores stocked with goodies, I’ve made a habit the last few years to skip pricey ready-made décor in favor of more natural materials. This not only saves me time and money, but it allows me to refocus the holidays on what is most important to me: spending time with the people I love. The perk to this is that decorations in neutral colors and natural materials establish a good base that can take you from Thanksgiving all the way to New Year’s.

This year, why not challenge yourself to use what decorations you have and create the rest? Get the kids and family involved and turn it into a fun activity for everyone. If you find that you are still in need of some staple items, look for them locally. Some of the best places to find unique vases, frames, and decorative bowls are at your local thrift and

antique stores. This is where you can find the classic (and sometimes even blue-colored) Ball mason jars, funky vases in greens and purples, and other decorations you can guarantee no one else will have.

Here are some decorating ideas for each holiday using materials you can find around the house or yard, that are inexpensive and fun to create.

Thanksgiving Decorations: Thanksgiving is all about bounty, the horn of plenty overflowing with squash and vegetables, long tables covered with turkey and pie and families gathering together. It is also a celebration of fall, the changing of the colors, the harvest of a season’s hard work, and the gentle reminder that the year is almost over. My favorite decorations for Thanksgiving incorporate natural materials.

I like to fill my home with reminders of the changing season: orange pumpkins, fall leaves in yellows and reds, and wheat centerpieces. Here are some great ways to

Stay and clean up at the end of the night. If you’re an early-to-bed type (like myself), make a walk-through of the house and gather any empty bottles or glasses before you take off.

Avoid the cell phone. This is a big one people.

Set your phone to silent, and keep it in your purse or pocket. Don’t be that guest with your face glued to your screen.

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decorate your home and Thanksgiving table that you can find in your own backyard.

Pine cones: A bowl full of pine cones as a centerpiece on the table is one of my favorites, or you can tie labels to them to use them as name tags for your Thanksgiving seating arrangement. If you have more time on your hands string them into a garland and display them on your fireplace mantle, or wrap them around your stair railing.

Pumpkins and Seasonal Squashes: Pumpkins don’t always have to be carved and set out on the front porch. Try gathering an assortment of various sizes and colors (don’t forget to incorporate squash!) and display them on a table at the entry of your home, or use them as a center piece for your table. Miniature pumpkins are great for decorating the table for Thanksgiving. Each place setting can include a mini pumpkin on the plate and can even double as a name card.

Fall Leaves: Spread out colorful leaves on your table for a natural table runner, or press them between wax paper, cut them out and display them in windows. You can also use leaves as a base to your favorite candle assortment, arrange them around the base of a large Mason jar or vase then prop up a colored votive candle on pebbles or river rock.

Branches: Whether the branches are barren or still have some colored leaves on them, they will make a beautiful and natural addition to

your décor. Grab medium-sized branches, aspen, oak, maple or manzanita and throw them in a tall vase to make a statement. Larger branches in a floor vase strung with white lights are a great visual option. Red winterberry branches are an excellent find as well, the bright red berries add a beautiful pop of color and the arrangement can easily transition into Christmas.

Flowers: Glass vases, bowls, and rustic wood planters look gorgeous with fresh (or dried) fall flowers in arrangements of yellow, orange, red and purple colors. For a unique arrangement, cluster herbs and seasonal vegetables. Some of my favorites include hops, kale, green hollyhocks, artichokes, rosemary, beet greens, purple basil and chard.

goodies from the kids. Here are a few other ways to deck your halls this Christmas.

Silver and Gold: Christmas doesn’t have to be all about red and green. I have always liked how silver and gold bring in the beauty of the wintery landscape. Spray paint branches or pine cones with silver or gold and throw them in a decorative bowl or vase. Or line the mantle or table with a collection of metallic vases or tchotchkes.

Candles: Winter holidays are all about nights by the fire, consider illuminating your home with candles to give a more intimate feel.

They also can dress up a room and make the place appear fancier. Try topping your holiday table with candle sticks and candelabras, or an

Christmas Decorations: When I think of Christmas decorations, I think of my old family home lit up with candles spiced with scents of ginger and pine, oozing comfort and warmth. For me, Christmas is all about creating a cozy environment for family and friends to gather. Think of ways to create warmth with lighting and candles. Include scents into your décor with pomander balls (oranges pierced with cloves and dried) or cinnamon sticks tied with ribbon and hung on the tree. Go beyond the Christmas tree and mantle too, window sills, bookcases, bedside tables, and entry sideboards are great areas to set up smaller trinkets like Santa Claus figurines, jars of holiday candy, and handmade

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This year, why not challenge yourself to use what decorations you have and create the rest?

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Use ball-shaped tree ornaments in gold, white, and silver and display them in your favorite glass vase to mimic rising bubbles in a glass of champagne. arrangement on a decorative metallic plate.

Garlands and Wreaths: Add your surname to a wreath on the front door with a glittered or colored letter and ribbon to welcome guests.

Still have that Costco-sized bag of bows?

Stick the bows in a circle on hard backing like cardboard and cut out the center for a homemade shimmery wreath. Evergreen garlands easily set the tone for Christmas, whether you adorn your mantel, kitchen cabinets or railing. Try a nontraditional material like your holiday cards, hung with clothespins and string along a mantle or wall.

Ornaments: Use ornaments in places other than the tree. Fill vases and bowls and hang them along the stairway, from interior beams, or place them on the table as runner.

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holiday cheer with your favorite holiday song lyrics, or a message of peace and good tidings. Or, let the kids (and adults!) draw a wintery wonderland landscape.

New Year’s Decorations: New Year’s Eve is the last and biggest night of the year, so gather your friends and loved ones and throw a big party to say farewell to 2015 and welcome in 2016. The best part of this holiday is that anyone and everyone can decorate for the occasion, you just need to follow one simple rule: make everything glitter. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not telling you to Modge Podge and glitter everything in sight, just make use of items that are shimmery, sparkly and bright.

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Balloons: What would New Year’s be without balloons? This is one of the most cost effective options and it can quickly transform your

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home to a swanky party house. Grab balloons in shades of gold, silver and white and blow up enough to cover the entire ceiling of your designated party room. Or, display them in gathered groups at the entrance and near the bar and buffet to set the tone to party mode.

Sparkling Centerpiece: Use ball-shaped tree ornaments in gold, white, and silver and display them in your favorite glass vase to mimic rising bubbles in a glass of champagne.

If you don’t have ornaments in that color, or if they’re still on the tree, try wrapped sweet treats like Hershey’s Kisses.

Paper: This is another cost-effective material to use for holiday celebrations that’s also very versatile and low maintenance. Use leftover wrapping paper to make shimmering party streamers. You can connect them in the paper chain style or cut out shapes like circles or stars and string them from the ceiling. Re-use tissue paper from Christmas presents by repurposing them into different sized pom-poms that you can hang from the ceiling. Or, using individual sheets of paper or butcher paper, make a 2016 banner with glittered numbers.

Clocks: New Year’s Eve is all about the countdown, why not make your mantel a focal point with a collection of vintage clocks? Don’t have a collection? Local thrift and antique stores are great places to find items like this.

Spray paint the clocks for a uniformed look, or leave them mismatched for a rustic chic vibe.

Lighting: The more the merrier, I say. In the interior of your home, frame your mirrors with white string lights, include bathrooms too for a fun club-like feel. Or, string lights around your kitchen or living room and turn off the overheads. Dim lighting can set more of a tone for a good time. If you prefer candlelight, cluster groups of glass vases and open Mason jars, add an inch of Epsom salt and votive candles in ivory and white. For the exterior of your home, make your front porch a focal point for arriving guests. Try an arrangement with a large floor vase, some pine boughs, and more string lights, or direct your guests to the entry with traditional luminarias.

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You just found out that it’s your turn to host a group of family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. Your first inclination might be to feel overwhelmed, but the good news is, it doesn’t have to be. I have compiled some time-saving tasks that allow you to do the bulk of the work in advance. This way, you can enjoy Thanksgiving Day with your guests instead of being a slave to the stove.

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This may seem like a no-brainer, but the easiest thing to do is to plan your menu and guest list in early November. Once you have those two things determined, reach out to some of your guests and see if they could provide an appetizer or side dish from the menu you have chosen. (No, you are not a complete failure if you ask for help.) Plus, most people like to be able to make and share their grandmother’s version of a classic recipe. After all, it keeps the memories alive for them and ensures continuity through the generations.

Make homemade relish and pumpkin pies.

Cube the bread for homemade stuffing and refrigerate it. Make any of the casseroles that you plan to serve and refrigerate them.

Second Week of November Determine what kind of place settings, table decorations and floral arrangements you will use for your Thanksgiving table. Make the calls to a local florist and organize the rest of your decorations, plates and silverware in boxes or containers so that you can remove them immediately and placed them on the table before the gathering. You don’t want to be searching for these items at the last second.

Begin defrosting the frozen turkey in the back of the refrigerator where it is coldest. Put together a shopping list of all of the food items that you will be providing. Purchase only the non-perishables on your list and organize them in a corner of your pantry so that you do not have to search for them when the time comes.

The Evening Before Thanksgiving Peel potatoes and put them in a pot of cold, salted water. Buy or prepare vegetable trays and homemade dips. Assemble cold-cut platters.

Prepare yeast-based rolls that can rise slowly overnight.

Thanksgiving Morning • 8am: Remove the turkey from the refrigerator, preheat the oven and prepare fresh stuffing.

• 9am: Put the turkey in the oven, setting a timer to baste it every half hour.

• 11am: Boil and mash the potatoes, bake the yeast rolls.

• 2pm: Defrost casseroles and pies and set aside for reheating.

• 3pm: When guests arrive, let them help with small tasks.

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What is Your Goal?

MAKING THIS NEW YEAR’S FITNESS RESOLUTION STICK

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Every year millions of people make getting in shape their New Year’s resolution. It’s the “I’ll start Monday” mentality that we battle the rest of the year but on a much larger scale. But what exactly does getting in shape mean to us? What is our motivation?

What are our goals exactly? Asking the why is probably the most important question to think through in order to optimize success. Learning the how to facilitate the why and subsequently devising a productive plan could turn this year’s resolution into next year’s reason to be thankful. It’s actually easier than you could have ever imagined.

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done what you plan to do and how they did it. What were their struggles? One of the most crucial things to consider is safety. You need to make sure that the exercises you decide on are not inherently dangerous. Are you going to be using a video, going to a class, hiring a trainer or even buying a piece of equipment? Do your due diligence. I don’t typically recommend any videos that have strength training exercises in them like push-ups, pull-ups, lunges or squats.

If you haven’t been exercising regularly, chances are your body needs a refresher on the proper mobility, flexibility, strength and reflexes to do these movements under qualified guidance.

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We were all born with the ability to know what right or wrong looks and feels like, but unfortunately we all have to sit for long periods of time in our society so we tend to lose the ability to know what right or wrong feels like. Thankfully, we never lose the ability to know what right or wrong looks like. If when you watch the video and it doesn’t look like the movement you were trying to do, do some more research and continue to work on these movements like you would if learning any new skill. This is the skill of strength.

Keep videoing and keep refining. You should eventually learn how to do the movements correctly and in the process get stronger, healthier and burn some calories.

If you feel like you would have more success in a group setting (my personal favorite) or are wanting to join a class, make sure the instructor is a subject matter expert in what they are teaching. If you don’t feel comfortable asking for their qualifications, Google is a beautiful thing, and you can usually get all the information about your instructor you are looking for. I’m pretty good with instructing TRX and if your go to their website you’ll find that I can back that up with the amount of education I have in it. Most instructors don’t know what they don’t know, and just because they look fit doesn’t mean they know

Motivation The main reasons people don’t stay motivated is they lack direction or get injured.

chasing one that leaves you feeling defeated.

There seems to be a surge of fitness masochism where a training session isn’t good unless you get annihilated. Remember, adaptation is what a training protocol should provide, not just fatigue. Anyone can make you tired but can they make you stronger? If you are bargain shopping for fitness instruction you will get what you pay for. The more education your trainer or instructor invests in, the more they are investing in your success. Set a goal, ask questions, get moving and enjoy every second of it!!

Remember, adaptation is what a training protocol should provide, not just fatigue.

Anyone can make you tired but can they make you stronger?

how to instruct, correct, modify or when to refer people to a medical professional. I teach a lot of professional education around the country to health and fitness practitioners and approximately 80 percent don’t know how to properly teach or even do a squat themselves.

The main reasons people don’t stay motivated is they lack direction or get injured. If you are in a class, make sure quality of movement is more important than quantity. The only thing a lot of bad movements will get you is an eventual injury. You should feel like you are ready to take over the world most days after training, not like you need a nap. Look for training that makes you feel better instead of

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Ouch, I am in Pain!

SEVERITY OF PAIN A NEW “VITAL” SIGN FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

BY CHRISTINA RUST, DPT

Your Goals Are Our Priority!

Pain is becoming a new vital sign along with blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and body temperature. Most medical professionals are required to measure and record pain as part of your health history.

There are two primary categories for pain: acute pain, defined as pain present less than three to six months, and chronic pain, which persists more than six months.

Amazingly, around 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, according to several medical resources. This number is staggering if you do the math. The U.S. census for 2015 reported 321,216,397 citizens; of that number 23 percent are under the age of 18. That means that roughly 1 of every 2.5 adults reports suffering from mild to severe pain that does not go away, is described as shooting, burning, electrical or aching, and is accompanied by feelings of discomfort, soreness, tightness or stiffness.

What’s the biggest difference between the four main vitals and this new fifth one? The first four are physically measurable, while the fifth is completely subjective. Simply put, my experience of pain is different than yours.

Genetics, environmental experiences and social influences have directly affected our perception of pain. As a physical therapist, I’m required to have clients describe symptoms. “On a scale from 0 to 10, how bad is your pain? Ten being you need to go to the emergency room.” I’ve asked this question hundreds of times over the past 20 years and am still astounded by the variety of answers.

I’ve looked at x-rays of someone’s spine and wondered, “How is this person even walking?” Yet they may tell me they have very little pain, only weakness and instability.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the person who says their pain is “12 on a scale of 10”, yet they are standing and talking to me, not lying on the floor in tears.

into formulas for reimbursement. You will be inundated with questions and interventions focused around your pain. So whose pain is right? My answer is, your pain is your pain.

You have the right to feel the “ouch” in your pain. But I might suggest a few thoughtful parameters: • Where is the pain located? - This is important for your medical provider to know in order to determine the origin of pain, not the intensity. If you answer, “It hurts everywhere,” we may consider it a system wide problem, such as cancer.

• When is the pain present? - Pain usually changes in intensity, and that is normal.

Giving specific responses helps your provider make an accurate diagnosis and choose the best intervention.

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Mindful Eating

Eating mindfully means to be 100 percent conscious and aware of the foods we’re eating and why. It’s about being present with our food. This can take a lifetime to learn and some of us may never get it. But, eating mindlessly can truly be detrimental to our physical and emotional health. Therefore, it’s vital, especially during the busy, stressful holiday season to attempt to pay more attention to what goes into our bodies simply for the sake of our health.

TIPS TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

This is not a holiday diet plan; it will not deprive you of the things you truly enjoy every holiday season. It’s not meant to help you lose weight or to eat more healthfully this season. It approaches food in a more thoughtful manner, asking ourselves “why” we’re eating something in attempts to reduce dangerous emotional and overeating.

BY DARCI BARMAN, MSN, RDN, LD, REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST

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Be strategic about where you stand at holiday gatherings. If you can’t control yourself around all the candied nuts, peanut brittle and cookies, don’t socialize near the dessert table. Instead, find a cozy place next to the fire or on the couch.

Be honest and true to yourself Would you feel guilty if you threw away the ginger molasses cookies your great aunt went through all that trouble to make? Don’t! You owe it to yourself to respect what goes in your body and to eat only the things you love. Ask yourself, “Am I enjoying this?” If the answer is no or maybe, put the fork down. Save what you consider an “indulgence” to be truly satisfying to you.

Leave the grumbling at home

Every diet book says this, but there is so much truth to it! When we eat off a plate, we are tuned into the amounts of food we are consuming.

Pacing around eating a little of this and a little of that can sneak in a whole meal’s worth of food!

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Don’t show up to a holiday party with a grumbling stomach. This sets us up to overeat by overcompensating for our hunger. Have a light snack just before you arrive and you’ll automatically eat less.

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It approaches food in a more thoughtful manner, asking ourselves “why” we’re eating something in attempts to reduce dangerous emotional and overeating.

Be a role model Let others learn from your mindful ways. We all have those people in our lives that want to feed us with love. If you’re not hungry or don’t desire something, firmly say “no thank you.”

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Always have a game plan At the end of the day, the main thing you need is a game plan. Before every gathering, have an idea of what you’re planning on eating, drinking and how you’re going to say “no” if you have to. Make a plan to check-in with yourself from time to time and to feel good about your decisions.

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A Part of Holiday Foods Past and Present CARRAGEENAN DATES BACK HUNDREDS OF YEARS

When you think of holiday dinners, it’s likely that the first image that comes to mind is a golden, roasted turkey. While the bird may take center stage, for many it’s the hearty sides – creamy gravy, silken mashed potatoes – and delicious desserts – fruit pies and sweet puddings – whose rich flavors and textures make the holiday feast.

No matter your preference, the special ingredients in these treasured traditions are important. It’s the hint of this or the dash of that which leave you salivating, but it could well be a centuries-old ingredient called carrageenan that makes it all hang together delivering the perfect bite every time.

Carrageenan, pronounced [kar-uh-gee-nuh n], is a soluble fiber product of red seaweed.

It is a food ingredient from a natural source.

While it might sound new to you, carrageenan actually has its origins in small kitchens across the globe and back hundreds of years. The name carrageenan is believed to have its roots in the Gaelic language and was used as a gelling agent in making milk puddings in Ireland and Scotland as long as 600 years ago.

Today, carrageenan is used in much the same way for prepared pies and frozen desserts.

In your favorite pumpkin pie, carrageenan offers that perfectly creamy, but not too dense, taste and texture. For ice cream, carrageenan

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helps provide a uniform, smooth consistency, especially in lower-fat offerings like frozen yogurt. Carrageenan is especially useful for its ability to create a creamy, indulgent dessert while also reducing the amount of sugar and fat in the recipe. It can also make some of your foods last longer and without refrigeration.

Carrageenan’s use is not limited to desserts.

You may find it in a prepared soup, mixed with other ingredients to create a thick, hearty texture. Your favorite hot cocoa might include carrageenan to keep each sip rich and equally chocolately. Or carrageenan may be the “certain something” that gives gravy a lovely, even finish.

Carrageenan is approved for use in for organic foods, and meets vegan, halal and kosher standards, making it a popular ingredient in foods at health food and specialty stores alike.

So, as you enjoy the foods that define your holiday tradition, give thanks for all the ingredients that go into the celebratory meals that you look forward to year round.

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

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A Sandpoint staple for over 25 years, Monarch Mountain Coffee is the perfect spot for a casual meal and great coffee.

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Bangkok on Second Thai Cuisine

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By Colin Anderson & Stephanie Krebs-Anderson There is a lot to be thankful for living in the Northwest, but November weather is not one of them. The days are short, the temperatures are chilly, and gray drizzle makes things just wet enough to mess up your day. On these days we remember the wonderful islands of Hawaii where it’s almost always 80 degrees and sunny.

As a couple that has a serious travel bug, it’s rare we visit the same place twice. But after our first trip to the island of Kauai, we were back again this past May, less than two years later.

There are slices of paradise on each of the Hawaiian Islands, but for those looking to step out from behind the all-inclusives, dinner shows, and crowded Waikiki and add some

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adventure to your vacation, the north shore of Kauai simply can’t be beat. In and around Hanalei Bay you will find some of the most spectacular beaches and scenery in the world.

You can surf, snorkel, scuba, hike, bike and fly.

This truly is a remarkable island, and your visit will bring you a new found appreciation for nature.

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experience. This might be my favorite thing about Kauai. You can drive up and down the North Shore, find plenty of places to explore, and if you feel like a little beach time, just pull over and plop down your chair and towel.

Kauai is known for adventure both by sea and land. One of my favorite excursions we’ve taken is something you wouldn’t likely come across at the concierge desk. Our group of four hired a local by the name of “T” to take us into the center of the island and float down a centuryold irrigation canal originally created to bring water from the mountains to the taro fields and pineapple plantations in the valleys below. The drive was on one of the roughest and craziest

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roads I have ever been on with washed out sections the size of a Mini Cooper. We passed through the area where they shot the entrance to Jurassic Park, and we were soon riding boogie boards down a 2-mile canal. We passed through several pitch black tunnels and ended at a beautiful swimming hole.

year to camp out at Kalalau Beach — one of the most beautiful beaches and backdrops you will ever see. The trail is steep and rocky, and you traverse streams that can swell at a moment’s notice. Both times we’ve done this hike it has down poured for a short time making for an even wilder experience.

Another great land adventure is hiking the first 2 miles of the Kalalau trail. This trail begins where the road literally dead ends. It’s an 11mile hike that wraps around the famous Na Pali Coast which you can also tour by sail boat, zodiac, kayak or helicopter. This hike is rated a difficulty 9.5 out of 10 by the Sierra Club, but the first 2 miles are doable if you are in decent shape and have hiking experience. Permits are needed to go further than 2 miles, but thousands of people make the 11-mile trek each

Back in the water, you’ll find a colorful array of fish snorkeling at Ke’e beach, excellent surf and boogie boarding waves in the picture perfect 2-mile crest beach of Hanalei Bay, and will more than likely come across giant sea turtles snorkeling at Anini Beach. Having such an immense turtle swimming just feet away from you is really an amazing experience.

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upscale fine dining, and shops carrying trinket souvenirs to fine art. You’ll notice that only a couple bars stay open past dinner, but after a day of exploring and sunny beaches, most retire early instead of seeking out the nightlife.

If you get the chance to visit this island, enjoy the beaches, but don’t be afraid to step out and find your own adventure.

Her Perspective When my husband and I settled on a vacation to the island of Kauai and began to talk to friends and colleagues about our trip, one of the most common things we heard from other visitors of the island was “Kauai is incredible.”

After having visited the island twice, I agree.

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In and around Hanalei Bay you will find some of the most spectacular beaches and scenery in the world. You can surf, snorkel, scuba, hike, bike and fly.

most beautiful places on earth. The island has natural presence that truly must be seen to be believed. Kauai served as the backdrop to many famous movies (Jurassic Park and Blue Hawaii for example) so you likely have seen this spectacular place before without even realizing it.

If you are in search of a tropical paradise that comes complete with stunning, high lush green mountain peaks that seem to always be draped in a shroud of mist and that are contrasted against a coastline of white sand beaches and rolling turquoise blue ocean waves, look no further than Kauai.

The “Garden Island” is the perfect backdrop for burying your toes in the sand and your nose in a book while the ocean crashes to the shore.

You can boogie board, surf and drink beer from your cooler while you get far too much sun and apply too little sunblock. You will probably have more than one encounter with some of the most colorful chickens you have ever seen, as they inhabit the island and seem to be its most numerous residents. These free-range creatures will probably be your morning alarm clock too. They seem to be lurking everywhere, including outside your window.

Impressive sunrises on the island make for a perfect excuse for getting up early for a run, taking a yoga class on the beach, or walking down to the nearby beach to stand in the ocean and watch the sun come up for the day.

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Opting for a vacation rental by owner over a hotel will usually include the perks of having a little more privacy, a lot more space, and typically a cache of beach gear to let you create your own experience. Plus, if you have a kitchen, it can easily be stocked. The island boasts multiple farmers markets, with one happening most nights of the week. The markets are a great chance to be amazed at how much better things grow in the tropical climate (hello giant onions!) and to find and try fruit not typically found at your regular Pacific Northwest farmer’s market (hello papayas!).

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If you are looking to have a rocking party where you stay up late and hop from club to club, this is not the place for you. And no one is going to walk up to you and try to sell you some trinket you don’t need. Kauai’s charms are much more natural and serene – and when you leave you’ll find yourself planning the next trip before you get home.

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POSC recently achieved its 4th accreditation and recertification by AAAHC and CMS. This voluntary accreditation by AAAHC and Medicare (CMS) reflects our commitment to the highest quality of health care based on national standards.

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