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MLS# 20162159 - Hope This is a meless log cabin on the edge of the beauuful Kaniksu Naaonal Forest in North Idaho. It's the type of property people move across the country towards Sandpoint Idaho to find. This 4 bedroom 3 bathroom log cabin sits on a hill overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Enjoy the tranquil sounds of the rapidly running Trestle Creek below. You'll quickly appreciate the quality of the home when seeing the powerful stone fireplace and large exposed log beams in the living room.

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MLS# 20151757 - Sandpoint Looking for a well craaed and cared for home with plenty of room, and centrally located to just about everything in Sandpoint? Then don't miss this well designed, one owner 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home with an open floor plan and funcconal layout. You'll love entertaining your family and friends with the spacious kitchen that features a large center island with granite counter tops. The stainless steel appliances and rich cabinets give the home a warm feeling. Off the kitchen you'll find an informal dining area and 13' X 11' formal dining room with a recessed ceiling. $379,900.00

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MLS# 20161872 - Hope Great Lake Pend Oreille view property ready to build on with good road access overlooking Hope Idaho. If you're looking to build a home on "Big View" property but aren't looking to have to be off grid to do it, this may be the parcel for you! Only minutes from downtown Hope and about 20 minutes from Sandpoint, this 1.7 acre property on two separate parcels has two water and sewer hookups with the City of Hope. Property already offers great views, but expand the views by removing addiional trees if desired.

from downtown Sandpoint by car and even closer by boat now available! This home is located near the mouth of the river and very close to everything Lake Pend Oreille has to offer, like water skiing or dinner on the lake at one of the many restaurants nearby. You'll appreciate the lifestyle this great home with a main level master suite that overlooks the river, Baldy Mountain and Sandpoint City provides for you. The living room features cathedral ceilings. This home offers the comforts of a cabin feel with over 3000 square feet of living space. $850,000.00

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MLS# 20162833 - Naples Live the lifestyle of a quiet North Idaho gated community with plenty of room to spread out. Meadows at Fall Creek is located approximately half way between the towns of Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry Idaho - about a 20 minute drive to each town in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountain Range. You'll love the great mountain views that will provide a different experience for your morning coffee. This lot has several trees on a flat parcel, so carve out your own dream. You won't be disappointed to find you have all the space you need for whatever that dream entails. $120,000.00

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MLS# 20162835 - Naples Great sloped lot with big mountain and valley views available, just pick the trees you love and remove a few to open up the vast views available. Looking to feel like you are a million miles away while enjoying the ameniies and comforts of a Planned Unit Development? This gated community offers that "million miles away" feel while ssll being close to two great communiies... Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry Idaho. Meadows At Fall Creek offers paved roads, fire hydrants, a community water system, over 25 acres of common ground for the owners in this development and a great community center for your use. $89,000.00

MLS# 20162242 - Sagle Top of the mountain views from this 20 acre parcel over looking Boole Bay near Sandpoint Idaho. This parcel is waiing to be discovered with the views you can obtain by removing addiional trees to open up the view you find best. Located on Eureka Road approximately 15 miles from Sandpoint, this property offers a great place to set up a large mountain view property with plenty of space for shops and addiional needs. The driveway to the top is currently unimproved but is in great shape with gentle access.

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The year was 1918 and our nation was in the midst of a war. A World Series game was being played between the Chicago Cubs (yes, the Cubs in the World Series!) and the Boston Red Sox. During the traditional seventh inning stretch, the band began to play The Star Spangled Banner. With such distress hanging over our country due to the war, the reaction was one of support. Players and fans removed their caps and slowly began to join in song, erupting in applause at the conclusion of the anthem. From that moment on, all sporting events have taken on the tradition of honoring our military prior to each game. The spirit behind it was never meant to be political; it was a way to demonstrate respect and appreciation.

While we are a country of free speech, one must realize that we earned the right to freedom of speech by having countless men and women die for our country. NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and other players may continue this tradition of sitting or kneeling, but let’s not let these “sports heroes” be the influence on our children when it comes to this. Instead, let’s open a dialogue with one another about what it is we can do to change what we may see wrong in our country. Be a part of the solution instead of creating more controversy.

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29 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

30 Business Spotlight Three Amigos Plumbing.

32 Good News Walk for H.O.P.E.

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38 Sandpoint In Focus

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42 Athletes of the Month Ben Schwartz and Dana Beaty.

50 Hometown Experts The best local businesses.

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64 From Farm to Table Sustainable urban gardening.

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RECENTLY, I HAD an individual call me to say she was having an issue with one of her blinds – she was angry that it “wasn’t working.” But she couldn’t tell me what the problem was or even what kind of blind it was. As I tried to get more information from her, she just got angrier. She hadn’t purchased the blind from me. It was an offbrand that didn’t carry a warranty, was over 10 years old, and was in a home she rarely visited, so it hadn’t been used for years.

Sensing her frustration, and with little information to go on, I simply asked what I could do for her. She wanted me to get someone out to her house right away to fix it. When I explained that we could certainly accommodate her, but she would be charged for a service call to come take her blind down, bring it into the shop for repair, and return to hang it back up, she yelled, “What’s the point in shopping local?” and then hung up.

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This individual also purchased a low-quality product, which saved her money upfront, but probably wasn’t the appropriate kind for her specific application. I’m guessing that because it was for a house she didn’t use often, she went with the cheapest when she could have purchased a product more appropriate.

So again, why shop local?? Shopping local is awesome because it’s giving you peace of mind that you are getting the exact product you need.

Had she purchased from me 10 years ago, I would have asked what her expectations were.

Maybe we could have avoided this by getting her the right product. It’s like parking a car for 10 years and then being mad when the battery is dead. The car is still fine, maybe the battery just needs replaced.

Also, buying something local does not mean that they come to your house at your beck and call. If you purchase your car from a local dealer, you take it back to them for repairs.

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local dealer fixes it for you. And because you developed a relationship during the purchasing process, you trust that the fix is done correctly and that your family is safe riding in it.

Let’s also break down what exactly a warranty is. A warranty is directly from the manufacturer and is honored by the local vendor. If there is a lifetime warranty on a product, the parts that are defective can be replaced at no charge to you. This does not mean that for your lifetime the person who sold you the product will come to you anytime there is a problem.

Buying local works to your advantage because it’s purchasing from trustworthy people and knowing that you are getting what you’re paying for.

Buying local works to your advantage because it’s purchasing from trustworthy people and knowing that you are getting what you’re paying for. It’s knowing that when you walk into their place of business, you get information and knowledge on the products you are looking for and are sold quality products from a trustworthy source.

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OCTOBER IS FINANCIAL Planning Month. And now that you know it’s Financial Planning Month (just in case you didn’t know before), why not take the opportunity to determine if you’re on the right path toward meeting your financial goals?

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Locate “gaps” – and work to fill them.

After you’ve had your investment strategy in place for a while, you may see that some “gaps” exist. Is your portfolio not growing as fast as it should to help you reach your goals? If not, you may need to review your asset allocation to make sure it is aligned with your risk tolerance and portfolio objective. Do you find that you own too many of the same types of investments? This over concentration could be harmful to you if a downturn affects one particular asset class and you own too much of that asset.

To help prevent this from happening, be sure to diversify your dollars across a range of investment vehicles. Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses.

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Saving for your ideal retirement is certainly a worthy goal, but you have other ones – such as providing for your family in case you aren’t around, or if you become ill or incapacitated and can’t work for a while. That’s why you will need adequate life insurance, and possibly disability insurance too. Your employer may offer you both these types of coverage as an employee benefit, but it might not be enough – so you may want to explore private coverage as well.

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Identify your goals. To know if you’re making progress toward your goals, you first have to identify them. Of course, you’ll have a variety of goals in life, such as helping pay for your children’s college educations. More than likely, though, your most important long-term financial goal is to build enough resources to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But we all have different ideas for how we want to spend our retirement years. Some of us may want to stay close to home, volunteering and pursuing our hobbies, while others want to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux or explore the pyramids of Egypt. So, name your goals and, as much as possible, put a price tag on them. Once you know about how much your retirement is going to cost, you can create an investment strategy that may ultimately provide you with the income you will need.

Don’t underestimate your cost of living.

Even after you’ve identified some of your retirement goals and estimated their costs, you still haven’t developed a complete picture of your future cost of living. You also need to take into account other potential major expenses, such as health care. Once you’re 65, you’ll get Medicare, but that won’t cover all your medical costs – and it might cover only a tiny portion of those expenses connected with long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or services provided

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Financial Planning Month will come and go.

But by following the above suggestions, you can create some strategies that will bring you a lifetime of benefits.

MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE A GUIDE TO ENROLLING IN MEDICARE WHEN YOU BECOME ELIGIBLE YOU KNOW YOU’LL BE ELIGIBLE for Medicare when you turn 65, but what does that mean? More than 10,000 people age into Medicare eligibility every day, but many have questions about how to enroll and which plan will best meet their health and budget needs.

helps cover everyday health care costs like doctor visits, outpatient care and some Part B prescription medications.

Both Parts A and B have a deductible, as well as coinsurance once the deductible is met.

Medicare provides important benefits for people who qualify, including preventive care, hospital care and even prescription drug coverage. While there are multiple plan choices available, selecting the right Medicare plan may be easier than you think.

• Medicare Supplement insurance plans, sold by private insurers, can help pay some of the health care costs that original Medicare doesn’t pay, like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. If you have original Medicare and you buy a Medicare Supplement plan, Medicare will pay its share of the Medicare-approved amount for covered health care costs. Then, your Medicare Supplement plan pays its share. Medicare Supplement plans, however, do not cover prescription drug costs.

It’s important to note that people who are recently disabled — and haven’t turned 65 – may also qualify to enroll in Medicare.

The disabled segment of the population is growing. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the disabled now total some 5 million Medicare beneficiaries.

To determine if you or a family member may be newly eligible for Medicare, visit www.medicare.gov or call toll-free 1.800.

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Enrolling in a timely manner is also important in order to avoid potential financial penalties.

Equipped with the correct information, people qualifying for Medicare can select the plan that best suits their lifestyle and health care needs.

Here’s what you need to know: • Anyone who has legally lived in the United States for the past five years qualifies for Medicare at the age of 65.

People eligible for Medicare have three options: Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage.

• Original Medicare is broken into two parts – A and B. Medicare Part A helps cover hospital expenses, and Part B

• Medicare Advantage plans are run by private insurance companies, and all plans cover everything original Medicare plans pay as well as extra benefits and services. Medicare Advantage plans often include coverage for prescription drugs, vision and dental benefits, along with fitness programs and comprehensive preventive care.

More than 16 million Americans have signed up for Medicare Advantage plans.

• Medicare Part D provides prescription drug coverage for people with Medicare. These plans are available as standalone plans or as part of an all-inone Medicare Advantage plan. Some Medicare Advantage plans, however, are sold without Part D included.

Enrolling in the right Medicare plan is an important decision, and by understanding the facts, you can navigate the process with ease. For more information about Medicare plans and their coverage, visit www.Medicare. gov or consult with your insurance agent.

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BY MICHELLE KENSBOCK

KEEP IT FUN SUMMER IS A TIME OF FUN for pets; owners are home and there are children to play with. And maybe they even got to go on a family vacation! But when owners go back to work and children go back to school, it can be hard on our furry friends. Schedule changes, less activity and attention can lead to stress, anxiety or behavior problems which can in turn cause health problems.

Calming pheromones can be placed in the house; these also help reduce stress and anxiety. Calming music specifically designed for pets species is another tool that can be used in the house.

Schedule changes should be made slowly over the course of a week or so to allow time to adjust. This may include feeding times, play time or just one-on-one time with your pet. Activity is best for all pets; this can be hard to do at the end of the day when we are tired. Adjust their schedule to fit yours. Change the walk to early morning before leaving for school or work.

With each new school year, we get very busy with back to school shopping, open house nights, parent teacher conferences, or just returning to a regular work schedule. For some this may leave Fido in the dust. Just when you think things have calmed down and you have settled into a routine, along come the holidays. These are all stress triggers for our pets.

But there are ways you can reduce stress and anxiety in our pets that comes from change. Some of these you can do at home before school starts or when the holidays roll around.

Medication may be in need for the more extreme cases. A brief exam with your Certified Fear Free Veterinary Professional will be able to determine if “a little extra” is needed and what options will work best.

An assortment of genuine calming additives is available to veterinarians, much different and safer to use than before. Previous medication sent home for anxiety would knock your pet out, but wouldn’t really take away the anxiety. We all know that stress can medically affect us as humans; this also goes for your pets as well.

New toys are a great way to provide activity for your pet. Look for something that will challenge them but also offer a reward with food.

These types of toys or food puzzles are great for boredom and for stopping inappropriate behavior. Make sure to have more than one on hand, a variety of toys and treats is important.

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These types of toys or food puzzles are great for boredom and for stopping inappropriate behavior. Make sure to have more than one on hand, a variety of toys and treats is important.

Call around, stop in without making an appointment and take a tour. This is the best way to see what they can do for your pet.

When choosing a boarding facility or day care facility, the most important item to check for is how they handle it if your pet gets sick at their facility. Do they have access to veterinary care to provide medical attention? How do they determine your pet is sick? Is their staff trained to assess medical problems? How many times are the dogs walked or let outside? Do they receive human interaction? If the goal is not leaving them home alone, then make sure they are not just let out into a play yard or run by themselves. How are providers monitoring normal bathroom habits? These are all key questions to ask when leaving your pet for the day. Our pets are our family and they should be treated like one.

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FRIGHT NIGHT Silverwood Theme Park transforms for terrorizing nights. By Colin Anderson

OCTOBER IS ALL ABOUT FRIGHTS as we count down the days to Halloween. Silverwood Theme Park continues its tradition of turning daytime smiles and laughs into nighttime screams as the park again transforms into Scarywood. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in October, the park opens up at night and the transformation is truly unbelievable. Where there were once rides, food vendors and manicured green spaces, there are now frightening passages with creatures always lurking around to give you a scare. This year you can take part in five different haunted attractions as well as seven different scare zones. Most of Silverwood’s signature rides will also be running including the Timber Terror wood coaster which takes off backwards during these October nights.

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that will leave you short of breath. Hop on the ZombieWood Express where your train guide takes you through a maze of zombies all trying to make it on board. Total Darkness will test your night vision and senses as you try to navigate through a pitch black maze. But is there something else in there with you? Try your best to avoid the cannibals at Blood Bayou and get to know what it feels like to be trapped deep inside a dark cave with no clear path back to the surface.

Admission varies and is less on Thursdays. Crowds tend to be the biggest the closer you get to Halloween, so going early in the month is your best bet to avoid lines. Scarywood recommends no children under the age of 13, but leaves it to parent’s discretion due to the frightening nature, scenes of violence and language they will encounter at the park. To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.scarywoodhaunt.com.

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HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED a burst pipe in the middle of the night? Or how about a backed up sewer that is likely only to occur on a Saturday? It always seems that things like this happen during the time when the professionals are unavailable. But if you are looking for quality plumbing services any time night or day, then you are in luck.

While about 80 percent of the work they perform is done commercially, including providing the plumbing maintenance for Bonner General Health and working with Northland Cable and Avista, Janssen said they welcome all jobs no matter how small.

Janssen had worked at Three Amigos for five years prior to purchasing it. He has expanded considerably from the original six employees to now having ten. He also has a fleet of eight service trucks. All of his employees are journeymen or apprentices and all are licensed.

In addition to having their HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) license, Three Amigos also has it Public Works license.

Three Amigos Plumbing & Maintenance located in Sandpoint provides emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, something that is hard to come by in many towns. Their territory extends beyond Bonner County, and they are pleased to offer services throughout North Idaho.

Purchased by Todd Janssen in 2006, Three Amigos has thrived in what has otherwise been a down economy. Janssen credits that in part to their dedication to using high-end equipment as well as his quality staff.

“All our employees are highly qualified,” said Janssen.

Prior to coming to North Idaho in 1997, Janssen was stationed in Mississippi where he was a Seabee, a member of the United States Navy Construction Battalion. “That is where I got most of my experience,” said Janssen. Originally from Libby, Montana, Janssen had a desire to return to the area and that is when he decided to make North Idaho his home.

Whether performing water line or sewer line replacements, it is all done trenchless. “We have a directional drill so we do water line and sump pump lines without digging up your yard,” said Janssen, who goes onto explain the technique.

In being true to their belief that the community and the loyal clients are what make them successful, Janssen said Three Amigos does all it can to support the local businesses, buying nearly 100 percent of their supplies in North Idaho.

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NEARLY 400 PEOPLE FROM Sandpoint and beyond showed their support in promoting suicide prevention and awareness, hope and healing by attending the Walk for Hope on Sunday, September 4. The inaugural event for the new non-profit organization, Walk for Hope Sandpoint, has a mission that is simple yet powerful – to spread awareness of suicide prevention. The walk started on the bike path at Dog Beach on the north side of the Long Bridge at 5pm, with the course going across the bridge and back as the sun set over Lake Pend Oreille. Groups of friends and families made the journey together, carrying blue balloons with H.O.P.E. printed on them. The acronym stands for “Hold On Pain Ends,” a slogan that co-founders discovered when looking for ways to spread their message. Messages of hope were also displayed on poster boards along the course –“Every day is a second chance” and “You are loved”– compassionate affirmations serving as valuable reminders.

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“Losing Madi was such a devastating experience,” said Jennifer Wyman, mother of Madison and co-founder of Walk for Hope.

“We wanted to create something that gave us hope and would help us heal.”

The inspiration for Walk for Hope came from fellow classmate and close friend of Madi’s, 15-year-old Curtis Hauck, who just started his sophomore year at Sandpoint High School.

“After it happened, I noticed that our community was down and in shock about what was going on. I thought we needed to do something about it,” Curtis recalled.

So he searched online, found the idea for a walk and decided to give it a try.

“When it happened to my son’s best friend, it was heart breaking to see him struggling and depressed,” explained Curtis’ mother, Jennifer Hauck, also a Walk for Hope cofounder. “And then he came up with this idea.” Jennifer Hauck, who has worked in mental health and has a background in psychology, then joined with Jennifer Wyman and together the three of them got the ball rolling.

“Jennifer [Hauck] has been his biggest advocate in achieving his dream, and helped to get his cause out there and get this going.” Wyman said. “Curtis has the teenager perspective, and we bring the family and parent perspective to the table. Together, we have made a great team and that has unified to help a great cause,” Hauck added.

This year’s Walk for Hope had nearly 400 participants and raised over $11,000 through registration and sponsorships. The organization

plans to use the funds to provide tools and assistance to those in need, both individuals and families. They also want to provide the resources to improve and bring light to the youth culture in our community. Walk for Hope aims to do this by providing influential speakers to the high school, counseling for troubled teens, as well as classes for parents on how to reach out and talk to your teens.

“We need to learn how to talk about the uncomfortable things,” Jennifer Wyman stated.

back to each individual community.” His mother shares his dream. “Hopefully this will become a national endeavor,” she said.

“You have to say the words, you have to be direct. You have to say the word ‘suicide.’”

Friends and family of the Haucks and Wymans helped spread the word about Walk for Hope, and that same weekend, a Walk for Hope was held in Cottage Grove, Oregon on Friday, September 2 at a local park as well as a Walk for Hope in Arbuckle, California which took place on Sunday, September 4, the same evening as our local event and at the same time.

“I want this to become a big organization, where you can start a walk in your own community and the funds raised will stay there,” said Curtis. “It will be a more personalized organization that really gives

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Walk for Hope Sandpoint plans to hold a walk every September to spread awareness and fundraise. “This year is about getting it up and running, next year just tweaking things.” Wyman stated. “Ideally, this would be an annual event so we have funds every year to fund the programs we need.”

For more information about Walk for Hope Sandpoint or on future events, visit their website at walkforhopesandpoint.org, or their Facebook page. Donations may be sent to Walk for Hope Sandpoint at any time and receipts for tax deductions are available upon request.

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JEANNE WARWICK has been teaching school for the past nine years and came to Washington Elementary last year as the math and science instructor for the sixth grade. In addition, she also took on the task of becoming the school’s choir director. And there is no doubt that she has been a blessing.

“She immediately became an integral part of the school working with other teachers and staff to make our school a more patriotic and musical school,” said Washington Elementary principal Dr. Sandy Maras. “Jeanne started a sixth grade choir as an alternative elective for those who did not want to take band. These students became leaders in several assemblies during the year.”

Maras shares that Warwick approached her and asked if she could take charge of the Veterans Day assembly. “I asked her what she planned to do and approved her request,” said Maras. “She worked with the music teacher to structure the entire assembly so that every grade level had an important role in the assembly honoring all the branches of the military. The students sang while they held up pictures that represented the branch of the military they were honoring.”

Warwick said she loves watching the children be enthusiastic about the learning process and witnessing them take control of their learning because of that passion.

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he word “need” means many things to many people. For those struggling in our communities, need might be something as simple as a winter coat to help fight off cool nights or a little help with their utility bills until their next paycheck comes in. For families, it can be fresh food for children who otherwise might not receive it. Some individuals are deep in depression and others are looking for a way to escape the cycle of alcoholism or drug addiction, which is as real in North Idaho as it is everywhere else across the country. There are hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the state dedicated to helping those in need, but how do the needy find the help they are looking for?

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For individuals and families in need of a one-time hand up or those seeking serious life changes, the Sandpoint Community Resource Center (SCRC) is dedicated to matching those in need with the organization best equipped to help.

Current president and founder Rich Crettol recalls how the idea came to light back in 2009 when he and partner Dave Pietz were attempting to help a couple in their church. But after several phone calls, they didn’t feel they got the help they were looking for.

“At that time Dave and I said, ‘There has to be a better way to run a railroad,’ and so the Resource Center was born,” recalled Crettol. “We began to collect (information on) as many of the agencies as we could and also find out just what did each of these agencies do, who did they serve, and what were their requirements for a person to get services.”

For two years Pietz and Crettol gathered information and built a network with a cell phone and legal pad. In 2011, they received their 501(c)(3) non-profit designation and

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elected a board to help oversee SCRC. Today, the organization is connected with 300 provider agencies across Boundary and Bonner counties, has an office staffed daily with volunteers, and just last year helped more than 400 people connect with the help they needed.

“Through all of these agencies, we are in constant contact to make sure that our database information is up to date with the latest information of each agency,” said Crettol.

SCRC’s office is currently located in The Columbia Plaza on Third Street in Sandpoint. The office is staffed from 10am to 2pm each day with volunteers who take phone calls and occasional drop-ins from people in need. As they are dealing with many serious personal issues with those they are trying to help, volunteers go through extensive training to make sure they are matching those in need with the best providers for each situation.

“It takes a special person who can listen and be able to find a satisfactory solution for that client.

Sometimes all we need to do is to counsel a person as they may have resources that they haven’t thought of, but by talking to our resource specialist they are able to move on. We have the saying, ‘We are giving them a hand up not a handout,’” said Crettol.

During an all day symposium this past spring, more than 100 of the connected groups got together to brainstorm even more effective ways to connect those in need with providers. The Sandpoint Community Resource Center also works directly with the state 211 help line which is connected through the Health and Welfare Department. On pace to assist another 400 or more individuals this year, Crettol knows that keeping the communication on-going and continuing to improve is vital to the North Idaho community.

“With our database, we are able to pinpoint the problem areas for most of the clients; however, being able to assist in those areas is becoming harder and harder every day,” said Crettol.

Those at Sandpoint Community Resource Center say that funds to keep many of these organizations open and helping the community are not seeing support from state and local governments.

“It is up to the people to try and take care of those who need help. Washington (DC) and the State (of Idaho) consistently are cutting benefits, and it will get worse before it will get better. We need additional services in our area in order to provide housing for

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low income folks,” said Crettol.

In order to staff the SCRC office seven-days a week, it takes a team of volunteers eager to help those in need. The need for qualified resource specialists is at the top of the wish list for the organization as these are the individuals that do the matching of those in need with providers. Resource specialists take phone calls from people looking for help in a wide range of areas. Volunteers should have a compassion for helping people and be good listeners in order to find the best solution for the caller. Those who are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities can fill out an online application at www.sandpointcommunityresourcecenter.com or stop by the office between the hours of 10am and 2pm. Crettol says that some of his fondest memories as president have come from stories about the dedication of his volunteers.

“Numerous times we have had clients come back and say thank you for the help or thank you for listening or just talking to them on their level and not being judgmental. I am extremely proud of the quality of the volunteer we have in the agency.”

Crettol cites several reports and studies that show the poverty level in Bonner and Boundary Counties at anywhere from 28 percent to 35 percent. When living in such a beautiful, family-friendly place, it’s easy to forget that more than one in four residents are struggling to pay the bills and put food on the table. Many of these families and individuals are not looking for continued hand outs, but rather a hand up to help get them on track for a better life for themselves and their families. Acts as simple as someone taking the time to listen and counsel, getting affordable vaccinations for their children, or a pair of slacks and a jacket to wear for a job interview can mean so much to those in need. Through a network or more than 300 providers, Sandpoint Community Resource Center is dedicated to its mission to “Bridge the gap between people in need and those who serve.” With the help of compassionate volunteers in our community, these organizations will continue to grow in helping those most in need.

If you or someone you know is struggling, ask for help. SCRC can be reached at 208.920.1840 and resource specialists are prepared to listen and match those with the assistance they are seeking. From a cell phone and pad of paper to a web of more than 300 connected agencies, the Sandpoint Community Resource Center will continue its mission to seek and partner with more organizations and reach all those in need in our community.

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BEN SCHWARTZ: EVER SINCE BEN Schwartz can remember, soccer has been an important part of his life.

“It has been a great journey,” said the Sandpoint High School senior. “I’m thankful for where it has led me and the people I’ve met.”

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Ben not only gives all he has on the field but in the classroom as well. He has always strived to apply himself and has maintained a 4.0 GPA. And while he admits that school can sometimes be tedious, he said he does not let those times hinder his drive to learn.

His coach, Adam Tajan, said that Ben shows excellent leadership and discipline. “He’s resilient and always positive,” said Tajan.

Looking ahead, Ben hopes to attend Montana State University next year and study either film or history. “I adore movies and would love to produce them as a career,” said Ben. “History has been my favorite subject in high school. I find the lessons that we can learn from the past to be invaluable in bettering our society.”

“In soccer, it often doesn’t matter who is the most talented, but rather who works the hardest. I believe that this can transfer to the real world, because if you want results, you must put forth the time and energy,” said Ben.

Ben said that he enjoys the team dynamic that comes with soccer. “It’s amazing how my 20 teammates all have my back and I have theirs.

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AS A MEMBER of the girls’ cross-country team at Sandpoint High School, Dana Beaty is proud of what she and her teammates have accomplished.

“We all work together to strive for our goals and put everything out on the course for each other,” said Dana. “Also, without the help of two amazing coaches, Matt and Angie Brass, my training couldn’t be where it is now.”

Although she is still undecided as to where she will attend college, Dana said she would like to continue with her athletic career.

“Athletics have shaped who I am and continuing them in college is something that I have been working towards since my freshman year of high school,” she said.

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As she goes onto the next chapter in her life, Dana will look back on her high school running days with fond memories.

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“The main thing that I love about my sport are my teammates,” said Dana. “When we step up to the line to compete, we realize how much we are willing to bleed for each other.”

She is also grateful to her coach Angie Brass who has taught Dana that to succeed at anything, you need to be able to put your head down and work for it.

“Angie has been an incredible role model and mentor throughout my four years of running in high school. She has helped me to become a stronger individual. She is such a strong woman, and I believe that her strength spreads throughout all of the girls on the team. Her life lessons and advice almost seem endless. The definition of our team would be so different without her.”

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1 - “It has been a great journey,” said the Sandpoint High School senior. “I’m thankful for where it has led me and the people I’ve met.” Courtesy photo.

2 - Ben’s excellent leadership and discipline should help him as he furthers his education. Photo courtesy of Jason Duchow Photography.

3 - “We all work together to strive for our goals and put everything out on the course for each other,” said Dana.

4 - Dana isn’t afraid to put her head down and work for her success. Photo courtesy Matt and Angie Brass.

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IN GREGORY DAVID ROBERT’S FICTIONAL NOVEL “SHANTARAM,” the protagonist, Lin (Linbaba), spends years living in the slums of Bombay. During his time there, he gets to know and love the culture and customs of his community. One of the things he witnessed was a group of villagers pooling together their funds, around 100 rupees each week (equivalent to about one U.S. dollar), and once a month the lump sum would be awarded to one of them. It was often the most amount of cash they would ever have at one time, and it was vital in order for them to make the big purchases that would support their livelihood; such as an oven for the house, tractor parts for farming or medical treatments.

That philosophy has made its way to our neck of the woods with Sandpoint’s newest 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 101 Women.

101 Women provides a simple way for local women to create power in numbers and give to local organizations in need. At each biannual meeting, the 101 Women will give three local non-profit grant finalists the opportunity to explain the purpose of their group and their need for funding. At the end of each event, the entire membership of 101 local women vote and choose the winning local non-profit who will receive up to a $10,000 check so that they can make an impact on their work.

101 Women is able to give such a large sum at one time due to the annual donations of its members.

Each member is asked to donate $200.00 annually, $100 for each event, and commits to two events per year, one in spring and one in fall. The annual donations will tally up to over $20,000 and will be distributed directly into the local community.

“Two hundred dollars is a lot of money for a lot of people,” said board member Jennifer McDonald. “But this isn’t $200 dollars to go to a table at an event.

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In addition to the annual donation, the organization asks for a low annual membership fee of $25 to cover operational costs. Simplicity being the cornerstone of 101 Women, each member is also asked to bring either an appetizer or beverage to one meeting per year, to keep the events low cost.

101 Women was founded after locals Angela Dail and Jennifer McDonald found that the fundraisers they worked hard on together were earning some money but not enough to make a real difference.

the places that do good work, scraping pennies together just to keep it going,” McDonald stated.

“The human heart is incredible.” A mutual friend of theirs first saw the idea online, 100 women gathering funds to donate to a cause of their choice. “It seemed so simple, it should be that simple,” McDonald added. The two got the ball rolling starting with a few meetings here and there, then launched the organization into action when they brought Rebecca Orchard on board. “Our best call was to Becca, she’s such an efficient task master,” McDonald stated.

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“There’s a dire need in garnered 24 applications, which then went through a point system with a rubric to be graded on a five-point scale. “After that, we took the top nine organizations and visited with them to learn more about each one,” said McDonald. 101 Women’s grant committee, comprised of three board members and six committee interested members, then decided upon the top three using a criteria: significant impact, clear plan and desired outcomes, and strong collaboration with the community.

“Being part of the grant selection committee was a privilege.

We had 24 applicants, and I learned so much about some of the wonderful organizations in this community,” said 101 Women member, Patty Hutchens, who also sits on the organization’s grant committee. “The people of Sandpoint truly care about one another, and it is evident through the numerous non-profits that work hard each and every day to make a difference.”

101 Women’s grant committee invited finalists to present at the organization’s inaugural event, which was held in an outdoor tent on September 22 at the Idaho Club. The finalists included Bonner Partners in Care, Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc., and Court Appointed Special Advocates. Finalist Bonner Partners in Care (BPIC), located at 2101 Pine Street in Sandpoint, is a volunteer staffed, low-income clinic that offers affordable health services for the general public and uninsured, serving

a need that does not go away.

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pennies together just to Finalist Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. (SASI), is a keep it going,” McDonald non-profit organization that provides local senior stated. “The human heart citizens over the age of 50 with nutritional meals is incredible.” five days a week, as well as serves as a gathering place for social, recreational and wellness programs. SASI also hosts the Day Break Center, open Tuesdays and Thursdays, which provides day care services for those living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, giving their caregivers a break or enabling them to go to work.

Finalist Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a national association, advocates for children that have been abused, neglected, abandoned, or have found themselves in court through no fault of their own. The local branch, North Idaho CASA that serves Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai and Shoshone counties, seeks to ensure that every child in Idaho’s Judicial District lives in a safe, healthy and nurturing family environment. “They run on a tight budget, and what they’re doing is absolutely incredible,” said McDonald.

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After a vote, it was revealed that the 101 Women selected Bonner Partners in Care for their inaugural grant. “We are super excited to have been chosen as the first recipient of this generous opportunity,” BPIC Director Amy Topp said. “We plan on utilizing the funds for our direct service cost. This includes lab work, diagnostic testing, prescriptions and specialist referrals.” Topp went on to say that the organization tries to help alleviate the costs of those types of services to their patients when they come in needing more assistance than they can provide in a night. Unfortunately, most of the time they are unable to help as much as they’d like.

“Instead of only being able to pay for a prescription for a patient, we will be able to pay for the prescription and the lab work they need. Or if they need an M.R.I., we would be able to help with that cost as well as paying for the consultation appointment with a surgeon.”

Topp explained. “All of this grant money will go directly to helping our patients, and we couldn’t be more thankful.” 101 Women

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presented Bonner Partners in Care with a check on Friday, September 23 at Farmin Park.

While 101 Women are not currently accepting donations, it is something that they will approach in the future. “One of my visions, if this is sustainable, is that hopefully in five years we can pass it down to the high school level,” explained McDonald. The idea would be to have 100 givers, both boys and girls, that would donate $20 annually then donate the sum to a cause of their choice. “It’s important to let them see what it feels like to give back and to think outside of themselves,” she added. The organization’s spring meeting date is still being determined, but they have set the deadline for grant applications for March 15, 2017.

If you would like more information on 101 Women, or want to apply for the next grant cycle, please visit their website at 101womensandpoint.wildapricot.org, or email them at 101womensandpoint@gmail.com.

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Diets work. They really do. And most creators really lost their unwanted pounds doing the very program they want to sell to you. By work, I mean most diets can make you lose weight when followed to the letter. The question is can you, and more importantly will you, stay on them forever? When I say diets, I don’t mean the urine of a pregnant woman that you inject and eat a staggeringly low amount of calories. I’ve known so many people to go down that path saying, “I’m just using this to get to a weight where I can then change my habits because I don’t want to gain my weight back.” I’ve also

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Lasting pain in the low back, especially when it begins to travel down into the hip, buttocks or leg, will send many people to seek medical diagnosis and help. Common terms used for such pain issues are known as lumbago or sciatica.

PredisposingHfactors E A L for T Hagitating Y T I Pa painful piriformis include sitting cross-legged or sitting on one foot; excessive sitting, especially on hard surfaces or on a wallet in a back pocket. Trauma, overuse, difference in leg length, foot problems or prolonged standing in poor posture may lead to piriformis syndrome.

A tight, spasming piriformis can directly apply pressure to the sciatic nerve. Deep, achy pain with tenderness may be experienced anywhere along the muscle. Extreme tenderness over its insertion on the femur may be misdiagnosed as hip bursitis. The syndrome’s common symptoms include pain with 15 to 20 minutes of sitting, standing or lying down.

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Often worse at night, the sufferer is unable to find a position of relief for the buttocks and low back pain. Walking may temporarily alleviate the symptoms. Pins and needles sensations and numbness may travel from buttocks down the back of leg.

Sciatica, a term for pain radiating into a lower limb from compression of a nerve, is a common complaint. The majority of cases is believed to be caused by the lower back, the lumbar spine.

An often under looked source of pain in the low back, buttocks and leg is the piriformis muscle. This culprit, a small muscle deep in the buttocks, originates on the front aspect of the sacrum (tailbone) and attaches to the bony protuberance on the outside of the upper thigh (femur’s greater trochanter). This muscle rotates the leg outwardly to toes out position and can also bring the leg out to the side. The piriformis can become extremely irritated for a variety of reasons.

This hip rotator muscle, when in spasm, will alter the pelvic and lower vertebrae positioning and movements, causing other conditions with related muscle shortening and weakness. If left untreated, pain will often develop up the back or farther down into the leg due to the abnormal postures created by the musculoskeletal dysfunction.

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MENTAL ATTITUDE: Using Smartphones to Improve Mood. Frontiers in Psychology in July of 2016 reported on an international study that found that smartphone-based psychotherapeutic exercises can improve one’s mood. In the study, participants were able to choose from different psychotherapeutic exercises lasting five minutes each. For example, some subjects recalled emotional experiences, while others repeated short sentences or number sequences in a contemplative manner or played with their facial gestures. The researcher observed participants felt more alert, calmer and uplifted after each session.

Lead researcher Dr. Marion Tegethoff adds, “These findings demonstrate the viability of smartphone-based micro-interventions for improving mood in concrete, everyday situations.”

Health Alert: Americans Are Heavier Than 20 Years Ago. According to a new report by the

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Dr. Anthony Comuzzie, an obesity researcher and scientist with the department of genetics at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio, says that the study reveals that Americans are still gaining weight at “a fairly rapid rate, and such an increase does not bode well for the overall health of the nation.

The findings suggest there will likely be an associated increase in chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease in the coming years.”

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study that involved over 5,000 participants has revealed an association between greater nut intake and reduced levels of inflammation.

Investigators found that those who consumed five or more servings of nuts per week had lower levels of biomarkers related to inflammation than those who seldom or never ate nuts. In addition, individuals who substituted three servings of red meat, processed meat, eggs or refined grains per week with nuts had significantly lower levels of inflammatory biomarkers. Study author Dr. Ying Bao writes, “Population studies have consistently supported a protective role of nuts against cardiometabolic disorders such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and we know that inflammation is a key process in the development of these diseases… Our new work suggests that nuts may exert their beneficial effects in part by reducing systemic inflammation.”

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FEATURE STORY

Take Me Out to the Ballgame Spring training in Arizona

BY DAN AZNOFF // LEFT Fish eye view of Peoria Stadium.

Photo courtesy Dan Aznoff.

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S

ince only two teams can play the World Series, this is the time of the season that loyal fans of the other 28 Major League Baseball (MLB) clubs begin their annual chant of “Wait ‘til Next Year” as they watch their favorite teams fall out of contention.

Instead of mourning not having games to watch, this is the perfect time of the year to plan a trip to Arizona next spring to watch The Boys of Summer prepare for the 2017 campaign.

More than half of the 30 MLB teams make their spring training homes in the Valley of the Sun. The sunshine gives veteran players the opportunity to shake off the cobwebs of the offseason while coaches have an opportunity to look at new players who have been added to the roster.

All of the Cactus League stadiums are concentrated within a 30-mile radius of the greater Phoenix area, making it easy for fans to visit multiple ballparks on consecutive days or take in two games as part of a day-night doubleheader at two different parks. Unlike the regular season, there are no long road trips, which means fans can be guaranteed their favorite team will play on its home field at least three or four times each week.

Arizona in the spring is a haven for baseball fans with divided loyalties. Paul Smolarski lives in Los Angeles and attends games at Dodger Stadium, but he opens the newspaper every morning to follow his beloved Chicago White Sox.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW? • The chances of a fan being hit by a baseball are 300,000 to 1

• The longest professional baseball game recorded was in 1984 and lasted 8 hours 6 minutes.

• In the early days, baseball players wore straw hats instead of baseball caps during games • Babe Ruth, one of baseball’s most famous players, used to keep a wet cabbage leaf beneath his cap in order to keep cool. He would change it every 2 innings • The tallest player in MLB history is the Minnesota Twins’ pitcher Job Rauch who stands at 6 feet, 11 inches tall • A regulation baseball has 108 stitches • In 1920, the average cost of a baseball ticket was a whopping $1.00 • 21 million hotdogs are consumed each year at baseball games. If you lined up all of the hotdogs end to end, they would round the bases 29,691 times.

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• The Star Spangled Banner was first played during the seventhinning stretch at Game One of the 1918 World Series. This now famous song became the official national anthem in 1931.

• In 1921, baseball was first broadcast on the radio. Not until 1939 was a baseball game televised.

• The tradition of spring training began in 1886. Continuing into the 1940’s, the Boston Red Sox, the Cincinnati Reds, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Highlanders (now the New York Yankees) got ready for the baseball season in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

TAKE ME AWAY “Nobody is in first place…yet,” said Smolarski. “We’re all optimistic that our team can win the World Series this year. Maybe this year it’ll be the Dodgers and White Sox.”

All of the Cactus League stadiums are concentrated within a 30-mile radius of the greater Phoenix area, making it easy for fans to visit multiple ballparks on consecutive days or take in two games as part of a daynight doubleheader at two different parks.

The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres both play their home games at the Peoria Sports Complex. The West Coast interleague rivals became the first teams to share a spring training facility when it opened in 1994.

The rival Texas Rangers and the 2015 World Champion

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Kansas City Royals train at the sports complex in nearby Surprise, while the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians both play in Goodyear. The Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers share fields and clubhouses at Camelback Ranch in Glendale.

The Chicago Cubs were the first major league team to break with tradition by moving their own spring training headquarters away from Florida in 1952 to play their games in antiquated Rendezvous Park. The Cubs moved across town into Hohokam Stadium in Mesa in 1976 when the old ballpark was razed. The team now plays in the newest baseball complex in the Valley, Sloan Park in Mesa, while the Oakland Athletics play at a remodeled version of the Cubs’ old spring training ballpark at Hohokam.

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim gather after the offseason in Tempe and play their home games at Diablo Stadium near the campus of Arizona State University. The Milwaukee Brewers play in the western portion of Phoenix in Marysville. The Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants and the hometown Arizona Diamondbacks all host spring training in the upscale community of Scottsdale. The Rockies play at Salt River Park, the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium and the Diamondbacks dust off the rust of the offseason at Salt River Fields.

All of the spring training venues are small compared to major league parks, putting fans close to the action.

There are truly no bad seats in the house. For a real treat, take a picnic to the game and purchase tickets to sit on the grass in the general admission areas beyond the outfield fences.

LEFT Enjoying a game from the stands. Photo courtesy Dan Aznoff.

PEANUTS! POPCORN! Lodging There are lodging options for spring training to meet almost every budget. For those who want to be pampered or need a massage after the game, there is the Biltmore and the Hyatt Regency and other fine upscale hotels in Scottsdale. There are budget motels in Phoenix with rates starting as low as $59 per night that will put you close to all the action. Try the Homewood Suites or the Residence Inn if you plan to stay for a week or two.

However, for most true baseball fans, the joy of spring training is sharing your love of the game with other fanatics. That’s why mid-priced lodging like Embassy Suites, Hampton Inns and Fairfield Inns have become popular. Most of the mid-priced options offer free breakfast, which gives fans the opportunity to exchange trivia with lovers of the game wearing their team colors from all parts of the country while standing next to them in the buffet line.

“Never thought that I’d see a Chicago Cubs fan waiting for a Cleveland Indians fan to make his waffle,” said Jim Kanter, who flew from Atlanta to meet up with some friends from college he had not seen in 30 years.

Tickets The 2017 schedules for all 16 teams will be available after the World Series in October. Teams usually begin workouts in mid-February with spring training games beginning the first week of March. Spring games for the

Seattle Mariners start every year with a charity contest against the San Diego Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex.

Game tickets for Mariners spring training games are not available through team stores. They can only be purchased online from the team website, from the Peoria Sports Complex or from third-party vendors like StubHub or Venue King. The best seats are usually available through the vendors who scoop them up as soon as they are released.

When Knowing how soon to visit is an important factor to consider. Although an escape to sunny Arizona in early March is an appealing alternative to the clouds in the Northwest, be aware that games during the first two weeks of March are filled with players who will not be with the team when it comes north to begin the regular season. The regulars may only play two or three innings before being replaced by minor leaguers or by players who might end up spending their summer bagging groceries or tending bar at a local tavern.

Teams begin to take shape by mid-March when the major leaguers stretch themselves out for the season.

By the end of the spring schedule, the major leaguers will be in for at least two or three at-bats (pitchers up to three innings) and the competition for the last few spots on the roster begins to unfold.

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schedule, which means visitors will have time to play one of the 170 golf courses or visit one of the other tourist attractions available in the Valley. There are more than enough retail stores and outlet malls to satisfy even the most ravenous shopper’s appetite.

ENJOY THE SUNSHINE

For those with an eye for the more unique attractions, the Greater Phoenix area is home to the winter residence of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting plus scores of galleries featuring works from Native American craftsmen, modern artists and legendary masters.

One attraction not to miss is the boneyard of mothballed commercial and military aircraft visible from the road on the way to the ballpark in Goodyear (aviationexplorer.com/goodyear_ boneyard). The final resting place for hundreds of classic airplanes is truly inspirational.

For avid baseball fans, the games are only the tip of the thrill of spring training. While the action is being played in the stadium, fans can wander the back fields to watch their favorite players get in some extra batting practice or see their favorite pitcher (i.e. Felix) throw a simulated game to build up his arm strength.

Players are more accessible for autographs in the casual atmosphere of the desert, and there is a realistic possibility of grabbing a foul ball. It’s not uncommon to see younger players hanging over the railings, eager to give autographs and memorabilia to dedicated fans. If you’re extremely lucky, you might pick up a signed item from a future member of the Hall of Fame. (Preserved items like gloves or baseballs might be enough to send your kid to college.)

Children of all ages will enjoy the trek through the Old West along Apache Junction in the Superstition Mountains or a visit to Rawhide in nearby Chandler (rawhide.com) where there are shootouts scheduled on Main Street at the top of every hour.

WE’RE ALL OPTIMISTIC THAT OUR TEAM CAN WIN THE WORLD SERIES THIS YEAR.

Again, if money is no object, spring training packages are available through each team’s website. The packages include airline and premiere game tickets, ground transportation as well a choice of hotels. (Tip: A few minutes on the Internet can save you some major bucks.)

Postgame attractions Night games are the rare exception on the

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The eastern portion of the Valley is home to Tempe and Arizona State University. The town’s social life is centered around Mill Avenue with trendy shops and pubs. Nearby Mesa is where many of the first “active senior” communities were developed. Chandler is a color-themed community that provides backdrop for an eclectic mixture of Old West charm and contemporary boutiques.

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With the availability of prepackaged and processed foods in supermarkets today, eating healthy can be a daunting task. In the following pages, we've included some general ways you can improve the quality of what you consume, providing your body with optimal fuel to keep you healthy! Look for healthier options along the outer edges of supermarkets, in the fresh produce and fresh refrigerated sections of the stores, as well as checking out local farmers markets for in-season selections.

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From Farm to Table

FOCUS ON Whole Foods Modern society has made everything convenient – from ready-made dinners to quick service takeout. In our fast-paced lives, convenience often wins out over what’s healthy to eat. But what we may take for granted is that we’ve made shopping healthy convenient too. It takes changing our shopping habits a bit, but in no time, you’ll forget the taste of prepackaged foods and crave the healthy whole foods instead. For starters, shop the edges of the supermarket. This is where your whole foods are. In other words, foods in their most natural state. Fill your cart with fruits and vegetables, organic dairy and 100 percent whole wheat and whole grains. Substitute sugar for natural sweeteners like honey and pure maple syrup. If you begin making substitutions of processed foods, you’re on your way to healthier eating habits.

FILL YOUR PLATE with Plants

Create a palette of color on your plate. The more variety of plants, the healthier.

Plants each have a variety of nutrients, and a good plate includes a lean meat, a serving of rice, pasta, potato or bread plus vegetables and fruit. Slice up some red, green and yellow peppers and lightly sauté them in olive oil. Keep them crisp, and they make a nice addition to brown rice or pasta. Check what serving size is right for you. Serving sizes are a lot smaller than you may think!

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CONSIDER Calorie Density Many of us who are conscious of eating healthy or losing weight check the nutrition labels for calories. The fewer the calories, the better, right? But keep in mind serving size as well. The calorie count is based off it. The number you eat doesn’t matter as much as what you eat. Fresh fruit and vegetables have much lower calorie densities. Choose foods high in water and fiber: vegetables, fruits, cooked whole grains, oatmeal, beans and legumes, nonfat dairy and soy products and lean animal meats for proteins. These foods have between 65 and 450 calories, which is a far cry from whole dairy products and processed foods.

CHOOSE Healthy Fats Americans are generally guilty of eating a high fat diet. But cutting fats out entirely isn’t healthy either because we need certain fats. The ones we should go after include nuts, seeds, vegetable oils (e.g., soy, walnut, corn and safflower) and fatty fish (e.g., tuna, salmon and sardines). These foods are called essential fatty foods because our bodies don’t make those fats. Choose these over red meat, seafood and whole dairy.

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FIND ALTERNATIVES to Oil Some vegetables oils are culprits of trans fats. These fats are solid at room temperature and include butter, margarine and vegetable shortening and are used in traditional American cuisine. Substitute frying oil with grapeseed or olive oil and lightly pan fry instead of deep frying. For salad dressing, try avocado oil. For baking, substitute butter for coconut oil. The consistency will remain the same, and they might even enhance the flavor of your cooking.

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EAT CLOSER to Nature

Eating closer to nature goes back to the concept of eating whole foods. Heap your plate with plant-based foods and whole grains. Set aside fried foods or syrupy sauces for a baked potato with Greek yogurt and skinless, lightly seasoned chicken.

Drag out the blender and make your own smoothies with bananas and berries.

Eating healthy can be just as easy and filling as eating takeout – and it’s your own creation.

DRINK YOUR WEIGHT in Water Water is at the core of all existence. Without it, no plant, animal or human can live for long. Many of us don’t realize how easy it is to become dehydrated.

That headache, fatigue and food cravings could be attributed to it. When you feel a headache coming, feel tired or are craving food, try drinking water first. Dry lips and the feeling of thirst are signs of dehydration. The easiest way to determine how much water to drink is to divide your weight in half and drink that much water in ounces daily. If you’re working out or being active, you’ll need to add on to that. You can get your daily water supply not just from the tap but from tea, soda and juice. Make it a habit to keep a water bottle in your car, desk or locker when you’re out of the house. It’s the one thing you shouldn’t leave home without.

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Sustainable Urban Gardens It’s a thing

By Jessica Herbig

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s it possible to grow enough food to feed your family in an urban setting? Yes! Don’t you need acres of farmland to produce enough to make a go of it? The answer is a resounding “No!” More people in an urban setting are turning their hats towards the idea of small-scale urban gardening in a big way. As people are becoming more aware of the foods with which they choose to nourish their bodies, so they are shifting towards a start-to-finish approach to feeding themselves. Plant it, grow it, nourish it, harvest it, prepare it and eat it. Lather, rinse and repeat yearly. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports that 800 million people worldwide grow vegetables or fruits or raise animals in cities, producing what the Worldwatch Institute reports to be an astonishing 15 to 20 percent of the world’s food. Doesn’t it make you want to grab a piece of the pie, knowing exactly where your food is coming from?

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It takes careful planning and attention to placement of edibles, growing seasons and smart use of vertical space, but it is possible and is being done right now in cities around the world.

Despite their relatively small size, urban farms grow a surprising amount of food with yields that often surpass those of their rural cousins. This is possible for a couple reasons. First, city farms don’t experience heavy insect pressure, and they don’t have to deal with hungry deer or groundhogs.

Second, city farmers can walk their plots in minutes, rather than hours, addressing problems as they arise and harvesting produce at its peak. They can

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also plant more densely because they hand cultivate, nourish their soil more frequently and micromanage applications of water and fertilizer. There’s no need for a big green harvester within city limits, just a little elbow grease and the will to get it done!

There’s nothing quite like fresh rosemary and oregano in your spaghetti sauce or fresh mint muddled into your favorite drink.

Some advice: if you don’t know if you can commit to turning your beautiful green lawn into an edible landscape, start small. Put in one or two raised beds, with well tended soil, and two or three varied plants. Salad greens are a plant that gives immediate success, with its short growing season and ability to thrive under a variety of conditions. Throw in a few herbs, such as thyme and chocolate mint for variety, a tomato plant or two, and just go from there! If you can handle more, plant more.

Let’s talk about that concept of vertical gardening. Many vegetables grow on vines.

Vines will travel up and wrap themselves around the nearest hospitable host. If you make use of trellises, you can double your ground space just by growing up instead of out.

Plant your vine vegetables in neat rows with a trellis between them and all of a sudden you’ve maximized your space and opened up dirt for the next crop.

A popular favorite of gardeners is a salsa garden; tomatoes, tomatillos, pepper plants, garlic and onions all grown together with cilantro. When it’s ripe, harvest a little of each and blend it all together for a savory fresh salsa that will be the envy of your block party. When they ask where you got it, just say you “shop local.”

Each plant has a unique growing season. You can spread out the work by planting early season crops first. Root vegetables and hardy vegetables can be planted extremely early in the season, even before the danger of frost is past, if you cover them with straw to help insulate. Later on in the season, that straw will help mulch the beds, holding in moisture and making more efficient use of water.

Lettuce and salad greens have a short growing season but can be harvested at intervals throughout the growing season. Plant early and harvest early to take maximum advantage of this delicate edible. Long-season crops, such as brussels sprouts, need to be planted early and then left alone until well into the fall. If your area is in danger of early frosts in the fall, portable hoop houses can be utilized to drop over late season crops at night to insulate them from the dangers.

Are you ready to benefit from a homegrown lifestyle? Imagine strolling through your garden beds and deciding what goes in your salad that night based off of whats ripe.

Imagine sending your children out to “grab a snack” off the vine. Fresh tomatoes, fruit right off of the tree or bush, snap peas, beans, carrots and more. The possibilities are endless. Are you more gourmet? A supplemental herb garden will give extra zip and zest to your dishes.

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MLS# 20160772 - Clark Fork

It would be hard to find a more panoramic view of Lake Pend Oreille and the beauuful Green Monarch Mountains than this premier lot on Majessc Mountain Road.

Power and seppc are ready to go, and you'll find there is a building site that makes your jaw drop at the natural beauty that you'll see.

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Lot 10 is located on a slight elevaaon from some of the other Saddle Ridge Lots, giving it a great opportunity for wonderful views. Lot 10 is heavily treed ssll, so open up the view to see what you can find! Purchase addiional adjacent lots for a great estate type of parcel. The property is close to schools and town.

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If you are looking for some acreage, close to town, this is a must see. Don't miss this 5.65 acre parcel, only 5 miles from downtown Sandpoint and approximately 2 miles from the Town of Dover. This property has both level and sloped area, with a seasonal pond.

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Great Priest Lake water view lot with lake access in Coolin Idaho. Priest Lake is one of the most desired vacaaon hot spots because its beauty is unmatched.

Don't miss the opportunity to own property in this highly desirable area of North Idaho. The driveway for this property was just put in.

Well built smaller home with new and spacious 2 car aaached garage and shop just minutes from downtown Sandpoint. This home is located approximately .5 miles from Sagle Elementary School and Turnbull Field on Sagle Road. The kitchen, living and dining rooms are all set in an open floor plan.

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Lot 3 is a very picturesque seeng with pasture area and small area of woods with great open views. Purchase addiional adjacent lots for a great estate type of parcel.

The property is close to schools and town and approximately 15 miles to Schweitzer Ski Resort.

Lot 2 would make an excellent horse property as it is very level with very easy access off the main road, and would get a lot of southern sun exposure in the winter me. The property is close to schools and town and approximately 15 miles to Schweitzer Ski Resort.

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This is a great opportunity to live in a beauuful North Idaho gated community on a large parcel in a peaceful seeng. The Meadows at Fall Creek is meeculously maintained and you won't be disappointed in your visit.

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Enj fantassc views of the Selkirk Mountain Range at Enjoy the base of Schweitzer Mountain in the Shadow Mountain Valley Subdivision. Located on a well maintained public road, conveniently located just minutes from downtown Sandpoint Idaho. This lot is located between two nicely built homes.

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With local breweries popping up all over the Pacific Northwest, there are more opportunities to celebrate Oktoberfest in style than EVER BEFORE. Whether it’s traveling to the Bavarian village of Leavenworth, WA or visiting your local brewery to experience some of the locally brewed craft beer, there are numerous places to explore.

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Oktoberfest Northwest, Washington State Fair Events Center - Puyallup, WA, October 7 - 9 One of the largest gatherings in the region, Oktoberfest Northwest is about as authentic as it gets. You’ll find traditional German food, beer and entertainment as well as plenty of other fun activities. The Stein Dash 5k is a fun run where competitors get a souvenir stein before the race and can stop to have a drink at three different beer stations along the race course. There is also the annual Hammerschlagen tournament which has become one of the Northwest’s most addicting bar games. There is plenty of fun for the kids including a root beer tasting tent, games, pumpkin and face painting, scavenger hunt and more.

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Great Northwest Oktoberfest Great Northwest Oktoberfest - Whitefish, MT, September 29 - October 1 & October 6 - 8 The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce holds this yearly festival in Depot Park right downtown. Five dollars gets you into the party where you’ll find plenty of food to pair with imported German beer as well as five German-style offerings from local Great Northern Brewing. Let your competitive spirits fly in stein holding contests, chicken dance-offs, log sawing, keg hurling championships or the brat eating contest. Three different bands will provide music and dancing throughout both weekends.

Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult admission.

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Fall at Green Bluff Fall at Green Bluff, Spokane, WA, October

Just north of Spokane you will find a conglomerate of family-run farms, and fall is a great time to visit. At Beck’s Harvest House kids can enjoy a hayride or navigate a corn maze. Several farms offer pick-your-own pumpkin patches and others have pumpkin catapults and cannons ready to hurl pumpkins hundreds of feet! Bring home fresh squeezed apple cider or sample drinks from local wineries, breweries, a hard cidery and even a meadery, all while taking in amazing views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Green Bluff is a perfect place to make several stops without having to drive far in between.

Leavenworth Oktoberfest Leavenworth Oktoberfest, Leavenworth, WA, September 30 & October 1; October 7 & 8; October 14 & 15

Fall Barrel Release

This is the festival that has spurned so many others.

But if you haven’t made your reservations yet, you are probably out of luck until next year. People from all over the West and Canada come for this Bavarian-themed town and its three weekends of celebration. You’ll find a massive festival hall and three other beer tents packed to the brim with food, drink and rowdy celebration goers. Follow the parade each Saturday at noon as the festival kicks off with the honorary keg tapping at 1pm.

This is a party you won’t soon forget.

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Fall Barrel Release, Walla Walla, WA, November 4 - 6

It’s always a great time to go wine tasting at some of Walla Walla’s more than 200 wineries, but fall barrel release weekend provides some added incentives. New varietals come out at dozens of participating wineries. Dinners hosted by winemakers will help you become an expert at pairing wines with different main courses and desserts. Art festivals and live music are in abundance, and taking in the beautiful fall colors is a favorite pastime. In general, tasting fees run around $10 but are refunded with the purchase of a bottle – so be prepared to see your collection grow!

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

ARE WE THERE YET? Sun Peaks is a little further, but worlds apart from more popular Canadian destinations

By Dan Aznoff Photos courtesy of Tourism Sun Peaks

WHEN FRIENDS ASKED why my wife and I would drive to a resort in the Canadian Rockies when the most popular ski destination in North America is 100 miles closer to our hometown of Seattle, my response was simple, “Because most of that drive will be spent enjoying the views along the Trans-Canada Highway.”

Families from Western Washington flock north of the border every winter to challenge the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. Many of those same families return during the warm weather months to hike the hilltop trails that criss cross peaks of the coastal mountains.

The crowds in Whistler and the picturesque drive were just two of the reasons why my wife and I choose to drive the extra kilometers to the resort community of Sun Peaks for our latest getaway.

Many of the same attractions that draw two million visitors to the former Olympic village north of Vancouver are available at Sun Peaks, an invigorating 300-mile drive from Seattle and 28 miles north of Kamloops in south central British Columbia. The summit of the Sun Peaks ski area covers 5.8 square miles of skiable terrain and receives more than 18 feet of snowfall in an average year.

“We have everything in Sun Peaks that people like about Whistler Blackcomb, but in a more casual, family-friendly atmosphere,” said Kevin Tessier, a local tour operator and proprietor of The Voyageur Bistro inside the Kookaburra Lodge. “Visitors enjoy the interaction with the people they meet at Sun

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Peaks almost as much as the powder on the slopes. The attitude is contagious.”

In addition to the light, dry, “easy-to-ski” powder, skiers and snowboarders who come to Sun Peaks can take advantage of the almost 3,000-foot vertical rise from the base of the ski area in the village to the top of the 11 lifts. The Burfield Chair takes skiers to the start of a 23-minute run that starts at 6,800 feet above sea level. The area also has 12 protected areas for almost 25 miles of cross country trails.

There is one ski area reserved exclusively for kids that features bunny hills under the watchful eyes of adult supervision.

The skiing, I’ve been told, is similar to the conditions in Aspen, Colorado.

Sunny alternatives All these wintertime stats are nice. But we are not skiers. So our visit in early June was designed to take in the vibrant blooms of Indian Paintbrush, Tiger Lilies and Fireweed along some of the 16 trails on Mt. Tod. The tourist brochures claim that Sun Peaks enjoys 2,000 hours of sunshine every year.

However, I can honestly say that I did not see a single cloud in the pale blue sky during our stay.

Tessier runs his tour operation with his wife from behind the bar at his bistro. His guided Voyageur excursions include exploration of the backwoods with seasoned guides who

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share the history of how British Columbia was established as a trading post for greedy English merchants. Experts glide the replica 30-foot Voyageur canoes across the waters of McGillivray Lake while they add their own interpretation of how the early settlers established commercial partnerships with members of the First Nation (Native Americans).

make annual stops at the resort.

The “Reach the Peak” hike is held every year in August, just before the 50km North Face Dirty Feet Relay in September, part of the Canadian National Championship Series.

For the less adventurous visitors, the Alpine Bloom Festival hits full stride in July, the same month as the annual “Quilting in the Mountains” event that draws participants from every corner of North America.

The walk and talk on the Medicine Trail features more than anybody needs to know about local flora, fauna and the natural remedies the indigenous people created from the vegetation.

Voyageur’s most popular tour is a recreation of a fur trader dinner featuring ingredients from local farms. Guests return to a cedar house after a canoe trip on the lake to a feast of foods the early settlers would have enjoyed after a cold day of hunting and trapping.

Following her meal in the lakeside structure, one patron commented, “The food was all local and described as what fur traders may have had back in the early days. But I doubt the fur traders ate like we did!”

Guests end their adventure back at The Voyageur where only the bravest souls dare to draw liquid refreshment from the Jägermeister on tap.

Bison burger The bistro is also where we consumed one of our favorite meals in Sun Peaks, an incredible bison burger, cooked to a perfect medium rare, topped with Brie, served with yam fries accompanied by some wonderful butternut squash soup.

The bistro is an incredibly friendly place, so I had no problem asking people at nearby tables what they had ordered. Other diners raved about the rabbit (no bunny for me), the zucchini fritter burgers and the extensive wine list.

The Voyageur was not the only place we sampled local cuisine during our stay in Sun Peaks. The 5Forty Café & Grill was not only where we grabbed bagels in the morning, but where we discovered my newest obsession, Kicking Horse Coffee. We were

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Some of the other intriguing dining establishments included Bella Italia Ristorante inside the Hearthstone Lodge and fine dining at Mantles Restaurant & Lounge in the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre.

It’s important to remember that Sun Peaks was built as a wintertime playground. Names like the Vertical Café, Mountain High Pizza and Powder Hounds are common in the village. Our visit in early June was long after the snow had melted and before the resort had geared up for summer visitors.

Extreme sports Summer in Sun Peaks begins in mid-June when restaurants switch to summer menus that feature lighter fare and the chairlift reopens to carry passengers with hiking poles and trail boots. The platter lift starts up again in June to carry riders and their vehicles to the top of America’s first and only Mountain Kart Cross Country Course.

The summer concert series kicks off the first week of July, followed by the Mountain Dew Mountain Bike Championships, the first of several extreme sport competitions that

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Sun Peaks is just 30 minutes up the mountain from Kamloops, where several wineries produce delicate whites and fruitforward reds that are worth declaring at the border. We especially enjoyed the Sagewood Winery on Meadowlark Lane where Doug offers tastings from the comfort of his garage.

Harper’s Trail is more upscale and similar to the wineries in the Red Mountain region of Washington. The tastings are free and the grounds practically demand that you purchase a bottle for a picnic on the patio. (www.tourismkamloops.com/wineries-inkamloops-bc).

One of the best things about the wine in Canada is that it is sold in Canadian dollars, so even moderately priced wines become a bargain when it is discounted at the current exchange rate.

The one thing I like better than a nice wine or eating at a good restaurant is getting it all at a discounted rate. The exchange rate (at the time this article was written) meant that every U.S. dollar spent on my trip to Sun Peaks was worth $1.30 in Canada.

The exchange rate—and the Trans-Canada Highway—made our weekend in Sun Peaks one we will certainly duplicate soon.

Dan Aznoff was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the toxic waste crisis. He is now a freelance writer who lives in Mukilteo, WA dedicated to capturing the cherished stories of our lifetime so they can be preserved for future generations. He can be contacted directly at da@dajournalist.com.

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

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Authentic Mexican cuisine prepared fresh daily. Fiesta Bonita’s menu is full of many unique and authentic recipes. They have a full bar and outdoor seating. Open daily at 11am.

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Sweet Lou’s Restaurant & Bar Ponderay Location

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

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PLUMS RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS

SEPTEMBER IS THE PEAK of plum season in the Northwest, so stock up on these nutrition gems while you can!

The rich, purplish red hue of plums delivers a hefty dose of phytochemicals (plant compounds) that protect the body’s cells against damage from oxidation that occurs over time from exposure to toxins and the effects of aging. Plums are also a good source of vitamin C (that aids in better iron absorption and serves as an antioxidant), potassium (helps maintain normal blood pressure),and copper.

There are two main types of plums grown in the United States – European plums and Asian plums.

European plums are more oval shaped and have a dark blue color as opposed to their red or yellow Asian counterparts, and they tend to be the hardier fruit tree.

Whether you enjoy it sliced, spread, melted or grilled, Brie cheese is a favorite of many. Along with its versatility, Brie cheese is also mild and is perfect when paired with fruit preserves to bring out its flavor. So next time you are entertaining or looking to add a unique flavor to one of your dishes, don’t forget about this creamy delight!

Plums are a member of the stone fruit family among nectarines, cherries, peaches and even almonds. Dried plums, also known as prunes, are a rich source of fiber and help to maintain a healthy bowel when eaten regularly.

Pick plums that are slightly soft to the touch and free of bruises.

Hard plums will ripen quickly and may be left out on the counter for one or two days before they’re ready to eat. Plums make an excellent base for sauces and jams and also serve well as a salad topper. Plums may also be grilled for a sweet treat or drizzled with balsamic reduction and fresh herbs such as sage and rosemary for a savory side dish.

Recipe and article by Natalie Colla, RDN, LDN. Natalie is a graduate of the University of Idaho and Registered Dietitian at Panhandle Health District. She takes a “whole person” approach to health and believes in utilizing a combination of behavioral counseling, stress reduction, exercise, functional foods, and individualized diet therapy to achieve total wellness for a variety of chronic diseases.

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PLUM, BRIE & BASIL FLATBREAD Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Makes 4 servings Gather Ingredients • 2 medium sized naan flatbreads, prebaked (try Stonefire brand, or if you’re feeling adventurous, make your own)!

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 2 ripened medium black plums, sliced and pitted • ½ cup chopped walnuts • 4 oz. Brie cheese, thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced • 2 tablespoons raw honey

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Preheat broiler to low or oven to 400 degrees. Place naans on a lightly greased sheet pan or pizza stone.

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Top each naan with one sliced plum, ¼ cup walnuts, and 2 oz. Brie cheese.

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Drizzle 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon honey over each naan.

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Bake according to package directions (3 to 5 minutes at 400 degrees) or broil until cheese is melted and bubbling slightly.

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FESTIVAL 2017 Preparations already underway!

By Colin Anderson Photos by Keith Boe IT MAY BE A TWO-WEEK EVENT, but it takes a year round commitment to keep the ever popular Festival at Sandpoint going strong. The 2016 numbers are in and more than 22,000 people came through the gates of Memorial Field according to Executive Director Dyno Wahl. While 2012 remains the all-time attendance mark, 2016 brought in new records for sponsorships and fundraising contributions showing Sandpoint businesses and residents don’t want to see the festival go anywhere.

Dates for the 2017 Festival at Sandpoint have already been announced with opening night August 3. And that’s not all.

“We are already working on next year’s festival line-up. In fact, the band for opening night is already booked,” said Wahl. “I attended a booking conference in L.A. earlier this month (September) and my committee will be meeting in earnest in the coming months to book an eclectic line-up for six nights of the Festival.”

Along with the six shows set to be booked, the Festival at Sandpoint will continue the tradition of the symphonic family concert August 6 and grand finale show August 13.

It’s tough to plan out 10 months in advance, but if you already know you’re going to be there, consider taking advantage of the early bird special.

“We sell 700 season passes. They go on sale on October 1 at the early bird price of $199 for all eight nights of music. The price goes up on January 1 and again once the season is announced in the spring, if there are any left,” said Wahl. “It typically represents a 30 to 40 percent savings, and the tickets are completely transferable making them a great choice for sharing amongst family members, employees or clients.”

If you would like to sponsor the event, purchase tickets or learn more about the local music programs supported by festival ticket sales, visit www. festivalatsandpoint.com.

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FAMILY FEATURE: PUMPKIN PATCH FUN Weekends in October. The Pumpkin Patch at Hickey Farms, 674 Hickey Road, will be open on the weekends through October. Bring the family and have some old-fashioned harvest fun! Hours are from 3pm until dusk Fridays, and 10am until dusk on Saturdays and Sundays. Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Sandpoints-1st-U-Pick-Pumpkin-Patch for more information and special events!

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Oktoberfest Post Falls Oktoberfest 2016 will be held on Friday, October 7 at the Post Falls Q’emiln Park Pavilion starting at 5pm. The event will feature a traditional German meal of bratwurst, sauerkraut and potato salad, live music, beer and both silent and live auctions. Tickets are $7 adults/$6 seniors and children. Oktoberfest is sponsored by the Post Falls Community Volunteers and proceeds benefit the Post Falls Historical Society & Museum.

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Come down from 9am and 4pm to the Boundary County Fairgrounds for the annual Boundary County Quilt Show and Expo. This fun quilt event includes demonstrations, vendors, hourly drawings and quilt sales along with delicious food and the raffling of a community quilt. For more information call 208.267.7041 or check the Boundary County Fair Facebook page.

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Harvest Fest @ The Farmer’s Market Sandpoint Farmers Market closes out the season with a day full of entertainment, food booths, activities and numerous displays at Farmin Park.

Come celebrate fall and the end of the season with our local vendors. Find more information at SandpointFarmersMarket.com.

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Soiree Orientale Northwest Bellydance presents Soiree Orientale at the Pearl Theater at 7pm.

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The Spokane Marathon is a qualifying event for the Boston Marathon and allows you to run the full marathon, alone or as a relay, or participate in the half and 10K events instead. This course has several challenging hills along the way, and the runners meet the most famous one, Doomsday Hill, just before the 22-mile mark. For more information, visit www.spokanemarathon.us.

October 14-16. The largest exhibition of lifesize, moving, museum-quality dinosaurs in North America! Jurassic Quest brings you a dinosaur adventure for the whole family. Over 50 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even ride a few. At the Spokane Convention Center, visit www.jurassicquest.com for more information.

The Extension Office Farm to Table Celebration takes place at 6pm at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. The five-course dinner features organic food from the GROW Community Garden as well as local beef, blueberries, peaches and more from small farms in Boundary County. To learn more, call 208.267.3235.

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Strive to challenge yourself with a 26.2-mile run along a lakeside road as you enjoy the Hayden Marathon. The full marathon will kick off at 7am with the half marathon starting at 8am and the 10K at 9am. For more information, visit haydenlakemarathon.org.

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Don’t miss laughing with Rodney Carrington at Northern Quest Resort & Casino on October 23! For nearly 20 years, Rodney Carrington has been entertaining audiences with standup comedy and country music. He made his acting debut in Rodney, an ABC sitcom based largely on his own life. He also co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film “Beer for My Horses.” Purchase tickets at northernquest.com

Bonner County History Museum hosts a Halloween party at 5pm with an evening of spooky and spectacular fun as the museum presents its October Late Night at the Museum.

There will be games, food and drinks, and the museum will be decked out in its Halloween best! Visit BonnerCountyHistory.org for more information.

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