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HomeandEssentials

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FALL on the Ranch

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IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE, but summer is quickly coming to an end. The kids are headed back to school, and the nights have cooled down significantly.

It seems each September I sit back and wonder where did the summer go? It may be a short season in our part of the country, but it is definitely one of the most beautiful places to be.

I have found that setting goals of what I want to accomplish during the summer months helps me make the most of my time. And I’m not talking about cleaning out the garage and power washing the house. The list of things I set out to accomplish involved spending time with family and friends and enjoying the beauty of North Idaho. I am happy to say I was successful!

It is such a privilege to call this area home. Surrounded by not only beautiful mountains and water, but also to be part of an amazing community that takes care of one another. The people are among the most friendly I have ever met. The small businesses are ones that have not lost the work ethic of generations before.

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As we head into the fall and winter, I encourage you to sit back and set some goals of your own. Take in one of the great ski resorts in North Idaho. Plan a weekend to an indoor water park. Whatever it is, make time to spend with those you love doing things that create great memories. We live in a great community and are blessed with many adventures to explore, not just during the summer but throughout the entire year!

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Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane helps area kids take injuries in stride. By Jocelyn Stott and Kristin Monasmith, Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane.

WITH THE START of a new school year, kids are returning to study, group activity and sports. With the increase in physical activity that comes with sports, comes the inherent risk of injury.

Fractures are common in children. However, because a child’s bones are subject to a unique injury called a growth plate fracture, it is important that broken bones in kids are treated properly. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, approximately 15% to 30% of all childhood fractures are growth plate fractures.

Growth plates help determine the eventual length and shape of the adult bone and are the last portion of bones to harden, making them vulnerable to fracture. In fact, because muscles and bones develop at different

speeds, a child’s bones may actually be weaker than the ligament tissues that connect the bones to other bones.

well known for its specialization in pediatric orthopaedic care, recently launching its Urgent Pediatric Fracture Clinic.

“Remember, children are not just small adults. Children’s bones heal faster than adult’s bones. This means that a child with an injury should see an experienced pediatric orthopaedic specialist as quickly as possible. The child needs proper treatment before the bone begins to heal, because the long-term consequences may include limbs that are crooked or of unequal length,” says Bryan Tompkins, M.D., one of four pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

The clinic treats stable fractures and sports injuries requiring surgery for kids, with priority scheduling Monday through Friday from 7:30 - 9 a.m. This allows patients to have the best chance of getting needed surgery the same day. Normal clinic hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Shriners Hospitals for Children - Spokane has been providing Inland Northwest families for almost a century. The health care center is

Luckily, access to care at Shriners has never been easier: the clinic is open to all families regardless of insurance or ability to pay for children aged 0 to 18. (Most insurance plans are also accepted.)

Kristin Monasmith, hospital spokesperson, offers the story of a young local athlete named

Sampson as an example of a situation where Shriners stepped in to help: Sampson has been an athlete all his life; he is an expert wrestler and a great football player. Sampson was participating in a regular football practice for the Lewis and Clark Tigers in Spokane. He was a starter on the freshman team and was asked to step into a position on the line for the Junior Varsity. The play was called and as Sampson blocked his opponent, he felt a sharp pain in his hip and immediately went down.

After the hit, he found he was in such pain it was difficult to get up. The pain was not subsiding; his parents took him to see his doctor who referred him to the pediatric orthopaedic surgeons at Shriners Hospitals for Children – Spokane. A surprise to his parents, Sampson was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. Even more of a surprise, Sampson was informed he actually had the condition in BOTH hips. Sampson was not sure he would be able to return to the mat or the field, “Sports are my life, the doctors told us if I didn’t take care of it, at age 30 I could be in a wheelchair, “ Sampson told us.

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In 2013, the hospital saw nearly 9000 kids in the Outpatient Clinic and performed over 800 surgeries. Some examples of orthopaedic conditions in children can include: spinal deformities like Scoliosis; foot and hand injuries/deformities; knee and hip disorders/injuries; hand and toe disorders; Prosthetics/orthotics and osteogenesis imperfect (brittle bone disease).

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Home&Essentials GETTING HOT IN HERE How large-scale geothermal projects could eliminate reliance on fossil fuels. By Sarah Polyakov.

MOST OF US ARE FAMILIAR with the fact that countries like Iceland that contain active volcanism just beneath the surface have harnessed the clean energy of steam to power their countries. While in the United States we have relied on some solar power and wind systems to create a few and scattered clean power systems, we have not considered the potential for geothermal energy. However, in some areas of the country, such as on the East Coast, our power grid is outdated. Whether we like it or not, we will soon be asked to think creatively to find new sources of energy.

Back to the Future In the past, steam was widely used to power locomotive engines. In terms of geothermal energy, the same principle applies. Geothermal heat is used to boil water and this process produces enough energy to power large turbines, which in turn produce large amounts of electricity.

Unlike the past, we will not require coal to heat steam, so the steam power of the future will be 100% clean and clean energy benefits us all.

The Temperature Is Rising The good news is countries like Switzerland and now Spain are experimenting with geothermal power systems that have the potential to literally end the dependence on fossil fuels overnight. Spain has begun to create an Enhanced Geothermal System (EGS) that has the potential to produce 700 gigawatts of power per day. To put this in perspective, power plants within the United States generate about 1,000 gigawatts of power per day to meet the

needs of customers during the summer when usage peaks.

A Groundbreaking Idea The earth’s core is just about as hot as our sun, and the heat produced from the earth’s core can be harnessed at relatively shallow depths. For example, on average, enough geothermal energy to power all of Spain could be reached by drilling three miles beneath the surface of the earth. While it may not seem possible to drill to this depth, the technology already exists and is currently in use by petrol companies.

In fact, since the minimum temperature required to provide energy for EGS is 300 degrees, such heat could be found at more shallow depths, less than one mile beneath the surface of the earth in some areas.

Too Hot to Handle For some countries though, drilling to such depths may not be possible. In this case, other measures of harnessing heat from the surface of the earth are also being developed. While they may not be effective enough to power an entire country, it is probable they could power entire cities. In fact, the energy that could be collected from the earth’s surface without drilling would produce enough power to be equivalent to three nuclear power plants.

Finding alternative energy sources and especially clean alternative energy sources, benefit all of us. With a lot of creativity, innovation, and possibly a little luck, clean geothermal energy could be the very thing that both heats your home and keeps it cool.

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Other ways to introduce color would be to use patterns and bold colors in accent pieces. Often times, adding that splash of color or texture is all a room needs to really pull everything together. There are lots of ways to introduce that color accent.

Throw pillows, furniture, backsplashes, tile accents, island cabinetry, glass, and more.

Just remember, not everything has to match. In fact, when you match everything, it becomes too monochromatic and you lose a lot of the color simply because there’s no contrast. If you have dark cabinets, you should contrast that with lighter countertops. If you have dark flooring, you can contrast that with painted or a lighter stain color on the cabinets. Lots of folks are going with an island in their kitchen that is a painted cabinet whereas the perimeter cabinets are a stained wood.

Adding stain glass or a pattern glass in your entry door, cabinets, or table tops would be another way to introduce color and textures.

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Besides paint and furniture, window coverings are another great way to add colors and textures. It’s amazing how much a pattern or color will pop with natural light illuminating it. Most have features that allow you to still see out and won’t encroach on your views.

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There are just a few things to remember when it comes to adding color and increasing the “boldness factor” at your home because there are things you definitely want to avoid.

• Using too many accent pillows. I’m talking so many you can’t sit on the sofa or it takes you half an hour to unload your bed. It’s simple - select a few pillows of varying sizes, shapes and patterns and display them together.

• Too many trinkets. If you have to move things out of the way on a side table so you can set your drink down, you may have too much “display”. Select a few and store the rest. During seasonal changes, swap them out.

• Too many patterns and textures.

You don’t wear stripes with plaid right? Same goes for your house, you shouldn’t have competing patterns or textures. If the sofa has a pattern, select solid color pillows. If the wall has patterned wallpaper, go with simple solid or complementary window covering.

In short, don’t be afraid to add color or textures, and if you question whether or not it’s a good choice, ask someone for our professional opinion. We do this every day and are full of suggestions.

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IN THE COURSE OF a couple of weeks, North Idaho was hit with two violent storms.

Loss of trees, loss of roofs and loss of electricity were all too common.

But there were other losses suffered too. Businesses that were unable to operate due to the storm suffered loss of income. Restaurants scrambled to make sure their thousands of dollars of food stocked in their freezers did not spoil. They fielded calls from weary homeowners as to whether they had power. When they had to reply “no” they knew they were also suffering the loss of revenue.

The goal is to insure that the business owner is in the same financial position it would be had its business been allowed to stay open and generate income.

So what can businesses do to help cover those losses? Purchasing Business Interruption Insurance can go a long way to ease the stress of lost income. While property insurance will take care of physical damage suffered to the business, whether by fire, wind, vandalism or other occurrences, a business interruption policy will cover the lost income the business will suffer due to closure from these events. The goal is to insure that the business owner is in the same financial position it would be had its business been allowed to stay open and generate income.

Business Interruption Insurance is something that can be added onto your business owners’ property insurance policy. It is not possible to purchase it separately.

It is important to note the components of Business Interruption Insurance.

First, it is only activated in limited scenarios.

The business must suffer physical damage to a degree that it is forced to cease operations; the business owner has suffered physical damage to the property which is caused by something covered by the primary policy and that damage is such that the customers or employees are unable to gain access to the business; or the business is shut down by a government entity due to damage caused by a hazard covered in the company’s policy that prohibits access to the business property.

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Third, there are limits to what Business Interruption Insurance will cover.

It typically will pay for lost net income, expenses incurred as a result of a temporary move of the business so the business can resume operations sooner, and expenses that continue even in spite of closure. This last provision can include payroll so that the business owner does not have to lay off his or her employees.

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Performing in front of hometown crowd a dream come true. By Patty Hutchens.

Photos courtesy of Jamie Sedlmayer.

DENIS AND LYNAE DUFRESNE, the husband and wife team who make up the band PEAR, have performed throughout the world thrilling their fans with their high energy fiddling act.

But in spite of their worldwide travels, nothing compared to the feeling they had when they stepped on stage at the Festival at Sandpoint last month. Lynae, a Sandpoint native who moved away shortly after high school graduation, had attended several Festival at Sandpoint concerts as a child and often dreamed of performing here one day. Then, seven years ago, she and Denis traveled from their home in Calgary to see Nickel Creek perform at the Festival. It was then that Denis also made it a goal to one day bring the couple’s musical talent to Lynae’s hometown crowd. “Seven years later we were up on the same stage we had dreamt about, and we were opening up for Nickel Creek. It was pretty surreal,” said Lynae of last month’s performance.

“To get to feel the support and love of Sandpoint was pretty unreal and a really great feeling.”

Both started to explore music at a young age, Lynae at 3 ½ and Denis at the age of 4. As a toddler, Lynae loved to dance to music. So when local resident Carolyn Hatch started a violin program called the Fiddlers Hatchery, Lynae’s mom immediately signed her up. “I’m thankful to this day that she put me in the program,” said Lynae.

As for Denis, he grew up in a family of musicians. He showed an interest in playing guitar, but his parents decided he was too young. “So they put me into a violin program with the promise of a guitar as I got a bit bigger,” said Denis.

As they continued on their paths to a professional music career, Denis and Lynae met in Calgary when they were auditioning for a group called Barrage. They were both accepted into the group and from there the friendship blossomed into love. “We have had the great pleasure of touring the world and playing music together,” said Lynae who with Denis and their child now call Calgary home.

While they said it was a bit nerve wracking to perform in front of their family and friends, it was also amazing, exhilarating and exciting. “We have been wanting to play the Festival for many years,” said Lynae, who adds the best part was being able to share with her hometown all that she and Denis

have been working on for the past several years. “To get to feel the support and love of Sandpoint was pretty unreal and a really great feeling.”

While many may find it challenging to travel and work with one’s spouse, Denis and Lynae do not see it that way. They said the only real challenge they face is making sure their son is occupied while they are on stage so the couple can focus on their performance.

“We know our music and each other so well that we can play and have fun on stage with each other and the audience. There is an ease, and we can relax into the music and enjoy it as much as our audience,” said Lynae who along with Denis is grateful for the support of their family and friends. “Without them we would not be where we are today.”

As far as their Festival performance goes, they credit Western Pleasure Guest Ranch with helping fulfill that dream. “They are huge supporters of us, and through them came many more supporters that helped to make our presence known to the Festival,” said Lynae. “And thank you to (Executive Director) Dyno Wahl and the (festival) board of directors for listening and taking a chance on us.”

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TAKE A HIKE! It could lead to a better future for cats and dogs.

By Chris Shafer. Photos by Dog About Town NW

SO MANY IN OUR INLAND NORTHWEST communities work tirelessly to help unwanted pets find homes. This is true throughout the country, yet it is estimated that each year 3-4 million cats and dogs are euthanized in animal shelters. Incidences of animal abuse and neglect aren’t limited to distant cities or regions, but exist right here in our neighborhoods. You may have wondered if there is something that can be done to diminish the plight of unwanted, neglected, and abused animals in our local communities. Yes, there is! Humane education.

Did you know that humane education can serve a community as a long-term strategy for large scale change and improvement in the quality of animals’ lives? One such humane education program is the RedRover Readers. The curriculum is designed for elementary school classrooms and is aligned with academic content standards in the United States and Canada. Educators trained in the RedRover Readers’ curriculum read stories to students and lead discussions.

It is an innovative approach to social and emotional learning and is designed to promote empathy and compassion.

In the program, children share information about animals, reflect on the roles of animals in their communities, and determine their responsibilities toward them. They are encouraged to put themselves in the place of animals and are asked questions that promote critical thinking. This helps to develop critical thinking skills, as well as increase the level of empathy for people and animals.

Dog About Town NW’s trail dog, Miss Riley (rescued from a kill shelter in the Tri-Cities), will be hiking throughout the summer, fall, and winter to raise funds to bring RedRovers Readers’ professional development training to the Inland NW. This training will be free to thirty elementary school teachers from the region. A conference room has been reserved at the Molstead Library at North Idaho College for Saturday May 2nd 2015.

If you’d like to support Riley’s Hiking for Humane Education, you can find the link to the campaign’s fund raising site @ www. dogabouttownnw.com; look under the heading of “Hiking for Humane Education.” Also, individuals, organizations, and businesses alike can show their support by becoming team leaders and sponsors.

Contact Dog About Town NW directly for more information: Chris@ dogabouttownnw.com. In addition, off-line donations can be accepted as well, and all of the donations are targeted for use in our region.

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FOR DAWN DEMPSEY, GROWING UP adjacent to McGhee Livestock was torture. For years the property that sits on Highway 200 was used as a feedlot for horses. “They would fatten up the horses before slaughter,” said Dawn.

She would lie in her bed; listening as horses were loaded onto trailers in the middle of the night. Ready to take their final ride before being slaughtered.

“There were thousands of them over the years. I can still hear the sound of their hooves as they loaded the trailers,” recalls Dawn. “It broke my heart.”

But things are different now thanks to Dawn’s vision and the help of many volunteers who she refers to as her posse. While she still lives on the property she grew up on, Dawn leases the former McGhee property and just over two years ago turned it into a horse rescue operation, Survivors Rescue, Inc.

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Dawn Dempsey with her horse Sir.

“Each horse has a story even though they had been put aside and left to die.”

“I’ve been rescuing (animals) all my life,” said Dawn of her passion for animals.

This summer Bailey learned about Survivor’s Rescue and, as an avid horse lover, wanted to volunteer.

To help make her vision a reality, Dawn raised money, sought out volunteers and started Survivors Rescue. She has realistic expectations and is methodical on how she operates her non-profit organization.

“I saw him at that first meeting and was instantly drawn to him,” said Bailey of a young horse named Bravery, who she calls Brave.

“We cannot save every horse, but we have to focus on what we can do,” said Dawn of how she rescues the horses that are at the brink of being slaughtered. “We are absolutely the horse’s last hope.”

Not only does Survivor’s Rescue, Inc. rescue horses, but they rehabilitate them as well. “Sometimes I am the first person to ever touch the horse,” explains Dawn of how she gently introduces the horses to human contact.

She focuses on education in the hope that one day there will not be any horses that are brought to slaughter. “Our local animal shelter actually takes animals from other cities because we have done such a good job with spaying and neutering here in Sandpoint. Why can’t we do that with gelding?”

For the nearly 30 volunteers and those who have been fortunate enough to adopt a horse from Survivors Rescue, the place is a dream come true.

The 60 horses that inhabit the 80 acres are loved, fed and nurtured until they hopefully find a new home. “But we make sure we have a good match,” said Dawn of the adoption process.

One person who has benefited greatly from her experience at Survivors Rescue is 19-year-old Bailey Scrimsher.

Brave was rescued from the Yakima Reservation where he was at the Moses Lake Kill Pen. According to Dawn, Bailey and Brave instantly bonded.

But Bailey was devastated when she heard that someone had adopted the young horse she had grown to love. Her boyfriend, Alex Hon, offered to go out to Survivors Rescue to be with her when she had to say goodbye. But what she got when she and Alex arrived was the surprise of a lifetime. It was her boyfriend who had purchased the horse for her.

“I was shocked. I just started bawling,” said Bailey of the unique and thoughtful gift. Hers is just one of many happy endings.

Dawn’s mission when she started Survivors Rescue was to focus only on the horses. But what she found out surprised her. “Once I got going I was amazed at what happened,” said Dawn.

Volunteers have been transformed by their work with the horses.

She said there have been people who are shy and lacked confidence that have blossomed and have found a home helping with the horses.

There was the woman who, still weak from breast cancer treatments, came to help and gained strength as she worked to do what she could to assist Dawn and the others. “I then realized it is about the people,” said Dawn. “We are saving people one horse at a time.”

But like many good things, it takes money to achieve Survivors

Rescue’s mission. First, the horses they rescue must be purchased at auction. “The auctions cater to their kill buyers so it’s important to know who the meat buyers are,” explained Dawn about the process.

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Their biggest need is for monetary donations and those who can adopt the horses. “We would also love to have another horse trailer so we can rescue more horses,” said Dawn who adds that she is also in great need of feed for the horses, especially during the winter months.

Bailey encourages others to adopt if possible.

“Each horse has a story even though they had been put aside and left to die,” said Bailey.

As for Dawn, don’t expect her to slow down anytime soon.

“It’s in my heart. It’s my calling. It’s what I do.”

To donate to Survivors Rescue, you can mail a tax deductible donation to Survivors Rescue, 34101 Highway 200, Sandpoint, ID 83864; visit their website to donate by Pay Pal (http://survivorsrescue.com/) or donate at any Wells Fargo branch to the Survivors Rescue, Inc. account. For more information, contact Dawn Dempsey at 208.290.6702.

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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.

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 in Coeur d’Alene and 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.

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.

“A small hole is drilled from one location to another. Once the drill rod comes to the end of the bore, the new pipe is attached and pulled back eliminating open excavation.” Because it provides less wear and tear on the property, using the directional drill helps keep the cost down and restoration at a minimum.

The services provided by Three Amigos that utilize directional drilling include water and sewer lines, pipe bursting, vacuum excavation, underground drainage, under pavement projects, parking lots, underground utilities, erosion control, irrigation lines, and much more.

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While about 80% 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

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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.

“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, MT Todd had a desire to return to the area and that is when he decided to make North Idaho his home.

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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THE JOURNEY IS THE REWARD. A visit with head coach Satini Puailoa. By Patty Hutchens.

WHEN ASKED TO PREDICT the outcome of this year’s Sandpoint High School football season, head coach Satini Puailoa will not talk about wins and losses. “It’s not about the destination. It’s about the journey and how do we get better every day,” said the SHS coach who has a winning record at the school of 70 – 53 along with seven playoff appearances.

Puailoa shares that his focus is on the development of not only young athletes, but of the students’ moral character and establishing a good work ethic in the young men he coaches. “The rest then falls into place,” he said.

It is Puailoa’s philosophy and his commitment to his players that had 50 to 60 young men showing up all summer at 8am to lift weights

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Since returning to the helm two years ago, Puailoa has seen the players continue to grow and bond as a team. “Relationships have to be built. They don’t just happen.” The players have been through a great deal together, both adversities and celebrations, and that has translated into a group of young men who Puailoa says get along very well.

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Puailoa and his staff have been amazed at the level of competition they have seen already this year among the players. “The good news is we are going to play a lot of kids this year,” said Puailoa of his large pool of talent from which to choose.

Coach Puailoa said the squad he has assembled has many strengths it will bring to the game this year, but at the top of that list is the team’s experience, leadership and the commitment the players have developed over the last couple of years.

His team’s greatest weakness? According to Puailoa it is proving they can get over the hump. But he is optimistic.

For the last two years Puailoa said he has worked on developing positive attitudes in the young men. “We teach them how to prepare, how to commit, and how to stay focused,” explained Puailoa. “For anyone, not just teenagers, that’s a long drawn out process.”

He explains that the process is one that is also perplexing. “Do you win and then have great camaraderie or do you have great camaraderie and then win?” questioned Puailoa.

Coach Puailoa and his staff have focused on developing what he refers to as the “inner game.” Each player is given a playbook, but it includes much more than just Xs and Os. It also has life lessons. The coaching staff sets time aside a couple times each week to discuss these character building lessons as a team and in small groups.

“It is geared towards helping the players see what they need to do to not only be a better player, but how can they also be a better teammate. We want each player to start thinking

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Captain David Lyons number when he played football at SHS, to be retired this year.

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in those terms and once you do, you create magic,” said Puailoa.

Some of the lessons include topics such as what it means to be a self-starter, defining “class,” a champion’s manifesto, and believing in miracles. “Everything we do is about trying to find the good. Winning is just a byproduct,” said Puailoa.

Each grade level has a leadership group. He said this year’s seniors have already shown commitment to their teammates. If a player does not show up at practice, the leaders of the class are in contact to see what they can do to assist that teammate. “They don’t punish them, they see what they can do to help them,” said Coach Puailoa.

The team makes it a point to end each day with finding the good. And so far there is a lot of good to be found. “The biggest change I see this year as opposed to the previous two years is that these guys are paying more attention. They want to do well and they know what they have to do,” said Coach. “They are competing together as a group.” He said the players are finally able to see the ripple effect as it relates to the big picture. They realize that if they do

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not do their job on and off the field, the consequences extend to the team as a whole. “They do not accept failure as an option.”

The students are progressing more each day and seeing the football practices, weightlifting sessions, and training as opportunities as opposed to chores. It is seeing that evolution that Coach Puailoa loves about his job. “I love working with student athletes and giving them the tools they need to develop into successful young men,” he said.

Jason Duchow, known throughout North Idaho for his excellent photography and as a frequent contributor to Living Local Magazines, has been recognized twice in the past few months by the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). Earlier this summer his photo of a Sandpoint High School soccer player was chosen as one of the NAPP’s Photos of the Week. In late August, Duchow was again recognized for the lighting he chose in a photo he shot for a young man’s senior pictures. “The balance of ambient light of the sunset with his off camera lighting gives the image a richness…” stated the NAPP on its website. The NAPP is a trade association and the leading resource for Adobe Photoshop and Photoshop Lightroom training, news and education.

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So as you head out to Memorial Field to cheer on the Bulldogs this season, pay close attention to not only what is taking place on the field, but on the sidelines as well. As the players support and learn from one another, Coach Puailoa predicts that cohesiveness is sure to translate to success as the team travels on its journey. “We’ll catch the magic along the way,” said Puailoa.

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another’s company. There’s plenty to do in winter with Schweitzer Mountain just a short drive away. You can also strap on snowshoes or cross country skis and explore the frozen course once the snow has fallen. Homes can accommodate up to 14 guests, and there are several floor plans available depending upon your party’s size.

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Come in and enter to win an original piece of art by Nan Cooper, this year’s featured Festival Artist. Art Works is fortunate to host the paintings created by Nan Cooper in our gallery and invite you to visit and see her other works. The Gallery has something for everyone. With creations from over 30 local and regional artists, from an awe-inspiring collection of jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings and more. Art Works has it all: Unique. Memorable. Local.

Sandpoint—214 North First Avenue www.sandpointartworks.com | 208.263.2642 f/sandpointartworks

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Lewis & Hawn, Excellence in Dentistry James B. Lewis, DMD & Mark W. Hawn, DDS

Advanced Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry. Your health and smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve. Through advanced continuing education, we stay committed to new techniques, the latest products and the newest equipment that modern dentistry has to offer, including CEREC – one visit dentistry.

Sandpoint—2025 West Pine Street 208.265.4558

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Fall is in the air, the kids are headed back to school. It’s time to do something just for you! Glennsglass has been creating beautiful colors with dichroic glass for over 20 years and is now available in Sandpoint. With handmade, one-of-akind sterling silver dichroic earrings, to pendants, barrettes & more. Glennsglass also has breathtaking fused dichroic wall art that will personalize and brighten any home or office. Available exclusively at Art Works Gallery, located on 1stacross from The Hive, & The Groove Studio and Gallery in Bonners Ferry.

Sandpoint—214 North First Avenue f Glennsglass | 208.263.2642

Bizarre Bazaar is Bonner County’s premier upscale resale shop. Owned and operated by the Community Assistance League, Bizarre Bazaar is staffed entirely by dedicated CAL volunteers. All profits are returned to the community in the form of grants and scholarships. Whether you’re looking for quality clothing, jewelry, household items, collectibles, books or furniture, make Bizarre Bazaar your first stop. We appreciate all donations and will even pick up furniture!

Sandpoint—502 Church Street | 208.263.3400

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Expanded days and hours for your convenience. New Patients Always Welcome! Dr. Johnson utilizes the newest and greatest dental techniques. Learn more about Dr. Johnson and our flexible payment options. “Like” us on Facebook to stay up to date on our latest offers, or call to hear about our new and returning patient specials.

Ponderay—Hwy 200 by the Elks Golf Course www.sandpointdentalcosmetics.com 208.946.4329

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Arts&Entertainment SHOWS/MUSIC/ARTS September 4-6 - The Fault in Our Stars. The Panida Theater hosts a screening of the film “The Fault in Our Stars” at 7:30pm. For more information visit Panida.org or call 208.263.9191 September 6 - Devon Wade. Devon Wade is part of the Summer Sounds concert series and will be playing from 4-6pm at the Park Place Stage on the corner of First and Cedar by Arlo’s. Free and open to the public. Visit DowntownSandpoint.com or call 208.255.1876 September 11 - Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival.

This year’s festival is at Greyhound Park in Post Falls and features concerts from Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Skillet, Buckcherry, Escape the Fate, Pop Evil, Redlight King, New Medicine, These Raven Skies, Sons of Revelry and more! Tickets are available by calling 866.468.7623 or online at www.TicketWeb.com and www.KnittingFactory.com.

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Sandpoint Injectors A car club’s local tradition. By Gary Vanhorn.

IT WAS THE 1960S when a group of boys and dads got together and formed the Injectors Car Club in Sandpoint. While the idea was a great one, they still needed money to get started. To raise those funds, the boys held dances at the Sandpoint Community Hall. The dads? They were deputized and had the job of keeping the young kids under control. But they were successful, and the money raised was used to purchase a house the group used as a clubhouse. How long the club continued and why it finally disbanded is unknown. But to the joy of many, some of the former members and some new ones revived the club in the year 2000.

Dave Townsend was the first President back then, and under his leadership the club took off and grew its membership significantly.

Over the years different presidents have served and many board members have remained the same, such as Tim and Paralee Gates and Arnie Kantola.

September 12 - Jeff Foxworthy. Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. Don’t miss the opportunity to see him live on the outdoor stage at Northern Quest Casino! Doors open at 6:30pm with the show starting at 7:30pm. Visit northernquest.com for more information.

September 19 - Kelley McRae Duo. Come to Di Luna’s Cafe, 207 Cedar St, as they host a concert with Kelley McRae Duo at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door and can be purchased by calling 208.263.0846 or visiting DiLunas.com

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With the newly formed club came some changes over the last 14 years. One exciting change was the introduction of the Annual Injectors Car Show. It is not only a fun community event, but it benefits many of the organizations right here in our own community including Hospice, Toys for Tots, Community Cancer Services, the Senior Center and Bonner Community Food Bank.

Through the assistance of local businesses, the Injectors Car Club has been able to donate over $20,000 back into the community.

This year’s show will be held on September 13th from 9am to 3pm. An added attraction will be a free model car show. Organizers hope that it will encourage many with model cars to bring them down to share them with the community. There will also be Humvee and Blue Angels F-18 Models given away to kids ages 8 to 12. For those entering a vehicle in the show, the cost is $20. There will be a lot of prizes given away. Come join us and make it a winner for everyone!

September 19-20, 26-27 - 7-10 Split. Sandpoint Onstage presents this hilarious comedy in the Panida’s Little Theater for 2 consecutive weekends. Visit SandpointOnstage.com for more information.

September 20 - The Nth Power. Come to The Hive at 207 N. First Ave as they host The Nth Power. Doors will open at 8pm and the show begins at 9pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the show and are available at TicketsWest.com, Eichardt’s Pub and Grill and 7B Boardshop. Visit LiveFromTheHive.com for more information.

September 22 - Toby Keith w/ Joe Nichols. With more than 40 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, Toby Keith is known for singles “How Do You Like Me Now?,” “Beer for My Horses,” “Should’ve

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FOR MANY MORE EVENTS! Eichardt’s Pub Join us for Blues Jam every Monday with host Truck Mills. The Charley Packard Band plays every Wednesday. ***Text “livemusic” to 35819 to sign up for pub updates.

Forty-One South Live music in the lounge on Thursdays and live music in the dining room on Saturdays.

Trinity at City Beach Spend Tuesdays with Ray from 5pm to 8pm. Come down to Trinity at City Beach every Tuesday at 5pm to enjoy wonderful food and live music. It’s a great night to go out with the family. Also join us Fridays for the sounds of Bruce Bishop. For more information and updates on events visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/ trinityatcitybeach.

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Been a Cowboy” and “As Good as I Once Was.” Joe Nichols, country music artist and four time Grammy nominee, with newly released single “Sunny and 75” joins him at the Northern Quest Casino for a night of country not to be missed. For more information visit northernquest.com

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES Now-September 8 - Flag Football Registration. This fun league is for youths in grades 3 thru 8. Games will begin Saturday, September 20 and play thru October 25. Registration must be turned in no later than September 8 by 5 PM. Youth Flag Football forms are now available at Sandpoint Parks & Rec, 1123 Lake St, and online at www.teamsideline.com/sandpoint. Bring your registration to City Hall or call 263.3613 for more information.

September 5-7 - Harvest Party. This annual event is at Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301 Cedar St, and will have several family friendly activities, along with food sampling, wine tasting and live music. Go to POWine.com for more information.

September 10 - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Triple Green Hometown Windmill and wishing them continued success in our community.

For more information call 208.301.8946 or visit www.hometownwindmill.org.

September 12 - Open Your Purse for Kids! Join us for a wonderful fun filled event! Purses, Bags and Jewelry will be for sale and a silent auction will take place from 4:30-6:30pm at the Tango Cafe in the Panhandle State Bank Community Room. Appetizers will be provided with No-host wine available. See Calendar of Events listing for complete information.

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September 12 - Open Your Purse for Kids! Join us for a wonderful fun filled event! Purses, Bags and Jewelry will be for sale and a silent auction will take place from 4:306:30pm at the Tango Cafe in the Panhandle State Bank Community Room. Appetizers will be provided with Nohost wine available.

Purse donations for the event can be made at these locations: Finan McDonald Clothing, Cedar Street Bridge Marketplace, La Chic Boutique, Bizarre Bazaar, the CASA Office in Sandpoint at 819 Hwy 2, Ste 206 or in CDA

September 27 - Dover Bay 5K-9. The day starts at 9 AM with a scenic 5K run/walk for the entire family, including man’s best friend, throughout the Dover Bay community and the celebration continues with a chili cook-off and children’s hands-on art activity center. For more information about the Dover Bay 5K-9, and to register for the event, go to www.facebook.com/doverbay5k9.

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at 208 4th Street. Contact the Sandpoint CASA office at 208-255-7408 for more information.

September 13 - Annual Injectors Car Show. Come into Downtown Sandpoint and enjoy this fun event from 9-3pm. For those wishing to enter a vehicle in the show, the cost is $20 and an added attraction to this year’s show is a free model car show! Come join us and make it a winner for everyone!

September 13 - End of Summer Tailgate. Come down to Memorial Community Center in Hope as they host their End of Summer Tailgate Party from 8-1pm!

For more information call 208.264.5481 or visit MemorialCommunityCenter.com September 13 - Benefit Dinner. The American Heritage Wildlife Foundation holds a Benefit Dinner at the Squeeze Inn in Clark Fork. Come enjoy live music and delicious food as you help support their cause! To find more information visit AHWF.org or call 208.266.1488.

September 14 - Hawaiian BBQ for 24hrs for Hank.

Join us at Laughing Dog Brewing for a fun afternoon of Hawaiian food, drinks and live music. Bring your family

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September 15-20 - WaCanId Ride. This 6 day bicycle tour travels 344 miles around the Selkirk Mountains and is presented by the International Selkirk Loop and Rotary International. Visit WaCanId.com or call 888.823.2626 for more information.

September 18-21 - Idaho Draft Horse and Mule International. The Northwest’s largest draft horse and mule expo held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. Visit IdahoDraftHorseShow.com or call 208.263.8414 for more information.

September 27 - READY! for Kindergarten Workshop.

READY! for Kindergarten early childhood literacy workshop for parents will be held from 10-11:30am, 9:30am orientation for new parents, at Farmin-Stidwell Elementary. Free childcare is offered for ages 13 months to 11 years. Pre-registration required at ReadySandpoint. org or call 208.263.7040.

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September 20 - Autumn Fest Auction. Held in the Ponderay Events Center, the Autumn Fest Auction is to raise funds for the Panida Theater’s Restoration Fund.

Come enjoy live and silent auctions, along with beer and wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and live entertainment. Visit Panida.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

September 21 - The Scenic Half. The sixth annual 5K/10K and half marathon travels around scenic Sandpoint and benefits the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce and a local charity, Community Cancer Services, to benefit women’s health issues. For more information visit TheScenicHalf.com or call 208.263.2161

September 27 - An Introduction to Aquatic Plants.

The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society presents An Introduction to Aquatic Plants from 9:45-11:30am at Sandpoint Community Hall. Visit NativePlantSociety.org or call 208.627.3292 for more information.

September 23 - Journey to Asia Presentation: Sri Lanka. Travel into Sri Lanka through the eyes of international photographer Tina Friedman, who recently returned from a 5 month photo journey through Asia.

Slide show will be held from 5:45-7:45pm at the Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar St. Free and open to the public.

September 27 - Dover Bay 5K-9. The day starts at 9 AM with a scenic 5K run/walk for the entire family, including man’s best friend, throughout the Dover Bay community and the celebration continues with a chili cook-off and children’s hands-on art activity center. For more information about the Dover Bay 5K-9, and to register for the event, go to www.facebook.com/doverbay5k9.

September 28 - 7th Annual Sandpoint Elks Patriotic Scramble. Hosted by the Sandpoint Elks Golf Course on Highway 200, this tournament benefits local veterans and will start at 9am. For more information, call 208-449-1210 or visit TheGuardiansFoundation.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS October 4 - CrosstoberFest Autism Fundraiser. Pend d’Oreille Winery hosts the CrosstoberFest Autism Fundraiser at 7:30pm. Enjoy live music by the Marshall McLean Band, plus a raffle, beer, wine, and fun! Proceeds help support programs that help families living on the Autism spectrum in Bonner County. To learn more call 208.262.6997 October 4-5 - CrosstoberFest III. There will be two days of racing at the University of Idaho Annex on North Boyer and, to keep the entertainment value high, the course will be different on Saturday and Sunday. There is something for everyone as we help raise money for Team Autism 24/7 to support programs that help families living on the Autism spectrum in Bonner County. For more information visit http://wildwestcxseries.com/races/ crosstoberfest/ October 9 - Randy Houser. One of the most powerful voices in country music today, Randy Houser, is bringing his down home Nashville style to Northern Quest Resort & Casino’s Pend Oreille Pavilion. For more information visit northernquest.com October 31 - Sir Mix A Lot. Come to The Hive at 207 N. First Ave as they host Sir Mix A Lot. Doors will open at 8pm and the show begins at 9pm. Visit LiveFromTheHive.com for more information.

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NAPA Auto Parts

The NAPA store in Sandpoint has been locally family owned for over 30 years. The Priest River and Newport, WA stores were added to better serve the community. The local staff is knowledgeable, friendly and ready to help you with your automotive needs. We carry performance parts & accessories, marine, farm, & heavy duty parts available. Open 7 days per week.

Sandpoint—514 Larch | 208.263.2171 Priest River—5398 Hwy 2 | 208.448.1412 Newport—300 S Union | 509.447.4515

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Customer Satisfaction. That is what service is all about, and it is what our business is based on. We understand how important your vehicle is to you, and we do everything we can to make sure that your car is running the way it should. We have 140+ years of combined experience in vehicle repair and service. We look over each car as it goes through our service department to keep you informed of upcoming concerns and service needs.

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This Fresh Market has the fortune of serving one of the Northwest’s friendliest, most popular destinations. Customers from as far away as the Canadian border and Montana are drawn to the fresh meats and seafood, popular deli dishes, and a bakery department that is second to none. Check out our fresh friday specials! Corner of Bonner Mall Way and Highway 95.

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We’re committed to providing high quality plumbing services. Trained in the latest products & installation techniques, our professionals will assist you with all of your plumbing needs. Sewer line maintenance & repair, faucet installation &repair, water heater repair &replacement, leak locating, line jetting, & remodels.

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Chris “Boomer” Wilson Smithsonian Museum Honors Former North Idaho resident; the inspiration for Top Gun’s character, Viper.

By Patty Hutchens. Photos courtesy of Wilson Family.

HE WAS A LIVING LEGEND. Christopher “Boomer” Wilson, a resident of Hope, ID at the time of his 2010 death, was a 28 year veteran of Naval aviation, having accumulated more than 5400 hours in the air for the US Navy and taking the controls of 30 different types of aircraft.

People throughout the world caught a glimpse of Wilson’s distinguished career as we flocked to movie theaters to see the 1986 hit Top Gun, which portrayed Tom Cruise as a fighter pilot who attended the famous Naval Fighter Weapons School. It was Wilson who was the inspiration for “Viper,” the commander of Top Gun played by Tom Skerritt.

In addition to leading the Navy Fighter Weapons School, Top Gun, Wilson logged over 150 missions over Vietnam and Laos, was a lead force in the ACEVAL/AIMVAL joint missile and tactics test at Nellis AFB in Nevada, earned six Air Medals for heroism, and served as the Commander for Fighter Squadron TWO. But to Wilson’s family, his career, although remarkable, was nothing in comparison to the man he was. To them he was simply known as dad, Chris and Pop Pop. A man who enjoyed nothing more than being with friends and family and playing and joking with his grandchildren. “He was such a humble man,” said Kim Russo, Wilson’s daughter and a resident of

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(main) Captain Todd Wilson (in uniform), presenting his dad’s helmet to the museum. (inset) “Boomer” Wilson in an early flight suit.

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Chris Wilson, wife Tere Wilson, and their 9 grandchildren.

Sandpoint. “In fact I did not even know of many of his accomplishments until his funeral.”

Growing up, Kim said they were primarily stationed in San Diego with the exception of one year when the family lived in Las Vegas.

Following her parents’ divorce when she was 12 years old, Wilson was stationed in Hawaii and finished out his career working at the Pentagon.

“I remember he would fly in before the ship arrived,” said Kim of the memories of greeting her dad as he returned from a mission. “We would run to give him a big hug when he got off the plane.”

Kim said she and her siblings did not really know what their dad did on a daily basis.

“We just knew he was dad and that he had a cool job,” said Kim. Wilson’s wife Tere said she too knew little about his career. But since his untimely death from cancer, she has been privileged to learn more of Wilson’s career from many of Boomer’s comrades.

“His early F-8 days and flying missions in Vietnam were most likely some of his fondest and most challenging times,” said Tere. “He always felt badly and personally challenged about his long cruises away from his family.”

She adds, however, that Wilson felt honored to be able to contribute to something that was bigger than his own life and personal goals - the Navy and the United States of America.

Chris Wilson in his flight suit.

When she was about 13 years old, Kim recalls learning a bit more about the important work her dad did when his career was depicted in Top Gun. “I got to go to the set and meet Tom Cruise during the volleyball scene,” said Kim, who was likely the envy of all her teenage friends.

“Jack Epps wrote the script and spent two months with Boomer and the instructors at the Top Gun school,” explains Tere. “He used many of Boomer’s stories along with the other guys’ stories while writing the script.”

In fact the famous coffee cup spilling fly-by was Boomer’s story, however significantly toned down from the actual incident. During his young days as a pilot, Boomer broke the sound barrier at the Cubi Point Officers Club in the late sixties, and while doing so he broke a huge plate glass window and many light bulbs throughout the base. “Hence the call sign ‘Boomer’ was born. Luckily he never was blamed for the incident!”

In June, Kim and many members of her family traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the dedication of an exhibit at the Smithsonian Museum honoring her father and his service to the United States Navy.

It is an honor that gives the family great pride. Kim credits her aunt and uncle, Dr. Richard and Sue Sugden, with spearheading the effort to have her father recognized in such a monumental way. “Our family is very appreciative of what they have done to get the ball rolling,” said Kim. Credited with over 1000 carrier landings and holding the honor as one of the first to

Boomer’s Smithsonian exhibit includes his flight suit, medals, flying logbooks and plaques as well as an F-14 Tomcat. fly the F-14 Tomcat, Boomer’s Smithsonian exhibit includes his flight suit, medals, flying logbooks and plaques as well as an F-14 Tomcat.

The June ceremony included a formal presentation of his helmet from the family to the Smithsonian. In attendance were many friends and family members, including Wilson’s son Todd who has followed in his father’s footsteps and is a Navy Captain currently stationed in England. The day included a luncheon, a discussion of Wilson’s stellar career and a tour of the museum.

When asked what Boomer would have thought of this honor, Tere did not hesitate.

“I know exactly what he would have said. He said it several times over the years when he was recognized or honored,” recalls Tere. “(He would have said) Oh no I don’t deserve this! There are a lot of other guys who are as qualified if not more qualified that I am!”

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“Our family is truly humbled, honored and extremely proud of Boomer, his accomplishments as a Navy Officer and a loving father, husband and friend. He was one in a million,” said Tere.

During the last 14 years of his life, Boomer and Tere called Hope, Idaho home for much of the year. “We fell in love with Sandpoint and Hope after researching the area for a retirement home,” said Tere. “The multi-seasonal recreation and the unpretentiousness of the community drew us here as well” Wilson was very active in the community, specifically at the Bird Aviation Museum where he enthusiastically served as a volunteer.

“When Drs. Pam and Forrest Bird opened the museum, Boomer started the docent program for them,” said Tere.

“His favorite part of serving as a docent was giving tours to the young students who came through the museum.”

With all of his accomplishments, awards and honors, Kim said to her and the family what means the most is the type of man her father was. “So many people looked up to him because of his career, but that’s nothing compared to the person he was. A loving and dedicated father, grandfather and husband,” said Kim. “His was a life cut too short.”

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BY JOCELYN STOTT. “I WAS SO EXCITED I remembered my reusable grocery bags! I almost expected balloons and confetti to be released from the ceiling tiles over the cashier’s stand,” I heard a friend say. “Shouldn’t I get a discount or something?”

Isn’t that what it feels like sometimes when you actually remember to make a step toward habit change?

Years ago we started to hear the question, “Paper or plastic?” at the checkout stand. It was suggested that we avoid the overuse of paper products because trees died to provide such a thing. So we “evolved” to cheap, flimsy plastic that seemed so modern. So noisy. So breakable. How long again does it take to replace the raw materials that comprise plastic?

“But I can carry like 10 at a time. I can see through them too,” says the teenager.

Now plastic is the default choice. It’s cheap and easy. Many people say they use the bags for other things after they’ve carried home the groceries.

That scuzzy plastic bag that mars a beautiful landscape takes flight far too easily with a well-placed gust of wind after the pack of gum has been removed.

But the paper bag involved the death of a beloved, oxygen-producing tree.

The simple task of choosing paper or plastic has become so fraught with implications.

Sandpoint Super 1 Foods’ Manager Steve Furin says his store does use plastic, but offers customers the option of paper bags too. In an effort to help with the environment, Furin said his store also sells the fabric reusable bags, something which more and more customers are utilizing. “The percentage of customers using fabric bags is getting higher and higher,” said Furin.

There are those who switch up their bag preference – sometimes utilizing a paper bag, and other times reusing the plastic ones for small garbage can liners or to clean up after their pets while out walking.

So how about those reusable bags?

Some stores, such as Natural Grocer in Coeur d’Alene, don’t supply either option but will offer a box for your items if you didn’t bring reusable.

If you’re looking to make a personalized statement, as well as be conscious of overusing bags, talk to Bobbie Nearny. Bobbie sells her machine-embroidered bags at many of the local farmers’ markets.

Bobbie says her bags are 100 percent organic cotton and soy dyed to create a “rustic look.” Nearny buys them in large quantities in two sizes to create personalized shopping bags that last for years.

Look for Bobbie’s creations most weekends at the Kootenai County Farmer’s Market or email her RandBNearny@yahoo.com for more information.

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Middle-Aged Musings They don’t get it. By Teresa Pesce.

This column is dedicated to the Middle-Aged among us, lost in society’s Bermuda Triangle between being young and being “older”, acknowledged only by ads selling them cosmetics to make them look young again and comfort bras to ease the inevitable triumph of gravity.

“THERE IS ALWAYS A HEALTHFUL CHOICE,” chirped the diet diva. She was telling weight-loss hopefuls how to cope with a social world filled with tempting food. Her idea was that you could always go to the party and have a great time! Just pass by all the delicious hors d’oeuvres and go straight to the raw broccoli. Or attend the art center event catered by local restaurants with a dizzying array of delights, and go straight to the raw broccoli.

“If your hostess serves dessert, give it a pass!” Give it a pass? Why does one go out to socialize if not to share great food, drink and conversation? If it’s cut back to conversation, one can stay home and visit chat rooms. I’m saying, where is the FUN if all the fun food is deleted from your life?

One doctor, when he learned I was going to a special steakhouse for dinner and was concerned over not being able to partake of the famous menu, frowned and said irritably, “You can eat as much as you want! Just ask for fresh fruit, and eat watermelon until you’re full!”

This man was built like a stork and would not recognize a food craving if it held him up by gunpoint and demanded satisfaction.

Watermelon? In a steakhouse? With grilled steaks seared to perfection, spicy Texas beans and crisp, deep-fried potato strips plunged into fresh-chopped salsa? Oh sure. That’ll do it. What planet do these people come from? They are the Spocks of the eating world. They eat by nutritional factors and calorie counts, from sustenance needs and not from responding to seductive fragrances and delicious flavors.

Of course there is always a healthful choice!

But sometimes, who cares?! If there isn’t a social life beyond broccoli, I am going to become a recluse. It isn’t that these wellmeaning Spockians are wrong, it’s just that they dispense this advice a bit too glibly. It is HUGE to ignore delicious food.

So if you are strong enough to munch carrots and sip water at social events, allow me to bestow a wreath of highest praise upon your noble brow and rise to begin the standing ovation. If you add some brie and crackers and a small assortment of hor d’oeuvres, allow me to say that the world will not end.

If you collapse completely and add chocolate truffles beside a slice of raspberry-drizzled

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cheesecake, allow me to say I understand.

You be understanding, too. There will be a next time when you navigate the calorieladen waters of your social life more skillfully.

But never let the Spockians make you feel bad by making it all seem easy. It isn’t. And Yoda was wrong. There IS a try, for every success is a completion of a try.

Founder of Sandpoint Onstage, Teresa Pesce is dedicated to supporting and promoting everyone in our community with theatrical gifts, whose age is irrelevant and whose only “weight” is the impact of their art.

Ouch, My Knee!

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By Christina Rust-Hefley, DPT. ACCORDING TO THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), participation in organized sports is on the rise. Nearly 30 million children and adolescents participate in youth sports in the United States. This increase in play has led to some other startling statistics about injuries among America’s young athletes.

• The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine states high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year.

• More than 3.5 million kids under age 14 receive medical treatment for sports injuries each year.

• Children ages 5 to 14 account for nearly 40 percent of all sports-related injuries treated in hospitals.

• On average the rate and severity of injury increases with a child’s age.

• Overuse injuries are responsible for nearly half of all sports injuries to middle and high school students.

• Although 62 percent of organized sports-related injuries occur during practice, one-third of parents do not have their children take the same safety precautions at practice that they would during a game.

• Twenty percent of children ages 8 to 12 and 45% of those ages 13 to 14 will have arm pain during a single youth baseball season.

• Injuries associated with participation in sports and recreational activities account for 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries among children in the United States.

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• According to the CDC, more than half of all sports injuries in children are preventable.

• Among athletes ages 5 to 14, 28% of percent of football players, 25% of baseball players, 22% of soccer players, 15% of basketball players, and 12% of softball players were injured while playing their respective sports.

• Since 2000 there has been a fivefold increase in the number of serious shoulder and elbow injuries among youth baseball and softball players.

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Our Lives After September “9-11”

Bringing a sense of gratitude to all we serve. By Bruce & Charlene Weaver, Owners, Aaging Better In-Home Care.

THE DAY THAT THE TWIN TOWERS in New York fell from a terrorist attack, we were living and working in the Washington D.C. area. Bruce was stationed at the Air Force Surgeon General’s office at Bolling AFB, and Charlene was working as the Executive Chief Nurse at Georgetown University’s medical complex in Ballston. Charlene didn’t do her usual commute into D.C. that morning from where we lived in Fairfax, Virginia, because she had to have blood drawn at Bolling AFB, which is located just southeast of the D.C. area. In order to go back west to Ballston and her office after leaving the base, she had to take the southern section of the Beltway across the Potomoc

Being there during the panic and hysteria that gripped the D.C. area immediately following the attacks, we both decided we would never again take for granted the time we have together and to bring that sense of gratitude to our family, friends and all those we now serve in our in-home care business.

River and then drive north on an intersecting freeway that took her directly around the Pentagon and on to Ballston shortly thereafter.

Ten minutes after driving by the Pentagon, the third plane involved in the terrorist attacks flew low over the section of freeway she had just driven by, causing cars to swerve into one another which resulted in a massive pile-up at that busy time of morning. The aircraft went on to strike the outer “E-ring” of the Pentagon, killing 184 active duty and civilian individuals working in that section. The plane came in at such a low angle in order to hit the building that it skimmed just above the freeway, knocking four or five light posts into the oncoming lanes of traffic. These obstacles resulted in a number of additional deaths on the freeway that morning, deaths that were never included in the statistics of attack victims. Perhaps they should have been.

Charlene counts herself fortunate that she drove by the Pentagon minutes before the plane flew into it and is here today to share her “9-11” story. Bruce is just as fortunate. Over his three years at the Air Force Surgeon General’s office, he had to walk through that section of the E-ring many, many times in order to attend meetings at the Pentagon. He could just as easily have been walking by again when the plane hit and been listed as one of the active duty officers lost in the line of duty to a terrorist attack.

Being there during the panic and hysteria that gripped the D.C. area immediately following the attacks, we both decided we would never again take for granted the time we have together and to bring that sense of gratitude to our family, friends and all those we now serve in our in-home care business.

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Bruce Weaver is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and practiced in Emergency Departments and Family Practice Clinics across the country as a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) for 20 years. During his last nine years on active duty, he was asked to implement and manage the Air Force’s Health Promotion program for all active duty and dependents, finishing his career at the Air Force Surgeon General’s office in Washington D.C. as Chief, Health Promotion and Population Health. He currently owns and manages one of the largest in-home care agencies in north Idaho with his wife, Charlene, who is an advanced practice RN.

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

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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. Both locations have free wifi, serve lunch and dinner, have full bars and offer outdoor seating. All menu items are reasonably priced, fresh and made to order. Sweet Lou’s would be happy to cater your next event! sweetlousidaho.com 477272 Hwy 95 | Ponderay, ID 208.263.1381

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Sandpoint’s secret gem, serving fresh pies and full lunch/early dinners. Best homemade soups in town with wide collection of panini sandwiches and others, hot and cold, including cubans. Chicken pot pie and quiche as well. Fun atmosphere, exciting food selections and ever-changing pie lineup.

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We now have homemade pies on Thursdays!

Come experience the sensational smells of fresh baking bread, cinnamon rolls, pies and pastries. Pick up a deli sandwich on our homemade bread and hot bowl of soup with a fresh baked roll or cornbread.

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Sandpoint’s Original Steakhouse! The Hydra Steakhouse is a Sandpoint tradition for mouthwatering steaks, seafood, burgers, pasta & more. Join us either in our restaurant or the lounge where we feature a full bar, appetizers and TVs. You’ll know why we are the favorite of locals and tourists! We are open for lunch Tuesday-Sunday and each night for dinner.

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By boat or car, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy waterfront dining. Located in Garfield Bay, the Captn’s Table offers a delicious menu including its famous baby back ribs and hamburgers. Offering indoor and outdoor seating, a pool table, great music and more.

We have a full bar as well as full lunch and dinner menus.

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

Great place to meet a friend for a cocktail.

Open Tues.-Sat. 4-10pm & 11pm on Fri. and Sat. Food served until 9pm, Tapas style menu. www.ivanossandpoint.com.

105 S. First Ave. | Sandpoint, ID 208.263.0211

Full espresso bar, handcrafted single brew methods, gluten free pastries and burritos.

Free WiFi, easy parking and on the bike path.

Offsite coffee, event space rental and office delivery. Fresh roasted coffee available for purchase. Open Mon-Fri 7am-5pm Sat 7am4pm & Sun 8am-1pm. www.evansbrotherscoffee.com 524 Church St. | Sandpoint, ID 208.265.5553

Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine.

Beautiful waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views. Professional and courteous service. www.shogasushi.com.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle, ID 208.265.2001

Summer hours: Tues-Sun 11am10pm. By boat or car, you’re going to love it here! Lake and sunset views, and free wifi. Indoor/outdoor seating.

Family friendly. Come for the RIBS thick and juicy with a choice of sauces. Steaks, salmon, salads and signature desserts. Full bar. sweetlousidaho.com.

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September 2014 | Sandpoint Living Local 61

Brew Your Own Beer It’s easier than you think!

By Colin Anderson.

THE CRAFT BEER REVOLUTION is officially on across America. Craft brewers see themselves as artists and fortunately you can too. Brewing beer at home is easier than you might think.

To get started you’ll need some equipment that you probably don’t have lying around the house. Complete starter kits are the easiest way to go and are available online or at local homebrew shops. I would also highly recommend a guidebook, particularly ‘The Complete Joy of Home Brewing’ by Charlie Papazian.

To get started be sure to have: • 3-4 Gallon Pot for Boiling • Two 5 or 6.5 gallon plastic buckets or glass carboys • 10 feet of 3/8th inch clear plastic hose • Fermentation Lock (to keep air out) • Plastic Funnel • Thermometer • Beer Hydrometer • Bottle Capper • Bottle Caps • Beer Bottles (non-twist top) • Bottle Filler Other equipment required includes a wooden stirring spoon and fine strainer. Next, choose your ingredients. When starting out it’s best to try one of the many pre-packaged kits available, or ask a local homebrew shop for help.

Now comes the fun part! Turning simple ingredients into tasty beer. Advanced brewers will use all sorts of tools and techniques to control the taste of their beer, but you can make great beer by just following a few simple steps.

Instructions from the American Home Brewer’s Association: • Bring 1.5 Gallons of water to a boil and add your malt extracts. Boil for 45 minutes.

• Sanitize all equipment that will come in contact with the beer. This can be done with tasteless and odorless sanitizer found in a home brew store or with a weak mixture of bleach and water.

• Add 3.5 gallons of cold water to your fermenter (bucket or carboy).

• Add the hot malt extracts to your fermenter • When temperature reaches 75 degrees or below, add yeast • Seal your fermenter and attach the fermentation lock

• Ferment beer for 14 days in a room where the temperature is 60-75 degrees • Bottle and Cap (to add carbonation to beer, boil ¾ cup sugar with 1 cup water, then add to beer before bottling).

• Allow beer to age for 7-10 days • Drink your homemade beer!

If you choose to purchase a kit, it will likely come with more advanced directions.

The most important rule is to make sure everything is sanitized and clean. Nothing is worse than spending three weeks on a batch of beer only to finally crack one open and realize that awful taste is bacteria. A five-gallon batch typically yields about 48-52 twelve-ounce bottles of beer and depending on your ingredients they often end up costing less than a dollar each.

This is a fun hobby that is simple, relaxing and rewarding. Being able to bring a 12-pack to your next get together is fun as you watch people try your beer and say ‘that’s pretty darn good.’

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Liven up your next salmon or chicken wrap with the crisp and fresh flavors in our Opadipity Cucumber Dill Dip. Gluten Free & Low Calorie!

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• 2 Cups Grilled Chicken • 4 Cups Cut/shredded Romaine Lettuce • 1 Cup Diced Tomatoes • 3/4 Cup Diced Cucumbers • 1/4 Cup Diced Cilantro • 1 Cup Litehouse® Artisan Feta Cheese Crumbles • 1/2 Cup Sliced Black Olives • 1 Cup Opadipity by LitehouseTM Cucumber Dill Dip (sold in the produce section with the party dips) • 8 Flour Tortillas

PutItTogether: 1 Toss all of the ingredients 2 together for the salad except leave the feta and the OPADIPITY Cucumber Dill Dip until you get the salad into the tacos.

Heat tortillas for 1 min on each side

Bread of Life Bakery

Eating a gluten free diet does not mean you have to sacrifice taste! Bread of Life, located inside Earth Rhythms Café, specializes in delicious and nutritious homemade gluten-free breads, cookies and pastries.

Whether it’s a cream cheese brownie, raspberry coconut cupcake, bread, hamburger buns, or pizza crust you desire, we make it. And it’s all gluten free!

830 Kootenai Cutoff Rd. | Ponderay, ID 208.290.0205

Delightful Choices

Sandpoint’s favorite Ice Cream Shop with over 16 flavors to choose from. We also have frozen yogurt and a 18+ condiment bar. Delightful Choices also offers Espresso Drinks, Hot Chocolate, Smoothies and Italian Sodas. So come in for a sweet treat. www.d-choices.com.

216 N. First Ave. | Sandpoint, ID 208.290.9306

After you toss the salad, fill your tortillas with the salad to make each taco and top with the feta and drizzle the OPADIPITY dip and you are good to go.

Kokanee Coffee

We micro roast and blend our organic beans to perfection every time! Our coffee is outstanding and our interior inviting, so come by and give us a try! We are open 6 days a week and have plenty of parking.

We also offer fresh soup, tasty breakfast sandwiches and pastries daily! Visit us on Facebook or our blog at kokaneecoffee.com. We post our specials daily! We cater too!

509 N. 5th Ave. | Sandpoint, ID 208.597.7831

Fiesta Bonita

Authentic Mexican cuisine prepared fresh daily. Fiesta Bonita’s menu is full of many unique and authentic recipes. We have a full bar and outdoor seating. Open daily at 11am. Bring the family or make it a date night.

There is something for everyone at Fiesta Bonita!

700 Kootenai Cutoff Rd | Ponderay, ID 208.263.6174 September 2014 | Sandpoint Living Local 63

The pilings as seen from the ferry at Kootenay Lake in Canada.

One of the hidden gems you can see around Sandpoint, Idaho.

The Selkirk Loop

Weekend getaway road trip. By Colin Anderson.

SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN, kids are back in school, and if you’re lucky you used up most of your vacation time on another beautiful, albeit hot, north Idaho summer. A weeklong vacation probably won’t come around again until the holidays, but that doesn’t mean your travel time should come to an end. There is so much to explore in this area, and if you’ve got an extra day off in the coming weeks, why not hop in the car for a good old fashioned road trip and let the Selkirk Loop be your guide.

Rated as one of the best scenic drives in the west by a myriad of publications and online reviews, the Selkirk Loop takes you across North Idaho, Southern British Columbia, and Northeastern Washington. If you complete the full 280 mile loop, you’ll travel through 75 unique communities none of which have a population of more than 10,000. In between the small town charm, you’ll see some of the most dynamic forests, mountain ranges and bodies of water in the northwest. As Sandpoint is at the southern most portion of the loop, it’s a logical place to start your journey.

From Sandpoint head west to Priest River and then cross into Washington. The route takes you along the scenic Pend Oreille River and into the communities of Usk and Cusick. Both lie along the Kalispel Indian reservation, which operates a buffalo ranch and fish hatchery. This is also a great start for bird watchers as osprey and eagles are spotted here along the river.

As you continue heading north through Washington, you pass through Ione, Tiger, and Metaline Falls. These communities showcase the rich logging history of the area which has slowly diminished over the decades. Still there are plenty of stops for history junkies to learn about old mills and logging outfits. While hotels and bed and breakfasts are few and far between, there are plenty of areas to camp, or you can head north towards the Canadian border.

Once you’ve crossed the border, you’re heading toward Nelson, BC, a favorite of many weekend travelers in the area. Nestled along Kootenay Lake and surrounded by mountains, this is a

place people keep coming back to again and again. The historic downtown features structures still standing from the early 1900’s, and self guided walking tours provide you with all kinds of fun history. Recreation abounds here with golf courses, nearby ski hills, hiking and biking and plenty of water sports as well. There is great theatre, many wonderful restaurants, and a festival just about every weekend.

Back on the road you head east with the town of Balfour as your next destination. If you’d like to tack on a few more miles to the trip, a drive into Ainsworth hot springs for a relaxing soak or a tour of Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park are great side trips. Once you hit Balfour, and in order to complete the loop, you’ll have to travel by boat. Ferries depart for Kootenai 15 times per day, but on busy travel weekends you might have to wait for the next one. Once across, you’ll continue your drive along beautiful Kootenay Lake. If you are not interested in camping, you will most likely stop in Creston, BC for another night on the town. Creston is lined with fruit trees, and the agricultural celebrations go on throughout the year. You’ll find all sorts of

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Recreation abounds here with golf courses, nearby ski hills, hiking and biking and plenty of water sports as well.

delicious food and wines here, or if beer is more your thing, you can tour the Kokanee Brewery located just outside town.

As you cross back into Idaho and familiar territory, you’re probably already planning your next trip. With so many opportunities for entertainment, adventure, culture, and dozens of side excursions, your first trip on the loop likely won’t be your last. Probably the best part of this trip is that it’s on your pace and your budget, with only a single tank of gas as your primary expense. You can camp, hike, picnic, and enjoy nature, or find a beautiful lodge and play championship golf or go heli-skiing. The Selkirk Loop is another great example of the reason we choose to call this part of the country home, so go and be reminded why you live here.

To print out a map and more details about these unique communities visit www.selkirkloop.org.

September 2014 | Sandpoint Living Local 65

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$478,000

Summer special on your new ski home! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Elkhorn Lodge unit with fireplace, heated garage & storage on Schweitzer Mountain near the village. Fully furnished.

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$249,000

20 acres with breathtaking panoramic views of the Pend O’Reille River Valley. Building site already established or select your own. Electricity to the property. The perfect mix of trees, meadows and vistas. All you need are your building plans!

BEST PRICED WATERFRONT ON THE LAKE! Rustic cabin with t&g walls, cozy fireplace, bunk house, boat house, dock & dockside patio with steps to sandy bottom on Bottle Bay. Paved roads all the way!

Condo in the Heart of Sandpoint.

Great Buy! Spotless 2-bedroom condo with granite counters, stainless appliances, walk-in shower, designated parking & storage unit near shops & restaurants.

Luxury, low-maintenance, new single level 3-bedroom, 2-bath home near Schweitzer Resort, stores and services.

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Best Waterfront Lot in Raptorview Estates. Owner may finance this 1-acre sunny building site with fantastic views, 126’ frontage, community water system, boat slip, private owner’s beach & boat launch.

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Single level beauty with community waterfront. Custom tile, heated floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, big country kitchen, master suite, prolific plantings & abundant fruit trees.

Close to town & Schweitzer Mtn.

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CANOE COVE WATERFRONT. Stunning quality in town. Grand kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, wood & travertine floors, rock fireplace, large bonus room, water feature, decks & gazebo overlook the water.

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BE THE FIRST TO LIVE IN THIS CRAFTSMAN HOME OVERLOOKING THE BAY. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths , wood floors, granite, great room, rock fireplace, deluxe master suite.

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$359,000

OWNER TERMS OFFERED- over ½ acre on the CLARK FORK RIVER with 110’ frontage, well and septic installed and electricity to the property. Paved access. This is a sportsperson’s dream. Airstrip nearby.

MLS# 20130364

$125,000

Gorgeous timber-frame home with stunning lake views, complete privacy & unmatched quality. 3-story rock fireplace, spa-like master suite, home office with DSL on 5 acres with creek near marinas & USFS lands.

MLS# 20142406

$545,000

4-bedroom waterfront home with its own boat launch & dock close to Sandpoint. Huge gourmet kitchen, cherry cabinets, hardwood floors, main floor master suite, travertine bath, granite counters, 3 car garage.

MLS# 20142159

$640,000

Year-round waterfront vacation home! Easy access on paved county road. Hardwood floors, open floor plan, dock, decks overlooking the water & amazing views in all directions. Shop and additional acreage, on airstrip available.

COUNTRY ELEGANCE ON 21.53 ACRES IN SELLE VALLEY. 2516 sf, granite counters, wood floors, huge kitchen, spacious master, 3 full baths, covered porch & large 3-car garage/shop. Complete privacy.

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IMPECCABLE DESIGN, AMAZING KITCHEN, 3384 sf single level, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, private guest wing, 2 car garage plus large shop in a waterfront community with dock, beach & boat launch for owners only.

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$494,000

CUSTOM WATERFRONT WITH PRIVATE DOCK & DREAMY VIEWS. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, wood floors, open concept, timeless granite & and rock fireplace. Deep 2 car garage. Additional building lot included!

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$469,000

Country living close to town with hardwood floors, main floor master suite, big bedrooms & a large bonus room/studio above the 2-car detached garage. Gorgeous mountain views.

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$259,000

September 2014 | Sandpoint Living Local 67

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