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Riverfront beauty on 1.9 acres with level access and lawn to water’s edge. Single-owner home built to serve everyone in style year-round, now and in later years. 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, rock fireplace & open floor plan PLUS 30x40 shop.

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South Sandpoint cedar sided craftsman charmer that includes a huge shop! Includes two master bedrooms and two and a half baths with additional space for a third bedroom. Granite tile counter tops, cherry wood cabinets with stainless steel appliance range/oven. Remodeled in 2001.

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Over 37 acres with phenomenal views, approved for six separate 5 acre lot subdivision with well on the property. Borders two large tracts of timber land, between Sandpoint and Priest River.

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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.

The kitchen offers a spacious work space and quality stainless appliances like the Wolf Stove, Amana Refrigerator and Bosch Dishwasher.

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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

MLS# 20162261 - Sagle Desired Pend Oreille Riverfront property only 3 miles

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# 20162834 - Naples 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. This lot is ready to build on and has plenty of level ground to put your new home on. 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. North Idaho is an outdoor enthusiasts’ dessnaaon area. $79,000.00

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

MLS# 20152244 - Ponderay Incredible commercial land on Hwy 95 in a loca-

-on that is in the heart of the commercial hub for Bonner County is now available.

Very few locaaons in all of Greater Sandpoint or Bonner County can offer the traffic count that this 1.07 acres (46,739 Sq Ft) located near the interseccon of Hwy 95 and Kootenai Cutoff Road provides. Property is located in the vicinity of the Holiday Inn (Across the Hwy), Ruby Hotel (Directly Behind), Big "R" Now North 40 (Next Door), and the New Starbucks and WalMart 1/10th of a mile away!

$600,000.00

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.

$700,000.00

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Mastering The Outdoors

The call of the wild. Have you heard it? Felt it? It is that desire to be outdoors and one with nature. And it does not have to be an adventurous hike or skiing down a steep mountain. In this article by Colin Anderson, you will learn that it can be as simple as packing up the car and taking the family out for a weekend of camping. Or grabbing a fishing pole and heading to the lake. Take advantage of the beautiful places we have here in our own area. And when you are sitting still, be sure to listen… you may just hear the call of the wild.

Out Of The Darkness

Historically, it was a subject that was avoided – suicide. But thanks to the efforts of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, people are talking more freely about the reality of suicide. In this article by Jani Gonzalez, you will learn about one of the ways in which the foundation is bringing this once taboo subject into the forefront. Through their “Out of the Darkness” Walks that take place each year in late summer and early fall, people are being brought out of the darkness into the light.

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This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Sandpoint Rotary Club. And what a difference they have made over the years! In this article by Patty Hutchens, you will learn one very special aspect of the local Rotary club’s mission – supporting our youth.

Through their local scholarship program and advising the high school Interact club, they are making a difference in the lives of our young people for now and years to come.

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48 Hometown Experts The best local businesses.

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AFSP’s Out of the Darkness walk for awareness and research are erasing the stereotypes behind suicide.

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by Annie Nye, Interior Designer at Selkirk Glass & Cabinets, a division of Ponderay Design Center

NATURE INSPIRED BRING THE OUTDOORS INSIDE

FOLLOWING THIS ISSUE’S THEME of “answering the call of the wild” with regard to design and decoration is easy – nature and décor go hand-in-hand. We use nature as our inspiration for decoration more than we think. Look around your house or wherever you are reading this article. Do you see accents of nature used?

Maybe you have a log home, or maybe you just have accents of log. Logs are popular for mantels and stairs, but also look good as exposed trusses or beams. Often times, people use log accents with furniture, but don’t get carried away with a log house, log furniture and wood flooring. Using other accents to break up something that’s similar texture is a good idea.

Stone is a great way to provide this contrasting texture. It can be used either as accents or can definitely be a standalone focal area of a home when used for a fireplace, stairs or even countertops. Granite is probably the most popular stone used, but marble, limestone or soapstone are other popular options. There are some really cool stone/glass or stone/metal mosaic blends that are being used for backsplashes right now that provide great accents with polished and rough textures melded together.

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ANSWER THE CALL!

Speaking of natural textures, window coverings have quite a few options with regard to natureinspired textures. There are cellular shades with bamboo textures, woven fabrics made of reeds and grasses, and, of course, there are patterns in almost all options with ferns, leaves and florals.

We see these textures and patterns a lot with upholstery and textile options as well. Sofas, chairs, draperies and even carpet is made to have an organic, natural feel and may have patterns mimicking things we see in nature.

Wallpaper is also becoming more popular again (I know, hello 80s!?). We’re seeing textures inspired by nature mimicking tree barks, grasses, and I’ve even seen actual birch and aspen trees sliced and attached to the wall.

It was illuminated with wall-washing down lights, and the texture it provided was pretty phenomenal. It definitely was a focal wall in that house.

Wood flooring is popular and now, even more so, plank tiles made to look like wood

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are being used. These tiles have embossed surfacing to provide the texture of wood, but if you have big dogs, kids or just like to live in your home without worrying about scratching your hardwood, this may be an option worth looking into.

Paint colors are mimicked from what we see in nature too. Just thumbing through a color deck from Sherwin Williams I see paint colors such as Agate Green, Only Nature, Pavestone, Sundew, Thunder Gray, and with those, we

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each conjure up a pretty good idea of what that color looks like. Just flip through any paint manufacturer’s color deck and you will find all kinds of nature-inspired names.

Now, how about answering that call of the wild? Don’t be afraid to use zebra print rugs, bold colored throws, stone accents, log accents, floral arrangements or prints on upholstery.

Look seasonally at how Mother Nature decorates our landscapes – she’s not afraid to use vibrant colors and bold accents.

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Whether your home is contemporary or more traditional, nature plays a large part in what it looks like. You’ve already answered the call of the wild, whether you intended to or not!

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• Diversify. By spreading your dollars among an array of investments, such as stocks, bonds and other investments, you can help reduce the possibility of your portfolio taking a big hit if a market downturn primarily affected just one type of financial asset. Keep in mind though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses.

Still, this isn’t to say that any given presidential administration will have no effect at all on investors. For example, a president could propose changes to the laws governing investments, and if Congress passes those laws, investors could be affected.

• Stay within your risk tolerance. Investing always involves risk, but you’ll probably be more successful (and less stressed out) if you don’t stray beyond your individual risk tolerance. At the same time, if you invest too conservatively, you might not achieve the growth potential you need to reach your goals. So you will need to strike an appropriate balance.

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But in looking at the broader picture, there’s not much evidence that a particular president is going to affect the overall return of your investment portfolio. As mentioned above, many factors – corporate earnings, interest rates, foreign affairs, even natural disasters – can and will influence the financial markets.

But in evaluating a president’s potential effect on your investments, you also need to consider something else: Our political system does not readily accommodate radical restructuring of any kind. So it’s difficult for any president to implement huge policy shifts – and that’s actually good for the financial markets, which, by their nature, dislike uncertainty, chaos and big changes.

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• Forget about chasing “hot” stocks. Many so-called “experts” encourage people to invest in today’s “hot” stocks. But by the time you hear about them, these stocks – if they were ever “hot” to begin with – have probably already cooled off.

More importantly, they might not have been suitable for your needs, anyway. In any case, there’s really no “short cut” to investment success.

Elections – and even presidents – come and go. But when you “vote” for solid investment moves, you can help yourself make progress toward your financial goals.

RATES ON THE RISE… WHAT’S “DRIVING” AUTO INSURANCE UP?

BY TREVOR CAMPBELL

MOVE IT ON UP STOP AND GO. SLOW DOWN. Speed up.

If you spend any time on the roads, you know just how bad the traffic is these days. Not only are there more cars on the roadways, but we’re also seeing an increase in the number of accidents. From minor fender benders to deadly collisions, insurance carriers across the board have started making adjustments when it comes to auto rates, whether you’re the one behind the wheel or not.

You may have noticed that auto insurance rates are on the rise. What is behind this increase and how can you make sure that you are receiving the best rate possible? For one, independent insurance agents with access to several companies can do the shopping for you.

The “driving” force Last year, more than 38,000 people lost their lives in deadly accidents. According to the Insurance Information Institute, speed and distracted driving resulted in a quarter to a third of those deaths.

More drivers on the road, more expensive cars, more distractions, and more accidents – put all of these things together and you have a perfect storm when it comes to the insurance industry and auto rates.

On average, insurance companies are reporting between a five to 10 percent increase in insurance rates across the board – that’s among both big and small carriers.

In April, the federal government released monthly data which showed auto insurance prices increased six percent over the same time last year. According to industry analysts, it was the largest increase year- over-year since 2003.

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Crushing claims As we continue to see the number of drivers increase and the number of accidents increase, we are also seeing an increase cost in medical care following a collision. As these numbers trend up, so does the size of settlements the industry experiences as a whole. In the insurance world it’s called “claims severity.” In 2014, industry experts reported the average cost insurance carriers paid per bodily injury claim totaled $16,600 – that’s seven percent more than the average payout from the year prior.

Driving the difference As insurance carriers adjust their rates to meet today’s change in driving behavior, I expect to see more and more consumers start to shop and compare auto insurance rates.

This is where the type of agent and agency you work with can make a difference. No company is immune from raising auto rates – it really comes down to when and by how much. The difference comes when we start to talk about access – who has access to multiple carriers and coverages.

Independent agents with access to multiple carriers take the guess work, the shopping, and the comparing away from the client so they can focus on what truly matters – getting the best protection. When your auto rates go up, you deserve to know why. You also deserve to work with someone who understands the industry and knows what’s happening across the marketplace.

You may not be able to control what happens to your rates, but you should be able to have a say when it comes to the kind of service and attention you receive – now and down the road.

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HIKERS PARADISE NORTH IDAHO IS A HIKER’S PARADISE, and we are so fortunate to have hikes with beautiful lake views all around North Idaho. One such place is North Chilco Peak. If you travel south on U.S. Hwy 95 from Sandpoint, take the Bunco Road exit heading east, and you’ll be on your way to yet another North Idaho day hike with gorgeous views – the Chilco Mountain trail to North Chilco Peak.

but there is often a breeze, even on the warmest of days. Speaking of refreshment, there is no water source on this hike. You will need to pack in your water, and if you bring your dog, his water also. Unless you have excellent verbal control of your pup, it’s best your pooch is kept on a leash. You may encounter wildlife, other hikers, and possibly some dogs on this trail.

North Chilco Peak is the northern peak of a long ridge called Chilco Mountain and is part of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The hike is short, two miles. Some would say it is an “easy” hike due to the distance, and for some it would be. For others, it would be considered... not so easy. The trail is a steady climb with some switchbacks. Most of the ascent is in forest where the trail is shaded. The last one-quarter mile on the summit’s slope is treeless and open. North Chilco’s elevation is 5,635.

On the way back, you can go the way you came or take the other trail fork and go down the west side of the mountain. The trail drops to Chilco Saddle and then climbs to South Chilco Mountain, elevation 5661 ft.

Returning from here is about a 10-mile round trip hike.

Once you have visited Chilco Mountain you will most likely return, for the views never get old.

Directions: From Sandpoint go south on US 95 to the Bunco Road exit.

Go east on E. Bunco Road, which will turn into Nunn Road. Take a left on N. Bunco Road and follow to Forest Service Road 322. It’s approximately 6 miles from where 332 becomes a dirt road to trailhead at the Junction of Forest Service Road 385, to Little North Fork – Cd’A River. Look for concrete posts at Trail 14 entrance and sign for trail head.

At the mountain’s top you will find the remains of a dismantled lookout.

From this vantage point are spectacular views of Lake Pend Oreille, the Coeur d’Alene, Selkirk, and Cabinet mountain ranges and the Rathdrum Prairie with Mt Spokane in the distance.

In good weather, the summit of North Chilco is the perfect spot to linger and take refreshment. You’ll be hard pressed to find much shade,

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In good weather, the summit of North Chilco is the perfect spot to linger and take refreshment.

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LACE UP YOUR SHOES! Scenic Half Marathon is just around the corner. By Patty Hutchens

IT’S A TRADITION FOR MORE THAN just those in Sandpoint. The Scenic Half Marathon, now in its eighth year, draws people from all over the country to run in what is known to be one of the most beautiful settings around.

Presented by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, the Scenic Half Marathon actually consists of three events allowing people of all ages and fitness levels to participate. In addition to the 13.1 half marathon, participants can choose to run or walk a 5K or 10K. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 18, and there are a number of areas where volunteers are needed.

“It’s a fun event to not only participate in but also to volunteer for as well,” said Jim McKiernan, a member of the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce board of directors and a co-chair of the Chamber’s ambassador program.

Some of the volunteer opportunities include registration, traffic control, food station, lost and found, bicycle patrol, information booth and set up and tear down of the venue at Sandpoint City Beach.

For those interested in the Half Marathon, the course is not a closed course. “The first four miles are fast and flat,” said Race Director Jen

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Fisher, owner of The Shed gym in Sandpoint. “The course takes runners south and out Lakeshore Drive where they are met with some challenging short climbs as well as some gentle downhill sections.” Fisher goes on to explain that runners will turn around at Springy Point and enjoy a long gradual downhill section at mile nine and finish back across the Long Bridge and finish at City Beach.

For those participating in the 5k and 10k, nearly the entire route is along paved walkways and bike paths. One thing is guaranteed; whatever event you participate in will offer you a spectacular view!

There are approximately 1,000 total participants expected, and the Chamber is gearing up for a great event.

“The Sandpoint Scenic Half is a true runner’s race,” said Fisher. “I am extremely proud to work again this year with the Sandpoint Area Chamber of Commerce and provide this beautiful and safe race.”

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Chamber at 208.263.2161. For event information, please log onto www.scenichalf.com.

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THE WAY FARMERS GET THEIR CROPS from their fields to your table has changed greatly over the last century. The company that is committed to getting the best equipment into the hands of North Idaho farmers and homeowners to accomplish that task is Papé Machinery.

efficiently, which effectively puts less into our land and water supplies in turn making our environment and food safer.

Both farmers and urban individuals are participating in the effort to embrace “sustainable agriculture” and fair trade for the betterment of all people.

“Automated systems, reliable implements and tractors have created healthier and less expensive food for an ever-expanding population”, said North Idaho Territory Manager, Doug Moser.

“Every day of the year, every year, each one of us relies on sustainable agriculture – and justifiably we at Papé support that balanced effort by helping growers to become more efficient, ecologically sustainable, and ultimately we all enjoy that success. There is an ample amount of safe nourishment at an affordable price on a year-round basis”, said Moser.

A farmer for over 37 years in the Clearwater Region of Central Idaho, Moser became well-known for developing a process for production of fresh-picked green garbanzos. He attributes the success of the North Idaho based family farm operation, Fresh Nature Foods (freshnaturefoods.com) to John Deere and the Papé Machinery Family.

Papé’s “community-first” attitude and commitment to its people attracted Moser to the company. He now assists them as the Territory Manager for North Idaho and Montana.

It wasn’t long ago that you could only get strawberries on a seasonal basis, three weeks of the year. Whether it’s the cultural movement of “farm-to-table, farm-to-fork, or farm-to-school,” it’s become a balanced blend of ecological and environmental sustainability. John Deere and Papé are committed to that end. Did you know that many John Deere body panels are made of corn and soybean derivatives?

“Each batch that John Deere uses saves 10 barrels of petroleum and reduces greenhouse-gas emissions by 34,000 pounds,” said Moser.

Since the late 1930s, Papé machinery has prided itself in being “a good neighbor,” now in 21 locations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California offering trusted John Deere equipment, guiding technology and comprehensive maintenance solutions. Papé Machinery currently has locations in both Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry. Recently the Papé Group committed even more resources into the area with a commitment to begin the construction of a new facility.

All this is being done in an effort to provide the best service to our entire region.

Whether you simply need some machinery advice, a new lawn mower to cut down on your Saturday yard work, or equipment for your day-to-day operations, Papé has you covered. We’re here to keep you moving. The Papé pledge has been kept now for over four generations – and we’ll continue to keep that promise for generations to come,” said Moser.

“Papé Machinery offers a new and exciting frontier of technology with Deere’s new AMS (Agricultural Management Solutions) Greenstar™equipment within a wide range of integrated products and services.

This technology impacts us all as it allows for less, or many cases 0 (zero) chemicals necessary to produce our food. ” said Moser.

The Papé Family created a Foundation (papefamilyfoundation.org) fashioned to bring families together in each of the communities it serves. Without a doubt, with its many locations throughout the West, there’s a good chance that what’s on your plate for dinner tonight was brought to you in part by Papé Machinery. .

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COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY

TEACHERS WITH A BIG HEART

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ALEX GRAY IS PASSIONATE about his job, and his enthusiasm is contagious as he instructs high school students. As the Informational Systems Technology instructor and chair of the Career and Technical Education department at Sandpoint High School, Gray teaches grades 9 through 12.

Gray will enter his 15th year at Sandpoint High School this year and has been part of an amazing program that has seen his students thrive. When asked what he finds most rewarding about his role as educator, Gray responded, “The most rewarding part of teaching is seeing students, who think they can’t do something, realize all things are possible.”

opportunity to participate in six events,” said Gray. “I’m very proud of my national qualifying students.”

Gray encourages students to do what he has done; to find their passion in life. “Every day will feel like a gift when you find a passion you love to do with all your heart,” said Gray.

“If you haven’t found your passion, make it your mission to find it. The satisfaction it brings spills over into all facets of your life.”

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SERVICE ABOVE SELF Local Rotarians support the education of area youth

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By Patty Hutchens

WHEN SANDPOINT ROTARY was first formed in 1966, it began a long-standing tradition in our community. Now, 50 years later, the club is not only thriving but it has continued to expand and grow its tradition of awarding scholarships to deserving young students who are seeking to continue their education post high school.

If there is one thing that both Smith and fellow Rotarian Steve Verby wish to emphasize, it is that students need to apply in order to receive any award. “Wherever you are on the academic spectrum, if you want a scholarship, you have to put your name out there,” said Smith.

When reviewing the scholarship applications, the Rotary scholarship committee looks at academics but also look to those students who follow the philosophy of Rotary. “Service above self,” said Verby.

“This year we gave away approximately 14 scholarships worth between $13,000 and $14,000,” said public relations chairman of the Sandpoint Rotary Club, Pierce Smith. “That first year in 1966 Sandpoint Rotary awarded $200 in scholarships.”

It is that characteristic that scholarship recipient Corinne Ariss believes helped her receive her second scholarship from Rotary as she now enters her sophomore year.

This year awards were also given to those who plan to attend vocational school. Unlike many of the other local scholarships that are awarded, Rotary scholarship applicants are eligible to receive an award all four years of college, making it easier for those who may need the financial assistance to continue after the first year.

Corinne regularly visits her father during the summer months in Ecuador. While there one summer, she interacted with local kids and played soccer with them.

When she returned the following year, she did so with enough funds and equipment to host a soccer camp for the local kids. “I had about 30 kids in the camp,” said Corinne, a former SHS varsity soccer player.

Smith estimated that five of their scholarship awards this year were to those who had already completed their freshman year. “Two scholarships were also awarded jointly with the Ponderay Rotary Club,” said Smith.

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University this fall and thanked them for the assistance they have provided her while she pursues her education.

It is the second time she has extended her thanks in person at one of their luncheons. “It is nice to be able to thank everyone in person for the scholarship,” she said.

In addition to his role as public relations chair for Sandpoint Rotary, Smith also serves as the advisor to the Interact Club at Sandpoint High School, a Rotary Club for students that is sponsored by both Sandpoint and Ponderay Rotary. The local Rotary clubs provide support and guidance to the students, but the youth club is self-governing and self-supporting.

Madison Sleyster, a 2015 Sandpoint High School graduate, was a member of the SHS Interact Club and plans to be involved in Rotary throughout her life.

“It was wonderful to work side by side with such generous Rotarians who were supporting our club and making everything we did possible,” said Madison.

“The Rotarians that attended our meetings really helped pique my interest in Rotary and all it has to offer.”

Madison, who attends the University of Denver, is a biology major with a minor in psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience. She received scholarships from Rotary for the past two years and is grateful. She has twice attended a weeklong Rotary camp for students 18 to 25 years of age; an experience she said is indescribable. “We attend leadership sessions every day for the entirety of the week,” said Madison. “It was such an amazing and inspiring experience.”

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The students applying for scholarships from Rotary fill out a common application that is then reviewed by the seven individuals on the scholarship committee.

They are then invited to an interview. It is an extensive process or the selection committee and one they take seriously.

The assistance that Rotary provides to students is not just through scholarships. They also support them in other ways as well. They awarded $3,800 to the aerotech program, directed by Barney Ballard, so they could purchase a crank shaft for the airplane they are building.

There is also a Rotary International student exchange program. Students from here travel overseas to study and other students come here and are hosted by both Rotarian and non-Rotarian families. Rotary will provide approximately $2,000 to each student to help with his or her expenses of traveling and staying overseas.

Helping these students in our community is just one of many things that Rotary does. And what may seem like a small gesture of support to the Rotarians can be a lifechanging gift to our youth. “To me, Rotary’s mission is to better the local community and the world through service towards others and a willingness to aid in any way possible,” said Madison. “I am definitely interested in joining Rotary as an adult because the way the Rotarians give and help the community and the world is so inspiring.”

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Litehouse Foods is a household name in the salad dressing industry, right up there in name recognition with Kraft, Hidden Valley and Newman’s Own. From humble beginnings selling single bottles out of a Hope, Idaho restaurant to being stocked in all 50 states, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean, the company has grown leaps and bounds. And it all started with a mini craze.

In 1958, Edward and Lorena Hawkins purchased Hurschell’s Lighthouse Restaurant in Hope and changed the name and spelling to how it appears today. Years earlier while working at a Spokane restaurant, Edward had developed a less runny and creamier bleu cheese dressing – a dressing which was back then typically more of a vinaigrette.

He brought the recipe with him to Hope, and it became so popular that customers began to bring their own jars from home in hopes of taking a bottle to go.

“By 1963 Ed’s sons started selling cases (of salad dressing) out of the restaurant, and the first sale to a grocery store was in downtown Sandpoint,” recalled Litehouse Foods President and CEO Jim Frank.

The original bleu cheese recipe still used today took the area by storm, and when Albertsons in Boise picked up the products, the company really began to grow. By 1983 Litehouse was making 12 different dressings.

“Today we have over 200 labels of various products that we produce,” said Public Relations Director Roxie Lowther.

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Litehouse expanded into packaged dips in the early 90s and had their dressings in pre-made salad kits by the late 90s. In 2001 the company purchased the cheese plant facility in downtown Sandpoint and recently has expanded into the cider business as well as packaged herbs and fruit and caramel dips.

A recent agreement with Publix grocery stores has greatly expanded Litehouse’s reach along the East coast. Additional product facilities have opened up in Lowell, Michigan and Hurricane, Utah with a total employee count of nearly 850.

With so much growth, one would think company headquarters would have moved out of the small town of Sandpoint, but Litehouse has planted roots here and employs 410 North Idaho residents.

“Our founders wanted locals to have good paying, year-round jobs in the area which is what we’ve tried our best to create,” said Frank.

As CEO of a company that produces products for grocers and the food service industry all over the country, Frank admits that he feels the pressure to keep the company strong.

“It makes me feel good and nervous at the same time. We have great jobs, a great work environment and great community impact, and I feel the responsibility to keep the company going to ensure we keep the company healthy and thriving.” It’s the closeness with the greater Sandpoint community that Frank says brings a smile to his face. “We are a part of so many community events that when I hear the positives and see the impact, it makes me very proud,” said Frank.

If there’s a fundraiser or local charitable function, there’s a good bet that Litehouse Foods is a part of it. Frank sits on the Bonner General Health board of directors, and many other employees serve as board members for community non-profits and youth sports. Kinderhaven, the Festival of Trees, Bulldog Bench, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the Panhandle Animal Shelter are just a few of the organizations Litehouse supports.

Gift baskets and financial donations are given to benefit dinners and auctions, and the company makes a point to support events in the shoulder seasons of fall and spring when there aren’t as many tourist dollars flooding into the area. An

annual golf event at the Coeur d’Alene Resort brings in large donations from out of town vendors that want to support these local programs.

Another unique aspect of Litehouse is that the company is 100 percent employee owned. In 2006 the company made the decision to transfer 30 percent ownership to its employees. By 2014 Litehouse Foods became completely employee owned. This means that all of the decisions, profit and debt are all the responsibility of company employees.

“Employees are more invested in the company because their efforts have a direct impact on them,” explained Frank. “When you come to work here, you always feel like you’re working for everyone.”

To encourage its employees to progress and grow their skills, Litehouse University was created.

“It’s structured programs to develop leaders within the company and promote from within,” said Lowther.

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With good paying business jobs a constant struggle in North Idaho, Litehouse reaches out to local colleges and students for internships and hiring opportunities in the hope of keeping more young people employed here so they don’t have to seek professional employment elsewhere.

Though the company was founded on it’s one-of-a-kind bleu cheese dressing, it’s evident that no one is resting on their laurels. Product development continues to be a major component for Litehouse.

Many of their dips and dressings are utilizing Greek yogurt as the primary ingredient, and Litehouse is far and away the number one seller of organic dressing in the nation. New flavors like Sriracha Lime are hitting the shelves as well as crumbled shake cheeses, similar to the big green can of parmesan you’ve been using all these years.

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“Companies can be status quo, or you can be on a growth model which is what we are on. We’re growing our distribution and will continue to grow and expand and not sit still,” said Frank.

From single jars out of a restaurant to a nationally recognized brand, Litehouse Foods has made quite a name for itself while keeping with the beliefs and traditions of its founders.

Money from literally thousands of national customers comes back into Sandpoint which allows Litehouse to continue to create good paying full time jobs and support the organizations and groups that do so much to better our community.

While Litehouse continues to expand and innovate, its roots get planted deeper in North Idaho. And with employees in charge of the decision making, the chances of seeing the company relocate are minute at best. Sandpoint may be best known for its beauty, skiing, recreation and small town charm, but don’t forget it produces some pretty amazing products as well.

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A MEMORIAL FIELD CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN ON NEW GRANDSTANDS OCTOBER 1 PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CITY OF SANDPOINT

BY PATTY HUTCHENS

IT IS THE END OF AN ERA, but a new one is soon to begin. On September 18 demolition will begin on the grandstands at War Memorial Field located at Sandpoint’s Barlow Stadium.

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The existing grandstands were built in 1946 – the year Harry Truman was President of the United States, the federal minimum wage was a mere 40 cents per hour and first class postage was 3 cents. Over the last seven decades, the grandstands at the stadium have provided a sheltered place for countless fans to watch Sandpoint Bulldog football, men’s and women’s soccer, American Legion baseball, the Festival at Sandpoint concerts, junior tackle football and Sandpoint High School graduation.

“The last day for sports to take place on the field is September 17,” said Sandpoint City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton, who adds

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that construction on the new grandstands will begin on October 1.

According to Stapleton and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Director, Kim Woodruff, crews will be working throughout the winter months to ensure that the City of Sandpoint reaches its deliverable date in June of next year in time for graduation ceremonies for the class of 2017.

With the new design, a gateway will welcome visitors into Barlow Stadium. Located just inside the gateway entrance will be a donor wall that will serve as a beautiful resting or gathering place.

“These will be built with the bricks purchased by, and engraved for, donors who contributed to the ‘Buy a Brick’ fundraising campaign carried out by the Friends of Memorial Field,” said Stapleton.

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“We are also just getting ready to release an RFP (Request for Proposal) for an owner’s agent who will oversee the project on behalf of the City,” said Stapleton.

After years of hard work and fundraising campaigns, the vision of new grandstands is finally coming to fruition. Surrounded by our beautiful water and mountains, Barlow Stadium is a treasure to behold and is now sure to continue for generations to come.

Visitors to Barlow Stadium will experience grandstands that will seat 750 people and will be ADA accessible. “We anticipate more than 25,000 people will attend school and community athletic programs as well as local and regional cultural events such as the Festival at Sandpoint,” said Stapleton.

“This has an annual economic impact on the community in excess of $2 million.”

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THERE IS A LOT that goes into being the head coach of the Sandpoint High School football team. Yes, there is the calling of the plays, running practices and organizing the players, but there is also the fundraising, filming, painting the fields, assisting with equipment, paperwork and much more.

So when George Yarno, Jr. was hired as the new head football coach for Sandpoint High School, outgoing Coach Satini Puailoa knew he had to stay on in some type of role to help in the transition.

“If I had just left, it would be like he would have to play 52 card pick up,” said Puailoa of all the pieces that go into running the program. Instead, Puailoa will stay on as the Director of Football, which has allowed Yarno to come in and hit the ground running.

“I would never have put George in that position of just handing things over. You cannot just hand the baton; it would not be fair to the kids, the parents or the community.”

While Puailoa was prepared to stay on another year as head coach in the event the administration could not find a qualified candidate, he is now happy to work alongside Yarno to help ensure the transition goes smoothly. And so is his staff of assistant coaches which include Vince Huntsberger, Chris Lassen, Sean Lyon, Chad Loutzenhiser, Al Beard, Steve Miller, Allen Martin and Larry Jeffres.

“Instead of dropping the baton and me picking it up, we are slowly passing it. This will give me an opportunity to fully learn the intricacies of the program and get to know the community better,” said Coach Yarno, whose latest stint was at Highland High School in Pocatello where he served as assistant football coach on a state championship team.

There are many goals Coach Yarno has for the upcoming season, but

he said the ultimate goal is simple.

program like this and have the support I do,” said Coach Yarno, who adds that he is already impressed with how hard the kids work to get things done and how none of them ever complain.

“The number one goal going into every season is to win the state championship,” said Coach Yarno. “But there are smaller goals underneath all of that. Offensive and defensive goals and weight

Looking ahead to this season,

For anyone who has followed Sandpoint football in the past few years, they know that one of Coach Puailoa’s keys to success has been playing higher-level teams. So when he spoke to Coach Yarno about how he felt about “playing up,” Yarno responded

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room goals. And we have huge goals of execution and making no mental mistakes.”

there will be 24 seniors on the team, six of whom are returning starters. “At the end of last season a majority of them were playing at an all-state level,” said Puailoa, who adds that many of this year’s seniors who were not starters did see a lot of playing time last year.

Enthusiastic about seeing the program continue to move forward, there have been a record number of athletes showing up at the weight room all summer long in an effort to become bigger, stronger and faster.

The returning starters include Walker Jacobson, Clayton Fournier, Robbie Johnson, Zack Alamillo, Justin Hobson and Levi Irish.

Coach Yarno attributes that enthusiasm to the culture Puailoa has created, and he feels very fortunate to be taking over a program where there is also so much support in the transition.

“I don’t know anyone who has an opportunity to take over a

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“Walker, Clayton and Zack will play defense but will also platoon themselves at fullback,” said Puailoa. “And Robbie will play both quarterback and safety.”

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that at Highland they were one of the higher level teams so their strategy was to seek out some teams from Utah and a few from the Boise area with whom they could compete at the higher level.

“My philosophy is if you want to be the best, you’ve got to beat the best,” said Coach Yarno who plans to continue having his new team play against teams such as Mt. Spokane, Gonzaga Prep and others so they can continue to improve.

Going into this season, Yarno and Puailoa both agree that their biggest advantage will be the work that the team puts in during the

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off-season. “You come into the fourth quarter when everyone is tired, the kids that have pushed themselves to be bigger, faster and stronger are the ones that are going to push through while others on the field fold,” said Coach Yarno.

“There is a saying I believe in – ‘The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender,’” said Yarno.

“And that is the kind of culture that Coach Puailoa has built.”

“And George is from that same culture,” adds Puailoa. “We use the weight room to build boys into young men.”

When asked what the biggest challenge will be going into his first season as head coach, Yarno explained that it is the same challenge coaches face each season with new players. “Getting to know your players and their strengths are a challenge for each coach,” said Yarno. But with Coach Puailoa staying on to assist, it is expected to go smoothly.

The two share the same philosophy and Puailoa said Yarno is a younger version of him and his coaching staff.

working with the offense, but as head coach Yarno will also know the intricacies of the defensive as well. “Because in the future George may bring in an offensive coordinator and he will have to move to more of a defensive role,” said Puailoa.

Yarno does not plan to implement new strategies if it is proven it already works. He provides the analogy of a cook who has worked hard to prepare a wonderful recipe. “He has already prepared the recipe. Instead of me starting from scratch, I’ll take and add my own spices to add to an already great recipe.”

NEW HEAD COACH, GEORGE YARNO, JR IS EXCITED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE REIGNS

One of the things that has been an integral part of the program for many years is the fact that the coaching staff helps the students to become leaders and mentors to one another. “We have (student) leadership teams at every level,” said Puailoa who adds that it is important to them to also make sure the kids succeed off the field.

“We check on their grades six times throughout the year.”

the assistant coaches have their designated roles, many are employed full time outside of their football coaching positions so both Yarno and Puailoa will fill in where needed.

Puailoa, who says that he will be doing what he loves to do and that is coaching coaches, explains that Yarno will be calling the plays and

This fall there will be 50 to 60 freshman players, 40 sophomores, 35 juniors and 24 seniors. While

There will also be the advantage of having a second set of eyes on the sidelines. With Yarno performing the duties of head coach, Puailoa said he will be able to pick up on things that may need adjusting a lot sooner than what is typical. “We won’t have to wait until halftime. I’ll be able to be that second set of eyes and can work with the assistant coaches immediately on what may need to be adjusted.”

At just 32 years of age, Yarno has many years ahead where he can continue the winning tradition. “I’m very excited to be here, and I’m elated to have this opportunity,” he said. “Coach Puailoa primed the pump to make a good run, and this program is second to none.”

CLAYTON FOURNIER, SHOWN HERE WITH RECENTLY GRADUATED JACKSON DIERCKS, HOPES TO CONTINUE CELEBRATING WINS THIS SEASON AS HE DID AFTER LAST YEAR’S WIN TO ADVANCE THE TEAM TO THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

SENIOR LEVI IRISH SAW A LOT OF PLAYING TIME LAST SEASON AND MADE HIMSELF KNOWN AS ONE THE BULLDOGS CAN COUNT ON IN THEIR RUNNING GAME. PHOTO BY JASON DUCHOW PHOTOGRAPHY

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Health & Lifestyle THE KEY TO STRENGTH

It’s All About That Base

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ARE YOU ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE who is willing to do whatever you need to do to get into shape, but every time you start a new program or join a new gym you find yourself overwhelmed, confused and/or injured. You feel like the roadblocks not only derail your progress but further damage your overall confidence and self esteem. It’s almost like the more you try, the harder you fall. You aren’t alone. Between all of the conflicting information and dogmatic approaches, it’s hard to see the forest through the proverbial trees. There is a better way.

your fitness odyssey at your pace and start from the ground up.

I’m going to say something now that is the opposite of what is currently the most popular train of thought – stay in your comfort zone. I’m not saying stay smack dab in the middle of your comfort zone, but definitely stay on the outskirts of said zone. Your central nervous system doesn’t like the way you’ve trained in the past and has asked me to tell you to fix it. If you keep your body happy and without fear of injury, you are less likely to get derailed and more likely to find some sort of success. Let’s be honest, it takes dedication and hard work to make significant changes, but you have to start somewhere. It starts with a base.

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If you keep your body happy and without fear of injury, you are less likely to get derailed and more likely to find some sort of success.

The first place to start with your strength is at the bottom. What I mean is that strength should be built from the ground up. How many times have you seen someone squat and it makes you cringe? Trust that response. As we get older, we lose the ability to know what right and wrong feels like. Wrong is not usually pain. Wrong is typically a lack of engagement of a group of muscles. What we don’t lose is the ability to know what wrong looks like. Wrong looks wrong.

When you see a movement and it is visual poetry, whether you know what it is or not, it’s probably been executed correctly. When you look at an exercise and it looks like it should hurt or makes you want to shield your eyes, it’s wrong. Trust your instincts on this one because you don’t have to know what someone is doing to know that it shouldn’t be done that way. I’m not telling you to have them stop what they are doing immediately (unless you are related to them and then by all means make them stop), I’m saying don’t do whatever it is the way they are doing it. If it’s been awhile since you’ve been at the gym, start simply with a plank. I’m not saying hold a plank for two to four minutes at a time; I’m saying 10 seconds of all out bracing ever fiber in your body. We should start with a plank because strength needs to start in the core, closest to the middle of your being. The practice of active planking is taught in a wide range of disciplines, and basically you hold this plank for 10 all out seconds, disengage and re-engage to do it again and again. This has been shown over and over again to be the most efficient way to begin building the cylindrical

strength around the core that we should start with.

Once you are confident with the plank, pick another movement to master. Start with the squat maybe. Keep that tight plank from your hips up, and start to purposefully will your rear end between your knees and then stand up again. Be deliberate in your movements.

Then start some pushing movements. Again begin in a tight plank and push yourself away from something. Keep your plank through the movements, and make sure you don’t collapse anywhere in your body. Start against the wall, move to a counter and continue until you can do a pushup from the ground. Remember to start with that base of support in the plank and strength and stability will follow.

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ANKLE SPRAINS AND INSTABILITY EVIDENCED BASED REPORT

BY CHRISTINA RUST, DPT

ACCORDING TO A RECENT ARTICLE published in The Journal of Physical Therapy Science, ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries caused by physical activity during sports or activities of daily living. They usually occur during dynamic movement, and over 50 percent of all ankle injuries involve ligament damage. Chronic ankle instability is defined as a subjective feeling of the ankle giving way, which can result in repeated ankle sprains and frequent loss of balance. Improved ankle stability involves not only strengthening the 20 muscles surrounding the ankle directly, but also the 33 muscles of the foot and arch.

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• High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries and 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations each year.

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Can effective rehabilitation for acute or chronic ankle sprains improve functional recovery? To answer this question, we performed a comprehensive search for the PubMed database of randomized, controlled trials within the past three years that addressed this specific question. There exists in the literature dozens of clinical trials on the efficacy of both balance and strength training for prevention and management of acute ankle sprains as well as rehabilitation for both chronic ankle sprains and ankle instability resulting in loss of balance.

Several studies looked at the incidence of ankle sprains with or without preventative strength and coordination exercises. All trials exhibited statistically significant positive outcomes, which means that fewer athletes suffered acute ankle sprains after performing stretching, strengthening, balance, coordination and agility activities for four weeks prior to sports participation.

Balance training on an unstable surface, such

• 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.

Current medical research supports the concept of comprehensive preventative programs and rehabilitation for acute ankle sprains and chronic ankle instability.

Interventions should focus on balance, coordination and motor response, in addition to strengthening and stretching. For further questions or guidance consult a local specialist such as a certified personal trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed physical therapist or sports medicine physician.

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HEALTHY TIDBITS NEWS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

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MENTAL ATTITUDE: Use Meditation to Relax. According to a report by the Mayo Clinic in June of this year, regular meditation can help relax both the mind and the body. The Mayo Clinic offers these suggestions: concentrate on breathing deeply and slowly, focus on relaxing every area of your body, repeat a mantra or prayer, meditate as you walk, read something that’s personally meaningful, listen to soothing music, and focus your thoughts and gratitude on a particular person, pet or object.

Health Alert: Is Modern Lifestyle to Blame for the Obesity Epidemic? When it comes to the obesity epidemic, is nature to blame… or nurture? In July of this year, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that an analysis of data from nearly 8,800 adults participating in a nationwide health and retirement study revealed that participants were more likely to pack on more pounds

if they were born later in the 20th century, regardless of whether they had a high genetic risk for obesity. The researchers suggest that modern conveniences may be to blame as they have allowed people to become more and more sedentary. The Obesity Society’s Dr. Anthony Comuzzie explains, “When was the last time you got out of the car and opened your own garage, or got off the couch to change the TV channel?... People have more money to spend on easily available fast food, and they are less likely to engage in physical activity. It’s a double-edged sword.”

Diet: Eat Healthy to Stay Mobile as You Age. Healthy eating may help reduce the risk of physical disability among women as they grow older. In July, the Journal of Nutrition reported that an analysis of data from almost 55,000 women who had their physical function assessed every four years from 1992 to 2008

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revealed that those who ate healthier diets were less likely to develop mobility problems than those with less healthy diets. Furthermore, researchers linked the high consumption of fruits and vegetables and the low consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, trans fats and salt with a decreased risk of physical impairment.

Exercise: Just Walk. Walking is an inexpensive and simple exercise that has been shown to offer numerous health benefits for bones, muscles and joints. Dr. Carolyn Hettrich, a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons reports in June of 2016, “Sometimes the hardest part of working out is getting started… Walking requires minimal preparation but yields significant benefits.

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FEATURE STORY

What’s most important – with anyone you think is at risk for suicide – is to keep the lines of communication open.

Out Of The Darkness AFSP’s Out of the Darkness walks for awareness and research are erasing the stereotypes behind suicide

BY JANI GONZALEZ

THE SUBJECT OF SUICIDE has long carried many stereotypes along with it. Frequent terms we might hear about are the selfishness of the act or that it was what the person wanted.

There are many reasons individuals have died by suicide, but the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is changing the way people view suicide by creating a conversation about it to include the general public, first responders, medical and research communities.

Every late summer and fall, the AFSP’s Out of the Darkness walks begin across the nation. They create community support for those who have lost someone to suicide and for those who have attempted suicide. The walks are a memorial for those lost, but it’s also a celebration and a chance to support each other in the void of grief.

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People from all sorts of backgrounds come to bring awareness to suicide prevention.

For Dorie Morris, the organizer of the seventh Out of the Darkness Walk in Spokane, the walks are a way to create awareness, eliminate the stigma and offer hope to survivors, both of loss and of prior suicide attempts.

“It’s really to remember those we’ve lost,” she said. Morris lost a brother and a close friend to suicide. “We try to reach out to lots of different people. Last year, we lost lots of young people.”

People from all sorts of backgrounds come to bring awareness to suicide prevention. Many walkers wear shirts with their loved ones’ photos and names. Colored “honor” beads are distributed with each color symbolizing why the walker is participating. Morris wears orange, purple and blue beads: orange to symbolize the loss of a sibling, her brother; purple to honor a friend and blue to show support for the cause. This year, she said the Honor Guard from the Fairchild Air Force Base will perform the opening ceremony.

Several suicide survivors will speak about their experiences as a way to reach out to those who can relate. The event will also have booths with representatives to reach out to adolescents, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and veterans.

“The LGBT community is very prevalent in our walks (as well as) veterans’ organizations and mental health resource organizations,”

Morris said. “We just try to reach out to the community. It’s all about making sure that attempt survivors and those who struggle with mental health conditions know that there is hope for them. (The walk is) a way to help get rid of the stigma of suicide. If people learn to talk about it – they’re less likely to go do it because they’ve got the support,” she said.

The Darkness Suicide is all too prevalent in Idaho and Washington, and the numbers are startling. In Washington, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports it as the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34 years and that more people die by suicide than by homicide in the state.

Similarly in Idaho, suicide is also the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 44 years but is ranked as the sixth highest state in the nation for suicide. In 2015, one out of five youth in Idaho reported having seriously considered suicide.

There’s no single reason that people take their own lives. The underlying cause could be depression or anxiety, according to Grace Finch, the Washington Area Director for the AFSP. “Nine out of 10 people who die by suicide have a diagnosable mental health condition (not

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diagnosed). That’s why we push for mental health needs to be equal as physical health … it’s our best first line of defense,” she said.

What’s most important – with anyone you think is at risk for suicide – is to keep the lines of communication open. Mental illness and suicide have been such a source of taboo in many cultures, but AFSP aims to erase this taboo.

Some warning signs that should raise a red flag include: talking about suicide, increased risky behavior such as with drugs or alcohol and a change in mood to depression, anger or anxiety. Also, having a history of mental health conditions or family history of suicide can make someone at an increased risk for suicide.

Again, however, some people don’t display any of these signs which is why talking about what’s troubling someone is the best way to help them.

Out of the Darkness To help combat the stigma of mental health, AFSP organizes walks throughout the nation.

These Out of the Darkness walks are a great way to find other people who have experienced a suicide loss or who may be struggling. In Washington, the Spokane Walk is September 17 at Riverfront Park and the Tacoma Walk is October 8 at Wright Park in addition to six other walks in the state.

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“(AFSP) was founded by survivors of suicide loss and a long time were the voices around the table, but in recent years, more people with experience – who struggle or are attempt survivors are participating as well,” Finch said.

She said although AFSP still supports survivors, its scope has expanded more toward prevention and education. The AFSP’s website has a number of resources for parents, teachers and concerned individuals to learn from and tailor to their needs. AFSP’s main message is that suicide is preventable.

“Some people think that a person will die by suicide no matter what. There’s a misunderstanding that if you talk about it, it will encourage it, but what we’ve found is if you talk, it helps. Let the person know you’re concerned but also provide (resources) to mental health services,” Finch said.

Individuals struggling with the idea of suicide may not show any outward signs of it. It is

difficult to ask for help. AFSP is changing and also adapting to the ways people communicate via social media. On Facebook, for example, if you are concerned about a post, go to the site’s help menu and search for “suicide.” You will get a number of options from which to choose, including where to get help if an individual is considering suicide. There are also apps where individuals can text or chat online and get help that way as well, like the Crisis Text Line.

“The way people seek help according to demography and age require a broad approach and different technology for that. From everything we do, if we can get that person through that low point when they’re seriously contemplating suicide – whether it’s restricting means or talking –they can recover,” Finch said.

Into the Light A huge beneficial byproduct of the walks is the fundraising aspect. AFSP’s Out of the Darkness walks raise thousands of dollars to fund

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research and state suicide prevention efforts.

At the local level, a portion of the money raised go to designated education programs. The other portion is donated to the national AFSP office for research grants. AFSP has become a supporter of potentially promising research that they believe will produce viable evidence to prevent suicide.

“We fund researchers who are doing a lot of upand-coming research that is not ready for the National Institutes of Health,” Finch explained.

Also funded by the AFSP is Project 2025 with a goal of reducing the suicide rate by 20 percent by the year 2025. As a start to its comprehensive effort, it has conducted a burden analysis study to analyze the numbers and statistics behind suicide losses at a very high level and see what areas society can focus on to reduce the suicide rate.

In Washington, there are a number of preventative efforts underway such as

Remembering Their Legacy Celebrating the lives of Drs. Forrest and Pamela Bird

By Patty Hutchens

It was just over a year ago when Dr. Forrest Bird passed away. Two months later the community was shocked when his wife, Dr. Pamela Bird, died in a tragic plane crash. The passing of both of these amazing people left a large hole in the hearts of those who knew them and the many lives they touched. Our community is blessed that they left a legacy for us to enjoy and cherish for generations to come. safeTALK and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST) programs (livingworks.net), which hosts free or low cost training for anyone older than 15 years of age to become a suicide-alert helper.

Another area of prevention is training to screen for suicide risk during emergency room intake procedures.

“We know the statistics from the burden study and see that as a point of opportunity,” Finch said.

Another area of concern AFSP focuses on is reducing the number of suicides by firearm. Anecdotally, the numbers show that most deaths by firearms aren’t accidental.

For that reason, it’s important to have suicide prevention literature available in gun shops for vulnerable individuals contemplating suicide who have access to a firearm. AFSP does not

advocate for gun control but rather gun safety. Washington’s Safe Homes House Bill 2793 addresses gun safety and education. Part of the bill’s focus is to create a task force consisting of members of suicide prevention organizations, the firearms industry, law enforcement, the National Rifle Association, suicide attempt survivors, the Department of Health and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Their work would involve gun shops in an effort to prevent suicide by firearms.

“A lot of (what the bill contains) is education about the risk factors and warning signs, carrying information to encourage safe storage, and emergency plans,” Finch explained.

In Idaho, the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline, located in Boise, is a separate organization

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The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center has been a destination for countless tourists, school field trips and famous inventors from around the world.

Sadly, our community is in jeopardy of losing this treasure. Most of the funds associated with the museum are currently tied up in litigation – a process that could take several years.

In an effort to keep this treasure open, the Ponderay Rotary Club in conjunction with the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center are hosting a black tie fundraiser to be held on Saturday, October 1. The event will be held at the Museum. Tickets are $125 per person with check-in beginning at 5:30pm followed by a cocktail hour and mingling at 6pm and a plated dinner at 7pm.

For anyone wishing to sponsor a table of eight the cost is $1,500. There will be live music, a video presentation, scrumptious desserts and fine wines for tasting and purchase.

For tickets and directions please contact Kathy at 208.265.7967 or Rachel at 208.255.4321, extension 3.

On Facebook, for example, if you are concerned about a post, go to the site’s help menu and search for “suicide.” You will get a number of options from which to choose, including where to get help if an individual is considering suicide.

working to reduce suicide. Although not affiliated with AFSP they have a team that participates in the Out of the Darkness walk in Boise. The organization closed in 2006 because of lack of funding but was able to reopen in 2012. The most recent state legislation passed nearly $1 million for suicide prevention efforts. The state funds 60 percent of the hotline’s budget. The call center is operated by 60 volunteers and is available 24 hours every day of the week. Volunteers are trained and monitored by a professional in suicide prevention. The organization aims to grow with an ambassador program to have statewide outreach, explained John Reusser, director of the hotline.

The message we all need to share is that no one is alone and help is available. Be that person who lends an ear to someone’s problems and assist them in the direction of professional help. It’s not a simple, quick answer, but it’s a start in the conversation.

“We are getting more people trained in suicide assessment and prevention.

People are beginning to come together with hope and solutions to save lives,” Finch said.

For more information about AFSP and Out of the Darkness walks, visit, afsp.org. For the Idaho Prevention Hotline, visit idahosuicideprevention. org or search for them on Facebook. If you are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1.800.273.TALK (8255).

“We always need people to spread information about the hotline and are trying to have an ambassador program to find events have (where we can have) representation,” he said.

It is prevention efforts such as these in the two states that are eliminating the stigma of suicide and bringing mental health to the forefront. Getting recognition and support from state legislatures is important for raising awareness and getting people trained in how to handle individuals at risk for suicide.

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By Colin Anderson We live in a beautiful spot. We can choose the noise of traffic at night from our city dwelling, or we can strike out and find a quiet, peaceful place where we can stargaze. We can pick a soft bed with a down comforter or a down sleeping bag, ultralight to make packing it into that secluded spot easier. Whatever your preference, sometimes a few little tips on how to master the outdoors will have us reaching for the wild, even if we don’t know we’re doing it! Enjoy the following, and we’ll see you in the woods!

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You’ve made a wrong turn, and your water bottle is empty.

Water is essential to survival, but drinking the wrong kind can make things worse. Generally speaking, the faster the water is moving the safer it is to drink, and the same goes for clarity.

Green ponds or stagnant streams can breed bacteria. Water should always be boiled no matter what the source. Can’t find any above ground sources? Look for signs of water below by searching for where mosquitoes swarm, or follow a game trail which likely leads to water. At night, hang plastic around your tent for a rain catcher. Even if it doesn’t rain, condensation can build. Make sure the water will drop into a container.

Identifying Edible Plants Food is low in supply, and you’re striking out hunting and fishing. Finding edible plants for nourishment can save your life, but it can also end it.

Wild fruits and vegetables are available throughout the west, but misidentifying these can sometimes lead to poisoning or make you gravely ill. There are several guides to finding edible plants, and it’s highly recommended that you carry one in your pack. Your local forest service office will also be able to provide information to the specific area you are hiking or camping in. Only consume wild plants if the situation is dire and you can positively identify what you are eating.

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Starting a Battery Fire You’ve lost all your matches and it’s getting cold. If you have anything battery operated, it might save your life. Get your AA batteries out and either a gum wrapper or strips of tinfoil. Make sure the strips are cut thin, less than half an inch. Fold the wrapper into a “V” shape and attach both the positive and negative ends of the battery to the wrapper or foil.

The flame will only burn for a short while so have your tinder ready. If you happen to have steel wool with you, place it in a bind of dry grass, remove your cell phone battery and rub it against the steel wool, and presto, you have made fire!

Your tent burns up; you suddenly have to spend a night outside before getting out of the woods. You will need to build a shelter.

Start by gathering a supply of six to eight-foot strong branches.

Set two branches vertical in the ground about the height of your body with a third running horizontally between the two. Stack the branches you’ve gathered at a 45-degree angle to build a makeshift tent. Once your structure is in place, cover the outside with whatever insulation is available – moss, pine branches or thick heavy brush. If you find 10 to 12-foot branches, you can also set up as a teepee securing the branches at the top and insulating the same.

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You’re lost and the trail you came in on is nowhere to be found. You should have a map and compass, but if both are gone, there are a few tricks to help get you back on track. Start at a high point to get your bearing straight. If it’s a cloudy day and you can’t find which way is north, look at the trees. Moss typically grows the best facing north on trees and rocks in heavily shaded areas. Hillsides facing south will generally have less vegetation and shorter trees. To get out, follow water.

Mountain streams lead to rivers which usually lead to roads or people.

Moving at night in the woods can be extremely dangerous and should only be attempted if the situation is grave. If you are in dense woods and cannot see the stars, you should stay put for the night. If you’re able to find the North Star and are sure of the direction you want to go, proceed slowly and deliberately. As with daytime moving, following a mountain stream to a river and following the riverbank will almost certainly lead you to civilization or roadway. If at any point you are feeling unsure of the direction you are heading, stop for the night and don’t make things worse.

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You’re out of food but see fish jumping in the lake or stream you’re camped along. Creating a split-tip gig can help you land a meal. Find a dry and sturdy straight branch to fit as your spear. Take your knife and drive it into the base in half about one foot. Do this twice so you create four spear points. Sharpen the edges of each split so you have four sharp spears. Your best odds are finding fish in shallow water, less than two feet deep. Stand still in the water until the fish come into range, constantly moving around will drive fish away. Strike fast and toss the fish on the shore ASAP so it doesn’t slip back into the water.

You’re lost and have decided to stay put in hope of rescue. Move yourself into an open area easily visible from the air. Build a large signal fire and cover it with anything around that might be wet or molding as this will create more visible smoke. If you see a plane or far off boat, use anything that’s reflective to attempt to get their attention. If you know you are near some civilization, climb to the highest point and turn on your phone. Even if you don’t get service, search and rescue can “ping” your phone which helps them determine the area you are in.

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f O l l a C e h T d l i W e Th WHAT DRIVES US INTO THE GREAT OUTDOORS?

By Colin Anderson

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As a child growing up in suburban Minneapolis, I loved Fridays. Not just because it was the end of the school week, but it meant Saturday morning was coming up and that was fishing day with my dad. I would wake up without an alarm (much tougher as a teen), help hook the boat to the trailer, make sure everything was secured and head out to be on the water by 6am. My father always tried to be on the water before 7am, and not because the fishing was always the best, but because of the peace and tranquility. In a huge suburban area it’s hard to escape noise and commotion, but even on the dozens of house-lined lakes we fished, the sense of quiet in the early morning offered a taste of nature in the middle of the concrete jungle.

Like many others, I learned my love of the outdoors from my parents. We went car camping when my brother and I were four and two, went on countless bike rides in the river valleys, and cross-country skied at night with no headlamps and only the moon and stars to light up the trail. I thought this was all amazing until I turned 10 and we took a road trip west visiting Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. I was immediately in awe of the peaks around me and what lay on the other side.

The curiosity carried me to Missoula, Montana for college and now to Spokane, Washington where I make my home. Once you get a taste of the west, there’s just no going back.

I feel badly for those who are scared of a little dirt, bugs, and would rather binge watch a TV show on their weekends than spend a night in the woods. While I enjoy the comforts of home as much as anyone else, to ignore all the outdoor opportunities around us is to miss out on feeling alive. I guess those of us that love the outdoors

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seek out a small sense of danger. I could slip on a rock crossing that stream, bump into a bear on a backcountry hike, or pop a tire on my bike far away from the nearest repair shop. We don’t want any of these problems to happen, but the fact that they could gives us a determination to conquer our outdoor adventure unscathed.

Most avid outdoorsmen and women admit to being risk takers; it’s a character trait where the brain forces the body to do something it’s not comfortable with. The safe bet is to stay home, the risky play is to go explore.

Peace, quiet and tranquility are hard to find in our modern world. Think of the last time you were truly free of distraction; no cell phone, tablet, television, work, pick-up, drop-off, party planning, school shopping or appointment.

When you enter the woods, all these things disappear and it is actually a very strange feeling being alone with your thoughts. Your brain is constantly trying to keep you entertained with thoughts during your day-to-day life, and

when the distractions disappear, your body and mind tend to soak up the here and now of the present instead of the concern of the future. Images of nature from mountain peaks, rivers, streams, the colors of the trees, leaves, bushes and berries around you give you a sense of happiness in a world that revolves around negativity.

Senses are heightened in the woods as your eyes take in the stunning scenery around you. You pick up new smells in the clean air, and even a small breeze feels much more prominent. At night these senses can go overboard. I confess I never get much sleep when I’m camped deep in the woods as I’m always wondering what’s around me. Scattering noises in the bushes from your campsite might just be a squirrel, something you would pay no attention to back at home. But at night in the woods, every sound is amplified and your imagination can start to run wild. It goes back to that small sense of danger.

Instead of reinforced and locked doors at home, we have nothing but a thin tent fabric between us and whatever is out there.

The call of the wild; some of us have it and some of us just haven’t heard it yet. You don’t have to go deep off the beaten path to experience the benefits of the great outdoors. For most of us, outdoor recreation is less than 30 minutes away and often right in our backyard.

Millions of Americans save up a week’s vacation so one time in their life they can see the awe of Mount Rainier, the natural wonders of Glacier, and the bears of Yellowstone – all experiences that we can do in a weekend. The woods are a place for self-reflection and quiet, a place to explore and seek adventure, and a playground for the mind to unwind and an opportunity to focus on you and the company around you instead of social media channels and the politics of the day. Take some time and experience the outdoors and perhaps you’ll hear the call. Be careful it might change your life forever.

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Rough & Ready Top your off-the-grid meal with fresh local, wild greens. A quick search online will show you an alphabet soup of wild, edible greens from agoseris to yellowcress. Make sure you can match your greens from online samples to what grows in your area. Clean your greens and drizzle lemon juice. Combine it with lobster mushrooms, which look like orange trumpets and are often found under hemlock trees during September and October. The mushrooms have brown spots to be trimmed off and should be white inside and blush lobster-red when sautĂŠed. Make a basic creamy sauce by melting 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour. Add a cup of milk, salt and pepper to taste, and bring to a boil. When ready, pour the sauce over the mushrooms and enjoy!

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The Forest Grouse (Blue, Ruffed and Spruce) is commonly hunted in the Northwest region. When depluming, there are two standard ways to do it. The first is to place the bird on the ground, belly up, and stand on its outstretched wings. Pull on the legs and the bird will slide out of its skin, leaving the feathers behind for a perfectly field dressed specimen.

The second way is to submerge the bird in boiling water for 60 to 90 seconds, and then butcher the bird into small segments.

For the stew, dice two onions and slice two celery stalks and two carrots. SautĂŠ in the Dutch oven with olive oil with 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour and dried sprigs of thyme until cooked. Remove the herbs and add the grouse and broth (either made from the grouse or from chicken bouillon). Cook over medium heat for one and onehalf hours.

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Charred Trout After a day of fishing, clean and scale your trout fillets and rub with olive oil, salt and pepper, lemon slices and juice, garlic and fresh rosemary. Tear off square sheets of foil and place the trout on top.

Fold the edges of the foil and drizzle olive oil over the fish. Fold the top of the foil over and seal the side edges, but leave enough room inside the pocket you’ve made. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes according to the size of the fish. Once cooked, the fish should flake easily to eat and avoid bones.

Asparagus & Morels Wild asparagus and morel mushrooms may be found in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Wild asparagus is a thinner version of its garden-grown cousin and is often found near areas where water collects such as the side of the road hence its nickname “ditch weed.” When searching for morels, make sure you can identify them from poisonous counterparts. Black morels are dark brown with a swirl-like top and a white hollow stalk. Watch out for the poisonous false morel which is shaped like a brain but is dark brown as well. When you’re ready to cook, clean your asparagus, cutting the woodsy end of the stalk. With the morels, rinse them in a strainer until they’re clean of dirt and pat dry. Place them in a bowl and drizzle melted butter and sea salt and toss. The morels may take up to 8 minutes to cook on each side over medium heat. Grilled asparagus will likely take less time.

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VIEW OVER SANDPOINT. PHOTO BY DIANE FETZNER.

TRAVEL & LEISURE

FAMILY TRIP THROUGH GOD’S COUNTRY

BY JON JOHANSEN

Our passengers?

Two adults, four children, 16 stuffed animals and one silky Labradoodle—whose breath, among other… er… memorable smells—filled our ancient Suburban.

We pulled an early 90s, pop-up trailer with half a dozen differently sized bikes strapped to the top.

Our goal?

To leave behind, for just a little while, my cherished responsibilities as a counselor at

the Lighthouse Christian School.

their hearts, the Carpmails unexpectedly offered us free access to their charming abode.

Sitting amidst their clean, country décor soon gave way to long naps on unworldly comfortable beds.

While little Sarah slumbered on the loft just outside mom and dad’s door, brothers Michael and Jonathan borrowed the Carpmail boys’ bunks. Abby enjoyed her very own guest room – all the better to slip away from her younger siblings.

More hopes?

To relax under wide skies, experience family bonding and begin sleeping again – something that I hadn’t done well since my dad passed away a few months ago.

Oh – and to get along… At least most of the time (smile).

And so it was that we crested Snoqualmie Pass, chugging beyond its snowless ski lifts and headed east.

All of us began pushing past tech addictions; we devoured books, swam from hidden, lakeside beaches and hiked with our pooch, Bella, through nine miles of pristine wilderness.

Eventually, we pulled off of I-90 and turned left to our first stop: Gig Harbor residents’ Steve and Rachel Carpmail’s cabin.

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On a lighter note, the family rode bikes like never before. In fact, I got a little too fond of my new, offroad 21-speed. Without training, I took it way up into the hills where I briefly felt much younger than my 45 years.

Until I crashed. Over my handlebars. Three times. But I lived to tell about it!

The days blurred into each other, and soon I was back steering the now bug-splattered Suburban into Athol, Idaho’s Country Boy Cafe.

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WHILE MY beautiful, kind bride and normal (i.e., wonderful-butimperfect) children, and I call Western Washington’s Gig Harbor hamlet home, we recently headed east, toward Northern Idaho.

surviving son, Michael—for the first moment in his 13 years—walk a distance over uneven ground without falling hard enough to make himself cry.

This undertaking was especially powerful as I watched my once comatose, two-time brain cancer-

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Our admittedly old-school family felt right at home when we witnessed the large group next to us hold hands and say grace before their meal. It turns out that those kind folks were the welcoming owners!

Our Johansen clan said our own prayer and proceeded to devour down-home treats like tender, chicken-fried steak the size of a toddler’s head and (must… not… drool…) biscuits and gravy!

As we chewed our grub, a middleaged man with glasses stopped by our table to say, “Excuse me, sir, I just need to tell you, your children are very well-behaved.”

It turns out that folks from Idaho are super nice! Honestly, he likely would not have uttered those words if he had seen us an hour later.

Before that comfort food in our bellies, off-loading our bikes and setting up the trailer had nearly left me maniacally cackling as prepping our camping site left each of us feeling crabby and our overtired youngest child weeping.

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LADY LIBERTY AT SANDPOINT CITY BEACH. PHOTO BY DIANE FETZNER.

SOMETIME AFTER CROSSING THE FLOATING DOCK ON THE LAKE’S SHORES, AS A WARM BREEZE TICKLED OUR CHEEKS, ABBY AND I DECIDED ON A NEW NICKNAME FOR THIS PART OF THE LAND—“HAWAII-DAHO.”

In Sarah’s defense, someone (cough, cough… me) may have spilled her raspberry soda onto her American Girl, Truly Me doll’s surprisingly waterproof bed—all the better to dye the glassy-eyed toy’s once pale body pink. Not my best moment.

Thankfully, our spot at the State Park near serene Lake Pend Oreille’s green-blue waters proved a great jumping off point for Northern Idaho adventures.

Our heads turned from side to side to take in the whispering grasses and forested hills boasting peek-a-boo rock formations, an eagle’s nest, cows and 7-yearold Sarah’s favorite animal. Now recovered from the doll fiasco, the wee girl gleefully exclaimed, “Look, Daddy! A white, baby horsie!”

In Bonners Ferry, a gal at the Rusty Moose Tavern and Grill helped soothe our hungry family with heaping waffle cones chockfull of sweet ice cream.

gathering around our campfire. I read aloud the fictional account of the Apache Kid from True West magazine—carefully making it G-rated. Sarah asked repeated questions about one character’s brave mule. Our eyelids grew leaden, and we—despite Bella’s protective barking at each and every sound—eventually slumbered under bright-starry skies.

With newly washed hands, we tracked down the street toward the museum with somewhat skeptical children in tow. Thankfully, the treasury’s fascinating displays brought forth joy in each offspring.

On day two, we backtracked north and pulled off in Sandpoint. I think it was the first time I truly considered moving there one day.

Jonathan loved the wooden clocks, Sarah gaped at a mini-wooden carousel, Abby’s eyes scanned antique beauty supplies, Jill admired former fashions, 13-yearold Michael whispered, “fire truck,” and I gawked at historical guns and logging equipment.

That evening, we drove back to camp and dipped in Lake Pend Oreille’s Beaver Bay, before

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Market, the petite, brunette owner of Carousel Emporium bonded with Jill over both of our families’ shared love of the WSU Cougars.

At the Cedar St. Bistro, grinning workers prepped warm, cheesy pizzas for my kids, and—when they made a bit too much of the green smoothie I ordered— offered me the rest of it in a separate cup. I went back and gladly doubled my tip.

That night even Bella slept well.

I parked next to Vanderford’s Book and Office Supply Products store, where Michelle’s huge smile vibrantly welcomed me inside.

She was the first of several locals there to make us feel at ease.

Our final, full day in the Gem State found us in Coeur d’Alene.

Sometime after crossing the floating dock on the lake’s shores, as a warm breeze tickled our cheeks, Abby and I decided on a new nickname for this part of the land—“Hawaii-daho.”

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SMOOTHIES AND PIZZA AT THE CEDAR STREET BISTRO.

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crystalline waters. Surely we enjoyed shopping in charming boutiques.

And we absolutely were impressed—as we were in each Panhandle town—at the delightful, older homes hidden on well-manicured side streets. But my most special moment was unexpected.

At Michael’s request, he

and I visited the Pick 6 Sports Cards shop where Casey tirelessly and joyfully explained the art of collecting to my once wounded boy. Michael left with three prized Seahawks cards. I closed the shop door behind me with a heart swollen with gratitude.

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Washington: Jill and I in the front, the girls in the middle, and the boys tucked into the third row. Bella picked her favorite spot–right in between all of us.

That evening, we crested the Cascade Mountains and descended under a soft, gray sky alongside rows of bushy green trees. Traversing Puget

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Sound via the Fox Island Bridge, we pulled into our driveway and greeted our purring kitties before heading to bed.

It felt good to be home, ready to renew normal life in our lovely community, and our hearts newly filled with precious memories of the state next door.

IT FELT GOOD TO BE HOME, READY TO RENEW NORMAL LIFE IN OUR LOVELY COMMUNITY.

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THE ONLY THING BETTER THAN THE STEAK... IS THE VIEW Trinity at City Beach is bringing a “trinity” of flavor to Sandpoint guests.

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Forty-One South

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

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Cedar Street Bistro

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

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Shoga Sushi Bar

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

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Fiesta Bonita

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

Bring the family or make it a date night. There is something for everyone at Fiesta Bonita!

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DININGGUIDE Bangkok Cuisine Exotic Thai Restaurant

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Lunch combo plates $7.95-$8.50. A la Carte dinner prepared to order. Menu includes their favorite 5 curries, duck, noodle dishes & much more. Dinner specials daily. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free welcome. Take out & catering available. Summer hours: Lunch Mon-Fri, 11:30am-3pm & Dinner Mon-Sun, 3-10pm. Serving wine and beer. NO MSG. 202 North Second Avenue Sandpoint, ID | 208.265.4149

Miller’s Country Store

They now have homemade pies on Thursdays!

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

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

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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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APPLES THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS

THEY ARE NOT JUST TASTY, they are healthy too! Apples are a favorite snack of young and old.

While apples may not be the top choice for getting your daily dose of dietary fiber, it has been shown that the fiber in apples may combine with other nutrients found in the fruit to provide one with the same benefits found with higher doses of fiber. So what are some of these benefits? For one, apples have been shown to contribute to the prevention of heart disease through the healthy regulation of blood fat levels. There are also antioxidant benefits associated with the consumption of apples.

Another recent area of research has shown that apples can actually help regulate blood sugar. According to World’s Healthiest Foods website, “the polyphenols in apples are clearly capable of influencing our digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, and the

Cardamom, a spice that originated in India, Nepal and Bhutan, possesses a strong and unique taste with an aromatic fragrance.

It also has many health benefits. Some of those benefits include relief from cardiovascular issues, the improvement of blood circulation and cholesterol control. And the best news is that it is all natural!

overall impact of these changes is to improve regulation of our blood sugar.” Now that is good news for people who struggle to maintain a healthy blood sugar level!

In addition to all the health benefits that come with eating apples, they are good for our economy as well. With the rich soils, diverse climates and large-scale irrigation systems, Washington is one of the leaders in apple production in the world. Seventy percent of apple production in the U.S. comes from Washington State. In 2013 Washington State’s apple production yielded $2.18 billion.

The versatility of apples makes them a great fruit to enjoy year round. Whether it is a juicy apple off a tree in the summer, a fresh apple pie during the cold winter months or complementing a meal of pork with cooked apples, enjoy the versatility and the incredible taste of this delicious fruit.

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Sweet Lou’s is expanding to CDA! Same great menu and 32 taps!

Come visit us in November!

We are still serving lunch and dinner in Ponderay everyday from 11 am - 10 pm.

CARDAMOM APPLE PIE From “It’s Vegan” by Betsy Wroblewski Makes 8 servings

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Gather Ingredients • • • • •

1/3 cup softened vegan margarine 1 (9-inch) premade vegan piecrust 1 tablespoon cinnamon, ground 1¼ teaspoon cardamom, ground 4 large Honey Crisp apples, peeled and thinly sliced • 1/3 cup brown sugar heaping

Smiling faces are what’s on our menu!

Put it Together 1.

Heat the oven to 350° F.

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Use the food processor to slice the apples and place into the piecrust. Top the apples with ½ of the margarine in dollops.

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Mix together the rest of the margarine, cinnamon, cardamom and brown sugar and then place in dollops around the pie.

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Bake in oven uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes (until apples are very tender when stuck with a fork). Serve warm or at room temperature. Top with Luna & Larry’s Coconut Bliss DairyFree Ice Cream and/or Luna & Larry’s Ginger Cookie Caramel frozen dessert (optional).

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SUPPORTING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Fun Run and downtown events to raise funds for local organizations.

By Patty Hutchens IT’S THE TIME OF YEAR BEER LOVERS look forward to – Oktoberfest!

With an abundance of beer-related festivities to choose from, this year there will be an event that is sure to bring out more people than ever before!

The Boobs ‘n Beer Fun Run/ Walk will take place on Sunday, October 2 and is presented by the 7B Women, a committee of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored in part by Mick Duff ’s. The event will include a 5k run/walk followed by a gathering at Mick Duff ’s Beer Hall on Cedar Street.

“This event is a means to raise awareness, honor those who have fought and lost the battle, and celebrate with survivors of breast cancer,” said 7B Women committee member Alice Sloane who works with Wildwood Grilling in new business development.

The proceeds from the event will go to benefit Celebrate Life and Community Cancer Services, both of which are local nonprofit organizations that support people facing the battle of their lives.

Jesse Wurm is also a member of the 7B Women Committee and is passionate about the mission behind the organization.

“This event is important for our community because there is no fundraiser or event in town that raises money specifically for breast cancer,” said Wurm.

“And since we’re a women’s group we thought this was a wonderful opportunity for the 7B Women to champion this cause.”

Wurm went on to say that in lieu of donating to a large cancer association, the group chose Community Cancer Services and Celebrate Life because they offer numerous services to our local cancer patients and help people in the community they serve and love.

In conjunction with this event the Downtown Shopping District will also be hosting a weekend of fun. In its Fall for Sandpoint event, they will have activities for all ages and special promos. They will also be giving a portion of proceeds from the weekend to local charities. Shop local!

To find out how you can be a sponsor or to register for the event, visit members. sandpointchamber.org/events/details/boobs-n-beer-14636 or go onto the 7B Women’s Facebook page for 1st Annual Boobs ‘n Beer.

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Employee Salaries Paying local employees and non-local corporate employees.

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FAMILY FEATURE: FALL FEST AT SCHWEITZER Schweitzer is hosting the 24th annual Fall Fest! They have eight bands playing over three days and will be serving up several regional wines, hard ciders and over 60 regional microbrews and beers on tap! For the kids, there will be the soda tent where they can mix their own flavors and create wild concoctions. Enjoy arts, crafts and food vendors throughout the village and live music playing all three days. The ever-popular souvenir mugs, glasses and steins will be on sale all weekend as well as several other Fall Fest souvenirs.

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September 3-4. Make your plans now for Funky Junk, The biggest and longest running antique and craft show in Idaho! Back for its 16th Season as a Labor Day weekend tradition!

Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the charming Bonner County Fairgrounds! We will be bursting with all the wonderful treasures, amazing crafts and the friendly faces you love (and a few surprises too!) You will find everything from salvage to retro and everything in between. With a special tribute this year to our lumberjack heritage in the region! Enjoy live music both days and good food too!

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Coaster Classic Car Show Silverwood Theme Park hosts the 14th Annual Coaster Classic Car Show featuring classic cars from across the Northwest. Each driver and one passenger will get free admission into the theme park! Visit www.SilverwoodThemePark. com for more details.

Walk for H.O.P.E.

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Walk for H.O.P.E. is a walk on the Long Bridge that is being held to help promote suicide awareness, hope and healing. The walk begins at Dog Beach at 5pm with music and food available at the end of the walk so that everyone can connect. You can learn more about the event and it’s mission by visiting WalkForHopeSandpoint.org.

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Scenic Half Marathon 10K & 5K

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Inland Northwest Freedom Festival September 17 – Bonner County Fairgrounds One nation under God. It’s part of our pledge of allegiance to this great country we live in. Yet, in the current political climate it is something many forget. The Inland Northwest Freedom Festival, coming to the Bonner County Fairgrounds on September 17, will bring speakers and pastors together to ignite the Christian community behind Jesus Christ and His Gospel. It states that it exists to promote the Biblical values of freedom and liberty upon which our nation was founded in the goal of revitalizing America’s patriotic Christian heritage.

Opening the day at 8am will be Representative Heather Scott whose topic is the engaged citizen’s role in the Redoubt movement. Pastor Shahram Hadian, former Muslim, will present on the topic of Islam and the United States Constitution. Also presenting will be Pastor Steve Bradshaw of the Cocolalla Cowboy Church speaking on the topic of “The Days in Which We Live,” and Attorney Jenna Ellis, a professor of law and international speaker specializing in Constitutional law whose topic is “The Legal Basis for a Moral Constitution.”

These are just some of those who will be in attendance during the day long festival. Also included in the $10 admission fee is a chance to enjoy the music of Red Roots, a Christian country music group comprised of identical triplets who are 21 years of age.

For more information, be sure to www.inlandnorthwestfreedomalliance.org.

Registration and coffee begins at 7am.

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Injectors Car Show Come into downtown Sandpoint for the 17th annual Injectors Car Show! You can view classic cars, entertain yourself during the frozen T-shirt contest and take part in drawings and a silent auction. All proceeds benefit Bonner Community Hospice, Bonner Community Food Bank, Community Cancer Services, Lions Club Toys for Tots, and senior lunch programs. Visit www.SandpointInjectors.com for additional details.

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Weathering the Elements

WaCanId Ride

The first of its kind for north Idaho. 3k walk or a 5k run/walk to choose from. Event participants will be navigating the natural obstacles that Mother Nature has created on the University of Idaho Research and Extension property and it is designed to delight the most competitive athlete as well as anyone wanting to jump into a first time experience. For more information go to www.kaniksu.org.

September 12-17. This six-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.

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Coeur d’Fondo

September 23-24. The 6th annual Head of the Pend Oreille Regatta will be held in Priest River with a start time of 8:30am and features rowers from Canada, Washington and Idaho. Activities begin Friday, Sept. 23 with a 1K sprint race at 4:30pm at the Priest River Boat Club. The sprint race will be followed by a Friday evening barbecue from 5 to 8pm. For more information, e-mail headrace@netw.com.

CDA Oktoberfest

Coeur d’Fondo will showcase beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene and the forest, roads and scenery along Idaho’s Scenic Byway, Highway 97, passing through the communities of Harrison and St. Maries before finishing back in Coeur d’Alene at the fall Oktoberfest in downtown Coeur d’Alene. For more information visit cdagranfondo.com

Enjoy a fun filled weekend complete with the Coeur d’Fondo biking event, live entertainment, German food and the very best of the harvest brews! The Official “Tapping of the First Keg” of the Oktoberfest celebration is Friday at 5pm at the main tent area, 2nd & Sherman.

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BEST PRICE ON WATERFRONT! Rare 1 acre parcel in prestigious Raptor View Estates with 126’ of frontage and astounding views for miles. This prime property on the Pend Oreille River offers an ideal, sunny building site with community water system.

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Beautiful 4-bedroom home with guest apartment. 2 rock fireplaces, huge kitchen, granite counters, main floor master suite, sunny exposure on 2.53 acres with creek in scenic Clark Fork.

Ultra energy efficient craftsman home with handfinished recycled timbers, solid wood front door, unique gas fireplace, leaf pattern ironwork, stunning granite counter tops thru out & expansive professional landscaping. On 5 private acres.

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Custom single-level home on acreage with separate daylight guest quarters. Cedar siding, Brazilian Cherry, Idaho Quartz, American Cherry cabinetry, granite counters, stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, lux master suite. Very private setting, stunning mountain views, 5 miles to town.

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Cabin in the woods at the base of Schweitzer! 2 bedrooms plus office, 3 baths, gas fireplace, open beams, private master suite and decks for entertaining. On ½ acre near trails & and town.

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Elegant country living! Absolutely stunning 3800 sf beauty with curved staircase, large gourmet kitchen, hardwood & tile floors, vaulted ceilings and a gorgeous rock fireplace. Exquisitely appointed main floor & second floor master suites.

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