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A GIRL WITH GRIT

FROM MOUNTED HORSE ARCHER TO MECHANIC

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY REID MERRILL!

BIRTHDAY REID MERRILL! Growing up on HAPPY a 68-acre farm (in what is now downtown Eagle) gave me years of Growing a my 68-acre farmfarm (in what motivational quote or inspirational message Growingup uponon a 68-acre (in what is now downtown Eagle) gave mememories years of working side-by-side with Grandpa, Reid Merrill. My favorite include isworking now downtown Eagle) gave me years of gratitude. Our family dinners ofter had a side-by-side with my Grandpa, Reid Merrill. My favorite memories include sitting in his office and learning from his wisdom and character traits. He taught me the personand whocharacter was a stranger - someone ofsitting working side-by-side with my Grandpa, in his office and learning from his wisdom traits.toHemetaught me the my Grandpa had invited or to waseveryone. quietly to everyone. Reid Merrill. Mywork, favorite memories include value of hard work, positivity, perseverance, and above all, kindness value of hard positivity, perseverance, and above all, kindness sitting in his office and learning from his

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CONTENTS

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24 12-22 | Features 12 The Charcuterie Board France’s popular cured meat takes on a life of its own in the U.S.

16 A Girl With Grit Kalena Danley: From mounted horse archer to mechanic

22 How to Cultivate Your On-Line Business

The joys of watching it come to fruition one order at a time

08 | Departments 08 Community Note

32 Home

24 Up Close

34 Living

28 Face To Face

36 Health and Beauty

by Tia Markland Crabtree

Balmshot: Lipbalm with a shotgun twist Hollywood in Eagle

Accent Home Furniture & Design Eagle Fun Days: A community gathers to celebrate summer Chantel Wiles’ approach to treating the whole person

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WRITERS: Jennifer Brackett Sandy Mann Daniel Londono Pamela Kleibrink Thompson Corbin Wagoner Catrine McGregor Liza Long PHOTOGRAPHERS: Tia Crabtree Sock Envy Ashley Fritsche City of Eagle Chrissy Ray Photography Balmshot DESIGNERS: Lead Designer - Angela Bucchino Assistant Designer - Tia Crabtree

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42 People of Eagle Life-changing momentts

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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There is a Spring awakening all around and Eagle Magazine is no exception! The magazine took a fruitful hiatus to delve into how to share with our readers what they want to know about our community. I am pleased to introduce two new instrumental members of our Eagle Magazine family: Editor-in-Chief Catrine McGregor and Social Media Coordinator Madalyn VanValkenburgh. Catrine brings an amazingly eclectic life perspective to the magazine’s content. She has lived and traveled around the world and has been a film producer and casting director her entire life. She has great interest in a wide array of topics, including travel, cuisine, languages, and natural health. Madalyn, who is in her mid-20s, is the perfect person to be running Eagle Magazine’s vibrant and consistent social media outreach. She has worked in the film industry professionally since her mid-teens, which has given her a vast understanding of the world. This year, Eagle Magazine is celebrating its 100th issue! As our “thank you” to our Eagle supporters, we are offering two subscriptions to Eagle Magazine for the price of one at eaglemagazine. com/subscribe/. I am excited to again share wonderful stories about people right here in Eagle. There will be far more to come!

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FRANCE’S POPULAR CURED MEAT TAKES ON A LIFE OF ITS OWN IN THE U.S.

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THE CHARCUTERIE BOARD Have you noticed the surge in popularity of charcuterie in advertising, at wineries, parties, and on restaurant menus? A recent Google search of the word “charcuterie” generated 536,000,000 results! Charcuterie is a French word that combines the words chair, which means meat or flesh, and cuit, meaning, “cooked.” At its foundation, charcuterie was originally about serving preserved meats. Today, a typical charcuterie board is filled with salamis, prosciuttos, sausages, other dry-cured meats, and pâté. Multiple options for garnishes and sides include breads, cheeses, chocolates, crackers, dried fruits, olives, nuts, jellies, and jams. In keeping with charcuterie heritage, strictly speaking, a charcuterie board was a presentation of dry-cured meats. Today, if you also want to serve cheeses with your charcuterie, a “Charcuterie Influencer” might suggest that you prepare a charcuterie board with cheese or a cheese

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board with charcuterie, but rarely on the same board. However, and in life there is always a however, as Forrest Gump once opined about the perfect pairing of peas and carrots, cheeses and cured meats also go together splendidly on the same charcuterie board. While attending a Christmas party in Colorado last year, we were enjoying the rekindling of friendships and traditional party foods and beverages; then a new food experience happened! In walked Jane, a charcuterie influencer with her charcuterie board and all the trimmings. The experience of watching a skilled charcuterie influencer perfectly assemble an impressive charcuterie presentation was better than seeing Santa Claus. Before that night, I did not know there was a title called charcuterie influencer. With anticipation, we gathered around the kitchen as our host and her friend, Jane laid out the delicious fare on the large charcuterie board. First, we watched as thinly sliced salamis, pepperonis, roast beef, smoked turkey, ham,

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prosciutto, other cured meats, and cocktail shrimp were arranged around the perimeter of the charcuterie board. Next, our host skillfully placed sweet and dill pickles, multiple olive varieties, dried fruits, assorted jams, jellies, honey, pickled pearl onions, and pickled okra in small easily accessible bowls near the center of the board. Various nuts, mustards, condiments, and spreads soon followed in a never-ending parade of colors, textures, and flavors. Finally, to round out the performance, varieties of crackers, breads, and cheeses were arranged on the board for easy access. The completed charcuterie board was a masterpiece of flair and creativity. Your favorite chilled, sparkling wine is an ideal pairing with a savory, fully loaded charcuterie board. Sparkling wines work well because they are usually lower in alcohol content, and their

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KALENA DALEY: A GIRL WITH GRIT “Archery is a magical sport, and made a positive impact on my life. It teaches careful discipline, quiet strength, and resolute determination.”

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Kalena Daley has an indomitable spirit and is unconventional in her approach to life. Born and raised in Eagle, her favorite aspect of her hometown is the Greenbelt. “I love seeing nature incorporated with my neighborhood. My family would always go biking. I rode along on a tagalong.”

Joseph, Trinity and Nadia Massie. “They welcomed us with open arms and shared their craft. They were a huge influence and great teachers. Archery is a magical sport and made a positive impact on my life. It teaches careful discipline, quiet strength, and resolute determination.”

After attending TVMSC (Treasure Valley Math and Science Center), where she learned about science and research from Ms. Eckoff, “who was always awesome,” and physics from Mr. Daniels, “another great teacher,” Kalena attended Capital High. “The teachers were all amazing. Special shout-out to Skye Hetherington, Doug Stan, and my DTECH (Dennis Technical Education Center) teacher Scott Weathers for always looking out for me. My favorite sport was wrestling. The sport is all about pushing past the mental limits you put on yourself. It’s taught me so much that I carry into my life.”

Karen Danley founded the Ricochet Mounted Archers in 2020. It was the perfect antidote to the constraints of the Covid lockdown.

Karen Danley, Kalena’s mom, is an avid horsewoman. Kalena was raised with horses in her backyard and learned not just to ride but to trust her horse enough to learn the sport of mounted archery. “I’ve been riding horses with my mom since I was pretty young. I have broken and trained two of my own horses.” Kalena and her mom trained with the Volcano Ridge Mounted Archers led by Gabrielle,

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“Combine the power of a horse with the martial art of archery and you enter the realm of mounted archery,” states Danley. “Mounted horse archery was used for hunting, protection of herds, and war. Since using a bow requires the rider to let go of the reins with both hands, mounted horse archers need superb equestrian skills to shoot on the move.” Ricochet Mounted Archers has had several public performances, including the Idaho Horse Expo. Kalena is taking a gap year after graduating in 2021 and diving into the world of work. You can find her under the chassis of a car at Big O Tires in Boise on State Street. She started out as a tire tech, trained as an oil tech and is working her way up to mechanic. “If you are doing well you get projects. Every problem is just another puzzle to solve and each is a little

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bit different. Sometimes the answer is right in front of you but things keep getting in your way and you’ve got to get creative. There are a lot of things that you can’t learn from books that you have to learn from experience.” “I always loved cars. Their design, shape, size, and sheer power always amazed me. How air, fuel and spark create movement. I watched my dad restore cars, breathing life back into old forgotten automobiles. He fostered my love of cars. In high school we had a program called DTECH. I got to tour the facility my last year of junior high. Walking into bays with six foot lifts, tools lining the walls, seeing engine displays and demos lit my mind on fire. I took the class throughout high school. It was a great opportunity. When I first went to the mechanics class there were three girls. The second semester there was one other girl. My advice to other women wanting to learn mechanics is know your worth, realize you are valid. People are always going to doubt you. Find those who don’t.”

“Through junior high I was super socially awkward - a lone wolf. I went home early to work with horses.” Today, she does not own any horses, but she has two cats, nine-month-old Zeus, “a huge, fluffy cuddle monster,” and Zazzy, who is part Russian Blue, both adopted from the Idaho Humane Society. Kalena turned 18 last July 31 and describes herself as “pretty bad ass, driven, intelligent, and confident. I can change and adapt to make myself successful in whatever circumstances might come up. I have my own back in whatever situation might occur. I’m capable.” She is currently studying The Art of War, an “old Japanese philosophy book” to absorb the relevant tactics and strategies which she can apply to her life. She’s taking acting classes from local producer and casting director Catrine McGregor. Although there are no other actors in the family, her parents “are supportive and awesome.” Kalena’s future plans are diverse. She is saving up to move to Salt Lake City to pursue her acting career. Another option would be to study at the University of Hawaii. “I never had celebrity crushes or role models. I inspired myself. Really everything I’ve done was something I didn’t think I could do. I still did it anyway.” “If I had to pick a celebrity role model it would be Rihanna. I aspire to be like her. Everything she embodies is perfection.” One person Kalena admires is James Cameron known for his perfectionism in directing. One of her favorite films is Avatar. “It’s a soul film for me with so many different messages. The native people are regarded as savages but there’s much more to the natives; they can connect with the wildlife and animals. It guides my outlook on the world.”

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“You have just as much a right to success as anybody else. You can be just as good as anybody else. There are going to be people who doubt you. There are going to be haters. You have to gravitate towards people who are proud of you and who support you and want to see you do better. I want to have people around me who I find inspiring, who bring out different sides of me, like my best friend Kenzie, she’s amazing.” Kalena loves traveling and recounts her “magical experience” at a place that has no speed limit–the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. She arrived at nine at night and promptly got stuck at water’s edge, her wheels spinning. She ended up sleeping in the car. “The sky reflected on the flats and the stars were just gorgeous.” In the morning some nice people in a camper van came to her rescue. She was able to race and did donuts during the day. “I really appreciate random human interactions like that. People are amazing and awesome. It was a special experience.” One thing Kalena learned while working with the public that she will carry throughout her life is that “You might be the one person who can be the light in someone’s day. Be the good. Bringing light into every day is important whether for myself or somebody else.” Kalena is someone who can inspire all of us to be both a little bit more bad ass and be the light.

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As a small business owner pre-Covid, I primarily sold my products at local craft shows. I suddenly found myself with products but with no place to sell them. I then decided to open an Etsy shop. Turns out I wasn’t alone. According to nasdaq.com, sellers on Etsy increased from roughly 2.5 million in 2019 to 5.3 million by end of 2021. During research for this article, I posted on an Eagle Facebook group in hopes of getting at least a couple of online business owners to interview. I was amazed at the response. Turns out there are many Eagle residents currently running their own online businesses. What is our motivation? Overwhelmingly, the response I received is that we have a passion for what we are doing. Jason Hall, who operates Thoroughbred Review, not only has a passion for thoroughbred racehorses but also for living in Eagle. He says, “I’ve always wanted to work in the thoroughbred industry, but prior to the internet, you’d have to move to Kentucky to make a living, and I wasn’t willing to leave Idaho.” He’s now able to do 90 percent of his business online. Kelly Morton, owner and operator of Sock Envy LLC, has this advice, “Make sure you’re passionate about what you’re doing because the business side is hard.” So if you have a passion for something and are willing to dig in and do the work, I’ve gleaned a lot of advice from several local proprietors, from teenagers on up, from newbies to seasoned, from sellers of products to service providers. One of the biggest hurdles is fear of the unknown, of putting ourselves out there, of failing, of even succeeding and being able to keep up. Because of our fears, however, came the best words of advice. Nicole, owner of Nicole Hitchcock Visual Arts, has this advice,

“Listen. Process feedback. Keep learning. Don’t be afraid to fail. Failure is a big part of success.” In fact, Shelly Vannoy with P.S. Just Desserts adds to this idea, “Push through your own thoughts of doubt and negativity; it’ll get better.” Gwen Ryza, 14-year-old owner of Creation Journey, says that others being open with their successes and failures, however, has taught her valuable lessons in launching her online business late last year. Love it or hate it, social media is key. On average, we spend around 20 percent of our time on social media. Gwen has found that the more active you are, the better. Kelly says that consistency is key, herself posting almost daily. Sara with Sara Mahy Photography says that being active lets people know who they are hiring. If you aren’t comfortable in this area, there are people like Amy Studer of Boise Boutique Social LLC with her online business that specializes in helping others run their social media. When asked what is the most positive thing, overwhelmingly “freedom” was the answer. Kelly has the freedom to work around her chronic pain condition. Stefani Hodges of Charcutie Chicks says it best, “Freedom of time. Freedom to work the hours that fit our busy lifestyle. Freedom to choose.” For Amy, “working from anywhere at any time is ideal.” If you’re thinking of opening your own online business, Andrea Estes, co-owner with her husband, Rick, of Family Wood Creations, says, “You’ll never be 100 percent ready. Do not give up the first moment it gets hard.” Jason adds, “Be willing to put in the work.” And Gwen wisely advises, “Give it some time and be patient.” No matter where you are in your process of owning your own online business, “You’re already ahead of people who are just now starting,” says Kelly.

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BY LIZA LONG

BALMSHOT Targeting Sunburned Lips TRY AN ARRAY OF FUN FLAVORS PACKAGED IN SHOTGUN SHELL CASINGS

In 2010, Wayne Forrey had a problem that most of us can relate to. An avid sportsman and outdoors enthusiast, Forrey found that after a day in Idaho’s crisp mountain air, his lips were sunburned, chapped, and cracked, and supermarket lip balms just couldn’t provide enough relief. Even worse, their flimsy cylindrical containers often oozed and melted in his pockets. As a lip cancer survivor, Forrey, a city planner and garage inventor, needed a sun-protecting, soothing lip balm that wouldn’t create a gooey mess.

Forrey’s solution was a uniquely Idahoan one: shotgun shells.

A decade later, Balmshot, Wayne’s ideal lip balm, packaged in a sturdy shotgun shell casing, is sold at major retailers across the United States, including Wal-Mart, Cabelas, Scheels, Fred Meyers, and D&B Garden Supply. The bright golden cartridge with a brass base is an iconic summer accessory for anyone planning to spend time in Idaho’s beautiful outdoors, and its unique design and packaging make sure the lip balm doesn’t make a mess. I met with Balmshot’s general manager Juan Oarbeascoa at the company’s production facility in downtown Eagle to learn more about Balmshot’s unique approach to lip care.

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“This is the best lip balm and dispenser you will ever find,” Oarbeascoa gushed, and after trying the product myself, I agree.

Institute (MSTI), with $30,000 donated so far to help uninsured women obtain lifesaving cancer treatments (Forrey’s wife Karen was a breast cancer nurse).

In addition to the unflavored classic balm, Balmshot comes in delicious flavors and fun packaging including pomegranate, cool mint, raspberry, and Pure Pink, with American flag and camo packaging options. Oarbeascoa’s favorite flavor is cool mint; I have a slight preference for raspberry.

And Balmshot provides meaningful employment opportunities for people with special needs. I met one of those exceptional employees, Mark Whitaker, who was busy checking product for defects and expertly showed me how the company’s modified carton packaging machine works.

In 2018, Forrey sold the company to Eagle resident and Cornerstone CEO Daniel Walker. Walker’s son Andrew, who has Down syndrome, has become a poster child for the company. His joyful face graces the larger cartons of Balmshot that are shipped to retailers.

As with all the machines at Balmshot, the packaging machine reveals Forrey’s innovative improvements. The lip balm itself is sourced from an FDA-approved cosmetics provider. At Balmshot’s Eagle facility, the balm is packaged in those iconic shotgun shells with sturdy brass bases, then labeled with the company’s logo.

In addition to its unique look and feel, Balmshot is special for another reason: The company gives back to the community in important and life-changing ways. “There’s real strength in being a part of our community,” Oarbeascoa told me. “We don’t just say it. We do it.” A portion of proceeds from all sales of Balmshot’s Pure Pink line is donated to Mountain States Tumor

Every part of the product, from casings to the brass base to the balm itself, is made in the U.S.A. In Forrey’s original vision, the shotgun shell cartridges were recycled, but as the company grew, it became difficult to keep up demand, so they switched to new cartridges. What’s next for Balmshot? To keep up with the demand for the product, Oarbeascoa said the company plans to expand its production facilities to a new Eagle location by July 2022. With its commitment to our community values, Balmshot is an example of what makes Eagle such a wonderful place to live - and this iconic Idaho lip balm is a must-have item for every season. For more information, visit www.balmshot.com.

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Walker and Oarbeascoa were high school friends, and when Walker contacted him about the opportunity to manage the company, Oarbeascoa and his wife were thrilled at the opportunity to move their family to Eagle. With a 19-year career as a logistics specialist for the Seattle Mariners, Oarbeascoa brought a comprehensive knowledge of supply chain and logistics that has proven invaluable for Balmshot through the pandemic.

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Hollywood in Eagle EAGLE RESIDENT CHARLIE HEWITT BRINGS THE EPITOME OF AUDIO PRODUCTION TO THE TREASURE VALLEY

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BY CATRINE MCGREGOR When asked how Mirror Studios got its name, owner Charlie Hewitt will tell you “What we get out of life is a direct reflection of what we put into it.” That passion started early in life when Hewitt began his music career as a singer/guitarist in Los Angeles. His early performing days led to a successful career in music recording. After relocating to Alaska in 1990, Mirror Studios branched out into audio post-production and filmmaking.

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Eagle resident Charlie Hewitt moved to Idaho from Anchorage, Alaska in 2018 with the love of his life, his wife, Mary. He initially planned to work as an executive producer on passion projects and leave the production gigs behind. Or so he thought. It was not long before old friends and clients were asking him to do audio work for them. When a client asked Charlie if he would take on all post-production for a project, he quickly realized that Mirror Studios had simply been on hiatus. In August of 2020, Mirror Studios was reincarnated. Hewitt’s sleek, state-of-the-art studio, located off Americana Boulevard in Boise, embodies what audio professionals have come to expect in the world’s largest markets. “I walked in there to discuss doing ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and I felt like I was back in Burbank,” states Kelly Jean Badgley, a professional actress and VO (voice over) artist in Boise. “It was not just the studio itself - it was the professionalism and knowledge of everyone there. Mirror Studios will certainly become a home away from home.” The environment at the studio is one of creative camaraderie. The paint was hardly dry before Mirror Studios was quickly joined by long-time collaborators Sprocketheads and Lovin’ Dog Music. This brings award-winning cinematography and original music composition to the mix. They all share a history of music performance, so the week often ends with a jam session.

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Charlie Hewitt is proud to live in the Treasure Valley and gives back to the community in whatever ways he can including serving as a Professor of the Practice at Boise State University where he mentors film students in post-production sound. When asked if he feels that the film industry is growing in Idaho, Charlie is quick to say “Yes! We work with local filmmakers and creatives as well as major studios on everything from documentaries to feature films and television shows. People come to Boise to work on a film or TV project and they are blown away by all the talent here in the Treasure Valley. Students are being trained through Boise State’s film program; the Valley’s quality of life, kind people and its laid-back lifestyle compared to larger markets keep bringing people back; and industry veterans are quietly moving here. All of this energy creates more connections and opportunities for the Idaho film industry.” Hewitt’s mantra is “Follow your heart.” During an hour and a half conversation, that expression was said a dozen times. And he lives what he says. In addition to current post-production projects, Mirror Studios is producing several documentaries about remarkable people. “We love working on projects in every genre, but for our in-house productions, we lean towards positive inspirational stories.” Several years ago, Charlie Hewitt’s producing partner, James Walker, read an article in The Washington Post about Jeffrey Rease, a photographer who is traveling the country taking photos of WWII veterans for a project which he calls Portraits of Honor. These are not photographs of military superstars, they are photos of “everyday people who traded in overalls for uniforms, served their country, came back, put their overalls back on and went back to work. They are men and women from all parts of the country and all backgrounds. Of the sixteen million Americans who served in WWII, fewer than 230,000 are alive today. We are losing an average of 230 WWII

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vets per day,” says Hewitt with obvious emotion, “these heroes’ stories must not be lost.” What caught Walker’s interest was how the veterans, as they became more comfortable with the photographer, opened up about their experiences during the war. It is typically a son, daughter or grandchild who brings the veteran to the photo session. These are often stories that had been tucked away as a distant memory and had never been shared with the family. One adult grandchild sat in awe as he heard his grandfather tell of his plane being hit over Normandy in the northwest of France. He was knocked out during the attack and regained consciousness as he was falling through the sky. He managed to open his parachute and landed, with injuries, in a French farmer’s field. The farmer hid him there, risking his own life, until the Resistance showed up three weeks later to take him to safety. This is the kind of story that inspired Charlie and James to acquire the rights to the project, and they have been developing the documentary film Portraits of Honor, www.portraitsofhonor.com The Great Soul Crossing is another documentary project in which Hewitt is currently immersed. It follows the journey of Marine Corps veteran, ultra-runner, and author of Fearvana, Akshay Nanavati, as he prepares for his solo crossing of Antarctica on foot. Akshay Nanavati is a former US Marine of Indian descent who served in Iraq. It was the film Black Hawk Down that snapped him out of drug addiction and motivated him to join the military. He saw people putting their lives on the line to save others. “Who does that?” he pondered, and his question was answered during his seven-month deployment. It was people like him. Sadly, like so many other VFWs, returning to civilian life was not easy and he was often awake and sober again just long enough to tap into another bottle of Vodka. He realized one day that his current condition was neither who he was nor what he was trained for. He had to face his fears at the deepest possible level and has since taught others to do the same through his book, Fearvana, seminars, and personal coaching. After forming a solid support group, Nanavati began training, physically and mentally, for a one-person trek across Antarctica pulling a 400-pound sled. His commitment to the extreme training is echoed by his entire team. Nanavati’s solo trek will begin in late 2023. The journey across Antarctica is expected to take 105 days and cover approximately 1800 miles. Though he will be alone, he will be checking in via his GPS daily so that we will all be able to follow his progress. A camera crew will send him off and will cover the last few days as he reaches the other side. The footage of his training is mind-blowing and Mirror Studios’ fabulous audio mix of the howling wind and an uplifting soundtrack take the viewer into an intense thrilling vortex. Although Antarctica has been crossed solo, this will be the first unsupported trek. And in his spare time (this is irony), Hewitt and his partners are in development of a distribution platform for narrative and documentary films and TV shows…all focused on positive stories.

Charlie Hewitt describes himself as a sentimental guy. I describe him as an amazing human whose love of family, his community, and his work are proudly shown in every aspect of his life. “Remember,” says Charlie, “follow your heart.”

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BY SANDY MANN

Accent Home Furniture & Design FRIENDS COME TOGETHER TO GIVE YOUR HOME A PERSONALIZED TOUCH

When Traci Sansinena hired Natasha Noelle

They offer items for the home geared toward the

Wishart, an interior designer and remodeler, to help

customer’s lifestyle. So when asked which best

did they know at the time that they would become

“all of the above.”

furniture and design store in Eagle. They bonded over

other ready-made items being found from not only

decorate and remodel her home a few years ago, little fast and furious friends and eventual co-owners of a similar life stories and realized their styles meshed as well. Shopping for Traci’s home, they struggled finding bold unique pieces and colorful furniture options that would fit perfectly with Traci’s style. This is when the two began discussing opening what is now Accent Home Furniture & Design. Upon entering Accent Home Furniture & Design,

describes their store, their answer was Accent’s custom items are made in the U.S., with the U.S., but places such as Italy, India, and France as well. They have pieces already in stock if you need that item today, or you can customize a piece with their approximately one thousand fabric and leather options. It is important to Traci and Natasha that Accent represent quality, with many items having full warranties so the customer can feel confident

it’s easy to see this is not your ordinary furniture box

in their purchases while also keeping it affordable.

from something as small as an emerald-green vase to

item, with nothing being left for those all-important

store with options aplenty in every color imaginable

They don’t want all your budget going into one big

as large as a stunning teal headboard and everything

accessory pieces.

offers everything needed to furnish every room in the

service furniture store, offering design services

in between. The store, which opened earlier this year, house. Traci and Natasha, both visionaries, are trying to take the guesswork out of design by arranging the store in a manner where one can go in and purchase an entire setting or can pick that one piece that finishes off a room perfectly. As they like to say, they offer “safe risky options” for every taste. Relationships matter at Accent, with friendships coming first followed by business. It’s important to Traci and Natasha that people love what goes into their homes instead of making a fast sale. They get to know their customers and their styles, often finding out where clients have shopped in the past, to better tailor a design to the individual. Natasha says, “We can do fifty shades of grey if that’s what the client wants, but we would love to show you what lifestyles can look like while being able to do your neutral tones.” Accent is not defined by one word, like eclectic, bohemian, chic, modern, or farmhouse.

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Accent Home Furniture & Design is a fullfrom their four in-house designers. They can even do 3-D renderings of designs, so that customers can better visualize how their homes will look. If you are currently building your dream home or are remodeling your current home, Accent is a must-stop for your home decor needs. And you can be sure

that what you add to your home is excellently made but is also affordable. As Natasha says, “Your home is our passion.” Accent Home Furniture & Design is open Mondays through Saturdays, with talks of opening up on Sundays as well. They are located at 3130 E. State St, suite 135 in Eagle. Traci and Natasha have been thrilled with the support from Eagle and the other Eagle businesses and are so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community. For more information visit eaglefurniturestore.com.

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A COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE SUMMER (AND ROCKY MOUNTAIN OYSTERS) It’s time to break free from the shackles of winter

have never tried Rocky Mountain oysters and are just

and enjoy the summer rays. The sun is shining and

curious or just want to have a good time, give them

it is time to get out and cut loose. Eagle Fun Days is

a try. There is nothing like sharing a feast with your

right around the corner. It has been a rough couple

neighbors - no matter what it is.

of years for us all and we are itching to get out and enjoy our beautiful city. There are also fresh faces in town and the city is growing. Let’s show them how we do it here in Idaho! Come on out and support our town and local businesses.

The Car Show is back for our classic car lovers. Meet those in our community who love putting time into restoring their classic cars. There’s nothing like showing off all that hard work for admirers to ogle over the beauty and craftsmanship of these

The Eagle Fun Days starts off the celebration on

mechanical marvels. Even if you are not one for

July 8th, with good old fashioned, outdoor fun at

mechanics, you can still appreciate the sheer beauty

Guerber Park. Family Fun Night is from 5 pm to 8

of these exquisite vehicles on display.

pm. There will be live music and local vendors, a bounce house and the Eagle Fire Department will bring their water truck to turn up the fun. Eagle Fun Days ends their first night of festivities with a bang. The Fireworks Show will be at Eagle Island State Park on the evening of July 8th around 10:30 pm, so bring the family and a blanket and cozy up as the night sky becomes aglow.

If you have never seen the Wet N’ Wild Parade, don’t miss out. Remember, The Wet N’ Wild Parade follows immediately after the Dry Parade, so hold back those water guns for the “Wet N’ Wild” part of this parade. The parade features many of our local businesses, activity groups and those who work hard to service the community. Let us get out there and show our appreciation in all they do for us.

Eagle Fun Days continue through July 9th with

As the Dry Parade ends, a banner will indicate the

many fun and fantastic events. There’s something

much anticipated “Wet N’ Wild” Parade. It will be a

here for everyone. The Eagle Fun Days Fun Run

welcomed splash, as crowds of people sitting in that

starts at Merrill Park at 9 am. This 5k and 10k run,

sizzling summer sun are hosed down!

or leisurely stroll, winds through the beautiful city of Eagle and finishes with a free pancake breakfast. The Cornhole Tournament is another famous Eagle

The car show, parade, cornhole tournament, live music and vendors will be from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm on July 9th in Downtown Eagle, 185 E

tradition. Gather your teams of two to compete with

State Street. The Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed

others in the community in a friendly and competitive

will be held at Merrill Park, from 5:00 pm to

game of bean bag toss. It’s open to all ages and skill

10:00 pm, with live music and a beer garden. If you

levels and a great way to introduce a fun outdoor

are interested in participating in any of the events

activity to entertain you throughout the summer.

or just want more information, check out their

For our adventurous eaters out there, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed is back. They say, “Nothing brings people together like sharing a meal.” So, if you

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website at www.cityofeagle.org/498/Eagle-Fun-Days.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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HEALTH AND INSPIRATION TREATING THE WHOLE PERSON Overcoming obstacles is what separates those who achieve from those who only conceive. Chantel Wiles can proudly say she has conquered both of those peaks. Not only did she dream of making an impact on the way people think about health and wellness, but she also brought it to fruition. Therein lies the true challenge: going after what some might consider impossible, improbable, or incredibly difficult. Anyone can dream; dreaming is easy. Doing is a different matter altogether.

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Chantel, originally from California but now going on ten years living in Idaho,

Chantel said something that really

is a mom, wife, and business owner. Taking inspiration from her mother, who is a

stood out to me during our conversation.

business owner in her own right, Chantel got her dual diploma from the Genesis School

When I asked her what advice she

of Natural Health two years ago and last September, she finally took the plunge and

would give to people looking to overcome

started her own business, Eagle Holistic Health. The business ideal, aligning perfectly

obstacles, she said, “One small change

with her own, is helping people take charge of their health, being more informed about

at a time people try to do a 180 and

what goes into our bodies, and living more happily and healthily. An incredibly altruistic

change everything at once, and it’s

and benevolent mission Chantel has undertaken. Not an easy one, but certainly one

not always sustainable.” Considering

worth fighting for. During the height of the pandemic, Chantel offered her IV vitamin

everything we’ve recently learned about

services directly to people in their homes who were sick, and as she tells me about the

the human brain, her advice speaks

danger she exposed herself to, “It honestly didn’t even cross my mind because these

volumes of truth. Focusing on single,

people were sick and they needed my help, and I have something that can help them.”

small achievements that compound into

Growing up with dreams of becoming a veterinarian when she was younger, she worked as a veterinarian technician for 10 years before she decided to veer just a tad. As she jokes, “I’ve come full circle - I’m still using needles, only it’s just people now instead of animals.”

something much grander in the long term is definitely the way to go. As far as her plans, Chantel hopes to expand her business, offer more

The seasons and the lovely landscapes are one of the big perks for Chantel of living in Idaho, and she enjoys the quality of outdoor life that living in the Treasure Valley brings. When not tending to her business, Chantel enjoys the outdoors, her pets, doing Pilates, and even doing Krav Maga, the Israeli martial art, along with her whole family. As far as nutrition, Chantel stresses a very important point that many people seem to overlook: instead of focusing on any specific -isms concerning eating, the best approach is to consume nutritionally dense whole foods, cook at home as much as possible, and give precedence to balance.

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services and thereby help as many people as she can. With her positive attitude and disposition, there is no doubt she will succeed.

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JoVinos

Your “Home Away from Home” COFFEE IN THE MORNING, WINE AT NIGHT, JOVINOS IS EAGLE’S NEW FAVORITE PLACE

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JoVinos Coffee & Wine Bar is possibly the most “on the nose” named business in Eagle. Start your day drinking “Jo” and end it drinking “Vino.” But if you want to do the opposite, we won’t judge. Though it’s only been weeks since JoVinos’ official opening, it’s already become a second home or office to many locals. At any given time, you’ll find people sitting on the patio discussing the upcoming Eagle Jazz Festival or moms talking about home schooling in front of the fireplace. JoVinos eclectic seating not only includes the fireplace and the patio, but my personal favorite is the very fabulous wood and epoxy high table crafted by WoodLab. Check it out when you go in. JoVinos has a fun menu of delicious tapas-type items. Their quiche is a favorite as are the avocado toast and the lox toast, but you can’t go wrong with anything you order. You can also get anything to go if you want - and if you’re just looking to get a drink or a grab-and-eat snack, you can do so at the drivethrough. That goes for a bottle of wine too. “We want to give the Eagle community what it wants,” states CJ Cacioppo. “We have partnered with a local craft coffee roaster to create our Italian Espresso Blend and our house Boulder Blend, and we utilize eight other amazing custom coffee profiles including single origin and decaf options. You have plenty of choices when you get your morning coffee guilty pleasure.”

in Lebanon during WWII. The families remain friends to this day, and Chateau Langoa-Barton’s Bordeaux influences are clearly tasted in Chateau Musar wines. “Most vintners sell off the majority of their wines and hold back a small percentage. Chateau Musar does the opposite - they sell 25 percent of their production and hold back 75 percent. This allows the consumer to have better access to an older vintage. It’s a great concept.” As Willman explains their carefully curated list of wines, a woman at the counter is joining the JoVinos Wine Club. For $45 per month, you’ll get two bottles of red wine and discounts on merchandise and invites to a variety of events. Willman chimes in “And we’re planning wine tasting trips in the future!”. Perhaps these trips will one day include Uruguay, from where Bodega Garzon wines hail. The winery was the top Uruguayan exporter of 2021 and their Tannat Reserva 2015 is in the top 100 of Wine Spectator magazine. Until these national and international treks are available, you can buy competitively retail-priced bottles of wine to take home, or a small service fee is included if staying to enjoy on premise. A broad variety of wine selections are also available by the glass. It is a given that the patio will become a dogfriendly place to hang out when summer hits. The beautiful custom “JoVinos” fountain cools us just by the sound of running water, which will be more and more of an asset as the temperatures rise. But until then, there is an outdoor fireplace and plenty of heaters. Don’t miss out on the buzz. JoVinos is a gem.

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JoVinos is brought to you by the same group that owns and operates Rembrandts and are the principal owners/operators of CACi - two other Eagle favorites. Each of their venues has its own vibe, but also has the same laid-back attitude. CJ Cacioppo and Dale Willman saw the need or a wine bar and a high-end coffee meeting place that was geared to Eagle’s ethos. The design was the concept of CJ Cacioppo, and his sleek but grounded style hit a bull’s eye. “Besides great coffee, we have great wines.” Willman shows us a wall of international wines. “This one is from Lebanon - Chateau Musar. The winery was started in 1930 by 20-year old Gaston Hochar and has been family-run ever since.” The winery’s longevity and popularity is due in part to the Hochar family’s friendship with Major Ronald Barton of Chateau Langoa-Barton, who was stationed

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PEOPLE OF EAGLE

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Life-changing Moments FOUR PEOPLE SHARE THEIR MOST POIGNANT EXPERIENCES

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THE EAGLE COMMUNITY OVERFLOWS WITH AMAZING PEOPLE FROM ALL CULTURES AND WALKS OF LIFE. HERE ARE THE STORIES OF FOUR OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS, TOLD IN THEIR OWN WORDS.

How was your childhood different than most people? I grew up in the town of Capljina in Herzegovenia, which is located in the old Yugoslavia, or the new Bosnia. It is in the foothills and the population is in the range of 28,000. It is a beautiful place that I never thought I’d leave. My father was a long-haul truck driver and my mom stayed at home with my little sister and me. Capljina was less than a two-hour drive from Dubrovnik, which is a spectacular port city on the Adriatic where I learned to swim. Life was good. But in 1992, our stable life disappeared. I watch the footage of the Ukraine and I share the pain of knowing how life can change overnight. My father was sent to a concentration camp - Camp Dretelj, which was near Capljina. For three years, in this warehouse, in rough and inhuman conditions, about three thousand people were held. For the suffering they survived, to date three people have been sentenced to 18 years in prison. The conditions were beyond inhumane. This was not during the Middle Ages. To give you a frame of reference, Full House, Seinfeld, and Law & Order were three of

the most popular TV shows of the time, and Michael Jackson’s Black or White and Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You were topping the charts. Seems like yesterday? It was. That’s why the real details of the next few years are still so fresh that my mind has kindly blocked them. I know that we made a pitstop in a refugee camp in Austria, then came to Boise when we were sponsored by my cousin. We left a comfortable life to show up in Boise in 1995 with a duffel bag and a lack of the English language. My cousin lived in a trailer - I’d never seen one, and I stayed in my cousin’s car the first night. I learned English in ESL classes - I was in 4th grade. I think I learned most of my English while playing soccer with many new friends. Despite our circumstances, we always knew that our parents loved us and that they wanted only the best for us. I am now grateful to call Eagle home. I embrace the opportunities and the freedom that it offers, and I know that my family is safe. SANEL TUCAKOVIC

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The murder of my best friend and brother, Gregory Holder. In October of 2012, my wife and I celebrated the birth of Jackson and Rachel. We already had two boys Reagan, five, and Riley, three. I grew up with three brothers, so having four children was comfortable for me. My big brother Greg was only 18 months older than me, and we were inseparable - physically and emotionally. I called him just before the delivery of my twins and we cried together over what I was getting ready to experience. Just two weeks later, I couldn’t reach Greg and I knew in my gut that there was something wrong. I called everyone I could think of and finally reached a hospital that had a “John Doe” who was on life-support. “John Doe” was Greg. He had been severely beaten with a lead pipe and left in the road to die - over the $100 and the cellphone he had in his pocket. A few days later, he succumbed to his injuries. The elation of having my twins was shattered with the worst emotional pain I have ever known. When perpetrators of this heartless crime were apprehended, I found no closure. I had a hole in my soul that I firmly believed would never be filled. I was angry at the men who took my brother away from me -I was sad that my twins would never know their Uncle Greg. I hated the men that killed my brother - I couldn’t understand why this had happened to me. But it wasn’t long before I had an awakening that was maybe Greg’s grace coming in through my tears. I wanted to forgive the men. The only hope I had of being a present and loving dad, husband, brother, son or friend was to deal with this by turning to God. I was told to pray for these men - for their happiness, for peace in their lives., for them to find God. I sobbed through the prayers during the first few days and couldn’t bring myself to say their names. Though I knew that what I was doing was right, there were times when I felt that I was betraying Greg by praying for his killers. It wasn’t long before the clarity of why I was praying shone through.

What was the most life-changing experience? I could now refer to the men as “Michael” and “Andrew,” which humanized them for me. I felt empathy for them and the street-lives they had experienced as children with no one to teach them right from wrong. I had been taught right from wrong and I not only wanted their salvation, but I also wanted my children to see me as a man of God, and not an angry man. It was then that I saw that nothing had been done “to me.” My brother had been killed. I had not. This simple concept permitted me to be completely free. I was free from resentment, from regret - and free to be a man that could set an example for his family and his community. In short, I allowed God to power me though my life. God can truly perform miracles. Let Him do that. MARK HOLDER

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As an only child, falling asleep was never really a problem. My imagination tends to run wild and at 44, people are still amused by my dreams, to the point where my co-workers bought me a book on dream interpretation. I wake up crying, sweating, fighting, or just plain staring at the ceiling. This is a far different narrative than it was before I became a firefighter. The public experiences an average of three traumatic experiences in a lifetime, yet emergency responders average 36 traumatic events in a year. In 2002, I responded on a call of a young girl that had been run over by a trailer. First responders are taught to think of what the worst-case scenario will be and usually it ends up being not as bad as we thought. This particular call could not have been further from the truth.

As I arrived in the scene, I saw a car full of crying children, an adult standing by the mailbox nearly inconsolable, and a devastated

What is your greatest career satisfaction? father standing next to his daughter who had just been killed. I have no doubt that God created us so that our bodies release adrenaline and cortisol to manage the trauma. You sort of enter an autopilot mentality and do the job that needs to get done. As my adrenaline waned, a wave of emotions shot through my body. I felt sick to my stomach. One of my fellow firefighters just had a child and he was in tears. This was the first call this firefighter had ever responded to. Hugging is not something we do very often, but this was one time when words didn’t help. In recent times, we have been encouraged to voice our traumas. Our minds are like a water balloon you can only fill it with so much water until it pops. The nationwide suicides rates in the first responders community is staggering. Over the last decade in Idaho, we have lost more first responders to suicide then in the line of duty. Working for the citizens of Eagle is an absolute blessing. I have mixed emotions every time someone thanks me for my service as my work is my life passion. I could have certainly pursued a position that would have paid me substantially more, but it would not have come with the greatest benefit of all - serving the public. I know with no uncertainty where I will go when I pass on from this life. That may be why I have taken a personal pledge to risk my life for anyone, at any time. ROB SHOPLOCK

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That’s easy! When I decided to separate myself from the family business to start my own passion. My Grandpa started our family business in his garage in 1985. He was mostly building decks and fences before it became a large-scale remodeling business. I don’t remember a time when I wasn’t working. I probably started at the age of eight and was on roofs with a nail gun by the time I was 10. My friends would spend their summers swimming, and riding bikes, but my dad would get me up at 5:00am to go to a job site. The business was small, but very successful. There were employees who came and went, but the five of us - Grandpa, Dad, my uncle, our office manager Suzyand I, were solid. It was a close-knit family team and well respected. Everyone in town knew who we were, as we had worked on everyone’s home - or so it seemed. I was always a good student - excelled in school and I excelled in school. I was accepted into several colleges. I spent every day for 18 years working for the family business with the intention that some day I would take over. But there was always a nagging sense that that was not what I really wanted. I wanted to start my own legacy in my own artistic way using all the same familiar materials used in the remodeling world - but in a more creative was. I became a master welder and the more I tried to bury the feeling that I was not on the right path, the more it brewed. The choice to leave the family

What was your defining moment? business was the hardest I’ve ever had to make. I didn’t want to let down my family, but I had to stay true to myself. We all do. Three years ago, I decided to finally start my metal design business. It was terrifying. My dad tried to talk me out of it and the situation was rocky, but I followed my heart. It has sometimes been a struggle, but I wouldn’t rethink my decision for the world. “If not now, when?”. The greatest quote ever. ANTHONY HOLZAPPLE

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