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LAW ENFORCEMENT. FIREFIGHTERS. THE U.S. MILITARY. All who serve in these roles are given the task of keeping us safe at home and abroad. They put their lives in danger each and every day. Often, we take for granted the high price that these men and women pay so that we continue to be and remain one of the truly greatest countries in the world. As we observe the Fourth of July, let us sit back and reflect on how fortunate we are to live in a country where we are free to express religious beliefs and are blessed with an abundance of opportunities. Offer prayers of gratitude for the blessings we have and for those first responders and military who serve our country and communities. And … let’s celebrate!
whom you have lost touch. And while you celebrate, remember to give thanks that you live in a country that is one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Contents
Look and feel your best.
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Good News
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Essentials Financial Focus Life & Community
Discover bats! Friends of the Wildlife Refuge host event on July 12
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Athlete of the Month
Eva Willis
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In Focus
Sagle museum makes move south
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Health & Lifestyle
High on Life … Not pain medication
Work toward your own financial Independence Day
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Feature Story
Boater safety remains top priority to overlooked branch of the military
The low-down on cabinetry: An art form unto itself
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Adventurous family living a unique lifestyle
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Travel & Leisure
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Dining Guide
Eat local! Recipes and where to dine!
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Calendar of great local events, music and shows
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We Trusted Them with Our Country … N OW T R U S T T HEM WITH OU R B U S INES S ! By Teresa Pesce Photos Courtesy of Joe Johnson of Trust Vets
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ant the job done right? Hire a veteran! TrustVets.com connects the public with thousands of highly qualified veteran business owners and professionals across America.
Joe Johnson got his heart and his back broken in the same car accident when he was just 17 years old. The boy, whose family were all proud veterans, was unable to pass the military enlistment requirements when his time came because of his injury. Giving back was the core of his DNA, and he could not. But good men rise up and move on, and born soldiers don’t quit. Joe Johnson is both. He pursued a successful career in sales. en one typical day, in one ordinary moment, an extraordinary thing Th happened. Joe and his wife were watching TV when a commercial came on with a man who was starting a restaurant and wanted to hire as many veterans as possible. Joe turned to his wife and said, “What if all of us made it a point to do business with as many veterans as we can, giving them a chance to continue to serve their country from home?” It was the thought he was destined to have because he was the man to make it happen. He linked arms with the brotherhood of veterans to serve the country together: He created Trust Vets. rust Vets is an organization that provides two vital avenues of business T connection for veteran entrepreneurs and professionals: Their massive online business directory helps potential customers find a veteran who provides the product or service they need; and Trust Vets members can network with each other to produce and/or promote their products and businesses. For the veterans, Trust Vets makes it easy for them to serve each other and their country here at home. Veteran Jason Johnson, owner of Advance Off Road Trailers, teamed up with a metal fabrication company
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to build, assemble and prepare the parts for shipment. His multi-purpose trailers have been sold to Chilean Special Forces in South America, and U.S. Special Forces is evaluating them for purchase. Retired Special Forces Green Beret Ken Hunt of Attleboro Knives in Sandpoint recently contracted with the National Rifle Association for 1,100 knives. And Trust Vets recently had a referral from an organization needing $100,000 in septic products! or the public, hiring a vet is made simple by searching the TrustVets. F com astonishingly inclusive directory of top-rated veteran professionals. You can search by category, by name or organization, or the location by city. Need a social media wizard? (And who doesn’t these days?) Is it time for an oil change or brake job? Want to buy a house or build one? Could your business benefit from a tax expert, staff sales training or a success coach? How about aerial photography for your sky-dive wedding ceremony? It’s all here. e directory not only connects veterans to the people in their Th communities, it provides additional support through outstanding networking opportunities, professional connections and relationships, a web directory profile, social media promotions and their Friend of Veterans program. “We provide all our services at no cost,” Joe says. “We have members in more than 30 states sending business across the country, and we consistently see huge referrals for everything from custom-built homes to a dozen roses.” In North Idaho, there are 34 Trust Vets members throughout the area, and Veteran Air Force Supply & Logistics Officer Rich Faletto is their representative. He has spearheaded Trust Vets locally for five years at the request of founder Joe Johnson. Deeply proud of Trust Vets’
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“What if all of us made it a point to do business with as many veterans as we can, giving them a chance to continue to serve their country from home?”
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mission, Faletto ‘vets the vets’ who apply for the free membership, confirming their service record. “Trust Vets has received membership requests from people who claimed to be veterans but were not,” he explains. very month, Faletto hosts a gathering of all E local Sandpoint area members at the Matchwood Brewing Company in Sandpoint, a Trust Vets Friends of Veterans member. He typically adds a few pitchers of beer and pop to the occasion, and all the members and supporters get to know each other. “One of the most common things I hear is that vets didn’t realize how much they missed the camaraderie,” says Faletto. “They look forward to these monthly meet-ups where they can reconnect and help take care of each other here at home.”
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Faletto understands the unbreakable bond of brotherhood among veterans and the challenges involved in re-entering civilian life and forging another life of service. Faletto heard the call to serve, just as they did, and knows that call is still upon their lives.“Veterans feel comfortable doing business with fellow veterans. There is a level of trust at a very personal level. To be in combat and lay down your life on the line is very personal and forges a powerful bond. It strongly affects the relationship they have with one another.”
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“ When you hire a vet,” says Faletto, “you are hiring a highly disciplined person who will get the job done on time and done right. They were the best of the best in their military careers, and they remain among the best of the best in civilian life.” Trust Vets has already created hundreds of success stories for American military veterans. They are now seeking additional veterans to join their efforts and start new chapters. To enroll, call Regional Membership Coordinator Rich Faletto at 208.255.9550. To hire top-notch professionals, go to TrustVets.com and explore a great website where freedom rings and reigns.
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THE LOW-DOWN ON CABINETRY
An art form unto itself
BY NIKKI LUTTMANN, SEVEN BEE INTERIORS FOR SANDPOINT FURNITURE, CARPET ONE AND SELKIRK GLASS AND CABINETS
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abinetry is often the first thing my clients and I choose when working on a new construction project or kitchen remodel. Why? Because the cabinetry sets the tone for the entire room—and often the rest of the house.
Cabinetry is really an art form unto itself. Not only does it have to be functional, but it needs to be beautiful and durable as well. Yet, there are so many different types and styles it can be difficult to start. Cabinet boxes are the storage units themselves. These often come in set size—counter height and multiple widths, though they can be customized to include drawers, pullouts, doors and more. The key to selecting the correct sizes for your kitchen is to really take a look at the things you have to store and where you like to store them. Do you like to keep dishes overhead in upper units, or do you prefer a lower-unit dish drawer? The options are
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endless, but there are often only a few that are exactly right for how you live and cook. Working with a good salesperson can really help streamline this process. After functionality comes style. Do you like a more ornate door and drawer combo? Something with a little more detail works wonderfully in more traditional homes. I’m a fan of the Shaker style myself, but now there are usually options within the Shaker style, some with a beaded molding, some plain. Some with a slab drawer front versus a drawer with a border to match the door. Shaker works well with a variety of interiors—from modern to formal and everything in between, which is why it is a go-to for designers. Finally, there is the color to consider. While painted cabinetry is all the rage right now, people are often surprised to find that
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For starters, you’ll want to determine what financial independence means to you. Is it the liberty to meet all your cash flow needs? The freedom to retire comfortably, at the age you choose? The ability to set up the kind of legacy you’d like to leave? If any or all of these things are important to you, consider the following suggestions:
• Unleash the potential in your retirement plan. Your 401(k) or similar employersponsored plan is a great way to save for retirement. You can contribute pre-tax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income, and your earnings can grow tax deferred. (With a Roth 401(k), you put in after-tax dollars, but your withdrawals are taxfree, provided you meet certain conditions.) But despite these tax advantages, your 401(k)’s full potential won’t be realized unless you fund it adequately. Try to contribute as much as you can afford each year and increase your contributions as your salary goes up. Another way to uncap your 401(k)’s potential is by choosing appropriate investments. Your 401(k) likely contains a dozen or more investment options, so you’ll want a mix that offers the greatest possibilities for growth within the context of your personal risk tolerance.
• Liberate yourself from oppressive debts. The cost of living is certainly not cheap, so it’s hardly surprising that so many people incur significant debt. Yet, the higher your debt load, the less you’ll have available to invest for the future. Debt might be one of the biggest barriers you face on the road to your financial independence. To avoid piling on too much debt, live within your means. Take steps such as saving for a vacation, rather than putting it all on your credit card, and getting just one more year out of that old car. Look for bargains everywhere—and find out what you can live without. And if you have sizable debts, see if you can consolidate them and lower your interest payments. • Free yourself from chaotic investing. The financial markets can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean your investment moves have to be chaotic. So, for example, instead of responding to a sudden plunge in stock prices by selling stocks that still may be fundamentally sound with strong growth potential, you might be much better off by holding your ground. And you’ll be in a
Gaining your financial independence requires time and commitment. But once you’ve achieved this freedom, you’ll know it was worth the effort. And who knows? You might even want to wave a sparkler or two to celebrate.
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Leading the presentation is Jenny Barnett, a biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Jenny will be providing general information on bats and the types of bats found on the refuge. “We have used acoustic detectors to identify what species of bats use the refuge,” explained Jenny on how they monitor the population. “We monitor the number of bats roosting in a bat box on the refuge by doing an ‘emergence’ count. We sit quietly outside the roost at sundown and count the bats as they fly out of the box to go feed.” Surprisingly, there are many different species of bats, and according to Jenny, over one-fifth of the mammals worldwide are bats. “There are 14 bat species in Idaho, and we have detected 12 of them on Kootenai Wildlife Refuge,” she said. In the past, when compared to different wildlife refuges in the Pacific Region, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge observed the greatest number of species even though it is one of the smallest in land area. This has been attributed
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to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge’s variety of environments and geographical location. The Friends of Kootenai Wildlife Refuge is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization whose mission is to support Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in its efforts to protect, manage and conserve wildlife through education and conservation. The organization also fosters an appreciation of Boundary County’s abundant natural resources. To learn more on how you can support them through memberships, donations or purchases, visit FriendsofKootenaiNationalWildlifeRefuge.org.
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t is the event of the summer that everyone in Boundary County looks forward to. This year, Kootenai River Days is taking place from July 9 to July 13 and promises to be a fun time for all.
“Friday and Saturday, local businesses will host Crazy Dayz and a storefront decorating contest,” said Jennifer.
According to one of the organizers, Jennifer Van Etten, more than 1,000 people are expected to attend this annual event, including three class reunions who are making Kootenai River Days a part of their gatherings. And while there will be some of the old-time favorites, there will also be a new event added to the lineup of great things to do!
As with each Saturday during the summer, there will also be the Farmers Market on Saturday morning at which time there will also be the cornhole tournament with live entertainers beginning midafternoon. The live entertainment will consist of singers, belly dancers, Bonners Ferry High School cheerleaders and more!
“Our new event this year is a cornhole tournament,” said Jennifer of the popular game. “It will be two-man teams to enter, and there is a fee.” The most popular event over the years has been the street dance, which takes place on Saturday night. Jennifer explained that this year it will coincide with (free!) bounce houses for the kids along with face painting, offering something for everyone in the family! “We will have numerous vendors on hand for people to purchase yummy treats and beverages,” said Jennifer. During the mid-afternoon on Wednesday, July 10, head down to the Pearl Theatre, which will host a free family friendly movie at 6pm—a great way to break up the week!
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The cost is great to put on such an event, with insurance, entertainment, cleanup, advertising, bounce houses, face painters and more, so all sponsorship money is used to host the event. If there is any money left over, it will go toward next year’s event.
According to Jennifer, they are still in need of sponsors and volunteers. If anyone would like to host an event or a fundraiser during these days, she would love to include them into their lineup. For more information, as times and events may change, please refer to BonnersFerryChamber.org or the Bonners Ferry Facebook page.
On Thursday, July 11, make it a date night as Rotary will host a wine walk.
To submit your entry for the cornhole tournament, contact the Chamber through their website, BonnersFerryChamber.org, or go to the Bonners Ferry Chamber Facebook page.
Plans are also underway to bring back the comedy club at the Kootenai River Inn and Casino on Friday, July 12, along with a golf tournament
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t just 10 years of age, Bonners Ferry resident Eva Willis has already found her passion. A dedicated and hardworking gymnast, Eva has received many awards for her performances and competitions.
that when the time comes, she will be able to get a scholarship to do so.
Eva trains with STEP Gymnastics Training Center in Sandpoint and has been doing so for the past six years.
Training can be difficult, but Eva says that when she gets discouraged, she has found a way to overcome it. “In my mind I think, ‘Not everything goes right, but I’m always going to try my hardest,’” she said.
Her commitment and desire to succeed resulted in her being named the Idaho State Champion in 2017, winning first place in all four routines as well as all-around. Again this year, Eva repeated that accomplishment winning the state championship in bars, floor and beam, and she also placed first in all-around. Eva, who enjoys the floor routine the most, says she would eventually like to compete in gymnastics at the collegiate level and hopes
In addition to working hard at training in gymnastics, Eva also excels in school and says the subject she enjoys most is art.
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s she pointed out inventions, airplanes and photos spanning more than a century of United States history, Rachel Riddle Schwam found herself apologizing for mixing up the dates on a few displays at the new location of the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center.
Sagle, Idaho, home. But now that home is at the end of West Cessna Avenue, in a large blue hangar with a door that opens to the airport tarmac. It is a fitting location for a museum with almost a dozen airplanes and a collection that celebrates, among other things, the history of flight in the United States.
The double-checking was understandable. There are a lot of dates for her to keep track of. Some items go back at least 150 years.
At its previous home, up a curving road Schwam compared to the road up to Schweitzer Resort, the Bird Museum drew anywhere from 7,000 to 13,000 visitors annually. But it wasn’t open year-round, and it was a two-hour drive from Spokane.
“You’ve got old airplanes, new airplanes, antique inventions to modern day inventions,” Schwam said the morning before the museum’s June 1 opening at the Coeur d’Alene Airport. “It’s a big learning environment of the history of the United States, so it’s a pretty awesome place.” For nearly 12 years the Bird Museum called
With that drive cut in half, Schwam hopes more school groups and other visitors can more easily make their way to the free museum that was founded by her stepfather, Dr. Forrest Bird, who died at age 94 in 2015, two months before
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Pamela Riddle Bird, Rachel’s mother, died in a plane accident. “It was mixed emotions,” Schwam said of the move. “I wanted to be able to continue what they started, but at the same time I knew space-wise we were condensing a little bit. But we’ve created displays that keep the same visual appearance and atmosphere of what it was (in Sagle).” The main space in the new museum houses exhibits of all sorts. There is a corner devoted to World War II, and around the wall is a collection of photos and items highlighting the contributions of women in the history of flight. Adjacent to that is an area about space exploration, including a 15:1 model of the Hubble Telescope, and a framed Sandpoint, Idaho, T-shirt that went to space on the back of astronaut John Phillips.
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The planes are in the center, flanked on one side by cases of model airplanes and on the other by dozens of artificial respirators, which Forrest Bird invented half a century ago. That includes the Bird Universal Medical Respirator he invented in 1958 and other smaller respirators he developed as well. For his work in that field, he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1995. High on the walls hang flags from countries around the world—some of which are no longer independent countries—that Forrest Bird would have hung up when he hosted international visitors to teach them about his respirators. He was careful to represent any guest’s home nation, Schwam said, by displaying its flag. Another room of the museum honors inventors from the 1800s up through the 2000s: the
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It is a fitting location for a museum with almost a dozen airplanes and a collection that celebrates, among other things, the history of flight in the United States.
inventors of cultural icons like Cabbage Patch Kids, Gatorade and Barbie, to that of telegraphs, ice resurfacers and fiber-optic cables. The variety of inventions is purposeful and is geared toward one of the museum’s goals, which Schwam said is “to inspire youth and get them interested in math and science and aviation, and think outside the box and become future inventors.” Bird was a lifelong pilot and served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. In 1946 he invented the first Positive Pressure Inhalation Device, which helped pilots breathe better at higher altitudes. The museum first opened in Sagle in 2007, but in 2018 Schwam started planning the move south. By last January, she had secured a new space, so she oriented her large team of volunteers toward the job of relocating. That meant planes needed to be flown or shuttled and many one-of-akind artifacts needed to be packed up and brought down Highway 95. Even the floor—a series of black, plastic, mesh-like panels—needed to be taken apart and snapped back together. All that movement happened between April 15 and June 1, when the museum officially reopened. Schwam said she plans to have a grander opening sometime in August or September. “Everything you see here has been done by an amazing team of family, friends and volunteers,” Schwam said. “We had sent a couple memos out for help, and we got help when we asked for it. … Our new museum hangar neighbors have offered their help. Everybody has been very welcoming.” Not everything from the previous site fit in this new one, but Schwam plans to rotate in items so that the entire collection gets displayed over time. Many of the items were either donated or are on loan. Among the benefits of being in the new space, Schwam said, is that the museum can now keep regular hours. It will be open year-round Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 3pm, a six-hour window she hopes will draw student groups. Already she has a number of groups booked for the fall.
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The location is also easier for the airplanes on display, which can be flown in and better maintained at an airport. “Sandpoint is a great aviation community, and Coeur d’Alene is as well,” Schwam said. The museum does not charge an entrance fee, though it does request donations. It relies on those donations as well as the income from hosting private events. In the past it has hosted alumni events for local schools and universities, as well as at least one fly-in wedding. Those are opportunities Schwam said she’ll continue to pursue. The move is bittersweet, Schwam said. Having lived in Sandpoint for 18 years, she said it was difficult to leave. “One thing (my mother) always told me was to follow my own dreams and my own passions, and somebody said to me the other day that I’m coming out from behind their shadow, and so it’s emotional,” Schwam said. “But I am proud of what my family has done. My friends, coworkers, my volunteers, even my own children have made sacrifices. They helped put this floor together. “As a family we’re here, and our volunteers have been with us so long, many of them are our family. … I am blessed that I have this awesome group of people.”
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in Post Falls, Idaho, followed by its third location in Kalispell, Montana, in 1996. The original store in Sandpoint was relocated to Sagle in 2003, and in 2013, Badger completed its northward expansion with the launch of their Bonners Ferry store—positioning themselves to guarantee optimal service and delivery to the four major corners of the Inland Northwest. “Our four-shop network is capable of meeting our customers’ needs with efficiency and ease,” says Lee Badger, “setting the foundational pillars for long-term success.” Today, Lee and his wife Kim operate the business, where they are
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supported by General Manager Rich Carvalho, a tenured and dedicated management team, and more than 40 employees spread throughout four locations in North Idaho and Montana. “Our employees are committed to continued education of industry trends, skill development and knowledge of cutting-edge products to keep Badger’s customers satisfied with their purchase and experience,” says Badger. The Badger family is unwavering in their assertion that this dedicated team is the final “family ingredient”—along with the highest-quality products, exemplary customer service and competitive pricing— that keeps Badger Building Center on the top of the independent lumber yard list, faithfully serving a region of continued growth and development, with anticipation of more to come. Badger Building Center carries all your building materials for new construction or do-it-yourself projects. They stock a wide variety of building products and deliver them directly to job sites. From lumber, treated lumber and engineered wood to drywall, insulation, doors and windows, roofing, siding, decking, concrete, cement and masonry, Badger Building Center carries it all. And if you can’t find the product you’re looking for, they are more than happy to special order it for you.
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“We pride ourselves on customer service and product knowledge for homeowners and contractors alike,” says Badger. “Our employees will walk customers through the whole process—beginning to end. No project is too big or too small.” When it comes to what Lee, Kim and the rest of the Badger team find most rewarding, they can agree that it is helping customers plan, estimating projects and watching their local communities grow. After more than 35 years in the building industry, Lee and Kim attribute the success of Badger Building Center to their dedicated customers and knowledgeable staff. Badger Building Center believes in supporting the communities that so generously support them, donating time and resources into all four of their stores’ communities. Badger is a large supporter of local 4-H programs and youth sports. If you are in the market for a local, family owned building supply company that offers quality customer service, quality products and competitive pricing, you can trust that Badger Building Center will deliver. Badger Building Center is ready to serve the Bonners Ferry community Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5pm, and Saturday, 8am to 4pm.
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SAVE LIVES Boater safety remains top priority to overlooked branch of the military BY DAN AZNOFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEFENSE VISUAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SERVICE
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he orange-striped ships with sailors from the U.S. Coast Guard that patrol the waters of Washington, Oregon and Idaho are responsible for more than checking registrations and policing loud parties.
District 13 of the Coast Guard has authority over commercial fishing regulations, enforcing environmental regulations and protecting inland waters. But their primary mission is to protect the Pacific coastline from attack from hostile forces from the border of California to the straights of Juan de Fuca in Northwest Washington. “District 13, based in Seattle, covers a vast range of commercial and recreational boating responsibilities,” said Petty Officer Third Class Trevor Lilburn, who is stationed at the Coast Guard base on Alaskan Way in Seattle. “The Seattle base alone is responsible for monitoring the Port of Seattle, the third largest domestic port in the country,” he said proudly. “That includes the Washington state ferry system, which transports 24 million passengers and 11 million vehicles across 10 routes every year.” The 3,000 sailors assigned to the Seattle-based Coast Guard station are also responsible for the nation’s third largest cruise ship terminal, the nation’s largest grain export terminal and the multitude of commerce that relies on the Columbia River to reach international destinations. As the often-overlooked branch of the U.S. military, the Coast Guard staffs three bases built originally to protect the Pacific Coastline. In addition to the one on the Seattle waterfront, Coast Guard bases are located in Bellingham near the Canadian border and in the Oregon town of North Bend. An inland facility on the Columbia near Kennewick is responsible for safety on the vast number of lakes that draw thousands of recreational boaters with varying degrees of compliance at the helm of their vessel. “There are times it feels like we are policing a college dorm during frat rush week,” said one officer assigned to the Clover Island base in Kennewick. One incident that highlights the vital role the Coast Guard plays in protecting boaters took place last year when the branch of the Coast Guard was called on to assist the Kootenai County Sheriff ’s office with
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monitoring boaters at Lake Coeur d'Alene over one of the busiest weekends of the year. According to one local newspaper, crews from the Coast Guard stopped and escorted three boats back to shore for boating under the influence, in addition to ending the voyage of two other boats for negligent operations. In total, the military contingent stopped 81 boats, issued 21 warnings and was called on to help with numerous EMT responses and commercial inspections in just one weekend. "A lot of people had their required safety gear," said USCG Maritime Enforcement Specialist Second Class Paul Quaife, "but unfortunately we did have some people who chose to operate a vessel under the influence." As Lilburn explained, the mission of the Coast Guard is to save lives, not to be on the prowl for rowdy mariners. In June, the Coast Guard based in North Bend deployed one of its helicopters to conduct a technical rope rescue for a hiker who had fallen into the center of the caldera in Crater Lake in Oregon. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River Command Center received a dispatch from local authorities at 9:18pm that a hiker had stranded himself on rock pilings and was surrounded by water and oncoming waves. The aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard
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One Coast Guard spokesperson compared the duties of the marine-based military to those of firefighters. “Always on call,” he said. “And ready to respond at a moment's notice.” Sector Columbia River hoisted the uninjured man and transported him to Air Station Astoria. One Coast Guard spokesperson compared the duties of the marine-based military to those of firefighters. “Always on call,” he said. “And ready to respond at a moment's notice.” The Coast Guard is America’s maritime first responder As one of the country's five armed services, the Coast Guard has a unique agency that can trace its history to August 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws as well as to prevent smuggling. Known variously through the 19th and early 20th centuries as the Revenue Marine and the Revenue Cutter Service, the Coast Guard expanded in size and responsibilities as the nation grew. The Coast Guard established its presence in the
Pacific Northwest with the construction and operation of 16 lighthouses along the coast built between 1852 and 1858. The responsibilities of the Coast Guard in the Northwest expanded in 1854 when the revenue cutter Jefferson Davis was assigned to prevent late-night shipping of homemade alcohol from remote ports around the Puget Sound.
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District 13 covers the coastal waterways and inland lakes of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The sailors and officers have 21 cutters, 132 boats and 11 aircraft based throughout the region to complete their mission.
According to a statement released by the Coast Guard, the pumps on the 87-foot Sunnfjord had failed to keep up with the rising water.
The largest region in the Coast Guard system also has access to three endurance cutters for high seas rescue, two icebreakers, a port security unit, a maritime safety unit and security team out of Base Seattle. Many of those pieces of specialty equipment were used in February of 2018 when Coast Guard crews were dispatched to rescue five members of an 87-foot fishing vessel who were forced to abandon ship when it was engulfed by
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Crews aboard the Coast Guard cutters Cuttyhunk and Swordfish, an MH-65 dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles and motor lifeboats from Station Quillayute River and Station Neah Bay responded to the emergency.
“While responders were in route, the fishermen reported they had their survival suits on, life jackets, that captain put his cell phone in a plastic bag to help keep it dry as they were experiencing issues with their handheld radio, and the water had risen in the engine room to above the floor boards,” the release stated. The rescued fishermen were transported to Coast Guard Station at Neah Bay. The Sunnfjord sank approximately 6 miles offshore in about 300 feet of water. The vessel still had 800 gallons of diesel fuel onboard when it sank below the high seas. Another
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Coast Guard vessel with environmental containment equipment was dispatched to the scene to guard against the potential impact of fuel on the sensitive area. Double duty Rescue crews from the Coast Guard were stretched thin last June when they performed two rescue operations in the same day off the coast of Oregon. In one incident, a Coast Guard helicopter crew hoisted an injured 26-year old Ukrainian man who reportedly suffered from spasms from a boat 72 miles off the coast. The man had reportedly suffered lacerations two days earlier and had not had his tetanus shot. The second rescue took place when a Coast Guard helicopter was called in to save a hiker from a ledge in Humbug State Park when officials determined there was no access to safely remove him by land. Not all the Coast Guard rescues are equally dramatic. Last summer, Coast Guard sailors were called in by a Washington state ferry when a man fell off his 39-foot boat near the Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle. The man was reportedly wearing a life jacket and communicated with rescue crews with a hand-held radio he kept above the water until he was pulled onto a 25-foot response boat. Some rescues do not even include people. In July of 2018, the Coast Guard was called in to investigate a 48-foot sailboat that was adrift near Greys Harbor. The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Barracuda discovered the sailboat more than 440 miles southeast of its last reported position. After an inspection of the vessel’s seaworthiness, it was towed to Coast Guard Station Fort Bragg. The owners were reportedly sailing from Hawaii to Bellingham when a storm rendered their vessel disabled and tore their main sail. The couple activated their emergency position indicating radio beacon, and a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River in Astoria responded and rescued them. “The vessel was not under power and was completely at the mercy of the sea,” said Chief Warrant Officer Chris Ramp, the Sector Humboldt Bay command center chief. “The owners probably never thought they’d see it again.” The active Coast Guard personnel are not the only ones with eyes on the coastline or the inland waters of the Northwest. There is also an active contingent of Coast Guard Auxiliary on duty to assist with educational programs and public safety. Thomas Bliss, the Flotilla Commander for the auxiliary in Seattle, explained that the Coast Guard Auxiliary has been active for more than 79 years to provide navigational assistance and be watchful for polluters. The Washington state auxiliary provides support to active duty personnel at events like SeaFair and at
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festivals and celebrations all summer across the state. “We do not have punitive authority,” said Bliss. “Our job is to steer owners in the right direction so they have the proper safety equipment aboard before they are caught in a situation when it’s too late.” With a smile, Bliss said auxiliary members try to teach lessons in basic “boating etiquette.” More than 20 members of the auxiliary are available to support activities in Western Washington, while an equal number assist the Coast Guard with crowd control and education east of the Cascades. On Lake Coeur d'Alene, and Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Coast Guard is charged with enforcing regulations and reporting violations to the proper authority, according to Bliss. The Coast Guard has one other duty in Eastern Washington. That is keeping recreational boaters a safe distance from the clandestine submarine testing that goes on at Lake Pend Oreille in the panhandle of Idaho. The lake has been the inland point for secret submarine research since the middle of the last century.
The Coast Guard has a monumental task in District 13, from safeguarding recreational boaters on the Puget Sound to protecting some of the military’s most secret submarine research at a remote lake in Idaho. The site was chosen because of the lake’s unique combination of 148 square miles of surface area, crystal clear water and one of the deepest lakes in the country. Depths in some portions of the pristine lake reach 1,150 feet deep. The Navy's Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) at Bayview, Idaho, which is some 375 miles from the ocean, is where new shapes and designs for submarine and surface ships
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are tested in ocean-like conditions far from watchful eyes of potential enemy vessels. The subsystems are tested in a sub-scale environment that closely mimics the ocean. The lake is deeper than Loch Ness. Its large size, clear water and quiet conditions provided by steep tree-lined shores and a flat muddy bottom, along with a constant chilly temperature under 100 feet, are all key factors that have made it such an attractive testing location for the US Navy since WWII. The Coast Guard has a monumental task in District 13, from safeguarding recreational boaters on the Puget Sound to protecting some of the military’s most secret submarine research at a remote lake in Idaho. Petty Officer Third Class Trevor Lilburn summed up the task: “It is a job we accept with the knowledge that we are protecting lives and doing our duty to maintain peace.” Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer based in Mukilteo, Washington, who takes great pride in sharing stories that document our history. Aznoff is the author of three books and was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Toxic Waste crisis. He can be reached directly at da@dajournlist.com.
HIGH ON LIFE … Not pain medication By April Bennett, RN, BSN Boundary Community Hospital
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illions of Americans suffer from pain and are subsequently given prescription opioids to treat that pain such as OxyContin, hydrocodone and numerous others. Many people believe that prescribed pain medication is safe because it is prescribed by their doctor. Does this sound like you or someone you know? If it does, here are some facts that you should know.
April Bennett, RN, BSN is the Outpatient Surgery Manager at Boundary Community Hospital.
Prescription opioids are highly addictive and can be extremely dangerous and even fatal if misused. In fact, deaths related to opioid overdose have become the third leading cause of death in the United States (Center for Disease Control, 2018). Boundary County Ranked Highest for Opioid Prescriptions What does that mean to you and our community? Thirteen of Idaho’s 44 counties were classified by the CDC to have the highest rate of opioids prescribed by providers. Boundary County was among those 13 counties, ranking in the top third for the entire State of Idaho (Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, 2017). With those staggering statistics it is important that we educate ourselves so that we can recognize what opioid misuse looks like and avoid its potential dangers. You may be in danger for opioid misuse and not even be aware of it. Some of the signs and symptoms of misuse to be aware of are: • Taking higher doses of your prescription or taking it more frequently than prescribed and running out of your prescription too soon • Withdrawing from family and friends, and avoiding social setting • Extreme changes in weight related to loss of appetite, and change in sleep patterns
• Exhibiting abnormal behavior such as excessive mood swings and a change in personality • Neglecting responsibilities, being distracted and unable to focus If this sounds like you or someone you know, don’t hesitate; reach out for help (StopOverdoseIdaho.org). You Can Make a Difference Start by talking to your doctor about the risks of taking opioids and asking if there is an alternative treatment. Take your medication only as prescribed, and store medication safely out of the reach of others. Dispose of excess medications properly—clean out your medicine cabinets and get rid of unused medications. Here in Boundary County,
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you can properly dispose of your unused medications at the Boundary County Sheriff ’s Office, 6438 Kootenai Street in Bonners Ferry. If you have elderly parents, check their medicine cabinets and dispose of any unused and expired opioids. Why not just throw them out? Medications that are flushed or thrown in the trash can seep into groundwater and get into rivers and lakes, harming the environment and community drinking water. It’s no secret that addiction to prescription pain medications is an epidemic in Idaho and across the nation. There are alternatives to manage pain including physical therapy, exercise and over-the-counter drugs, so be sure to take an active role in your health care and ask more questions when your doctor prescribes opioids. Help reduce opioid addiction in Boundary County by doing your part. We will all benefit.
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or the Shanafelt family, big changes came together quickly. In January of 2017 they bought a boat. In April their house went on the market and by June it was sold. Come July, they were moved in and starting a new life course very few would embark on. Their new home was a 46’ Nodhavn vessel they named the ‘Noeta,’ and their new home was afloat in the waters of Gig Harbor Washington. “We were working really hard, doing well, achieved a lot but didn’t see each other all that much,” recalled Alexa Shanafelt, an educator, wife and mother of three. “We just started asking ourselves, ‘What are we doing?’” Alexa and husband Pat had always dreamed of enjoying a life at sea but weren’t planning on starting their adventure until all three kids were out of the house. That changed, however, over a family dinner. “We got talking and our daughter Hailey said, ‘That sounds fun!’ And we pretty much decided to do it that night,” said Alexa. The Shanafelts sold their four-bedroom home and the bulk of their other possessions, downsizing enough to be able to fit two parents, one adult child, two teens and the family cat Gilligan inside the vessel that is about the length of your typical school bus. While acclimating to their new lives and space, the Shanafelts docked the Noeta in the protected harbor. Alexa continued to teach and Pat continued to pilot planes for Alaska Airlines while Hailey and son Jack attended traditional high school. After a year it was time to set sail with four aboard as oldest daughter Mikayla would be moving to California for her career. They laid out a plan to sail down the Pacific Coast and got as far as San Francisco before that plan was altered. The boat Pat had always dreamed of owning, a 50-foot Nordhavn hull 20, came on the market, something that rarely happens. The boat, however, was in Rhode Island. Being the adventurous family nonetheless, they made an offer having only seen photos. The offer was accepted, the original boat was sold in San Francisco and the Shanafelts were now on their way to the Northeast. Being able to add a third stateroom to their floating home became a priority, especially with two teenagers on board. With the original boat, the plan was to float leisurely down past the Baja Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez, docking in Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta area. With Pat still piloting airplanes, the Noeta needs to stay near an airport to continue his work and Puerto Vallarta provides that. The Shanafelts would still get to their final destination, albeit, from a quite different approach. From the far Northeastern seaboard, they set sail for Florida, sailing up close to the statue of Liberty and seeing other iconic landmarks and communities they never thought they’d be floating by. “We learned quickly that there is a huge migration of people that take the intercostals waterway from the Northeast down to Florida every year,” said Pat. They had to get used to fixed docks instead of floating, and much shallower waters. In fact, it’s common to bump the bottom in
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The family has found out that it’s not just the ‘cruising’ community that is welcoming but that the locals in the places they dock are also very inviting.
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the much shallower waters of the Atlantic, something that happened three such times but without any damage. They made it to Fort Lauderdale, and as their Noeta left on a cargo ship through the Panama Canal, the family made their way back across the country by land, eventually meeting back up with the boat in La Paz, Mexico. Two of the most common questions the family gets during their travels are ‘Why?’ and ‘How do you live like that?’ While true the Shanafelts are living in much tighter quarters than most, they deal with the same family dynamics as us and deal with each situation with honesty. “We all get along really well, but when someone needs their space or quiet time, you have to give it to them,” said Alexa. “It forces you to deal with everything that comes up, and we make sure everyone has an equal say because you just can’t keep anything bottled up,” said Pat. Before leaving Washington they reached out to other families via social media and blogs to get some advice as well. What they discovered was a very tight-knit community of people the Shanafelts were quickly brought into. Teenagers typically do schooling either from their parents or online education programs. Around 1pm classes stop and kids get on the radio to coordinate a place to meet up, which could be someone’s boat or a place in town. “Nobody gets left out, and it’s a very unique situation,” said Alexa. Jack and Hailey still hang out as typical teenagers would, but have also done some volunteering and have immersed themselves in the Spanish language by riding local buses and frequenting local markets and other stores. The family has found out that it’s not just the ‘cruising’ community that is welcoming but that the locals in the places they dock are also very inviting. “I tell people if you just open your ears, eyes and heart, it will change you. It’s been really powerful how this experience has been,” said Pat.
“It’s so rewarding to just let go of your fears of other people, and we have really enjoyed getting to know families from all over,” said Alexa. Hailey is now 17 and is beginning to look at colleges. Her plan is to spend another year on the boat before heading off to continue her education. Jack is 15 and has a few more years to decide what he would like to do. As far as Mom and Dad are concerned, they see no immediate reason to head back on land. “We are going to do this until we no longer enjoy it or we physically can’t,” said Alexa. You can follow the family’s journey on social media and at MVNoeta.com.
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make an investment in memories DECIDING WHAT BOAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU
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it back, close your eyes and picture yourself on the beautiful open water with the sun beating down on you. If you try hard enough, you will be able to hear the laughter and joy coming from those who accompany you on this adventure. Maybe it’s your children or friends. Or maybe it’s just you and your significant other. For many that may seem just like a dream, but it can become a reality, and knowing where to start and how to choose the correct boat for your needs is important when making such a large investment. Do you see yourself on a pontoon boat? Do you and your family enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing? Perhaps the tranquility of a sailboat is what appeals to you most. Do you enjoy getting out in the early morning hours and fishing?
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Because each boat is specific and specialized, what one you buy will be driven by what activities you will want to enjoy while on the water. Finding a boat to fit your activities, tastes, needs of your crew and budget will require research. One way to be exposed to a plethora of options is to attend a boat show. Boat shows typically can be found nationwide beginning in fall going all the way into May. Spokane’s boat show is usually in February of each year. The next one in Seattle is scheduled for January 24 through February 1 of 2020. Boat shows will afford you the opportunity to ask questions of the experts and peruse the many options available. Begin by carefully considering what will give you the optimal use of your new purchase. Is it realistic to think you want something you can
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put on a trailer and haul from home to water each time you want to use it? If not, be sure to work into your budget the cost of a boat slip for the summer months. If entertaining friends while gliding at lower speeds across the water while making dinner on the grill is something that you envision, a pontoon boat is the perfect solution. They have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to pontoon tube design, new boat-building materials, innovations in outdoor fabrics and efficient outboard engines. You can get one with the basics or go all out and purchase one with a second story complete with a slide for some family fun! Once thought of as slow-moving vessels, today there are pontoon boats with as much as 900 horsepower and ones that can top speeds in the 60s. They also come with performance pontoon “tube” packages, allowing them to corner as well as some traditional fiberglass-hulled boats. If you are into watersports, there can be many factors to consider when deciding what boat will best suit your needs. According to Boating Magazine, each tow sport requires its own specific wake characteristics. For instance, slalom skiers want small wakes, whereas wakeboard riders and wake surfers desire larger wakes. And for those who don’t need one for a specific sport, there is a crossover boat that allows you to ride, surf and ski. In an August 2017 article, Boating Magazine reports, “A few builders make crossover boats that let you ride, surf and ski, such as the Malibu 20 VTX, Nautique G20, Supra SR and the Tigé RZR. These boats typically use a V-drive engine, but the shorter and lighter size along with empty ballast tanks keep the wake smaller for recreational slalom skiing.” If sailing is your thing, then the best advice is to start with something small and perfect your skills before moving up. Experts suggest that adults are best starting off with something in the 22- to 27-foot range, (if kids will be learning, they should start with something smaller). A boat of this size is typically easy to sail, won’t capsize, has ample room and is affordable. Take advantage of others’ knowledge and ask local sailors for their advice as well. If, after ample research and inquiries, you are still uncertain, try renting a boat for a day. There are many places available to rent anything from small speed boats to larger pontoons. It is best to take advantage of these opportunities before making an investment you may quickly regret.
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So you’ve come to your decision, and it’s time to make that investment. Boat loans are very similar to car loans, with a specific amount on which you pay interest over a fixed term. They are available through banks, credit unions, boat dealers or marine finance companies. If you can make a sizeable down payment and have a low debt-to-income ratio, you may qualify for a subprime loan. When deciding what you can truly afford, be sure to consider the cost of ongoing maintenance, storage, insurance and the ever-fluctuating cost of fuel. Boat loans can be both secured and unsecured. Since a secured loan allows the lender to take back the boat in case of default, unsecured loans are a higher risk to the lender and will typically have a higher interest rate. Secured loans can generally be as long as a 20-year term,
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depending on the amount and lender, while unsecured loans are typically no longer than seven years. Interest rates, as of April 2019, were between 4 and 6 percent on secured loans, but things the lender will consider include credit history, loan term and loan amount. For a secured loan, the lender will also likely do a marine survey to assess the condition of the boat. We live in a beautiful place with many opportunities to get out and enjoy the water. Be sure to do your research, even test drive or rent a few of your choices, and consider what you can afford. After making that purchase, you will be guaranteed that your investment will pay off with years of wonderful memories.
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FUN IN THE SUN Outdoor water adventures await We are fortunate to live in a place where the outdoors offer us an abundance of natural pleasures, from hiking and biking trails, to beautiful parks and lakes, rivers and ocean. As the sun shines brightly and the warm air surrounds us, there’s nothing like spending a day on the water to cool you off. Here are some of the top on-the-water recreational activities you’ll want to try this summer—if you haven’t already. BY JILLAN CHANDLER
WAKEBOARDING We’ve all seen those wakeboarders out on the water, surfing and jumping wakes, even throwing in a flip or two. This can be intimidating to say the least. But, if you’ve never tried wakeboarding, there’s no time like now! Attempting any new sport can be difficult, but it is said that wakeboarding is one of the water sports that can easily and quickly be conquered. The concept is simple: You get into the water behind your towing vessel, secure yourself onto a short board with foot bindings, hold onto a rope and … you’re off! The most difficult part of the process can be actually getting up out of the water. But once you’re up, it’s time to ride those wakes—thus the name wakeboarding.
KITESURFING Also referred to as kiteboarding or kiting, kitesurfing is a windpowered surface water sport that uses a kite and a board to “surf ” across the water. This action sport combines elements of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, snowboarding, skateboarding and sailing, creating the ultimate water sport activity. The kitesurfer, or kiteboarder, rides a small surfboard or kiteboard (which is similar to a wakeboard), and harnesses the power of the wind through a large parachute-type kite, propelling the rider across the water.
PARASAILING Imagine soaring high into the sky, the wind at your face, the blues waters below; that feeling of weightlessness and freedom. And the views can’t be beat! This recreational kiting activity, also known as parascending or parakiting, tows the willing participant (or participants) behind a water vessel, usually a boat, while being attached to a specially designed canopy wing called a parasail wing, resembling a parachute. While parasailing, you’ll find yourself hundreds of feet in the air. It is important to note that if there are extreme winds and dark clouds, it’s best to reschedule your water adventure.
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July 19th - EVENING § July 20th - ALL DAY River Bend Restaurant Field
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Enjoy a Foodie Getaway to Spokane and Spokane Valley It’s Crave! Time. By Marguerite Cleveland
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THE FOOD SCENE IN SPOKANE HAS JUST BLOSSOMED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS. JAMES BEARD CHEF SEMIFINALIST ADAM HEGSTED IS THE CREATIVE VISIONARY BEHIND CRAVE! AND SERVES AS THE CULINARY DIRECTOR FOR THE EVENT.
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treats but you will help the less fortunate with both Second Harvest Foods and Wishing Star, this year’s beneficiaries. The 2019 lineup includes over 40 chefs and is at the Spokane Valley CenterPlace Regional Event Center. There are a variety of options for tickets. You can purchase for just one event or splurge for the whole weekend. Kicking the event off on Thursday, July 11, is a Seafood Bash. The Grand Tasting takes place Saturday, July 13, from noon to 4pm. You don’t want to miss this one with over 70 participants with food, wineries, artisans, craft breweries, cider makers and distillers. Visit Walla Walla will anchor the event. The Cork District The Cork District in Spokane is one of the most convenient areas in Washington to taste wine with tasting rooms from wineries across the state. From the Historic Davenport Hotel, just take the elevator downstairs to two tasting rooms on-site, Arbor Crest and Va Piano. Just a short walk away is Helix Wines, which are just outstanding. Also make sure to stop in Terra Blanca for a truly stunning tasting room, which is in the old Chronicle (a newspaper) building. It is a rather unique experience and a little more hopping than most tasting rooms as many of the residents in the apartments above the tasting room are wine club members. It offers
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a fun vibe, and the younger crowd is a great source for local favorites for restaurants and entertainment. Eat The food scene in Spokane has just blossomed in the past 10 years. James Beard Chef semifinalist Adam Hegsted is the creative visionary behind Crave! and serves as the culinary director for the event. His restaurants, under the Eat Good Group, are also culinary destinations while in town. Another James Beard Chef semifinalist is Jeremy Hansen and Top Chef contestant Chad White, who both own restaurants in the area. There are some great eateries in the Downtown Entertainment District. Cochinito Taqueria is an interesting take on a taco shop. All the ingredients are responsibly sourced and then paired with craft cocktails and a curated beer and wine list. There are also some of the old places still around. Luigi’s Italian Restaurant has been around for more than 30 years and is consistently voted Best Italian Restaurant in Spokane, great service and food in a historic building. Sunday Brunch at the Historic Davenport Hotel is an epic gastronomic experience. The lavish buffet is served in one of the hotel’s legendary
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ballrooms. The extravaganza of food includes buffets of seafood, salads, specialty items and carved meats like prime rib. House-made desserts and a towering chocolate fountain will satisfy any sweet tooth. Champagne and mimosas are included or, for an additional charge, take a trip to the Bloody Mary Bar. Things to Do
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Head out to the Bluff. Just 15 minutes north of Spokane you’ll find more than 35 farms, which are part of the Green Bluff Growers. Endless fields of green fill a 12-miles square area of farms, country stores, farm stands, wineries and breweries. Farm to table takes on a new meaning when the restaurant is located on the farm or orchard. Well worth the drive and fits in with the theme of this trip. There is something special about getting in your car and discovering where your food comes from. Agritourism has really helped small, local, family farms. Your dollars go a long way to help these treasures stay in business. With a weekend centered around food, shopping has to include a culinary store. Make sure to check out the locally owned Kitchen Engine, located in the old Flour Mill. Their motto is “Find Your Inner Chef.” How can you not with over 7,000 items to choose from. The store has all the tools you need to create your next culinary masterpiece. High-end cutlery, pots and pans, every kitchen gadget you can imagine, as well as spices, sauces and other culinary treats will have you yearning to get in the kitchen. They also offer cooking classes and demonstrations. Check out their calendar for more information. After all that food, a little exercise is in order. You can easily access the
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Spokane Riverwalk from your hotel. It is a 1.9-mile loop trail with the highlight being Spokane Falls. The falls are so thunderous you’ll hear them before you see them. Roaring through downtown, the Spokane River has carved its way into a river gorge. In addition to the trail and artwork, plan to purchase a ticket to ride on the Skyride to have a bird’seye view of the Spokane Falls from a gondola. Two suspension bridges along the trail allow you to cross over the river to the other side. Spokane really deserves its reputation as a foodie paradise. When planning your weekend, peruse the Crave! events and see which ones you want to attend. Pay attention to which local restaurants are participating. Plan your other meals around places you didn’t get to experience at Crave! or visit a favorite from the festival. There are such a variety of great places to eat you want to hit as many as you can. The Visit Spokane website is a good source of information on the area. Everything you need to know from hotels to restaurants to things to do is on the site. It is well organized and easy to find what you are looking for. What are you waiting for? Plan a trip to Spokane for your perfect foodie weekend.
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INGREDIENTS: 2 cups arugula 5-7 sweet peppers 1/2 red onion (sliced thinly) 2 chicken breasts, shredded 2 tbsp. dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. of dried dill or 1-2 sprigs of fresh dill juice of 1 lemon pinch of salt 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
METHOD: • Place sweet peppers in a skillet with a tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high for 5 to 6 minutes until crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, so that both sides are golden brown. • While the peppers are cooking, place arugula in a bowl and top with thinly sliced red onion and chicken; it’s the perfect addition to the salad. Also substitute fish or even a cooked egg! • In a small bowl, whisk dijon mustard with dill, lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Once combined, slowly add the olive oil while still whisking to allow the oil and mustard to emulsify and combine for a creamy dressing. • Once the peppers are cooked, top the salad with the dressing and peppers. Enjoy!
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GENERATIONS AT THE HEMLOCKS Come out to Generations at the Hemlocks' newly renovated restaurant where you'll enjoy fine dining with the best service in a beautiful setting. Their diversified menu features locally grown produce, meats and wild game, as well as fresh herbs harvested from their own garden. Open for dinner Friday and Saturday 4 to 9pm, Saturday brunch 9am to 1pm.
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FEIST CREEK RESTAURANT At Feist Creek Restaurant the delicious smells and warm atmosphere make you feel right at home. Serving lunch and dinner daily, customer favorites range from their smoked prime rib and 25 oz. rib-eye steak to catfish and hushpuppies, homemade fish and chips, burgers, sandwiches and more. Full bar, pool table, outdoor seating, fish pond and their own private waterfall make this a destination spot to remember. Their summer hours are Wednesday - Monday noon - 9pm.
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CHIC-N-CHOP At this Bonners Ferry diner, you’ll be treated to wonderful service and an inviting, homey atmosphere where the staff treats you like family. Known for their large portion sizes and customer favorites like the broasted chicken, omelets, pies and more, they’re open Tuesday through Saturday 4:30am to 8pm and Sunday 6am to 2pm.
6421 Main St.| Bonners Ferry 208.267-2431
SOUL SHINE Step into SoulShine, where you’ll discover different daily house-made specials at this cozy bistro. They are committed to using local and ethically sourced ingredients as much as possible, so by choosing to dine at SoulShine, you’re supporting our local farmers as well! Now serving breakfast along with their sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups and baked goods. Sit back, relax and treat yourself to their delicious fare.
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BADGER'S DEN CAFE AND LATTE At Badger's Den Cafe and Latte, you'll be greeted with fast, friendly service with a smile. On the menu you'll find hearty and delicious breakfast and lunch items, a variety of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and more! In a hurry? There's a driveup window for your convenience. A stop at this restaurant is a must for locals and visitors alike!
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TWO TONES CAFE Two Tones Cafe is a restaurant where guests will enjoy flavors from around the world in dishes made using the freshest ingredients. With menu options ranging from Asian salads and nachos, to unique beef and chicken entrees, burgers, salads and desserts, there's something for everyone! Indoor and patio seating available. Open daily 11am to 9pm.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS JULY
19-20 CELEBRATING THE CELTIC CULTURE Kootenai Highland Gathering & Celtic Games BY PATTY HUTCHENS
Whether you are of Scottish descent or not, you don’t want to miss out on the Kootenai Highland Gathering & Celtic Games taking place along the shores of the Kootenai River, 13 miles north of Libby, Montana, on Highway 37. Set for July 19 and 20, this weekend is full of fun, friendly people and a chance to experience the beautiful views of this majestic setting. With athletic games sanctioned by the Scottish American Athletic Association, this two-day event includes live music by the Boulder Creek Band and fiddling music by Christian Johnson. People are invited to attend and enjoy the vendors, meet the clans and enjoy the great food and beverages that will be available. Events include the sexy legs contest, chicken legs contest, harry legs contest, haggis hop and the tug of war. This year they will also host the Primitive Games. A $5 fee will enter you into the axe throw, spear toss, bow and arrow, stone throw and haggis hurl. The Primitive Games will begin at 6pm on Friday for ages 10 through 13, and ages 14 and older will begin at 7pm. The good news is the fun does not end on Friday! Saturday morning from 8 to 9am there will be registration for the Scottish American games. The vendors will be on hand, including Clan tents, and there will be entertainment by the Montana Highlanders Pipes and Drums. At noon enjoy the Grand Entry of Clans as well as the Veterans’ Tribute, with the games resuming shortly thereafter. Admission is by donation, and organizers will enforce the no pet rule within the gathering area. If you are interested in spending the night, there is camping available in the field just past the restaurant; however, be advised, that there is no open flame allowed. Scottish or not, come and check it out! Mile Marker 13 on Highway 37 just north of Libby.
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Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Celebrate Independence Day with the Boundary County community! The evening kicks off with the Fourth of July Parade at Boundary County Fairgrounds Thursday, July 4, at 5pm. After the parade, there will be an evening of family friendly entertainment and fun, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. There's nothing quite like this small-town celebration right here in Bonners Ferry. For more information and to make a donation to this year's festivities, email Gary Leonard at gary@july-fourth.us.
Fourth of July Concert On July 4, Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra will present a concert of patriotic music outdoors at the Boundary County Fairgrounds prior to the fireworks show. They invite the community to join them for this special performance, which will begin at 7pm. For additional information, contact Glenda Novinger via email at novingerpiano@gmail.com.
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Join us for our summer menu! Come see us at Kootenai River Days and the Boundary County Fair!
NEW MENU ITEMS
• Grilled Rainbow Trout with Wild Rice Pilaf • Marinated Lamb served over Jasmine Rice • Elevated Cabernet Pudding Dessert
KOOTENAI RIVER DAYS MENU • Stuffed Mushrooms • Lamb Kabobs • Hamburgers • Craft Beers and Amazing Wines
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Hometown Favorites and Homemade Specials Including: • Biscuits and Gravy • Hot Dogs and Hamburgers • Meatloaf • Pork Chops • Shakes • Apple Crisp • Shelby’s Signature Carrot Cake!
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1013 Kootenai River Days Held Tuesday, July 10 through Saturday, July 13 in Downtown Bonners Ferry as well as other locations, don't miss out on five days of fun featuring the three-on-three Swish Basketball Tournament, Wild Game & Rib Cook-Off, Golf Scramble to benefit the Rob Gust - CJ Erickson SKOOL Scholarship, Cornhole Tournament, street dance with live music, beer vendors, food and more!
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Crave Northwest is the Inland Northwest’s premier food and drink celebration. Held at CenterPlace at Mirabeau Point Park in Spokane Valley Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 13, Crave is a unique culinary event showcasing the creative talents of visionary chefs from around the Northwest. Guests are invited to savor the creative talents of award-winning chefs, specialty food purveyors, winemakers and craft drink providers. CraveNW.com
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12 Golf Scramble Get your teams together for this year’s golf scramble. Formerly the Bat for Our Brother’s softball tournament, the golf scramble will be held at Mirror Lake Golf Course. Registration is $280 per team of four with proceeds benefiting the Rob Gust - CJ Erickson Skool Scholarship. The fun starts at 1pm. Green fees, dinner and tournament fee included. For additional information, email batforourbrothers@ gmail.com.
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Crazy Days Held Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 downtown during Kootenai River Days, merchants will turn the town upside down for Crazy Days. The tents will be out and the deals will be crazy, as select merchandise will be marked down for this yearly event. Mark you calendars and don't miss out on Bonners Ferry's Crazy Days!
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Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Enjoy a short stack for a tall cause as the Paradise Valley Fire District hosts their Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Saturday, August 3, 8 to 11am, at the Paradise Valley Fire District. Join the community for a delicious breakfast of hot pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and beverages. There will be a fire engine on display, games, music and fun, as well as a silent auction, with all proceeds used toward the purchase of firefighter protective equipment. For more information, call 208.267.7909.
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Head on down to the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market for Kids Day Saturday, July 27, 8am to 1pm, at the City Parking Lot. You'll want to bring the whole family to enjoy everything from fresh baked goods and sweet treats, organic produce and eggs, locally raised meats, unique handcrafted goods and ... some fun for the kids. A great way to spend a Saturday with the entire family.
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Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast Fly-In
Enjoy a beautiful summer evening at Kootenai River Brewing Company Friday, July 12, 5 to 8pm. Kerry Leigh will be taking the stage, performing live with his smooth vocals and harmonious melodies. After a long week, it’s the perfect time to grab a seat, a cold brew, and enjoy the music. For more information, call Kootenai River Brewing at 208.267.4677. KootBrew.com
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06 Free Sports Physicals at BCH Do you have students in grades 7, 9 or 11 who plan to participate in sports, including cheerleading, in the upcoming school year? Boundary Community Hospital offers their free Sports Physical Clinic on Tuesday, August 6, 5 to 7pm in Outpatient Services at the Hospital. Park and enter at Outpatient Services off Comanche Street and check in at the Coaches’ table. A parent must be present for the clinic. For more information, visit BoundaryCommunityHospital.org.
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July 27 Fun-Run, ATV & Dirt Bike Ride
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