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We turn on the television only to witness news reports of hopelessness and despair. War. Violence. Homelessness. Drug abuse. But it does not have to be that way. We are now in the Lenten season and eagerly anticipating the approach of Easter. The season of hope and renewal. After all, Easter, as the celebration when Jesus was resurrected, is the symbol of ultimate hope in the Christian world.

Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Some may argue that this can lead to discouragement if our expectations are not met. But stop to think about it. Where would we be without hope?

Where would the man who has become known as the American Sniper, Chris Kyle, have been without hope? While his life ended tragically, he was able to battle back from the hopelessness and despair he suffered while serving our country. In his recovery, he was able to help many others find hope as well.

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We do not have to look far to see how we can help others find the hope they so desire. During the Lenten season, many talk about sacrificing things they love. But why not try something different.

Sacrifice your time. Take an hour or two a week and volunteer at a local organization that may need help. There are plenty of them right here in our own community. There are many elderly people who may have lost hope in the later years of their lives. Make it a point to visit with some of them. It will give them renewed hope.

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One thing that makes our community so unique is people’s willingness to help one another.

So whether you lend a hand to an elderly person at the grocery store, volunteer for a few hours at a soup kitchen or just smile a little more at passers-by, know that you are helping spread the Good News of the Easter season – hope!

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11 Life & Community Women and Business.

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Monthly calendar of music, movies, dining, and community minded activities.

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The Little Blue Church The Pearl Theater - a landmark rich in history. By Jan Lee. Photos by S.P. Wilson.

Bonners Ferry has acquired many landmarks over its 150-year history, but few have fulfilled as unusual a role as the little blue church on Ash Street.

Constructed in 1894 as Bonners Ferry’s first Catholic house of worship, the tall steepled church has gone through several transformations in its lifetime, each marking a new era of growth for Bonners Ferry. In 1913, the building was renovated for the then-hefty price of $5,000 so it could accommodate its expanding congregation. In the mid-1900s, it was retrofitted again to improve the acoustic qualities of its stage area and was outfitted with a new balcony for yet more seats. And of course, to keep up with modern conveniences, new, never-before installed bathrooms were added when its next tenants, the Community Fellowship Church, took over the facility in the 1980s. By the time the building had reached its centennial, the tall, narrow church on the hill had been elongated and broadened, repainted and retrofitted with loving care to meet numerous changing visions of its future.

Finally, having again become too small for its membership, it was vacated and put up for sale.

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of course, this was North Idaho, where a stately wooden structure still has value, and historic landmarks aren’t given up easily.

“It wasn’t that I wanted to buy a building,” confessed artist and former realtor Caroline Testa, who saw the sales listing for the church one day in 2010. She had just attended a soldout performance of the Shook Twins a few months before. With no official theater at hand, the popular band had performed in a room atop the town’s fire station. “(The volunteers) decorated the hall as nicely as they could, but it was still upstairs of the fire hall. The show was so impressive and so professional, I thought: How sad this is that they have to perform above a fire hall,” said Testa. The performance, like every other Shook Twins’ performance that would follow in Bonners Ferry, was packed.

But she said she was honest with the realtor, Jim Greenslitt, when she called him to ask about the little church. “I remember telling (him) that I didn’t want to waste his time with a special viewing.” She asked him to please call her when someone else wanted to see the building, so she could “tag along.” She was sure she wasn’t his buyer.

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But fate sometimes has a funny way of changing futures. A little while later, she said, the price dropped. Then it dropped again. And before long, Testa had a new building for the community theater.

And a whole lot of work ahead of herself as well. It took months to prepare the structure for its next role. The balcony stairs were widened and seating was refurbished. The walls were repainted; the floors were replaced. The wiring had to be rerun. She and her partner Robert finished the major renovations just as the theater’s very first community performance, “No Tears for Love,” was about to open. A month later, the Shook Twins returned for their second Bonners Ferry performance.

Testa had met her goal: The Bonners Ferry celebrities would be playing in a real theater.

Since that time, the theater has lived up to its name, said Rhea Verbanic. The Pearl Theater has become Bonners Ferry’s “hidden gem.”

Verbanic served as the president of the theater association until last year.

“There are many people in the community who come in and go, ‘Oh yeah, I went to church here as a kid’ or ‘so and so got married here,’” Verbanic said. “To have them come in and see

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and performances.

But of course, this was North Idaho, where a stately wooden structure still has value, and historic landmarks aren’t given up easily. it transformed is really quite special.”

The Shook Twins have performed at the theater for the last three Thanksgiving weekends, establishing a regular tradition of sold-out shows. People now travel in from Montana, British Columbia, Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene to attend the yearly concert.

The theater has also hosted a bevy of regional and international performers, like renowned guitarist Leon Atkinson, comedian Patrick F. McManus, musical duo Bridges Home, guitarist Chris Proctor and balladeer Sara Grey, as well as numerous community plays

Meanwhile, The Pearl keeps expanding.

Last year the Inland Northwest Community Foundation awarded it the Florence Wasmer Grant to cover the cost of an administrative assistant. With a cadre of hard-working volunteers who run everything from the concession stand to the ticket sales, the theater is able to minimize its overhead. But the monthly performances still take a lot work, said Sue Wilson, who currently serves as the theater’s president. A professional photographer, she also steps in to take pictures when needed.

“We are working toward the goal of hiring an executive director, initially through capacity building grants, to oversee all operations of the theater,” said Wilson. “We hope to build a stable, successful performing arts center that will provide quality entertainment to our community for many years to come.”

Some 120 years after its construction, the building and many of the intrinsic improvements that were made through the generations are still being used. Bonners Ferry’s little blue church, while still an icon of the past, continues to play a role in the city’s unique future.

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Woman to Woman WOMEN & BUSINESS RETREAT RETURNS TO BONNERS FERRY.

BY PATTY HUTCHENS.

After a one year hiatus, the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce’s Women & Business group is ready to ramp-up again with a great day of networking opportunities ranging from inspiring speakers to wine tasting.

The group began in 2013 and experienced great success at its one-day retreat, with over 50 women from the community in attendance.

In 2014, instead of putting on the conference, the Women & Business group chose to focus its attention and energy on the return of the Kootenai River Days. And they definitely achieved their goal. “We wanted to focus on that being a success,” said Jaycee Atkins, the

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manager of Picturesque Salon in Bonners Ferry and a committee member for this year’s Women & Business event.

As they return to their mission of supporting women in the Bonners Ferry community, the Women & Business committee is busy planning this year’s retreat, which will take place at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Friday, April 24 from 12pm to 8pm. There will be several events that will help provide local women with the tools they need to run a successful business as well as give them an opportunity to connect with and learn from others in the community.

“We plan to have more speakers on

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several topics ranging from social media to business development,” said Jaycee of the upcoming event. But those on the committee also hope to bring some entertaining activities to the group as well.

“We plan to add a beer and wine tasting demonstration this year for something fun,” said Jaycee. “So when we do dine out, we’ll know what glass of wine to choose with our main course.”

Fellow chamber member, Wendy Hawks, attended the Sandpoint chamber women’s conference in November. “We wanted to see what other chambers were doing,” said Wendy, who adds that the Bonners Ferry Women & Business retreat will be an interactive event allowing many women to meet and learn more about one another. “A majority of businesses here in Bonners Ferry are run by women,” said Wendy. “In fact, women manage all of the local banks in the area.”

While the name, Women & Business, may lead one to believe that the event is open only to women who currently own a business, that is not the case.

“We know that there are several women who have a home-based business or are looking to begin a business. We hope that this will inspire them to want to be a part of our chamber and continue working hard to make their business come to life,” explained Jaycee.

The cost to attend the conference is yet to be decided, but the committee seeks to make it affordable, and hopes to raise enough money to cover the cost of paying the speakers, providing the food and paying to rent the space.

Wendy said they hope to have many vendors, including many home-based businesses.

“We want all women in the community to attend,” said Wendy. “And that includes the stay at home moms in the community.”

While invitations will be sent to all local businesses, anyone can RSVP to Jaycee either to her email or by calling her. “Seating is limited so it’s important that people RSVP as soon as possible,” said Jaycee.

The group will distribute gift bags to all attendees and are looking for business cards, flyers, pens or any item related to one’s business that can be part of the bags the women take home. “Some people like to do gift cards or goodies; it’s totally up to them, but we ask for at least 50,” explained Jaycee, adding that any donations can be dropped off at Picturesque at 7196 Main Street.

Jaycee encourages businesses to have tables at the event, which is an additional $25 fee. It will not only help market your business, but it will provide a great opportunity for people to network and do a little browsing as well.

“We had a lot of home-based businesses last time and had a shopping time,” said Jaycee.

“It was quite fun and the businesses had drawings for people who attended the event.”

For more information, contact Jaycee Atkins at 208.267.4421 or 208.304.0344. You can also email her at jaycee@picturesque-bf.com.

For more information and details of this year’s Women & Business retreat, log onto their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/bcwb2015.

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Those at Northwest Auto Body and Towing give of their time and resources by participating in volunteer work and contributing to charities and events. Some of their community involvement includes repairing vehicles for the local animal shelter, volunteering their own facility for use by Mom’s in Need for the church, participating in Friends of the Pend d’ Oreille Bay Trail, providing volunteer work at the Community Center and a great deal more.

Northwest Auto Body and Towing has been a family-owned and operated business for nearly 40 years. Owner and operator Eric Donenfeld was born and raised in Idaho. When given the opportunity to work with his father and brother, he jumped at the chance.

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Some of his favorite activities in North Idaho include fishing, biking, skiing, wakeboarding, sailing and most all water sports. “All the favorites,” he said with a smile.

Northwest Auto Body and Towing is Sandpoint’s longest running collision repair facility that specializes in repairing all cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, and bikes at fair prices.

Eric explained that his father, Mel Donenfeld, started the business in 1975. Mel and his two sons Eric and Cory are now owners of the family business. Eric works at the Ponderay facility while Cory works at the Sandpoint location. Mel helps out at both locations.

“The Sandpoint facility has been around forever, and the facility in Ponderay was a natural evolution of business growth,” said Eric of the second location. “It isn’t about making more money, it’s about filling a need.”

Eric attributes the success of the business to his trustworthy employees for their quality craftsmanship as well as the other businesses with whom they partner.

“I’ve known Mel, Eric, and Cory for a long time and I can tell you they take pride in their work. Everything done at Northwest Auto Body is of the highest quality.”

- Greg Vanderford “Not only did they fix my truck they also went above and beyond and took care of a few things I had mentioned. They did all the work in a timely fashion and it looks amazing and functions flawlessly. Thanks Eric and the gang you guys are amazing.

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BONNERS FERRY

IN FOCUS DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN

Community support is great for young role models.

By Patty Hutchens.

Mark your calendars for April 18 when nine young Bonners Ferry women take stage at the Becker Auditorium. The Distinguished Young Women program is nearing its 50year anniversary in our community. “Nationally it is the oldest and largest scholarship program for high school juniors in the nation,” said Andrakay Pluid, the program’s co-coordinator.

The theme for this year’s program is “The Legend of the Gold Medallion,” a pirate theme. The competition is open to members of the junior class at Bonners Ferry High School as well as students who are home-schooled. And while our community is small, it ranks near the top in the state when it comes to cash scholarships and prizes. “Last year over $14,000 in scholarships and prizes were given out, all raised through community donations,” said Pluid, appreciative of the community’s amazing support.

Previously known as the Junior Miss Program, Distinguished Young Women contestants are judged in the following categories: scholastics, accounting for 20% of the overall score: interview, 25 percent; talent, 25 percent; fitness, 15 percent and self-expression 15 percent.

Each participant will receive a score scaled from one to ten in each category and is scored as an individual and not by comparison to other participants. Those who finish first in each category are awarded scholarships, as are the runners-up and the overall winner of the Distinguished Young Women program.

The young women are also given an opportunity to participate in a program titled, “Be Your Best Self.” In its seventh year, it is a national program that takes place during one week in April where the contestants encourage as many young people as possible, asking them to commit to being their best selves by signing a Be Your Best Self pledge card. The young women who choose to participate in this week-long event will visit with children in the community to help spread the importance of striving to do their best in areas such as academics, physical fitness, morality, character and social and civic participation.

ABOVE Pictured are Maggie McCoy, Lauren Wages, Veronica MacDonald, Chandra Bennett, Samantha Schneider, Shaleyna Higgins, Alaina Rushing, Aaliyah Zarate and Abby Davis. Photo courtesy of Picturesque Photography by Sara.

TOP LEFT The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women contestants with their “Young Misses.”

Pluid states that there is a panel of five judges who are drawn from outside the community and who are required to sign impartiality agreements.

If you would like to donate to this year’s program, please contact Andrakay Pluid at 208.946.7598 or Tess Rae at 208.267.7779.

National sponsors of the Distinguished Young Women program include the City of Mobile, Mobile County, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, The State of Alabama, Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils, Alabama Power Foundation, Encore Rehabilitation, Wintzell’s Oyster House, Master Boat Builders, Regions Financial Corporation, and Alabama Media Group. For more information about Distinguished Young Women, visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.

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BOTTOM The current Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry, Mariah Rae Photo by MicaJae’s Photography.

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Bonner Ferry

by the Numbers

10.2

The percentage of people in Bonners Ferry who are of Irish descent.

15.2

The average commute time to work for people in Bonners Ferry.

Last year over $14,000 in scholarships and prizes were given out, all raised through community donations.

41.9

The median age of Bonners Ferry residents.

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Calendar of Events March/April

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March 21 - Penguin Plunge.

The Bonners Ferry Penguin Plunge is a cool way for warmhearted people to raise funds and awareness for the athletes of Special Olympics Idaho! Raise money and be eligible for additional incentive prizes.

Register as an individual or create a team of friends, co-workers or relatives at firstgiving.com/idso/2015-bonnersferry-penguin-plunge. Everyone is asked to meet at 11am at the Search and Rescue/Waterways Building Located on River Street, west of Fairgrounds.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES March 19 - The Mount Hall Carnival. The Mount Hall Carnival will serve dinner at 5:30pm, and the carnival begins at 6pm. This year they are doing a fundraiser for the Henslee family. Rick was a bus driver for many years, and the Mount Hall family would like to hold a dessert raffle in lieu of the cake walk to offer our support. They are asking for donations of your favorite dessert or goodie.

Drop them off at the school the day of or bring it with you to the carnival.

March 28 - Spring Vendor Meeting. Have new ideas or suggestions for this year’s Farmers’ market?

Want to volunteer to help out? Make sure to attend to find out what is in store for the 2015 market season.

Get your vendor paperwork filled out, and catch up with other vendors from 10-12pm at the Boundary County Extension Office.

Check out some of our favorite local picks!

March 20 - Movie Premier. George Sibley’s movie “The Fish Between the Falls” will be premiering at the Boundary County Museum, 7229 Main Street. This is a documentary film about the efforts to save the Kootenai River’s white sturgeon. Visit www. bonnersferrymuseum.org for more information.

March 21 - Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Bird Walk. Come to find out what species are out and about at the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge. Everyone is welcome, but children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Gather at the Education Barn at 9am with binoculars and a field guide if you have access to them. Please dress for the weather and expect to be out for about two hours.

March 21 - Lego Block Building Club. Come down to the library from 1-3pm and build a Lego creation! Lego Club happens the third Saturday of every month, and

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March 21 - Youth Theater Auditions.

Auditions for the Bonners Ferry Summer Youth Theater’s production of “Annie” will begin at 10am in the High School Auditorium.

everyone is welcome to design, build and conquer the monthly Lego theme challenge! For more information visit boundary.lili.org.

March 27 - Performers’ Circle. Come to the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash St., for performances starting at 7pm. For more information visit thepearltheater.org.

April 4-5 - Tropical Daze. Join this end of season festival at Schweitzer Mountain Resort with fun activities such as the Rotary Ducky Derby and the Downhill Dummy Derby.

Visit Schweitzer.com for more information.

April 10 - Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Dinner. The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry is hosting the First Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Dinner at 6pm at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

Law Enforcement officers from federal, state and local agencies will be honored, and there will many government leaders there with the keynote speaker Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden. RSVP no later than Friday, March 27th at 1pm. For tickets, please call Debbie Woods at the Police Department 208.267.2412.

April 11-12 - River Bend Artists’ Guild Second Annual Artist Showcase. The River Bend Artists Guild is pleased to announce their second annual showcase in the Gallery at the Barn, 6095 Dufort Road, Sagle. The exhibit features

April 11 - Carter Country Chick Days Carter Country is hosting their annual Chick Days on April 11th. Join them to get that chicken coop that you always wanted stocked with some great birds. If you already know what you’re looking for, visit them anytime for a special order. For more information visit their page at f/Carter-Country-Farm-Feed.

April 7 - Kootenai River Days Meeting.

The Kootenai River Days’ meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month 5:30pm at Mugsy’s until we get closer to the event and then it will be held more often. Boundary County is also celebrating its 100yr anniversary which will tie in with this year’s Kootenai River Days event. Visit bonnersferrychamber.org for more information.

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April 18 - Distinguished Young Women Final Show Come support your Bonners Ferry DYW participants while they compete for college scholarships after three months of hard work and dedication. Event will be held at the high school in Becker Auditorium with doors opening at 6:30pm and the event starting at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased through a DYW participant or at the door.

works from artists Jerry Yates- watercolor, Kim Powersoil painting and fabric art, Sharon Yates- pastel, Glenda Kochen- glass and Ellen Pfalzgraff- fibre art. Come join them at this unique and beautiful setting along the banks of the Pend Oreille River. For more information contact artatriverbend@gmail.com.

April 11-12 - Home and Garden Show. Come to the Bonner County Fairgrounds over the weekend and visit with a multitude of vendors as you get ideas and enter to win prizes during the Annual Home & Garden Show that is put on by the Panhandle Building Contractors Association. Hours run Saturday from 9am-5:30pm and

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April 11 - Runaway Symphony. Come to the Pearl Theater for an evening of Runaway Symphony starting at 7pm with Cafe doors opening at 6pm. Tickets are available at Mtn Mikes, Bonners Books or at the door on performance night. Get more information at runawaysymphony.com.

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April 18 - Lego Block Building Club. Come down to the library from 1-3pm and build a Lego creation!

Lego Club happens the third Saturday of every month, and everyone is welcome to design, build and conquer the monthly Lego theme challenge! For more information visit boundary.lili.org.

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April 25 Free CommUNITY Breakfast.

The annual “Free CommUNITY Breakfast” is going to be held on from 7-10am in the Valley Event Center at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

April 25- Farmers’ Market Opening Day! Come down for the first market of the 2015 season!

Stop by to see local vendors and craftsmen as we kick off the start of another great year. Visit us at bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org for more information!

May 5 - Kootenai River Days Meeting. The Kootenai River Days’ meetings will be held the first Tuesday of each month 5:30pm at Mugsy’s until we get closer to the event and then it will be held more often. Boundary County is also celebrating its 100yr anniversary which will tie in with this year’s Kootenai River Days event.

Visit bonnersferrychamber.org for more information.

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COVER STORY EASTER

A celebration with diverse traditions worldwide, but united in meaning.

By Patty Hutchens.

It’s crammed with tourists, vendors, and shops. It feels very commercial, even during the holiest time of the year; yet for Christians it is the most sacred place on earth. When I visited Jerusalem in 1983, I was in awe of many things, but in particular walking those steps Jesus walked during his final moments. The Stations of the Cross are now shops and privately owned buildings, with the final stations, heavily adorned with ornamentation, being located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It was Christmas Eve day in 1983 when a local man took my friends and I on a short walk by some of these stations along Via Dolorosa.

The man stopped at the fourth station, only recognizable by the Roman numeral IV on the building. Here he said, “I don’t know if it’s the actual spot or not, but I do know that 25 years ago I used to buy hummels here.” It was certainly not what I expected, but had it not been for this self-appointed tour guide, I may have missed it all together.

Walking those same steps along Via Dolorosa as Jesus did was truly a moving, humbling experience that I will never forget. Some skeptics wonder if certain events happened in the exact spot the tourist guides showed to us.

To me, it did not matter. I was in Jerusalem.

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The celebration of Easter, which this year falls on April 5, is the most sacred day among Christians worldwide. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus following his crucifixion. But just how it is celebrated is different throughout the world.

In the United States, we have Easter bunnies and colored eggs. While these instantly conjure up the image of an Easter celebration, if one really stops to think about it, what could they possibly have to do with the most sacred day in Christian religion?

While nothing is known for certain, there are theories that abound; the most popular reason is that in ancient times an egg symbolized new life. In fact, eggs used to play a large role in pagan celebrations marking the beginning of spring – a time of hope. For Christians, it means more than new life. It is a symbol of the resurrection of Jesus. So why do we decorate the eggs? This tradition goes back 800 years and originated because eggs were a food Christians were forbidden to eat during the Lenten season. At the end of the Lenten season, it is said that people would then

decorate and eat them to mark the end of their penance and fasting.

The tradition of the Easter Bunny is one that originated with German immigrants who came to this country in the 1700s and comes from the symbol of the rabbit representing fertility and new life.

While foreigners may think our traditions are odd, there are several other countries around the world whose traditions are equally unique and, without explanation, may not appear to be

has young boys gathering buckets of water, hoses and water guns to try to soak girls with water. It is said that girls who get drenched with water will be married in the upcoming year. The water is a symbol of baptism and the tradition is believed to have stemmed from the baptism of Polish Prince Mieszko which took place on Easter Monday in 966 AD. A Hungarian Easter tradition is a twist to that of Poland’s. There they perform what they refer to as “sprinkling” on Easter Monday. Instead of water, boys will sprinkle perfume or scented water on a girl and ask for a kiss. The symbolism behind this ritual stems from the belief that water was cleansing, healing and also able to induce fertility.

The Stations of the Cross are now shops and privately owned buildings, with the final stations, heavily adorned with ornamentation, being located in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

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sacred at all. But a look into their meanings can help to understand some of their celebrations.

In Poland, one needs to make sure they are wearing his or her rain gear on Easter Monday.

The tradition, referred to as Smingus-Dyngus,

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For Norwegians interested in reading a good crime novel, Easter is a time they look forward to with anticipation.

For nearly a century, publishers in Norway choose Easter time to release crime novels. It is said to have started when a publisher promoted its crime novel on the front page of newspapers in Norway during the 1920s. Although it was an ad, people were fooled into believing it was actual news. While

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not related in any way to the Easter celebration, it is one of the most publicized traditions in this Scandinavian country.

Traveling to Bermuda on Easter? You will be treated to colorful skies as people fly kites symbolizing Jesus’ ascent into heaven.

In Rome, the Pope devotes Good Friday to observing the Way of the Cross, a solemn devotion that recalls with mindful affection the last stage of the journey that Jesus walked before he was crucified. This takes place at the Coliseum in the heart of Rome. Easter Sunday, the Pope celebrates with the thousands who travel from around the world to congregate in St. Peter’s Square waiting for the Pope’s blessing from the balcony on this sacred day.

While Easter traditions may differ throughout the world, one thing remains constant.

Christians gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of eternal life.

FAR LEFT The symbol of the cross reminds us of Jesus’ resurrection.

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BELOW Christians gather together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the gift of eternal life.

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Tips to Keep You Healthy

A Journey To A Healthier You IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH ONE BITE AT A TIME.

BY TERESA PESCE.

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

In the last issue, I discussed the “one thing” approach to body change, as opposed to plunging into an unsustainable diet and exercise regimen. In the interest of full disclosure and also to amuse (and warn) you, I’ll share that some of my efforts at finding my “one thing” in exercise involved a peculiar propensity to think I could still do things I had done when I was younger.

For instance, I recalled that jumping rope was a lot of fun during grade school recess, and fitness gurus always tell you do find an exercise you enjoy. So I purchased a jump rope with

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happy anticipation. I went into the garage so the rope wouldn’t hit the ceiling as I circled it over my head. I gave it a whirl, up and over and down to my feet as I jumped into the air. I fully intended to circle it around again, except an earthquake epicenter formed at my feet as I landed, and giant fissures snaked along the cement floor, threatening the entire structure.

Oh all right, I’m exaggerating. But my stars, I came down with a thud! I felt the outrage of every jarred organ in my body, and the distress of my feet absorbing the blow. I was instantly out of breath in a self-protective mode lest I jump again. But it was fun in

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Learning nothing from this episode, I tried roller skates! Do I really have to say it? My husband looked upon my perilous progress in a shaky circle and said hesitantly, “I thought you said you knew how to skate.” “I DO,” I replied with annoyance. “It’s just been awhile, that’s all.” As gently as possible, he encouraged me to add a pillow or remove the skates and admitted he’d rather I not continue this particular route to fitness as it might end up in a hospital bed and traction.

So let a little wisdom prevail as you choose your one thing. I’m just sayin’.

What I’d like to share with you now is a “one thing” sneaky approach to getting healthy! You can’t just cram yourself into a new lifestyle overnight; you have to be more subtle. You have to psych yourself out, thus circumventing your natural resistance to change.

Psych Number 1: You need to eat more. No, really! You do! In fact, the more overweight you are, the more you need to concentrate on eating more. I strongly suggest thinking in old-fashioned terms of eating a meal in “courses.” First course, a flavorful soup.

Second course, a leafy vegetable salad. Then the main course. Next, fresh fruit slices. Want to dip them in yogurt or something sweet?

Go ahead!

Psych Number 2: You need to devote more time to eating. Your body takes 20 minutes to send you a full signal. You take more time by just barely filling a regular spoon with food

or by putting a modest bite on your fork.

(Clue: If you have to puff out your cheeks for the food to fit, it’s too much for your mouth.

Smaller bites changes the “mouth feel” of eating.) Chew and enjoy! Then, put down your utensil. Sip your beverage. Then pick up your utensil and fill it with another modest bite. I know they say to concentrate on your food, but you actually need distraction from it between bites. Pause to watch a moment of TV, read a paragraph from a book or chat with fellow diners.

These “psychs” are simple, but they accomplish wonders long term. And best of all, you get to spend more time eating! If that isn’t great, what is?

I once knew an Italian family with two darling children, both significantly overweight.

When I joined them at dinner, I learned why.

The children slumped low over their plates so the spoon would have less distance to travel from plate to mouth. They heaped positively towering portions of food upon their spoons and shoveled it into their mouths non-stop until their plates were empty. I’ve never forgotten that dinner.

Eat more (good food only!), eat longer, savoring smaller bites. Take your time. Enjoy.

Does that sound like a regime you can live with?

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Chemical Cuisine DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT YOU’RE EATING?

BY GLORIA GILBÉRE, CDP, DA HOM, PHD, DSC, ECOERGONOMIST, WHOLISTIC REJUVENIST, HTMA PRACTITIONER. Working with thousands of patients worldwide who are victims of chemically induced immune system disorders, the only way to provide assurance for good health is to be empowered through education to combat epidemics of syndromes/illnesses with some names we can’t even pronounce.

Neurotoxic Chemicals A neurotoxic chemical in food production contributes to toxicity syndromes. Some people detoxify neurotoxins efficiently; others with chronic illnesses (chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, immunosuppression or endocrine disorders) cannot.

Silent brain damage continues until the loss is so extensive it finally shows itself in the form of neurodegenerative diseases, cancer and birth defects. For instance, MSG changes the balance of glutamate in the brain. Scientific evidence clearly shows excess glutamate slowly kills nerve cells that depend on it for communication – degenerative damage appears to be a major link in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, as well as ALS, ADHD and dementia.

Preservatives/Additives These substances are used for preserving/ coloring food, increasing/enhancing flavor – often with inferior ingredients and to encourage binge eating. Over 490 of these chemicals were never tested for poisoning.

“At a Glance” • MSG and artificial sweeteners are like providing consumers with a lowdose psychiatric drug – changing the biochemistry of the brain; • Aspartame, recommended for diabetics, actually accelerates diabetes; • Avoid BHT, BHA, TBHQ, sodium nitrites/nitrates, sulfites – all neurotoxins; • Neurotoxin

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Cell Communication Thwarted Our modern food supply leads to mixed messages within white blood cells. According to Floyd Chilton, Ph.D., “These changes dramatically turned-up our immune system volume causing them to become our enemy. Our bodies are revolting; white blood cells overreact resulting in a plague of inflammatory diseases.”

Inflammation makes-up the combination underlying causes of almost every illness – congestion of the ducts/vessels of circulation/ elimination such as bile ducts of the liver/ digestive tract, blood/lymph vessels, urinary tract and hormonal pathways/endocrine system.

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Pizzerias are expected to purchase more than $4 billion worth of cheese annually by the year 2014. We consume around 251,770,000 pounds of pepperoni every year. The most expensive pizza in the world costs $12,000 and takes 72 hours to make.

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Head For The Coast Destination: Multnomah Falls and Astoria. By Jani Gonzalez.

In spite of all the driving we do daily, many of us don’t venture farther than 50 miles away from the place where we were born. Break away from this stereotype by exploring Oregon, one of our next door neighbors.

As a transplant from the East Coast, driving across the U.S. only increased my appetite to see as much of the U.S. as possible. For some time, however, my husband and I thought that Oregon was too far for a weekend getaway, but during the winter holidays, we made a go of it over a four-day weekend.

We easily split the drive to the Coast over two days which gave us plenty of opportunities to observe Oregon’s natural beauty along the way. Driving I-84 took us along the scenic Columbia River with Mount Hood in the distance. Eventually we arrived to the breathtaking sight of Multnomah Falls, our first stop in our Oregonian journey.

This natural wonder, off exit 35, should not be missed. The waterfalls spill over 600 feet in a long, majestic stream, and the observation bridge puts you at the heart of it. Its mist creates a green wonderland of moss-covered trees. Visitors can stop their self-guided tour at the observation bridge or continue on a longer 2- or 5-mile hike.

Portland is a half-hour away past the falls.

After spending the night there, we left the next morning for the Coast and drove an hour and

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a half to Tillamook, Ore. There, we visited the cheese and ice cream factory. Next, we stopped at Gearhart Beach, one of the many coastal beaches leading to Astoria. In the offseason, the beach had a surreal feel. Numerous upturned tree trunks dotted the beach instead of people. And the sand was picturesquely carved by the tide. On the beach and out in the water, we saw the area’s token monoliths, or “haystack rocks,” some of which can easily be climbed.

Finally, Astoria. The sleepy town in “Goonies” with its hidden treasures. Yes, the movie was filmed there, and yes, you can visit the house.

It’s a private residence, but they’re happy to let you snap a pic as long as you respect their privacy. You’ll see signs for it on 38th Street.

Each year, the town celebrates the movie on Goonies Day, June 7th. This year marks the movie’s 30th anniversary.

With its seaside charm, Astoria is a quaint destination when visiting Oregon. For lunch or dinner, choose from any of the beachfront seafood restaurants. Ours was the Ship Inn British Pub and Restaurant on 2nd Street where we ate fish and chips and shepherd’s pie.

We then took a late afternoon walk along 12th Street and visited several of the town’s antique stores, many of which are on Commercial Street. We missed visiting the Astoria Column, however, because of the weather, but made note to visit the 600-foot monument on a future trip.

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