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The days continue to grow shorter, and our hearts begin to prepare for the holiday season, when we can once again gather with our loved ones and reminisce of the many blessings we’ve experienced during the course of the year. It’s time to bundle up and breathe in a big sigh of relief, as you’ve made it through three quarters of the year! In our October issue of Bonners Ferry Living Local, you’ll explore some wonderful stories sure to brighten these cloudier,

darker days. From our feature article, highlighting United Way and its immense impact on the local communities it serves— including right here in North Idaho—to our Good News, shining a light on our beloved library, as well as our Life and Community articles, sharing the excitement of the Dance Club at the Pearl, and a heartfelt farewell to the beloved Yoder's Market, there’s so much to appreciate here at home. In addition, our Travel article will take readers on a wine journey, while our recipe is perfect for savoring the flavors of the fall season. And it’s time to get baking! For those novices, take a read on how you can become a star baker in the kitchen. We hope you can take the time to sit back with your favorite blanket, warm drink in hand, and enjoy what Bonners Ferry Living Local has in store for you this month. Steve Russo Executive Director | steve@like-media.com

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E S S ENTI A L S Fall Decorating Drama for 2021: Keep it light and simple

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IN FOCU S On Stage in the Inland Northwest: Local productions to look forward to this season

GO O D NE WS

LIF E & COMMU N IT Y

BU S INE S S S P OT LIGH T

Going Back to the Library: Doors are once again open to the beloved Boundary County Library

The Family That Serves: A blessing to the community

Go Sandpoint: Making dream vacations, and staycations, a reality

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A Reason to Dance: Two programs offered at The Pearl Theater

Senior Lexie Maas: Star volleyball player and 4.0 student

Standing Together with its Community: United Way collaborates to bring change

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BECOMIN G A BAK E R

A Beginner’s Baking Guide: Where to start to find success as a brand-new baker

I Have COVID-19. Now, What Do I Do? Caring for yourself during a COVID-19 infection

All the "Buzz" for the Holiday Season: Simple cocktails guaranteed to impress this season

Savor the Fall Harvest: Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting and Bacon Maple Bits

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Fall Decorating Drama for 2021 KEEP IT LIGHT AND SIMPLE By Deann Hammer, Interior Designer

s the light turns golden outdoors and the leaves follow, it is the time of year to begin to look inward into our homes and prepare for comfort during the cooler months ahead.

I like to stuff a pomegranate or two into my arrangements for color (wire them in on a stick), and let them dry in the arrangement until Christmas when I change themes.

Fall decorating has taken on a new twist to coordinate with the grey, white and softer home colors of today. Ditch the classic pumpkin colors of heavy oranges, browns and reds for fall, and opt for a lighter variation of the theme this year.

Fall front door wreaths don’t have to be laden with Halloween trinkets. Go for a more sophisticated fall look with a wreath brimming with natural elements from outdoors such as thistle, seed pods, grasses and dried flowers. You can buy them finished online or make your own with a grapevine wreath base, wire and a glue gun. Add a velvet or textured ribbon at the top of the piece to hang your wreath. Brass wreath hangers lay on the top of your door and are also a nice addition, alleviating the need for a nail in your door.

Floral arrangements that include grasses from your yard that are starting to seed and dry mixed with larger seed pods and protea (found online from Hawaiian online sources) will last indoors for many months and add rich natural texture and color to your decorating theme. Adding herbs from the garden such as large sage leaves, chive, parsley and dill will enhance the aroma and also add color. Floral arrangements can be made in large ceramic urns with tree branches for extra height on fireplace hearths, kitchen tables or foyer tables. Drying hydrangeas are also nice to add, bringing in soft color to the mix.

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Light up any room with a glass baby with tea light (always best in groups of three or more), or use battery-operated candles on timers that turn on at dusk (average run time is four hours) and turn themselves off. Battery-operated candles are terrific for hard-to-reach places like the top of a cabinet, foyers and hallways that are not often traveled, and lighting for shelves that cannot handle the heat of a regular candle. Avoid

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Fall decorating has taken on a new twist to coordinate with the grey, white and softer home colors of today.

any fluorescent or LED blue light bulbs in your home’s light fixtures or lamps in the winter. Warming up your lighting to look like warm candlelight is the name of the game. Outdoor lighting is important to expand the view from your home at night. Replace any burned-out exterior landscaping bulbs and clean solar lights to prepare for winter. String Edison bulbs or white Christmas lights in your trees for extra outdoor lighting. Battery-operated candles are also terrific in lanterns by your front door or outdoor seating areas. Make sure they are covered or brought inside when the rain or snow starts. Bring in a chunky knit throw for your sofa in neutral colors to add warmth, texture and style to any room. Faux fur throw blankets are still on trend but in lighter colors this year (ditch the orange and black cheetah print) and go for snow leopard, white fox or faux shearling. Bundle up and enjoy the season!

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What happens when competing passions try to steal our joy? By Trish Buzzone Thinking Partner, Executive Director The John Maxwell Team

hortly after my husband, Bob, and I moved to Sandpoint, we were cruising over the Long Bridge, and I noticed something unusual happening in the water. People—a lot of people—were swimming along the bridge. I asked around, and as a longtime scuba diver and recreational swimmer, excitedly added the Long Bridge Swim to my “Gonna do it!” list.

The longer I thought about it, the more I felt my joy slipping, as my self-talk grew more negative: If I indulge in one of these passions, I’ll have to give up the other. That deprivation mindset, intent on stealing my joy, tempted me to pit those passions against each other. It’s sacrifice one or the other, Trish. Can’t have both! You won’t give up on the swim, so, forget the waffles; it’s rabbit food and water for you!

Recently, I was facilitating a group session, and I asked everyone to tell us what they would do if they knew they would not fail. When it came around I could feel those joy-stealing messages building up inside me, and I put to me, I was reminded of the promise I made myself years ago, and I shared a stop to it quickly—cancel, cancel—I will enjoy this season and get back with the group that I was going to do the Long Bridge Swim next August. in swimming shape. I already know what to do: Move more, eat clean and healthy. So, that’s where I started. Now, my dream had a date and a group of people gracious enough to hold me accountable. That made it a goal. First step was to pour some energy I know how the ideas and messages we allow to play in our minds affect into my passion. The day of this year’s swim, I cruised across the bridge and our attitudes and our outcomes. I know the steps that work for me, watched the people in the water. I felt an intense longing to jump in that and I was ready to get over my doubts and fears. So, as soon as I felt water and swim with them. I didn’t, because I knew it was not my time—not those negative thoughts encroaching, I stopped that train and switched yet. I wouldn’t have made it, because I’m not in the shape I need to be to tracks: Get clear on what I want. Banish the confusion. Connect with a swim 1.75 miles. Instead, I channeled that longing into the energy that is thinking partner. motivating me to prepare for next year. Once I was clear on what I would achieve and the confusion was in my That preparation includes committing to moving my body every day, to rearview, I reached out to a joint mobility and wellness consultant who is increase my strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness, and it includes helping me shift my thinking around food and get more out of moving moderating my diet in order to be fitter and stronger. That last part is a tough every day. As I’ve taken action toward growth, the doubts, frustrations and one for me … especially this time of year. I love the fall and winter “holiday fears that come with a deprivation mindset are being pushed out by passion season” … all the feasts and treats, parties and drinks. From October to and enthusiasm. I have a clear goal, someone to challenge and inspire me, January, everywhere we go, everywhere we turn, there are opportunities and I’m excited to celebrate every milestone. for excess: Rich, delicious entrees and apps, desserts, drinks … and those fabulous Farmers Market waffles. Crispy, sugary, huckleberry, whipped What about you? What are you struggling with? What messages are trying cream—so delicious! And, better still, we enjoy these delights surrounded to steal your passion and stop your growth? And what messages are feeding by friends and family. That dynamic social aspect of holiday feasts brings your motivation and momentum? me such joy. And, yet, as I continued to think about the upcoming celebratory season, I could feel my goal of swimming the bridge next August crashing up against my desire to indulge in my love of celebrating good food in good company.

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GOING BACK TO THE LIBRARY

DOORS ARE ONCE AGAIN OPEN TO THE BELOVED BOUNDARY COUNTY LIBRARY

by TAYLOR SHILLAM

"AFTER HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME BACK, I REALIZED HOW MUCH I MISSED WORKING HERE, MY LIBRARY FAMILY, AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE."

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here’s no such thing as too many books,” claims Boundary County Library. After reopening in July under the guidance of Interim Director Sandy Ashworth, the Boundary County Library continually proves it offers much more than books alone. Since 1913, Boundary County Library has become a staple within the Bonners Ferry community—a hub of enrichment, education and culture. Named 2017's "Best Small Library in America" in Library Journal, the library has grown in terms of location, size, member count and resources since its humble beginning as a wheelbarrow transporting donated books around town. The library reopened its doors this summer, amidst the pandemic and upon a looming budget deadline. At the hub of the library's growth and reopening success has been Sandy, who came out of retirement to help restore the library she had already dedicated over 30 years of her career to, emerging from retirement to act as interim director. “I volunteered to step in and help as a trainer and consultant,” she explained. Now 80 years young, Sandy rejoined the library in March of 2021, when the deadline for the following fiscal year’s budget was fast approaching and the library remained without a permanent director. With her budgeting experience and extensive knowledge of the library’s systems, she returned

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to her old home without hesitation. “The budget deadline was a strong incentive to move forward,” she shared. "There’s no delaying a deadline set by the state tax commission." She found herself picking up right where she left off—and enjoying the process. “After having the opportunity to come back, I realized how much I missed working here, my library family, and meeting new people,” she said. “The job was such a blessing, and I was happy to come back to the opportunity.” Upon her return as interim director, Sandy dove in to help the library’s reopening stay on track, including book orders and sorting new materials. “We’re building on past successes,” she said, “with the goals of increasing capacity, capability to provide services and staying relevant.” Sandy has seen the library’s growth from a close perspective, especially in the realm of technology. With internet services becoming increasingly accessible, the library has been able to significantly expand its digital offerings. “We have more online services, education and trainings. We’ve joined the statewide consortium with over 100,000 eBooks and online books,” she said. The library hosts a long list of programs and services, including digital learning, tutoring, children’s programs, Nerf Wars and Chess Club. Its calendar is lined with immersive story time events like Harry

Potter Day and Tolkien Day. It’s no surprise the library maintains its dedicated following and strong community feel. “The public was very happy we were open, and we were happy to be open,” Sandy said of the community's warm reception to the library's reopening this past July. Sandy’s retirement from the library began October 1, 2016, although she never stayed far away after leaving. She used her time to organize her own book collection—a library of her old favorites kept at home. “I never lost my interest in how things were going in the publishing industry,” she said. Sandy would come in and out of the library frequently during those few years. As the library prepares to appoint a new director in the coming weeks, Sandy continues to wear a lot of hats. “I’ve done every job here throughout the years,” she said. She still finds herself working in every aspect of the library’s operations, from the orders desk to sorting children’s books. Her focus is on building on the success already garnered by the Best Small Library in America, even through difficult circumstances. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding with the long delay,” Sandy shared of the library reopening its doors amidst the pandemic. “Things out of our control took longer than we expected.” Now operating Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm, it holds longer Saturday hours than it ever has before. This schedule coincides well with the four-day week schedule within the school district, Sandy explained; a schedule that leaves students with more time to explore the library. For students, adults and readers of all kinds, the Boundary County Library is a special place. More than a library, it’s a center of community where much can be celebrated: education, culture, progress and play. The growth the library has experienced since 1913 is only slated to continue, especially with the support of its community and of dedicated individuals like Sandy, a true example of the lifelong impact a library can make. More information about the Boundary County Library’s current events, services and schedule can be found at BoundaryCountyLibrary.com.

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A REASON TO DANCE TWO PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE PEARL THEATER by JILLIAN CHANDLER

ancy Genys has been dancing since she could walk, first by standing on the top of her father’s feet while dancing around the living room doing polka and waltz to music playing on the record player. She began formal dancing lessons at the age of 5 until she was in high school, and then again while in college. “I did ballet for many years, but once in college, my focus became social and folk,” she shares. “My husband and I were assigned to teach a folk-dance class together at BYU—that’s how we met!” In addition to dance, Nancy excelled in choir and acting throughout her childhood and teen years, even writing her own plays. She has produced more than 18 shows (having written the script, produced the music and done the choreography). “I love the arts,” she smiles. “Since I have been in Bonners Ferry, I have written more than 30 songs!”

Talent Team Performing Arts teaches youth how to sing, dance and act. It is Nancy’s wish that it will bless the youth in this community and, through the arts, bless the lives of others. As for Dance Club, students will be taught the skills in styles such as swing, waltz, fox-trot, cha-cha, as well as line dancing and oldfashioned American folk dancing such as Virginia Reel, Jessie Polka and the Salty Dog Rag. “Dances have such diverse music,” affirms Nancy. “To be able to have skills to dance to almost anything is such a confidence builder, not to mention fun!”

The cost of registration is dependent upon the class, ranging from $120 to $160 per semester. “Each semester is four months, but with the extra classes for the performing groups, it's like a five-month session for the price of four months,” explains Nancy. Class length for the Talent Team is one to one-and-ahalf hours, while Dance Club is two hours every other week, rotating weeks between beginners and those more advanced. Thanks to Nancy, in partnership with the Pearl Theater, there’s Those interested in signing up can contact Nancy Genys via a reason to kick up your heels and start dancing, as the Dance email at TalentTeamPerformingArts@gmail.com or by phone Club was introduced just last month, as well as Talent Team at 480.390.5790. Performing Arts. “My hope is that those who will benefit from this will come and “Both programs have received positive feedback and happy that, through our interaction together, we are all the better for participants (and excited ones who are new). My hope is for it,” she says. “Each child has something beautiful to share. I am students to enjoy themselves and gain skills and confidence,” blessed by working with them. Hopefully, I will be a blessing to she says. them as well.” 20

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THE FAMILY THAT SERVES A blessing to the community BY JOSHUA NISHIMOTO

fter opening their store in 2010, Yoder’s Market has served customers from Kalispell, Bigfork, Yaak, Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, along with many locals from Bonners Ferry. After 11 years of hard work and dedication to serving these communities, Yoder’s Market announced in August that they would be closing their doors at the end of September 2021. “After taking a year to pray about it and with extreme challenges of running a business these days, we agreed that we need to slow down and close the doors to Yoder’s Market,” shared Henry Yoder. While he and his wife Verna relished in their final month of Yoder’s Market operations, they said they can’t help but have mixed feelings about the closing of the store. “It’s bittersweet,” Verna says. “We love this community. It just became more and more difficult the last few years with COVID and everything. I mean, we worked 80 hours a week for the last year.” After 11 years of dedication, Verna couldn’t help but remember the best times she had while working at Yoder’s Market. “I will always remember the delight on people’s faces when they purchased banana bread, potato salad, or any of our prepared meals,” she said. “When people ask me if I could go back and do it all over again, I say yes! It was worth it all. I love feeding people. There’s nothing that makes me happier.”

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Now that Yoder’s Market's doors have closed, Henry and Verna will have more time to spend with their family, while also paying attention to their other businesses, and finding ways to continue to bless their community. “We will continue operating Whole Saler, providing a large variety of spices to 70 stores,” Verna said. “And we split Optimal Renewal 50/50 with our son Amos. We will continue to work with him on that project.” When asked what she would do next, Verna simply said, “I have thought about this, and I don’t know. I still have my recipes, and I haven’t decided. Maybe one day I will do something with them. I could do a recipe book or take my goods to the farmers market.” And with that, Verna has only a few parting words for a community that they have served, who has indeed served them well. “We would like to thank the community for all of the love and support for the last 11 years, because it made every single day worth it,” she said. “We have the best customers; it was absolutely awesome! We do not regret owning the store for one bit. We are closing in triumphant victory as a blessing to the community. Would we do this again? Are we happy? Yes! I’m not sure what God has in store for us, but whatever it is, it will hopefully be a blessing to the community.”

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enior Lexie Maas started her love of athletics like many of her peers, through Bonners Ferry Parks and Recreation. She tried several sports and eventually landed in gymnastics. “I tried it and about died. I have no idea why I continued, but I did and won state twice,” she stated. Lexie credits her time as a gymnast for helping her develop in her favorite sport—volleyball. “Gymnastics is a very physical sport, and I believe if I hadn’t pursued it, my sports career would’ve looked a lot different. It taught me how my body works, what it can go through and how I can push myself.” After showing promise as a young player, Lexie made the high school varsity team as a freshman. She was a libero (defensive specialist) the past three seasons and is excited to now be an outside hitter for her final high school season. Reaching her goal of becoming a front line player, despite being one of the shorter members of the team, didn’t come without some extra motivation. She recalled a time while in middle school that pushed her to prove any doubters wrong. “We were short a high jump girl, and I wanted to do it so bad. One of the coaches asked in front of everyone if anyone wanted to fill it. No one raised their hand. I raised my hand so excited, and the coach looked at me and laughed and said I was too short to do a high jump. “I was so mad, the kind of mad where you don’t think it possible you can be that mad. I took that and I worked even harder. In all my sports I’ve always been too short. So, I made it a point to work even harder. I could still do everything the tall people could do; oftentimes better. I’ve been only back row for three years in volleyball as their libero, or defensive specialist, when I’ve been able to jump as high if not higher as our front row girls. So, this year, being able to be a front row girl definitely makes me feel like my hard work went for something and someone is seeing it.” Lexie has high hopes for the team this season. She maintains a 4.0 grade point average and hasn’t yet decided on the next chapter in her life. A degree in psychology or the medical field are both possibilities. As someone who’s been disrespected because of her height, she knows the meaning of respect and how important it is to all aspects in life. “Whether it’s coach, team captain, or the person who is new and has no idea what’s going on, you show everyone respect. Treat people the way you want to be treated. This applies to not only sports but your life, and I’ll take it everywhere I go.”

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Don’t miss these highly anticipated shows taking Inland Northwest stages this season!

In November, everyone’s favorite holiday curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge takes the stage at the KROC Center in a production of the Charles Dickens’ classic tale. The show will run Friday, November 12, through Sunday, November 21, with a variety of showtimes providing ample opportunity to enjoy this seasonal staple.

he theater arts are alive this fall across North Idaho and Eastern Washington. This season, date nights, family outings and holiday celebrations will call for quality entertainment, and our area’s theaters are here to deliver. From local productions to shows straight from Broadway, a lineup of quality productions is just a short drive away, starting this month and continuing through the end of the year.

Seasonal Fun at the KROC Center Coeur d’Alene’s KROC Center offers a selection of family friendly theater entertainment this season, beginning with this month’s production of the Spongebob Musical. The musical follows Nickelodeon’s beloved characters of Bikini Bottom as they fight to save their undersea home. The Spongebob Musical will kick off Friday, October 15, at 7:30pm, and continue through October 24, including matinee showings on weekend afternoons at 2pm. The show will feature a long list of acclaimed songs 26

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The KROC’s seasonal productions will conclude with Traditions of Christmas, the Radio City Music Hall-style show that has garnered a reputation for creating magic for all ages. Through dance, choreography, classic Christmas songs and a grand Nativity conclusion, the production keeps the spirit of Christmas alive throughout. Catch Traditions of Christmas at the KROC Center Friday, December 10, through Wednesday, December 22, with adult, child and senior/military tickets available. This holiday experience is designed for the entire family!

A full event schedule, additional production details, and ticket sales are available online at KROCCdA.org. Spokane Stage Reading: An Aviary for the Birds of Sadness On Thursday, October 14, the Spokane Playwrights Laboratory will present its inaugural staged reading, this year featuring An Aviary for the Birds of Sadness. The fulllength play by Tristen Canfield is described by the organization as “a found family story about a group of friends who must band together to take care of one of their own during her darkest days.” The show is deemed inappropriate for audience members aged 13 and younger, as it delves honestly into the realm of mental health. The Spokane Playwrights Laboratory is Spokane’s designated new script development company, acting as a resource for playwrights to provide chances to workshop their unfinished drafts into complete production-ready scripts. The show will be held at 304 West Pacific Avenue, with doors opening at 6:30pm and the workshop performance beginning at 7:30pm.

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STCU Best of Broadway Broadway Spokane is back to downtown’s First Interstate Center of the Arts, with a full lineup of productions on the way and rescheduled from 2020! This month, catch Andrew Lloyd Weber’s iconic production, CATS, as it takes the stage October 19 through 23. Next month, look for Mean Girls coming direct from Broadway as the rock musical version of Tina Fey’s popular comedy. Mean Girls takes the stage from November 23 through 27, bringing a highly praised adaptation to the stage. November also presents the chance to start the holiday season early with A Christmas Carol. A Christmas Carol hits the stage for just two days, November 12 and 13, as a new interpretation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Emmy winner Bradley Whitford of “The Handmaid’s Tale” stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, and 12 classic

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show will take the stage for five shows, after much behind-the-scenes preparation to make the shows as safe and successful as possible. Out of the Shadows’ production of Bye Bye Birdie will hit the KROC Center stage across two weekends: October 29 through 31 and November 4 and 5. The October 31 show will be a 2pm matinee showing, with the other shows scheduled for 7:30pm. Full details and ticket information can be found at OutoftheShadowsTheater.com. Panida Theater’s Banff Virtual Mountain Film Festival Sandpoint’s historic Panida Theater is offering access to the Banff Mountain Virtual Film Festival this month for the chance to enjoy epic mountain views from the comfort of your own home. Several options are available for viewing, including the choice of two programs to buy separately, as a bundle, or as a gift. Each film within the festival is new and current for 2021, and 100 percent of the net proceeds from ticket sales will go toward supporting the beloved Panida Theater. “Enjoy the show and keep the Panida marquee lights burning bright,” the theater encourages. Streaming access is available through October 24 at Panida.org. The Inland Northwest theater scene presents a lot to look forward to in the coming weeks. Whether you’re seeking a large-scale, in-person production, a quieter, more intimate reading, or a virtual experience from the comfort of your own home, look to our local venues to take care of your entertainment needs from now through the holidays. Theater has returned to the Inland Northwest, ready for your enjoyment and grateful for your support. Be sure to include local productions in your entertainment plans this season!

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andpoint offers a truce slice of North Idaho heaven, and has been written about and praised in newspapers and magazines all across the country. Not only are the surroundings both beautiful and serene, but travelers to our area quickly fall in love with the small-town charm and tremendous outdoor experiences. Visitors come from all over for the experience and come to realize why USA Today has named Sandpoint Most Beautiful Small Town in America. The mountains and lake are a welcoming sight. So why not invite your out-of-town friends and family to experience it for themselves and book your stay through Go Sandpoint at the luxurious and affordable Lodges at The Idaho Club or at one of three water-view condos—one in downtown Sandpoint and the other two Hope? Or treat yourself to a Sandpoint staycation of your own. Nestled amongst the fairways of Idaho’s only Jack Nicklaus Signature course, each home offers all the finest amenities. Open floor plans allow guests to spread out for easy interactions with family and friends while providing privacy within the three-, fourand five-bedroom homes. Imagine yourself preparing a meal on top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, then relaxing in your own private hot tub after an afternoon on the lake, hiking the beautiful trails or meandering quaint downtown and the local shops. Instead of a hotel wakeup call, rise to a beautiful sunrise as you watch out your back patio for deer, birds and other wildlife roaming the course and surrounding forests. At the Idaho Club, you can enjoy living life to the fullest no matter what your agenda entails. Both families and corporate executives have found it the perfect place to gather. Nestled along the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, the fifth deepest lake in North America, it is just minutes to Sandpoint or picturesque Hope, Idaho. With home sites that offer incredible views, privacy and access to many amenities, it is an escape to paradise. As the cool autumn season has arrived, The Lodges at the Idaho Club make for a perfect cozy retreat. You will not only have privacy, but a great deal of space to spread out and enjoy one another’s company. Homes can accommodate up to 14 guests, and there are several floor plans available—depending upon your party’s size.

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nited Way has a mission to improve lives. They do this by seeking out the un-touched or un-talked about problems, using hands-on experience and research-backed initiatives to solve them. While United Way is a global nonprofit that functions all over the world, this doesn’t stop them from being involved personally within their separate communities. United Way believes that “to live better we must live United.” Which means that they don’t shy from working with their neighbors to address common issues, to ensure the health, education and financial stability for everyone. United Way’s worldwide mission is to “improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world to advance the common good.” They do this by providing access to basic needs, such as food, shelter and financial stability. United Way also seeks to tackle transportation needs that inhibit access to those basic needs. Those resources additionally provide for health care and address domestic violence. The reach and scope of United Way as an international nonprofit is huge, but the focus is small. Funds and resources donated to a local United Way are distributed locally—to local organizations and local people. It’s no wonder then that the United Way in Northern Idaho and Pierce County have individual local relationships, initiatives and partnerships. “Most people know United Way as a global organization. What most people don’t realize is that we are a network of smaller nonprofits,” says Mark Tucker, the executive director of United Way of North Idaho. This is especially important, because this

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means that United Way is operating according to local needs heard from local people and organizations. There are larger consistent methods that United Way in the Pacific Northwest uses as a whole to assess smaller community needs, such as ALICE. ALICE refers to the people within any community that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed. ALICE works as a snapshot that allows each individual United Way to assess its community needs and address systemic issues that contribute to any shortages. “The great thing about a local structure with local volunteers is that we are able to identify and focus on our community’s greatest needs,” says Mark. The staff at this locality is relatively small, but their capacity for impact is increased through their partnerships. Through the ALICE system as reference, United Way in North Idaho has sought an understanding of their unique community needs. This is the first step in any United Way venture and is especially true in the counties of North Idaho. According to ALICE, 41 percent of those in these communities are struggling to make ends meet. Through their local partnerships, they seek real solutions. Using both ALICE and local connections, North Idaho has been able to identify their community's greatest unmet need and proactively tends to that need through working across sectors. Because their partnerships with local agencies and providers have brought about a greater understanding of how to approach the issue, United Way in North Idaho is in a unique position. Not only are they able to provide research, but they are also able to step in with funding.

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Right now, North Idaho has identified childcare as a large unmet community need. Since childcare is the most expensive item in the budget for a family, it often is the barrier to getting parents back to work or working within the job that they prefer. “As we dug deeper into the issue, we realized that childcare workers are suffering themselves. Since teacher pay is so low, turnover is high, and lowering pay is not an option. With real estate having gone up dramatically, relocating for expansion is out of the question,” says Mark. What’s more, providing childcare benefits the community as a whole. Quality childcare prepares children for school readiness, which means that kindergartners are less likely to fall behind. Children who are not able to keep up in school, that do not receive the support they need, can often become delinquent. This, in turn, means that schools lose tax revenue. Loss of revenue, in turn, limits resources. Even more urgently, providing quality childcare supports businesses. When parents have consistent, affordable childcare, both parents are able to go back to work. Without this drain on their income, they are able to use more of their income to prepare for their future, invest in savings and pay off debt. Employers consistently see childcare as the top reason for tardiness or missed work. With the current shift in the economy and workforce, employers are beginning to change the way that they see their employees. In turn, this affects how they do business. With the current scarcity of employees, employers are looking to invest into childcare. Providing childcare in North Idaho helps with recruitment and retention, as well as fills a community need. To move out of the current childcare crisis, United Way of North Idaho approaches the problem using two strategies: funding and direct service programming. Using the Community Care Fund, United Way funds nonprofits that are already doing phenomenal work in the community. Direct service programming is a straightforward approach to address the crisis, where United Way develops its own services to answer needs where no services may be available. Examples include

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Pierce County, which focuses on Franklin Pierce and East Tacoma communities. Today, United Way in Pierce County has directed its focus on poverty, which they began in 2017. This was also the year that United Way held its first From Poverty to Possibilities Summit. Using the ALICE approach, a consistent research approach among all of the United Ways in the Pacific Northwest, UWPC has found out some information about present needs within the community. According to research, 23 percent of the families in Pierce County are ALICE families. This number has risen over the pandemic. That means every one in five families are struggling to make ends meet. United Way has done a lot in Pierce County over its 100-year-long residence, but recent research has shown that Pierce County is struggling with a unique shortage of employment combined with a decrease in housing. Everything United Way is doing in Pierce County is focused on addressing this problem. United Way in Pierce County has a goal of ending poverty for 15,000 families by 2028. They will continue to do this by partnering with local organizations and nonprofits that provide for community needs, in the hopes that, together, the community can break down barriers toward self-sufficiency.

To say that the partnerships are fast and widespread is an understatement. UWPC has coordinated efforts in school districts, health and human services, faith-based groups, government agencies and individuals with commitments to research forward action. UWPC is continuing in its trend to be an active part in meeting these families holistically, where they’re at. This has been true for the last 100 years, and will continue to be true for the next.

United Way stands true to its mission to “mobilize the caring power in communities

United Way stands true to its mission to “mobilize the caring power in communities around the world.” They focus on education, health and financial stability. The international impact of United Way is a vast interconnection of communities around the world. Their projects include access to health care in Korea, books for children in Australia, and financial stability in Denver, USA. Hundreds of thousands of people receive these services and financial aid. Many local organizations receive grants. This has only been possible through unity. Not only is the fulfillment seen in United Way’s unified network of interconnected smaller nonprofits, who mobilize among themselves, United Way also creates cohesion in the communities they serve by pursuing relationships, providing funding, seeking out research, and gathering together to hear directly from their community. Approaches are vast and widespread, and they are direct and impactful. Whether they are large or small, personal or from afar, United Way is making a difference in individual lives, one unified community collaboration at a time.

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I have COVID-19. Now, what do I do? CARING FOR YOURSELF DURING A COVID-19 INFECTION

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ather than COVID-19 going away, we are seeing new, more easily spread variants of the virus. The providers at the local clinics, the paramedics, and the Emergency Department physicians decided to pool our ideas and provide our Boundary County community with our best recommendations so that you receive the proper care, at the right time, in the right place.

mild shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, and loss of taste or smell. These symptoms can be managed with plenty of rest and fluids (at least 2 quarts a day; more if you are running a fever). Take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil/ Motrin) for pain or fever. Vitamins have not been proven to help but are unlikely to harm.

COVID-19 infection symptoms are generally mild to moderate and do not warrant calling 911 nor going to the Emergency Department. Symptoms can last days to weeks. These include fever, chills, cough, and

If you have tested positive or have symptoms of COVID-19, with a known exposure, isolate from others in the household and avoid sharing items such as cups, utensils and towels. If possible, remain in a room

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Halloween and all of its sugary goodness may be lurking just around the corner, but that doesn't mean that you can't incorporate healthy ingredients into your delightful and frightful goodies. Treat the kids to a platter of Halloween-inspired snacks like peeled cuties with a sliver of celery as the stem to create a pumpkin; banana, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, adding mini chocolate chips for the eyes and "O" mouth for a friendly ghost; a bowl of grapes for eyeballs. Healthy has never been more fun!

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care provider (PCP) to get specific care instructions if you have chronic illnesses or if your symptoms become worse. All our community clinics can provide telehealth visits, car-side visits, or make arrangements for ill people to be seen in a separate part of the clinic. Our patients’ safety and care are our top priority. We are all accepting new patients, so please call for an appointment if you need COVID-19 infection guidance—especially if your symptoms are worsening or worrisome to you.

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all evokes a feeling of nostalgia, the perfect sweater weather. With the kids back in school, we find our schedules cramped with evenings of catchup, weekends of last-minutes, and a bustle toward bedtime. Fall cooking at its best is made in one pot with very few dishes. With one-pot cooking, the cleanup is easy, the product healthy and the cost minimal. Here is a step-by-step guide for making your own one-pot meals. Step One: Create your flavor base. Classic one-pot dishes require very little prep and are best slowly cooked throughout the day. The general soup or stew requires a selection of root vegetables to add depth and flavor. This is possible because fall plants prepare for winter by storing sugar in their roots. Chopping up and sautéing root vegetables forces them to release their sugars into the oil, providing a base for a rich and savory flavor profile. For Italian dishes (think red meat sauce and minestrone), chop up celery, onion, carrot and garlic. For soups or sauces that are finished with cream, use the same base. For spicy meals, such as curry or chili (green, red or white), skip the carrots and instead use mild or spicy peppers (seeds removed). As you continue to experiment with various flavor profiles, you will figure out more and more what you like best. In general, however, bases of soups and stews are made of carrots, onions, garlic, celery (or celery root) and/or peppers. Choose what you want, chop up, and sauté in oil until fragrant. Step Two: Choose your protein. If you’re a meat eater, your protein would be meat. Obviously. But! If you are vegetarian, this would be beans or quinoa. Of course, there’s no hard and fast rule that restricts you from doing all or none of these things. There are some basic principles here though that apply to protein. Beans must be soaked in salt water overnight, but canned beans can be added right in. When using meat, choose meats that are fatty and boney—no boring chicken breast here. Something low in fat that is simmered in liquid amounts to bland, because fat is delicious. For meats think ham hocks, sausage, chicken thighs and T-bone steak. After you’re done simmering your root veggies

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until fragrant, remove or scoot to the edge of the pan. Then salt your meat (if needed), and sear in the same pot until brown. The meat doesn’t have to be cooked through. Step Three: Now for the liquid. Whatever liquid you add can be twofold, meaning that it could be both wine (used to get all the brown goop off the bottom of the pan) and water. Or, you could have both broth and tomatoes (as seen in minestrone). For stews, make sure that the liquid only just covers the top, as much will cook off leaving a thick mixture. For dishes with beans, use a little extra water. Those beans will soak up all that excess. Use broth if you’re using a protein that doesn’t have a whole bunch of flavor, such as beans, quick-cooking sausage or low-fat chicken. Use water when making stews or sauces with proteins that are packed with flavor, such as T-bone steak, beef tips or ham hocks. After sautéing your root veggies and separately browning your meat, put it all in the pot and cover with liquid. Let simmer on low (very low) or put all ingredients in the crockpot. It’s done cooking when the protein is cooked through. Step Four: The finisher. Finishing your dish is done at the end for things that only take a few minutes to cook. This can be a filler, such as noodles (five-minute cook time) or rice (20-minute cook time). Or it can be a garnish, such as rosemary or oregano. Or the finisher can be added once the heat is turned off, such as a cream or a squeeze of lemon. Always taste after finishing to see if the dish needs more salt.

Your finisher will be contingent upon your preference and what you think tastes best. This is an opportunity for creativity. With these simple methods as your guide, you are on route to make all kinds of various dishes. My personal favorite one-pot meals include White Tuscan Minestrone and Green Chili. White Tuscan Minestrone starts with sautéing carrots, celery, onion and garlic. White bean and chicken/vegetable broth are added once root veggies are fragrant. Also add uncooked sausage here if you want to liven up the broth a bit. Simmer until beans are cooked through. Finish with rosemary sprig and a squeeze of lemon. Green Chili is made by first sautéing onion until soft and sweet. While the onions sauté, lay out green peppers (pablano, jalapeño, etc.) and tomatillos (or green tomatoes) on a sheet pan (cookie sheet). Slide under the broiler. Once blackened, peel off the skin. Set aside. Salt and sear fatty pieces of pork in the onions as they continue to brown. Then, chop up skinned tomatoes and peppers. Add onion/tomatillo mixture to the pot. Cover with chicken broth. Simmer until meat falls apart. Finish with rice and cilantro. Serve with tortillas or eat by itself. Now that you have your guidelines, and your examples, get ready to make something of your own! It’s time to get cooking.

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A BEGINNER’S BAKING GUIDE WHERE TO START TO FIND SUCCESS AS A BRAND-NEW BAKER by TAYLOR SHILLAM

Beginner’s Baking Guide It’s autumn, and for many, enjoying a cozy pastime helps ease the transition to cooler, shorter days. Aside from the comforting treats that come as a result, baking can be a comforting form of both mental and physical therapy. The concentration required to follow a recipe and carefully measure ingredients, mixed with the creativity that comes with a chance to experiment with flavors, makes baking a unique activity that is often considered more than just a hobby. If you’re new to the realm of baking, there are a few steps you can take to find success as a beginning baker. Once you have a few key elements down, including starting with the right tools and techniques, you’ll feel like an expert in no time! Where to Start: Baking Equipment Set yourself up for success with quality baking tools. The right equipment will make your road to becoming a seasoned baker 46

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much sweeter, as quality bakeware makes for easier cleanups and more evenly cooked results. Invest in quality, non-stick bakeware. A non-stick or silicone baking mat will help you skip the sticky baking sprays and endless rolls of parchment paper—plus save you from cleaning up a sticky mess later. There are non-stick options for just about every piece of baking equipment, from muffin tins to cake pans, so if you’re watching your budget, start by investing in the pieces you’ll use most often. Make sure your measuring tools are in order, including measuring cups, a set of teaspoons and tablespoons, and a quality liquid measuring cup. A set of dependable, accurate, easy-touse measuring tools comes in handy not just for baking but for recipes of all kinds. While your remaining baking equipment will depend on your needs, tastes and budget, many experts advocate for an investment in a standing mixer. Compared to a handheld beater, standing mixers ensure an easy, even blend of your ingredients. It helps you expend less energy and save time, with the ability to multitask while your ingredients mix away. A KitchenAid isn’t required— there are plenty of budget-friendly options that produce similar results.

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During those first few recipes, give yourself plenty of time and grace.

Use High-Quality Ingredients Investing in high-quality ingredients where you can will yield a noticeable difference in taste. For example, there’s a difference between pure vanilla extract and artificial vanilla extract—the real deal will produce a stronger, more authentic flavor. As much as you can, look for high-quality ingredients to produce the best results. Pure extracts and real spices might be pricier, but a little bit goes a long way, and the results are guaranteed to be noticed. Some experts advocate for additional ingredient upgrades like swapping table salt for sea salt to produce a more complex flavor profile, or using browned butter for more tender, flaky results. Choose the upgrades that are best for your specific recipe, baking interests and budget. Take your recipe with you when shopping for ingredients, so you’ll know exactly how much you need.

If your recipe requires any ingredients to be “warmed,” be careful to keep that ingredient warm—not hot. Mixing in hot ingredients will often wreak havoc on the quality of the result and the chemical reactions between other ingredients. Keep any and all warmed ingredients in the recipe lukewarm at best. When you’re ready to start mixing ingredients, follow the recipe in order. As tempting as it may be to get creative and experiment, most recipes are trusted for a reason. As you further develop your baking skills, you’ll have the experience and knowledge base to successfully experiment in the future. Take Time to Enjoy the Process Like any skill, art or hobby, baking takes time to learn. Don’t rush—allow yourself to be patient and learn from your mistakes. During those first few recipes, give yourself plenty of time and grace.

Set the Stage

If you’re brand new to baking, you can save yourself a bit of stress by starting with a simple recipe. Chocolate chip cookies, brownies and muffins are all straightforward and give beginning bakers a great starting foundation. Take time to enjoy the taste tests along the way!

When your equipment is purchased and your ingredients ready, it’s time to begin. Set the stage by placing all ingredients on the counter and thoroughly reading your recipe for key details.

Becoming a skilled, comfortable baker doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, and practicing is key. You can keep baking practice varied and fun, both by trying new recipes and perfecting familiar classics.

Read the recipe to completion before you pour or mix anything. You’ll have a better idea of timing, measurements and techniques needed to complete the recipe.

Start simple, and start today—as we head into the holiday season, you'll be ready to contribute fresh, expertly baked treats to your family gatherings and festive events. After all, one of the best, most rewarding aspects of developing your baking skills is sharing them! All you have to do now is choose that first recipe and begin.

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instruction. Temperature is a more critical component producing your desired outcome than you may expect. Room temperature supports a proper emulsion, which promotes an ideal texture in the finished product. Allow any refrigerated ingredients listed that are called to be room temperature to sit out on the counter for some time before you begin.

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•1 oz. bourbon •1/2 cup apple cider •1/4 cup of your favorite sparkling wine

•1.5 oz. Kahlua •1 oz. chocolate liqueur •1/2 oz. vanilla vodka •1 oz. chocolate milk

Garnish with: •apple slices •cranberries •fresh rosemary

Garnish with: •cinnamon stick •chocolate shavings

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•2 oz. vodka •1/2 oz. spiced simple syrup •3/4 oz. half and half •1 oz. pumpkin puree •1 egg white, frothed

•2 oz. Kahlua •2 oz. vodka •3 tbsp. pumpkin spice coffee creamer •3 tsp. pumpkin puree •dash of pumpkin pie spice

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Garnish with: •cinnaman stick

Garnish with: •2 cinnamon sticks

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TRAVEL AND TASTE A Food and Wine Weekend in Charming Woodinville, Washington By Marguerite Cleveland

midst the Sammamish River Valley sits the charming town of Woodinville. With over 130 tasting rooms, Woodinville, Washington, is a wine drinker’s heaven. There are four distinct wine districts each with their own vibe. If you want to learn more about wine production, head to the Warehouse District for a behind-the-scenes look. For city lovers, the Downtown District has lots of new tasting rooms, breweries, shopping and restaurants. The West Valley District is situated on the west side of the Sammamish River and has a slower, more relaxed atmosphere with the tasting rooms spread out. The landmark Hollywood School is where the Hollywood District gets its name. For a food and wine weekend, Hollywood is where you want to be with a Conde Nast gold-rated resort, destination restaurants and more than 40 tasting rooms within walking distance. Where to Stay For a high-end super luxurious stay, the Willows Lodge is a gold-rated Conde Nast resort on 5 beautifully landscaped acres within walking distance of the Hollywood District. The private patios overlook the peaceful gardens dominated by old-growth trees. Truly a special place and worth the splurge. It can be challenging to find lodging in Woodinville, especially during busy fall weekends. Just a 10-minute drive, the Hilton Garden Inn Redmond Town Center is more like a boutique hotel with its modern, upscale décor. It is a great option, and if you don’t feel like driving, there are a variety of transport options on the Woodinville Wine Country website.

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WITH OVER 130 TASTING ROOMS, WOODINVILLE, WASHINGTON, IS A WINE DRINKER’S HEAVEN.

Where to Eat So many great choices from charcuterie boards at wineries to multicourse fine dining can all be found in the Hollywood District. For fine dining, The Barking Frog elevates the farm-to-table experience with creative menu items and gorgeous presentations. Executive Chef Bobby Moore and team are inspired by fresh, local ingredients and the cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Make sure to try the Penn Cove Mussels in a flavorful curry broth. Divine! Heritage Restaurant is chef and owner Breanna Beike’s baby. She serves up elevated comfort food moderately priced at this local favorite. Her food is seriously good. Her Citrus Honey-Brined Half Chicken is a work of art. The roast chicken’s crisp, caramel-hued skin is served with in-season vegetables, cheddar whipped potatoes and a rich, red wine-enhanced chicken jus. Foodie nirvana is a wine bar with great food. The Purple Café & Wine Bar offers an extensive wine list. The wine flights are themed small pours of three different wines; just enough, and you can pair one with each course. The café is known for its Baked Brie, which is a wonder of gooey melted cheese smothered with apricot, caramelized onions and candied walnuts encased in pastry. It is served with fruit and crackers. The dine-in menu has a wide variety of starters that are perfect to share with your table and make a meal out of it. This gives you the opportunity to try a variety of food and wine pairings. What to Do Frankly, visitors come to Woodinville to drink wine, so that should be the focus of your visit. With 130-plus tasting rooms, it can be overwhelming. Plan to visit one in the morning followed by a great lunch, then visit two in the afternoon. In the Hollywood District you can easily fit in more with BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL

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WoodinvilleWineCountry.com Where to Stay The Willows Lodge - WillowsLodge.com Hilton Garden Inn Redmond Town Center - Hilton.com Where to Eat The Barking Frog - WillowsLodge.com/barking_frog Heritage Restaurant - HeritageWoodinville.com Purple Café & Wine Bar - PurpleCafe.com/woodinville What to Do Yoga and Wine - YogaWineatGard.eventbrite.com Lauren Ashton Cellars - LaurenAshtonCellars.com Obelisco Estate - Obelisco.com Dusted Valley - DustedValley.com

so many wineries right next to each other, but it will give you a much less relaxed experience. Also, with COVID-19 protocols, it is not as easy to just drop in and taste. Research prior to your visit and make reservations for the places you want to try to avoid disappointment. Here are three worth trying. Dusted Valley is a family owned business creating the American Dream. With a dentist in the family, wine-stained teeth have inspired the names of both wines and the Stained Tooth Wine Club Society. Good wine grows in the vineyards, and Dusted Valley’s sustainable farming practices are creating excellent fruit. The 2018 Stained Tooth Syrah is a standout with its rich purple hue. It is a gorgeous wine of 97 percent Syrah with a 3 percent hint of Viognier. Lauren Ashton Cellars is in the Apple Farm Village, a darling collection of historic cottages that are nestled in beautiful gardens, which give outdoor space to the tasting rooms. Kit Singh, owner of Lauren Ashton Cellars, is a gifted winemaker who crafts beautifully nuanced wines with his own take on the French style of winemaking. Singh makes both red and white wines, but he produces a greater variety of whites than most Washington winemakers. For those who love white wine, you will have a difficult time choosing your favorite. A unique wine worth trying is the 2020 Roussanne, as Singh is one of the few in Washington who creates a wine from this complex white grape varietal, which is indigenous to the Rhone Valley of France. Its delicate flavor pairs perfectly with shellfish. The tasting room for Obelisco Estate is also at the Apple Farm Village. General manager and winemaker Ken Abbott carries on the legacy of his uncle, famed winemaker Doug Long, while continuing to work with Aunt Betsy Long. They are known for their big, bold Red Mountain (AVA) reds, and you are going to want to take home a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon or a red blend to age for a special occasion. Abbott also makes some unique wines such as a Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is 100 percent juice unlike most Rosés which have water added. The winery staff have dubbed it the “Brose” due to its big fruit flavor while remaining 54

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dry. It is the “white wine” for red wine drinkers. Another unusual wine is the Late Harvest Cabernet, which is sweet enough to be a dessert wine. At the end of the harvest season, Abbott and all the staff pick the final grapes of the season for this wine. Before visiting Woodinville, take the time to visit the Woodinville Wine Country website and view the event calendar. There is usually something going on every weekend. A fun activity is Yoga and Wine at Gard Vintners Woodinville. You’ll take a yoga class which is a mixture of Hatha and Vinyasa followed by a wine tasting flight or glass of wine. On Friday evenings, check the schedule for happy hours with live music at a tasting room. If you feel like getting some outside time, walk the Sammamish River Trail, which, as its name suggests, follows the river. Insider Tip: If you are new to wine tasting, make your first stop the iconic Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. This gorgeous chateau hosts multiple tasting rooms and offers a variety of wine experiences and classes which will increase your wine education.

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PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

AND BACON MAPLE BITS Recipe Courtesy of Tina VanDenHeuvel-Cook, NTP, NHC You can follow Tina @madebetterforyou on Instagram

INGREDIENTS: MAPLE BACON TOPPING 2 tbsp. maple syrup (I like Lakanto brand) 1 tsp. butter 4 strips cooked bacon, cut into bits CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 8 oz. softened cream cheese 4 tbsp. softened butter 3/4 cup Swerve confectioners sweetener 2 tsp. heavy cream 2 tsp. vanilla PUMPKIN BARS 5 eggs 3/4 cup coconut oil, melted 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 3/4 cups Swerve brown sweetener 2 cups almond flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 3/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt

METHOD: MAPLE BACON BITS • In a small skillet over medium heat, add maple syrup and butter. • When butter has melted, add bacon bits and cook until bacon has absorbed most of the syrup, about 4 minutes. • Remove bacon from the pan onto a small plate and set aside to cool completely. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING • In a medium bowl add cream cheese, butter, sweetener, heavy cream and vanilla. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix ingredients until fully combined. Set frosting aside. PUMPKIN BARS • Preheat oven to 350˚F. In a medium bowl, add eggs, coconut oil (coconut oil may be warm but not hot, as you don't want the eggs to scramble by adding the oil), pumpkin and brown sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, combine all the ingredients until smooth. Set aside. • In another medium bowl, combine almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stir together and make sure you get all the clumps out. • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well with a spatula until fully combined. • Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking to the pan. Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool completely on the counter. • Spread the frosting evenly over the bars and sprinkle bacon bits over the frosting. Enjoy!

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sk any kid, and they can remember their favorite trick-or-treating route, usually involving someone giving away the full-size or, if you’re really lucky, king-size bars. While they might have their plan in place weeks before the big day, parents should want to steer them toward a stop at Second Chance Animal Adoption for some additional fun—and, of course, candy. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we always look forward to it,” says Shelter Manager Carla Clark. The 1,450-square-foot facility houses lost and up-foradoption cats and dogs, as well as the thrift store that helps provide the operational costs of the shelter. Carla says that they are seeing a lot more cats come through the facility and have plans to expand the cat room by adding on to the square footage, and monetary donations will help make those plans a reality. The doors will open up for Howl With Us on the evening of Halloween (Sunday, October 31) at 5:30pm and stay open

through 8pm, giving kids of all ages a chance to attend. Volunteers will be passing out candy to costumed trick or treaters, and there will be other fun events happening as well. You can get your fortune read, try your skills in a game of bean bag or basketball toss, and participate in a couple of other yet-to-be-determined contests. Attendees are encouraged to bring a donation to the event, which can be cash, pet supplies, or even household goods for the thrift store. With more cats currently coming through the shelter, cat and kitten food is at the top of the list of current needs. As the biggest fundraiser of the year, volunteers are hoping to see a great turnout and will be sure to make the event fun for all ages. They are also looking for local businesses who might want to sponsor the event. If you have interest in sponsorship opportunities, you can call the shelter at 208.267.7504.

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HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME School's back in session and players are taking to the field! It's time to show your Badger pride throughout the week, as the week's festivities leading up to the big game will kick off as students adorn the high school hallways with decorations, followed by three days at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, where students and community members will gather to build their one-of-a-kind floats for the muchanticipated Homecoming Parade. Be sure to get your best viewing spot downtown for the parade, which will be followed by a pre-game barbecue at the high school; and finish out the day by attending this year’s Homecoming football game versus the Kellogg Wildcats, with kick-off at 7pm. All the game-day fun takes place Friday, October 8.

9B QUILTERS QUILT SHOW 9B Quilters are excited to once again present their annual Quilt Show, scheduled for Friday, October 8, and Saturday, October 9. Held at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, enjoy this two-day quilt exhibition, where the community can find quilts for sale, humanitarian quilts, as well as vendors, demonstrations, raffles and a Make and Take It table. A Janome sewing machine will also be awarded to one deserving Boundary County youth. Hours for the show are 4 to 7pm Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturday. Everyone is welcome to participate. Just bring your quilts to be displayed. For additional information, message 9B Quilters via their Facebook page.

SWAN SONG Swan Song will be hitting the stage of The Pearl Theater (7160 Ash Street) at 7pm both Friday, October 29, and Saturday, October 30, with a 2pm matinee on Sunday, October 31. There will also be two performances next month on November 5 and 6. The production, brought to the community by local talent, playwright and director Paul Rawlings, brings veteran thespians along with several new members to the stage. The live music will be provided by wellknown Boundary County songstress Barb Robertson. Swan Song is sponsored by The Pearl Theater. For additional information, including ticket information, visit ThePearlTheater.org or call 208.610.2846.

* Please note, as of press time, these events were still scheduled to take place as planned. Due to the continuing pandemic, there is the possibility that event schedules may change or events canceled completely. Be sure to visit event websites to stay up to date with current information.

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A full--service store with something for everyone

24hr full-service gas station and truck stop

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STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 5am-9:30pm Sunday 6am-9:30pm

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CAFE HOURS: Mon-Sat 5am-8pm Sunday 6am-8pm

THREE MILE JUNCTION | 3 MILES NORTH OF BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO, 83805 | 208.267.2541

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