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08 Good News

Triathlon Training

10 Business Spotlight Calypsos Coffee

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12 Home Improvement Home Decorating Tips

16 Financial Focus

Choosing the Right Insurance

17 Business Spotlight Sierra Security

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20 Northwest’s Best

37 Dining Guide

23 Community Spotlight

42 Kids Corner

32 Healthy Living

44 Calendar of Events

The Northwest’s Best Local Business

Highlights From Our Neighborhood

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I am truly inspired by the lifestyle we live here in the northwest.

The natural beauty, ease, and quality of life never cease to grab hold of me but what makes this such a great place to live is the people. Our local community is an incredible mix of fascinating, hard working, honest, and personable people. This is what makes running a local magazine so wonderful. It’s not difficult to find local stories that truly inspire, local events that are second to none, and a local flavor that has something to offer us all.

Going into our 19th month, the Coeur d’Alene Newsline has experienced tremendous growth.

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We are again adding pages which means more local content, articles and features. We are still everything you love about the Newslines, we’ve just taken something great, and made it even better! More local content, photos, advice, events, and more of what’s important to you! We will continue to be your “Go-to” resource for what’s hot, what’s relevant and what’s local.

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Ironman Coeur d’Alene is always one of the most anticipated events in our area. There are countless stories of triumph, determination, and redemption.

Watching exhausted competitors collapse while crossing the finish line after giving it their all is truly an inspiring sight. That inspiration can lead those of us in the crowd to think ‘maybe I could do that’, but few of us ever follow through. It takes an incredibly dedicated person to train year round for one of the most punishing races in the world, and many of us simply don’t have that drive.

While we might not all be Ironmen, we can still pursue a similar goal by competing in one of the many regional sprint triathlons including the Hayden Triathlon on Saturday, July 13th.

The word ‘sprint’ is rather amusing as it’s doubtful you’ll complete the event in less than twenty seconds, but compared to an Ironman race these triathlons are sprints.

Just like Ironman you begin with a swim, hop on your bike, and finish with a run, only the distances are more like crossing through town instead of exploring the state. A sprint triathlon usually consists of a half mile swim, 12 mile bike, and 3.1 mile run. Training for this event isn’t nearly as strenuous and grueling as an Ironman, but it will still take self discipline and hard work. If you haven’t been using your gym membership, now is the time to get back in there and get going!

Your first step is to commit now and register early. By registering now you give yourself a set amount of training days you will have until race day. You can now develop a training program and set goals each month. It is always best to seek advice from experts before starting an exercise program so consult the trainers at your local gym. It’s always best to start out slow, and with four to five months to train there is no point in risking injury by going overboard from the start. Try running a mile or two every other day and biking to work a couple of times per week. Make time once a week to swim laps. As you continue to build up endurance combine the two of the exercises without taking a break in between.

As you approach the final month increase the distance so that it’s further than the race i.e.

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Sandpoint’s Skiing • Sledding • Sleigh Rides • Snow Shoeing • Snowmobiling

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15 mile bike ride, 4 to 5 mile run and ¾ mile swim. Most of the local sporting good stores can help you find the right gear for the race.

A sprint triathlon is a great introduction to the sport. It might be the shortest of all triathlons but the race is no walk in the park, even for well trained athletes. If you commit an hour of training a day, four to five times a week, you should have no problem completing the course no matter your age or experience. Register, set a goal, start training and you too might inspire someone in the crowd to try something new and improve their wellness.

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Business Spotlight

Calypsos Coffee

So Much More Than a Cup of Joe!

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s owners Todd and MariaCristina Jenicek anticipate their third anniversary since taking over the business, they reflect on how fortunate they are.

“I’m glad we are where we are,” said Todd. “As others are struggling, we continue to grow, thanks to our loyal customers.” The Jeniceks run the family owned business with the help of their two sons, Kyle and Tyler, and their daughter, Mariah-Rae Coffee is something many people can’t start their day without. Everyone has that co-worker you know not to approach until they’ve had at least their first cup. With countless coffee options in the area, Todd knew he would not only have to offer great coffee but give the people something more in order to standout and succeed. His regulars will tell you; he’s done just that.

Calypsos roasts their coffee at least twice a week, with beans from a total of 10 different countries to date. There are currently 6 single origins and 5 blends available for purchase at Calypsos.

“Many people do not realize we ship all over the U.S. and Canada,” said Todd. “A bag of custom labeled coffee makes a great gift to a friend or relative.”

Calypsos also does custom blends and private labels for businesses, and can even grind their retail beans for use in the pods of your Keurig machine. The coffee is currently in the Holy Family Hawks school store with proceeds from the sales going to support the school.

The team at Calypsos are strong believers in supporting the community and the business contributes to local events, fundraisers, and non-profits. Calypsos currently roasts and private labels for the Coeur d’Alene Hydromaniacs, who are at work gearing up for the upcoming races.

While most initially come in for a cup of coffee, they soon realize you could spend all day here. Calypsos serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with all items being made to order with the freshest ingredients. Todd partners with three local bakeries to give people plenty of options for their early morning meal or snack. Breakfast includes oatmeal,

116 E. Lakeside Ave. Cd’A 83814 Phone: 208.665.0591 www.calypsoscoffee.com pastries, bagel sandwiches, and an incredible eggs benedict. For lunch and dinner they offer a wide variety of build your own sandwiches, paninis, soups, and salads. While you’re there don’t forget a scoop of ice cream for dessert, or if you’re a coffee-aholic, try the Affogato: Ice cream, homemade whipped cream, chocolate & caramel sauces then covered with shots of espresso!

Another unique offering is Calypsos dedication to the arts. “We’re one of the only nonalcoholic, family friendly, live entertainment spots in Coeur d’Alene,” said Todd.

Calypsos has something going on just about every night. Monday is Open Mic night and the rest of the week you could get anything from an impromptu jam session, to poetry, to the North Idaho College jazz band stopping by to play a few standards. Calypsos also displays art from local artists, which is rotated constantly. A schedule of upcoming events can be found on Calypsos website, www.calypsoscoffee.com, and reminders are posted on their Calypsos Coffee & Creamery facebook page.

The end of February marks Calypsos third anniversary and they are looking forward to many more. The next time you smell coffee roasting just off Lake Coeur d’Alene stop in and say hi, the smells are always free!

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Senior Focus

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Finding The Best Medicare Advantage Plan Use Medicare Ratings to Find a Quality Plan

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id you know Medicare has a rating system that evaluates health plans based on dozens of quality measures and patient experiences? Very few plans receive the top Medicare rating.

Out of 563 Medicare Advantage plans for 2013, only 11 plans with prescription drug benefits earned the top five-star rating.

Six of those 11 were Kaiser Permanente plans.

“We are a top plan because we focus on our patients’ health,” said Jed Weissberg, senior vice president for Hospitals, Quality and Care Delivery at Kaiser Permanente. “We help our patients to exercise, eat well, maintain a healthy weight and get regular check-ups. Walking, for example, can have remarkable therapeutic value -- cutting the rate of new cases of diabetes by half or more.”

Part of staying healthy is having a health plan that covers all of your medical needs. For seniors selecting a Medicare plan, this means finding one that has the right doctor and provides the care, treatment and pharmacy benefits you need. To help Medicare-eligible beneficiaries select a high-quality plan, Kaiser Permanente offers four tips.

Know your health plan’s star quality rating. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assign an overall star rating to each Medicare plan for how well it performs. The Medicare ratings range from one star (lowest rating) to five stars (highest rating). The system rates plans on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, member satisfaction,

customer service and pharmacy care.

Use the Medicare ratings to find a quality plan. The highest-rated plans feature well-coordinated, patient-centered care. When seniors suffer from chronic illness or require hospitalization, high-quality plans initiate best practices and treatment to deliver excellent follow-up care.

Look for customer service and responsiveness to your needs. The very best health care plans give patients support systems that include making online appointments, getting lab results electronically and providing secure email to their doctors.

Seniors who become eligible for Medicare as they turn 65 should enroll during the three-month period prior to and after their 65th birthday. After this initial enrollment period, they may be subject to higher premiums or late penalties if there has been a gap in their coverage. To find out the latest 2013 ratings, visit www.medicare.gov/ find-a-plan.

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Home Improvement

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Inspirations for Your Home Including: One-of-a-Kind Furniture Decorative Accessories Artwork and Area Rugs Specialty Candles, Soaps and More!

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uinn Essentials, Inc. has been providing amazingly affordable, unique home furnishings to the Inland Northwest for the past seven years out of their elegant store located in Post Falls, ID. Quinn has maintained their striving business by providing US Made Quality Furnishings Big Name Brands at Factory Direct Pricing in a welcoming stylish environment. The store itself has a variety of uniqueness with a Boutique Style of Service at HUGE SAVINGS! Factory Direct prices are extended to their customers. Angela Quinn has an amazing eye for decor and has staged many homes featured in the Parade of Homes. Their offering extends to businesses to provide turn-key solutions for furnishings, area rugs, lighting, and framed art work. Quinn offers layaway and in home design services for as little as $35 per hour.

Carrying Top Names in Furnture including: • Kincaid (a LaZBoy Company) • Rowe • Ashley • Luke Leather • Stanton • Palliser • and more!

They have stayed true keeping local business local by focusing on Pacific Northwest Manufacturers and utilizing local businesses to help sustain their family run company.

You are receiving a personalized, higher level of service and affordable pricing, lower than high volume retailers.

They are aligned with manufacturers that support eco-responsible products and also donate a portion of their sales to support

Habitat for Humanity. There are an abundance of offerings available to you through local manufacturers for custom offerings from Madison Furniture out of Tigard, OR, Rowe, Kincaid (a Lazy Boy Company), Palliser, a high end leather manufacturer that offers Home Theater Options, and Luke Leather which offers domestically manufactured pieces with Imported Quality Italian Leather.

They represent quality Accessory Manufacturers that are based in the US, such as Steinworld, Imax, Howard Elliot and CBK. Their return policy on purchasing accessories is priceless. If the accessory doesn’t work in the customer’s space they can return it for a full refund within a week!

If you have something specific in mind, or are just interested in getting some decorating ideas, it is more than worth your while to stop in to this home decor boutique. You will find a high level of customer service backed by a staff of friendly people who care about your level of comfort and happiness in your home and business. Their anniversary sale is extending discounts as deep as 75% through the end of March.

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Technology & Fishing Article by Dan Howard

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echnology seems to be rocking the entire world these days. It certainly has had an impact on fishing. Unfortunately, only a minority of fishermen realize and understand the capabilities of the new high tech fishing tools.

When I was young, most fishing rods/poles were made of fiberglass. Along came graphite and carbon fiber and overnight the ability to feel the bite was enhanced dramatically. Yes, fiberglass poles are still made and for some applications they are superior to the graphite poles, but if you fish lures on the bottom, you will love the increased ability to feel the bite with a graphite or carbon fiber pole. There are so many different flavors of graphite and carbon fiber poles available now it is almost impossible to keep track. Luckily for the fishermen, they have started to label the poles with the specific type of lures they recommend to use with them. Like so many of the fishing tools, they are becoming more specialized. I can tell you from personal experience that there is good reason for specialized fishing rods. There is nothing like the correct tool for the job and specialized fishing rods fish the baits they were designed for better than other rods.

Reel technology has also improved dramatically in the last few years. Unfortunately the price has increased accordingly. It is not all bad though. Most new bait casting reels have improved to the point where back lashes are next to non-existent. If you fish with bait casting reels you know what a bummer a backlash can be and if you have more than one a day it can take the fun out of fishing altogether. Spinning reels are doing a better job closing the bail, providing instant hook sets with the anti-reverse feature, providing for smooth, long distance casting by using more ball bearings and drag systems are using newer high tech materials such as ceramic discs. Other improvements include the use of stronger and lighter high tech materials and reels with faster retrieve speeds. Pike and muskie like fast retrieves. A fast retrieve reel is a must have when fishing for these big fish. If you are finding that you are fussing with and cussing at your reel, spend a little money and get a reel with the new technology features. You won’t be disappointed.

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Shopping for fishing line is a lot more complicated than it used to be because of the introduction of new high tech fishing lines. Fluorocarbon is one of the latest to be introduced. It is transparent like monofilament, but it does not stretch and has a smaller diameter so it sinks faster. It is advertised to be totally transparent to fish. Monofilament has a larger diameter and does stretch. It does not sink as quickly and because it stretches it is more difficult to feel subtle strikes when fishing the bottom with semi-slack line.

Braided line also does not stretch and also has a relatively small diameter. It often comes in colors that are not transparent so it also often floats so it can be used as a strike indicator. The newest braid “Nano-fil” has a really small diameter. Currently the highest breaking strength it is available in is 12lb. Because of its small diameter it has superior casting ability, it is not uncommon to improve your casting distance by at least 20 feet just by changing to this line. There are even lines that glow in the dark which help immensely when night fishing with a black light. Fishing line is becoming a specialized “tool” just like a rod or reel.

Fish finders have been improved more than any other fishing tool. The new finders have amazing capabilities and in the last 2-3 years the resolution of viewing screens has improved to allow easier interpretation of what you are seeing. It is absolutely amazing what you can see below the surface with a modern finder. The images are near to picture quality and for some models the resolution is considered to be similar to your high definition TV. The integration of GPS (Global Positioning System) side scanning sonar and standard sonar technology has made it possible to take the data your finder records and stores as you fish and with the help of a computer program, turn this into a 3 dimensional map of the bottom. Since sonar also can interpret the content of the bottom, bottom content can be shown on the map by painting hard rock areas one color and soft bottom areas a different color. If you have missed any of the new technology fishing tools introduced in the last couple of years, I highly recommend you take a closer look. I know the tools will improve your fishing.

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Portable Heat Without Electricity Wiseway Pellet Stove Runs Off Gravity

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He got straight to work and soon had his first prototype. After years of research and development he had finally accomplished what he had set out to create: a pellet stove that uses gravity to feed its burn chamber as opposed to an electric auger. This stove could be used in his shop, packed up and brought to elk camp, rolled out on the deck or heat his home. It worked so well, neighbors, friends

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and family were soon asking him to build them one too.

Wisener’s motivation was created by his drive to build something different and better.

Years later he is still putting superior craftsmanship mixed with modern technology into each and every stove and has formed WiseWay Pellet Stoves Inc. This new gravity fed stove is now patented and he has made it available for anyone who wants one.

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or those in the market to purchase a home, there are several issues of which you should be aware. First, be sure to learn as much as you can about several agents prior to signing an Agency Agreement. It is important to make sure the agent is the right fit for you. Decide if the agent’s expertise is something that will benefit you when choosing the right home.

“Agents usually specialize in certain types of real estate and will list this on their website,” said Paula Kamp of ReMax All Seasons Real Estate. For example, an agent who specializes in luxury homes or commercial properties may not be the right fit for the first time homebuyer.

“It is very important that people are aware that just because they walk into a real estate office or request information on an agency’s website, it does not obligate them to sign an agreement with that agent at that time,” said Kamp.

Secondly, make sure you find the right lender. Do not let the interest rate alone be your guide. “A good lender will guide you through the process and save you time and money,” said Kamp who recommends that purchasers research interest rates prior to contacting lenders so they have an idea of what is available. Then contact mortgage companies and banks to compare rates. “The most important issue with any loan is who is going to be the servicer,” said Kamp, who recommends working with a local lender. It is also important that the home buyer is able to speak to the same person each time they call the lender.

Kamp said other questions to ask a potential lender is whether they have in-house underwriting. “You will also want to make

sure the lender is in constant communication with the appraiser and that the requirements are being met to get the transaction closed in a timely manner,” said Kamp. She points out that frequent credit checks can add points to your rating, so try to have the lender make those inquiries for you.

Confidence in the real estate agent you pick will include inquiring as to whom they have in their toolbox that provides them with quality results.They will most likely have a working arrangement with a title company that provides the excellent customer service that you deserve. “The insurance policy paid for by the seller will remain with your property as long as you own it,” advises Kamp. “It is worth taking the time to find out about it. The choice is yours as the buyer to pick the title company when you are using a conventional loan.”

Lastly, demand quality customer service. “As with any purchase, you are in the driver’s seat as the buyer and you should feel that you are getting the attention you deserve,” said Kamp. “Questions should be researched and answered quickly by your agent. They should make you feel that every possible detail is being disclosed and that you have zero reservations about the transaction,” said Kamp.

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Quotes from an independent agent are free and being able to draw from multiple companies assures you very competitive rates. When something happens you speak directly with your agent instead of stranger on the end of an 800 number. Once you have your quote, you can always compare it to an online site as well. You can get a lot done online, but knowing your agent and knowing they’ll work hard for you in a time of need simply cannot be replaced.

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.S. Department of Justice statistics reveal that a home without an alarm system is two and a half times more likely to be burglarized, and a business without an alarm system is four and a half times more likely to be burglarized than homes and businesses with a monitored alarm system. Imagine how you would feel if you arrived to find your front door had been kicked in and your jewelry, electronic equipment and firearms were all gone. Unfortunately, in North Idaho and Eastern Washington, this is a fairly regular occurrence, especially with second homeowners who are away for extended periods of time.

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Most home and business insurance underwriters will give additional premium credits for systems that monitor 24 hours for burglary, smoke, heat and water intrusion.

This is solid evidence that alarm systems work. Some insurance companies even require alarm systems to be installed in certain types of businesses and some homes before they will write coverage for the property.

Sierra Security (also known as Better Home Systems) has installed thousands of alarm systems throughout California, Idaho and Washington for people who trust us to help them protect their homes and businesses.

Our business model is not built on charging extra monthly fees for smoke detectors, key chain remotes, or other points of protection, like most of our national competitors. You pay a flat monthly rate for ALL points of protection, which is around $15.00 less than our national competitors. That’s a savings of around $180.00 per year.

We have two fully redundant, Department of Defense Certified monitoring centers that are staffed by highly trained operators 24/7. Our monitoring centers answer every phone call within two rings. World class, professional monitoring, focused on you, does NOT have to cost more.

While many alarm companies require you to have a standard land line for monitoring, we offer several different options. With more and more people choosing to opt out of land lines in favor of cell phones, we feel you

shouldn’t have to pay $35.00 or more for a land line only for your alarm system. If you have Internet service, we can monitor your system via the Internet*. Or, if your home is completely wireless, we can offer monitoring via cell service* which connects to the closest cell tower, regardless of provider. Both of these services are available for a very small additional monthly fee, saving up to $300.00 per year in phone service charges.

Would you like to be able to arm and disarm your system remotely? If you have a smart phone capable of SMS texting, we have a system that can do that*. Check status, arm, disarm, bypass zones, etc., all available via your smart phone.

With complete systems starting at just $99.00* installed, peace of mind from knowing you have gone that extra step to protect your home, business, family and possessions, has never been more affordable. When that national alarm company comes knocking at your door, call us before you sign anything. You’ll be surprised at how much money you can save while getting superior service.

Sierra Security can be reached at 888.346.2013, www.sierrasecurity.net, or tpray@sierrasecurity.net. *Additional equipment and/or additional monitoring fees, at an additional cost may be required. 3 year monitoring agreement required at the time of signing. All installation charges and first quarter of monitoring is due at installation.

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Crime Stoppers Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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ou maybe aren’t aware of it or didn’t really know when it started, but back on January 24th of 2006 in Kootenai County a secret witness program began here as a way to help solve crimes and protect the anonymity of private citizens who were witnesses. Today that program has grown into a full fledged Crime Stoppers program modeled on the plan that first started in July of 1976 by Detective Greg Mac Aleese of the Albuquerque , New Mexico PD to help solve a brutal murder. The concept grew to become an international program including our Canadian neighbors.

Our neighbors in Spokane helped get the program here in Northern Idaho off the ground and still share many resources with us today.

The local Crime Stoppers board is made up of seven volunteers who meet once a month. Our local Crime Stoppers Board President is Tom Keyser a retiree of the US Border Patrol and a person that knows more than a little about law enforcement and fugitives. His fellow board members come from all walks of life and give generously of their time.

The law enforcement agencies here in this region that work to keep your neighbors and their property safe include Kootenai County, Coeur d’Alene, Rathdrum, Spokane, Post Falls and more. Part of what makes the system work is that Crime Stoppers is an independent 18 Coeur d’Alene Living Local | www.livinglocalmagazine.com

non-profit agency, it doesn’t use a single tax dollar, not one. Crime Stoppers is dedicated to maintaining and improving public safety through education and the development of creative and effective solutions to reducing crime.

Callers to the crime stoppers tip line are guaranteed anonymity, so their identity is protected Crime stoppers offers a Cash Reward Using Private Funds—Rewards are between $50 and $1000 depending on the crime Crime Stoppers Works.

Just this past year Crime Stoppers was part of making the public aware of kidnapping of a woman from Rathdrum and the shooting of a police officer in that jurisdiction. Crime Stoppers has billboards in this area that are not only in Northern Idaho but also in Washington state letting citizens know when there is a dangerous criminal or fugitive to look out for. the stretch of the Idaho panhandle from the Montana line to the Washington line is only 74 miles wide and criminals know no boundaries.

Have you, a friend or family member ever witnessed a crime or learned of one and were afraid to come forward? Did you know that

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moved here from somewhere else because you thought it was beautiful and a great place to bring up your kids or if you were born here! Crime Stoppers is Neighbors Helping Neighbors! *Talk to your tax adviser about the level of deductibility and your personal circumstances.

To Report a Crime: Crime Stoppers Of The Inland Northwest 208.667.2111 or 800.222.TIPS (8477) www.crimestoppersinlandnorthwest.org

if you, or they called Crime Stoppers there is no way that the perpetrator ever knows who called about them.

There are a few things that Crime Stoppers does need to work on your behalf. The first is volunteers, volunteers and more volunteers.

Volunteer your time, call and ask how you can get involved. Second is donations. As a totally non-profit organization, registered as a 501(c) 3 your donations are tax deductible*.

If you own a business you can host an event for this organization and donate the

proceeds or a portion of the proceeds to Crime Stoppers. What is it worth to have lower insurance rates and safer streets where you live and work?

So far Crime Stoppers hosts only one fundraising event each year and it is a Murder Mystery Dinner event each fall. They always need help with that! Pretty Cool!

Donations: Please send your check to Crime Stoppers of the Inland Northwest PO. Box 3453 Hayden, Idaho 83835 Kootenai County Chapter: Thomas Keyser, President nicrimestoppers@gmail.com

Call or email with ideas that you would be willing to help with! This is your community!

We all live here and it doesn’t matter if you

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NORTHWEST’S BEST The Northwest’s Best Businesses

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Northwest’s Best

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Rocky’s Body Shop & Towing, Inc. For over 20 years Rocky’s Body Shop has set the standard for honesty with excellence in craftmenship in North Idaho. Whether it’s a scratch or major body repair, you can count on Rocky’s to make your car or truck look like new. You can have complete confidence from the intial estimate to the final completion of the work that Rocky’s will provide you with the best customer service and highest standards of workmanship. Look for Rocky’s second location on the corner of 95 and Dakota. Rocky’s also provides 24 hour towing.

Call 208.762.BODY (2639).

Dalton Gardens—108 East Hanley

Northwest Supply Company Northwest Supply Company is open to the general public and intends to be a one-stop source for cleaning chemicals, equipment, green cleaners, and janitorial supplies.

NWSC stocks a complete line of chemicals, equipment, and cleaning and paper supplies including tools, vacuums, and more. Dan is pleased to help his customers upgrade their equipment or find the right product for the job.

Coeur d’Alene—4951 Building Center Drive, Suite 108 208.665.5512

Trickster’s Brewing Company

Trickster’s Brewing Company – The wait is over and Coeur d’Alene’s Newest Brewery is open and pouring great craft beer! Trickster’s owner Matt Morrow brings years of brewing experience to to his new Coeur d’Alene brew house and is excited to release his new brews on a thirsty public. Stop by the taproom and try Cougar Bay Blonde, Bear Trap Brown, Coyote Morning IPA, or the aptly named Inspector Stonewall Amber Ale (there’s a story behind this one) all coming soon to a watering hole near you. Taproom hours are 11am-7pm. For the latest info like Trickster’s on Facebook or visit trickstersbrewing.com.

Coeur d’Alene—3850 North Schreiber

Jason Duchow Photography

I am a local photographer serving communities surrounding Coeur d’Alene, Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint and Priest River as well as the communities of Eastern Washington, including Spokane. I specialize in Weddings, Event and Sport Photography, and Portrait’s. I also shoot a whole variety of sports, providing freelance photography for the Bonners Ferry Herald, the Priest River times, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Coeur d’Alene Press, the Newport Miner and idahosports.com. You can view my portfolio at www.jasonduchowphotography.com. You can contact me by phone at 208.290.5810 or email me at jason@jasonduchowphotography.com.

Tim’s Special Cut Meats

Looking for that perfect old fashioned butcher shop? Then look no further than Tim’s Specialty Cut Meats. Tim and his friendly staff are always ready to help you pick out that ideal roast, prime steak or fryer, cut to whatever size you’re looking for. Tim’s carries only the finest natural meats and can also handle custom orders. Featuring an extensive line of house made products from pickled garlic to specialty sauces, marinades, rubs, and salsas. Mobile butchering and wild game processing also available.

Coeur d’Alene—7397 North Government Way 208.772.3327

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Orvis Northwest Outfitters

Orvis Northwest Outfitters - Our region is flush with rivers and streams that produce world class fly fishing, so let the local experts guide you to all the best spots! Northwest Outfitters is a full service fly shop that offers guided trips from the areas most knowledgeable and friendly guides.

Pick up a new rod, flies, waders, and any other gear you’ll need or just pop in and ask Mike or Pat what the fish are biting on. The staff at Northwest Outfitters are great teachers and truly enjoy helping others develop the passion for fishing that they have. Northwest Outfitters has the gear and knowledge that will help you land whatever catch you’re after. Conveniently located in the Riverstone Shopping Center. nwoutfitters.com.

Coeur d’Alene - 2171 North Main Street 208.667.2707

Lundin’s Violins

A hand selection of fine violins, violas, cellos, basses, mandolins and music supply! Family owned since 1971, owner and repair specialist Arvid Lundin. Specializing in high-end stringed instrument sales, repair and appraisal. Now servicing and repairing fretted instruments.

Hours are Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. Saturday: Call for appointment. Find us on Facebook! lundinsviolins.com.

Coeur d’Alene—3202 North 4th Street 208.665.7074

LikeMedia

Like-Media consists of a team of committed professionals that are dedicated to building powerful approaches and developing cost effective, proficient and effective marketing campaigns in a unique way. We take you where you want to go quicker and more efficiently.

We do this by focusing on your unique selling position. We save you time, money and we produce results. Our strategies are well thought out, focused and effective so that your company can stand out from the competition.

Sandpoint, Idaho 208.904.3838

Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company

Cooking with olive oil is fun, easy, and good for your health. Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company offers a wide variety of flavored and non-flavored oils. We also offer gourmet foods such as pizza sauce, vinegar, and pepper jellies with just the right amount of kick, all made right here in the northwest. Stop by our downtown location just off Sherman Avenue and try a sample so you can find just what’s right for you. Visit our website for more recipes and ideas at: www.cdaoliveoil.com.

Coeur d’Alene—117 South 4th St. 208.765.0188

Junk

Welcome to “Junk” a shop with a few select vendors coming together to bring you a FABULOUS shopping EXPERIENCE! The merchandise changes each month, a bunch of people make it happen, providing as many ideas as they do affordable finds. Wednesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. www.facebook.com/junkshoppe.

Coeur d’Alene—802 North 4th Street 360.689.5622

Colin @ 509.263.9248 Cynthia @ 240.538.4971 Fred @ 509.999.3891 info@like-media.com

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It’s Not Too Late!

4th Annual “Hearts for Homes” Dinner

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abitat for Humanity of North Idaho (HFHNI) invites you to attend the 4th Annual “Hearts for Homes” Dinner and Auction annual fundraising event. The event, which will be held Saturday, February 23rd, from 5-9pm at the Best Western CDA Inn, features dinner and a host of both silent and live auction items.

This year’s event is sure to be a lot of fun! We have some great items up for grabs such as: iPad 2, Kindle Fire (4), Vandals tickets, symphony tickets, honeymoon hotel packages, and several various business certificates and merchandise. Preview auction items at our website at northidahohabitat. org.

As you may already know, Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization focused on building and preserving simple, decent affordable homes in partnership with families in need. Each adult family member will work over 250 ‘sweat equity’ hours before moving into their own home. They then purchase their home with a no cost, no interest loan. Since 1976, Habitat has built over 500,000 homes in 92 countries, including 36 here in North Idaho.

In 2011, we expanded our housing program to include home repairs with a new program called “A Brush with Kindness”. Our projects have included, exterior painting, handicap ramps, water damage repair, landscaping, yard clean-up, weatherization, and some critical home repair. We have had 55 application requests, completed 25 projects and logged over 1000 volunteer hours.

What the numbers don’t tell you, though, is about the homeowners on the receiving end of the home repairs. Numbers don’t tell about the family whose home, damaged by fire just days after Christmas, faced losing their home due to a lapsed insurance policy and lack of funds to pay for repairs. They were able to have the repairs completed, remain in their home, and save thousands of dollars.

They also don’t tell about the foster family welcoming a young boy into their home that needs a wheelchair ramp before he is released from the hospital in just a few days, or the retired artist who has undergone 38 surgeries in 18 months and has neither the energy nor funds to spruce up the home to which she is now confined.

These are our partner families, our neighbors and our friends. We extend a mighty thank you to our volunteers, donors and business partners who continue to make it possible for Habitat for Humanity to help families in North Idaho.

In 2012, with your help, we raised and spent over $25,000 to help over 20 families in Kootenai County with needed improvements last year. Our goal for 2013 is $30,000 so we may help 30 more families.

We hope to see you/your business at the event this year! To attend, please contact our office at 208.762.4663, ext. 2. If not this year, put us on your calendar for February 2014!

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49 Degrees North Chewelah, WA www.ski49n.com Adults full day $52 midweek/ $57 weekend and holiday/ $45 half day Youth full day $46 midweek/ $48 weekend and holiday/ $39 half day 2,325 Acres, 82 trails, 7 lifts, summit elevation 5,774ft.

Known for its expansive glade skiing, 49 Degrees North is even bigger this year with the addition of a new lift taking visitors to Angel Peak. The new chair gets skiers and boarders access to 10 more runs and an additional 200 acres.

If downhill isn’t your thing 49 North also has 25 kilometers of groomed cross country ski and snowshoe trails. Passes are $12 Friday –Sunday and $7 during the week. Rentals also available.

Silver Mountain Kellogg, ID www.silvermt.com Adult full day $52/ holiday $55/ half day $43 Youth full day $37/ holiday $40/ half day $32 1,600 Acres, 73 trails, 6 lifts, summit elevation 6,300ft.

Before even setting foot on the slopes, visitors are given a great ride. Silver is home to North Americas longest gondola. The 3.1 mile lift takes skiers and riders from the base to the top of the mountain and back down again at the end of the day. Silver Mountain also boasts a large indoor waterpark and offers numerous ski and stay packages. The convenience of just a 30 minute drive from Coeur d’Alene makes this mountain a local favorite.

Mount Spokane Spokane, WA www.mtspokane.com Adult full day $36 midweek/$49 weekend and holiday/ half day $32 midweek $38 weekend and holiday Youth full day $29 midweek/$39 weekend and holiday/half day $24 midweek $28 weekend and holiday 1,425 acres, 45 trails, 5 lifts, summit elevation $5,889ft.

Just a 40 minute drive from downtown Spokane, this mountain is popular with families and a great place for beginners to learn. Mount Spokane also keeps 16 runs open for night skiing which costs just $20. The lodge has undergone a major

overhaul and now includes an additional 1,200 square feet and 100 more places to park yourself after carving up the mountain. There are nearby cross county, snowshoe and snowmobile trails as well as tubing hills so everyone leaves happy.

Lookout Pass Mullan, ID (Montana/Idaho border) www.skilookout.com Adult full day $35 midweek/$38 weekend and holiday/$30 half day midweek $33 weekend and holiday Youth full day $25 midweek/$27 weekend and holiday/$21 half day midweek $23 weekend and holiday 540 Acres, 34 runs, 4 lifts, summit elevation 5,650ft.

Lookout Pass is always one of the first to open and last to close thanks to its annual snowfall of 400 inches. Located halfway between Spokane and Missoula Lookout draws people from all over the region. The powder here is light and legendary and despite its smaller size, a day cruising through consistent fresh snow will leave you gassed. Another fantastic ski school can be found here and for $99 beginners receive 3 lift tickets, 3 lessons, and 3 rentals.

Schweitzer Mountain Sandpoint, ID www.schweitzer.com Adult full day $68/ half day $58 Youth full day $50/ half day $40 2,900 acres, 92 trails, 9 lifts, summit elevation 6,400ft.

It will take you much more than a day to cover all the terrain Schweitzer Mountain has to offer. One of the most popular resort destinations in the Northwest, the mountain offers a host of lodging options, shopping, restaurants, bars, and breathtaking views of Lake Pend Oreille. Schweitzer has everything from beginner groomers to tight tree terrain and steep open bowls. Be sure to take advantage of Sunday Solutions where a Sunday afternoon ticket is just $25 when purchased online, $35 at the ticket office.

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High School Spotlight What’s New at Our Area Schools Post Falls High School

From March 15th through April 5th artwork from Post Falls High School students will be on display at the Jacklin Arts Center. Stop in and see some amazing work done by talented young people in our community.

You can meet the artists at a free reception on Friday, March 15th from 5:00 to 7:00pm.

The Jacklin Arts Center can be found at 405 N. William Street in Post Falls. For more information call 208.457.8950 or visit www. thejacklincenter.org.

Post Falls Girls Take State!

Congratulations to the Post Falls girl’s basketball team on their first State basketball title since moving up to class 5A. Post Falls was able to knock out rival Coeur d’Alene on a pair of free throws with less than 10 seconds left, sealing the 46- 44 victory at the State Championships in Nampa. The 2012-2013 team finishes with an impressive 24-1 record and a shiny new trophy for the case. The Coeur d’Alene girls finish the season at 21-6 but can say they were the only team to beat Post Falls in the regular season. The teams played each other four times this year with Post Falls winning three of those contests.

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POPS CONCERT The LCHS Choir department will be holding its pops concert in conjunction with a pasta feed this year. “Pops and Pasta” is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the commons. Tickets for the dinner and show will be $3.00 for students, $5.00 for an adult and $10.00 for a family of 4 and $1.00 added for each additional family member. Children 6 and under are free. Come and enjoy the amazing talent we have in our department and feast on some of the finest pasta you can get. See you there! Ciao!

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VIKING CRAB FEED - Saturday March 9, 2013 This years event will be held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Tickets for this event are $40 per person, with corporate tables available for $400 that include reserved seating for 8, 16 beverage tickets, and a commemorative wine glass.

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Tickets are available at the CHS Activities Office, online at www.chsvikingsboosters. com or by calling Nikki Pierce at 704-4651 or Chris Costa at 818-4543.

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Dinner is served promptly at 7pm, with dancing to follow from 8-11pm.

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Spring Sports Coeur d’Alene High School SPRING BASEBALL 03/16 12:00p Lake Washington (Kirkland, WA) 03/16 2:00p Lake Washington (Kirkland, WA) 03/19 4:00p Lakeland (Rathdrum, ID) 03/23 12:00p @ Southridge (Kennewick, WA) 03/23 2:00p @ Southridge (Kennewick, WA) 03/26 3:00p @ Moscow (Moscow, ID) 03/26 5:00p @ Moscow (Moscow, ID) 03/29 3:00p Sandpoint (Sandpoint, ID) 03/29 5:00p Sandpoint (Sandpoint, ID) 04/09 4:00p @ Post Falls (Post Falls, ID) 04/131 2:00p @ Lewiston (Lewiston, ID) 04/13 2:00p @ Lewiston (Lewiston, ID) 04/16 4:00p @ Lake City (Coeur d’Alene, ID) 04/18 4:00p @ Lakeland (Rathdrum, ID) 04/20 12:00p Post Falls (Post Falls, ID)

04/20 2:00p Post Falls (Post Falls, ID) 04/23 3:00p Lake City (Coeur d’Alene, ID) 04/23 5:00p Lake City (Coeur d’Alene, ID) 04/27 12:00p Lewiston (Lewiston, ID) 04/27 2:00p Lewiston (Lewiston, ID) 04/30 4:00p @ Lake City (Coeur d’Alene, ID) 05/02 4:00p Post Falls (Post Falls, ID)

Lakeland High School SPRING BASEBALL

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Lake City High School SPRING BASEBALL

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Post Falls High School SPRING BASEBALL

12/07 7:30p @ Richland (Richland, WA) 04/09 4:00p Coeur d’Alene (Coeur d’Alene, ID) 04/20 12:00p @ Coeur d’Alene (Coeur d’Alene, ID) 04/202:00p @ Coeur d’Alene (Coeur d’Alene, ID) 05/024:00p @ Coeur d’Alene (Coeur d’Alene, ID)

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Get Out of Town

Weekend Getaway Missoula, Montana Article by Colin Anderson

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ome to the University of Montana, blue ribbon trout fishing, and countless outdoor pursuits, Missoula Montana is a destination for those looking to get out and explore.

While the prime recreation season is in the summer there is still plenty to do this time of year and it can be considerably more affordable.

From Late May through Labor Day hotel rooms can be incredibly hard to find. If you are able to book one, expect to pay up to a $120 per night during the week and $150 a night on the weekend just for a standard room. People come from all over the country to visit western Montana in the summer and many use Missoula as a stopping off point between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Fortunately the winter months are much less crowded and you get a more ‘local feel’ to your visit.

If you’re into the outdoors be sure to pack your skis and snowboards as there are several options within a short drive. Montana Snowbowl (30 minutes from downtown) is about as close as it gets and at $43 for an adult ticket, offers a good value. Further south you’ll find Lost Trail Powder Mountain (1 hour 15 minute drive) along the Idaho/ Montana border. The drive itself is worth the trip as you pass through the famed Bitterroot Valley. If you have time, stop and take a look around in Hamilton, Stevensville, or Victor as each community has its own distinct small town charm. Another option is Discovery Basin which is east of town near Phillipsburg (1hour 45 minute drive). This mountain is smaller than the others but perfect for advanced riders as the backside bowl is nothing but steep double black diamond shoots and the snow here is always light and fluffy.

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Back in town you can take advantage of another great Montana tradition; craft beer! As craft and microbreweries grow more and more popular across the country the trend continues in Missoula as well. The largest and most well-known is Big Sky Brewing which is now one of the fifty biggest breweries in the country. Tasting is free at the brewery and you’re allowed to have four seven ounce samples during your visit. You can also purchase and fill a sixty four ounce glass jug called a ‘growler’ so you can take home the freshest beer possible. Don’t worry about bringing the kids either as they are more than welcome. Other Missoula mainstays are The Kettle House and Bayern Brewing. Be sure to try ‘Cold Smoke’ and a ‘Double Haul IPA’ from Kettle House and if you’re brave the ‘Dopplebock’ or ‘Face Plant’ from Bayern. It’s called face plant for a reason so watch out! Newer breweries include a tasting room from Glacier Brewing which is found in Polson, Tamarack Brewing, and Draughtworks.

The downtown area is about as easy to navigate as you will find. There are a wide array of restaurants from Thai and Mexican, to diners, vegetarian, and plenty of places to grab a monster burger or prime Montana steak. Local favorites include; Sean Kelly’s, The Iron Horse, The Depot, Biga Pizza, and The Shack. Here you will also find plenty or shopping, art galleries, pubs, outfitters, the Missoula art Museum and more. Nearly everything is located in an eight block by three block grid so walking is never a problem. A trip to Caras Park shouldn’t be missed. It lies along the Clark Fork River and includes a carousel, park for the kids, and views of kayakers doing flips and tricks at Brennan’s wave (yes even in winter)!

The University of Montana always has something going on as well.

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There are no streets cutting through campus and it feels like walking around a giant park.

Check with the University on theatre and musical performances, Montana Grizzly basketball games, lectures, and more. From campus you can also take the “M” trail, a short hike to one of the most spectacular views of the city. It can be a little slick in the winter but when you arrive at the top it’s a fantastic view.

Locals love Missoula because they say if you drive twenty minutes out of town you’re in a whole ‘nother place. If you head south you’ll find the Pattee Canyon recreation area where you can snowshoe and cross country ski. The same holds true twenty minutes north in the Rattle Snake wilderness area where there are miles of trails to explore on foot, skis, bikes, or horses. To the east is the Blackfoot River which is inundated with tubers and rafts during the summer but even in winter it’s a scenic drive where you’ll more than likely spot some bighorn sheep. Finally to the west there’s Alberton Gorge, where serious whitewater enthusiasts tackle class three and four rapids.

While it’s easy to shack up and sit tight over the winter months, a short two and a half hour trip over the mountains is definitely worth it. Missoula is the perfect weekend destination as it’s close, easy to navigate, friendly, and has something for everyone. By the time you’re finished, you’ll be planning a summer trip to experience fishing, hiking, floating, patio dining, and seasonal summer brews. Safe travels!

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The Big “H” for the Big “C”

Hope, Hugs & Help for Those with Cancer

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ope, hugs, and a helping hand are vital needs in all of our lives, and some of the most rewarding gifts to give. When Marie heard the big “C” word from her doctor, the frightening diagnosis of ovarian cancer, she needed all of the above more than ever. Fortunately, Marie lives in the Inland Northwest, where for fiftyfive years there has been an organization that provides hope, hugs, and help for anyone with cancer.

The doctor’s office referred Marie to Cancer Patient Care in Spokane, and even faxed over the simple application. Soon, she was meeting with Mike, one of Cancer Patient Care’s social services staff members, who would walk her through the challenges of the coming months. Marie knew she would not have to face this alone. Tears filled her eyes as she left the Cancer Patient Care office that day and Mike gave her a big hug. “Everyone seems afraid to touch me now, afraid they’ll hurt me, or afraid they might catch this.

You’re the first person that has given me a hug in a week!”

Marie had a decent job, but when she became too sick to work, she was quickly thrust into poverty. Mike helped make sure she could buy groceries for her children and pay the utility bill. The gas cards that she received helped make sure she could get to her appointments.

When the prescriptions she needed were just

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too expensive, Mike arranged payment for them so that she didn’t miss an important part of her treatment. Mike also gave her quilts to keep her warm during her chemotherapy, and Ensure food supplements so she could get the nutrition she needed to keep up her strength. Marie wasn’t sure she would need the Ensure, but Mike explained that she might not be able to tolerate solid food.

Marie was extremely grateful for the Ensure, and that Mike had explained what to expect, when the following week she found that food stuck in her throat and everything tasted like metal or dirt.

Statistics now say that one in two people will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

With that diagnosis comes some of the biggest challenges a person may ever face, physically, emotionally, and often financially. Cancer Patient Care was created in 1958 in Spokane

by Janet and Loren Markham, to make sure that every cancer patient had a safety net of support. Out of one small office in Spokane, Cancer Patient Care now serves more than 350 cancer patients and their families each month, in seven counties in North Idaho and ten counties in Eastern Washington. Cancer Patient Care a completely independent organization, and is funded through the generosity of the community. They are challenged with raising their entire budget each year, through individual and corporate donations, grants, and special events. All donations remain totally local; 100% of all funds raised stay right here in the Inland Northwest.

If you know someone who could use the resources of Cancer Patient Care, or if you would like to find out how you can help, please call 509.456.0446, or email info@cancerpatientcare.org.

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Try Thai!

Article by Colin Anderson

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nown for curries, noodle dishes, soups, and spices, Thai food combines a wide array of flavors with natural healthy ingredients.

Thai cooks pride themselves on finding a balance of sour, sweet, salty, and bitter which creates many of the most unique dishes on the planet. Many are continuing to realize the benefits of adding Thai food to their diets as well. Nearly all dishes include lean meats mixed with fresh vegetables and flavors that come from a wide array of seasonings and chilies, instead of fats and sugars. In Thailand people generally eat when they’re hungry instead of having formal meals and often share multiple dishes with a side of jasmine rice.

One main challenge to cooking Thai food is determining how spicy you want your dish. Traditional Thai dishes are hot, VERY HOT. The majority of Thai restaurants in America remove much of the spice unless the customer requests ‘spicy’ or ‘Thai hot.’

If you’ve never ordered a dish ‘Thai hot’ be prepared to order a pitcher of water and a few extra napkins to help with the sweat on your brow. A simple solution to not being burned out by your food is to add the spice as you go. It’s very easy to add more heat to a dish especially if your family has differentiating tolerance levels.

The other knock on Thai food is the very long list of ingredients than can add up to a fairly costly meal. While this can be true for many dishes, there are several that require only a few ingredients and little prep time. My

wife and I traveled to this beautiful country on our honeymoon and discovered a dish called Larb Gai, a spicy chicken salad. This is honestly one of the best tasting simple dishes that I’ve ever had and is typically less than 200 calories per serving. We eat it at least three times per month and are constantly tweaking the recipe. Below is our favorite that includes quite a bit of spice. You can also substitute the chicken for tofu or shrimp. You can serve over lettuce, cabbage or just eat it as is. This meal takes less than 30 minutes to make and if there are any leftovers it’s a great lunch the next day. I hope you enjoy!

You Will Need: • 1 lb Chicken • 1 lime • Mint • Cilantro • 1 Scallion • 2 tablespoons fish sauce • Rice Powder (can be found in most Asian markets or you can make yourself by browning rice in a saucepan and then grinding into a powder).

• 5 Thai Chilies (can add more or less depending on your spice tolerance).

Begin by browning chicken. As the chicken cooks, slice the scallion into smaller pieces.

Do the same with several mint leaves cilantro, and chilies. When chicken is cooked, do not drain. Place chicken in large mixing bowl and cover with rice powder. Combine mint, cilantro, and chilies and add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of lime juice.

Mix thoroughly and serve!

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I don’t have headaches much…only two or three times a week.” When I hear these words from patients I realize how we often ignore or force through symptoms until they “scream” at us or become chronic pain so we become non functional.

There are many simple things you can do to understand, prevent and resolve headaches if you are informed and listen to your body.

Many people think of headaches as “normal”.

However, headaches are part of our “early warning system” that something is not right.

They affect our attention and focus as well as decrease our productivity. Sometimes headaches debilitate us, undermine our best intentions and interfere with our lives.

The most common reason for headache is dehydration. A simple glass or two of water can relieve or minimize up to 80% of headaches. Improper nutrition is another culprit. The combination of lack of sleep, no breakfast, a quick or non-existent lunch, eating foods high in sugar and caffeine with minimal water intake and poor air quality are the perfect recipe for headache and poor performance. The majority of headaches are “tension” headaches. These a caused by physical or emotional stress, postural misalignment and sustained positions or motions. These can occur at work, home or in sports and are common reasons for referral to therapy. For example, staring for hours at the computer, long periods of driving or deskwork with neck bent forward or extended, can trigger occipital (base of skull), or frontal headaches and eye or neck pain.

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A therapist trained to look at the whole body and your lifestyle can assess the triggers and factors associated with your headaches to develop a treatment plan specifically for you. The plan may include myofascial, craniofacial or other manual therapy techniques, stretches/exercises as well as assessment of your home and work activities.

Some other causes of headaches are allergies, sinus problems, infection, hormone imbalances or medication reactions, which require medical evaluation. Recent falls or accidents, head trauma, increased pain, tingling, numbness of arms or face and decreased mental clarity could signal more serious medical problems and you need to seek medical attention promptly. However, the majority of patients have headaches that are not major medical issues. Medication may help, but used to frequently may not relieve and can increase headaches. So before you reach for the medication bottle, here are some tips: • Listen to your body, catch the headache before it becomes “full blown” • Refocus, breath, relax and stretch • Drink water • Eat a healthy snack (not sugar or caffeine) • Cold compresses on neck or forehead may help If headaches continue, monitor the type, frequency, intensity and duration so that you have information to share with your medical professional and get the treatment you need to keep you productive, active and full of life.

Virginia Taft, OTR/L, ATP is owner of Coeur d Alene Hand Therapy and Healing Center which provides physical, occupational and massage therapies. She specializes in advanced myofascial release and manual therapies, ergonomics and hand rehabilitation.

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Stick to a Winter Wellness Routine How To Keep Your Family Healthy & Avoid The Flu

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ost of us can’t survive the winter without falling prey to at least one virus, infection or zealous set of cold germs. The phrase “winter wellness” sometimes seems like an oxymoron.

After all, staying indoors in a closed air system makes people more susceptible to certain germs. Winter’s affection for cold, dry air means germs will stay airborne longer.

Just like adding layers of hats and scarves, we must add layers of immune support to bolster our defenses.

For many families, the flu vaccine is a viable option, but don’t take any chances. Fortify your body’s immune system by making smart dietary choices, too.

To keep your family healthy through the winter cold/flu season, use the following advice to keep the sniffles at bay.

Keep vitamins, minerals supplements on hand.

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In addition to vitamin C, zinc, echinacea and fish oil are all proven to strengthen immunity. If natural herbs and roots aren’t cutting it, use reliable flu medicine like products from Rexall. For over 100 years, Rexall products have been working to keep families healthy during cold/flu season.

Rexall products are available at more than 10,000 Dollar General locations, making them affordable to all kinds of families.

Learn more at www.dollargeneral.com.

Stock kitchen with immune-system boosters.

A healthy diet is one of the most effective ways to help the body fend off illness, but you have to know what you’re looking for.

Green tea helps fight viruses, especially if combined with anti-inflammatories like

ginger. The more vitamin C, the merrier, so get your daily serving(s) of orange juice.

Add cashews for healthy fats and extra antioxidants. Other edible flu-fighters include mushrooms, red peppers, sweet potatoes, garlic, whole grains and beans.

Common sense is king.

Common sense rules for hygiene are twice as important during cold weather. Be extra diligent about the basics—i.e., cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing, and carefully wash your hands often.

Remember, the more tired or worn out you feel, the longer your immune system will take to respond. So, get plenty of sleep and drink lots of water.

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If you are a seafood lover, the Fisherman’s Market is your kind of place.

We offer a variety of fishwiches, fish and chips, salads, snacks and sushi.

Stop in and dine with us today or take something TO GO!

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Dining Guide The Areas BEST Local Eats

Tomato Street

Angelo’s Ristorante & Catering

www.tomatostreet.com 221 West Appleway Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.667.5000 $/$$

www.angelosristorante.net 846 North Fourth Street Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.765.2850 $/$$/$$$

Voted North ID’s #1 Italian Restaurant 3 consecutive years in a row. Said to have the best kids meal in town. Distinctive and entertaining atmosphere for everyone; using a wood fired oven to bring back many memories of the past.

Beer, wine, full bar. 2012 BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT.

“There is no substitution for quality.”

Our food is prepared from scratch.

We believe in using natural organic ingredients. ”Angelo. Authentic Italian Cuisine, Fresh Organic Food.” DINNER FOR 2 & A BOTTLE OF WINE $55. Choose from 15 Entrees & 10 Bottles of Wine.

Open 7 days a week from 4pm-10pm.

Coldwater Creek Wine Bar

The perfect place to unwind, Coldwater Creek Wine bar features more than 30 different bottles and happy hour Monday-Friday from 5-7pm. Enjoy tapas, meats, cheeses, and deserts as well as espresso and craft beer. Cozy up by the fire on Fridays and Saturdays and listen to live, local musicians. Conveniently located above the Flagship store in downtown Sandpoint.

311 North First Avenue Sandpoint, Idaho 208.263.6971 $/$$

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Dining Guide Coeur d’Alene Cellars

Calypsos Coffee & Creamery

Coeur d’Alene Cellars is celebrating their 10th year of making some of the best local wines. The winery creates 3000 cases of wine each year right here in Coeur d’Alene.

Wine tastings, live music, appetizers, & more can be found at the winery’s swanky wine bar, Barrel Room No. 6. Visit the website for a listing of upcoming events. www.cdacellars.com 3890 North Schrieber Way Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815 208.664.2336 $/$$/$$$

At Calpsos you’ll find a combination of amazing coffee, which they roast onsite, ice cream, fantastic food and live music on a regular basis. They display artwork from local artists, offer free wifi, have a play area for the kids and also offer a Smart Room for meeting rentals! www.calypsoscoffee.com 116 East Lakeside Avenue Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.665.0591 $

Trinity at City Beach

Sandpoint’s premier waterfront dining offers an extensive menu of American cuisine with an impressive wine list. Featuring a full service bar and beautiful views of Lake Pend Oreille. www.trinityatcitybeach.com 56 Bridge Street Sandpoint, Idaho 208.255.7558 $/$$/$$$

Forty-One South

Shoga Sushi Bar

Fisherman’s Market

Cricket’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar

A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list. Reservations recommended. www.41southsandpoint.com 41 Lakeshore Drive Sagle, Idaho 208.265.2000 $$/$$$

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Forty-One South brings sushi back to Sandpoint. Opening in May. Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine. Beautiful, waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views. Professional and courteous service.

Dinner 7 nights a week and lunch Mon-Fri. www.shogasushi.com 41 Lakeshore Drive Sagle, Idaho 208.265.2001 $/$/$$$

Fisherman’s Market is a local favorite for an array of reasons, including the friendly staff, unbeatable atmosphere, and phenomenal food. Voted Best Seafood for 2012 in North ID. Their menu includes salads, fishwiches, taste of baja, fish & chips, fresh sushi bar and fresh fish market with live shell fish and lobster. www.fishermansmarketcda.com 215 West Kathleen Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 208.664.4800 $/$$

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NIC Culinary Arts Program Learn to Cook Like a Pro

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he Culinary Arts Program provides students with entry-level skills in the food service industry.

Students receive instruction in cooking and baking, as well as theoretical knowledge that underlines competency in the field. Additional training involves table service, menus, cost controls, storeroom, and stewarding. Students will have the opportunity to: • Learn and effectively practice basic and advanced technical skills in food preparation and service.

• Understand the principles of food identification, nutrition, and food and beverage composition.

• Gain experience in the proper use and maintenance of professional food service equipment.

• Become familiar with the layout and workflow of professional kitchens and bakeshops.

• Gain an appreciation for the history, evolution, and international diversity of the culinary arts.

• Develop a sense of professionalism necessary for working successfully in the food service industry.

Students spend approximately 10 hours a week in theory and 20 hours a week in the kitchen and dining room operating Emery’s Restaurant to learn the front and back of restaurant operations.

To learn more about North Idaho College’s Culinary arts program, call 208.769.7784 or visit www.nic.edu/programs.

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Slammin’ Salmon Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar • 2 tablespoons lemon juice • 2 tablespoons soy sauce • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/2 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil • 1/4 cup oil • 2 (4 oz.) skinless, boneless salmon fillets

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Directions: 1. Stir balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce with salt, brown sugar, ground ginger, paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes until the salt has dissolved. Stir in garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and peanut oil until well combined.

2. Pour marinade into a re-sealable plastic bag or glass bowl. Add salmon to marinade and gently toss to coat. Place into refrigerator and marinate 2 to 24 hours.

3. Prepare an outdoor grill for mediumhigh heat.

4. Drain excess marinade from salmon fillets. Grill until firm and opaque, about 4 minutes per side.

5. Yield two servings.

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Rick Schultz has been NIC’s Culinary Arts instructor since he helped found the program in 1990. He studied at the Culinary Institute of America, owned his own restaurant in Washington, and managed a high-end Italian restaurant in Chicago before moving back to Coeur d’Alene in 1989. In his free time, Schultz raises guide dogs for the blind. He can be reached at 208.769.3458.

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FEBRUARY

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2013 Still rockin’ our winters after... ...39 years!

For a complete schedule go to SANDPOINTWINTERCARNIVAL.COM Winter Crazy Days Live Music Daily Ski Joring Sleigh Rides Schweitzer Extreme XC Race Scavenger Hunts Snowshoeing Tubing & Zipline Sessions Night Skiing RAIL JAM! Winter Cirque Du Sandpoint Nordic Skiing K9 Keg Pull Themed Dinners at Area Restaurants KPND Ski & Board Party Taste of Sandpoint Dodgeball Tournament for All Ages 8th Annual Adult Spelling Bee

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AND SO MUCH MORE!!!

Every year in the dead of winter, Sandpoint, Idaho, cooks up a sure antidote to cabin fever. It’s the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, pure fun celebrating the best of the snowy season ... indoors and out.

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Escape to Sandpoint Discover what Sandpoint has to Offer!

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inters in Sandpoint back in the day were less than they are today: less fun, less active, less for our economy.

Winters were a time when little went on in Sandpoint before Schweitzer Mountain became a ski resort. Our area economy was buoyed mainly commercial fishing, mining, and logging. Much of our economic engine shut down during the winter months.

It is very different today. Schweitzer has achieved international acclaim as a ski resort, and the season is peppered with events starting in October with the Harvest Wine Walk, then Winter Carnival, the Follies, and Dine Around Sandpoint.

Thirty-nine years ago, Sandpoint had its first Winter Carnival. Over the years the events and happenings have changed. While the ice and snow carvings and parade are things of the past, the new events pack the venues,

featuring the Canine Keg Pull, Rail Jam, Fire Dancers, and Ski Joring. There is shopping, music, and fun all around town, with sleigh rides and Schweitzer providing additional merry-making. At the end of one of the busy Saturdays, everyone rides up the mountain to witness fabulous fireworks and the torchlight parade: a locals favorite. Find more info at SandpointWinterCarnival.com.

Four years ago several of us were setting around one of the local bars visiting with the owner of the bar and a restaurant in town.

Someone asked if we had ever heard of Dine Around Seattle or Dine Around the Bay and would something like that work in Sandpoint?

The concept is simple, have many of the local restaurants and eateries in Sandpoint offer prizes, specials, discounts, live music and fun for a month and kick it all off during the start of Sandpoint’s annual Winter Carnival. With the help of a small cadre of area restaurants Dine Around Sandpoint began four years

ago. It has grown each year with over 20 area restaurants and eateries participating. It has been successful, offering great food, beer, wines and entertainment during what used a be a gloomy month for Sandpoint. From the beginning, prizes have been awarded to the diners, with the Grand Prize of a dinner once a month for two at the best restaurants in town. You can learn all about Dine Around Sandpoint at www.DineAroundSandpoint. com.

So, what used to be a gloomy time of year is now our best tourist season. While many consider us a lake and summer town with gigantic 148-square-mile Lake Pend Oreille being our dominant feature, the most dollars from tourism, and for many, the most fun, comes during winter: a magical time in America’s Most Beautiful Small Town.

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Story by Jan The Toy Lady Visit Whiz Kids on the Skywalk Level in River Park Square! Don’t forget to like us on Facebook!

Punching Up Trouble | Part 1

Tyler and Arianna have had some exciting adventures over the past few months. They helped capture a man who had been stealing artifacts from a local tribe, their dog experienced porcupine quills first hand, and they learned how to put out a kitchen fire.

“Oh, thank you, Grandma,” Tyler said, taking the box from her. “If anyone else tries to break into our house, the alarm will go off.” Tyler was remembering this past summer when a man tried to break into their home to steal an arrowhead that Arianna had found on the beach.

Ding-dong!

Grandma reached into the bag again. “Knowing how creative you are, Arianna, I found this pillow for you to make.” She pulled out a kit of a butterflyshaped pillow.

Tyler and Arianna looked up from the jigsaw puzzle they were working on to watch their mom rush over to the door with their dog, Copper, barking beside her.

“Grandma Flynn!” she exclaimed as she opened the door. “What a fun surprise. Please come in.”

Tyler and Arianna jumped up to greet their Grandma with hugs.

“I can’t stay long,” Grandma said as Tyler took her coat and hung it up in the closet. “Nordstrom’s is having a sale. I felt like going shopping, so I did.”

“It looks like you found something,” Mrs. Flynn said, pointing to the bag in Grandma Flynn’s hand.

“Let’s sit in the living room, and you can show us your purchase.”

Grandma Flynn sat on the couch. She reached into the bag and pulled out something wrapped in tissue paper. Unwrapping the paper, she displayed a scarf.

“Ooo, Grandma,” Arianna said. “It’s so pretty. It looks like a peacock.” She gazed at the silky fabric with the vivid print of colorful peacock feathers.

“You’re right, Arianna,” Grandma said, rewrapping the scarf in the tissue paper. “As long as I was there in River Park Square, I wandered down the hallway to Whiz Kids. I remembered how much you wanted a lazer tripwire, Tyler. There was one sitting there on the shelf, and I just couldn’t resist it.” She pulled the box from the bag.

Can you draw a picture of a butterfly?

“It looks like it’s been frosted,” Arianna said.

“What fun!” her mom said. “I wonder if that purple tool punches the fabric pieces into the pillow the way a baker pipes rosettes onto a cake. We’ll read the instructions later.”

“I’ve got to run now,” Grandma Flynn said.

“Grandpa Flynn will want his dinner soon.”

“Thank you, Grandma,” both Tyler and Arianna said as she left.

“Can you show me how to do this?” Arianna asked her mom.

“Yes,” she said. “Let’s take it up to your room. And Tyler, let’s have you set the tripwire up in your room for now.”

Arianna could hear Tyler opening his box in his room. She opened her box and handed her mom the instuctions.

“Using the stylus,” her mom read, pointing to the purple pen-type gadget, “punch the petal-like bits of fabric into the pillow.” Her mom helped her lay out the different colors of fabric. “Look, it’s like a color-by-number picture. The purple piece is number 1. Take one piece of it and line it up with the number 1 on the top of the pillow. Then use

this tool to secure it in by punching it through the top of the pillow.”

Arianna pushed the tip of the stylus through the purple piece and the pillow. She then brought it back out. The petal stayed in the pillow. “Look, I did it!” she exclaimed. She grabbed the next purple petal and repeated the process.

“Great job,” her mom said. “I’m going to get dinner ready now. I’ll let you know when it’s ready.”

After a few petals, Arianna felt more confident.

She had one side of it almost done when her mom called her for dinner. She set everything down and went downstairs. After eating and helping with the dishes, she went back to her room to work on it some more. She saw the piles of fabric but no stylus. She picked up the pillow, but it wasn’t under it.

“Mom, I can’t find the stylus,” Arianna yelled. “I think someone took it.” Her mom appeared in the doorway with Copper at her side.

“Copper, did you take my stylus?” Arianna asked in a stern voice. Copper’s tail stopped wagging, and she lowered her head. Copper backed out of the doorway, down the hall, and into Tyler’s doorway.

BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! Sirens and alarms were suddenly blaring out of Tyler’s room.

“What is going on?” their mom asked, dashing down the hall.

Arianna looked at Copper and Tyler. “Which one of you stole my stylus?”

To Be Continued

Meanwhile, Jan, the Toy Lady, Picks Some Posies for Spring.

Did You Know?

Did you know? A stylus is a pointed instrument used for writing, marking, or engraving.

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Kid’s Corner

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Homemade Lava Lamp Brought to You by Mobius Science Center

Here at the Mobius Science Center we’ve been nostalgic lately for a simpler time. A time of great music, questionable fashion choices, and really cool memorabilia. So we’ve decided to recreate a blast from the past with a kid-friendly lava-lamp-like experiment.

You Will Need: • A Clear Cup • Water • Food Coloring • Vegetable Oil • Salt

Directions: Fill the cup about halfway with water. Use the food coloring to dye it any way you like, making sure you can still see through the colored water. Add a layer of oil to the cup. Notice it will rest on top of the water. This is very important to our lava-like lamp.

Sprinkle salt on top of the layer of oil. Add enough and it will sink through the oil and the water to the bottom of the cup. Eventually you will notice bubbles rising up through the colored water, into the oil layer again. You have a lava lamp!

What’s Happening: This experiment is all about density. Oil is less dense than water so it floats on top. Salt is denser than both oil and water so it sinks to the bottom of the cup, taking a small amount of oil with it. When the salt dissolves in the water, the trapped oil rises again to the surface, creating the bubbles of colored goo that make your lava lamp so mesmerizing.

The original lava lamp features a fluid filled container with a waxlike substance. Typically denser than the fluid, the wax gathers at the bottom of the container. When turned on, the lamp heats up at the base, causing the wax-like substance to become less dense than the surrounding fluid, and it floats to the top where it cools and sinks again.

Brought to you by: Things to Try: Put an effervescent tablet in the lava lamp instead of salt. Does it react differently?

Want something more “lava lampish”? Try placing a small flashlight behind the cup before you add salt. Dim the lights, maybe turn on some Jimmy Hendrix. Instant party!

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LOCAL PICKS Texas Roadhouse 402 W. Neider Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. 208.664.1903 Roger’s Burgers 155 W. Neider Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. 208.664.0696 Roger’s est. in 1940! Enjoy a 100% fresh ground beef burger, homemade french fries and shake at our 2nd location which has indoor/outdoor seating & a convenient drive thru.

The Breakfast Nook 1719 N. 4th St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.

208.667.1699 Dockside Restaurant 115 S. 2nd St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814.

208.765.4000 Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese 1735 W. Kathleen Ave., Ste 3, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. 208.664.1717 Olympia Greek Restaurant 301 E. Lakeside Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.666.9495 Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar 1401 N. Fourth St. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.664.2718 Caruso’s Sandwich Company 202 W. Ironwood Dr., Ste. A Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.765.1001 Come see for yourself why we are consistently voted ‘’best sandwich anywhere’’. Fresh baked bread! Highest quality meats & cheese.

Salads, pasta bowls,Kids meals, $2 pints! Delivery & catering Scratch Restaurant 501 E. Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.930.4762 Roger’s Ice Cream & Burgers 1224 E. Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.930.4900 CDA’s favorite ice cream & burger destination est in 1940 is Open Year Round! Enjoy a 100% fresh ground beef burger, homemade french fries and huckleberry shake in a nostalgic, family friendly rest.

Michael D’s Eatery 203 Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.676.9049 The Wine Cellar 317 Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.664.9463

FEBRUARY

February 7th – 28th Children’s Book Drive: Books for Tots The Kroc Center is partnering with Books for Tots for its 6th Annual Children’s Book Drive.

All new books collected for the Books For Tots Drive will go to underprivileged children in Kootenai County. Drop-off new books for ages 0–12 at The Kroc Center.

February 8th – March 3rd Lake City Playhouse presents Sweeney Todd When revenge is one’s motive, the outcome can only be tragic. In 1786, Benjamin Barker becomes the Demon Barber of London’s Fleet Street in this sophisticated operetta filled with macabre wit. ThursdaySaturday at 7:30 pm, Sun at 2 pm. $14-$20.

Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave. Coeur d’Alene. lakecityplayhouse.org (208.667.1323) Feb. 14 – 16 and Feb. 21 – 23, and 2 p.m.

Feb. 17 and 24 NIC Theatre Department presents ‘The Robber Bridegroom’ “The Robber Bridegroom” is an energetic, bawdy, bluegrass Southern fairy tale set in the 18th century. The robber, Jamie Lockhart, has his eyes on Rosamund, the daughter of the richest planter in the country. Everyone’s plans go awry due to a case of double-mistaken identity, with help from some bumbling henchmen and an evil stepmother. All shows are at 7:30pm in the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on the NIC campus. The play is free and open to public however there are limited seats and no late seating. This play is not intended for young children or infants.

208.769.3220.

February 22nd - Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser Every 4th Friday. Stop by the Lake City Center after work for a baked potato and salad with all the works. Serving from 5:00 – 6:30pm every 4th Friday. www. lakecitycenter.org 1916 Lakewood Drive, Coeur d’Alene.

February 22nd -Coeur d’Alene Music Walk Local musicians will perform at area businesses, restaurants and galleries from 5-8 pm. Free. For venues, musicians and scheduled performances visit artsincda.org.

(208.292.1629)

Jonesy’s 819 Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.666.1644 Tony’s on the Lake 6823 E. Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.667.9885 Broken Egg Cafe 3646 N. Government Way, Ste. D Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. 208.966.4399 The Fedora Pub & Grille 1726 W. Kathleen Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.765.8888

February 23-24 - Coin Show - Coeur d’Alene Coin Club brings you this fun annual event at the Kootenai Count Fairgrounds.Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm in building 1. $2 admission, kids under 16 free 208.773.8710 February 26 – Harlem Globetrotters: You Write the Rules Tour Your family’s smiles will begin before you even get to the show as the Harlem Globetrotters 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour takes kid participation to a whole new level. For the first time ever, fans will decide the rules for the game that could affect the final outcome. Vote for your favorite, craziest rule now at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, then see the winning rules implemented live into Globetrotter basketball. Tickets start at $20, doors open at 6:00pm. Spokane Arena February 28th - Inland NW Bride Expo Find everything your wedding party needs at this annual event inside the Hagadone events center. Planners, DJs, florists, rental companies and more will be on hand to answer all of your questions. There will also be bridal fashion shows at 5:15 and 6:30.

Admission is $5. Event runs from 4pm-8pm.

February 28th – March 3rd - Spokane’s 35th Annual Home & Yard Show Featuring hundreds of displays and demonstrations offering the latest in home and yard related products, services and improvements! This show features innovative ideas all in one location for the public to shop and compare. Landscape attractions featuring flowers, trees,

CHAMBER EVENTS

Crickets Restaurant & Oyster Bar 424 Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.765.1990 Hudson’s Hamburgers 207 E. Sherman Ave. Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. 208.664.5444

February 22nd – March 3rd –Christian Youth Theatre Presents: Alice the Musical Lewis Carroll’s unflappable young heroine takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits, and mad tea parties, where playing cards hold court and nothing is as it seems. Whimsy and wordplay are the order of the day in this imaginative musical adaptation of a favorite of generations of children, adults, and psychoanalysts. Tickets are $8 - $12. All shows at the KROC Center.

February 19 - After Hours Business Fair.

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center. Don’t miss your chance to get in on the biggest marketing opportunity of the year with over 3,000 attendees and 120 Business Booths! Build a year’s worth of business in three hours!

One booth is $199 or two for $375. You can also promote your business by being a Major Sponsor for $365, or a Corporate Sponsorship for $3,000. Reservations fill up fast and are on a first come, first serve

basis, so hurry! Contact Brenda Young, Program/Events Manager at 208.415.0110 or by Brenda@CdAChamber.com March 12 - Upbeat Breakfast. Upbeat Breakfast occurs the second Tuesday of every month at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Trade tables allow members to display their business and speak briefly about it to the group. The program features a different speaker each month, highlighting various topics of interest. With a reservation, the cost is $14 and includes breakfast and coffee. For more info contact Brenda at 208.415.0110.

MARCH

waterfalls and ponds! Step into spring through stunning displays created by Spokane’s premier landscapers. Talk to the experts and prepare to be inspired!

Admission is $7 and passes are good all weekend. Spokane Fair & Expo Center.

March 6th – INBC Blood Drive Sign-up and save a life with INBC! Stop into The Kroc Center and make a donation to The Inland Northwest Blood Center. As the only supplier of blood for area hospitals, each donation has the potential to save 3 lives. Find out more about the INBC at www. inbcsaves.org. Remember to bring your donor card and ID. Walk-ins and new donors welcome. 8:00am – 11:00am.

March 7th – 17th The Crucible by Arthur Miller at the Jacklin Arts Center Jared Helm directs this fantastic tale of fear accusation. The Crucible focuses on the Salem Witch Trials that took place during 1692 and 1693. Music composed for the production by Zach Baker. Tickets cost $15 or $10 for students. Thursday through Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2 pm.

The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. Post Falls. thejacklincenter.org 208.457.8950

ALICE THE MUSICAL

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lyricism, remaining a beloved icon in our musical heritage. Tickets start at $70. www. northernquest.com Sunday March 10th – Annual Orange vs.

White Spokane Shock scrimmage. Watch this year’s team compete against each other as they get ready for another exciting arena football season. 800.325.SEAT www. spokaneshock.com for tickets.

March 12th - Common Cents: Understanding Money & Credit Learn how to take control of your financial situation, create a budget, monitor your progress, manage the flow of income and expenses, comparison shop and protect your assets. Through careful planning and use of money management skills and techniques, you can feel more confident about your ability to live within your means, handle emergencies, reduce debt, and save for the future. Workbook included. Brought to you by Money Management International.

Register online at www.kroccda.org March 15-April 5 Post Falls High School Art Show Art exhibit featuring work by Post Falls High School students. Artist reception Mar. 15 from 5-7 pm. Free. The Jacklin Arts & Cultural Center, 405 N. William St. Post Falls. thejacklincenter.org (208.457.8950) March 21st -24th 2013 Bighorn Outdoor Adventure Show Established in 1960, the Big Horn Show is one of the oldest and longest continually operated sports and recreation shows in the United States. Held annually at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, the Big Horn Show captures the great OUTDOORS, INDOORS. You won’t want to miss our “Trophy Territory” to see the best of the best in a trophy display. Adults $9, Children 6 and under free. Passes good all weekend.

Discount Tickets are available at Aslin Finch.

March 8th and 9th Young Artist Concert Concert featuring winners of the CdA Symphony’s National Young Artist Competition. $8-$20. Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d’Alene.

Cdasymphony.org 208-765-3833

Through March 29th - “Topographies and Fictions” by Meredith Dean and Dennis Olsen at North Idaho College The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Corner Gallery hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 208.769.3276.

March 8-10 - Home & Garden Show – The North Idaho Building Contractors Association presents the Home and Garden Show at the Kootenai County Fair Grounds.

Show hours are Friday 12:00pm – 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10:00am – 4:00pm. 208-765-5518 for more information.

March 30th/April 1st- NCAA Women’s Division I Spokane Regional The NCAA tournament returns to the Spokane arena with 3 games. Teams will be determined at a later date. Tickets are $35/$45 and will get you into all 3 games.

Visit www.spokanearena.com for more information.

March 10th – Northern Quest Casino Presents Smokey Robinson Acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson transformed a generation of music with his smooth voice and creative songwriting while helping initiate the Motown dynasty with Berry Gordy. Robinson continues to thrill sold-out audiences around the world with his high tenor voice, impeccable timing and profound

April 5th – 2nd Annual Cowboy Ball.

The North Idaho Fair & Rodeo Foundation brings you a fun filled night of live music, dance lessons, food, auctions and more.

Funds raised at the event will go to capital improvements to the fairgrounds and provide educational scholarships to local students. Don’t forget your best western getup! Tickets are on sale now for $30. For more information call 208.772.5471.

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