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abinetry is often the first thing my clients and I choose when working on a new construction project or kitchen remodel. Why? Because the cabinetry sets the tone for the entire room—and often the rest of the house. Cabinetry is really an art form unto itself. Not only does it have to be functional, but it needs to be beautiful and durable as well. Yet, there are so many different types and styles it can be difficult to start. Cabinet boxes are the storage units themselves. These often come in set size—counter height and multiple widths, though they can be customized to include drawers, pullouts, doors and more. The key to selecting the correct sizes for your kitchen is to really take a look at the things you have to store and where you like to store them. Do you like to keep

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dishes overhead in upper units, or do you prefer a lower-unit dish drawer? The options are endless, but there are often only a few that are exactly right for how you live and cook. Working with a good salesperson can really help streamline this process. After functionality comes style. Do you like a more ornate door and drawer combo? Something with a little more detail works wonderfully in more traditional homes. I’m a fan of the Shaker style myself, but now there are usually options within the Shaker style, some with a beaded molding, some plain. Some with a slab drawer front versus a drawer with a border to match the door. Shaker works well with a variety of interiors—from modern to formal and everything in between, which is why it is a go-to for designers.

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Not only does it have to be functional, but it needs to be beautiful.

Finally, there is the color to consider. While painted cabinetry is all the rage right now, people are often surprised to find that painted styles typically cost more than their stained wood counterparts. This is because painted surfaces are more laborintensive to produce and leave no room for errorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they must be smooth and blemish free. Typical woods for cabinetry include beech (often considered builder-grade for its affordability), alder, cherry, walnut and, of course, oak. These can all be stained a variety of colors and are offered in an array of styles. Beware, however, that not all woods are created equal. Walnut, for example, while pricey, is soft and may ding and dent more easily than other woods.

If, like me, you are a brave soul, you can paint your existing cabinetry to give your kitchen and baths an updated look. I used a primer and natural milk-based paint, which covered well. Chalk paint is a popular option and covers well, also. However, keep in mind that as with any paint job, the finished product is only as good as the preparation. It pays to do a light sanding, use a cleaning agent and degreaser, such as TSP, and then always use a primer, which helps the paint adhere to the surface. And you will be doing multiple coats of paint, then adding a layer or two of sealant, so make sure you set aside plenty of time for this project!

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f you’ve graduated from college in the past year or so and started your first job, you’re no doubt learning a lot about establishing yourself as an adult and being responsible for your own finances. So thoughts of your retirement are probably far away. And yet you have several good reasons to invest in your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. First of all, by contributing to your 401(k), you can get into the habit of regular investing. And since you invest in your 401(k) through regular payroll deductions, it’s an easy way to invest. Furthermore, your 401(k) or similar plan is an excellent retirement-savings vehicle. You generally contribute pre-tax dollars to your 401(k), so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. Your employer might also offer a Roth 401(k), which is funded with after-tax dollars; although you can’t deduct your contributions, your earnings can grow tax-free, provided you meet certain conditions. And with either a traditional or Roth 401(k), you generally have a wide array of investment options. But perhaps the main reason to start investing right away in your 401(k) is that, at this point of your life, you have access to the greatest and most irreplaceable asset of all—time. The more time you have on your side, the greater the growth potential for your investments. And by starting to invest early in your plan, you can put in smaller amounts without having to play catch-up later.

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Suppose, for example, you begin investing in your 401(k) or similar plan when you’re 25. For the sake of simplicity, let’s say you put in $100 a month, and you keep investing that same amount for 40 years, earning a hypothetical 7 percent rate of return. When you reach 65, you will have accumulated about $256,000. (Your withdrawals will then be taxable, unless you chose the Roth 401(k) option.) But if you waited until you were 45 before you started investing in your 401(k), again earning that hypothetical 7 percent, you’d have to put in almost $500 per month—about five times the monthly amount you could have invested when you were 25—to arrive at the same $256,000 when you turn 65. Clearly, the expression “time is money” applies when it comes to funding your 401(k)—there’s just no benefit in waiting to contribute to your retirement plan. This isn’t to say that you have a lot of disposable income, especially as you may be paying off thousands of dollars in student loans. But, as mentioned above, the money for your 401(k) is taken before you even see it, so, in a sense, you won’t miss it. And you can certainly start out with small amounts, though you’ll at least want to put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. As your career progresses and your salary goes up, you can steadily increase the amount you put into your 401(k) or other retirement plan. When retirement is decades away, it can seem like more of an abstract concept than something that will one day define your reality. But, as we’ve seen, you have plenty of incentives to contribute to your 401(k) or similar plan— so, if you haven’t already done so, get started soon.

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SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND Then to Be Understood By Deborah Olive

here’s a hard way and an easy way to do everything. The hard way is by yourself. The easy way is with another person who’s aligned on achieving the same goals or outcomes.

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Recall a time when you partnered with another person and you found it easier to accomplish what you set out to do. What did you like about that experience? Were you more creative? Was the experience quicker or easier? Did you have more fun? How would you describe it? We’ve all had positive experiences partnering with others; nevertheless, it’s far too common to hear, “If you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.”

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Which is easier? Partnering with others or doing it yourself? Perhaps a more interesting question is, “What’s present when people are partnering effectively?” It’s a collaboration question, and every successful leader asks this question in some form. Whether you’re leading your teenager to make effective choices as a family member, leading your boss to effectively communicate deadlines or leading your organization to make its dent in the world, your ability to partner effectively is directly related to your ability to influence those around you.

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When I work with clients, I focus on six principles of influence. In this article, we’ll look at one of those:

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Seek first to understand. Then to be understood. In other words, listen for “What’s in it for me?” People do things for their own reasons. We may think we know what motivates another person, but until we listen, with the intent of understanding, we’re only guessing.

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Karl Menninger, a pioneering psychiatrist, said, “Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward, and we want to sit in their radius. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Active listening, being fully present for another person, is regarded as one of the highest forms of giving. Stephen Covey encourages listening with the intent to understand. Through active listening, we gain awareness, generate more options and provide a foundation upon which to build our relationships. We demonstrate that we value the other person. Consider the people in your life who’ve listened to you and shown that they genuinely care about you. They not only listened to the content of what you had to say, but they understood your feelings. They observed you rather than judged you. You felt valued, and you probably ended up valuing their opinion, and you continued to seek them out. When you seek first to understand, you’re putting attention on the other person. Contrast that to seeking to be understood, which puts your attention on you. The dynamic has now shifted and your influence is diminished. Seeking first to understand engages the magnetic power of listening and builds the relationship. It enhances your influence—both in the relationship and with the results you create. We’ve come full circle. There’s a hard way and an easy way to do everything. The hard way is by yourself. The easy way is with another person who’s aligned on achieving the same goals or outcome.

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heading out on a summer road trip,” says Alan Holtschneider, director of marketing for Yokohama Tire. “They influence the braking, steering, comfort, handling, safety and fuel efficiency. Remember, they are also the only parts of the vehicle that actually touch the road.” Holtschneider said whether your summer journey takes you to Disney World or the Grand Canyon, it’s important to have the right tires for the trip. “For example, if you have a luxury SUV or crossover, a tire like the Geolandar X-CV fits the bill. It’s long-lasting, provides strong traction, smooth handling and has a hush-quiet ride—perfect for cruising in style.” Even after your summer road trip, Holtschneider strongly suggests keeping your tires properly maintained year-round. Try these tire safety tips: • Check tire pressure at least once a month. This takes about five minutes. Refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual or placard on the driver’s door to determine proper tire pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are cold. • Check your tread depth by placing a penny upside down into a tread groove. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head, your tire’s tread has worn down to the legal limit and you need to buy a new tire. • Tires should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 2/32 of an inch, the lowest legal limit. It’s best to replace them before they reach 2/32 for optimal performance, especially in bad weather. Now you’re ready to roll. For more tire care and safety tips, visit YokohamaTire.com/tires-101.

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hile they are two separate events hosted by two separate For even more options you can take a short stroll or free shuttle community groups, it’s sometimes hard to see where bus ride over to Sherman Avenue for the Downtown Coeur one festival ends and the other begins. d’Alene Street Fair, put on by the Coeur d’Alene The first weekend in August is one of the most Downtown Alliance. Sherman is closed to celebrated in Coeur d’Alene as it brings hundreds vehicles and instead lined with hundreds more YOU CAN EASILY STROLL of artists, vendors, musicians and eager onlookers booths offering an assortment of goods for sale together for a fun summer weekend. including more works of art, gifts, crafts, specialty FROM BOOTH TO BOOTH foods and spices, and much more. The Citizens Council for the Arts presents Art on AND FIND AN ARRAY OF the Green, now in its 51st year, on the grounds Both events take place Friday, August 2 through STATEMENT PIECES FOR of North Idaho College. Painters, craftsmen, Sunday, August 4. The downtown fair opens at sculptors, photographers and others come from YOUR HOME, YARD, OFFICE OR 10am each morning and runs until 8pm Friday all over the West to show off their work. You can and Saturday and 5pm Sunday. Art on the Green LIVING ROOM. easily stroll from booth to booth and find an array is open noon on Friday and 10am on Saturday of statement pieces for your home, yard, office and Sunday. It remains open until 10pm Friday or living room. There is free entertainment all and Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. weekend long, plenty of food, a Children’s Art Garden where kids With hundreds of booths to visit, you might not see them all, but can create their own masterpiece, and a beer garden featuring local you are sure to find something fun, unique, local or, at the very least, craft beers and ciders. tasty during this one-of-a-kind weekend.

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“Word around the restaurant began to spread and more visitors or semi-regulars wanted to buy Dan’s breakfast as a thank you for his service. Soon, instead of someone picking up a check, a tab was started.”

hen the Dueling Irons restaurant opened its doors in 2014, it wasn’t long before Dan Rankin started showing up each day. He had been having his daily breakfast elsewhere until there was an unexpected breakup in his daily routine. “They let my favorite waitress go, or she quit, anyway, I followed her over here,” recalled Dan. That waitress is Sami, and each morning she or another server at the Post Falls restaurant brings Dan a plate of sausage, hash browns, eggs and toast, an order that rarely ever changes. “I just lift my finger up in the air and they know,” smiled Dan. Owner Thomas Didra sees a lot of veterans, retired law enforcement and other emergency responders come through his door. Vets will often be wearing a hat signifying their branch or service, or if they served in Korea, Vietnam or Desert Storm. Dan Rankin is a veteran and dons a cap that goes back further than most. Now 95, Dan served under famous American General George Patton in the 13th Army Division. His job, as he put it, was to repair tanks that were shot up by the

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Germans. “Sometimes they had too many hits so they became the parts department,” he said. It’s not difficult to spot the World War II veteran parked at his usual booth. Regulars and travelers along I-90 take notice of the hat and often pause to say hello and thank Dan for his service to the country. About three years back, a few people also offered to pay for his breakfast, setting off a chain of generosity that continues each and every day. “At first we kept it pretty small. A few of the regulars would donate the cost of a couple meals,” said Didra. Word around the restaurant began to spread and more visitors or semi-regulars wanted to buy Dan’s breakfast as a thank you for his service. Soon, instead of someone picking up a check, a tab was started. This past April, local food enthusiast Keith Boe posted on social media that he finally had the chance to cover Dan’s breakfast, and as thousands of his followers saw the post, Dan’s story exploded. “We’ve gotten calls and letters from all over the U.S., up and down the East Coast, Canada, even Australia,” said Didra.

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The breakfast story has been highlighted in local papers and magazines, TV news, and has even gone so far as to be featured on NBC’s “Today Show” and recently an article in People magazine. “It’s truly amazing to see the power of that little post,” said Didra.

him out. It’s at Dueling Irons, however, where Dan has adopted a whole new family that cares deeply about him.

It’s now pretty much a daily occurrence for Dan to meet someone stopping by Dueling Irons having read about his story somewhere online. An organization from New Jersey recently sent him a letter thanking him for his service and offering to buy his breakfast, and a woman drove from Montana just to meet Dan and add to the tab. For the 95-year-old, the sudden, unexpected fame is a bit shocking.

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, less than half a million of the 16 million veterans who served during World War II were alive in 2018. Meeting with someone who lived through one of the greatest conflicts in human history is becoming rarer each day; something Didra believes is helping drive the donations but also brings Dan some renewed feelings of joy.

“I don’t know who started it. There’s nothing abnormal about me other than I survived the invasion of France,” said Dan.

“I think he’s enjoyed it thoroughly (the sudden fame). A lot of people don’t think about World War II as much anymore. The ‘thank yous’ are a big deal, and I think he really likes getting to tell his story,” Didra said.

Didra and his staff keep track of the donations that roll in via check or cash. Most donations cover a single breakfast, around $10. As it currently stands, it would be several months before Dan would need to reach for his wallet, and they don’t see that ever becoming an issue. “We just love having him here and are extremely grateful for the support and show of community, and it’s amazing to be a part of,” said Didra. Dan is just six years into retirement after finally auctioning off his trucking business and shop at the age of 89. After breakfast he usually returns home to watch TV and spend some time with his little dog. He has outlived most of his family with only a few nieces and nephews living in the area. If he needs help around the house, his nephew can still help

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“Restaurant folks have become like family,” he said.

In a time when people seem to be at complete odds with one another, the generosity toward Dan is something that has truly resonated across the Post Falls community and the nation. “With the current climate of today, seeing a nice story about someone who did a great service for our country is a really big draw for people, and it’s a really nice thing to see,” said Didra. Dueling Irons is always accepting donations toward Dan’s breakfast tab. You can give the restaurant a call or just stop by with whatever you’d like to give. If you’re lucky, you’ll see Dan sitting in his favorite booth, having the usual.

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all times, and it’s so necessary to take time for ourselves to get a massage or facial and just take care of ourselves period!” Emily says. “I love being the spa that often gets to help with this necessary human care first.”

At Highlands Day Spa, you will find an experienced, friendly and dedicated staff that strives to make each client’s experience memorable. “My employees continually give amazing services to our clients and always have the dedication to make each client’s experience as perfect as it can possibly be! Everyone from front-desk receptionists to the service technicians to the behind-the-scenes maintenance and laundry all takes part in the success of Highlands,” smiles Emily.

Emily is truly grateful for the success she’s seen since taking ownership of Highlands Day Spa just two years ago, and she credits Jeane, her family and friends, and her incredible employees, all whom have helped her get to where she is today as a proud business owner.

In addition, value is another important aspect of the business. At Highlands Day Spa, clients are greeted with “down to earth” staff with friendly personalities, and their services have been reasonably priced to allow everyone to experience the gift of relaxation and spa treatment. Their steam sauna sets them apart as well, and it’s included with all facial and massage prices. “We live in a society that celebrates keeping our nose to the grindstone at

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Emily moved to the Coeur d’Alene area when she was less than 1 year old and feels blessed to live in such a beautiful community. “I haven’t considered another area to ever be home. Coeur d’Alene is such an amazing ‘home base’ to come home to after traveling. We have everything here from city life to wilderness, and everywhere else I’ve been has just been ‘nice to visit.’” If you’ve never experienced Highlands Day Spa in Post Falls, or you’ve realized it’s been a while, what are you waiting for? There’s no time like the present to take time for yourself to escape, relax and indulge. A fabulous spa experience awaits.

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here’s nothing like spending a warm summer day in North Idaho outdoors. And what better way to unwind and spend time with family and friends than at one of the many summer concert series the area has to offer. Over the years, outdoor concerts continue to grow, and the community is loving it. You will find people of all ages enjoying the sounds of local musicians on nearly any given day. Thanks to the support of generous area sponsors, these concerts are abundant, adding just one more reason why being a part of this community can’t be beat. Live After 5 Live After 5 is just one of the many concert

series you’ll be treated to this summer, with 2019 marking its seventh year—and the lineup is the best one yet! The season kicked off with “The Voice” contestant and top-13 finalist Jacob Maxwell. Introduced by founders/owners Tyler Davis and his wife Ilke, there is no better way to spend a beautiful Wednesday evening outdoors than in beautiful Downtown Coeur d’Alene with family and friends at McEuen Park, 504 East Front Street. “I love being able to offer a weekly gathering for our community to attend and experience worldclass entertainment,” says Tyler. “My wife Ilke and I love our community and feel very blessed to be able to offer an experience we would want to attend with our own family. We are very excited

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for the future, and the best is yet to come—just wait!” The 2019 mini music festival, which kicked off June 12, runs each Wednesday, 5 to 8:30pm, through September 4. The entertainment is combined with various food vendors and cold drinks, including beer from local breweries and wine, and bounce houses for the kids. Admission is just $5 (free for children 12 and younger), and tickets are available at the entrance. Their 2019 summer concerts will feature: Willie K (July 3); Dirty Revival (July 10); Dreamin Wild (July 17); Sam Chase & The Untraditional (July 24); The Shook Twins (July 31); Eclectic Approach (August 7); Jam Shack (August 14); Haley Young & The Bossame (August 21); Sol Seed (August 28); and The Rub (September 4).

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Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and tents, and seize the opportunity to attend at least one of these concerts. You will not be disappointed. Live After 5 can also be found in Post Falls at Tullamore Park, with concerts held each Thursday 5 to 8pm. The lineup includes: Kelly Hughes Band (July 11); The Rub (July 18); New Jack City (July 25); Smash Hit Carnival (August 1); The Powers (August 8); Soul Proprietor (August 15); The Devon Wade Band (August 22); and Sol Seed (August 29). You can find out more at LiveAfter5Events.com. Riverstone Summer Concerts Now in its 13th year, kids and adults alike have enjoyed these free professional concerts from

a variety of genres! Each Thursday, 6 to 8pm through August 29, Riverstone hosts its Summer Concerts at Riverstone Park Amphitheater, 1805 Tilford Lane in Coeur d’Alene. “With the help of dedicated and generous sponsors, the Coeur d’Alene Arts & Culture Alliance is able to offer an assortment of musical genres from talented local bands to national and regional bands that this community might otherwise not have an opportunity to experience,” says Ali Shute, executive director. “We also provide a stage for local up-and-coming musicians/singer/songwriters who benefit from the exposure and response of a large crowd; upand-coming musicians like Jacob Maxwell, who has opened for our concerts for several years and has now graduated to headliner after his appearance on “The Voice”! It has been very fun

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watching him grow into his music.” The schedule includes: Sway Wild (July 11); North Point Jazz (July 18); Erin Hall (July 25); Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre (August 1); Nu Jack City (August 8); Jacob Maxwell (August 15); The Talbott Brothers (August 22); and Nate Bosford (August 29). There will also be a special Saturday concert August 17 featuring the Coeur d’Alene Symphony and Zonky Jazz Band. You can find out more about each of the performers, as well as the opening acts, online at ArtsAndCultureCdA.org. Coeur d’Alene City Park Concert Series Looking for a fun way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon? From 1 to 4pm, pack a picnic and a blanket and head to Coeur d’Alene’s City Park,

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located at 415 Fort Ground Drive, for these family friendly concerts that all ages are sure to enjoy. The 2019 schedule includes: The Theresa Edwards Band (July 7); Soul Proprietor (July 14); The Ryan Larsen Band (July 21); Swing Street Big Band (July 28); The Kelly Hughes Band (August 11); The Justin James Band (August 18); Floating Crowbar (August 25); The Sara Brown Band (September 1); Somebody’s Hero (September 8); and Tuxedo Junction Big Band (September 15). Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series July 9 through August 27, Sherman Square Park (316 Sherman Avenue) is where you can enjoy an evening of music after a day at work or on the lake with the Downtown Coeur d’Alene Concert Series. Tuesdays, 6 to 8:30pm, Sherman Square Park comes alive and fills the streets with music as musicians showcase their talents to the community. The 2019 concert series features: Stagecoach West (July 9); Zonky (July 16); Pastiche (July 23); The Hankers (July 30); What About Bob? (August 6); Master Class Big Band (August 13); The Colby Acuff Band (August 20); with Ben Klein (August 27) concluding the season.

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Hayden Concert Series Handshake Productions, HandshakeProductions.net, the entertainment agency that’s behind the City Park and Downtown Coeur d’Alene concert series, also hosts the Hayden Concert Series each Thursday, 6 to 8:30pm at McIntire Family Park, 8930 North Government Way in Downtown Hayden behind City Hall. Entertainment will run July 11 through August 22: Coeur d’Alene Big Band on July 11; The Rhythm Dawgs July 18; Spare Parts on August 1; The Ryan Larsen Band on August 8; Charlie Butts & The Filter Tips on August 15; and Stagecoach West on August 22. Get outdoors and celebrate these summer months while listening to the music play—and make lasting memories. “For the young, the old, and the in-between, these free concert series provide a sense of connection and community for families and friends as they enjoy great music, dance and enjoy our beautiful summer evenings outside together,” says Ali.

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s we get deeper into summer, the temperatures steadily rise— and for golfers that means an earlier start. Morning tee times are swooped up fast as everyone tries to avoid getting stuck on the course as the temperatures soar into the 90s. If you haven’t had the opportunity to play as much this year, there are still a few things you can do to improve your game and have more fun on the golf course.

Henry-Griffitts is a pioneer in the custom club-fitting industry and has been fitting weekend warriors and professionals for more than 30 years. Many custom clubs on the market are only customized to someone’s height, whereas Henry-Griffitts analyzes many factors including height, swing speed, flexibility in the shaft, loft angle and more. With properly fitted clubs, golfers tend to hit the ball further and, more importantly, straighter.

“We’re really spoiled here as there are a ton of great pros in the area who can educate you on your swing and take a look at your equipment,” said Randall Henry, general manager of Henry-Griffitts Custom Clubs in Coeur d’Alene.

Custom-fit clubs are an investment and will typically cost more than a set off the sporting goods floor. “I always tell people they are probably better off with a few clubs that fit you right than a full set that isn’t fit right for you,” said Henry. “Golf is about having fun and, unfortunately, bad equipment can have a major negative impact on your game.”

The less frequent we play, the more we tend to develop bad habits. Local golf pros are able to identify those bad habits and get them corrected to help you play better. It also might be time to really have your equipment analyzed. “People tend to wait to get customfit clubs, and really it’s the opposite,” said Henry. “If your clubs don’t fit you right from the start, you develop poor habits and swing mechanics.”

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Even if you’re not in the market for a set of custom clubs, Henry-Griffitts can handle repairs, re-gripping, replacement shafts and more on just about every brand out there. The company can be found on Sherman Avenue right next to Moon Time restaurant east of downtown Coeur d’Alene. Improving your game might be as simple as analyzing

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s she pointed out inventions, airplanes and photos spanning more than a century of United States history, Rachel Riddle Schwam found herself apologizing for mixing up the dates on a few displays at the new location of the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center. The double-checking was understandable. There are a lot of dates for her to keep track of. Some items go back at least 150 years. “You’ve got old airplanes, new airplanes, antique inventions to modern day inventions,” Schwam said the morning before the museum’s June 1 opening at the Coeur d’Alene Airport. “It’s a big learning environment of the history of the United States, so it’s a pretty awesome place.” For nearly 12 years the Bird Museum called Sagle, Idaho, home. But now that home is at the end of West Cessna Avenue, in a large blue hangar with a door that opens to the airport tarmac. It is a fitting location for a museum with almost a dozen airplanes and a collection that celebrates, among other things, the history of flight in the United States.

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At its previous home, up a curving road Schwam compared to the road up to Schweitzer Resort, the Bird Museum drew anywhere from 7,000 to 13,000 visitors annually. But it wasn’t open year-round, and it was a twohour drive from Spokane. With that drive cut in half, Schwam hopes more school groups and other visitors can more easily make their way to the free museum that was founded by her stepfather, Dr. Forrest Bird, who died at age 94 in 2015, two months before Pamela Riddle Bird, Rachel’s mother, died in a plane accident. “It was mixed emotions,” Schwam said of the move. “I wanted to be able to continue what they started, but at the same time I knew space-wise we were condensing a little bit. But we’ve created displays that keep the same visual appearance and atmosphere of what it was (in Sagle).” The main space in the new museum houses exhibits of all sorts. There is

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THE MUSEUM FIRST OPENED IN SAGLE IN 2007, BUT IN 2018 SCHWAM STARTED PLANNING THE MOVE SOUTH. BY LAST JANUARY, SHE HAD SECURED A NEW SPACE, SO SHE ORIENTED HER LARGE TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS TOWARD THE JOB OF RELOCATING.

a corner devoted to World War II, and around the wall is a collection of photos and items highlighting the contributions of women in the history of flight. Adjacent to that is an area about space exploration, including a 15:1 model of the Hubble Telescope, and a framed Sandpoint, Idaho, T-shirt that went to space on the back of astronaut John Phillips. The planes are in the center, flanked on one side by cases of model airplanes and on the other by dozens of artificial respirators, which Forrest Bird invented half a century ago. That includes the Bird Universal Medical Respirator he invented in 1958 and other smaller respirators he developed as well. For his work in that field, he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1995. High on the walls hang flags from countries around the world—some of which are no longer independent countries—that Forrest Bird would have hung up when he hosted international visitors to teach them about his respirators. He was careful to represent any guest’s home nation, Schwam said, by displaying its flag. Another room of the museum honors inventors from the 1800s up

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through the 2000s: the inventors of cultural icons like Cabbage Patch Kids, Gatorade and Barbie, to that of telegraphs, ice resurfacers and fiberoptic cables. The variety of inventions is purposeful and is geared toward one of the museum’s goals, which Schwam said is “to inspire youth and get them interested in math and science and aviation, and think outside the box and become future inventors.” Bird was a lifelong pilot and served with the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II. In 1946 he invented the first Positive Pressure Inhalation Device, which helped pilots breathe better at higher altitudes. The museum first opened in Sagle in 2007, but in 2018 Schwam started planning the move south. By last January, she had secured a new space, so she oriented her large team of volunteers toward the job of relocating. That meant planes needed to be flown or shuttled and many one-of-akind artifacts needed to be packed up and brought down Highway 95. Even the floor—a series of black, plastic, mesh-like panels—needed to be taken apart and snapped back together.

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All that movement happened between April 15 and June 1, when the museum officially reopened. Schwam said she plans to have a grander opening sometime in August or September. “Everything you see here has been done by an amazing team of family, friends and volunteers,” Schwam said. “We had sent a couple memos out for help, and we got help when we asked for it. … Our new museum hangar neighbors have offered their help. Everybody has been very welcoming.” Not everything from the previous site fit in this new one, but Schwam plans to rotate in items so that the entire collection gets displayed over time. Many of the items were either donated or are on loan. Among the benefits of being in the new space, Schwam said, is that the museum can now keep regular hours. It will be open year-round Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 3pm, a sixhour window she hopes will draw student groups. Already she has a number of groups booked for the fall. The location is also easier for the airplanes on display, which can be flown in and better maintained at an airport.

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“Sandpoint is a great aviation community, and Coeur d’Alene is as well,” Schwam said. The museum does not charge an entrance fee, though it does request donations. It relies on those donations as well as the income from hosting private events. In the past it has hosted alumni events for local schools and universities, as well as at least one fly-in wedding. Those are opportunities Schwam said she’ll continue to pursue. The move is bittersweet, Schwam said. Having lived in Sandpoint for 18 years, she said it was difficult to leave. “One thing (my mother) always told me was to follow my own dreams and my own passions, and somebody said to me the other day that I’m coming out from behind their shadow, and so it’s emotional,” Schwam said. “But I am proud of what my family has done. My friends, coworkers, my volunteers, even my own children have made sacrifices. They helped put this floor together. “As a family we’re here, and our volunteers have been with us so long, many of them are our family. … I am blessed that I have this awesome group of people.”

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North Idaho College student Holly Tomason smiles, while instructor Aaron Cloyd claps, after Tomason found the “prize” during a team-building scavenger hunt May 15 on the NIC campus. Tomason is one of 15 students traveling to the United Kingdom this month with Cloyd and instructor Molly Michaud as part of the college’s Contemporary World Cultures class.

hen she enrolled in classes at North Idaho College, after an 11-year hiatus from school, Jessica Roberts never imagined she would be doing some of her learning in Europe. But Roberts, a full-time student who is also a mom and works full time, traveled this summer to London, Scotland and Wales with NIC’s Contemporary World Cultures class. “I thought there’s no way,” Roberts said. “But we made it work.” Roberts is one of 15 students who took the trip led by NIC English instructors Aaron Cloyd and Molly Michaud. In preparation for their overseas adventure, the students engaged in outdoor team-building activities on May 15, including a scavenger hunt. But in this case, the scavengers were blindfolded, and team members shouted directions to the sightless searchers, leading them toward a hidden item. “We need to be able to rely on each other,” Cloyd said. “We’re going to be together non-stop for two weeks.”

It’s the second year the class, focused on British Murder Mysteries, has been offered at NIC, and the second time Cloyd and Michaud have traveled to the United Kingdom with students. “We’ve been studying British culture and history using murder mysteries as our in-road,” Michaud said. The three novels the class read were “Even Dogs in the Wild” by Ian Rankin, set in Edinburgh, Scotland; “King Solomon’s Carpet” by Barbara Vine, set in London; and “Complicit” by Gillian E. Hamer, set in North Wales. “We will walk through the physical locations where the novels took place,” Cloyd said. Destinations on the trip itinerary were assigned to students who will lead three-hour tours based on their research of the locations. Sayviann Knoblich, a second-year NIC student who will take her fellow travelers on a tour of the Roman walls near London Bridge, said she’s excited for this experiential learning opportunity. “I’m a more hands-on learner. This helps a lot,” she said.

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The class was created by Michaud and Cloyd after they discovered a shared affinity for British murder mysteries. Michaud said she and Cloyd hope students, through this class, realize the joy of travel and how achievable it is while experiencing the excitement of visiting places they read about. “Last year, several students explained this was their first plane ride! Spokane was the biggest city they’d seen,” Michaud said. “I tell all of them: ‘This isn’t the only time you’ll go to Europe; it’s just going to be the first time.’” The national culture selected for study by the class will change in 2020, and so will the destination. “We have several texts planned for next year in Ireland,” Michaud said. For more information about Contemporary World Cultures (FLAN 207.100), call the NIC English and Humanities Division at 208.769.3394 or email Molly Michaud at molly.michaud@nic.ed or Aaron Cloyd at aaron.cloyd@nic.edu.

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espite the advancement of literally everything else in our lives, life expectancy in the United States is actually declining. Think about that for a second. That should be a flabbergasting piece of data.

However, what I do know is that the other side of the spectrum is equally as dramatic. In no other time in human history have we had more fit, healthy and active people who spend a significant part of their time, energy and resources on prolonging their abilities and purpose as high-functioning humans.

The generations that have access to a litany of available information, an infinite amount of options for exercise and nutrition, an overwhelming amount of coaches and trainers out there, and the fact that we should be more aware of it than ever, are losing to generations that grew up on cereal and cigarettes.

These people are exercising and purposefully moving daily. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eating well, monitoring relevant numbers, taking care of their bodies and continuing to improve well into the decades that would previously mean getting final affairs in order and checking into assisted living.

Are new generations lazier? Do they expect someone else to come and solve their problems before their time on this earth prematurely expires? Perhaps. Perhaps not. I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the answer.

On both ends of the spectrum, this curve of function and wellness is only being shifted further in each direction.

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THE POPULATION OF OVERFAT, SEDENTARY AND IMPROPERLY NOURISHED IS ONLY GROWING AND GETTING MORE SO. AT THE SAME TIME, THE POPULATION OF FIT, STRONG AND MINDFUL ABOUT WELLNESS IS ONLY EXPANDING AS WELL.

The population of overfat, sedentary and improperly nourished is only growing and getting more so. At the same time, the population of fit, strong and mindful about wellness is only expanding as well. The implications of this divide are fascinating to me. If you can imagine a graph of outlook and future for each, it becomes incredibly significant. While one side will start to see a decline in performance and function as early as their teens and 20s—and will likely only live until their mid-60s or early 70s at best—the other side is still kicking butt into their 70s and 80s, with the potential to live until they reach their early 100s. (And these are only hypotheticals. I can only speak from the anecdotes of witnessing people in their 70s here at CrossFit.) Imagine the difference in quality of life, the length of life and the amount of experience in one’s life for the person who might live twice as long and two to three times as healthy. Imagine the amount of things in your life that you love that you’ll be able to embrace and continue to do with your grandkids and great grandkids! So which side are you on? Are you treating your body like there’s no tomorrow and that you’ve only got a few years left? Or like it could live and function until triple digits? I know which side I’m on.

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WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW By Bri Williams, RN, BSN

s we begin to age, one of the first things we notice is fine lines. But as the aging process continues, those fine lines turn into deeper creases and folds begin to develop in our lower face. The fat pads that once sat high on our cheekbones, providing us youthful cheek contours and a strong support and foundation for the entire lower face, begins to drop. We are left with deep lines between our nose and lip, referred to as nasolabial folds, as well as a downturned mouth, undefined jawline, and flat or sunken cheeks and temples. If you are dealing with lost facial volume and feel it is aging you, there are treatments that can help. Dermal fillers are a gel-like substance that is injected into the face to help restore lost volume. The most common dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a type of carbohydrate that is naturally occurring in the body and can hold up to 1000 times their weight in water. They can help to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and can also be used to augment the lips or regain the natural and youthful-looking contours of the face. Below we answer your most frequently asked questions about dermal fillers. How much do dermal fillers cost? There is a large selection of dermal fillers on the market, and they all vary greatly in their ability to lift, stretch and plump. The type of filler selected for different areas of the face, as well as how much is needed, will impact your treatment cost. Filler comes in 0.5- to 1-milliliter syringes, and the cost per syringe generally ranges from $400 to $800. It is important that you talk with your aesthetic provider to discuss what your goals are and to develop a treatment plan that addresses your desired outcome and budget.

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“CBD” is now technically restricted to approved drugs, and they could face violations if this is used on labels. The FDA also limits manufacturers or distributors of CBD products from making health claims of any kind.

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There is sometimes a misperception that CBD is marijuana. Yes, it is derived from the same species of plant, but the compound that makes marijuana a recreational drug is called THC. This has the psychoactive effects in the brain that create the effect of “getting high.” CBD does not do this.

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Plants in the U.S. have been long cultivated for high percentages of extracted THC, as much as 50 to 70 percent. CBD derived from these plants often requires considerable processing to remove the THC.

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European hemp, on the other hand, has not been cultivated as a recreational drug, and extracts naturally contain less than 0.3 percent THC. This makes it legal at the federal level for distribution in all 50 states, though state laws will vary.

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Scientists have discovered upward of a hundred different cannabinoids in hemp. Research is showing that CBD may have a beneficial effect on anxiety, stress, pain relief, mood management, gut motility and appetite stimulation. CBD does not just come from hemp. It’s such an important compound that our body actually makes it. These cannabinoids are also found in other plants like clove, black pepper, Echinacea, broccoli, ginseng and carrots. That is why they are called phytocannabinoids; phyto meaning plant. One area of great concern is synthetic CBD. Early last year, 52 individuals were hospitalized in Utah for exposure to toxins that were presented as cannabidiol. And in order to make money off a rapidly growing industry, some companies are spiking their products in order to increase the amount of CBD they can claim their product has. There is value in considering CBD. To counter a surge in economic adulteration of CBD products, nationally recognized Thorne Research now tests for 370 synthetic adulterants in their hemp oil. They already test for heavy metals, residual solvents, THC levels, yeasts and molds.

annabidiol, otherwise known as CBD, is most commonly considered an organic compound extracted from the hemp plant. Cannabidiol has become a popular natural remedy for a variety of ailments. But there is a cloudy haze of issues and risks surrounding consumer CBD products due to quality, efficacy, consistency and legality.

Officially, meaning approved by the Food and Drug Administration, CBD is sold as a pharmaceutical for the treatment of seizures under the name EPIDIOLEX®. Its effectiveness was established through two different clinical trials for those with either Lennox–Gastaut or Dravet syndrome. What this means is that CBD is considered a legitimate and legal drug—but only through prescription as treatment of pediatric seizures. As a result of FDA approval and oversight, many companies have recognized the term

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VAPING CRISIS E-cigarette use explodes a mong teens BY MARC STEWART, HERITAGE HEALTH

t was nearly impossible to notice when a local middle school student used an e-cigarette in between classes. The pre-teen would inhale from a small vape device and blow the vape cloud into his hoodie. An observant adult caught the boy in the act. Busted! “It’s happening in the sixth grade,” says Post Falls Police Capt. Jason Mealer. “Ask your child who the vapers are. They’ll know. Back in the day, you knew who was smoking based on the smell. Today, it’s a lot harder with vapid liquid.” The aroma of strawberries and watermelon in their backpack might be a telltale sign your child is vaping. Vape liquids come in flavors that appeal to kids. Students are drawn to them because they taste good, smell good and it gives them a buzz. Many of the young users think vaping tobacco products are harmless and nothing at all like smoking cigarettes. Every American tobacco cigarette contains about 9 milligram of nicotine, but smoking burns away a lot of it. On average, smokers inhale about 1 milligram of nicotine per tobacco cigarette. Therefore, a teaspoon of 12-milligram e-liquid is equal to about 60 cigarettes. “Vaping is horrible,” said Jennifer Romero, director of Restored Paths. “I am worried about what’s going to happen to the cancer rates in young people.” E-cigarette use among youth has skyrocketed at a rate of epidemic proportions over the past year. The percentage of high schoolers reporting using e-cigarettes rose by more than 75 percent between 2017 and 2018. Use among middle schoolers also increased by nearly 50 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.

Federal law requires people be 18 to purchase vape devices, but there are numerous ways around the age restrictions, including buying the devices online.

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“Kids often get home before the parents, and they’re able to get to the mailbox first,” says Mealer. “It’s really easy for them to obtain a vape.” E-cigarette use poses a significant—and avoidable—health risk to young people. Besides the possibility of addiction and long-term harm to brain development and respiratory health, e-cigarette use may also lead to the use of regular cigarettes that can do even more damage to the body, such as cancer and popcorn lung disease. Vape juices are typically made by mixing nicotine and flavorings with a solvent—often propylene glycol, which produces the fog machine-like vape clouds that dissipate quickly. Local school districts are struggling to deal with the crisis. The devices have evolved from being larger and boxy to being smaller and slimmer, resembling pens or thumb drives. Others have a “guitar pick” or “computer mouse” shape and are brightly colored. Addiction is another huge concern for Romero, who believes today’s vape users will be Heritage Health clients down the road. “Once they start vaping or smoking cigarettes, it opens them up to other drugs,” Romero says. “Teens are getting addicted to vaping.” Romero recommends that parents and grandparents talk to their kids about the dangers and consequences of vaping.

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SAVE LIVES Duties of the Coast Guard go beyond party patrols BY DAN AZNOFF PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEFENSE VISUAL INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION SERVICE

he orange-striped ships with sailors from the U.S. Coast Guard that patrol the waters of Washington, Oregon and Idaho are responsible for more than checking registrations and policing loud parties.

District 13 of the Coast Guard has authority over commercial fishing regulations, enforcing environmental regulations and protecting inland waters. But their primary mission is to protect the Pacific coastline from attack from hostile forces from the border of California to the straights of Juan de Fuca in Northwest Washington. “District 13, based in Seattle, covers a vast range of commercial and recreational boating responsibilities,” said Petty Officer Third Class Trevor Lilburn, who is stationed at the Coast Guard base on Alaskan Way in Seattle. “The Seattle base alone is responsible for monitoring the Port of Seattle, the third largest domestic port in the country,” he said proudly. “That includes the Washington state ferry system, which transports 24 million passengers and 11 million vehicles across 10 routes every year.” The 3,000 sailors assigned to the Seattle-based Coast Guard station are also responsible for the nation’s third largest cruise ship terminal, the nation’s largest grain export terminal and the multitude of commerce that relies on the Columbia River to reach international destinations. As the often-overlooked branch of the U.S. military, the Coast Guard staffs three bases built originally to protect the Pacific Coastline. In addition to the one on the Seattle waterfront, Coast Guard bases are located in Bellingham near the Canadian border and in the Oregon town of North Bend. An inland facility on the Columbia near Kennewick is responsible for safety on the vast number of lakes that draw thousands of recreational boaters with varying degrees of compliance at the helm of their vessel. “There are times it feels like we are policing a college dorm during frat rush week,” said one officer assigned to the Clover Island base in Kennewick. One incident that highlights the vital role the Coast Guard plays in protecting boaters took place last year when the branch of the Coast Guard was called on to assist the Kootenai County Sheriff ’s office with

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monitoring boaters at Lake Coeur d'Alene over one of the busiest weekends of the year. According to one local newspaper, crews from the Coast Guard stopped and escorted three boats back to shore for boating under the influence, in addition to ending the voyage of two other boats for negligent operations. In total, the military contingent stopped 81 boats, issued 21 warnings and was called on to help with numerous EMT responses and commercial inspections in just one weekend. "A lot of people had their required safety gear," said USCG Maritime Enforcement Specialist Second Class Paul Quaife, "but unfortunately we did have some people who chose to operate a vessel under the influence." As Lilburn explained, the mission of the Coast Guard is to save lives, not to be on the prowl for rowdy mariners. In June, the Coast Guard based in North Bend deployed one of its helicopters to conduct a technical rope rescue for a hiker who had fallen into the center of the caldera in Crater Lake in Oregon. Coast Guard Sector Columbia River Command Center received a dispatch from local authorities at 9:18pm that a hiker had stranded himself on rock pilings and was surrounded by water and oncoming waves. The aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard

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Sector Columbia River hoisted the uninjured man and transported him to Air Station Astoria. One Coast Guard spokesperson compared the duties of the marine-based military to those of firefighters: “Always on call,” he said. “And ready to respond at a moments’ notice.” The Coast Guard is America’s maritime first responder As one of the country's five armed services, the Coast Guard has a unique agency that can trace its history to August 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws as well as to prevent smuggling. Known variously through the 19th and early 20th centuries as the Revenue Marine and the Revenue Cutter Service, the Coast Guard expanded in size and responsibilities as the nation grew. The Coast Guard established its presence in the Pacific Northwest with the construction and operation of 16 lighthouses along the coast built between 1852 and 1858. The responsibilities of the Coast Guard in the Northwest expanded in 1854 when the revenue cutter Jefferson Davis was assigned to prevent late-night shipping of homemade alcohol from remote ports around the Puget Sound. District 13 covers the coastal waterways and inland lakes of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The sailors and officers have 21 cutters, 132 boats and 11 aircraft based throughout the region to complete their mission. The largest region in the Coast Guard system also has access to three endurance cutters for high seas rescue, two icebreakers, a port security unit, a maritime safety unit and security team out of Base Seattle. Many of those pieces of specialty equipment were used in February of 2018 when Coast Guard crews were dispatched to rescue five members of an 87-foot fishing vessel who were forced to abandon ship when it was engulfed by flames south of Neah Bay. Crews aboard the Coast Guard cutters Cuttyhunk and Swordfish, an MH-65 dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station/Sector Field Office Port Angeles and motor lifeboats from Station Quillayute River and Station Neah Bay responded to the emergency.

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helicopter crew hoisted an injured 26-year old Ukrainian man who reportedly suffered from spasms from a boat 72 miles off the coast. The man had reportedly suffered lacerations two days earlier and had not had his tetanus shot. The second rescue took place when a Coast Guard helicopter was called in to save a hiker from a ledge in Humbug State Park when officials determined there was no access to safely remove him by land. Not all the Coast Guard rescues are equally dramatic. Last summer, Coast Guard sailors were called in by a Washington state ferry when a man fell off his 39-foot boat near the Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle. The man was reportedly wearing a life jacket and communicated with rescue crews with a hand-held radio he kept above the water until he was pulled onto a 25foot response boat. Some rescues do not even include people. In July of 2018, the Coast Guard was called in to investigate a 48-foot sailboat that was adrift near Greys Harbor. The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Barracuda discovered the sailboat more than 440 miles southeast of its last reported position. After an

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inspection of the vessel’s seaworthiness, it was towed to Coast Guard Station Fort Bragg. The owners were reportedly sailing from Hawaii to Bellingham when a storm rendered their vessel disabled and tore their main sail. The couple activated their emergency position indicating radio beacon, and a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Sector Columbia River in Astoria responded and rescued them. “The vessel was not under power and was completely at the mercy of the sea,” said Chief Warrant Officer Chris Ramp, the Sector Humboldt Bay command center chief. “The owners probably never thought they’d see it again.” The active Coast Guard personnel are not the only ones with eyes on the coastline or the inland waters of the Northwest. There is also an active contingent of Coast Guard Auxiliary on duty to assist with educational programs and public safety. Thomas Bliss, the Flotilla Commander for the auxiliary in Seattle, explained that the Coast Guard Auxiliary has been active for more than 79 years to provide navigational assistance and be watchful for polluters.

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The Washington state auxiliary provides support to active duty personnel at events like SeaFair and at festivals and celebrations all summer across the state. “We do not have punitive authority,” said Bliss. “Our job is to steer owners in the right direction so they have the proper safety equipment aboard before they are caught in a situation when it’s too late.” With a smile, Bliss said auxiliary members try to teach lessons in basic “boating etiquette.”

The Coast Guard has a monumental task in District 13, from safeguarding recreational boaters on the Puget Sound to protecting some of the military’s most secret submarine research at a remote lake in Idaho.

More than 20 members of the auxiliary are available to support activities in Western Washington, while an equal number assist the Coast Guard with crowd control and education east of the Cascades.

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On Lake Coeur d'Alene, and Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho, the Coast Guard is charged with enforcing regulations and reporting violations to the proper authority, according to Bliss.

The site was chosen because of the lake’s unique combination of 148 square miles of surface area, crystal clear water and one of the deepest lakes in the country. Depths in some portions of the pristine lake reach 1,150 feet deep.

The Coast Guard has one other duty in Eastern Washington. That is keeping recreational boaters a safe distance from the clandestine submarine testing that goes on at Lake Pend Oreille in the panhandle of Idaho. The lake has been the inland point for secret submarine

The Navy's Acoustic Research Detachment (ARD) at Bayview, Idaho, which is some 375 miles from the ocean, is where new shapes and designs for submarine and surface ships are tested in ocean-like conditions far from watchful eyes of potential enemy vessels.

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The subsystems are tested in a sub-scale environment that closely mimics the ocean. The lake is deeper than Loch Ness. Its large size, clear water and quiet conditions provided by steep tree-lined shores and a flat muddy bottom, along with a constant chilly temperature under 100 feet, are all key factors that have made it such an attractive testing location for the U.S. Navy since WWII. The Coast Guard has a monumental task in District 13, from safeguarding recreational boaters on the Puget Sound to protecting some of the military’s most secret submarine research at a remote lake in Idaho. Petty Officer Third Class Trevor Lilburn summed up the task: “It is a job we accept with the knowledge that we are protecting lives and doing our duty to maintain peace.” Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer based in Mukilteo, Washington, who takes great pride in sharing stories that document our history. Aznoff is the author of three books and was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Toxic Waste crisis. He can be reached directly at da@dajournlist.com.

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or the Shanafelt family, big changes came together quickly. In January of 2017 they bought a boat. In April their house went on the market and by June it was sold. Come July, they were moved in and starting a new life course very few would embark on. Their new home was a 46’ Nodhavn vessel they named the ‘Noeta,’ and their new home was afloat in the waters of Gig Harbor Washington. “We were working really hard, doing well, achieved a lot but didn’t see each other all that much,” recalled Alexa Shanafelt, an educator, wife and mother of three. “We just started asking ourselves, ‘What are we doing?’” Alexa and husband Pat had always dreamed of enjoying a life at sea but weren’t planning on starting their adventure until all three kids were out of the house. That changed, however, over a family dinner. “We got talking and our daughter Hailey said, ‘That sounds fun!’ And we pretty much decided to do it that night,” said Alexa. The Shanafelts sold their four-bedroom home and the bulk of their other possessions, downsizing enough to be able to fit two parents, one adult child, two teens and the family cat Gilligan inside the vessel that is about the length of your typical school bus. While acclimating to their new lives and space, the Shanafelts docked the Noeta in the protected harbor. Alexa continued to teach and Pat continued to pilot planes for Alaska Airlines while Hailey and son Jack attended traditional high school. After a year it was time to set sail with four aboard as oldest daughter Mikayla would be moving to California for her career. They laid out a plan to sail down the Pacific Coast and got as far as San Francisco before that plan was altered. The boat Pat had always dreamed of owning, a 50-foot Nordhavn hull 20, came on the market, something that rarely happens. The boat, however, was in Rhode Island. Being the adventurous family nonetheless, they made an offer having only seen photos. The offer was accepted, the original boat was sold in San Francisco and the Shanafelts were now on their way to the Northeast. Being able to add a third stateroom to their floating home became a priority, especially with two teenagers on board. With the original boat, the plan was to float leisurely down past the Baja Peninsula and into the Sea of Cortez, docking in Banderas Bay and Puerto Vallarta area. With Pat still piloting airplanes, the Noeta needs to stay near an airport to continue his work and Puerto Vallarta provides that. The Shanafelts would still get to their final destination, albeit, from a quite different approach. From the far Northeastern seaboard, they set sail for Florida, sailing up close to the statue of Liberty and seeing other iconic landmarks and communities they never thought they’d be floating by. “We learned quickly that there is a huge migration of people that take the intercostals waterway from the Northeast down to Florida every year,” said Pat. They had to get used to fixed docks instead of floating, and much

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shallower waters. In fact, it’s common to bump the bottom in the much shallower waters of the Atlantic, something that happened three such times but without any damage. They made it to Fort Lauderdale, and as their Noeta left on a cargo ship through the panama canal, the family made their way back across the country by land, eventually meeting back up with the boat in La Paz, Mexico. Two of the most common questions the family gets during their travels are ‘Why?’ and ‘How do you live like that?’ While true the Shanafelts are living in much tighter quarters than most, they deal with the same family dynamics as us and deal with each situation with honesty. “We all get along really well, but when someone needs their space or quiet time, you have to give it to them,” said Alexa. “It forces you to deal with everything that comes up, and we make sure everyone has an equal say because you just can’t keep anything bottled up,” said Pat. Before leaving Washington they reached out to other families via social media and blogs to get some advice as well. What they discovered was a very tight-knit community of people the Shanafelts were quickly brought into. Teenagers typically do schooling either from their parents or online education programs. Around 1pm classes stop and kids get on the radio to coordinate a place to meet up, which could be someone’s boat or a place in town. “Nobody gets left out, and it’s a very unique situation,” said Alexa. Jack and Hailey still hang out as typical teenagers would, but have also done some volunteering and have immersed themselves in the Spanish language by riding local buses and frequenting local markets and other stores. The family has found out that it’s not just the ‘cruising’ community that is welcoming but that the locals in the places they dock are also very inviting. “I tell people if you just open your ears, eyes and heart, it will

change you. It’s been really powerful how this experience has been,” said Pat. “It’s so rewarding to just let go of your fears of other people, and we have really enjoyed getting to know families from all over,” said Alexa. Hailey is now 17 and is beginning to look at colleges. Her plan is to spend another year on the boat before heading off to continue her education. Jack is 15 and has a few more years to decide what he would like to do. As far as Mom and Dad are concerned, they see no immediate reason to head back on land. “We are going to do this until we no longer enjoy it or we physically can’t,” said Alexa. You can follow the family’s journey on social media and at MVNoeta.com.

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it back, close your eyes and picture yourself on the beautiful open water with the sun beating down on you. If you try hard enough, you will be able to hear the laughter and joy coming from those who accompany you on this adventure. Maybe it’s your children or friends. Or maybe it’s just you and your significant other. For many that may seem just like a dream, but it can become a reality, and knowing where to start and how to choose the correct boat for your needs is important when making such a large investment. Do you see yourself on a pontoon boat? Do you and your family enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding and tubing? Perhaps the tranquility of a sailboat is what appeals to you most. Do you enjoy getting out in the early morning hours and fishing?

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Because each boat is specific and specialized, what one you buy will be driven by what activities you will want to enjoy while on the water. Finding a boat to fit your activities, tastes, needs of your crew and budget will require research. One way to be exposed to a plethora of options is to attend a boat show. Boat shows typically can be found nationwide beginning in fall going all the way into May. Spokane’s boat show is usually in February of each year. The next one in Seattle is scheduled for January 24 through February 1 of 2020. Boat shows will afford you the opportunity to ask questions of the experts and peruse the many options available.

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Begin by carefully considering what will give you the optimal use of your new purchase. Is it realistic to think you want something you can put on a trailer and haul from home to water each time you want to use it? If not, be sure to work into your budget the cost of a boat slip for the summer months. If entertaining friends while gliding at lower speeds across the water while making dinner on the grill is something that you envision, a pontoon boat is the perfect solution. They have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to pontoon tube design, new boat-building materials, innovations in outdoor fabrics and efficient outboard engines. You can get one with the basics or go all out and purchase one with a second story complete with a slide for some family fun! Once thought of as slow-moving vessels, today there are pontoon boats with as much as 900 horsepower and ones that can top speeds in the 60s. They also come with performance pontoon “tube” packages, allowing them to corner as well as some traditional fiberglass-hulled boats. If you are into watersports, there can be many factors to consider when deciding what boat will best suit your needs. According to Boating Magazine, each tow sport requires its own specific wake characteristics. For instance, slalom skiers want small wakes, whereas wakeboard riders and wake surfers desire larger wakes. And for those who don’t need one for a specific sport, there is a crossover boat that allows you to ride, surf and ski. In an August 2017 article, Boating Magazine reports, “A few builders make crossover boats that let you ride, surf and ski, such as the Malibu 20 VTX, Nautique G20, Supra SR and the Tigé RZR. These boats typically use a V-drive engine, but the shorter and lighter size along with empty ballast tanks keep the wake smaller for recreational slalom skiing.” If sailing is your thing, then the best advice is to start with something small and perfect your skills before moving up. Experts suggest that adults are best starting off with something in the 22- to 27-foot range, (if kids will be learning, they should start with something smaller). A boat of this size is typically easy to sail, won’t capsize, has ample room and is affordable. Take advantage of others’ knowledge and ask local sailors for their advice as well. If, after ample research and inquiries, you are still uncertain, try renting a boat for a day. There are many places available to rent anything from small speed boats to

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AQUATIC ADVENTURES FUN IN THE SUN AND THE WATER! BY JILLAN CHANDLER

We are fortunate to live in a place where the outdoors offer us an abundance of natural pleasures, from hiking and biking trails, to beautiful parks and lakes, rivers and ocean. As the sun shines brightly and the warm air surrounds us, there’s nothing like spending a day on the water to cool you off. Here are some of the top on-the-water recreational activities you’ll want to try this summer—if you haven’t already.

Wakeboarding

We’ve all seen those wakeboarders out on the water, surfing and jumping wakes, even throwing in a flip or two. This can be intimidating to say the least. But, if you’ve never tried wakeboarding, there’s no time like now! Attempting any new sport can be difficult, but it is said that wakeboarding is one of the water sports that can easily and quickly be picked up. The concept is simple: You get into the water behind your towing vessel, secure yourself onto a short board with foot bindings, hold onto a rope and … you’re off! The most difficult part of the process can be actually getting up out of the water. But once you’re up, it’s time to ride those wakes—thus the name wakeboarding. Make sure to where a life jacket, and some even suggest a helmet.

Wakesurfing

A similar water sport to wakeboarding, wakesurfing takes excitement and skill to the next level. Like wakeboarding, the “surfer” gets up on the wake, initially by using a tow rope. But rather than continuing to hold on, once the rider reaches the peak of the wake, he or she let's go and trails behind the boat, surfing the boat's wake without being pulled by the boat. The sport resembles surfing and can be done on any body of water. It is important to note that you should never attempt wakesurfing behind a boat with an exposed propeller, as serious injury could result.

Kitesurfing

Also referred to as kiteboarding or kiting, kitesurfing is a wind-powered surface water sport that uses a kite and a board to “surf ” across the water. This action sport combines elements of wakeboarding, windsurfing, surfing, paragliding, snowboarding, skateboarding and sailing, creating the ultimate water sport activity. The kitesurfer, or kiteboarder, rides a small surfboard or kiteboard (which is similar to a wakeboard), and harnesses the power of the wind through a large parachute-type kite, propelling the rider across the water.

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Parasailing

Imagine soaring high into the sky, the wind at your face, the blues waters below; that feeling of weightlessness and freedom. And the views can’t be beat! This recreational kiting activity, also known as parascending or parakiting, tows the willing participant (or participants) behind a water vessel, usually a boat, while being attached to a specially designed canopy wing called a parasail wing, resembling a parachute. While parasailing, you’ll find yourself hundreds of feet in the air. It is important to note that if there are extreme winds and dark clouds, it’s best to reschedule your water adventure.

Jet Skiing

If you’re into the speed and smooth ride that hopping on a motorcycle gives you, you can take that adrenaline rush off-road and to the next level—onto the water! Jet Ski® and Sea-Doo®, two of the most popular brands of personal watercraft (PWC), are powered by a jet engine—rather than being powered by an outdoor motor and a propeller, like a normal boat—and travel on the surface of the water. These personal watercraft get their power by squirting a high-powered jet of water behind it, which, in turn, pushes the PWC forward. Riders are sure to enjoy the freedom and speed they will discover on the water with a personal watercraft.

Boating

This classic family friendly activity appeals to all ages. A day on the water on the comfort of a boat really can’t be beat. It’s a great way to spend time with family and friends, relaxing while enjoying a beautiful summer day. Not all of us have the opportunity of owning our own boat—don’t let that be a deterrent. With boat rentals easily available, there’s no reason not to splurge for a day of memory making. And of course, to add some extra excitement to the day, try some tubing, wakeboarding and water skiing.

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Enjoy a Foodie Getaway to Spokane and Spokane Valley It’s Crave! Time. By Marguerite Cleveland

isionary chefs from around the Pacific Northwest will be converging on the City of Spokane Valley for the annual Crave! Food and Drink Celebration July 11 through 13, 2019. With all this culinary talent in the area, it makes the perfect time for a foodie trip. Spokane is building a reputation as a food lovers’ paradise, and it is an exciting time to experience it. From older family loved restaurants to new and innovative places, there is something to love for everyone. Stay Whether you are coming from a short distance away—can you say staycation?—or driving from further afield, plan to make your base at Spokane’s grand dame, the Historic Davenport Hotel. This lovingly restored gem is just beautiful. It is a food and wine destination on its own with its renowned Sunday Brunch and two wine tasting rooms on-site. Book a Brunch package or a Sip and Stay package, which are perfect options for food and wine lovers. Insider Tip: Make sure to have a cocktail at the Peacock Room Lounge with happy hour every day (even on weekends). It has a jazz-age vibe and a stunning 5,000-piece stained glass Peacock. Crave! This three-day festival of all things food and drink is a foodie’s Disney World. Not only will you enjoy culinary

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treats but you will help the less fortunate with both 2nd Harvest Foods and Wishing Star, this year’s beneficiaries. The 2019 lineup includes over 40 chefs and is at the Spokane Valley CenterPlace Regional Event Center. There are a variety of options for tickets. You can purchase for just one event or splurge for the whole weekend. Kicking the event off on Thursday, July 11, is a Seafood Bash. The Grand Tasting takes place Saturday, July 13, from noon to 4pm. You don’t want to miss this one with over 70 participants with food, wineries, artisans, craft breweries, cider makers and distillers. Visit Walla Walla will anchor the event. The Cork District The Cork District in Spokane is one of the most convenient areas in Washington to taste wine with tasting rooms from wineries across the state. From the Historic Davenport Hotel, just take the elevator downstairs to two tasting rooms on-site, Arbor Crest and Va Piano. Just a short walk away is Helix Wines, which are just outstanding. Also make sure to stop in Terra Blanca for a truly stunning tasting room, which is in the old Chronicle (a newspaper) building. It is a rather unique experience and a little more hopping than most tasting rooms as many of the residents in the apartments above the tasting room are wine club members. It offers

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a fun vibe, and the younger crowd is a great source for local favorites for restaurants and entertainment. Eat The food scene in Spokane has just blossomed in the past 10 years. James Beard Chef semifinalist Adam Hegsted is the creative visionary behind Crave! and serves as the culinary director for the event. His restaurants, under the Eat Good Group, are also culinary destinations while in town. Another James Beard Chef semifinalist is Jeremy Hansen and Top Chef contestant Chad White, who both own restaurants in the area. There are some great eateries in the Downtown Entertainment District. Cochinito Taqueria is an interesting take on a taco shop. All the ingredients are responsibly sourced and then paired with craft cocktails and a curated beer and wine list. There are also some of the old places still around. Luigi’s Italian Restaurant has been around for more than 30 years and is consistently voted Best Italian Restaurant in Spokane, great service and food in a historic building. Sunday Brunch at the Historic Davenport Hotel is an epic gastronomic experience. The lavish buffet is served in one of the hotel’s legendary

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Head out to the Bluff. Just 15 minutes north of Spokane you’ll find more than 35 farms, which are part of the Green Bluff Growers. Endless fields of green fill a 12-miles square area of farms, country stores, farm stands, wineries and breweries. Farm to table takes on a new meaning when the restaurant is located on the farm or orchard. Well worth the drive and fits in with the theme of this trip. There is something special about getting in your car and discovering where your food comes from. Agritourism has really helped small, local, family farms. Your dollars go a long way to help these treasures stay in business. With a weekend centered around food, shopping has to include a culinary store. Make sure to check out the locally owned Kitchen Engine, located in the old Flour Mill. Their motto is “Find Your Inner Chef.” How can you not with over 7,000 items to choose from. The store has all the tools you need to create your next culinary masterpiece. High-end cutlery, pots and pans, every kitchen gadget you can imagine, as well as spices, sauces and other culinary treats will have you yearning to get in the kitchen. They also offer cooking classes and demonstrations. Check out their calendar for more information.

highlight being Spokane Falls. The falls are so thunderous you’ll hear them before you see them. Roaring through downtown, the Spokane River has carved its way into a river gorge. In addition to the trail and artwork, plan to purchase a ticket to ride on the Skyride to have a bird’seye view of the Spokane Falls from a gondola. Two suspension bridges along the trail allow you to cross over the river to the other side. Spokane really deserves its reputation as a foodie paradise. When planning your weekend, peruse the Crave! events and see which ones you want to attend. Pay attention to which local restaurants are participating. Plan your other meals around places you didn’t get to experience at Crave! or visit a favorite from the festival. There are such a variety of great places to eat you want to hit as many as you can. The Visit Spokane website is a good source of information on the area. Everything you need to know from hotels to restaurants to things to do is on the site. It is well organized and easy to find what you are looking for. What are you waiting for? Plan a trip to Spokane for your perfect foodie weekend.

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METHOD: • If using fresh peas, taste them first. If they are tender, keep them raw for the salad. If they are a bit tough, blanch them in a small pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer to cool. If using frozen peas, thaw them by leaving them at room temperature or by running them under warm water. Canned peas can also be used. • Starting with the salad greens, layer and add peas, sliced radishes, green onions, crumbled feta, and sprouts. • Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil to top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. • Serve and enjoy!

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