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$1,195,000 LAKE COEUR D’ALENE - over 200 feet of excellent calm water. Quality built custom home with engineered foundation, super dock. 2600+ on the main level, very open great room concept plus bonus room over larger 3 car garage. 3064 total square feet. Must see this waterfront home. 19-3490.

$3,690,000 SPOKANE RIVER, 5 ACRE WATERFRONT ESTATE – Private driveway through treed setting, park-like. Home has everything you would ask for, close in location only 2 miles to I-90, beautiful custom 8000 sq. ft. home with 38 foot cathedral ceilings. Gourmet kitchen and family areas are special. 7 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, 2 guest suites, mother-in-law possibilities. Level site, lawn to water’s edge, even has a small vineyard/garden. 181 feet of frontage. 19-3474.

$1,995,000 WOLF LODGE SERENITY - This Wolf Lodge location is 18 acres in all, level and lots of water with a year-round creek as well as abundant wildlife. Complete privacy and adjoining State land is almost impossible to find in the county, you just have to experience it. The 5 bedroom home is 6400 square feet which includes in floor heating; beautiful kitchen, study/office & family areas as well as a spacious and main floor master...must see the recording studio/ movie theater room. Over-sized 3 car garage with workshop as well as a separate barn like shop. Private gated driveway. 19-3718.

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CELEBRATING UNCONDITIONAL LOVE THEY ARE THE FIRST EYES WE LOOK INTO and the one person who loves us unconditionally. Our mothers play many roles—caretaker, cook, chauffeur, nurse and so much more. And in today’s world, most mothers also work outside the home, leaving little time for themselves. This month we celebrate Mother’s Day, a time set aside to honor those who have sacrificed so much to give their children all they can. While there are many ways to celebrate and gifts we can give, there are other unique things we can do that will mean much more than flowers.

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create a unique ceramic tile of a special photo. While many of us are blessed to have wonderful relationships with our mothers, not everyone is as fortunate. If you have a strained relationship with your mother, maybe extend some grace and pray for a glimpse of happiness and focus on what happy times there have been. Lastly, remember those who have been a mother figure to you. Extend your gratitude to them as well. We at Like Media wish all the mothers a very happy Mother’s Day.

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been specially designed for the longevity of the product. While both luxury vinyl and laminate products can successfully be installed by nonprofessionals, as long as the manufacturer instructions are strictly followed, I highly recommend allowing a professional to install wood floors. They will have the tools and knowhow to make sure that your wood floors last a lifetime. Any flooring upgrade is an investment, and being educated in the strengths and weaknesses of each type of hard surface will help ensure you make the right choice for your home this spring!

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other’s Day is fast approaching. This special holiday reminds us of the joy we receive from the powerful bond between mother and child. To help mark the occasion, you may want to consider making certain financial gifts, including the following:

is a 529 savings plan. When you invest in this plan, your earnings can grow tax-free, provided the money is used for qualified educational expenses. (Be aware, though, that withdrawals not used for qualified education expenses may be subject to federal and state taxes, as well as an additional 10 percent penalty.)

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As the 529 plan owner, you have flexibility in using the money. For example, if you’ve designated one of your children as the 529 plan’s beneficiary, and that child decides not to pursue any higher education, you can switch the beneficiary designation to another child or to yourself.

• IRA contribution - If your mother is still working, she is eligible to contribute to an IRA, but she might not always fully fund it—so you may want to help. You can’t contribute directly to your mother’s IRA, but you can write her a check for that purpose, though, of course, she can use the money however she likes. In 2019, the contribution limit for a traditional or Roth IRA is $6,000, or $7,000 for individuals 50 or older. (A Roth IRA does have income limits that can reduce the contribution amount or eliminate it altogether.) • Insurance premium - If your mother has life, disability or long-term care insurance, why not offer to pay some of the premiums this year? Long-term care premiums, in particular, can be quite costly, especially for older policyholders. • Introduction to a financial professional If your mother doesn’t already work with a financial professional, consider introducing her to yours, or to someone else who is recommended by friends or relatives. A financial advisor can help your mother move toward her retirement goals—and, at some point, also can work with legal and tax professionals to assist your mother with her estate plans. For your children:

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You can choose the 529 plan offered by any state, but your contributions might be tax deductible if you invest in your own state’s plan. Tax issues for 529 plans can be complex, so, before investing, consult with your tax advisor. • Shares of stocks - Giving stock shares to children is a good way to help them learn some of the basics of investing. You can track the progress of their stocks with them and even do some research together about why prices may be going up or down. By getting children involved early, you may help instill a lifelong interest in investing. • Charitable gifts - Many children are now concerned about various social issues. You can help encourage this involvement—and possibly an appreciation of the value of philanthropy— by making a gift to a charitable group whose work aligns with your child’s interests. We don’t need to exchange presents on Mother’s Day to show our appreciation for one another, but certain financial gifts can help provide needed support—and even some valuable life lessons—for your loved ones.

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SPARKING IMAGINATION AND INSPIRATION Getting kids thinking about life after graduation (BPT) - EXPERIENCES AND LEARNING OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM CAN REALLY SHAPE A CHILD’S PERSPECTIVE, particularly when it comes to making decisions about what sort of work they might want to pursue. As important as formal education is, kids also learn from the school of life.

proof that there are many successful women in technology, so they can pursue a career in technology one day.”

While it seems like kids need no help understanding technology in their day-to-day lives, many might not necessarily think about technology in a career capacity. Particularly for young girls, there is an opportunity to encourage them to explore this sector. Research by the Computing Technology Industry Association found that 69 percent of women who have not pursued careers in information technology attribute their choice to not knowing what opportunities are available to them.

• Find out what your kids are genuinely curious about, setting aside your own hopes or aspirations of what sort of work they’ll pursue. Foster that interest through books, videos or other research in fun, relatable ways.

Programs like Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day are great tools for broadening kids’ perspectives of different jobs that are available—roles they might not have even thought existed. For Jo Amato-Tuck, global partner development manager, Microsoft, the opportunity to inspire kids is deeply personal. She is a member of the Parent Employee Resource Group, which sponsors Bring Your Kids to Work Day for the more than 40,000 employees in Redmond, Washington, and thousands more in remote offices at Microsoft. What’s more, Jo is a mother of three children, all of whom are at an age where they are asking more questions not only about their mom’s work but about what sorts of jobs might interest them (besides being Adele someday). She touts that sparking imagination and inspiration in kids is particularly important for young girls, who might feel like a career in technology isn’t for them. “Young women visiting our office see diverse women working in myriad areas. It gives them real, tangible

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Amato-Tuck has the following advice for parents hoping to spark discussions about career ambitions with kids:

• Take advantage of programs like Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. If your profession doesn’t line up with their interests, don’t take it personally. Perhaps see if you can arrange a visit with a family member or friend whose career piques their curiosity. • Bring your child to work, even for short visits. It helps them understand your life outside of being a parent and gives them context on what you do while they are at school. • It is never too early to build mentorships. Take them to places where they might meet a professional who they can look up to and encourage them to ask meaningful questions. It is also a great opportunity to build social skills like sending a follow-up note to thank that person for their time.

Programs like Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day are great tools for broadening kids' perspectives of different jobs that are available—roles they might not have even thought existed.

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particularly important in urban settings. Studies show that lawns and landscapes can reduce noise levels by 20 to 30 percent over hard surfaces like concrete and pavement. More than just providing a quiet, calm space, healthy landscapes make communities safer, too. Neighborhoods with tree-lined streets and larger yards have reduced crime rates, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The benefits of a healthy lawn are limitless— environmentally, emotionally and financially. Take the first step in creating a beautiful— and healthy—lawn by consulting a lawncare professional. Find one near you using the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ directory at LoveYourLandscape. org/find-a-pro. Get a head start on smart lawn care with these fast tips from the experts at NALP: 1. Daily watering is not necessary. Instead, give your lawn a deep soak every couple of days so the moisture can penetrate the soil down to the roots. 2. When mowing, never remove more than one-third of a grass blade for a finished height of 2 to 3 inches. 3. Keep grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. They break down and provide nitrogen and nutrients to the soil for a healthier lawn. 4. Change directions when mowing. The pattern change will control coarse grass and create more even surfaces. For more lawn-care tips and information on the benefits of a healthy lawn, visit LoveYourLandscape.org.

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t’s a day to celebrate those who have loved and nurtured us unconditionally from the day we were born. And Mother’s Day weekend is full of things for the whole family to enjoy while making incredible memories at the same time. On May 11 and 12, you can celebrate Mother’s Day at Silverwood Theme Park. When a family brings Mom to the park and purchases their own ticket online or at the front gate, Mom will get in for free. In addition, everyone will receive a special price of $38 for general admission and $21 for youth or seniors. If you want to save even more, you can purchase your ticket online.

a tee time, call 208.783.111, ext. 8267. There will also be a special Mother’s Day Brunch served at Noah’s Canteen from 10am to 2pm. To find out more about their lodging specials, go to SilverMt.com, and if booking online, use the code LOVEMOM.

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“We understand the need these new rooms will fill for families in our community, and we are proud to be able to support Hospice of North Idaho in this way.”

nd-of-life care is an extremely difficult time, not just for the person battling a terminal illness but for family that surrounds them. For years Hospice of North Idaho has dedicated itself to compassionate and professional end-of-life care for all without regard to a person’s ability to pay. Corporate partners, individual donors and Hospice’s annual Wine Taste event help cover operational costs at the Schneidmiller House, a 24-hour in-patient care facility owned and operated by Hospice of North Idaho. As the population continues to age, rooms are becoming a little harder to come by, but a generous donation will help alleviate some of that burden.

receives the best care, at the right time, in the right place,” added Ransier. Idaho’s only Hospice inpatient unit, the Schneidmiller House requires expansion to meet community need. It currently offers 14 private rooms and operates at an 85 percent capacity on average, meaning that the unit is in high demand. Additionally, population growth statistics forecast an astounding 30.8 percent growth increase from 2016 through 2026 in population age 65 and older.

Hospice of North Idaho Executive Director Kim Ransier announced that the nonprofit recently received a sizable contribution of $150,000 from Kootenai Health. The generous gift will support the cost of expanding the Schneidmiller House. A $20,000 portion of the gift will help support the Wine Taste annual fundraiser for three years, with Kootenai Health as presenting sponsor.

Adding seven rooms with about 5,000 square feet will accommodate current and future needs for end-of-life care in North Idaho. The Schneidmiller House provides care for patients needing 24-hour clinical support in a home-like setting. Each room offers direct access to a back patio and beautiful and calming garden space. There is a shared kitchen for families to prepare homecooked meals and a family media room for children. There is an on-site prayer room and counseling staff for both adults and children. The layout creates a calm setting that feels more like a home than a hospital.

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nonprofit organizations with a common goal of ensuring people in Northern Idaho can receive the care they need, close to home,” said Kim Anderson, spokesperson for Kootenai Health. “We understand the need these new rooms will fill for families in our community, and we are proud to be able to support Hospice of North Idaho in this way.” Hospice of North Idaho built the original unit in Coeur d’Alene in 2011, and it is the only in-patient unit of its kind in Idaho. Funding the expansion is also supported by the community, who raised $51,000 during the Hospice’s annual fundraiser. The Hospice Wine Taste paddle raise focused on raising funds to furnish the seven-room expansion with supplies, furniture and equipment. In the future, with current population growth, timely access to the inpatient unit for end-of-life care could have been much more difficult. “The donations from our community—and especially Kootenai Health— allow us to meet the needs of our community,” said Cindy Reed, Hospice nurse and Schneidmiller House director. “We will always be growing to meet the need.” While more than 90 percent of the care Hospice of North Idaho provides is at patients’ homes, the Schneidmiller House is available to patients in emergent conditions. “These patients are often fragile, under stress and experiencing complicated medical challenges that only specialized Hospice clinicians can address,” explained Reed. Earlier this year, Hospice once again led the state in its health-care

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As the executive director of the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation, the trail right outside her door is, in a way, her office. “I’m very lucky to have the trail right next to my house,” Kraack said. “I see it every day.” Hired in December, Kraack is relatively fresh on the job. But it’s a role she said she’s wanted for a while—she applied for it when it last opened three years ago—and she’s eager to do the job well, specifically the organizing of the Coeur d’Alene Marathon, which takes place on May 26. “I love it. It’s my passion. I’m a runner, so this is

the perfect fit for me,” she said. “I want to create this marathon to be one of the top marathons in the Pacific Northwest. I want people to be flying from all over the world because they’ve heard about this.”

“We have so much access in this small area that we can use so much trail without having to shut so many roads down,” she said. “Other places don’t have that trail.”

Runners and spectators alike will recognize significant changes to the race this year in its course and administration. For runners, it is no longer a double out-and-back, as it was in the past, but just a single out-and-back that utilizes more of the paved trail system.

A runner herself, Kraack has participated in a number of big marathons, including in Boston and Chicago. But the one that struck her most was Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, Minnesota, a community that is in many ways similar to Coeur d’Alene. Duluth has its hills, but it also has a beautiful lake (Superior), and it is a vacation and recreation destination that is proud of its race, which last year registered more than 8,000 participants in the marathon alone.

Less road use makes for a more pleasant event and lowers costs, Kraack said.

“What sets those races apart is that there’s a community that’s part of it,” she said. “People in

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their yards cheering you on, kids handing out water. That’s important for us to create.” She sees further tweaks to the course next year to utilize even more trails, which is why, for this year, the NICTF opted not to certify the course. Certification is required for it to be a Boston Marathon qualifier. But when that is done, hopefully for the 2020 race, Kraack said the Coeur d’Alene Marathon will be even more appealing for runners because of its gentler topography. The fact that it takes place in a beautiful setting doesn’t hurt either, she said. Kraack also hired a new race production

company, Spokane-based Negative Split, to handle the logistics of the race itself. This year Negative Split has 22 events, most of them in and around the Pacific Northwest. To Ryan Hite, owner of Negative Split and a runner as well, the appeal of this event is selfevident: It’s beautiful.

is why she is working so hard to make the marathon about more than just the race. She envisions a big party at the end in McEuen Park with music, food and beverage vendors, bouncy castles and an atmosphere that nonparticipants still want to come downtown to experience.

“Coeur d’Alene is just such an iconic city, there’s a lot of appeal to that,” he said. “As soon as you say Coeur d’Alene Marathon there’s some easy marketing potential to that and a draw based on the location.”

“I’m really excited about some of the energy that we’re bringing to the race this year,” Hite said. “One of our biggest goals is to make it more than a marathon and make it an actual event experience, a full weekend. It isn’t just a ‘run, get your medal and go home.’”

Getting the community on board with the event is crucially important to Kraack, which

That said, Kraack and Hite also want runners to love coming back to the event. They want

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runners to tell their friends that this is a marathon that takes care of its participants across all levels, from the 5k and 10k—which is new this year—to the half and full marathon. Hite said they are on track to have between 1,700 and 2,000 total participants, across all distances, which would be an increase on last year. All that means more people staying in hotels, eating in restaurants and, Kraack hopes, telling their friends about the great race and city. For Steve Wilson, president of the Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce, the benefits of the marathon are both direct—people are indeed spending money in town—and indirect. “There’s the obvious conversation about the economic benefit from people coming to town or even coming to the downtown core,” he said. “But I think sometimes we forget about the intrinsic value that is brought forth by these athletic events and the lifestyle that it generates and celebrates.” This is the NICTF’s biggest annual fundraiser. The NICTF also sponsors Ales for the Trail in mid-August and the Coeur d’Fondo bike race, held this year on September 21. The North Idaho Centennial Trail covers 23 miles in Idaho and meets up with the Spokane Centennial Trail at the state border. The Prairie Trail spurs off near Ramsey Road in Coeur d’Alene and runs 4.25 miles north and west. The marathon route this year starts and ends in McEuen Park. Runners head south and east along the lake as far as Higgens Point, where they turn around and head back the same way they came.

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They then go past McEuen Park again and continue north and west along the Spokane River, turning north on the Prairie Trail and then, ultimately, heading back to McEuen Park for the finish line. “You still get lakeshore, but we’re taking advantage of the Prairie Trail,” Hite said. “They’re gonna hit a couple different trail systems and reduce the number of out-and-backs to keep it fresh.” And, he said, it flattens out the course, there’s less elevation gain and runners don’t hit the Bennett Bay climb on two different out-and-backs like they did in previous years. “They get it out of the way early in the marathon, too,” Hite said. The half-marathon course doesn’t go all the way east to Higgens Point but includes the Prairie Trail portion. The 10k route stays closer to McEuen Park on both ends; the 5k in confined almost entirely to the neighborhoods east of the park. Those wanting to register can do so online at CdAMarathon.com. Registration remains open until the day of the race.

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Being involved in sports has offered the opportunity to form bonds with his teammates and coaches, and for that Travis is grateful. “It really is a family away from home where everyone wants the best for all of the players on the team and everyone is willing to put in the time to help each other become the best version of themselves. My success in high school athletics is directly because of the time and effort that every coach and player put into practice every day,” said Travis. One major lesson he has learned from all of his coaches over the years is that nothing in life that truly matters is ever going to come easy. “It takes years of hard work and dedication to be successful. It does not matter what background you have. With enough effort and time, anyone can be successful in anything they choose.”

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senior at Lake City High School, Emma Gray is a devoted softball player whose talent has been recognized by the Inland Empire League. Emma was awarded Outfielder of the Year both her freshman and sophomore years. Emma said one of the biggest challenges she has had is trying to stay positive and not let things get her down. But thanks to her teammates, she has overcome those challenges. “One thing that I enjoy the most about softball is that on a team you are always friends with the players, and we are all one big family,” said Emma. In the fall, she plans to attend North Idaho College, where she will continue to play

softball at the collegiate level. When it comes to a career, Emma has narrowed her choices down to a physical therapist or an elementary school teacher. Her interest in physical therapy stems from her desire to learn more about the body’s muscular system and how one’s body moves. “And I want to be a teacher because I love kids, and elementary school has such a great environment,” Emma said. There are many life lessons that one can gain from being involved in sports. For Emma, she said an important lesson she has learned is to never give up. “Play for your teammates, not just yourself,” she said.

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The show’s first season chronicles the 2018 three-day, five-event competition, held on a wet, cold June weekend on the course 11 miles north of Bonners Ferry. Twenty competitors from around the Western United States and Canada brought in their rigs to compete in what is the biggest event of its kind in the country. The competition is designed to reward the best overall driver and vehicle by putting them through a crucible of off-road challenges: hauling tires, climbing over boulders and navigating a motocross-style track. “It’s respectable, family friendly, pure vehicular violence,” Spinney said. “When you’re racing these trucks, you’re seeing red. You’re trying to push the throttle through the floorboard. You’re on the razor edge of control.”

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The Mountain Mafia retained complete control of the show, Miltz said, which was important to them creatively and practically. “One of the things we find very important is we literally own everything we do,” Miltz said. “We find it important to lead. … We are literally creating our own niche of off-road motorsport.” Miltz said he had been getting calls for a number of years from producers looking for the next big reality TV subject, but it wasn’t until an industry function in late 2017 that he found an opportunity the team was happy with. From there they began planning in earnest, hiring a production team Spinney had worked with on snowboarding videos and preparing the course for filming.

lights for the fairgrounds, a full irrigation system to maintain the tracks, and lots of rocks—big ones. “We bring in rock from one of the rock quarries about 2 miles down the road,” Miltz said. “We take the rocks that can’t fit in the crusher, and he’s happy to give them to us for a really good price.” Being a good neighbor is important to the Mountain Mafia, because they’ve witnessed other big outdoor events do the opposite, alienating a lot of potential partners and squelching the sport’s growth. The group’s name comes from the Italian but not so much the connotations that conjure images from “The Godfather.”

The course sprawls on a 90-acre tract of land that Spinney said they at first passed up before doubling back for another look.

Rather, they talk about the Italian phrase “mafia,” which comes from cosa nostra, meaning “our thing, our way.”

They bought it in 2013 and spent a full year on the property building out the infrastructure: roads for competitors as well as spectators, stadium

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the mafia family, whether you’re into motorsport or any other activity.” Miltz grew up in Michigan and ended up in college at the University of Montana in Missoula. He kept heading West and ultimately landed in Sandpoint. With a degree in business management and a minor in media art, Miltz wanted to start something that was his own, and partnering with Spinney and Whittier just made sense to him. Spinney, a competitive snowboarder who built the first terrain park features on Schweitzer and went on to design them at numerous resorts around the West, grew up in Sandpoint and always had a love for mountain sports—and cars. “Before I could even drive a car I was fixing cars, working on cars, building stuff,” Spinney said. “I’ve always been into monster

trucks and the extreme side of automobiles.” Whittier brings experience in off-roading and fabricating.

Spinney recounted a time at a recent party in Spokane when a man came up to him, trying to place his face.

“It’s truly about that right team at the right time,” Miltz said. “We always say between the three of us, without one of us none of this would have ever happened.”

“‘Dude, I saw you on TV. You’re the host of the ‘Mountain Mafia’ show,’” Spinney said the man exclaimed as he made the connection. “That really hit me. There’s no ceiling because the way we run our stuff, it’s our thing and we do it our way, and we have some good structure.” Miltz and Spinney kept coming back to the significance of their creative control and how they want to be sure to represent competitors and their sport accurately and fairly.

The Purcell Trench Ranch has developed a reputation as the best venue for this type of off-roading in the country, “The Super Bowl for this type of racing,” Miltz said, and “the pinnacle for what we do.” They have worked to develop relationships with regional qualifiers in other western states and in Canada so that there are more opportunities for competitors. Some of those who come to Idaho for Havoc are planning and creating their own courses, Spinney said, fueling his optimism that the sport is going to keep growing.

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THAT RUSTED OUT JALOPY Be that shiny, maintained and restored classic

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riving around North Idaho, you’re privy to see lots and lots of rusted out old vehicles in the front yards of people’s houses. This has always been a fascinating thing for me.

• What was the situation the last time that thing was parked? Was the plan to leave it there for the next 10 years or was it an “I’ll get to that in the summer” and then it just never happened?

No, I don’t have fantasies of scooping them up and fixing them. But I am always struck by the thoughts of:

• It’s weird that two cars could be made at the exact same time and one could be left to die in a field while the other has been perfectly maintained, enough to one day be in a parade and admired by onlookers.

• At one time or another, that was a perfect, shiny, brand new car. A new car is typically a pretty large investment for someone, and usually they get pretty upset at the first ding or scratch, let alone completely rusting through in a field somewhere. Someone probably loved it and thought it was fantastic enough to make a significant financial decision to purchase it.

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SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW Coeur d’Alene woman suffers from short-term memory loss BY MARC STEWART, HERITAGE HEALTH

ngela’s model of the U.S. Constitution is nearly complete. She has handpainted the ship with stunning attention to detail. The forward mast dangles loosely on its deck. The sails are tucked away in a box nearby. “I was afraid to even start this one,” says Angela. “I don’t want to have a seizure and break it. It’s almost finished.” She has no idea that it’s the third time she has built the famous ship. Every day, Angela wakes up and she can’t remember what happened the day before. The Coeur d’Alene woman suffers from permanent short-term memory loss following an aneurysm and subsequent stroke in 2005. She also suffers seizures that prevent her from driving a vehicle or holding a job. Her health condition is similar to the one featured in the 2004 film “50 First Dates” starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. “It’s an extremely rare condition,” says Erica Blessing, Heritage Health community-based skill builder. “Angela has an amazing personality,” says Blessing. “She has no filter, but it’s refreshing. I love working with her.” Angela, 53, lives in a small mobile home with her mother, Kim. They’ve created a life together filled with warmth, laughter and the occasional mother-daughter squabble. A family member encouraged Angela to start using Lego kits as a form of therapy. She took to building them, and each kit is displayed proudly in her living room. Blessing and Heritage Health mental health therapist Sarah Bjorn meet with Angela regularly.

“Erica helps me with my communication and Sarah helps me with all my emotional stuff,” says Angela. “I’ve been through a lot. I did a lot of hardcore drugs like crack cocaine earlier in my life. I also got a divorce and that was really hard on me. I am a 53-year-old woman living with my mom. I am working on a lot.”

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Bjorn, who meets with Angela every other week, said she has taken a cognitive behavioral approach with Angela, and it has proven successful. “She has been neat to follow,” says Bjorn. “When I first met her, she had severe depressive symptoms. We’ve been able to reduce those dramatically.” To help Angela remember important things, there is a white board calendar on her refrigerator that includes her daily medications and appointments. “We’re working on getting her to be able to access the bus system,” says Blessing. “It takes time. Success for Angela is making her as independent as possible. She might be able to work someday, but it has to be the right job, and the employer has to be very understanding about her condition.” Angela previously worked at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Nebraska. She speaks fondly of her former co-workers as if they are family. While the prospect of her regaining her short-term memory is not good, she is quite optimistic about her future and credits Heritage Health for helping her through some dark times. “Heritage Health has been amazing,” says Angela. “I don’t feel my age. I feel like a teenager again. I am so energized.”

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ff course and months behind schedule, Jacob Hendrickson continues to propel his custom-made row boat toward what he hopes will be a triumphant landfall in Australia.

The former Air Force pilot began his marathon journey in July 2018 for what had been charted to be a 9,150-nautical mile journey from Neah Bay in the northwestern corner of Washington state to Perth on the west coast of Australia. He has admitted the schedule was an optimistic view of a daunting physical and mental challenge for one man to accomplish alone. Hendrickson has been tracked by a team on the mainland who have stood by in case the adventurer ran into forces of Mother Nature that threatened his survival. He also had an emergency beacon stowed in his protected cabin that connected to a satellite operated by the Federal Communication Commission. Early entries in his weekly blogs at JacobAdoram.com allowed anybody to keep up with his observations and growing doubts about the magnitude of the challenge he had taken on. His initial blogs allowed followers to share his sea-level observations and his musing about the journey he had undertaken. He has rowed his custom-built 28-foot Emerson with prevailing currents and often against unpredictable weather patterns that threw him hundreds of miles off course. As of mid-April, Hendrickson was meandering east of the Solomon Islands and true north of New Caledonia with a 10.7 mile-per-hour wind at his back. The aviator was forced to make a decision last December at the fivemonth point of his crossing that he later described as “not really a decision at all.” He had lowered his sea anchor due to a low-pressure system that was apparently passing north of the Hawaiian Islands. He waited and drifted before contemplating the safe choice of turning back toward Hawaii because he was running low on provisions. “Should I continue past Hawaii as planned? We already know it's not as planned; I'm a couple of months behind schedule. Should I continue past Hawaii even though I'm short on food? That's the real question. “We also know there is no question, I'll continue.”

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But that’s when Hendrickson also showed his first signs of doubt. “The wheels haven't fallen off yet, or the rudder, or the rudder drive that sounds like imminent death (I'm working on it). Pending catastrophe between here and Hawaii, I'll continue.” He welcomed a visitor to his solitary journey on Day No. 189 when a blue-footed Booby checked out the unusual craft before finally coming in for a social call. “The Booby is interested in Emerson,” Hendrickson wrote. “Between passes low in the troughs, he hesitates directly above the boat, eyes darting left and right. The tail feathers spread, the wings broaden, giving the Booby an extra few seconds of reconnaissance before slipping back into a trough. On the next pass, the Booby commits—it’s time for a landing. Emerson is 28-feet long, with plenty of flat surfaces. This Booby instead decides to land on the thin edge of the raised hardtop, about 3 feet from my face. “He ignores me entirely.” The solo sailor admitted having an extended conversation with the unusual sea bird, admitting to the Booby that he was rowing and not paddling like a bird on the surface of the water. The conversations with himself evolved into trite observations of his surroundings.

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“I don't have cup holders anywhere, with the exception of makeshift devices constructed with 550 parachute cord. It's just a thin rope, so the improvised cup holders only hold until about 35 degrees of roll. After which, I have a projectile coffee mug on my hands.” That was the same day that the native of Austin, Texas, faced the reality that he would no longer be able to update his Garmin map because the device had caught fire through what was an apparent short in the charging cable. “Well, it was more of a red, smoldering, smoking, rubber dripping situation,” he wrote. “Everything is under control, just no more text messages.” The fighter pilot spent as many hours as he could observing and supervising the construction of his custom-built rowboat at Schooner Boatworks in Portland, Oregon. Hendrickson flew A-10 Warthogs in Afghanistan while he saved up enough money and recruited sponsors to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars he estimated would be needed for the solo crossing. The boat was the concept for the ocean-going rowboat, the last boat designed by the legendary boat designer Eric Sponberg before his retirement. Hendrickson’s boat was featured in an article on the famed designer authored for an issue of “Boat Builder” magazine. Sponberg was so proud of the craft he designed for the Air Force pilot, he included it on his personal website. For his safety, Hendrickson has worn a four-point harness to prevent him from being tossed overboard in rough seas. His 28-foot boat weighed only 22 pounds before being stocked with provisions for the voyage. The would-be captain was on hand to be part of the testing of the boat while under construction. The innovative design of the craft allowed it to right itself even if it was toppled over by high waves. “I sat in the boat with the four-point harness when the boat was flipped during a test run,” he recalled. “My head was under water for only a few moments before the boat righted itself and I was vertical again.” The safety precautions went beyond the design of

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By the time Hendrickson made his decision to forge ahead on that fateful afternoon, imagination had become his best form of entertainment.

the craft. Hendrickson said the row boat was equipped with the latest in electronics to guard him against any unforeseen situations. He described the high-tech safety measures his own Risk Management Plan. By the time Hendrickson made his decision to forge ahead on that fateful afternoon, imagination had become his best form of entertainment. That included many lengthy conversations with himself. Early entries in his blog were focused on the physical challenge, including descriptions of the aches that riddled his body. “Physically, I'm holding up well,” he wrote on December 5 of last year. “I'm not taking medications for any ailments, so I'd say that's excellent. I'm still working through various joint and muscle pains, but nothing worth complaining about.” By Day No. 230 on March 6 of this year he was much more philosophical. “I can't think of anything I know with certainty.

Not even 1+1=2 works anymore, since apparently on the quantum scale 1+1 doesn't just mean 2. It seems we don't need absolute certainty to survive, since we are all here. The stories of our ancestors say we don't need certainty, we need something called faith. Faith isn't knowing either, it's something else. “As far as I can tell, nobody truly knows anything. It's obviously terribly unproductive to just declare nobody knows anything.” The images and impressions that he had held inside for so long as a cadet at the Air Force Academy and being ordered to deliver deadly weapons against unsuspecting enemies that were only specs in the sand when he flew sorties in Afghanistan had suddenly become vivid images that surrounded him on his small craft in the middle of the Pacific. “I know there are some things in life that improve my situation, and others that are detrimental, and sometimes I get it wrong,” he wrote in his blog on one especially dark night. “I know feelings influence my decisions in some manner even if I don't understand how

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or why. I know there are certain ways to act that are acceptable, and I know I've gotten that wrong too. ‘It's like a self-correcting sine wave, overshooting certainty, oscillating closer and closer to some semblance of knowledge, but never truly arriving. Maybe somewhere in that narrowing oscillation lies wisdom.” Hendrickson had hoped his experience as an aviator together with his working knowledge of navigation would allow him to take on the challenge many said was impossible. The currents and the winds at sea level, he said, present a different range of challenges than flying Mach 1.0 at 30,000 feet. “The currents can act like the wind, but that’s where the similarities end,” he explained. “For a journey of this length, I had to make considerations as to the types of freeze-dried foods I could take along, how much toothpaste to pack, how much butane I would need to boil water, what type of music would inspire me and, most importantly, when I need to deploy the sea anchor.”

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When he passed into the Southern Hemisphere, the Milky Way and other familiar constellations were no longer in their usual place in the night sky. Hendrickson began his journey with a full complement of electronic equipment to help guide him across the lonely stretches of ocean. But he continued to rely on his sextant and his compass to remain true to his desire to duplicate the efforts of sea captains who sailed the uncharted seas centuries ago. “I've determined I'm unable to visualize how the earth is oriented within our galaxy using casual observation. I keep looking at the band of Milky Way rotating above our heads, then imagine that we are also in that Milky Way, then imagine the earth spinning and orbiting within some arm of the Milky Way, but unsure where I am relative to the band of stars above,” he wrote. “Up, down, north, south, all that gets confused in my head, mainly because I'm not sure if there's a north for the galaxy?” Then his thoughts passed from philosophy to physics. “Is the location of where we think the Big Bang took place, the cosmic north? How have I not figured this out before?” And then beyond the Earth sciences.

The images and impressions that he had held inside for so long as a cadet at the Air Force Academy. “The sound rushes back in. Awake again. The sensation of waking always fascinates me. Especially the sound. It's the conscious awareness that sound is again available for sensory input that is peculiar. It feels like a forgotten crescendo found an opening back into space and time.” He wrote that he was certain that he would run out of the pre-packaged, high-protein meals he had stored below deck. Hendrickson contemplated eating less but eventually utilized the fishing gear he had brought along to catch some fresh meat.

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t’s what childhood memories are made of. Summer camp for many is a time to try new activities, meet new friends and gain some independence from Mom and Dad. But the benefits extend far beyond that and can teach children values that will help guide them through life.

One of the most important things to realize is that it is not easy for some children to make friends, and the bonding that occurs in a camp setting is far different than when one is in school or engaged in athletics. At overnight camp in particular, kids are living together and experiencing life without distractions. In this setting, they can really forge a bond unlike any other friendship. With counselors present to make sure all are included, it can put a parent’s mind at ease wondering if their child will fit in and be accepted. While it may be hard to send your child to an overnight camp, you may want to start out with a camp that isn’t so long, and I’m sure by the end they will be asking if they can stay longer next time. Technology in today’s world has exploded exponentially, making it harder than ever to become “unplugged.” Unfortunately, connecting oneon-one and in person has become less frequent. Taking a break from technology is something we all should do, but rarely act upon. Allowing your child to do so will allow him or her time to connect with others, learn from positive role models such as camp counselors and gain a greater appreciation of nature, outdoor activities and things that keep their mind and body engaged. And hopefully the break from technology will translate to less screen time away from camp as well. A child who has attended camp is likely to develop a sense of independence earlier than those who may not attend camp. The growth of a child can be amazing when the parent or parents are actually absent (but under other adult supervision). And it doesn’t stop there. Most people who have sent a child to college have remarked how much the young adult has “grown up” after only one semester away from home. With that independence also comes a sense of empowerment—something that will serve them well in life. Living together for a period of time at camp can also teach children the concept of teamwork. Whether it is working together on a project, helping one another solve challenges or simply turning to one another for advice, living and experiencing each day together can build a strong bond and give a child, who may not otherwise be on an athletic team, a sense of what it is like to be part of a team. Teaching a child how

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to be a team player will give them the tools they need to build good and long-lasting relationships throughout their lives. Trying new activities and finding things they enjoy is a great way to build a child’s self-confidence—something that will definitely benefit them as they go through life. It is natural for a child to feel more pressure with his or her parents watching, so camp is a great opportunity to explore various activities. A child’s first time doing anything, whether it is paddling a canoe, swimming or riding a horse, can be activities that may push them out of their comfort zone, but doing these things while being supported by camp counselors, in a safe environment, can do much to build their self-confidence. There are so many different kinds of camps that it is important to explore what one is right for your child. Do they want to learn more about a particular activity or sport? Investigate what camps are available that will help teach your child more about these skills or topics. For children with special needs or who may have special medical needs such as diabetes, going to a camp that caters to those needs can open a whole new world to them. It can help them realize that they are not alone in their world. Connecting with other kids who face the same daily challenges they do can provide a newfound confidence. And for those who have suffered a major loss in their lives, many hospice organizations provide a camp for kids who are grieving.

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Camp can be expensive, but there are ones available that provide scholarships or even payment on a sliding scale. Don’t let cost be a deterrent to providing lifelong memories for your child. While there are countless long-term benefits to sending your child to overnight camp, it can be tough on both kids and parents. Some ways to make the transition easier is to visit the camp prior to attending. Many offer open houses or will gladly provide a tour to families who are interested. It is also helpful to sign your children up to attend camp with a friend, sibling or other relative. It’s always nice to see a familiar face, especially if you are feeling a bit homesick. Lastly, go the old-fashioned route of sending letters to your child. In your correspondence, be sure to not include things that may make them feel homesick. Avoid details of the “fun” things going on at home or how much you miss them. Instead, make the letters encouraging and inquire about their activities. Whatever you decide, know that sending your child to camp is an opportunity to give them a life-long gift—a gift of memories, learning, developing new skills and connecting with others whom they may have never had the opportunity to meet if it wasn’t for that special summer at camp.

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ummer is nearly here, and unless you plan on keeping the kids busy every day on your own, it’s time to register for summer camp. Camp offers kids of all ages a chance to meet new friends, develop skills, learn something new, find a lifelong hobby and allows Mom and Dad a bit of breathing room as well. There are thousands of camps across the country focusing on a variety of interests. Sports Camps

If your child is moving on from learning how to play a sport to a competitive team, athletic camps are a great way to improve their skills during the off-season. In summer, many universities, community colleges, high schools and AAU groups put together weeklong camps. Instructors are typically current coaches and players, and children get advice and coaching from those who are dedicated to the sport. If your child is serious about pursuing top-tier competition during high school and looking at furthering a sports career upon graduation, it’s best to get them in front of team representatives at an early age. There are also plenty of camps out there for kids who just want to learn to play golf or tennis, improve their ice skating or try out a new sport. Art Camps An unfortunate reality for many schools across the country is the slashing of funding for the arts. Kids being able to express themselves through drawing and painting, acting and theatre, or music is vital to helping create a well-rounded individual. Art camps focus on bringing out the creative side in a young mind while also helping kids break out of their comfort zone. Theatre camps work on acting and performing skills in a group setting and, at the end of the week, campers put on a show in front of a live audience. Practicing an instrument alone all summer isn’t ideal, but music camps

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allow your musician to get back in a group setting. Those who like to draw, paint and sculpt can learn advanced techniques from professional artists. Spiritual/Religious Camps Churches were some of the first organizations to begin putting together summer camps for children, realizing that learning about faith in an environment that also allows kids to burn off some energy, meet new friends and be without Mom and Dad for a few days was highly beneficial. These camps are all a little different but most incorporate teaching of the faith in dealing with everyday situations. There are Bible study camps that are typically more faith-driven and outdoor recreation camps that tend to encourage children to meet and interact with new kids of a similar faith. Check with your church as even if they do not offer one there is likely a regional faith-based camp they can put you in touch with. Wilderness/Outdoors Camps Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only campers who can experience the great outdoors. Many communities have summer camps with lodges in the wilderness or on the shores of a lake. Kids can swim and learn to fish or canoe. Campers can practice archery, arts and crafts, and learn to build a fire as well as other wilderness survival skills. The YMCA is a great resource for weeklong day camps that again focus on building new relationships, skills and confidence. Many of these camps are also cell-phone free, so kids learn how to put the phone and video games down for awhile and communicate face-toface with their peers.

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Education Camps The summer slip has been well documented as those students not in year-round school often take a bit of a step back in the learning process when they return to school in the fall. Summer classes can help keep the mind sharp. Students who might be struggling on a particular subject receive more attention from educators allowing them a better chance at success. College-prep courses are often offered as well, and students can study for Advanced Placement tests that, if passed, can often knock out a couple of college credits while they are still in high school. While these camps are all tried and true, there are also hundreds of unique experiences out there for those looking at a new challenge or something a little more out of the box. NASA offers Space Camps at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and also at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Here students learn robotics and get to speak directly with astronauts who have been to outer space. Microsoft is offering free summer technology classes at all of its local stores. DigiGirlz Coding is offered to girls 11 through 18 and is taught by professional women in the tech industry. Kids ages 6 and older can learn basic coding of games like Minecraft and Harry Potter Kano. And if you thought summer camp was only for kids, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;there is a place for grownups too! Adults-only camps are beginning to grow in popularity as grownups look to relive some of their favorite childhood memories now with other adults and a different perspective on the world. These include all your favorite camp games, crafts and activities often mixed in with a few adult beverages as well. No matter the camp, giving your child an opportunity to meet new friends, challenge themselves and be on their own for a short while will be something that will likely stick with them for years to come.

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Make this summer one your kids will remember for years to come by signing them up for one of the many day or overnight camps the area has to offer—from life on the ranch to exploring the wilderness. Fun and new friends await.

CAMP SWEYOLAKAN With six weeklong camps to choose from, Camp Sweyolakan, located on a rustic 300-acre camp on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s Mica Bay and only accessible by boat, will delight children ages 5 (must be entering first grade in the fall) to 18. Activities include everything from hiking, boating, swimming and fishing to archery, forestry, outdoor skills, science projects and challenge courses. For those first-time campers, there is an option for them to attend a shorter fournight overnight camp or a five-day Outbackers Day Camp Session. What better way to get the kids outdoors, meet new friends, nurture their independence, all in a positive and beautiful environment? CampFireInc.org

CASTL E ROCK RA NCH CAMP A summer camp designed for girls ages 8 through 15, Castle Rock Ranch Camp, located in Kingston, Idaho (45 minutes east of Coeur d’Alene) will introduce your daughters and granddaughters to life on the ranch. During the long summer days at camp, activities and adventure abounds, sure to keep girls busy and engaged. From caring for the animals (goats, cows, chickens, pigs and horses), harvesting vegetables and picking berries, crafts and cooking, riding horses, hiking, river fun and more, this camp on the ranch will breathe fresh life into your child. Though the second session has already been booked to capacity, there is still availability to attend Session 1, a one-week camp held July 7 through 14. CastleRockRanchCamp.com.

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CA MP LUTH E RH AVE N If you are looking for your child to spend countless hours this summer enjoying positive outdoor recreation, games and activities while developing faith, values, self-confidence, meaningful relationships and new skills, look no further than Camp Lutherhaven. Situated on scenic Lake Coeur d’Alene (8 miles south of Coeur d’Alene), surrounded by majestic trees and inspirational views, a variety of camps are offered all summer long: Trek Camp for seventh through ninth graders and ninth through 12th graders, Family Champ Camp Weekend (all ages and designed for children with developmental or physical needs), Kindercamp (a weekend camp for ages 4 and 5 and their "big person"), Lutherhaven Treehouse Village (weeklong camp for fourth through sixth graders) and more. Lutherhaven.com

CAMP KROC – SALVATI ON ARMY There will be no shortage of fun for the kids this summer, with summer boredom a thing of the past, with nine weeks of camp with Camp Kroc starting June 17 and continuing through August 23. Each week offers campers activities designed with Christian values in mind. Dozens of week-long day camps are available to choose from for ages 4 through 16, from Mini Camps of art, dance, science, film production, rockets and S.T.E.M. to Adventure Camps with rock climbing, swimming and field games. There's something for all ages. Scholarships are available for Camp Kroc on a case-by-case basis for families in need. KrocCdA.org

CA MP KANIKSU This three-day two-night grief camp for kids and teens takes place June 28 through 30 at Camp Lutherhaven. Thanks to Hospice of North Idaho, each summer children ages 6 through 16 who have experienced a loss through death are welcomed to attend the camp, which provides them a warm and compassionate place where they can be with others who are experiencing a similar journey. Since 2012, Camp Kaniksu has provided children a safe place where they can work through their grief in a loving and supportive environment while having fun. Activities such as riding the zip line, climbing a rock wall and paddling the canoes are designed to assist children through the bereavement process. There is no cost to attend the camp. Space is limited to 45 campers. HospiceOfNorthIdaho.org/Camp-Kaniksu

TWIN EAGLES S UMMER CAMPS The Twin Eagles Wilderness School summer camps offer experiences that will bring kids back to a simpler, more connected way of life. For more than a decade, they have been offering day and overnight camps for kids ages 6 through 18 in Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, Spokane and Priest River. Campers will learn: how to make fire by friction, traditional archery, tracking wild animals, building natural shelters, earth-based crafts, stories, songs and more! Theme-based day camps (Nature Adventurers, Wilderness Survival and Nature Ninjas) are available for ages 6 through 13. The Overnight Outdoor Adventure Camp, an experience unlike any other, is available to kids and teens ages 10 through 18. TwinEagles.org

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A Chorus of Winemakers in a Bucolic Setting Travel a little further for an authentic experience By Marguerite Cleveland Photos Courtesy of Kevin Brutocao, Visit Mendocino and The Testa Ranch

here is a scene at the end of the movie “A Walk in the Clouds” when a horrific fire destroys a family’s vineyards. All is not lost with the discovery of an old root which the family will use to reestablish the vineyards. For this wine tour of Mendocino County, the focus is on some of the original families, the roots of the wine industry in the area. These are the fourth and fifth generations of Italian immigrants, many growing grapes for more than 100 years. With names like Brutocao, Graziano, Parducci, Barra and Testa, their wines reflect this heritage. Mendocino County is a climatically diverse region bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, redwood forests to the north and split by the Coastal Mountain Range. Within these extremes are warm valleys with lots of sun perfect for growing grapes. If you are a red wine lover, one of the best ways to experience Mendocino wine is with Coro Mendocino. This is the first wine in the United States to brand itself similar to a European appellation with their strict rules. Each wine passes through four blind tastings before it is declared worthy of the Coro Mendocino label. “Coro was established to show off our world-class grapes and the innovative people associated with them; generations of family farming that has since brought new farmers and ranchers to this great agricultural community we call Mendocino County,” says Hoss Milone, winemaker for Brutocao Cellars. “Zinfandel makes Coro unique. Cabernet is grown all over the world, but only California has Zin and only Mendocino County

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“CORO WAS ESTABLISHED TO SHOW OFF OUR WORLD-CLASS GRAPES AND THE INNOVATIVE PEOPLE ASSOCIATED WITH THEM; GENERATIONS OF FAMILY FARMING THAT HAS SINCE BROUGHT NEW FARMERS AND RANCHERS TO THIS GREAT AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY WE CALL MENDOCINO COUNTY."

has a Zin blend that is Coro. Currently our 2015 vintage is for sale. Every summer is when we release. Our next release event for the 2016 Coro is on July 16, 2019, with 11 wineries offering tastings of their own individual Coros at the Mendocino Music Festival in the iconic Village of Mendocino on the coast. “The establishment of Coro started over 15 years ago when a group of Mendocino county winemakers got together to discuss a project that could define what Mendocino winemaking was all about. We started with Zinfandel, but the beauty of the project has been the Old-World varietals that are such an important part of each unique blend, and it showcases the diversity of the grapes grown in this county,” says Steve Brutocao, president and CEO of Brutocao Family Vineyards. For a very authentic stay, choose the Testa House as your home during your visit. This lovely craftsmen-style three-bedroom farmhouse was built in 1927 by the original Italian immigrants who farmed the land. This vintage home is filled with original features and old Testa family photos yet has all the modern conveniences for a comfortable stay. “Staying at our Testa House is truly something special. It is a place to get away and relax but still feel right at home. You wake up and have your coffee to the waterfront view and end the day with a glass of wine on the back porch overlooking the vineyard. At Testa you are surrounded

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by 106 years of history, beautiful vineyards, a working winery, old rustic barns and our Tasting Room, which is just steps from the house. There is truly nothing else like it," says Maria Martinson, a fourth-generation winemaker and owner of the Testa Ranch. Begin or end your wine tasting day at the Testa Tasting Room. At each stop of your tasting journey, be sure and try the Coro Mendocino; these red blends are a work of art with each winemaker showcasing their skills. It is interesting to taste each winemaker’s Coro Mendocino and to compare the differences. Not far from Testa are Barra of Mendocino and Parducci tasting rooms. If you prefer to picnic at the wineries, plan to swing by the Redwood Valley Market, a cute little local store with a deli. After your first round of tastings head into Ukiah to School Street, which has local boutiques and a bookstore. For lunch visit Schat's Bakery for fresh soups, sandwiches and salads or to pick up some treats for breakfast at the Testa House. The Bottle Shop is very popular with locals. This deli makes great sandwiches, and don’t forget to add the Mendo mustard. They have a variety of pasta salads and other grab-and-go items to pack a picnic. In the afternoon head to Hopland for some more wine tasting. Another fourth-generation run vineyard and winery is Brutocao Cellars. “Our long history of grape growing and winemaking goes back 75 years

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when my grandfather, Irv Bliss, first bought the property that is now fondly called the Bliss Ranch. Every bottle has family involvement, from my brother Len growing the grapes, to my brother David helping to make the wine, to myself and my nephews Ryan and Kevin marketing and selling the finished product. It all starts in the vineyard, and the ground is sacred to us. This is the same land that our grandpa fell in love with; that our mom helped pick grapes on; that our dad saw the vision and potential of and expanded our business; that my brothers and I have continued that passion and that our children will after us,â&#x20AC;? says Steve. Also in Hopland is the Graziano family of wines. This is another old Italian family with the fourth generation working in the company. Graziano has a very good Coro Mendocino and four separate labels for their wines. For dinner a must is The Broiler Steak House in Redwood Valley. It has been around since 1966 serving juicy steaks, seafood and other yummy dishes. This is where the locals go for a nice meal or family celebration. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just unpretentious and good. Another restaurant getting a lot of buzz is Patrona Restaurant and Lounge. Owned by wine chefs Bridget and Craig, the two are passionate about their community, and the menus are based on what is available from local purveyors. Their award-winning wine list is heavy on Mendocino County wines, which are all kept in a temperature-controlled wine room.

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There are so many unique activities available to see and do while in the area. Head up to Willits and catch The Skunk Train. The two-hour Wolf Train Turn will take you into the Redwood-rich Noyo River Canyon where you will see the giants Redwoods from the comfort of a train. Montgomery Woods State Park is another location to see the Redwoods while enjoying a nice hike. For a more relaxing experience visit the Vichy Hot Springs and buy a day use pass which includes the use of the famous "champagne" Vichy Mineral Baths, Olympic-size swimming pool (in season), Hot Pool and private 700 acres of walking and hiking trails. Picnic tables are available throughout the grounds for guests' enjoyment. There is a waterfall onsite, and it is spectacular this year due to all the recent rain. The Testa House is pretty centrally located. If you wish to go further afield, Willits is an interesting town to visit. From there you can head west to Fort Bragg for a nice day trip to the coast. To get to Mendocino County, fly into the San Francisco International Airport. It is a two-and-a-half hour scenic drive that takes you over the Golden Gate Bridge. It is about an hour further than Napa or Sonoma but well worth the drive.

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INGREDIENTS: 1 box of crackers 2 salamis of your choice (1 thin sliced and 1 thick sliced) 2 wedges of your preferred cheese (We chose a soft brie and a mild gouda, but choose any cheese you prefer.) 1 stem of grapes (about ½ cup) 1 roma tomato, halved ½ cup strawberries, halved ½ cucumber, sliced ⅓ cup raspberries ¼ cup cherry tomatoes ¼ cup almonds SPARKLING GRAPEFRUIT TONIC: Grapefruit juice Tonic Water

METHOD: • Assemble platter by first washing and slicing all fruits and vegetables. • Add crackers in a small section, then begin adding in your larger items first such as cheese and salami. • Continue by adding all elements of the cheese board onto the platter. We used an elongated wooden board to serve. Begin with small quantities on the board and refresh during the event so all produce and salami are fresh for your guests. • For the sparkling grapefruit tonic, fill a glass with ice. Pour 1 part juice to 2 parts tonic water. Stir and serve. • Serve your fresh spring cheese board with a refreshing grapefruit tonic and enjoy!

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Made to order Omelette Station, Prime Rib & Honey Glazed Ham Carving Station, Bacon & Sausage, Stuffed Sole Fillets with Lemon Dill Cream Sauce, Danish, Croissants & Dinner Rolls, SautĂŠed Seasonal Vegetables, Peel N Eat Shrimp, Fresh Fruit, Breakfast Potatoes, Chocolate Mousse, Assorted Desserts, and Much More! $17.95 Adults / $8.95 kids

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SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT AND TAP HOUSE American fare with a twist. Ribs (pork or bison) smoked in house. Unique burger menu featuring burgers made from ground top sirloin, topped with pulled pork, hand-battered onion rings or jalapenos. 32 beers on tap to enjoy while watching the game on one of their 24, 4K TVs.

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MAX At Mirabeau The Valley’s Award-Winning Eats By Jillian Chandler

Chef de Cuisine Michael Durbin and Executive Chef/ Food and Beverage Director Shawn Matlock are serving up eclectic cuisine at MAX, located in Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley.

CALYPSOS COFFEE At Calypsos you’ll find a combination of amazing coffee, which they roast on site, ice cream, fantastic food and live music on a regular basis. They display artwork from local artists, offer free Wi-Fi, have a play area for the kids and also offer a Smart Room for meeting rentals!

Shawn joined the MAX team in June 2015, having an extensive background in culinary management. Michael was hired at the restaurant in July 2017, bringing his widespread background in menu creation and plating design to the table. Both bring an overabundance of commitment to create only the best product to serve each and every single guest while developing the team from within.

116 E. Lakeside Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.665.0591 | CalypsosCoffee.com

The MAX menu—five of them to be exact—offers eclectic cuisine, dishing out more than 100 menu items to choose from 20 hours a day. The team is constantly exploring new flavors and experimenting with new dishes and ingredients, along with perfecting existing menu items. The food is complemented by a warm and inviting atmosphere; an exciting place to relax and enjoy a good time, no matter what the occasion. The entire staff is committed to surpass guest expectations and creating a food experience that makes guests want to return again.

MAX AT MIRABEAU Join MAX at Mirabeau for an unforgettable experience. You’ll be treated to eclectic cuisine, an award-winning menu with more than 100 items, a wine list boasting more than 500 labels and 75 eclectic cocktails—a perfect match for everything on the menu. Enjoy two happy hours daily, a-la-carte brunch featuring multiple benedicts, mimosas and the area’s best Bloody Mary Bar—starting at only $5.90 per person! There’s live music on Friday and Saturday evenings, and late-night dining with a full menu is offered until close. Open daily at 6am.

Take a seat and dine at MAX and see what chefs Michael and Shawn are up to in the kitchen.

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THE PORCH PUBLIC HOUSE A beautiful golf-course view without the cost of joining the country club. They offer a full menu of sandwiches, salads, soups and specialties prepared from scratch without the high price of fine dining, and the region’s finest cocktails, microbrews and wines to accompany your meal. Feel at home in the comfortable pub-style dining room or the fantastic outdoor dining area. Open daily at 11am year round. Photo by Lauren Denos, Adventure Bound Media.

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MOON TIME Serving some of the best food around in a comfortable pub-style atmosphere. The menu offers soups, sandwiches, pastas, salads and other specialties prepared from scratch daily, along with a fantastic selection of micro-brewed beers and fine wines by the glass and bottle. Open daily at 11am, the kitchen is open late every night. Be sure to stop in Thursday night for live music featuring national and local artists. For more information including photos, menu, specials and directions, make sure to visit their website.

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FISHERMAN’S MARKET 2 SEPARATE RESTAURANTS TO SATISFY ANY CRAVING

A local favorite for an array of reasons, including the friendly staff, unbeatable atmosphere and phenomenal food. Voted best seafood in Coeur d’Alene 2012, 2013 and 2014. Their menu includes salads, fishwiches, taste of baja, fish and chips, smoked fish, fresh sushi bar and fresh fish market with live shell fish and lobster.

DELICIOUS FOOD & FUN COCKTAILS 41 Lakeshore Drive, Sagle, ID Next to the Lodge at Sandpoint

215 W. Kathleen | Coeur d’Alene 208.664.4800 | FishermansMarketCdA.com

315 Martinis and Tapas At 315, guests will be treated to a full dinner menu and tapas using fresh and seasonal food, more than 50 hand-crafted martinis using the best natural ingredients, great wine, beer and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can choose to dine in the large dining room, comfortable lounge, at the bar our outdoors on their expansive patio. 315 offers nightly specials and food and drink pairings weekly, and live music on Tuesday night! The Greenbriar Inn also offers getaway and elopement packages. Open Tuesday - Saturday 3:15pm - close.

315 Wallace Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.667.9660 | 315MartinisandTapas.com

FORTY-ONE SOUTH A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Whether it is summer on the patio or cozying up to the fireplace in the winter, Forty-One South’s spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list are sure to make it a memorable night out. A variety of delicious food year round. Reservations recommended.

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SHOGA SUSHI BAR Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine sure to delight anyone’s palate. Offering a wide variety of traditional and specialty rolls as well as salads, sweet and sour pork, grilled salmon and more! Beautiful waterfront dining with spectacular sunset views. Professional and courteous service. On Wedsnday nights it’s buy one Sushi Roll get one half off! Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views.

Shopping. Dining. Take-Out.

41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle 208.265.2001 | ShogaSushi.com

MOONDOLLARS BISTRO Moondollars Bistro is known for their burgers, accompanied by scratch-made bread and soups. They uses only fresh ingredients, which are the backbone of this customer favorite. With a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, awesome food, great service, huge patio and full bar there is always something to keep customers coming back for more.

609 N. Syringa St. | Post Falls | 208.777.7040 5416 W. Village Blvd. | Rathdrum 208.687.5396 | MoondollarsBistro.com

ANGELO’S RISTORANTE “There is no substitution for quality. Our food is organic and prepared from scratch.” Authentic Italian cuisine. Guaranteed best steaks in town. Catering and private cooking classes available with Chef Angelo. DINNER FOR 2 & A BOTTLE OF WINE $65. Choose from 15 Entrees and 10 Bottles of Wine. Open 7 days a week from 4-10pm.

846 N. Fourth St. | Coeur d’Alene 208.765.2850 | AngelosRistorante.net

JUNIOR’S BBQ Enjoy North Idaho’s best barbecue at Junior’s, where guests are treated to bold backyard flavor. Whether you dine in, take out or need catering, you will not be disappointed, and ordering is simple. Choose a sandwich, taco or salad. Next choose your meat, then your choice of fixin’s, from Granny’s baked beans, Mamma’s mashed taters, smothered green beans, coleslaw or pig tail fries. Top it all off with Hillbilly Habanero or Junior’s Original sauce.

85 W. Prairie Shopping Ctr. | Hayden JuniorsBarbecue.com

TIM’S SPECIAL CUT MEATS Tim’s Special Cut Meats is your perfect, old-fashioned butcher shop. The friendly staff is ready to help you pick out the perfect cut. Tim’s carries only the finest natural meats and also handles custom orders, with an extensive line of house-made products from pickled garlic to specialty sauces, marinades, rubs and salsas. Mobile butchering and wild game processing are also available.

525 N. Graffiti St. | Post Falls 208.772.3327 | fTimsSpecialCutMeats TimsSpecialCutMeats.com

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SINCE 2007, PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE HAVE FLOCKED TO THE BIRD MUSEUM just south of Sandpoint to witness important pieces of aviation history and learn about innovators who have contributed greatly to modern technology. One of those innovators, Dr. Forrest Bird, founded the museum with his wife, Dr. Pamela Bird. The two passed away within a couple months of one another in 2015. Since that time, Pamela’s daughter, Rachel Schwam, has served as the museum’s director. Forrest Bird is known mostly for his invention of the modern respirator, which has saved thousands of lives. In addition, Bird, a veteran of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars, invented a World War II fighter pilot regulator enabling pilots to reach an altitude of 40,000 feet, which provided them a distinct advantage when it came to fighting. In addition to housing aircraft from the pre-World War I era, vintage cars and exhibits of inventions, the Bird Museum also offers educational opportunities for all ages. The museum is currently on the family’s property in Sagle but will open at Pappy Boyington Field in Hayden with a target date of June 1—a move that will allow it to continue to operate and be accessible to even more people. In a letter to supporters of the museum, Schwam wrote, “By obtaining this new location, the museum will be able to continue to stay open for years to come and serve the public, and we will continue our mission to educate visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and innovators who have helped create modern technology, and celebrate these individuals who have forever changed the way we live.” Whatever age you are, there is something for everyone at the Bird Museum. Whether it is a field trip with the school, a family day out or just another

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HIGHLIGHT EVENT opportunity to learn, The Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center, which is dedicated to those aviators and innovators who have and will continue to change the world, is a must see. The museum hours will be Tuesday through Saturday, 9am to 3pm, with special group tour times available.

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Winemaker Dinner

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Trailblazer Leadership Lessons

Join Vine & Olive Eatery for this exclusive Winemakers Dinner starting at 6pm. Special guest Ashley Trout, Wine Enthusiasts’ Top 40 Under 40 Winemaker from Brook & Bull, will be on-site for this intimate winemaker’s dinner featuring six wines and five courses. Tickets are $85 per person and include tax and gratuity; advance ticket purchase is required by calling 208.768.7770.

Come to the Honey Social Club for an evening of timeless Broadway songs with singers Amy D’Orazi and Callie McKinney Cabe (who just wrapped up their run as the Dynamos in Mamma Mia), accompanied on piano by the very talented Deborah Rambo Sinn. You don’t want to miss an evening with these ladies! While enjoying the show, enjoy some small plates and craft cocktails. Show starts at 7pm.

Take your life and business to the next level as guest speaker Tony Rubleski, best-selling creator of the “Mind Capture” book series and in-demand keynote speaker, strategic business coach and global event promoter, makes his way to Hospice of North Idaho Community Room 9:30 to 11:30am, with doors opening at 9am for networking. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members, $35 for non-members and available online at PostFallsChamber.com or by calling 208.773.5016

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Kroctastic Open House

North Idaho Veterans Stand Down

Opening Day of the Kootenai Farmers Markets

The Salvation Army Kroc Center Coeur d’Alene invites the community to join them May 11, 10am to 3pm, to enjoy full access to The Kroc for a day, for free! Splash in the pools, climb the rock wall, play in the gym, jump in bounce houses, get a photo with RJ and celebrate his birthday with a slice of cake! There will be a free barbecue lunch 11am to 2pm. Don’t miss out. KrocCdA.org

This is a resource, health and benefits fair for all veterans and their families. Held in the Christianson Gymnasium at the North Idaho College 8am to 2pm, services on-site will include VA medical, VA benefits advocacy, job fair, legal services, counseling, dental services, veterinary care, bike repair, haircuts and more. Breakfast, lunch and coffee will be available. Admission: Military/VA Identification or DD214. For additional information, contact Eric Swanbeck at 208.664.3095 ext. 314.

The farmers market season has officially arrived! Held at the corner of Highway 95 and Prairie Avenue in Hayden, the weekly farmers market welcomes the community to stop by 9am to 1:30pm. Live music, plant starts, great food, fresh produce, meat and cheese and craft vendors. Opening Day of the Downtown Coeur d’Alene Market at Sherman Avenue and Fifth Street is Wednesday, May 15, 4 to 7pm. KootenaiFarmersMarkets.org

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Baconfest North Idaho

Clambake on the Lake

An event to benefit St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho, Baconfest will take place 5:30 to 7:30pm at Silver Lake Mall. Featuring all things bacon, individuals, businesses and organizations will be preparing their best bacon treats for attendees to taste and cast their votes for Chef’s Choice, People’s Choice and the Best Decorated Table! There will also be a band and a beer garden! Tickets are $25 per person, $10 for kids 12 and younger and can be purchased at StVincentdePaulCdA.org.

Celebrate Memorial Day in style by attending the Memorial Weekend Clambake on the Lake at the Hagadone Event Center. Held 5 to 9:30pm, this exclusive all-you-can-eat buffet features fresh Puget Sound manila clams, Kumamoto oysters, jumbo Prawns, wild Alaskan crab, Northwest alder-planked salmon and much more! No-host cocktail hour begins at 5pm with the dinner celebration kicking off at 6pm. Enjoy exquisite cuisine, live music and games for the kids. CdAResort.com

The Coeur d’Alene Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k offers one of the most spectacular events in the country. Runners and spectators alike will recognize significant changes in the race’s course this year, as it is no longer a double out-and-back but now a single out-and-back that utilizes more of the paved trail system. The marathon route starts and ends in McEuen Park. Registration continues until the day of the event. CdAMarathon.com

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L. Frank Baum’s classic novel comes to life as the Christian Youth Theatre North Idaho presents Wizard of Oz as these talented young performers take to the stage at the Salvation Army Kroc Center Sunday, May 26 through Sunday, June 2. The show is sure to delight audience members of all ages. To find show dates and times and to purchase tickets, priced $12 to $15, visit CYTNorthIdaho.org.

The North Idaho Pride Alliance invites the community to join them for the fifth annual Pride in the Park celebration. Held 10am to 2:30pm at Coeur d’Alene City Park and Independence Point, this free family friendly event focuses on unifying our entire community who come together and celebrating our diversity and strength as one community. There will be music, vendors, food and a children’s area. NIPrideAlliance.com

McEuen Park is the place to be Saturday, June 1, for the eighth annual Run for 271. Held 7am to 1pm, this is an awesome event for the whole community! It includes a fun 5k (all ages), kids obstacle course run, huge raffle, bounce houses, face painting, food, fun and more. All of the proceeds from this event benefit the 11 elementary schools in School District #271. To register or volunteer, visit RunFor271.org.

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