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DOWNTOWN SNAPSHOT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DOWNTOWN COEUR D’ALENE

Downtown Homes Marketed or SOLD by CHAD IN 2017

Year-to-Date Downtown Snapshot 1/1/2017 - 8/23/2017 DOWNTOWN

(Excluding Sanders/south of Sherman & Fort Grounds)

54 Total Active Listings with 27 of those with pending offers YEAR YTD CLOSED SALES AVERAGE SALES PRICE

2016 98 $220,841

2017 101 $259,553

SANDERS BEACH/SOUTH OF SHERMAN 12 Total Active Listings with 3 of those with pending offers YEAR YTD CLOSED SALES AVERAGE SALES PRICE

2016 20 $292,800

2017 29 $371,930

FORT GROUNDS AREA 5 Total Active Listings with 1 of those with pending offers YEAR YTD CLOSED SALES AVERAGE SALES PRICE

2016 2 $416,428

2017 3 $705,167

These current statistics are pulled from the Coeur d’Alene Multiple Listing Service and include YTD information for: Jan. 1, 2017 - Aug. 23, 2017 and only include single family residential homes on less than 2 acres.

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PUBLISHER So Long Summer SEPTEMBER IS HERE, and the long hot days of summer will soon be a distant memory. Getting back into a new routine can be challenging, but there are ways to make it easier on the whole family. We all seem to lead busy lives. Kids have homework, extracurricular activities, sports and more. As parents, we may feel as though we are constantly in the car going from one place to another, leaving little time for some quality moments spent with our kids. Why not do something to make this year a little easier and create memories at the same time? Plan a time each week, whether it is during the week or on the weekend, that is set aside exclusively for just you and your family. Kids will know ahead of time so that they can plan around that time. Pick up the kids after practice and go out for pizza. Maybe plan a Saturday-morning hike. Take a picnic to the park, or during the winter months, pack up the ski gear and head up to the mountain. To make it easier on you, try planning the week’s meals ahead of time to ensure you aren’t running to the grocery store a few times a week after work or on your lunch hour. Time seems to slip away so quickly, and I am a firm believer in devoting as much time as we can to family while we still can. If you are at a loss of ideas for how to spend some quality time together, take a look at our calendar in this publication and online. And remember, making memories does not have to cost money. It is the time that is spent with one another that will create traditions and memories that will last a lifetime.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 14 Essentials

The latest tips and trends.

21 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

22 Good News

North Idaho resident travels to Normandy.

26 Coeur d’Alene In Focus

Why North Idaho? Influx of out-of-state residents shows no signs of slowing down.

36 Hometown Experts The best local businesses.

21 38 Health & Lifestyle

Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle.

43 Football Feature CHS & LCHS Rosters.

52 Travel & Leisure Travel Idaho.

56 Food & Drink

Discover Coeur d’Alene’s tastiest destinations.

62 Arts & Entertainment

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dark flooring, you can contrast that with painted or a lighter stain color on the cabinets. In the kitchen, lots of folks are going with a painted island whereas the perimeter cabinets are a stained wood. Adding stain glass or a pattern glass in your entry door, cabinets or table tops would be another way to introduce color and textures. Besides paint and furniture, window coverings are another great way to add colors and textures. It’s amazing how much a pattern or color will pop with natural light illuminating it. Most have features that allow you to still see out and won’t encroach on your views. There are just a few things to remember when it comes to adding color and increasing the boldness factor at your home because there are things you definitely want to avoid. • Using too many accent pillows. I’m talking so many you can’t sit on the sofa or it takes you half an hour to unload your bed. It’s simple. Select a few pillows

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of varying sizes, shapes and patterns and display them together. • Too many trinkets. If you have to move things out of the way on a side table so you can set your drink down, you may have too much display. Select a few and store the rest. During seasonal changes, swap them out. • Too many patterns and textures. You don’t wear stripes with plaid right? Same goes for your house; you shouldn’t have competing patterns or textures. If the sofa has a pattern, select solid color pillows. If the wall has patterned wallpaper, go with simple solid or complementary window covering.

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FELINE ASTHMA RISKY BUSINESS FOR SOME CATS BY DR. DAWN MEHRA, NORTH IDAHO ANIMAL HOSPITAL

A PROGRESSIVE CONDITION

WHEN CLIENTS DESCRIBE THEIR CAT’S chronic cough, they describe him/her hunching close to the ground, extending the neck and “honking or gagging.” Most folks chalk that up to hairballs as the likely cause. Besides hairballs, a cough can also be mistaken for respiratory infection or heart disease. North Idaho Animal Hospital veterinarians will invariably include asthma as an important possible cause. Because asthma can affect each patient differently and can often lead to a lethal (deadly) outcome if not treated appropriately, it is important to diagnose this condition quickly and accurately.

suffocation. Coughing and respiratory effort are its hallmarks. In humans, we know that while actual symptoms of asthma occur in episodes, the airways of the lung are diseased all the time. We do not know yet if feline airways are also diseased all the time or if the actual airway structural changes occur only when there are clinical signs of distress. Diagnosis: There is not one definitive technique to diagnose asthma, and veterinarians rely heavily on a solid history from clients. Oftentimes, usually in chronic situations, doctors can quickly observe the ravages of asthma on a radiograph or CT scan. Sometimes cells from a sample of airway tissue can help. Allergy testing is occasionally required. In the rare cases that all of the tests above are “normal,” veterinarians rely on therapy to diagnose lung disease. If a patient responds quickly to a corticosteroid or epinephrine injection, it is likely the patient is suffering from constricted airway disease—asthma.

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KIDS BEHIND THE WHEEL

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IF YOUR KID DREAMS OF DRIVING a big rig, garbage truck or ambulance someday, there’s an opportunity for them to sit in the driver’s seat at the seventh annual Touch a Truck event put on by the Junior League of Spokane. The event will feature some of the biggest trucks in our area, from tow trucks and fire trucks to city buses and police cars. Kids young and old will have the opportunity to plop down behind the wheel of some of their favorite vehicles. There will be food and drink vendors, as well as balloon artists and face painters to go along with other community information booths.

“There are many amazing vehicles in one location. This is truly a wonderful community event that has a festival-like atmosphere,” said President-Elect Ann Smith.

Funds from the event go toward literacy programs put on by the Junior League of Spokane, a not-for-profit organization that brings together dedicated and creative women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through effective action and leadership. Literacy programs include adding additional books to the group’s book bank and putting on annual book fairs around the greater Spokane area, as well as reading corners around town.

This year’s Touch a Truck is Saturday, September 23, from 9am to 2pm at Spokane Community College. Admission is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family, and tickets can be purchased at the event. The first 100 children through the door will receive a free book, and there will be several surprise appearances at the event.

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“My kids have grown with the event and as a parent, it’s great to watch my children explore more and more each year. The first year, they were timid and didn’t venture past hand-holding distance. Now, they are running from vehicle to vehicle, climbing, screaming with excitement,” added current President Maria Cahill.

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HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED North Idaho resident travels to Normandy

By Patty Hutchens Photos by John Nitcy WHEN JOHN NITCY visited the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, he had no idea it would inspire him the way it did. “There, I saw a movie called ‘Beyond All Boundaries,’” said Nitcy. “I then realized I did not know much about the history of World War II. I started thinking of ways I could help.”

Nitcy then met a teacher from France while visiting the Bird Aviation Museum and Invention Center just south of Sandpoint. They kept in touch, and in honor of the 70th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, Nitcy and his Honor Flight students made wreaths that were sent to Normandy.

He returned to his teaching job at Sandpoint High School and started an Honor Flight club at the high school. His first goal was to have his students raise money to help supplement the efforts of the Inland Northwest Honor Flight whose mission is to transport Inland Northwest war veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. But Nitcy quickly realized it was also an opportunity to educate the younger generation about the importance of our history and what the soldiers sacrificed.

The French teacher and her students laid them at the graves of the Sandpoint residents buried there, Lewis North and Frank Bradetich. There was also a large wreath that had poppies on it listing all the names of the World War II soldiers listed on the wall at Sandpoint’s Memorial Field. It was just one of the many great relationships created by the Honor Flight club. “One of the neat things that came from the club was the number of people who came and talked to me about World War II,” said Nitcy, referring to people who wanted to share their own stories or stories of their loved ones.

His journey began with a database project where two of his students recorded the names of the soldiers listed at Sandpoint’s War Memorial Field and had them research where these soldiers who died in combat were buried. “There were 82 on the wall from World War II,” said Nitcy. “And over half of them were buried overseas.”

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But he still was eager to learn more about the history of World War II, specifically Normandy.

The five-day tour was fast paced but extremely well organized. The group stayed above Omaha Beach and enjoyed not only the historical aspect, but also the opportunity to tour the region of Normandy.

“I had watched the movies ‘Band of Brothers’ and ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ and going to Normandy became part of my bucket-list items,” said Nitcy.

The reality of what happened on those beaches on June 6, 1944 is reinforced by the fact that little has changed since that day. With bomb craters, barbed wire, bullet holes in fences and massive guns still in place, one gets a real sense of what it must have been like during this infamous day.

So when he retired in June of this year, he traveled to Normandy, France, as part of a tour called Beyond Band of Brothers (BeyondBandOfBrothers. com). He, along with 28 others on his tour, toured the region and were touched by what they saw. “For three years I had read everything I could and watched everything I could about this time in history, but when I got there I realized I did not know anything. Until you see it in person and stand where the soldiers stood, you cannot imagine its vastness,” said Nitcy, who now plans to re-read the books he read prior to his trip. “Imagine 14,000 paratroopers coming down behind the beaches in the middle of the night.”

The gratitude the French feel toward America is evident, as American flags are not only found along the beaches and in the cemetery, but throughout the region on buildings and other places. If there is one message Nitcy hopes to convey to others, it is to ask questions. “Veterans do not want to talk about their experience with many people. But many do want to talk about it with the people they love,” said Nitcy, who adds one student took his advice, and it created a whole new relationship with his grandfather. “In the end, it’s not the treaties and dates that are important; it’s to teach the kids what these people did for them.”

In the Normandy American Cemetery, there are 9,387 American soldiers buried there. Almost every grave has the date of death as June 6, 1944 or shortly thereafter.

Nitcy encourages anyone who has not seen the movie Honor Flight to do so. It has inspired him and his students to honor our veterans of all wars and teach them about the sacrifices men and women have made.

“Visiting the cemetery was definitely the highlight of my trip,” said Nitcy. “I have never seen a more beautiful piece of real estate. There is not a weed in the place. Normandy itself is absolutely beautiful. It’s quiet, green and rural. It’s hard to believe a conflict of that magnitude could happen there.”

Note: While Nitcy has been in contact with the family of Frank Bradetich, he has not been able to locate any family of Lewis North. If anyone has information on where his family is, please contact our magazine and we will put you in contact with John Nitcy.

One thing that struck Nitcy is that the graves are lined up perfectly and all face America. “It was humbling to be there,” he said. Nitcy was surprised at the vastness of everything. “The landing beaches were 45-miles long,” he said. “The same distance from Sandpoint to Coeur d’Alene.”

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S U C IN FO WHY NORTH IDAHO? INFLUX OF OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS SHOWS NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN BY COLIN ANDERSON

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MOST PEOPLE JUST WANT to live a happy life. They want to go to work, provide for their family, keep everyone safe and enjoy their surroundings and the company they keep. In the melting pot that is the United States, the perfect living situation is different for everyone depending on each person’s view of the world. Some see leaving their hometown for a Manhattan apartment in the city that never sleeps as making it to the top. Others prefer acreage far from anything resembling a city where quiet and personal freedoms make for their own slice of paradise. For a long time, North Idaho was about as rural as one could get. Industries like railway, timber and mining called to those wanting to leave congested big cities in hopes of finding consistent work and their own plot of land to call home. While by no means would anyone consider North Idaho a metropolis today, subdivisions, chain stores and shopping centers now sit where there was once just forest. While the call of North Idaho is no longer that of manufacturing or digging in the ground, people continue to move here in droves. In 1970, the population of Kootenai County was around 35,000, and

today the census estimates that number at nearly 155,000. When meeting new people or chit chatting at events or restaurants, it can be difficult to find someone who was born and raised in Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene or Post Falls. Many have been here for a long time but were born out of state. Those who are purely local are often quick to point out how many generations back their family goes. So what drives people to pack up and start a new life in North Idaho? While each individual is different, there are several key factors that are big influencers when choosing to settle here.

North Idaho is an outdoor recreationalist paradise. Lake Coeur d’Alene, Hayden Lake, Lake Pend Oreille and Priest Lake are all beacons for boating, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and relaxing on the beach.

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Cost of Living Ask any realtor in town, and they will tell you the bulk of their out-of-state business is coming in from Southern California and Western Washington with residents of the Midwest also contributing to the population growth. As home prices continue to soar across the country, things may seem steep here but are nothing compared to where a good majority of new residents are coming from. The greater Seattle area is in the midst of the hottest housing market in the country, and you would be hard pressed

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to find a livable home in and around San Diego and Los Angeles for less than $500,000. According to Zillow.com, the median asking price for a home in Sandpoint in 2012 was $197,000. Today that has shot up to $375,000. However, someone considering moving to North Idaho will find these homes affordable, especially if they own their home outright or have lived in them long enough to gain a large amount of equity, often enough to pay cash for a home here. Not having a mortgage allows for families to live off jobs that pay less in Idaho, and others can simply cash out their home and live well enough off a pension or company retirement plan.

People find comfort in groups and areas where others think, act and have similar beliefs to one another. A major belief amongst almost all North Idaho residents is that of personal freedoms, especially when it comes to running a business, the 2nd Amendment and land rights. During the manufacturing, mining and logging days of North Idaho, union-backed Democrats held the bulk of the political power. Today, small-business owners and those with a belief in small government and low taxation have swung the area to almost entirely red. Two-thirds of Kootenai County voted Republican on the last presidential election, and just about every locally elected official across the region is Republican. Today’s urban areas are often dominated by Democratic voters, and those with more conservative viewpoints are often finding more in common with more rural areas like Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene. This isn’t to say liberal beliefs are not present here, but those who lean right are for more likely to find like-minded individuals as their neighbors than those who they oppose politically.

Way of Life The nation’s biggest cities often pack more people into a square mile of living space than most entire towns in North Idaho. For some it’s exciting to be in the action while others find it overwhelming. Those looking for a slower pace of life and easier drive around town find North Idaho greatly appealing. Living in affordable suburbs often means a 45 minute to 1 hour commute or more. Around here that’s like driving from Coeur d’Alene to Spokane or Sandpoint. Crime rates are low and graduation rates are steadily increasing, which is appealing to families with small children when choosing a place to raise them. Parking is almost always free, shopping is easy and people are generally polite to one another.

The Great Outdoors There aren’t a lot of places where you can turn off a major highway and in a few short minutes your cell phone is completely

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out of service. North Idaho is an outdoor recreationalist paradise. Lake Coeur d’Alene, Hayden Lake, Lake Pend Oreille and Priest Lake are all beacons for boating, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and relaxing on the beach. Avid fly fisherman come from all around to try their luck in our rivers, and in the fall sportsmen stalk deer, elk, moose, bear and wolves in our woods. Come winter, there is plenty of powder to go around at the numerous ski hills within a 90-minute drive. Snowmobiling the back country is a rush, and finding snow in July while hiking into dozens of mountain lakes is an absolute treat. The annual Ironman triathlon has inspired many in the communities to get out and run, bike and swim. Paved bike trails lead you through amazing scenery, and at the end of a long week, a drink on the patio of a lakeside restaurant just can’t be beat. Like with any beautiful mountain town, it can only be kept a secret for a short while, and the secret is out in North Idaho. Population growth brings challenges, which locals new and old are seeing daily. People come here for a variety of reasons from all over the country, a testament to how special of a place North Idaho truly is. We all came from somewhere else at one point, and it’s tough not to see the reasons so many are eager to call North Idaho home.

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ust about everyone who attended North Idaho Life’s inaugural Masquerade Ball last year was left blown away by the experience:

“Hands down one of the best nights of my life, thank you so much for such a wonderful evening.” – Ashley “Everybody just looked fantastic. It was an incredible evening— not only the people but the atmosphere was right on the money!” – Kiva “This was so much better than any Halloween party, wedding or any party for that matter that we’ve ever been to. A gorgeous sight for the eyes everywhere you looked. The lighting was amazing. The dinner was delicious. We appreciate everything you and your crew did for this.” – Sybrina Despite the rave reviews, organizer Keith Boe is planning on adding even more surprises and opulence his second time around. “This year is a total redesign; the whole night is about atmosphere. There will be things that I guarantee you, you have never seen or experienced before and you will dream about your whole life,” said Boe. The ball will be held on October 28 at the Greyhound Park Events Center in Post Falls. Attendees are blown away at how much the old dog track is transformed for this yearly event. Boe brings in professional photographers to act as paparazzi as guests enter, and the interior décor is done up in amazing elegance. While not wanting to spoil all the new surprises, Boe

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Despite the rave reviews, organizer Keith Boe is planning on adding even more surprises and opulence his second time around. “This year is a total redesign; the whole night is about atmosphere. There will be things that I guarantee you, you have never seen or experienced before and you will dream about your whole life,” said Boe.

is more than excited to see a new vision come to life. “The venue will morph every 45 minutes. The lighting and textures will change seasons from spring to summer to autumn to winter every 45 minutes and the edge walls of the venue will look out into infinity with scenes, stars and forest beyond the walls,” he said. During the evening, guests are treated to entertainment from ballroom dancers, magicians and other performers. Dinner is served by former executive chef to the Seattle Seahawks Terry Alexander, and complimentary champagne flows all night. Live music from Soul Proprietor is followed by local DJs and an amazing dance-club atmosphere. While Boe is happy to put on a one-of-akind party for North Idaho, the goal is not just for people to have the time of their lives but to help out in the community as well. Boe has chosen Children’s Village of North Idaho as a beneficiary of funds raised at the party. “When identifying a charity, we had one only thing in mind. As a father of five myself, it had to help our young kids in crisis and it had to be purely local here in North Idaho,” said Boe. Children’s Village is a residential home for children who are in need of a safe haven from abuse, neglect or severe family crisis, and has helped more than 2,000 area children.

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Boe asks that everyone look the part for this event, with men showing up in tuxes and women in evening gowns, and don’t forget the masks! Tickets must be purchased at CdAMask.com as there will be no sales at the door. Mark your calendar for the most opulent party of the year, and be prepared for a night you’ll never forget.

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THE LIGHTS ARE ON again on Friday nights and the start of a new season means new optimism for teams all around the region. Our local teams will look for continued improvement and possibly another shot at a state title. The Lake City Timberwolves are looking to bounce back from a 3-6 season last year that saw them miss the playoffs. In order to do so, they’ll need to shore up a bit on defense after giving up nearly 35 points per game last season. They’ll be tested early with three of the Timberwolves first five games against Spokane-area schools before heading into the heart of conference play. A return to the playoffs would be a definite win as the program continues to seek improvement while facing off against some of the toughest teams in the region.

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Across town at Coeur d’Alene High School, hopes are high that a state title is in reach in 2017. Having back the State Player of the Year at quarterback should help those chances. Senior Colson Yankoff will lead an offense that returns six starters. In just 10 games last season, Yankoff threw for more than 3,000 yards and rushed for nearly 1,000 while being responsible for 54 total touchdowns, making him one of the top dual-threat high school quarterbacks in the country. Head Coach Shawn Amos will give his team a couple of massive tests early with a trip to the Sacramento area to play perennial powerhouse Folsom, California, and also a trip to Western Washington to take on yearly state title contender Camas. Having put up 50 or more points in several games last season, the Vikings will again look for offense to carry them; however, defense should also improve with five starters returning this season.

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Beyond welding, Straw said the program emphasizes

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communications skills to help students land a new job or a better job when they’ve completed the program.

INDUSTRY CONTINUES TO GROW

BY KAYE THORNBRUGH

AS A FARMER, Matt Lemieux has picked up a wide variety of skills over the years. Repairing equipment himself is one of these skills, with the ability to weld taking it to the next level. “It didn’t look pretty, but it held together,” he said. Lemieux has decided to make welding his new career.

as bike racks for the Coeur d’Alene Police Department. Straw said it’s a way to give to the community while also giving his students real-world projects. The median pay for a skilled welder is around $38,000 per year, and the industry is projected to grow by about four percent in the next 10 years.

“In farming, you can make a living, but you want to be able to retire,” Lemieux said. “Welding pays better than most entry-level jobs.”

Even with 15 years of welding experience already under his belt, Lemieux said the training he’s received at NIC has put him in a better position to find work in this field. “I’m a lot more valuable than I was before,” he said.

When Lemieux decided to train in welding, North Idaho College’s Welding Technology program was the obvious choice for him because of the convenient location and affordable tuition. He said he may go on to pursue a bachelor’s degree in welding technology, but for now, he’s focused on completing his education at NIC.

Welding is a diverse field, with job opportunities in the manufacturing, automotive and aircraft industries, and more. Straw said that welders can find local jobs in the Coeur d’Alene and Spokane areas, especially in manufacturing. There are also many more opportunities out of state.

“It’s a really thorough program,” Lemieux said. “They cover everything.” Lemieux’s goal is to weld for a boilermaker company, or even start his own fabrication/welding service. He said the training he received at NIC will open doors to those possibilities.

“It’s a highly sought-after job,” Straw said. “There’s a big demand for skilled workers. We want to get these employers what they need.” For information on NIC’s Welding Technology, call 208.769.3311 or visit NIC.edu, click on “Instructional Programs” and then select “Welding Technology” from the drop-down menu.

“The industry has been good to me. I’ve never been without a job,” said Tim Straw, NIC welding instructor. He has 20 years of industry experience and has been teaching for more than a decade. “I want to give back and train new welders.” When Straw began teaching at NIC, Welding Technology was a ninemonth certificate program. Since then, he’s helped to grow it into a twoyear associate degree program, and he thinks the program can continue to grow. “We’re constantly trying to grow and improve,” he said. “We’re part of the community, and we’re here to build skills to help people get employed.” The Welding Technology program complies with national standards established by the American Welding Society. It combines theory and applied shop practice to prepare students for entry-level employment. In addition to instruction on welding processes, students will learn blueprint reading, layout procedures, metallurgy and safety. Beyond welding, Straw said the program emphasizes communications skills to help students land a new job or a better job when they’ve completed the program.

AN NIC WELDING TECHNOLOGY STUDENT WELDING IN CLASS. THE WELDING INDUSTRY IS PROJECTED TO GROW BY ABOUT FOUR PERCENT IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS. PHOTO BY TOM GREENE.

Outside of the classroom, Straw’s students get practical experience from community projects that have been worked into the curriculum, such

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Your Life, Your Terms By Susan Moore, Better Gym, Gig Harbor

STRESS. The name itself is synonymous with everything negative in our lives. We stress about our bills, kids, parents, jobs, traffic, food. The list goes on with factors that are both in and out of our control. But if you actually think about what stress really is, is it inherently bad?

We have been told for years that stress causes most illness; our happiness is of the utmost importance, and we need to put ourselves first so we can deal with everything else. This could be why we now see so much entitled behavior. We aren’t taught to cope but rather to avoid anything or anyone that causes stress and remove the negativity from our lives. If we do that, and live a stress-free life, how do we learn to adapt? How do we learn to cope? How do we improve?

Let’s look at this another way. How do our muscles grow? We subject them to external stress and they adapt. What kind and how much stress dictates our rate of adaptation. So if our bodies’ natural response is to adapt, why do we seem to crumble? If this is a learned behavior, do we have to accept it or can we emotionally adapt in the way our muscles do physically? I believe that we can take the stress and use it to our advantage.

Most research in the past that showed stress caused illness was missing one important variable: How did the subjects manage their stress? And what were the subjects’ coping mechanisms? More research has been done with these variables in mind and new information has been

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found. Recent studies done by the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other places have shown stress itself doesn’t cause illness; it’s the changes in our physiological, emotional and behavioral responses when under stress that can lead to disease. Chronic stress is defined as a “state of prolonged tension from internal or external stressors, which may cause various physical manifestations—e.g., asthma, back pain, arrhythmias, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, and suppress the immune system.” This is something that most of us have heard before and why we believe we are stressed and therefore suffer from (insert illness here). Now this is where the tough love comes in. Stop it! Do not accept the fate that our lives are stressful and we have to suffer through it. Our lives are the byproduct of our decisions. It isn’t the stress that gets us; it’s our lack of positive coping strategies and our belief that we deserve better. You only deserve better when you work to be better. Earn your better! Are you overweight? Quit eating food that doesn’t nourish your body. Do you have immobility? Move more! Are you tired? Gather more energy from the last two suggestions. We have the ability to change. Every action and every inaction has a consequence. Do not be a victim in your life. Meet your stress head on and do something about it. Realize that some things are out of your control—and that’s OK—but most things aren’t. As Ghandi said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Every incredible person I have ever known in my life has been exposed to monumental stress. They have lived through truly horrible events, situations or years of struggle. They have come out the other side better. They are people of extraordinary character, and I value being a part of their lives. In contrast, most people I find difficult to be around are the ones who think the world owes them something and that life isn’t fair. They don’t want to work for anything and expect something for nothing. We all have to decide who we want to be and how we want to be remembered. How to successfully adapt to stress to be a better person: • Take responsibility for your actions. If you do it, own it. • Argue to be heard but never to win. • Treat people the way you want to be treated and never based on how they treat you. • Lead by example. • Train your body even if you think you can’t. • Spend less time trying to be happy and more time trying to be useful. • Be a person of your word. Integrity is not negotiable. • Be grateful every day. • Use your stress as fuel. Strength is a choice.

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HEALTH CARE CAN BE complicated. Navigating insurance costs, choosing the right medications, finding the appropriate doctors and creating the best plans can be challenging for providers and patients alike. This is especially true in the current healthcare environment, where providers are frequently required to keep shorter appointments and see more and more patients. With this sort of pressure, doctors may have less time to spend actually conversing with their patients, and an issue like hearing loss can, unfortunately, slip by unnoticed. Sometimes a nurse or medical assistant, or even a family member, can be there to help interpret and remember instructions, but for many patients, difficulty with communication will lead to poor healthcare outcomes. Untreated hearing loss has already been independently linked to depression, a higher risk of falling and accelerated cognitive decline. In the arena of health care, untreated hearing loss has been linked to lower satisfaction with health care, poorer ratings of patient-provider communication, higher medical expenses and a greater likelihood of accidents or other adverse events. By simply identifying and treating hearing loss on the front lines, healthcare outcomes can be greatly improved for the benefit of both the patients and the providers. Depending on the setting, integrating hearing health care into the flow of patient care could take a variety of forms. The goals, however, remain the same across inpatient, outpatient and residential facilities. The first and most obvious goal is to improve communication between patient and provider. The second is to ensure that any necessary follow-up care is

recommended and appropriate referrals made. The third goal is to affect change in the long term by raising awareness of audiology services among providers, which should help both current and future patients with hearing loss. For healthy adults, hearing screenings should simply be added as part of their annual physicals. Children have mandated hearing screenings throughout the school years, but adults, though more likely to experience age- or noise-related hearing loss, tend to ignore difficulty with hearing until it has progressed to the point of causing issues with work and family. The earlier any hearing loss is identified and treated, the earlier appropriate interventions can be enacted, and the fewer adverse effects are likely to be felt. In an ideal world, audiology could even be included in the same appointment to reduce time off work for patients or family members. With less ambulatory populations, including those in emergent- or intensive-care situations, screening hearing can be more difficult, but not impossible. Within a hospital or residential setting, audiologists can screen for hearing loss and either help by ensuring that the patient’s own hearing devices are functioning properly or by providing other simple assistive listening devices to enable patients to cooperate in their own care successfully. Once patients and providers are aware of communication difficulties, appropriate modifications to the flow of appointments become much easier to accomplish. The bottom line: To maximize the effectiveness of health care, communication between and among providers and patients is essential.

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COEUR Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ALENE & LAKE CITY HIGH 2017 rosters

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FRIESZ

Carter

# 6’2

210

OFF QB

YANKOFF

Cole

6’4”

205

QB/WR

GOVE

Derek

5’6

150

PRENDERGAST

Kyler

5’11

170

MORGON

Shilo

5’9

205

MATHESON

Sam

6’1

170

HAGEL

Kaden

5’9

180

EDWARDS

Kale

6’4

190

DAWSON

Taylor

5’11

160

THOMPSON

Brady

6’1

165

KETTELL

Jake

5’11

165

HARRISON

Seth

5’10

160

LEIFER

5’11

150

HAGEL

Garrett

5’10

190

SUNDBERG

Seth

5’7

175

PALMER

Kade

5’11

165

BEGGERLY

Caleb

5’11

205

HOFFMAN

Ben

6’

185

DARBY

Darren

5’9

150

CHADDERDON

Ross

6’1

215

KAY

Isaac

5’7

160

NOSWORTHY

Logan

6’2

205

RAMSEYER

Cole

6’4

225

GREGORY

Grayson

5’9

160

THROM

Noah

5’10

185

KNOX

Zachary

5’6

175

DODSON

Blake

6’

185

GAFFIELD

Caleb

5’9

160

PIERCE

Nicholas

6’1

180

GUSTIN

Arthur

6’1

190

BLOOM

Jack

6’

220

JOHNS

Jordan

6’

190

ZANETTI

Gabae

6’

200

DOHM

Jon

5’11

185

NEMECK

Thomas

6’2

205

VALENCIA

David

5’11

185

KERR

Travis

6’

195

KRICK

Daniel

6’

240

FRIIS

Caden

6’4

270

GUNN

Noah

6’4

290

HENDREN

Logan

6’3

235

WALSH

Jordan

6’

195

SCHRADER

Ben

6’4

270

WEISEL

Spencer

6’1

270

BURCH

Nathaniel

6’1

185

DEWITT

Kyle

6’1

160

DIXON

Chase

5’8

150

LINEHAN

Ryan

6’2

190

SHELTON

Charlie

5’11

165

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Konner

6’

185

BRENNAN

Brack

6’

160

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Folsom HS

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Away

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7pm

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Home

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Moses Lake HS

7pm

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09/22/17

Camas HS

7pm

Away

09/29/17

Capital Christian School

7pm

Home

10/06/17

Lewiston HS

7pm

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10/13/17

Lake City HS

7pm

Away

10/20/17

Post Falls HS

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LAKE CITY HIGH

NAME

GRADE

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CALEB SANFORD

5'11''

185

SS / WR

DYLAN CARROLL

6'1''

170

QB / LS

LAYTON SZASZ

5'10''

165

WR / CB

BRYCE BUTTZ

6'2"

190

RYAN LENOX

6'0''

195

LB / TE

BRAYDEN POLLOW

6'3''

245

TE / DE / LB

NICK FELIX

5'10''

160

WR / CB

TODD CALLAGHAN

#10

5'9''

145

CB / WR

ARMANDO LOPEZ

#11

5'11''

175

LB / WR

MASON MORROW

#12

5'11''

175

LOGAN HORROCKS

#13

5'7''

150

CB / WR

TRAVIS JEROME

#14

5'10''

165

WR / FS / QB

MARCO ROJO

#15

5'9''

195

CB / WR / K

GRANT CLARK

#21

6'0''

185

SHANE CALLIGAN

#25

5'10''

145

CB / WR

TALLON VENEROSO

#29

5'10''

155

SS / WR

RICHIE MITCHELL

#30

5'10''

235

RB / TE / OLB

ZANE LETTAU

#31

5'10''

240

RB / LB

LUCAS BRINER

#36

5'11''

170

WR / FS

DEVIN KELLY

#40

6'0''

175

LB / WR

STEVEN GONCALVES

#43

5'6''

135

WR / CB

MAX WESTER

#52

5'11''

190

DT / DE

JACKSON BRONSELL

#54

6'0''

205

OT / DE

KYLE TORRES

#55

6'3''

220

TE / DE

CARSON MUCKENTHALER

#56

6'0''

210

OT / DT

MICHAEL HAGAN

#65

5'10"

220

BRADY NOPE

#66

6'2"

300

KEVIN FRADES

#69

6'0''

210

OT / DT

MATT NEAL

#71

6'2''

275

OG / DT

LOGAN VESSAR

#77

5'11''

230

C / DT

KURTIS BOMAR

#79

6'2''

315

DT / OG

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Lake City High School VARSITY Football Schedule 2017-18 DATE

OPPONENT

TIME

HOME/AWAY

8/25/17

Madison HS

7pm

Away

09/01/17

Lewis & Clark HS

7pm

Away

09/08/17

Central Valley HS

7pm

Home

09/16/17

Hillcrest HS

1pm

Home

09/22/17

East Valley HS

7pm

Home

09/29/17

Sandpoint HS

7pm

Away

10/06/17

Post Falls HS

7pm

Away

10/13/17

Coeur D'Alene HS

7pm

Home

10/20/17

Lewiston HS

7pm

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Get organized Many schools provide students with a planner. If your school does not, head out to the store and make sure you have one before the year begins. Parents, encourage your kids to keep it with them at all times. Leaving it in their locker will do little to help them when they cannot remember an assignment. With sports, there will be days that are busier than others with out-of-town games, late practices and more. This is when it is extremely important to organize and budget your time. Plan to do homework ahead of schedule as time allows. Organization is the key to all successâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in school, in sports and in life.

Schedule Time For Relaxation

Clear your mind While it is important to schedule homework, practice a sport or spend time with friends, also make sure to schedule time for sleep and relaxation. It is recommended that teenagers get at least nine hours of sleep, but many are lucky to get seven. Getting enough sleep will help teens focus better and make them better equipped to handle the stress of everyday life. Lack of sleep can lead to not only poor academic performance, but also poor performance in athletics as well. It is also important for teens to try to maintain some consistency with their sleep patterns, something that is not easy to achieve when they want to stay up late on the weekends.

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Organize Your Physical Space

Get back in the game Whether it is your gym locker or your bedroom, organizing oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical space can lead to easier transitions during a busy day. Have a specific place you keep your schoolbooks and homework. Keep your gym locker organized with everything you need for your given sport. (It saves mom from having to make a trip to deliver your equipment you forgot at home!) Before going to bed each night, make sure all that you need for your next day is ready to go. If you sleep through your alarm, you will be grateful for the extra few minutes you took the night before!

Take a Team Approach

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Teamwork can be as important off the field as on the field. Surround yourself with likeminded people who share the same goals as you do. Do you share classes with some of your teammates? Plan study groups with them, as they likely share your same schedule. Do you like to workout? Schedule time for that with your friends as well. Setting your priorities and surrounding yourself with people who support that is important. In the end, you will find you are happier, less stressed and enjoying the life of school and sports.

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I’M TRAVELING, USUALLY on an airplane, when someone asks:

State Park, and is a center for Idaho-style recreation. I remember hearing McCall gets more snow than any other place in Idaho! And, there is no shortage of activities near McCall during the winter. Burgdorf Mountain hosts all sorts of activities, from skiing to snowshoeing, snowcat adventures to snow tubing. Burgdorf Hot Springs are accessible only by snowmobile in the winter, but you can drive in during the temperate seasons. After Memorial Day, McCall is an epic summer kind of town.

“Where are you from?” “Idaho.” I reply. “You live in Idaho? I didn’t know people actually live there! Isn’t that, like, just a big field of potatoes?” What can I say? Maybe this perception is good for us. We live in a beautiful place and enjoy our solitude. On the other hand, we are blessed to be surrounded by beautiful landscapes and hearty people. It’s not all potatoes. Next time you’re in my shoes, here are a few places worth telling people about:

The Selkirk Loop is a 280-mile stretch of road winding through Washington, Idaho and British Columbia. If you could choose one thing in this article to do, make it the Selkirk Loop. Along the way, you can enjoy just about everything you can imagine encountering in this part of the world. There are rivers, lakes and mountains—plenty of scenic views. As with McCall, the drive alone is worth the trip. But, with a little bit of planning, you can find great places to stay, eat, shop and find adventure. In any season, you are sure to find the outdoor experience you are looking for along the way.

McCall is surrounded by the Payette National Forest and wraps around the bottom of Payette Lake. Like many places in Idaho, the drive alone is worth the trip. Out of Boise, you head up 55, the Payette River Scenic Byway. The town is home to resorts, museums, restaurants and Ponderosa

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HAVE YOU REALLY SEEN ALL THERE IS TO SEE IN IDAHO? BY DUSTIN HOFFMAN

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Horseshoe Bend is a rural town about 30 minutes outside of Boise. Swimming, fishing, whitewater rafting, train rides and mountain biking are among the activities to be enjoyed there. The main attraction, in my humble opinion, is Zip Idaho—epic zipline and heli zipping! Yes, I said heli zipping, as in the combination of a zipline and a helicopter.

be overlooked as destinations in themselves. The real prize here, however, is Shoshone Falls. Believe it or not, Shoshone Falls are taller than Niagara falls by 45 feet (212’ to 167’), and, if my math is correct, Shoshone Falls is within the top 20 tallest falls in the United States. What they lack in height compared to some others they make up for in breadth!

The city of Cascade, Idaho, celebrates their centennial this year. Surely their staying power is a testament to the gorgeous setting. The town sits on the southeast end of Lake Cascade, or the Cascade Reservoir. The lake is a great place for camping, hiking, biking, swimming, boating and fishing. Cascade is also close to Brundage Mountain, offering more hiking and biking trails or skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing in the winter, and Gold Fork Hot Springs in Donnelly, Idaho.

Hells Canyon is a national recreation area in Riggins, Idaho. This canyon runs between Idaho and Oregon and is the deepest river gorge in North America! The area offers opportunities for scenic viewing, fishing, whitewater rafting and hiking. For those interested in taking in the sites of the region, the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway weaves along the Snake River to the Hells Canyon Dam. For scenic views, check out the Buckhorn, Hat point and Hells Canyon overlooks. For those seeking a view from the river, there are guided tours and other opportunities to get out on the water. Craters of the Moon National Monument and

CRATERS OF THE MOON

Shoshone Falls is associated with the town of Twin Falls. The falls are in the Shoshone Falls Park on the Snake River. Twin Falls and the Snake River have a lot to offer and should not

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Preserve is aptly named. The area encompasses more than 1,000 square miles and incorporates three separate lava fields. You will be hardpressed to find a better preserved area like it, showcasing the aftermath of volcanic activity. The result is a harsh but breathtaking landscape that is, as the name suggests, otherworldly. It is said that NASA used this area to prepare astronauts for the earliest moon landing. They later determined that the surface of our moon is very different. Whatever the case, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve is readily accessible and has plenty of atmosphere. Hiking and cave exploration are excellent activities in the temperate months. In the winter, try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. It seems a list of places to visit in Idaho would not be complete without the Sawtooth Mountains. There is a pair of infamous towns close by, Sun Valley and Ketchum. You may know them as favored spots for the rich and famous, or, speaking of Ketchum in particular, as the last place Ernest Hemingway drew

HELLS CANYON IS A NATIONAL RECREATION AREA IN RIGGINS, IDAHO. THIS CANYON RUNS BETWEEN IDAHO AND OREGON AND IS THE DEEPEST RIVER GORGE IN NORTH AMERICA!

Perhaps in contrast to the well-known Sawtooth Mountains, the lesser known Mullan Trail deserves a mention. Anyone who remembers the old Oregon Trail computer game knows what a hard business it is to make it this far West in a wagon. Diphtheria and botched river crossings are just a few of the problems early settlers faced. The Mullan

Road was constructed by the U.S. Army under the command of Lieutenant John Mullan. It enabled passage for the first wagon trains into the Pacific Northwest. Today, the route is traced by Interstate 90, but not exactly. That is to say, there is no way of knowing the exact route of the original Mullan Road. Part of the adventure here is to check out what lies just off the route and to attempt to piece together the puzzle yourself.

breathtaking, 148-square-mile lake you haven’t tried. Search out a new beach or landing, find a different swimming hole, go out on a kayak, try a stand-up paddle board, ski, wakeboard, pontoon—whatever you are used to doing, shake it up a bit. There you have it! Now, pick a place and get out there!

Lastly, Lake Pend Oreille! Some of you are thinking, “Huh?” You’re right. Many readers live around this lake and already love it. But, how often do we become acquainted with only one aspect of something we love? And when we learn that something we love has a different dimension and something new to offer us, how much more do we love it? That is the challenge. There is some part of this

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breath before taking his own life. The area is charged and the reason for attraction varies. One thing is for sure, the Sawtooth Mountains are a must see! Whether you want to immerse yourself in the local culture, arts and activities, lose yourself in the backcountry or slip quietly through the region along the Sawtooth Scenic Byway, the Sawtooth Mountains will not disappoint. There is so much to do in and around the mountains; I can safely recommend them as a destination for anyone with a pulse.

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Fisherman’s Market

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

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Nate’s New York Pizza

Authentic New York-style Pizzeria in Post Falls. They serve up the biggest pies in town including the famous 36” pizza challenge. Stop by on Wednesdays for an 18” pepperoni pizza for just $17 and select bottled beers are only $1.50! Don’t forget to try some of the best hot wings and stromboli in town. Stay and enjoy a beverage of choice or call ahead and take your pizza to go. 920 N. Hwy 41 | Post Falls | 208.773.6697

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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

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. 41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle 208.265.2000 | 41SouthSandpoint.com

UVA Italian

UVA Italian features Italian recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. They take pride in serving food from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients and utilizing organic and locally sourced products. They can accommodate both large and small groups. Stop in for lunch or supper. 309 Lakeside Ave. | Coeur d’Alene 208.930.0573 | UvaCdA.com

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

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Junior’s Barbecue

Anthony’s Restaurant

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. 601 E. Front St. Ste. 101 | Coeur d’Alene 208.667.1170 | SweetLousIdaho.com f SweetLousCDA

Everyone loves a good barbecue, and that is exactly what you will find at Junior’s Barbecue restaurant. With menu items that include tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork, chicken, deep-pit beef and BBQ tacos, there is something for everyone. Stop in today at this hip and fun casual restaurant in the Prairie Shopping Center in Hayden. 85 W. Prairie Shopping Ctr. | Hayden JuniorsBarbecue.com

Flame & Cork is your local wood-fired pizza place with fantastic beverages. Come in today and sample from one of their 40 different kinds of wine stocked in house. Drink specials from 3-6pm every day! See you soon! All ages welcome. 9225 N. Government Way | Hayden 208.635.5836

Anthony’s, located in the Riverstone community, featuring a scenic waterfront setting, offering two outdoor fireplaces and a spectacular view of Riverstone. They offer the freshest seafood from their own seafood company, great steaks, pasta and salads, all complemented by fresh-from-the-farm local produce, Northwest wines and microbrews. 1926 W. Riverstone Dr. | Coeur d’Alene 208.664.4665 | Anthonys.com

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. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful waterfront and spectacular sunset views. 41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle 208.265.2001 | ShogaSushi.com

Abi’s Artisan Ice Cream

Gourmet, small-batch ice cream made on site each day. You will see and taste the difference at locally owned and operated Abi’s Ice Cream. Abi’s is also tree nut and peanut free and offers non-dairy options. Seasonal flavors abound: pumpkin pie and peppermint. Or try the gourmet hot chocolates and classic espressos with a homemade chocolate chip cookie. 112 N. 4th St. | Coeur d’Alene 208.930.0699 | AbisIceCream.com

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Grabbagreen®

100-percent gluten-free, non-gmo, local whole foods, mostly organic fast casual restaurant. The owners are a local husband-and-wife team on a mission to lead the charge in making fast food healthy. Green and grain-based bowls, breakfast, juices, snacks and smoothies. Eat Clean, Grabbagreen! 405 W. Neider Suite 108 Coeur d’Alene | 208.277.9700 f/Grabbagreen

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Tony’s is a landmark in Coeur d’Alene, serving Italian-inspired cuisine. A beautiful five-minute drive from the Sherman Avenue Exit off I-90, they offer a full-service bar, extensive wine list, outdoor seating, docks for boaters and art by Terry Lee. Visit the website for complete menu and seasonal hours. 6823 Coeur d’Alene Lake Dr. Coeur d’Alene 208.667.9885 | TonysOnTheLake.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

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HEIRLOOM TOMATO SAUCE Makes approx. 4 cups sauce Ingredients • 5 Ibs. heirloom tomatoes (approximately 15) • 3/4 cup water • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3 large garlic cloves

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• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper • 2 large basil sprigs • 1/2 tbsp. sugar • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper

Preparation • In a large stock pot, combine the tomatoes with the water. Cover and cook over moderate heat until the tomatoes are soft and a bit soupy (about 7 to 10 minutes).

• Wipe out the stock pot and heat the olive oil on a low heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over very low heat until soft (about 1 minute). • Add the tomato puree, basil and sugar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is thickened and reduced to about 6 cups (about 2 hours). • Discard the basil and serve the sauce over your favorite pasta or use as dip for garlic bread!

Heirloom Tomatoes are a variety of tomato that has been passed down from gardener to gardener. Unlike modern hybrid varieties, heirloom tomatoes come true from seed. They tend to have a later season harvest than other tomato varieties. The main reason to choose heirloom tomato varieties is the flavor. There’s no one taste; you’ll find a wide range of flavors in the heirloom-tomato world. But many of these varieties are prized for having an old-time taste—they’re very different than many modern tomato hybrids like ‘Better Boy’ or ‘Early Girl.’

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• Strain the tomatoes and remove seeds. If you happen to have a food mill, it will work well in this situation. Puree the tomatoes and put them into a large mixing bowl. (You should have about 10 cups.)

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Sixth Annual Coeur d’Fondo A spirited and scenic bike ride on Lake Coeur d’Alene By Jillian Chandler

HIGHLIGHT EVENT Each year in late September, enthusiastic cyclists of all ages take to the road for the annual Coeur d’Fondo—a spirited and scenic bicycle ride around Lake Coeur d’Alene, starting and ending downtown. This year’s event is happening Saturday, September 23. Whether your goal is to push yourself to take part in the 116-mile ride or make it a casual 15-mile family ride, the event is designed to be enjoyed by all; open to ages 12 and older and all experience levels.

to time themselves on the most challenging climb of the ride. The top 25 women and top 25 men will receive additional awards in this challenge,” says Mann. “[We’re also adding] a ‘Wind Sprint Master’ contest that will have riders competing for the fastest times when crossing the windy plains over on the edge of the Idaho and Washington boarder, with the top 50 riders gaining prestige and awards.”

Cyclists will ride along Idaho’s Scenic Byway—Highway 97, with all courses concluding in Downtown Coeur d’Alene.

For those who prefer to volunteer rather than ride at Coeur d’Fondo, your help is appreciated, as volunteers play an important role in making this world-class Fondo event happen year after year in our city. There are plenty of opportunities to lend your support.

According to Isaac Mann, the director of the event, “Our Fondo rocks because we offer so many things that other rides—and most other Fondos—do not. We have some of the finest natural beauty to be found anywhere. We have the cruise boat ride back across Lake Coeur d’Alene [and] our ride ends at an Oktoberfest in downtown.”

Proceeds from Coeur d’Fondo support the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation. For more information about the event, to register or to volunteer, visit CdAGranFondo.com.

2017 is bringing something new and exciting to the event. “This year the Coeur d’Fondo will add a ‘King of the Mountain’ contest that allows riders

SEPT

Jewett House 100 Year Celebration!

Day of Caring 2017

PARK(ing) It On Sherman

Now in its ninth year, the signature Day of Caring provides corporate teams, community groups, families, and individuals a chance to experience and contribute to the essential work done by nonprofits every day in our community. Join hundreds of your community neighbors in this one-day giving blitz! Sign up at UnitedWayOfNorthIdaho.org/dayofcaring.

The third annual PARK(ing) It On Sherman Community Celebration will take place 4 to 9pm on the 1900 block of Sherman Avenue. This free community block party is kid and pet friendly. Live music, food trucks, beer garden, dog parade and costume contest, “Casting for Kids” fishing derby and other activities and entertainment round out the event. Visit Facebook for more information.

Hosted by Idaho Writer’s League Coeur d’Alene Chapter, the afternoon (noon to 5pm) will include a Tree Dedication Ceremony by the mayor, cake and punch (with other drinks for purchase), music by the Coeur d’Alene Symphony and reading from the Jewett House Centennial Anthology, “An Ounce of Truth.” Call Marla Lake at 208.661.4251 or 208.667.5194.

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TEDx Coeur d’Alene Take an “Intellectual Adventure” and feed your insatiable need for knowledge with TEDx, 10am to 4pm at The Kroc, where local TEDx speakers will challenge your preconceptions, offer new insights and discuss the implications of what you learn. The event is limited to 100 audience members, allowing time to engage with the presenters and audience members. Visit TEDxCdA.com to purchase tickets to the event.

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CdA Walk to Defeat ALS

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Join in this year’s annual Walk to Defeat ALS®, 10am to 1pm, at Coeur d’Alene City Park and Beach. This is an opportunity to bring hope to people living with ALS, to raise money for a cure and to come together for something you care about. The Walk to Defeat ALS® is The ALS Association’s biggest annual event, raising funds that allow local chapters to sustain care services and support research for much of the next year. 509.863.8321

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Festival of Trees Fashion Show Auditions

2017 Teeing Up For Kids Golf Tournament

29th Annual Festival of Trees Fashion Show, a fundraiser benefiting Kootenai Health. Auditions take place at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Convention Center, 4pm for children (ages 7 and older), 4:30pm for women and 5pm for men. The two Fashion Shows will be November 27. For additional information, contact the Kootenai Health Foundation at 208.625.4438

The 12th Annual UPS / United Way Golf Tournament will be held at The Club at Rock Creek 12:30 to 5pm. Proceeds benefit United Way of North Idaho’s Education Impact area, specifically focused on early childhood education and youth literacy. Get involved as a golf tournament participant or sponsor. UnitedWayOfNorthIdaho.org/golf

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Invite your friends and family and have fun together outdoors on the Centennial Trail at Mission Park in Spokane all while helping support homeless shelters for veterans. Registration is now open through September 17. Cost is $30 per participant, and everyone who registers by September 17 is guaranteed a T-shirt. TheGuardiansFoundation.org

Held annually at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, this year’s events will include a Survivor and Forever Fighters Group photo at 9am, with the 5k and 1 mile starting at 10am, followed by the fundraising awards ceremony at 11am. Visit KomenIdaho.org for more information and to register.

2018 Miss Gem State Stampede Scholarship Pageant 22-23. Miss Gem State Stampede symbolizes the youth of North Idaho who wish to further promote the sport of professional rodeo and the agriculture industry and the great western way of life. Contestants must be between the ages of 16 and 25 and live in either of the 10 northern counties. Find more info on Facebook.

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2017 Fun Run

Komen Coeur d’Alene Race for the Cure®

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A Night in Black & White Auction

Veteran’s 5k Run/Walk

The 11th Annual “A Night in Black and White” Auction and Dinner, held 5:30 to 11pm at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, is an exciting event uniting civic and business leaders and hundreds of community members for an evening of auctions while enjoying delectable hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dinner. This event is the Boys and Girls Club biggest annual fundraiser. NorthIdahoBGV.org/auction

Head to McEuen Park 9:30am to 1pm to support our past, present and future veterans. Registration starts at 9:30am, with the race beginning at 11am. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids ages 6 through 12; all veterans run free. The run/ walk benefits St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho Veterans Program. You can register online at StVincentdePaulCdA.org or call 208.416.4726.

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