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E S S ENTI A L S The latest tips and trends in home, garden, finances and life

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AT HLE T E S O F T HE MO N T H Recognizing our local youth as they excel in their sport

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Winter Fun at Schweitzer: Hit the slopes and see the fireworks—the socially distanced way

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A “FarmHer” With a Heart for the Homeless: Delivering stockings and joy to the homeless over the holidays

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Litehouse YMCA: Building a healthy spirit, mind and body for all

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single-panes, and on really cold days, no matter how much I cranked up the thermostat, I could see my breath inside my living room! New windows are double-paned or “thermal” for a reason. The gas between the sandwiched panes acts as an insulator, keeping cold air out and warm air in. Replacing your old single-paned windows with new double panes is certainly more cost-effective and will pay for itself over time.

Single-pane windows. For those of you with older homes, you know the unique beauty of old single-pane glass. However, you’re probably also familiar with their lack of insulative properties and the effect this has on your heating bill! When I first moved to Sandpoint, I lived in a rental with

Fogged glass. This is perhaps the most common window issue and happens when the seal that separates double-paned windows breaks down. Usually caused by time and temperature, it creates an avenue for moisture to get between the panes and condensate, creating a fogged appearance. This can happen anywhere, but I see it most commonly on south-facing windows, which get the most heat, placing more stress on the seal. These can be repaired to “buy some time” before replacement, but replacing the affected window is a fail-safe option as well.

ike so many of you, I’m so ready for a fresh start this year! 2020 was trying on many levels, to say the least, and I’m excited to see what 2021 might bring. Last year gave me a new-found respect for how hardworking our homes are, providing shelter, respite, and on a basic level, protecting us from the elements. Due to much more time at home, I was thankful that we had our windows and exterior doors replaced recently, as our haven was not only more comfortable but more cost-efficient too. If replacing your windows is something that might be on your to-do list this year, then read on! I’ll outline some common issues and give a quick breakdown of products available.

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Vinyl windows are often white, almond or greige in tone and work perfectly well in most homes. Cracked pane. On a clear, dry day, this is possible to fix with double-paned glass. The damaged pane can be removed and a new one put in its place and properly sealed, and often is as good as new! Options for windows nowadays can be overwhelming. There are lots of materials and choices to choose from. Wood windows are still the industry standard but are now temperature-treated and coated outside to avoid warping or splitting. Fiberglass is also a great option and more cost-effective than wood windows. The nature of the material allows for many colors and looks, as it is highly durable and more resistant to warping. Fiberglass has become more popular lately with the rise in popularity of black windows. Aluminum windows are still available and have been popular since the 1960s, when that was the best, most cost-effective option on the market. Vinyl windows are by far the most popular on the market today, and that is because of their relatively low cost. However, color is limited to lighter shades, as these window frames are more prone to warping and brittleness due to temperature fluctuations. Black or dark-colored frames absorb more sunlight, which does not work well for the less durable nature of vinyl. Vinyl windows are often white, almond or greige in tone and work perfectly well in most homes. Window manufacturing processes vary greatly, as do warranties for different materials and types. Before purchasing new windows for your home, I recommend speaking with a knowledgeable salesperson. He or she can answer questions about replacement procedures, installation and warranty. Celia at Selkirk Glass and Cabinets is one of the best in the business. Her approach is â&#x20AC;&#x153;no-nonsense,â&#x20AC;? and her experience is vast for both remodeling and new construction. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to give Selkirk a call for anything from repairing a pane to replacing a house full of windows. They also offer installation and repair services, and will come out to take a look and give an opinion if you have any issues with your existing windows. 26

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For example, in the current environment, when many people have been forced to work and shop from home, and get their entertainment online, it’s probably not surprising that some parts of the technology sector have seen their economic activity grow, along with their stock prices. Here’s the key point: Investment opportunities always exist, especially in times of market stress—and smart investors will find them and incorporate them into their portfolios in a way that’s appropriate for their goals and risk tolerance.

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he 38-year teaching career of Natalie Cain has included many different schools. Her first job was as a substitute teacher in Kent before landing a job as a first-grade teacher in Enumclaw, Washington, in 1985. She came to North Idaho in 1994 when the Bonner County School District hired her to teach general music. “My teaching assignment included Idaho Hill Elementary, Priest River Elementary and Northside Elementary. I spent 25 years in this position also teaching at Kootenai Elementary and Hope Elementary,” she said.

include the ability for all students to access daily lessons from Google Classroom, and the adjustment of the length of the students’ school day, which allows teachers the time to put their daily lessons into that format. Before the school year started, Natalie had a few friends help turn her classroom into a room that can operate with social distancing and personal safety in mind. “Each student has their own bin of materials, including bags of math manipulatives, that are only used by them. This allows for the ability to continue to use those tried and true methods of teaching, while using practices and procedures put in place to provide the students with the ability to have face-to-face instruction,” she said.

"It is pure joy to witness children realize the results of their hard work and effort."

An opportunity came about this school year for Natalie to return to teaching first grade, and she is doing so happily at one of the schools she’s called home since 1994. Through nearly four decades of teaching and adapting to different learning styles, technologies and lesson requirements, Natalie believes she is currently in the most difficult time as a teacher. “Many methods of teaching, that have proven to be the most beneficial for students, are not conducive ways of teaching during this pandemic,” she said. Natalie and the others around her combat these issues head on by making continual adjustments to their lesson plans to ensure students are not only learning but feeling loved and appreciated. Examples of this

What keeps Natalie coming back each school year is seeing young minds blossom and grow from the beginning of the school year until its end. “For me, the most rewarding and enjoyable part of teaching is the entire process of guiding and observing children work toward being the best student that they can be, whether they are working on a musical performance, learning to read and write, or being a good classroom citizen. It is pure joy to witness children realize the results of their hard work and effort,” said Natalie.

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Stem-Cell and Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy By Dr. Dawn Mehra North Idaho Animal Hospital

completely decompensated. Interestingly, there are now two procedures which can provide incredible relief: stem-cell and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. They utilize a technology that has continued to surface in both human and veterinary medicine. The stem-cell procedure involves surgically removing fat from the patient, preserving and mailing it to a specialized laboratory. Immature units called stem cells are then extracted from the fat. These cells are found in many tissues within the body, including the bone marrow, but surprisingly, they exist in high numbers within the fat. This is fortunate, as fat is super easy to obtain from an American canine! Stem cells are not differentiated into final tissue cells yet, so they can still actually develop into liver, muscle, heart or another organ cell. Perhaps they become joint cells. Think of them as unbaked dough that is ready to pop in the oven but is not really finished yet. In the case of the stem cells, they are returned to the veterinarian after processing, then injected into the problem joint. At this point, the stem provides excellent relief by

It is tremendously important to formulate a plan early to increase your pet's quality of life. decreasing inflammation and by transforming (baking) into whatever is most needed in the joint environment. Although the exact mechanism is not completely understood, the good news is that every animal, thus far, which has had this procedure done at North Idaho Animal Hospital has shown significant improvement in their comfort and mobility. PRP therapy uses concentrated cells called platelets, which are known commonly as â&#x20AC;&#x153;clottingâ&#x20AC;? cells. Interestingly, platelets also contain a remarkable array of growth factors that involve healing and new tissue growth, which eases tendon and joint pain. The pet is sedated, blood is drawn and filtered to trap the platelets, then they are recovered and condensed by reverse flow using a special solution. Thereafter, they are injected into the affected joint. PRP therapy requires no outside laboratory help and takes less time to perform than stem-cell therapy, therefore it is more affordable.

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hings may be different this year, but there is still plenty of opportunity to have fun up on our favorite local mountain. The slopes are open, and Schweitzer has put forward lots of effort to protect its guests and staff, while helping to keep the mountain open despite the challenges of the times. The annual Northern Lights Fireworks Spectacular is still set to continue this year over MLK weekend. Mark your calendars for January 16, and head on up to the mountain to see some spectacular views of fireworks over a snowy backdrop. The fireworks start at 6pm, and there’s no need to congregate in the village, as you’ll be able to see them from a variety of mountain locations. If you plan on heading up the mountain but don’t have a season pass, you’ll have to purchase your ticket online ahead of time, and don’t wait until the day of, because there’s a good chance there won’t be any left. The mountain is limiting the number of guests allowed up at

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a time, so the safest bet is to set your days and purchase your tickets ahead of time. When you get up there, you’ll still have the opportunity to enjoy the eats, drinks and shops of the mountain, but with more to-go options, more space between tables, and less time indoors—which is fine with us, we’re up there for the runs anyway! Don’t forget that face masks are required indoors at all times, and outdoors when you can’t maintain 6-foot social distancing. Head to Schweitzer.com for updated information about the event, and do keep in mind this event is subject to change depending on the current health and safety precautions in place with regard to COVID-19. Let’s do our part to keep the mountain open and operating so we can enjoy it all season long!

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Serving the Inland Northwest and North Idaho since 1884, the YMCA’s Coeur d’Alene branch closed many years ago, but the Y, as it is referred to by many, returned to North Idaho in December of 2018 with the opening of the Litehouse YMCA right here in Sandpoint! Going back almost a decade, Y staff and Sandpoint community volunteers talked about and planned for a YMCA in the community, according to Mary, who is the director of communications and marketing for YMCA of the Inland Northwest. One of the realities facing the group was the possibility of an enormous capital campaign to build a Y from scratch. So when the Y had the opportunity to purchase the former SWAC from the Helanders, it offered a less expensive option while still being able to offer facilities and programs to the community. “It was the perfect culmination of years of discussion about bringing a Y to the Sandpoint community when the Helanders were ready to transition into new endeavors,” says Mary. “This opportunity reflected the amazing work of the community volunteers who were able to bring their dreams to fruition and brought out generous donors such as Litehouse Inc., who

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provided a significant gift to the ongoing capital campaign. While there are still capital dollars to raise for the Y in Sandpoint, it is an example of committed community volunteers and generosity.” A charitable, community-based not-for-profit organization, the YMCA and its staff are committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Tammy Campbell is the executive director for the Litehouse YMCA. “I love how everyone in our community works together to create the best for everyone who lives here,” she says. “Being able to collaborate with local businesses and agencies to provide outstanding events, activities and healthy activities is part of what makes this community wonderful.” The Litehouse YMCA offers a variety of programs for all ages—from infancy to senior adult, and every age in between. With a focus on youth development, they offer Summer Day Camp, Crazy 8s (math camp), youth fitness training, karate, dance, football, and swim instruction. The Healthy Living programs include group exercise classes (studio and water), dance, personal fitness training and nutrition coaching. Family swim times are offered throughout the day along with whirlpool and

saunas, and all third-grade students in Sandpoint attend free Safety Around Water lessons. “Social responsibility extends beyond exercise and fitness classes—both in and out of the water. It provides opportunities for active older adults, social connections and friendship,” shares Mary. “The Litehouse Y loves being able to partner with local organizations to bring the spirit of the community alive, whether through collecting laptops for kids who are doing remote learning this year, helping out with fun runs and so much more.” No one is turned away for an inability to pay. The Membership For All program designates monthly membership rates based on household income, and through community support, they can provide individuals and families with financial assistance that ensures everyone in the community can enjoy the Y’s facilities, programs and services. “One hundred and thirty-six years later, the YMCA of the Inland Northwest is both proud of, and committed to, our lasting legacy,” shares Mary. “It is this legacy that drives both our leadership and staff teams to be a cause-driven organization—and which led to the amazing story of the Litehouse Y in Sandpoint.” SANDPOINT LIVING LOCAL

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he Kinderhaven committee knew that their 2020 annual fundraising event— Festival of Trees—would be different, having the foresight back in June to begin making plans for an alternative event. “Even if the world returned to ‘normal’ by December, we assumed many people would not be ready to gather for a large indoor event,” shares Kathy Chambers, Kinderhaven Board Chair. While the venue was vastly different, the outreach was incredible. Last month’s Tour of Trees took place virtually, online, which allowed this wonderful local organization to be able to engage the community in a way they had never done before. Kinderhaven's only fundraiser, which provides 75 percent of their operating budget, this year’s event offered a different approach but with the same purpose—to raise funds for Kinderhaven so they can continue to fulfill their mission and the wonderful work they do for children in our

community. The Tour of Trees gave those in the community—and beyond—an opportunity to bid on a variety of fabulous Christmas trees decorated by those in the community. On display at various local business locations throughout town, folks then had the opportunity to bid on these beautiful trees online. “Bids were coming in well outside of Bonner County, and we were able to tell Kinderhaven’s story to many who were unaware,” says Kathy. “While the in-person live bidding was missed this year, we learned there are many other ways to engage our faithful supporters while attracting new ones.” The tree with the highest bid was Community Assistance League’s “Curl on Up” for $7,500! And even more exciting, this tree, and everything included with it, was created to be donated to the Kinderhaven home and the children living there. A true Christmas blessing for these deserving children.

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“Our goal was $200,000, and we are thrilled to report we exceeded that,” smiles Kathy. Kinderhaven is truly thankful to their Premier sponsors, “who wholeheartedly stepped up early to underwrite an event that had yet to be proven,” shares Kathy. This year’s sponsors included: Litehouse, Taylor and Sons Chevrolet, Diedrich Roasters, Lewis & Hawn Excellence in Dentistry and many more, including Sandpoint Ranch Tree Farm, who has supplied Kinderhaven’s live trees for many years. For more than two decades, Kinderhaven has been successful in keeping our local kids local, allowing siblings to remain together during the most stressful time of their lives; giving them a stable home where their needs are met and they can begin to trust and heal. Kinderhaven continues this mission each and every day, as, unfortunately, child abuse and neglect will never be eradicated. The work accomplished to benefit these children through Kinderhaven is unwavering and truly fulfilling. “Seeing the change in the children from the first day they arrive to their last [is most rewarding],” says Kathy. “We hear it from teachers, coaches and case workers how much transformation is occurring. When you let a child be a child and take off the burden of independence from their small shoulders, they flourish into healthy, stable individuals who are not so afraid of the world around them. We are casting seeds into the world knowing that beautiful flowers will bloom in the future.” 38

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As 2021 has arrived, Kinderhaven is planning on expanding, as they have been at capacity for the past few years now, according to Kathy. With a dire need for a boys-only home, they have the building and are currently making plans to begin this exciting venture. “We have so much momentum right now, you can feel the energy surrounding it,” states Kathy. “We are confident in its success and will begin formulating plans [this month] to make this a reality.” You can help by following the work they do on their website, KinderhavenSandpoint.com, through social media, and by supporting fundraising efforts to ensure the continued work for the community’s most valuable resource—our local children. “Kinderhaven is our community. It has always belonged to Sandpoint and the surrounding area, and it will be here for many, many years,” Kathy says. “The stewardship may change occasionally, but the mission is strong—and that never has, nor ever will, waiver.”

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here was no great epiphany that sparked it, no pressure to continue it and no particular reason why the Hughes family became enamored with hockey. Neither Michelle nor Vince, parents of 10 children, played it growing up. They were athletes, sure, but living in Spokane and then Post Falls in the early 1990s, hockey wasn’t in their blood or much even in their neighborhood, with few hockey rinks to speak of in the area. But Vince took their oldest son, Rance, to a Spokane Chiefs game, and a love for the game was sparked.

The Hughes took to the game in its many forms, from on-ice to roller to playing in the basement with a tennis ball. And with 10 children in the family, there was rarely a shortage of people to play with.

soon as he could. His memory of those early years is a little fuzzy. But one memory stands out: “The only thing I remember is the first goal I scored was in my own net,” Hughes said. “So that was pretty embarrassing.”

“I tell you what, having an unfinished basement was a Godsend,” Michelle Hughes said. “It was one place I could send them all. They just put up nets and they would play there by the hours, and really there was nothing down there for them to break.”

Yet of all the Hughes children—there are three girls and seven boys, with Roman, the youngest, now 11—Bear has so far proven to be the most talented at the family sport. Rance played a few seasons of junior hockey, including two for the Spokane Braves, but his career didn’t reach the heights of his younger brother.

Those routines were well-established, then, by the time Cassius Paul—baby number six—was “When I got to be old enough to skate, he took born in the spring of 2001, when Rance was 10. me to see if I would like it, and I loved it,” Rance So, Cassius, whose family has called him “Bear” said of his dad. “And I didn’t look back.” for as long as they can remember, joined in as |SANDPOINT LOCAL COEUR LIVING LOCAL 40 40 40 | |SANDPOINT LIVING LOCAL COEURD’ALENE D’ LIVING ALENE LIVING LOCAL

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Rance said. “Our careers were pretty similar, up until he got really good.” No Idaho-born player had ever been selected in the National Hockey League Draft until last October, when the Washington Capitals used a fifth-round selection, 148th overall, on Bear Hughes. Only two Idahoans have played in the NHL, and that was more than 60 years ago. Where many other top prospects had spent their peewee and bantam hockey years playing in leagues or at academies away from home, Bear played in the same North Idaho in-house league, up until he joined the Spokane Braves, who play in a Canadian Junior B league, in the fall of 2018.

His mark on that league was immediate. He scored 41 goals in 46 games and was named the Kootenay Junior League Rookie of the Year, and late that spring, in 2019, he played two games for the Spokane Chiefs in the Western Hockey League, scoring two goals. “Every kid dreams of playing in the NHL, but for me it didn’t really start feeling like it could actually happen until the beginning of last year,” Bear Hughes said. “I think it really hit me when I talked to my first scout.” That was in early October 2019, when Hughes was off to a fast start with four points in his first three games as a rookie with the Chiefs. He and teammate Jack Finley—who was also drafted in 2020—were pulled aside postgame to talk to

a visiting NHL scout. For the first time, Bear said, the NHL started to feel like a possibility. He finished the year seventh on the team with 47 points, including 16 goals. The team’s season was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, but Bear’s layoff from skating wasn’t as long as it was for others. That’s because his father Vince manages the Frontier Ice Arena in Coeur d’Alene. Through the Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization, Vince was part of the arena’s initial construction in the early 2000s and then its reconstruction after the roof collapsed in December 2008. As one of the few arenas in the region, Frontier has become an offseason training facility for SANDPOINT LIVING LOCAL

the handful of NHL players who live in the area. That has given Bear— to get on the ice, with the Canadian border closed and no other arena any who has only attended one NHL game in his life—the chance to skate closer. with former Chiefs greats like Tyler Johnson, Derek Ryan and Kailer Yamamoto since he was a kid. Porter said it’s significant that an Idahoan has now been drafted by an NHL team, and he hopes it leads more kids to play the game. As far as he And yet, the Hughes didn’t push their children to make a career—or even knows, he’s the only person in Bonners Ferry who is currently playing in an obsession—of the sport. a junior hockey league. “I never felt any more pressure to play from my parents, and I would be surprised if any of my other siblings did. It was something available to us, and most of us loved it,” Rance said. “It was something that was a big part of our family, but it never felt like, hey, if the tournament didn’t go well this weekend, it defined the whole weekend.”

“Right now, me and my younger sister are waiting for a lake to freeze so we can skate, just for fun,” Porter said. “Hopefully in the future we can get (an arena) up here.”

For the Hughes family, their basement stood in for a rink when there was no rink to be found. They’ve built a small rink down there now, with the Bear credits that mentality for helping him maintain his love of the game. same material for boards as one would find in a hockey arena. There are still seven children in the house, and they still play down there by the “My spirit for the game hasn’t really died at all,” he said. “(For some hours, Michelle Hughes said. That includes the son she calls both Cassius players), by the time they’re 18 or 19, they’re sick of it. For me, I’m always and Bear interchangeably. having fun.” “He just loves the game, he always did,” Michelle said. “I’m really proud of James Porter Jr., a goalie from Bonners Ferry who played 10 games for how hard he worked, and I’m happy for the chance that he’s been given. the Chiefs last season, understands the value of having ice to skate and He’s been drafted. It seems pretty unbelievable.” practice on. During the offseason, he drove to Frontier twice a week just 42

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about basketball is when we are down in a game with a few minutes left and something switches, and we go on a scoring streak while the crowd is yelling and cheering, and at the last second we pull it off and win the game,” he said. A boost from the crowd is great for an athlete’s confidence. Jacob admits that it is sometimes a struggle for him to be confident in his abilities, but he is continuing to develop those skills as well. “I have trouble seeing myself as better than the opposing players but, over the years of playing, I have learned to become more confident in my abilities. It has also been helpful to have coaches that support and believe in me the past few years,” he said. While Jacob enjoys many sports and activities, he is hopeful that he will be able to take his love of basketball to the collegiate level. He also envisions himself owning his own business someday so that he might have the freedom to pursue his many other interests.

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aye Johnson gained the nickname “FarmHer Raye” at an early age—a name earned because she once said girls make better farmers because they’re a “her.” It’s a fitting name, as you can typically find her out with her dad Kyle working on the family pig farm Maker’s Long Acres in Sagle, Idaho, helping to deliver hogs or milk the cows.

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them for just what they are—incredible human beings with wit, a story, and the desire to be seen and heard, just like everyone else. “She just wants people to know that the homeless are people and to just go talk to them. What they crave the most is to be viewed as people,” shares Trina. Raye’s passion for connecting with the homeless was first triggered at the Wal-Mart parking lot. There were a lot of homeless parked there, and she asked her mother why people were living there. It started a conversation. Later, the family would have Rodney Smith Jr.—who travels around the country mowing lawns for people who have a need, like single moms and the elderly—stay with them on their farm. Rodney also did a homeless giving drive, and Raye realized she could do one herself on an even bigger level. “Raye’s kind of a go big or go home kind of girl—whatever she’s doing, she’s all in,” smiles her mom. Even last Christmas Eve, losing her favorite pet pig—which also happened to be one of the biggest on the farm— didn’t stop her. She headed out the next day to deliver presents and joy to those in need. The family used to just put the stockings together themselves from things they could give or purchase, but this past year Raye wanted more 50

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people to get involved, and so the family passed the word along to their farm people—customers, friends, fellow business owners. Jesse Keller of Messy’s Burgers loaded Raye up with all kinds of good stuff to put in the stockings. In 2019 they gave out 50 stockings, but last year they were able to pretty much double that number because so many people donated items. Raye fills the stockings with thoughtful things she thinks the homeless she knows will use, and things she knows they want. She takes the time to talk to them and really find out what they enjoy or can use. The wish list is filled with items like gum, rice crispy treats, socks, and more. “She knows what they are excited to get, she finds out what they like, what they want,” says Trina. “Whatever people want to donate, we find a way to make it work.” Trina describes Raye as a half pint with a gallon of attitude—whatever she sets her mind on, she achieves, and she always goes big. And her family’s got her back the whole way, from Kyle and Trina to her brother Harvey and her older sister Hannah. It’s how the family approaches the farm as well. Nineteen-year-old Hannah manages the butcher shop, and all of the kids

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Connection is part of the farm’s mission, and it’s also part of Raye’s mission. Each time she delivers gifts or happens upon a homeless person, she takes the time to stop and talk to them, to find out their story, and to really see who they are. She doesn’t just hand them a gift and run, she talks to them and sings songs with them. “That’s the most magical part, when they’re talking to Raye for those few moments, they’re not homeless ... they’re a unique individual,” explains Trina. And that’s exactly what Raye wants to help pass on to others—the realization that the homeless are human beings: beautiful, significant and deserving people who just want to be part of the conversation. Ultimately, Raye would love to distribute gifts on more than just Christmas Day. She’d love to do it for every holiday—even now, she takes the time to stop even when it’s not Christmas. Throughout the year, she has a heart for the homeless and is eager to stop and talk whenever she sees someone. It’s a spirit of love, acceptance and giving that perhaps we can all learn a lot from. The spirit of a 7-year-old who sees people exactly as they are—priceless individuals who are worthy of our time. Individuals and businesses who want to help Raye bless the homeless can follow Maker’s Long Acres’ page on social media and watch for the Christmas fundraising drive later this year, or they can even start donating now, because Raye will always find a way to give to the homeless, no matter the season, and she wants to help encourage others to do the same.

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e have all experienced neck pain at one point or another in our lives, and we see it a lot in our practice. Neck pain is often debilitating and can prevent you from doing functional daily activities like driving or washing your hair. Each year approximately 30 percent of the adult population suffers from neck pain and stiffness. If not treated properly, it can become a longterm issue. There are several reasons why neck pain may occur, including arthritis, whiplash and cervical disc herniation. Arthritis is commonly caused from wear-and-tear over time. Minor traumas to the cervical spine and its structures cause a degeneration of bones and joints. In the neck, osteoarthritis is often the diagnosis, or degenerative joint disease of the neck. This can be due to bad posture. Many people spend hours a day at a computer that is not set up to be ergonomically efficient, which leads to muscle weakness, tight muscles, and can become very painful.

Whiplash is another reason for neck pain. Whiplash can be caused from a sudden movement of the head backward and then forward, such as in car accidents or falls. These extreme motions push your neck muscles and ligaments past what they are used to. Most people recover completely from a whiplash injury in the first six weeks, while others have symptoms that improve over the course of a year. For about two to three weeks, avoid activities that bring on or worsen your pain and stiffness. Herniated discs in the cervical spine can also be a reason for neck pain. The discs in your spine act as shock absorbers and help keep the spine flexible. When they are herniated, it is because they have bulged or ruptured. Cervical disc injuries can compress spinal nerve roots, causing a pinched nerve, and are often used to explain neck, shoulder and arm pain syndromes. Herniated discs can take about six months to fully heal with physical therapy, but most last about six to eight weeks. Spinal decompression recommended by a physical therapist can be very beneficial

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hen it comes to aging, many men and women are willing to go to great lengths to fight the process. There are varying degrees to how extreme that fight can be. Everything from plastic surgery, Botox and injectables to an at-home skin-care routine. However, one common theme often reigns through: I want to look natural! If a subtle and natural look is what you are after, and even more important, you want an allnatural treatment, look no further than stem cell exosomes. Below we break down all the info. What are stem cell exosomes? Exosomes are nanoscale extracellular vesiclesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;very small packages of signaling information one- thousandth the size of a cell. They are produced by virtually every cell type as a means of intercellular communication. They contain proteins such as growth factors, enzymes, receptors, transcription factors and matrix proteins that govern cell structure, function and signaling. They are harvested from donated umbilical cords, purified and packaged, and are free of all blood products, making them safe regardless of blood type. What does this mean for skin rejuvenation? Exosomes can be injected or microneedled into skin tissue to rejuvenate collagen in aging skin and reduce inflammation. Results include an improvement in skin texture, reduced scarring, improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, and even stimulated hair growth. How much do stem cell exosomes cost? Price varies from practice to practice. On average, exosome therapy ranges from $800 to $1,000

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CERVICAL CANCER W H AT S H O U L D Y O U K N O W A B O U T S C R E E N I N G A N D P R E V E N T I O N ? By Kristin Algoe, MD OB/GYN at Sandpoint Women’s Health/ Bonner General Hospital

ervical cancer rates have decreased dramatically in the United States over the last 30 years. This decrease is directly related to widespread and accepted screening within our communities. These improvements are wonderful, but cervical cancer still remains a threatening and morbid disease. In the United States, approximately 14,000 new cases of invasive cervical cancer are diagnosed each year, and 4,300 cancer-related deaths occur each year.

to every five years. Any abnormal results will prompt more testing and follow-up. You may be screened more often if you have risks due to immune system deficiency. Screening may be completed at age 65 if you are low risk.

Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women between the ages of 35 and 44. The diagnosis is rare in women younger than 20. More than 15 percent of cases of cervical cancer are found in women over 65. However, these cancers rarely occur in women who have been getting regular tests to screen for cervical cancer before they were 65.

4. An HPV vaccine has been developed that decreases risks of exposure to HPV, which very often causes the pre-cancer that can develop in the cervix. HPV vaccine is ideally given to girls and boys by 13 years of age, though a first vaccine can be given as an adult. You should ask your provider if you are a good candidate.

Most cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in women who were never screened or screened inappropriately. Currently there are new technologies and new recommendations for cervical cancer screening evolving all the time. What should you know about the latest recommendations and how to protect yourself from cervical cancer?

5. Although the HPV vaccine is very effective, it cannot clear HPV that may already be present. Also, it is not 100 percent effective against all strains of HPV. Therefore, it is important to continue with routine screening even if you have been vaccinated.

1. Pap tests are still the preferred method to screen for cervical cancer. A pap test is a sample of cells collected from your cervix as part of a pelvic exam. A test for HPV (human papillomavirus) may be added to your pap test or tested after results of your pap are read. This combination has been shown to help identify precancerous cells that can be treated before they turn into cancer. 2. Pap screening is now recommended to start at age 21 and continue every three years until age 30. After age 30 the screening interval may be extended

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3. You do not usually need a pap test if you have had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus including the cervix) and have no history of prior abnormal pap tests.

6. All women should have access to screening. There are many available programs that can help with the cost through most of your local primary care or OB/GYN medical facilities. Please contact your local health department or Sandpoint Women’s Health with any questions or for further information. References: American College of OB/GYN “Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention”; American Cancer Society “Key Statistics for Cervical Cancer 2019”; Uptodate.com “Screening for Cervical Cancer”; ASCCP.org Guidelines

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LYMPHATIC SELF-CARE What is it, and why d o e s i t m a t t e r? By Sarahlynn M. Etta LMT, CMLDT

erhaps you have heard of lymph nodes, or felt them in your neck? But did you know that they are part of a larger, intricate network that helps cleanse and protect your entire body? This little-discussed system is a vital part of your immune response. It fights infection and removes bacteria, viruses, environmental toxins and abnormal cells. A poorly functioning lymphatic system can lead to swelling, fatigue, infection and illness. Poor lymphatic flow may result from injury, illness, surgery, exposure to environmental toxins, lack of exercise, stress, restrictive clothing (think ill-fitted bra bands) or poor diet and hydration. Signs include: • Puffiness, swelling, bloating • Stiffness, limited range of motion • Cold hands and feet • Dry, itchy or red skin • Sluggishness, brain fog, fatigue • Weakened immunity • Frequent sinus infections or colds

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A few simple self-care techniques can make a big difference in keeping lymph moving, as well as for your overall health. Hydrate - Drink plenty of clean water throughout the day, aiming to drink half your body weight in ounces. If you consume diuretics like coffee, tea, alcohol or soda, add an additional 1.5 ounces of water per ounce of beverage consumed. Breathe deeply - Diaphragmatic breathing stimulates the deepest parts of your lymphatic system. Take slow, full breaths in through the nose and allow your belly to expand. Slowly exhale through the nose or mouth, and feel your belly gently draw in. Challenge yourself to follow

the “365 method”—three times per day, pause to breathe at a rate of six cycles per minute (fivesecond inhale, five-second exhale) for at least five minutes. Do this all 365 days of the year! Move your body - Your circulatory system has a pump—your heart. Your lymphatic system does not! It depends on exercise, both the movement of muscles and getting the heart rate elevated, to function. Strive to get in 150 minutes (five 30-minutes sessions) of movement each week. Brisk walking gets the muscles moving and elevates the heart rate. Incorporate movements such as neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, legs lifts and arm raises, which stimulate parts of the body where lymph nodes are concentrated. Consider adding swimming, which creates gentle pressure on the skin, increasing lymphatic flow. A regular movement practice also supports good posture, which in turn facilitates deep breathing! Try lymphatic drainage - If you have specific considerations, such as inflammation, autoimmune disease, swelling, lymph-node removal or irradiation, or have recently had surgery, consider manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). Sometimes called “lymphatic massage,” MLD is not actually massage, and a massage therapist needs specialized training to practice this modality. While massage targets the soft tissues (muscles and connective tissue), MLD specifically targets the lymphatic system and lymphatic fluid. In addition to supporting overall lymphatic function, MLD calms the nervous system, creates an anti-inflammatory response, and releases oxytocin and other “feel-good” hormones. It is a gentle, slow and rhythmic treatment, and many people find it very relaxing and nourishing. You can read the full article online at MaitriMovement.com/lymph.

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THREE WAYS TO GET OURSELVES AHEAD WITH OPTIMAL HEALTH BY SCOTT PORTER, SANDPOINT SUPER DRUG

he beginning of a new year seems to inspire a lot of us to rethink our health. For me, this usually starts with considering how I can reset my body and make up for the past year of indulgences. This seems especially important during a pandemic. Resetting my body is a useful step toward regaining lost resiliency. Not just for fighting off an infection, but for overall energy and mental performance. I just feel better when I am eating right and taking care of myself, I find I have more reserve, and the little indulgences don’t affect me as much. Fasting is one of my favorite techniques to refill the reserve tank. Sometimes it is just as simple as skipping breakfast and eating all my meals that day within a six- to eight-hour window. At other times, if I feel motivated enough, I may skip an entire day of eating and just drink lots of water or tea. I’m not afraid to include a cup of coffee and a good dose of heavy cream to get me started. Even though the metabolic benefits of fasting are well studied, this is not an approach for everyone. Especially right off the bat. It can be quite uncomfortable not eating for a day. A strategy preferred by one of my nutritionists is to start by shifting into good quality proteins and clean fats. She also encourages slowly eliminating quick-absorbing carbs and sweets. This helps reduce cravings and lower blood sugar spikes. The second approach to resetting I like is a good seven to 14 days of eating super clean and supporting my liver to ramp up its detoxification pathways. Accumulated toxins can be broken down and expelled, and intestinal inflammation quelled during this time. I often even lose cravings and weight that I accumulated. Detoxification support is not the same as a cleanse, which I am not a big fan of. Cleanses seem to suggest that I can swallow something that will clean me out, like scraping the inside of my intestines. I don’t buy into that. The body is well designed to do this on its own. What I can do is stop putting toxins in, give my body a break, and provide the necessary nutrients. Another one of my staff in the nutrition center finds these higher intensity detoxification periods so useful he does them a couple times a year. These begin with a couple days of fasting and sometimes extend to 28 days. I really like this blended approach. There are times when I find myself developing food sensitivities. So, my last reset approach is to follow a strict elimination diet and cut out foods that typically cause problems for most of us. After a break, I begin adding in foods one at a time and watch to see how I respond. I have discovered several foods I am better off staying away from, like gluten and artificial sweeteners. Regardless of which strategy I will be using this year as my reset, I will set myself up with probiotics, vitamin D and K, magnesium, a good multivitamin with active B vitamins and chelated trace minerals, and omega 3s. Every step forward can jumpstart us into a healthy new year. Scott Porter, a functional medicine pharmacist, is the director of the Center for Functional Medicine & Nutrition at Sandpoint Super Drug.

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Pull Up a Chair Dining options reign supreme at many of the casino resorts found in the Northwest. If you’re seeking an upscale buffet or a fine-dining, white-tablecloth, high-end feast, you are sure to find just what your palate—and your wallet—are craving. Your favorite casino restaurant can easily be your sole motivation for traveling to your local—or not so local— casino destination. From Masselow’s Steakhouse at Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, to the Coeur d’Alene Casino’s newly reinvented Chinook Crafted by Chef Adam Hegsted—owner and award-winning chef of multiple restaurants in the Inland Northwest, these two restaurants alone are worth the trip. Top 10 Casino Restaurants: • 13moons, Swinomish Casino & Lodge • Blackfish Wild Salmon Grill & Bar, Tulalip Resort Casino • Chinook Crafted by Adam Hegsted, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel • Masselow’s Steakhouse, Northern Quest Resort & Casino • Puyalapabs Café, Emerald Queen Casino - Tacoma • Riverbank Taphouse, Northern Quest Resort & Casino • Squalli-Absch Grille, Nisqually Red Wind Casino • Squaxin Island Seafood Bar, Little Creek Casino Resort • Tatoosh Grill, Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife • The Springs Restaurant and Lounge, Kootenai River Inn, Casino & Spa

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Treat Yourself to a Day at the Spa A weekend of gambling, dining, entertainment and shopping is sure to wear anyone out, so it only makes sense that many of the Northwest’s premier casino resorts have luxurious spas on-site for guests to enjoy some well-deserved pampering. Of course you will find the traditional massage and facial offerings, but these casinos have created a one-of-akind experience that you’ll want to place at the top of your list. Northern Quest offers a world-class luxury day spa, La Rive Spa— Forbes Travel Guide’s Four-Star rated spa since 2012. Here they invite you to celebrate, rejuvenate and breathe. Experience an oasis of healing tranquility with customized massage, facials and skin care, body wraps

and other spa treatments, as well as the relaxation lounge, saunas, and pool complete with outdoor sun deck. You will also find a hair and nail salon. Spa Ssakwa’q’n, located inside the Coeur d’Alene Casino, is one of the largest spas in the region and provides an affordable, luxurious experience. Offering a variety of unique facials, massages and body treatments to best serve your relaxation needs, the spa is one of only a couple of Vichy treatment rooms in the Inland Northwest. Tulalip Resort Casino’s T Spa is a luxurious 14,000-square-foot sanctuary, where guests can indulge in stress-relieving deep-tissue massages as well as native-inspired spa rituals, body treatments and skin therapies.

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Entertainment with Turn-Down Service AND MAYBE A NICE MASSAGE AND A GLASS OF WINE

ariety is the spice of life. That’s why when you make plans to visit Northern Quest Resort & Casino in Spokane, Washington, your options for relaxation, adventure and entertainment are endless. With convenient access to Las Vegas-style gaming, multiple restaurant choices, a world-class spa and retail shopping, it’s perfect for a weekend getaway! Located just minutes from the Spokane International Airport or a convenient short drive away, Northern Quest is the only tribally owned resort in Eastern Washington to be awarded both the AAA Four Diamond Award and the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating. They’ve taken extra steps to ensure that you’ll have a safe, relaxing experience! With eight package deals featuring added bonuses that will make you the envy of all your friends, there’s something for everyone. If you want to take the traditional route, go with the Unpack and Relax spa package or Jackpot Getaway gaming package, and split your time in the casino, the spa or one of Northern Quest’s popular restaurants. If your family needs a change of pace from the four walls you’ve been staring at, head to the website at NorthernQuest.com and book the Family Fun package immediately! You can enjoy an adult date night at Masselow’s Steakhouse while the kids live it up at Kids Quest, the supervised children’s entertainment center, and Cyber Quest, Northern Quest’s family friendly arcade. Maybe you’re celebrating an anniversary or the birthday of someone special? Be sure to book the Romance Package, where along with your

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stay in a luxury Classic room at Northern Quest, you’ll receive a dining credit for a venue of your choice, a bouquet of roses, a bottle of wine with two keepsake glasses, a discount on spa services, and turn-down service with their famous caramels from Masselow’s. This winter, adventure and entertainment are calling your name. You can find everything you’re looking for all under one roof and a hop, skip and a jump away at Northern Quest Resort & Casino.

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he Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel is a rustic oasis tucked away in the natural beauty of Worley, Idaho, just 25 miles from Coeur d’Alene. Guests will be treated to impressive views of the rolling hills of the Palouse and pine-forested landscape while being provided a multi-faceted experience that will linger in hearts and minds long after leaving. The Coeur d’Alene Casino offers a full resort experience with 300 rooms and suites; seven distinct food and beverage outlets; a 15,000-square-foot contemporary spa; and Circling Raven Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72 course that consistently ranks as one of the “Best Courses You Can Play.” Each week, the resort’s event center becomes the largest bingo venue in the Northwest, with high-stakes bingo games a regular staple. The casino’s 60,000-square-foot gaming floor offers more than 1,200 video gaming machines, video keno, video poker, video craps and video roulette.

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Choose from one of their two hotel experiences. The Mountain Lodge offers guests a warm atmosphere and western feel. At the opposite end of the resort, the more recent addition of The Spa Tower provides modern and elegant rooms, many with beautiful views of the resort’s natural surroundings. Five restaurants offer guests an array of flavors to match any budget: Chinook Crafted by Chef Adam Hegsted, Red Tail Bar and Grill, Huckleberry Deli and Jackpot Java. Twisted Earth Grill can be found at the Circling Raven Pro Shop. In 2020, local celebrity chef Adam Hegsted joined forces with the Coeur d’Alene Casino’s restaurant division to bring a fresh perspective to the resort’s menus. The resort’s Chinook restaurant is the first of the resort’s venues to premiere Chef Hegsted’s menu of innovative Northwest cuisine and classic comfort food. There’s plenty of gift shop and boutique shopping on-site, and the Coeur d’Alene Casino E-Store offers the convenience of shopping online for tickets to cultural events, tours and workshops, concert and entertainment tickets, as well as popular products from the Circling Raven Pro Shop and the spa’s boutique. Gift cards are available on-site or online and can be used at any of the resort’s venues. If it is a superior spa service at an affordable price you’re seeking, SpaSsakwa’q’n’s full-service menu includes massage, body treatments, facials, manicures, pedicures, spa specials and spa packages for its guests. The spa provides one of the few Vichy shower rooms in the Inland Northwest, and a favorite amenity of guests is the spa’s outdoor heated and jetted pool. Most services can be customized for the guest’s individual needs, and many natural product options are available. Coeur d’Alene Casino hosts exciting live entertainment throughout the year, including concerts, sporting events and other seasonal entertainment. And, its 40,000 square feet of conference space can accommodate groups of 12 to 1,200. A rustic yet modern and welcoming oasis awaits you … at the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel.

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A SUCCESSFUL 2021 STARTS WITH YOU How to lay out realistic goals for your personal and professional life

stor y by ABIGAIL THORPE

t’s January 1, surrounded by the remaining vestiges of last year’s party, and there it is before us: our New Year’s resolution. We’ve all been there: Exercise five days every week; stop eating sweets; read 12 new books. The list of resolutions that quickly go by the wayside one or two weeks later is a long one each year.

2020 was a tough year, and entering 2021, things still are not normal, but what better reasons to work toward something you want to achieve? It’s difficult to change habits that are deeply ingrained, but setting and achieving goals isn’t impossible; it just needs to be approached the right way. Rather than a resolution this year, focus on setting a goal (or goals) that you work toward on your terms, in your own time. We’ve put together some tips to get you started on the path to a successful 2021. Look to the future. Where do you want to be in one year? Five? Ten? Set goals that help propel you toward the person you want to be down the road. This way you’ll have something to look toward, a reason for achieving each goal along the way. Don’t follow the crowd. It’s easy to get distracted by what others are doing, or what you think you should be doing for your New Years’ resolution or goal. Don’t! Find something you want to accomplish. You’ll be much more successful in making it happen if you have a purpose for doing it. Ask yourself why you shouldn’t make the change. This might seem counterintuitive, but it’s often our inability to let go of old habits that dooms our New Year’s goals. Understand why you shouldn’t make the change, and why you are sticking to old habits. Are they more appealing and fulfilling to you than your new goal? For example, if your goal is to read more this year, but you’d rather

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watch TV instead, and you know you’ll choose this habit because in the end it’s more rewarding, you’re setting yourself up for failure. You’ll be more successful achieving your goals when a new behavior looks more attractive than a current one, despite the discipline or difficulties it may take to get there.

Reward yourself! You need a treat too! Reward yourself for accomplishments along the way, however small. This provides positive reinforcement and gives you something to look forward to. The end goal should be motivating, but sometimes we need a little extra push along the way, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that!

Keep it positive. Focus on doing, not stopping. Positive thinking will do way more to encourage you to reach your goal. Instead of saying, “I’m not going to eat sweets,” make a goal to eat healthier. There’s less room for failure, and you’ll focus on a positive lifestyle or goal rather than giving up a negative one.

Review and update your plan. It’s okay to make changes along the way. The rigid inflexibility of a resolution is why so many fail. Give yourself some breathing room, and come up with a system to take stock of where you’re at and how your plan is going. If you need to change your plan or goals along the way, that’s okay. The most important thing is to start establishing healthy habits that are leading you toward your end goal.

Make the goal your end. Resolutions fail because they don’t allow for flexibility and messing up. Rather, resolutions should be an end to your goal, so you keep the way open. Rather than saying: “I’m going to go to the gym five days a week,” say, “I’m going to establish an exercise routine,” then make small goals or “resolutions” to get you to your end goal. One day that may be going to the gym, another it may be going for a walk around the neighborhood. Give yourself small goals to achieve, and make room to adapt your plans along the way. Create a plan. It’s easy to come up with a goal, but the plan to get there is how you’ll find success. Sketch out next steps to reach your goal, starting with small ones, even if it’s something like getting new shoes in order to work out more. Make sure each goal or step is something measurable that you can keep in front of you, on your phone, fridge or calendar, that way it becomes a part of your everyday routine. 80

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Just do it! Sometimes it just takes the first step to get you going. Stop making excuses, and don’t let what you don’t have keep you from getting started. If you want to exercise more, but can’t afford a gym membership, then find ways to work out at home or outside, and work your way toward your goal, even if that means making a plan to someday afford a gym membership. There is always a way to get to your end goal—it may just look different than you expected. A successful year is in front of you. You just have to take the first step. No matter what 2021 may throw at us, don’t give up on setting a goal and finding ways to stick to it. Make this the year you accomplish your New Year’s goal (not your resolution)!

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A Healthy Spirit

Simple strategies to take back your health this year

stor y by TAYLOR SHILLAM

n 2020, you likely learned a lot about your ability to adapt, cope and remain strong through challenge and uncertainty. Now that the new year has arrived, you can apply that valuable knowledge to achieving a healthier spirit in 2021.

This year, it’s time to make your New Year’s goals count. As staying healthy and building your immune system remain critical, it’s time to redefine wellness and rediscover the best strategies to find yourself healthier, happier and more energized for the new year ahead. Your initial goals and plan of attack don’t have to be big. In fact, small, attainable goals are often the best way to achieve big-picture results. Big, broad terms like wellness, balance and mind-body connection are common, but what do they really mean? How can these concepts be reached in a way that is sustainable, and can the process really be enjoyable—even life-changing? Start by learning what tools are available to you, and how you can best put them into practice in your day-to-day life. If anything is true about the path to cultivating a healthier spirit, it’s that there are many ways to do so, and the best time to start is now. Here, we take a look at healthy living at its fullest, including strategies to boost your health, both mentally and physically. This year, aim to train your brain and strengthen your mental well-being just as much as your physical fitness. The familiar adage “use it or lose it” is just as applicable to your cognitive health, and regularly exercising your brain can boost its ability to think quickly and retain memory.

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Simple ways to give your brain its daily workout include games like Sudoku or word hunts, working on a jigsaw puzzle, or using an app designed to train your brain like Lumosity, Peak, Cognifit Brain Fitness and Personal Zen. Experts even praise small, quick daily exercises like completing a task using your non-dominant hand or taking a different route on your drive home, for their ability to contribute to major mental benefits. Strengthen your brain’s neuroplasticity, or ability to grow and create new connections, by learning a new skill. A highlight of this task is in its endless possibilities; you can choose anything you want to learn. Whether it’s learning to cook healthier recipes, or simply just learning to cook, the stimulation and sense of achievement from honing a new craft and putting it into practice can be so satisfying. Skills like cooking, learning to paint, playing an instrument or learning a language have the added benefits of calming nerves, revitalizing your focus and providing a healthy outlet during periods of stress. Stress can affect the entire body, triggering an automatic hormonal response. In short periods, elevated stress levels can be healthy, inspiring growth, action and change—but repeated, uncontrolled stress will take its toll. Daily mindfulness practices, like meditation and journaling, can fight the inflammatory effects of stress and help you regain a sense of calmness and control. Use a journal to pull anxious thoughts and long to-do lists out of your mind and put them on paper. The act of writing out a thought or experience can help you reorganize and process the associated feelings in a different way. You’ll have the added benefit of having the journal to look back on in the future, to recall past experiences and see how far you’ve come. Along with your mindfulness practices, don’t forget to keep a healthy physical release in your routine. This month, reconnect with physical fitness as a mode of both releasing and receiving energy. The famed post-workout endorphins, euphoric hormones released 84

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within the body after exercise, are nothing to underestimate. Studies have shown that endorphins are involved in the body’s natural reward circuits to maximize pleasure and help us continue to function through periods of injury or stress. In short: Movement is key to feeling good. Effects of endorphin release include mood boosts, stress and anxiety relief, a sense of increased confidence and appetite regulation— all part of a long list of exercise benefits that go beyond outward appearance. An important key to falling in love with exercise is simply finding your match: an activity you’re motivated to show up to on a regular basis. From spin classes and Crossfit, to hikes and long walks, to barre and yoga, there are endless settings available to you, and the process will be well worth it when you arrive at your perfect fit. This year, open yourself up to the possibility of loving exercise, and treat yourself to a step outside your comfort zone. Try that boutique class you’ve been curious about; invest in that new yoga mat or set of weights; or enlist a friend as your accountability partner. Your body will thank you. Stay motivated by tracking your progress. Whether it’s checking off weekly workouts, counting your miles, leveling up your weight in strength training, or working your way toward a new yoga pose, a wonderful thing about the world of fitness is that you can always set a new goal and keep moving forward—just don’t forget to celebrate those milestones along the way. At a time when many of us are more than ready for a new year, a fresh start and a revitalized spirit, take this January as a challenge to redefine what health means to you. Boosting your brain, enjoying physical activity and trying something new are just a few ways to get started. Whatever you choose, proudly take it as an investment in yourself and in a better New Year.

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Six popular—and effective—wellness lifestyle trends

A new year brings with it a new start; 365 new opportunities to live a happier— and healthier—life. With 2020 behind us, let’s make 2021 truly count. Your life is in your hands, so it’s up to you to make each day count. Let’s start with these six lifestyle trends that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine.

Prioritize Mental Health Though 2020 is behind us, we are all still carrying the burdens, and trying to recover from the hardships the year brought with it. The new year has arrived, but we are all still experiencing the effects of the COVID pandemic. Each person has their own unique way of persevering, but it is important to remember that we are all in this together—we are not alone. Now more than ever, people are more easily able to voice their feelings, their thoughts, their uncertainties, their pain. And this is a powerful thing. Our mental health should always take priority over fear of one’s judgment. There is no shame in being scared, overwhelmed or stressed. Sharing with others rather than suffering alone is a relief and the beginning of being able to heal.

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Allow Your Body to Rest We live in a world that teaches us we need to constantly be doing something. It’s always go, go, go. Whether it be work, doing activities with your children, cooking a beautiful meal, working out at the gym; if we’re not busy doing something, then we are considered lazy. Well, if 2020 taught us anything, it’s to take the time to enjoy those quiet moments. Instead of scrolling through social media, relax with a good book. Instead of hitting up the gym today, take a walk outside in your neighborhood, on a local trail or at your nearby park. Breathing in the cool fresh air is sure to calm you and clear your mind.

Get Proper Sleep Can you remember the last time you woke up feeling fully rested and refreshed, your body restored, ready to start the day? Many of us—no matter our age—are not getting adequate sleep at night. Instead of turning out the lights and settling into bed for a good night’s rest, we find ourselves, once again, checking our social media, watching TV, texting friends or family, staring at our computer screen and working on that latenight work or school assignment, etc. Now’s the time to start creating a healthy bedtime routine. It is recommended that you stop using electronic devices 30 minutes prior to when you plan to go to bed. It’s also a good idea to remove all devices from the bedroom and opt for a good book instead.

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Invest in Your Space As more people continue to live, work and play from home than ever before, it is imperative that we are spending our time in a space that nurtures ourselves and our families, despite all the chaos. Our homes should be our sanctuaries, and with many of our children still remote learning, while we continue to work from our home office, we can find ourselves overwhelmed by all that is going on and surrounding us. Simplify and clear out what you no longer need. Instead of school work—and your work—sprawled all throughout the house, designate a school/ work area—even the dining room table— that can be cleared away when the work day is done and it’s time to unwind. Add greenery to freshen up your space, add new blind to let in more light. Buy that new chair you’ve been eyeing to make your work hours more comfortable.

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Whether for your health, for the environment or for animal welfare, or all of the above, 2021 may be the year that many who have not yet attempted this way of eating might just take that leap. We’ve all heard the words vegetarian and vegan, but how about flexitarian? A flexitarian diet, sometimes referred to as a semi-vegetarian diet, is a much more inclusive diet. Though meals are centered around plant foods, it allows for the occasional inclusion of meat, eggs and fish. With a less rigid approach, it can more easily be incorporated into your current diet. With the ultimate goal to add more plant-based focused meals into your daily life, this will not only benefit your health but the health of the environment and animal well-being as well. It’s a win-win, right?

Incorporate Chinese Medicine Chinese medicine continues to draw people to its natural, balanced approach to wellness. Traditional Chinese medicine has been used in addressing everything from anxiety and depression to allergies, back pain, skin conditions, obesity, infertility and so much more. Incorporating the use of herbs and diet, acupuncture and cupping to prevent or treat health problems, traditional Chinese medicine will only continue to raise awareness of the alternatives to mainstream Western medicine. For those looking for a more natural approach to wellness, bringing balance to their bodies, mind and spirit, Chinese medicine may be the answer.

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A VISIT TO A SOUTHERN PLANTATION Relooking Louisiana’s River Road history through the eyes of the enslaved By Marguerite Cleveland

he myth of the Grand Ole’ South has long glamorized plantation life as one of beautiful homes, epic parties, southern gentlemen and their lovely brides, with no mention of the thousands of people ripped from their homes in Africa who were enslaved on the plantations. Tours used to involve hoopskirt gowned guides and sipping mint juleps. In recent years, things have changed, and many historic sites have begun to tell the complete story of what life was like on a plantation to include that of the enslaved people. Whitney Plantation, in particular, shares the story purely from the perspective of the enslaved. This trip focuses on an area known as the “German Coast,” which begins just north of New Orleans and follows both sides of the Mississippi River. Where to Stay There is something about staying on a historic property along the river road. After the crowds leave for the day, a quiet sneaks in. The Spanish Moss dripping from live oak trees in the evening dusk seems to whisper the history of those before you. Destrehan Plantation offers two cottages for rent, which are on the grounds of the plantation. They offer a vintage charm and modern conveniences. Oak Alley Plantation has a more upscale experience with luxury cottages and an onsite restaurant. It is a separate business from the nonprofit, which runs the plantation, but you still have access to the property and its stunning dual columns of live oaks that lead to the levee and the Mississippi River. The property is surrounded by sugar cane fields, so you really get the feeling of how isolated the river plantations were.

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Commercial Lots on the Sandpoint Airport MLS# 201900099 - Lot 3 (1.72 Acres) - $623,200 MLS# 201900097 - Lot 1 (1.65 Acres) - $599,450 MLS# 201900098 - Lot 2 (1.40 Acres) - $509,200

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Most parcels on Sandpoint's public Airport are leased grounds, but North Addiion of Sandpoint Airpark is oﬀering Fee Simple land. Power & Sewer are in place and this lot is ready to be built on! Build a private hangar or the commercial building space you need in Sandpoint with great public road access.

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TO TRULY BEGIN TO UNDERSTAND WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE ON A PLANTATION THROUGH THE EYES OF THE ENSLAVED PEOPLE, A VISIT TO WHITNEY PLANTATION IS A MUST.

What to Do The 1811 Rebellion of Enslaved People, also known as the German Coast Uprising, was a key historical event that took place in this area—and it is relatively unknown. It was well planned and the largest in U.S. history. The revolt began at what is now known as the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House and was led by Charles Deslondes and more than 500 enslaved people. You can learn about this significant event as well as early jazz great Kid Ory on a tour. To truly begin to understand what life was like on a plantation through the eyes of the enslaved people, a visit to Whitney Plantation is a must. Plan to spend a couple of hours so you have time to absorb the experience. In addition to learning the history of slavery on the Whitney Plantation, you will also visit memorials that honor the enslaved people. The experience is like visiting a concentration camp such as Dachau in Germany—especially when you visit the memorial for the German Coast Uprising. The leaders of this event were tried, executed and beheaded, their heads then placed on pikes that lined the River Road for 60 miles. When touring the site be respectful and quiet. It takes place outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. If you are unable to visit, take a virtual tour by downloading the Whitney Plantation app. 94

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For a very personal experience, take “The Unheard Voices of the German Coast Tour” exclusively offered by Dianne Honore Destrehan. She is a family descendant of Jean-Baptiste Destrehan, the owner of the plantation, and Catiche Destrehan, who was enslaved by him. By the time you finish the tour you will have a better understanding of the cultural melting pot of this area. Learn the heritage of the German farmers, Acadians, the enslaved Africans, Native Americans and Sicilians, as well as their contributions to the cultural heritage. Destrehan is a gifted storyteller, and her family history adds an authenticity to the tour. As more is learned about the history of the plantation, the tours have evolved over the years. The leaders of the German Coast Uprising were tried at Destrehan and held in the wash shed on the plantation grounds. There are plans to expand on this history. Laura Plantation shook up plantation tours when they first opened in 1994. They were the first historic home tour in Louisiana to use the term slave instead of servant and the first to include the history of enslaved Africans as part of the tour. Let that date sink in. The year 1994 was the first time the stories of enslaved people were included in plantation tours. Opened in February 2017, the permanent exhibit “From the Big House to the Quarters: Slavery on Laura Plantation” is housed in a restored overseer’s cottage. Research into the plantation’s history is ongoing in both

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the United States and France where some descendants settled. Laura has an extensive collection of primary source documents including Laura’s diary, which are invaluable in sharing the history of this unique Creole plantation. Oak Alley is the iconic southern plantation with its double rows of live oaks leading to the home. Once a traditional tour with hoopskirt gowned guides and mint juleps, it has evolved over time. The hoop skirts are gone, but you can still get a good mint julep. Rather than move old slave cabins from other plantations, authentic reproductions were built with a permanent exhibit of the enslaved people on the plantation. As part of the foundation’s Revisit Oak Alley initiative, the “Big House” Experience and Site Interpretation was completed in January 2018. The mansion tour now fully integrates the histories of the enslaved people at Oak Alley and shows their contributions. Where to Eat The German Coast area of Louisiana is an amazing melting pot when it comes to the cuisine. African, mainly Senegal, French, German and American influences have shaped the local food culture. Cajun chefs will cook just about anything. In addition to staples such as crawfish, shrimp and andouille sausage you will also find alligator, rabbit and frog legs. What the area is famed for though is its andouille sausage—and they even made a trail for it. The Andouille Trail will take you to the makers in humble shops and meat markets to chefs at upscale restaurants. Spuddy’s Cajun Cooking Experience is a must, as he shares family recipes passed down for generations. B&C Seafood restaurant is a family owned 96

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business that the locals love. Workers in the area stop by for the plate lunch specials each day or a bowl of their flavorful gumbos—smoked rabbit is the most popular. The Seafood Pot is a restaurant and market with fresh local seafood. You can purchase their daiquiris by the gallon. Don’t miss the Creole House, where Chef Jason Roussel cooks everything from scratch. He is passionate about sharing real Cajan cooking. The plantation tours mentioned are all nonprofit foundations that are dedicated to telling the authentic history of the area. For more information about the German Coast, visit LARiverParishes.com to help plan your visit.

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Sandpoint’s premier waterfront dining offers an extensive menu of American cuisine with an impressive wine list. Featuring a full-service bar and beautiful view of Lake Pend Oreille. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week, Trinity at City Beach is ready to become your new favorite restaurant.

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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, FortyOne South’s spectacular sunsets, innovative cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list are sure to make it a memorable night out. The bar and restaurant menu changes with the season offering a variety of delicious food year-round. Reservations recommended.

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Voted Best Burger in Bonner County! Treat yourself to the tastiest burger in town, made with housepressed patties using locally sourced, grass-fed meat from Wood’s. Burgers are served on a soft toasted organic bun finished with quality ingredients and homemade sauces. Diners can also choose from a selection of salads, hand-cut fries, real ice cream milkshakes, soft drinks and beer, wine and canned cocktails. Visit Facebook and Instagram for their latest promos, and find them in the Gateway parking lot at Schweitzer on weekends and holidays! Open Monday-Tuesday 11am-3pm, Thursday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm. You can order to-go!

Located on the historic Cedar Street Bridge, take in the views of Sand Creek and the mountains beyond while enjoying an unforgettable meal at Taysty's— downtown’s newest favorite place to eat. Here you will find breakfast all day (breakfast burritos, deluxe breakfast sandwiches and pizzas, savory or sweet crepes, and quiche), while lunch and dinner provide a selection of fresh salads, grilled sandwiches and wraps, and artisan pizzas—all made in-house. Finish your meal with their authentic gelato! You can also choose to take a seat at their wine bar, which offers tapas to pair with your wine. Open daily.

Fresh and unique, Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Sandpoint has been a favorite of many for over 25 years. Whether it’s Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday or Magic Wednesday, there is something for everyone here, and its newly expanded menu has brought even more choices to diners. If you are looking for family fun, a date night or even a place to host a party in their private dining room, Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant will keep you coming back for more!

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WILD ALASKAN SALMON CAKES WITH LEMON TARTAR SAUCE Recipe Courtesy of Tina VanDenHeuvel You can follow Tina @madebetterforyou on Instagram SALMON CAKES: 1 1/2 lbs. fresh salmon filet 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 2 tbsp. avocado oil 1 cup medium yellow onion, finely diced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. black pepper (or to taste) 1 tsp. sea salt 1 cup almond flour 2 large eggs lightly beaten 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. mayonnaise (I like Primal Kitchen brand) 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp. dried dill METHOD: • Preheat Oven to 425˚F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. Place salmon in the center, skin side down. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on thickness) or just until cooked through. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Flake salmon with two forks, discarding skin and any bones then set aside. • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Add diced onion and bell pepper, garlic, salt and pepper, and sauté until golden and softened (7 to 9 minutes), then remove from heat. • In a large mixing bowl, combine flaked salmon, sautéed pepper and onion, almond flour, beaten eggs, olive oil, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and dill. Stir to combine. • Form into patties using a 1/3-cup measuring cup and mold with your hands into 2" wide by 1/3 to 1/2" thick patties. • In a clean non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil and 1 tablespoon butter until hot, then add salmon patties in a single layer. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. If salmon patties brown too fast, reduce heat. Remove finished patties to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining oil, butter and salmon cakes. L E M O N TA R TA R S A U C E : 1 cup mayonnaise (I like Primal Kitchen brand) 1 cup dill pickles, finely chopped 1 tbsp. fresh lemon zest 2 tsp. dried dill 2 tbsp. dill pickle juice METHOD: • Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. To Serve: Top Wild Alaskan Salmon Cakes with tartar sauce and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top for extra tartness. 102 102

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VIRTUALLY BANFF FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS TO SANDPOINT By Jillian Chandler

he BANFF Film Festival returns to Sandpoint, but this year, with their number one priority to keep their loyal audiences safe, the annual festival will be offering an online program for 2021.

The Sandpoint community is invited to enjoy these epic adventures indoors in the safety and comfort of your home this winter—watch from your TV, computer or mobile device—and help keep the Panida marquee lights burning bright! Film programs include: 2020/21 World Tour - Amber Program (three videos); 2020/21 World Tour - Onyx Program (three videos); and 2020/21 World Tour Bundle - Amber and Onyx (five videos). So, how does this year's virtual film festival work exactly? It's simple!

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• Visit FilmFest.BanffCentre.ca, where you will find their current film programming and costs. • Choose the film program you’re interested in; program costs are $15 each. Once you commit to renting, you will have three days to view it—and watch multiple times! • There is a bundle of both individual programs for a cost of $28. Once committed, you have 14 days to view the program. • Your purchase helps the local Sandpoint community. Net proceeds from this year’s viewings will go to support Sandpoint’s Panida Theater, helping them to continue operating and remain solvent during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

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JUNIOR STARLIGHT SERIES Independence Racing will once again be hosting the Junior Starlight Series at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. The Junior Race series is held Friday nights: January 8, 15, 22 and 29. It's an excellent opportunity for those interested in ski racing, with an emphasis on introducing the fun of ski racing to our youth. This low-cost ski racing series provides an opportunity for both experienced and new racers while offering kids the chance to meet others with the same interests. Racers will meet at 5pm on Friday, January 8 and will receive coaching, get to practice in a race course, and take two timed NASTAR runs. Following Friday sessions are held from 5:30 to 7pm. To register or for more information, call 208.290.6370, email shep@ thesnowschool.com or visit IndependenceRacing.com.

NORTHERN LIGHTS AT SCHWEITZER The month just got a bit brighter, as Sandpoint's Schweitzer Mountain Resort will once again host their Northern Lights show. Held in the Village on Saturday, January 16, this is an all ages fireworks extravaganza worth seeing year after year. This is sure to be an event the entire family won’t want to miss! While you’re at it, you can make a night of it and book a stay at the resort. Please note that this event is subject to change depending on the current health and safety precautions in place with regards to COVID-19. For additional details, visit Schweitzer.com or call 208.263.9555.

LIVE MUSIC AT PEND D'OREILLE WINERY Make plans to enjoy an evening of live music at Pend d'Oreille Winery on Friday, January 16, as Sara Brown once again will grace audiences with her bursting talents. Sara, a small-town redhead from Stevens County, packs each song with her signature power-house vocal style but also displays subtle nuance and versatile stylizations as the unique mood of each song demands. Sara’s stage presence is engaging, and her genuine love and care for her fans is always on display. She'll be performing from 5 to 8pm. For additional details and to find more live music performances at Pend d'Oreille Winery, visit POWine.com.

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