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OCTOBER 2020 VOLUME 10 NUMBER 10

inside Bulldog Football Welcomes the 2020 Season Coach Knowles on hard work, building relationships and achieving success

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Here at Like Media, we are fortunate to share with our readers all the positive that can be found around us, even when in the midst of crisis. As you flip through the pages of this month’s issue and read our uplifting stories, we hope that you are inspired by the people and organizations we highlight, while also showing your support to our advertisers, who help make it possible for us to bring you Sandpoint Living Local each month. We pray that despite the negativity that you see through to the positive that can be found.

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BU S IN E S S S P OT LIG H T North Idaho Chiropractic Neurology Center: Local chiropractic neurologist focuses on finding solutions

S U P P ORT IN G E DU C ATO RS

E S S ENTI A L S

Supporting Our Local Teachers: 5 simple ways to show you care all year long

The latest tips and trends in home, garden, finances and life

LI F E & COMMUNITY

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It's Pumpkin Season: Celebrate at Hickey Farms' Fall Pumpkin Festival

All About Apples: Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center shares learning, research ... and fruit!

Living Life to the Tune of a Different Time: A man of many talents, many names and many lives

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Critter Apothecary: Keeping people and animals healthyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;naturally

Camp Out of the Box: Panhandle Forest provides many unique locations

Lumber Marketing Services: 30 years serving North Idaho

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Hear from the coach, check on game schedules, view the Varsity roster and see which players are taking it to the next level

H E A LTH & L IFE STYLE Tips and informational articles about living a healthy, active lifestyle

F E ATUR E STO RY Ride 4 Relief: PTSD survivor advocating for the health and support of his peers

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F E AT U R E D R ECIP E

Get Away with a Fall Visit to Lopez Island: The most rural of the three major San Juan Islands

Be a chef at home with our monthly seasonally inspired recipe!

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FOOD & DR INK Your local guide to the tastiest hot spots around town

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Autumn Home Maintenance Checklist KEEPING YOUR HOME WARM AND COZY ALL WINTER LONG By Nikki Luttmann, Seven Bee Interiors For Sandpoint Furniture, Carpet One, and Selkirk Glass and Cabinets

utumn has always been my favorite time of year. I love the changing of the leaves, the deep reds and golds that brighten up our landscape, and the thought of spending time indoors beside a warm fire. This year, it seems that the signs are pointing to a cold and snowy winter season. Berries are heavy on the trees, the squirrels are extra busy stashing nuts and seeds, and it sounds like La Nina might be showing her face this winter, meaning frigid temperatures for us in the Pacific Northwest. When it comes to home maintenance, we can take a lesson from nature. Preparedness is the key to staying warm, cozy and worry-free all winter long. The following checklist is a good refresher for those of you who are long-time Idaho residents, and a must-do for those of you who are new to the area. Though I’m an interior designer, I’ve seen my fair share of damage caused by winter cold and storms. I’m often brought in after the fact to help restore the home to what it was, but often the damage could have been prevented with a little prep and some elbow grease (yours or a professional’s) before the onset of winter. 1. If you have a crawl space, be sure to close your vents. This prevents your plumbing and other utilities under the house from freezing. It’s

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also a good idea to double check any insulation you might have in your crawlspace and attic. Pests have been known to gnaw away at insulating material around pipes and openings, creating a space where cold air can get in and do damage. 2. Check your gutters. Having your gutters cleaned not only keeps water flowing away from the house, where it should, but also keeps ice and other material from clogging them further, creating a hazard that can damage your roof. 3. Have a professional check your heating system, especially if you are dependent in any way on wood heat for the winter, this is a must. Creosote can build up in your flue, causing a possible fire hazard that many of us are unaware of. 4. Have your exterior plumbing drained and turned off. Exterior plumbing issues, such as frozen pipes, can cause interior and exterior damage when the weather gets very cold, due to burst pipes when the ice expands inside. 5. If you leave for the winter, do not turn off your heat completely. I realize that many people do this, but you are much better off turning the heat

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Preparedness is the key to staying warm, cozy and worry-free all winter long. to 55 degrees and leaving it there for the winter. Freezing temperatures inside a home can damage drywall, flooring, cabinetry, plumbing, even the framing of your home. Leaving the heat on at a low temperature keeps your finishes from suffering damage and makes for a happy homeowner in the spring when you return! 6. If you live in a location where power goes out frequently, it is a good idea to invest in a generator. This ensures a safe and warm winter should the power go out for an extended time. 7. Have your septic tank pumped before winter sets in. Not only is it very difficult to locate and open a septic tank when it is under four feet of snow, but a full septic tank is also more likely to back up in early spring when the ground is saturated and more difficult to percolate the discharge into the drain field. 8. Check your windows and doors for a good seal. Poor seals on doors and windows are a leading cause of utility bill creepage in the winter months. After all, it’s expensive to heat the outdoors! 22

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9. If you have a basement with a sump-pump, do make sure the pump is in working order. There is nothing worse than coming down the stairs to your basement and finding it flooded. I’ve re-done countless basements in the City of Sandpoint and throughout Bonner County, where the water table is high after a failed sump-pump led to a flood situation. These are never fun! 10. Finally, check the trees around your home. We’ve already had a few tough windstorms this year, and trees can do major damage if they are not in good health. Have dead branches removed, as well as any trees that are deemed a hazard. I can only imagine the devastation and terror that would accompany a tree coming down through someone’s home. While this is not always preventable, proper maintenance at least limits the possibility of this tragedy occurring. While the above list may not be the most fun aspect of home ownership, these are certainly necessary items to cross off your to-do list. While I love working with people on remodeling their homes, I’d like it to be on their terms, not because of an insurance claim or the wrath of Old Man Winter!

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rian Smith is happy to be back in the classroom for his 21st year as an educator. “Last spring was particularly challenging with the lack of face-to-face instruction. Students can learn so much from each other,” he explained. Always one to continue to learn and adapt, Brian took the challenge of distance learning to finish out the school year head on, with an emphasis on keeping his students engaged with one another. “I will always look for opportunities to have students meaningfully engage with one another, regardless of the situation."

With more than two decades’ experience, Brian has seen many of his students go on to higher education, become leaders in their workplace and begin raising families. It brings him great joy when he bumps into a previous student and they mention the impact he had on their younger self. “It is a great reminder "EVERY INTERACTION that every interaction is an opportunity to IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO have a positive impact HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT on someone else, and I am fortunate to be ON SOMEONE ELSE, AND a part of a profession that provides me so I AM FORTUNATE TO BE many opportunities with so many amazing A PART OF A PROFESSION individuals.”

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Releasing the kinetic power of strategic tension By Trish Buzzone, Thinking Partner, Executive Director, The John Maxwell Team

ecently, it’s been a struggle to find my motivation to get out and do things—even things I love to do. Based on some conversations I’m having, I’m not the only one feeling this way. Why are so many of us struggling to get out and do the things we know bring us joy? Where is this resistance coming from? I thought about the near-constant stream of bad news. All the social and political conflict. The threat of the virus pandemic and the economic uncertainty; dwelling on all of that leaves me exhausted, thinking, “Why shouldn’t I be struggling to get motivated? Look at everything that’s going on!” Those questions were a distraction and an easy way to stay confused and uncertain. They were also a way for me to excuse myself from doing anything about it. By projecting my current worries and frustrations into the future, giving those questions all my energy, I was effectively excusing myself from the responsibility of getting into action. For me, doing what I love to do means cultivating relationships and

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having transformative conversations. For you, it might be something different. We all know what energizes us, what gets us flowing in our gifts. The build-up of energy between thinking about doing something and actually doing it causes tension in the space between imagining our future and creating it. When we are not intentional about being in action, doubt and negativity creep into that space. We hear it in the little voice that whispers, “I don’t feel like it” and “I’m not ready,” or “This can wait, do it tomorrow.” Like all energy, this tension can be shifted from something that holds us back to something that propels us forward. Physicists define this as the transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy. That energy transfer begins with a release, with giving up the excuses and getting into action. When we do this, the tension holding us back becomes a mode of action propelling us forward. Sometimes, when we feel ourselves slipping into the cycle of thinking about doing, we need a pattern interrupter, a thinking partner we trust who has permission to help us pause that cycle and help us refocus our thoughts so they become actions. Whether it comes from ourselves

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or someone else, that pattern interrupt creates an opportunity to step away from the questions that lead us in circles, all those “what abouts” and “what ifs” that take us nowhere. As we make the shift from thinking about what we’re going to do and start doing whatever it is that brings us joy and helps us grow, the tension we feel, all that potential energy, begins to transform into kinetic energy, becoming the momentum we need to keep moving forward. So, today, if you’re struggling to get going, finding excuses to keep from turning your thinking into doing, reach out to a thinking partner who will be a pattern interrupter for you, focus your intention, and do the thing. Just get started, and you will feel the energy begin to build and grow and change. Continue that mode of action, regardless of the circumstances, and the momentum will continue to build. Do the thing, and then you’ll get the energy to do the thing. You can connect with Trish Buzzone at TrishBuzzone.com, Linkedin.com/in/ trishbuzzone or Facebook.com/trishbuzzone.

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ickey Farms is getting ready for their eighth annual Fall Pumpkin Festival, starting the first weekend in October! Head on out to the family favorite farm every weekend in October for live entertainment, a large pumpkin patch, kids’ activities, food vendors and more. Set in a beautiful valley just Northeast of Sandpoint off Highway 200, Hickey Farms boasts beautiful views of Schweitzer Mountain and the changing colors of the season while visitors wander the pumpkin patch and corn maze. The family farm—now in its fourth generation—has been in the family since 1923. Each year, the Pumpkin Festival offers a place for families to come together and celebrate the best of fall. The farm is open Fridays, 3 to 5:30pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 5:30pm. Kids will

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enjoy the large slide, Wriggle Worm, hay rides and bouncy house while the family wanders the food vendors, large barn with local crafts, and more. Every Saturday and Sunday enjoy live entertainment from locals like Devon Wade, Brian Jacobs and Star the Magician. “We try to be a safe place where kids can come and people can come and just meet their neighbor and disconnect from the fast life for a while and enjoy a nice fall day,” says Dean Holt, one of Hickey Farms' family members. “We want it to be a fun place for kids and families to get to grow and have something they can look forward to each year... a place for you to see your neighbor and have a good conversation.” For more information, current hours and contact info, visit HickeyFarmsIdaho.com.

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A Desire for a Thriving Community Keeping people and animals healthy—naturally BY JILLIAN CHANDLER

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“Nothing feels better than helping another person or animal. I knew from the time I was a small child that I wanted to help people, and that became my life’s journey.”

n 2016, Thomas and Darla Fletcher made the move to North Idaho. Drawn to the mountains and the four seasons—which their home state of Texas didn’t offer—the couple was seeking an agrarian lifestyle that they so admired of generations past. The appeal of the “simple” life that can be found in a small town, where residents know their neighbors and are an integral part of the community, is what ultimately brought them to North Idaho. Since day one, the Fletchers have been dedicated to improving the local agricultural community, which is why they created Only Local Farmers’ Market. “When we realized the difficulty and challenges that face small farm and ranch operations, we decided to open Only Local as another option for local farmers and ranchers to sell their products. We farm and ranch too, so we know firsthand the difficulties in getting products to market,” says Thomas. “We offer our time and resources to local small producers and give them an opportunity to market their products year-round. This allows them to stay focused on their farming/ranching and not worry about selling products.” The Critter Apothecary is another way Darla, RN and Thomas, MD give to the community they love. Opened July 1 of this year, the pair created this

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unique business catering to those seeking herbals, salves and tinctures to promote the health and wellness for themselves and family, both two legged and four legged. “Organic herbal products are a healthy alternative that, along with education, contribute to a healthier and happier population,” affirms Darla. “Wellness begins with a healthy immune system. We want to keep people healthy by teaching them to support their immune system.” Located in Sagle, Idaho, customers will find a wide array of certified organic remedies from Dr. Paul’s Lab and other local purveyors of holistic products. In addition, the apothecary stocks organic holistic veterinary products for cattle, horses, sheep, goats and poultry, along with a variety of remedies for human use as well. The Critter Apothecary was born from the tragic loss of one of Darla and Thomas’ cows last winter. Darla recalls the event: “One of our cows came down with pneumonia, and even with the vet coming to the farm on a daily basis, we ended up losing her and the unborn calf. I was devastated that we couldn’t save her. Out of desperation, I called my friend, a local organic dairy farmer, for advice. That’s when I learned about Dr. Paul’s products and the importance of building immunity before sickness sets

in. We still value traditional veterinarian care, but we now supplement all our animals with Dr. Paul’s products.” The reward for the work they do is immense, as customers return to thank the Fletchers for the insightful information they have generously offered along with the array of available products for purchase. “We are proud to be offering the best certified-organic remedies available to our customers,” says Darla. “Given our combined 65 years in traditional medicine, we are impressed that the time to intervene is before anyone gets sick. An ounce of prevention truly is worth a pound of cure.” Darla and Thomas invite you to stop by their Critter Apothecary Sunday through Friday from noon to 6pm and Saturday from 10am to 6pm. You can find them in the Only Local Farmers’ Market on Highway 95, just north of Cocolalla Lake. “Nothing feels better than helping another person or animal. That’s why I became a nurse,” smiles Darla. “I knew from the time I was a small child that I wanted to help people, and that became my life’s journey. The Critter Apothecary is another way that I can continue to help people and promote health and wellness.”

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The Inside Scoop: All About Apples SANDPOINT ORGANIC AGRICULTURE CENTER SHARES LEARNING, RESEARCH ... AND FRUIT!

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early 50 acres of orchard land at the base of Schweitzer Mountain off Boyer Road is recognizable to locals as the former Sandpoint Orchard, with its diverse selection of varieties. Today, the orchard and adjoining acreage make up the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center (SOAC)—an organization with the University of Idaho Extension Office that provides a hands-on research and education facility for students and community members. Established in August 2018 through support of a USDA grant and a generous donation from the Pence family, SOAC now covers 66 acres, including a certified organic orchard specializing in heritage apple varieties, dormitories, a retreat center and additional land for growing and research. “Our primary goal is to attract organic agriculture research, as we are the university's only certified organic research station,” says Kyle Nagy, superintendent and orchard operations manager for SOAC. The center creates an opportunity for new

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educational experiences in the community and college for people dedicated to sustainable and organic growing. Up to this point, these have mostly included projects that relate to soil health and pest management, but Nagy sees opportunity for much more. “We understand that we are not in an agricultural hub of the state, so we want to pursue work that is applicable to Idaho's statewide agricultural goals, but we also want to focus on projects and research that are meaningful to North Idaho residents,” he explains. The unique climate of the Inland Northwest region makes the center a prime location for helping to determine which crops and varieties will do well here. The center’s wide variety of apple, plum, pear and cherry trees helps determine which are best suited to Sandpoint. Sixty-eight varieties of apples currently exist in the orchard—mostly heirloom varieties that can only be found in a small selection of orchards across the country. Because of this, and its dedication to further research and preservation of heirloom

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residents and UI students the opportunity to learn about sustainable practices. We are very excited to host interns from UI that are interested in sustainable practices, including undergraduates pursuing the sustainable food systems major.”

In December, watch out for a webinar with Dan Bussey—whose seven volume book set includes information on over 16,000 apple varieties from the United States and Canada. “We also have Boundary County local Casimir Holeski, of the Boundary County Orchard Restoration Project, giving a class on restorative pruning of old fruit trees scheduled for February 2021,” shares Nagy.

In addition to its UI-Extension classes, educational outreach programs and conferences, SOAC typically offers orchard tours and a public apple tasting in normal years (public events like the tasting are limited for this year), although the facilities are not regularly open to the public. “Our hope is to develop courses taught directly through SOAC to area residents on subjects such as fruit tree maintenance and season extension,” shares Nagy.

SOAC also plans to put an advisory committee together this fall to help direct efforts to areas of concern for local farmers and ranchers in North Idaho. One of the key distinctions of the center is its beautiful infrastructure. The large conference building and dormitory makes it possible for the center to host interns, summer guests, 4-H groups and traveling campus classes. The center even opens its doors to local nonprofit organizations and educational events, although it is not available for private events. “The other thing that sets us apart is our dedication to organic and sustainable agriculture research,” says Nagy. “Organic agriculture is a fast-growing segment of food production, and SOAC gives North Idaho 34

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While the facilities are not frequently open to the public, the orchard does offer u-pick raspberries late June through July, and bulk fruit sales to people looking to make sauce, cider and pies. The majority of the produce produced by the orchard is sold retail through local stores like Yokes and Winter Ridge, including cherries, apples and pears. They also press their own organic cider each year, which can be found in stores usually October through December. Visit the SOAC website at UIdaho.edu/cals/sandpoint-organicagriculture-center to register for webinars or to find out more about the center. The best way to see what is currently being harvested is to visit their Facebook page @SandpointOrganicAgricultureCenter.

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campers seek. One place you are sure to find solitude is by booking some of the Panhandle’s more unique camping options, which can include fire lookouts, outposts and decadesold cabins. One such cabin is Red Ives, which provides a fun and unique shelter far from anything resembling a town. The Red Ives cabin is located along the St. Joe River about 75 miles from St. Maries, Idaho, and 29 miles from the small town of Avery. The cabin served as living quarters for the St. Joe Ranger Station of the Red Ives Ranger District in the St. Joe National Forest from the early 1930s up until 1984. As one of the more unique wilderness rentals

available, it is extremely popular—and reservations fill up quickly. For a long time reservations were held on a lottery basis, though recently this was switched over to a first-come first-served basis; something I learned in May when the thought of trying to get into the lotto popped back in my head. Red Ives, along with many other lookouts and unique camping areas across the Panhandle, can now be reserved through Recreation.gov. Each cabin, campground or lookout opens up for reservations 180 days before it opens for the season. For example, if Red Ives cabin opens May 30, 2021, then reservations can begin being made November 30, 2020. This will vary for each location. You can check the website or call the Ranger District directly to see when

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opening day 2021 will be for your desired spot. If you miss out on a prime weekend reservation, don’t let it completely discourage you. Unlike the previous lottery format, reservations booked through Recreation.gov can be canceled without fee, which is how my wife and I ended up with a Saturday and Sunday night in July despite waiting until May to see if anything was available. From St. Maries, the drive along the shadowy St. Joe is incredibly scenic. The further you get from town the steeper and narrower the river canyon gets. When you reach Avery, you’re about halfway to the cabin time wise. Once a bustling railroad depot, the town is now home to less than 100 people and is used as a fly

fishing outpost for those seeking west slope cutthroat trout and also a place for campers in the area to grab something they forgot or a slice of pizza and a draft beer at the newly opened TFP restaurant and bar. From Avery, you drive another 29 miles to the clearly marked Red Ives Road #218. The cabin is 10 miles up the single-lane road. The road is hard packed, but be aware of large potholes; a vehicle with good ground clearance is highly recommended. It’s a one-lane road with a surprising amount of traffic, but there are typically turnouts every ¼ to ½ mile to let vehicles pass one another. The cabin is located a short walk from the ranger station, and keys are accessed in a lock box in which the code is given to you by the forest service before check-in.

The cabin contains two bedrooms: one with a queen, another with two sets of bunk beds, and also a queen futon in the living room. It is surprisingly spacious for a nearly 100-yearold structure. There is no electricity, but there is hot and cold running water as well as a propane refrigerator and stove/oven. Though several large lanterns are provided, be sure to bring additional flashlights or lamps, as the cabin receives very little sunshine. There is an outdoor fire pit and a front porch with chairs to relax on. The cabin is located at a junction where backwoods campers and other recreationalists can access hiking, mountain biking, backcountry camping and horseback trails.

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Others take the road all the way into Montana for a scenic drive. The huge increase in popularity of OHV and more stable ATVs have made accessing these locations even easier for recreationalists. We saw a steady stream of traffic throughout the day, which was a little surprising. Yet when evening set in, the traffic subsided, leaving you with a sense of true isolation. The river is directly across from the cabin, as is a large meadow where Forest Service pack horses are held and cared for. We watched a moose wander into the pen and, after dark, a deer crept into our backyard, just 15 yards from our campfire. The sound of the water and the brilliance of the night stars couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been more peaceful. From the cabin you can see the area by vehicle or tackle one of the many hiking trails of varying difficulty located in the area. Since implementing catch and release only, the trout fishing on the St. Joe continues to improve, and there are fishing holes within walking distance and a short drive to wet your line. At a cost of $100 per night with the ability to sleep up to eight, Red Ives provides a great wilderness experience with a few extra creature comforts. To reserve Red Ives and other unique locations, visit Recreation.gov and type in Panhandle National Forest. A few additional camping destinations for your consideration: 38

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NORTH IDAHO CHIROPRACTIC NEUROLOGY CENTER Dr. F. Blake Ambridge, DC, DACNB, ND 208.946.5888 BacktoHealthSR.com 1327 Superior Street, Suite 103 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 1113 East Westview Court Spokane, Washington 99218

f you are suffering from chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, autoimmune disease, headaches, vertigo, neurological disorders, decreased brain or body function, memory loss or vertigo, chiropractic neurology can help you! With practices in both Sandpoint, Idaho, and Spokane, Washington, North Idaho Chiropractic Neurology Center provides a place of hope and healing for those suffering a variety of ailments. Opened in February of 2020, Dr. F. Blake Ambridge, DC, DACNB, ND brings his more than 35 years of experience to the Inland Northwest. After 32 years of practice in the Northern California wine country, he and his wife Amy had their sights set on the future, looking to relocate to the “perfect place” for their family. In 2016, Dr. Ambridge, Amy and their children moved to Sandpoint. “We wanted to be closer to family and in a community that would embrace our family and provide us the tight community and outdoor opportunities we longed to have out our back door,” says Amy. After relocating to North Idaho, Dr. Ambridge, who is well loved by his patients in California, continued to care for them, commuting to his busy California practice for over three years before deciding to start a practice in North Idaho. “We have a specialized practice and focus on complex cases, giving the patient and doctor the time to really unravel the cause of their condition so that underlying causes— not just symptoms—are addressed,” says Amy, who is NICNC’s director of community relations. “No two patients are alike or receive the same care. We schedule our patients based on their conditions, so they have the time to really find solutions.”

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As a chiropractic neurologist, Dr. Ambridge is an expert in “brain-based” therapy modalities; therapies directed by an understanding of the brain’s role in movement, balance and control of function. “I love the science behind health and the challenge of restoring optimal function and wellness,” says Dr. Ambridge. Inspired by whole-body health, he was drawn to natural healing, which is reflective of what he does through his practice. By using appropriate methods of therapy from vestibular therapies to mobilization and condition-specific brain and body exercises, chiropractic neurologists are able to successfully alleviate symptoms from acute/chronic pain, movement disorders to numbness and tingling, tremors and more. Additionally, Dr. Ambridge expanded his training and obtained a degree as a naturopath, which has allowed him to utilize powerful natural ways to regenerate the body. Regenerative medicine can include stem cell, ozone, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), peptide therapy and IV vitamin therapy to stimulate tissues to build and create healing and regeneration in the body. Addressing chronic autoimmune and infection conditions through advanced testing is another way Dr. Ambridge gets to the root of the problem. With only 650 board-certified chiropractic neurologists in the world, Sandpoint is truly fortunate to have one of them right here in our

community. And Dr. Ambridge couldn’t be more fulfilled as he pursues his life’s work. “I get to see results and have the satisfaction of individuals who are struggling and less able to enjoy life, and then through directed and purposeful intervention, they return to a better life.” He and Amy feel fortunate to be able to call Sandpoint home and have their practice here. “I love how the community here is ‘real,’ people are generally kind and considerate and family-oriented, and the professional community is very encouraging and happy to see all succeed,” affirms Dr. Ambridge. “I think what Sandpoint has is quite rare and unique and should be treasured and maintained.” Dr. Ambridge and Amy are avid supporters of their community and local organizations, having been involved with Kinderhaven’s Festival of Trees Committee, Angels Over Sandpoint, Community Assistance League, Sandpoint’s Distinguished Young Women and more. “I have loved serving in this community,” smiles Amy. If you are wanting to identify the root cause of your condition and get back to health, Dr. Ambridge is here to help. Open 9am to 5pm Tuesday through Thursday and by appointment Monday (Sandpoint office) and Friday (Spokane office), wellness awaits you at North Idaho Chiropractic Neurology Center. SANDPOINT LIVING LOCAL

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LIVING LIFE TO THE TUNE OF A DIFFERENT TIME A man of many talents, many names and many lives BY ABIGAIL THORPE

any in town know him simply as Fiddlin’ Red. He’s his own kind of local legend, who is known to be able to fix anything from old violins and fiddles to banjos, guitars and even wind instruments. If you ask him, he works on everything but pianos. Stepping in the quiet, peaceful shop on Church Street in Downtown Sandpoint, you’ll likely find him bent over an instrument, new or old, quietly working his magic to tempt some lightness of sound out of its hollow depths.

There are black-and-white drawings lining the walls, a few old signs, pictures and albums here and there—one of them his own from days back traveling with his folk band. Red plays the fiddle, banjo, mandolin and guitar, but you get the feeling talking to him and watching him work that he could pretty much play any instrument he put his hand to. It’s a kind of magic he has—that unlearned ability to create music and find an instrument’s purest sound. It can’t really be taught, but somehow Red has it.

Today he is bent over a trumpet, working to fix the mouthpiece. He repairs all of the band instruments for the local schools—this is just one of them. The store is quiet, almost like stepping into another era. There are instruments all around, some new, some old. They seem to find their way into Red’s hands, just like the antique, meticulously restored banjo he often plays. “I attract them, they come to me, ‘Please, Red, help me,’” he smiles.

Fiddlin’ Red’s been known by a few names throughout his life—including Wild Bill Hickock (the resemblance is almost uncanny), but perhaps the best place to start Red Simpson’s story is back in California in the 1960s, when the music first spoke to him.

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IT’S A KIND OF MAGIC HE HAS—THAT UNLEARNED ABILITY TO CREATE MUSIC AND FIND AN INSTRUMENT’S PUREST SOUND. IT CAN’T REALLY BE TAUGHT, BUT SOMEHOW RED HAS IT.

me. Who knows what gives people their interests, we’re sort of born with them.” Having taught for over 50 years, Red has noticed some people are born to be musicians—from all indications, he is one of those people. From the moment he first heard old-time music, Red was hooked. He taught himself to play the fiddle in high school by collecting records and learning from ear. He was playing live in bars before he graduated from high school—lying about his age to get in. He soon picked up the banjo and violin in the same way—by ear, simply listening to old records. He dubbed himself Fiddlin’ Red—a name taken from old 78 records he had from the ‘20s and ‘30s that said Fiddlin’ Red Henderson or Fiddlin’ Red something else. “There must have been a lot of red-head fiddlers,” he laughs. He formed his first band, Fiddlin’ Red and the Old Scratch Band, and the group set out together in an old 1950s GMC truck with a gypsy wagon on the back to play the old gold rush towns in Northern California and make their first album. “We sold several thousand of those record albums,” recalls Red. “We didn't make it big, we made it small. We played live on the radio in Los Angeles and became part of the San Diego Folk Festival.” That first album record hangs on the wall behind his work station—a memento of the beginning of what would be a lifelong story of following the music. 46

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When the band broke up, Red continued to pursue his passion for old-time living. He started going to mountain man rendezvous and apprenticed with a blacksmith in Sonora, California, hitchhiking the 4-mile journey to the smithy. He became adept at making incredibly accurate reproductions of tools, knives and even flintlock rifles, and was even invited to co-teach a blacksmith seminar with Peter Ross—the master blacksmith from Colonial Williamsburg. Around this time, as he puts it, he got “shanghaied” to Southern Oregon by a group of mountain men in need of a fiddler and blacksmith for weekend mountain man rendezvous. He started another band called the Bitter Lick String Band in the Grants Pass area and saved enough money to buy his own land: a plot in Northeastern Washington, near the Columbia River. It marked the start of a 25-year-long span of living like a frontiersman. Red built two log homesteads while living on the property, hunting and fishing for his meals using the same tools and weapons as those frontiersmen who settled the Pacific Northwest many years before. In many ways, it was in his blood. His grandfather was a professional cowboy, and his great and great, great grandfathers were both stagecoach drivers back when the West was young and wild.

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During this time, Red’s identity was forged by two separate forces: He was adopted by a Native American elder from the Colville Tribe and spent 15 years attending ceremonies and learning about native traditions. He also met up with a Buffalo Bill Wild West show touring the Northwest. He started playing old-time music for the show, and it wasn’t long before people started to notice his uncanny resemblance to Wild Bill Hickock. And it wasn’t just in appearance—“I did a lot of study on his personality, and I feel like we're a bit alike. He was well liked by some and hated by others .... He was a good shot and dressed nice,” muses Red. “He played fiddle—it’s not well known that he did, but in his personal letters you could tell.” Red now had yet another concurrent identity and spent the weekends touring the Northwest trick shooting, acting and playing music as Wild Bill Hickock. Sandpoint entered Red’s life in the same way most of his experiences thus 48

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far had occurred: because of music. Sandpoint needed someone who did instrument repair, and Red had plenty of experience—from working at two guitar manufacturing companies in Southern California building instruments in 1973 to repairing antique instruments since high school and working at a music house in Colville for 25 years. It was several years later that he opened Fiddlin’ Red’s Music—what he calls his retirement. “This is the first music store I've ever owned,” he says. “I can set the atmosphere for my own likes.” Red plays local private parties and events with his four-piece band Fiddlin’ Red and the Wildwood as well as his duo with banjo player Chloey Davis, who also teaches in his store. He once again lives in an old log home—this one built in the 1890s, before his time. It has electricity and running water, but he still uses kerosene lamps throughout, and the home has retained its old-time look and feel. For him, Sandpoint’s draw has been the people. From his students and

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customers to local fellow musicians, it’s become home to him. “There are a lot of musicians my same age who came from California,” he says. “When I moved here it was kind of like an old friend ... a lot of these people, we all performed in the same places.” Walk in Red’s store today, and you instantly feel welcomed to another place and time. It’s obvious he loves music—and welcomes others to share in his passion for the historic instruments that still find their way into his shop, and the story each has to tell about another place and time.

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020 marks 30 years in business for Lumber Marketing Services, but his lumber experience goes back almost 50 years when he began unloading railcars of lumber by hand in St. Paul, Minnesota, for a large wholesale lumber company his family owned. Now, Lumber Marketing Services, founded by Jamie Emmer in 1990, is an international wholesale and retail lumber distribution company, which specializes in siding, paneling and decking. Up until he began LMS, Jamie had been mainly selling wholesale wood around the world—10 years ago, his largest customer was in Beirut, Lebanon! There have always been some local sales in the past, but nothing like the last few years. “Since I chose to live here, serving the local market just happened, but was never the target,” he says. Jamie grew up in the lumber industry and is third generation in the field— continuing the tradition and craft set before him. Sought after for his extensive knowledge and experience, Jamie credits hard work and God’s blessing to the success Lumber Marketing has seen over the years. Forty years ago, Jamie came to North Idaho for the recreational possibilities that flourished here, as so many people before and after him have. A husband, and father to four daughters, he developed Lumber Marketing Services on the foundation of building relationships and continually exceeding customers’ expectations. “We are committed to providing an

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ur hips are involved in many different movements throughout the day including walking, getting in your car, pulling food from the oven, pretty much anything you can think of. It is so very important we take care of our hips. If they start hurting, they can make life really hard.

There are several components of hip health which include: hip strength, food and healing modalities. Hip Strength The hip joint is the meeting place that connects the upper and lower body. Many of the muscles of the hip connect to the legs or spine. Our hips are involved in most actions performed throughout the day, so it is important they are strong enough to support the stresses put on them. The gluteus muscle group includes the maximus, medius and minimus.

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These muscles bring your leg back, out to the side, help turn your toes out, and stabilize your hips. The Iliopsoas muscle is made up of the iliacus and the psoas major muscles. This muscle group is in charge of flexion of the thigh at the hip, flexion of the trunk at the hip, and external rotation of the thigh at the hip. In our daily life, we perform lots of forward movements, but not much sideto-side or backward movement. Here are some great exercises to strengthen your hips and keep them healthy: side stepping with a slight bend in your knees; stair steps; and backward walking, keeping a slight bend in your knees. Food for Hip Health Foods that will be beneficial for hip health are foods that are in the omega-3 fatty acid category. Studies have consistently shown a connection between an increase in omega-3 fatty acids and a decrease in inflammation.

BRINGING THE SUNSHINE TO SANDPOINT FOODS THAT WILL BE BENEFICIAL FOR HIP HEALTH ARE FOODS THAT ARE IN THE OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID CATEGORY.

It is recommended that your vitamin and mineral intake come from food first and then supplements if you are not getting enough. Foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids include: fatty cold-water fish, nuts and seeds, plant oils and plants, and fortified foods. A good example of a meal high in omega-3 fatty acids would be 6 ounces of salmon cooked in walnut oil with quinoa and a side of Brussels sprouts or avocado. Healing Modalities Here at Kauai Therapy & Wellness, we have several healing modalities that help provide our patients pain relief. Our modalities include the 830 cold laser, electrical stimulation and dry needling. Our 830 cold laser is a revolutionary low-level laser therapy that uses infrared laser light at an 830nm wavelength. The cold laser helps with

decreasing inflammation while increasing lymphatic response and cell metabolism. Electrical stimulation units work to decrease pain, help decrease joint swelling and improve blood flow and circulation. Our clinic has two TENS units and two larger units. Dry needling is performed by our dry needling certified physical therapist. “Dry needling is not traditional Chinese acupuncture, as it does not treat traditional Chinese energy lines,” says Garrett Fischer, DPT, cert. DN. “Dry needling is a modern science-based intervention and requires a medical diagnosis to treat pain and dysfunction in musculoskeletal injuries.” Dry needling requires a full orthopedic evaluation to determine how points are inserted and can provide relief in hard-to-release muscles.

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DERMAPLANING All your questions, answered

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There is no downtime after dermaplaning. It is important you wear sunscreen after your treatment as you are more susceptible to burn, and it is recommended you avoid any retinols for three to four days after your treatment.

Your results can be prolonged, and the health of your skin improved, with the use of highquality skin-care products at home. As mentioned above, it is also important you apply sunscreen after your appointment, as you have a fresh layer of skin that is more susceptible to burning. Consult with your aesthetic provider to find out what skin-care products would be best for your skin type and concerns. Dermaplaning is a great way to treat yourself, and your skin, at the spa!

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OCTOBER IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH W H AT Y O U S H O U L D K N O W A B O U T B R E A S T C A N C E R S C R E E N I N G By Laci Burk, FNP-BC Sandpoint Women’s Health

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uring the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many women question if they should be getting annual mammograms. Several controversial articles have been in the news lately about the pros and cons for annual breast cancer screenings, and if mammograms are

The most important thing for women (and men) is to know their family and personal health history, and to be proactive in their health care. Women who have a family history of even one family member testing positive for the BRCA genes, or having breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and even peritoneal (lining of the abdominal cavity) cancer has an increased risk of developing breast cancer. The risk of developing breast cancer also increases for anyone who had radiation of their chest between the ages of 10 and 30. Women with any of the mentioned risk factors should start having mammograms no later than age 40, possibly sooner, and should talk to their health-care provider for their recommendation based on their individual risks. Women who do not have any contributing risk factors are considered to be at an average risk for developing breast cancer over their lifetime. These women should consider starting to get mammograms no later than age 45, as recommended by the American Cancer Society, and should continue to have yearly mammograms until age 55. After age 55, women can talk to their health-care providers about their individual risk factors and at this time possibly start having mammograms every other year. One misconception people often have is that mammograms are unsafe due to the radiation exposure, and they feel the radiation itself can cause cancer. The radiation exposure in a mammogram is less than in a traditional X-ray. People are exposed to radiation every day in their natural surroundings. The radiation exposure from a mammogram is about 13 percent of the

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radiation an average person is naturally exposed to over one year. Studies show the benefits of yearly mammograms for women starting at age 40 are much better than the risks of having mammograms, because oftentimes, when breast cancer is discovered from other screening methods, it is at an advanced stage. 3-D Mammography is the latest technology available in breast cancer screening, and it is available in the Sandpoint area only at Bonner General Health’s Imaging Center. • Advantages of 3-D Mammography over 2-D Mammography: • 3-D mammography detects 40 percent more invasive cancers than 2-D mammography. • Exams use virtually the same radiation dose as 2-D mammography. • Images are taken from different angles than a traditional 2-D mammogram, allowing doctors to examine breast tissue one layer at a time. • It is proven to be the most superior screening for breast cancer. • 3-D mammography results in up to 40 percent fewer callbacks for rescreening. The most important thing to remember is to be proactive in your own health care. Monthly self breast exams are still recommended, and if you notice any changes in either breast, it is more important to see your health-care provider for evaluation than think to yourself, “I don't have the typical risk factors,” because more and more newly diagnosed breast cancer patients have no risk factors. American Cancer Society. Cancer.org/.2017; Screening for breast cancer: Strategies and recommendations. Up to Date. 2017.

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TRANSITION TO STILLNESS Conscious living in autumn

By Jeff Pufnock L.Ac. Ph.D. and Jessica Youngs L.Ac. Embodied Virtue Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

THIS IS ALSO AN OPTIMAL TIME FOR LETTING GO OF THE THINGS THAT NO LONGER SERVE US, TO SURRENDER THE CONSTANT DRIVE TO DO MORE AND TO CREATE A CALM ENVIRONMENT IN PREPARATION FOR WINTER.

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e began our journey of living in alignment with the seasons with winter in the December 2019 issue. This month, we complete the cycle with the transition into fall. We currently find ourselves having come through the expansive warmth and the abundant growth of summer, and are entering the time when the natural world begins preparations for winter. The fruits that we dreamed of in winter, initialized in spring and grew throughout summer have reached their ripe maturity. We have now reached the time of harvest, gathering and storage. This gathering occurs not only within our gardens but also occurs as a larger energetic movement in the entire environment that we reside within. In Chinese medicine, autumn is the energetic pivot into the Yin, or the descending part of the year. The initiation of this movement actually occurs at the summer solstice, when the sun begins to move lower in the sky, the days become shorter and the rest of the world responds. Plants express this gathering and storing energy with the movement of nutrients into their roots and the production of seeds. We also begin the process of gathering in ourselves as we feel our physical energy begin to slow, with more desire for cozy time spent in personal reflection. Transitioning into a more calm, subdued lifestyle is vitally important to facilitate our physical restoration and continued good health during the winter months. Fall in Chinese medicine is a time of letting go and surrender. The trees let go of their leaves to conserve their resources and support their continued survival through the cold winter ahead. While it is tempting to try to hang onto the long summer days of outdoor play, it is important to gently let

this go and honor the seasonal shift by winding the day down with the earlier setting sun. This is also an optimal time for letting go of the things that no longer serve us, to surrender the constant drive to do more and to create a calm environment in preparation for winter. The energetics of the season invite us to begin to pull back and relax into stillness and warmth, preparing for the dreamy hibernation of winter. Tips for a Healthy Fall: • Begin the transition to more introspective, calm activities. • As the days begin to get shorter, go to bed in accordance with the setting sun and avoid continuing the summer schedule of staying up late. • Physical exercises should be more gentle and mindful, with a focus on linking breath with movement. Yoga, Taiji and Pilates are good options. • Do a gentle detox as you transition into more warming foods. • Start your day with warm water with lemon, and drink warm miso soup before meals. • Reduce salads, cold smoothies, icy drinks and raw foods, which are harder on digestion in the colder months. • Incorporate more introspective self-care: Use meditation and breathing exercises to keep the lungs healthy and support descending energy in the body. Jeff Pufnock and Jessica Youngs are the owners of Embodied Virtue Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, located at 307 Church Street, in Sandpoint, Idaho. To find out more, call 208.254.1188, email info@ embodiedvirtue.com or visit EmbodiedVirtue.com.

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’m not your typical pharmacist focused solely on dispensing prescription drugs. While these are valuable and effective, I also think it is important to emphasize a whole foods diet and balanced nutrition. Many of the chronic health conditions I encounter can be avoided by putting more thought into what we eat. Sometimes I hear people making certain foods bad. But this is simply not the case. It’s more a matter of how much we eat of these foods and how often we eat them. And it’s also wise to consider what else is in these foods. Let’s look at one of my favorites—a sandwich. I love the taste, smell, warmth and texture of a nicely heated Italian hoagie with cheese and all the toppings. This is not bad on its own. But I can tell you if I eat too much at one time or indulge too frequently, I just don’t feel well. Not feeling well with something we eat can lead to detrimental health consequences over a long period of time. Inflammation is one of the first responses our body initiates when we eat something it doesn’t like. Chronic inflammation will contribute to heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cognitive decline, and autoimmune disorders such as arthritis. Inflammation is normally a healthy and important immune response. But sustained inflammation is damaging in many ways. When I eat half a sandwich, regardless of what I put on it, my body may not like some of it, but it will not be that big of a deal. And over the next few days things will settle down. But when I eat a whole one or have one every day, then my body cannot tone down the inflammatory response. This is when food that tastes so good can become so bad. There are several things that trigger an inflammatory response. Trauma, infections, nutrient deficiencies, toxins and stress all play a role. In the case of my sandwich example, my body could be responding to several items—the small flour particles in the bread feeding my gut bacteria, proteins from gluten and dairy, refined oils in the dressings, or flavorings and preservatives in the processed meats. It can even go deeper than that when I look at how the grains were grown and stored, or what the animals were fed from which we got the meat or milk for the cheese. This includes chemicals to keep bugs and molds at bay or to enhance growth, stabilizers to keep the bread from going bad too quickly, thickeners and even the toxins from molds that find their way in. I have friends who can eat a sandwich every day with a cold beer and not feel like it is a problem. I’m jealous, but this is not me. Some people can’t even have one bite of a sandwich without getting diarrhea. We are all different in how we respond to what we eat. The main thing to consider is the long-term effects of foods that we may be sensitive to. Go ahead and enjoy them; don’t make them bad. But be conscious of how frequently you eat them and how much. Eat whole foods, clean meats and fish if your beliefs support that, good quality fats, some fruits and grains, and lots of vegetables. And supplement with the foundational nutrients we typically cannot get enough of from food alone—effective probiotics, vitamin D and K, absorbable magnesium, active B vitamins, chelated trace minerals and omega 3s. Scott Porter, a functional medicine pharmacist, is the director of the Center for Functional Nutrition at Sandpoint Super Drug.

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RIDE 4 RELIEF PTSD SURVIVOR ADVOCATING FOR THE HEALTH AND SUPPORT OF HIS PEERS BY TAYLOR SHILLAM

“PTSD IS NOT THE PERSON REFUSING TO LET GO OF THE PAST, BUT THE PAST REFUSING TO LET GO OF THE PERSON.” Imagine a condition that continually brings pieces of your most traumatic experiences into your everyday life. For many individuals whose careers place them in the line of crisis, that is the reality. It’s estimated that 30 percent of first responders will develop behavior health conditions, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The daily duties of their positions often require them to face traumatic stressors and situations that place them at high risk for both PTSD and ASD (Acute Distress Disorder). Just as often, they are left unsure of how to recover and regain their lives following a traumatic incident. At times, it can require a person who has experienced and recovered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to be able to fully recognize and support the condition in others. One man has made it his cause to reduce first responder suicide and increase wellness support for police and fire fighters suffering from PTSD across the country. Using the mode of transportation that brought him therapeutic relief throughout his own battle with PTSD—riding his motorcycle—Jeff Shepard has taken his cause to cities across the country in a growing movement to raise awareness and support for his peers. Ride 4 Relief is the movement. Organized by Shepard, a retired officer and PTSD survivor, the nonprofit organization is dedicated to generating a wide community of support for first responders (including paramedics, firefighters, police and corrections officers) who have faced PTSD. As his efforts have gathered more and more publicity, Shepard has partnered with charities, media outlets and various sponsors to highlight precincts throughout the nation as they nurture the health and wellness of their teams. He has worked to connect first responders with the necessary support, education and relief for their PTSD symptoms, while sharing his own story of recovery. At the beginning of Ride 4 Relief, Shepard visited police and fire departments during the months of June (PTSD Awareness Month) and July, steadily building momentum, recognition and awareness for his cause along the way. Shepard embarked on his first tour in 2017 and later followed up with the larger 35-state tour.

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Taking a close, intimate approach at each department and precinct along his journey, Shepard used his mounting publicity to connect the media with members of the police and fire departments. Working to shed light on the experiences faced by real-life first responders, Shepard used his platform of press conferences and media coverage to further advocate for PTSD support. With his own set of hardships brought on by PTSD, Shepard has taken every measure to have his message heard, and he has been nothing but the ideal advocate for a cause hitting so close to home. Shepard first experienced PTSD following his involvement in an ambush shooting in 2012, while working at a Seattle area police department. He had been a police officer for 10 years and a firefighter for eight. At the time of the shooting, Shepard was attempting a simple stop of a subject walking down the street, when the subject pulled out a shotgun and began to fire while Shepard remained in his patrol car. While he wasn’t physically injured in the shooting, the incident took a significant mental toll on Shepard, immediately impacting his sleep patterns and emotional well-being. Days later, Shepard was diagnosed with PTSD. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition triggered by either experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. According to Mayo Clinic, symptoms often include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable, recurring thoughts about the event. Additional symptoms can include negative thoughts, hopelessness, detachment and depression. Many traumatic events will result in a difficult, but temporary, adjustment period—but when symptoms get worse or persist for extended amounts of time, the cause is likely PTSD. Taking the right coping mechanisms and emphasizing self-care are critical in order to keep symptoms at bay and keep day-to-day function improving. Shepard went to therapy for his symptoms for almost a year before returning to work. He was then able to focus on achieving his lifelong goal of becoming a motor officer. From the moment Shepard began working for the police, his dream had been to work in the traffic unit and turn his passion for riding motorcycles into his full-time career. In 2015, Shepard passed the challenging two-week motor officer training—an experience he has claimed to be one of the most challenging feats of his life. At the time, he had returned to a good place mentally, excited for the future and looking forward to returning to work each day. However, Shepard’s battle with PTSD was not yet over.

“I have spent a lot of time thinking about my condition. I knew that there were so many other police officers, soldiers and first responders dealing with the same issues.” 66

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Just three years after returning to work and two months after becoming a motor officer, everything changed once again. While on duty on July 4, 2015, Shepard was the target of an explosive device. The explosive struck his right leg before exploding, leaving him with a ruptured eardrum, burn injuries across his face and body, and the return of his PTSD symptoms. After another year of therapy and doctors’ visits, the incident eventually led to his medical retirement. “This had been a really hard time during my life, and I have really felt like my identity was taken from me,” Jeff wrote in a statement for Ride 4 Relief. “I have spent a lot of time thinking about my condition. I knew that there were so many other police officers, soldiers and first responders dealing with the same issues.” Shepard realized that utilizing healthy outlets had made all the difference in his progress toward recovery from PTSD. Riding his motorcycle had become a form of therapy, a way to distance himself from the stressors and triggers that could arise in everyday life. Shepard has since made it his goal to bring that same feeling of peace, relief and healing to first responders across the country. The idea first came to him at an event, where participants were creating dream boards that would help them visualize their goals coming to life. Immediately, Shepard saw a motorcycle at the center of his vision for the future. He also quickly recalled a recent meeting with Leslie Mayne, founding director of the Permission To Start Dreaming (PTSD) Foundation. The PTSD Foundation is a registered nonprofit that supports alternative therapy programs to aid soldiers in overcoming symptoms of the condition and once again reach a life beyond the service they provided their country. When Jeff met Leslie, he was quickly moved by her story and the purpose behind her foundation. It all came together the moment he was tasked with creating his dream board, and the seeds of inspiration were planted. Shepard knew he wanted to build on his connection with Leslie to organize a ride to support others who had suffered from PTSD. The ride would reach first responders, soldiers, police officers, firefighters, and those who were dedicated to assisting them. Ride 4 Relief was organized, and Shepard set out to educate communities across the United States. He also sought to highlight the police and fire departments who were “doing good things” on a national level, in terms of supporting their team members’ health, well-being and resiliency in the face of trauma. Ignited by the idea and fueled by his experiences, Shepard took to his motorcycle on a nationwide tour to accomplish his goal to gather leaders and generate advocacy for PTSD support. “That’s what our main goal is,” Jeff stated in an interview with the Toledo, Ohio, Fire Department, “raising awareness and support for the men and women putting their life out on the line every day for their community.” Eventually making worldwide news, Shepard took his ride to the streets in June, during PTSD Awareness Month, stopping in major cities from Seattle to Virginia to share his story. His longest ride, through June and July of 2019, took him to 35 states around the nation, covering major cities in Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Mississippi, Florida and more, and included stops in New York City and Washington, DC. 68

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All proceeds from the ride would benefit the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation; the organization that inspired Shepard to start it all. The foundation’s mission is providing hope and healing to those who serve by finding the best tools and training to enhance the minds, bodies and spiritual well-being of the nation’s first responders, veterans and their family members. Founded in 2011 and based in the Pacific Northwest, the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation has supported local organizations offering alternative therapies to help soldiers and families readjust to life at home. Their goal is to provide answers and solutions that promote healing through hosting events, creating connections and growing a community of compassionate allies and citizens. The foundation has designed and delivered workshops, leadership summits and retreats that focus on growth and stress recovery following PTSD. Foundation leaders hold monthly huddles to “create a life of meaning, consequence and joy” through fostering lasting relationships. Led by foundation members with first responder, law enforcement and military 70

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experience, and always directed by a mental health professional, the monthly meetings are meant to be a safe environment to share experiences and camaraderie. Free to attend and open to the community, the huddles are held monthly in Gig Harbor, Washington, with Tacoma and Bremerton communities to follow.

“That’s what our main goal is, raising awareness and support for the men and women putting their life out on the line every day for their community.”

To aid in supporting future efforts by Jeff Shepard and the Ride 4 Relief movement, donations can be provided directly to the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation online at PTSDFoundation.org. When he’s not riding in support of his cause, Shepard acts as the founder of Down Range Baby, a manufacturer of tactical diaper bags for dads. Boasting the popular taglines “Strong enough to go to war” and “Bottles to bullets,” Down Range Baby gear is manufactured in a U.S. facility that specializes in manufacturing products for the military. Shepard’s success as both an advocate and company owner have led to features in publications, television shows and worldwide news. He uses his continued publicity to provide greater support for his peers whose lives have been affected by PTSD, ASD and depression. Above all, Shepard wants those suffering PTSD to know that they are not alone. “There is help and relief out there. I know it, because I overcome my PTSD every day.”

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2020 Season

Coach Knowles on hard work, building relationships and achieving success

ead Sandpoint High School football coach Ryan Knowles is no newcomer to the field. A Sandpoint local—he graduated from SHS in 1997—Coach Knowles has memories of his own years as a Sandpoint High School Bulldog. He went on to play for the University of Idaho, and since graduating from there has gone on to coach at the high school level at Central Valley in Spokane, two schools in Kent, Washington, and also assisted at the University of Idaho and held various coaching positions at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Just over two years ago Knowles joined the Sandpoint Bulldogs once again, this time as their head coach. Now in the middle of his third season as head coach, he’s forged a relationship with his players and is committed to continuing to build a great team, on and off the field. “Part of being a coach is knowing your players. That’s why I coach—to build relationships—and that takes time,” says Coach Knowles. “Now I’ve built relationships with a lot of people, but most importantly with the players.” Coach Knowles is all about hard work and determination to keep the team performing well this season. There is some great talent

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on the team; that, combined with teamwork and each individual’s commitment, is what makes Sandpoint High School Football so great. “When the talent meets the hard work, you have a special team, and that’s what we will base this season off of,” says Coach Knowles. “We use our core, but you win with all the other players.” Coach Knowles is joined again this year by a team of dedicated coaches who are committed to helping make Sandpoint Football the best it can be. “This is a great coaching staff all the way around. We have guys in places where we can really raise the bar,” says Coach Knowles. Scott Albertson has been coaching Sandpoint High School for 11 years—including the 1997 team which was the only team to win the state championship in the history of Sandpoint High School. A Sandpoint High School graduate like Coach Knowles, Coach Albertson played football for Whitworth College and went on to play as a starter for the Pirates for three years. He is now Sandpoint’s defensive back coach and appreciates the

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opportunity to impact players’ lives. “It is enjoyable to watch them grow and become confident at their position,” says Coach Albertson. “And with that comes success .... Everyone is different, so you need to adapt to each player in order to communicate and educate them for their job,” he adds. “Respect is earned, not demanded.” Linebacker coach Dylan Benefield is now in his third year of varsity coaching, having coached junior tackle for six years before. Also a Sandpoint High School graduate, he played safety on the varsity team midway through his sophomore year and continued to become captain and MVP of the team in his senior year. “Coaching should be fun, and the players should be excited knowing that when they put in the work, the results can be great,” says Coach Benefield. “And then when it all comes together, it makes for some great football players and is exciting for all the Bulldog fans.” Running back coach Chad Loutzenhiser is a known name to Bulldog fans—this is his fifth year coaching varsity. “What I enjoy the most is being with these young men in a competitive environment and watching them excel in a sport that takes a lot of hard work and dedication,” he says. Growing up in Northern California, he was a devoted football player, and has gone on to coach his own boys for many years. The team is once again joined this year by offensive coordinator, quarterback and wide receiver coach Jeremy Thielbahr. A Sandpoint High School graduate of 1997, he broke school records and was named to the All-Inland Empire League, All-North Idaho and All-State teams in addition to receiving many other recognitions. After playing for Washington State and serving

as a graduate assistant coach, Coach Thielbahr went on to coach Eastside Catholic in Sammamish, Washington, where he won three state titles before returning to Sandpoint to coach. Coach George Yarno, Jr. served as head coach of Sandpoint High School Football for two years before taking a break and returning last year as the offensive line coach. Coach Yarno played for the University of Nevada in 2003 and 2004 and then went on to play for Idaho State University from 2005 to 2007. He also played for the Boise Burn in the Arena Football League in 2008, before coaching at the high school level. His goal is to help build up players who are strong members of the community on and off the field. “This is accomplished through hard work and accountability. We want to build young men with what we do inside and outside of school and football by working hard and serving our community.” The varsity team coaches are joined by JV coaches Warren Eggar, Brian Jensen and Matt Waterous, and freshman coaches Corey Coon, Jermey Bauck, Cole Ducken, Quentin Ducken, Sean Lyon and Rob Sherrill. Each coach brings a special skill set and ability to the table, contributing to making Sandpoint High School’s varsity, JV and freshman football teams the best they can be. “I want every aspect of this team to be all-state—from photography to the players to our coaches,” said Coach Knowles. “That’s a little overwhelming, but that’s what the kids deserve, and that’s what I’ll expect.” It’s time to head on out and support our Sandpoint Bulldogs for what promises to be a successful rest of the football season!

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In Their Words: FOUR OF OUR SENIORS TALK FOOTBALL BY BY ABIGAIL THORPE

elcome our senior players! In their final year of playing, seniors Taggert Benefield, Christopher Kappen, Isaac Web and Keith Jensen talk about the best part of playing SHS Football, their future plans, and the moments that made a difference.

Taggert Benefield #22 plays middle linebacker and running back. “What sets this team (apart) I think is how competitive we are on and off the field, and it translates to the weight room," he says. "We as a team are very dedicated to the weight room and trying to out work each other and our opponents all the time; we just have a competitive edge.” Benefield hopes to play football in college moving forward, where he looks forward to earning his degree in business. Christopher Sean (Braden) Kappen #8: “The best part of my football experience here at Sandpoint was last year’s Homecoming game against Lake City. We had lost the year before, I had just got off of a knee injury, and it felt good to come back and win,” says the says wide receiver, sometimes running back and return kickoff. He plans to go to a four-year college, do track or football, and get his bachelors and maybe masters in investment banking. Isaac Webb #47’s favorite memory is beating Lakeland at home last year during a league game—he had three sacks during that one game. “I think what sets our team apart from others is our desire to get better in the off-season,” he says. “I was shocked at the amount of players we had show up every day for optional lifting all summer. We work hard lifting, and we have shown a lot of gains with our lifting program. Webb expects the team to end the regular season with a positive record and to make it to the playoffs. Keith Jensen #72 believes their work ethic and ability to come together sets the Sandpoint Football team apart. “I'd say the best part so far for me is being able to see my friends and I grow as people and football players,” he adds. “You really build a bond with people when in the weight room and on the field.” He plans to pursue a business degree after high school. Come on out and cheer on the final year of our senior high school football players!

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GET AWAY WITH A FALL VISIT TO LOPEZ ISLAND

The most rural of the three major San Juan Islands By Marguerite Cleveland

he minute you board the Washington State Ferry in Anacortes heading toward Lopez Island, your stress begins to slip away. Lopez Island is less visited than its larger neighbors Orcas and San Juan Island. Rolling farmlands, woods and open spaces with views for miles draw visitors to the island who want to disconnect and relax. It is known as the friendliest of the San Juan Islands, with a local custom of waving to passing cars. There are less restaurants, shops and businesses on Lopez Island, but the tradeoff is worth it for less people. Plan to spend your time taking quiet walks with public access to beaches and forests, or just reading and relaxing. To get to Lopez Island, take a Washington State Ferry from Anacortes, Washington. Make sure to make a ferry reservation—and note that you cannot make a reservation for your return trip. Plan to allow time on your last day to wait in the ferry line. Weather in the fall can be anywhere from warm and sunny to wet and cold, so be sure to plan accordingly. Where to Stay The best place to stay on the island, with the most amenities, is the Lopez Islander Resort, which overlooks the scenic Fisherman Bay. The on-site restaurant offers waterfront dining and is known for its prime rib and fresh seafood dishes. There is a variety of lodging options from hotel rooms to vacation home rentals. Camping is available at the resort as well as a full-service marina. All have access to the heated swimming pool and jacuzzi. If you decide you don’t want to drive your car, you can park it in the resort’s parking lot and walk or bike onto the ferry. You can arrange a complimentary shuttle pickup with the resort. The location is convenient to Lopez Village, which is home to most of the shopping and restaurants on the island. Where to Eat There are a limited number of restaurants on the island, and the summer of 2020 was a tough one as COVID-19 wreaked havoc on their peak season. The two well-known restaurants in Lopez Village only offer takeout at this time. The Islander Bar and Grill at the Lopez Islander

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Resort is open for dine-in or takeout, and is a good option if you prefer a sit-down meal. One restaurant that has adjusted is Ursa Minor. “When our dining room was forced to close in mid-March, we knew that our survival depended upon our immediate action. We quickly pivoted our business model depending on what our customers needed at that exact moment in time. We soon realized that our business would never be the same,” said coowner Nova Askue. “Beautifully plated conceptual dishes just didn't seem appropriate at the time, so we launched 'Comfort Food To-Go'; comforting meals for uncertain times. Something we had thought would only be temporary lasted 16 weeks, and to this day we are still serving up fried chicken to-go.” They have also paired with Holly B’s Bakery, using her sweet corn cookies with their Ursa Minor house-made ice cream to create the ultimate ice cream sandwich. They strive to source locally and support island farmers as much as possible.

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Haven Kitchen and Bar has a lovely waterfront view from its location in Lopez Village. It is known for its imaginative menu filled with a variety of dishes to include local ingredients and fresh seafood with international influences. They also offer fresh in-house baked goods. What to Do Lopez Village is the commercial heart of the island and has a grocery store, pharmacy and an organic grocery. There are some cute shops, galleries, a coffee shop and a bakery. Grab a coffee and wander through the shops in this waterfront hamlet at a leisurely pace. Everything seems to just slow down on island time. Before you head out to Lopez, call and book a time to pick up some local wine at Lopez Island Vineyards. At this time, the tasting room is closed, but you can see the grounds when you pick up your wine. Owner Brent Charnley is one of the original pioneers of Washington wine. The first winery in the San Juan Islands, he and his wife Maggie have organically grown grapes on their land for over 30 years. Don’t miss the Madeleine

Plan to spend your time taking quiet walks with public access to beaches and forests, or just reading and relaxing.

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The Specifics For more information, visit the San Juan Islands Official Visitors’ site, VisitSanJuanIslands.com or the Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce site, LopezIsland.com for updates on COVID-19 and what is open. Typically, many restaurants and some businesses are closed early in the week. Make sure to verify hours and make reservations for hotels and restaurants. WHERE TO STAY Lopez Islander Resort - LopezFun.com WHERE TO EAT Ursa Minor - UrsaMinorLopez.com (take-out only) Haven Kitchen and Bar - LopezHaven.com WHAT TO DO Lopez Island Vineyards - LopezIslandVineyards.com Lopez Hill - LopezHill.org

Angevine and Siegerrebe varietals, both estate grown. In 2017, the Madeleine Angevine made The Seattle Times list of the top 50 wines of the year. You can’t visit the island without planning to spend some time outside. Lopez is popular to cycle, as it offers some of the easiest terrain in the area. Think sloping country lanes with no traffic and wide-open spaces. In the fall, you will need to bring your own bicycle, as no rentals are available outside of the summer season. Hiking is a joy with so many options. In addition to a state park, there are a variety of local parks. One must-do hike is the Shark Reef Sanctuary. It is tucked away on the west side of the island. The 1-mile round-trip hike begins in a forest before opening on a bluff overlooking a rocky shoreline with absolutely stunning views. Seal and sea lion sightings are common. It is well worth the short trek. Another great outdoor space is the Watmough Bay Preserve. Park in the lot and follow the trail leading right to the beach. The protected natural bay is calm and secluded with a smooth, rocky beach surrounded by natural stone cliffs. What strikes most people when they visit is how quiet it is. It is a lovely space to explore, even on a rainy day. Referred to as “The Heart of Lopez,” Lopez Hill is a Pacific Northwest rainforest that gives you a sense of being isolated from civilization though just a short distance to homes and roads. There are 4 miles of primitive trails with limited signage, but it is pretty easy to keep on the trail. It is the place locals visit to renew their spirits. 94

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When traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic it is important to have safe practices during this time. Make reservations for everything you can. Check the Visitors’ websites for your destination for updates. Call your lodging a day or two before you travel for specific information as well as any business on your “must see” list. Wear a mask and wash or sanitize your hands often. Travel with a few extra provisions in case the situation changes so you will have something to ear. Lastly, spend what you can to help these small local businesses survive.

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Trinity at City Beach Sandpoint’s premier waterfront dining offers an extensive menu of American cuisine with an impressive wine list. Featuring a full-service bar and beautiful 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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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, 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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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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FIESTA BONITA Authentic Mexican cuisine prepared fresh daily. Fiesta Bonita’s menu is full of many unique and authentic recipes. They have a full bar at their Ponderay location and outdoor seating. Open daily at 11am. Bring the family or make it a date night. There is something for everyone at Fiesta Bonita!

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BEET & BASIL AT THE CREEK From food truck to full service restaurant, Beet and Basil’s primary focus is global flavors with local ingredients. Street foods from all over the world come to life using ingredients supplied by local farmers, ranchers and foragers. Enjoy staples available throughout the year and rotating menu based on what’s fresh and in season. Open Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-9pm.

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CITY BEACH ORGANICS City Beach Organics offers top-notch, made-fromscratch organic food and drinks in a recently renovated downtown location. They serve homemade soups daily! Conveniently located, they can also make your order to go! Open Sunday 9am to 6pm, and Monday through Friday 10am to 6pm; closed Saturday.

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APPLE CRISP AND HOMEMADE VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM Recipe By Tina VanDenHeuvel, NTP You can follow Tina @madebetterforyou on Instagram INGREDIENTS: APPLE CRISP 10 cups apples, peeled and sliced (Granny Smith, Pink Lady or MacIntosh) Juice from 1 lemon 1/2 cup Lakanto Maple Syrup or liquid sweetener of choice 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt 1 tsp. xanthan gum 1 1/2 cups almond meal 1 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup Lakanto gold sweetener (brown sugar substitute) 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 cup melted ghee (clarified butter) METHOD: Apple Filling: • Wash, core, peel and slice apples into a large bowl. • Add lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and xanthan gum to the apples and mix well. • Pour apple mixture in a 9x13 baking dish. Crisp Topping: • In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the almond meal, oats, pecans, Lakanto sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and baking powder. • Add melted ghee and mix until crumbly using a fork. • Crumble the topping mixture over the apples in the baking dish. • Bake in a 350˚ preheated oven for 45 minutes. Topping should be golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving warm. INGREDIENTS: HOMEMADE VANILLA BEAN ICE CREAM 5 organic eggs, whipped 4 cups heavy whipping cream 13.5 oz. can full fat coconut cream 1/2 cup Swerve confectioners sweetener 5 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt 3 whole vanilla bean pods METHOD: • Slice the vanilla beans in half using a sharp knife lengthwise. Using the tip of the knife, scrape out all the vanilla bean. Set aside. • In a large bowl, whisk eggs until scrambled. Mix in whipping cream, coconut milk, sweetener, vanilla, salt and vanilla bean. • Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. • When the ice cream is firm, place in a freezer-safe container and chill for 3 to 4 hours before serving over your warm apple crisp.

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SGT. MIKE VICTORINO BENEFIT DINNER AND AUCTION TO RAISE FUNDS By Jillian Chandler

Benefit Dinner and Auction has been scheduled for Saturday, October 17, with proceeds from the fundraising event going to support Ponderay detective Sgt. Mike Victorino.

On the afternoon of August 15, Sgt. Victorino was involved in a motorcycle accident when he hit loose gravel and lost control of his 2008 Harley Davidson during a club ride just east of Lewiston. He was thrown from the motorcycle, suffering severe injuries. He was airlifted to the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, undergone surgery, and just recently, was able to move to a facility closer to home. A 24-year veteran of law enforcement and veteran of the United States Air Force, Sgt. Victorino has been with the Ponderay Police Department since June of 2001 (his past service also includes the Spirit Lake Police Department, Kootenai County Sheriff's Office, Bonner County Sheriff's Office and the Sandpoint Police Department).

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He has a long recovery ahead of him, and he and his family are in need of the support of the local community. Please join the family and friends of Sgt. Mike Victorino at the Bonner County Fairgrounds (4203 North Boyer Avenue) on Saturday, October 17, for a Dinner and Auction benefit in his honor. From 3 to 9pm, guests will enjoy live and silent auctions, merchandise, a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corner, and dinner catered by Sweet Lou's. Admission includes dinner, soda, water and coffee. There will also be a full cash bar. Tickets, which are just $10 each, can be purchased online at EventBrite.com (EventBrite.com/e/Mike-Victorino-BenefitTickets-119516349619 ) or at the door the day of the event. Kids 5 and younger are free to attend. And be sure to stay up-to-date by following the event at Facebook.com/SgtVictorinoBenefit . Sgt. Victorino has served our local communities and country, and now we have the opportunity to serve him.

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A Team Approach to Wealth Management

Ronald Denova Joins AGP Wealth Advisors A ccumulate. G row. P rotect. As Chief Executive Officer of AGP Wealth Advisors, Randall Linde has been recognized as a Barron’s Top 100 Independent Financial Advisor (2011-2019) and is currently ranked 35th out of 330,000+ advisors. AGP Wealth Advisors is a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC.

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