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Western Legends Round-Up 10th Anniversary ..................................... 8 Oregon River Sports, Inc. Wild and Scenic McKenzie River ........... 9 Beautiful scenery, wildlife and history is within REACH! .............. 10 Pendleton Round-Up ............................ 11 Lakeview Golf Club .............................. 12 Mills Wins Albertsons 2007 Boise Open presented by First Health .......... 14 Nakoma Golf Resort ............................ 14 Nationwide Tour events from around the west ........................... 16 Jeff Sanders Promotions Scores Another Ace ............................. 26 Stadler/Watson top Team Jason in $1 Million Kraft Shoot-Out presented by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation ............ 34

City of Ellensburg, Washington .......... 20 Lava Hot Springs Inn Heats Up Eastern Idaho! ................................ 21 Windmill Inns’ Top-Notch Services, Unique Amenities Generate Rave Reviews from Guests ........................... 22 Ashley Inn An Idaho Original .................................. 23 Black Swan Inn Romance, Elegance, Adventure .......... 24 Ocean Terrace Condominiums ........... 24 Come Relax and Unwind in the Heart of Wine Country .......................... 25

Attractions Be Inspired at the Boise Art Museum ................................ 18 Big Bend R.V. Park ................................ 18 PAGE 34

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Community Welcome To Ontario, Oregon ............. 31 Anacortes, Washington Anacortes Naturally! ............................ 32 ABC Drafting & Design Services A Home Designed For You .................. 33

Departments Publisher Information ............................ 6 Advertiser Index ................................... 37 Marketplace .......................................... 38

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Recreation Western Legends Round-Up 10th Anniversary

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his year’s 10th Anniversary Western Legends Round-Up, slated for August 20 – 23, promises to be the Southwest’s premier celebration of cowboy music, poetry, and folklore that will wrangle the “cowboy” out of young and old alike.

The picturesque Vermilion Cliffs behind Kanab, Utah, serve as the backdrop to the event that features the “High Noon” parade, led by a herd of purebred Longhorn cattle followed by authentic covered wagons and western riders; a cowboy poetry round-up, where some of the West’s top cowboy poets spin tales that can bring tears to the meanest hombre’s eyes; and folklore workshops featuring old fashioned hand quilting, western swing dancing,

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Dutch oven cooking and old West apparel making.

If cowboy music trips your fancy, you will love the live performances by “Riders in the Sky,” Ian Tyson, Belinda Gail and Curly Musgrave. If seeing “stars” is your desire, just keep an eye out for old West movie legends Clint Walker, Peter Brown, Cheryl Rogers Barnett, Ed Faulkner, Dean Smith, Neil Summers, Robert Horton, Wyatt McCrea, James Hampton and Lisa Montel, all of whom will be on hand signing autographs and swapping stories of how the West was Won! For a closer look at all the events planned for this year’s 10th Anniversary Western Legends Round-Up, go to www.westernlegendsroundup.com RH

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OREGON RIVER SPORTS, INC. Wild and Scenic McKenzie River

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rom it’s source high in the Oregon’s Cascade Mountains The McKenzie River tumbles and bounces over rocks and bars, down shoots and rapids in continuous display of dancing waters. The water is pure and cold, the river’s banks are lush, green and lined with towering Fir trees. Wildlife is plentiful, elk, deer, bear along with many other forest creatures are often seen along it’s banks. Birds of pray are common, Eagles and Osprey can also be seen fishing and hunting along the river’s banks. Strong runs of salmon and steelhead return to the McKenzie each spring and resident rainbow trout provide plenty of action for anglers.

The McKenzie is among Oregon’s most fabled rivers and the valley of the McKenzie is rich in history and lore. The river flows through rustic hamlets, McKenzie Bridge, Blue River, Nimrod and Vida; then under historic wooden covered bridges, at Rainbow and at Goodpasture Road.

Zane Gray was a regular visitor to the McKenzie Valley and references to his visits to the McKenzie River and his many McKenzie River fishing trips can be found throughout of his writings. Author Ken Keasy (One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, Sometimes A Great Notion) grew up near the McKenzie and also often wrote and spoke of his time there.

A short drive east from Eugene Oregon will lead you to many of the sites worth visiting in the McKenzie Valley but the best way to experience the McKenzie River is to take a float on the river by raft or drift boat.

The river guides at Oregon River Sports are the McKenzie River specialist: the core of the Oregon River Sports guide staff have over 75 years of river running experience and can cater a raft trip for any group from beginner to expert rafter.

The rapids on the middle McKenzie are fun and bouncy and makes for a great, thrilling “Family� outing. Further up stream the challenge increases, the upper McKenzie is a great run for intermediate to advanced rafters. A fun and safe family float or an exciting rafting adventure you decide, at Oregon River Sports we can accommodate rafters as young as 7 and there is no age limit.

For a more relaxing trip take a Drift boat ride or a fun and productive Drift Boat fishing trip for trout, steelhead or salmon.

Drift Boats are the Cadillac’s of the river and provide a comfortable dry ride for site seeing, photography or fishing.

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roups and individuals can escape civilization and experience the Hanford Reach – the last free flowing stretch of the mighty Columbia River.

of viewing this federally protected area where vehicle access is limited.

As the twin-engine shallow draft jet boat motors upstream, signs of civilization disappear as you enter the seldom

mental hulks of long-silenced nuclear reactors, the only visible signs of the top-secret Manhattan Project, the captain will tell how the project shaped the area’s history.

A trip with Columbia River Journeys showcases the scenery and wildlife of the Hanford Reach National Monument.

Passengers will enjoy a 40 mile trip upstream from Richland, Washington into a stretch of unbridled river flows through a landscape of the White Bluffs, dunes and desert plateaus. Columbia River Journeys provides groups and individuals with one of the only ways

seen lands and waters of the Hanford Reach. Wildlife sightings are common. Passengers may see great white pelicans, osprey, blue heron, great white egret, mule deer and many other animals. The boat captain will provide an interesting narrative that explains the geology of this area that is accessible only by water.

As the boat passes the ghostly, monu-

The city of Richland, a former government town, was built to support the Manhattan Project as part of the effort to end World War II. The B Reactor that was built at Hanford was the world’s first full-scale nuclear reactor and produced the plutonium that was used in the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, thus ending World War II. Passengers also learn about the Native Americans who lived along the Hanford Reach as well as some of the area’s earliest settler’s.

Columbia River Journeys currently runs the Chinook Wind a Coast Guard certified, 20 passenger jet boat. An onboard restroom is provided on the vessel. Tours run daily from May to mid October, though groups can book tours outside of the regular season. Group discounts are available.

Columbia River Journeys offers customizable water tours and exclusive wine tasting cruises. They also offer land tours that focus on local agriculture and wineries, can provide customizable itineraries for groups, and can provide step-on RH guide service for motorcoaches.

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Pendleton Round-Up “Let ‘er Buck,” is the cry of the Pendleton Round-Up. It happens each year during the second full week of September (September 6-13 this year), when this Eastern Oregon town of 17,000 hosts more than 60,000 visitors for one of the biggest rodeos in the world.

Last year more than 750 contestants, including the world’s best, competed for over $400,000 in prize money.

The Round-Up is more than a rodeo.

It’s a festival. It began in 1910 as farmers, ranchers and local Indians gathered to celebrate the end of harvest.

Volunteers are the foundation of the Round-Up, with more than 1,100 people working to produce this famed event.

Each volunteer serves under one of the 17 members of the board of directors, who also volunteer countless hours throughout the year.

300 teepees go up on the “Indian Village” each year, and most Tribal families have been coming for generations.

The Tribe has played an important role in Round-Up and Happy Canyon (The rodeo’s night show) since the beginning.

Tribal dancing takes place each day of the rodeo.

The script of the Happy Canyon Night show, an Indian pageant depicting the old West as seen by the Indians was written in 1916. Hundreds of tribal volunteers participate in roles that are handed down from one generation to the next.

The Round-Up is unique with its giant grass arena, surrounded by a quarter mile dirt track.

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Today, the Round-Up and Happy Canyon has grown from a four-day rodeo and night show to a week long celebration with concerts, Professional Bull Rider’s Tour, parades, Indian Beauty Contests, street shows, carnivals and Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.

The economic impact is huge. Officials estimate that more than $20-million are pumped into the community during the big week.

Photo courtesy: Don Cresswell

In 2003, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association named the Pendleton Round-Up as the 2003 PRCA Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year. The U.S. Bank/ Pendleton PBR Classic has twice won the PBR’s Challenger Series “Venue of the Year” Award. The Pendleton event features 45 of the world’s top bull riders and sport’s toughest, meanest bulls in a grueling two-day event that has bull riding fans on the edge of their seats.

The concert lineup each year has been a “Who’s Who” in the music world. Reba McIntire, George Strait, Brooks and Dunn, Kenny Chesney, The Steve Mill-

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er Band, the Beach Boys, Rascal Flatts, Leann Rimes, Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, the Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Jo Dee Messina, John Michael Montgomery, Sawyer Brown, Tracy Byrd, Brad Paisley and Josh Turner just to name some of the entertainers that have opened the big week in Pendleton.

The Pendleton Round-Up is also wellknown for its famous registered bucking horse logo. The logo was originally painted by artist Wallace Smith around 1923, and was copyrighted by the Round-Up Board in 1925. The board also has the copyright to “Let’er Buck.”

The logo is now paying dividends.

The internationally recognized bucking horse that symbolizes the Pendleton Round-Up has been selected to epitomize smooth Canadian sipping whisky.

(Editors note: the Canadian version of the drink does not utilize an “e” in its spelling.)

Pendleton Canadian Whisky is the creation of Hood River Distillers, the Northwest’s oldest and largest importer and producer of distilled spirits. The 80-proof, oak-barrel aged blended whisky hit the shelves in 2003 and is doing very well nationally. In addition to the bucking horse, the Pendleton RoundUp’s “Let ‘er Buck” slogan appears on the label.

Make plans now to attend the 98th Edition of the Pendleton Round-Up, September 6-13. For ticket information call 1-800-457-6336, or visit us on the web at www.pendletonroundup.com e

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Lakeview Golf Club

Pictured are the new greens for holes #1(bottom left), #6(top) and #7(bottom right).

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akeview Golf Club, located at 4200 W. Talamore, is situated in west Meridian neighborhoods. The 18-hole course meanders through many different subdivisions with home-lined fairways that give the course a tranquil setting but an intimidating look. Although there is Out of Bounds on every hole and water that comes into play on seven of the holes, the course is very playable for all skill levels.

With new owners as of April 2005, the course is in outstanding condition and is turning into one of the

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Treasure Valley’s premier public golf courses. In 2006, the course improved three of the holes on the front nine. The redesign of these holes included buiding three new greens, added length and additional bunkers, and brought water more into play. This year, the ponds to the left and right of the fairway on #4 have been increased and connected, turning what was a testy par 3 into a downright scary one. Additional upgrades are planned for the future, including leveling some of the tees and improving the irrigation system.

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Lakeview’s drastic improvements over a short time have been noticed by the community, the Idaho Golf Association and the U.S.G.A. Lakeview was the home site for the Idaho Golf Association 2006 and 2007 Men’s State Amateur II and will be hosting the men’s and ladies 2008 United States Amateur Public Links qualifiers. Also new for 2008, Lakeview is proud to welcome long-time P.G.A. Professional Carl Hoss to the staff.

Corporate and group outings is a viable part of their business, and they strive for excellent customer service in their golf operations, food service and a golf shop that has quality brand name equipment. And Bogies Bar & Grill is a great place to have a group outing that will meet all your needs.

Some of the golf course amenities include a grass tee (no mats) practice range, putting and chipping greens, and -- a practice bunker for green side shots.

After a day on the links you’ll want to visit Bogies Bar & Grill at Lakeview. A variety of options are available from a beer and a sandwich to an evening dinner of juicy Tenderloin with sautÊed prawns or a meaty Halibut fillet. Whatever your palate desires, Bogies is sure to have something for you. If a top shelf drink is in the works come and sit in the bar and enjoy the view of the lake and the ridge line view of Bogus Basin.

When the weather is fitting, the patio is open for those who enjoy an outdoor setting. Of course, breakfast, lunch and dinner are available every day.

The Golf Shop has quality brand name equipment (Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Cobra, Nike and more) in stock to deck you out and make you the envy of your four-some. If you’re not quite ready for the course or are in need of a tune up, Lakeview has P.G.A golf instructors ready to help you improve your game.

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Mills Wins Albertsons 2007 Boise Open presented by First Health (September 23, 2007) Canadian Jon Mills fired a sizzling 7-under-par 64 to set a new tournament record at 21-under-par, and in the process leapt past third-round co-leaders D.A. Points and Jim McGovern to win the Nationwide Tour’s Albertsons Boise Open presented by First Health. With

the win, his first of the year, and the $121,500 in earnings that went with it, he also jumped to No. 5 on the money list and secured his PGA TOUR playing privileges for the 2008 season that go to all that finish in “THE 25.�

When asked how it felt to win, Mills said, “"It feels great. This is one of

the biggest tournaments of the year out here."

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the next three holes, his lead had completely disappeared. But on the par-5 16th hole, a solid drive down the middle of the fairway left him with only a seven-iron in to the green, which he hit to within 35 feet. He then drained

Jon Mills sinks his birdie putt on the 18th hole to increase his lead to two strokes. He eventually won by three.

the eagle putt to go back up by 2, and followed with a par at the par-3 17th.

D.A. Points, playing in the final group two holes behind, was trying to get back into the chase. He chipped in for

a birdie on No. 15 to close the gap to just one stroke, but Mills came right back and stiffed his approach from the rough at the 18th, then made the birdie putt to go up by two again. Points birdied the 16th to draw within one, but faded with bogeys on the last two holes to finish three strokes back.

This sent Points to the 18th tee knowing he needed to hole out on his second shot to tie Mills and force a playoff. Any chance of that happening was lost, though, when he pulled his tee shot left of the fairway, into the rough and directly behind a tree – leaving him no choice but to punch out sideways just to have a shot at the green for his third stroke. From there, he hit a solid shot up the hill to the final green, and two-putted for his bogey to finish in second place - one shot ahead of Nicholas Thompson and Garth Mulroy, who tied for third.

Notes: The Albertsons Boise Open presented by First Health is one of four remaining tournaments that were on the Nationwide Tour’s original schedule 18 years ago. Albertsons,

title sponsor of the event since 2002, has been the lead sponsor every year since 1990. The weeklong event, which will span from September 8th through the 14th in 2008, was

The Albertsons Boise Open presented

by First Health Champion Jon Mills with the winner’s check for $121,500.

again held at Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho, which has hosted the event every year, and will do so again in 2008. Jeff Sanders Promotions, out of Portland, Oregon, has RH managed the event every year.

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Sandy, Utah: Utah EnergySolutions Championship, September 6-9, 2007

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ranklin Langham shared the lead after one round, then, held the lead after the second and third rounds in winning the 2007 Utah EnergySolutions Championship at the par-71 Willow Creek Country Club. He edged Richard Johnson by

two strokes by firing a final round, 64 to finish at 20 under par. It was Langham’s third career Nationwide Tour victory, and Johnson’s second runnerup finish this year.

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Junction City, Oregon: Oregon Classic presented by Kendall Automotive Group, September 13-16, 2007

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yle Thompson drained an eagle putt from 60 feet on the 72nd hole to join a playoff with Jon Turcott and Matthew Jones, and then birdied both playoff holes in sudden death to win the 2007 Oregon Classic presented by Kendall Auto Group at Shadow Hills Country Club. It was his second win of the season and needs just one more this year to earn an instant promotion to the PGA TOUR. The 2008 tournament will be held September 18th through the 21st.

Editor’s Note (3/24/2008): Jon Mills finished the year at No. 4 with earnings of $366,244, and is off to a good start on the PGA TOUR in 2008. After 8 events, he has made 5 cuts with 1 finish in the top 15. He has earned over $130,000 so far this year, more than doubling the amount he earned in 2006 – his only other year on the tour. Franklin Langham finished the year at No. 32 with $175,414 in earnings, and will, again, compete on Western

the Nationwide Tour. Kyle Thompson finished the year at No. 14 on the Nationwide Tour with $248,698, earning his PGA TOUR card for 2008. After 7 events, he has made 3 cuts and has over $75,000 in earnings. This is his first year on the PGA TOUR. Roland Thatcher finished the season at No. 2, earning $415,124 and his PGA TOUR card for the third time. After 8 starts, he has made the cut 4 times and has 1 top 10 finish and another in the top 25. With almost $180,000 in earnings, he is well on his way to his best year on the PGA TOUR. Besides the TOP 25 goal for Nationwide Tour players, there is also the goal to be in the top 60 after the Miccosukee Championship, October 23-26, 2008. Only players in the top 60 get into the Nationwide Tour Championship. A spot in that field ensures “fully-exempt� status on the Nationwide Tour in 2009 for those players who finish the season 26 - 60 on the final money list and do not otherwise qualify for the PGA TOUR. RH www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

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Attractions/Entertainment

Be Inspired at the Boise Art Museum Founded in 1937, Boise Art Museum (BAM) is Boise’s oldest visual arts organization and one of Idaho’s most important cultural attractions. The Museum is dedicated to promoting life-long learning, discovery, creativity and imagination through breathtaking exhibitions and unique arts education programming.

BAM presents approximately 15 exhibitions each year featuring a variety of historical periods, artistic media and styles. From 17th century Chinese ceramics to contemporary photographs, or from paintings by Northwest masters to room-size sculptural installations, the Museum has something for everyone. Viewers can expand their minds by joining in fun, family-oriented educational programs serving people of all ages and abilities. For

example, visitors can participate in a hands-on workshop during Family Art Saturday and Studio Art Explora-

tion or enjoy a guided tour during Especially for Seniors and Art Break, all for the price of admission to the Mu-

seum. Artists and art experts give ingallery presentations each month, and art classes for children and adults are provided throughout the year. Special events, including the annual Art in the Park outdoor art festival, add excitement to the BAM schedule and create new opportunities for people to enjoy the arts.

Visit the Boise Art Museum website at www.boiseartmuseum.org to learn about current and upcoming exhibitions, lectures, art classes and events.

Admission is $5 for adults with discounts for seniors, full-time college students and children grades 1-12.

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elcome to Camping On The Truckee River. Our small park is 20 spaces and a quiet place to rest the weary traveler. We hope your stay here is a pleasant one.

Unique to our RV Park is its exclusive lawns, trees and Truckee River.

We are close to just about everything that is nice about the eastern edge of the Sierra’s, Reno, Pyramid Lake and Lake Tahoe. Early settlers referred to this spot as the “big bend in the Truckee River” as the river comes due east from Reno and heads due north from here to Pyramid Lake. This was the first stop after the long journey across the “forty mile desert” to the east.

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Paiute native tribal members retained this area as part of their homeland after ceding millions of acres to the Federal government. The main reservation that is in the high desert stretches about 70 to 80 miles northward, encompassing Pyramid Lake and several mountain ranges, totaling about 1.5 million acres. Paiutes named themselves according to the predominant diet found in their homeland, Pyramid Lake Paiutes called themselves Cuiui dicatta, or Cui-ui eaters, with the Cui-ui being a fish species in Pyramid Lake and found nowhere else in the world. Consider yourself a guest of the Cui-ui dicatta.

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The Museum At Warm Springs Heritage, History, and Art

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Museum Giftshop, unique crafts by Warm Springs artists.

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Accommodations

City of Ellensburg, Washington

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ecently voted one of the “Dozen Distinctive Cities of 2007” by the National Historic Trust for Historic Preservation, Ellensburg is the epitome of outdoor charm and historic beauty. There is always something happening in

Ellensburg, no matter what the season! Join us in January for the local “Winterhop Brewfest,” where over 20 of Washington’s microbreweries sample their finest products. If summer is your preferred traveling season, then let the Ellensburg Rodeo on Labor Day weekend supply you with all the fun and excitement you and your family can handle. Our small town offers everything in events, from wine tasting and jazz festivals to river rafting and barrel racing.

No matter when you choose to come, let the friendly staff at the newly remodeled Ellensburg Quality Inn & Conference Center assist you in planning your next visit. With 106 guest rooms, a full service restaurant and lounge, complimentary continental breakfast, high speed wireless and wired internet access, and indoor pool, the Quality Inn has everything you need. Our very own Cattleman’s Steak & Seafood Restaurant is home to the “Best Steak in Town”, as well as other tasty

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dishes including an assortment of classic American entrees.

But it doesn’t stop with great service and wonderful food. The Quality Inn is the only facility in Ellensburg to offer on-site catering and multiple meeting facilities. Our property plays host to all types of events, from the very grand in size to the most intimate gatherings, including birthday parties, business conventions, and government meetings. With over 5,000 square feet of conference and meeting space, our meeting rooms can hold up to 300 people. Our experienced event staff will provide you with everything you need to make your next event a memorable one.

Looking for something a little newer? Then try our sister hotel, the Holiday Inn Express. As the newest hotel in Ellensburg, the Holiday Inn Express offers a variety of rooms to choose from, including king suites, an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, and a

deluxe continental breakfast that offers our famous cinnamon rolls. The Holiday Inn Express also offers the business traveler all the comforts of the office with in-room wireless internet, a boardroom facility, and a business center. Enjoy the luxury of a late checkout or earn miles towards a free flight on selected RH airfares when you become a Priority Club member.

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Lava Hot Springs Inn Heats Up Eastern Idaho!

By: Freddie Pierce

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ecently, I had the opportunity to drive to Lava Hot Springs, Idaho to spend a couple of days at the Lava Hot Springs Inn. Having never been there before, I jumped at the opportunity to go and see this great, historic inn.

It was late afternoon when I arrived and I was really looking forward to seeing everything this inn and town of Lava Hot Springs had to offer.

I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect, however, I was greeted by “Ziggy� one of several caretakers of the inn. Ziggy is one of the most enthusiastic dogs (yes that’s right, I said dogs) you will ever meet!

I went to Lava Hot Springs in mid- December and it was perfect in every sense of the word. The water in the hot pools is very therapeutic. It doesn’t take long for the soothing minerals of the hot springs to take over your body as if it were some

kind of full body tranquilizer.

The inn has all the architectural characteristics of an 1920’s building and small town charm that is just so inviting. You just can’t help but feel at home when you are there.

The rooms are clean, quiet and very cozy. The mineral pools are naturally odorless and have many medicinal, qualities including soothing your soul.

In the mornings, the inn serves a hardy buffet breakfast. Of course, you are always

greeted with a smile at the front desk.

The town of Lava Hot Springs has a lot to offer, including, great shopping, historical sites, restaurants and much more.

According to the local merchants, this quiet, historic inn and town are considered somewhat undiscovered.

What a great adventure I had while I was there and I didn’t even get a chance to do some of the things that were available to me as a tourist.

The inn is open seven days a week and year-round, so any time you want to take a vacation to Eastern Idaho, you really owe it to yourself to check out the Lava Hot Springs Inn, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho. You will be glad you did!

Editors note: Freddie Pierce of the graphics department at Ritz Family Publishing, Inc. wishes to thank Frances Brady, one of the owners for extending the opportunity to experience Lava Hot Springs Inn. The hospitality and courtesy that was given to him during his stay was very much appreciated. Freddie had so much fun, he can’t wait to go back again, again, and again‌. Well, I think you get the picture.

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Windmill Inns’ Top-Notch Services, Unique Amenities Generate Rave Reviews from Guests

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ou know you’re doing something right when guests say their only disappointment is not finding your hotels everywhere they travel.

The Scottsdale-based group of six hotels—three in Roseburg, Ashland, and Medford, Ore., and three in Surprise/ Sun City, Chandler, and Tucson, Ariz.— Is earning rave reviews from guests who have experienced Windmill Inns & Suites’ spotless guestrooms and public areas, top-notch service and highly affordable rates. Guest satisfaction is so high that many patrons take the time to not only fill out comment cards, but to write glowingly of their experience.

“Our hallmark has always been great rates; sincere, friendly service; and roomy, clean accommodations,” said Windmill Inns & Suites President and

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C.E.O John Cauvin, a 30-year hotel veteran who in 1984 purchased the then-struggling Windmill Inns in Medford and Roseburg and within a year turned them into highly successful, profitable properties— and has since built four more.

“It’s incredibly satisfying to have people tell us personally, in the lobby or at the front desk, that they’ve enjoyed their stay,” Cauvin said. “But when they take the time to write to us about how much they enjoyed the experience... well, that’s very special and meaningful to us. It tells us that all the hard work we put into delivering great service, clean accommodations and desired amenities—all at affordable rates—is being rewarded.”

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For example, all six Windmill Inns & Suites allow pets to stay—for free; all make bicycles available for free; all make available free lending libraries and free games for children; and all offer high-speed Internet access—for free—as well as access to free help-desk assistance, should the need arise, via a toll-free phone number. And there’s even a bonus included in the free Continental breakfast—guests can even make their own waffles!

“We’ve always tried to do things that set us apart from our competitors and provide more satisfaction for our guests,” Cauvin said. “That’s been our philosophy for more than 20 years, and we’ve instilled it in our staff culture and emphasized it in our ongoing staff-training programs. We believe in it thoroughly, and that is why we’re proud to offer guests our unique, 110 percent guaranRH tee of satisfaction.” www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

An Idaho Original

By Kirstin DeRoos

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isiting the Ashley Inn feels like “coming home”.

This family owned inn is only 4 years old and a labor of love by the owners, Ashley and Katrin Thompson.

Located in Cascade, just 90 minutes north of Boise, the world is yet to discover this Idaho gem. “We are overwhelmed and humbled by the response from our guests”, states Ron Lundquist, General Manager.

“They tell us that as soon as they walked in the doors, it reminded them of being in a quaint inn somewhere in Europe.”

Each morning guests awake to the enticing aroma of the fresh breakfast buffet which includes Belgium waffles, biscuits & gravy and cheese omelets. They can enjoy their breakfast beside the fireplace in the Cascade Room or enjoy great summer mornings on the large deck skirted by the garden waterfalls.

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find the village of Cascade, Idaho’s long kept secret outdoor paradise. Cascade offers a variety of mountain adventures, including; White Water Rafting, Mountain Biking, Fishing, Water Skiing, Wild Life Viewing, Climbing and dozens of other adventures. Nearby Tamarack and Brundage Mountain resorts offer lift served mountain activities year round.

Guests of the inn have easy access to free canoe and kayaks on the private beach at the Payette river. They also may enjoy just climbing aboard our bicycle for two and exploring the shops of Cascade.

Many guests enjoy venturing into the nearby national forest for a visit to area hot springs. Some have been improved into vast soothing pools, others are nestled in serene natural settings just a quick drive from the front door of the Ashley.

“All Aboard!” Departing every summer weekend is a truly unique adventure on the Thunder Mountain Line’s “Cabarton

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Flyer”. This excursion train travels the scenic Cabarton Canyon of the Payette River. Be sure to bring your camera to preserve those special memories.

After a full day of summer fun and adventure, everyone looks forward to enjoying hot cookies while curling up beside the fireplace in their guest room.

They may relax in the heated, indoor pool and spa. Filled with tea cups, artwork, florals, soft music, warm woods & warm hearts, the Ashley Inn truly is an Idaho original, perfect for visitors of the Idaho Payette River Mountains...

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Black Swan Inn

Romance, Elegance, Adventure...

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here in Idaho can you find 15 ft. waterfalls, tropical birds, massive Egyptian statues, tomb paintings, caves with waterfall showers, the sunken city of

Atlantis, a pirate ship, a bed in a giant clam shell, an enchanted forest and

a castle, and more - all in one place?

Better yet. This “Disneyland without the kids” is just the place to provide that needed exciting spark to your romantic life.

The Black Swan Inn in Pocatello has taken Southern Idaho by surprise.

Guests and visitors are raving about

the unique, fun and beautiful getaway destination of this most unusual inn.

Every room has a large jetted tub, plenty large enough for two, a big screen TV, kitchen appliances and breakfast. Some rooms have a sauna, steam bath, or massage area.

The art work and special effects accomplished are enough reason to visit the inn on their free tour day, Wednes-

days from 12:30 - 1:30 in the afternoon. Pictures on their web site at “www.blackswaninn.com” provide a small sample of what is really at the

Black Swan Inn... but until you see it for yourself, you can’t imagine how incredible it really is and the attention that has been given to every detail.

Newlyweds love it and return for each anniversary. Parents find it a delightful private getaway. Travelers say their stay was the highlight of their trip. Now it’s your turn to treat yourself to a night at the Black Swan Inn! The Black Swan Inn provides the fantasy setting... you provide the romance. A wonderful memory you can RH re-live again and again.

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Each 1 bedroom unit at Ocean Terrace is individually owned so no two rooms are alike, each has its’ own unique décor.

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At Ocean Terrace Condominiums we pride ourselves in making sure this is an establishment where you can come relax, and bring the whole family. We have barbeques and picnic tables for those fun family dinners, or a romantic dinner under the setting sun. We are sure that you will find what you are looking for, and we will do our best to ensure that you have a great vacation at Ocean RH Terrace Condominiums. www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

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If you prefer to stay indoors, then come and relax in our newly renovated rooms.

There are 67 spacious guest rooms to choose from, including Jacuzzi and 2 room suites. All the rooms include inroom coffee, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, microwaves, mini fridges. The pool and spa are located on the first floor.

Red Lion Inn & Suites is not only a relaxing retreat; it includes services for businesses with 2 meeting facilities. Our Willamette room can accommodate up to 75 people in a variety of different seating options, and our Harvest room can provide space for 20 to 25 people.

After a restful sleep on our pillow top mattresses, come down and enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast, which includes, but is not limited to: waffles, donuts, bread, bagels, cereal, hard boiled eggs, and bacon.

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Jeff Sanders Promotions Scores Another Ace

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he only rough to be found at the 2007 Albertsons Boise Open presented by First Health was the six inch variety to the sides of the fairways and greens at Hillcrest Country Club in Boise, Idaho. The tournament itself, for the 18th time, went off without a hitch.

Despite Mother Nature letting herself be known throughout the tournament week, from the free-admission $1 Million Kraft Shoot-Out presented by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation on Monday, to the Idaho Statesman Junior Clinic Tuesday and the Hershey Company ProAm Tuesday and Wednesday, to the conclusion of the Nationwide Tour event on Sunday. It was first class golf and entertainment throughout, a true community wide event where the real winners are the Boise area non-profit organizations.

When the donations totaled up to $2.026 million, this year’s contribution set a sin-

gle-year record for the Nationwide Tour, passing the previous mark set in 2006.

Oh, by the way, that record was also held by the Albertsons Boise Open presented

by First Health. Additionally, the tournament’s total charitable donation, since its inception, of more than $8.4 million also leads the Nationwide Tour.

The record amount was achieved in large part due to the $1 Million Kraft Shoot-Out presented by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation, and Albertsons’ parent company SUPERVALU and the tournament providing Boise area non-profit organizations with the opportunity to sell tournament tickets and retain 100% of the proceeds for their causes through the Sara Lee Tickets FORE Charity campaign, and additionally, SUPERVALU and Sara Lee providing a bonus pool of $50,000, which was distributed among the partici-

pating charities based on each charity’s sales. In addition to the title sponsors and the tireless work of a large contingent of volunteers from the community, a big “shout out� should also go to Jeff Sanders Promotions. The record-setting 2007 event was managed by Jeff Sanders Promotions, as it has been every time in its 18-year existence.

Promoting and managing golf events should come naturally for Jeff Sanders.

He played competitive golf for over30 years, highlighted by playing the PGA TOUR from 1980-1985. Jeff chose to pursue a career in the golf event management business back in his hometown of Portland, Oregon beginning in 1986.

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lence and applied it to his business. Since inception the company has earned a national reputation as one of the premier organizations in the golf event management industry.

Jeff Sanders Promotions is a complete golf event management company capable of executing all aspects of any golf tournament or special event. They can create a tournament from scratch or take on an existing event and propel it to the next level. Jeff Sanders Promotions utilizes its in-house sales team to generate revenue to cover the ever increasing costs of producing golf events and then their operations team will execute all details making sure every aspect of your event is handled and that your event is produced at the highest level while staying within budget. They will utilize their in-house

video production facility and art department to produce creative and memorable marketing pieces.

Jeff Sanders Promotions has longstanding excellent relationships with the PGA TOUR and the United States Golf Association. Jeff Sanders Promotions has been the tournament management company for the Albertsons Boise Open presented by First Health since its inception in 1990 as one of the original members of the Ben Hogan TOUR. In addition, Jeff Sanders Promotions was the exclusive management company on both the1996 United States Amateur and the 1997 United States Women’s Open golf championships.

Along with producing TOUR events and National Championships, Jeff Sanders Promotions has produced high profile celebrity tournaments, major charity events and the highly acclaimed regional professional golf events in the United States.

Jeff Sanders Promotions’ experience also extends into made for television golf events. Jeff Sanders Promotions has produced the Albertsons Team Championship since 1989. The show now airs in fifteen broadcast markets throughout the Western United States over 304 hours and boasts one of the largest first place prizes restricted to a PGA Club Professional at $50,000.

Jeff Sanders built his company into what it is today by focusing on the customer.

Whether a National Championship, charity event, celebrity event or made-fortelevision golf tournament, Jeff Sanders Promotions is your one stop for complete turnkey tournament management.

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ntario is nestled on the lush banks of the Snake River and is proud to be the first Oregon city you encounter when traveling west from the Idaho border. Once you enter the uniquely rugged landscape of the Treasure Valley, you will come to understand why many people never want to leave. Those who choose to live here understand the meaning and importance of a quality, family oriented lifestyle.

Thus, the community reflects the energy, distinction, and diversity of the surrounding geography.

Ontario is the kind of laid-back town you dream about when you want to get away from the hectic schedule of a busy, big city lifestyle. It is a town where you will find the people are genuine, authentic, friendly, and down to earth. It is a town with a fascinating history, rich traditions, and a diverse population.

Ontario boasts a myriad of recreational activities for all ages, interests and skill levels within driving distance from its downtown area. Here you can enjoy mountain biking, hiking, golfing, camping, sport fishing, bird watching, kayaking, river rafting, horseback riding and much more. Ontario is situated only two hours from four separate ski resorts including the world renowned Tamarack Ski Resort in Cascade Idaho. You can not only downhill ski to your heart’s content, but also snowmobile, cross country ski and ice skate as well. There are also 61 acres of lush parks within the city, so there are many opportunities to just enjoy the landscape.

Ontario is a city full of things to do, places to see, and four distinct and beautiful season’s, so anytime you choose to visit will be the perfect time. Visit us on our web site at www.ontariochamber.com RH w w w. r i t z fa m i l y p u b l i s h i n g . c o m

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he Islands Region Anacortes is the crown jewel of Fidalgo Island, easternmost of the San Juan Islands and jumping-off point to the rest of the world-renowned archipelago.

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Fidalgo is a “drive-on” island, accessible by bridges from the east and south. Anacortes is home to the Washington State Ferry Terminal, serving the rest of the San Juan Islands and Sidney / Victoria, British Columbia. This city was once the salmon-canning capital of the world, and now serves as a hub of modern boat building and pleasure-based activities.

There’s still an active port and a commercial fishing fleet here, but most marina slips are filled with recreational boats designed to play in the wind, find a pod of whales or catch dinner.

Anacortes-based whale-watching excursions lead to sightings of the 8-ton sovereigns of the sea on 95 percent of their trips! Members of local orca pods, based year-round in the San Juan Islands, are named, numbered and can be easily identified by distinct markings.

Anacortes is also the homeport for numerous sailing and power-yacht charters. Visitors can choose a vessel and chart their own course. Even if you don’t spot an orca, you might spy the many seals, sea lions, porpoises and minke, gray and humpback whales that also frequent these waters.

The island has three public boat launches and five fullservice marinas, two facing the San Juan Islands and three facing interior waterways. Those who want to get out on the water will find plenty of boats and safe, comfortable single and double kayaks to rent.

For landlubbers, parks and playgrounds are abundant.

Anacortes’ largest and most popular is Washington Park, a 220-acre gem facing the Rosario Strait shipping lanes and San Juan Islands. It features a full-service campground, boat launch, playground, picnic shelter and a popular loop road for walking or biking. Spectacular Deception Pass Bridge and its host state park are just minutes away, offering breath32 • Ritz Hospitality Magazine

taking views and great beachcombing.

Mount Erie, rising 1,300 feet above Anacortes atop Fidalgo Island, provides postcard views of an impressive neighborhood. The summit, which has four different viewpoints, can be reached in boots, on a bike or in a car.

Downtown Anacortes blends well-known retailers with distinctive shops, art galleries and antique dealers. A walk among dozens of outdoor historic murals passes many restaurants offering delicious Northwest and international cuisine.

Quaint bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels and waterfront RV parks offer an array of accommodations, and the Northern Lights Casino is located just two miles from downtown.

Several entertaining annual events fill Anacortes’ calendar: the Waterfront Festival in May, Arts Festival in early August, Jazz Festival in early September and Christmas Festival in December always generate rave reviews, while Fourth of July and holiday parades add to the small-town, big-activity feel that pervades Anacortes.

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The process starts with a Plan – specifically a completed design and set of final blueprints. This Plan documents your personal wants and needs for your home. The great thing about your Plan is that it affords you the option of obtaining bids from multiple contractors. This allows you to choose the right contractor and cost for your project, your personality, and your budget. These same blueprints are also used to obtain homeowner association approvals and municipal building permits.

So where do you start? Well, if you are going to build a new home, look through home design books and magazines. Review home plan websites.

Sketch out what you think you’d like to see in a floor plan. Keep pictures of homes whose curb appeal you like.

Start a file with all of this information, ie, everything you’d like to have in your home. Then, go see a designer.

Not an interior designer, but a building designer. This type of designer is also called a residential designer, or a structural designer, depending on their geography and expertise. Pick a designer who is attentive, experienced, and whose personality you can work with. The same is true for a remodel project, but your focus would be more on fully thinking through your needs and wants for your current home, qualifying your options, and then contacting a designer. Some designers specialize in remodels, renovations, and additions. Your project will go much smoother if you locate a designer with experience, creativity, and focus on remodels.

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Jason Zuback, Jason Gore, Bubba Watson and Kevin Stadler get ready for post-match interview on the Golf Channel.

time by Boise’s Hillcrest Country Club.

The annual skins game, with its star power, free admission, and pre-game clinic, is a perennial crowd favorite.

In the 2007 version, they added a new twist. In addition to playing for the skin for each hole (ranging in value from $20,000 to $100,000), the teams were also matching up their best tee shot on each hole to win an additional amount (also ranging in value from $20,000 to Western

$100,000) for either the longest drive or closest-to-the-hole, depending on the hole. The nine skins totaled $500,000, and the nine longest drives/closest-tothe-hole awards equaled the $500,000, giving the annual event an eye-popping total of $1 million – all going to Treasure Valley charities.

The Stadler/Watson team collected the most, with six skins worth $330,000 going to the Community Detox Center and five wins in the closest-tothe-hole and long-drive competitions for $250,000 for the Treasure Valley YMCA's Horsethief Camp.

Team Jason didn’t fare too badly. Their three skins amounted to $170,000 for the Boy & Girls of Ada County and they tallied another $250,000 for the 2009 Special Olympics Winter Games in the longdrive/closest-to-the-hole competitions.

There were plenty of “Oohs� and “Wows� to go around, though. On the 15th hole, a 284 yard dogleg par four, Zuback drew a nice round of applause when he knocked a 3-wood over the trees and the deep sand traps protecting the front of the green, and onto the green to just over 27 feet from the hole. But the applause turned into a roar when Stadler stiffed a driver, stopping just 4’9� away to win the closest-to-thehole, then garnered the skin by sinking the putt for eagle.

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Zuback got the roars back the very next hole – the par 5 16th. After Stadler put his drive 323 yards down the fairway, the muscular Zuback ripped his drive 87 yards past Stadler, bisecting the fairway 410 yards from the tee. Then, after knocking his short chip to about 3 feet, Stadler and Watson conceded the putt for eagle, and – in the process – conceded the skin.

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Then on the par 4 18th hole, with the pin located in the center of the extremely sloped, multi-tiered green, Watson’s tee shot landed on the front of the green, only to have it roll back off and into the rough. Moments later, Zuback ripped another driver all the way to the back of the green – a good news/bad news situation. He was still on, so he won the closest-to-the-hole, but was still about 40 feet or so away from, and above, the hole. Watson chipped to about 6 inches and was conceded the birdie. Zuback then showed everyone why you don’t want to be above the hole on the 18th.

Just trying to lag close enough to 2 putt and secure a tie for the $100,000 skin (in which case the skin money is divided equally between the charities of both teams), Zuback watched in dismay as his putt rolled past the hole and all the way off the front of the green and into the same rough from which Watson had just chipped. His next shot never threatened the cup, and the skin – and the victory – went to the Stadler/Watson team.

Editors Note: Ritz Family Publishing, Inc. would like to thank Jeff Sanders, Patrick Siver, and the rest of Jeff Sanders Promotions Inc. for granting us media access to the events and for their assistance in putting this together. We would also like to thank the PGA TOUR for all their help and input. www.ritzfamilypublishing.com

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