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Time to Give Thanks
It’s the time of year of reflection, when we
take a moment to acknowledge the many
blessings that have been bestowed upon
us—our family and friends, our health, a
stable job, a place to call home, warm food
on the kitchen table. We are truly fortunate
to have the opportunity to live in a country
where we are free to pursue our dreams and
live a life of happiness.
While enjoying the comforts that many of us
take for granted, it is important to remember
those men and women who sacrificed so
much to keep our country a land of the
free. On November 11, we set aside a day to
honor those who have served their county
for the betterment of all of its citizens—
though we should all do our part to honor
them, and thank them, any opportunity we
get, no matter the time of year.
In this issue, you can read about Honor
Flight Puget Sound and Inland Northwest.
Its mission is to bring local war veterans to
Washington, D.C. to visit memorials that are
dedicated to their service and sacrifice—at
no cost to them. Our feature story focuses
on the USS Ralph Johnson, the Navy
ship named in honor of Medal of Honor
recipient Marine Corps Private First Class
Ralph Johnson.
November is also the month of Thanksgiving.
Households across the country will observe
the day with loved ones over a beautiful
meal prepared with love—and maybe a little
stress. Take these moments to appreciate
what you have rather than what you wish
you had. You will quickly realize how full
your life already is. And if you’re looking
for a little Thanksgiving getaway, our travel
article will take you to the rain forests of the
Olympic National Park.
And we can’t forget that following
Thanksgiving comes Small Business
Saturday. Remember that supporting local
businesses helps to support your fellow
neighbor, as well as your community as a
whole.
A heartfelt thank you to our veterans, and
blessings this Thanksgiving season.
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season’s harvest. In addition, the holiday season is
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to as we gather with family and friends to celebrate all
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The latest tips and trends in home, garden,
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LIFE & COMMUNITY
Be Inspired And Delighted: Out Of The
Shadows presents “The Music Man Jr.”
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A Safe Haven For Children: Children’s Village
continues its loving mission
IN FOCUS
‘So Very Grateful’: Land donation, vets
home project comes together
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Power of Reading: Jingle Books program
reaching into schools across North Idaho
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Tips and informational articles about living
a healthy, active lifestyle
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SPOTLIGHT
LakeView Dental: Veteran-owned dental clinic
gives patients something to smile about
USS Ralph Johnson: Navy ship named to
honor Medal of Honor recipient, Marine
TRAVEL & LEISURE
The Perfect Thanksgiving Getaway: The
Rain Forests of the Olympic National Park
FOOD & DRINK
Your local guide to the tastiest hot
spots around town and local recipes
ARTS &
ENTERTAINMENT
Calendar of great local events, music,
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A MORE NATURAL, ECLECTIC
Thanksgiving Table
BY NIKKI LUTTMANN, SEVEN BEE INTERIORS
FOR SANDPOINT FURNITURE, CARPET ONE AND SELKIRK GLASS AND CABINETS
Let’s talk turkey. For many of us, there’s nothing so heartwarming
as gathering our friends and family around
the Thanksgiving table. Usually the Luttmann clan
spends Thanksgiving in Boise, gathered around my
mother-in-law’s spacious fully extended dining table, enjoying
each other’s company and all of the delicious food.
For the occasion, my mother-in-law often brings out her
mother’s china and the fancy cut-glass wine goblets that are
reserved for special events. Over the years, I have thought about
these little details and how our culture has shifted, even since
my parents’ generation, to be much more casual. Gone are the
days of agonizing over china and cutlery patterns, or learning
the difference between water glasses and wine goblets. Even
extendable tables have mostly gone by the wayside, with many
people favoring a simple slab design with no moving parts for
crumbs to get caught in.
I would hope that people are veering away from celebrating
with things and are focused more on celebrating with each
other. But, given the rampant use of cell phones and technology
even on Thanksgiving, I’m not so sure. That said, the overall
shift toward simplicity and slow living is a healthy one, in my
opinion.
While many of us do love to see pretty, sparkly glasses and
candles sprinkled around the holiday table, the realization
has set in that it’s the people who make the event special—not
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It’s all about enjoying the
pieces we have.
the décor. The focus now is on natural wood
elements, handmade ceramics and simple linens.
These simple surroundings allow our guests
to shine and create an atmosphere of simple
abundance.
This approach is cost-effective as well. Pieces
purchased are expected to be multi-functional
and hard-wearing. Glasses can serve wine, beer
or apple juice and must be dishwasher safe.
Place-settings can be mis-matched and collected
over time. Dining furniture is tending toward
the more eclectic side, as well, with mis-matched
chairs and a sturdy table taking center stage.
My grandmothers both had sideboards stacked
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with pretty, seldom-used dishes. One collected
chinoiserie and the other colorful glassware.
I always loved looking at these pieces but was
never allowed to touch them. Now, people
want to use their collections, not just look at
them. I have a friend who regularly runs his
grandmother’s antique ironstone through the
dishwasher, making every meal feel like a special
occasion.
It’s all about enjoying the pieces we have and
allowing the real personalities to shine through
at our dinner table. The idea is fun, natural and a
little bit funky, kind of like our dinner guests—or
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TAKE CHARGE
OF YOUR
FINANCIAL
FUTURE
F I N A N C
I A L F O C U S
What Can Investors Learn from Veterans?
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones
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You’ve Spent a Lifetime
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Each year, Veterans Day allows us to
show our respect for the sacrifices that
military veterans have made for our
country. But have you ever stopped to
think about what lessons our veterans can teach
us about how we conduct various aspects of our
lives? For example, consider the following traits
and how they might apply to your actions as an
investor:
• Perseverance - Even veterans who have not
served in armed combat have had to persevere
in challenging situations. The military life is not
an easy one, as it often involves frequent moves,
living in foreign countries, time away from loved
ones and so on. As an investor, in what ways do
you need to show perseverance? For one thing,
you’ll need to stick it out even in the face of
volatile markets and short-term losses. And
you’ll need the discipline to make investing a top
priority throughout your life, even with all the
other financial demands you face.
• Willingness to learn and adapt - During
the course of their service, military veterans
frequently need to learn new skills for their
deployments. Furthermore, living as they often
do in foreign countries, they must adapt to new
cultures and customs. When you invest, you’re
learning new things, not only about changes in
the economic environment and new investment
opportunities, but also about yourself—your
risk tolerance, your investment preferences and
your views about your ideal retirement lifestyle.
Your ability to learn new investment behaviors
and to adapt to changing circumstances can help
determine your long-term success.
• Awareness of the “big picture” - All members
of the military know that their individual duties,
while perhaps highly specific, are nonetheless
part of a much bigger picture—the security of
their country. When you make an investment
decision, it might seem relatively minor, but
each move you make should contribute to
your larger goals—college for your children
(or grandchildren), a comfortable retirement,
a legacy for your family or any other objective.
And if you can keep in mind that your actions
are all designed to help you meet these types of
goals, you will find it easier to stay focused on
your long-term investment strategy and not
overreact to negative events, such as market
downturns.
• Sense of duty - It goes without saying that
veterans and military personnel have felt, and
still feel, a sense of duty. As an investor, you
are trying to meet some personal goals, such
as an enjoyable retirement lifestyle, but you,
too, are acting with a sense of duty in some
ways, because you’re also investing to help your
family. There are the obvious goals, like sending
children to college or helping them start a
business, but you’re also making their lives easier
by maintaining your financial independence
throughout your life, freeing them of potential
financial burdens. This can be seen quite clearly
when you take steps, such as purchasing longterm
care insurance, to protect yourself from
the potentially catastrophic costs of an extended
nursing home stay.
Military veterans have a lot to teach us in many
activities of life—and investing is one of them.
So, on Veterans Day, do what you can to honor
our veterans and follow their behaviors as you
chart your own financial future.
Kevin R Callos, AAMS ®
Financial Financial
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get back to work when the grass starts growing
again in the spring.
Check your roof, gutters and downspouts.
Leaks can lead to costly water damage, so
check for potential trouble spots now—before
the winter storms start. Look for broken
shingles and damaged flashing around vents,
chimneys and skylights; clean the leaves out
of your gutters; and add extensions to your
downspouts if the water runs less than three
feet away from the foundation of the house.
Check your doors and windows for leaks.
Eliminating air leaks around doors and
window frames is one of the most effective
ways to lower your heating bills. Caulk and
replace weather-stripping where needed to
prevent cold air (and potentially water) from
entering. Don’t forget to make sure the seal
between the garage door and the ground is
tight as well.
Service your heating system. Before you turn
your heating system on for the winter, have it
cleaned and inspected by a professional. Regular
preventive maintenance will keep it running
safely and efficiently, and make sure minor issues
are resolved before they become major problems.
Test your emergency power generator. Winter
wind and ice storms can bring down power lines
and cause lengthy blackouts. If you live in an area
where power outages are common and you have
an emergency backup generator, test it now, and
make sure you have engine oil and filters on hand.
Spending a bit of time during the final weeks of
fall to prepare your home for the winter months
will allow you to enjoy these cold months with
peace of mind.
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COUNTRY GIRL
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However, many pet owners worry about pet
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respondents said that people don’t take vehicular
pet safety seriously. Furthermore, nearly a third
of dog owners reported leaving their furry friend
home due to concerns about road safety.
These concerns aren’t unwarranted. The survey
also examined driver behavior when pets were
unrestrained in a vehicle and discovered eyeopening
results.
The amount of unsafe driving behaviors more
than doubled when dogs were unrestrained in a
car compared to when they were restrained in a
harness or cage. Allowing dogs to roam free led
to frantic movements that distracted the driver,
and dogs’ heart rates spiked seven beats per
minute faster while riding unrestrained.
What can you do to keep your pet safer while
driving? Dr. Elisa Mazzaferro, a veterinary
specialist at Cornell University, shares some
common but unsafe practices that pet owners
should avoid.
1. Don’t drive with your pet in the front seat. In
the event of a collision, your pet can be thrown
into the windshield, even if restrained. Unless
the passenger-side airbag is disengaged, airbag
deployment alone can be very dangerous to a
small pet.
2. Never drive with a pet on your lap. In addition
to distracting the driver, a pet can get caught
under the steering wheel and cause an accident
or projected forward into the windshield in
the event of a collision. Additionally, the pet is
positioned between the airbag and the driver,
which is dangerous to both the driver and the
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3. Never drive with an unrestrained pet in the
vehicle. Beyond the animal being a serious
distraction, an abrupt stop can cause a pet to fall
quickly, causing soft tissue injury or worse. In the
event of an accident, a pet could jump from the
vehicle and run into moving traffic.
4. Never allow your pet to lean out of a car
window. While it may look like dogs are enjoying
the rush of the wind in their fur, debris can be
forced into their eyes and cause abrasions or
punctures to their cornea, which could result in
serious injury or blindness.
5. Never leave a dog unattended in a vehicle.
You may be tempted to leave your pet in the
car for a short errand, but it can be stressful and
even life-threatening for the pet. Even in the
cooler months, you should never leave your dog
unattended in a vehicle, no matter how short a
period, to avoid hypothermia or heat stroke.
How can you keep your dog safely in your
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BE INSPIRED AND
DELIGHTED!
Out Of The Shadows Presents
“The Music Man Jr.”
By Jillian Chandler
Photo By Mitchell Crane
Out of the Shadows' "Beauty and the Beast Jr.”
The only theater of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, Out of
the Shadows is live theater unlike any other, as the unique
nonprofit community theater company brings actors with
special needs to the stage.
As Wendy Carroll, founder of Out Of The Shadows Theater and
artistic director/producer, says, each actor has a “shadow” actor
who stands behind or nearby to offer support
and encouragement. “We are very proud to have
created a passion for theater and provide the
opportunity to individuals who had no means
to access it,” she says. “We have become a highly
anticipated November event in Coeur d’Alene; we
have a loyal audience following.”
Established in 2016, their first production was
“Beauty and the Beast Jr.”, which sold out for both
performances at The Kroc Center. “Our actors
were virtually inexperienced—some had never
been in a performance theater before, let alone acted! We didn’t
know how they would manage with a demanding rehearsal schedule
and performances, so we settled on only two performances.”
She says that the actors fell in love with theater and the audience fell
in love with them.
“Our objective is to create the opportunity for actors with special
“WATCHING SOMEONE
COME OUT OF THEIR
SHELL AND BASK
IN THE AUDIENCE
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needs to finally come out from the shadows and fully experience
the delight of performance art—as participants and not as audience
members,” affirms Wendy. “When we give our actors the chance,
they dig deep and find the courage and talent to overcome
limitations others may have set for them. Watching someone come
out of their shell and bask in the audience response is magical.”
Wendy is excited to announce that this year’s
performance of “The Music Man Jr.” will offer
six shows over two weekends. Opening night
is Friday, November 1, with performances
continuing Friday through Sunday, concluding
November 10. Friday and Saturday shows are at
7:30pm, with Sunday matinees at 2pm.
Wendy says the show is sure to incite laughter
and tears of joy, inspiration and delightful
entertainment, along with charming songs,
terrific costumes and wonderful choreography,
and the show is entirely family friendly.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and children. There are
American Sign Language interpreters opening night, with assigned
seats for best viewing. For tickets, visit KrocCdA.org or call the box
office between 10am and 2pm at 208.763.0681. As shows sell out
every year, reservations are strongly encouraged!
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A Safe Haven For Children
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE CONTINUES ITS LOVING MISSION
BY JILLIAN CHANDLER
“OUR GOAL FOR
EACH CHILD WHO
ENTERS THE
CHILDREN’S VILLAGE
IS THAT THEY FEEL
SAFE, AND THAT
THEY KNOW THEY
ARE PRECIOUS
AND LOVED.”
“THERE IS SO MUCH HOPE HERE. KIDS ARE SO
RESILIENT; once they feel safe, you begin to see the
hope in them.”
Rosa Mettler, LCSW, is the chief program officer at the
Children’s Village, which, for more than 28 years, has
been providing a safe and nurturing space for abused
and neglected children in our community.
“It is so rewarding to watch them blossom as they
develop healthy, loving relationships,” she says.
With an experienced and loving staff who strive each
day to offer their love and support to those most
vulnerable, Children’s Village, which is North Idaho’s
only licensed crisis nursery, can take children from
birth and are prepared to do so 24 hours a day, every
day of the year.
Children who are placed in the home are done so via
various channels, whether it be concerned schools
reaching out or parents in crisis calling directly. No
matter the situation, the needs of the children and
family are assessed on a one-on-one basis. In addition,
as the Children’s Village is an extension of the foster
system, they work with state and local law enforcement
and the Department of Health and Welfare.
According to Mark Wilson, chief executive officer at
Children’s Village, for children who have been placed
by the state, the parenting plan is determined by the
Department of Health and Welfare. When a parent
successfully completes the defined plan, the child,
or children, can be reunited with their parents. For
children privately placed by their parents, Children’s
Village works in a supportive role for the parents so
that they can get the help they need.
When children first come to the Children’s Village,
the compassionate staff provides them with a safe
and loving home designed to heal the hearts of these
children in need. At any given time, they average
between 16 and 18 children in their homes, and each
child’s story is unique and special in its own way.
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Save the Date
Children’s Village Spring Benefit: Our 30th Year
April 18, 2020
2020 is the 30th year of services provided at the Children’s
Village. Held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, the Spring Benefit is
their annual fundraiser and is crucial to impacting the Children’s
Village annual operating budget. The event will be a celebration
of the community’s dedication to being the village for these local
children. Sponsorships are available by contacting Vanessa Moos,
director of Charitable Giving, at vmoos@thechildrensvillage.org.
“The stories that aren’t often heard are of the families who are living
without a village to help support them to raise their children,” affirms
Mark. “When faced with circumstances they cannot manage and with no
other resources available, they often turn to Children’s Village for help.
They typically want to do the right thing, are doing the best they can, are
desperate for help and are ready to make changes. We consider it our duty
to this community and truly an honor to support these families on their
path to change.”
Now, thanks to their new therapeutic services and Counseling and
Education Center, the Children’s Village team can have a much more
profound impact on the family system. “Services include individual and
family counseling, parent education, family skill building and wraparound
services for up to six months after they discharge from our care,” Mark
smiles. “These services were just recently launched, and we are expecting
this to dramatically increase the family’s chances of success.”
It takes a village to ensure the doors of the Children’s Village continue
to remain open, and the community continues to show its support and
generosity to this important and necessary cause. Just this past month,
Children’s Village held their Cocktails for a Cause fundraising event at
the Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls, which sold out almost
immediately! As Vanessa Moos, director of Charitable Giving says,
“North Idaho is incredible in their support of the Children’s Village.
The success of our events shows us that there is an awareness of child
abuse and neglect in our local community. We feel that the community’s
support also shows that there is a level of understanding that we address
a gap in services and that this community cares about these children and
their access to care.”
From the smallest donation to the largest, know that every dollar goes
directly to improving these children’s lives. Silverwood recently donated
$100,000 to the Children’s Village, and with an annual budget of more
than $1 million, these large donations, as well as the small ones, are all
essential to keeping the doors open. “Without the amazing generosity of
this community, we would not be able to do this critical work,” Vanessa
says. “Every single dollar donated impacts the quality of these kids’ lives
and enables us to provide the level of care that they so desperately need.
These donations are not just impacting these kids’ lives today but for
years to come.”
She adds that third-party fundraisers in support of their mission are
always taking place throughout the community year-round. “From a
lemonade stand to a major fundraiser, these dollars are truly appreciated,
and the children know how much you love them.”
To find out more about the Children’s Village, the work they do and how
you can help, you can visit TheChildrensVillage.org or call 208.667.1189.
“Our goal for each child who enters the Children’s Village is that they feel
safe, and that they know they are precious and loved,” Vanessa says. “It is
also our goal to restore hope for each and every child.”
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Rebuilding
Smiles
VETERAN-OWNED DENTAL CLINIC GIVES
PATIENTS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT
BY JILLIAN CHANDLER
LakeView Dental
801 Milwaukee Drive
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814
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“I FIND IT TRULY REWARDING
TO BE ABLE TO HELP MY
PATIENTS, REBUILDING THEIR
SMILES WHILE IMPROVING
THEIR OVERALL HEALTH.”
A
veteran-owned dental clinic, LakeView Dental in Coeur d’Alene
specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry and prosthodontics.
Combining his passion of dentistry with a love of artistry, Brett
Matteson, DDS, FACP brings a unique perspective and inspired
techniques to his treatment of each and every one of his patients at his practice.
Dr. Brett earned his Bachelor of Science at La Sierra University and went on
to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Loma Linda University in 2006.
After graduating, he was accepted into the United States Army’s Advanced
Education in Prosthodontics program at Fort Gordon, Georgia. It was during
this time that he received an in-depth understanding of dental ceramics and
cosmetic dentistry, implants, temporomandibular disorders, sleep apnea, fullmouth
rehabilitations, occlusion and restorative dentistry. He has been board
certified since 2011.
In 2016, Dr. Brett relocated to Coeur d’Alene in order to raise his family in
this wonderful, caring community and to start his own dental practice. In
August of that year, he acquired Dr. Spencer Wirig’s practice and established
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LakeView Dental at 801 Milwaukee Drive. Here, Dr. Brett provides
his expertise to patients and offers exceptional general, cosmetic and
prosthodontic dental care.
At LakeView Dental, the team utilizes the most advanced dental
technology available in order to provide premium dental services to treat
their patients. From dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, gentle root canal
therapy, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, dentures
and more, you can trust that your smile is in excellent and artistic hands
with Dr. Brett.
“I find it truly rewarding to be able to help my patients, rebuilding their
smiles while improving their overall health,” he says.
Brett attributes his amazing and inspiring teachers and mentors over the
years to the success of his dental career and practice.
In addition to the services he provides to the community through
LakeView Dental, Dr. Brett strongly believes in the importance of giving
back to the community in which he lives. Each year, he and his team
support: North Idaho Veterans Stand Down—a day of appreciation for
all veterans which helps to assist veterans and their families in Eastern
Washington and the five Northern Idaho counties, giving them the
opportunity to engage with veteran community resources; Freedom
Day, in observance of Freedom Day USA, a national movement to thank
veterans for their service, he and Dr. Kent Mosby of Advanced Family
Dentistry provide free dental services for veterans; and the annual Back
to School Supply Drive organized by “The family Guide,” which helps
Coeur d’Alene students in need with school supplies to help ensure they
have what they need to have a successful school year.
If you are looking for a caring and experienced team to restore your smile,
the team at LakeView Dental will ensure you leave with a smile you’ll be
proud to show. Dr. Brett and his LakeView Dental team are ready to serve
you 9am to 6pm Monday, 8am to 5pm Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8am
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NORTH IDAHO
IN FOCUS
‘SO VERY
GRATEFUL’
LAND DONATION, VETS HOME PROJECT
COMES TOGETHER
BY DAN THOMPSON
On a business trip 20 years ago, Len
Crosby visited Coeur d’Alene and knew
almost immediately that it was the place
he wanted to retire.
He and his wife did just that, and it wasn’t long
before Crosby, a Vietnam War veteran, got
involved in local veterans’ organizations. And it
wasn’t long after that that Crosby got involved
with discussions about the need for a veterans’
retirement home in North Idaho.
That was about 15 years ago, he said. But the end
of the project is in sight: Next spring, construction
on Idaho’s fourth veterans’ home will begin in
Post Falls, with the aim of opening in either 2021
or 2022.
The 7.3-acre plot of land was donated by the
Jacklin Land Company, a spot valued around
$1.1 million. It was a crucial donation, because
without it, the project could not have gone
forward, Crosby said.
It was important to the family to be able to do
something for the area’s veterans, said Don
Jacklin, brother of Doyle and Duane (Tag’s
father), whose grandfather, Ben, started Jacklin
Seed Co. in 1936.
“It just seemed ready to happen, something we
could do in a big way,” Don said. “We knew that
the land had tremendous value and the area had
tremendous demand for veterans. We knew
going in it would take a long time.”
“The closest veterans’ home was in Lewiston,”
Crosby said. “Six months out of the year, that’s a
tough drive with the snow and the ice.”
Crosby said he got involved because they needed
someone to do demographic analysis, and his
work on it found there was certainly a need:
About 19,000 veterans lived in Idaho’s five
northern counties.
Compared to existing facilities in Boise, Pocatello
and Lewiston, this one will be slightly smaller:
It will have 64 bedrooms as well as the typical
amenities of a retirement home. Idaho residents
who are veterans will be able to apply, and it will
operate just like other retirement homes, said
Tag Jacklin, property manager for Riverbend
Commerce Park, part of the Jacklin Land
Company.
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But “everything just fit,” he said. National grants
from Veterans Affairs came through for 65
percent of the project cost. The state was able to
match its portion of the funding—the other 35
percent—through its Idaho Veterans Recognition
Fund, and, in the end, some other projects ahead
of the Post Falls one on the national list didn’t
have all of their pieces in place when their name
was called.
“We were in the right spot at the right time with
the right information,” Crosby said.
Crosby highlighted the support of various people
and organizations in getting the $50 million
project going and maintaining its momentum:
local politicians, including the mayors of Post
Falls, Coeur d’Alene and other cities; local
state legislators; and various members of the
community who attended meetings and showed
Crosby that the project really did have grassroots
support.
“A lot of veterans wrote a lot of letters to state
senators and representatives,” Crosby said.
Crosby remembers the first meeting they
called to present the results of the demographic
study. There were about 100 people at the local
American Legion post for it, he said, and they
were all eager for the home to be built. For them,
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the need was immediate, and going across the
border to Washington wasn’t a great option, he
said.
There is a veterans’ home in Spokane, but the
homes are tied to their states, meaning only
Washington residents could apply to live there. It
also had a long waiting list, Crosby said.
The need for a home in North Idaho is only going
to grow, said Tracy Schaner, the deputy chief
administrator for the Idaho Division of Veterans
Services.
“When the new census comes out, I think it’ll be
much higher” than 18,000 veterans, Schaner said.
“Our goal is to make sure that families can visit
their loved ones.”
The location in Post Falls is, then, quite ideal for
just that reason, Don said. Located within a few
37
miles of the Washington border, on the west side
of Post Falls, the site is right next to the freeway
and thus a short drive from the Spokane airport.
The Centennial Trail is a quarter of a mile away. A
hospital is less than 2 miles, and there is a Cabela’s
as well as various hotels not far away.
“Everything is perfectly located,” Don said.
Each unit in the facility will have its own
bathroom and then shared spaces for dining
and recreation. A central garden area will allow
for window views—either of the garden or out
the other sides of the building—for every unit.
There will also be other amenities on-site that
can be accessed by non-residents as well, such as
a general store and a sports bar.
This will be the newest of the state’s veterans’
homes. Lewiston, the next newest, is 25 years old.
Boise’s is the oldest, going on 55 years. The other
facilities are all able to house more veterans: Pocatello and Lewiston each
have 66 beds, while Boise’s has 36 individual units as well as 122 beds that are
part of a skilled nursing care unit.
“The care that we can provide through the state and the VA partnering
together, and having our veterans be in a community, it’s not that we’re
creating a home-like environment—we’re creating a true home for our
veterans,” Schaner said. “There’s something to be said having your comrades
(with you) and being a part of all that.”
Not every resident will be a permanent one, Tag said. The idea is that some
space will be used by veterans recovering from surgeries whose stays might
last just a couple months.
It will also rely on a number of volunteers, just like the rest of the facilities,
said Tom Stoeser, CEO for Riverbank Commerce Park.
This isn’t the first time the Jacklins have donated land. They have done so at
area universities such as North Idaho College, Washington State University
and the University of Idaho, including land for a Post Falls research campus.
The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center was renamed as such to honor Susan
and Duane Jacklin, who, according to its website, “were so instrumental in
spearheading the restoration project.” Duane died in 2017.
Duane, Don and Doyle are all Navy veterans. Duane was in communications
and security in Maryland, Doyle was a ship officer, and Don was an air
traffic controller.
“To us it was very, very important,” Don said of this project. “It’s something
that we really, earnestly did want to do. … It’s a really big deal for the family.”
For Schaner, the need for the project was obvious and high. But without the
land, it just was not going to happen.
“We wouldn’t be able to proceed without the land donation,” Schaner said.
“We are so very grateful.”
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“You feel like part of a family, and you build
these bonds with your teammates. It’s really
special,” he said. “I really love that feeling of
pride in yourself also when you make a play
or win a game and to know that all of your
hard work has paid off, and that is a really
special feeling to have and very rewarding.”
It’s rare to see Logan leave the field as he
plays wide receiver on offense and switches
over to corner back when his team is on
defense. He earned team MVP and all league
honors as a junior, and those accolades didn’t
come without a lot of hard work. “One of
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is probably my size, as I have always been a
smaller kid,” Logan said. “I really worked
hard in the weight room and in track to
improve my size and speed, which has helped
In his words....
me achieve the success that I have and play at
the level that I do.”
With football season winding down, Logan
will soon turn his attention to the track,
where he participates in sprints and long
jump, both of which he’s aiming to reach the
state tournament again in his final year.
Logan said he plans on taking his football
skills to the collegiate level but is undecided
on a school as of yet. He hopes to attend a
college that has an environmental studies
program, something that’s already piqued
his interest as a career path. “I really enjoyed
my environmental studies class as well as our
outdoor studies program, as we got to learn a
lot about the environment around us—and it
was an amazing experience,” he said.
Logan believes the times training for big
moments on the field and on the track are
experiences he can take with him wherever
life might lead. “I remember our conditioning
days at track with my jumps coach and head
football coach Brian Fulp. He really pushed
me to work harder, and it paid off as my speed
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she’s been all across the country. A four-year
starter on the Coeur d’Alene High School
volleyball team, offers came in from coast to
coast. Elly made official visits to the University
of Oklahoma, Rutgers University, Marquette
University, Loyola Marymount University and
the University of San Diego, and after careful
deliberation decided on the latter. “I knew San
Diego was the right place for me because of
the coaches, players and the high level of play,”
she said of her decision.
Earning a full athletic scholarship is a very rare
achievement, especially for an athlete who
admits that she doesn’t get by on athleticism
alone. “I was not born with natural talent for
volleyball or an impressive vertical jump,” she
said. “I have spent countless hours in the gym
working for everything I have been able to
accomplish in athletics.”
Unlike individual sports, Elly not only has
to focus on her own skills as a player but
In her words....
adapting and anticipating her teammates’
moves each and every set. “I enjoy the team
aspect of volleyball because it is not a sport in
which one can be selfish. Every time you step
foot on the court there are five other people
who are dependent on each other to win.”
While she may not have started out as a toptier
player, Elly said it was one of her first
coaches, Shaune Montgomery, who taught
her both the skills of the game and the
determination to push herself to always be
better. “Shaune constantly reminded me to be
myself and have fun. I learned through sports
that nothing is free and nothing is ever given
to you. You have to work hard, fight for your
position and build relationships with your
teammates to be successful.”
Elly is also a letter winner in academics and
is looking forward to unique opportunities at
San Diego when she begins in the fall. “A career
which interests me is an endangered species
biologist. Science has always been one of my
favorite subjects, and the University of San
Diego has highly recognized environmental
and ocean science programs.”
Elly is proof that you don’t always need to be
the most athletically gifted to achieve your
goals, and that hard work and determination
are key to making your dreams a reality.
“I learned through sports that nothing is free and nothing is ever given to you. You have to work
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Learning to read is an exciting time for young students. Instead of
having books read to them, they become able to read the stories
for themselves, their friends, parents and teachers. It’s not always
easy, but having patience and the right resources can pay big dividends.
Kootenai County is home to one such resource that is having a far greater
impact than anyone could have hoped for. “District 271 is second in the
state in elementary reading skills,” said Norman Gissel. “I’m not sure
exactly how much we have to do with that, but that’s pretty cool.”
An avid reader himself, Norman enjoys sharing his love of books with
others, especially children. When his daughter Greta, a district 271 trustee,
was looking to find ways to boost reading skills at the elementary level, the
idea of Jingle Books was born. “She was having coffee with another board
member and the mayor overheard their conversation,” recalled Norman.
“He stopped by with a $100 check and said, ‘Let me be the first to donate.’”
From there Jingle Books was off and running. The program begins in the
late fall when boxes are put out across town at schools and local businesses.
People are encouraged to drop new or gently used books into the bins that
will eventually make their way to elementary students across all of District
271. At first the goal was to try and get a single book in the hands of each
kindergartner through third grader, but the program took off quicker than
they imagined. Due to overwhelming generosity from the community, by
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NOW IN ITS SIXTH YEAR, THE JINGLE BOOKS PROGRAM
HAS EXCEEDED ALL EXPECTATIONS, AND ITS REACH
HAS GROWN BEYOND JUST DISTRICT 271. IN FACT,
23 ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS BENEFITED FROM THIS
PROGRAM JUST LAST YEAR.”
before the holiday break. “As of last year we have given away 146,000
books, and we expect another 28,000 to 30,000 more this year,” said
Norman.
As you run your errands, stop by schools or do your holiday shopping,
you are likely to encounter the Jingle Books boxes. Each year more
and more businesses welcome the box as an easy way to help make the
community a better place. A large number of donations are collected at
the schools and district office, as well as shopping centers around town.
The boxes go out in late fall, and by early December most are stuffed full
and need to be emptied. The donations are taken to a central location,
and the boxes are placed back out until mid-December.
Norman organizes “many, many, many,” volunteers who use their personal
vehicles to transport the books to the sorting area. As the delivery date
gets closer, dozens of volunteers come together to sort the books into
age-appropriate levels. “We used to break them down by individual grade
but now we just do two piles, K through first and second through third
grade,” said Norman. With many hands working together, the group can
amazingly sort through roughly 30,000 books in a single day. Very few
donations are rejected, mostly due to being in rough condition or not age
appropriate. Sorting day is a favorite that keeps volunteers coming back
year after year. “We have a couple dozen volunteers usually. Many bring
their kids, and it’s a great way to introduce them to public service,” said
Norman.
Once sorted, the books are set out for delivery to each of the seven District
271 elementary schools. Auditoriums or gymnasiums are used, and the
books are laid out by age group. Students are then brought in and, instead
of being handed books, are able to choose six books that interest them.
It’s Norman’s favorite day, the culmination of a lot of work, but seeing
the joy on the children’s faces makes it all worth it. “The excitement of
watching children getting the books they want and then trying to trade
with their friends (laughs), there’s a lot of joy to be seen,” he said.
While there are countless experiences Norman has seen since heading up
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the program, there’s one that will always stay with him. He recalls
seeing a young girl who had grabbed an encyclopedia-sized book
on horses. “It was all she could do to lift it,” he said. When Norman
approached her, she told him that she loved horses and had three of
them at home. The two then partnered up and began searching the
piles together, eventually finding five more books about horses. “She
was a happy young girl,” said Norman.
One of the additional benefits of the Jingle Books program is the
recycling aspect. Kindergartners who outgrow a book and are in
need of more challenging material will likely donate the books
they took the previous year back into the pile for the new wave of
kindergartners to enjoy. Kids are at all kinds of reading levels, with
some first graders reading at a third or fourth grade level, while
others move a little more slowly. To this regard, Jingle Books asks
that any book donations be within a kindergarten through fifth
grade level. Also, books should be new, or in good condition, so
children will be proud and not feel like they are being given what
might be thrown-out condition books.
Now in its sixth year, the Jingle Books program has exceeded all
expectations, and its reach has grown beyond just District 271. In
fact, 23 additional schools benefitted from this program just last
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year. “We’ve given books all the way up to Boundary County and
also to a lot of teachers across North Idaho so they can replenish
their personal classroom supply,” said Norman.
It can take a small army of volunteers to collect and sort some 30,000
books. They also need to be delivered to schools and occasionally
transported across North Idaho. Those interested in lending a hand
can sign up online at CdASchool.org/volunteer. You can also reach
out to Norman directly at 208.964.4823 or heartofcda@gmail.com.
What started as a simple idea to get a few books to those in need
has become one of the biggest signs of a generous community. In
all likelihood, the program will surpass 175,000 books donated in
just six years, an absolutely amazing feat. While dropping a book in
a box might not sound like you are doing much, the act is having
a lasting impact on young people from all walks of life and across
much of North Idaho. For Norman, it’s a program he’s proud to be
a part of and continue on.
“My own experience in life is centered around books and the joy I
have in reading. I take great joy in sharing that with kids because
I think there really is a special relationship between children and
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A slice of cheesecake—sweet potato with pecan praline—
prepared by North Idaho College culinary arts students.
A North Idaho College culinary arts student prepares a
dish in the kitchen at Emery’s Restaurant on the college
campus in Coeur d’Alene.
Just outside Emery’s Restaurant on the
eatery’s annual mid-September opening
day, a sailboat floated gracefully across the
rippled surface of Lake Coeur d’Alene.
Diners enjoyed the view—framed by tall, white
birch trees and ponderosa pine—as they savored
dishes like pressed watermelon caprese, sweet
tea brined chicken, chili black bean burgers,
Hawaiian pork burgers and, for dessert, peach
and sesame crisp with almond ice cream.
But this idyllic Coeur d’Alene lunch spot on the
lake offers more than good food and a great view.
Emery’s is also a classroom; a real-world training
ground for aspiring chefs and restaurateurs in
North Idaho College’s culinary arts program.
“It would be hard to name a restaurant in the
area that an NIC culinary arts student hasn’t
worked at,” said Jeff Jenkins, NIC culinary arts
and business management instructor. “We have
a student who owns Franklin’s in Coeur d’Alene
and another student who owns Messy’s Burgers
in Spirit Lake, and he just opened a food truck.”
With a full-service dining room and kitchen,
Emery’s, on the second floor of NIC’s Hedlund
Building, is open to the public for lunch on
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11am to
12:30pm. Menus change weekly, offering several
items to choose from.
The second-year students assist with menu
development each week as they learn about new
spices and ingredients. They vet appealing recipes
to see if they’re good options for restaurant
production.
“Right now, there’s a real push to bring true,
authentic, regional dishes to restaurant menus,”
Jenkins said.
There is also a deli outside Emery’s that’s open
for walk-up customers from 9am to 1pm on
Wednesdays and Thursdays. The NICularts
Deli offers breakfast and lunch items, espresso,
sandwiches, salads and soups.
Having a restaurant on campus for students to
serve the public creates an outlet for the foods
students create and allows them to learn all
aspects of the industry, Jenkins said.
As they work toward earning a two-year
associate degree, students learn supervision and
management, entrepreneurship, food pricing,
production and more.
The program prepares students for job placement
in the restaurant business, Jenkins said, but it also
positions them so they can work their way up to
higher paying jobs in the industry.
Throughout their training, students rotate
through various roles in restaurant production,
planning, cooking and service.
“The front of the house is really kind of fun,
because that’s where students get to work with the
guests,” Jenkins said. “Some of them, especially
students who enter the program right after high
school, have never been in a circumstance where
they have interacted directly with the public.”
Emery’s operates as a nonprofit, with all revenue
going back into the program to help pay for food
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ARTHRITIS
Everything you always wanted to know and were afraid to ask
By Joanne Halbrecht, MD, Coeur d’Alene Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Grandma had it, so did Uncle Bill, now you do. What is arthritis
anyhow? In my 25 years as an orthopedic surgeon, I have found
that most patients are not quite sure what it is. Understandable—
you didn’t go to medical school, but when the diagnosis is made, you want
to know more.
The term “arthritis” has roots in Latin. “Arth” means “joint” and “itis” is
inflammation. Mystery solved: joint inflammation. The most common
form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. The joint becomes inflamed because the
cartilage, the white stuff at the end of a chicken bone, wears out. In the
beginning, the cartilage becomes soft, then it frays and fissures develop.
Now it looks like crabmeat (hold the butter). The surface of the bone is no
longer smooth. Rough surfaces are irritating and result in an inflamed joint
that may be painful, swollen and noisy. At the final stage, the cartilage is
completely worn off and the joint is bone-on-bone. Ouch!
What’s the cause? Genetics, age, obesity, high-impact activities and trauma
are all potential causes. More often, it’s a combination of factors such as bad
genes and obesity. How can you avoid the same fate as Grandma’s arthritic
knee? Maintain a normal weight and eat well. Avoid white flour, sugar,
white rice and potatoes. These are all high glycemic foods meaning that
they are readily converted to sugar. Sugar is inflammatory—and makes you
gain weight. When my patients ask how they can lose weight, I recommend
either the South Beach or Mediterranean Diet. It’s about changing your
eating habits, not starving yourself. I also advise activity modification:
anything on wheels or in water. Low-impact activities are easier on your
joints.
How do you know you have arthritis? Symptoms typically include joint
stiffness in the morning, joint pain going up and down stairs, and increased
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severe, the joint swells and can catch or make a grinding
noise.
So, your doctor gives you the bad news about that aching
knee: arthritis. What do you do? If you are overweight,
try the South Beach or Mediterranean Diet and increase
your metabolism with low-impact exercise. NSAIDs work
better than Acetaminophen (Tylenol), as the cause of pain
is inflammation and Tylenol ® is not an anti-inflammatory
medication. I prefer Naproxen sodium (Aleve®) to
ibuprofen (Advil®) because it lasts for 12 to 18 hours
whereas Advil® only lasts for three to four hours. If you
take medication for other reasons or get stomach irritation
with NSAIDs, check with your doctor before taking them.
What about joint injections? A simple solution to buy you
more time may be a steroid injection. Steroids decrease
inflammation and can last for weeks to months. Don’t
have a steroid injection within three months of a joint
replacement as it increases the risk of joint infection. You
may have heard of hyaluronic acid (HA) or a “lube job.”
There are many brand names for this: Supartz, Hyalgan,
Synvisc, Orthovisc. These have had good success in
many patients, but recently insurance companies have
stopped covering this medication due to studies showing
limited benefit. The new trend in arthritis is the use of
orthobiologics. This involves using a biologic substance
such as blood products, fat or bone marrow to treat
orthopedic pathology. These substances contain growth
factors and in some products stem cells that have the
potential to decrease inflammation and stimulate healing
of damaged tissue. Current studies show that platelet-rich
plasma (PRP) obtained from the patient’s blood can be
more effective than HA for pain associated with arthritis.
There are also many clinical studies published which use
the patient’s own fat or bone marrow to treat arthritis
pain. Other orthobiologics available on the market include
umbilical cord or amniotic products, but clinical studies
are lacking and some products have been taken off of the
market due to safety concerns and lack of compliance with
FDA regulations. When choosing an orthobiologic, do
your research on the product and make sure the doctor has
extensive experience in regenerative medicine. The catch:
Orthobiologics are not covered by insurance.
When the degree of pain and level of function is no longer
acceptable, joint replacement surgery needs to be strongly
considered. Studies show 80 to 90 percent success for total
hip, knee and shoulder replacement. Certainly, the benefits
of surgery must outweigh the risks. Not everyone is a
surgical candidate.
More treatment options are available when early diagnosis
is made. If you have joint pain, don’t wait. Seek a medical
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CONSIDERING PLASTIC SURGERY?
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
By Bri Williams, RN, BSN
If you are considering plastic surgery, there are
several things to think about. This is a decision
you will live with for the rest of your life, and it is
important that you select a surgeon who can deliver
the results you are after in the safest way possible.
Things to consider:
How do I select a surgeon?
Your surgeon needs to be a cosmetic or plastic
surgeon who is board certified by the American
Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only board that
is recognized by the American Board of Medical
Specialties and ensures that they are held to the
highest standards of education, training, safety and
ethics. A cosmetic surgeon may also be certified by
other specialty boards, but it is important they also
have American Board of Plastic Surgery certification.
During your consultation your surgeon will show you
before and after pictures of their work (if they don’t,
that is a red flag). This will give you an opportunity
to see their work and what you can expect for your
own results. Look for before pictures that are most
like you and ask if you can expect similar results.
Knowing what to expect for results can help you to
determine if it is “worth it.” Your surgeon should help
you to set realistic expectations.
Another thing to consider when selecting your
surgeon is their bedside manner. Are you comfortable
asking questions, or do you feel rushed or brushed
off? Have they reviewed other non-invasive options
that could help you achieve the result you are after,
or is surgery the only option? Are they upfront about
the risks and potential side effects? You need to be
able to have open and honest communication with
your surgeon.
It is wise to set up several consultations with different
surgeons so you can find the perfect fit. Consultations
are generally free, but some may charge a small fee
that would be applied to your surgery should you
select them.
Recovery and downtime?
You will want to ensure that you can set aside enough
time from your regular life to recover. Time off work,
or a break from household responsibilities, will be
crucial to a safe and full recovery. Some surgeries
require an overnight hospital stay, but most allow you
to go home after surgery. Ensure you have assistance
at home as you heal.
During your consult ask about follow-up care, how
complications are handled and what your surgeon’s
policies are should revisions be necessary.
Will my insurance cover my surgery?
Most plastic surgeries are considered elective and
cosmetic, so your insurance will not cover them,
and you will pay the entire cost out of pocket. In
fact, should a complication arise as a result of your
surgery, for instance an infection, your insurance
may not cover that as well. Be sure to investigate
your coverage prior to surgery and ask your surgeon’s
office if they offer any supplemental policies that
cover complications.
Some reconstructive surgeries for issues such as
congenital defects or post-mastectomy breast
reconstruction may be covered. Your surgeon’s office
can help you to verify coverage.
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THE BRUTAL, HONEST
TRUTH
FUELING THE FIRE OF CHANGE
BY RYAN EGAN, LICENSED JOINT AND MOVEMENT SPECIALIST
We need more honesty articles. Genuine,
unashamed, strong, vocal; an unyielding
blade of truth aimed at the jugular of
cultural dogma. However, such writing
can be perceived as negative, opinionated,
harsh and cynical. In a world desperate for raw and real, we
struggle and war within ourselves to speak, or write, to convey
what burns inside our heart and mind. We retreat from the red
hot words of what we honestly think, only to share some tepid
luke-warm words constructed to offend less, obtain more likes
and shield us from the fire of critique—and disagreement.
I personally find myself bending so much of what I say, show
and share that it becomes some unrecognizable form of clutter
that it hardly communicates my point, all in the hopes I don’t
make someone sad, mad or critically hostile. The result? I feel
crazy, anxious and overwhelmed; angry that what I want to
say will be misinterpreted, judged and poorly perceived.
Now, I am not supporting self-funded unfiltered freedom
writings more dedicated to personal perspective than to
speaking truth in a friendly format. Truth telling is an art, not a
science. But, we should all be adult enough to allow discussion
without getting so offended that we need a “blankie” and a
“safe space.” I do believe there is a middle ground, but it’s
the middle ground we try to aim for, ultimately losing our
message in the process. We don’t want to be a jerk, but it’s the
sting of truth that fuels the fire of change.
As a coach I am hired to help people literally change themselves
at the cellular level. To be successful, results are based on real
scientific principles. Those principles require me to be very
honest about how to help your body adapt to stressors in a
way that helps you, doesn’t hurt you and produces real results.
There’s no room for like and dislike, only objective scientific
principles aimed at sexier abs, athletic ability and awesome
physical adaptations.
Here are some common ugly truths that I must help people
accept—and overcome—to achieve long-lasting legitimate
change.
Drop the weight. You have no business lifting the weights
you’re lifting. You don’t have the mobility prerequisites, so
you’re actually accelerating arthritis. It’s also likely you don’t
know the reason behind why you’re lifting what you’re lifting.
On another note, being sore is a signal your harming you
body, not a sign you’re getting healthy.
High intensity interval training isn’t doing what you think it is.
It takes time to get healthy. So stop trying to force your body
into shape in half the time. The body control and movement
awareness you lack, which are needed to be successful with
HIIT training, is only leading to an injury.
Lastly, yoga accounts for the growing bulk of musculoskeletal
injuries that continue to rise. Oddly enough, yoga classes are
home to an intense unspoken competitive mindset. Every
yoga class I personally have been in is full to the brim with
people competing at movements they have no control over,
and no business performing.
I know this truth rant will create some raised eyebrows and
cynicism, but I’ll clear things up in the coming months! So
stay tuned!
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TOGETHER HE CAN!
Post Falls man takes a universal approach to fighting diabetes
BY MARC STEWART, HERITAGE HEALTH
Terry Meyer epitomizes the idea of it takes a
village to effect change.
The 70-year-old Post Falls resident has lost
54 pounds since April and hopes to lose even
more this year. He also reduced his daily
need for insulin, reducing his blood sugars
dramatically.
“My goal is to get off insulin completely,” says
Terry. “I don’t eat anything with sugar in it. I
also have stopped eating bread. My goal is
to lose another 40 pounds by my birthday in
December.”
His physical transformation hasn’t been easy,
but he credits his success to the local chapter
of Compulsive Eaters Anonymous, his doctor
and his dietitian and pharmacist at Heritage
Health.
“The biggest thing for me was going to
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous,” says Terry. “It
really changed my life and my mindset.”
Compulsive Eaters Anonymous, a program
supported by Kootenai Health, meets regularly
in Coeur d’Alene. It provides emotional
support and positive reinforcement for those
struggling with their food consumption.
Heritage Health Chief Medical Officer Dr.
Peter Purrington says diet and exercise are
essential elements to controlling diabetes.
“Typically, there are no shortcuts to treating
diabetes,” says Purrington. “Anyone who is
committed to changing their lifestyle should be
commended. It’s not easy to change years, even
decades of habits. But it can be done.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control,
more than 30.3 million Americans have diabetes
or prediabetes. Health care professionals are
struggling to stem the growing tide of people
who are facing a life-altering condition.
“We worked on controlling his diet with
different strategies, and he had struggled,”
says Heritage Health Dietitian Sarah Nave.
“His support group made the biggest impact
on him. He lives alone and he needed more
support. We developed a structured plan that
worked for him. I gave him options and I said
you can do it and see what happens.”
Nave found that the structured meal plan didn’t
include enough protein, so she recommended
to increase his daily proteins. Terry checks his
blood sugars and works with his doctor, who
has a private practice in Post Falls.
“Sarah was great,” says Terry. “She worked
with me and found alternatives that I hadn’t
considered for my regular meals.”
Terry is currently on a medical leave of absence
from his job at Walmart. He wanted to lose the
weight so he could handle standing for long
shifts.
“I was over 300 pounds and I couldn’t do it,”
says Terry. “I am feeling so good now. I know I
am going the right direction.”
To speak with a dietitian, contact Heritage
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USS RALPH
JOHNSON
Navy ship named after marine
medal of honor recipient
BY DAN AZNOFF
U.S. NAVY OFFICIAL PHOTOS
The image of Private First Class Ralph Johnson in fatigues
looms over the mess hall below deck on the technical
masterpiece of modern warfare that bears his name.
Johnson is remembered with more than just the photo that
covers an entire wall. The black-and-white image captures the young
Marine in a light-hearted moment during his deployment in the
jungles of Vietnam.
“His spirit and his strength are something the men and women on
this ship reflect on each and every day,” explained Commander Casey
Mahon, captain of the USS Ralph Johnson. “Everybody on this ship
knows the story of Ralph Johnson. We all do our best to live up to
that high standard.”
Johnson was killed in 1968 while on patrol as part of a 15-man
reconnaissance squad at an observation post deep behind enemy
lines in the Quan Duc Valley during the Tet Offensive.
The teenager saved the lives of two fellow Marines and helped warn
the rest of his platoon of an enemy attack by throwing himself on a
live hand grenade. The blast killed him instantly.
Johnson received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic
and selfless actions.
His commendation detailed how his prompt and heroic act not only
saved the lives of the other Marines in the observation point but
prevented the enemy from penetrating his sector of the perimeter
and killing the remaining members of his patrol.
Johnson was killed less than two months after he arrived for
his deployment in Vietnam. He had been assigned to serve as a
reconnaissance scout with Company A, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion,
1st Marine Division.
Notes of the skirmish on Hill 146 overlooking the Quan Duc Valley
detailed how the American platoon was attacked deep in enemycontrolled
territory by hostile forces employing automatic weapons,
satchel charges and hand grenades.
The decision to honor the memory of the brave Marine was made
in February of 2012 by the Secretary of the Navy Rear Admiral
Shoshana S. Chatfield. The citation cited his “conspicuous gallantry
and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty
while serving as a reconnaissance scout with Company A, in action
against the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong forces.”
“Suddenly, a hand grenade landed in the three-man fighting hole
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occupied by PFC Johnson and two fellow Marines. Realizing the
inherent danger to his two comrades, he shouted a warning and
unhesitatingly hurled himself upon the explosive device. When the
grenade exploded, PFC Johnson absorbed the tremendous impact of
the blast and was killed instantly.
“His prompt and heroic act saved the life of one Marine at the cost of
his (own) life and undoubtedly prevented the enemy from penetrating
his sector of the patrol’s perimeter,” according to the report on file
with the Defense Department in Washington, D.C.
“PFC Johnson’s courage, the inspiring valor and selfless devotion to
duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.”
Newest ship
The newly commissioned Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile
destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) arrived at its homeport of
Naval Station Everett on April 27 of this year, a month after it was
commissioned during special ceremonies attended by more than
7,000 people in Johnson’s hometown of Charleston, South Carolina.
The ship has been classified as a “restart” ship by officials with the Navy.
It features upgraded electronics and weapons systems controlled by
highly trained sailors enhanced with advanced technology. The USS
Ralph Johnson was originally scheduled to be delivered in August
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2016, but construction delays pushed the actual
delivery date to late in 2017 after completion of
her mandatory sea trials.
The warship arrived at the Port of Charleston’s
Columbus Street Terminal on March 19 and
commissioned on March 24.
The USS Ralph Johnson is the 64th Arleigh
Burke-class destroyer in the U.S. fleet. The
contract to build her was awarded on September
26, 2011, to Ingalls Shipbuilding of Pascagoula,
Mississippi. The $697.6 million contract was
the 30th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer contract
issued to Ingalls Shipbuilding.
The first ship built to the current design was the
USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51), commissioned
in July 1991.
The USS Ralph Johnson is capable of antiaircraft,
anti-submarine and anti-surface
warfare, as well as strike operations, according
to an overview issued by the Navy. The destroyer
features several improvements in terms of
ballistic missile defense, an embarked air wing
and the inclusion of mine-detecting ability
compared to earlier versions of the vessel,
according to NavyTechnology.com.
Personal ties
In an effort to build a relationship with the
civilian population, Mahon said the crew of
ships assigned to Homeport Everett have been
“adopted” by local cities. The Ralph Johnson was
adopted by the city of Mill Creek in Snohomish
County, while her sister ship, the USS Sampson,
has been embraced by the neighboring city of
Lynnwood.
The adoption offers benefits to the crew of
the ship as well as to the city, according to
Councilmember John Steckler of Mill Creek.
Sailors from the Ralph Johnson were invited to
Johnson was
killed in 1968
while on patrol
as part of a 15-man
reconnaissance
squad at an
observation post
deep behind enemy
lines.
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take part in a series of community activities
over the summer in Mill Creek, which
included officers and crew members marching
down Main Street in the city’s annual parade
on the Fourth of July.
Fire Controlman Ross W. Woody served as
grand marshal of the parade as part of the
honor for being named Sailor of the Year on
the guided missile destroyer.
Steckler explained that he hopes residents
of his city will extend invitations to sailors
to join families for the upcoming holiday
season. The councilmember plans to have one
or more members of the crew join his family
for Thanksgiving.
Steckler was inspired to introduce the
adoption after taking a tour of the ship shortly
after it arrived in Everett.
“It is hard for me to imagine being a young
person, serving our nation, who is thousands
of miles away from friends and family during
the holidays,” Steckler told Living Local. “It
is literally the least we can do to thank these
young men and women for their dedication
and sacrifice.
“What sailor would not like being the center
of attention for one night?”
Councilmember Mark Bond could not help
thinking about his own son as he explored the
command center that controls the weapons of
war. His tour came less than a week after his
own son Jordan had been accepted to attend
the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Steckler and Bond were joined by Mill Creek
Police Chief Greg Elwin for the short trip to
Seattle in July when the ship sailed south to
take part in the annual SeaFair activities.
Members of the crew have responded
with smiles and tears with the connection
to civilians in neighboring communities,
according to their commanding officer.
“We really enjoy coming home to Mill Creek,”
said Crewmember Diana Martin from
Bradenton, Florida. “Being from the East
Coast, I had no idea what to expect coming
all the way across the country to Washington
state. The people here have been so warm and
welcoming.”
Martin and several of her mates from the
Ralph Johnson have rented apartments in Mill
Creek to have “homes on dry land” when they
are off duty. She laughed at the reaction of one
neighbor last summer when she returned to
her apartment dressed in her Navy fatigues.
She said the neighbor greeted her with a huge
smile and an anxious series of questions.
“I felt like an honored guest in my own
apartment complex.”
On the bridge
Ensign Casey Rezac from Gaithersberg,
Maryland, spends much of her duty on the
bridge of the Ralph Johnson to prepare for the
day she hopes to take the wheel of the 513-
foot vessel.
“This is life in the Navy, “she said with a broad
smile. “You train and train until your actions
become second nature. Then, if you qualify,
you’re given an opportunity to put all that
training into action.”
Rezac hopes to add her experience on the
bridge to enhance her application to the
Naval Academy.
“Becoming an officer was not even on my
radar when I enlisted. I was literally one of
those people who joined the Navy to see the
world,” she said. “But the more time I spend
on the bridge helping to control this ship that
defends the peace, the more I want to learn
about command and all the responsibilities
that go along with becoming an officer.”
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Both sailors said they grew up around the
water. Enlisting in the Navy was a natural
extension of their interests and their passion
to serve.
That was not the case for their captain. Mahon
was raised in an Army family in Syracuse, New
York, far from any Navy base or the ocean. In
fact, the future commander was involved with
the Army ROTC on campus when he went to
college at Norwich University in Vermont.
“This is not where I envisioned myself while I
was growing up in a landlocked suburb,” said
Commander Mahon. “But this is obviously
where I belong.”
Navy regulations limit officers to three
commands during their active service. The
USS Ralph Johnson is his second opportunity
to serve at the helm of a multimillion-dollar
vessel.
The ship, said Mahon, is filled with an array
of technology that is the best in the world. He
praised his young crew for the business-like
approach they display defending the freedoms
that this country was founded on.
Mahon said he has spent long hours in his
quarters studying the namesake of the vessel
under his command. Ralph Johnson, he
said, was a hometown hero in his tight-knit
community in Charleston, South Carolina,
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The commander
noted that in
addition to the
sleek new destroyer
stationed in Everett,
there is also an
entire medical center
in Virginia operated
by the federal
government named in
memory of the brave
marine.
who was expected to do great things when he
returned from Southeast Asia. “There were
probably numerous soldiers and Marines who
made the ultimate sacrifice while on patrol or
in firefights with the enemy,” said Mahon. “But
there was obviously something very special
about this young Marine.”
The commander noted that in addition to the
sleek new destroyer stationed in Everett, there
is also an entire medical center in Virginia
operated by the federal government named in
memory of the brave Marine.
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The ship is equipped with many of the Navy’s
newest weapon systems, including a Sea Wiz,
a close-in defensive weapon system capable
of detecting and destroying short-range
incoming missiles and enemy aircraft that have
penetrated outer defenses.
According to one Navy veteran, the projectiles
from the Sea Wiz can be fired at the waterline
of an approaching enemy ship, causing it to
sink within minutes.
With a smile, Mahon said he has given the Sea
Wiz the nickname “Lorelai” after the character
from the television show “Gilmore Girls.” It’s
no coincidence that the commander’s youngest
child is a girl with the same name.
“There are so many complex computer systems
on this ship that are all tied together so they
work in unison,” Mahon explained. “The Sea
Wiz is a totally separate system so that it can
work independently.
“Like the television character and like my
daughter, the Sea Wiz has a mind of its own.”
Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer who lives in
Mukilteo, Washington, dedicated to preserving
the stories of past generations. Aznoff was
a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his indepth
coverage of the toxic waste crisis in
California. He can be contacted directly at
da@dajournalist.com.
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Veterans Find Closure &
Compassion
HONOR FLIGHT: NATIONAL MEMORIALS AND COMRADERY PROVIDE A
CURE TO HEAL OLD WOUNDS
BY DAN AZNOFF | PHOTOS COURTESY OF PUGET SOUND HONOR FLIGHT
She described the chance meeting as kismet. That was when
Denise Rouleau of Kenmore struck up a conversation with
the woman she met waiting for her father to return from a
very special trip to Washington, D.C.
Both women had fathers coming back to the Northwest after
a memorable journey in 2012 to visit the veteran memorials
in the nation’s capital. The two-day excursion was part of the
Honor Flight program established to serve veterans in Eastern
Washington.
“We realized that there was not an Honor Flight program to
honor veterans who live west of the Cascades,” said Rouleau.
“The program is a very small way for families and friends to
thank veterans who help defend the freedoms we all cherish.”
The proud daughter went to work to correct the oversight. The
first Honor Flight coordinated by Rouleau and her team of
volunteers departed from SeaTac in March of 2013. That flight
carried 32 veterans as well as 24 staff members, guardians and
medical personnel.
“That number quickly doubled,” she said proudly.
The group created a partnership with Alaska Airlines to take
groups of veterans to Washington, D.C. twice every year.
“Alaska has truly taken the concept of the Honor Flight and
made it something that every veteran will remember for the
rest of their lives.”
According to Rouleau, Alaska has one “beautiful airplane”
dedicated to the program that is painted to honor “those who
served.” The flight crew wear special uniforms for the flight,
and the pilot makes special announcements throughout the
five-hour journey to pay tribute to his special passengers.
As of this fall, the Honor Flight program in Western Washington
has transported 1,357 vets to visit the memorials. There is a
waiting list of more than 300 veterans who are taken on a firstcome,
first-served basis. Rouleau said exceptions are made for
medical priorities.
The two-day trip includes visits to the memorials that honor
fallen veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
This fall’s flight marked the 10th anniversary of the program
that began with a few free tickets from Southwest Airlines,
according to Spokane Police Detective Tony Lamanna. He
said the Inland Northwest Honor Flight program began in July
of 2009 with a series of fundraisers that led to two veterans
making the initial trip.
Lamanna said younger vets often serve as guardians for the
older soldiers. The passenger list for the anniversary flight
included six veterans from World War II, 20 from Korea and 70
soldiers who served in Vietnam.
In addition to a large contingent of family and friends, the
flights that return from Washington are often met by high
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CHANCE TO VISIT MEMORIALS GOT VETERAN
BACK ON A PLANE FOR FIRST TIME IN 70 YEARS
After being part of 47 missions over enemy territory during World War
II, Lawrence Meier had no reason to ever fly again. That was until he
received a last-minute invitation to join an Honor Flight for a tour of the
war memorials in Washington, D.C
The 94-year-old Meier was one of a select group of veterans who
traveled back to the nation’s capital in July for a VIP excursion to the
National Mall as part of the Honor Flight program based in Western
Washington.
“Promised myself that I would never fly again after that especially hard
landing in Alaska back in ’49,” Meier remembered. “Guess the pilot did a
good job getting us down in one piece after we lost an engine. But I broke
my hand when we hit the ground.”
The Army vet said he enjoyed the trip and the friends me made on the
Honor Flight. The relationship that began with his guardian Dave on the
flight has blossomed into a friendship.
“Like his sense of humor,” said Meier. “We both asked if the plane we
were on was a Boeing 737 Max.”
Meier’s wife Gussie convinced him to fly again by explaining that a road
trip to Washington, D.C. would take two full days of driving. Meier is no
stranger to road trips. He makes frequent visits to Reno when he's not
playing craps at the Red Wing Casino near Olympia.
“Good thing it was last-minute. Didn’t give him a chance to change his
mind,” said Gussie. “Told him it would take 10 times as long as the drive
from our home in Puyallup to Reno.
“That changed his mind pretty quick.”
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school marching bands and a “parade-like”
atmosphere.
The Honor Flight and meals as well as the stay
in the hotel cost is done completely free of
charge for the veteran. Guardians are asked to
pay their own way.
Generating funds to continue the program
is the ongoing challenge. Rouleau makes
presentations to civic groups and senior
communities on a regular basis, she said, to
raise awareness and generate donations.
Lamanna said the program in Eastern
Washington began with a $20,000 donation
followed by a gift of $70,000 in the form of a
personal check and $75,000 every year from
an anonymous source. He hopes to use the
$200,000 grant from the estate of a veteran to
maintain the program.
The police detective did not serve in the
military but works to continue the Honor
Flight program as his way to thank veterans for
their service and to apologize for the poor way
veterans were treated when they returned from
Vietnam.
The visits to the war memorials can be an
emotional experience for the guardians as well
as the veteran, said Lamanna. He remembers
a foreign tourist who approached a group of
elderly veterans to thank them for saving her
father from a Nazi Concentration Camp. He
said Koreans often greet passengers from the
Honor Flight with flowers and a deep bow.
“Being part of the emotional display made
that day one of the most emotional days of my
life,” said Lamanna. “Second only to my own
wedding day and the birth of my children.”
For more information on the Honor Flight
programs, log onto INWHonorFlight.org or
PugetSoundHonorFlight.org.
Dan Aznoff is a freelance writer based in
Mukilteo, Washington, with a passion for
capturing the stories of our lifetime. Aznoff was
a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage
of the toxic waste crisis in California. He can be
reached at da@dajournalist.com.
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LOCAL
SUPPORTING LOCAL
SMALL BUSINESSES ARE SUPPORTING LOCAL ECONOMIES
BY COLIN ANDERSON
Much has been made about how
convenient online shopping has
become. Two-day delivery, same-day
delivery, completely free shipping—
and all of it available with the click of a button from
your couch, office or car. The food industry is also
cashing in on consumers leading busy lives with
portioned boxes of food and easy-to-follow recipes
for a quick dinner. Major grocery chains will do the
shopping for you as you buy your food online and
pick up your pre-bagged groceries curbside without
ever having to push the cart. All signs point to more
and more consumers making their purchases from
home instead of in-person. While convenience and
time saving are some of the most common reasons
for online shopping, often overlooked is the rather
large impact online purchasing can have not just on
local businesses but the entire community.
Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of
just about every community across the country. They
are owned and operated by friends and neighbors and
also employ friends and neighbors. Small businesses
are not beholden to shareholders whose interests
are mainly in profitability; rather they can choose to
reinvest their earnings into all sorts of areas of benefit
to the community.
New Jobs
By purchasing household items or gifts, or choosing
your lunch or dinner destination, at a locally owned
business, you are choosing to help job growth in your
community. As small business grows, they inevitably
need more help, thus more employees are hired.
Expansion and growth can also lead to promotions
from within that include higher wages and benefits.
Employees who make more are able to spend more,
and often those funds can go right back into the
local business. While it’s never fun losing a reliable
employee, young entrepreneurs who cut their teeth at
a small business and learn how it’s run have a heads
up on starting their own business when compared to
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Employees feel more invested in a small to mid-sized
community business and are more willing to bring
solutions to their employers or create new products
and ideas.
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Small Business Saturday is November 30, but you can also
choose to make it more than just one day each year.
Community Investment
Just opening the doors to a new business has a major impact
on communities. The storefront needs to be designed and
constructed, marketing and advertising experts are brought in,
items are delivered to the store or restaurant, all of which generally
come from additional local businesses. While corporations and
big box stores generously donate to large national organizations,
local business owners tend to focus on organizations and groups
that directly impact their employees and the community around
them. Buying youth sports jerseys, holding a fundraiser for an
employee’s family member who has fallen ill, sponsoring annual
fairs, community theaters, and donations of goods or services to
charitable events all come from generous small-business owners.
When your dollar is spent inside a small business, it is much
more likely to stay in the local community rather than make its
way to corporate headquarters far
away. Successful businesses pay
local taxes which, in turn, fund
police, fire and education. A thriving
downtown scene often brings in outof-town
visitors, and well-regarded
communities can see their property
values increase when local businesses
are thriving.
Environmental Impact
Generally speaking, the closer to
home you make a purchase the less
of an impact that purchase has on the
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environment. Foreign goods are shipped by boat,
plane or train and often transported several more
times via truck until they reach a warehouse or
storefront. That locally made barbecue sauce,
scarf, wall art or furniture didn’t make near the
trek, often being created on-site or within a short
drive of the storefront. Restaurants that utilize
locally sourced grains, meats and produce also
recognize these products are not only fresher but
also lessen their carbon footprint as well.
In 2010, American Express launched Small
Business Saturday on the Saturday after
Thanksgiving. The country was coming out of
one of the worst economic recessions in history,
and the effort was meant to encourage people to
continue to support struggling small businesses
by doing their holiday shopping in person
instead of online. Coming into its 10th year, the
‘Shop Small’ movement continues to see massive
growth despite ultra convenient online shopping.
According to American Express, in 2018, U.S.
consumers reported spending a record high of an
estimated $17.8 billion at independent retailers
and restaurants on Small Business Saturday. Over
Small and mid-sized
businesses are the
backbone of just about
every community across
the country.
the years, Small Business Saturday spending has
now reached a reported estimate of $103 billion
since the day began in 2010—that’s $103 billion
over nine days alone. The company also reported
96 percent of consumers who reported shopping
on Small Business Saturday said the day makes
them want to ‘Shop Small’ all year long, not just
during the holiday season.
There are many ways to spend your hard-earned
dollars this holiday season. Consider taking a
day to visit some of the various local storefronts
in your community when searching for those
unique gifts. Your purchase helps create jobs, fund
local services, bring care to those in need, and
improve the vitality and feel of your community.
Small Business Saturday is November 30, but you
can also choose to make it more than just one day
each year.
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LOCAL BUSINESSES CONTINUE TO GIVE BACK
A COMMUNITY OF
BY JILLAN CHANDLER
GIVING
We are fortunate to live in a community where generosity
abounds. And though the holidays are fast approaching,
which is a time that we see many acts of giving throughout
the area, there are local businesses who give of themselves
throughout the year to truly help make a difference right here in Coeur
d’Alene. These are just a handful of the remarkable businesses we are
fortunate enough to have right here in our community.
Aspen Homes & Development LLC
Aspen Homes & Development LLC is a custom home builder, serving
the community for more than 20 years. And Owner Zetta Stam and her
Aspen Homes team love their community. “I find we businesses rally
around other business, and it is the same with the community!” she says.
“We are here for each other. It is so easy to make so many amazing true
friends in our community!”
Every year Aspen Homes supports various causes that they hear about
while out in the community. “We love supporting Habitat for Humanity,
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Panhandle Kiwanis, Panhandle Parks Foundation, Senior Class Party
Nights, Impact Club, North Idaho XC, One More Time, Children’s
Village and so many more!” states Zetta. In addition, they donate gift
baskets for auctions to help raise funds, whether it be an organization or
an individual in need. “We love to help out and are blessed to be able to!”
Throughout the year, Zetta and her team are always looking for ways
to make the community better through donating their time, money or
materials. “When giving, it truly is a bigger blessing for the giver than
receiver!” smiles Zetta.
Heritage Health
Heritage Health provides comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral
health services to thousands of people in the Coeur d’Alene community
each year. Their mission is to deliver a health-care experience that
provides hope, inspires change and extends the life of their patients and
community.
“We live in a very generous community, says Pam Houser, VP of
Community Relations. “The business community steps up every time
when it comes to raising awareness or money for a worthy cause. We take
care of each other. We want everyone to be successful. The culture here in
North Idaho is welcoming and genuine.”
Last year alone, Heritage Health donated more than $3 million in
services to some of the most vulnerable populations. Through their street
medicine program, they partner with local businesses and churches
to provide basic medical care to the homeless. In addition, Heritage
Health offers a sliding fee for those who are uninsured and a scholarship
program for those who need them most yet have no ability to pay for
services. Heritage Health supports other local nonprofits in fundraising
and awareness campaigns throughout the year, bringing attention to the
many resources available in our community.
“Heritage Health has a culture of giving. Our founder, Lidwin Dirne,
was the perfect example of what community service should look like,”
Pam says. “We need to take care of our neighbors, we need to build each
other up, we need to give more than we take. A healthy community is
a prosperous community. I would encourage individuals to find their
passion, do something purposeful with that passion that makes the
community a better place than it was yesterday.”
Idaho Central Credit Union
Idaho Central Credit Union is a full-service, federally insured financial
institution and is ranked as a top credit union in the nation in returning
value to its members. With a mission is to help their members achieve
financial success, they look for ways to serve them not only inside their
branches but outside as well. “Being actively involved in the communities
where we live and work is a big part of what we do,” says Laura Smith,
director of public relations. “We love working in this beautiful, closeknit
business community that is so supportive of each other. We also feel
lucky to be involved with many community events and organizations.”
ICCU team members support their local communities by giving of their
time, talent and treasure, according to Laura. They volunteer at sporting
events, parades, and at many community events such as working with
Second Harvest Food Bank’s mobile food truck bank program preparing
food for those in need for the holidays, and United Way of North Idaho’s
Spring Dash. They have also sponsored the Coeur d’Alene Marathon and
Race for the Cure.
“We are committed to giving back to the communities where we live,
work and play.”
Mountain Madness Soap Co.
At Mountain Madness Soap Co. in Downtown Coeur d’Alene, they
specialize in soap and bath products that are handmade on-site, the oldfashioned
way, using only the best natural and organic ingredients.
“We feel strongly that we are part of our local community and that giving
back where we are able is simply the right thing to do,” says Andy Morsell,
co-owner. “This is a fundamental component of our company ethos, and
we encourage others to do so for the same reason.”
They give back to the community in the form of monetary and product
donations, as well as through volunteer time. “We also consider our local
community first when purchasing ingredients, supplies and services,”
according to Andy. In addition, they collaborate with local businesses,
and “these are some of the most enjoyable projects since we get to know
our fellow community members and business owners better and get to
work on some really fun and creative projects.”
THESE ARE JUST A HANDFUL OF THE
REMARKABLE BUSINESSES WE ARE
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HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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The Perfect
Thanksgiving Getaway
The Rain Forests of the Olympic National Park
Story & Photos By Marguerite Cleveland
In the late fall, visitors to the Olympic Peninsula dwindle and the rains pick up again. With annual
precipitation averaging over 100 inches a year, this is one of the rainiest areas in the country. This is the
best time of the year to visit the lush Quinault and Hoh rain forests. By the end of August, they can look
brown and parched, but once the fall rains return, the verdant foliage and ferns green up into a lovely
display. So, pack your rain gear suitable for cool, wet weather; just remember water resistant is not the same as
waterproof. Plan to spend a few days exploring the Quinault Valley, the Hoh Rain Forest and the beaches of the
Olympic National Park.
Where To Stay
The Lake Quinault Lodge was built in 1926 and is the grand dame of lodging in the Olympic National Park.
It sits in the heart of the Quinault Rain Forest surrounded by Douglas fir, Western red cedar and Sitka spruce
trees. The public rooms are warm and cozy with plenty of comfy seating and a big roaring fire in the large brick
fireplace. It is a step back in time, and the staff is warm and friendly. Amenities include an indoor swimming
pool, sauna, game room, a restaurant and a gift shop. Plan your visit to take a break from technology. The lodge
has Wi-Fi, but it is spotty in the rooms. There are some pet-friendly rooms available, and the grounds just beg
to be explored with your favorite pooch in tow.
Another option for a place to stay is on the coast at the Kalaloch Lodge, which has some darling cabins set on
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IT IS TRULY MAGNIFICENT WITH AREAS SO
BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ARE STUNNED INTO
SILENCE WHILE THEY OBSERVE THE NATURAL
BEAUTY OF THE VIBRANT GREEN MOSSES
WHICH ADORN THE TREES.
a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean as well as lodge rooms. There are
no TVs, Wi-Fi or phones in the rooms or cabins, so it truly is a getaway.
The Kalaloch Lodge is located a 30-minute drive from the Lake Quinault
Lodge and a 45-minute drive from the Hoh Rain Forest, making it a
good central location to explore the area. The views of the Pacific Ocean
and the sounds of waves crashing on the shore make this the perfect
destination for storm watching.
Where To Eat
There are limited services in the Quinault area, so you may want to bring
extra snacks and drinks with you on your trip. I usually pack a snack box
with a variety of individually wrapped treats and chips, and a cooler with
drinks, charcuterie and some fruit.
The Roosevelt Dining Room in the Lake Quinault Lodge is named
after President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who signed the bill creating the
Olympic National Park. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, it
is one of the few places in the area to eat at. It is known for its panoramic
views of Lake Quinault. The restaurant hosts a Thanksgiving Day Buffet
from 11am to 7pm on Thursday, November 28. Make reservations as this
buffet is very popular with many locals who come to hike and then enjoy
Thanksgiving dinner.
The Salmon House Restaurant is just down the street from the lodge and
is known for its salmon prepared four different ways. Another popular
menu item is old-fashioned Chicken Cordon Bleu, which is cooked from
scratch. A large chicken breast is stuffed with prosciutto ham and swiss
cheese then hand breaded, deep fried and baked for a delicious, oozy
cheese yumminess.
The Quinault Mercantile is across the street from the lodge and provides
an economical option for food. Snacks are available for sale and they
also have a food window in the rear of the store where you can order
breakfast, lunch or dinner. There are also tables to sit at. All the food is
cooked to order, so don’t expect a quick meal, but it is hot; mostly shortorder
items like burgers and food cooked on the grill.
What To Do
You come to the Quinault Valley area to enjoy the natural beauty of the
area. Stop in at the Pacific Ranger District-Quinault office, which is next
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The Speci f ics
WHERE TO STAY
Lake Quinault Lodge
Kalaloch Lodge
WHERE TO EAT
The Roosevelt Dining Room
The Salmon House Restaurant
WHERE TO DO
Quinault Rain Forest Auto Tour
Hiking at Lake Quinault
Hoh Rain Forest
Visiting Kalaloch and Ruby Beach
door to the lodge, to get information about
hiking in the area and taking the Quinault Rain
Forest Auto Tour. Unlike the National Park, the
Olympic National Forest is very pet friendly.
Ask a ranger for recommended hikes with pets.
When you start your auto tour, take a brief stop
before heading out just past the Rain Forest
Resort Village to visit the World’s Largest
Spruce Tree. This 1,000-year-old giant is one
of six record-breaking trees in the Quinault
Valley. The trail is just one-third of a mile. The
31-mile tour takes you outside of the congested
area to the Quinault Rain Forest, which is filled
with towering trees, ferns and lush green moss.
Keep an eye out for waterfalls and Roosevelt
Elk who call this area home. The loop will
end up back at the Lake Quinault Lodge once
complete.
Hiking is the best way to experience the diverse ecosystem of the
rainforest. Right across the street from the lodge are more than 8 miles
of interconnected hiking trails which enable you to take a short hike or a
much longer one. Check with the front desk for a trail map.
If there will be a storm during your visit, head to the coast for some storm
watching. The raging Pacific with its crashing waves during a storm is a
sight to behold. The are many viewpoints from your car, or stop at the
Creekside Restaurant at the Kalaloch Lodge to enjoy lunch. Stay toasty
warm while storm watching through the panoramic windows.
On calmer days, beach walks fit the bill. Bundle up as it will be windy,
but the Pacific Coast is worth the chill. You can access 3 miles of beach
at the Kalaloch Lodge or head further north to visit the stunning Ruby
Beach with its picturesque haystacks and rocky beach. There are a variety
of beach accesses, each with its own unique charm. While on the beach
make sure you pay attention to the tides and never turn your back to the
ocean. Sneaker waves or rogue waves are unexpectedly large waves that
come up higher than the current tide and can sweep people and even
large logs into the oceans.
It is worth the time to drive to the Hoh Rain Forest and hike the worldfamous
Hall of Mosses Trail. It is truly magnificent with areas so beautiful
people are stunned into silence while they observe the natural beauty of
the vibrant green mosses which adorn the trees. The area receives 12 to 14
feet of rain a year, so make sure your rain gear is handy.
A visit to the rain forests of Olympic National Park is a great way to
disconnect from traffic, social media, work emails and all the electronic
devices that can be so stressful. Thanksgiving is a great time to reconnect
with families and unwind before the holiday season begins in earnest.
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CHAI APPLE CIDER
POPSICLES
Recipe & Photo Courtesy of Marina Gunn
MarinaGunn.com | @marinagunn
Serves: 12
INGREDIENTS:
8 cups apple cider
1-inch peeled ginger
3 cinnamon sticks
14-16 whole cloves
12 cardamom pods or 1 tsp. ground cardamom
8 peppercorns
1 tsp. vanilla extract
METHOD:
• Add all ingredients to a large pot. Bring to boil then
simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat and once cooled (1 hour) add to a
popsicle mold of your choice! (I used this mold, but you
can get innovative and pour into paper cups and place in
bamboo popsicle sticks, too.)
• Share them, eat them and enjoy!
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Waterfront Views
Live Music
An Experience
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SWEET LOU’S RESTAURANT
AND TAP HOUSE
American fare with a twist. Ribs (pork or bison) smoked in house. Unique
burger menu featuring burgers made from ground top sirloin, topped with
pulled pork, hand-battered onion rings or jalapenos. 32 beers on tap to
enjoy while watching the game on one of their 24, 4K TVs.
601 E. Front St. Ste. 101 | Coeur d’Alene
208.667.1170 | SweetLousIdaho.com
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A Longstanding Coeur d’Alene Favorite
By Jillian Chandler
Photos by Owen Aird
Offering great food at a reasonable price, paired with
excellent service and a familiar face, has always been
the goal at Moon Time in Coeur d’Alene. And guests
get what they have come to expect.
The menu, from the start, has featured unique and upscale
pub food bringing a variety of items from many different
cultures together, paired with a carefully selected 19 beer
handles and a wide variety of wines, which complement the
food. From the Grilled Pork Tacos to the Mediterranean
Lamb Burger and Sun-dried Tomato Ravioli, their food
is sure to satisfy. Chris Schultz, chef and general manager
for the past 23 years, has been invaluable to the restaurant
almost since its inception. He was hired when Moon Time
was just three months young and has been with them ever
since. An essential asset, he runs the show.
As Chris says, “It’s very nice to have that tight-knit group of
awesome people [to work with] for laughter and support. It
means a lot to me.”
When in Coeur d’Alene and looking for a great neighborhood
pub, pull up a chair at Moon Time, where the staff is ready to
serve you the best!
Moon Time
East Coeur d’Alene
1602 E. Sherman Ave. #116
208.667.2331
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CALYPSOS COFFEE
At Calypsos you’ll find a combination of amazing coffee, which they roast
on site, ice cream, fantastic food and live music on a regular basis. They
display artwork from local artists, offer free Wi-Fi, have a play area for the
kids and also offer a Smart Room for meeting rentals!
116 E. Lakeside Ave. | Coeur d’Alene
208.665.0591 | CalypsosCoffee.com
MAX AT MIRABEAU
Join MAX at Mirabeau for an unforgettable experience. You’ll be treated
to eclectic cuisine, an award-winning menu with more than 100 items, a
wine list boasting more than 500 labels and 75 eclectic cocktails—a perfect
match for everything on the menu. Enjoy two happy hours daily, a-la-carte
brunch featuring multiple benedicts, mimosas and the area’s best Bloody
Mary Bar—starting at only $5.90 per person! There’s live music on Friday
and Saturday evenings, and late-night dining with a full menu is offered
until close. Open daily at 6am.
1100 N. Sullivan Rd. | Spokane Valley
509.922.6252 | MAXatMirabeau.com
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THE PORCH PUBLIC HOUSE
A beautiful golf-course view without the cost of joining the
country club. They offer a full menu of sandwiches, salads,
soups and specialties prepared from scratch without the
high price of fine dining, and the region’s finest cocktails,
microbrews and wines to accompany your meal. Feel at home
in the comfortable pub-style dining room or the fantastic
outdoor dining area. Open daily at 11am year round. Photo by
Lauren Denos, Adventure Bound Media.
1658 E. Miles Ave. | Hayden
208.772.7111 | WeDontHaveOne.com
MOON TIME
Serving some of the best food around in a comfortable pub-style
atmosphere. The menu offers soups, sandwiches, pastas, salads
and other specialties prepared from scratch daily, along with a
fantastic selection of micro-brewed beers and fine wines by the
glass and bottle. Open daily at 11am, the kitchen is open late
every night. Be sure to stop in Thursday night for live music
featuring national and local artists. For more information
including photos, menu, specials and directions, make sure to
visit their website.
1602 Sherman Ave. | Coeur d’Alene
208.667.2331 | WeDontHaveOne.com
FISHERMAN’S MARKET
DELICIOUS FOOD & FUN COCKTAILS
41 Lakeshore Drive, Sagle, ID
Next to the Lodge at Sandpoint
A local favorite for an array of reasons, including the friendly
staff, unbeatable atmosphere and phenomenal food. Voted best
seafood in Coeur d’Alene 2012, 2013 and 2014. Their menu includes
salads, fishwiches, taste of baja, fish and chips, smoked
fish, fresh sushi bar and fresh fish market with live shell fish
and lobster.
215 W. Kathleen | Coeur d’Alene
208.664.4800 | FishermansMarketCdA.com
315 MARTINIS AND TAPAS
At 315, guests will be treated to a full dinner menu and tapas
using fresh and seasonal food, more than 50 hand-crafted
martinis using the best natural ingredients, great wine, beer
and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Guests can choose
to dine in the large dining room, comfortable lounge, at the
bar our outdoors on their expansive patio. 315 offers nightly
specials and food and drink pairings weekly, and live music
on Tuesday night! The Greenbriar Inn also offers getaway and
elopement packages. Open Tuesday - Saturday 3:15pm - close.
315 Wallace Ave. | Coeur d’Alene
208.667.9660 | 315MartinisandTapas.com
FORTY-ONE SOUTH
OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK
208.265.2000
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A beautiful waterfront, fine-dining restaurant in a romantic
lodge setting overlooking Lake Pend Oreille. Whether it
is summer on the patio or cozying up to the fireplace in the
winter, Forty-One South’s spectacular sunsets, innovative
cuisine, full bar and extensive wine list are sure to make it a
memorable night out. A variety of delicious food year-round.
Reservations recommended.
41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle
208.265.2000 | 41SouthSandpoint.com
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SHOGA SUSHI BAR
Delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine sure to delight
anyone’s palate. Offering a wide variety of traditional
and specialty rolls as well as salads, sweet and sour pork,
grilled salmon and more! Beautiful waterfront dining
with spectacular sunset views. Professional and courteous
service. On Wedsnday nights it’s buy one Sushi Roll get one
half off! Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the beautiful
waterfront and spectacular sunset views.
41 Lakeshore Dr. | Sagle
208.265.2001 | ShogaSushi.com
Shopping. Dining. Take-Out.
MOONDOLLARS BISTRO
Moondollars Bistro is known for their burgers,
accompanied by scratch-made bread and soups. They
uses only fresh ingredients, which are the backbone
of this customer favorite. With a comfortable, friendly
atmosphere, awesome food, great service, huge patio
and full bar there is always something to keep customers
coming back for more.
609 N. Syringa St. | Post Falls | 208.777.7040
5416 W. Village Blvd. | Rathdrum
208.687.5396 | MoondollarsBistro.com
ANGELO’S RISTORANTE
“There is no substitution for quality. Our food is organic
and prepared from scratch.” Authentic Italian cuisine.
Guaranteed best steaks in town. Catering and private
cooking classes available with Chef Angelo. DINNER FOR
2 & A BOTTLE OF WINE $65. Choose from 15 Entrees
and 10 Bottles of Wine. Open 7 days a week from 4 to 10pm.
846 N. Fourth St. | Coeur d’Alene
208.765.2850 | AngelosRistorante.net
JUNIOR’S BBQ
Enjoy North Idaho’s best barbecue at Junior’s, where guests
are treated to bold backyard flavor. Whether you dine in,
take out or need catering, you will not be disappointed,
and ordering is simple. Choose a sandwich, taco or salad.
Next choose your meat, then your choice of fixin’s, from
Granny’s baked beans, Mamma’s mashed taters, smothered
green beans, coleslaw or pig tail fries. Top it all off with
Hillbilly Habanero or Junior’s Original sauce.
85 W. Prairie Shopping Ctr. | Hayden
JuniorsBarbecue.com
TIM’S SPECIAL CUT MEATS
Tim’s Special Cut Meats is your perfect, old-fashioned
butcher shop. The friendly staff is ready to help you pick out
the perfect cut. Tim’s carries only the finest natural meats
and also handles custom orders, with an extensive line
of house-made products from pickled garlic to specialty
sauces, marinades, rubs and salsas. Mobile butchering and
wild game processing are also available.
525 N. Graffiti St. | Post Falls
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ENTERTAINMENT
NOV
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Magic and Light Flood Downtown Coeur d’Alene
November 29 marks the annual Lighting Ceremony and Parade!
BY WYATT GIBBAR
THE COEUR D’ALENE RESORT HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW IS RANKED AT #4 FOR
THE “TOP 10 HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOWS IN AMERICA” contest on US Today, so
don’t miss out on the celebration of a lifetime! Bring your family and friends
to bear witness to the breathtaking lighting of over one million lights on
November 29 on Sherman Avenue, just in front of the Coeur d’Alene Resort.
This annual celebration begins with a lively parade filled with dancing, music
and marching bands at 5pm, followed by the ceremony at 6pm and the
magnificent fireworks show at 6:15pm.
Since 1986, the Coeur d’Alene Resort has brought downtown to life each
holiday season. Be sure to witness the lighting of over 250 displays, carolers
and story time with Santa’s elves on one of the Journey to the North Pole boat
cruises from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Santa’s workshop, where you’ll see closeup
views of the lights and meet Santa himself.
If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to be in Coeur d’Alene
during this time, don’t miss out on what locals consider to be “the most
magical night of the year!” As a resident of Coeur d’Alene, I know the
importance this event holds in every one’s hearts during the best time of the
year. You can feel the spirit of the holidays among each attendant as their
eyes sparkle, glued to the lights signifying the start to a time of joy. Enjoy a hot
chocolate as you take in the amazing sight.
Bring layers, laughter, and most importantly, love, and join your neighbors in
celebrating the most wonderful time of the year!
HIGHLIGHT EVENT
NOV
14
10th Annual SOUPort the End of
Homelessness
Head to Silver Lake Mall Thursday, November 14, 11am to 1:30pm, for delicious hot
soups and to help support the end of homelessness. Forty area businesses will be
creating the best soups in hopes to become the victorious winner of the Best Soup
trophy. Other awards include Chef’s Choice and Best Decorated Booth! Cost is $15
and includes unlimited soup, bread and water. All proceeds benefit the region’s only
warming center. St. Vincent de Paul will also be collecting donations at the event:
blankets, sleeping bags, socks, gloves and sweatshirts. StVincentdePaulCdA.org
NOV
30
Festival of Trees Gala
Once again, the Kootenai Health Foundation presents The Festival of Trees, which
will be held November 29 through December 2. You won’t want to miss this year’s
Festival Gala, which takes place Saturday, November 30, at the Coeur d’Alene Resort
Convention Center. This elegant black-tie evening will be filled with holiday spirits,
a delectable three-course meal, silent auction and buy-it-now tree sales, live tree
sale auction, entertainment, dancing and more! Tickets can be purchased online at
KootenaiHealthFoundation.org.
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MUDSLIDE CHARLIE
9PM - 12AM
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9PM - 12AM
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Trailhead Event Center & Jacklin Arts &
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DIRTY BIRD TRAIL RUN
November 16
9:00am to 12:00pm
McEuen Park Band Shell
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REBEL JUNK HOLIDAY MARKET
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6:00 to 9:00pm / 10:00am to 4:00pm
Kootenai County Fairgrounds
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CHOOSE LOCAL HOLIDAY FEST
November 16
12:00 to 5:00pm
Silver Lake Mall
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NORTH IDAHO BEER FEST
November 9
12:00 to 6:00pm
Kootenai County Fairgrounds
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CHRISTMAS SHOW
November 30
3:00 to 5:30pm
Salvation Army Kroc Center
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THE EXCEL FOUNDATION’S 2019
BIG EVENT
November 9
5:00 to 9:00pm
Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn
Tickets can be purchased online at EventBrite.com
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UGLY SWEATER RUN
December 1
10:30am to 1:30pm
St. Vincent de Paul Parking Lot
Find the event on Facebook for
additional information
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