The Reality School They’Re Voting

real world and operate it.” Students are also taught something everyone should know before they graduate from high school. The importance of a good credit rating. “It will all be based on credit scores, just like real-life. If you have a bad credit score, you’ll never get a job in a bank. People need to learn to be accountable and just like in life, if you have a good credit score, more opportunities will be open to you,” says Hensel. “If someone has a bad credit score, they can get a job in the village, pay their house, power and water bills on time, and work to get their credit score up.” There won’t be much time spent in class- rooms. The students will learn by doing. They learn the process of purchasing a home, serving on jury duty, becoming an employee at any one of the businesses to learn banking, construction work, handling money as a cashier, or ordering supplies. They can also purchase any business from another student who’s ready to move on and try something new. In doing so, they learn Blue Creek Retreat Photo supplied by Blue Creek Retreat the paperwork involved in making an offer, title So a tourist family could stay in an authen- searches, interest and taking out a loan from the tic Scottish home, eat food and town bank. listen to music from the High- “Counselors will monitor how stu- lands. There will be informa- dents are running their business. Are tional movies about that coun- they making money or losing it?” said try available to them. The next Hensel. day they can move to an Italian In selling their property or busi- home and learn that culture. ness, they’ll learn to have their taxes, “We’re hoping to develop and profit and loss statements ready to an exchange program to allow show the seller. They’ll deal with the someone from each country town realtor and find out about com- to come and teach their local missions and learn about closing the culture and customs,” Hensel deal. adds. “Each student will take a turn in police and fire departments, serve jury duty and play exact rolls in city hall,” said Hensel. “That way they really know what’s going on when The Reality School they’re voting. They’ll understand trials, pros- The Greenhouse across the pond. Continued on next Page The other side of this coin is a reality school. Students who want a hands-on learning experience will be trained to be good employees, good employers and productive citizens. By the time they graduate, most students will be qualified to run their own business. “Reality School is about teaching life skills,” said Hensel. “To do that, you have to put students in a real situation--you can’t do it entirely from a text book. You have to be involved, and one of the only ways you can do it, is in a controlled atmosphere that mimics real-life.” Students ages 18 and up will work side-by- side with real craftsmen--business/professional and retired individuals who have lived the life successfully. “The students will come here and buy a cot- tage instead of moving into a dorm. They’ll have to get a job in the town for 50 percent of the time, and run their own business 50 percent of the time,” said Hensel. “So they can see what it’s like on both sides. When they graduate, instead of throwing their hats in the air, hollering and screaming, then wondering what they’re going to do, they’ll be ready to take their business into the

The Greenhouse Photo supplied by Blue Creek Retreat 31 create knowledgeable business owners and qualified employees. That’s why the students have to work, because if you’ve never worked, you won’t make a good boss.” “Right now it’s an idea. We’re shooting for 900 residences and 300 hotel/student units if we can get the funding and people are interested,” said Hensel. “Real- ity school gives students who want to gain the confi- dence, and experience necessary to become self-suffi- cient the know-how.” For more information on the project call 406-847- 6677 or go to www.realityschool.org. Building Designs by NW Properties 253-350-3874, and building construction by K2 Construction 406-847-4444.

Dining Hall in the Blue Creek Retreat. Photo supplied by Blue Creek Retreat

and court reporters. When they leave here they’ll know all this stuff because they’ve actually done it.”

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The teachers will be retired, or not yet retired people from all walks &OR of life, policemen, housewives, doc- tors, bankers, or construction workers who want to teach others what they’ve learned. “This will be a place for mature people to come and feel valuable, be- WITHHOST*ONNY+NIGHT cause they are. It’s a place where the instructors believe service is a gift and that by sharing their knowledge, they can help shape tomorrows leaders. Many have so much wisdom to give and this is the place they can use their talents,” said Hensel. It could be a chef or former restaurant owner who will teach not only how to cook, but how to plan for a big crowd, order the proper ingredients, deal with suppliers, keep the books, run the cash register, clean up at night, and deal with customers. Working a

stint at one of the restaurants in the 9OURHOMETOWN village will teach you everything you )NTHE"ONNER-ALL need to know about real cooking--before mac & cheese came in a 4x7 box. The goal of Reality School is to give people the life skills to realize their dreams. The people who graduate from this program will know how to buy a home. They’ll be a valuable asset to any business or even run their own business. “If a student buys a bakery and it’s worth $30,000 when he buys it,” says Hensel, “but over several years he’s made that business worth $50,000, he’s going to realize that profit and have $20,000 cash that he can use to start his business when he graduates.” But not everyone is cut out to, or wants to run a business. “The goal of Reality School is to &BTU-BLF4USFFU 32 www.nilifestyle.com

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NEW July 2006

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Rare desirable South Sandpoint lots.

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Like new, only better and so inviting. All the landscaping is in and finished. Great water feature and hot tub in fenced backyard, which borders public land.

NNA EAGLE WAY ROAD This three bedroom, 2 bath, 1670+/- square foot home is well insulated. Nice pantry and You can still have 5 acres with trees, gorgeous views lazy susans in kitchen. Air filtration system, overlooking the Kootenai River Valley all the way to propane gas fireplace and slider out to back Canada, water, power, phone and natural gas to the covered deck. Nice garage with windows. property line with the water hook-up already paid for. MLS#2063914 $299,000. You’re only 5 minutes to Bonners Ferry schools and shopping for only $149,000. MLS#2064190.

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October 2006 October 6; 8:00...... …….David Lanz in Concert Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on Concert Grand Piano, Panida Benefit Showing October 6,7,8,12,13,14,15,19,20,21 October 7; 8:00 pm………...... …………… “Thank You, Bob Hope” Brick Wall Comedy Theater

November 2006 October 11, 12 & 14; 7:30 pm...... …….. “An Inconvenient Truth” Hound of Baskerville’s Al Gore’s film on Global Warming presented by the Idaho Conservation League & Panida Showing November 3,4,5,9,10,11,12,16,17,18 October 13; 8:00 pm……...... ………..Gran Folklorico de Mexico world-wide traveling dance company of singers, December 2006 dancers & musicians, Pend Oreille Arts Council Babes in Toyland October 20; 8:00 pm……...... …Spencer Comedy Hypnotist Show Showing December 1,2,3,7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,22,23 October 21; 3:00 & 7:00 pm……...... ….…..…… “Off the Grid” Warren Miller Ski Film Alpine Ski and Boat Shop

October 28; 7:00 pm………..….…...... …A lecture by Dr. Masaru Emoto

presented by Heaven the Spa at Seasons IPIFF: It’s a wrap October 29; 8:00 pm…………….…....….Garr Lang in Concert (this one is still The Idaho Panhandle International Film Festi- Concerts West One uncertain) val (IPIFF) successfully concluded its first annual November 1; 8:00 pm…………..…..…...……Ladysmith Black Mambazo event on August 26, 2006. The festival featured over 50 films and took place over three very full South African Grammy Award winners days of movies, mingling, panels and awards. Over a dozen filmmakers, actors, producers Pend Oreille Arts Council and directors showed up to present their films and November 3; 7:00 pm……………..…..An Evening with Dr. Len Horowitz participate in the festivities. There was an over- whelmingly positive response to IPIFF -- guests November 4; 7:00 pm………….………..Teton Gravity Research ski film were highly impressed with the town of Sandpoint, the people they met here and the presented by U S Telemark overall quality of the festival programming. For its first year, organizers and visitors alike couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. November 9, 10 & 11; 7:30 pm……………..….Global Cinema Café film On the last night awards were given in 19 categories in an awards ceremony, including “Best Narrative Feature,” “Best Director” and “Best Northwest Filmmaker.” November 16; 5:00 - 7:00 pm….....Holly Eve Silent Art Auction Preview From the winners a “Best of IPIFF” has been chosen and will go on the road through- November 18; 6:30 pm………..……..26th Annual Holly Eve Gala Benefit out the Northwest, with the premier September 23 at the Met in Spokane. with epicurean delights, auction abundance, fantastic fashions and local entertainment

November 28; 7:30 pm……………………….Ballet Idaho’s “Nutcracker” Pend Oreille Arts Council

December 16; 7:00 pm……………………..……“The Jazzy Nutcracker”

Studio One Dance Academy

December 18; 7:00 pm…………….……..Danceworks’ Christmas Show

Please visit our web site at panida.org Photo by Jenna Bowers

Festival directors Fred and Trevor Greenfield have plans to host another festival in February, entitled “Lake Dance”, as well as another IPIFF in the late summer or early fall of next year. The festivals will continue to grow, with screenings taking place in several different locations, and considerably more programming. For more information visit www.ipiff.com

39 The SpiritsMicro Breweries in and Wineriesthe ofAir North Idaho By Jenna Bowers Photos by Jessica Vouk

e in the northwest have many Pend d’Oreille Winery thingsW to celebrate- the glorious natural beauty, the warmth of a Ah Pend d’Oreille Winery. My supportive community, the vibrant- home away from home. What is there ly depicted change of seasons, and to say, other than that Pend d’Oreille much more. With so much cause for Winery simply has some of the best celebration, we are lucky to have so wine I’ve ever tried (and I’ve tried a many different ways to do so. How lot). Wine maker Steve Meyer out does better to make merry than with a himself year after year, with his incred- ible and ever changing menu, from stan- locally crafted spirit? Fortunately dards like Merlot (soft and smooth) and for all of us there are many deli- Chardonnay (balanced and buttery), to cious wineries and breweries right classics like the Syrah (luscious and full in our backyards. Along with a few bodied) and Cabernet Sauvignon (rich wine and beer “consultants” we and elegant), to eclectic specialties like did some leg (and liver) work, and the Malbec (complex and layered) and Cabernet Franc (powerful and unique). came up with an informative guide And of course, everyone’s favorites, the to get anyone on their way out the Bistro Rouge (fun and approachable) door and headed towards a party. and Huckleberry Blush (sweet and refreshing). Pend d’Oreille Winery has Coeur d’Alene Cellars Coeur d’Alene Winery’s Barrel Room # 6 been around for 11 years, and the wine tasting room, Barrel Room No. 6 (named so because of the 5 other barrel rooms lo- Walking into the Coeur d’Alene Cel- cated on site at the winery). lars Winery I was instantly impressed The Coeur d’Alene Cellars is a small, with the simple elegance of the space, family owned operation. At this time they clean lines, and understated style. The produce 3000-4000 cases of wine a year, wine was equally impressive, with round and though there is room for growth, they flavors and long smooth finishes, it don’t have any immediate plans to make matched the décor nicely. The winery spe- more. They are staying focused on small, cializes in Rhone varietals, with Viognier handcrafted lots, with delicious results. and Syrah as their darlings. I tried both I stopped by Barrel Room No. 6 on an oaked and unoaked Viognier, and was my way out of town, and was wowed surprised at the vast range of difference again by the atmosphere. Spacious, yet in the two. Their Syrahs are heavenly, cozy, sleek, sophisticated, romantic and and they have already won a remarkable elegant, it impressed me as a great place number of awards in their relatively short to enjoy a glass of wine and a bite to eat. time as a winery-their first vintage was And the Shins were playing on the ste- in 2002. They also have a red and white reo, extra points for coolness. www.cda- blend, the No. 6 series, named after their cellars.com 664-2336

Pend d’Oreille Winery’s 2005 Pinot Gris 40 www.nilifestyle.com Photo compliments of Pend d’Oreille Winery just keeps getting better, with dozens of masterful artistic expression. He spoke tasting notes read “yummy”), and my awards and medals hanging in the tast- passionately about the vineyards and companions were seriously impressed ing room to prove that I’m not the only grapes he used, and the delicious wine by the Honeymoon Wheat Ale (“mmm, one who thinks so. At any given time they created. In addition to his Cabernet smooth”) and the Pullman Porter (“that’s there are at least 10 wines on the menu, Sauvignon, Kevin also makes a Chardon- a beer, like beer should be”). They use lo- and I personally love to keep abreast of nay, a Merlot, and just what’s happening in the bottles. There finished his first- bot is a bounty of home and garden good- tling of ice wine. He is ness to sate the most discriminating a veterinarian by day, shopper, and with wine by the glass and took up winemak- specials every evening from 4:30 till ing as a creative enclose, there is something for everyone. deavor. Together with Add the fabulous line up of live music his wife Michelle, son on Friday and Saturday nights, and you Weston, and consultant need never leave the building. I know I Robert Smasne, what don’t. www.powine.com 265-8545 started as a small home production 7 years ago TimberRock Winery has become a commercial success. Timber- Coeur d’Alene Brewery’s Scotish Ale Rock currently makes 500 cases a year, with the ultimate goal set at a 1000 case cal ingredients, and have a great menu, production. He is in the process of build- so stop into the Coeur d’Alene Brew- ing a barrel room, which will double as a ing Company and have a pint, there is small tasting room. This will afford oth- something for every palette. www.cda- ers the opportunity that we had, to travel brewing.com 664-BREW into a different sort of winemaking realm, and come out inspired. www.timberrock- wine.com 777-9669 Laughing Dog Brewery

Coeur d’Alene Visiting Laughing Dog Brewery is Brewing Company a satisfying experience. All of the beer we tried was delicious and remarkably drinkable. Owner and brewer Fred Col- Coeur d’Alene Brewing Company by likes his beer “big”, and, to quote knows how to do beer. They have got my accompanying beer expert, the re- an impressive menu, including 10 con- sult is something like “oh my god.” My stants, and 2 rotating brews- a seasonal personal favorite, and the one I always and a brewer’s whim. That’s a lot of drink when frequenting establishments beer (a dozen, for those who don’t care with Laughing Dog on tap, is the Cream to count). It’s a hell of a production, in- Ale. A hybrid mix between an ale and riving through the rolling North D cluding another brewery in Spokane-The a lager, the Cream Ale is at once light Idaho hills towards TimberRock Win- Steam Plant Grill, and another restaurant and deeply flavorful, a difficult balance ery, I felt like I was on a treasure hunt. in Moscow. Added to their bottling, kegs, to achieve. We were both impressed by I wasn’t far off. Deep in the forest I and growlers, they keep pretty busy, the Hot Chihuahua, a festive beer that discovered a truly unique winemaking brewing beer every week. The brewery is fermented with Chile peppers, giv- operation, and felt like I had stumbled has been around awhile, since 1908, in ing it a nice spicy finish. Laughing Dog upon something magical. Owner and fact, (then closed during the prohibition Brewery just celebrated its one-year operator Kevin Rogers greeted us with a and reopened again in 1987) and it shows. anniversary, and to commemorate it sample of his 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon The beer has, as my beer experts con- they made the Devil Dog, an imperial taken straight from the barrel. The wine cluded, “all sorts of flavor.” We sampled IPA that is so strong it’s almost a barley was just as mystical as its surroundings, all 12 offerings, including the seasonal wine. The Devil Dog smelled like a bag silky smooth, elegant and complex. As Strawberry Blonde and the brewer’s of hops, was in fact triple dry hopped, we viewed his modest and quaint win- whim, the Triple Cherry Porter. I person- with a blend of five different hops. With ery, it became obvious that this was less ally loved the Vanilla Bourbon Stout (my so much hop action going on, some of of a business venture than Kevin’s own

41 ing menu of 6-7 beers, with a goal set at a steady 9, though they plan to have those 9 ever-changing as well. We tried what they had to offer at the time, and we weren’t ShookTwins disappointed. From their by Jenna Bowers “Tipsy Toe Head Blonde” to their “Knot Tree Porter” the beers all displayed strong flavor and character, mainly due to the fact that they don’t

Laughing Dog Brewery’s beer sampler filter their beer. My “associ- ates” had these things to say – “good and these bigger beers could potentially be clean-they really pulled this off” (in refer- pretty aggressive, something my com- ence to the Huckleberry Blonde); “this is panions and I were a little nervous about. a good drinking beer” (Lake Paddler Pale But, after imbibing, we were pleasantly Ale); “this is a pretty friendly IPA, its like surprised. The intensely hopped beers “hey, how you doing?”” (Strom-Hammer were well dialed- to quote my partner IPA). So there you have it. Head on down in crime “my taste buds weren’t bom- barded, it was more like a symphony of flavor.” Indeed. Laughing Dog sticks to what it does best, brewing beer, and will continue to do so, with seasonal specials like the Huckleberry Crème and St Ben- ny’s Irish Red, and tap standards like the Pale Ale and Sweet Stout. Fred has a surprise scheduled for the middle of winter, but he won’t let the secret out. Stay tuned and see what Laughing Dog brewery has in store for us next. www.laughingdog- brewing.com 263-9222

MickDuff’s Brewery

Finally, a brewery right in downtown Sandpoint that you can walk too (and home from). MickDuff’s is just what you’re looking for in a brew pub, cool and comfortable surroundings, friendly and knowledgeable staff, good, A growler at MickDuff’s Brewing Company hearty food, and, of course, a selection of to MickDuff’s, and see for yourself. Also delicious home brewed beers. Founded check out their Oktoberfest celebration by brothers Micky and Duffy Mahoney, that they are planning along with Laugh- MickDuff’s is less than a half a year old ing Dog Brewery and Schweitzer. www. in Sandpoint and already enjoying tre- mickduffs.com 255-4351 mendous success, do in no small part to the aforementioned qualities. They have Visit these places for yourself, and live music on the weekends, a rockin’ look for their products in stores and res- happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6, and taurants throughout the northwest. Learn big plans for expansion, including more more by visiting them on the web. tanks for brewing beer and a cool roof top deck scheduled for next summer. Onto the beer—they currently have a revolv-

42 www.nilifestyle.com The J: Name your top 5 singer/songwriters of all time. They can be different from each other. That’s not really a question. K: Ani Difranco, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Ray Lamon- tagne, L: Dang it, you stole mine, they’re are all the same, but I’ll take Sam Beam ShookTwins (of Iron & Wine) instead of Joni, but Joni’s awesome K: F#@k, I mean, shoot, I want Sam Beam too! by Jenna Bowers J: Do you believe current pop music trends are the miserable and untimely death of the heart and soul of music? I got the chance to meet up with the Shook Twins, made up of Kate- K: Pop music, like Brittany (Spears), etc, is important, because there has to lyn and Laurie Shook, and ask them a few questions about their music be something out there that is the opposite of good, and pop is the opposite and their lives We had a few laughs, and I learned that these girls have a of good great sense of humor, are lovely, charming, ambitious and talented. And L: Listeners are fed up and angry with that crap, so they are more inclined hungry. Hungry for life and hungry for Joel’s burritos. They are Sandpoint to look for something beautiful - it’s like it fuels the revolution against natives, and divide their time between there and Moscow, where they are itself, towards better music finishing college at the University of Idaho, with degrees in communica- tion. They play gigs here, there, and everywhere in between. Be sure to J: How would you describe your sound, other than truly truly truly outra- catch them live - their contagious banter is even better in person, and their geous? music is a refreshing blend of wisdom and innocence, which is deepening K&L: Soft folk Christian death metal, (giggle) with a little beat box on the and becoming more mature and well rounded by the day. Being twins, side, to wash it down they have what seems to be an innate sense of harmony, and their lilting voices blend together in divine consonance. And Laurie beat boxes, which J: On your new live CD, I have noticed a few curse words. Is this a conscious is pretty awesome. step towards a more thug - like image, or are you just potty mouths? K&L: Laughter K: It’s my fault Jenna: Are you girls sisters? You look a lot alike. L: She always slips, maybe cusses a little too much Katelyn and Laurie: Laughter K: But that’s really who we are, so f@#k it K: Actually I’m her mom L: We shared a womb, and a room, cheap rent J: What is it about beat boxing that is so freaking cool? L: White chick from Idaho, no one expects it J: Capos, your thoughts? K: And it sounds like a drum K: I cannot live without capos L: A face drum L: First of all, we should have them surgically im- planted, because we forget them all the time J: How do you strike the balance between success and K: We noticed that Ani (Difranco, one of their selling out? If you make money at something you love, is main influences) uses them, so that’s cool it still art, or does a paycheck ruin its integrity? L: They are beautiful things, they make life L: I don’t think a paycheck ruins integrity, more easier, and I am all about making life eas- power to you if you can change peoples lives ier. and make a living doing it, as long as you keep doing what you were doing before you started J: I have noticed that your music is making money, then that’s awesome outrageous, you have clearly been in- K: success in a musical career is measured fluenced by such bands as Jem and the by how many people know about you, how Holograms. What are some other late 80’s many people you reach, and if more people early 90’s cartoons that have influenced like you, buy your albums and come to your your musical career? concerts, than you make more money, but I K&L: Oh my god, the Gummy Bears, (here is wouldn’t look at fans like dollar bills, more when they burst into song, expertly covering like how excited I was to have so many people the Gummy Bears theme) and Fraggle Rock listening to us (more singing) oh my god, Fraggle’s rock L: it’s all about your intent, if you are still spread- ing your message than its not selling out J: What’s the coolest about living in Mos- cow and Sandpoint? J: Why? L: We have two rooms, L: Because everybody is different K: The wormhole (an obscure inside joke K: Because because because because because, about time travel) because of the wonderful things he does

J: Jem and Fraggle Rock aside, who are some There you have it, Katelyn and Laurie Shook, other musical acts who have influenced you? in all their glory. Learn more about the Shook K&L: Ani Difranco, Shawn Colvin, Sarah Twins, how to buy their CD’s, and where they McLachlan, Dave Matthews, Cold play, are playing next, by visiting their website, Bjork, New Kids on the Block, (giggle) no, www.shooktwins.com but, for real, NKOTB, it’s the right stuff

43 Photo by Chris Guibert “SUh-WEEt ANDBy Seneca SMOKIN”Cummings Photos by Jessica Vouk

People talk a lot about hybrids these days. From hybrid gas/ concept,” he said. “I liked that it strayed from the traditional wag- electric and SUV crossover vehicles, to hybrid fuels such as bio- on wheel décor, and I wanted to be doing something that didn’t diesel, the term isn’t just science anymore. Now, restaurateurs require a jacket and tie everyday.” such as Joey Maggiore and Randy Folk, have taken the hybrid Joey’s was a perfect fit; and, although the jacket and tie have concept one step further -- into food. been replaced by a button down shirt and flip-flop Maggiore and Folk, owners of the new Joey’s Smokin BBQ in sandals in the warmer months, there’s a great deal Coeur d’Alene, have blended traditional southern-style barbecue of credibility and professionalism to go along with with a modern “dine-in or take-out” eatery. Randy Folk’s casual demeanor. “It’s not fast food, but it is quality food quick,” says local The restaurant was founded by Italian chef and res- owner Folk. taurateur Joey Maggiore after he and his wife traveled The atmosphere is comfortable and casual, but with an in- throughout the south sampling traditional barbecue terior design concept that is more elegant and mature than what restaurants and recipes. After years of running Ital- you’d expect from a quick service oriented establishment. ian bistros and restaurants with his family, Joey de- The design, the atmosphere and, of course, the qual- cided a change of pace was in order. Joey’s Smokin ity of the food are what attracted Randy to BBQ was the result of his crossover into American the business in the first place. While food, a re-creation of the bistro style restaurant managing the private golf course serving traditional American barbecue fare. for Lacosta resort and Spa he The restaurant opened in January, walked into a Joey’s Smokin 2005 with its first location in Carls- BBQ for lunch. bad, California .Two more chains “I loved the simplicity have since opened up in the San Di- and the new age barbecue ego area. Four more franchises are scheduled to open in Southern Cali- fornia under father and son team Bill and Luke Walton, of the L.A. Lakers. When Randy became a partner, Jo- ey’s Smokin BBQ had only been in business for two weeks. About a year later, Randy decided to open the fourth chain in Coeur d’ Alene as a part of the Riverstone development off North- west Boulevard.

Living in Coeur d’ Alene for the first 20 years of his life, he wanted to return to the area with his wife Akiko and their family. He also noticed there was nothing in the way of authentic southern style barbecue restaurants in the area. The decision wasn’t hard to make -- he moved his family back to the northwest and introduced residents and visitors to the Joey’s Smokin BBQ concept.

44 www.nilifestyle.com Randy Folk spent most of his professional life in the golf business; and, as director of sales for Cobra Golf Company, he was provided with lots of travel time. It was during his travels that Randy had the opportunity to eat at various barbecue restaurants in many different parts of the southern U.S. He noticed that in each region of the south, flavors, recipes and barbecue “SUh-WEEt AND SMOKIN” cooking methods took on different characteristics. In an effort to

provide a most unique and diverse experience at their barbecue restaurants, Joey and Randy have incorporated many different regional styles of traditional southern barbecue into their menu. In addition to items such as Texas Smoked Brisket, Memphis traditional dry rubbed ribs, and of course hush puppies, there are featured items such as Kobe beef burgers, buffalo burgers and prime rib (a seasonal item only). Not to be left out are the mouth watering “Mama’s downright addictive B.B.Q. beans. These beans are aptly named. They’re delicious and served with every meal along with a creamy Cole slaw that isn’t overtly sweet. Barbecue fans know that for really good barbecue four key things needed: good quality meat; good quality sauce; a slow, ing the healthiest product possible. It’s after the slow smoking careful and a consis- t e n t process when the meat is smothered with either their secret smoking process; “SUH-WEET” barbecue sauce or their mild-spicy sauce. and the rub. Joey’s The slow smoking process is done in Southern Fried Smok- Smokin B.B.Q. has ers using mesquite, hickory and alder all these essentials woods. And when they say the meat and then some. is slowly smoked, they mean slow. They use only A good example is their “Lazy fresh meat. Noth- smoked B.B.Q. chicken.” After being is ever frozen, ing smoked it’s smothered in the which translates mild-spicy sauce and grilled over an to an enormous open flame. amount of prep Pricing varies to suit everyone’s time for all their budget, and the portions are generous. food. As with all great barbecue fare, you’ll This means get your fill with each meal. Seating you’re getting includes covered outdoor tables on the food that is as front patio, a comfortable assortment freshly pre- of indoor tables or barstools in front pared as it can of the large flat screen television. Be be. Nothing sure not to neglect the side items such is fried, with as hush puppies or the delicious sweet the exception potato fries. You certainly won’t be dis- of their “bas- appointed. ket of fresh cut Joey’s Smokin B.B.Q. is located fries.” adjacent to Starbucks at 2360 Old Mill Many barbecue restaurants will cook the meat down in the Loop in the Riverstone Development of sauce. Joey’s prefers to smoke their meat for at least 12 hours Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814. For catering or other information using only their secret dry rub. Clean burning electric smokers call are used to create the proper favor, and to ensure they’re deliver- (208) 765-5639 or fax (208) 765-5141.

45 46 www.nilifestyle.com Cirque (de) Fault By Woods Wheatcroft To post a late departure time with half situated backpacks dissolves with the first dunk into McCormick Creek. Dust free and light we’re ready to walk and plunk ourselves beneath the Selkirk crest for an evening in the mountains. Hours pass. We drop our gear on a rock bench above Fault Lake. Muscles talk. G&T’s ensue. Skeletal snags dot the ridge and draw us in. We awake to the 5am sun and the exploring continues.

Our trip is a short one. Yet my buddy and I continue to agree after many adventures together: it’s not the distance covered or days in the wild, it’s just about going in the first place. 48 www.nilifestyle.com 49 50 www.nilifestyle.com THE HIDDEN WORLD OF GEOCACHING By: Sherry Ramsey

Have you ever dreamed of finding a Getting Started hidden treasure? Just the thought of follow- ing clues and coordinates on a map tickles the After you get a hold of a GPS, go adventure bone in both kids and adults. Well, to the Geocaching Web site (www. here’s your chance; a fairly new sport with the geocaching.com). Start your own free promise of fun, excitement and family bond- account. Choose a special geocaching ing is hiding all around us, it’s called geocach- name that your family will be known ing, which basically means, storing things on by online. It creates a place to keep the earth. track of every hide you search for, Geocaching is a treasure hunt using your which ones you find and which ones Global Positioning System (GPS). It’s a sophisticated game of hide-and-seek where people all over the world search for hidden boxes, or caches. The GPS required for geocaching is a hand-held navigational device about the size of a cell phone. They range in price from $70 to $1,000 and can be pur- Traditional Cache chased at any sporting goods store. The difference in price can get you with- There are several different types of in 20 feet of your destination, or as close as caches, but we’ll focus on “traditional a centimeter. The importance of that 20 feet caches.” A traditional cache is a water- depends on whether you’re looking for your proof container of some sort; a Tupper- favorite hunting spot or if you’re search- ware bowl, four inch PVC pipe with a cap or, seemingly the most popular, old ammo boxes found at most army surplus stores. There will be a label on the side “The find” that identifies it as an official geocache, and you can’t find. asks that people replace it exactly as it was When you’re ready to em- found. Inside will be a log for the finder to bark on your first hunt, type in sign and date as proof they’ve been there. It the city, state and country you’d can be a small notebook, adding machine tape like to search, and what mile ra- or cut pieces of paper and a pen. These types dius you’re willing to travel. For of caches are filled with trinkets and toys. You instance, you might want to know or your children are welcome to take some- about any caches within a 15-mile thing out as long as you put something back. radius of Oldtown, Idaho. Even You’ll find a variety of treasures: tape though most of the people living in measures, fingernail clippers, compasses and this small town of 190 people have dollar-store toys that thrill the kids. Some never heard of geocaching, there thoughtful geocachers will slip in a can of bug happen to be 13 caches within that spray if it’s a particularly bug infested area so Tony Francis from Dillon, Montana geocaching while visiting family in North Idaho. radius. Sandpoint has 74 caches waiting to be found. Scroll through them. The difficulty of the ing for the exact spot in the river where you search is ranked on a scale of one to five. If the dropped your wedding ring. terrain for a particular cache isn’t advisable for A GPS uses 24 space satellites and their small children, the cache hider will have men- corresponding ground stations to give accu- tioned it. Some will leave hints, some won’t. rate coordinates to anywhere in the world. Ac- Many people who hide the caches want you cording to the Trimble GPS Web site (www. to experience interesting sites in their area, trimble.com), “…it’s like giving every square and will give a brief history or interesting fact meter on the planet a unique address.” about the spot where the cache is hidden. Each So, basically, if I hide a penny in a forest in has it’s own name, and many times the name Idaho, and give you the coordinates from my is the clue. Print off the caches that appeal to GPS, you’ll be able to follow the directions your family. Enter the coordinates listed with from your GPS until you’re practically stand- the name of each cache into your GPS and get ing on top of my penny. Cool, huh? going!

GPS Device 51 you can douse yourselves then leave it for the it is at all times. Not only is geocaching great family fun, but next family to use. Pack along a bag of give- Your whole family will come running you’ll discover interesting facts about terrific places, away tokens to add your own brand of season- when you yell, “Hey kids, Seymour is in Ire- not just in Idaho, but wherever you travel. You’ll all ing to the pot. land!” learn how to use a GPS, and never have to worry After the log is signed, and trinkets traded, about getting lost in the woods. Plus, geocaching en- the cache is put back exactly as it was found. courages everyone to “Cache in, Trash out,” a great It could be hours, days or even months before Document Your Finds lesson for everyone. someone looks for this cache again. Some caches are found many times a day, while oth- After a day of geocaching go to the ers can lay undisturbed for weeks between Web site, and document how you did. Your finds. account keeps track of how many caches The hiding spots for some of these are in- you’ve found, how many you couldn’t find; genious. What looks like a rotting chunk of how many travel bugs you have out there, birch tree in the middle of the woods, might where they are, and who has them. actually be a PVC pipe wrapped in birch bark, and filled with goodies. They’re hidden under rocks, and piles of boards; in a hollowed out log, or even at the site of an ancient cemetery. The hiding spots are only limited by the hider’s imagination.

Start Your Own Cache

Not only can you run around the world, or just your home town, searching for caches, you can hide your own. The geocaching Web site gives simple instructions and rules to follow. Once you’ve adhered to them, your hide will be posted on the Web site, and people will start searching for it. You’ll be notified each time someone finds it, plus get any comments they might make.

Travel Bugs!

If you want to jack up the excitement for your family, start your own travel bug. It’s something a geocacher has chosen to send on

a journey, and will probably never see again. A This is one we found. It’s an old ammo box filled with toys. It has the keychain, action figure -- whatever. official geocache sticker on the side. You’ll get a set of dog tags with the travel bug’s ID on it. Attach them to an item you’ve chosen to send out into the world. As soon as someone opens a cache and sees the tags, they’ll know it’s a travel bug. They can choose to help it along its journey, or leave it for someone else to find. The tags allow people to log in where they found the bug, and where they dropped it off. Let’s say your family wants to send a plastic frog to every English speaking country. You set up your travel bug with ID tags and a goal if you like. You may want to put your toy frog in a Ziploc bag with a note: Hello! My name is Seymour and my goal is to “see more!” I’d love to visit other countries but I only speak English. Can you help me get to as many Eng- lish speaking countries as possible? The neat thing is, the Web site follows your bug. You will know as soon as someone docu- ments that they’ve found or dropped off your little critter. You’ll know who has it and where

52 www.nilifestyle.com The truth is up here – in North Idaho The aXe Files “ Dowsing A Matter of Belief “

Story and Photos or involuntary motions from the dowser cause the rods Ponderay Sewer District has a commercially made, by Mike Gearlds or pendulums to move. Believers say if the ideomotor telescoping dowsing rod he sometime uses to locate movements are a factor, they may be a response from pipes. within the dowser to subtle electric, magnetic or gravi- “I really hesitate to depend on it,” Closson says, Everybody in North Idaho knows somebody who tational fields. “but if you’ve done it for years and years, your confi- knows somebody who knows somebody who’s em- You can’t buy a stand-alone, automatic dowsing dence level will be higher” ployed a dowser, or “witcher,” to find a good spot for machine. Witching needs a human being as part of the On the job, Closson locates most underground a well or locate a buried pipe. system to work. This is both its wonder and its down- pipes with a device that recognizes an electrified loca- The practice, also called “divining,” usually is fall, at least as far as scientific, controlled testing is tor wire that’s buried above most new water and sewer used to detect moving water or natural underground concerned. construction. reservoirs, but dowsers also claim to be able to find Witching equipment is simple. Brass, steel or cop- A dozen years ago, a local witcher used copper metals, gems, hidden treasure, missing persons and per rods are bent into an “L” shape and held so they rods to locate a well site on Closson’s property. He told even oil. can swing freely. Sometimes they pivot in ball-bearing Closson the water would be 75 feet down and a well It’s considered a true paranormal phenomenon, handles, insulated from any electrical influence from there would yield three to five gallons a minute. because its supporters don’t present any sort of sci- the operator. Some rods feature a “witness” chamber, “We found water at 73 feet, and he was right on the entific or pseudoscientific explanation for it, beyond in which a small sample of whatever stuff the dowser money on the gallons. I was amazed,” Closson says, some talk about auras or electromagnetism. Skeptics wants to finds is placed. adding his father used a stick from an apple tree to abound, but witchers remain a traditional fixture in the There are costly electronic “long range” dowsing witch for water. rural American landscape, including North Idaho. rods – Some have been purchased by search teams or “Witching is a matter of belief,” says hydroge- The dowser usually operates by holding conduc- law enforcement, but these rigs also have failed scien- ologist John Monks, of Monks Hydro-Geoscience in tive metal rods that are free to rotate with the slightest tific scrutiny and, worse, the circuits inside invariably Sandpoint. force. Some use freshly cut green twigs or hand-held have been found to be nonworking or nonsensical. And when it comes to using witching for locating a pendulums. When near whatever they’re looking for, I was introduced to witching back in 1970, when costly water well, Monks is definitely not a believer. He the dowsing device will react by turning or dipping. the plant engineer I worked for at a Wisconsin leather conducts site investigations for property owners look- “Walking witching” is done outdoors, with the factory brought some fancy dowsing rods with ball- ing for good spots to drill a well. Aerial photographs witcher moving slowly about with the rods or a twig bearing handles to the office one day. We needed to and geologic maps are among the tools he uses to lo-

Using Dowsing rods to find water Dowsing Rods indicate water is close in his hands. Surprisingly, some dowsers claim to be locate old utilities and structures under a paved parking cate underground zones of fractured rock that promise just as effective indoors, using a map and a pendulum lot where a warehouse would be built, and he said we high-producing water wells. – a practice called “radiesthesia.” Other witchers use would dowse for the stuff. I was skeptical. A hydrogeologic site survey can run $1,500 or no apparatus at all, and just get a “feeling” when they He showed me how to use the rods and we went more – many times the cost of trusting a water witcher find something. to work. To my great surprise, we easily found and to find a well site, but Monks says the scientific -ap Witching is aptly named: It was declared Satanic mapped every old steam pipe, sewer and concrete wall proach is well worth the extra money. in the 17th century, even though the practice already under that blacktop – finds that later were verified dur- “Drilling a well is a pretty expensive undertaking was widespread and had been used by the Inquisition ing excavation of the site. – $10,000 to $20,000. When you consider other major itself to determine guilt in heretics. It appears to be of In the 1980s and ‘90’s, I worked for a county in purchases, would you use witches for those? “ Monks German origin, and that country remains a hotbed of Arizona and often was called upon to locate old, aban- says. dowsing activity to this day. doned wooden and clay sewer lines under pavement Whether you’re a believer or not, water witching is Scientific testing hasn’t been kind to dowsing. No that metal detectors couldn’t find. Even buried gas something that’s easy to try, with equipment that costs witchers have ever done better in controlled experi- mains and electric and telephone cables could be read- little or nothing. Get yourself some heavy copper wire ments than what might be expected by chance. There ily found with my copper rods. or a green apple stick and go for it. Try walking over were dozens of tests in Australia and Germany in the I balance the bent rods in both hands, leaving them a garden hose or your sanitary drain from the house to 1980s. Most involved trying to find buried plastic pipes free to swing with a slight downward dip, pointing in the septic tank or sewer. Voilà! You’ve just joined the with flowing water inside, covered by newly plowed front of me. Walking slowly, the rods seem to react to ranks of the paranormal Panhandle! ground. In every case, the dowsers were confident in pipes and other stuff under my feet. If there’s flow to their art, but failed to find anything more than Lady my right, the rods cross together; if to the left, the rods There’s plenty of weirdness to go around for everyone Luck would grant. swing apart. They even align with the angle of a pipe, in North Idaho. If you’ve seen, heard or maybe just How does it work, if it works at all? Skeptics cite if I’ve crossed it obliquely. I can’t explain it, and admit imagined something positively uncanny, contact me the “ideomotor effect,” in which small, almost-imper- I could be influencing the whole process by reacting at [email protected]. ceptible movements of the hands or body produce mo- where I think stuff should be. tion in something hand-held. They say those voluntary Tim Closson, operations manager Kootenai-

53 LIGHT IT UP WITH BIO -LUMINesce By Travis Engle Photos by Woods Wheatcroft

Flame Infatuation

Our species’ attraction to fire dates back more than 9,000 years -- to when the first humans witnessed lightning strike the earth. They discovered how to harness that power with flint sometime around 7,000 BC, and with it opened a world of possibilities.

Fire beget technology. At first, simple tools were fashioned, making way for crude weapons. Nine centuries later, we’ve advanced so far that, in the case of lighters and camp stoves, we never have to be separated from life-giving flame.

The charm and beauty of fire has its cruel, opposing face as well. As warm and useful as it can be, it has the potential to be horribly disastrous. Used hatefully against people in war, fire has been equally used to bring people together in harmony and celebration.

Along with the ability to make fire came a grad- Natasha, Natalia and Aurora spinning poi. ual advancement in technology. At first, simple fire. The old saying is inevitably true: “If you ture, the location in the world, and the time in tools were fashioned which eventually led to play with fire you will get burned.” history, is the staff. Other historic names in- the creation of weapons. During the course of clude cane, rod, lance, bo, jo, spear, walking history there have been millions of other inven- There is no limit to how many objects one could stick, sword, saber, and pole. Many forms of tions all thanks to the powerful source of fire. spin on fire. I have seen swords, juggling balls, martial arts, such as Kung Fu, Karate, Aikido, In our modern day we’ve even advanced as far juggling pins, hula hoops, fire fingers, clubs, Eskrima, T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Qigong, Ba Gua, as creating gadgets in an attempt to capture fire num chucks, umbrellas, rope, fans, and many and Bata (Irish stick fighting), incorporate the such as camping stoves and lighters. more. But the most commonly spun toys, and debatably the most ancient, are poi and staff. The charm and beauty of fire has its opposing forces as well, much like the balance between Poi has been used for hundreds of years by the yin and yang. As warming and beautiful as it Maori people of New Zealand. In olden days can be, it also has the potential to be horribly the Maori played a game they called “kii”. disastrous. Fire has been hatefully used against Through time, the name of the game evolved people during war, and has been equally used to “kiitoa”, then later to “poitoa”, and even- to bring people together in harmony and cel- tually was shortened to just “poi”. Literally ebration. translated, “poi” is the Maori word for “ball on a cord”.

History of Firespinning Traditionally made of flax fiber and spun to a sacred chant, today fire poi is usually made Typically referred to as “firespinning” or “fire- out of metal chain with Kevlar wick at the dancing”, and sometimes as “fire twirling” end. Both male and female Maori used poi in or “flame throwing”, the ancient art involves their daily lives. Generally, the women used lighting an object on fire and spinning it until poi to increase the flexibility in their hands the flames burns out. Flame throwing has most for weaving while the men used it to improve likely taken place since the caveman figured strength and coordination for battle. Poi was out how to grab a burning stick from a fire and also a training device for other weapons used twirl it through the air. As mentioned earlier, in battle such as the Patu (short club). For more humans undoubtedly gravitate to fire and are information on firespinning with poi, check out curious about playing with it, often leading to- www.homeofpoi.com. ward greater exploration and experimentation. Humans have tried everything from walking on Also reaching back far into recorded history, fire and eating fire, to throwing and spinning and called many names depending on the cul- Aurora preparing to spin a set.

54 www.nilifestyle.com staff as both a weapon of attack, as well as a LIGHT IT UP WITH weapon of self-defense. Aside from holding great lore as a martial arts weapon in places like China, Okinawa, Japan, and the Philip- pines, the staff as a fire instrument has much BIO LUMINesce history in places like Polynesia and Hawaii. These days in Hawaii it’s common to see a fire By Travis Engle Photos by Woods Wheatcroft staff being spun at a party or luau. To learn more about firespinning a useful website is www.fire-dancing.com.

Bio-Luminesce

In Sandpoint, Idaho, a brand new fire perform- ing troupe is emerging that goes by the name Bio-Luminesce. Started at the onset of summer, the troupe was co-created by four mem- bers – Melanie Jerome, Natalia Ocasio, Jeff Dunwoody, and myself – all of whom live locally in the Sandpoint area. Spinning assorted toys like hula hoop, staff, juggling pins, and poi, our leading trademark and message to the world, however, is the fuel we burn.

Firespinners generally use fuels that are of a From Left to Right : Joe McClay, Natasha Cucek, Natalia Ocasio,Jeff Dunwoody, Melanie Jerome, Travis Engle, Aurora limited resource and that release toxic emissions into the environment, such as kerosene, With a little research and a few simple ex- live and recorded music, and with a growing lamp oil, or the most commonly used fuel, periments, we discovered that an excellent ensemble of firespinners, each performance is white gas. Though white gas burns brilliantly replacement fuel for firespinning is biodiesel. uniquely created. With other tentative perfor- when used in performances, the fact still re- Not only does it burn longer than white gas, mances lined up for the fall and winter, Bio- mains that it’s a fossil fuel. The depletion of biodiesel is also sustainable, non-toxic, renew- Luminesce offers “fire for hire”. fossil fuels and the pollution they cause when able, and one hundred percent biodegradable. We can host a firespinning workshop or we can burned is a primary global concern, one that Plus, biodiesel emissions of carbon dioxide put on a private show. And all the fire toys leads us to consider non-toxic and more sus- (CO2) are significantly less than any other fos- we spin, we also make to sell. So stay tuned tainable fuels. sil fuel thanks to its main ingredient, vegetable and watch the night sky because you may see oil. Since oil-producing plants absorb exactly our golden flames in orbit. As we burn into the same amount of CO2 as is emitted when the future, our goal is to continue to entertain, burned in an engine, there is no excess amount educate, and inspire, while simultaneously of CO2 that can take its toll on the environ- promote biodiesel awareness. ment. For more information, contact Travis Engle at Bio-Luminesce has staged over seven fire [email protected] or his cell at 808- shows, all using biodiesel. Incorporating both 936-5137.

Aurora preparing to spin a set. Travis is lighting his staff. Joe blows fire (left) Natasha spins poi (Right)

55 Fall 2006

Coeur d’Alene 24-Jan 1 18-Jan. 1 Leaves of Change Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Light Holidays in Sandpoint Show and “Journey to the North Pole Town square tree lighting. Weekly Cruises” The Coeur d’Alene Resort. 208-255-1876 Nighly 800-684-0513, ext. 7811 or 208-664 Live Music at the Wine Cellar 313 7280 18-26 Sherman Ave, Coeur d’Alene. 208-664- Thanksgiving Fishing Fall Photo Showcase WINE 24 Derby Lake 15th Annual Downtown Coeur Pend Oreille. 208-263-0424 Tuesdays d’Alene Holiday Light Show Live Music at Moon Time 1602 Parade 5:00 p.m. at 8th and Sherman Sherman Ave. 208-667-2331 December Ave. www.cdadowntown.com or call 2 208-667-5986 Fridays Christmas Tree Lighting Wine Tasting at Daanen’s Deli 8049 on Schweitzer Wayne Blvd, Hayden. 208-772-7371 December 1 2 Art Walk 5-8 p.m. 208-664-3194 for Christmas Craft Fair at October more info the Bonner County 7-8 Fairgrounds. 208 263-8414 Canadian Thanksgiving at 20 (Alexcia 610-3343) Silverwood Theme Park. www. Come Home to the Sounds and silverwoodthemepark.com 208-683- Spirit of Christmas by the Northwest 22 3400 Sacred Music Chorale First Rail Jam First of four Presbyterian Church, 521 E Lakeside, night rail jams at 8 Coeurd’Alene. 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Schweitzer Village. 800- Fiesta Italiana Bonaventura Lodge 208 772-3491 or E-mail gaynell@ 831-8810 ext. 2152 No. 2814 Families Welcome for this nwsmc.org Authentic Italian Meal at the Kootenai 24 County Fairgrounds. 208-773-8522 Sandpoint Santa’s Traditional Schweitzer Visit on the 13 slopes and at Selkirk Art Walk 5-8 p.m. 208-664-3194 for Lodge 208 263-9555 more info Weekly Mondays 31 13-15 Night Blues Jam Hosted by Truck New Year’s Eve Parties on Art from the Heart Coeur d’Alene Mills at Eichardts, 212 Cedar Street. Schweitzer at Taps and the Fall Arts Festival kicks off on Friday Starts at 8 p.m. 208-263-4005 Chimney December with Opera in the Plaza in the Coeur Rock Grill. 208-263-9555 1 d’Alene Plaza Courtyard at 6 p.m. Wednesdays The Clay Arts Guild of North Idaho www.operaplus.org. 208-664-2867 Open Mic Night at Downtown presents: “Mud & Spirits” 3rd Crossing, 206 N 1st Ave. Begins around Other Area Events Annual Christmas Pottery Sale Gala 20 9 p.m. 208-265-5080 Opening 5-9pm $10 ea. The Old Susan Orlean: “My Encounters with Church arts and Cultural Center 208- Extraordinary People” Dinner & October 762-0524 Post Falls, ID Lecture The Coeur d’Alene Resort. October 7 6-7 Fall Festival. 208-689-3711 888-345-5346 2 All Bonner County Bazaar at Harrison, ID “Mud & Spirits” 3rd Annual Sandpoint Community Hall. 208-265- 31 Christmas Pottery Public Sale The 8284 18-31 Downtown Trick or Treat Sherman Old Church Arts & Cultural Center Lion’s Club Haunted House 4th and Avenue from 4-6 p.m. www. Free Admission 10am - 6pm 208-762- 7 Post Street Post Falls, ID cdadowntown.com or call 208-667- 0524 Post Falls, ID Oktoberfest Downtown Sandpoint. 5986 208-255-1876 31 2 Halloween Carnival 208-682-4027 Yuletide Celebration 208-753 November 14 Pinehurst/Kingston Lion’s Club 7151 or e-mail director 5-5 Harvestfest The Sandpoint Farmers Pinehurst, ID wallaceidahochamber.com Wallace, ID Fall Concert, presented by Market end of Season event Farmin the Northwest Sacred Music Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 208-265-5250 31 4 Chorale First Presbyterian Church, 521 Halloween Carnival 208-744-1717 Children’s Christmas Party on E. Lakeside, Coeur d’Alene. 208-772- Mullan Library Mullan, ID 3491 or E-mail: [email protected] November Main Street (Priest River Chamber of 4-5 Commerce) Priest River, ID 10 Holiday Art Market Second annual November Art Walk 5-8 p.m. 208-664-3194 for Holiday Art Market at the Bonner 4-5 25 more info County Fairgrounds. ArtinSandpoint. Silver Valley Art & Craft Fair Silver A Hometown Christmas Santa arrives org or 208-263-6139 Hills Elemetary 208-556-0146 in Newport to meet with the children. Osburn, ID (509) 447-5812 Newport, WA 56 www.nilifestyle.com Leaves of Change Fall Photo Showcase

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Greg Johnston

Next issue: “Mystical Dreams” winter photo contest

Photos are to showcase storybook scenes in the North Idaho region. Landscape, portraits, and architectural shots will be accepted. There is no entry fee. Submissions must be in by November 25th, 2006. For more details contest rules please go to www.NILifestyle. com to dowload an entry form. Submissions for winter contest can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to 413 Pine Street Sandpoint, ID 83864. Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope with all physical artwork submissions.

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The next hot mountain resort town. One hot ownership opportunity.

The Grand Opening of our exquisite new clubhouse, marina and spa is in full swing. Inaugural seasons of romantic getaways and year-round family fun are being launched. All that’s missing is you. Ski season is on the horizon. Make your plans now to come experience this exclusive vacation retreat and unique ownership opportunity for yourself.

A P RIVATE R ESIDENTIAL R ESORT The indulgent way to experience the great outdoors.

From the $400s to over $1 million. Hurry, pre-completion pricing ends soon! Toll-free (877) 265-4420 • Local (208) 265-4420 • Fax (208) 265-4430 • www.SeasonsAtSandpoint.com Preview Center located at 313 North Second Avenue in Sandpoint. Broker cooperation welcomed.

Sales by Licensed Real Estate Broker BVG INCORPORATED

Prices, plans and specifications subject to change without notice. Offer void where prohibited by law. ORAL REPRESENTATIONS SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM AND PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE.