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Community Action Partnership: More Than Food Meeting immediate needs while building long-term stability

Local Q&A

Sandy Johnstone: Service Above Self in Bonners Ferry

Nervous System Regulation, Explained

What the wellness buzzword actually means

Inside The Spa at Kootenai River Inn

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Let No One Go Hungry Away

He handed back the most powerful position on the continent and rode home for Christmas. What he did six Novembers later mattered even more.

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Health & Beauty What Sleep Actually Does for Your Skin

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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP The Bonners Ferry office of Community Action Partnership (CAP) runs on one paid staff member, a network of volunteers, and 1,100 to 2,000 pounds of rescued food arriving twice a week from the local Safeway. Most people in Boundary County know CAP through the food bank. Weekly Grocery Rescue pickups include produce, dairy, fruits, and vegetables. Several times a year, households can receive boxes of shelf-stable goods and meat. Personal care items are available year-round.

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he Bonners Ferry office of Community Action Partnership (CAP) runs on one paid staff member, a network of volunteers, and approximately 1,100 to 2,000 pounds of rescued food from the local Safeway through the Second Harvest Grocery Rescue Program, arriving twice each week. Liz Bigsby-Sanborn, the office's Community Engagement Liaison, has spent 12 years helping make those resources count for individuals and families throughout Boundary County.

services. Bigsby-Sanborn also sees many older clients living on Social Security, relying on food and energy assistance to cover what their fixed income cannot.

Rising rent, grocery prices, utility bills, and other living expenses are bringing more people through the door. Transportation limitations in rural Boundary County add another challenge, making it harder for some residents to reach groceries and

Most people in Bonners Ferry know CAP through its food bank.

The nutrition program offers weekly Grocery Rescue pickups that include produce, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. Several times a year, households can receive food boxes stocked with

"We have Transactional Services, like our food bank that satisfies hunger right now," Bigsby-Sanborn says, "but we also have Transformational Services, such as coaching and housing that can help propel people forward, help set them upright again."

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"When there's a need, we rise to the occasion.

Bonners Ferry is a community mindful of its citizens and ready to assist at any call." shelf-stable goods and meat. Personal care items are available year-round, and CAP provides turkey baskets and gifts during the holidays.

Beyond food, CAP administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), covering heating costs for wood, electricity, propane, and natural gas. The LIHEAP Crisis program assists when a household runs out of bulk fuel or receives a utility disconnection notice. Helping Hands and Project Share also provide utility assistance. The Housing Program provided by the Community Coalition for Families (CCFF) helps eligible residents avoid eviction or cover move-in costs in an emergency. A coaching program addresses financial education, goal-setting, and longterm stability.

Every intake begins with a conversation. Staff work to understand the full picture of what a household is facing, not just the most urgent need. Anyone who comes in needing food will not leave without it.

In June alone, the Second Harvest Mobile Food Truck provided 5,190 pounds of food to the Bonners Ferry office. Donations from local businesses, churches, and residents extend that supply. Volunteers are essential.

With one paid staff member, the time they spend keeps programs running.

CAP recently celebrated its 60th year, and BigsbySanborn has spent 12 of those years in Bonners Ferry. She doesn't hesitate when asked what keeps the office running.

"The community support in Bonners Ferry is outstanding," she says. "I don't use this word lightly.

I have experienced the generosity firsthand and have heard from many groups and organizations that our community is one of the best supporters of its members.

When there's a need, we rise to the occasion. Bonners Ferry is a community mindful of its citizens and ready to assist at any call."

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Sandy Johnstone has been president of the Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry since July 2024. During her time leading it, the club has grown, moved to a larger meeting space, and maintained a full year of scholarships, events, and service across Boundary County.

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Q. How did you first become involved with the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club, and what made you want to take on the role of president?

A. My husband, Jim, and I moved to Moyie Springs from Lexington, Kentucky, in October 2017, to be closer to my children and grandchildren in British Columbia and Alberta.

Jim passed away the following July. When COVID hit and the borders closed, I spent my days talking to my Golden Retrievers, Mike and Molly. They listened intently but were oh-so-slow to reply.

People a re more aware of what Rot ary does here . Rotary is nonpol itical and nondenom inational , and everyone is welcom e.

Going out of my mind from loneliness, I called a friend in Cranbrook about Rotary. The next week, I was at a meeting.

The club became my family. Three years later, the presidency opened, and I wanted to give back to the club that gave me a new lease on life.

Q. After more than twenty years at Mugsy's, the club moved its meetings to a larger space. What has the new location allowed you to do differently?

A. Mugsy's was home to the club from its 2002 charter. We were growing, and the space was too tight. We brought back as many founding members as we could find for the last meeting, to honor and thank the management and staff at Mugsy's.

The Kootenai River Inn offered us its largest meeting room, ideal for interactive projects. We wrap Christmas gifts for seniors and stuff eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Our meetings are still focused from the front, but now everyone can move around and take part.

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Bonners Ferry Rotary at a Glance: • Chartered in 2002.

• Founding members David Walter and Lon Woodbury remain active.

• Past District 5080 Governor David Keyes was a founder.

• The club inherited Snow Creek Pond Park from the local Lions Club.

• $220,000 has been awarded in local scholarships.

• Rotary International themes since 2024: The Magic of Rotary, Unite for Good, Create Lasting Impact.

• The club added a fifth question to Rotary's Four-Way Test: Will it be fun?

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Q. The club supports Boundary County through scholarships, community events, and other efforts. Which part of that work means the most to you, and why?

A. Impossible to choose one. We have the Easter Egg Hunt, the free community breakfast in October, the highway cleanup, the Scholarship Ice Cream Social, free fishing day for kids at Snow Creek Pond, our fair booth, the Duck Race, and Christmas gifting to seniors.

Each one reaches a different part of Bonners Ferry, from children to seniors. They make me proud of our Rotary team.

Q. What does Service Above Self look like in the way you personally approach the club's work each week?

A. Service Above Self is a lofty goal. I want to leave time in our meetings for members to see how many opportunities there are to serve, here and around the world. The chances for travel, new experiences, and growth are endless. We give in Rotary, but we get so much more in return.

Q. Is there a particular person, project, or moment that has stayed with you from your time leading the club?

A. Marciavee Cossette instantly comes to mind. She was front and center in everything Rotary, in bright costumes and Rotary apparel, talking Rotary with anyone who would listen. I told her, even in her final hours, that she will forever be the matriarch of this club.

Ken Worsham, who grew up in Bonners Ferry, dropped by a noon meeting and casually took out a $50,000 check and handed it to me for scholarships and Rotary projects here. He gave in gratitude for the support his family received when his twin brothers needed treatment in Denver for spinal muscular atrophy. We are the stewards of those funds now.

Q. The club has been Growing.

What do you think draws people in Bonners Ferry to Rotary?

A. People are more aware of what Rotary does here.

Rotary is nonpolitical and nondenominational, and everyone is welcome.

We also gained members through the Coalition Morning Networking Mixers organized by T.D. Holladay. Many were new businesses, eager to get involved in the town they now call home.

Guests are our greatest asset, so we include an open invitation in our social media posts. We will be starting an early morning networking hour soon.

Q. What do you hope the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club continues to mean to Boundary County?

A. I hope people keep seeing Rotary as a group that brings Bonners Ferry together and turns good intentions into visible results. I hope we leave a legacy of tangible impact through our service, scholarship donations, support of local groups and teams, and the projects that bring fun to Boundary County. summer 2026 BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL

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What the wellness buzzword actually means

by LIKE MEDIA TEAM

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egulate your nervous system” is everywhere right now: on social feeds, in yoga classes, and across a growing number of wellness products. Rarely does anyone stop to say what it means.

Here is the short answer. Your nervous system constantly takes in information and adjusts how alert or settled your body needs to be.

Regulation is the ability to respond to stress and return to a steadier baseline once the demand passes.

Modern life leans hard on the stress setting. Deadlines, screens, noise, poor sleep, and a phone that buzzes through dinner can keep the stress response switched on even when no real danger is present.

Stay there long enough, and the effects show. Sleep gets thin, digestion sours, and patience runs short. The point is not avoiding stress but getting the recovery process working again.

WHAT “REGULATION” ACTUALLY MEANS Two branches of the autonomic nervous system manage these shifts.

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The sympathetic branch handles the fight-or-flight response. Heart rate climbs, muscles tense, and attention narrows. Useful in a real emergency, draining as a daily default.

The parasympathetic branch supports rest-and-digest functions. It slows the heart, settles the gut, and creates the conditions that let the body recover.

A regulated nervous system moves between activation and recovery as circumstances change. A dysregulated one has trouble settling after the stressor is gone.

You know the signs. A racing mind at bedtime, shallow breathing, a tight chest, or a short fuse for small problems.

Regulated looks ordinary. You hit a snag, your pulse jumps, and a few minutes later you settle. The aim is not constant calm, only a reliable way back.

MEET THE VAGUS NERVE The vagus nerve is a major route within the parasympathetic system. It runs from the brainstem into the chest and abdomen, carrying signals between the brain and organs like the heart, lungs, and gut.

Think of it as one line in a much larger system. Regulation also involves the brain, spinal cord, hormones, and other nerves.

Heart rate variability, or HRV, is often discussed alongside vagal activity.

It measures the tiny differences in time between heartbeats. Under steady conditions, the trend may indicate recovery.

More variation often accompanies greater adaptability, but a higher number is not automatically better. Sleep, exercise, illness, alcohol, medication, age, timing can all move the result.summer 2026 BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL 24 and

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BREATHING,

movement,

MEDITATION,

and connection

Watch your trend over several weeks, since a single night tells you little.

The phrase spread faster than the explanation, which is how a real physiological process ends up sounding like a slogan.

WHY THIS WENT MAINSTREAM

WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS

The ideas are not new. Breathing, movement, meditation, and connection have been used to manage stress for generations.

The methods are simpler than the marketing suggests. Some are supported by far more research than others:

What changed is the research and the packaging. Research has brought new attention to the nervous system, and wellness brands repackaged familiar practices under terms like neurowellness and vagal toning.

Slow breathing. The most accessible option, and it costs nothing. Many people use a pace of about six breaths per minute, with a gentle inhale and a longer exhale, though the comfortable rate varies from person to person. A few minutes can shift heart rate and HRV, and regular practice helps lower perceived stress.

Wearables did the rest. Once people could see sleep scores, recovery estimates, and HRV every morning, a private process turned into something they could track and discuss.

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RETURN to your day usually shorter than the first. In one randomized study, five minutes of daily cyclic sighing produced greater improvements in mood and respiratory rate than a mindfulness exercise over a one-month period.

Cold exposure. Cold water on the face can shift heart rate through the body’s diving response. Evidence that cold showers create lasting change remains limited, and cold exposure does not suit everyone.

Sound. Humming, singing, chanting, and laughter combine slow exhalation, vocal vibration, and focus. Many find them settling, though direct evidence is thin. Treat them as calming practices, not medical treatments.

Movement. Regular exercise, gentle yoga, walking, and slow practices like tai chi support sleep, mood, and stress recovery.

The point is regular, steady movement, not punishing exercise.

Sleep, social connection, and omega-3-rich foods support the same system in the background.

Two weeks of that beats a big plan you drop by Friday.

THE WEARABLE QUESTION You do not need to measure any of this to benefit from better sleep, movement, or breathing. For some people, though, tracking makes patterns easier to see.

Devices such as the Oura Ring, WHOOP, and Apple Watch now estimate HRV and other recovery measures, giving you a baseline and a trend to watch. Each collects and calculates data differently, so numbers are not always comparable.

The data helps, up to a point. Watched too closely, a recovery score becomes one more thing to fall behind on. The number works best as a guide, not a verdict.

A WORD OF CAUTION

One rule ties it together. Consistency beats intensity. A few minutes spread across the day can do more than a single long session.

More is not better. Stacking intense methods, such as prolonged breathwork before an ice plunge, can leave you dizzy or faint, so the safer approach is to try one at a time and build up slowly. Cold exposure in particular does not suit people with heart conditions, fainting disorders, or pregnancy complications.

Some effects show up during a breathing session or walk.

Broader changes usually take repeated practice, and there is no universal timeline.

For anyone carrying significant anxiety, panic symptoms, or a trauma history, these tools may help but rarely do the whole job, and support from a qualified professional matters.

WHERE TO START

None of these strategies are a new project to fall behind on.

Most nervous system regulation habits are the opposite of doing more.

If all of this feels like a lot, start with a small first week: • One five-minute round of slow breathing in the morning.

• A short walk after dinner.

• A consistent bedtime and wake time.

Stress is part of a functioning nervous system. Regulation is the ability to meet that stress, recover from it, and return to your day.

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COVER FEATURE

Inside The Spa at

KOOTENAI RIVER INN Full-service relaxation for hotel guests, locals and visitors

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ocated at the southeast end of the Kootenai River Inn Casino, The Spa at Kootenai has served travelers and Bonners Ferry residents since 2005. What started as a handful of spa services has grown into a full-service destination covering hair, skin, nails, massage and body treatments, open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm.

Spa Director Melissa LaDuca leads the team. Licensed cosmetologists Natasha Fitch, Jarreka Byars, Julia Morris, Stacy Smith and LaDuca handle hair, skin and body treatments. Nail technicians Macie Farrens and Tory Baisden cover manicures and pedicures, with Baisden specializing in nail art. Massage therapists Kristie Cooper, Clarita Thrall, Magda Ciocazan and Rayanne Towles provide massage services designed to ease aches and tension, and Laurel Burke and Audrey Edwards handle scheduling and greet guests at the door.

A Scalp Ritual works warm oil and cold aloe vera into the scalp and hair, a twenty-minute service that can stand alone or get added onto any other service. The Tranquility Tub Soak is fifteen minutes in the spa’s

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own private luxury tub with FarmHouse Fresh bath salts. A Warm River Rock Massage uses heated stones to work deep into sore muscle layers, while a Body Polish exfoliates with a salt or sugar scrub and hydrates the skin. Facial products all come from FarmHouse Fresh, a Texas company that keeps its formulas free of parabens, sulfates and phthalates. The Kootenai Signature Facial is built to work for any skin type, while a Micro-Dermabrasion treatment targets sun-damaged skin, fine lines and early aging.

The Healing Body and Sole Pack runs up to three hours and combines the Tranquility Tub Soak, a fifty-minute custom massage, a spa pedicure and the Kootenai Signature Facial.

For guests with less time, the Express Package combines an Anti-Stress Facial, Express Pedicure and 30-minute massage into about 90 minutes. Beyond the set packages, guests can also book massage, facial, nail and hair services individually. A different discount runs every month. In September, The Spa is offering fifteen percent off FarmHouse Fresh products with any package, ten dollars off an express or spa pedicure, and twenty percent off one service per visit for teachers.

Hotel guests and Bonners Ferry residents book here for the same range of reasons: a full afternoon package during a hotel stay, a single pedicure squeezed between errands, or a massage on a day off. The spa also serves visitors from surrounding communities and from across the border in Canada. Before any skin or body treatment, staff reviews the client’s health history so the right precautions are taken.

“All patrons are important to The Spa, and we take great pride in the cleanliness of the facility as well as the safety, well-being, and comfort of our clients,” says Spa Director Melissa LaDuca.

Appointments are made through The Spa receptionist. Phone reservations are encouraged, though guests may also stop in to schedule. Guests are greeted on arrival, prepared as needed for their treatment, and escorted to their service.

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FROM THE A NATION THAT SHOULD NOT BE HERE SERIES

Let No One Go

Hungry Away

By STEVE RUSSO

He handed back the most powerful position on the continent and rode home for Christmas. What he did six Novembers later mattered even more.

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noon on December 23, 1783, George Washington walked into the Maryland State House at Annapolis. Congress was waiting. They stayed seated. They kept their hats on. He bowed to them.

They uncovered, but they did not bow.

Then he did something few victorious commanders in recorded history had done.

He gave it back.

He reached into his coat, drew out the commission that had made him commander in chief of the Continental Army, and handed it across the room. He had won the war. He had the army. He had the affection of an entire country. Every man in that chamber knew he could have kept all three.

Caesar took the crown. Cromwell took the Protectorate.

Washington had somewhere else to be.

A witness writing on Christmas Day reported that the General bid every member farewell and rode off from the door, intent upon eating his Christmas dinner at home. He had promised Martha.

He made it. He reached Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve. It was the first Christmas he had spent at home since 1774. That is the story history kept. The man who let go of the one thing he could have held onto. What he did with everything he still had is a quieter story.

Go back to the first of the eight Christmases he missed: November 1775. Washington is camped outside Boston, several months into a command he never wanted, at the head of an army running out of everything. And he sits down to write a letter home. Most of it is household business. Wages. Hedging and ditching. What to do if the British come up the Potomac. Instructions for his cousin Lund, who is running Mount Vernon while he is gone. Then, in the middle of it, there is this.

“Let the Hospitality of the House, with respect to the poor, be kept up; Let no one go hungry away.”

If any of them need corn, give it to them. Spend forty or fifty pounds a year of my money on charity whenever you judge it well spent. And in case his letter is misunderstood, he adds: “What I mean by having no objection is that it is my desire that it should be done.”

Then he explains why it matters.

“You are to consider that neither myself, or Wife are now in the way to do these good Offices.”

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He is losing a war. He does not know whether he will live through it or whether there will be a country at the end of it. And he is making sure nobody leaves his house hungry.

Fourteen years later, he was President of the United States.

On October 3, 1789, at the request of both houses of Congress, Washington issued the first national proclamation of Thanksgiving under the new Constitution. Most Americans picture Thanksgiving as a celebration of abundance. Washington saw what was underneath it.

“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.”

Notice the order. Blessing. Then responsibility. To Washington, gratitude was never a feeling you had. It was a debt you owed. He set the date. Thursday, November 26, 1789.

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the short trip from the President’s house on Cherry Street to St. Paul’s Chapel on Broadway. He wrote in his diary that day, “though it was most inclement and stormy.” There were “but few people at Church.”

The first national Thanksgiving under the new Constitution, and the President was standing in a nearly empty chapel in the rain.

But before he walked in that door, he had already done something else. He had sent his own money to the New York City jail. Beer and food for the men held there for debt. Not soldiers. Not patriots. Not anyone with a claim on him.

Just debtors. Men who owed money they could not repay, sitting in a cell while the country outside gave thanks for its blessings. He had been elected President unanimously. There was no office left to win. Eight weeks earlier he had told the nation it was the duty of all nations to obey God’s will.

That morning, he went and obeyed it.

“It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor.”

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He understood that nobody learns generosity from being told. They learn it from watching someone else do it.

A week later, those prisoners bought space in the New York Journal to publicly offer their grateful thanks for his very acceptable donation on ‘Thursday last.’

“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.” — Proverbs 19:17 Every man in that cell was there because of a debt he could not repay. And the man who bought their dinner was, by Scripture’s accounting, quietly making a loan of his own.

He gave this way throughout his life, mostly in silence.

Schools. Churches. Orphans. Fire victims. Old soldiers who turned up at his door with nothing left. His biographer notes that he preferred to keep his giving anonymous. But on public holidays he sometimes let it be seen. Not for credit. He did it to set an example for the citizenry.

He understood that nobody learns generosity from being told.

They learn it from watching someone else do it and quietly thinking they could do it too.

Two hundred and thirty-seven Decembers later, we are the ones with more than we can count. Warm houses. Full pantries.

Packages stacked on the porch. A December where the hardest question most of us face is what to get for the person who already has everything.

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Almost everything under that tree will be gone in a few years.

Broken, outgrown, replaced, forgotten. And every December the pull is the same: our own wants, made new again, sitting at the center of the one holiday that was never supposed to be about us.

The child in that manger came for the people nobody was shopping for.

Jesus said it plainly.

“Sell your possessions and give to the needy. Provide yourselves with moneybags that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches, and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will be your heart also.” — Luke 12:33-34 Washington counted his blessings the way most of us do this time of year. Then he did something most of us don’t. And he left the instruction in writing, in case anybody was wondering.

“Let the Hospitality of the House, with respect to the poor, be kept up... What I mean, by having no objection, is, that it is my desire that it should be done.”

“Let no one go hungry away.”

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LOCAL FAVORITES

holiday

Shopping Guide Holiday shopping in Bonners Ferry means walking into businesses where local knowledge still matters, and the people behind the counter understand the community they serve.

Every dollar spent locally stays close to home, supporting jobs, families, and the independent businesses that keep the town active year-round. It also means better service. Staff can answer questions, talk through the options, and help find something suited to the person receiving it. This season, choosing to shop nearby gives each purchase a greater impact.

Maas Designs A personalized gift begins with an idea, and Maas Designs can help turn it into something ready to give. Printing and engraving options include apparel, tumblers, keepsakes, and branded pieces customized with names, messages, artwork, or original designs. Shoppers can arrive with a finished concept or ask for help developing one. The result is an item created for a specific person, family, or occasion rather than another selection pulled from a standard retail store shelf.

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Teascarlet Fine Art Art made in Bonners Ferry carries a direct connection to the place and person behind it. At Teascarlet Fine Art, visitors can explore original work by local artist Hannah Sucsy alongside prints, cards, and other formats suited to different spaces and budgets. Creative events offer another way to engage with the studio. The studio sits on Kootenai Street, open for browsing. For someone who appreciates art, the gallery offers a gift made close to home.

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Under the Sun Under the Sun pairs its downtown boutique with a bistro, giving visitors time to browse home goods, clothing, accessories, and gifts before staying for coffee, breakfast, or lunch. The variety works well for several names on one list, while the setting makes it easy to meet a friend and spend time together. The shop also mixes new finds with vintage pieces, so the selection changes with each visit. f UnderTheSunIdaho

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UnBoxed UnBoxed carries overstock and store returns purchased directly from other retailers, with inventory that changes as new shipments come in. Kitchenware, bedding, small appliances, tools, and toys are common finds, all priced at a discount compared to retail. For holiday shoppers working through a longer list, the rotating stock means a visit can turn up something unexpected. It adds a practical, budget-friendly option to the guide alongside the more specialty gifts. f UnBoxed

The Spa at Kootenai River Inn Located inside the Kootenai River Inn, The Spa at Kootenai offers massage, facials, hair services, manicures, pedicures, and body treatments seven days a week. An appointment gives the recipient a reason to slow down now or to anticipate something relaxing after the holidays. For shoppers considering an experience gift, it offers personal care without a trip outside Bonners Ferry. Gift certificates are available for any service on the spa menu, making it easy to choose.

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When Answers Matter, Distance Should Not

STAND IN THE WAY Rural North Idaho's only local PET imaging option

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or patients in rural North Idaho, specialized medical care can come with an added burden: travel. An appointment in Coeur d’Alene or Kalispell may require hours on the road, missed work, fuel expenses and navigating mountain highways in unpredictable weather. For someone facing a possible cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment, that trip can become one more source of stress during an already difficult time.

That is why local access to PET imaging matters.

A PET scan, or Positron Emission Tomography scan, helps physicians see how tissues and organs are functioning at the cellular level. While CT and MRI scans provide detailed images of the body’s structures, PET imaging shows areas of increased metabolic activity. This information can help physicians detect cancer, determine whether it has spread, monitor how well treatment is working and identify possible recurrence.

PET imaging may also be used to evaluate certain heart and neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy.

In other words, a PET scan can provide important answers that help shape a patient’s diagnosis and treatment plan.

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Boundary Community Hospital (BCH) is the only healthcare facility offering PET imaging between Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Kalispell, Montana. Those communities are approximately 206 road miles apart, creating a significant gap in access to advanced imaging for residents of rural North Idaho and Northwest Montana.

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By offering PET imaging in Bonners Ferry, BCH helps patients avoid traveling to a larger city for this important test. That means less time on the road, fewer travel-related expenses and more time at home with the people who support them. It can also make it easier for patients to complete recommended imaging and continue monitoring throughout treatment.

PET imaging is part of BCH’s comprehensive Diagnostic Imaging Department, which also provides X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, 3D mammography and DEXA bone-density scanning. Experienced technologists work alongside board-certified radiologists to provide high-quality images and reliable information to referring healthcare providers.

Images can also be securely shared with regional healthcare partners, supporting coordinated care when patients need additional treatment elsewhere.

Advanced healthcare should not be limited by a rural ZIP code. By investing in PET imaging and other diagnostic services, Boundary Community Hospital is helping bring critical technology closer to the patients and families who need it.

PET scans are available by appointment and require a referral from a healthcare provider. For more information, contact Boundary Community Hospital at (208) 267-3141, ext. 4259.

Discount prices on department store returns and overstock items.

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Indoor Air Gets Worse When Windows Close Clean Your Air Before Heating Season Hits When windows stay shut for the season, indoor air concentrates faster than most people realize. Dust, pet dander, chemicals from furniture and cleaning products, and combustion particles from heating systems all build up. The EPA reports that concentrations of some indoor pollutants are often two to five times higher than typical outdoor concentrations.

Upgrade the Filter: If your HVAC system supports it, a MERV-11 or MERV-13 filter can capture smaller particles than many standard filters. Check the filter monthly during heating season and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

SELKIRK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Serving residential and commercial clients throughout Bonners Ferry and surrounding North Idaho, Selkirk Energy Solutions provides insulation services designed to improve comfort, efficiency, and long-term performance. Their team offers spray foam insulation, blown-in insulation, dense pack cellulose, fiberglass batts, rock wool, air sealing, and crawl space encapsulation. Focused on lower energy costs, moisture control, and professional installation, they help homeowners, builders, and business owners create spaces that perform better year-round.

208.295.9780 BonnersFerry.SelkirkEnergySolutions.com

Add a HEPA Purifier: A standalone unit handles what central HVAC misses. Bedrooms and main living areas benefit most.

Control Humidity: Indoor humidity should generally stay between 30 and 50 percent. Below that, airways dry out. A basic hygrometer helps track it.

Open When Possible: On days when the air outside is clear, a few minutes of cross-ventilation through open windows quickly resets it.

95 NORTH RENTALS & EXCAVATION

95 North Rentals & Excavation provides equipment rentals to make your job easier: excavators, forklifts and loaders, skid steers, telehandlers, trailers, wood chippers, and more.

They also do septic systems, dirt work, roads, and driveways.

85 Three Mile Rd. Bonners Ferry 208.290.7535

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ALLIANCE TITLE & ESCROW

Deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest, Alliance Title & Escrow has been one of the largest independent title insurance companies in the region since 1995. Its team helps ensure a smooth, professional closing. The title professionals you want working for you.

6977 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.3129

NEDRA KANAVEL

With over two decades of experience, Nedra Kanavel is a top-producing real estate expert serving North Idaho, based in Sandpoint. She specializes in luxury, waterfront, and vacation properties, offering trusted guidance and a personalized approach for buyers and sellers alike. Nedra’s deep market knowledge, strong negotiation skills, and unwavering commitment make her a go-to advisor in today’s competitive real estate landscape. nedra@nedrakanavel.com 208.610.4624

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MARKETING ADVANTAGE Print gets people to notice you.

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BUSINESS

HOME TOWN EXPERTS

BADGERS DEN CAFE & LATTE

BOUNDARY COMMUNITY

The Badger’s Den Cafe & Latte is HOSPITAL a family style hometown restaurant At Boundary Community Hospital, serving breakfast sandwiches, patients receive compassionate care burgers, huckleberry milkshakes close to home with a wide range A five-day journey and other American favorites.

Open into of services, including emergency, for breakfast, brunchhistory and lunch andinpatient, and outpatient care.

America’s heritage 6am to 2pm daily or drive-through Dedicated professionals deliver for your morning latte starting quality healthcare in a trusted at 5:30am. environment, ensuring wellness and support for the entire community.

6551 Main St. Bonners Ferry 6640 Kaniksu Street 208.267.1486 Bonners Ferry f TheBadgersDenCafe 208.267.3141 BoundaryCommunityHospital.org

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CDA STUMP GRINDING LLC

Located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, CDA Stump Grinding is a trusted provider of professional stump removal services. They are committed to quality and efficiency and offer expert stump grinding to help property owners clear their land and enhance their outdoor spaces.

Serving Bonners Ferry and the surrounding areas, CDA Stump Grinding is dedicated to delivering reliable, top-notch service that gets the job done right.

1605 Crossport Rd. Bonners Ferry 208.946.6772

REBECCA BACZEWSKI, MARKETING EXECUTIVE

Rebecca Baczewski partners with local businesses to create impactful marketing strategies through print, digital, and community outreach.

Known for her creativity and dedication, she helps brands grow through authentic storytelling and smart visibility. With a strong media background and a heart for connection, Rebecca ensures every campaign is tailored for success.

253.363.8830 rebecca@like-media.com Like-Media.com

BONNERS FERRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Serving greater Boundary County, the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce is here to help both locals and visitors alike enjoy all that the great community of Bonners Ferry has to offer. Be sure to visit their website to find all of the wonderful businesses, restaurants, hotels, outdoor adventures and community events that await.

Info@visitbonnersferry.org VisitBonnersFerry.org

BONNERS FERRY FUNERAL HOME

LEWISTON LIVESTOCK MARKET

Bonners Ferry Funeral Home treats each family as its own and has served the community for more than a century. With an understanding of the best ways to meet the needs of the families they assist through expert counseling in funeral, cremation and memorial services.

Lewiston Livestock Market consigns cattle for ranchers, farmers, 4-H and FFA groups all over the Northwest. Feeder calves, butcher cows, stock cows, bred heifers and anything in between.

Small animal sales (hogs, sheep, goats ...) held the last Wednesday of each month.

6485 Harrison St., Bonners Ferry 208.267.2146

208.743.5506

BONNERS FERRY GLASS & DOOR CO.

GENERAL FEED AND GRAIN

Serving Bonners Ferry since 1942, General Feed and Grain supplies field seeds, lawn seeds, grain, and fertilizer for local farms and homes. They sell granular fertilizer in 50 lb bags, totes, and bulk, and rent bulk fertilizer spreaders. Full line of Non-GMO pig, chicken, cattle, and horse feed.

7128 3rd Street Downtown Bonners Ferry 208.267.3185

At Super 1 Foods in Bonners Ferry, they set the standard. Stock up and save with their weekly ad. And don’t forget that they offer online shopping with Super 1 Smart Click and have all the groceries you know and love available for convenient pickup at the store!

6452 S. Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.4000

SANDPOINT GARAGE DOORS

Bonners Ferry Glass & Door specializes in windows, doors, garage doors, shower doors, cabinets and countertops. Their large showroom features products from many manufacturers and can help you design just about any project. They are also a full-service locksmith.

6821 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.3195

SUPER 1 FOODS

Sandpoint Garage Doors offers expert installation, repair, and maintenance for residential and commercial garage doors across North Idaho. Known for reliable service and quality workmanship, their locally owned team ensures every job is done right. They keep your garage doors secure, efficient, and operating smoothly from new builds to upgrades.

WINK INC.

1309 Wright Way Sandpoint office@sandpointgaragedoors.com 208.263.6040

493 Scenic Dr. Bonners Ferry 208.267.5804 Winkelseth@hotmail.com

95 NORTH RENTALS & EXCAVATION

Bonners Ferry's best source of aggregate products, excavation, crushing, and hauling services. Its goal is to continue providing quality gravel products at competitive prices while maintaining its reputation as the area's best excavation/construction services.

UNBOXED RETAIL OUTLET

95 North Rentals & Excavation provides equipment rentals to make your job easier: excavators, forklifts and loaders, skid steers, telehandlers, trailers, wood chippers, and more.

They also do septic systems, dirt work, roads, and driveways.

Find your favorite things for less at UnBoxed, where shoppers will be treated to discount prices on department store returns and overstock items. From kitchenware and household items to hardware, home decor, toys and more, UnBoxed at 3 Mile is the place to go.

85 Three Mile Rd. Bonners Ferry 208.290.7535

85 Three Mile Rd. Bonners Ferry 208.267.6081

THICK ‘N’ THIN

Your local hometown sawmill, Thick ‘n’ Thin specializes in custom beams, rough-cut Douglas fir lumber, flooring, and siding. Its locally sourced beams can be cut to your exact specifications.

Find out more on their website.

4355 Cow Creek Rd. Bonners Ferry 208.267.1330 TNTBeams.com

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LES SCHWAB - J.B.’S TIRE AND AUTOMOTIVE

Doing the right thing since 1952, Les Schwab in Bonners Ferry is ready to serve customers in the community as they provide local access to worldclass quality when it comes to tires, wheels and accessories, alignment, brakes, batteries, shocks and struts, and more.

6804 Denver St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.2411

NOVINGER MUSIC CENTER

Glenda Novinger provides students of all ages and skill levels private lessons through her namesake music studio, Novinger Music Center.

To find out more about enrolling yourself or your child, she invites you to reach out to her today.

6426 Kootenai St., Ste. 101 Bonners Ferry 208.597.1118 NovingerPiano@gmail.com

TRUSSTEK

Since 1990, TrussTek has delivered top-quality roof and floor trusses across North Idaho, Eastern Washington, and Western Montana. Serving Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene, Bonners Ferry, and beyond, this locally owned and operated team provides dependable craftsmanship to help contractors and homeowners start their next project with confidence.

64679 Hwy 2 Bonners Ferry 208.267.7471

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H E A LT H & B E A U T Y

& What Sleep Actually Health

Beauty

Does for Your Skin

THE SCIENCE BEHIND NIGHTTIME SKIN REPAIR

by LIKE MEDIA TEAM

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leep is not passive downtime for your skin.

The hours between lights-out and morning are when some of the most productive biological work of the day takes place.

Skin cells divide faster. Collagen builds. Damage from the day gets processed and gradually cleared.

What Happens Beneath the Surface In the first few hours of deep sleep, the pituitary gland releases growth hormone. That signal triggers cell regeneration throughout the body, including the skin. Cell division peaks during the late-night hours, and the skin takes advantage of that window to repair damage accumulated during the day.

Skin cell turnover is roughly twice as fast at night as during daylight hours. Blood flow to the skin increases during sleep, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the dermal layers. Studies show that transepidermal water loss also decreases overnight, allowing skin to retain more moisture than it can during waking hours.

Lip Care: Three Steps for Lasting Moisture

Cortisol and the Aging Connection

Protect First: Apply a fragrance-free balm whenever lips feel dry, especially before spending time outdoors.

Cortisol drops significantly during sleep. This matters because cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, breaks down collagen and triggers inflammation when it stays elevated for extended periods.

Layer, Don't Just Gloss: Apply a balm with petrolatum or shea butter before lipstick. It helps seal in moisture and creates a protective layer.

Chronic poor sleep keeps cortisol levels high, which accelerates visible signs of skin aging. Deeper lines, reduced elasticity, and persistent redness are among the most common signs.

Go Fragrance-Free: Flavored and scented lip balms can irritate in drier conditions. An unflavored formula with ceramides or hyaluronic acid will hold up better in winter conditions.

Research from University Hospitals Case Medical Center found that poor sleepers showed measurable signs of increased skin aging, including more fine lines, uneven pigmentation, and slower barrier recovery after UV exposure. The skin’s ability to defend and repair itself is directly tied to sleep quality. One restless season compounds faster than most people expect.

Melatonin as an Overnight Antioxidant Melatonin, the hormone that signals sleep onset, is also a potent antioxidant. During sleep, melatonin helps neutralize free radicals, including those that cause oxidative damage from UV exposure during the day. Quality sleep is one of the most effective tools for limiting long-term sun damage, working alongside daytime SPF rather than separately from it.

Most topical antioxidants applied at night work alongside melatonin rather than replacing it. Longer nights can better support the body’s natural melatonin rhythm. For skin, that seasonal shift is a real advantage. summer 2026 BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL

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H E A LT H & B E A U T Y

What Gets in the Way

What Supports It

Blue light from screens suppresses melatonin production, delaying sleep onset and shortening the window for overnight repair. Alcohol disrupts deep sleep stages, including the slowwave and REM sleep, shortening the window for overnight repair. Inconsistent sleep schedules disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm, reducing the predictability of hormonal cycles that skin depends on.

The routine before bed affects what happens during it.

Dimming lights and reducing screen exposure in the hour before sleep prompt the brain to begin producing melatonin earlier. A cool room temperature supports deeper sleep stages.

Sleep position contributes, too. Side and stomach sleeping compress the face against a pillow for hours at a time. Over years, that repetitive pressure creates crease lines distinct from expression wrinkles.

Back sleeping eliminates the compression.

Caffeine consumed after midday remains active in the bloodstream for 5 to 7 hours, continuing to affect sleep architecture well into the night.

Nighttime skincare has a role too. Retinol and peptide formulas are most effective when applied before sleep. Cell turnover is already elevated overnight, and these ingredients work with that process rather than against it.

A barrier-supportive moisturizer applied to slightly damp skin reduces overnight moisture loss.

At least seven hours remains the research-backed recommendation for most adults. Skin reflects the difference over months, not just days. The goal is to protect the conditions that make consistent sleep possible, not to force it through effort alone.

THE SKIN’S ABILITY TO DEFEND AND REPAIR ITSELF IS DIRECTLY TIED TO SLEEP QUALITY. ONE RESTLESS SEASON COMPOUNDS FASTER THAN MOST PEOPLE EXPECT. 50

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RADIANCE AESTHETICS AND WELLNESS

Radiance Aesthetics and Wellness in downtown Bonners Ferry offers Botox and other neuromodulators, SkinPen microneedling, ezGEL, vitamin IV infusions including Radiance Drip and NAD+, and Celluma red light therapy. Each visit is designed to feel calm and welcoming, helping clients look refreshed, feel their best, and leave feeling confident and cared for.

7196 Main Street Bonners Ferry RadianceNorth.com

BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Caring for our rural community every day through guidance and care, from routine checkups to unexpected challenges, BCH understands unique health care needs and delivers comprehensive services from acute critical care to rehabilitation to transitional care and community outreach.

6640 Kaniksu St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.3141

KANIKSU COMMUNITY HEALTH

Kaniksu Community Health delivers accessible, high-quality care across North Idaho, focusing on the whole person. Their integrated services include medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy care. With a mission to strengthen communities through better health, Kaniksu is committed to serving patients with compassion, dignity, and respect— regardless of income or background.

6615 Comanche Street Bonners Ferry 208.267.1718

LASTING LOOKS ELECTROLYSIS + PMU

Lasting Looks Electrolysis + PMU in Bonners Ferry provides permanent hair removal and cosmetic tattoo services in a welcoming, professional setting. Using electrolysis, the only FDA-recognized form of permanent hair removal, they offer safe, effective treatment for all hair and skin types.

6378 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.659.8396 LastingLooks.Comb.Works

REFINED AESTHETICS MED SPA CORNERSTONE URGENT CARE & FAMILY MEDICINE Voted Bonners Ferry’s Finest New Business for 2023! At Cornerstone Urgent Care & Family Medicine, Dr. Ryan Gorman is committed to caring for the Bonners Ferry community, partnering with his patients on a more personal level to address their health care needs in a comprehensive way.

32 David Thompson Dr. Bonners Ferry 208.267.3934

At Refined Aesthetics, their focus is to enhance each patient’s natural beauty and help them feel more confident.

Dedicated to enhancing the lives of their patients, both men and women, they utilize the most advanced treatments, products and techniques.

Services include injectables, peels, facials, dermaplaning, light therapy, lash and brow services, microneedling, PRP injection, and much more.

215 Cedar St. Sandpoint 208.304.7535

APEX FITNESS AND MARTIAL ARTS

Apex Fitness and Martial Arts in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, offers top-notch fitness and martial arts programs for all ages and skill levels. With skilled instructors, they empower individuals to achieve their fitness and selfdefense goals.

6686 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.946.2739

Strengthen Your Nails

Nails thin out when moisture and nutrition drop Nails can reflect overall health, but everyday exposure also plays a major role in dryness, peeling, and breakage. As the weather cools and indoor air becomes drier, brittleness may become more noticeable.

File in one direction only. Sawing back and forth splinters the nail edge and causes peeling before it grows out. A glass or crystal file may feel gentler on fragile nails than a coarse emery board.

Oil the cuticle at night. Dry, cracked cuticles can become irritated and uncomfortable. Apply cuticle oil or petroleum jelly before bed to soften and moisturize the surrounding skin.

Give nails a break from gel and dip. Repeated application and removal can contribute to brittleness, peeling and cracking.

Allowing time between appointments and moisturizing the nails and cuticles can help reduce further damage.

Mane Street Hair Design Nails & Hair

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Shop, Stay & Play Bargain finds, cozy cabins, and local history

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Shop UnBoxed sits on Three Mile Road, stocked with store returns and overstock bought straight from big-box retailers. Kitchenware, bedding, small appliances, toys, used clothing, and shoes fill the shelves, with many items priced under five dollars. Inventory changes often, so regulars know to stop in and see what just hit the floor. The appeal is simple: useful finds, lower prices, and something different every visit.

Stay North Haven Campground sits a few miles north of town, near the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 2. Guests can choose from RV sites, log cabins, and covered glamping wagons, all set among the evergreens. The Outpost camp store carries firewood, ice, and snacks, while the hot tub offers a warm place to unwind after a day outside. For colder nights, the cabins add extra comfort with full kitchens and heated floors.

Play Spend part of the day at Boundary County Museum in downtown Bonners Ferry.

Inside, visitors will find artifacts, photographs, portraits, and period rooms that help tell the story of North Idaho and the people who built life here. Displays cover the Kootenai Tribe, early settlement, logging, agriculture, railroads, and everyday moments from Boundary County’s past. It is a simple, worthwhile stop for part of the afternoon, especially before lunch, after shopping, or when the weather calls for something indoors.

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BOUNDARY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

NORTHSIDE BED AND BREAKFAST

Conveniently located downtown, it’s easy to plan a visit to the Boundary County Historical Society & Museum to see original artifacts, period rooms, exhibits and displays designed to present the history of North Idaho and the Indigenous Kootenai people.

Family-owned and operated, the historic Northside School Bed & Breakfast offers incredible mountain, river and valley views from the deck, and nine charmingly decorated themed rooms (each with a private bathroom), located just a short walk to downtown Bonners Ferry.

7229 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.7720

6497 Comanche St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.1826

SANDPOINT FURNITURE & MATTRESS

Since 1945, Sandpoint Furniture has been family-owned and operated serving all of Northern Idaho, Eastern Washington and Western Montana. With a passion for beautiful home interiors, their goal is to provide their customers access to finer home furnishings that offer style, performance and affordability.

401 Bonner Mall Way, Ste. A Ponderay 208.263.5138

THE HISTORIC PEARL THEATER Providing quality performing arts in an intimate historic downtown Bonners Ferry art house, The Historic Pearl Theater is home to live entertainment, workshops, special performances and events. The Pearl is a place where the community comes together.

7160 Ash St. Bonners Ferry 208.610.2846

SELKIRK NORTHERN TREASURES With new inventory arriving regularly, Selkirk Northern Treasures offers antiques, collectibles, carvings, jewelry, furniture, work from local artists, Western and Native American pieces, vinyl records, vintage books, comics, and more.

7202 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.290.3060

LIBERTY LANES BAR & GRILL: HISTORICALLY AJ’S

UNBOXED

From kitchenware to home decor, clothing and shoes, seasonal items and so much more, UnBoxed is your local retail outlet store, where they buy overstock store returns from other retailers. UnBoxed customers reap the great deals on new items.

85 Three Mile Rd. Bonners Ferry 208.267.6081

Renovated in 2023, Liberty Lanes Bar & Grill: Historically AJ’s is the go-to place for food and fun in Bonners Ferry. Highlighting bowling and arcade games, the space also includes a pool hall, sports bar with immense tap options and seven TVs, as well as a restaurant.

6662 Lincoln St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.1506 summer 2026 BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL

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GATHER food, fun & drinks

A Taste of the Season From fresh ingredients and comforting favorites to festive dishes and memorable drinks, this season offers plenty of reasons to gather around the table and enjoy something delicious.

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Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Harvest Festival

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he Bonners Ferry Farmers Market brings its Harvest Festival to the City Parking Lot on Saturday, October 3 from 8 am to 1 pm. The festival marks the last outdoor market of the 2026 season, decorated with cornstalks and pumpkins for the occasion. A Halloween photo booth rounds out the fall activities. Bring your family and friends out for a last walk through the market this season.

BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org

DON'T MISS: IDAHO FISH AND GAME BRINGS AN APPLE PRESS TO THE EVENT. BRING YOUR OWN APPLES AND A CONTAINER IF YOU WANT TO PRESS CIDER.

Seasonal Sips Around Town Finest Cup of Coffee Two Brews Coffee Co 6275 Main St. | f TwoBrewsCoffeeCo Under the Sun 7178 Main St. | f UndertheSunIdaho The Badger's Den 6551 Main St. | TheBadgersDenCafe.com

Finest Drinks Mugsy's Tavern & Grill 7161 Main Street | MugsysTavernandGrill.com Kootenai River Brewing Company 6424 Riverside St. | KootenaiBrewing.com

Fireside Apple Cider Ingredients (Serves 2) • • • • • • •

16 oz fresh apple cider 3 oz bourbon (omit for mocktail version) 2 tbsp honey 2 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 1 star anise 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Combine cider, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a small saucepan over mediumlow heat.

• Warm until steaming, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to dissolve the honey; do not let it boil.

• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and bourbon if using, then strain into two warmed mugs.

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x Smoked Queso with Chorizo Ingredients (serves 8) Ingredients Method • x • •

8 oz fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed x 1 lb white American cheese, cubed 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained • 1/2 cup whole milk • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

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Instructions

Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, pickled jalapeños, sour cream

• Cook chorizo in a medium saucepan over medium heat, breaking it up as it goes, until browned and cooked through, then drain excess fat and set aside.

• Add cheese, drained tomatoes and chiles, milk, chipotle, adobo sauce, and smoked paprika to the pan and cook over low heat, stirring often, until fully melted and smooth.

• Fold in the cooked chorizo, stir to combine, and transfer to a serving dish or small slow cooker set to warm.

THE BADGER’S DEN

At Badger’s Den Cafe and Latte, you’ll be greeted with fast, friendly service and a smile.

On the menu you’ll find delicious breakfast and lunch items, a variety of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and more! In a hurry? There’s a driveup window for your convenience.

6551 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.1486

PIZZA FACTORY

Serving Bonners Ferry for more than 40 years, Pizza Factory delivers fresh, hand-tossed pizza made with 100% real mozzarella and their signature sauce. Known for quality and hometown flavor, this local favorite keeps customers coming back. Order online or visit them at 6637 Fry Street.

6637 Fry Street Bonners Ferry 208.267.7771

SUPER 1 FOODS - BONNERS FERRY Super 1 Foods in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, offers a wide selection of quality groceries at competitive prices. Known for friendly service and customer satisfaction, they provide a convenient shopping experience, serving the community with care and quality.

6452 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.4000

THE RUSTY MOOSE TAVERN & GRILL

The Rusty Moose Tavern & Grill has been serving Bonners Ferry since 2004. Owners Dan and Jill Nystrom continue to welcome customers with familiar food, friendly service, and a relaxed hometown atmosphere.

7211 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.1950

CHIC-N-CHOP

At this Bonners Ferry diner, known for known for its large portions and customer favorites such as broasted chicken, omelets, pies and more, you’ll be treated to wonderful service and an inviting, homey atmosphere where the staff treats you like family.

6421 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.2431

GOAT MOUNTAIN PIZZERIA

Dishing up amazing pizza to the community since 2014, locally owned and operated Goat Mountain Pizza is Bonners Ferry’s go-to choice for the best pizza in town, along with pastas, salads and desserts. Pair with their great selection of beer and wine.

7217 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.1123

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FROYO MAMA

Craving a cool treat in Bonners Ferry? Froyo Mama is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop with rotating weekly flavors, all your favorite toppings, and more! It’s a fun, family-friendly spot where you can build your perfect swirl.

Grab a cup, load it up, and treat yourself today!

7206 Main Street Bonners Ferry 986.205.8758

UNDER THE SUN BISTRO

Under the Sun Bistro prides itself on its allnatural and organic approach to food. Open for lunch, this sweet and intimate bistro specializes in an array of delicious sandwiches and wraps, fresh and crispy salads, soups and desserts.

7178 Main St. Bonners Ferry 208.267.6467

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HELPING PEOPLE, CHANGING LIVES. We are proud to celebrate 60 years of dedicated community service, enhancing lives and supporting our neighbors. Through our Boundary County office, we offer a variety of unique resources including: • Food Bank-Nutrition Program (Tuesdays & Fridays) • Heating assistance (LIHEAP) • Housing assistance (CCFF) • Financial/family coaching through the CSBG Grant

NEED HELP OR WANT TO VOLUNTEER? CAP4Action.org

208.267.3663

6665 Main St., Bonners Ferry, ID Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

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recipe

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Maple-Dijon Glaze and Roasted Root Vegetables INGREDIENTS

WARM, SAVORY, AND MADE FOR THE

season

PORK TENDERLOIN

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2 pork tenderloins (about 1 lb each), silverskin removed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp fresh thyme

MAPLE-DIJON GLAZE 3 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tbsp whole grain mustard 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of kosher salt and black pepper

ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES

2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp fresh thyme

INSTRUCTIONS • Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment. Toss parsnips, carrots, and sweet potato with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme, spread in a single layer, and roast for 20 minutes.

• While vegetables roast, whisk together maple syrup, both mustards, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.

• Pat tenderloins dry and rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme. Heat an oven safe skillet over medium high heat and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned all over.

• Brush tenderloins generously with half the glaze, transfer skillet to the oven alongside the vegetables, and roast for 12 to 15 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F. • Rest pork for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with the roasted vegetables and drizzle the remaining glaze over the top.

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Community Title of North Idaho

Researching the Past to Protect Your Future Your only locally owned and operated title and escrow company We conduct thorough title searches, identify potential issues, and offer effective solutions so your closing is seamless from start to finish.

Helping animals find

THEIR FUR-EVER HOMES

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• Locally owned, deeply rooted • Tailored solutions for North Idaho real estate • Expert title & escrow officers • You’re a neighbor, not a number

Every purchase, donation, and visit helps us to care for the animals at our no kill shelter waiting for adoption.

Services Title Searches • Title Insurance Escrow • Closing Coordination

YOUR TITLE. OUR COMMITMENT. 208.267.6500

www.CommunityTitleCo.com 7184 Main St., Bonners Ferry, ID

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calendar of events

SEASONAL 2026

EVENT OF THE SEASON! BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org

Bonners Ferry's Holiday Market

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he Bonners Ferry Farmers Market closes out its year with the one it saves for last. This year's Holiday Market runs from 9 am to 3 pm at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, 6567 Recreation Park Road, inside the Exhibit Hall.

Shoppers can expect the kinds of local vendors and goods that fill the market from spring through fall, this time with the focus turned toward holiday shopping and the season ahead. Past markets have included handmade soaps, knits, pottery, baked goods, and local honey alongside produce and other locally made items.

The Exhibit Hall keeps everything under one roof and out of the November weather, giving shoppers time to browse, visit with vendors, and pick up gifts directly from area growers and makers. As the Farmers Market's final scheduled market gathering of 2026, the Holiday Market offers one more opportunity to shop local before the end of the year.

For questions about vendors or the day's setup, organizers can be reached directly by email at events@bonnersferryfarmersmarket.org.

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Lewiston

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Third Annual Boundary County Artist Studio Tour Teascarlet.com

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Tractor Pulls

Kootenai River Days

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Tractor Pulls

Boundary County Fairgrounds hosts an evening of tractor and truck pulling on September 19 in the Outdoor Arena. Local pullers compete alongside professional drivers as machines are put to the test in front of the fairgrounds crowd. Gate admission is $15 for ages 7 and older, while children 6 and under are admitted free. Spectators can expect plenty of horsepower, noise, and competition throughout the evening, with ear protection recommended for younger visitors.

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Kootenai River Days Kootenai River Days returns to Bonners Ferry September 26 with activities throughout the day. The Kootenai River Run begins at 8 am, alongside the Farmers Market, which runs from 8 am to 1 pm. Downtown events include Crazy Days, Chalk the Block, face painting, and a bounce house. Food and beverage vendors join the evening lineup, followed by a free Community Ice Cream Social and music from DJ Mark to close out the celebration.

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Harvest Festival

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First Saturday Free

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BoundaryCountyMuseum.org

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Harvest Festival

The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market closes out its outdoor season with Harvest Festival on October 3 from 8 am to 1 pm. Vendors decorate their stalls with cornstalks and pumpkins, while Idaho Fish and Game offers an apple press for fresh cider. A Halloween photo booth adds to the seasonal activities. The festival gives shoppers one final outdoor market day to browse local goods, visit favorite vendors, and enjoy the market before the cooler months arrive.

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9B Quilting Show

9B Quilters bring their annual quilt show to the Boundary County Fairgrounds October 9 and 10. The Exhibit Hall fills with quilts for sale, humanitarian quilts, vendors, demonstrations and raffles throughout the two-day event. Visitors can meet local quilters, explore a variety of techniques, and spend time viewing the craftsmanship represented throughout the show. The annual event continues a longstanding Boundary County tradition while highlighting the work and creativity of the local quilting community.

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Yule Love A Holiday Craft Fair

3rd Annual Community Giving Turkey Drive

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Bonners Ferry Turkey Trot See Facebook.com for details

TOP PICKS THIS MONTH! BoundaryCountyFairgrounds.com/events-calendar

Yule Love A Holiday Craft Fair Yule Love: A Traditional Craft Fair returns to the Boundary County Fairgrounds November 6 and 7. Local artisans and crafters fill the Exhibit Hall with handmade gifts, decor, and seasonal items, giving shoppers a chance to support area makers while getting an early start on holiday shopping. The two-day event brings a wide variety of locally made goods together in one place, offering plenty of options for those looking for something unique this season.

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3rd Annual Community Giving Turkey Drive Boundary County comes together for the 3rd Annual Community Giving Turkey Drive on Saturday, November 21, from noon to 3 pm at Mountain Springs Church, 6789 Main Street. The event provides free Thanksgiving meal kits to Boundary County families in need, working toward a $10,000 goal to reach 200 families. Local businesses and individuals can also sponsor a family's meal. To sign up, contact Community Action Partnership, 6665 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, at 208.267.3663.

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Annual Boundary County holiday traditions. Confirm 2026 dates and hours before attending.

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FryHealthcareFoundation.org

Hometown Holidays

Festival of Trees

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6568 Alderson Lane

Night of Nativities

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VisitBonnersFerry.org

Hometown Holidays Hometown Holidays brings seasonal shopping and family activities to downtown Bonners Ferry each December. Ladies on the Loose encourages shoppers to visit local businesses, while additional activities continue throughout the day. Santa’s arrival is traditionally a highlight, giving children a chance to visit and take photos. The annual celebration draws families, businesses, and visitors downtown for a full day of holiday activity and remains one of Bonners Ferry’s most anticipated community traditions of the season.

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Festival of Trees

Festival of Trees returns to Boundary Community Hospital each December, filling the outpatient lobby with trees decorated by local businesses, families, and community groups. Each tree features its own theme, creating a seasonal display for visitors to enjoy. Proceeds benefit the Fry Healthcare Foundation and support equipment, programs, and services at Boundary Community Hospital. The annual event combines community creativity with fundraising for local health care while giving visitors a festive display to enjoy throughout the season.

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WE SET THE STANDARD!

SAVE TIME, SHOP ONLINE Shop online with Super 1 Smart Click and have all the groceries you know and love from Super 1 Foods available for convenient pickup at the store!

www.Super1Foods.net 208.267.4000 6425 South Main Street Bonners Ferry, Idaho

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