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PUBLISHER United We Stand We Set the Standard!

YOU DRIVE DOWN THE STREET and see the flags at half-mast. If you are like me, you stop and wonder just which of the latest tragedies this represents. In the last several months we have been faced with senseless violence every time we turn on the TV. And with the recent murders of our police officers, this violence has risen to a whole new level. When will it stop?

As a community and a society in general, it is time we start learning to respect one another in spite of our differences. When God created each one of us, He did so by making us each unique from one another. We should rejoice in our differences, not condemn one another because of them.

During this political season, we need to elect leaders who can step up and bring forth unity and solutions to our problems. We have seen enough of hurtful rhetoric and leaders who commit crimes only to have their hand slapped.

Let’s start fostering a culture that works together as one and is divided by few. And let’s start today.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 8

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Good News

Hunters education key to successful hunt.

10 Essentials Practical living tips.

12 Life & Community Great local events and stories.

15 Best of Bonners

Bonners Ferry’s best businesses.

16 Business Spotlight 9B Autoworks.

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18 Bonners Ferry In Focus Agriculture in the community.

21 Business Spotlight Boundary Community Hospital.

22 Living Local

Bonner Community Housing Agency assisting Boundary County.

26 Health & Lifestyle Tips and tricks to live your best life.

Contributors Dwayne Parsons • Craig Johnson

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38 29 Mastering the Outdoors Call of the wild.

38 Travel & Leisure Tranquility on the water.

42 Arts & Entertainment Your source for local events.

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GOOD NEWS

PREPARING FOR THE HUNT Hunter education key to a successful hunt

By Colin Anderson

WITH SUMMER HIKES, boating, camping, family vacations and swimming all starting to wrap up, it means it’s time to start focusing on the next big outdoor season in North Idaho – fall hunting season. Unit One from Priest River, Sandpoint and Clark Fork north to the Canadian border offers excellent opportunities for stalking birds like grouse, pheasant, dove, quail and turkey as well as big game opportunities for deer, elk, moose, goat, mountain lion, bear and wolf.

Long time North Idaho hunters are already deep into scouting areas they want to target this fall. Many will set up cameras along game trails to get a glimpse of what is moving around in their favorite areas. Hunting camp preparations are made, meals are planned, warm clothing is packed and of course plenty of beverages are stowed away in hopes of celebrating another successful trip. For the first timers and sons and daughters going into the woods with mom and dad, it’s a very special time. For many, it is less about the hunt itself but rather about passing down a passion and teaching a skill that was given to them by their parents and grandparents.

Most tags and permits are easy to come by, but it’s also important to remember that any Idaho resident born on or after January 1, 1975 will need hunter education certification.

While rare, hunting accidents seemingly happen each and every year, and sometimes with devastating results. Hunter education classes are in place not just to teach hunters safety while around firearms, but about their surroundings as well. Courses are broken down into several categories that include: knowing your firearm, basic shooting skills,

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basic hunting skills, primitive hunting equipment, being a safe hunter, being a responsible and ethical hunter, preparation and survivor skills and understanding wildlife. Participants are taught by Idaho Fish and Game employees and across the state more than 1,200 volunteers who are experienced and licensed hunters.

One such local organization is the Bonner County Sportsmen.

Volunteers teach both rifle and archery classes at the Leo Hadley Range located at 1114 Lake Street in Sandpoint. Classes are held the last full week of each month, February through September from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, with an optional Saturday class that includes the live shooting portion of instruction. Schedules for additional live classes can be found by contacting the local Idaho Fish and Game office. As with other educational opportunities, you can also do some of your coursework online.

The website, www.hunter-ed.com/idaho, offers online instruction as well as study guides, all approved by Idaho Fish and Game. You must be at least 10 years old to take the course and don’t have to be an Idaho resident to be certified. Cost is $24.50 and is only paid once you pass the course. The convenience of learning on your own time and helping your children at home is a favorite of many parents, however Idaho Fish and Game strongly recommends in-person education for children between the ages of 9 and 14. Once the online portion is completed, hunters will still need to attend a field day in order to complete the certification.

This four to six hour outdoor class includes shooting, blood trailing,

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Idaho Fish and Game strongly recommends in-person education for children between the ages of 9 and 14.

demonstrations on tree stand safety and wilderness survival techniques. New hunters interested in archery can also take a combo class that gets them certified in both rifle and archery.

As with just about anything in life, the sooner you sign up, the better your chances of completing the course in time for this season. Waiting until the last minute to find a course puts added pressure on the volunteer instructors who are also trying to get into the woods as well. If classes are already filled up and you’ve already planned your child’s first trip, there is a one time exemption you can take advantage of called the Hunting Passport. The Hunting Passport allows a child 8 and older to try hunting with a licensed adult without their hunter education certification and the cost is only $1.75. Idaho Fish and Game says the program is in place to allow a beginning hunter to experience hunting before committing to the coursework to complete hunter education.

The person on the passport must be with the licensed hunter at all times, and the passport

can only be used one time.

On the national level, kids’ participation in hunting and fishing is starting to see a drop. If parents don’t show interest in these outdoor activities, children often don’t follow. Luckily, here in North Idaho there are many passionate sportsmen and conservation groups dedicated to keeping our children interested in exploring the forests that surround our communities.

Finding a trophy can take months of preparation and years of practice, but trophy hunting isn’t what it’s all about. Hunting is about camaraderie, nature, exhilaration and escaping our day-to-day lives for a short while. It’s a skill we can teach our sons and daughters to provide food for their families, and to respect the woods and everything that dwells within. It’s a skill that requires continual awareness of your surroundings in order to ensure everyone has a good time and comes home safely. If your child is ready to try hunting, remember to get them signed up for hunter education so you can be by their side when they fill their first tag.

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ESSENTIALS THE MOST IMPORTANT FINANCIAL GUIDE - YOU! FINDING A BALANCE TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS IS WHAT ANY FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL SHOULD DISCUSS WITH YOU

MANY PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW the secret to financial success. Whether they should be saving more, protecting more, investing more, spending less…everyone wants a magic bullet to set them on the road to financial success. The hard part is – I can’t give that to them.

At Thrivent Financial, we believe the key is to have discussions with your family and loved ones about what priorities are most important to you. Our members come to us around a shared goal of being wise with money and living generously, and we aim to help them live this every day in their lives.

Whether it’s saving for a child’s college, supporting a favorite charity, building retirement strategies, or a combination of all of those and more, each financial strategy should be driven by one person. You. With our members in the driver’s seat we offer guidance based on sound and timeless principles.

• Spend less than you earn.

This is critical. No one can live beyond their means forever and all bills – credit card, mortgage, home equity loans and others – eventually come due. Being wise with money means having the ability to be prudent with the resources you already earn.

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• Be wise with debt.

Debt isn’t something to be avoided at all costs. Some debt can be very healthy and a way to broaden and strengthen your future, both inside and outside your financial picture. Mortgages, student loans and car loans can all be entered into and can be a part of a healthy financial strategy; they just need to be managed carefully and effectively.

• Protect against setbacks.

Even the best of financial strategies can be derailed by a sudden accident or death if not properly protected. Life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance can all work as protection against the worst, should it happen, and help ensure that you and your family are taken care of and you’re not leaving others with bills or burdens that can be protected against.

• Have a short term and long term plan.

College, retirement, emergency savings, a new car… all of these are great goals for families and individuals to set for themselves.

The key to reaching these goals is to do so in a way that maximizes current resources and helps minimize risk for an overall strategy. So when it comes to transitioning to drawing down money in retirement, the most important structure is to plan for the short term for the near term and ensure that

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Nothing lasts forever. At Thrivent Financial we work with our members to ensure that generosity is instilled throughout a life-long financial strategy, not just when someone accumulates “enough” to give. We want to support our members’ efforts to impact their families and communities through programs and opportunities to live generously.

Many people are looking for a silver bullet when it comes to finances. The most important part is to be true to yourself, your family and your goals. These five pillars can be a guide, however, it’s ultimately up to you and what you want for your future This article was prepared by Thrivent Financial for use by North Idaho representative David Forsythe. He has offices at 1420 Lincoln Way in Coeur d’Alene and can also be reached at 208.687.6155.

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LIFE & COMMUNITY HEART AND SOUL

FISHING THE KOOTENAI RIVER Finding a rare breed. By Colin Anderson

THE KOOTENAI RIVER IS WELL KNOWN to locals for its blue ribbon status. For those who aren’t familiar with the term, it’s given out to recognize the condition and cleanliness of the river’s waters and abundance of healthy natural trout populations. The Kootenai begins its 485-mile journey deep in the Kootenai Range of the Canadian Rockies, weaving south around Libby, Montana, switching back north around Bonners Ferry before joining up with the mighty Columbia in Castlegar, British Columbia.

The river rushes through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Northwest and offers countless recreational points including prime fly fishing waters. Since the Montana state rainbow record was caught outside of Libby in 1997 (38.6 inches and 33 lbs, 1 oz!) anglers have been drawn to the area in search of more monster rainbows, browns and west

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slope cutthroat. What not a lot of people are aware of is a unique species known only to populate a few of the upper tributaries of the Columbia River including the Kootenai – inland redband trout.

Classified as a subspecies of the more common rainbow trout, inland redbands have several unique distinctions that separate them from their more common relatives. Larger spots, yellow and orange tints to the body, light color tips to the fins, and sometimes a trace of a cutthroat mark will help you know if you’ve landed one. According to the Montana Department of Fish and Wildlife, inland redband juveniles and adults prefer deeper and slower moving water in the summertime with water temperatures under 70 degrees. During colder fall and winter months, the species seek out even slower and deeper pools. Most fish fall in the 6-inch to 18-inch range. They are certainly not the easiest fish to locate

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While not technically on the endangered species list, recent studies show that numbers are on the decline. Cross breeding with other non-native species has thinned the population, and with the abundance of larger fish, competition has also contributed to a decline in the population. Several dams built over the last century have also altered the river’s flow creating a loss of habitat for native species.

While most anglers in the area utilize catch and release practices, it is especially important that species such as the inland

redband are all released back into the wild.

As with all trout, use a net to keep the fish in the water while removing the hook, and handle the trout as little as possible. Release the fish in calmer waters so it can properly recoup from its fight. The Kootenai River is one to be enjoyed by hikers, bikers and by raft and tube. It’s a unique river with unique species that live within. Landing a fish that’s rare is certainly a memorable experience and provides photos for the scrapbook, but it’s also important to do everything we can to ensure these fish are around for following generations to enjoy. Next time your bug hits the waters of the Kootenai and a fish takes it down, let’s hope it’s an inland redband; one more species to add to your lifelong pursuit.

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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? Badgers looking forward to a great season Article by Patty Hutchens BADGER FOOTBALL is right around the corner, and it looks like it will be an exciting season! With approximately 30 varsity players on this year’s team, the squad is comprised of roughly two-thirds seniors.

“We are lucky to have around 20 seniors with about 16 of them being starters last year,” said head coach Cory Kramer.

The Badgers will see strong opponents on this year’s schedule. “We will open with four 4A schools and a good 2A school with St. Mary’s,” said Kramer, who adds that league play will open at Timberlake High School followed by a game in Kellogg before returning home to Bonners Ferry for senior night against Priest River.

With so many seniors on the team who have had significant playing time, Coach Kramer said the team’s biggest strength will be their experience and depth.

“Almost all of our seniors have been varsity

“If we can stay healthy all season, I really believe that this will be a very exciting year and I'm excited to get out there and see what we are capable of.”

starters since they were sophomores,” said Coach Kramer. “And add to that a very strong and talented junior class, we should be set for a great season.”

But Coach Kramer admits there will be challenges as well.

“Although we have talent and depth at our skill positions, our biggest challenge will be fitting in a new offensive and defensive line,” said Coach Kramer. “We have the guys to do it; we

as a coaching staff have to put them in the right places to be successful.”

This year Kramer will be joined on the sidelines with his dedicated assistant coaches Don Alt, Chris Sabin, Kevin Stockton, Corey Richards, Kurt Carey and David Koon.

As a 1993 graduate of Bonners Ferry High School, Kramer is no stranger to Badger football fans. He has been coaching since 1995 at various levels including fifth grade, junior high school and high school. Now in his second season as head coach of the Bonners Ferry Badgers, he is passionate about the game and said he believes it is more than just about winning and losing. He said as a coach he hopes to instill in these young men the ability to take something positive from the game of football and transition that into everyday life to help them be successful.

Last year the Badgers went 4-4 during the regular season and lost in the first round of the playoffs, and they are optimistic about another successful season.

“I thought we accomplished a lot of great things last year and built a good foundation for this year,” said Coach Kramer. “If we can stay healthy all season, I really believe that this will be a very exciting year and I'm excited to get out there and see what we are capable of.”

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YOUR PARTNER IN CAR CARE Newly opened shop already experiencing great success

BY PATTY HUTCHENS CAR REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE. While they are often an unwelcome expense, the reality is that they are a necessity in life.

Fortunately for Bonners Ferry area residents, 9B Autoworks can help you with anything from oil changes to overhauls and can do so at a reasonable price with top technicians. Opened in February of this year, 9B Autoworks is owned by Myron Wenger and John Becker, who also operates the business.

with other businesses in the area that they can offer their customers.

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Becker and his family moved to Bonners Ferry ten years ago after graduating from college. He was born and raised in North Idaho and grew up in the Troy/Deary area. He is the father of three young children (Brodie, Kaitlyn and Jeremiah) who all attend Mt. Hall Elementary school and is married to his wife of 14 years, April Becker.

As a full service automotive repair shop, 9B Autoworks stands out as one of the few shops in our area that employs a technician who has completed a college level automotive training program.

“We love the outdoor opportunities that this area affords. We are avid hunters and fishers and enjoy hiking and dirt biking,” said Becker.

As a tribute to the town he has called home for the last ten years, Becker enjoys giving back to the wonderful community of Bonners Ferry. He teaches hunter safety classes in Boundary County and enjoys coaching little league baseball as well as assisting with a firewood ministry through his local church.

“(Our technician) has been ASE Master certified as well as Ford Senior Master certified,” said Becker.

The shop also is fluent with both gasoline and diesel engines and offers a “no-hassle” experience. “We strive to make our customers feel comfortable and informed,” said Becker.

Becker is humble and grateful for the success that 9B Autoworks has already experienced since opening just seven months ago and appreciates the support he and Wenger have received.

The services offered at 9B Autoworks include simple things such as oil changes and investigating the issue when a “check engine” light illuminates, but they do much more than that.

“We wholeheartedly believe that without God's provision, we would not be where we are. Beyond that, we have a tremendous group of friends and family that support us,” said Becker. “We are hard working and very dedicated to the work that we do.”

“We also do brake work, suspension work, diagnose and repair air conditioning, tune ups, head gaskets, overhauls, electrical diagnostics and more,” explained Becker. “We can basically do anything mechanical on your vehicle.”

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At 9B Autoworks they also can enhance their customers’ vehicles by tapping into their many sources for aftermarket accessories that they can purchase and install including stereos, performance parts, programmers, and upgraded turbos and injectors. And although there are no official details yet, Becker said they are working on package deals

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BONNERS FERRY IN FO CUS

BLESSED BY BOUNDARY COUNTY LIVING AN ENRICHED LIFE IN A BEAU TIF UL SET TING

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t this time, more than 62,000 acres are dedicated to some form of agriculture for profit in Boundary County. The question addressed here is, “What is the economic impact of this diverse collection of crops ranging from hops grown for beer and trees grown for landscaping to hay for cattle and canola oil for the market?� We are blessed in that the rich soils of the Kootenai River farmland consistently yield a wide variety of bumper crops.

One farmer said, in essence, "all you need is good dirt and water," implying that a person could grow anything in Boundary County if you had enough farmland and owned the water rights. One of the reasons is that the Kootenai River valley is a banana belt of sorts with mean temperatures above the norm due primarily to the fact that the Selkirk Mountain range holds most of the eastbound cloud moisture on its west side, namely the greater Priest Lake area.

The Selkirks are after all the first primary mountain range of any significant height (bearing several 10,000-foot peaks) that eastbound clouds meet as they skate across Eastern Washington picking up moisture as they sail. By the time they reach the Selkirks, those clouds are pretty heavy. They back up because they haven't had to climb heights like that since being born, and consequently they are forced to dump great quantities of water before they drift over the top to pass across the Kootenai River like cotton balls or bands of sheep on some days.

That's nice for the farmers on the east side. The phenomenon translates to more sunlight. And plants need that, especially the agricultural type because

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they grow faster and yield more (both attributes of which the farmers like) through somewhat longer sunlit seasons.

It's nice for the people too, and I suppose for the animals as well. It seems we all enjoy the bright attitudes born from the experience of adequate sunlight. Not to say the sun never shines on the west side of the mountains, because it certainly does. We just enjoy a tad bit more of it in the Kootenai River area because the cloud cover has been nicely pruned by hard rock mountain tops.

Certainly there are other factors that play into the economic formula for which I don't have a numerical answer. Couldn't find one. Sorry.

Maybe we can just "feel" the warmth of a better economy. I don't mean to be sarcastic, but I honestly could not find a statistic that said the agricultural impact on Boundary County is "such and such."

If anyone knows, please call or write. I'm not hard to find. Give me the facts and I'll get them into print somehow.

Meanwhile, let me point out that one of the other reasons besides the banana belt weather and abundance of water contributing to rich farmland is the residual geologic history of the Purcell Trench. You've heard of it. It's the great glacial trench carved thousands of geologic years ago through which the Kootenai River meanders, carved out during the last ice age when no one was around with a way to record the damage. All we can see now in the evidence is the subsequent benefit of glacial silt and sandy loam, aggregate rocky soils (good for trees) and river bottom rich in nutrients laid down from a thousand years or more of periodic flooding.

Hey, the formula for "good dirt and water" is really pretty simple. Just takes a long time. And that's what defines Boundary County's rich agricultural setting, along with the sunshine of course.

Economic impact? I don't rightly know for sure, but I can attest to the attitudinal impact. Everyone around here is generally pretty darn happy, all the time, even in winter!

And who can calculate how much revenue flows readily, easily from happy hands into the markets of a diverse variety found in this region.

Want a dozen eggs? I can give you homegrown organic browns or the best and biggest whites you'll find anywhere...that kind of attitude.

There has to be some measurable economic impact on that note.

How about this? How do you put a number to the bountiful game herds we have here? Deer and elk abound in numbers reasonable enough to bring plenty of meat to home tables, not to mention racking up a few walls here and there with trophies of sorts. Behind the trophies and the meat lockers is a happy body of hunters who dedicate certain months of each year to hunting. And they are not all gun-toting rednecks because a good number of them now sport sophisticated ultra tech archery equipment and each can hit a dime at a hundred yards. Not to mention the growing number of honest appreciators of wildlife, from bird-watching enthusiasts to

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countryside drivers who just love to stop and watch a band of elk or a whitetail doe with her two fawns cross the road. And they'll stop for turkeys too, especially if those big birds have a following of oddly shaped chicks pecking around behind them as they go.

Tell me the agriculture of Boundary County does not factor into its healthy abundance of wildlife. It does. The great vast ecosystem of agriculture is a community en toto as it involves every living being including the insects. And yes, I have to mention the river life, like the white sturgeon and the rainbow trout of the river, dancers that they both are. Have you ever seen a sturgeon jump just for play – I mean clear out of the water, six feet high? I have, but you have to be looking in just the right area at precisely the right time to witness such an event, and for that to happen you have to be a zen-master totally tuned into the whole environment of the great life-bearing valley.

I don't mean to sound too funny here. I am actually telling you the truth and I'd include the indigenous wonderful people of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho in that truth, because they are the sure masters of stewardship for the river and all its diverse populations of natural beings from the tiniest insects born in the mud to the prettiest swans that occasionally grace the quiet waters of cattail ponds and back eddies.

So that's my editorial comment regarding the agricultural impact on the economy of Boundary County. No fooling. It is an absolutely great place to live and even better if you spend money while living here. Now that's economic impact! We all benefit from that, and I've just barely tapped into the multitude of reasons why it is so.

Dwayne Parsons is a Realtor for Century 21 Beutler & Associates of Coeur d'Alene working primarily in Boundary county. He can be reach for scolding and or comment by email at dparsons@21goldchoice.com.

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SUPPORT OUR HOSPITAL Vote Yes for the Levy

BY CRAIG JOHNSON, CEO BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, a DNV accredited Critical Access Hospital, offers residents of Boundary County and the surrounding area top tier emergency care services, acute care services with swing beds, as well as an award-winning extended care facility and nursing home. Outpatient services include physical, speech and occupational therapy, cardiopulmonary services, digital x-ray, mammography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT) imaging. The fully-licensed, fullservice, inspected and accredited Clinical Medical Laboratory operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hospital also operates a primary care physician practice and several specialist clinics including cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics and women’s health.

As both residents and taxpayers, the hospital trustees fully appreciate that no one wants to pay additional taxes; we are not exceptions to that rule ourselves. Nonetheless, we have recognized and believe the community has acknowledged an up-to-date, well-equipped hospital facility is essential to the health of county residents, is vital for the local economy and is necessary to sustain adequate medical care for the comfort and convenience of all citizens.

The hospital is requesting funding for specific equipment and/or capital improvements; not just a general fund request. The funds will be spent on: • Upgrading the climate control system at the hospital • Replacing the main fire panel for the hospital and nursing home building • Upgrades to surgery including new instruments, scopes and orthopedic surgery equipment • New laboratory equipment for blood and virus testing to speed analyses results for faster diagnosis and treatment • C-Arm Portable X-Ray machine for surgery and emergency use • CT injector that works with the new CT scanner to produce better images

The Boundary Community Hospital Board of Trustees is charged with the responsibility of maintaining the hospital and its associated equipment. The board has identified physical plant and medical equipment that require improvements, upgrading and/or replacement.

The cost of these items is beyond the resources available from hospital operations. As a result, additional taxpayer support is necessary.

Without adequate funding for periodic upgrades and improvements, the hospital risks becoming functionally obsolete, and providers’ abilities to offer the most up-to-date, thorough, accurate and wide range of services to the surrounding population will be affected.

While remaining conscious of healthcare costs, the hospital board of trustees wants residents of Boundary County to be able to rely on having the best medical care possible. Boundary Community Hospital is proud to provide the vital health services you and your family deserve, delivered with professionalism and compassion – right here at home.

Boundary County Commissioners approved the ballot measure asking voters to approve a two-year supplemental levy, as allowed by Idaho law, to generate an additional $414,000 per year for hospital purposes for two years. Pursuant to Idaho Code §63-802(3), a request for taxing authority of this nature will be submitted to voters at the November 8, 2016 general election. If approval would be forthcoming from the voters in November 2016 by a simple majority, initial revenues would be realized no earlier than December of 2017. Accordingly, any voterapproved budget resources could first be utilized in the fiscal year 2017 county budget. Cost for the levy will be $48.00 per $100,000 in real property assessed value, after the homeowner exemption is applied, per year for two years.

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THE BONNER COUNTY HOUSING AGENCY (BCHA) recently expanded its important reach into affordable housing into Boundary County.

As a rehab property buyer competing with other buyers, BCHA recently made accepted offers on two Boundary County residences in need of repairs. The housing agency is a non-profit serving to acquire and refurbish residential properties that need extensive repairs to meet fair market standards.

Already proven successful in Bonner County, the agency is actively expanding into Boundary County to help both property owners and potential buyers including tenants in some cases.

level with all other would-be buyers. There is no dominant favor wielded by BCHA in the marketplace of bidding on a property.

Because BCHA was created to fill an apparent gap in affordable home ownership, it works in collaboration with IHFA’s Finally Home program to educate first time homebuyers in the financial

How you can take advantage The Home Acquisition / Rehab program offered by BCHA works closely with the Idaho Housing and Finance Association through the process of acquiring and refurbishing housing that enters the market in disrepair. In some cases, when a BCHA refurbished house is sold, it is the former tenants, if qualified, who become

FREE thanks to a private donor who is paying for it.

Boundary county residents interested in assistance with the home buying process are encouraged to sign up for and attend the course. You can preregister by calling the Sandpoint Library at 208.263.6930 or fax them at 208.263.8260.

BCHA, in cooperation with the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA,) provides classes designed to help potential buyers qualify for financing.

BCHA is a non-profit agency. Its project focus is the acquiring of, rehabilitation of and reselling at fair market values homes that need rather extensive refurbishing.

IHFA supplements BCHA approximately 14 percent of its budget from federal funds to assist BCHA with the paying of wages and operation expenses.

Revenue made from resale of a BCHA project property go back into the process of normal operations and refurbishing expenses.

A non-board-member Realtor, in this case Carol Curtis of Century 21 Riverstone based in Sandpoint, negotiates and performs purchase and sale agreements on behalf of BCHA, just as any buyer’s agent would do. Essentially, BCHA enters the buyer’s end of the market on an equal and equally competitive

responsibilities and qualifications to become homeowners.

Founding principles of BCHA recognize that home ownership generally improves neighborhoods across the spectrum by creating more positive environments in which to raise a family. BCHA recognizes that home ownership builds inner confidence for the entire family and thereby puts a majority of its new buyers on the track toward developing more successful life habits. Studies have shown that home ownership statistically creates greater continuity and stability in the lives of many owners.

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BCHA classes, in cooperation with IHFA, serve to educate would-be homebuyers by requiring them to complete a specified financial education through an IHFA course called Finally Home. BCHA teaches the Finally Home course required by IHFA’s qualifying program.

The next available six-hour class will be held Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Sandpoint Library on North Division and Cedar in Sandpoint The class begins at 9am and requires pre-registration through the library. Normally bearing a tuition fee, this class is

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How are homes chosen for acquisition and rehab under the program?

Of course the home has to be for sale first. But to qualify for the program, it must be a primary residence of a prospective buyer. In other words, the buyer has to take up residence in the purchased home. This is not for people who want to build a portfolio of rental properties.

By the education and subsequent guidance provided in the IHFA Finally Home program, renters can and often do become homeowners.

Code is the catch Building codes are set to protect the homeowners. As American homes age, they often fall into disrepair. The BCHA program is designed to meet the need through funding provided by IHFA and other foundations willing to become players in the process.

Under the terms of its charter, BCHA acquires the home, establishes a budget and refurbishes it to code. Fair market value is predetermined for the completed project and the home is then sold to a qualified buyer (one who has completed the IHFA course). So even a tenant, if they can establish adequate credit, can buy and own a home.

Four points of buyer qualification Not only is the prospective buyer of a BCHA-acquired and rehabbed home required to complete the IHFA Finally Home course, they must also be able to invest $500 in the purchase of the

home at closing when they enter into the purchase.

The third point is, they must have non-retirement savings less than $5,000.

That third point changes for anyone over the age of 62 to nonretirement savings no greater than $10,000.

The fourth point, as taught in the IHFA course, is that the buyer's gross annual household income must be less than 80 percent of the Finally Home program's median income as shown below.

Family Size & Maximum Household Income 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

numbers help determine exactly how much assistance a qualified buyer can receive for a nopayment, no-interest loan under the BCHA rehab program that goes toward closing costs and down payment.

Those requirements are one more reason why completion of the IHFA Finally Home course is a stipulated requirement.

If you have qualifying questions or wish to express interest and/ or learn more, you can contact Bonner County Housing Agency staff by calling 208.263.5720 in Sandpoint.

Is BCHA already active in Boundary County?

$29,200 33,400 37,500 41,700 45,050 48,400 51,750

Yes, BCHA currently has two houses under contract in Boundary county. Once those purchases close, these houses will enter the refurbishing process.

Again that’s less than 80 percent of the above listed values for a good reason: The median income

If you set about getting yourself prequalified for home ownership under this program (it begins with the IHFA course), you

ALREADY PROVEN SUCCESSFUL IN BONNER COUNTY, THE AGENCY IS ACTIVELY EXPANDING INTO BOUNDARY COUNTY

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can begin working with an IHFA-approved lender almost immediately to prepare yourself to become an IHFA qualified buyer.

As you become more aware of the BCHA presence, check them out.

Though they are Bonner County based, they are also now serving Boundary County. Sign up for the class. Open your mind and pocket to the belief that you too, if you never have, can actually own your own home.

You can follow BCHA updates by liking their page on Facebook/ Bonner-Community-Housing or visiting their website at bonnerhousing.org.

Dwayne Parsons is a Realtor with Century 21 Beutler and Associates in Coeur d’Alene and an advisor Board member of BCHA. He works primarily in Bonner and Boundary counties but does not negotiate or take part in real estate transactions involving BCHA. His email is dparsons@21goldchoice. com.

Health & Lifestyle BREAKING UP WITH YOU

An Open Letter To the Gym

By Heidi Canda ONCE AGAIN IN LIFE, my coping skills had come under attack. t was being attacked by my mind and thoughts. I have a history of depression and anxiety and could have tried to guess which situation had triggered these emotions. Or, I could assume that I was destined to this disorder based on certain chemicals in my brain. Either way, it’s not anything I have ever wanted to dig up and conquer. I rather cope and work through it. But that is the biggest problem. Depression is not about getting out of the mud, pulling up your boot straps and moving on. Depression is debilitating if not dealt with from outside sources. If this means medication so be it; if this means therapy so be it.

I thought I had come to a point in my journey where I needed to unload some of the things that triggered this particular attack. Money, kids, work, marriage, eating right, getting to the gym were all things that were on my mind. Were these the things causing my anxiety? How could I change my situation and inability to cope for the better? Well, I couldn’t give away the kids or quit my marriage, and I needed money to eat - so, that left the gym.

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family and work. So a break it was. That was my plan for getting through the attack.

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The day I decided to quit the gym, it was going to be the start of my recovery. Except that once I made the decision, I received a text from them the same day! I was so shocked with the text I couldn’t even respond to it. It said, “Can you send me your Member of the Month questionnaire again? You won.”

I had won — I had been picked as the Member of the Month. Really? But I was going to break up with the gym. I was about to put my membership on hold for the rest of the summer. Did I deserve this award?

Sure, maybe yesterday or last week, month or six months ago. I mean, all of my gym family deserves this award. But that day, I didn’t deserve it because I was quitting. I had to think about it for a minute; I had to cope with this. I couldn’t say, “No thank you.

Not today, think of me again in September.” I decided that I couldn’t quit. Instead, I had to rethink my plan for recovery.

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over-excited juicing guru who wants to liberate the world with kale. But diet and exercise really work. I feel badly when I eat junk food, and I feel clean when I eat healthy food. A diet that consists of clean, healthy, whole foods is almost magical. Eating the right amounts of fats, proteins, vegetables and some carbs really works. The text from the gym reminded me that eating healthy is key.

It also reminded me that working out at the gym helps my mind. I don’t know why, and once again can only guess what happens to the chemicals in my brain when I workout.

I feel physically different when I leave the gym. Before a workout, I can be cloudy and have a hard time focusing. Once my heart rate increases and the sweat starts dripping, my mind clears up. The world around me becomes a little less hazy. It also becomes a little bit more doable. With each workout, my mind continues to clear up. The text from the gym reminded me that exercise is key.

Last, it reminded me that just because I love to go to the gym, it is not an extracurricular activity or social hour. The gym is my medication; it is my therapy. On the day I was going to quit, I made sure I showed up ready to work instead. Because on that day, I was reminded that just because something is a lot of fun, it doesn’t mean it’s not hard work and unnecessary.

By Colin Anderson We live in a beautiful spot. We can choose the noise of traffic at night from our city dwelling, or we can strike out and find a quiet, peaceful place where we can stargaze. We can pick a soft bed with a down comforter or a down sleeping bag, ultralight to make packing it into that secluded spot easier. Whatever your preference, sometimes a few little tips on how to master the outdoors will have us reaching for the wild, even if we don't know we're doing it! Enjoy the following, and we'll see you in the woods!

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You’ve made a wrong turn, and your water bottle is empty.

Water is essential to survival, but drinking the wrong kind can make things worse. Generally speaking, the faster the water is moving the safer it is to drink, and the same goes for clarity.

Green ponds or stagnant streams can breed bacteria. Water should always be boiled no matter what the source. Can’t find any above ground sources? Look for signs of water below by searching for where mosquitoes swarm, or follow a game trail which likely leads to water. At night, hang plastic around your tent for a rain catcher. Even if it doesn’t rain, condensation can build. Make sure the water will drop into a container.

Identifying Edible Plants Food is low in supply, and you’re striking out hunting and fishing. Finding edible plants for nourishment can save your life, but it can also end it.

Wild fruits and vegetables are available throughout the west, but misidentifying these can sometimes lead to poisoning or make you gravely ill. There are several guides to finding edible plants, and it’s highly recommended that you carry one in your pack. Your local forest service office will also be able to provide information to the specific area you are hiking or camping in. Only consume wild plants if the situation is dire and you can positively identify what you are eating.

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DENTURES Marshall A. Arbo, d.d.s

Starting a Battery Fire You’ve lost all your matches and it’s getting cold. If you have anything battery operated, it might save your life. Get your AA batteries out and either a gum wrapper or strips of tinfoil.

Make sure the strips are cut thin, less than half an inch. Fold the wrapper into a “V” shape and attach both the positive and negative ends of the battery to the wrapper or foil. The flame will only burn for a short while so have your tinder ready. If you happen to have steel wool with you, place it in a bind of dry grass, remove your cell phone battery and rub it against the steel wool, and presto, you have made fire!

Your tent burns up; you suddenly have to spend a night outside before getting out of the woods. You will need to build a shelter.

Start by gathering a supply of six to eight-foot strong branches.

Set two branches vertical in the ground about the height of your body with a third running horizontally between the two. Stack the branches you’ve gathered at a 45-degree angle to build a makeshift tent. Once your structure is in place, cover the outside with whatever insulation is available – moss, pine branches or thick heavy brush. If you find 10 to 12-foot branches, you can also set up as a teepee securing the branches at the top and insulating the same.

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You’re lost and the trail you came in on is nowhere to be found. You should have a map and compass, but if both are gone, there are a few tricks to help get you back on track. Start at a high point to get your bearing straight. If it’s a cloudy day and you can’t find which way is north, look at the trees. Moss typically grows the best facing north on trees and rocks in heavily shaded areas. Hillsides facing south will generally have less vegetation and shorter trees. To get out, follow water.

Mountain streams lead to rivers which usually lead to roads or people.

Moving at night in the woods can be extremely dangerous and should only be attempted if the situation is grave. If you are in dense woods and cannot see the stars, you should stay put for the night. If you’re able to find the North Star and are sure of the direction you want to go, proceed slowly and deliberately. As with daytime moving, following a mountain stream to a river and following the riverbank will almost certainly lead you to civilization or roadway. If at any point you are feeling unsure of the direction you are heading, stop for the night and don’t make things worse.

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The Forest Grouse (Blue, Ruffed and Spruce) is commonly hunted in the Northwest region. When depluming, there are two standard ways to do it. The first is to place the bird on the ground, belly up, and stand on its outstretched wings. Pull on the legs and the bird will slide out of its skin, leaving the feathers behind for a perfectly field dressed specimen.

The second way is to submerge the bird in boiling water for 60 to 90 seconds, and then butcher the bird into small segments.

For the stew, dice two onions and slice two celery stalks and two carrots. SautĂŠ in the Dutch oven with olive oil with 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour and dried sprigs of thyme until cooked. Remove the herbs and add the grouse and broth (either made from the grouse or from chicken bouillon). Cook over medium heat for one and one-half hours.

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Charred Trout After a day of fishing, clean and scale your trout fillets and rub with olive oil, salt and pepper, lemon slices and juice, garlic and fresh rosemary. Tear off square sheets of foil and place the trout on top.

Fold the edges of the foil and drizzle olive oil over the fish. Fold the top of the foil over and seal the side edges, but leave enough room inside the pocket you’ve made. Grill for 5 to 7 minutes according to the size of the fish. Once cooked, the fish should flake easily to eat and avoid bones.

Asparagus & Morels Wild asparagus and morel mushrooms may be found in parts of the Pacific Northwest. Wild asparagus is a thinner version of its garden-grown cousin and is often found near areas where water collects such as the side of the road hence its nickname “ditch weed.” When searching for morels, make sure you can identify them from poisonous counterparts. Black morels are dark brown with a swirl-like top and a white hollow stalk. Watch out for the poisonous false morel which is shaped like a brain but is dark brown as well. When you’re ready to cook, clean your asparagus, cutting the woodsy end of the stalk. With the morels, rinse them in a strainer until they’re clean of dirt and pat dry. Place them in a bowl and drizzle melted butter and sea salt and toss. The morels may take up to 8 minutes to cook on each side over medium heat. Grilled asparagus will likely take less time.

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TRAVEL & LEISURE

BY COLIN ANDERSON

Tranquility in the Water THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT the sound of rushing water that soothes us to our core. A beachfront oasis next to the ocean, the waves subtly crashing against the shore helping us fall into a deep sleep. Camping along a mountain stream with its steady trickle helping to mute the sound of sticks crackling and animals scurrying around the campsite. Think of the last time you went to a spa for a massage or other treatment. Was there a water feature near the entrance? It’s one of the most natural sounds to help our minds calm thought as we start to turn off stresses of work, family and finances.

The plethora of rivers and streams across the Northwest give us opportunities to enjoy one of the most tranquil of water activities; casting a fly in hopes of seeing a fish rise.

Casting a fly is unlike any other form of fishing.

The cast must be delicate, yet sent with enough force to reach the eddy or rock on the opposite side of the river. Rhythmic motion while keeping the rod at ten o’clock and two o’clock.

And when you make that perfect cast with the fly delicately dropping to the water, it’s an amazing feeling, almost as amazing as bringing in a large trout on a lightweight rod.

The diversity of our rivers is vast across the Northwest. Western Montana is well known for Blue Ribbon waters holding monster Browns and Rainbows. Anglers across North Idaho seek out feisty Westslope cutthroat and in the fall aggressive Dolly Varden or Bull Trout.

Huge runs of Steelhead challenge anglers in Central Idaho, the Washington coast and the rivers of West and Central Oregon. Each species requires varying tactics, and if you’re new to the sport, the best place to begin the learning process is your local fly shop.

Fly shops are run by people who’ve made their favorite activity into a business and most are eager to share their passion for the sport with those looking to get involved. As with many sports, you can gear up as technical and expensive as you want, but looking like you just got done modeling for a Cabela’s or L.L. Bean catalog won’t help you with the most important part of fly fishing − the cast.

Rod/Reel: Fly rods can cost more than a thousand dollars, but there are plenty of wellconstructed beginner and intermediate rods in the $200 to $300 range. This is your most important purchase as a good rod gives you

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control of the presentation and is the key component to accurate casting. Until you’ve progressed into an every weekend angler, a reel is mostly just a reel, so put your budget toward the rod, and worry about the reel later on. If you’re going after Rainbow, Brown, cutthroat, or bookies, a 4 or 6-weight fly rod will probably be your best option, but letting the fly shop owners know in what rivers you’ll be fishing will help them narrow down a weight and length that will be right for you.

Flies: One of the trickier parts of learning to fly fish is getting the hatch right. There’s not a more frustrating sight than watching fish rise toward your fly only to turn away just as they are about to break the surface. Trout eat bugs, and different bugs hatch at different times of the season. Some days the fish are looking for tiny gnats to nibble on and others they’re gorging themselves on jumbo hoppers or mayflies. It’s a good idea to have a variety of bugs as well as larger and smaller sizes of each. Local shops will let you know what hatch is currently happening and can point you to what bugs to use. When out of the water, try to snatch what’s buzzing around you, and pick a fly that closely resembles it.

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Gear: Hat, Sunglasses, pliers and a multi tool are must haves. Polarized lenses will help cut glare off the water allowing you to see your fly much easier. A vest for carrying these things as well as flies, food, drink and net is also highly recommended. If you’re casting from a raft or drift boat, waders are unnecessary, and depending on your tolerance of cold water aren’t always necessary in the warm summer months either. Sturdy boots or river shoes that can get wet will help you navigate to and from the river and keep your balance on slippery rocks.

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Casting classes or demonstrations are usually available at your local fly shop. Once you’ve got the pattern down, practice at home in the yard. Set up a small target at varying distances, and see if you can land your fly on a Frisbee or dinner plate. Move your position to under trees and near shrubs as you will likely encounter these things along the banks of your favorite river, and it’s good to practice so you don’t spend all day digging your hooks out of the brush.

Missoula: Farmer’s markets, biking, paddling and a laid back vibe great you in Missoula.

Those who don’t want to fish can plop themselves in a tube and float the Clark Fork or Blackfoot while you chase huge Browns to the south in the Bitterroot Valley.

While there are countless rivers to explore across the west, perhaps you’re not looking to spend the entire week fishing, but a day or two on the water over a family vacation. The following are great vacation spots that give you close access to excellent nearby waters.

Kalispell/Whitefish: On the doorstep of Glacier National Park, a beautiful area filled with incredible scenery. Golf, hiking, huckleberry picking, and plenty of logging and railroad history to explore.

Bozeman: Just 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park, Bozeman blends high end shopping and dining with cowboys and ranchers. Several of Montana’s blue ribbon trout streams lie within 90 minutes of downtown.

Idaho: Coeur d’Alene: Relax in a vacation rental along Lake Coeur d’Alene or Hayden Lake, and enjoy small town charm. Try the Coeur d’Alene River or one of dozens of mountain lakes that dot the peaks. Take a trip over to the Shadowy St. Joe for amazing cutthroat action with few homes and barely a speck of a town along its banks.

McCall: Another Idaho lake town that offers

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nature in any direction. Steelhead runs heat up in September in the rivers surrounding town and gives you a chance to reel in a monster fish.

Washington: Longview: A great base of operations for visiting the Oregon coast towns of Astoria and Cannon Beach as well as a short drive into Portland for big city experience. The Cowlitz River is world renowned for its spring Chinook fishing and summer steelhead runs but fish are abundant year round.

San Juan Islands: A beautiful place to island hop and explore small and quaint communities, kayak and hike out to incredible ocean vistas.

All the surrounding water means ample angling opportunities.

Parking yourself in a stream and pitting yourself against a picky fish will test your patience but even if the fish aren’t biting, the sound of the water rushing around you is sure to help put you at peace. A new challenge in each body of water and season awaits and with each cast you are hopefully developing a love for this tranquil lifelong activity.

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Kootenai River Ride

Take a ride for Rotary! By Melody Vanhorn.

Come enjoy the fall scenery as you pedal your way along the magnificent Kootenai River and make your way to the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge in the 14th Annual Kootenai River Ride. On the morning of Saturday, September 17 bike enthusiasts of every age will come together at Boundary County Fairgrounds before they head out in an effort to raise funds for the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club.

The route is paved and full of spectacular scenery with numerous opportunities to view wildlife, waterfowl, and if you’re willing to take a 10 minute walk down the trail you can also see the Myrtle Creek Waterfall.

Bikers can choose to participate in a 100K, 60K or 16K with multiple checkpoints where they can choose to increase or shorten their ride.

Healthy snacks and beverages will be available at all stops, and at the finish you can enjoy a great baked potato feed!

Each rider is required to wear an ANSI approved bike helmet while riding and is responsible for the mechanical condition of their bicycle. It is advised that each rider carry a spare tube, patch kit and bike pump and bike servicing is available through Far North Outfitters. All riders who have paid in advance will receive a deluxe collector's long sleeve T-shirt with their registration along with the route map and a rider’s bag of gifts. One hundred percent of funds are returned to the community through numerous Rotary projects and scholarships, so dust off your bike and start training for this great community event.

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Artists' Studio Tour August 19-21. Join the 11th annual self-guided driving tour of working studios through North Idaho. Visit ArtTourDrive.org or call 800.800.2106 for more information.

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Come down to the Pearl Theater from 4:30 to 6:30pm to audition for Swingin’ on a Star. Rehearsals will take place on Tuesday mornings starting in September. For more information visit thepearltheater.org.

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International Fjord Horse Show August 26-28. Norwegian Fjord horse owners from Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana and British Columbia come together for this event, held from 9am until 5pm daily at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. Event is open to the public and free of charge. Come and see this beautiful strong breed doing what they do best!

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The Pearl Theater proudly presents Performer’s Circle. Ametuer or pro, this is a relaxed, fun place to share your talent. Free admission, all are welcome. Cafe doors open at 6pm and performances begin at 7pm. For more information call 208.610.2846 or visit thepearltheater.org.

Come to the Farmers’ Market and listen to music provided by the Coeurimba Band, a highenergy marimba band from Coeur d’Alene.

Originating from Zimbabwe, the tunes that Coeurimba performs are rhythmically intense, melodically compelling and consist of patterns and rhythms that build, grow and swirl around the listener.

Come share your talent or join the audience on the first Thursday of every month at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry. Cafe doors open at 6pm, performances start at 7pm.

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September 3-5. Schweitzer will have eight bands playing over three days and will be serving up several regional wines, hard ciders and over 60 regional microbrews and beers on tap! For the kids there will be the soda tent where they can mix their own flavors. Enjoy arts, crafts and food vendors throughout the village all three days. The ever-popular souvenir mugs, glasses and steins will be on sale all weekend as well as several other Fall Fest souvenirs.

Sponsored by Woody's Gun and Pawn, the annual Smash and Bash 2016 will be happening September 10th at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. With over $6,000 in cash prizes, its sure to be a good time! Starts at 6pm. Adult tickets $12 and kids 5 and under get in for free! More information at facebook. com/smashnbash9b or call Kyle watts at 208.290.3902.

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