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As you stroll through town, and the brightness of whites, blues, greens and reds reflect all around you, look to these lights as a symbol that amidst the darkness, and those difficult times we face, there is a shining glimmer of hope and brighter future that awaits.

This month, immerse yourself in what’s around you; take in the joy; engage in the smiles and the laughter. Despite the chaos and stress that the holidays can bring, focus on those simple, small, everyday things that continue to bring you contentment—not just today, but every day.

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E S S ENTI A L S Cold-Weather Comfort: Simple items to transform your home into a cozy winter retreat

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IN FOCU S Five Percent for the Future: Immense transfer of wealth on the horizon

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GO O D NE WS

LIF E & COMMU N IT Y

BU S INE S S S P OT LIGH T

Full Circle: Carolyn Birrell’s journey through a parent’s dementia and building a life in Bonners Ferry

No Hungry Kids: Full backpacks, full bellies

IBEX Metal: New business, familiar faces

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ATHLETE OF T HE MONT H

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Giving the Gift of Garden Bounty: Herb Harvest Wreaths make their way from the local community garden to deserving neighbors

Recognizing Junior Seth Fuller and his love for the outdoors

Decorating for the Holidays: Ancient traditions bring holiday cheer

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sneak peek into December ...

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Nutrition for Immunity: Good nutrition is essential for a strong immune system

New Year, New Business: Key points of advice for starting a new business

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Shop Local Guide: Where to go for your holiday shopping needs

Future Spending: Think now on your 2022 financial goals

Cheers to the Season: Boozy Holiday Whipped Coffee

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H E ALTH & L IFE STYLE

H O L I DAY SHO PPING

NEW YE AR S ADV ICE

BUDGE T W IS E LY

F E AT U R E D R ECIP E

S T R ESS-FR E E HOLIDAY

TRAVE L & LE IS U R E

F U N & E NT E RTAINMEN T

How to Holiday Happily: The best ways to stay organized and stick to a holiday budget

Sunny Palm Springs: The perfect place to chase away the winter blues

Wonderful local holiday events the whole family will enjoy

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Cold-Weather Comfort

SIMPLE ITEMS TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOME INTO A COZY WINTER RETREAT

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ur home is our sanctuary, and that could not be truer than during the long, cold winter months we experience here in the Northwest. As the coolness of fall has settled in, with the official start to winter right around the corner, now is the time to focus on what’s inside, creating a warm winter oasis that leaves us—and our guests—wrapped in warmth and comfort.

Whether you are on a budget or the sky’s the limit when it comes to your financial resources, you can create an inviting, warm and comfy space to beat the winter blues. All it really takes is a handful of items woven into your current home design style and décor.

One of the first rooms most see when entering a home is the living room or family room. Here is where one will usually find a sofa, coffee and end tables, fireplace with mantel, and an entertainment setup with a TV cabinet, shelving, etc. This is the room that will most likely leave a first impression and is also the room that gets a lot of use—especially during these colder months. Warming this room up with throw pillows

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to complement the season, such as neutral whites, off-whites and tans, each showcasing different materials (think furry, soft, fluffy, silky, ribbed, sequined, etc.) will automatically create a feeling of luxury and comfort, and you don’t have to break the bank! From inexpensive big box stores to those unique upscale local shops, throw pillows can be found anywhere you look. It’s up to you to decide the color and style to reflect what the winter season means to you while also choosing comfort. And … it’s easy to have both comfort and style showcased in your throw pillows.

To accompany the pillows, a warm blanket or two will do just the trick.

A throw over your favorite chair or the back of the couch not only adds to the look of the space with its color and texture, but creates warmth for the space—and for you when you feel a chill! A great and extremely popular choice—and a bit glamorous—for the cold season is a faux fur throw. Other options include wool, fleece and Sherpa blankets. These are also great to keep on hand in other rooms throughout the house, such as at the bottom of the bed or laid across or folded on an ottoman.

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Now is the time to focus on what’s inside, creating a warm winter oasis that leaves us—and our guests— wrapped in warmth and comfort.

That brings us to carpeting. As more of us are opting for hardwood, tile or laminate flooring through our homes, which is great to help keep things cool in the summer months, it tends to be a bit cold on our feet once the harsher weather has arrived. But there’s a quick—and stylish—fix! Adding area rugs throughout your home, if you don’t have them already, is just the solution and adds warmth to our home. Not only are they a great accent piece, they can be changed out to go with the season. For winter, opt to choose a lush shag rug for your living room and bedrooms. And be sure it coordinates well with your décor and throws! You can also add runners throughout your home as well in entryways and hallways.

With a set budget and some thoughtful planning, your home can be transformed into a cozy oasis you’ll enjoy all winter long.

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s we approach the holiday season, for many of us, plans look a bit different. Sometimes, those differences threaten to steal our joy. A recent conversation with a friend encouraged me to be mindful and not to let shifting traditions get in the way of sharing joy this season.

“We were decorating the house,” she said.

“It felt so great, so normal, and you know, I needed normal after how things have been going. This was really nice though, reminiscing every time we found a handmade ornament or a souvenir from a holiday vacation we took when the kids were little. Everything else was up, and the house looked beautiful.

That’s when I realized we forgot to hang the big wreath on the front door. I went back into the garage, pulled the case down off the shelf, opened it, and ….”

“No wreath?” I suggested.

“No wreath,” she confirmed. “I walked back in from the garage, and that’s when I fell apart.

Didn’t even feel it coming. Just leaned against the kitchen counter, started sobbing. I felt like Jamie Lee Curtis in ‘Christmas with the Kranks’ toward the end of the movie where she’s lying in the parking lot throwing a fit over a canned ham. I remember laughing at that scene, thinking how silly it is to get so upset over a canned ham. And there I was, crying over an old wreath. We’ve had that wreath since the kids were small, but it's just a wreath.”

I thought about how events in the past two years had shifted some of my own holiday traditions and said, “It wasn’t just about the wreath, was it?”

She sighed, “No, not really. Putting up decorations is always emotional. So many of our decorations are tied to a special moment or memory that means a lot. That makes the time we spend together putting them up even more special. The last thing I always do is hang that wreath on the front door. Over the years, that wreath came to signify the beginning of the Christmas season for me. Without it, I didn’t see all the other beautiful, meaningful decorations. I just saw a big empty spot in the middle of my front door. All I could think about was what was missing. And that made me think about all the other things that have been missing the last couple years.”

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She paused, and we both took some time to think back quietly over the last year. After a moment, she added, “Eventually, I composed myself, poured hubby and me a glass of wine, put some music on, and we sat by the fire. I didn’t say a word. He didn’t either, bless him.

The decorations all around us sparkled … they still felt incomplete. I felt incomplete. It’s weird. I couldn’t even see the door, and I could feel that big empty space where the wreath should be. I woke up the next morning, and my first thought was ‘Go buy a new wreath.’

Before that, though, I had another errand; I promised to drop off some brownies at the elementary school. So, I pull up to the front office and—you’re not going to believe this— there it was.”

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“The wreath?” I guessed.

She laughed, “Yep. Hanging right there on the front door. I’m standing by my car, about to drop my big tub of brownies, because I’m laughing hysterically. The resource officer comes over, asks if I’m all right. I could barely talk, managed to say, ‘That’s my wreath,’ handed him the brownies, added, ‘For the bake sale, Happy Holidays,’ and got back in my car.”

“How did the school get your wreath?”

“Last year, I donated it for the Christmas play. Completely forgot. It had been looking a bit worn, but I thought it would look fine as part of a backdrop on the stage. Now, there it was, hanging on the office door. Someone had added a shiny red ribbon to dress it up. It looked perfect hanging there. Like it belonged.”

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“Did you end up getting a new wreath?”

“Made one,” she said, joy filling her voice.

“Driving home from the school, I passed a tree lot, you know, the one they put up on the corner across from the grocery? I pulled in, asked for some clippings, went home, watched a couple YouTube videos, got some things from the wrapping paper box … and the result is hanging on my front door. It’s not as big as the old one, definitely not as perfect … but it’s pretty, and I had fun. Told the hubby I may have found a new Christmas tradition.”

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FULL CIRCLE

CAROLYN BIRRELL’S JOURNEY THROUGH A PARENT’S DEMENTIA AND BUILDING A LIFE IN BONNERS FERRY

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feel like the luckiest girl to have landed in Bonners Ferry,” describes local author Carolyn Testa, soon to be Carolyn Birrell. It was a challenging, yet heartwarming, story that drew her to Bonners Ferry. It was there that she helped her mother navigate the difficult journey through dementia, and along the way became an integral part of the local community.

“I moved my mother to Bonners Ferry in 2012 from North Georgia under the guise of visiting me for the summer, then spent the next eight years caring for her,” Birrell says. She and her husband at the time discovered Bonners Ferry while exploring western states, looking for the right place to slow down from their busy lifestyle in real estate and homebuilding.

“It was 1997, and the downtown beautification plan hadn't even been implemented yet,” Birrell describes. “The sidewalks were still narrow— no widened Main Street, and no flower baskets. It seemed that half the storefronts were vacant. I remember leaving my sunglasses in the diner, now Mi Pueblo, and the waitress found us walking down another street to give them to me. We fell in love with this town.”

The couple used their savings to buy buildings and renovate them, a “new dream job” for Birrell.

“My first project was the old Randall Day Law Building on the corner of Main and Kootenai,” she recalls. “Then I renovated the Vinyl Expressions building, the Bonnerport Building, the 9B Pho building, and the Coalition Cowork building. I remember the old city administrator telling me one day that I was like a lady who collected sad stray cats.”

Birrell then set her sights on one of her “biggest dream projects”: what would become The Pearl Theater.

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After attending the Shook Twins’ first performance in Bonners Ferry in the empty meeting space over the fire department, Birrell made a call about the old church on Ash Street that was posted for sale.

“About a week later, I found myself walking through that beautiful old church with turquoise walls and an ‘80s renovation, picturing exactly where the stage would go and planning the café,” she smiles. Her dream came to life about six months later with the grand opening play, Paul Rawlings' "No Cure for Love.”

Today, The Pearl is a 501c3 nonprofit organization owned and operated by a board of directors. “It truly takes a village to run it,” she says.

Birrell’s mark on the community continued with her bringing the Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot to town.

“The 5k/10k fun run began as a fun little way to give back to the community (and share my cold-weather running misery) by gathering a group of like-minded runners with nothing to do that morning and, well, run,” Birrell says.

In its first year in 2007, 75 runners joined the Turkey Trot, each bringing an item to contribute to the Food Bank. “It's morphed into a family friendly annual event with music, tons of prizes, pumpkin pie, hot cocoa, and even a burn barrel,” she says. “We had over 200 runners last year and a truckload of food for the Food Bank.”

Birrell has given wholeheartedly to the town she now calls home, pouring back the support she readily received from the community.

“The Bonners Ferry community didn't hesitate to gather us up in their arms and not only welcome my mother but support us both as I found

my way with her,” she describes. Throughout her journey of caring for her mother, Birrell received “mountains of cards” and texts throughout the day.

“I can't tell you how many times she received a personal ride home from a well-meaning person who discovered her on some random escapade around town.”

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When she first began mentioning her memoir around town, Birrell had ample volunteers to read the manuscript. “I was amazed that it didn't seem to matter what situation each person was in—almost everyone came away with a renewed enthusiasm to listen better, communicate more lovingly, or exercise more patience in some current challenging relationship they were in,” she says. “I never realized going into this that we're all dealing with something.”

Birrell’s primary goal was to provide a reassuring resource for those “in the trenches” of caring for a loved one with dementia.

“When I first brought my mother to Bonners Ferry from her home, I was immediately overwhelmed and questioned every decision I made when it came to her care,” Birrell shares. “It didn't help that she didn't want my care-and told me so daily. I needed a book like this then: genuine stories told by an everyday person that I could relate to.”

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During her mother Fay's early-to-mid stages of dementia, Birrell says it often felt impossible to separate normal behavior from her "new" behaviors: insisting someone was breaking in at night; buying three gallons of milk from three separate grocery trips in one day; and stealing her neighbors' mail.

“She was like herding cats—angry wet ones— and I was drowning in a sea of indecision and guilt,” Birrell recalls. As challenging as it was, she was continuously inspired to write a book that was encouraging, uplifting, and meant to help others going through the same journey find solace.

Birrell will celebrate the publication of her memoir, “Walking with Fay,” becoming available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books and more in early 2022, alongside the community she feels so lucky to have found.

“They say you travel in a full circle in life, and I think I completed mine when I made Bonners Ferry my home.”

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GIVING THE GIFT OF GARDEN BOUNTY HERB HARVEST WREATHS MAKE THEIR WAY FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY GARDEN TO DESERVING NEIGHBORS

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older weather marks the end of the gardening season, but it also ushers in a familiar tradition: the donning of festive wreaths in cozy entryways all across town. At the GROW! Community Garden in Bonners Ferry, abundantly growing perennial herbs needed to be harvested before fall’s killing freeze. This prompted local Master Gardeners to put on their crafting hats and transform these herbs into Harvest Wreaths.

“The fragrance of the sage and lavender enveloped us and got our creative vibes flowing,” recalls one GROW! volunteer. Other herbs that decorated the wreaths included sprigs of lemon thyme, oregano blossoms, rosemary, tarragon, mint and curly parsley—all of which are organically grown at the GROW! Community Garden and tended

by Master Gardeners. Embellished with a few sunflower heads, statice flowers and ribbon, these wreaths were ready to perform their final act—to put smiles on the faces of deserving recipients.

The Harvest Wreaths were donated to local community organizations including Trinity Lutheran Church, where the GROW! Community Garden is located. GROW! also learned of health challenges faced by

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two well-known Bonners Ferry residents who are beloved for their extensive volunteerism throughout the community. Special care was taken to deliver Harvest Wreaths to brighten their days.

GROW! invites the community to visit the garden next spring, when lushly growing organic herbs will be available for the public to harvest at no cost as part of the Little Free Garden program. “You’ll be in for an extra surprise if you visit next year because we’ll be planting 40 fruit trees as part of a demonstration/teaching orchard project,” says Art Church, a GROW! Board member who teaches popular garden classes locally. He will be teaching orchard management topics as part of Gardening with GROW!, a new class series starting in January.

GROW! is a volunteer-based 501c3 nonprofit that operates the community garden at 6634 Buchanan Street in Bonners Ferry. Over the past 13 years, GROW! has donated thousands of pounds of fresh produce to local food banks and community organizations. For more information, follow GrowBoundaryCounty on Facebook, visit GrowBoundaryCounty.org or call 520.561.0643.

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oCo Backpacks is proudly serving three elementary schools including Naples Elementary, Valley View Elementary School and now Paul Elementary School. They also serve the Boundary County Middle School and the Julien Bucher Early Learning Center, which is their Head Start program, feeding a total of 100 children each weekend.

class who will also be decorating ornaments. So, we are going to have approximately 130 ornaments, and we ask for donations for those.”

“We purchase a food kit from Second Harvest,” said program director Shirley Anderson. “It includes ready-to-eat-food like little packages of SpaghettiOs, noodles and meatballs, milk and cereal. This month we have Pop-Tarts, applesauce, yogurt, and this week, we’ve included a meat stick.”

“We have a very supportive community,” Anderson shared. “We have a number of businesses that support and donate to our program, as well as community groups and individuals throughout the county. This year, for the first time, we are not applying for grants because our community support is as such that we do not need those grants—and we are pretty tickled with that. It gives us a bit more flexibility in what we are doing.”

Each meal kit (designed for a two-day weekend) costs $5. Boundary County has a three-day weekend, so they send two of those kits out per child. That comes to spending total of $10 per child.

“The number of children we serve starts off slow at the beginning of the year and increases throughout the year,” Anderson said. “However, since COVID, we have seen a decline in numbers for our program. We are down about 60 students. I’m not quite sure why, unless we have a corresponding decline in our student population, of which at this point I have not confirmed.”

One of BoCo Backpacks’ main fundraising programs is their Christmas Ornament Sale. This program helps fund their mission and brings joy to both the children who decorate the ornaments and the people who receive them. “We have a person who donates plastic ornaments to us, and we distribute them to all of the fifth-graders in the county. They decorate them and return them to us,” Anderson said. “Now new to our ornament sale this year, we have 30 students at the middle school art 22

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With the outpour of support from the community, BoCo Backpacks can support hungry children through their respective schools without a lot of restrictions.

The program is a 100 percent volunteer program, which allows them to direct their funds to where they are needed most—the kids.

“We do not have any overhead for our program because the Lutheran Church kindly allows us to use their building for our meetings,” Anderson said. “Every penny that is donated to our program is used to purchase food for students.”

BoCo Backpacks will have a booth to kick off their ornament fundraising program at the Celebration of Crafts on December 3 and 4. They will staff their booth with volunteers who can answer anyone’s questions about the program.

To fill out an application for a child to enroll in BoCo Backpacks program, to donate to the cause, or to find out more information about BoCo Backpacks, you can find them on Facebook.

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eth Fuller has always loved the outdoors. The homeschooled junior has lived on the family farm his entire life and loves to ski in the winter—something he’s done since the age of 5.

While skiing was an early passion, competitive mountain biking is now what drives Seth.

“I got interested in mountain biking when my mom bought my dad an old cheap mountain bike for Christmas,” he recalled. Soon after, Seth got a bike of his own and started riding with his father. “After only a couple rides, I found I was surpassing my dad’s abilities on harder trails, at Brush Lake, Schweitzer Mountain, and other local venues. That winter, Seth found a better bike. He saw an upcoming race in the summer at Silver Mountain and decided to enter. “I think I got second to last in the beginner category at my first race, but I was hooked,” he laughed.

After just three years of pursuing the sport, Seth earned his pro race license, something he credits to a lot of hard work and some great coaching. Simply put, what Seth enjoys most about the hard-charging and adrenaline-filled sport of racing is the fun. “I travel all around the country. In the winter, racing is in Southern Nevada; from there I travel to Wind Rock Bike Park in Tennessee for a national race in March. At the end of the year, I sneak in some Utah races also.”

At these races, Seth is fortunate enough to meet similar people with the same interests while also being exposed to different trails and race courses around the U.S. Though Seth is still relatively inexperienced compared to the older riders he’s up against, he has set a personal goal of competing in a World Cup race. “It’s a lofty goal, as only the top 60 riders in the world are able to qualify in what’s called a seeding run and allowed to race. However, if I could qualify, I’d be rather content in knowing that I competed with the top fastest 60 mountain-bikers in the world.”

Seth is dual enrolled at North Idaho College, where he is currently working on an associate’s degree in electrical engineering. After graduation, he plans on enrolling at the University of Idaho to get his bachelor’s degree in the same field. “I have always been interested in electrical things; I think it would be cool to help design electrical mountain bikes. E-bikes recently started in popularity, but there’s certainly going to be improvements to them, and I’d love to be a part of it.”

While he continues to improve his skills on the bike, Seth also plans on passing what he’s learned on to the next generation. “I also plan on getting my coaching license to help others progress in their mountain-biking skills as other coaches have helped me,” he said.

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IN FOCUS FIVE PERCENT FOR THE FUTURE IMMENSE TRANSFER OF WEALTH ON THE HORIZON

BY COLIN ANDERSON

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he numbers in what’s being called the greatest wealth transfer in history are simply staggering. The Silent Generation and Baby Boomers have spent a lifetime accumulating retirement savings, assets, properties and other forms of wealth.

According to research and analytic firm Cerulli Associates, nearly 45 million U.S. households will transfer a total of $68.4 trillion in wealth to heirs and charity over the course of the next 25 years. About $30 trillion of that could come in just the next 15 years.

It is truly a difficult number to comprehend, and this transfer will have far-reaching effects on just about every aspect of our daily lives.

Here, in the more sparsely populated Inland Northwest, billions of dollars in assets will also be inherited over the next two decades. Some will decide to pass their wealth directly to Gen Z or Millennial children, while others are setting up college or savings funds for young— or even yet to be born—grandchildren. Others will give to their place of worship, alma mater, nonprofit, or other organizations that have

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touched their lives. Estate planning is a very personal decision, but when deciding where the assets you’ve accumulated will go, just about everyone wants to make sure it’s something that will make an impact most near and dear to their heart.

For more than 40 years, the Innovia Foundation has been encouraging generosity from the community in order to transform lives and communities so that every person has the opportunity to thrive. It was formed by three women who were inspired by the impact the World’s Fair had on greater Spokane and wanted to see that impact continue for future generations. Today, Innovia works on civic engagement, building scholarships and learning opportunities, enriching communities through arts and culture, and keeping the quality of life so many in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho enjoy.

As the community foundation for Eastern Washington and North Idaho, Innovia partners with people who want to make our world

better. Innovia works to address and solve our region’s problems, help those in need, identify and respond to our greatest opportunities, and leave a lasting impact. Last year, the Innovia Foundation invested over $10 million into our communities through grants and scholarships to nonprofit organizations and local students.

Another large focus of the organization is pairing community members willing to donate with organizations that align with their beliefs and passions. “Flexibility is the number one reason that donors want to work with us,” explained Chief Strategy Officer Aaron McMurray.

Though we are one region, the priorities of residents can vary greatly from those settled in small communities near the Canadian border to apartment dwellers in downtown Spokane.

Innovia has created volunteer leadership council teams across the 20-county region that gathers the pulse of their designated region and what’s most important to its community members. As awareness of the greatest transfer

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When strategizing for this campaign, McMurray says they landed on a 5 percent of wealth ask as contribution to the fund. “When you think of end-of-life planning, you want your generosity to make the biggest impact.

This does that while you are still able to donate to your church, university, and other charities you are passionate about,” he explained.

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in both Boundary and Bonner counties,) is the flexibility of it. By contributing 5 percent to the fund, the donor knows that money will go directly to their community and have an impact on what’s most needed, not just today, but in the future as well. “What is the issue five, 10, even 15 years from now?” asked North Idaho Regional Engagement Manager Amy Voeller. “Needs vary significantly, from food insecurity to affordable senior housing, as identified by those who live in these communities.”

The Kootenai County Leadership Council members launched this fund with a $5,000 matching gift challenge from Jan and Troy Tymesen. With generous gifts from Leadership Council members and members of the community, the Kootenai Forever Fund reached over $23,000 by the end of summer and continues to grow as word spreads. “Our fund benefits everything they’ve previously supported, and a group of local volunteers will always be here to gauge the most important needs of each of these communities,” said McMurray.

While the vast majority of us don’t have incredible wealth and assets in which to pass on, 5 percent of even smaller estates multiplied by many donations will quickly add up to a very large sum. This is another pitch from Innovia, that even if you don’t feel that you will leave a great sum of money, what you do contribute will stay directly in your community and, through an endowment, can grow to a much larger sum than your original donation.

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to those in their 40s and early 50s to encourage them to begin planning for the future, even though it seems like a long way off. “It’s never too early to start doing end-of-life planning, especially if you want to make sure that something from your estate goes back into the community that you care most about,” said Voeller.

While Innovia does not employ estate planners, accountants, or other financial advisors, they do partner with well-established and reputable financial professionals throughout their entire service area and can recommend professionals based on a potential donor’s needs and priorities. It also is set up to take unique assets such as life insurance policies, shares, retirement accounts and properties. These donations can bring down potential capital gains and other tax savings while the gifts are invested and allowed to grow even further in value.

The Leadership Council encourages all those who are invested in ensuring the needs of their community are sustainably met to consider giving to this fund. “What will build this fund is the estate planning, but you can gift to the fund now as well with a one-time donation. We hope to inspire generosity from our community members, as the more we can obtain now the better off the fund will be in the future,” said Voeller.

If you would like to learn more about these various funds or would like to volunteer on a leadership council in your community, visit Innovia.org.

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New Business, Familiar Faces IBEX Metal, LLC is the newest direct-to-consumer rollforming plant in North Idaho

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orn from a passion to serve the community, IBEX Metal was formed to provide direct-to-consumer sheet metal supply with a 24- to 48-hour turnaround time.

“Our soft opening has been a success,” says Tyler Beachy, general manager. “The community is responding well to having easier access to roofing, siding and trim for their projects.”

Now officially open to the public, IBEX Metal is located off of Great Northern Road, near the Bonners Ferry Airport, at 280 Great Northern Road in Bonners Ferry. Although the business is new, the owners are familiar faces. Ken Schrock, Darin Byler, David Byler and Brian Miller have been established residents of Bonners Ferry, raising their families here while operating a local sister company— Caribou Creek Log Homes.

“Being a part of the construction industry for nearly 40 years, we saw a need for quicker turnaround times for metal supply. We put our heads together, did our homework, and started IBEX Metal,” states David.

Furnished with state-of-the-art equipment and a 13,000-square-foot shop, IBEX Metal is poised to meet the demands of the community's needs with delivery available to most of the Inland Northwest and parts of Canada.

The slogan and logo for IBEX was deliberated over meticulously.

Sticking with the wild game theme like Caribou Creek has, the ibex was chosen for its rugged, tough nature, which is symbolic of metal material. It was just coincidence that I-B-E-X also turned out to be a catchy acronym for Idaho’s Best Exteriors, which has been adopted as the company’s slogan. Jack Philips, the artist behind the logo, discovered the coincidence and is credited as the mastermind behind the slogan’s creation.

The journey to open has been an uphill battle, with global metal and supply shortages. Originally scheduled to open in September, the date had been pushed back due to hang-ups in shipping and supply.

All in all, the owners are pleased to be open before the new year, only a couple of months later than they had hoped.

Orders can be received by phone at 208.565.3002 or by email to info@ibexmetal.com.

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Producing top-quality products with exceptional customer satisfaction is the highest priority for the owners of IBEX Metal.

“Having been a part of this community for so many years, we understand just how important having a solid reputation is. Not to mention, it brings us great joy to produce quality. It’s been our personal mission and what has been a driving force in the success we have had at Caribou Creek,” shares Darin.

IBEX opened with a small crew that is currently meeting market demand successfully, but with the news of IBEX operation quickly

spreading, the company expects to expand the work force in the near future as well, especially once the building season begins again in the spring.

They are currently taking custom orders, with many color options and unique profiles available. Take a look at the front of the IBEX building to see a hot new product that resembles board and batten, which is gaining in popularity on the East Coast.

Plans to have full building kits available are in the works, but for now the company is staying busy filling custom orders.

The team at IBEX looks forward to continuing to serve the community of North Idaho for years to come. For more information, you can visit their website at IBEXMetal.com.

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THE HOLIDAYS ANCIENT TRADITIONS BRING HOLIDAY CHEER

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Lights were a common theme when decorating the tree and the home. Long before electric lights came along, trees were decorated with candles adorned with foil, which was used to reflect the light around the room. The family would nightly re-ornament and light the worn-down candles to bring a bit of cheer to the early evening.

It’s thought that bringing evergreen boughs into the home originated as long ago as ancient times, even dating back to the Vikings. Before there was electricity, and food was made in a hearth, the everlasting green of the branches served as a symbol of hope that spring would come again; that the sun would shine again in the mornings and evenings; and that the trees would once again fill with songbirds. It goes without saying that decorating the home, and decorating with neighbors, was an excuse to connect with nature and friends during a time when the weather kept everyone indoors. Today that tradition lives on in our long ropes of evergreen, tinsel, and in our rich Christmas colors.

It wasn’t until the 1800s that ornamentation on the tree became more extravagant. During that time, Hans Greiner in Germany began making glass “baubles,” which were sculpted glass balls of various colors. The simple glass ornaments reflected the light and added a certain flair to the humble Christmas tree. While popcorn necklaces and cranberries were still used, the ornament certainly upped the decorating game. In the late 19th century, F.W. Woolworth brought the idea to America, and it quickly caught on. The ornaments were available in department stores across the country. Eventually the ornaments were injected with molten glass to make new shapes. At some point ornaments began to be made with moldable plastic to allow for an even greater variety of shapes and variations, resembling the ornaments that we have today.

The modern Christmas tree, versus evergreen boughs, came much later. In the late 1500s in Germany, it was a common tradition to decorate bare trees with nuts and fruit. The ornamentation filled up the empty space left by the absent leaves and was a fun source of entertainment. However, it wasn’t until 1605 that a fir tree was brought inside and decorated with paper flowers and treats. The idea spread across Germany for obvious reasons and flourished for a couple hundred years. In the 1800s, German immigrants brought the tradition with them, where it became popular in the United States. Decorations expanded to include whatever the decorator had on hand: popcorn, cranberries, streamers … and often weren’t too extremely extravagant.

Still more of our Christmas décor originates with Christian and Jewish traditions. The lighting of the menorah is meant to be a testament of God’s provision, symbolizing the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days instead of one. The menorah is not traditionally used as a practical light, such as something to read or write by. It is only ornamental and is placed in Jewish windows to stand as a reminder of God’s blessing to the temple and his people. The Christmas star on the top of the Christmas tree is a symbol of the star that led the three wisemen to Jesus after he was born, an event that Messianic Jews also celebrate in their homes. The very popular candy cane was originally created as a clever treat that was used to bribe children to sit during Christmas

he simple beauty of Christmas décor is steeped in ancient tradition, as well as providing frivolous beauty. Here in the Northwest, our holiday cheer and decorations hold special significance because of our long and dark winters. Though they’re not as cold as some, the days are certainly short. A little snow goes a long way toward brightening up the landscape, but in the meantime, a few evergreen boughs, candles and Christmas lights bring cheer during the (seemingly) everlasting winter.

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services. The simple “J” shape was chosen because it was the shape of a shepherd’s crook. It was a perfect accompaniment to the story of Jesus’ birth, whose first witnesses were shepherds.

Originally the candy was made without stripes or peppermint flavoring, simply being sugar sticks. It wasn’t until later that the red stripes and peppermint flavoring were added with the intention of the red being the color of hope and peppermint symbolizing cleansing.

Today our ornamental decorations, as well as our favorite candies, are personal expressions of our faith, our families and our hopes for the future in the midst of winter—much like they always have been throughout history. However, we have the luxury of being considerably more versatile. Often glass ornaments commemorate births of loved ones or wedding anniversaries. Some ornaments might remind us of special places such as a memorable vacation, a faraway home, or dear friends that we once knew and hope to see again. During Christmas we use our decorations to remind us of moments of past joy and symbols of hope for the future. Our ornaments, lights, stars, trees, candy and evergreen wreaths are used as remembrances of birth, life and peace. In this season we find our strength in our intentional dwelling on all that is good.

Decorations seem almost frivolous at times, and yet they are part of a deeper ritual that keeps us focused on all that is right and new.

This year, there are all sorts of places to go and memories to be had in our community. We honor the age-old tradition of decoration and celebration by venturing out to be with our neighbors, and coming together to celebrate. There are a lot of special places to find just what seems right in our homes, and on our trees. There are some businesses where “baubles” can be made with family and friends, and some places where they can be bought. Whatever you plan on doing, there are some great places to look for things that serve as reminders of some of our favorite local memories.

This season, may your home be a place where all your hopes, cheer and joy find residence. As we enter into long nights, and occasional rough storms, may your home be a place of respite.

May it be a place of lights, baubles, candles, warmth, comfort, hope and greenery. And when you go out to shop, or just to be with friends, may it be an activity that brings you joy rather than stress. This year is a year of new and old traditions, and of faith in the coming year.

Decorations seem almost frivolous at times, and yet they are part of a deeper ritual that keeps us focused on all that is right and new.

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If you're looking for unique holiday décor and ornaments this holiday season, there are several stops you'll want to make right here in Bonners Ferry.

There's the eclectic home décor and gift shop Under the Sun, which not only is a great place for unique Christmas décor, but also to buy a personalized gift. The Soulshine Bistro, also located in the same space, is a great place for lunch food, organic espresso, and gelato for those long Christmas shopping days.

Dot’s Country Kitchen is also a wonderful spot to find gifts for your foodie lover, but doubles as a wonderful spot for home décor and Christmas décor.

Another home décor location is The Nest, which specializes in down-to-earth décor that has been re-done, which makes it the perfect place for vintage Christmas decorations and household products that you can use throughout the year.

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Nutrition for Immunity GOOD NUTRITION IS ESSENTIAL FOR A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM

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e can do several things to protect our health (wash our hands frequently and adequately, avoid touching our face when out in public, etc.), but often we forget that our diet fuels our immune system. Obtaining nutrients from food is preferred over supplements. Food is much easier for your body to absorb, and consuming vitamins and minerals beyond what the body needs will not increase your energy or increase your protection against illness.

Several nutrients have proven significant in the growth and function of immune cells, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and protein.

Vitamin A plays a crucial role in maintaining your body’s natural defenses and helps to regulate the immune system. Vitamin A keeps

the skin and tissues in the mouth, stomach, intestines and respiratory system healthy. Vitamin A is readily available in sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, spinach, red bell peppers, apricots and eggs, or foods labeled “Vitamin A fortified,” such as milk and some cereals.

To put it into perspective, a half cup of carrots provides 51 percent of your daily value, or a 3-ounce sweet potato will provide 156 percent of your daily value.

Vitamin C assists the immune system by stimulating the creation of antibodies and decreasing inflammation. Include vitamin C in your diet by choosing citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, red bell peppers, strawberries, tomato juice, or foods fortified with vitamin C, such as some cereals. To obtain adequate amounts of vitamin C, reach

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START PREPARING NOW FOR YOUR NEW YEAR’S GOALS As December is a month filled with celebration, it is also the time to start reflecting on what habits you want to improve on come the new year. Throughout the month, note those bad habits you want to overcome, and whenever an opportunity arises where you can choose healthy over impulse, do it! Slow progression is the best way to achieve long-lasting results, and once January 1 arrives, you will already be on your way to a happy, healthier you!

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for a half cup of red bell peppers, which provides 106 percent of your daily value, or a half cup of strawberries, which provides 54 percent of your daily value.

Vitamin E works to fight off invading bacteria and viruses. Include foods such as sunflower seeds, almonds, vegetable oils (sunflower or safflower oil), hazelnuts, peanut butter and fortified cereals to increase your vitamin E intake. Consuming 1 ounce of sunflower seeds provides 49 percent of your daily value of vitamin E; 2 ounces of peanut butter provides 20 percent; and 1 tablespoon of wheat germ oil provides 135 percent.

Zinc is known to play a central role in the immune system; it is needed for the body’s defense system to work properly. Zinc is most readily found in lean meats, poultry, seafood, milk, whole-grain products, beans, seeds and nuts. To help meet your daily zinc requirements, aim for at least 3 ounces of beef roast, which would provide 64 percent of your daily value, or a half cup of baked beans, which would provide 25 percent of your daily value.

Protein also plays a role in the body’s immune system; the amino acids found in protein form the building blocks of the body’s cells. Eat various protein foods, including seafood, lean meat, poultry, eggs, beans, soy products, nuts and seeds. The average American tends to get more than enough protein. An adult weighing approximately 175 pounds would need a recommended 65 to 80 grams of protein per day. A 3-ounce chicken breast (the size of a deck of cards) provides 23 grams of protein.

Other nutrients play a role in supporting the immune system, and that is why eating a variety of foods from every food group is such an essential component to staying healthy. Epidemiological studies find that poorly nourished people are at greater risk of bacterial, viral, and other infections. So, take a moment each morning to plan a few healthier snacks to pack for the day!

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ondering how to keep the holidays happy without breaking the bank? While it can be easy to overdo holiday shopping, it’s just as easy to implement a few quick tips for staying organized and preventing excess spending. This season, you can keep both a joyful heart and a balanced budget!

Don’t let your love for the holidays be dimmed by pressure to spend. Here are a few ways to maintain a happy holiday without breaking the bank.

Know your holiday expenses. The list of holiday expenses can be long, reaching far beyond shopping for gifts. Depending on your plans for the festive season, expenses can include decorations, food and drink for parties and gatherings, travel costs, and much more.

While you plan your budget, outline every anticipated expense and determine where you can afford to save or skimp in each category.

If you’re set to host holiday gatherings this year, consider where you can reuse decorations and get crafty. Save on dining expenses by suggesting a potluck or keeping your menu light with a happy hour or dessert-based menu. Take time to consider where you can stretch your dollar and enlist the help of guests.

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Keep your budget simple and realistic. The more clear and simple it is, the easier it will be to stick to—this statement holds true for many habits, and creating holiday budgets is no exception. Keeping your spending expectations clear and concise will make it easier to meet them.

This may look like setting a specific spending limit per person on your shopping list or per holiday expense category, using categories like gifts, travel, food and so on. Staying organized from the start with parameters that are easy to meet helps ensure you don't stray from your b udgetary goals.

Learn from years past. Don’t let ghosts of holiday shopping seasons past scare you into repeating the same patterns this year. Before finalizing your 2021 budget, look back at your spending and gifting habits over previous holiday seasons.

If you made choices that sent you into an expensive last-minute

spending spree or brought on debt you’re still paying off, make the necessary changes to avoid repeating the situation.

Think back to the responses you received. Were all the gifts enjoyed and appreciated? What smaller or least expensive gifts made the biggest impact, and can you replicate a similar idea this year? What about last year’s spending could be condensed or changed? Asking yourself these questions to decide if last year’s spending was overdone or appropriate can help you create the best budgetary approach to this holiday season.

Streamline your shopping list. Santa may be responsible for delivering a long list of gifts, but you don’t have to be. If your giving spirit is outweighing your budget this year, consider a few ways to shorten your shopping list.

Suggesting a Secret Santa or White Elephant gift exchange among your friend group or at a gathering of extended family members is a great way to engage your loved ones without having the need to shop for

every single one. Often, the memory of the shared gifting experience will matter more than the gift itself.

Use your planned budgetary limits to create a list of what you plan to give each person on your list, then stick to it! You can organize this down to the specific store or site you’ll shop from to streamline not only your spending but your total shopping time.

Track your spending. Documenting your spending will be key to staying on track this season! Thanks to mobile banking and free financefocused apps, tracking your expenses is easier than ever. Download your specific bank or credit card’s app and set up your account as you begin your holiday shopping. Keep your credit monitoring turned on to detect and eliminate any potential fraud right away.

Assess your travel expenses. Traveling for the holidays? Take time to determine the most budget-friendly ways to get to your destination.

If your trip is drivable, consider the advantages of road-tripping over flying. You could not only save on the airline costs that tend to skyrocket during peak holiday times, but additional expenses like rental cars, checking bags and dinners out.

If you are flying to your destination, take the time budget for the associated expenses and do your pre-travel research to cut costs where you can.

Shop smart. As much as you can, shop smart, and shop early! Keep an eye out for the inevitable sales and deals that lead up to the holiday itself. If you’re shopping online, put your orders in before the shipping deadlines so you aren’t scrambling in nearby stores at the last minute.

The more you can get done ahead of time, the more time you have to relax and enjoy the season.

Consider spending time over money. Think back to the holidays you most clearly remember. Was it the gifts or the time spent that meant the most? Sometimes, giving shared experiences can not only save you money on buying trendy gifts, but can surprise you with a more memorable outcome. Gift-able experiences include tickets to an event, admission to a class to learn a new skill, the means to try a new outdoor activity, and much more. Tailor the experience to what matters most to the recipient, and your gift will be sure to make a lasting impact this holiday season.

While so much of the holiday season is centered on the theme of giving, that doesn’t have to bring with it a major financial setback. This season, the joy of giving can stay joyful—with a little less stress and a little more in your pocket—simply by implementing a few budget-friendly habits. The key is to stay organized, plan ahead, and remain focused on what matters most.

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lot of things have happened over the past few years that have people re-imagining their priorities: where they want to go in life, what they want to do, and what they want to have time for. As the new year is fast approaching, you may find yourself brainstorming a new business idea. Here are some key points of advice for all you entrepreneurs out there as you consider starting the new year out fresh.

The first thing to do when starting a new business is to develop a business plan.

This can often take some time—and some brainstorming. Do you want to sell online? Have a storefront?

How do you advertise? Who are you looking to sell to? Are you even selling anything? A lot of times the answers to these questions can be found by who you know. And if you don’t know anyone, now is the time to find your niche of like-minded people. Knowing other business owners in similar spheres can help to find clients, create new work, develop what you have to offer, and facilitate advertising. There are online groups, local business fairs, clubs, events and galas meant to facilitate bringing people together.

Use these things to meet people, connect, and allow for organic relationships. The people who meet as a new business owner are the people who will hold you up if you make a mistake, and advise you if you’re not sure which direction to go.

Mentors in similar spheres of influence will help you flesh out your business plan and give you advice as you venture out into providing concrete documentation.

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Before applying for that legal paperwork, you must decide on a name, one that you won’t be able to change once you apply for your license. It’s also a good idea to run this idea through a group of your peers to see if the name is catchy, simple, showcases what you do, and communicates what you’re trying to say. A name can go through many drafts before it’s just right. Once you have that down, you can go ahead and apply for your business license.

The next step in this day and age is to establish an online presence. If your business is online, this may mean establishing your revenue sources through the people that you have already connected with. Or this may mean that you start a web page and open up various social media accounts. Regular posts mean more attention to what you do and allows for further networking. A website gives people somewhere to go to learn more. You can even make a QR code for free online and attach it to your website. This makes access to your website that much easier. Regardless of what you’re doing, having an online presence makes you taggable and pingable. This makes your business more accessible.

Once your ideas have been developed, and you have all the necessary paperwork, it’s time to put yourself out there. While you may not have much business quite yet, it’s important to be confident in your ability to deliver. This means that you know what you want and what you offer. You have to be willing to share this with people and follow through with what you say, learning along the way as to how to be more and more efficient. Ultimately, this is where you gain valuable experience that gives birth to concrete ideas and growth. Experience will allow you further confidence as to what you’re capable of and will spur creativity toward new deliverables. It allows you to gauge what people want or what they may need, and how you want to go about providing it. It’s a boots-to-the-ground sort of approach, that allows you to be a good boss to yourself and a good manager to your employees. You will know what to do because your experience means you’ve been there.

Once you have that foundation of peer connection, legal contracts and tried experience, you have the makings of a lasting business. From here you can only go up. You can hire more employees, buy more space, consolidate work and simplify production. Whatever it is you need for growth, now is when you go about acquiring it. Or maybe you like where you are, and you would like to continue in that vein. So you can. That’s the beauty of starting your own business—its time on your terms. You can shape your business after what it is that you want and need, versus readjusting your schedule and family around the needs of your boss. Whatever you decide to do here is up to you. Because, after all, it’s your business.

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T H I N K N OW O N YOUR 2022 FINANCIAL G OALS

by COLIN ANDERSON

Outline expenses.

Knowing precisely how much you spend each month is a key to both establishing financial goals and finding ways to save money. Consider creating a simple excel spreadsheet with all of your monthly expenses. You can divide them into necessities (mortgage, rent, utilities, insurance, car payment, child care, etc.) and fluctuating expenses (groceries, entertainment, fuel/vehicle maintenance, dining out, extracurricular expenses). Add up the totals from each column, combine them with your after-tax monthly income, and see what you should have remaining each month. From here you can make adjustments to monthly budgets to suit your financial goals.

Analyze monthly auto-pays.

It might cost $8 per month for a streaming service, $15 a month for satellite radio and $30 a month for in-home personal fitness subscriptions. On their own, each expense doesn’t seem like very much, but when they’re all added up, monthly auto-pays can turn into a rather large number. Do you really need five streaming services? Can you downgrade any meal-delivery memberships? Does the gym membership even get used? Take a look at each of your monthly services and decide which ones you will continue to use and those you can live without. If you eliminate just $60 each month in services, you’ll put $720 back in your pocket by the end of the year.

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Consider a financial planner.

Setting goals on your own is important, but professional financial planners can help you prioritize what’s important now, in a few years, and on into retirement.

Is it better to pay down $40,000 in remaining student loan debt? Or is that large monthly payment better off being invested long term? If you have a retirement age in mind, professional planners can analyze your current savings and, based on your age, determine how much you should be committing each month in order to hit your goal. Many can also help answer both business and personal tax situations or refer you to a tax professional that might save you thousands.

Create a will.

We don’t like to think about our end of life, but it will eventually happen to all of us. It is never too early to create a will –even if you don’t feel you have many assets or nothing bad will happen to you. Families squabbling over cash, properties, heirlooms and other possessions after a loved one’s death tarnish their memory.

Having a clear and concise will allows the estate holder to pass on their assets how they best see fit. If a life event changes things, or you acquire a new asset, your will can be altered relatively easily, again as you see fit.

Check your 401(k).

Most working Americans rely upon a 401(k) for their retirement savings. Your contribution likely comes out of your monthly paycheck and into an account you rarely monitor. Take a moment to see what your current savings status is. First and foremost, if your employer offers a match to your contributions, take the maximum available to you. This is the closest thing to free money you’ll ever find.

If you increase the pre-tax amount you are contributing, you might actually save money down the line by paying less in taxes and having your funds go to work in the market instead. Finally, what stage of life are you in? If you are early in your career, perhaps consider a more risky portfolio. If you are on the verge of retirement, perhaps it’s best to move into lower-return but lower-risk investments.

Set your goals.

Visualizing your entire financial well-being is the first step to setting your 2022 financial goals big or small. If you want to pay down that last $2,000 in credit card debt, perhaps skip a meal out a week and instead put that $50 toward the principal.

A college savings account for your 5-year-old can start with just $50 per month contributions that will grow greatly over the next 15 years. Put $100 a month away in your sock drawer or safe place, and you’ll have $500 to $600 in spending cash for that summer vacation. Analyze your monthly expenses, find your available savings, and apply those funds toward your goals.

It’s important to have a balanced plan in which you can handle your current debt load while also enjoying the lifestyle you would like to live. Be smart with money, but don’t forget to cut yourself a check for fun every now and then—after all, you worked hard to earn it!

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SUNNY PALM SPRINGS

The perfect place to chase away winter blues

By Marguerite Cleveland

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unny Palm Springs is the perfect destination for a winter getaway. Luxury destination resorts abound with exotic pools and renowned golf courses. Art and architecture aficionados will love the mid-century modern aesthetic and vibe. This is foodie heaven, with the agricultural bounty of the Coachella Valley inspiring local chefs. Activities abound, or you can just relax by a pool. It really is the perfect destination for a winter getaway.

Where to Stay There are so many beautiful resorts in the area that it can be tough to decide where to stay. These two Marriott properties are very family friendly, and both recently completed extensive multimillion dollar renovations and upgrades.

The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa celebrates the 10 Days of Esmeralda from December 23 to January 2, 2022. There are special activities each day for couples, friends and families. Christmas Brunch with Santa on December 25 is a highlight. Gingerbread house decorating, family fun train rides in the lobby terrace, and cookie decorating at Camp Esmeralda are just a few of the many activities planned. Adults will enjoy a paint hour, caricature artist and a New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet. When booking, look for the 10 Days of Esmeralda Package, which includes festive extras the whole family will love.

Indian Wells is a beautiful location for this stunning resort. The refreshed rooms are some of the largest in the Palm Springs area with midcentury modern design and vivid colors common in the Southern California landscape. The 23-acre grounds include lush Mediterraneaninspired gardens, waterfalls and lakes. The pool has a beach entry, literally with a sandy beach flowing to the walk-in pool.

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SUNNY PALM SPRINGS IS THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR A WINTER GETAWAY.

The holidays are a special time at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. What makes the resort so unique is it has 18 acres of lakes and waterways. Electric boats pick you up in the lobby for rides throughout the resort. Look for special Boat Rides with Santa. Winterland meets the desert in over-the-top decorations sure to get you in the holiday spirit. The JW takes family friendly to a whole new level with the incredible JW Entertainment Zone featuring an arcade game room with supersized classic games like Pac-Man. You’ll also find skee-ball, duck bowling and virtual reality games, as well as seasonal activities.

The newly designed resort rooms have a calming aesthetic with hardwood floors and soothing shades of blue, grey and crisp white for the décor.

Plush bedding, quartz vanities and rain-style showers add to the opulence. In addition to golf, there are so many other activities to participate in such as tennis, volleyball, bike rentals, a variety of lawn games, a putting green and multiple pools.

Pro Tip: When you arrive, make sure to pick up a copy of the Passport Family Activities, which lists family activities held each day at the resort.

Where to Eat Maybe the question should be where not to eat, because there are just so many options! Wilma & Frieda is located in the El Paseo shopping district known as the greater Palm Springs area’s Rodeo Drive. Serving up comfort foods with a twist, you will find jazzed-up dishes from your childhood with a grown-up flare. Where the restaurant really shines is with brunch. Start with a house-made Poptart—which in no way resembles the cardboard-textured ones of your childhood. Flaky pie pastry stuffed with a triple berry filling then drizzled with icing is a wonder to behold.

Bennies, the restaurant’s take on Eggs Benedict, steps up the game with house-made English muffins and other fresh, local ingredients. Well worth the stop and super popular, so you will want to arrive early to snag a table.

For a splurge meal, head over to the La Quinta Resort and Club to dine at Morgan’s in the Desert, the resort’s signature dining venue. The restaurant is beautiful inside with the feel of a hacienda, and outside in the courtyard, the twinkling lights help to create a magical atmosphere. Dine on contemporary American cuisine sourced from the bounty of the Coachella Valley. Traditional cooking methods highlight the region’s best ingredients BONNERS FERRY LIVING LOCAL

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and products. Eat a composed dish highlighting the chef ’s skills, or order your choice of protein à la carte, add toppings or sauces and pick your sides for a meal tailored to your taste. The La Quinta Resort is lovely at night. After dinner, head over to one of the other venues to enjoy a cocktail and live music in the Plaza.

Located on North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, a trendy street in the Uptown Design District with shops, galleries and sidewalk cafés, Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge is one that stays busy. The food is fantastic, but the presentation adds so much to the experience.

Try the signature Watermelon Gazpacho, a chilled watermelon soup with piquillo peppers, lime, garlic, burrata cheese and micro mint.

Poured tableside and so good. Another highlight is the Brandini Toffee S’Mores Fondue. This is such a delicious dessert. Skewer a house-made marshmallow garnished with locally made Brandini Toffee and lightly torched, dip in the decadent chocolate, then roll in crushed graham crackers. So memorable with the light fluffy texture of the marshmallows.

What to Do Shields Date Garden is a kitschy ‘50s-style tourist stop which charms with its vintage vibe. Stroll the date garden to see the vignettes on the life of Christ. In the Romance Theater, watch the original movie, “The Romance & Sex Life of the Date,” quite a racy title when it originated in 1953. There is a cute café in a courtyard overlooking the garden, or you can grab a Date Shake at the soda counter.

The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is a must stop while in the area. Take the rotating tram as it follows the cliffs of Chino Canyon to the Mountain Station with an elevation of 8,515 feet. Head outside to enjoy the stunning views and explore the pristine wilderness found in Mt. San Jacinto State Park, which offers more than 50 miles of hiking trails. Inside are two 56

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restaurants, a natural history museum, two theaters and a gift shop. Note the temperature is much cooler than the desert below, so bring a jacket or sweater for your visit.

Even adults will love going to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens; one of only two zoos in the United States that specializes in deserts. The newly opened Rhino Savanna is the closest you will get to experiencing an African safari without leaving the United States. In addition to the animals, explore the immersive botanical gardens which flow throughout the zoo. Just gorgeous. The zoo owns 5 miles of private hiking trails into the desert for use by visitors. Make sure to stop by the San Andreas Fault line exhibit.

The greater Palm Springs area has so much to see and do—but don’t underestimate the relaxation factor of nestling into a poolside cabana and sipping a craft cocktail far away from the winter blues.

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If you're looking for delicious and fresh pizza in Bonners Ferry, look no further. At Pizza Factory, they proudly serve up delicious calzones, tasty pasta and, of course, pipinghot pizzas, using only the freshest ingredients around. Sit down, grab a slice (or two, or three) and dig in! Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm.

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At Badger's Den Cafe and Latte, you'll be greeted with fast, friendly service with a smile. On the menu you'll find delicious breakfast and lunch items, a variety of specialty coffee drinks, smoothies and more!

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At this Bonners Ferry diner, you’ll be treated to wonderful service and an inviting, homey atmosphere where the staff treats you like family. Known for their large portion sizes and customer favorites like the broasted chicken, omelets, pies and more, they’re open TuesdaySaturday 4:30am-8pm and Sunday 6am-2pm.

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BOOZY COFFEE Recipe Courtesy of Tina VanDenHeuvel-Cook You can follow Tina on Instagram @madebetterforyou INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp. instant coffee 1 tbsp. Lakanto or Swerve brand sweetener 2 tbsp. boiling hot water ½ oz. chocolate liqueur 1 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk ½ oz. Frangelico (hazelnut) liqueur 1 tsp. dark chocolate, shaved

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ach winter season in Bonners Ferry, the town comes alive to celebrate the holidays. An annual celebration throughout town, and one you most certainly don’t want to miss, is Hometown Holidays.

2021 festivities are scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 4.

For all those ladies out there, Ladies on the Loose, hosted by the Bonners Ferry Chamber, returns for its fourth year. The shopping extravaganza, which kicks off at 10am, is part of the Hometown Holidays festivities that will be taking place throughout the day. Women of all ages—mothers and daughters, aunts and grandmothers, nieces and friends—can spend time together while shopping for those holiday gifts and supporting locally owned businesses. Pick up your map and be sure to get it stamped at each of the participating locations. At the end of the day, each shopper who has their map fully stamped leaves it at their final stop to be entered into a prize drawing.

At 1:30pm, The Pearl Theater will once again be hosting a free Christmas movie that all ages are sure to enjoy; this year they'll be featuring "Arthur's Christmas."

Following the movie, the excitement continues, as Santa and Mrs. Claus will be riding in on a fire truck and making a preChristmas appearance at the Georgia Mae Plaza at 4pm, with Santa lighting up the plaza! Make sure the kids have their letters to Santa written and signed. There will be cookies, hot cocoa and cider, and Christmas goodie bags for all kids in line for Santa! And the day of fun wouldn’t be complete without a little caroling and entertainment.

There’s nothing like the holidays in our hometown of Bonners Ferry. Get out and enjoy!

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Mark your calendars for Friday, December 3, and Saturday, December 4, for this year’s Boundary County Celebration of Craft fair.

During this two-day event, which will take place at the Boundary County Fairground, you will have the opportunity to shop for unique gifts while supporting local artisans. Fair hours are 10am to 5pm Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturday. For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact Kari at BoundaryCountyCraft@outlook.com or 206.214.5105.

And ... don't forget to attend the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market Winter Market, scheduled from 9am to 3pm December 4, 11 and 18 at Memorial Hall at the Fairgrounds. Here you are sure to find anything you may need for the winter holiday season.

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BRITTANY JEAN FREE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Brittany Jean returns to The Pearl Theater stage on Friday, December 10. Her first-ever Christmas album, "Wintertide," is now available on her website, v, and the singer/songwriter looks forward to bringing these songs to those in Bonners Ferry. All are invited to join Brittany Jean in celebrating the Christmas season—the most beautiful time of the year—in her free show, which begins at 7pm, with the doors and The Pearl Café opening at 6pm. For additional details, call 208.610.2846.

COUNTRY GOSPEL CHRISTMAS SING On Wednesday, December 15, bring your family and invite your friends to an evening celebrating the true spirit of Christmas with Country Gospel Christmas Sing with Thad and Rebecca Huseby.

Starting at 7pm at The Pearl Theater, celebrate Christmas with a good old-fashioned Christmas sing-along, featuring old favorites and originals by Thad and Rebecca! Admission is free, though donations are gratefully accepted. CDs will be available for purchase during the evening.

* Please note, as of press time, these events were still scheduled to take place as planned. Due to the continuing pandemic, there is the possibility that event schedules may change or events canceled completely. Be sure to visit event websites to stay up to date with current information.

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